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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2004
Harry C. Sweere, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thiem Wong, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Khalid Al-zebdeh, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Mustafa A. Ergun, Shoreview, MN (US);
Harry C. Sweere, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thiem Wong, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Khalid Al-Zebdeh, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Mustafa A. Ergun, Shoreview, MN (US);
Ergotron, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for supporting a load is disclosed. A support arm in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of present invention comprises a first strut, a second strut, a proximal link, and a distal link. A proximal portion of the first strut is pivotally coupled to the proximal link at a first proximal joint. Additionally, a proximal portion of the second strut is pivotally coupled to the proximal link at a second proximal joint. A distal end of the second strut is pivotally coupled to the distal link at a second distal joint. A distal end of the first strut is pivotally coupled to the distal link at a first distal joint. The support arm also includes a cam mechanism comprising a cam and a cam follower.