US 2009/0151606 A1 · Method and apparatus for retrofitting a flat panel workstation system to existing desk tops and other like structures

Abstract

A flat panel workstation system that may be retrofitted into an existing desktop/work surface for supporting and pivoting a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) from a closed position to an open, viewable position in front of a user. The system includes a sliding keyboard and mouse platform mounted underneath the front edge of the desk top/work surface and which automatically pivot a support panel atop the work surface (and attached flat panel display) to an upright position or closed flush position upon extension/retraction of the keyboard and mouse platform. The method of retrofitting the system includes, among others, the following steps; (1) removing, or cutting out, a section of a desk top to create a rectangular hole, (2) installing the support panel assembly in the rectangular hole, (3) attaching the sliding keyboard and mouse platform and damper assemblies to the underside of the desk top and the support panel assembly, and (4) attaching the flat panel display to the support panel assembly.

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Dependent claims

A flat panel workstation system for retrofitting into an existing flat work surface and adapted to support a flat panel display, comprising:

a collar fixedly mounted in an aperture in said work surface;
a flat panel LCD display support panel pivotally mounted within said collar for pivoting between an open angled-position and a closed position seated flush with said work surface within said aperture, said flat panel LCD display support panel being adapted for mounting and supporting a flat panel LCD directly thereon;
a keyboard and mouse platform slidably attached to an underside of said work surface for sliding there beneath between a fully concealed closed position and a substantially exposed extended position;
and
a lever mechanism including a link engaged at one end to said keyboard and mouse platform, and a lever arm coupled between another end of said link and said flat panel LCD display support panel, said lever mechanism automatically moving said support panel to an open and upright position upon extension of said keyboard and mouse platform, and automatically moving said support panel to a closed position upon retraction of said keyboard and mouse platform.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Method and apparatus for retrofitting a flat panel workstation system to existing desk tops and other like structures

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Method and apparatus for retrofitting a flat panel workstation system to existing desk tops and other like structures

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