Patent ID: 6419196
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A47B,F16M,G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A component support system comprising:an arm having a proximal end and a distal end; a number of pivot joints coupled to the arm, at least one of the number of pivot joints comprising: a first pivot surface; a second pivot surface; a polymer insert between the first and second pivot surfaces; a fastening assembly defining a pivot axis, and coupling the first pivot surface, the polymer insert, and the second pivot surface together; a component support surface coupled to the distal end of the arm; a mounting surface coupled to the proximal end of the arm; an adjustable spring mount coupled to the proximal end of the arm, the spring mount having an adjustable load counterbalance mechanism that determines an adjustable counterbalance force in a proximal end rotation range about an elevational rotation axis, the rotation range including: a first position substantially proximate to a wall; a second position substantially normal to the wall; a third position past normal; and a spring attached at a first spring end to the adjustable spring mount, and a second spring end attached to the arm at or behind the distal end of the arm, and the spring provides a countering force to rotation of the arm through the proximal end rotation range.