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EP0312355A2
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Suspension system for personal computers and monitors
Assignee: Hc Sweere
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Filing: 1988-10-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A suspension system (10) for a personal computer or monitor (12) comprising a carriage (18) in which the monitor or computer is mounted, the carriage being supported from above by a frictionally secured swivel and tilt mechanism (30) in turn attached to a pivotable and rotatable support arm (14). The support arm is balanced by an adjustable pneumatic pressure cylinder (50), and is mounted on a roller assembly (94) such that it may be carried along a path defined by a track assembly (96), thereby permitting the monitor or computer to be transported between distinct and isolated positions, as well as simultaneously being raised or lowered vertically, tilted, rotated, or swiveled. The track assembly (96) may be attached to the underside of a shelving unit and incorporated into a modular partition system, or attached to a freestanding frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry C. Sweere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2021; A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M11/2092; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/068; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/919; Y10S248/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A suspension for positioning and supporting a display device of a personal computer above a work surface, said suspension system comprising: a carriage to receive the display device therein; a tilt and swivel mechanism attached to and extending above said carriage, said tilt and swivel mechanism allowing said carriage to be tilted and rotated relative to the work surface; one or more suspension arms attached at a distal end thereof to said tilt and swivel mechanism and extending therefrom; a pivot housing, said pivot housing being attached to and supporting each said suspension arm at a proximal end opposing said distal end thereof; a truck member, said pivot housing further being pivotably mounted to said truck member; one or more track members, said truck member being mounted for movement along said track members, said carriage being movable between a first position disposed over the work surface and a second position displaced from said first position as said truck member is moved relative to said track members; and a support frame member, said track members being attached to said frame member and extending therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A suspension for positioning and supporting a display device of a personal computer above a work surface, said suspension system comprising: a carriage to receive the display device therein; a tilt and swivel mechanism attached to and extending above said carriage, said tilt and swivel mechanism allowing said carriage to be tilted and rotated relative to the work surface; one or more suspension arms attached at a distal end thereof to said tilt and swivel mechanism and extending therefrom; a pivot housing, said pivot housing being attached to and supporting each said suspension arm at a proximal end opposing said distal end thereof; a truck member, said pivot housing further being pivotably mounted to said truck member; one or more track members, said truck member being mounted for movement along said track members, said carriage being movable between a first position disposed over the work surface and a second position displaced from said first position as said truck member is moved relative to said track members; and a support frame member, said track members being attached to said frame member and extending therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suspension system of claim 1 further comprising: upward biasing means to urge the carriage and display device upwardly in a generally vertical direction away from the work surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The suspension system of claim 2 wherein the biasing means comprises a pressurized pneumatic cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suspension system of claim 1 wherein the number of suspension arms is two, each suspension arm being pivotably mounted so as to be generally parallel to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The suspension system of claim 4 wherein the distal end of each suspension arm is received between and pivotably fastened to a pair of spaced apart mounting plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The suspension system of claim 5 wherein the proximal end of each suspension arm is received within and pivotably fastened to the pivot housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suspension system of claim 6 further comprising: a biasing means for urging the carriage and display device upwardly in a generally vertical direction away from the work surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
The suspension system of claim 7 wherein the biasing means is a pressure cylinder having a first end and a second end opposing said first end, said first and second ends being spaced apart by a length, and wherein the number of suspension arms is two, the suspension arms being spaced apart end pivotably mounted generally parallel to one another, said first end of said pressure cylinder being mounted adjacent to the distal end of one of the suspension arms, said second end of said pressure cylinder being mounted adjacent to the proximal end of the opposing suspension arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The suspension system of claim 8 further comprising: means for adjusting the length between the first and second ends of the pressure cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
91 words
The suspension system of claim 9 wherein the adjustment means comprises: a block, said block defining a channel extending therethrough at an angle relative to the length of the pressure cylinder, and further defining a recessed portion within said block; a carrier member mounted for slidable movement within said channel; a set screw contained within said recessed portion and engagingly contacting said carrier member such that rotation of said set screw will move said carrier member relative to said block; and means for coupling said carrier member to the pneumatic cylinder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
68 words
The suspension system of claim 1 wherein the carriage comprises: a support plate, said support plate being attached to the tilt and swivel mechanism; and a plurality of wire members. each said wire member being bent to form a generally rectangular hoop, each said wire member being spaced apart in generally parallel relation to one another and attached to said support plate in a generally depending relation thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The suspension system of claim 11 further comprising: a gripping handle extending from and attached to one or more of said wire members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The suspension system of claim 11 further comprising: a platform member for supporting the display device, said platform member being attached to two or more of the wire members beneath the support plate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suspension system of claim 13 wherein the wire members form a generally box-like carriage, and wherein the platform member is contained within said box-like carriage.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
74 words
The suspension system of claim 1 wherein the carriage comprises a saddle frame having a first pair of generally horizontal frame members which are each spaced apart a distance from one another, and a second pair of generally horizontal frame members which are spaced apart from one another, said first and second pairs of generally horizontal frame members being spaced vertically a distance apart and connected by a pair of generally vertical leg portions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The suspension system of claim 15 wherein the vertical distance between the first pair and the second pair of generally horizontal frame members may be varied to accommodate different sized display devices.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suspension system of claim 15 further comprising: a support plate extending between and connected to each of the first pair of generally horizontal frame members.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suspension system of claim 15 further comprising: a platform member extending between and connected to each of the second pair of generally horizontal frame members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
130 words
The suspension system of claim 1 wherein the track member has a generally C-shaped cross section and the truck member has a pair of opposing sides positioned between the track members, said truck member further comprising: two or more axle members mounted on said truck member, each said axle member having a pair of opposing ends extending outwardly from each of the opposing sides of the truck member; and a plurality of roller wheels, each of said roller wheels being rotatably mounted on one of said opposing ends of said axle members adjacent to the sides of the truck member, each said roller wheel being received within a corresponding one of the track members such that the truck member is supported by and may roll freely within the track members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suspension system of claim 19 wherein the number of axle members is two and the number of roller wheels is four.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suspension system of claim 1 wherein the support frame member comprises a shelving unit, said shelving unit being a component in a modular partition system.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
61 words
The suspension system of claim 1 for use adjacent to a work surface having a height, said suspension system further comprising: a base member; and one or more vertical frame members extending upwardly from said base ember to a height greater than the height of the work surface, whereby the support frame member may by mounted to said vertical frame members.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
The suspension system of claim 22 wherein at least a portion of the base member extends from the vertical frame member and is positionable beneath a portion of both the suspension arms and the work surface.
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