Support stand for hands free use of electronic devices while using an exercise machine
A support stand for an electronic device having a base having a first end and a second end, the first end including a bifurcation forming a first leg and a second leg; a first clamp pivotably attached to the first leg; a second clamp pivotably attached to the second leg; a first post having a first end pivotably connected to the second end of the base; a second post having a first end telescopically connected to a second end of the first post; a platform pivotably connected to a second end of the second post; a horizontally adjustable first arm pivotably attached to the first pole, the horizontally adjustable first arm having a first telescopic section extending away from the first pole; a horizontally adjustable second arm pivotably attached to the first pole, the horizontally adjustable second arm having a second telescopic section extending away from the first pole; a first adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the first telescopic section; and a second adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the second telescopic section.
1. A support stand for an electronic device comprising:
a base having a first end and a second end, the first end including a bifurcation forming a first leg and a second leg;
a first clamp pivotably attached to the first leg;
a second clamp pivotably attached to the second leg;
a first post having a first end pivotably connected to the second end of the base;
a second post having a first end telescopically connected to a second end of the first post;
a platform pivotably connected to a second end of the second post;
a horizontally adjustable first arm pivotably attached to the first pole, the horizontally adjustable first arm having a first telescopic section extending away from the first pole;
a horizontally adjustable second arm pivotably attached to the first pole, the horizontally adjustable second arm having a second telescopic section extending away from the first pole;
a first adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the first telescopic section; and
a second adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the second telescopic section.
2. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the horizontally adjustable first arm and the horizontally adjustable second arm move independently of one another.
3. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the support stand is foldable.
4. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable fastening devices are adapted to be secured to a vertical support on the exercise machine.
5. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable fastening devices are made of a hook and loop material.
6. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the horizontally adjustable arms are connected to the first post by using a first shaft connection device that permit a right to left rotational motion about the first post, as well as an up and down pivoting.
7. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the clamps have a C-shape and are designed clamp into a horizontal support element of the exercise machine.
8. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein each one of the clamps include in a distal end a threaded hole through which a threaded screw protrudes, a plate having a plurality of slots parallel to the screw.
9. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the platform tilts between 0 to 90 degree angles with respect to the second post 28 .