Video display mounting mechanism providing pivoting and tilting of the display
June 27, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAdjustable mounting structure for video telephone unit Instrument support socket Swivel joint Swivel mounting unit Tilt base for a CRT display terminal Adjustable support for a video display terminal Pedestal for consoles Swivel mountings Tiltable display monitor assembly Patent #: 4533105 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/625258 filed on 06/27/1984US Classes:248/181.1, Ball and socket type248/179.1, Multiplanar platform adjustment at one point248/349.1, Rotatable248/371, Tilting support surface248/921Plural angularExaminersPrimary: Britts, Ramon S.Assistant: Chotkowski, Karen J. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF16M 11/12 (20060101)F16M 11/02 (20060101) AbstractA mechanism for mounting a video display unit (or the like) to a base unit is disclosed. The mechanism includes a ball-shaped (or partial sphere-shaped) portion which mounts to the bottom of the display unit. The base carries a circular bevelled rim-shaped member for mating with, and providing support for, the ball-shaped member. A slot in the ball-shaped member carries a sliding member. A stud, fixed to the base unit, passes through the sliding member such that pivoting of the display unit occurs about the axis of the stud. Tilting occurs by the display unit moving relative to the sliding member (i.e. the sliding member moves in the slot). Consequently, tilting is provided about an axis orthogonal to the axis of the stud.Field of SearchTilting support surface | |
