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The present invention provides a support system for varying the display angle of a monitor. The support system includes a hinge assembly for rotatably coupling the monitor to a base member, the base member having a lower surface for contacting a support surface. A spring assembly is coupled to the h

The present invention provides a support system for varying the display angle of a monitor. The support system includes a hinge assembly for rotatably coupling the monitor to a base member, the base member having a lower surface for contacting a support surface. A spring assembly is coupled to the hinge assembly and an adapter connects the hinge assembly and spring assembly to the base member. The hinge assembly and the spring assembly provide angular positional control of the monitor with respect to the base member.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A support system for varying the rotational angle of a first member relative to a support surface, said support system comprising:a base member;a hinge assembly for rotatably coupling the first member to the base member, said base member having a lower surface for contacting said s

[ We claim:] [1.] A support system for varying the rotational angle of a first member relative to a support surface, said support system comprising:a base member;a hinge assembly for rotatably coupling the first member to the base member, said base member having a lower surface for contacting said support surface;a spring assembly coupled to said hinge assembly; andan adapter for connecting said hinge assembly and spring assembly to said base member;wherein;said hinge assembly and said spring assembly provide angular positional control of the first member with respect to said base member;said hinge assembly includes a hinge housing having disposed therein at least one friction element having an internal surface defining a generally cylindrical cavity and at least one general cylindrical pintle having an external surface and first and second portions, said first portion of said pintle being positioned within said cavity such that said external surface of said pintle is in facing frictional engagement with said internal surface of said friction element;said spring assembly includes at least one torsional spring closely wound about said second portion of said pintle, said at least one torsional spring having first and second terminal ends;said housing has a recess for receiving said first terminal end of said torsional spring; andsaid adapter includes a projecting channel for receiving said second terminal end of said torsional spring.