Abstract: An adjusting mechanism of a tripod includes an X-axis adjusting mechanism having an X-axis shaft, a Y-axis adjusting mechanism having a Y-axis shaft, a Z-axis adjusting mechanism having a Z-axis shaft and a leg adjusting mechanism. The X-axis adjusting mechanism is connected to the Y-axis adjusting mechanism which is connected to the Z-axis adjusting mechanism. The X-axis shaft, the Y-axis shaft and the Z-axis shaft intersect at one point. The leg adjusting mechanism has a base and three positioning members are located at equiangular positions around the base. Each positioning member has a first stepped portion and a second stepped portion both of which are located at different height and distance from the center of the base. Each positioning member is connected to a leg joint and an adjusting knob is connected to each leg joint.

Abstract: A moving yoke comprises a first yoke member, a second yoke member, swivellable relative to the first yoke member about a first axis, and a third yoke member having an arcuate portion. The second yoke member has an arcuate support portion, and the arcuate portion of the third yoke member is supported by the arcuate portion of the second yoke member to enable slidable movement relative thereto along an arcuate path.

Abstract: A device for tiltable mounting of a component, such as a display screen, on a wall, which device comprises a first part to be fixed to a wall, as well as a second part to which the component can be connected. Said parts are pivotally interconnected via a first pivot. The device furthermore comprises a spring which is pivotally connected to the second part with a first end via a second pivot and which is pivotally connected, via a third pivot, to the first part with a second end remote from said first end. The second part comprises a mounting surface which extends substantially parallel to a supporting surface extending through the first and second pivots.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved support for an optical device. The support is preferably made from lightweight materials such as aluminum so that it can be carried by a user to a given area for use. In addition, the support is designed so that it can be folded into a,compact state for easy transport to a given area for use. The support is also designed so that it can be attached to objects that were not designed to receive a support for an optical device and still place the mount (which is attached to the optical device) in a position suitable for use.

Abstract: A compliant tool that can hold a first electro-optical device while a second device is aligned with the first device. The tool includes a gimbal that allows the first device to rotate about two perpendicular horizontal axes. The tool also has a plurality of brakes that can lock the position of the gimbal when the second device is aligned with the first device. The tool further has an electrical docking station that is connected to the first device after the brakes have locked the position of the gimbal.

Abstract: A flat monitor. The flat monitor comprises a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism comprises a base having a receiving space, a first linking shaft having a first end connected to the base and a second end, and a second linking shaft having a third end and a fourth end. The third end is movably connected to the base and moves between a first position and a second position. The fourth end is pivoted to the second end of the first linking shaft so as to form a joint portion. A deceleration device is disposed between the first linking shaft and the base in order to slow the speed at which the joint portion moves between a supporting position and a receiving position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module for adjustment of movement intensity, particularly for a support head for television or motion-picture cameras, comprising a first outer disc-shaped element block (1) and a second inner disc-shaped element block (2), said second block (2) being centrally placed within a seat provided in said first block (1), and being movable with respect to said first block (1), in such a way to offset the respective axis, the disc-shaped elements of the first outer block (1) interposing between the disc-shaped elements of the second block (2) during the respective movement of the two blocks, said first and second blocks being placed inside a waterproof housing, and within said waterproof housing a fluid being provided.

Abstract: A mounting includes a connector connecting a first base to a second base so the first base can rotate about a first axis and the second base can rotate about a second axis. The connector includes aligned first links extending in parallel planes at right angles to the first axis and plural aligned second links extending in parallel planes at right angles to the second axis. Slots between the first and second links respectively receive, in an interleaved manner, (1) aligned third links of the first base, and (2) aligned fourth links of the second base. The first and second links extend in opposite directions from a central plate of the connector.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for rotatably holding a television therein having a base unit 32 that could be mounted to a wall 20, ceiling 18, table 16 or other such stable structure and a rotative mounting assembly 30 for retaining the television 14 therein. The base unit 32 comprises a base plate and a vertical support post 36 extending perpendicularly therefrom. The rotative mounting assembly 30 comprises two cross members 42, 43 that are connected by a central lap joint 24 to form an x-brace having four arms with each arm having a bracket member 42 extending from the distal end thereof. A pivoting bolt 22 assembly passes through recesses in the cross members at the lap joint 24 and through corresponding recesses in the vertical support post 36 of the base unit 32 thereby connecting the rotative mounting assembly thereto.

Abstract: A circular-plate holder is disposed at an end of a cylindrical portion arranged in a tripod head. A pair of arc lever tumblers, which is capable of contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical portion, is rotatably supported on the holder around a rotation axis. The ends of the arc lever tumblers are close to each other. A rotator, which has a gear portion at a tip end, is rotatably supported on the holder around a rotation axis disposed between the other ends of the lever tumblers. Each of the tumblers is connected to the rotator by a pair of linkage means. The gear portion of the rotator engages a gear portion of a torque-adjusting shaft, which extends through a central portion of the holder and rotates according to rotational operation of an adjusting knob.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface and for positioning the device with respect to the surface. The apparatus includes a cradle securable to the electronic device and a pivot link, which has a first end and a second end. The first end being pivotally coupled to the cradle. The apparatus also includes a support having a mounting pedestal coupled thereto. The second end of the pivot link is pivotally coupled to the support. The apparatus has a base which has a lower face that can be coupled to the surface and an upper face. The upper face has a receiving slot for the pedestal, the slot having a shoulder extending thereabove to engage the pedestal. The slot further has an open end to allow the pedestal to be moved within the slot. The base further includes a releasable locking arm having a retaining ridge located in line with the open end of the slot to selectively hold the pedestal within the slot.

Abstract: An adjustable support for an LCD monitor has a base plate. An inverted U-shape base seat is mounted on the base plate and has a first aperture defined through an upper wall thereof and a first stop formed on the upper wall. A vertical axle is pivotally mounted on the base seat. The axle has a threaded part extending through the first aperture and a spacing collar on the first aperture, and is engaged with a first nut beneath the upper wall of the base seat. The spacing collar has a notch defined at an outer periphery thereof and the first stop is located within the notch. Two ears are oppositely formed at an upper seat on a top end of the axle, wherein each of the ears has a cutout defined at a front end thereof. A monitor bracket has two fingers respectively pivotally mounted on the ears and each with a second stop formed thereon and limited by the cutout when the bracket is turned relative to the ears.

Abstract: A flat panel display device having a stand cap which is firmly assembling to a hinge member. The flat panel display device includes a display unit for displaying an image and is vertically and horizontally pivotally supported by a stand through a hinge member. The hinge member has a tilting shaft for pivoting the display unit vertically and a rotation member for rotating the display unit horizontally. The stand cap is fixed to the rotation member by a fastener so that the stand cap is rotated with and not released from the rotation member when the display unit is rotated.