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A computer workstation mounting device is provided which permits devices to be accessed by operators in a variety of positions including sitting, standing, or from a wheelchair. The invention permits said devices to be moved in a wide variety of vertical, horizontal, and rotational ranges of motion,

A computer workstation mounting device is provided which permits devices to be accessed by operators in a variety of positions including sitting, standing, or from a wheelchair. The invention permits said devices to be moved in a wide variety of vertical, horizontal, and rotational ranges of motion, and permits the devices to be moved clear of the work area while performing other tasks, or safely moved to a position near the ceiling for security or additional workspace conservation. The invention uses a simple, low maintenance counterweight principle for its vertical travel. It also possesses a simple tilt and swivel mechanism, swivel bracket (32), and dual parallelogram arm assembly for its horizontal and rotational ranges of motion. The invention also incorporates the counterweight principle for maintaining the data cables (14) in an organized, aesthetically pleasing manner without loops or kinks through all ranges of motion. Additionally provided is a friction lock (124) for stability of the monitor arm assembly in its vertical travel. Provision for the central processing unit (58) to be mounted atop the column (38) increases computer security.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An ergonomic mounting device comprising a column having an open track, a carriage movable in an extended vertical range on said track, said carriage having weight bearing-cables connected thereto and to a counterweight within said column, a right angle bracket attached

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An ergonomic mounting device comprising a column having an open track, a carriage movable in an extended vertical range on said track, said carriage having weight bearing-cables connected thereto and to a counterweight within said column, a right angle bracket attached to the carriage, a dual parallelogram arm having one end rotatably mounted on said right angle bracket and a platform with a tilt and swivel mechanism mounted to an opposite end of said dual parallelogram arm, said platform comprises a keyboard tray capable of tilting to facilitate it's use by an operator, a cable management system comprising a secondary counterweight within said column having secondary counterweight data pulleys mounted thereto and data cable pulleys mounted atop the column, a distal strain relief device attached adjacent to the top of the column and a proximal strain relief device attached to the carriage, said cable management system permitting data cables to move in a straight path throughout the range of motion of the carriage, said ergonomic mounting device further comprising a central processing unit tray mounted atop said column and a central processing unit positioned therein as a computer security means.