Patent ID: 6102357
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A47G,F16M

Abstract:
A stand for holding a workpiece comprising:a base having two sides;a receptacle for holding the workpiece; anda ball and socket joint including;a socket portion attached to one side of said base;a ball portion rotatably seated within said socket portion;a shaft attached to said ball portion and connected to said receptacle, thereby rotatably connecting said receptacle to said base; anda locking device which locks said ball and socket joint in a fixed position, said locking device includes;a plurality of posts attached to said base at the side in which said ball and socket point is attached;a plurality of coils wrapped around each of said posts;a locking plate including openings, whereby said posts insert within said openings; anda holding member attached to said locking plate, wherein said holding member includes an aperture in which said shaft rotates, wherein said holding member removably meshes with said ball portion.