Abstract: Cable routing duct for orderly carriage of and branching off or routing of wires, cables, fiber optics, tubular elements and the like, having a series of accessible chambers interrupted by wire accommodation slots. Access panels pivot about living hinges fashioned of co-injected plastic materials to allow access to the chambers.
Abstract: Ratcheted pivot incorporating large and small areas of frictional contact and a ratcheting mechanism to provide for rotational repositioning of a mounting plate and a load about a horizontal axis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 2, 1999
Date of Patent:
March 12, 2002
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Dennis M Scheller, Robert W. Fluhrer
Abstract: Cable management system for securing cables to static or variable geometry host surfaces. The cable management system is in the form of a resilient U-shaped clip having, at its ends, outwardly open channels which forcefully engage slots in the body of a host object to form a capture area between the U-shaped clip and the surface of the host object. Positional security of the cable management system is provided by an anchoring tab extending inwardly from the interior region of the U-shaped clip through which a fastener is extended to engage a hole in the host object.
Abstract: Low side profile flat panel monitor/keyboard lift system for the storage of and the display of a flat panel monitor and keyboard in space restricted rooms or passageways. The flat panel monitor and keyboard tray are mounted in common to a vertically aligned transport assembly which is influenced by a linkage assembly.
Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted mounting systems for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical and horizontal axes. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 1997
Date of Patent:
February 1, 2000
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
Abstract: Desktop flat panel display support system includes a base, a pivot support bracket assembly, and a support arm, with gas spring, leads to a single axis pivot where a flat panel display may be connected. The pivot support bracket assembly rotates about a vertical axis to provide azimuthil rotation of the support arm. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
January 18, 2000
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
Abstract: Lift/suspension system for vertical and azimuthal support for display or use of computer monitors, keyboards or other equipment, which can be economically manufactured and assembled from common component parts for utilization in either a lift mode or a suspension mode. A gas spring provides for support of the system.
Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted support system for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axis. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and nitrogen gas springs which offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 30, 1999
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
Abstract: Keyboard tray attached to support arm by a pivoting bracket assembly. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly. The brake assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and a steel washer between the metal surfaces. A fixed nut and threaded shaft with brake handle provide adjustable tension to lock the brake assembly. The keyboard tray may also include a mouse pad.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
October 19, 1999
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted table mount system for support of a flat panel video display, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axes. Support arm having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and a steel coil spring, offers elevational arm control without requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator. The steel coil spring provides counterbalance force to the support arm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
September 7, 1999
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted ceiling mount system for support of a flat panel video display, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axes. Support arm having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offers elevational arm control without requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
July 20, 1999
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
Abstract: A rolling cart for a computer and flat panel display includes a base with plural castered dual wheels, a mounting pole projecting upward from the base, at least one pole mounting bracket, a pivot support bracket supported by the pole mounting bracket and securing a support arm which is suitable for supporting a flat panel display. Another pole mounting bracket supports another pivot support bracket and secures a second support arm having a pivot/brake assembly suitable for supporting a keyboard. Additionally, the cart supports a CPU bracket and a UPS mounting bracket. The pivot/brake assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
July 6, 1999
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
Abstract: A suspension system having a four bar linkage system including an angled arm for adjustable and positionable vertical and horizontal support of a video monitor or the like. A weight counterbalance adjustment mechanism adjustably compensates for various weights of a load held by the angled arm. Gas springs provide for vertical support of the angled arm. Configured slots in which the upper ends of the gas springs position provide for minimal manual positioning effort and a linear counterbalance throughout the entire range of vertical adjustment. An arm bent at an angle of 120.degree. overcomes the traditional interference of the load with movement of the arm beyond 45.degree..
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 17, 1995
Date of Patent:
March 2, 1999
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Donald M. Voeller, Fredrick D. Wucherpfenning
Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted support system for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axis. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and nitrogen gas springs which offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1996
Date of Patent:
December 1, 1998
Assignee:
Ergotron, Inc.
Inventors:
Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller