US20050189460A1 - Method of making a configurable mount - Google Patents

Abstract

A plurality of components are provided to be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration, one of the components includes a shaft holder having an opening formed therein. At least one of the brackets can be assembled from less than all of the components, wherein each of the brackets at least includes the shaft holder. The bracket can be used in the form of a wall mount, a clamp mount, a flat mount and the like for mounting a device to a supporting surface using the shaft holder.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
• The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/916,934, filed Jul. 27, 2001, which application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/406,531 filed on Sep. 27, 1999, which application claims the benefit of U.S.Provisional Application 60/106,729 filed Nov. 2, 1998 and U.S.Provisional Application 60/108,469 filed Nov. 14, 1998, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention relates to apparatuses and systems for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device such as a computer display screen, a keyboard, a telephone or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• Apparatuses and configurable mounting systems for mounting an arm device are disclosed. The arm device may be attached to a peripheral device, which may be an electronic device such as a computer display screen, a keyboard, a telephone or the like.
• The systems comprise a set of components which may be configured to create apparatuses including a clamp mount, a wall mount, a “reverse” wall mount, or table or “flat” mount. In addition, the systems may comprise components which may be configured to create a panel mount and a slat wall mount. The mounting systems have many benefits and advantages to the consumer, distributor and manufacturer. The consumer obtains more than one different mounting option for the price of a single mount. Previously, the consumer was required to choose the type of mount which she desired at the time of purchase of the arm. The systems also provide flexibility of providing a different mounting configuration in the future, if the consumer decides to move the arm or reconfigure the mount. A distributor of the mounting systems benefits by being relieved from maintaining an inventory of each of the different types of mounts. Also, the mounting systems may be efficiently packaged since the component elements are preferably no wider than the width of a typical arm apparatus. There are several advantages to the manufacturer including a decrease in inventory costs similar to that of the distributor, a lowering of the “piece” price of the mount since components of the systems may be used in a number of configurations and distinct castings are not required for each type of mount, and a decrease in labor costs since the consumer completes final assembly in the configuration she desires.
• The components of the mounting systems include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm device, a long “L” member, and short “L” member, a clamping plate, and clamping screw. In a preferred embodiment, these components are used in conjunction with standard hardware including a long bolt with a hex head, a short screw, a pair of screws having flat tapered countersunk heads, a pair of wall screws, and a single nut. With these components and hardware, at least four of the above-noted mounting configurations may be achieved by the mounting systems of the present invention.
• In another aspect, the configurable mount invention additionally comprises adapter brackets that are used to secure the mount to conventional office panel systems and both single and dual slot wall systems.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
• In the drawings:
• FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the present invention in a reverse wall mount configuration and the orientation of the arm device to the mount;
• FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the present invention in a clamp configuration mounted to a table top;
• FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a clamp configuration of the present invention;
• FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the present invention in a wall mount configuration mounted to a wall;
• FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a wall mount configuration of the present invention;
• FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the present invention in a reverse wall mount configuration mounted to a wall;
• FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a reverse wall mount configuration of the present invention;
• FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the present invention in a table mount configuration mounted to a table top;
• FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a table mount configuration of the present invention;
• FIG. 10A is a top elevation view of a shaft holder according to the present invention;
• FIG. 10B is a cross-section side elevation view of the shaft holder shown inFIG. 10A alongline10B-10B;
• FIG. 11A is a top elevation view of a clamping plate according to the present invention;
• FIG. 11B is a side elevation view of the clamping plate shown inFIG. 11A;
• FIG. 12A is a front elevation view of a long “L” member according to the present invention;
• FIG. 12B is a side elevation of the long “L” member shown inFIG. 12A;
• FIG. 12C is a top elevation view of the long “L” member shown inFIG. 12A;
• FIG. 13A is a front elevation view of a short “L” member according to the present invention;
• FIG. 13B is a side elevation of the short “L” member shown inFIG. 13A;
• FIG. 13C is a top elevation view of the short “L” member shown inFIG. 13A;
• FIG. 14 is an exploded view of a mount configuration of the present invention with an adapter bracket to secure the mount to a office panel wall system;
• FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the panel wall mount configuration;
• FIG. 16 is an exploded view of a mount configuration of the present invention with an adapter bracket arrangement to secure the mount to a slatwall having an upwardly facing slat;
• FIG. 17 is an exploded view of a mount configuration of the present invention with an adapter bracket arrangement to secure the mount to a slatwall having upwardly and downwardly facing slats;
• FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a narrow clamp configuration of the present invention;
• FIG. 19 is a side elevation view of the narrow short “L” member and the narrow clamping plate of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
• In describing a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawings, in which like numerals represent like parts, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.
• With reference to the drawings, in general, andFIGS. 1 through 19 in particular, the apparatuses and systems of the present invention are disclosed.
• Reference is made toFIG. 1, 3,5,7,9,10A and10B which illustrate mountingapparatuses84,82,80,86 for mounting adevice10 having anarm18 on asurface2,4. Each apparatus includes ashaft holder20 that has plurality ofwalls22. It is anticipated that the plurality ofwalls22 can merge to embody ashaft holder20 that is circular. Thewalls22 define areceptacle24 having anenclosed bottom26 and an opened top portion. Thereceptacle24 is shaped to receive anarm device10 having acylindrical shaft14. Theshaft14 of thearm device10 may be removably inserted inreceptacle24 through the opened top portion as indicated byarrow6, in which it may freely rotate.
• In one embodiment (not shown), a washer may be placed in the bottom26 of thereceptacle24 to create a more secure fit between theshaft14 and thereceptacle24. Preferably, the washer is made of plastic. In yet another embodiment (not shown), a bushing can be included on the interior sides of thewalls22 of thereceptacle24 to create less friction and a more secure fit between theshaft14 and thereceptacle24.
• The mounting apparatuses of the current invention each include an attachment means to attach theshaft holder20 to a surface. A wide variety of attachment means may be employed to attach theshaft holder20 to a surface. The preferred attachment means, along with alternative attachment means, are subsequently described.
• In preferred embodiments, the apparatuses further comprise a cylindrical threaded rod and anut60. The bottom26 further comprises ahole28 for receiving the rod. Theshaft holder20 is attached to a long “L”member30 or to asurface2,4 by passing the cylindrical threaded rod through the bottom26hole28 and through the long “L”member30 or thesurface2,4, and securing thenut60 to the rod. When theshaft holder20 is attached to a long “L”member30, the long “L”member30 in turn is attached to asurface2,4.
• FIG. 1, 6,7,10A,10B, and12A through12C show the mounting system of the present invention configured as a reversewall mount apparatus84 having a long “L”member30. The long “L”member30 has afirst flange32 and asecond flange36 that are generally perpendicularly attached to one another.First flange32 has an “a”side33 and a “b”side34. The “a”side33 is the side offirst flange32 that is facingsecond flange36. The “b”side34 is opposite the “a”side33 offirst flange32.
• Long “L”member30 is secured by at least onewall screw54 threaded through at least one threadedhole38 insecond flange36, and intowall4. Preferably,second flange36 contains two threadedholes38, arranged vertically to each other, and the long “L” member is secured by two wall screws54. In a preferred embodiment, the wall screws54 are made of wood, and they are secured to a stud inwall4. Alternatively, any type of threaded cylindrical rod may be used in place of the at least onewall screw54, provided the rod is of sufficient strength to hold theapparatus84 to thewall4.
• In this embodiment, theshaft holder20 is secured to the “b”side34 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 byscrew56, having a flat tapered countersunk head, andnut60. Preferably, screw56 is ⅜-16×1 inch long.Screw56 passes throughhole35 offirst flange32 andhole28 ofbottom26 ofshaft holder20. The head ofscrew56 may be received by a recess in thehole35 on the “a” side offirst flange32. Preferably, bottom26 has arecess29 adapted to receive thenut60.
• With reference toFIGS. 2, 3,10A through13C, the mounting system configured as aclamp mount apparatus82 is shown.Shaft holder20 is secured to “b”side34 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 byscrew56 andnut60. In a preferred embodiment, screw56 has a flat tapered countersunk head and dimensions of ⅜-16×1 inch long.Hole35 on the “a”side33 offirst flange32 has a recess to receive the tapered head ofscrew56. The tapered head ofscrew56 is adapted to be secured in a countersunk manner inhole35 such that a flat surface is obtained on “a”side33 offirst flange32.Screw56 extends throughhole28 through the bottom26 ofshaft holder20. Ahex nut60 is secured to screw56.
• Preferably, bottom26 ofshaft holder20 has arecess29 adapted to receive thenut60 which facilitates in the securing ofnut60.Second flange36 of long “L”member30 has at least one threadedhole38. In a preferred embodiment,second flange36 has two threadedholes38.
• Short “L”member40 havingfirst flange42 andsecond flange44 in a general perpendicular orientation to each other is attached to thesecond hole38 which is the farthest fromfirst flange32 of long “L”member30 byscrew58.First flange42 has a threadedhole43, andsecond flange44 has a recessedhole45. Preferably, screw58 has a flat tapered countersunk head and dimensions of ⅜-16×½ inch long.Screw58 extends throughhole45 offlange44 into the lower threaded hole insecond flange36 such that the head ofscrew58 is countersunk relative to face46.
• It is to be understood however, that any type of threaded cylindrical rod may be used in place ofscrew58, provided the rod is of sufficient strength to hold the short “L”member40 to the long “L”member30.
• First flange42 of short “L”member40 has a threadedhole43 for receiving clampingscrew52 which is screwed throughhole43 and meetshole51 of clampingplate50. Preferably, clampingscrew52 is ½-13×3 inches long, and the end of clampingscrew52 is adapted to receive a hex head wrench which is used to tighten the clamp.
• Hole43 is generally centered belowhole35 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30. The mount is secured to a projecting work surface such as a table top by clamping thesurface2 between “a”side33 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 and the top surface of clampingplate50. In a preferred embodiment, the clampingplate50 is made of steel, is circular, and has a 2 inch diameter. Ahole51 is located in the center of clampingplate50.
• In other embodiments (not shown), at least one buffering pad may be placed between “a” offirst flange32 and thesurface2. In addition, the at least one buffering pad may be alternatively or additionally placed between the top of clampingplate50 and thesurface2. The buffering pad is shaped similarly to clampingplate50, having a 2 inch diameter and including a center hole. The buffering pad can protect the surface from abrasion from theapparatus82. In addition, the buffering pad can create a more secure contact between theapparatus82 and the surface. While any non-abrasive material could be used to make the buffering pad, a preferred material is neoprene foam. Additionally, the buffering pad may contain an adhesive for adhering to the pad to the “a” side offirst flange32 or to the clampingplate50.
• FIGS. 18 and 19 show the mounting system of the present invention configured as a narrowclamp mount apparatus90. Thenarrow clamp mount90 is similar to theclamp mount82. Narrow clamp mount90 utilizes the long “L”member30 andshaft holder20 utilized inclamp mount82. In addition,narrow clamp mount90 attaches the long “L”member30 to theshaft holder20 in the same manner in which they are attached for theclamp mount82.
• Thenarrow clamp mount90, however, is adapted to be clamped onto a narrow projectingsurface302, on which the top surface of the projection is deeper than the bottom surface of the projection. A desk having legs or sides is an example of a narrow projecting surface. Thenarrow clamp mount90 can be used on a narrow projectingsurface302 that is narrower than the width of thefirst flange42 of the short “L”member40 ofclamp mount82. To fit on the narrow projectingsurface302,first flange342 of narrow short “L”member340 is narrower thanfirst flange42 of short “L”member40. In addition, a clamping plate is used that is narrower than clampingplate50. Thenarrow clamping plate350 is at least as narrow asfirst flange342 of narrow short “L”member340. Preferably, thenarrow clamping plate350 is in the form of a rectangular clamping bar that has a centeredhole351.
• In this embodiment, narrow short “L”member340 havingfirst flange342 andsecond flange344 in a general perpendicular orientation to each other is attached to thesecond hole38 which is the farthest fromfirst flange32 of long “L”member30 byscrew58.First flange342 has a threadedhole343, andsecond flange344 has a recessedhole345. Preferably, screw58 has a flat tapered countersunk head and dimensions of ⅜-16×½ inch long.Screw58 extends throughhole345 offlange344 into the lower threaded hole insecond flange36 such that the head ofscrew58 is countersunk relative to face346.
• It is to be understood however, that any type of threaded cylindrical rod may be used in place ofscrew58, provided the rod is of sufficient strength to hold the narrow short “L”member340 to the long “L”member30.
• First flange342 of narrow short “L”member340 has a threadedhole343 for receiving clampingscrew52 which is screwed throughhole343 and meetshole351 ofnarrow clamping plate350. Preferably, clampingscrew52 is ½-13×3 inches long, and the end of clampingscrew52 is adapted to receive a hex head wrench which is used to tighten the clamp.
• Hole343 is positioned off-center belowhole35 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30. The bottom side of the projecting portion of narrow projectingsurface302 may be narrower than the width offirst flange32 of long “L”member30. First flange of narrow short “L”member340 is narrower thanfirst flange32 of long “L”member30. As a result,hole343 is positioned closer thanhole35 to the edge of narrow projectingsurface302.
• Themount90 is secured to a narrow projectingwork surface302 by clamping thesurface302 between “a”side33 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 and the top surface ofnarrow clamping plate350. In a preferred embodiment, thenarrow clamping plate350 is made of steel. Buffering pads (not shown) may be utilized similarly to the utilization of the buffering pads for theclamp mount82. However, in this embodiment, the buffering pad for thenarrow clamping plate350 would be rectangular.
• FIGS. 4, 5,10A,10B, and12A through12C show the mounting system of the present invention configured as awall mount apparatus80. Similar to the reversewall mount apparatus84 configuration, long “L”member30 is secured by at least onewall screw54 threaded through at least one threadedhole38 insecond flange36, and intowall4. Preferably,second flange36 contains two threadedholes38, arranged vertically to each other, and the long “L” member is secured by two wall screws54. In a preferred embodiment, the wall screws54 are made of wood, and they are secured to a stud inwall4. Alternatively, any type of threaded cylindrical rod may be used in place of the at least onewall screw54, provided the rod is of sufficient strength to hold theapparatus80 to thewall4.
• Shaft holder20 is secured to “a”side33 offirst flange32 byscrew64 andnut60. Preferably, screw64 has dimensions of ⅜-16×⅞ inches long. It is also preferred thatnut60 is positioned inrecess29 in the bottom ofshaft holder20.FIGS. 8, 9,11A and11B show the mounting system of the present invention configured as a table orflat mount86.Table mount86 comprisesshaft holder20 which is secured to a projectingsurface2, which may be a table top, preferably by passingbolt62 throughhole28, a hole insurface2 andhole51 of clampingplate50 and securing the same withnut60. Preferably thebolt62 has a tapered hex head, and dimensions of ⅜-16×2 inches long. In this preferred embodiment, thebottom hole28 is recessed29 for receiving the head of thebolt62.
• Preferably, the projectingsurface2 is at least one inch wide and no wider than the length of thebolt62 with thenut60 attached. A hole may be drilled in thesurface2 before passing thebolt62 through the surface. Preferably, the drilled hole has a 3/8 inch diameter.
• While the use of a clampingplate50 is preferred, it may be omitted from theflat mount apparatus86 configuration.
• In other embodiments (not shown), at least one buffering pad may be placed between the bottom of theshaft holder20 and thesurface2. In addition, the at least one buffering pad may be alternatively or additionally placed between the top of clampingplate50 and thesurface2. Preferably, the buffering pad is shaped similarly to clampingplate50, having a 2 inch diameter and including a center hole. The buffering pad can protect the surface from abrasion from theapparatus86. In addition, the buffering pad can create a more secure contact between theapparatus86 and the surface. While any non-abrasive material could be used to make the buffering pad, a preferred material is neoprene foam. Additionally, the buffering pad may contain an adhesive for adhering to the pad to the bottom of theshaft holder20 or to the top of clampingplate50.
• With reference toFIGS. 14 and 15, the mounting system of the present invention is configured as a panel wall mount apparatus. Typically, conventional panel wall systems have vertically aligned pairs of slots for receiving brackets and the like for securing shelves or table tops to the panel wall. The configurable mount of the present invention may be secured to the vertically aligned pairs of slots thereby permitting the arm apparatus to be secured directly to thepanel wall130.Second flange36 of long “L”member30 is attached tobracket120 by at least onebolt121 passing through at least onehole122 onoutward face123 into at least one threadedhole38 ofsecond flange36. Preferably,second flange36 is attached tobracket120 by twobolts121 passing through twoholes122 onoutward face123 into two threadedholes38 ofsecond flange36.Bracket123 has a plurality ofhooks126 adapted to engageslots128 inpanel wall130. Set screws orbolts124 and125 are threaded throughholes127 and129 respectively and press againstpanel wall130 to securebracket120 in a fixed manner. Preferably, threadedholes127 and129 for set screw orbolts124 and125 are positioned at the top and bottom ofbracket120. Preferably,plate110 is positioned betweenpanel wall130 and set screws orbolts124 and125 to prevent damage topanel wall130.
• Optionally,plate110 hastabs114 for engaging a pair ofslots128 to assist in retainingplate110 in the properly aligned position during assembly.Plate110 may also haveholes112 to receive or permit at least onebolt121 to pass throughplate110 in an unobstructed manner whenbracket120 is being secured tosecond flange36 of long “L”member30.Shaft holder20 is secured to “a”side33 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 as described above.
• It is to be understood that any type of threaded cylindrical rod may be used in place ofbolts121 and set screws orbolts124,125 provided they are of sufficient strength for their intended purposes.
• FIGS. 16 and 17 show the mount of the present invention configured as a slat wall mount apparatus.FIG. 17 illustrates a configuration for mounting to aslatwall200 having only upwardly facing slats.Second flange36 of long “L”member30 is attached tofirst bracket210 by at least one bolt passing through at least one hole offace flange215 into at least one threadedhole38 ofsecond flange36. Preferably,second flange36 is attached tofirst bracket210 bybolts220 and221 passing throughholes222 and223 respectively offace flange215 into two threadedholes38 ofsecond flange36.Lip214 oftop flange212 is adapted to engage an upwardly facingslat202 ofslatwall200.First bracket210 is secured to the slat by set screws orbolts218 threaded throughholes216 and tightened againstface206 of the slat.
• Asecond bracket240 has atop flange242 withlip244 to engage a lower upwardly facingslat203.Second bracket240 has aface flange245 having aportion247 thereof angled toward theslatwall200 and is secured in position onlower slat203 by set screws orbolts248 which are threaded throughportion247 and press against the underside oflower slat203.Second bracket240 is secured tofirst bracket210 bybolts250 and251 passing through holes inface flange245 andslots230 and231, respectively, inface flange215 andnuts252 and253.Shaft holder20 is secured to “a”side33 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 as described above.
• It is to be understood that any type of threaded cylindrical rods may be used in place ofbolts220,221,250,251 and set screws orbolts218,248 provided they are of sufficient strength for their intended purposes.
• FIG. 17 illustrates a configuration of the mounting system of the present invention configured as an upwardly facing and downwardly facing slat wall mount apparatus. This apparatus is adapted for mounting to aslat wall200 having upwardly and downwardly facing slats.First bracket210 is secured to long “L”member30 and the upwardly facing portion ofslat202 in the same manner as described above. In this configuration, a second bracket260 has alower flange262 withlip264 to engage the downwardly facing portion ofslat204. Second bracket260 is secured in position onlower slat204 by set screws orbolts248 which are threaded throughholes269 through the bottom oflower flange262 at an upward angle and press against theouter face206 oflower slat204. Second bracket260 is secured tofirst bracket210 bybolts250 and251 passing through holes inface flange245 andslots230 and231, respectively, inface flange215 andnuts252 and253.Shaft holder20 is secured to “a”side33 offirst flange32 of long “L”member30 as described above.
• It is to be understood that any type of threaded cylindrical rods may be used in place ofbolts250,251 and set screws orbolts248 provided they are of sufficient strength for their intended purpose.
• This invention includes a mounting system that incorporates all or some of the components above described inFIGS. 1 through 19. In conjunction with the components described inFIGS. 1 through 19, the system of the current invention also includes all or some of the configurations above described in relation toFIGS. 1 through 19.
• In addition to the preferred embodiments previously described in detail, theshaft holder20 may be attached to a horizontal, vertical or angled surface my attachment means (not shown) including glue, magnets, hook and loop material sold under the trademark VELCRO, tongue and groove assemblies, and the like.
• The components of the mounting system may be fabricated using any suitable material such as aluminum, iron, steel other alloys as are well known in the art. Preferably, long “L”member30, short “L”member40,shaft holder20 and clampingplate50 are cast forged. Any suitable, durable plastic material may be used for “lightweight” applications. In a preferred embodiment, thenut60 is fabricated from nylon.
• Although this invention has been illustrated by reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made which clearly fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims (18)

1. A kit adapted for assembly into a plurality of brackets from a plurality of bracket components for mounting a computer display screen to a support, said kit comprising a plurality of bracket components adapted to be assembled into said plurality of brackets each of a different configuration, at least one of said bracket components comprising a holder adapted to removably couple the computer display screen thereto,

a first one of said plurality of brackets comprising a clamp mount which includes the assembly of a first plurality of said bracket components including said holder, said clamp mount adapted for attaching said holder to an edge portion of the support,

a second one of said plurality of brackets comprising a wall mount which includes the assembly of a second plurality of said bracket components including said holder, said wall mount adapted for attaching said holder to a vertical surface of the support, and

a third one of said plurality of brackets comprising a flat mount which includes the assembly of a plurality of said bracket components including said holder, said flat mount adapted for attaching said holder to a horizontal surface of the support.

2. The kit ofclaim 1, wherein one of said bracket components comprises a first member having a first flange and a second flange generally perpendicularly attached to said first flange, said first flange having an inner surface and an outer surface, said holder capable of being attached to said inner surface and said outer surface of said first flange when assembling said plurality of bracket components into one of said clamp mount and said wall mount.

3. The kit ofclaim 2, wherein said first flange and said second flange of said first member are of unequal length.

4. The kit ofclaim 2, wherein one of said bracket components comprises a second member having a third flange and a fourth flange generally perpendicularly attached to said third flange, said third and fourth flanges adapted to be alternately attached to said inner surface of said second flange of said first member thereby forming said clamp mount.

5. The kit ofclaim 4, wherein said third flange and said fourth flange of said second member are of unequal length.

6. The kit ofclaim 4, further including means adapted to be moveably coupled to said second member for engagement with the edge portion of the support.

7. The kit ofclaim 6, wherein said means comprises a screw.

8. The kit ofclaim 7, wherein said means further comprises a clamp plate.

9. The kit ofclaim 1, wherein said bracket components include a threaded rod and a nut, said holder adapted to be attached to the support by passing said threaded rod through said holder and another hole in the support, and securing said nut on a portion of said threaded rod that extends below the support thereby forming said flat mount.

10. A kit adapted for assembly into a plurality of device attachments each adapted for mounting a device to a supporting surface, said kit comprising a plurality of attachment components at least including a shaft holder adapted for mounting the device thereto, a first member having a first flange and a second flange generally perpendicularly attached to said first flange, and a second member having a third flange and a fourth flange generally perpendicularly attached to said third flange,

said plurality of attachment components being adapted to be selectively assembled together into a plurality of device attachments including a clamp mount, a wall mount and a flat mount each of a different configuration for mounting said shaft holder to the supporting surface, and

wherein one of said plurality of device attachments comprises said clamp mount adapted for mounting said shaft holder to an edge portion of the supporting surface, said clamp mount comprising at least said shaft holder attached to said first flange of said first member and said fourth flange of said second member attached to said second flange of said first member, and

wherein another one of said plurality of device attachments comprises said wall mount adapted for mounting said shaft holder to a vertical surface of the supporting surface, said wall mount comprising at least said shaft holder attached to one of said flanges of said first member, and

wherein another one of said plurality of device attachments comprises said flat mount adapted for mounting said shaft holder to a horizontal surface of the supporting surface, said flat mount comprising at least said shaft holder and means for securing said shaft holder to the supporting surface.

11. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said means includes a threaded rod and a nut, and said shaft holder adapted to be attached to the supporting surface by passing said threaded rod through said shaft holder and another hole in the supporting surface, and securing said nut on a portion of said threaded rod that extends below the supporting surface thereby forming said flat mount.

12. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said first flange and said second flange of said first member are of unequal length.

13. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said third flange and said fourth flange of said second member are of unequal length.

14. The kit ofclaim 10, further including means adapted to be moveably coupled to said second member for engagement with the edge portion of the supporting surface.

15. The kit ofclaim 14, wherein said means comprises a screw.

16. The kit ofclaim 15, wherein said means further comprises a clamp plate.

17. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said clamp mount comprises the assembly of a first plurality of attachment components, said wall mount comprises the assembly of a second plurality of attachment components, and said flat mount comprises the assembly of a third plurality of attachment components.

18. The kit ofclaim 17, wherein said first plurality, said second plurality and said third plurality of attachment components include at least one attachment component which is not common with the attachment components in the other of said plurality of attachment components.

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