Abstract: A tracking mount for an astronomical equipment includes castellations in a semicircular arrangement at a first end of a base member. The base member has a through hole formed at a radial center of the castellations. Additionally, the tracking mount includes a tracking arm having a shaft extending perpendicular to a long axis of the tracking arm and a set of teeth formed at a position distal to the shaft. The shaft has a notch formed at an end opposite the tracking arm. The shaft is dimensioned to be inserted into the through hole. A coil torsion spring having a crossbar formed at one end is mated with the notch on the shaft. A selector structure formed at another end of the torsion spring is dimensioned to sit within a castellation of the plurality of castellations. Adjusting the position of the selector structure relative to the plurality castellations adjusts the torsion coefficient of the coil torsion spring.

Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.

Abstract: A display device includes a screen, a screen support and a fixing module. The screen support is pivotally connected to the screen, and the screen support includes a first end and a second end. The fixing module is detachably connected to the screen support and includes a first sub-component and a second sub-component. The first sub-component has a first surface and a second surface, and the first sub-component is selectively connected to one of the first end and the second end. The second sub-component has a third surface and a fourth surface, and the second sub-component is configured for clamping a board. One of the first surface and the second surface of the first sub-component and one of the third surface and the fourth surface of the second sub-component are detachably connected.

Abstract: A system includes a base, and an actuator having a first end and a second end. The system also includes a shaft configured to rotate relative to the base, and a drive link fixed to the shaft. The system further includes a support arm. A first end of the support arm being fixed to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes commensurate rotation of the support arm. The system also includes a timing link having a first end pivotably connected to the base and a second end opposite the first end. Additionally, the system includes a mount coupled to the second end of the timing link. The mount is configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation relative to the base as the support arm transitions between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: Unique securement devices, usable for example as tripod feet, each feature a bistable spring band encapsulated in an outer skin with a set of optionally magnetic embedments discretely spaced along the band, and a coupler at one end for attachment to a tripod leg or other component. Unique ball and socket joints employ both a snap fit and a secondary retention mechanism to reliably secure together various components, including said securement devices and tripod legs. One joint includes an externally convex and internally concave ball coupler for optional mating with either a larger socket coupler or smaller ball. One joint includes a stabilization sleeve for angularly locking the ball and socket joint. An elongated support, usable as a tripod leg for example, features threaded connection ports usable to either directly mount threaded third-party componentry, or to receive a threaded ball coupler by which socket-equipped componentry can be indirectly attached.

Abstract: A gaming machine island includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines and one or more pedestals upon which the gaming machines are positioned and supported. A support stanchion supports one or more components associated with the gaming machines. The support stanchion has a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The first anchor end is coupled to a supporting structure different from the one or more pedestals. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism is coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism has first and second arm linkage assemblies that permit the monitor frame to pivot. At least one bias member is coupled to the first and second arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member applies a variable amount of force to maintain the monitor frame stationary in intermediate positions.

Abstract: A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. Tilt adjustment mechanisms are used to adjust the tilt of the display bracket.

Abstract: A movable elevator assembly for adjusting the height of a basketball goal is provided herein. The elevator assembly includes a first strut and a second strut. A locking assembly is attached to the second strut and is movable along the fixed first strut. The locking assembly includes a lock, such as a spring that grips the lower strut in a rest position and can be activate to release the first strut. By moving the lock up or down the fixed strut, the height of the basketball goal can be moved up or down. This allows a user to select any desired height for the basketball goal.

Abstract: An extension arm device includes first and second joint brackets and two linking arms pivotally connected therebetween to form a four-linkage mechanism. Each linking arm includes two parallel side walls and a cover wall interconnecting the side walls. Each side wall of at least one linking arm has a side reinforcement structure which is embossed from an inner or outer wall surface and which extends in a lengthwise direction so as to enhance the structural stiffness of the side wall.

Abstract: An adjustable support arm capable of providing users with a wide range of height, depth, tilt, and swivel options. The adjustable support arm may comprise an arm assembly releasably mounted to a base assembly. In further embodiments, the adjustable support arm may also comprise an articulating joint connected to the arm assembly, and an accessory bracket assembly connected to the articulating joint. A quick-release joint comprising a spring-loaded pivot latch may be utilized to releasably connect the arm assembly to the base assembly. To dampen side-to-side movement of the arm assembly, the adjustable support arm may also comprise a friction cartridge assembly comprising a taper-lock bushing and one or more set screws. A ring-shaped, adjustable panning insert can be coupled to the arm assembly to restrict the range of side-to-side motion of the support arm. The adjustable arm can further comprise a quick-release accessory fastening mechanism for easy removal and attachment of a mounted object (e.g.

Abstract: An arm assembly and hand assembly for supporting metrology equipment is provided. The hand assembly includes a boom arm having a proximal end coupled to a distal end of the arm assembly and a distal end coupled to a carriage assembly of the hand assembly. The carriage assembly is configured to support the metrology equipment in such a way so as to align the center of gravity of the metrology equipment substantially at the center of rotation of the hand assembly. The arm assembly includes an upper arm that is supported by way of a first counterbalance mechanism and/or a first brake mechanism and a forearm extending from a distal end of the upper arm, the forearm being supported by a second counterbalance mechanism and/or a second brake mechanism by way of a drive assembly. A hub assembly associated with a counterbalance mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: Multiple projection input devices may be permanently attached or temporarily attached to a display device. Each projection input device may project, using one or more projectors, a representation of an input device on a work surface, receive video data from one or more cameras, identify one or more fingers interacting with the representation of the input device, track a motion of the one or more fingers relative to the representation of the input device, predict, using a machine learning algorithm and based on tracking the motion of the one or more fingers relative to the representation of the input device, a particular input being provided, and transmit the particular input to a computing device. The representation of the particular input device may include a representation of one of: a keyboard, a mouse, a trackpad, a numeric keypad, a trackball, or a gaming controller.

Abstract: A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors includes a support stanchion having a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The system also includes at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member is configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position.

Abstract: A support frame includes: a base; a pivot block with a first pivot hole and a second pivot hole; a first strut having a first end portion and an opposite second end portion, wherein the first end portion is pivotally connected to the second pivot hole; an elastic member sleeved on the first strut; a hanging mount pivotally connected to the second end portion; and a second strut having one end pivotally connected to the base and another end pivotally connected to the hanging mount. The first sliding member and the second sliding member on the pivot block pivot on equal degrees, which solves the problem that the spring is overly stretched and easily gets fatigued, thereby improving the durability of the spring.

Abstract: A device for supporting an electronic display includes a base, a display mount, and a connection mechanism positioned between the base and the display mount. The display mount is movably connected to the base and movable between a first position and a second position. The connection mechanism is configured to couple a rotation of the display mount relative to base to a translation of the display mount relative to the base such that the display mount experiences rotation and translation when the display mount is moved between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A method and system for an overhead display assembly for an electronic machine are provided. The overhead display assembly includes a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance and installation position angularly displaced from the operational position by a predetermined angle. The overhead display assembly also includes a support stanchion including a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure. The overhead display assembly further includes a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end and the monitor frame.

Abstract: A holder and a lighting device including the holder are provided. The holder may include a holder body having a hole, an outlet provided in a side of the holder body, and a channel provided in the holder body to connect the hole with the outlet. The channel may include a first channel provided in a circumferential direction and having one side connected to the outlet, a second channel that guides one of two wires connected to a light source module to the first channel, and a third channel that guides another one of the two wires to the first channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a manually adjustable monitor bracket for a flat panel display of a mobile diagnostic device that includes at least two joints with mutually parallel pivot axes, the joints being connected to one another by a first arm.

Abstract: A support arm device is pivotally connected between first and second link members, and includes a main arm, a seat member, an adjusting member, a driven member and a resilient member. The main arm is pivotally connected to the first and second link members. The seat member is movable relative to the main arm. The adjusting member is rotatably mounted to the main arm. The driven member is movably mounted to the main arm. Rotation of the adjusting member drives movement of the driven member to adjust a distance between the driven member and the seat member. The resilient member is coupled to the driven member and the seat member.

Abstract: A tool adapting device attaches to a robotic surgery arm, and receives a manual surgical instrument, and translates movement by the robotic surgery arm into multiple degrees of freedom of the manual surgical instrument, to interact with a tissue under surgery.

Abstract: A support arm having a proximate support arm segment, a distal support arm segment, a hinge system; and at least one rotation limit stop secured to the hinge system to limit the extent of angular motion of the proximate support arm segment, the distal support arm segment or both, with respect to the hinge system. The rotation limit stop includes a first stop component and a second stop component slidable with respect to the first stop component. When the second stop component encounters a contact point on one of the support arm segments, the angular motion of the arm segment with respect to the hinge system is at a maximum. The second stop component can be secured in a plurality of positions with respect to the first stop component by an adjustment component.

Abstract: A stand apparatus for a surgical microscope includes a stand body and a parallel linkage. The parallel linkage is rotatably attached to the stand body by attaching a lower-end joint thereof instead of a vertical intermediate part thereof to the stand body. When the parallel linkage is tilted frontward, no part of the parallel linkage protrudes rearward. Weight balance of the frontward tilted parallel linkage is maintained by, instead of a counterweight, a compression spring arranged along a rear sub-arm.

Abstract: Adjustable computer touchscreen display mounting device adds an anti-toppling support system to prevent a computer touchscreen display device from toppling despite multiple operating positions. The touchscreen display may be repositioned in a variety of touch modes, which are primarily horizontal, and/or monitor modes, which are primarily vertical. A display base is held close to a desk surface whenever a toppling force is exerted on the display base. One anti-toppling support system pivotally connects anti-toppling arms, one arm being attached to a desk and another arm attached to the display base. In one touch mode, the touchscreen display is extended away from the display base far enough to shift a center of gravity for the combination of display and base outside of the base footprint.

Abstract: The invention of the present application is an extendable, modular device (10) for supporting multiple displays. The modular display support device comprising: a column (18), being linear and extending along a longitudinal axis; a plurality of beam members comprising a center beam member (24) and a side beam member (46a, 46b), each of the plurality of beam members having identical front and rear channels (42a, 42b), each of the front and rear channels including opposing top and bottom rails (40a, 40b); a hinge joint (60a) adapted to connect the side beam member to the center beam member and enable the side beam member to pivot about a pivot axis; a beam attachment bracket adapted to secure either of the plurality of beam members to the column; and at least one display mounting assembly comprising a pair of rail mounting brackets that mate together within one of the front and rear channels of one of the plurality of beam members.

Abstract: A table lamp including a base, a lamp handle, a lamp holder provided with a light source and an adjustment component. The base can be placed on a placement surface, and a bottom surface of the base is a curved surface. The adjustment component can adjust the center of gravity of the table lamp by varying the center of gravity thereof, to thereby change a contact position of the bottom surface of the base and the placement surface, and thus change the illumination angle of the lamp holder. Since this technical solution adjusts the illumination angle of the lamp holder by adjusting the center of gravity of the table lamp instead of rotating the lamp holder, it solves the problem of breakage of the connection part of the lamp handle and the lamp holder caused by rotation of the lamp holder.

Abstract: An adjustable dual-screen monitor stand includes a base member having an upright post, an upper bushing and a lower bushing mounted on the upright post at different elevations, a first cantilever swivel screen mount including a first lower swivel arm, a first upper swivel arm and a first screen holder pivotally coupled to one another and pivotally supported on the upper bushing to hold a first flat display monitor and to allow adjustment of the angular position of the supported first flat display monitor, and a second cantilever swivel screen mount including a second lower swivel arm, a second upper swivel arm and a second screen holder pivotally coupled to one another and pivotally supported on the lower bushing to hold a second flat display monitor and to allow adjustment of the angular position of the supported second flat display monitor.

Abstract: An adjustable support arm utilizing an elastomeric member having a dynamic attachment point to support the weight of an attached object. The adjustable support arm can include a lower bracket that is connected to an upper bracket by an upper arm and a lower arm. The elastomeric member counterbalances the weight of an attached object. The first end of the elastomeric member can be attached to a linkage, which can include a first, second, and third link and the second end of the elastomeric member can be attached to one of the arms. The links can be coupled to each other between the upper and lower arms such that the linkage is dynamically moveable upon movement of the support arm.

Abstract: An arm construction of an intra-oral x-ray device according to the present invention comprises at least two elongated support arms (55, 56, 55?, 56?) jointed to each other, into connection with a substantially first end of the first support arm (55) of which is arranged a radiation source (4) and in which the jointing between the support arms is implemented such that the successive support arms (55, 56, 55?, 56?) connect to each other from sides (68, 69) of the support arms facing each other.

Abstract: A support arm system for a load such as a display device. The system includes a support arm rotatable at its proximal end about a mid joint axis, monitor supporting head at the distal end of the support arm has an internal slider element and compression spring, and an arrangement of links and pivots which create a torque to oppose the torque created by a load on the head and keep a monitor plate in the same viewing plane relative to the vertical as the arm moves through its range of movement.

Abstract: A technique for equatorially mounting a telescope includes a right ascension support having a first end coupled to a counterweight assembly and a second end coupled to a declination support. The right ascension support is coupled to a base and extends downwardly and backwardly from the first end to the second end. The resulting arrangement causes the act of balancing the telescope about its right ascension axis also substantially to balance the telescope about its base.

Abstract: When the compression spring is compressed due to the relative displacement of the stopper which occurs in response to the tilt angle of the arm structure, the compression spring is compressed by the small relative displacement of the stopper over its entire body in the longitudinal direction, so that a repulsive force is obtained which varies little over the entire range of the tilt angle, enabling support of the heavy object in a stable condition.

Abstract: A control handle for mounting on a forward end of a tail section of a crane having a crane pivot axis includes a normally-engaged brake mechanism thereon for maintaining the control handle in a fixed position until disengaged by an operator, the control handle when disengaged being rotatable about a pivot axis parallel to the crane pivot axis. A crane assembly incorporating the control handle includes a wheeled dolly, a telescopic crane pivotably mounted on the wheeled dolly about a crane pivot axis, the telescopic crane having a forward end, and a rearward end opposite the forward end, a telescopic boom at the forward end, and a tail section at the rearward end. The control handle is mounted on the forward end of the tail section.

Abstract: A counterbalancing link, a surgical system, and a method of adjusting a counterbalancing link are provided. In one embodiment, a counterbalancing link of a robotic surgical system includes a housing, and a compression spring disposed along a lengthwise axis of the housing, the compression spring having a first end and a second end. The counterbalancing link further includes a base at a first end of the housing, the base coupled to the first end of the compression spring and including at least one adjustment screw configured to adjust an orientation of the first end of the spring. A plug is disposed at a second end of the housing, the plug coupled to the second end of the compression spring and including an adjustment pin configured to adjust an orientation of the second end of the spring.

Abstract: A flat panel television adjustable wall mount having a wall mounting plate, a center rack assembly attached to the flat panel television, an extendable frame, and a telescopic adjustment mechanism attached to first and second struts. The telescopic adjustment mechanism includes a telescopic guided slider and a telescopic drive. The upper end of the first strut is pivotally connected to the wall mounting plate while its lower end is rotationally installed at the lower end of the telescopic guided slider. The lower rolling mechanism end of the second strut is set on the wall mounting plate while its upper end is rotationally connected to the center rack assembly. The telescopic drive activates the first strut and the second strut, allowing the center rack assembly with the flat panel television to extend out or retract back to the wall mounting plate to achieve an optimum viewing distance.

Abstract: A surgical holder is provided, including a base unit, a first positioning unit, a second positioning unit, a connecting unit, a first orientating unit, and a second orientating unit. The first elastic element, the second elastic element, the plurality of third elastic elements and the plurality of the fourth elastic elements balance the surgical holder statically. Further, the connecting unit, the first and second orientating units are designed to have RCM points which restrict lateral displacement of the surgical holder on the surgical incision to increase safety in laparoscopic operations.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus is adapted for supporting an electronic device, and includes an upper link, a fixed member, a connecting member, and a force-creating mechanism. The connecting member is disposed in front of and connected pivotally to the upper link, and is connected to the electronic device. The force-creating mechanism includes a swing rod connected pivotally to the fixed member, a movable unit connected movably to a front end of the swing rod, and a biasing spring. Upon movement of the electronic device, the movable unit is moved relative to the swing rod to thereby change the deformation degree of the biasing spring, so as to create a compensating torque that compensates for a torque caused by the gravitational force of the electronic device.

Abstract: An extension arm including an articulating portion that approximately counterbalances the mass of the articulating portion and any objects connected thereto, for example an electronic device, throughout the positional range of the articulating portion. In some embodiments according to the disclosed inventive concepts a spring coupled to a cable is used, the cable being routed along a bearing surface and then attached within the articulating portion. In some embodiments, the bearing surface may be located on a pivotable member that rotates in correspondence with the articulating portion. In various embodiments, the spring may be located within the articulating arm, a base portion in operative engagement with the articulating portion, or entirely external to the extension arm.

Abstract: A support arm supports a charge connector which can be connected to a vehicle. The support arm includes a parallelogram linkage provided in a freely swingable manner, a gravity compensation apparatus for generating force canceling gravity acting on the parallelogram linkage, and a charge connector having a support shaft insertion portion supported by the parallelogram linkage and provided to be rotatable around the support shaft insertion portion. The support shaft insertion portion is arranged at a position of the center of gravity of the charge connector. According to such a construction, a support arm appropriately exhibiting a gravity compensation function can be provided.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus used for medical treatment includes a support arm in which a leading end side is coupled to a supporting unit supporting an endoscope, and a moving arm that is coupled to a base end side of the support arm, the moving arm moving the supporting unit and supporting the supporting unit in a moved position of the supporting unit. The support arm includes a leading-end-side coupling unit that is turnably coupled to the supporting unit, a base-end-side coupling unit that is disposed in coaxial with the leading-end-side coupling unit and turnably coupled to the moving arm, and an offset unit laterally offset with respect to an axis line R passing through the leading-end-side and the base-end-side coupling units. The offset unit is freely rotatable about the axis line R with respect to the supporting unit and the moving arm.

Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism including: a housing having a first aligned pair of through holes and a second aligned pair of through holes; a pivot nose having a third aligned pair of through holes, a fourth aligned pair of through holes and an aligned pair of arcuate slots; an energy storage device having first and second spring mounts and at least one spring, the first spring mount having at least one first flange and a pivot flange having a fifth through hole, the second spring mount having at least one second flange and a sixth through hole and the at least one spring includes first and second ends, the first end is secured to the at least one first flange and the second end is secured to the at least one second flange; a first pivot pin disposed in the first aligned pair of through holes and the third aligned pair of through holes; a stop member disposed in the second aligned pair of through holes and the aligned pair of arcuate slots; a second pivot pin disposed in the fourth aligned pair of through holes

Abstract: An information processing apparatus 10 connected to a peripheral device through a cable includes a main body unit 20 having a connector on a bottom portion 20a of the main body unit 20, a base unit 40 that is set on the main body unit 20 in a tiltable manner, a tilting unit 60 that turns the main body unit about a vicinity of the bottom portion of the main body unit with respect to the base unit when tilting is performed, and a cable holder 80 that defines a position of the cable in a vicinity of the connector and suppresses movement of the cable accompanying the tilting operation between the defined position and the connector, wherein the cable holder is attached to the tilting unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display mounting apparatus for mounting a flat screen television monitor or the like to a wall. The mounting apparatus provides four degrees of freedom for the flat screen display in lateral translation, tilt, swivel and pan directions. The combination of two two-link arms, counterbalancing torsion springs and friction mechanisms provides for ±20 degrees in the tilt and swivel directions.

Abstract: An adjustable holding apparatus for an endoscope or other medical device having a proximal end and a distal end, the adjustable holding apparatus having a device for holding an endoscope or other medical device that includes a number of arm segments between the proximal end and the distal end, a number of lockable joints that each connect two of the number of arm segments with one another in jointed fashion, and a compensation device for at least partial compensation of the weight impact of the holding apparatus in a pivoting or sliding of at least one arm segment in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A television mount assembly suitable for mounting a television to a wall, especially over fireplaces and other obstacles. The mount assembly secures a television (TV) to a wall via two arms and a spring mechanism thereby allowing it to extend away from the wall while at the same time allowing the television to swivel. It includes a mechanism to straighten the television as it is positioned close to the wall. The spring mechanism is calibrated by means of a calibration screw, spring block, and locking screws. A handle enables a user to grasp the mount assembly for changing the position of the television. A temperature gauge on the handle displays ambient temperature proximate to the television to warn users if the temperature is too high for the television to safely operate. A means of setting a maximum extension prevents the television from extending beyond a point set by the user.

Abstract: A support arm includes a generally elongated support arm housing having first and second ends; an arm mounting member pivotally carried by the first end of the support arm housing, the arm mounting member pivotal throughout a first range of rotation; a device mounting member pivotally carried by the second end of the support arm housing, the device mounting member pivotal throughout a second range of rotation; a position equalizing assembly engaging the arm mounting member and the device mounting member, the position equalizing assembly pivoting the arm mounting member and the device mounting member in opposite directions throughout the first range of rotation and the second range of rotation; anda counterbalance adjusting assembly carried by the arm mounting member and engaging the device mounting member, the counterbalance adjusting assembly applying counterbalance force to the device mounting member.

Abstract: An articulated jib for moving a load is supported on a base and comprises a first jib arm pivotably connected to a base. The first jib arm functions as a bascule and is pivotable about a first axis. There is a first counterweight disposed on the first jib arm. A second jib arm is pivotably connected to the first jib arm and is pivotable about a second axis. A linking rod connects the second jib arm to a lever arm which is also pivotably connected to the base. There is a second counterweight disposed on the lever arm.

Abstract: The present application teaches an extension arm including an articulating portion that approximately counterbalances the mass of the articulating portion and any objects connected thereto, for example an electronic device, throughout the positional range of the articulating portion, via the operation of a counter-balancing mechanism. In some embodiments according to the disclosed inventive concepts, the counter-balancing mechanism employs a spring coupled to a chain at a first end, the chain being connected at its opposite end to a pivoting member with which it interacts to support the articulating portion of the extension arm and any objects connected thereto.

Abstract: A floor stand with an angled arm is provided for use with a microscope. The angled arm allows the floor stand and microscope to fit within a small or crowded examination room while also allowing a physician and his assistant space to maneuver around the floor stand and examine a patient.

Abstract: A workstation comprises a support and a carriage mounted on the support and movable relative to the support. The carriage supports a work platform. A counter-balance supports the carriage and the work platform. A lock mechanism locks the carriage relative to the support in a desired position. The workstation may comprise a swing arm attached to the support at a vertical pivot such that the support may pivot relative to the swing arm. A method of operating the work station is also provided comprising moving an actuator to retract the pin from the rack. The weight of the support is supported by the counter-balance. The carriage is repositioned and the actuator is released to allow the pin to move to the extended position where it engages the rack.

Abstract: A monitor support assembly having an internal cable raceway. The support assembly includes a pole mount that can be secured to a desk or table top or to a vertical wall or furniture panel, a rotatable knuckle joint at the upper end of the pole mount, and a quick-release mount for a monitor or other peripheral device. The assembly may also include nonarticulatable and vertical members, connected to each other and to the pole mount with knuckle joints that include internal sleeves. One or more cables, with plugs attached, can be inserted into the cable raceway and joints without disassembling the monitor support. The assembly may have interchangeable parts to provide different lengths for the nonarticulatable and vertical members.