Structure for an adjustable height work surfaces cooperating with linear extension mechanisms
OwnerThomas Toedtmaninventor
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Abstract
A structural configuration of a under frame cooperating with linear extension mechanisms supports an adjustable height work surface with diagonal structural elements oriented and located to extend stability from the base objects to the WS directly, or proximate to an under frame location cooperating with the WS and further comprising under frame lateral structural elements that communicates a substantial fraction of both downward loads and horizontal torsional forces to the lower extents of the vertical structural elements resulting in improved stability of the vertically extended work surface.
Claims12
1) An under frame structure of a work surface cooperating with linear extension mechanisms and position retention devices that in further cooperation with base structures, communicates stability therefrom to the underframe in height adjustable positions, the underframe structure comprising:
- a) vertical elements connected to the work surface;
- b) diagonal elements oriented and positioned proximate to said stability and operably linked thereto, extending therefrom to further operably communicate said stability to the work surface in height adjustable positions;
- c) work surface embodied lateral elements operably linked to said underframe structure where the larger fraction of off-center downward loads and torsional forces are communicated downward through the diagonal elements, the lateral elements communicating the minor fraction thereof to the upper extents of the vertical elements, thereby providing improving the stability of the work surface.
10) The under frame structure of claim 10 provides the added function of a shelf below the work surface ideal for locating interconnections of electrical accessories.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.