초록

A bicycle accessory mounting apparatus for releasably securing a bicycle accessory quickly and effectively to a bicycle seat post. The bicycle accessory mounting apparatus comprises a block having two holes, two gaps, and two snap lock quick connect mechanisms at opposing ends.

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1. A bicycle accessory mounting apparatus for releasably securingly accessory to a support, comprising a block having a plurality of holes, wherein the block is generally rectangular in shape with a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end, a third side, and a fourth side, wherein th

1. A bicycle accessory mounting apparatus for releasably securingly accessory to a support, comprising a block having a plurality of holes, wherein the block is generally rectangular in shape with a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end, a third side, and a fourth side, wherein the plurality of holes further comprise a first hole, having a diameter, and a second hole, having a diameter, passing through the block from the top surface to the bottom surface, wherein the first hole diameter is substantially the same as an outer diameter of a bicycle seat post, wherein the second hole diameter is substantially the same as an outer diameter of an accessory shaft of the bicycle accessory, wherein the first hole is substantially parallel with the first end of the block, wherein the second hole of the block passes through the block at a predetermined angle, whereby the angle of the second hole is determined based on the bicycle accessory for appropriate positioning of loads and ergonomic considerations of the user, wherein the block further comprises a first gap and a second gap, whereby the first gap provides clearance between the outer diameter of the bicycle seat post and the first hole diameter during the installation of the bicycle accessory mounting apparatus on to the bicycle seat post, whereby the second gap provides clearance between the outer diameter of the accessory shaft of the bicycle accessory and the second hole diameter during the installation of the accessory shaft of the bicycle accessory on to the bicycle accessory mounting apparatus, wherein the second gap extends perpendicularly outward from the second hole to the second end and from the top surface to the bottom surface of the block, wherein the length of the second gap from the second hole to the second end will vary from the top and bottom surfaces since an angular position of the second hole may not be perpendicular to the top surface and bottom surface, wherein the block further comprises two locking devices, a first hole locking device and a second hole locking device, wherein the first hole locking device is positioned on the third side of the block, wherein the second hole locking device is positioned on the fourth side of the block, wherein the first hole locking device and second hole locking devise are positioned at opposing ends of the block, whereby the gaps and holes are closed securing the bicycle accessory mounting apparatus to the bicycle seat post or the accessory shaft of the bicycle accessory to the bicycle accessory mounting apparatus when the locking devices are closed, thereby the accessory shaft of the bicycle accessory can be telescoped to the appropriate height and the bicycle accessory can be quickly and efficiently removed or changed without the use of tools.