SCREEN MOUNT WITH ROTATING STOP

Abstract

A display support system with an optional rotation stop is described. The display support system may include a pole coupled to a support structure and an arm assembly rotatably coupled to the pole. The arm assembly may include a first arm, a second arm, and a pivot point suitable for receiving an electronic display. A locking collar may be coupled to the pole to hold the arm assembly at a desired height relative to the structure. The locking collar may also include rotation stops to limit rotation of the arm assembly. A slider incorporated into the arm assembly may be selectively activated to change a configuration of the arm assembly between a limited-rotation configuration and a free-rotation configuration.In the limited rotation configuration, the slider can interact with the rotation stops on the locking collar to limit rotation of the arm assembly.

Description

CLAIMING PRIORITY

[0001] This patent application claims the benefit of priority to Wong, et al., of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 622274, entitled "DISPLAY MOUNT HAVING A ROTATION STOP," filed January 18, 2024 (Assignee Docket No. 5983.483PRV), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This document relates generally, but not limited to, systems and methods for mounting electronic displays to a structure. BACKGROUND

[0003] Monitor mounts can be used to connect one or more electronic displays (e.g., flat-panel displays, tablets, etc.) to a structure (e.g., a table, work surface, wall, etc.). The monitor mount may include an articulating arm assembly coupled to the structure, a pivot assembly, and a monitor interface. The monitor mount can improve the ergonomics of the workstation by providing a degree of mobility, allowing the one or more electronic displays to change their orientation (e.g., tilt angle, rotation, or height) relative to the structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The following drawings illustrate particular embodiments of the present invention and therefore do not limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are not to scale and are intended to be used in conjunction with the discussion in the following detailed description. Like numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like numerals with different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings generally illustrate, by way of example but not limitation, various embodiments covered in this document. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a display support system according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a display support system according to another exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a display support system according to yet another exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 4 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the display support systems of the Fig. 1-3. Fig. 5 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the first arm of the Fig. 1-3 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 6 is a bottom view of the coupling receptacle of the first arm of Fig. 5 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a slider according to another exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 8 is a plan view of the glider from Fig. 7 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a top perspective view of a securing collar according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 10 is a perspective view from below of the securing collar of Fig. 9 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 11 is a top cross-sectional view of the retaining collar of Fig. 9 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. Fig. 12 is a side cross-sectional view of the display support system of Fig. 4 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. OVERVIEW

[0005] The disclosure relates to a display support system for mounting one or more electronic displays (e.g., flat panel displays, tablets, or the like) to a structure (e.g., a table, a work surface, a wall, or the like). The display support system may include an articulating arm assembly having one or more display interfaces suitable for receiving one or more electronic displays. The articulating arm assembly may be coupled to the structure (e.g., via a clamp or the like), and the articulating arm assembly may be used to change an orientation (e.g., the tilt angle, rotation, or height) of the one or more displays relative to the structure.

[0006] In some example configurations, the display mounting system may include a clamp having a base and a rod extending transversely from the base. The articulating arm assembly may be rotatably coupled to the rod.

[0007] The monitor mounting system may also include a locking collar. The locking collar can be slidably engaged with the rod, and the locking collar can be used to position the articulated arms at a desired height from the base. The locking collar can also include rotation stops. The rotation stop can limit rotation of the articulated arm assembly relative to the structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0008] The following detailed description is exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides some practical illustrations for implementing embodiments of the present invention. Examples of constructions, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing methods are given for selected elements, and for all other elements, what is known to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains is applied. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many suitable alternatives exist to many of the examples given.

[0009] The Fig. 1-3 are perspective views of display support systems 100, 101, and 102 according to example configurations of the present disclosure. Display support systems 100, 101, and 102 may implement various techniques of the present disclosure.

[0010] The screen mounting system 100 from Fig. 1 may include a base 110, a rod 120, and an arm assembly 130. The rod 120 may have a first portion 120A and a second portion 120B. The first portion 120A of the rod 120 may be coupled to the base 110, and the rod 120 may extend from the base 110 in a transverse direction to the second portion 120B. The rod 120 may be made from any engineering material, including, but not limited to, steel rod, steel tubing, extruded aluminum, cast aluminum, or the like.

[0011] In some example configurations, the base 110 may be placed over a structure 111 (e.g., a table surface, a work surface, or the like), and the base 110 may be coupled to the structure 111 via a clamp assembly 127. In other example configurations, the pole 120 may be coupled directly to a structure 111 (e.g., a surface, a wall, a cabinet, or the like) via a mounting bracket (not shown).

[0012] The rod 120 may have a round cross-section. An axis of symmetry of the cross-section of the rod 120 may form the first axis 125. The first axis 125 may lie between the first part 120A and the second part 120B in the longitudinal direction of the rod, and the first axis 125 may extend generally in a vertical direction.

[0013] In some example configurations, the arm assembly 130 may include a first arm 131 having a first portion 131A and a second portion 131B. The first arm 131 may be rotatably coupled to the rod 120 near the first portion 131A. A pivot assembly 135 may be rotatably coupled to the first arm 131 near the second portion 131B. In other example configurations, a bracket (e.g., the bracket shown in Fig. 3) may be rotatably coupled to the first arm 131 near the second part 131B. The bracket may hold one or more pivot assemblies (e.g., the one or more tilt assemblies 162 as shown in Fig. 3).

[0014] In some example configurations, the first arm 131 may have a fixed height (e.g., the second portion 131B may be at a specific height from the first portion 131A). In other example configurations, the first arm 131 may be height-adjustable (e.g., the height of the second portion 131B may be adjustable relative to the first portion 131A).

[0015] The pivot assembly 135 may include a pivot mount 137, a tilt mount 138, and a display interface 139. The pivot mount 137 may be rotatably coupled to the first arm 131 about a second axis 136, and the tilt mount 138 may be rotatably coupled to the pivot mount 137 about a third axis 133. The second axis 136 may generally extend in a vertical direction, and the third axis 133 may be perpendicular to the second axis 136 (e.g., the third axis 133 may generally extend in a horizontal direction).

[0016] An electronic display 115 can be coupled to the display interface 139 to position the electronic display 115 relative to the structure 111 (e.g., the electronic display above a work surface or in front of a wall, etc.). The arm assembly 130 can be configured to translate the electronic display 115 relative to the structure 111 (e.g., move, rotate, tilt, or the like).

[0017] In some example configurations, the display support system 100 may also include a securing collar 140. The securing collar 140 may be slidably engaged with the rod 120. The securing collar 140 may be positioned at a desired height and rotation relative to the rod 120 at any location along the length of the rod 120 between the first and second portions 120A, 120B, and the securing collar 140 may be configured to be clamped to the rod 120 (e.g., with a screw 200, as shown in Fig. 11, or a lever or the like). The first part 131A of the first arm 131 can be adjusted to rest on the securing collar 140 to position the first arm 131 at a desired height from the base 110, as shown in Fig. 1 shown.

[0018] Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a display support system 101 according to another exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. The display support system 101 may incorporate various aspects of the display support system 100 of Fig. 1. The display support system 101 may include a base 110, a rod 120, and an arm assembly 150. The display support system 101 may be coupled to a structure (e.g., to the structure 111 of Fig. 1 via a terminal arrangement 127).

[0019] The arm assembly 150 may include a first arm 131 having a first portion 131A and a second portion 131B, and a second arm 151. The second arm 151 may extend between a first portion 151A and a second portion 151B. The first portion 151A of the second arm 151 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 131B of the first arm 131, and a pivot assembly 135 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 151B of the second arm 151. In some example configurations, the second portion 151B of the second arm 151 may be configured to translate relative to the first portion 151A of the second arm 151 in a generally vertical direction. In other example configurations, the second portion 151B may be located at a predetermined height from the first portion 151A.

[0020] The pivot assembly 135 may include a pivot mount 137, a tilt mount 138, and a screen interface 139 that is similar to the pivot assembly 135 of Fig. 1, as described in the previous sections. The screen interface 139 may be configured to display an electronic screen (e.g., the electronic screen 115 of Fig. 1), and the display support system 101 may be configured to translate the electronic display 115 coupled to the display interface 139 relative to the structure.

[0021] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a display support system 102 according to yet another exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. The display support system 102 may incorporate various aspects of the display support systems 100, 101 of FIGS. Fig. 1-2. The display support system 102 may include a base 110, a rod 120, and an arm assembly 160. The display support system 101 may be coupled to a structure (e.g., to the structure 111 of Fig. 1 via a terminal arrangement 127).

[0022] The arm assembly 160 may include a first arm 131 having a first portion 131A and a second portion 131B, and a second arm 151. The second arm 151 may extend between a first portion 151A and a second portion 151B. The first portion 151A of the second arm 151 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 131B of the first arm 131, and a bracket 161 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 151B of the second arm 151.

[0023] In some example configurations, the display support system 102 may include one or more tilt assemblies 162 having one or more display interfaces 164 configured to receive one or more electronic displays (e.g., the electronic display 115 of Fig. 1). The one or more tilt assemblies 162 may slidably engage the bracket 161 to position electronic displays coupled to the one or more display interfaces 164 side by side. The display support system 102 may be configured to translate the one or more electronic displays coupled to the one or more display interfaces 164 relative to the structure.

[0024] Fig. 4 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the screen support systems 100, 101 and 102 of the Fig. 1-3 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. A coupling receptacle 170 may be installed on the first portion 131A of the first arm 131. The coupling receptacle 170 may have a first coupling end 170A and a second coupling end 170B opposite and remote from the first coupling end 170A. The coupling receptacle 170 may also have a sidewall extending between the first coupling end 170A and the second coupling end 170B. The sidewall 174 may be located on a front side of the coupling receptacle 170 (e.g., toward the second portion 131B of the first arm 131). The coupling receptacle 170 may include an opening 175 extending through the coupling receptacle 170 between the first coupling end 170A and the second coupling end 170B.

[0025] Fig. 5 is a partial perspective view of the first arm 131 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. A recess 180 may be formed on the side wall 174 of the coupling receptacle 170. The recess 180 may extend between a first recess end 180A proximate the first coupling end 170A and a second recess end 180B proximate the second coupling end 170B. In some exemplary configurations, the second recess end 180B may coincide with the second coupling end 170B. The recess 180 may have a first side 183 and a second side 184. A first recess 185A and a second recess 185B (in Fig. 6) may be formed on the first and second sides 183, 184 of the recess 180. In some example configurations, the first and second recesses 185A, 185B may be V-shaped.

[0026] Back to Fig. 4: A slider 190 may be at least partially inserted into the recess 180 and slidably engaged with the sidewall 174 of the coupling receptacle 170. The slider 190 may be configured to move between the first and second recess ends 180A, 180B. In some example configurations, the slider may extend away from the second coupling end 170B, as shown in Fig. 4. The slider 190 can be attached to the side wall 174 at a desired location using a mechanical fastener 178 (e.g., a screw or the like).

[0027] Fig. Figure 6 is a bottom view of the coupling receptacle 170 located near the first part 131A of the first arm 131 of Fig. 5. The opening 175 may be formed with a circular cross-section, and the opening 175 may be configured to receive the rod 120. The first arm 131 may be configured to rotate about the first axis 125 formed by the rod 120.

[0028] The Fig. 7-8 are a perspective view and a plan view of the slider 190 of Fig. 4 according to an exemplary configuration of the present disclosure. The slider 190 may include a slider body 191. The slider body 191 may at least partially wrap around the sidewall 174 of the coupling receptacle 170. The slider body 191 may extend between a first slider end 191A and a second slider end 191B opposite the first slider end 191A. A protrusion 193 having a first portion 194 and a second portion 195 may be formed on the slider 190. The first portion 194 may be coupled to the slider body 191, and the protrusion 193 may extend from the slider body 191 in a transverse direction to the second portion 195.

[0029] The projection 193 may extend between a first projection end 193A proximate the first slider end 191A and a second projection end 193B proximate the second slider end 191B. The projection 193 may also have a first side 196 and a second side 197 opposite the first side 196. A first edge 192A and a second edge 192B may be formed on the first and second sides 196, 197 proximate the second portion 195. The first and second edges 192A, 192B may extend between the first projection end 193A and the second projection end 193B. The slider 190 may also include a threaded bore 198 proximate the center of the projection 193.

[0030] A first projection 199A and a second projection 199B may be formed on the first and second edges 192A, 192B of the projection 193. The projection 193 may be located at least partially within the recess 180, and the first and second projections 199A, 199B may be configured to fit into the first and second recesses 185A, 185B of the Fig. 6. In some example configurations, the first and second projections 199A, 199B may be V-shaped.

[0031] The Fig. 9-10 are perspective views of the retaining collar 140 according to one configuration of the present disclosure. The retaining collar 140 may include a collar body 141. The collar body 141 may be generally cylindrical. The retaining collar 140 may have a first planar surface 140A and a second planar surface 140B opposite and remote from the first planar surface 140A. The collar body 141 may have a cylindrical inner surface 141A and a generally cylindrical outer surface 141B, each extending between the first and second planar surfaces 140A, 140B. The cylindrical inner surface 141A may have a first diameter 1411 and the generally cylindrical outer surface 141B may have a second diameter 1412. In some example configurations, the cylindrical inner surface 141A and the cylindrical outer surface 141B may be concentric.

[0032] The retaining collar 140 may further include a first projection 143 and a second projection 144. The first and second projections 143, 144 may extend generally radially from the cylindrical outer surface 141B. The first and second projections 143, 144 may be slightly spaced apart from each other and form a gap 145 in the retaining collar 140. The cylindrical inner surface 141A of the retaining collar 140 may be configured to receive the rod 120 (in the Fig. 1-3). The first and second projections 143, 144 may form bearing surfaces against which a clamping force may be exerted on the retaining collar 140 to press the first and second projections 143, 144 toward each other.

[0033] The securing collar 140 can have a locked and an unlocked configuration. In the unlocked configuration, the securing collar 140 can be configured to move freely along the rod 120 parallel to the first axis 125 and to rotate about the first axis 125 relative to the rod 120. By compressing the first and second projections 143, 144 (e.g., by tightening a Fig. 11), the locking collar 140 can be moved into the locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 can be configured to press against the rod 120 to create a clamping force. The clamping force can fix the locking collar 140 in the locked configuration relative to the rod 120 (e.g., the locking collar 140 cannot be translated or rotated relative to the rod 120).

[0034] In some example configurations, the retaining collar 140 may include a slot 146 and an opening 147 formed in the first and second projections 143, 144, respectively. The slot 146 may be aligned with the opening 147. A pocket 148 may be formed in the slot 146. The pocket 148 may be configured to receive a nut 204 (see Fig. 11). The opening 147 may generally have a circular cross-section with a shoulder 149. The opening 147 may be configured to receive a screw 200 (see Fig. 11).

[0035] Fig. 11 is a plan view of the securing collar 140. The securing collar 140 is in Fig. 11 is shown transparent for clarity. A screw 200 having a screw head 201 and a threaded shank 202 extending from the screw head 201 can be inserted through the opening 147 so that the screw head 201 can bear against the shoulder 149. The threaded shank 202 can extend from the second shoulder 144 into the slot 146 into the first shoulder 143, and the threaded shank 202 can be screwed to the nut 204. By rotating the screw 200 relative to the nut 204, the first and second shoulders 143, 144 can be drawn together, effectively reducing the first diameter 1411 of the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140. Reducing the first diameter 1411 can increase the pressure exerted by the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 on the rod 120, thereby placing the locking collar 140 in the locked configuration.

[0036] Back to the Fig. 9-10: In some example configurations, the securing collar 140 may also include a first bead 155 and a second bead 156 formed on the cylindrical outer surface 141B proximate the first planar surface 140A of the securing collar 140. The first bead 155 may be located proximate the first shoulder 143 and the second bead 156 may be located proximate the second shoulder 144, as shown in Fig. 9 shown.

[0037] Fig. 12 is a side cross-sectional view of the first part 131A of the first arm 131 of Fig. 4. The coupling receptacle 170, located in the first portion 131A of the first arm 131, can be stacked onto the retaining collar 140 such that the opening 175 of the coupling receptacle 170 and the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the retaining collar 140 can be concentric. In the stacked orientation, the first flat surface 140A of the retaining collar 140 can be opposite the second coupling end 170B.

[0038] The rod 120 can be inserted into the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the retaining collar 140 and into the opening 175 of the coupling receptacle 170. A round bushing 206 with a flange 207 can be arranged in the opening 175 between the coupling receptacle 170 and the rod 120. The flange 207 can be located between the second coupling end 170B and the first flat surface 140A, as shown in Fig. 12 shown.

[0039] The display support systems 101 and 102 can have a freely rotating configuration and a limited rotation configuration. The slider 190 can optionally be slid toward the first recess end 180A or the second recess end 180B to selectively place the display support systems 101 and 102 in the freely rotating configuration or the limited rotation configuration, respectively.

[0040] In the limited rotation configuration, the slider 190 can move toward the second recess end 180B, and the second projection end 193B (in Fig. 7) may be located near the second recess end 180B (in Fig. 5) as shown in Fig. 12. In the limited rotation configuration, the second slider end 191B may extend away from the second coupling end 170B of the coupling receptacle 170 toward the retaining collar 140, as shown in the Fig. 4 and Fig. 12. The second slider end 191B may be adjacent to the cylindrical outer surface 141B of the retaining collar 140 (e.g., on the opposite side of the first lug 143 and the second lug 144, as shown in Fig. 12). The second slider end 191B may be located between the first bead 155 and the second bead 156, and the second slider end 191B may rotate freely about the first axis 125 together with the first arm 131 between the first bead 155 and the second bead 156. Rotation of the first arm 131 may be limited in a first direction (e.g., counterclockwise) when the second slider end 191B encounters the first bead 155, and rotation of the first arm 131 may be limited in a second direction opposite the first direction (e.g., clockwise) when the second slider end 191B encounters the second bead 156.

[0041] In the unlocked configuration of the locking collar 140, the locking collar 140 can be rotated about the first axis 125 to align the first bead 155 and the second bead 156 in a desired rotational orientation relative to the rod 120. When the locking collar 140 is in the locked configuration, the position of the first bead 155 and the second bead 156 relative to the rod 120 can be fixed (e.g., to define the desired rotation limits for the first arm 131 about the first axis 125). The first bead 155 and the second bead 156 can cooperate with the second slider end 191B to limit rotation of the first arm 131 about the first axis 125 in a first direction and a second direction within the desired rotation limits defined by the first and second beads 155, 156, respectively.

[0042] In the freely rotatable configuration, the slider 190 can move toward the first recessed end 180A such that the first projection end 193A can be located near the first recessed end 180A. In the freely rotatable configuration, the second slider end 191B can retract to the side of the coupling receptacle 170 such that the second slider end 191B can be spaced away from the first flat surface 140A (e.g., the second slider end 191B can be disposed between the first and second coupling ends 170A, 170B by the sidewall 174). In the freely rotatable configuration, the second slider end 191B can be spaced away from the first and second ridges 155, 156 such that the first arm 131 can rotate 360 degrees about the first axis 125 without interruption. Additional comments and aspects

[0043] Example 1 is a display support system for attaching an electronic display to a structure, comprising: a rod extending between a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion, the first portion of the rod being coupleable to the structure; an arm assembly rotatably coupled to the rod proximate the second portion of the rod; a display mount operably coupled to the arm assembly, the display mount configured to receive the electronic display; and a securing collar having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.wherein the locking collar, in the locked configuration, is configured to be fixed relative to the rod to define a movement stop and limit movement of the arm assembly between the first and second portions of the rod, and a rotation stop to limit rotation of the arm assembly about the rod; wherein the locking collar, in the unlocked configuration, is configured to be mobilized relative to the rod to selectively adjust the movement and rotation stops for the arm assembly, the arm assembly being configured to be translated within the movement and rotation stops defined by the locking collar to translate the electronic display relative to the structure;

[0044] In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 optionally includes the arm assembly comprising a first arm extending between a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the first arm being rotatably coupled to the rod about a substantially vertical first axis.

[0045] In Example 3, the subject matter of Example 2 optionally includes that the display support system also comprises a pivot assembly comprising: a pivot mount rotatably coupled to the arm assembly about a substantially vertical third axis; and a tilt mount rotatably coupled to the pivot mount at one end about a substantially horizontal fourth axis and coupled to the display support at the other end.

[0046] In Example 4, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 2-3 includes optionally, that the arm assembly comprises a second arm having a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the second arm is rotatably coupled to the second part of the first arm about a substantially vertical second axis.

[0047] In Example 5, the subject matter of Example 4 optionally includes the second portion of the second arm being configured to be translated relative to the first portion of the second arm in a generally vertical direction.

[0048] In Example 6, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 4-5 includes Optionally, the display support system also includes a pivot assembly comprising: a pivot mount rotatably coupled to the arm assembly about a substantially vertical third axis; and a tilt mount rotatably coupled to the pivot mount at one end about a substantially horizontal fourth axis and coupled to the display support at the other end.

[0049] In Example 7, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 1-6 includes optionally, a base coupled to the first portion of the pole; and a clamp assembly coupled to the base, wherein the clamp assembly is coupled to the structure to secure the base over the structure.

[0050] In Example 8, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 2-7 includes optionally, the first arm includes a coupling receptacle having a first coupling end and a second coupling end formed proximate the first portion of the first arm; the coupling receptacle comprises an opening extending through the coupling receptacle between the first coupling end and the second coupling end, the opening being configured to receive the second portion of the rod, the rod being at least partially disposed within the opening to form the first axis, and the first arm being configured to rotate relative to the rod about the first axis.

[0051] In Example 9, the subject matter of Example 8 optionally includes a recess formed on the coupling receptacle, the recess comprising: a first recess end; a second recess end remote from the first recess end; a first side; and a second side opposite the first side; wherein the first and second sides are parallel to each other and the first and second sides extend between the first and second recess ends, and wherein a first recess and a second recess are formed on the first and second sides, the first and second recesses extend over at least a portion of the first and second sides of the recess.

[0052] In Example 10, the subject matter of Example 9 optionally includes that the first and second recesses are V-shaped.

[0053] In Example 11, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 9-10 optionally includes the first arm having a sidewall formed on a front side of the coupling receptacle facing the second part of the first arm, wherein the recess is formed on the sidewall.

[0054] In Example 12, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 9-11 optionally includes the second recess end being coincident with the second coupling end.

[0055] In Example 13, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 9-12 optionally includes a slider having a first slider end and a second slider end, the slider comprising: a slider body extending between the first slider end and the second slider end; and a protrusion coupled to the slider body, the protrusion extending parallel to the slider body between a first protrusion end proximate the first slider end and a second protrusion end proximate the second slider end; the protrusion comprising: a first portion coupled to the slider body; a second portion extending away from the slider body in a transverse direction; a first edge formed on a first side of the protrusion proximate the second portion;a second edge formed on a second side opposite the first side of the projection proximate the second portion, and first and second projections formed on the first and second edges, the first and second projections extending between the first projection end and the second projection end; the projection being at least partially disposed within the recess, the first and second projections of the projection being configured to engage the first and second recesses of the recess, and the slider being configured to be displaced relative to the coupling receptacle between the first recess end and the second recess end;

[0056] In Example 14, the subject matter of Example 13 optionally includes wherein the slider also has a threaded bore near its center, wherein a mechanical fastener threadably engages the slider at the threaded bore, and wherein the mechanical fastener is configured to press against the coupling receptacle to fix the slider relative to the coupling receptacle.

[0057] In Example 15, the subject matter of any of Examples 13-14 optionally includes the first and second protrusions being V-shaped.

[0058] In Example 16, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 13-15 optionally includes a retaining collar having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, the retaining collar comprising: a collar body including: a cylindrical inner surface having a first diameter; and a cylindrical outer surface having a second diameter; wherein the cylindrical inner and outer surfaces extend between the first and second planar surfaces, a first lug and a second lug coupled to the collar body; and a first bead and a second bead formed on the cylindrical outer surface proximate the first planar surface of the retaining collar;and wherein the first lug and the second lug extend from the cylindrical body in a radial direction, the first lug and the second lug being arranged one above the other, separated by a gap extending through the sleeve body between the first and second planar surfaces, and the cylindrical inner surface being adapted to receive the second part of the rod.;

[0059] In Example 17, the subject matter of Example 16 optionally includes wherein the arm assembly also includes a circular bushing having a flange extending from the circular bushing in a radial direction, wherein the circular bushing is disposed between the coupling receptacle of the first arm and the rod, and wherein the flange is configured to be disposed between the second coupling end of the coupling receptacle and the first planar surface of the retaining collar.

[0060] In Example 18, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 16-17 optionally includes the securing collar including an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration, wherein in the unlocked configuration the securing collar is freely slidable along the rod and freely rotatable relative to the rod, wherein in the locked configuration the securing collar is stationary relative to the rod, wherein in the locked configuration the securing collar is configured to vertically support the arm assembly and the one or more electronic displays coupled to the arm assembly and is configured to limit rotation of the first arm about the first axis.

[0061] In Example 19, the subject matter of Example 18 optionally includes the locking collar also comprising a slot formed on the first lug and an opening formed on the second lug, wherein a pocket formed on the first lug is configured to receive a nut, wherein a screw having a screw head and a threaded shank is inserted through the opening such that the screw head abuts a shoulder formed on the second lug and the threaded shank extends into the slot to threadably engage the nut, wherein the first lug and the second lug are configured to move toward each other upon rotation of the screw relative to the nut, thereby causing a reduction in the first diameter of the cylindrical inner surface of the locking collar,to exert pressure against the rod and bring the locking collar into the locked configuration.

[0062] In Example 20, the subject matter of one or more of Examples 18-19 optionally includes the arm assembly including a limited rotation configuration and a free rotation configuration, wherein the slider is configured to optionally be translated relative to the recess toward the second recess end such that the second slider end extends from the recess toward the locking collar proximate the cylindrical outer surface of the locking collar between the first bead and the second bead to place the first arm in the limited rotation configuration, wherein the second slider end in the limited rotation configuration is configured to contact either the first bead or the second bead of the locking collar to limit rotation of the first arm relative to the rod about the first axis, wherein the slider is configured tooptionally displaceable relative to the recess toward the first recess end such that the second slider end retracts into the recess to place the first arm in the free rotation configuration, wherein the second slider end in the free rotation configuration does not contact the first bead or the second bead of the locking collar and thereby allows the first arm to rotate 360 degrees relative to the rod about the first axis.

[0063] Each of these non-limiting examples may stand alone or be combined in any rearrangement or combination with elements of one or more of the other examples.

[0064] The foregoing detailed description contains references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the present subject matter may be practiced. These embodiments are also referred to as "examples." Such examples may include elements in addition to those shown or described. However, the present inventor also contemplates examples in which only the elements shown or described are included.In addition, the submitting inventor also contemplates examples that use any combination or rearrangement of the elements shown or described (or one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to a particular example (or one or more aspects thereof) or with respect to other examples shown or described herein (or one or more aspects thereof).

[0065] In case of conflicting usages between this document and the documents incorporated by reference, the usage in this document shall prevail.

[0066] In the following claims, the terms "including" and "comprising" are open-ended, meaning that a system, apparatus, article, composition, formulation, or method that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim is still within the scope of that claim. Furthermore, in the following claims, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used merely as labels and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their subject matter.

[0067] The above description is illustrative and not restrictive. Thus, the examples described above (or one or more aspects thereof) may also be used in combination with one another. Other embodiments may be used, such as would be devised by one of ordinary skill in the art after reviewing the above description. The abstract is provided in accordance with 37 CFR § 1.72(b) to enable the reader to quickly appreciate the nature of the technical disclosure. It is presented with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Various features may also be grouped together in the above detailed description to simplify the disclosure. This should not be construed as an intent that any unclaimed disclosed feature is essential to any claim.Rather, the subject matter may lie in fewer than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the following claims are incorporated into the detailed description as examples or embodiments, each claim on its own representing a separate embodiment, and it is intended that these embodiments may be combined with one another in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the present subject matter should be determined by reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which those claims are entitled.

[0068] All publications, patents, and patent documents referenced in this document are incorporated herein in their entirety as if they were individually incorporated by reference. In the event of any inconsistent usage between this document and the documents incorporated by reference, the usage in the incorporated reference(s) shall be considered supplemental to that of this document; in the event of any irreconcilable inconsistency, the usage in this document shall prevail. The term "about" as used herein means approximately, in the neighborhood of, about, or around. When used in conjunction with a numerical range, the term "about" modifies that range by extending the limits above and below the specified numerical values. Generally, the term "about" is used herein to modify a numerical value that is above or below the specified value by a deviation of 10%.In one aspect, the term "approximately" means plus or minus 10% of the numerical value of the number with which it is used. Approximately 50% therefore means that the proportion is between 45% and 55%. The numerical ranges indicated here by endpoints include all numbers and fractions that fall within that range (e.g., 1 to 5 includes 1, 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3, 3.90, 4, 4.24, and 5). Similarly, numerical ranges specified herein by endpoints include subranges subsumed under that range (e.g., 1 through 5 includes 1-1.5, 1.5-2, 2-2.75, 2.75-3, 3-3.90, 3.90-4, 4-4.24, 4.24-5, 2-5, 3-5, 1-4, and 2-4). It is further understood that all numbers and fractions thereof are modified by the term "approximately." QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] A screen mounting system for attaching an electronic screen (115) to a structure (111), comprising: a rod (120) extending between a first portion (120A) and a second portion (120B) opposite the first portion, wherein the first portion (120A) of the rod (120) may be coupled to the structure (111); an arm assembly (130) rotatably coupled to the rod (120) proximate the second portion (120B) of the rod (120); a display mount (139) operatively coupled to the arm assembly (130), the display mount (139) configured to receive the electronic display (115); and a securing collar (140) having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; wherein the securing collar (140) in the locked configuration is configured to be fixed relative to the rod (120) to define a movement stop for limiting movement of the arm assembly (130) between the first and second portions (120A, 120B) of the rod (120) and a rotation stop for limiting rotation of the arm assembly (130) about the rod (120); wherein the locking collar (140) in the unlocked configuration is configured to be mobilized relative to the rod (120) to selectively adjust the movement and rotation stops for the arm assembly (130); and wherein the arm assembly (130) is configured to be displaced within the movement and rotation stops defined by the securing collar (140) to displace the electronic display (115) relative to the structure (111). [2] The display support system of claim 1, wherein the arm assembly (130) comprises a first arm (131) extending between a first portion (131A) and a second portion (131B), the first portion (131A) of the first arm being rotatably (131) coupled to the rod (120) about a substantially vertical first axis (125). [3] A display support system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display support system also comprises a pivot assembly (135) comprising: a pivot mount (137) rotatably coupled to the arm assembly (130) about a substantially vertical third axis (136); and a tilt mount (138) rotatably coupled at one end to the pivot mount (137) about a substantially horizontal fourth axis (133) and coupled at the other end to the screen mount (139). [4] The display support system of any of claims 2-3, wherein the arm assembly (130) comprises a second arm (151) having a first portion (151A) and a second portion (151B), the first portion (151A) of the second arm (151) being rotatably coupled to the second portion (131B) of the first arm (131) about a substantially vertical second axis. [5] The display support system of claim 4, wherein the second portion (151B) of the second arm (151) is configured to be translated relative to the first portion (151A) of the second arm (151) in a generally vertical direction. [6] A screen support system according to any one of claims 4-5, wherein the screen support system also comprises a pivot assembly (135) comprising: a pivot mount (137) rotatably coupled to the arm assembly (130) about a substantially vertical third axis (136); and a tilt mount (138) rotatably coupled at one end to the pivot mount (137) about a substantially horizontal fourth axis (133) and coupled at the other end to the screen mount (139). [7] A screen support system according to any one of claims 1-6, further comprising: a base (110) coupled to the first part (120A) of the rod (120); and a terminal assembly (127) coupled to the base (110); wherein the clamp assembly (127) is coupleable to the structure (111) to secure the base (110) over the structure (111). [8] The display support system of any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the first arm (131) includes a coupling receptacle (170) having a first coupling end (170A) and a second coupling end (170B) formed proximate the first portion (131A) of the first arm (131); wherein the coupling receptacle (170) includes an opening (175) extending through the coupling receptacle (170) between the first coupling end (170A) and the second coupling end (170B); wherein the opening (175) is adapted to receive the second part (120B) of the rod (120), and the rod (120) is at least partially disposed within the opening (175) to form the first axis (125); wherein the first arm (131) is configured to rotate relative to the rod (120) about the first axis (125); and wherein a recess (180) is formed on the coupling receptacle (170), the recess (180) comprising: a first recess end (180A); a second recess end (180B) remote from the first recess end (180A); a first page (183); and a second side (184) opposite the first side; wherein the first and second sides (183, 184) are parallel to each other and the first and second sides (183, 184) extend between the first and second recess ends (180A, 180B); and wherein a first recess (185A) and a second recess (185B) are formed on the first and second sides (183, 184), and the first and second recesses (185A, 185B) extend over at least a portion of the first and second sides of the recess (180). [9] Screen mounting system according to claim 8, wherein the first arm (131) includes a side wall (174) formed on a front side of the coupling receptacle (170) facing the second part (131B) of the first arm (131); wherein the recess (180) is formed on the side wall (174); and wherein the second recess end (180B) coincides with the second coupling end (170B). [10] The screen support system according to any one of claims 8 to 9, further comprising a slider (190) having a first slider end (191A) and a second slider end (191B), the slider (190) including: a slider body (191) extending between the first slider end (191A) and the second slider end (191B); and a projection (193) coupled to the slider body (191), the projection (193) extending parallel to the slider body (191) between a first projection end (193A) proximate the first slider end (191A) and a second projection end (193B) proximate the second slider end (191B); the projection (193) comprising: a first portion (194) coupled to the slider body (191); a second portion (195) extending from the slider body (191) in a transverse direction; a first edge (192A) formed on a first side (196) of the projection (193) proximate the second portion (195); a second edge (192B) formed on a second side (197) opposite the first side (196) of the projection (193) near the second portion (195); first and second projections (199A, 199B) formed on the first and second edges (192A, 192B), the first and second projections (199A, 199B) extending between the first projection end (193A) and the second projection end (193B); and a threaded hole (198) near its center; wherein a mechanical fastening element (178) is threadably engaged with the slider (190) at the threaded bore (198), and wherein the mechanical fastening element (178) is configured to press against the coupling receptacle (170) to fix the slider (190) relative to the coupling receptacle (170); wherein the projection (193) is arranged at least partially inside the recess (180), and the first and second projections (199A, 199B) of the projection (193) are adapted to engage the first and second recesses (185A, 185B) of the recess (180); and wherein the slider (190) is configured to be displaced relative to the coupling receptacle (170) between the first recess end (180A) and the second recess end (180B). [11] The screen support system of claim 10, further including a securing collar (140) having a first planar surface (140A) and a second planar surface (140B) opposite the first planar surface (140A), the securing collar (140) comprising: a cuff body (141) comprising: a cylindrical inner surface (141A) having a first diameter (1411); and a cylindrical outer surface (141B) having a second diameter (1412), the cylindrical inner (141A) and outer surfaces (141B) extending between the first and second planar surfaces (140A, 140B); a first lug (143) and a second lug (144) coupled to the cuff body (141); and a first bead (155) and a second bead (156) formed on the cylindrical outer surface (141B) near the first flat surface (140A) of the securing collar (140); and wherein the first projection (143) and the second projection (144) extend from the cylindrical body (141) in the radial direction; wherein the first projection (143) and the second projection (144) are arranged opposite each other, separated by a gap (145) extending through the sleeve body (141) between the first and second planar surfaces (140A, 140B); and wherein the cylindrical inner surface (141A) is adapted to receive the second part (120B) of the rod (120). [12] The display support system of claim 11, wherein the arm assembly (130) also includes a circular bushing (206) having a flange (207) extending radially from the circular bushing (206); wherein the round bushing (206) is arranged between the coupling receptacle (170) of the first arm (131) and the rod (120), and wherein the flange (207) is configured to be disposed between the second coupling end (170B) of the coupling receptacle (170) and the first flat surface (140A) of the securing collar (140). [13] The display support system of any of claims 11 to 12, wherein the securing collar (140) includes an unlocked and a locked configuration; wherein the securing collar (140) is freely movable along the rod (120) and freely rotatable relative to the rod (120) in the unlocked configuration; wherein the locking collar (140) is stationary relative to the rod (120) in the locked configuration; wherein the securing collar (140) in the locked configuration is configured to support the arm assembly (130) and the electronic display (115) coupled to the arm assembly (130) in the vertical direction and is configured to limit rotation of the first arm (131) about the first axis (125). [14] The display mounting system of claim 13, wherein the retaining collar (140) also includes a slot (146) formed on the first lug (143) and an opening (147) formed on the second lug (144), wherein a pocket (148) formed on the first lug (143) is adapted to receive a nut (204); wherein a screw (200) having a screw head (201) and a threaded shank (202) is inserted through the opening (147) such that the screw head (201) abuts a shoulder (149) formed on the second lug (144), and the threaded shank (202) extends into the slot (146) to threadably engage the nut (204); wherein the first lug (143) and the second lug (144) are adapted to move towards each other by rotating the screw (200) relative to the nut (204) and thereby cause a reduction in the first diameter (1411) of the cylindrical inner surface (141A) of the locking collar (140) to exert pressure against the rod (120) and bring the locking collar (140) into the locked configuration. [15] The display support system of claim 13, wherein the arm assembly (130) includes a limited rotation configuration and a free rotation configuration; wherein the slider (190) is configured to be optionally displaced relative to the recess (180) toward the second recess end (180B) such that the second slider end (191B) extends from the recess (180) toward the retaining collar (140) near the cylindrical outer surface (141B) of the retaining collar (140) between the first bead (155) and the second bead (156) to place the first arm (131) in the limited rotation configuration; wherein in the limited rotation configuration, the second slider end (191B) is adapted to contacting either the first bead (155) or the second bead (156) of the retaining collar (140) to limit rotation of the first arm (131) relative to the rod (120) about the first axis (125); wherein the slider (190) is configured to be optionally displaced relative to the recess (180) toward the first recess end (180A) such that the second slider end (191B) retracts into the recess (180) to bring the first arm (131) into the free rotation configuration; wherein the second slider end (191B) in the free rotation configuration does not contact the first bead (155) or the second bead (156) of the locking collar (140) and thereby allows the first arm (131) to rotate 360 degrees relative to the rod (120) about the first axis (125).

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