Camera mounting system

Abstract

A mounting system for mounting a load on a structure, comprising a first strap having a distal end and a proximal end, a first clamp body for supporting a load, the first clamp body including a catch mechanism for engaging at least one end of the strap, the first clamp body further including a clamp mechanism for engaging a structure, wherein the strap is configured for tightening around at least a portion of the structure and engaging with the catch mechanism of the first clamp body, to maintain the clamping mechanism of the first clamp body on the structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mounting system for mounting a load on a structure, comprising:
 a first strap having a distal end and a proximal end;   
       a second strap having a distal end and a proximal end;
 a first clamp body for supporting a load; 
 a second clamp body, wherein the second clamp body is adjustable; 
 the first clamp body including a catch mechanism for engaging at least one end of the first strap; 
 the first clamp body further including a clamp mechanism for engaging a structure; 
 the second clamp body including a catch mechanism for engaging at least one end of each strap; and 
 the second clamp body further including a clamp mechanism for engaging a structure; 
 wherein:
 at least one of the clamp mechanisms is rigid and comprises a pair of protruding spaced feet configured for engaging an arcuate section of said structure at dual tangent points; 
 
 
       the catch mechanism of the first clamp body is configured for engaging at least one end of each strap;
 the first strap is configured for tightening around at least a portion of the structure between the catch mechanism of the first clamp body and the catch mechanism of the second clamp body; and 
 the second strap is configured for tightening around at least a portion of the structure between the catch mechanism of the first clamp body and the catch mechanism of the second clamp body; 
 whereby the first clamp body and the second clamp body are maintained on the structure.