Schwenkbare Vorrichtung

摘要

Apparatus for pivotably supporting a structure (20) for movement between vertical and horizontal positions includes a socket member (28) having a cylindrical recessed portion within which is positioned a flexible pivot member (52) which applies a frictional force on the recessed portion to allow the scanner housing (20) to be rotated and held in a selected operating position. The pivot member (52) which is secured to the pivotable structure (20) is of a W-shape having flexible arm members (56) whose end portions (58) contact the cylindrical surface (53) of the recessed portion to apply the frictional force. The structure (20) may be a bar code scanner.