Apple inc. (20240329691). RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM simplified abstract

RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Brett W. Degner of Menlo Park CA (US)

Kevin M. Robinson of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Christoph M. Pistor of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Mehrdad Hooshmand of Cupertino CA (US)

Simon J. Trivett of Waterloo CA (US)

Bradley J. Hamel of Portola Valley CA (US)

Kristopher P. Laurent of Portola Valley CA (US)

David H. Narajowski of San Jose CA (US)

Stephen V. Jayanathan of Seattle WA (US)

Laura M. Deforest of San Mateo CA (US)

RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240329691 titled 'RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM

The patent application discusses support systems and stands for electronic devices, including tilt hinges, lift arms, and their components. These systems aim to improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of electronic devices and their supports.

• Tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to reduce wobble or slop in the joints.
• Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand.
• Lift arms may have sheaths to protect mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm.
• Interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device until unlocked, improving user experience.

Potential Applications: - Stands for laptops, tablets, monitors, and other electronic devices - Ergonomic office furniture - Adjustable mounts for medical equipment

Problems Solved: - Wobble and slop in tilt hinges - Lack of guidance and counterbalance mechanisms in lift arms - Exposed connector interfaces in support systems

Benefits: - Improved stability and positioning of electronic devices - Enhanced user experience and comfort - Increased durability and protection of mechanisms

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Support Systems for Electronic Devices This technology can be used in the design and manufacturing of ergonomic office furniture, adjustable mounts for medical equipment, and stands for various electronic devices, catering to a wide range of industries.

Questions about Support Systems for Electronic Devices: 1. How do tilt hinges improve the stability of electronic devices on stands? 2. What are the key benefits of using lift arms in support systems for electronic devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. in some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. these systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.