Ergodynamic desktop
OwnerBing Xu, Qing-san Xianginventors
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Abstract
A novel concept of ergodynamic desktops with slowly varying configurations for ergonomic purposes is provided. Very slow motions are incorporated into the design of desktops, usually used by computer users. The introduced motion is at such a slow pace that it is hardly noticeable, similar to the adiabatic motions of hour or minute hands on a clock. Users of the desktops are therefore induced to adjust their body posture accordingly in a gradual and healthy manner, while still continuing to perform their normal activities without interruption. These desktop designs allow a natural and effortless combination of normal life and exercise. When used in a working environment, they will be useful to improve the health and to enhance the efficiency of workers.
Claims20
A system for moving an article, comprising:
- a supporting surface;
- and
- a tray assembly for sitting on said supporting surface and comprising:
- a lower supporting element, and
- an upper tray element for supporting said article and coupled to said lower supporting element,
- wherein said upper tray element is selectively movable with respect to said lower supporting element in a planar direction.
A system for moving at least two articles, comprising:
- a supporting surface;
- a first tray assembly for sitting on said supporting surface and comprising:
- a first lower supporting element;
- and
- a first upper tray element for supporting one of said articles and coupled to said first lower supporting element, wherein said first upper tray element is selectively movable with respect to said first lower supporting element in a planar direction;
- and
- a second tray assembly for sitting on said first tray assembly and comprising:
- a second lower supporting element;
- and
- a second upper tray element for supporting another of said articles and coupled to said second lower supporting element, wherein said second upper tray element is selectively movable with respect to said second lower supporting element in a planar direction.
An ergonomic computer system, comprising:
- a supporting surface;
- a keyboard and a monitor;
- a first tray assembly including:
- a first lower supporting element seated on said supporting surface, and
- a first upper tray element for supporting said keyboard and coupled to said first lower supporting element, wherein said first upper tray element is selectively movable with respect to said first lower supporting element in a planar direction;
- and
- a second tray assembly sitting on said first tray assembly and including:
- a second lower supporting element seated on said first upper tray element, and
- a second upper tray element for supporting said monitor and coupled to said second lower supporting element, wherein said second upper tray element is selectively movable with respect to said second lower supporting element in a planar direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.