Joint rotation stop structures for articulated support arms

    公开(公告)号:US11530774B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-20

    申请号:US16803905

    申请日:2020-02-27

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    摘要: Improved support structures and systems are disclosed for installing tablet devices, display screens, flat screen monitors, or medical devices within a wide variety of environments. A core arm extends from a rear end, toward a front end, in which the rear end is configured to be pivotably mounted either directly to a mount structure, or to an extension arm that in turn is mounted to a mount structure. The front end is configured to be pivotably mounted to a front-end panel mount structure. The structures and systems can be configured for light or heavy configurations, with or without the use of an extension arm, and can provide fully concealed cable routing, in which one or more cables are readily accessible, via snap fit covers, for easy installation and maintenance, which can provide a clean structure that can readily be serviced and cleaned as desired.

    LOCKING RELEASE SYSTEMS FOR ARTICULABLE ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20210317944A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-14

    申请号:US17359014

    申请日:2021-06-25

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    摘要: Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.

    JOINT ROTATION STOP STRUCTURES FOR ARTICULATED SUPPORT ARMS

    公开(公告)号:US20240125426A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-18

    申请号:US18052068

    申请日:2022-11-02

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    摘要: Improved support structures and systems are disclosed for installing tablet devices, display screens, flat screen monitors, or medical devices within a wide variety of environments. A core arm extends from a rear end, toward a front end, in which the rear end is configured to be pivotably mounted either directly to a mount structure, or to an extension arm that in turn is mounted to a mount structure. The front end is configured to be pivotably mounted to a front-end panel mount structure. The structures and systems can be configured for light or heavy configurations, with or without the use of an extension arm, and can provide fully concealed cable routing, in which one or more cables are readily accessible, via snap fit covers, for easy installation and maintenance, which can provide a clean structure that can readily be serviced and cleaned as desired.

    Tablet Support Arm Structures, Systems and Associated Methods

    公开(公告)号:US20190278330A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-12

    申请号:US16292803

    申请日:2019-03-05

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    摘要: Structures and systems are disclosed for supporting tablets or displays. A core arm extends from a rear end toward a front end, in which the rear end is pivotably mounted either directly to a mount structure, or to an extension arm that is mounted to a mount structure. The front end is pivotably mounted to a front mount structure. The core arm can include a gas spring to provide counterbalance force, and a non-adjustable friction pack element for up/down resistance to support different payloads. The counterbalance can be set within the payload range, while the friction offsets the sink or float that would occur for lighter or heavier payloads. The structures and systems can thus be readily configured for light or heavy configurations, with or without the use of an extension arm, and can conceal cable routing, which is accessible, via snap fit covers, for easy installation and maintenance.

    Variable height arm structures, systems, and methods
    8.
    发明授权
    Variable height arm structures, systems, and methods 有权
    可变高度臂结构,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09568147B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14986911

    申请日:2016-01-04

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    摘要: Enhanced variable-height mounting arms comprise structures that allow any of improved cleanability and/or improved adjustment of height or counterbalancing. An exemplary enhanced variable-height arm comprises an upper shell structure that substantially extends over the upper and side regions of the mounting arm, forming a four-bar linkage. A lower cover is mounted to the upper cover across the bottom side of the arm, and defines holes therethrough for extension of the opposing ends of the arm. The variable-height arm further comprises a bias element, wherein one end of the bias element is adjustably fixable in relation to a defined curve, non-linear path or slot, such as within a curved slot. The variable-height arm may preferably further comprise a mechanism for adjusting any of the height or counterbalance for the structure.

    摘要翻译: 增强的可变高度安装臂包括允许任何改进的可清洁性和/或改善高度调节或平衡的结构。 示例性增强的可变高度臂包括基本上在安装臂的上部和侧部区域上延伸的上壳体结构,形成四杆连杆。 下盖通过臂的底侧安装到上盖,并且限定穿过其中的孔以延伸臂的相对端。 可变高度臂还包括偏置元件,其中偏置元件的一端可相对于限定的曲线,非线性路径或狭槽(例如在弯曲槽内)可调节地固定。 可变高度臂可以优选地还包括用于调整结构的任何高度或平衡的机构。

    ENHANCED MODULAR DRAWER STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    ENHANCED MODULAR DRAWER STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS 审中-公开
    增强模块化抽屉结构,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160260272A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US15153584

    申请日:2016-05-12

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    IPC分类号: G07C9/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: A modular drawer structure comprises a housing having an interior volume defined therein, and a drawer comprising one or more compartments, wherein the drawer is slidably movable with respect to the interior volume of the housing between a first closed position, wherein the compartments are enclosed within the interior volume, and a second open position, wherein the compartments are at least partially accessible. The drawer structure further comprises a mechanism for controllably locking the drawer in the first closed position, an access pad, e.g. such as but not limited to a keypad and/or a card swipe pad, for entry of a passcode, and a processor for unlocking the drawer when an entered passcode matches a stored passcode value. Some embodiments of the drawer structure include a stored time threshold, wherein if the drawer is unlocked for a time that meets or exceeds the stored time threshold, the drawer is relocked.

    摘要翻译: 模块化抽屉结构包括具有限定在其中的内部容积的壳体和包括一个或多个隔室的抽屉,其中抽屉可相对于壳体的内部容积在第一关闭位置之间可滑动地移动,其中隔室被封闭 内部容积和第二打开位置,其中隔室至少部分可接近。 抽屉结构还包括用于将抽屉可控制地锁定在第一关闭位置的机构, 例如但不限于用于输入密码的键盘和/或卡片刷卡,以及用于当输入的密码与存储的密码值匹配时解锁抽屉的处理器。 抽屉结构的一些实施例包括存储的时间阈值,其中如果抽屉解锁了达到或超过存储的时间阈值的时间,则抽屉被重新锁定。

    TABLET SUPPORT ARM STRUCTURES
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210191463A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US17112454

    申请日:2020-12-04

    申请人: GCX Corporation

    摘要: Structures and systems are disclosed for supporting tablets or displays. A core arm that is configured to have a range of rotation based on angle length of a track or tunnel, an angle length of a joint rotation stop structure, and an angle length of a floating stop key. The core extends from a rear end to a front end of the structure. The core arm can also include a floating stop key that is movable with the track or tunnel of the core arm structure. The structures and systems can thus be readily configured for light or heavy configurations, with or without the use of an extension arm, and can conceal cable routing, which is accessible, via snap fit covers, for easy installation and maintenance.