Patent ID: 6131522
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A47B,Y10S

Abstract:
A universal space saving flatbed scanner stand, comprising:a counterweight panel;a scanner panel pivotally mounted to said counterweight panel so that said scanner panel may be rotated with respect to said counterweight panel between an upright position and an extended position, said scanner panel being sized to receive a flatbed scanner apparatus so that the flatbed scanner apparatus is in a stowed position when said scanner panel is in the upright position and so that the flatbed scanner apparatus in an operating position when said scanner panel is in the extended position; anda cabling panel mounted between said counterweight panel and said scanner panel so that said cabling panel is fixed with respect to said counterweight panel and so that said scanner panel is pivotally mounted to said cabling panel, said cable panel providing a horizontal spacing between said counterweight panel and said scanner panel.