Described herein is a new assembly of components which comprise a support arm on the side of a bicycle or similar mobility device. The structure is capable of carrying long thin items such as a long surfboard, or it can be used to secure a pet such as a dog to allow them to walk or run safely alongs
Described herein is a new assembly of components which comprise a support arm on the side of a bicycle or similar mobility device. The structure is capable of carrying long thin items such as a long surfboard, or it can be used to secure a pet such as a dog to allow them to walk or run safely alongside a bicycle. The invention is designed to fit a wide range of devices, and is optimized for maximum ease of installation and quick release removal without any tools.
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1. A support structure for a mobility device, comprising: an accessory support comprising: a U-shaped member comprising a first end and a second end;an L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion of the L-shaped member being configured to couple to th
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A support structure for a mobility device, comprising: an accessory support comprising: a U-shaped member comprising a first end and a second end;an L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion of the L-shaped member being configured to couple to the first end of the U-shaped member; anda spring button comprising a projection inserted into the first end U-shaped member, wherein the projection protrudes from a mating hole of the U-shaped member and a mating hole comprising the vertical portion of the L-shaped member to removably couple the U-shaped member to the L-shaped member; anda mounting system comprising a support tube, wherein the support tube is configured to couple to the mobility device, such that the support tube extends perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, and wherein the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member is parallel to the support tube and configured to couple to the support tube. 2. The support structure of claim 1, wherein the vertical portion of the L-shaped member comprises a plurality of mating holes for adjusting a height of the support structure, and wherein the projection protrudes from one of the plurality of mating holes. 3. The support structure of claim 1, further comprising a second spring button comprising a second projection inserted into the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member, wherein the second projection protrudes from a mating hole of the L-shaped member and a mating hole of the support tube to removably couple the L-shaped member to the support tube. 4. The support structure of claim 1, wherein: the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member includes at least one keying feature comprised of at least one groove or indentation, andthe support tube includes at least one complementary keying feature comprised of at least one complementary groove or indentation, such that an engagement of the at least one keying feature with the at least one complementary keying feature prevents rotation of the L-shaped member with respect to the support tube. 5. The support structure of claim 1, wherein at least two U-shaped members are configured to jointly carry a large flat object to a side of the mobility device when at least two accessory supports, each corresponding to a U-shaped member, are mounted to the mobility device. 6. The support structure of claim 1, further comprising an attachment ring coupled to the second end of the U-shaped member to secure a live animal while also preventing the animal from running into moving parts of the mobility device. 7. A support structure system for a mobility device, comprising: a plurality of accessory supports, each comprising: a U-shaped member comprising a first end and a second end; andan L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion of the L-shaped member being configured to couple to the first end of the U-shaped member; anda plurality of mounting systems, each comprising a support tube, wherein the support tube is configured to couple to the mobility device, such that the support tube extends perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, and wherein the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member is parallel to the support tube and configured to couple to the support tube, wherein a first accessory support of the plurality of accessory supports is mounted to a steer tube of the mobility device with a first mounting system of the plurality of mounting systems, and wherein a second accessory support of the plurality of accessory supports is mounted to a seat tube of the mobility device with a second mounting system of the plurality of mounting systems. 8. A support structure system for a mobility device, comprising: a plurality of accessory supports, each comprising: a U-shaped member comprising a first end and a second end; andan L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion of the L-shaped member being configured to couple to the first end of the U-shaped member; anda plurality of mounting systems, each comprising a support tube, wherein the support tube is configured to couple to the mobility device, such that the support tube extends perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, and wherein the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member is parallel to the support tube and configured to couple to the support tube, wherein a first accessory support of the plurality of accessory supports is mounted to a first set of one or more anchors of the mobility device with a first mounting system of the plurality of mounting systems, and wherein a second accessory support of the plurality of accessory supports is mounted to a second set of one or more anchors of the mobility device with a second mounting system of the plurality of mounting systems. 9. A support structure for a mobility device, comprising: an accessory support comprising: a U-shaped member comprising a first end and a second end;an L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion of the L-shaped member being configured to couple to the first end of the U-shaped member; anda spring button comprising a projection inserted into the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member, wherein the projection protrudes from a mating hole comprising the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member and a mating hole of a support tube to removably couple the L-shaped member to the support tube; anda mounting system comprising the support tube, wherein the support tube is configured to couple to the mobility device, such that the support tube extends perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, and wherein the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member is parallel to the support tube and configured to couple to the support tube. 10. The support structure of claim 9, further comprising a second spring button comprising a second projection inserted into the first end of the U-shaped member, wherein the second projection protrudes from a mating hole of the U-shaped member and a mating hole comprising the vertical portion of the L-shaped member to removably couple the U-shaped member to the L-shaped member. 11. The support structure of claim 10, wherein the vertical portion of the L-shaped member comprises a plurality of mating holes for adjusting a height of the support structure, and wherein the projection protrudes from one of the plurality of mating holes. 12. The support structure of claim 9, wherein: the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member includes at least one keying feature comprised of at least one groove or indentation, andthe support tube includes at least one complementary keying feature comprised of at least one complementary groove or indentation, such that an engagement of the at least one keying feature with the at least one complementary keying feature prevents rotation of the L-shaped member with respect to the support tube. 13. The support structure of claim 9, wherein at least two U-shaped members are configured to jointly carry a large flat object to a side of the mobility device when at least two accessory supports, each corresponding to a U-shaped member, are mounted to the mobility device. 14. The support structure of claim 9, further comprising an attachment ring coupled to the second end of the U-shaped member to secure a live animal while also preventing the animal from running into moving parts of the mobility device. 15. A support structure for a mobility device, comprising: an accessory support comprising: a U-shaped member comprising a first end and a second end, wherein an attachment ring is coupled to the first end of the U-shaped member to secure a live animal while also preventing the animal from running into moving parts of the mobility device; andan L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion of the L-shaped member being configured to couple to the first end of the U-shaped member; anda mounting system comprising a support tube, wherein the support tube is configured to couple to the mobility device, such that the support tube extends perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, and wherein the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member is parallel to the support tube and configured to couple to the support tube. 16. The support structure of claim 15, further comprising a spring button comprising a projection inserted into the second end of the U-shaped member, wherein the projection protrudes from a mating hole of the U-shaped member and a mating hole comprising the vertical portion of the L-shaped member to removably couple the U-shaped member to the L-shaped member. 17. The support structure of claim 16, wherein the vertical portion of the L-shaped member comprises a plurality of mating holes for adjusting a height of the support structure, and wherein the projection protrudes from one of the plurality of mating holes. 18. The support structure of claim 15, further comprising a spring button comprising a projection inserted into the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member, wherein the projection protrudes from a mating hole of the L-shaped member and a mating hole of the support tube to removably couple the L-shaped member to the support tube. 19. The support structure of claim 15, wherein: the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member includes at least one keying feature comprised of at least one groove or indentation, andthe support tube includes at least one complementary keying feature comprised of at least one complementary groove or indentation, such that an engagement of the at least one keying feature with the at least one complementary keying feature prevents rotation of the L-shaped member with respect to the support tube. 20. The support structure of claim 15, wherein at least two U-shaped members are configured to jointly carry a large flat object to a side of the mobility device when at least two accessory supports, each corresponding to a U-shaped member, are mounted to the mobility device. 21. A support structure for a mobility device, comprising: an accessory support comprising: a U-shaped member comprising an end; andan L-shaped member comprising a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, wherein the U-shaped member and the L-shaped member are unitarily formed from a single, contiguous tube; anda mounting system comprising a support tube, wherein the support tube is configured to couple to the mobility device, such that the support tube extends perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, and wherein the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member is parallel to the support tube and configured to couple to the support tube. 22. The support structure of claim 21, further comprising a spring button comprising a projection inserted into the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member, wherein the projection protrudes from a mating hole of the L-shaped member and a mating hole of the support tube to removably couple the L-shaped member to the support tube. 23. The support structure of claim 21, wherein: the horizontal portion of the L-shaped member includes at least one keying feature comprised of at least one groove or indentation, andthe support tube includes at least one complementary keying feature comprised of at least one complementary groove or indentation, such that an engagement of the at least one keying feature with the at least one complementary keying feature prevents rotation of the L-shaped member with respect to the support tube. 24. The support structure of claim 21, wherein at least two U-shaped members are configured to jointly carry a large flat object to a side of the mobility device when at least two accessory supports, each corresponding to a U-shaped member, are mounted to the mobility device. 25. The support structure of claim 21, further comprising an attachment ring coupled to the end of the U-shaped member to secure a live animal while also preventing the animal from running into moving parts of the mobility device.
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