Computer desk with concealable display
OwnerDonald Nevininventor
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Abstract
The work surface has a recess into which a solid state display is received. The display is mounted for movement between a storage position, where the rear surface is co-planar with, and forms a part of, the work surface and a viewing position wherein the display screen is visible. The angle of the display relative to the work surface is adjustable about a horizontal axis for viewing comfort. In one embodiment, the recess is located in a circular section of the work surface which is rotatable relative to the remainder of the surface so as to permit adjustment of the position of the display about a vertical axis, as well.
Claims12
An article of furniture comprising a base, a work surface fixedly mounted to said base, having a recess with given length and width dimensions, a solid state computer display with a viewing screen, said display having a front surface comprising the screen and a substantially planar rear surface having substantially said given length and width dimensions and means for mounting said display for movement relative to said work surface between a storage position, wherein said display is within said recess and said rear display surface is substantially co-planar with said work surface, and a viewing position, wherein said display is inclined relative to and situated at least partially above said work surface.
An article of furniture comprising a substantially planar work surface having a recess and a solid state computer display with a viewing screen, said display having a front surface comprising the screen and a substantially planar rear surface, and means for mounting said display for movement relative to said work surface between a storage position, wherein said display is within said recess and said rear display surface is substantially coplanar with said work surface, and a viewing position, wherein said screen is visible, said mounting means comprising means for adjusting the position of said display relative to said work surface, said display comprising a corner, said recess being defined, in part, by a surface and said position adjusting means comprising first and second spaced grooves in said recess surface, said grooves being adapted to receive the corner of said display.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.