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Stowable support apparatus

  • US 5,996,954 A
  • Filed: 10/14/1997
  • Issued: 12/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A support apparatus for a display unit, comprising:

  • a base;

    a support arm pivotally coupled to the base, wherein tie support arm is pivotal with respect to the base between a stowed position and a display position; and

    a lock mechanism substantially housed within the support arm, wherein the lock mechanism selectively engages the base to prevent pivotal movement of the support arm with respect to the base, and further wherein the base includes a bias mechanism configured to pivot the support arm away from the base when the support arm is in the stowed position and the lock mechanism is actuated, the bias mechanism including a kick plate that is shaped to engage at least a portion of the support arm when the support arm is in the stowed position and to pivot the support arm away from the base when the support arm is in the stowed position and the lock mechanism is actuated.

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