Edge mount positioning apparatus, system, and method
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1. An apparatus for positioning an electronic device relative to a support member, the apparatus comprising:
- a horizontal planar work surface sized and shaped to support the electronic device resting on the work surface, wherein the electronic device is unattached to the work surface, and wherein the electronic device is distinct from the work surface;
an attachment member removably coupleable to an edge of the support member;
a bracket and a moveable support column, the bracket coupled between the attachment member and the support column, the support column slidably coupled to the bracket to allow the support column to move in an ascending and descending range of travel along a linear, vertical path,the support column having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion engaged to the work surface, andan energy storage member positioned within the support column, the energy storage member configured to provide a biasing force to assist an operator in adjusting a height of the work surface along the range of travel.
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Abstract
Embodiments include an apparatus for positioning items such as an electronic display, a keyboard, and/or a work surface. The apparatus can be attached proximate an edge of a generally planar support member to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a display mount coupled to a support column and configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The support column may be movable with respect to support member between a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
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1. An apparatus for positioning an electronic device relative to a support member, the apparatus comprising:
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a horizontal planar work surface sized and shaped to support the electronic device resting on the work surface, wherein the electronic device is unattached to the work surface, and wherein the electronic device is distinct from the work surface; an attachment member removably coupleable to an edge of the support member; a bracket and a moveable support column, the bracket coupled between the attachment member and the support column, the support column slidably coupled to the bracket to allow the support column to move in an ascending and descending range of travel along a linear, vertical path, the support column having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion engaged to the work surface, and an energy storage member positioned within the support column, the energy storage member configured to provide a biasing force to assist an operator in adjusting a height of the work surface along the range of travel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for positioning an electronic device relative to a support member, the apparatus comprising:
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a horizontal planar work surface sized and shaped to support the electronic device resting on the work surface, wherein the electronic device is unattached to the work surface, and wherein the electronic device is distinct from the work surface; an attachment member removably coupleable to an edge of the support member; a bracket and a moveable support column, the bracket coupled between the attachment member and the support column, the support column slidably coupled to the bracket to allow the support column to move in an ascending and descending range of travel along a linear, vertical path, the support column having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion engaged to the work surface; and an energy storage member positioned within the support column, the energy storage member configured to provide a biasing force to assist an operator in adjusting a height of the work surface along the range of travel, wherein the support member is incorporated into a table. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for positioning an electronic device relative to a support member, the apparatus comprising:
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a horizontal planar work surface sized and shaped to support the electronic device resting on the work surface, wherein the electronic device is unattached to the work surface, and wherein the electronic device is distinct from the work surface; an attachment member removably coupleable to an edge of the support member; a bracket and a moveable support column, the bracket coupled between the attachment member and the support column, the support column having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion engaged to the work surface; a lift mechanism including a cam having a cam housing engaged to the support column, the lift mechanism slidably coupled to the bracket and allow the support column to move in an ascending and descending range of travel along a linear, vertical path, the lift mechanism configured to move the support column through the range of travel; and an energy storage member positioned within the support column, the energy storage member configured to provide a biasing force to assist an operator in adjusting a height of the work surface along the range of travel.
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