Patent ID: 6024334
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A support mechanism for laterally supporting an article on a platform comprising:a support member having a laterally extending surface for supporting an article situated on said surface in a lateral direction when said support member is in a substantially upright position,a cantilever arm having one end rigidly attached to the support member and the other end rigidly attached to a connecting rod,an elongated sliding block engaging a slot opening in a mounting box adapted for horizontal movement in said opening, said block having a first end equipped with a drive means for sliding the block and a second end equipped with a connection means for pivotally connecting to said connecting rod, anda stabilizing means having a first end connected to said sliding block and a second end affixed to an end wall of said mounting box, whereby when said sliding block is pushed to an extreme right position in said slot opening, said support member stays in an upright position with said stabilizing means in a relaxed state for stabilizing said upright position of said support member.