Display positioning apparatus and method
AssigneeErgotron, Inc.
InventorsJoel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
Claims18
An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard tray relative to a work surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the work surface;
- a support column extending upward from the base;
- a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through an ascending and descending range of travel relative to the work surface, the keyboard tray coupled to the mounting portion, wherein the mounting portion is configured to simultaneously move the electronic display and the keyboard within the range of travel;
- a keyboard arm extending between the keyboard tray and the mounting portion, the keyboard arm configured to permit a user to pull the keyboard tray away from the support column and permit the user to push the keyboard tray toward the support column;
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- a display mount configured to support the electronic display, the display mount configured to couple to the mounting portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.