Title:
ツールサポート
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4411321
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A support assembly and method is provided for suspending lightweight tools or other objects, such as hairdryers and the like. The assembly provides support and in particular embodiments, electrical power to the object suspended. In addition, the assembly provides management of the cord. Elevation of the object may be adjusted within a predetermined range of motion. The assembly exerts an upward force on the object that varies depending upon the elevation. This variable force is calibrated to provide the object with a uniformly weightless or virtually weightless "feel" nominally throughout the range of movement. The assembly is provided with low friction and low inertia, so that an object may be rapidly and easily moved between various elevations with little effort and little drag. The amount of force exerted on the object by the assembly may be adjusted.
Inventors:
HOPPER,Michael,Blair
Application Number:
JP2006509507A
Publication Date:
February 10, 2010
Filing Date:
March 31, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HOPPER,Michael,Blair
International Classes:
A45D20/12; B25H1/00; B25H3/00; B65H75/44; B65H75/48; H02G11/02
Domestic Patent References:
| JP11255487A | ||||
| JP4125297U | ||||
| JP59032325U |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hitoshi Shinbo