Mechanism for Positional Adjustment of an Attached Device
The invention provides mechanisms useful for adjusting the positioning of an attached device, such as a display or input device. In one embodiment, the mechanism is a front end height adjustment mechanism comprising a track apparatus, a display mounting bracket, a sliding bracket, and a motion regulating device. In another embodiment, the mechanism comprises a device support arm, such as a monitor arm. The invention further provides a method for adjusting the positioning of a display or input device, such as a flat screen monitor, wherein the method comprises providing a mechanism of the invention, attaching the mechanism to a support, attaching a display or input device to the mechanism, and positionally adjusting the display or input device.
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22 . A device support arm comprising:
a. a horizontal arm;
b. a parallelogram arm;
c. a dual pivot attachment connecting the horizontal arm to the parallelogram arm;
d. a device attachment bracket; and
e. a support attachment bracket,
wherein the dual pivot attachment includes a front pivot and a rear pivot, both pivots pivoting in the same plane.
23 . The device support arm according to claim 22 , wherein the dual pivot attachment allows for 180° lateral movement of the horizontal arm to either side of the support arm.
24 . The device support arm according to claim 22 , wherein the support arm is capable of folding at the dual pivot attachment such that the horizontal arm is positioned adjacent the parallelogram arm.
25 . The device support arm according to claim 22 , wherein the device attachment bracket includes a plurality of standardized holes for attachment of a device.
26 . The device support arm according to claim 22 , wherein the support attachment bracket is adapted for attachment to a post.
27 . The device support arm according to claim 22 , wherein the parallelogram arm includes a motion regulating device.
28 . The device support arm according to claim 27 , wherein the motion regulating device is a gas spring.
29 . A device support arm comprising:
a. a front arm link;
b. a rear arm;
c. an offset pivot attachment connecting the front arm link to the rear arm link;
d. a device attachment bracket; and
e. a support attachment bracket;
wherein the rear arm link is greater in length than the front arm link.
30 . The device support arm according to claim 29 , wherein the support arm is capable of folding at the offset pivot attachment such that the front arm link is positioned adjacent the rear arm link.
31 . The device support arm according to claim 29 , wherein the device attachment bracket includes a plurality of standardized holes for attachment of a device.
32 . The device support arm according to claim 29 , wherein the support attachment bracket is adapted for attachment to a post.
33 . The device support arm according to claim 29 , wherein the offset pivot attachment includes a mechanism for locking the support arm into an extended position.
34 . A bracket for adjustably maintaining the device support arm according to claim 22 at a given position on a post, the bracket comprising:
a compressible ring-shaped cover having a central opening therethrough; and a spring component contained within the ring-shaped cover;
wherein the spring provides a gripping force.
35 . A post for supporting a device support arm, wherein the post includes a bracket according to claim 34 .
36 . A bracket for adjustably maintaining the device support arm according to claim 29 at a given position on a post, the bracket comprising:
a compressible ring-shaped cover having a central opening therethrough; and a spring component contained within the ring-shaped cover;
wherein the spring provides a gripping force.
37 . A post for supporting a device support arm, wherein the post includes a bracket according to claim 36 .