Pivot/ratchet assembly and support system
US6019332A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/923
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Multi-jointed and pivoted mounting systems for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical and horizontal axes. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
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