Abstract: A positionable support device includes a friction cylinder as a counterbalance in place of conventional gas springs. The support device includes a support arm pivotally secured between two endcaps to allow for vertical movement, the first endcap being mounted to a support structure such as a wall or desktop, the second endcap adapted to engage a mounting element for a device such as an electronic device. A friction cylinder is pivotally attached at one end to the first endcap, and at the other to an outward portion of the support arm. The friction cylinder includes a tubular member open at one end for receiving a friction bushing and a shaft. The friction bushing is secured to the tubular member and has a central passage which allows the shaft to slide through the friction bushing, extending and retracting in relation to the tubular member.

Abstract: Mounting system for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The system includes a set of components which may be configured to create a clamp mount, a wall mount, a reverse wall mount, or table or flat mount, a panel mount and a slat mount. The components include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm apparatus and a pair of L-shaped brackets. One of the brackets includes a pair of extending pins which are received within openings within the other flange when assembling the components.

Abstract: An extension arm apparatus is provided for mounting devices such as flat panel monitors above a workspace. The apparatus includes upper and lower channels connected to a pair of endcaps. One endcap may connect to the workspace and the other endcap may connect to an extension arm or the to device to be mounted. At least one of the channels includes a reinforcement structure providing additional support to the apparatus. The reinforcement structure is tapered. A forearm extension may also include a reinforcement structure. The endcaps may have interior spacers that provide clearance for the sidewalls of the channels, which may be fabricated without parting lines.

Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.

Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.

Abstract: A plurality of components are provided to be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration, one of the components includes a shaft holder having an opening formed therein. At least one of the brackets can be assembled from less than all of the components, wherein each of the brackets at least includes the shaft holder. The bracket can be used in the form of a wall mount, a clamp mount, a flat mount and the like for mounting a device to a supporting surface using the shaft holder.

Abstract: A connector system for an electronic device having a plurality of connectors includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to the electronic device. The mounting bracket includes a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom. A plate is provided with a plurality of openings adapted to receive a corresponding one of the pins for releasably securing the mounting bracket to the plate. A connector block is coupled to the plate, the connector block including a plurality of openings each adapted to secure a connector therein. The connectors within the connector block simultaneously coupling with the connectors of the electronic device when the mounting bracket is secured to the plate.

Abstract: A forearm extension is provided for use in an extension arm that adjustably mounts an electronic device to a support mount, and conceals cables to and from the device within the forearm extension. The forearm extension includes a body having an interior region and first and second ends. A first end coupling is formed by at least a first wall disposed at a first end of the body. The first wall defines an enclosed region having at least one open end. The first end coupling includes a slot formed in the first wall so that the open end of the first end coupling and the interior region of the body are in communication with each other through the slot. The slot is adapted for passage of a cable therethough. A second end coupling is formed by at least a second wall disposed at a second end of the body for coupling to the electronic device.

Abstract: A wall mount assembly is provided for attaching an electronic device to a slat wall. The wall mount assembly includes a main body, a mount and a pair of clip assemblies to connect to the slat wall. The mount has a central opening to receive a support arm that holds the electronic device. The clip assemblies may be spaced apart on arms attached to the main body. The arms and main body are dimensioned so that electrical cables connected to the electronic device can be passed between the main body and the slat wall, providing cable management. Furthermore, a wall mount assembly kit may include assorted clips or brackets for attaching to different slat wall configurations.

Abstract: A display arm having an elongated outer housing, an elongated inner housing telescopically engaged within the outer housing, a biasing member coupled with the outer housing and operative to counter-balance the inner housing within the outer housing, and a locking mechanism for locking the position of the inner housing relative to the outer housing. The locking mechanism may include a first locking vane and a second locking vane, each locking vane having a sloped surface abutting an edge of the inner housing and a second surface abutting an interior surface of the outer housing, wherein the sloped surfaces initiate spreading of the locking vanes when the locking vanes are pulled into an extended position by the locking mechanism such that the second surfaces engage the interior surface of the outer housing with sufficient force to prevent movement of the inner housing relative to the outer housing.

Abstract: An extension arm for mounting an electronic peripheral device includes upper and lower channel members. The channel members include a U-shaped body having a roller at each end thereof. At least one of the rollers includes a pair of spaced apart roller walls extending between the sidewalls forming the U-shaped body. The height of the roller walls from the bottom wall of the U-shaped body is less than the height of another portion of the roller from the bottom wall. This provides additional unobstructed space between two channels when assembled.

Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.

Abstract: A rail mount is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display that is mounted to a support arm. The rail mount includes a wall mount and lower and upper mounts received by the wall mount. The wall mount is adapted for attaching to a surface and includes a pair of elongated rails having an axis therebetween. The lower and upper mounts are received within the rails, and each includes a central opening aligned along the axis. An endcap of the support arm is received within the lower and upper mounts and is rotatable about the axis.

Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.

Abstract: An adjustable display arm includes a telescoping assembly for positioning an electronic component in a plurality of vertical positions. The adjustable display arm is maintained in a plurality of vertical positions in the absence of upward or downward forces applied thereto by a counterbalancing assembly. Further, the adjustable display arm can be releasably locked in any one of a plurality of vertical positions using a locking assembly.

Abstract: An articulated modular mounting arm for mounting electronic peripheral devices in a statically balanced adjustable position is disclosed. This mounting arm differs from the prior art in that several of its components are constructed from lengths of stock materials that are cut down to a user specified length within preset limits. This enables the manufacture to reduce inventory of the various components because one stock component may serve the need for several length arms. In addition, molds for each of the various lengths are not required, further lowering the production costs.

Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, includes a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling with a slot formed therein. The extension arm also includes a pair of endcaps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first endcap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second endcap is hollow and is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the endcaps. The lower channel has a cable channel formed therein. The upper and lower channels and the endcaps form an adjustable parallelogram.

Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, includes a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling with a slot formed therein. The extension arm also includes a pair of endcaps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first endcap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second endcap is hollow and is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the endcaps. The lower channel has a cable channel formed therein. The upper and lower channels and the endcaps form an adjustable parallelogram.