Adjustable computer component mounting system
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0690568
(2007-03-23)
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등록번호 |
US-8141836
(2012-03-27)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Saez, Manuel
- Spoerl, Stefan
- ten Hacken, Kim
- Tsvetanov, Lachezar
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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An adjustable system for mounting a computer component to a surface, including an adjustable horizontal assembly with swiveling mounting structure and an adjustable vertical assembly featuring two sliding extrusions and a stopper wedge engaged with a long screw for efficient mounting of computer com
An adjustable system for mounting a computer component to a surface, including an adjustable horizontal assembly with swiveling mounting structure and an adjustable vertical assembly featuring two sliding extrusions and a stopper wedge engaged with a long screw for efficient mounting of computer components within workplaces.
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1. A computer component mounting system comprising: a. a vertical assembly which adjusts vertically to a first dimension of a computer component, the vertical assembly comprising an outer extrusion, an inner extrusion, the inner extrusion slidably engaged within the outer extrusion;b. a stopper for
1. A computer component mounting system comprising: a. a vertical assembly which adjusts vertically to a first dimension of a computer component, the vertical assembly comprising an outer extrusion, an inner extrusion, the inner extrusion slidably engaged within the outer extrusion;b. a stopper for substantially immobilizing the inner and outer extrusions relative to each other, the stopper comprising a wedge, the wedge operably engaged between the inner extrusion and the outer extrusion, and a long screw, the long screw threadably engaged with the wedge;c. a base for stabilizing the computer component, the base rigidly attached to a distal end of the outer extrusion; andd. a mounting means to secure the computer component mounting system to a surface, the mounting means attached to the vertical assembly. 2. The computer component mounting system of claim 1 wherein the long screw has a first end and a second end and being threadably engaged with the wedge at the first end, such that when the long screw is turned in a first direction, the wedge moves upward and lodges between the inner and outer extrusions to substantially immobilize the inner and outer extrusions relative to each other, and when the long screw is turned in a second direction, the wedge moves downward and dislodges to allow the inner and outer extrusions to slide relative to each other. 3. The computer component mounting system of claim 1 wherein the long screw further comprises a handle connected to the second end of the long screw to facilitate turning the long screw. 4. The computer component mounting system of claim 1 further comprising a horizontal assembly which adjusts horizontally to a second dimension of the computer component. 5. The computer component mounting system of claim 4 wherein the horizontal assembly comprises a horizontal platform, a slider grip assembly, and a swivel knob, wherein the swivel knob operably engages the horizontal platform and the slider grip assembly such that the slider grip assembly may be adjusted outwardly and inwardly from the horizontal platform to engage at least one surface of the computer component. 6. The computer component mounting system of claim 5 wherein the slider grip assembly comprises a slider platform operably engaged with a gripping edge such that the gripping edge protrudes perpendicularly from the slider platform and slides outwardly and inwardly relative to the horizontal platform to engage a surface of the computer component. 7. The computer component mounting system of claim 6 wherein the slider grip assembly further comprises a clamp plate assembly, the clamp plate assembly operably engaged with the slider platform and the swivel knob such that turning the swivel knob in a first direction lowers and removably compresses the clamp plate assembly against the proximate surface of the computer component while simultaneously substantially immobilizing the slider platform and the horizontal platform relative to each other such that the gripping edge removably engages the surface of the computer component. 8. The computer component mounting system of claim 7 wherein the clamp plate assembly comprises at least one elastomer layer to removably compress against the proximate surface of the computer component. 9. The computer component mounting system of claim 7 wherein the slider platform comprises a slot, wherein the horizontal platform comprises a slot, wherein the swivel knob comprises a rod and a knob handle engaged with a first end of the rod, wherein a second end of the rod inserts through the slot in the horizontal platform, through the slot in the slider platform and engages with the clamp plate assembly. 10. The computer component mounting system of claim 9 wherein the rod is operably engaged within the slot of the slider platform and the slot of the horizontal platform such that the rod may slide the length of the slot of the slider platform to adjust the horizontal assembly to the second dimension of the computer component. 11. The computer component mounting system of claim 5 wherein the mounting means comprises a swivel guide plate engaged with the horizontal assembly, the swivel guide plate adapted for mounting upon a mounting track on a surface. 12. A computer component mounting system of claim 11 wherein the swivel guide plate comprises a slot, and wherein the rod of the swivel knob inserts through the slot and engages the horizontal assembly. 13. The computer component mounting system of claim 5 wherein the long screw operably engages the horizontal platform such that the horizontal assembly and the vertical assembly operate as an integrated unit. 14. The computer component mounting system of claim 13 wherein the long screw operably engages the horizontal platform at a position near the swivel knob. 15. The computer component mounting system of claim 4 wherein the inner extrusion comprises a distal end, the outer extrusion comprises a distal end, the horizontal assembly is rigidly attached to the distal end of the inner extrusion and wherein the base comprises a second horizontal assembly rigidly attached to the distal end of the outer extrusion and adapted to adjust horizontally to the same dimension of the computer component, such that the computer component is engaged on three surfaces by the horizontal assembly, the vertical assembly and the second horizontal assembly, respectively. 16. The computer component mounting system of claim 15 wherein the mounting means comprises a swivel guide plate engaged with the horizontal assembly, the swivel guide plate adapted for mounting upon a mounting track on a surface. 17. The computer component mounting system of claim 15 wherein the mounting means comprises a swivel guide plate engaged with the vertical assembly, the swivel guide plate adapted for mounting upon a mounting track on a surface. 18. A method for installing a computer component in a mounting system comprising the steps of (a) loosening a swivel knob; (b) sliding a slider grip assembly outward to a dimension longer than a first dimension of the computer component; (c) releasing a stopper; (d) sliding an inner extrusion upward to a dimension greater than a second dimension of the computer component; (e) placing the computer component with one surface upon a base, the base rigidly engaged with a distal end of an outer extrusion to stabilize the computer component; (f) lowering the inner extrusion relative to the base until a horizontal platform engages a proximate surface of the computer component; (g) tightening the stopper by turning a long screw to lodge a wedge between the inner and outer extrusions; (h) sliding the slider grip assembly inward to engage a forward surface of the computer component; (i) tightening the swivel knob to secure the computer component within the mounting system; (j) securing a swivel guide plate onto a mounted rail. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein the swivel knob operably engages the horizontal platform and the slider grip assembly such that loosening the swivel knob permits the slider grip assembly to slide outward from the horizontal platform. 20. The method of claim 18 wherein the long screw is threadably engaged with the wedge. 21. The method of claim 18 wherein turning the long screw further compromises turning the long screw clockwise. 22. The method of claim 18 further comprising the step of (k) centering the swivel guide plate above the computer component, the swivel guide plate operably engaged with the horizontal platform and comprising one or more flanges for sliding along the mounted rail.
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