Supports – Supporting base
Patent
1997-12-05
1998-11-24
Braun, Leslie A.
Supports
Supporting base
24834603, 29718814, 29718818, A47B 9100
Patent
active
058397132
ABSTRACT:
A support for entertainment equipment includes a base member having a support surface for supporting the entertainment equipment thereon, the base member including an adjustable restraint for at least vertically coupling the base member to a fixed member, for example the arm rests of a pair of vehicle seats, a lateral restraint for restraining the lateral movement of the base member along the longitudinal extent of the fixed member, and a moment restraint for restraining the base member from overturning on the fixed member. The support also includes at least one restraining device for securing the entertainment equipment to the base member. Preferably the base includes outwardly projecting flanges, which provide several functions. In addition to providing an extended bearing contact with the arm rests to laterally restrain the base on the arm rests, the flanges also provide arm rests. Moreover, the flanges preferably include wedge members which bear against the seat back of the vehicle seat to provide a moment restraint for the support. Although made of light construction and portable, the support of the present invention provides a secure and rigid mount for the entertainment equipment.
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Braun Leslie A.
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