MULTIPLE ARM ARTICULATING MOUNTING SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A moveable mounting system for attaching a device to a surface, comprising:
- a surface plate adapted for attachment to the surface;
one or more surface pivots operatively connected to the surface plate;
an arm assembly comprising a plurality of arms including;
a first arm rotatably connected at its first end to one of the one or more surface pivots;
a second arm rotatably connected at its first end to one of the one or more surface pivots;
a third arm rotatably connected to a second end of the first arm;
a fourth arm rotatably connected to a second end of the second arm; and
a device bracket rotatably connected at a central axle to the third arm and the fourth arm,wherein a portion of the third arm and a portion of the fourth arm proximate the central axle are partially nestable with each other, and wherein the moveable mounting system is selectively moveable between an extended orientation, where the device bracket is disposed a distance from the surface plate, and a retracted orientation, where the device bracket is disposed proximate the surface plate and where the first and second arms are substantially parallel to the surface plate.
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Abstract
A low profile moveable mounting system for mounting a device to a surface. According to various embodiments, a first pair of rotating arms is rotatably connected to a surface plate attachable to a surface, and a second pair of arms are rotatably connected to the first pair of arms and to a device bracket. The moveable mounting system is selectively moveable between an extended orientation, where the device bracket is horizontally displaced from the surface and a retracted orientation, where the device bracket is positionable within close proximity of the surface. The moveable mounting system may be particularly adapted for mounting a flat panel display device.
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20 Claims
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1. A moveable mounting system for attaching a device to a surface, comprising:
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a surface plate adapted for attachment to the surface; one or more surface pivots operatively connected to the surface plate; an arm assembly comprising a plurality of arms including; a first arm rotatably connected at its first end to one of the one or more surface pivots; a second arm rotatably connected at its first end to one of the one or more surface pivots; a third arm rotatably connected to a second end of the first arm; a fourth arm rotatably connected to a second end of the second arm; and a device bracket rotatably connected at a central axle to the third arm and the fourth arm, wherein a portion of the third arm and a portion of the fourth arm proximate the central axle are partially nestable with each other, and wherein the moveable mounting system is selectively moveable between an extended orientation, where the device bracket is disposed a distance from the surface plate, and a retracted orientation, where the device bracket is disposed proximate the surface plate and where the first and second arms are substantially parallel to the surface plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A moveable mounting system configured to attach a device to a mounting surface, comprising:
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a surface plate adapted for attachment to the mounting surface and including an opening; a plurality of surface pivots at least partially recessed in the surface plate; a first arm assembly including; a first plurality of arms, each of the first plurality of arms including; a first pivot portion rotatably connected to one of the plurality of surface pivots, and a second pivot portion; a second arm assembly including; a second plurality of arms, each of the second plurality of arms rotatably connected to one of the first plurality of arms at the second pivot portion, the second plurality of arms at least partially nestable with each other; and a device bracket rotatably connected to the second plurality of arms, wherein the moveable mounting system is selectively moveable between an extended orientation, where the device bracket is horizontally disposed a distance from the surface plate, and a retracted orientation, where the device bracket is at least partially nested within the opening. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A moveable mounting system configured to attach a display device to a mounting surface, comprising:
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a surface plate adapted for attachment to the mounting surface and having an opening; an arm assembly including a first arm and a second arm, the first arm rotatably attached to the surface plate and a medial pivot, the medial pivot rotatably connecting the first arm and the second arm; a device bracket rotatably connected to the second arm distal the medial pivot; and a display device operatively connected to the device bracket, wherein the moveable mounting system is selectively moveable between an extended orientation, where the device bracket is horizontally disposed a distance from the surface plate, and a retracted orientation, where the device bracket is at least partially nested within the opening.
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