Patent ID: 7540457
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: F16M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An adjustable support apparatus, comprising: a first endcap having a first section for connecting to a mount, a second section connected to the first section, and a clevis receiving member connected to one or both of the first and second sections, the first endcap having a longitudinal axis therealong and including a housing connecting the first and second sections, the clevis receiving member being disposed along an interior sidewall of the housing; a second endcap having first and second sections, the first section of the second endcap for supporting a user device and the second section of the second endcap being connected to the first section of the second endcap; a first channel having first and second ends, the first end of the first channel being connected to the second section of the first endcap, and the second end of the first channel being connected to the second section of the second endcap; a second channel having first and second ends, the first end of the second channel being connected to the second section of the first endcap, and the second end of the second channel being connected to the second section of the second endcap; and a clevis assembly including a clevis in operative engagement with the clevis receiving member of the first endcap and with a spring member coupled to the first channel; wherein the clevis is adjustable along the clevis receiving member at a predetermined angle relative to the axis of the first endcap to change a compression state of the spring member, and wherein the clevis receiving member includes a surface having the predetermined angle sloping from the second section to the first section.