Pivoting system and method for an electrical device

1. A pivoting system for a device mounted on a cargo platform, a cargo pivot pivotably coupling the cargo platform with a cargo support, the cargo support coupled to a structure, the cargo pivot pivotably coupling the cargo platform between a general vertical position and a general horizontal position, the pivoting system, comprising:

a base coupled to the cargo support;

a frame coupled to the cargo platform;

a linkage rod extending between a proximal end and a distal end and slidably engaging with the cargo platform;

a proximal pivot pivotably coupling said proximal end of said linkage rod to said base;

said proximal pivot and the cargo pivot defining a proximal linkage having a proximal distance therebetween;

an electronic device for receiving an electric current and sending electric signals;

a device pivot pivotably coupling said electronic device to said frame;

a distal pivot pivotably coupling said distal end of said linkage rod to said electronic device;

said distal pivot and said device pivot defining a distal linkage having a distal distance therebetween; and

said proximal distance and said distal distance causing pivoting of said electronic device between the general vertical position and the general horizontal position for defining a lower general horizontal position in said electronic device in the general horizontal position and an upper general horizontal position in said electronic device in the general vertical position.

2. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , further including a proximal arm coupled to said

proximal end of said linkage rod; and

said proximal pivot pivotably coupling said proximal arm to said base.

3. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 2 , further including a proximal groove in said proximal arm for slidably engaging said proximal pivot during pivoting of said electronic device.

4. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , further including a base groove in said base for defining a proximal linkage adjustment having a proximal distance adjustment in said proximal distance; and

said proximal distance adjustment defining an angular adjustment in said electronic device in said lower general horizontal position and said upper general horizontal position.

5. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , further including a distal groove in said electronic device for slidably engaging said device pivot during pivoting of said electronic device.

6. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , further including a housing coupled to said electronic device; and

said device pivot pivotably coupling said housing with said frame.

7. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 6 , further including a distal groove in said housing for slidably engaging said device pivot during pivoting of said electronic device.

8. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , further including a housing coupled to said electronic device;

a channel body coupled to said distal end of said linkage rod;

said channel body defining a distal groove;

a coupling pin traversing said distal groove and coupling said housing to said linkage rod; and

said coupling pin slidably engaging said distal groove during pivoting of said electronic device.

9. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said electronic device includes a proximity sensor for alerting of the presence of an object.

10. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said electronic device includes a camera for viewing of an object.

11. A pivoting system for a device mounted on a cargo platform, a cargo pivot pivotably coupling the cargo platform with a cargo support, the cargo support coupled to a vehicle, the cargo pivot pivotably coupling the cargo platform between a general vertical position and a general horizontal position, the cargo platform extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the pivoting system, comprising:

a base coupled to the cargo support;

a frame coupled to the distal end of the cargo platform;

a linkage rod extending between a proximal end and a distal end and slidably engaging with the cargo platform;

a proximal arm coupled to said proximal end of said linkage rod;

a proximal pivot pivotably coupling said proximal arm to said base;

said proximal pivot and the cargo pivot defining a proximal linkage having a proximal distance therebetween;

a housing engaging said frame;

a device pivot pivotably coupling said housing with said frame;

an electronic device for receiving an electric current and sending electric signals;

said electronic device engaging said housing;

a distal pivot pivotably coupling said distal end of said linkage rod to said housing;

said distal pivot and said device pivot defining a distal linkage having a distal distance therebetween;

said proximal distance and said distal distance causing pivoting of said electronic device between the general vertical position and the general horizontal position for defining a lower general horizontal position in said electronic device in the general horizontal position and an upper general horizontal position in said electronic device in the general vertical position;

a base groove in said base for defining a proximal distance adjustment in said proximal distance; and

said proximal distance adjustment defining an angular adjustment in said electronic device in said lower general horizontal position and said upper general horizontal position.

12. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said electronic device includes a proximity sensor for alerting of the presence of an object.

13. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said electronic device includes a camera for viewing of an object.

14. A pivoting system for a device mounted on a mobility vehicle cargo platform, a cargo pivot pivotably coupling the mobility vehicle cargo platform with a cargo support, the cargo support coupled to a vehicle, the cargo pivot pivotably coupling the mobility vehicle cargo platform between a general vertical position and a general horizontal position, the mobility vehicle cargo platform extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the pivoting system, comprising:

a base coupled to the cargo support;

a frame coupled to the distal end of the mobility vehicle cargo platform;

a linkage rod extending between a proximal end and a distal end and slidably engaging with the cargo platform;

a proximal arm coupled to said proximal end of said linkage rod;

a proximal pivot pivotably coupling said proximal end to said base;

said proximal pivot and the cargo pivot defining a proximal vertical distance and a proximal horizontal distance therebetween;

a housing engaging said frame;

a device pivot pivotably coupling said housing with said frame;

an electronic device for receiving an electric current and sending electric signals;

said electronic device coupling with said housing;

a distal pivot pivotably coupling said distal end of said linkage rod to said housing;

said distal pivot and said device pivot defining a distal vertical distance and a distal horizontal distance therebetween;

said proximal pivot, said distal pivot and said device pivot causing pivoting of said electronic device between the general vertical position and the general horizontal position for defining a lower general horizontal position in said electronic device in the general horizontal position and an upper general horizontal position in said electronic device in the general vertical position;

a vertical base groove in said base for changing said proximal vertical distance of said proximal pivot relative to the cargo pivot for defining a proximal linkage adjustment having a proximal distance adjustment; and

said proximal distance adjustment defining an angular adjustment in said electronic device in said lower general horizontal position and said upper general horizontal position.

15. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said electronic device includes a proximity sensor for alerting of the presence of an object.

16. A pivoting system as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said electronic device includes a camera for viewing of an object.