| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 20080258029 | Wall-mounting support assembly for flat-panel monitor - A wall-mounting support assembly is disclosed to include a bracket holding a flat-panel monitor, a wall mount affixed to a flat wall surface, a holder block fastened to the wall mount and holding a vertical axle, a swivel rack fastened to the bracket and pivoted to the vertical axle, a transmission device mounted in the swivel rack, a sun gear affixed to the vertical axle, a planet gear mounted in the swivel rack and meshed with the sun gear and rotatable by the transmission device to turn the swivel rack about the vertical axle, and a control circuit for controlling the operation of the transmission device for allowing the user to adjust the angular position of the flat-panel monitor by means of a remote controller. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090050763 | IN-WALL MOUNT - An in-wall mount for supporting an electronic display from a wall. The in-wall mount includes a wall interface structure, a display interface structure, and an extensible arm assembly. The display interface structure is selectively outwardly shiftable relative to the wall interface structure between a first position wherein the display interface structure is proximate the wall interface structure and a second position wherein the display interface structure is spaced apart from the wall interface structure, the display interface structure rising vertically relative to the wall interface structure as the display interface structure is shifted from the first position to the second position. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090065670 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MOUNTING DEVICE - A flat panel display mounting device for securing a flat panel display, such as an LCD or plasma television, to a support surface, such as a wall, is disclosed. The flat panel display mounting device comprises a plurality of members in the form of support panels pivotally connected together and a rotation control mechanism connected thereto so that the flat panel display mounted on the device can be rotated to a desired angle and the center of gravity of the flat panel display during rotation can be maintained as close to the support surface as possible, so as not to generate additional burden to the flat panel display mounting device. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090146033 | Screen supporting rack - A screen supporting rack comprising a fixing seat for fixing the whole screen supporting rack on a desk or a wall, at least a cantilever pivotally provided on the fixing seat to make relative rotation, and a connecting seat for pivotally connecting the cantilever and fixing on a back plate of a screen, so that the screen can be angularly adjusted by rotating of the cantilever. Wherein the cantilever further has a first branch arm and a second branch arm respectively on one and the other end of it, a positioning frame connects between the first branch arm and the second branch arm, the positioning frame has a positioning portion to fix at least a decoration panel, a user thus can change for any of various patterns and figures according to his own fondness. And quality of the supporting rack can be elevated. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090159768 | Mount System Utilizing One Motor to Extend/Retract and Tilt a Monitor - A mount system utilizes one motor to extend/retract and tilt a monitor. The mount system may include a second motor to swivel the monitor. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090194656 | Swivel Mount System For A Monitor - A mount system supports a monitor against a supporting surface such as a wall. The mount system allows the monitor to swing open adjacent to one of its edge and extends the monitor away from the wall so that the edge of the monitor does not hit the wall. A motor or a linear actuator may be used to move the monitor through a motorized action. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090206221 | HEIGHT AND TILT ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD SUPPORT - The present invention concerns a keyboard support for movably supporting a keyboard with respect to a work surface of a workstation. The keyboard support includes a workstation engaging member adapted to be attached to an underside of the work surface, a keyboard engaging member for supporting a keyboard, and a linkage assembly mechanically coupling and providing relative movement between the workstation engaging member and the keyboard engaging member and thereby between the keyboard and the work surface. The keyboard support also includes a braking assembly adapted to allow relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in an unlocked position and to prevent relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in a locked position. The braking assembly comprises a roller assembly carried on a connector of the linkage assembly. The roller assembly is biased against a wedge affixed to a vertical side of the keyboard engaging member. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090250578 | Inclination Adjusting Device - Device for adjusting and controlling the inclination of an object with respect to a given support, comprising at least one plate pivotally connected to a base through at least one arm which is pivoted at said base and coupled, at the end opposite that connected to said plate, to inclination adjusting means; said inclination adjusting means comprise a pin which is movable along a plane perpendicular to the oscillation plane of said arm and along a direction perpendicular to the direction of said pivot, said pin being provided with suitable guide means and drive means and being coupled to the free end of said arm through suitable means. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090278011 | DEVICE SUITABLE FOR TILTABLY MOUNTING A DISPLAY SCREEN ON A WALL, AS WELL AS SUCH A METHOD - A device suitable for tiltably mounting a display screen on a wall. The device comprises a wall member to be mounted on a wall, as well as a support member, to which the display screen is to be connected. The support member is connected to the wall member, being tiltable about a tilt axis. The device further comprises a pivotable connecting arm, which connects the wall member and the support member at a point spaced from the tilt axis. The connecting arm can be connected to one of a number of angle setting recesses for setting a desired angle of tilt between the support member and the wall member. The device comprises a slide which is movable relative to the wall member and the support member, which slide is provided with a number of recesses. The slide is movable with respect to the angle setting recesses from a first position in which the recesses and the angle setting recesses are aligned, to a second position, in which the slide prevents the connecting arm being connected to the angle setting recesses, and vice versa. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100025555 | Personal accessory hanger - A cantilever, gravity hanger for holding by hanging a personal accessory, operatively attachable to, or integrated with, such an accessory. The hanger, in an operative condition poised for holding such an accessory, includes (a) an elongate central body, (b) a pair of spaced, elongate arms joined to opposite ends of the body, and extending laterally outwardly from a common side of the body in diverging relation to one another, and (c) accessory-connection traveler structure including a traveler carried captively on, and shiftable freely and reversibly along the length of, one of the arms. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100078538 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MOUNTING DEVICE - A flat panel display mounting device for securing a flat panel display, such as an LCD or plasma television, to a support surface, such as a wall, is disclosed. The flat panel display mounting device comprises a plurality of members in the form of support panels pivotally connected together and a rotation control mechanism connected thereto so that the flat panel display mounted on the device can be rotated to a desired angle and the center of gravity of the flat panel display during rotation can be maintained as close to the support surface as possible, so as not to generate additional burden to the flat panel display mounting device. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100127144 | Vertical Motion Pendant Arm - Embodiments of the invention provide a vertical motion pendant arm for supporting an enclosure at a desired height. The vertical motion pendant arm can include an enclosure mounting assembly, a support mounting assembly, and one or more connectors. The vertical motion pendant arm can also include a drawbridge mechanism having a rotatable worm, a rotatable gear that engages the rotatable worm, one or more drawbridge arms coupled to the rotatable gear, and one or more gas springs coupled to the drawbridge arms and the connectors. The gas springs can provide a counterforce to the enclosure. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100219315 | Mounting System for Flat Panel Display - A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110084187 | Mounting System for Flat Panel Display - A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110108695 | Three-dimensional multi-directional rotation support - The present invention is to provide a three-dimensional multi-directional rotation support, which comprises a fixation base, a first connection base and a second connection base each having a plate with two opposite end edges bent at an angle and extended away from the plate to form a parallel portion respectively, wherein both of the parallel portions are parallel to each other and each of the parallel portion is formed with a pivot hole having a plurality of positioning points formed on the periphery thereof, so that the fixation base can be fixed on a plane, the second connection base can be fixed with an object, and the first connection base can be pivotally connected between the fixation base and the second connection base, enabling a user to adjust various angles of the object to a best direction in a three-dimensional space according to actual needs of the user. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110121151 | DISPLAY MOUNT - A mounting system for mounting a plurality of devices to a surface, including an overhead surface. According to various embodiments, a support arm is configured to operatively attach to a mounting surface and is operatively connected to a plurality of device support assemblies that include a mount bracket a selectively moveable tilt bracket. A device support member is operatively coupled to the tilt brackets and configured to operatively attach to at least one display device such as a flat panel display. The device support member, and attached devices, are selectively tiltable to a tilt angle. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110198467 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNT HOLDER - An adjustable support which enables any element to be positioned mainly those concerned with visual communications, preferably having a flat form (plasma screen, LCD, TFT, poster advertisement etc.) at any angle and in any position with respect to the initial plane with the normal vector to the screen covering a wide three dimensional angular range (stereoradian). Due to its special configuration the adjustable support formed by at least three rods which are adjustable in length, permits the one way definition of a plane on which a supported visual element is placed, a plane which may form a solid angle such that it permits optimum viewing from any position of the user since the normal vector to the screen may be made to coincide with the visual line of the user. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110198468 | HEIGHT AND TILT ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD SUPPORT - The present invention concerns a keyboard support for movably supporting a keyboard with respect to a work surface of a workstation. The keyboard support includes a workstation engaging member adapted to be attached to an underside of the work surface, a keyboard engaging member for supporting a keyboard, and a linkage assembly mechanically coupling and providing relative movement between the workstation engaging member and the keyboard engaging member and thereby between the keyboard and the work surface. The keyboard support also includes a braking assembly adapted to allow relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in an unlocked position and to prevent relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in a locked position. The braking assembly comprises a roller assembly carried on a connector of the linkage assembly. The roller assembly is biased against a wedge affixed to a vertical side of the keyboard engaging member. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110315844 | ADJUSTABLE PROJECTOR MOUNT - A mount for attaching a projection device to an overhead structure includes a device interface operably attachable to the projection device and a device orientation adjustment structure operably coupled with the device interface. The device orientation adjustment structure has structure defining up to three independent axes for adjustment of projector pitch, roll, and yaw. A single selectively adjustable friction element may be provided to enable projector position to be fixed about for any one or all of the independent axes. A gear adjustment mechanism may be provided to enable fine adjustment of projector position. Moreover, any one or all of the independent axes may pass through the projector device, preferably proximate its center of gravity so that it is self balanced on the mount to ease adjustment. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120056056 | ARM FOR WALL MOUNT AND WALL MOUNT HAVING THE SAME - An arm for a wall mount and a wall mount having the arm are disclosed. The arm for a wall mount and a wall mount having the arm in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: a frame; a first hinge axle rotatably coupled to one end of the frame; a first driving gear coupled to the first hinge axle; a first gear train installed in the frame so as to be engaged with the first driving gear; and a first motor configured to drive the first gear train, and the first gear train can include: a plurality of axles arranged on a same plane; and a plurality of reduction gears, each of which being rotatably coupled to one of the axles. With the present invention, it becomes possible to provide a wall mount that is slimmer but provides a greater driving force by using a smaller motor. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120235000 | VARIABLE HEIGHT ARM STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Enhanced variable-height mounting arms comprise structures that allow any of improved cleanability and/or improved adjustment of height or counterbalancing. An exemplary enhanced variable-height arm comprises an upper shell structure that substantially extends over the upper and side regions of the mounting arm, forming a four-bar linkage. A lower cover is mounted to the upper cover across the bottom side of the arm, and defines holes therethrough for extension of the opposing ends of the arm. The variable-height arm further comprises a bias element, wherein one end of the bias element is adjustably fixable in relation to a defined curve, non-linear path or slot, such as within a curved slot. The variable-height arm may preferably further comprise a mechanism for adjusting any of the height or counterbalance for the structure. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130037670 | MONITOR MOUNTING APPARATUS - The instant disclosure relates to a monitor mounting apparatus for disposing on a working surface. The mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting unit, and a tilt bracket. The base is arranged on the working surface and has at least one guiding member. The adjusting unit includes at least one sliding member and at least one connecting member interconnected. The sliding member may be slidably arranged on the guiding member. The tilt bracket has an outer end portion and at least one connecting portion. The connecting portion is pivotally connected to the connecting member, and the outer end portion is defined on one end of the tilt bracket away from the connecting member. The tilt bracket may be oriented at various angular and vertical positions. The user may adjust the monitor mounting apparatus to suit the person's needs. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130240700 | ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING APPARATUS - An angle-adjustable mounting apparatus is for mounting a second object to a first object, and includes a first mounting device to be coupled to the first object, a second mounting device to be coupled to the second object and connected pivotally to the first mounting device, and a pivot-control unit. The pivot-control unit includes a plug component with a curved surface, a socket component which abuts against and is rotatable relative to the plug component to enable the second mounting device to pivot relative to the first mounting device, and an adjusting rod coupled to the socket component and operable to drive the socket component so that assembly of the socket component and the second mounting device pivots relative to the plug component. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140091187 | FLEXIBLE MOUNT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A flexible mounting system and apparatus, the system comprising a horizontally collapsible frame and one or more vertical mounting rails coupled to the horizontally collapsible frame. The horizontally collapsible frame is comprised of two horizontal rails, a first side rail pivotally mounted to the two horizontal rails, wherein the first side rail is hinged at the midpoint by a first stationary connector, and a second side rail pivotally mounted to the two horizontal rails, wherein the second side rail is hinged at the midpoint by a second stationary connector. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140263905 | MONITOR MOUNTING APPARATUS - The instant disclosure relates to a monitor mounting apparatus for disposing on a working surface. The mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting unit, and a tilt bracket. The base is arranged on the working surface and has at least one guiding member. The adjusting unit includes at least one sliding member and at least one connecting member interconnected. The sliding member may be slidably arranged on the guiding member. The tilt bracket has an outer end portion and at least one connecting portion. The connecting portion is pivotally connected to the connecting member, and the outer end portion is defined on one end of the tilt bracket away from the connecting member. The tilt bracket may be oriented at various angular and vertical positions. The user may adjust the monitor mounting apparatus to suit the person's needs. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150083877 | Support for Flat Rigid Objects - A drop in receptacle for generally flat and rigid objects that is particularly useful for supporting electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones. The support includes corner catches for at least two corners of the device. The corner catches include rotating latches and cornerpieces. The rotating latches are shaped and configured so that they rotate when the corner of an object is pressed against the top surface of the latch. The cornerpieces are shaped to accept and support the corner of the device. After the devices passes the top surface of the latch, the latch returns to its original state and a spring presses the device against the bottom of the latch, securing the device in place. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150090850 | SEGMENT OF AN ARTICULATED ARM AND ARTICULATED ARM COMPRISING SAID SEGMENT - Segment of an articulated arm made of composite material, with an elongated shape defining a longitudinal axis, and having a box-like cross section. The segment includes a first end portion, configured for the pivoting of a further segment, a second intermediate portion configured for the pivoting of an actuation member, and a third end portion. The first, second and third portions are made in a single body. The second intermediate portion includes a protruding zone defined by a first side and by a second side converging with respect to each other to define a top. Pivoting elements are provided in the protruding zone for the pivoting of the actuation member between the protruding zone and the first end portion. The first and the second side defining the protruding zone are filleted to substantially rectilinear adjacent tracts of the first and third end portions. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150122962 | FLOATING MIXING CHAMBER FOR RECLAIMING MACHINES - A support assembly for supporting a mixing chamber of a reclaiming machine having a frame includes a rod member pivotally mounted on the frame at end portions, a stop member, and a L-linkage attached to the rod member. The L-linkage is further attached to the mixing chamber. The stop member is configured to rotate with the movement of the mixing chamber. Further, a float linkage is provided. The float linkage is capable of being abutted with the stop members and pivotally attached to the rod member. The float linkage is configured to stop the rotation of stop member. Further, a hydraulic cylinder is provided. The hydraulic cylinder connected with the float linkage and the frame. The hydraulic cylinder is configured to adjust the float linkage to one of a plurality of positions. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150136927 | EXTENDABLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN - An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections of the linked chains engage individual sections of adjacent linked chains to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual sections of the linked chains disengage from the individual section of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up for compact storage. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150298944 | Crane - The invention relates to a crane comprising
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| 20160116108 | VARIABLE HEIGHT ARM STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Enhanced variable-height mounting arms comprise structures that allow any of improved cleanability and/or improved adjustment of height or counterbalancing. An exemplary enhanced variable-height arm comprises an upper shell structure that substantially extends over the upper and side regions of the mounting arm, forming a four-bar linkage. A lower cover is mounted to the upper cover across the bottom side of the arm, and defines holes therethrough for extension of the opposing ends of the arm. The variable-height arm further comprises a bias element, wherein one end of the bias element is adjustably fixable in relation to a defined curve, non-linear path or slot, such as within a curved slot. The variable-height arm may preferably further comprise a mechanism for adjusting any of the height or counterbalance for the structure. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116109 | VARIABLE HEIGHT ARM STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Enhanced variable-height mounting arms comprise structures that allow any of improved cleanability and/or improved adjustment of height or counterbalancing. An exemplary enhanced variable-height arm comprises an upper shell structure that substantially extends over the upper and side regions of the mounting arm, forming a four-bar linkage. A lower cover is mounted to the upper cover across the bottom side of the arm, and defines holes therethrough for extension of the opposing ends of the arm. The variable-height arm further comprises a bias element, wherein one end of the bias element is adjustably fixable in relation to a defined curve, non-linear path or slot, such as within a curved slot. The variable-height arm may preferably further comprise a mechanism for adjusting any of the height or counterbalance for the structure. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160184048 | MEDICAL PENDANT LIFTING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a medical pendant lifting system, comprising a main frame, a driving device, a transmission device, a main body component, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a connecting head, wherein the driving device drives the main body component and the third connecting rod via the transmission device; the driving device is connected to the main frame by a first rotating shaft; the main body component is connected to the main frame by a third rotating shaft, connected to the output component of the transmission device by a second rotating shaft, connected to the connecting head by a fifth rotating shaft, and connected to the second connecting rod by a sixth rotating shaft; the third connecting rod is connected to the main frame by a fourth rotating shaft, and connected to the second connecting rod by a seventh rotating shaft; the first connecting rod is connected to the second connecting rod by a ninth rotating shaft, and connected to the connecting head by an eighth rotating shaft; and the first to ninth rotating shafts are parallel t each other, the third, the fourth, the sixth, and the seventh rotating shafts form a first parallelogram, and the fifth, the sixth, the eighth, and the ninth rotating shafts form a second parallelogram. The present invention has the beneficial technical effects of being convenient in wiring and pipe arrangement and having a large lifting height. | 06-30-2016 |
