Article holder (10) comprises seat member (12) shaped to receive article, gate member (20) hingedly coupled to seat member (12), gate member (20) shaped to cooperate with seat member (12) in closed position so as to grasp article, rotatable handle (22) connected with gate member (20) so as to move gate member (20) between open position and closed position as handle (22) is rotated. Handle (22) has locking means (34, 36, 37, 38) for locking handle (22) when handle (22) is rotated to lock position, wherein handle (22) must be over rotated further than position where gate member (20) is closed to be positioned in lock position. Over rotation causes compressive gripping force to gate member (20) such that gate member (20) continues to grasp article while handle (22) is in lock position.
The present application is a 35 U.S.C. .sctn.371 national phase application from, and claims priority to, international application PCT/AU01/00369, filed Apr. 3, 2001 (published under PCT Article 21(2) in English), which claims priority to Australian patent application Serial No. PQ6654, filed Apr. 3, 2000, and Australian patent application Serial No. PR2166, filed Dec. 19, 2000, which applications are incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference.
A mechanical bracket for positively engaging of a generally cylindrical tank such as an SCBA tank in an inverted position mounted to a planar surface such as within the back of a fire truck seat. The apparatus includes a uniquely configured top clamping member which is pivotally mounted to selectively engage the upwardly facing bottom of the tank as well as including a bumper immediately thereadjacent which is adjustably positionable for abutment with the lower end of the tank which is facing upwardly. A uniquely configured foot plate is provided having a tank receiving zone defined therewithin for holding of the upper valving area of such tanks. A unique locking mechanism and release mechanism is also provided.
