Abstract: A spiral tie and accessory rack includes an elongate supporting member that defines both a curved hook portion for supporting the rack from a closet rod and a downwardly extending straight core portion for rotatably receiving and supporting a plurality of annular pole segments thereon. The pole segments each carry at least one support arm and are provided with interlocking, angularly phase-shifted male and female features on their lower and upper surfaces, respectively. When the pole segments are properly stacked around the core portion so as to be mated to one another, the tie support arms are arranged to spiral around the inner supporting member. The rack may be supplied in kit form, and may also be converted to a table-top rack or a wall-mounted rack.

Abstract: A hanging pocket product display system includes an elongated base member, a hanger and a pocket member. The elongated base member has holes formed therein along at least a portion of the base member. The hanger has a first end, a central portion and a second end. The first end of the hanger is adapted to be removably inserted into at least one of the holes in the base member, such that the first end of the hanger can pivot within the at least one hole, such that the hanger can pivot about the first hanger end relative to the base member, and such that the second hanger end traverses along an arc when the hanger pivots about the first hanger end. The pocket member comprises a pocket formed thereon, and the pocket member is adapted to hang on the hanger.

Abstract: In a device for the pivotable mounting of information carriers (2) provided with pivot pins, provision is to be made for the respectively outer information carriers (2) to assume a certain end position, i.e., in particular, they do not swing rearward. In order to achieve this aim with simple means, it is proposed to provide at least one of two retaining webs (5, 6) with end stops formed by punched tongues (24, 25), which retaining webs (5, 6) are provided with holes (18) for accommodating the pivot pins of a multiplicity of information carriers (2), are designed as sheet-metal punched parts and are connected to one another via a back part (4).

Abstract: A display rack for displaying a plurality of rugs includes a plurality of generally upright elongate support posts connected side by side by a support frame with each post having mounted thereon for sliding movement therealong a respective one of a plurality of rug support assemblies. Each support post has a cable and winch inside the respective post for driving sliding movement of the respective rug support assembly between a lowered loading position and a raised display position with a motor mounted permanently on the post or on the mounting assembly and a manually operable switch for operating the motor. Each rug support assembly includes a front plate member in front of the post and a plurality of pivotal arms side by side across the plate member. A divider post is provided between each support post and the next upright at a position in front of the support posts so as to engage rug support arms to prevent side to side movement of the arms sufficient to cause interference therebetween.

Abstract: A product display system and method for displaying product samples between opposed brackets. The system preferably comprises pairs of hinge members securing opposed edges of rigid product samples or display panels. The rigid product samples maintain the hinge members in opposed hinged engagement with the brackets.

Abstract: In a device for the pivotable mounting of information carriers (2) provided with pivot pins, provision is to be made for the respectively outer information carriers (2) to assume a certain end position, i.e., in particular, they do not swing rearward. In order to achieve this aim with simple means, it is proposed to provide at least one of two retaining webs (5, 6) with end stops formed by punched tongues (24, 25), which retaining webs (5, 6) are provided with holes (18) for accommodating the pivot pins of a multiplicity of information carriers (2), are designed as sheet-metal punched parts and are connected to one another via a back part (4).

Abstract: A display rack for ceramic tiles having two framed sides, a back, and an open front. It has the following additional elements: left and right frames having tops, bottoms, backs, and fronts. Further, it has a top beam, having a front, a back, a top, and a bottom, connecting the back of the tops of the left and right frames. Also, there is a bottom beam, having a front, a back, a top, and a base, connecting the back of the bottoms of the left and right frames at a point slightly ahead of the position of the top beam. Also, there is a plurality of equidistantly, spaced apart angled pins located in the bottom of the top beam and in the top of the bottom beam, arranged in the form of approximately equal arcs that has their apex at the center of the top and bottom beams. A further element of the display rack is a plurality of wings removably mounted within the display rack. These wings have vertical holes in the tops and bottoms of their backs that mate with the pins.

Abstract: A rotatable rack comprising a U-shaped fastening member having a first arm and a second arm each pivotally coupled to first and second L-shaped rods, respectively, by first and second fastening bolts, respectively. The fastening member is fastened onto a wall with a fastening seat and each of the arms is provided with a sunken hole having an inner threaded section. Each fastening bolt includes an outer threaded section at one end thereof which is threadably engaged with a respective one of the inner threaded sections. Each L-shaped rod is provided with a fitting hole at one end portion thereof in which the other end of a respective one of the fastening bolts is fitted into.

Abstract: A foldable clothes-line having a pair of arms together with mounting brackets for fixing to supports. The arms comprise base sections which in use of the clothes-line engage in the brackets and line carriage sections disposed at right angles to the base sections. The arms are pivotal in the brackets in a substantially horizontal plane between a first position at which the line carriage sections extend outwardly to deploy the clothes-line for service and a second folded position whereby the line carriage sections are located closely adjacent to the supports in a space saving configuration. The mounting brackets have a retaining mechanism to releasably hold the line carriage sections in the outwardly extended position.

Abstract: A mounting system includes either a double wing bracket or a single wing bracket. A double wing bracket includes a U-shaped member adapted to embrace the opposite sides of a vertical pallet rack frame member. A plate is attached to the U-shaped member and includes holes for mounting hinge members. The hinge members are used to mount a door display frame for pivotal movement about a door display frame axis. A door frame and a door are mounted within the door display frame.

Abstract: The information display system includes a base assembly adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. A container may be adapted for coupling to the track system. The container may provide at least one display panel adapted to reveal or conceal information.

Abstract: A bicycle rack includes an inner vertical bar and an outer vertical bar secured in generally parallel relation by one or more horizontal supports. At least one horizontal support is secured at one end to at least one wall support so that the vertical bars are spaced from the wall support, with the inner vertical bar closest to the wall. When the wall support is secured to a wall, the rack is set at an angle with respect to the wall by a retaining rod. One end of the retaining rod is connected to the rack, and the other end is connected to the wall. The bicycle rack is preferably rotatably connected to the wall support so the rack can swivel about the wall support. Also, at least one end of the retaining rod can be easily removed, so the rack can be retracted when not in use, without removing it from the wall.

Abstract: A display/storage rack system for hangings. The hangings are each carried by an elongated hanging member. Commonly the hanging is draped over the elongated hanging member. The rack system is affixed to a vertical support surface and supports a first end of the elongated hanging member as a cantilever; with an optional fixed bracket device supporting a second end of the elongated hanging member for displaying the hangings. A plurality of pivotal support devices of the rack system include offset arms for supporting and displaying the hangings in the rack in spaced apart vertical planes so that they do not contact one another and their top edges are at a different elevation. Hangings are displayed so that a top portion of each hanging is visible from the front of the storage rack. A pivot support rod of the rack system supports the pivotal support devices so that it can be rotated about a pivotal axis of the rack system.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus is disclosed comprising a first end pole and a second end pole with a plurality of middle poles therebetween in axial alignment. Positioned between and pivotably mounted between the end poles and the middle poles are a plurality of hanger bars for receiving an article such as clothing or the like. The hanger bars are free to pivot about the pole axis. The end poles each include an angled bracket which allows the hanging apparatus to be mounted to a door frame between the door and the door frame. In this manner, the hanging apparatus extends away from the door in close proximity to the door frame to allow the hanging of numerous articles without interfering with use of the door. Alternatively, the hanging apparatus and each angled bracket can be mounted directly to a wall to provide for a hanging apparatus to be located in any position on a wall. The hanging bars remain free to be pivoted about the pole axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting articles, and for the purpose of providing a device which is simple to use, requires small space during transport and can be manufactured from simple elements, it is according to the invention suggested that it comprises a plurality of thin, plate-shaped elements (2a-2c) having a common pivoting zone (3) for in a first gathered position to constitute superjacent layers (FIG. 2) and in a second, unfolded position (FIG. 1) to constitute a plurality of article supporting elements (2a-2c), and that the device (1) in the area of the pivoting zone (3) comprises an attachment means (4).

Abstract: A multi-level rotational shelf structure including top and bottom suspension tubes fastened to the surface of a wall with a plurality of shelves between the suspension tubes. Each shelf is supported on a bushing assembly which enables each shelf to pivot about an axis between the top and bottom suspension tubes independently of the other shelves. An upright tube extends between adjacent shelves acting as a spacer and a mount for the bushing assemblies.

Abstract: A storage device is provided for use with a shelf having an accessible edge. A frame is formed from a single piece of rod stock that is shaped to define first and second U-shaped members that can slidably engage the accessible edge of the shelf. The first and second U-shaped members are coupled to one another in a spaced-apart opposing fashion by a portion of the frame that is spaced a distance from the first and second U-shaped members. In this way, when the first and second U-shaped members engage the accessible edge of the shelf, the portion of the frame is positioned away from the accessible edge of the shelf to extend along and under the shelf. A plate is hingedly coupled to the portion of the frame that couples the first and second U-shaped members to one another. The plate extends from this portion of the frame to approximately the accessible edge of the shelf.

Abstract: The display assembly includes an elongated support member attached to a supporting surface upon which the display assembly is adapted for attachment. The support member includes a downwardly extending flange with at least one opening formed in the downwardly extending flange. The display assembly also includes at least one display holder adapted for releasably receiving merchandise information such that the merchandise information is presented to consumers as they move past the display assembly. The display holder includes a U-shaped clip hook which is shaped and dimensioned for releasable receipt in the opening formed in the downwardly extending flange such that the display holder is pivotally mounted to the elongated support member.

Abstract: A new closet organizing system for providing greater organization and storage space in a closet. The inventive device includes a telescoping pole rotatably disposed between a ceiling and a floor of a closet. A pair of support arms are secured to the telescoping pole. The pair of support arms each have a hollow support portion and an angular support bracket. The hollow support arm has a rotating gear system disposed therein. The gear system includes a plurality of individual gears. A plurality of hanger loops extend downwardly through the hollow support portion of the support arms and engage the plurality of individual gears of the rotating gear system.

Abstract: A fold away support having a top bracket and a bottom bracket that are attached to a wall. Pivotally connected to each of the brackets are a plurality of boom members, each having an upper and a lower arm. Flexible linking structure links adjacent boom members, such that in use the boom members pivot apart, tensioning the linking structure. The support can thus be used as a fold away clothes line or tarpaulin support for a sun shade.

Abstract: A door hinge pin hook including a hook portion having a tab extending rearwardly therefrom. The tab has an aperture therethrough. The hook portion couples with an existing door hinge by positioning the tab on an upper edge of the door hinge with the aperture in alignment with a hole extending through the door hinge. A hinge pin is provided having a length equal to a length of the existing door hinge and a width of the tab of the hook portion. The hinge pin is slidably received through the aperture in the tab and extending downwardly through the hole in the door hinge.

Abstract: A new lid resting device for resting lids thereon, in particular, pot and pan lids. The device includes a base plate and at least one resting member mounted to the front surface of the base plate. The resting member includes a pair of elongate arms. A cross member is extended between the arms. The arms are pivotally coupled to the front surface of the base plate so that the arms are pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position. In the raised position, the lengths of the arms are generally parallel with the front surface of the base plate. When the arms are in the lowered position, the lengths of the arms are generally perpendicular to the front surface of the base plate.

Abstract: A support tray assembly comprising a planar tray formed with a spherical portion being formed with a central slit-like opening extending along a line of pitch of the tray and a cam-engaging track extending along a tilt axis of the tray. A manipulating member is formed with a seat portion forming part of a sphere corresponding in shape with the spherical portion of the support tray and being in sliding engagement therewith. The manipulating member is rotatable about an axis of rotation and is fitted with a cam member rotatably fixed thereto. The cam member is eccentric with respect to the axis of rotation and is adapted for reciprocal sliding engagement with the cam-engaging track of the tray along the tilt axis. Rotation of the manipulating member imparts the tray with reciprocal displacement only along the line of pitch.

Abstract: A module is provided with a plane, tools can be fixed on both sides of the plane. The module can be positioned in either a coupled position in which the module is coupled to an adjacent module, or a hanging position in which the module is secured to a wall, the module includes a coupling device. The coupling device permits, when in the coupled position, multiple modules to be ordered in any sequence such that each of the multiple modules can pivot with respect to an adjacent module. The coupling device supports the separate module when the module is in the hanging position, the module is pivotable about an axis defined by a wall mounted holder.

Abstract: The instant invention is a golf club bag support for use in a deep well or short wheel base vehicle. The device consists of a rack and adjustable stand member which allows the rack to be placed at various angular positions for placement beneath a golf club bag which allows for positioning of the bag at various angles so as to avoid impact with the chassis rail of a deep well trunk or the side wall of a narrow wheel based vehicle.

Abstract: A storage rack for CD-cassettes, intended for vertical mounting. The rack includes two rails, together with a number of holder members for releasably receiving a corresponding number of cassettes, and pivots for pivotally securing the holder members at two opposite ends thereof in relation to the rails. The rails include corresponding fasteners. Each holder member includes a set of two separate guide shoes. Each guide shoe includes a pivot part for the pivotally securing thereof to one of the rails and a holder part including an inner cut-out corresponding substantially to the dimensions of the corners of the actual cassettes. The guide shoes are intended for mutual co-operation by receiving one each of two opposite corners of the cassette. A resilient member is connected to at least one of the guide shoes for exerting a compressive pressure upon the cassette. A non-skid surface may be provided on the inner surface of the guide shoes. The pivot part of the guide shoes is preferably generally cylindrical.

Abstract: An organizer apparatus has first and second panels, each having at least one face for mounting discreet display and storage elements, such as clips, cups, brackets and the like thereon. An arm assembly pivotally joins the panels. The first panel may be mounted upon a surface, such as the side wall of a computer monitor. The faces upon which the display and storage elements are mounted are provided with an array of mounting means which allow the display and storage elements to be chosen and positioned as desired, providing an organizer of great flexibility and adaptability.

Abstract: A description is given of a stand (1, 2, 3) with hangers (8, 9) for hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) have two laterally projecting extension arms (10, 12) and (11, 13), respectively, of which one (12, 13) is passed through the sleeve or the trouser leg of the item of clothing hanging on the hanger. The extension arms (10 to 13) are received rotatably in bearings which are arranged at different levels on the stand (2, 3) and have a common axis (7) which runs alongside the hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) may be secured against removal by means of a common securing means (14) and a lock (17).

Abstract: A bicycle rack for displaying bicycles in a retail situation has a wall mount member with a pair of angle irons arranged in a horizontal position attached to the wall with horizontal flanges projecting outwardly from the wall at different vertical heights. A plurality of rack members are mounted on the wall mount member and each has a vertical rod pivotal in a a pair of aligned holes in the flanges and a horizontal rail portion in the form of an angle iron turned with the apex projecting downwardly to define a channel to receive an edge of the wheel of the bicycle. A pair of angle braces extend upwardly and rearwardly from sides of the channel to a tab welded to the rod adjacent the top of the rod. A stop member in the channel prevents the wheel from moving forwardly.

Abstract: A tool rack assembly is provided which permits compact storage of tools above a work bench area. The assembly has a frame and a plurality of panels. The frame may be attached to a workshop wall by securing the frame to wall studs. The panels each have a top pin which is positioned within a top hole of the frame, and each have a bottom pin which is positioned within a bottom hole of the frame. The top holes are preferably forwardly and downwardly sloped and have larger diameters than that of the top pins for each insertion of the top pins into the top holes and for gravitational biting of the top pins by the top holes. The top and bottom holes are preferably arranged in a V shaped orientation with forward most center holes. The assembly provides compact and convenient storage of tools and easy insertion and removal of the panels into the frame.

Abstract: A rack assembly for drying and warming fabric articles which includes an elongated tube having an interior chamber housing an electrical dryer for warming the air and directing the air through the tube and over a plurality of elongated slots formed in the elongated tube to expel the air onto the fabric article. The slots may increase in length preceding away from the dryer and cooperate with a divider wall angling down preceding away from the dryer to reduce the transverse cross-section of the interior chamber to provide a uniform forced air flow from the elongated tube onto the fabric article. The elongated tube may further comprise a plurality ribs on its exterior for spacing the fabric article from the elongated slots. The rack assembly may be mounted to an existing towel rack bar by having openings at each end and a removable cover to extend to bar of the existing rack through the assembly and out the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding hair styling tools and appliances from a vertical support surface. The apparatus comprises, generally, a releasable base used to attach the apparatus to a wall or other vertical surface, a magnetized arm extending from the base and being frictionally attached for restrained movement about a vertical axis and a bracket extending from the magnetized arm for holding non-magnetic hair styling tools such as a hair dryer. In different embodiments, the bracket is optional and the base may be permanently attached to a vertical support surface.

Abstract: A merchandise display system includes a support structure; at least one display bar mounted substantially vertically on the support structure and a plurality of merchandise holders or enclosures disposed in a column along the display bar. Each enclosure includes an end portion having a bore for receiving the display bar and a display portion extending from the end portion and having a bottom panel, side walls and an open upper end. Each holder or enclosure further includes a retaining member configured to engage an adjacent enclosure in the column and permit alignment of the enclosures. The retaining member may be a peripheral flange extending around the bottom of the enclosure, permitting nesting of enclosures in the column.

Abstract: Apparatus provides multiple pivotal rods or dowels for hanging many garments such as trousers or skirts in a confined space. An elongate base is mounted on a vertical wall with its long axis vertical. An elongate rigid bar having a circular cross section is mounted at both ends to the base, with the bar vertical and spaced away from the base. The bar supports multiple horizontal parallel rods pivotally mounted, one atop the other, by a transverse hole through one end of each rod. A spacer is interposed between adjacent rods to allow sufficient space for a garment folded over the rod. Any garment may be accessed by simply swinging all of the garments above it to one side and all of the garments below it to another side of the bar, leaving the garment free on its rod.

Abstract: An inventory/facing construction currently available gondola which allows it to accommodate faster moving inventory without changing the desired planogrammed facings. A horizonal shelf carries symmetrical anchors at each rear end. A three-way arm has one arm pivotally secured to a forward finger, a second arm retaining; a counter balance spring between the second arm and an upper rear finger of the anchor, and a third arm extending diagonally upwardly pivotally secured to front anchors at each front end of the shelf. The front anchors support a vertical panel between the standards, forming a smaller version of a gondola upright, peg board construction, and supported desired shelving and facings. A bar is pivotally secured to the arms and anchors.The front anchors define a cam surface which engages a cam follower at the forward end of the horizonal shelf causing the panel to move its substantially full horizonal extent as soon as possible and then to drop vertically to its full extent thereafter.

Abstract: An improved display rack (10) which is supported by existing facilities such as existing shelving (44), an existing suspended ceiling (50) or the floor (48). The improved display rack (20) provides a rotatable display unit (20) and a securing assembly (36) for securing the improved display rack (10) to the existing facilities. The improved display rack (10) may be used to display such things as ceiling fan pulls, postcards, greeting cards, key chains, and comic books. The improved display rack (10) can provide a hinge (70) such that the rotatable display unit (20) can be pivoted away from the existing facility.

Abstract: A pivoting door hinge held catchall rack including a rod which extends vertically along a plurality of door hinges and which is held by the pins of the door hinges threaded through flanges on either end of the rod and/or through screw-eye type devices which are easily threaded into a slot in back of the rod and therefore can be readily aligned with the tops of the hinges. From the rod are extended, appended, fixed or attached a plurality of catchall devices, shapes and forms.

Abstract: A door display device is adapted to be mounted to a vertical support, and includes a rectangular display frame having a rectangular display opening therein. The display frame is pivotally mounted to a vertical support for pivotal movement about a vertical display axis. A door assembly may be fitted within the display opening of the rectangular display frame and secured in place. Indicia panels may be provided within the rectangular display opening of the display frame.

Abstract: A storage device (1) for compact discs (3) which are placed in acrylic glass-like, file-box-shaped cases (2) is described. Here, these cases (2) can be inserted into holder elements (4) consisting of a frame (5) and an interior inserting device (6), and the holder elements (4) themselves can be displaced via pivot journals (11) in the hollow chamber (14) of a stationary T-shaped profiled section (13).

Abstract: A lift and storage apparatus for bicycles includes a bicycle support rack which can be lifted from an upright position on the floor of a garage or other enclosure into a raised, horizontal position adjacent to the ceiling under the control of a pivotal lift arm and a cam surface in the path of movement of the upper end of the support rack, and the support rack is capable of supporting one or two bicycles in side-by-side relation to one another.

Abstract: A tie-holder device comprises a support frame and a plurality of hooks rotatably mounted on the support frame and having respective crank-shaped ends associated with a driving bar. The support frame comprises an elongated box-like body which has a supporting function and at the same time encapsulates and protects all the mechanisms of the device.

Abstract: The principal effect and objective of the hinge pin clothes hanger is to furnish a quality product made to last, that replaces the hinge pin of any door hinge with a hinge pin clothes hanger that, when properly installed, does not effect the operation of the door or the hinge into which it is being used. The hinge pin clothes hanger is a non-destructive support on which to hang clothes, towels or anything similar, on any door hinge, in any room in which it would be useful. It is easily installed or removed without any damage to the door or hinge. You simply remove the existing hinge pin and install the hinge pin clothes hanger in its place, or simply remove the hinge pin clothes hanger to restore the hinge to its original condition with the original hinge pin. It's that simple. Furthermore, when in use the hinge pin clothes hanger will provide a substantial means of support which will give the consumer years of reliable service and will blend into the decor of the room into which it is being used.

Abstract: A clothes hanging device for use in conjunction with a laundry tub for drip-drying wet clothing. The device is structured for connection onto a wall and, when properly positioned on the wall in suitable proximity to the laundry tub, serves to direct water dripped from wet clothes hung from either a hanging rod or laid atop a clothes screen into the laundry tub.

Abstract: The tool or workpiece magazine has tool holders disposed on a circle, from which holders the tools or workpieces can be removed by means of a removing device disposed centrally relative to the circular arc. This removing device comprises a column which is turnable around the axis thereof and on which a carriage is axially and slidably mounted. The carriage in turn carries transversely extendable telescoping arms, at the free end of which there is disposed a gripper having gripping jaws. Slots in tool carriers attached horizontally on movable panels are used as tool or workpiece holders. The panels can be moved outward of the magazine for stocking purposes.

Abstract: A rack assembly including a plurality of vertical tubes anchored adjacent to a sidewall. A plurality of arm assemblies are affixed to the vertical tubes and are vertically and pivotally adjustable. The arm assemblies collectively serve as support members for various objects. Some embodiments permit adjustment of the arm assemblies.

Abstract: The clothes arm for hanging up articles of clothing comprises several telescopically interengaging, hollow arm elements (5-11), so that it can be telescoped in space-saving manner when not in use. Clothes hooks (3) are shaped onto the arm elements (5-11). In order that the clothes hooks (3) do not limit the telescoping together, the arm elements (5-10) have longitudinally direct recesses.

Abstract: A multiple stackable swingable non-slip cantilever pants hanger system to fill in and to supply the tremendously large long-felt but unfilled and unsolved need for a affordably low cost multiple stackable swingable non-slip cantilever pants hanger system that efficiently utilize and organize to the optimum the wasted spaces between the bottom of hung-up shorts clothes and the floor of wardrobe closets in millions of homes that are built, being built, and to be built.

Abstract: A prop comprising a wall plate fastened in a wall and a supporting frame revolvably fastened in said wall plate for holding garment hangers, wherein said supporting frame can be rotated on said wall plate and positioned at any of a variety of angular positions by fastened a key thereof in any of a variety of notches which are made on a horizontal wall extending from said wall plate around a circle. Spaced rings are fastened in the supporting frame for hanging garment hangers separately.

Abstract: A collapsible bicycle storage device may include a bracket assembly including a mounting portion for mounting the bracket assembly to a wall or ceiling, and an arm support assembly for supporting one or more bicycle support arms in the bracket assembly. The arm support assembly supports an arm assembly having at least one bicycle support arm rotatably mounted in the bracket assembly for rotation between a stowage position and an operational position.

Abstract: A drapery fabric sample, or like fabric sample, is displayed in an effective yet simple manner. A drapery fabric sample having unpleated top, bottom, and sides edges is mounted in association with a cantilever arm. The arm is preferably a rectangular configuration plastic arm having a hinge pin at least one end, and a tab surface and side surfaces for receiving the top edge of a drape sample. The arm also preferably includes first and second sections which are mounted for pivotal movement with respect to each other by a vertical hinge. The drape sample, after engaging the tab and side surfaces is wrapped around the arm at least once, and the arm is mounted by a channel which receives the pivot pin(s) so that it extends generally horizontally.