US4974808A
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Computer support
Assignee: HAWORTH SUB, INC., A CORP. OF MI
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Filing: 1984-11-20
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Granted: 1990-12-04
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Expires: 2004-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A corner mounting unit for a computer and like equipment quickly attaches to two adjoining surfaces at the same height. The mounting unit includes a frame having a slightly elevated plate with attachments positioned at selected locations whereby computer components or accessories may be positioned and firmly supported directly or indirectly at any of such variety of locations. A keyboard or bridging surface is captured by the frame and extends forwardly of the unit at a lower elevation and bridging the included angle between the adjoining surfaces. A separate adjustable keyboard may be employed. Also adjustable monitor turntables or swing arm attachments may be secured to the unit to position the computer components or accessories at the desired location for effective use. The unit eliminates the need for an expensive and complex intermediate or third top and the requisite hardware. A bridging clamp is provided at the intersection of the work surfaces so that the unit serves additionally to join, rigidify and stabilize such work surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas C. Ball
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/14; G06F3/153; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2014; A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; A47B21/03; A47B21/0314; A47B2021/0321; A47B2021/0335; A47B2021/0342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A corner mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned at the juncture of adjoining work surfaces extending at an angle to each other, said mounting unit comprising a frame having elevated top surfaces means for extending horizontally over both such work surfaces, mounting means in said frame for fastening thereto at selected locations thereon a variety of computer or computer related equipment, and bridging plate mans adapted to be held by said frame for extending forwardly of said frame and between the edges of the work surfaces at an inner corner therebetween, said frame including a depending flange along a forward portion thereof, and said bridging plate means including an upturned flange along its rear edge adapted to be captured behind said depending flange when said bridging plate means is held in position by said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A corner mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned at the juncture of adjoining work surfaces extending at an angle to each other, said mounting unit comprising a frame having elevated top surfaces means for extending horizontally over both such work surfaces, mounting means in said frame for fastening thereto at selected locations thereon a variety of computer or computer related equipment, and bridging plate mans adapted to be held by said frame for extending forwardly of said frame and between the edges of the work surfaces at an inner corner therebetween, said frame including a depending flange along a forward portion thereof, and said bridging plate means including an upturned flange along its rear edge adapted to be captured behind said depending flange when said bridging plate means is held in position by said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 1 in combination with said work surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bridging plate means includes downturned forward edge means for forming substantially a corner fillet continuation of the forward edges of the adjoining work surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 1 including clamp means to clamp said frame to the adjoining work surfaces and thereby clamp and capture said bridging plate means with said depending flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned on a work surface, said mounting unit comprising a frame adapted at its underside to rest atop the work surface adjacent a front edge thereof and having elevated top surface means for extending horizontally over such work surface, and clamp means at the front of said frame for clamping said frame to the work surface adjacent the front edge of the work surface, and horizontal support means for extending forwardly of said frame and front edge of such work surface to provide a support surface forwardly of said frame and the work surface, said horizontal support means having a rearward portion adapted to be captured between said mounting frame and such work surface when said frame is clamped to such work surface by said clamp means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
138 words
A mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned on a work surface, said mounting unit comprising a frame adapted at its underside to rest atop the work surface adjacent a front edge thereof and having elevated top surface means for extending horizontally over such work surface, and clamp means at the front of said frame for clamping said frame to the work surface adjacent the front edge of the work surface, and horizontal support means for extending forwardly of said frame and front edge of such work surface to provide a support surface forwardly of said frame and the work surface, said horizontal support means having a rearward portion adapted to be captured between said mounting frame and such work surface when said frame is clamped to such work surface by said clamp means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 5 wherein said frame includes a depending forward flange and said horizontal support means includes an upturned rearward flange adapted to be captured behind said depending forward flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 5 wherein said frame includes threaded mounting means accessible at said top surface means for fastening thereto at selected locations thereon a variety of computer or computer related equipment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 5 in combination with said work surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
105 words
A mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned at the juncture of adjoining work surfaces, said mounting unit comprising a frame adapted at its underside to rest atop both work surfaces at the juncture thereof and having elevated top surface means for extending horizontally over both such work surfaces adjacent an inner corner therebetween, and a bridging plate adapted to extend between the front edges of the work surfaces and to be held in position by said frame, said bridging plate having capture means at the front corners thereof for engaging the front edges of the work surfaces in captured relationship.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
105 words
A mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned at the juncture of adjoining work surfaces, said mounting unit comprising a frame adapted at its underside to rest atop both work surfaces at the juncture thereof and having elevated top surface means for extending horizontally over both such work surfaces adjacent an inner corner therebetween, and a bridging plate adapted to extend between the front edges of the work surfaces and to be held in position by said frame, said bridging plate having capture means at the front corners thereof for engaging the front edges of the work surfaces in captured relationship.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting unit as set forth in claim 9 in combination with said work surfaces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
226 words
A corner mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned at the juncture of adjoining work surfaces extending at an angle to each other, said mounting unit comprising a frame having elevated top surface means for extending horizontally over both such work surfaces, mounting means in said frame for fastening thereto at selected locations thereon a variety of computer or computer related equipment, and bridging plate means adapted to be held by said frame for extending forwardly of said frame and between the edges of the work surfaces at an inner corner therebetween, said frame including a depending flange along a forward portion thereof, said bridging plate means including an upturned flange along its rear edge adapted to be captured behind said depending flange when said bridging plate means is held in position by said frame, said bridging plate means including downturned forward edge means for forming substantially a corner fillet continuation of the forward edges of the adjoining work surfaces, said top surface means of the frame extending forwardly and then downwardly at a forward portion thereof to form a wire receiving chamber in cooperation with said depending flange and a top surface of said bridging plate means, and said forward portion having a lower edge sufficiently spaced from the top surface of the bridging plate means to form a wire clearance.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
226 words
A corner mounting unit for computer and like equipment adapted to be positioned at the juncture of adjoining work surfaces extending at an angle to each other, said mounting unit comprising a frame having elevated top surface means for extending horizontally over both such work surfaces, mounting means in said frame for fastening thereto at selected locations thereon a variety of computer or computer related equipment, and bridging plate means adapted to be held by said frame for extending forwardly of said frame and between the edges of the work surfaces at an inner corner therebetween, said frame including a depending flange along a forward portion thereof, said bridging plate means including an upturned flange along its rear edge adapted to be captured behind said depending flange when said bridging plate means is held in position by said frame, said bridging plate means including downturned forward edge means for forming substantially a corner fillet continuation of the forward edges of the adjoining work surfaces, said top surface means of the frame extending forwardly and then downwardly at a forward portion thereof to form a wire receiving chamber in cooperation with said depending flange and a top surface of said bridging plate means, and said forward portion having a lower edge sufficiently spaced from the top surface of the bridging plate means to form a wire clearance.
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