Adjustable work surface
OwnerDaniel Steensoninventor
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Abstract
A multi-functional adjustable work surface that mounts on a desk or similar structure to provide a comfortably accessible work surface to support an IO device, such as a computer mouse, keyboard, trackball, or other device. In some embodiments, the adjustable work surface includes an articulated arm, allowing rotation about one or more axes to place the work surface in a comfortable position. Some embodiments include a mounting assembly for affixing the articulated arm to a desk. The mounting assembly may include an elongated rail, so that the arm may be easily positioned laterally relative to the user.
Claims25
An adjustable work surface for use with an IO device and a worktop,
- comprising:
- an articulated arm, the articulated arm comprising:
- a first segment,
- a second segment, the second segment joined to the first segment and capable of rotating about a first axis, and
- a third segment joined to the second segment and capable of rotating about a second axis;
- and
- a platform defining a perimeter, the platform rotatably connected to the articulated arm;
- wherein the first axis and the second axis are not parallel;
- whereby the platform may be adjusted in position and angle relative to the worktop.
An adjustable tray, comprising:
- a platform capable of supporting an IO device;
- an articulated arm rotatably supporting the platform, the articulated arm comprising:
- a link segment;
- a carriage segment rotatably connected to the link segment by a threaded bolt;
- a twist segment connected to the link segment by a threaded bolt and rotatable about a first axis;
- and
- a platform segment connected to the twist segment by a threaded bolt and rotatable about a second axis, the second axis not parallel to the first axis;
- and
- a mounting assembly rotatably connected to the carriage segment.
The adjustable work surface assembly, comprising:
- a first articulated arm rotatably supporting a first platform;
- a second articulated arm rotatably supporting a second platform;
- a mounting assembly adjustably supporting the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm;
- wherein the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm each comprise:
- a first segment;
- a second segment, the second segment joined to the first segment and capable of rotating about a first axis;
- and
- a third segment joined to the second segment and capable of rotating about a second axis;
- wherein the first axis and the second axis are not parallel.
A method of supporting an IO device, comprising the steps of:
- providing an articulated arm, the articulated arm comprising:
- a first segment;
- a second segment, the second segment joined to the first segment and capable of rotating about a first axis;
- and
- a third segment joined to the second segment and capable of rotating about a second axis;
- providing a platform defining a perimeter, the platform rotatably connected to the articulated arm;
- and
- mounting the articulated arm to a surface.
An adjustable tray for supporting an IO device, comprising:
- articulated arm means;
- platform means rotatably connected to the articulated arm means, the platform means adapted to support the IO device;
- and
- means for mounting the articulated arm means to a surface;
- wherein the articulated arm means is capable of placing the IO device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.