Display positioning apparatus and method
AssigneeErgotron, Inc.
InventorsJoel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
Claims16
An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a work surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the work surface, the base configured to fixedly attach to the work surface;
- a support column extending upward from the base;
- a support member configured to support a keyboard, the support member movably coupled to the support column through a range of travel relative to the work surface;
- and
- a display mount configured to support the electronic display, the display mount movably coupled to the support column and configured to move independently from the support member,
- wherein the range of travel includes:
- a first position in which the support column positions the support member below the bottom surface of the base;
- and
- a second position in which the support column positions the support member above the bottom surface of the base.
An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a work surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the work surface, the base configured to fixedly attach to the work surface;
- a support column extending upward from the base;
- a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through a range of travel relative to the work surface;
- a support member configured to support a keyboard, the support member movably coupled to the mounting portion;
- and
- a display mount configured to support the electronic display, the display mount movably coupled to the support column and configured to move independently from the support member,
- wherein the range of travel includes:
- a first position in which the support column positions the support member below the bottom surface of the base;
- and
- a second position in which the support column positions the support member above the bottom surface of the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.