Mounting bracket and brake assembly

Abstract

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a mounting bracket configured to be secured to a deck without damaging the deck for the attachment of accessories. The bracket comprises is generally rigid U-shaped outer housing and a flexible L-shaped clip nested within the housing and at least one set mechanical fastener configured to penetrate the U-shaped housing to compress the L-shaped clip against the surface of the deck to secure the bracket to the deck. The bracket is configured to mount accessories selected a group consisting of a camera, a light, a brake assembly for decelerating motion, a seat assembly, and a video recorder.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mounting bracket configured to be secured to a deck without damaging the deck, the bracket comprising:
 a generally rigid U-shaped housing comprising a top member, a bottom member, and a web therebetween, the web being configured to support a deck accessory thereon;   a flexible L-shaped clip comprising a top flange connected generally perpendicular to a vertical flange and configured to be nested within the U-shaped housing such that the top flange can be placed tightly against a surface of the deck, and   at least one set mechanical fastener configured to penetrate a top or bottom member of the U-shaped housing to compress the top flange of the L-shaped clip to the surface of the deck.   
     
     
         2 . The mounting bracket of  claim 1  wherein the accessories comprise one or more from a group consisting of a camera, a light, a brake assembly, a seat assembly, and a video recorder. 
     
     
         3 . A brake assembly for decelerating motion of a vehicle having a deck and a plurality of wheels, the brake assembly comprising:
 a generally U-shaped member comprising a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is configured so that when attached to the vehicle the first portion extends transversely across at least a portion of the deck to form a foot bar;   a brake flap attached to the second portion such that when the brake assembly is attached to the vehicle the brake flap is positioned proximate at least one wheel of the vehicle;   a mechanical fastener configured to secure the brake assembly to the vehicle in a manner that permits rotatable movement of the foot bar and the brake flap; and   a spring positioned on the brake assembly and configured to bias the brake flap away from the proximate wheel to minimize interfere with the wheel until the user of the vehicle depresses the foot bar so as to engage the wheel for deceleration.   
     
     
         4 . The brake assembly of  claim 3 , further comprising a brake pad configured to be removably mounted to the brake flap. 
     
     
         5 . The brake assembly of  claim 4 , further comprising the mounting bracket of  claim 1  to facilitate the attachment of the brake assembly to the vehicle. 
     
     
         6 . The brake assembly of  claim 3  further comprising a foot pad configured to connect to the foot bar. 
     
     
         7 . A vehicle comprising a deck and a plurality of wheels, the vehicle comprising a plurality of brake assemblies of  claim 3   
     
     
         8 . The vehicle of  claim 7  further comprising the mounting bracket of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         9 . The vehicle of  claim 7  further comprising a connection member connecting the foot bar of at least two brake assemblies for simultaneous actuation.