초록 ▼

A stowable support apparatus is disclosed and includes a base with a support arm pivotally coupled to the base. The support arm is pivotal between a stowed position and a display position, and it has a display unit coupled thereto distal the base. The apparatus further includes a lock mechanism that

A stowable support apparatus is disclosed and includes a base with a support arm pivotally coupled to the base. The support arm is pivotal between a stowed position and a display position, and it has a display unit coupled thereto distal the base. The apparatus further includes a lock mechanism that is configured to retain selectively the support arm in the stowed or the display position, and the lock mechanism is housed substantially, or completely, within the support arm. In some embodiments of the invention, the apparatus includes a sensor for detecting and indicating when the support arm is in its stowed position. In other embodiments, the apparatus further includes a mounting bracket mounted on the support arm distal the base. The display unit is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket enables pivotal and rotational movement of the display unit with respect to the support arm.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A support apparatus for a display unit, comprising:a base;a support arm pivotally coupled to the base, wherein tie support arm is pivotal with respect to the base between a stowed position and a display position; anda lock mechanism substantially housed within the support arm, wher

[ We claim:] [1.] A support apparatus for a display unit, comprising:a base;a support arm pivotally coupled to the base, wherein tie support arm is pivotal with respect to the base between a stowed position and a display position; anda lock mechanism substantially housed within the support arm, wherein the lock mechanism selectively engages the base to prevent pivotal movement of the support arm with respect to the base, and further wherein the base includes a bias mechanism configured to pivot the support arm away from the base when the support arm is in the stowed position and the lock mechanism is actuated, the bias mechanism including a kick plate that is shaped to engage at least a portion of the support arm when the support arm is in the stowed position and to pivot the support arm away from the base when the support arm is in the stowed position and the lock mechanism is actuated.