Mechanism for Positional Adjustment of an Attached Device

Abstract

The invention provides mechanisms useful for adjusting the positioning of an attached device, such as a display or input device. In one embodiment, the mechanism is a front end height adjustment mechanism comprising a track apparatus, a display mounting bracket, a sliding bracket, and a motion regulating device. In another embodiment, the mechanism comprises a device support arm, such as a monitor arm. The invention further provides a method for adjusting the positioning of a display or input device, such as a flat screen monitor, wherein the method comprises providing a mechanism of the invention, attaching the mechanism to a support, attaching a display or input device to the mechanism, and positionally adjusting the display or input device.

1 .- 21 . (canceled) 
     
     
         22 . A device support arm comprising:
 a. a horizontal arm;   b. a parallelogram arm;   c. a dual pivot attachment connecting the horizontal arm to the parallelogram arm;   d. a device attachment bracket; and   e. a support attachment bracket,   
       wherein the dual pivot attachment includes a front pivot and a rear pivot, both pivots pivoting in the same plane. 
     
     
         23 . The device support arm according to  claim 22 , wherein the dual pivot attachment allows for 180° lateral movement of the horizontal arm to either side of the support arm. 
     
     
         24 . The device support arm according to  claim 22 , wherein the support arm is capable of folding at the dual pivot attachment such that the horizontal arm is positioned adjacent the parallelogram arm. 
     
     
         25 . The device support arm according to  claim 22 , wherein the device attachment bracket includes a plurality of standardized holes for attachment of a device. 
     
     
         26 . The device support arm according to  claim 22 , wherein the support attachment bracket is adapted for attachment to a post. 
     
     
         27 . The device support arm according to  claim 22 , wherein the parallelogram arm includes a motion regulating device. 
     
     
         28 . The device support arm according to  claim 27 , wherein the motion regulating device is a gas spring. 
     
     
         29 . A device support arm comprising:
 a. a front arm link;   b. a rear arm;   c. an offset pivot attachment connecting the front arm link to the rear arm link;   d. a device attachment bracket; and   e. a support attachment bracket;   
       wherein the rear arm link is greater in length than the front arm link. 
     
     
         30 . The device support arm according to  claim 29 , wherein the support arm is capable of folding at the offset pivot attachment such that the front arm link is positioned adjacent the rear arm link. 
     
     
         31 . The device support arm according to  claim 29 , wherein the device attachment bracket includes a plurality of standardized holes for attachment of a device. 
     
     
         32 . The device support arm according to  claim 29 , wherein the support attachment bracket is adapted for attachment to a post. 
     
     
         33 . The device support arm according to  claim 29 , wherein the offset pivot attachment includes a mechanism for locking the support arm into an extended position. 
     
     
         34 . A bracket for adjustably maintaining the device support arm according to  claim 22  at a given position on a post, the bracket comprising:
 a compressible ring-shaped cover having a central opening therethrough; and a spring component contained within the ring-shaped cover;   
       wherein the spring provides a gripping force. 
     
     
         35 . A post for supporting a device support arm, wherein the post includes a bracket according to  claim 34 . 
     
     
         36 . A bracket for adjustably maintaining the device support arm according to  claim 29  at a given position on a post, the bracket comprising:
 a compressible ring-shaped cover having a central opening therethrough; and a spring component contained within the ring-shaped cover;   
       wherein the spring provides a gripping force. 
     
     
         37 . A post for supporting a device support arm, wherein the post includes a bracket according to  claim 36 .