# US 2020/0400271 A1 · Extendable Universal Support Assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2020/0400271 A1 - Document ID: US20200400271A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/774,551 - Filed: 2020-01-28 - Published: 2020-12-24 - Earliest claimed: 2019-06-24 - Inventors: Wayne A. Taylor - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20200400271A1 ## CPC - F16M 11/2092: {comprising means allowing depth adjustment, i.e. forward-backward translation of the head relatively to the undercarriage} - F16M 11/045: {adapted to left-right translation movement} - F16M 11/08: around a vertical axis {, e.g. panoramic heads (F16M11/12 takes precedence)} - F16M 11/2085: {comprising means allowing sideward adjustment, i.e. left-right translation of the head relatively to the undercarriage} - F16M 11/2014: {around a vertical axis (F16M11/2035 takes precedence)} - F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle - F16M 2200/061: Scissors arms - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS ## Abstract An extendable universal support assembly is especially adapted for use in maintaining computers and other electronic devices. A mounting bracket pivotally mounts two laterally spaced sets of pairs of vertically aligned anchors. A first set of pairs of arms of substantially equal length are pivotally mounted to the bracket anchors. A second set of arms of uniform length are mounted between the arms of the first set of arms by a pin to define a second pair of parallel pivot axes which are parallel to the first pair of parallel pivot axes. A frame is pivotally mounted to the second set of arms. A table is rotatably mounted to a platform supported on the frame and is positionable about a rotation axis parallel to the first and second pivot axes. The table is variably positionable relative to the mounting bracket and is rotatable about the axis of rotation. A pair of retainers is preferably mounted to the table and adjustably positionable relative to the table for retaining the computer or device on the table. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A support assembly for a computer or electronic device comprising: a mounting bracket having a base laterally extending between first and second ends; a first set of arms pivotally mounted to said bracket at laterally spaced positions and defining a first pair of parallel pivot axes; a second set of arms wherein each arm is pivotally mounted to an arm of said first set of arms and defining a second pair of parallel pivot axes; a frame pivotally mounted to said second pair of arms; and a table rotatably mounted to said frame and positionable about a rotation axis parallel to said first and second pivot axes; wherein said table is variably positionable relative to said mounting bracket and rotatable about said rotation axis. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The support assembly of claim 1 wherein a pair of opposed retainers are mounted to said table; ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The support assembly of claim 2 wherein the positions of said retainers are adjustable. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The support assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one wire retaining strap mounted to an arm or said frame. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The support assembly of claim 1 further comprising a pair of opposed parallel retainers mounted to said table via L-shaped retainer brackets and adjustably axially positionable relative to said table. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket further comprises two pairs of aligned integral anchors projecting substantially perpendicular from a planar panel of said base. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The support assembly of claim 6 wherein each of said anchors defines an opening for receiving a pivot pin. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said first set of arms are substantially identical, and said second set of arms are substantially identical and each arm of said first and said second set of arms has a substantially rectangular elongated form. ### Claim 9 A support assembly for a computer or electronic device comprising: a mounting bracket having a planar first side defining a plurality of openings and two laterally spaced sets of two pairs of aligned anchors integrally projecting at an opposite second side; a first set of two pairs of arms pivotally mounted to said bracket anchors and defining a first pair of parallel pivot axes; a second set of arms wherein each arm is pivotally mounted between two arms of said first set of arms and defining a second pair of parallel pivot axes; a frame pivotally mounted to said second set of arms and comprising four posts parallel to said first and second pair of pivot axes wherein two pairs of posts are connected by a pair of parallel cross supports; and a table rotatably mounted to said frame and positionable about a rotation axis parallel to said first and second pivot axes; wherein said table is variably transversely positionable relative to said mounting bracket and rotatable about said rotation axis. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The support assembly of claim 9 further comprising at least one wire retaining strap mounted to an arm or said frame. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The support assembly of claim 9 further comprising a pair of opposed parallel retainers mounted to said table and adjustably axially positionable relative to said table. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The support assembly of claim 9 wherein each of said anchors defines an opening for receiving a pivot pin. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The support assembly of claim 9 wherein said first set of arms are substantially identical and said second set of arms are substantially identical and each arm of said first set of arms and said second set of arms has a substantially rectangular elongated tubular form. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The support assembly of claim 9 wherein said anchors are perpendicular to said first side and there are two pairs of four aligned anchors each defining openings for receiving a pivot pin. ### Claim 15 A support assembly for a computer or electronic device comprising: a mounting bracket having a planar first side defining a plurality of openings and two laterally spaced sets of two pairs of vertically aligned anchors integrally projecting at an opposite second side; a first set of two pairs of arms of length L pivotally mounted to said bracket anchors and defining a first pair of parallel pivot axes; a second set of arms of length l wherein each arm is pivotally mounted between two arms of said first set of arms by a pin and defining a second pair of parallel pivot axes; a frame pivotally mounted to said second set of arms and comprising four posts parallel to said first and second pair of pivot axes wherein two posts receive a pivot pin for pivotally mounting said frame to said second set of arms and two pairs of connected posts, said frame mounting a platform; and a table rotatably mounted to said platform and positionable about a rotation axis parallel to said first and second pivot axes; wherein said table is variably positionable relative to said mounting bracket and rotatable about said rotation axis. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The support assembly of claim 15 wherein said first set of arms are substantially identical, and said second set of arms are substantially identical and each arm of said first and said second set of arms has a substantially rectangular form. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The support assembly of claim 15 further comprising a plurality of wire retaining straps mounted to an arm and to said frame. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The support assembly of claim 15 further comprising a pair of opposed parallel retainers mounted to said table and adjustably axially positionable relative to said table. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The support assembly of claim 15 wherein each of said anchors defines an opening for receiving a pivot pin. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The support assembly of claim 15 wherein said anchors are perpendicular to said first side and there are two pairs of four aligned anchors each defining openings for receiving a pivot pin.