Navigation arm system and methods

A method of fabricating a navigation arm system for supporting a navigation device of a navigation system, capable of coupling with a navigation display cart, the method comprising:

• providing an arm assembly configured to position the navigation device, providing the arm assembly comprising:
• providing a first arm linkage having a tension adjustment feature and releasably connectable to the navigation device;
• providing a second arm linkage capable of connecting the arm assembly to the navigation display cart;
• and providing at least one joint coupling at least the first and second arm linkages;
• and
• providing a locking mechanism configured to maintain a disposition of the arm assembly in relation to the navigation display cart in a locked stored position and a unlocked deployed position, the locking mechanism configured to lockably couple the arm assembly in relation to the navigation display cart, the locking mechanism comprising a plurality of locking modes, whereby structural stability is providable.

A method of positioning a navigation device by way of a navigation arm system, comprising:

• providing the navigation arm system for supporting a navigation device of a navigation system, capable of coupling with a navigation display cart, providing the system comprising:
• providing an arm assembly configured to position the navigation device, providing the arm assembly comprising:
• providing a first arm linkage having a tension adjustment feature and releasably connectable to the navigation device;
• providing a second arm linkage capable of connecting the arm assembly to the navigation display cart;
• and providing at least one joint coupling at least the first and second arm linkages;
• and
• providing a locking mechanism configured to maintain disposition of the arm assembly in relation to the navigation display cart in a locked stored position and a unlocked deployed position, the locking mechanism configured to lockably couple the arm assembly in relation to the navigation display cart, the locking mechanism comprising a plurality of locking modes, whereby structural stability is providable;
• deploying the arm assembly;
• positioning the navigation device by way of the arm assembly,
• thereby maintaining disposition of the navigation device.