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US 10,244,861 B1Granted
Desktop workspace that adjusts vertically
OwnerNathan Mark Poniatowskiinventor
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Abstract
A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes an work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion as part of the method to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism connected to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.
Claims27
A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- two sets of arms that connect at scissoring pivot points creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a stabilizing crossbeam that connects the two sets of arms to one another;
- base pivot points fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and two sets of arms;
- platform pivot points fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the two sets of arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the two sets of arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base;
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- a linear actuator including a housing fixed to the work surface platform and a shaft that extends and retracts from the housing to provide a pushing and pulling force that drives the scissoring motion,
- wherein the linear actuator extends along a direction generally parallel to a top surface of the work surface platform such that the pushing and pulling force of the linear actuator extends along the direction generally parallel to the top surface of the work surface platform, and
- wherein a first end of the linear actuator is attached to a bottom surface of the work surface platform, and a second end of the linear actuator is attached to the stabilizing crossbeam.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- two sets of arms that connect at scissoring pivot points creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- base pivot points fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and two sets of arms;
- platform pivot points fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the two sets of arms;
- a wheel mounted on an end of an arm of the two sets of arms, the wheel functioning as a sliding mechanism between the two sets of arms and either the work surface platform or the base;
- a linear actuator including a housing and a shaft that extends and retracts from the housing to provide a pushing and pulling force that drives the scissoring motion,
- wherein the linear actuator extends along a direction generally parallel to a top surface of the work surface platform such that the pushing and pulling force of the linear actuator extends along the direction generally parallel to the top surface of the work surface platform, and
- wherein the two sets of arms, the base pivot points, and the platform pivot points align side-by-side when the desktop workspace is in a fully lowered position such that the desktop workspace adjusts vertically and provides a substantially compact state;
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- a stabilizing crossbeam that connects the two sets of arms to one another,
- wherein a first end of the linear actuator is attached to a bottom surface of the work surface platform, and a second end of the linear actuator is attached to the stabilizing crossbeam.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- two sets of arms that connect at scissoring pivot points creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- base pivot points fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and two sets of arms;
- platform pivot points fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the two sets of arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the two sets of arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base;
- a stabilizing crossbeam that connects the two sets of arms to one another,
- a linear actuator including a housing attached to a bottom surface of the work surface platform and an end attached to the stabilizing crossbeam configured to apply a pushing and pulling force to the stabilizing crossbeam to drive the scissoring motion,
- wherein the linear actuator extends along a direction generally parallel to a top surface of the work surface platform such that the pushing and pulling force of the linear actuator extends along the direction generally parallel to top surface of the work surface platform.
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