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Class 248/183.3 - Pivot biased by spring (e.g., coil, Belleville, torsional, washer)


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Pivotable and rotatable platform in which platform movement
No. of patents: 46
Last issue date: 03/02/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7669816Clamp for mount system
A clamp comprises an anvil and a jaw member moveable relative to the anvil between a secured positioned and an unsecured positioned. A driver, which moves the jaw member between the secured and unsecured positions, includes a torque limiter to inhibit overtightening...
03/02/2010
7338019Adjusting assembly for LCD monitor
An adjusting assembly for adjustably connecting a monitor (50) to a base (60), includes a first rotate assembly (10) connected with the base, a second rotate assembly (20) connected with the monitor, a support arm (30) connected wi...
03/04/2008
7300024Display module for non-stable environments
A display module that includes a minimum of free space, and can pivot and remain stable at every pivot angle is presented. The display module generally includes a frame, a display unit, and a bearing. The bearing pivotably mounts the display unit to the frame and in...
11/27/2007
7296778Mountings for payloads
The disclosure relates to a mounting for a payload (e.g. a TV/Video camera) comprising a platform (18) providing a mounting face for the payload, means (15, 19) to mount the platform for rotation about a horizontal axis for tilting of the platform to e...
11/20/2007
7287731Heavy-duty stabilized camera head with camera position sensing
A panhead (1) having a counterbalance action suitable for heavy cameras or equipment, and provides instantaneous electronic measurements of head settings and position. The improved counterbalance utilizes a dual-tower dual-axis non-linear mechanism as well as...
10/30/2007
7273201Tiltable mountings for payloads
A tiltable mounting as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the lever has a conical shaped roller engaging the cam, the roller being mounted for rotation on the lever about an axis which passes through the pivotal axis of the lever and the conical surface...
09/25/2007
7258311Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display having a supporting base, a display unit and a pre-force mechanism. The supporting base has at least one pivot and at least two sections joined thereby, and the display unit is connected to the supporting base, exerts a first torque on the p...
08/21/2007
7254850Radial arm system for patient care equipment
A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored...
08/14/2007
7248246Rack mount server with tiltable display
A rack mount server or device with an integrated display that has an adjustable viewing angle. An adjustable viewing angle allows rack mount servers and devices to be stacked and still maintain viewability of their display screens. ...
07/24/2007
7237656Elevator load weighing device
An improved measuring device for measuring the load of an elevator including a car suspended by a tension member within a hoistway, a termination (36) at one end of the tension member (28), a mounting plate (42) for attaching the termination rel...
07/03/2007
7218510Computer controlled display device
The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ...
05/15/2007
7145768Computer controlled display device
The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ...
12/05/2006
7142415Computer controlled display device
The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ...
11/28/2006
7136280Computer controlled display device
The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ...
11/14/2006
7065811Radial arm system for patient care equipment
A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored...
06/27/2006
7055791Counter-balancing mechanism
A counter-balancing mechanism is provided that includes a support for supporting an article to be tilted about a horizontal axis, and an annular cam movable with the support, wherein the cam has a cam surface which varies in height in a direction normal to the plane...
06/06/2006
7044451Rail clip
A fence rail clip for attaching a fence rail to a vertical fence post is disclosed. The rail clip has a bracket and a rail connector. The bracket may be secured to the vertical post. The rail connector has a rail receiving receptacle into which an end of a rail may ...
05/16/2006
7046509Computer controlled display device
The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ...
05/16/2006
7028961Self-balancing adjustable flat panel mounting system
A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. A display interface having a hollow, semi-spherical shell portion is attached to the flat panel display. The semi-spherical shell is formed with a generally constant radius of curvature. The center...
04/18/2006
7025313Side wing support adaptor accommodating accessory of tripod
A side wing support adaptor. The adaptor has an extension wing having an engagement end and an attachment end provided at opposite sides thereof, so as to provide additional space to be hung at a lateral side of the tripod. The attachment end of the extension wing i...
04/11/2006
7021774Projector arrangement
The invention provides a projector arrangement (1) in which an objective cover unit (6) for covering a light exit portion or surface (4e) of an objective unit (4) is adapted to serve as a support or bearing (8) for a project...
04/04/2006
7013752Rotatable knob for the fixation of an apparatus support
A rotatable knob for fixation of an apparatus support includes a knob shell (1), a coupling part (2) for the connection of the knob shell to the spindle, a sleeve (3) which is connectable to the housing, a cover disc (4) which is secured ...
03/21/2006
6912121Personal computer device having constant tilt display with adjustable height
The present invention provides a notebook PC with a monitor that enables a user to have better handling of the PC and viewing of the display of the device when using the PC. A PC includes a monitor and a main unit that are connected to each other by an arm through a...
06/28/2005
6819550Computer controlled display device
The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ...
11/16/2004
6354544Adjustable camera mounting device
An adjustable camera mounting device or bracket is disclosed. The camera mounting device includes a base member having a curved recess portion which receives a camera mounting member having a complementary curved configuration. A spring-biased pressure me...
03/12/2002
6349916Assembly for adjustably mounting vehicle external mirror
An assembly is disclosed for adjustably mounting a vehicle external mirror, the assembly including a first arm segment for securing to the vehicle a second arm segment for securing to the external mirror, and an axle member secured to one of the first and...
02/26/2002
6129321Mounting apparatus for an electronic device
An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface where such mounting can be accomplished using only one hand. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket that is securable to the electronic device. The bracket has a mounting...
10/10/2000
5905923Video camera mounting assembly with friction bearings for inhibiting pan and tilt movements
A fixed-position, but manually adjustable, video camera mounting assembly employs frictional bearing elements in place of ball bearings that are present in a corresponding motor-driven remotely controllable movable mounting assembly. The frictional bearin...
05/18/1999
5082223Adjustable mounting assembly for electro-optical devices
An adjustable mounting assembly for adjusting an electro-optical inspection device secured to a substantially fixed carrier about two mutually orthogonal axes includes a bracket adapted to be secured to the inspection device and a first substantially plan...
01/21/1992
4989814Counter-balancing mechanism for camera universal head
This invention relates to a universal head to vertically swing a camera, and, in particular, to a counter-balancing mechanism for counter-balancing the rotative moment arising from the displacement of the bravity center of the camera. The mechanism compri...
02/05/1991
4989813Supporting base for controlling height, swivel and inclination of display means
A supporting base for controlling height, swivel and inclination of display means such as monitor, television and computer terminal device. The invention is characterized by comprising: first knuckle means N1 in which bosses 4a, 4a of arm 3 are rotatably...
02/05/1991
4955568Panhead for camera
A camera panhead, for panning the camera about a vertical axis and tilting the camera about a horizontal axis, including fluid drag systems and a counterbalance system. The fluid drag systems each include a drag disk assembly secured to the rotating shaft...
09/11/1990
4919376Counter-balancing mechanism for camera universal head
This invention relates to a camera universal head enabling said camera to vertically rotate or swing and, particularly to a counter-balancing mechanism for balancing rotative moments caused by the displacement of center of gravity in said movement of said...
04/24/1990
4834329Monitor support for a terminal
There is disclosed a mounting means for a terminal comprising, in essence, a double parallelogram including a lower arm pivoted to the base, an upper arm connected to a monitor and elbow means interconnecting the other ends of the arms whereby the connect...
05/30/1989
4697772Universal head for a tripod
A camera platform, which is mounted on a tilt member by means of a shaft, is allowed to rock around the shaft, between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A bracket of the platform can slide relatively to a support portion of the tilt member, i...
10/06/1987
4621782Arrangement for mounting apparatus
Apparatus for mounting a movable superstructure on a fixed base is disclosed. The superstructure, a video display unit, is attached to a cylindrical segment journal which rests on a matching cylindrical segment socket. The journal rotates within the socke...
11/11/1986
4570892Tiltable rotating display monitor mount
A support base for a display monitor provides for the rotation and stable orientation of the monitor over a range of tilt angles. An upper portion of the base is adapted to receive a turntable having an upper concave surface adapted to receive a complemen...
02/18/1986
4549710Supporting assembly
A supporting assembly includes a base member having a spherical depression and a supporting platform having a hemispherical projection. The projection is mounted in the depression and a pillar projects through the two members, the pillar being rotatable i...
10/29/1985
4542872Terminal with tilt-swivel display
A display terminal device including a tilt and swivel coupling mechanism coupling the display portion to the base portion. The coupling mechanism includes a swivel plate rotatable about a vertical neck extending from the base portion. The swivel plate inc...
09/24/1985
4457610Camera pan head with tilt tension control
A camera pan head having a precise tilt tension control. The camera pan head is comprised of a L-shaped camera supporting plate rotatably attached to a post on a swivel block rotatably mounted on a tripod. The support plate is a spring biased friction pla...
07/03/1984
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