Multi-function display mounting system

• US 6,012,693 A
• Filed: 02/19/1998
• Issued: 01/11/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 02/19/1998
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Ergotron Incorporated (Melrose Industries Plc)
• Original Assignee: Ergotron Incorporated (Melrose Industries Plc)
• Inventors: Sweere, Harry C., Voeller, Donald M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Ramirez, Ramon O.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Wentsler, Stephen S.
• Application Number:
  US09/026,202
• Time in Patent Office: 691 Days
• Field of Search: 248/280.11, 248/123.11, 248/281.11, 248/284.1, 248/278.1, 248/279.1, 248/918, 248/919, 248/920, 248/921, 248/922, 248/923, 248/558, 248/324, 248/325 , 248/586, 248/585, 248/292.11
• US Class Current: 248/280.11
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/048 adapted to forward-backward translation movement
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/2014 around a vertical axis F16M11/2035 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/2092 comprising means allowing depth adjustment, i.e. forward-backward translation of the head relatively to the undercarriage
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/24 changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each otherF16M11/42 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/02 for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 2200/044 for balancing rotational movement of the undercarriage
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 2200/063 Parallelogram arms
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 248/918 Ancillary device support associated with a video display screen
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 248/92 Angular and linear video display screen support adjustment

Abstract

Lift/suspension system for vertical and azimuthal support for display or use of computer monitors, keyboards or other equipment, which can be economically manufactured and assembled from common component parts for utilization in either a lift mode or a suspension mode. A gas spring provides for support of the system.

Claims

1. A multi-function display mounting system comprising:

a. an arm major bracket;

b. an arm minor bracket;

c. an arm upper link bracket connected between said arm major bracket and said arm minor bracket;

d. an arm lower link bracket connected between said arm major bracket and said arm minor bracket and wherein the arm lower link bracket includes means for selectively configuring the system in a suspension mode or in a lift mode;

e. a hex bolt with a block including opposing pivot projections secured to said arm major bracket; and

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f. a gas cylinder connected between said opposing pivot projections and said arm upper link bracket in a lift mode.

2. The system of claim 1, including a tray connected to said arm minor bracket.

3. A multi-function display mounting system comprising:

a. an arm major bracket;

b. an arm minor bracket;

c. an arm upper link bracket connected between said arm major bracket and said arm minor bracket;

d. an arm lower link bracket connected between said arm major bracket and said arm minor bracket and wherein the arm lower link bracket includes means for selectively configuring the system in a suspension mode or in a lift mode;

e. a hex bolt with a block including opposing pivot projections secured to said arm major bracket; and

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f. a gas cylinder connected between said opposing pivot projections and said arm minor bracket in a suspension mode.

4. The system of claim 3, including a tilt swivel connected to said arm minor bracket.