Cam Balance Mechanism Systems and Methods
First Claim
1. A lift mechanism, comprising:
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a support column coupled to the base;
a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column;
an energy storage member coupled to the support column; and
a balance mechanism coupled between the energy storage member and the mounting portion, the balance mechanism comprisinga first cam,a second cam rotationally coupled to the first cam, anda wheel rotationally coupled to the first cam and the second cam, wherein the first cam and the second cam are configured to convert a variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to the mounting portion.
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Abstract
Embodiments include a balance mechanism having a first cam and a second cam configured to convert a variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to a mounting portion. The balance mechanism may be useful for balancing forces such that a user can set the height of an electronic display and/or other equipment attached to the balance mechanism at a number of heights within the range of travel allowed by the mechanism. Lift mechanisms, display positioning apparatuses, and height adjustable desks incorporating a multi-cam balance mechanism are also provided. A method of positioning a display is also provided.
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46 Claims
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1. A lift mechanism, comprising:
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a base; a support column coupled to the base; a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column; an energy storage member coupled to the support column; and a balance mechanism coupled between the energy storage member and the mounting portion, the balance mechanism comprising a first cam, a second cam rotationally coupled to the first cam, and a wheel rotationally coupled to the first cam and the second cam, wherein the first cam and the second cam are configured to convert a variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to the mounting portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A display positioning apparatus comprising:
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a base; a support column coupled to the base; a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column, the mounting portion comprising a display mount for attaching an electronic display; an energy storage member coupled to the support column; and a balance mechanism coupled between the energy storage member and the mounting portion, the balance mechanism comprising a first cam, a second cam rotationally coupled to the first cam, and a wheel rotationally coupled to the first cam and the second cam, wherein the first cam, the second cam and the wheel are coaxially mounted to the base and the first cam and the second cam are configured to convert a variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to the mounting portion. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 36)
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31. A height adjustable desk, comprising:
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a base; a work surface; and at least one lift mechanism coupled between the base and the work surface, the at least one lift mechanism comprising a support column coupled to the base, a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column and fixedly coupled to the work surface, an energy storage member coupled to the support column, and a balance mechanism coupled between the energy storage member and the mounting portion, the balance mechanism comprising a first cam, a second cam rotationally coupled to the first cam, and a wheel rotationally coupled to the first cam and the second cam, wherein the first cam and the second cam are configured to convert a variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to the mounting portion. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A method of positioning a display, comprising:
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lifting the display within a vertical range of travel; assisting the lifting of the display with a variable force exerted by an energy storage member; and converting the variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to the display with a balance mechanism comprising a first cam, a second cam rotationally coupled to the first cam, and a wheel rotationally coupled to the first cam and the second cam, wherein the first cam and the second cam are configured to convert the variable force exerted by the energy storage member into the substantially constant force applied to the display. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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