Adjustable needlework stand
OwnerBeverly J. Gerding, Richard W. Hallerinventors
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Abstract
A stand for rotatably and pivotally supporting a needlework hoop or the like comprises a tubular frame having a base and a pedestal member extending vertically therefrom. An extension member rotatably attached to the pedestal member has a pair of pivotally connected support arms extending outwardly therefrom to receive and support a needlework holder, e.g. an embroidery hoop. The support arms are attached to the extension member such that the hoop may be retained in a pivotally adjusted position. The pedestal member may be provided with a horizontally extended portion permitting the stand to be used in doing needlework in a chair where a vertical stand may not fit, or in bed.
Claims3
A stand supporting an embroidery hoop for adjustable pivotal and rotary movement comprising:
- a base formed of square tubing comprising a pair of horizontal parallel leg members and a crossmember secured transversely substantially centrally therebetween,
- a pedestal member formed of square tubing extending vertically from said base substantially centrally of said cross member,
- a plurality of bolts removably securing said pedestal member on said cross member,
- a support member comprising a short section of square tubing rotatably attached to said pedestal member,
- a pair of support arms, each having one end pivotally attached to opposite sides of said support member and another end extending outwardly therefrom,
- an embroidery hoop secured to and supported between the ends of said support arms,
- a bolt securing said support member on said pedestal member and a nylon anti-friction washer interposed between said support member and said pedestal member attaching said support member to said pedestal member for 360.degree. rotary movement thereon, and
- a bolt pivotally attaching said support arms to said support member and a nylon anti-friction washer interposed between each support arm and said support member and operable to retain said hoop in a selected pivotally adjusted position through 180.degree. of movement,
- each of said bolts comprising a cap screw and a lock nut with an elastomeric insert resisting unthreading.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.