Self-balancing adjustable mounting system with friction adjustment
US7380760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-balancing adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. A display interface having a hollow, frusto-spherical shell portion is attached to the flat panel display. The display interface is received in a guide structure that has a bearing portion engaging the outer surface of the frusto-spherical shell, and a second bearing portion engaging the inner surface of the frusto-spherical shell. The frusto-spherical shell is guided between the first and second bearing portions so that the flat panel display and device interface are generally rotatable about the center of the radius of curvature of the semi-spherical shell. A friction adjustment mechanism enables selective adjustment of the amount of friction between the first and second bearing portions and the frusto-spherical shell so as to enable the flat panel display to be fixed in a position to inhibit undesired movement of the display due to contact or other cause.
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