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Patent application title:

Adjustable support structure

Publication number:

-

Publication date:
Application number:

14/663,676

Filed date:

2015-03-20

✅ Patent granted

Patent number:

US 9,273,824 B1

Grant date:

2016-03-01

PCT filing:

-

PCT publication:

-

Examiner:

Todd M Epps

Adjusted expiration:

2035-03-20

Smart Summary: An adjustable support structure is designed to hold electronic devices in the back seat of a vehicle. It has a base that connects to the car, with a support arm that can move up and down. Two swivel arms extend from the support arm and can hook onto posts in the car. Each swivel arm has a locknut that helps secure it in place once it’s hooked onto a post. This setup allows users to easily adjust the angle and position of their devices for better viewing. 🚀 TL;DR

Abstract:

An adjustable support structure includes a mounting base, a support arm pivotally connected to the mounting base, two swivel arms respectively pivotally connected to opposing left and right sides of the support arm for hooking on a respective post, and two chucks respectively slidably coupled to respective shanks of the swivel arms and movable by respective locknuts for stopping one respective post in the hooks of the swivel arms to lock the swivel arms to the posts.

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Classification:

  1. Mechanical engineering
  2. Engineering elements and units; general measures for producing and maintaining effective functioning of machines or installations; thermal insulation in general

F16M13/022 »  CPC main

Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles ; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle repositionable

F16M11/121 »  CPC further

Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters; Heads; Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction constituted of several dependent joints

F16M11/2014 »  CPC further

Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters; Undercarriages with or without wheels comprising means allowing pivoting adjustment around a vertical axis

F16M11/2021 »  CPC further

Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters; Undercarriages with or without wheels comprising means allowing pivoting adjustment around a horizontal axis

B60R2011/0017 »  CPC further

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position inside the vehicle; Seats or parts thereof Head-rests

A47B96/06 IPC

Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups  - ; General details of furniture Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves

F16M13/02 IPC

Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles ; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

F16M11/12 IPC

Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters; Heads; Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

F16M11/20 IPC

Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters Undercarriages with or without wheels

B60R11/00 IPC

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to support devices and more particularly, to an adjustable support structure.

BACKGROUND

Many vacuum mount type and plug type support devices are commercially available for use in a car to support a CD player, computer, LCD display device, or other any other load. These support devices are commonly designed for installation in a front seat. Conventionally, support devices for mounting at vehicle back seats are commonly complicated. Their installation must be performed by professional people.

SUMMARY OF THE DESCRIPTION

The objective of the present invention is to provide an adjustable support structure, which is practical for use in a vehicle back seat to support an electronic device on two posts in a car, and allows adjustment of the angular position of the supported an electronic device relative to the posts.

To achieve this and other objects of the present invention, an adjustable support structure comprises a mounting base, a support arm pivotally connected to the mounting base, two swivel arms respectively pivotally connected to opposing left and right sides of the support arm, each swivel arm comprising an externally threaded shank connected to the support arm, a hook extended from one end of the externally threaded shank remote from the support arm for hooking on a post and a locknut threaded onto the externally threaded shank, and two chucks respectively coupled to the swivel arms and movable by the respective locknuts along the respective swivel arms for stopping against one respective post in the hooks of the swivel arms.

Further, the mounting plate of the mounting base is rotatable relative to the mounting base.

Other advantages and features of the present invention will be fully understood by reference to the following specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference signs denote like components of structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an elevational view of an adjustable support structure in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the adjustable support structure in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the adjustable support structure in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, an adjustable support structure in accordance with the present invention is shown comprising a mounting base 1, a support arm 2, two swivel arms 3, and two chucks 4.

The mounting base 1 comprises a mounting plate 10 rotatably located at one end thereof. The support arm 2 is pivotally connected to an opposite end of the mounting base 1 and locked thereto by a transverse pivot connection device 11. The two swivel arms 3 are respectively pivotally connected to opposing left and right sides of the support arm 2. Each swivel arm 3 comprises an externally threaded shank 31 connected to the support arm 2, a plurality of longitudinal sliding grooves 32 located on the periphery of the externally threaded shank 31 and extending along the length of the externally threaded shank 31, a hook 30 extended from one end of the shank 31 remote from the support arm 2 for hooking on a post 5, and a locknut 33 threaded onto the externally threaded shank 31. The chucks 4 are coupled to the longitudinal sliding grooves 32 of the externally threaded shanks 31 of the swivel arms 3 and movable by the respective locknut 33 along the longitudinal sliding grooves 32 of the externally threaded shanks 31 of the swivel arms 3, each comprising two parallel chucking arms 40 facing toward the hooks 30 of the swivel arms 3 for holding down the respective posts 5.

During application of the present invention, hook the hooks 30 of the swivel arms 3 on the posts 5 respectively, and then rotate the locknuts 33 to move the chucks 4 along the longitudinal sliding grooves 32 of the externally threaded shanks 31 of the swivel arms 3 toward the respective hooks 30, forcing the chuck arms 40 of the chucks 4 into positive engagement with the posts 5. Thus, the swivel arms 3 are locked to the respective posts 5. Thereafter, the user can adjust the angular position of each swivel arm 3 relative to the support arm 2 and the angular position of the support arm 2 relative to the mounting base 1. Further, the mounting plate 10 of the mounting base 1 can be fastened to a cell phone, CD player, computer, LCD display device, or any other load to be supported on the posts 5.

Although a particular embodiment of the invention has been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An adjustable support structure, comprising:

a mounting base comprising a mounting plate located at one end thereof;

a support arm pivotally connected to an opposite end of said mounting base and locked thereto by a transverse pivot connection device;

two swivel arms respectively pivotally connected to opposing left and right sides of said support arm, each said swivel arm comprising an externally threaded shank connected to said support arm, a plurality of longitudinal sliding grooves located on the periphery of said externally threaded shank and extending along the length of said externally threaded shank, a hook extended from one end of said externally threaded shank remote from said support arm for hooking on a post, and a locknut threaded onto said externally threaded shank; and

two chucks respectively coupled to said longitudinal sliding grooves of said swivel arms and movable by said locknuts along said longitudinal sliding grooves of said swivel arms respectively for stopping against one respective post in said hooks of said swivel arms, each said chuck comprising two parallel chucking arms respectively facing toward the hooks of said swivel arms.

2. The adjustable support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting plate of said mounting base is rotatable relative to said mounting base.

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Images & Drawings included:

Fig. 01 - Adjustable support structure
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