Patent ID: 7841570
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: A47B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An improved auxiliary shelf mechanism for positioning an auxiliary shelf, including a means for attaching the auxiliary shelf to a desk so that the auxiliary shelf may be movably positioned relative to the desk, wherein the improvement comprises an articulating arm mechanism comprising: a. a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket having a front end and a back end; b. a first arm having a rear portion and a front portion, the rear portion of the first arm being pivotally connected to the mounting bracket; c. a shelf bracket pivotally connected to the front portion of the first arm; d. a second arm having a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion of the second arm being pivotally connected to the shelf bracket and the rear portion of the second arm being a curved end portion; e. a curved stopping surface connected to the mounting bracket, the curved stopping surface being complementary with the curved end portion such that movement of the second arm is restricted by the stopping surface when the second arm is translated; f. said means for attaching the auxiliary shelf to a desk comprises a mounting track; a means for rotating the articulating arm mechanism relative to the desk comprises a swivel mechanism attached to the mounting bracket in combination with the mounting track to which the mounting bracket is slidably connected; and g. a spring for biasing the first or second arms; wherein the first and second arms are not parallel to each other.