Multi-Axis Monitor Arm With Lockable Tilt and Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display support arms are cumbersome, require frequent maintenance, and are inefficient in large-scale installations due to complex adjustments and wear, leading to posture-related health issues and increased installation costs.
Innovation Solution
A multi-axis display support arm with lockable pitch and rotational control, featuring constant friction joints and intuitive adjustment mechanisms, which allows for swift and reliable movement of display devices with minimal effort, reducing maintenance needs and simplifying installation processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional display support arms are used with complex adjustment mechanisms, then multi-positional manoeuvrability is achieved, but device complexity increases and maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm is divided into discrete assemblies (base assembly, support arm assembly, display support assembly) that can independently move along orthogonal axes. Each assembly performs a specific function, simplifying the overall complexity while maintaining multi-positional capability through modular coordination rather than complex integrated mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static locked positions to dynamic continuous movement along orthogonal axes. The display support assembly can move freely along the support arm assembly, which itself moves along the base assembly, creating a dynamic multi-axis positioning system that eliminates the need for multiple locked joints.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional support arms require frequent locking and unlocking, then positional stability is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates and time loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The discrete assemblies are designed to self-support at any position along the orthogonal axes without requiring external locking mechanisms. The system uses its own structural configuration to maintain stability, eliminating the need for manual locking and unlocking operations while preserving positional stability throughout the adjustment range.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex adjustment mechanisms are used, then multi-axis movement capability is achieved, but reliability decreases due to wear and maintenance needs
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the support arm into discrete assemblies that move independently along orthogonal axes, the system eliminates complex interconnected adjustment mechanisms. Each assembly moves freely without requiring locks or friction controls, reducing wear points and improving reliability while maintaining full three-axis movement capability.
4Ease of operation
If traditional support arms with multiple components are used, then adjustment functionality is achieved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates and installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple adjustment functionalities (base positioning, arm positioning, display positioning) are merged into a unified system of discrete assemblies moving along orthogonal axes. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components and adjustment mechanisms, simplifying both manufacturing and installation while preserving comprehensive adjustment functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
A display device support arm comprises: a securing component; a first support arm element pivotally attached to the securing component and coupling to an attachment means for receiving a coupling mechanism, incorporating a load indicator, at the lower end of a second support arm element. At the other end thereof is an attachment head and a display mounting head rotatably secured thereto. The mounting head includes a toothed arcuate surface to which there is pivotally mounted a trigger adapted to move one or more locking blocks out of biased engagement with the arcuate surface. Constant friction joints, a modified securing foot with tool holder, a tilt mechanism; a display rotation lock operably coupled to a display mounting interface; interchangeable rail assemblies; display mounting brackets for attachment to the rail assemblies; and methods of installing a support arm and setting a tilt mechanism are also defined.