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US 11,395,544 B1Granted
Keyboard tray that adjusts horizontally and vertically
AssigneeOffice Kick, Inc.
InventorNathan Mark Poniatowski
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Abstract
A height adjustable desktop includes an upper work surface platform, and a base platform, which configured to rest on an existing desk, platform, surface, or table. The height adjustable desktop further includes a height adjustment mechanism that includes two sets of two arms that connect at pivot points along their lengths so that the arms configured to move in a scissoring motion to raise and lower the upper work surface platform. The height adjustable desktop also includes two actuators that apply a force to the two sets of two arms, the actuators each containing feedback sensors that provide data regarding the current position and distance each actuator has extended, retracted or moved.
Claims20
An adjustable keyboard platform comprising:
- a platform forming a work surface;
- a mount configured to secure the adjustable keyboard platform to a desktop;
- a horizontal adjustment mechanism coupled to the mount, the horizontal adjustment mechanism allowing horizontal movement of a distal end of the horizontal adjustment mechanism relative to the mount;
- and
- a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the distal end of the horizontal adjustment mechanism, the vertical adjustment mechanism including a work surface element extending from the work surface, and a vertical adjustment element constraining the work surface element such that the work surface element is slideable relative to the vertical adjustment element allowing vertical movement of the work surface element and the platform relative to the vertical adjustment element,
- wherein, when oriented with the work surface facing upwards, a weight of the platform and items resting on the platform imparts a rotational force on the vertical adjustment mechanism increasing friction between the work surface element and the vertical adjustment element, the friction restricting vertical motion of the platform such that the platform maintains its vertical position, and
- wherein applying an upward force on the platform to neutralize the rotational force on the vertical adjustment mechanism imparted by the weight of the platform and the items resting on the platform reduces the friction between the work surface element and the vertical adjustment element such that the platform is free to move up and down.
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An adjustable keyboard platform comprising:
- a platform forming a work surface;
- a mount configured to secure the adjustable keyboard platform to a desktop;
- and
- a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the mount, the vertical adjustment mechanism including a work surface element extending from the work surface, and a vertical adjustment element constraining the work surface element such that the work surface element is slideable relative to the vertical adjustment element allowing vertical movement of the work surface element and the platform relative to the vertical adjustment element,
- wherein, when oriented with the work surface facing upwards, a weight of the platform and items resting on the platform imparts a rotational force on the vertical adjustment mechanism increasing friction between the work surface element and the vertical adjustment element, the friction restricting vertical motion of the platform such that the platform maintains its vertical position, and
- wherein applying an upward force on the platform to neutralize the rotational force on the vertical adjustment mechanism imparted by the weight of the platform and the items resting on the platform reduces the friction between the work surface element and the vertical adjustment element such that the platform is free to move up and down.
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A height adjustable desktop comprising:
- a desktop work surface;
- a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting a height of the desktop work surface;
- and
- an adjustable keyboard platform comprising:
- a platform forming a work surface;
- a mount securing the adjustable keyboard platform to the desktop work surface;
- a horizontal adjustment mechanism coupled to the mount, the horizontal adjustment mechanism allowing horizontal movement of a distal end of the horizontal adjustment mechanism relative to the mount;
- and
- a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the distal end of the horizontal adjustment mechanism, the vertical adjustment mechanism including a work surface element extending from the work surface, and a vertical adjustment element constraining the work surface element such that the work surface element is slideable relative to the vertical adjustment element allowing vertical movement of the work surface element and the platform relative to the vertical adjustment element,
- wherein, when oriented with the work surface facing upwards, a weight of the platform and items resting on the platform imparts a rotational force on the vertical adjustment mechanism increasing friction between the work surface element and the vertical adjustment element, the friction restricting vertical motion of the platform such that the platform maintains its vertical position, and
- wherein applying an upward force on the platform to neutralize the rotational force on the vertical adjustment mechanism imparted by the weight of the platform and the items resting on the platform reduces the friction between the work surface element and the vertical adjustment element such that the platform is free to move up and down.
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