Patent ID: 6296215
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: A47B,G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A keyboard support device for a base structure, comprising:a keyboard support platform adapted for receiving a keyboard thereon;a support arm having a first end adapted for pivotally attaching said support arm to said keyboard support platform, and a second end adapted for pivotally attaching said support arm relative to the base structure, said support arm including a fixed member associated with said first end thereof;a locking pivotal assembly including a coil spring located upon said fixed member, said coil spring having a locked position for frictionally engaging said fixed member and thereby restricting pivotal movement of said keyboard support platform relative to the base structure, and an unlocked position for disengaging said fixed member and thereby permitting pivotal movement of said keyboard support platform relative to the base structure; anda release mechanism operable to adjust said coil spring from said locked position to said unlocked position.