Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
SPECIFICATION
This invention relates to the holding of
manuals near or at work station, or on
work bench.
It is common in devices of this nature
that they are not rigid enough to hold
large manuals, e.g., music stands which
will not stand up to the rigorous
situations of constant abuse when used
in a service atmosphere.
I have found that these disadvantages
may be overcome by building a larger,
much heavier, adjustable stand with
a heavier base.
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The form of the list and of the description is
illustrated by the following:
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of
the invention, Figure 1 is a front view partly in
section of one embodiment. Figure 2 is a side view
of this embodiment. Figure 3 is a rear view of
reading tray embodiment.
Figure 1 embodiment overview: -
The tool illustrated comprises of a balanced tripod
stand C and G using rubber caps D and F for
gripping action when floor mounted. Item E are
mounted end caps. Item ~ is a telescoping
extension for raising/lowering J, the reading tray.
Lock handle A is used for maintaining the desired
height.
Figure 2 embodiment overview:
This side view illustrates the balanced tripod
stand C and G às well as mounting system used for
reading tray J. The reading tray support tongue L
is both located on top of H, and retained tightly
by another lock handle A. Loosening of A allows
removal of reading tray J from the stand when J is
to be remote mounted on a work surface. It should
be noted that item C can pivot to allow folding of
the tripod stand for storage at fastening bolt B.
Figure 3 emobidment overview:
This rear view of reading tray J emcompasses
recognition of reinforcement rib ~ on the tray. In
addition, item K is the rubber reading tray edge
molding. Positioning of two friction discs Q
between reading tray support tongue L and inside
ears R of reading tray permits two steel belleville
washers N, and fastening bolt P, to secure reading
tray tongue L. Proper torqueing of fastening bolt
P achieves necessary preload for reading tray J
tilting control. The tongue crossbar S, and
associated two rubber caps T, allow for gripping
action with K when reading tray J is remote mounted
on a work surface.
All components of this heavy duty service
manual support system are made of steel. No
aluminum metal stock is used. The addition of a
power paint process keeps assembly bright and clear
from oxidation.
