Keyboard tray on support arm with pivoting brake
US5967479A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/923
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Keyboard tray attached to support arm by a pivoting bracket assembly. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly. The brake assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and a steel washer between the metal surfaces. A fixed nut and threaded shaft with brake handle provide adjustable tension to lock the brake assembly. The keyboard tray may also include a mouse pad.
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