CA2636641A1 - Movable monitor and keyboard storage system for a worksurface - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
- A47B21/007—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk
- A47B21/0073—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk liftable above the desk top
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Abstract
A worksurface storage system includes a frame, a tray, an actuator, and a cover. The tray and actuator are connected to the frame such that operation of the actuator translates the actuator and the tray relative to the frame. The cover is pivotably connected to the frame such that translation of the tray rotates the cover between an open and a closed position relative to the worksurface. The storage system is constructed to engage the worksurface such that devices supported by the tray are selectively extended and retracted relative to the worksurface. An opening formed in the worksurface accommodates passage of the devices and the cover, which is rotationally connected to the frame and which covers the opening formed in the worksurface when the devices are not in use.
The storage system provides for multi-functional use of the worksurface.
The storage system provides for multi-functional use of the worksurface.
Claims (22)
1. A powered worksurface storage system comprising:
a frame constructed to be connected to a worksurface;
a cover pivotably connected to the frame and constructed to be generally aligned with the worksurface when the frame is connected thereto and movable between a first position and a second position;
a tray movably connected to the frame;
a first support interconnected with the tray for supporting a display;
a second support interconnected with the tray for supporting a keyboard adjacent an output surface of the display;
an indexing mechanism interconnected with the frame; and an actuator connected to the tray and engaged with the indexing mechanism to move the tray and the cover during operation of the actuator.
a frame constructed to be connected to a worksurface;
a cover pivotably connected to the frame and constructed to be generally aligned with the worksurface when the frame is connected thereto and movable between a first position and a second position;
a tray movably connected to the frame;
a first support interconnected with the tray for supporting a display;
a second support interconnected with the tray for supporting a keyboard adjacent an output surface of the display;
an indexing mechanism interconnected with the frame; and an actuator connected to the tray and engaged with the indexing mechanism to move the tray and the cover during operation of the actuator.
2. The powered storage system of claim 1 wherein the indexing mechanism is a screw and the actuator comprises a motor having an output that is movably engaged with the screw.
3. The powered storage system of claim 2 further comprising a remote control configured to control operation of the actuator.
4. The powered storage system of claim 1 further comprising a connector extending between the frame and the cover, wherein the tray is constructed to engage the connector to rotate the connector to a locked position wherein the connector prevents rotation of the cover toward a closed position.
5. The powered storage system of claim 4 wherein the first support engages the connector to disengage the connector from the locked position.
6. The powered storage system of claim 1 further comprising a switch constructed to be connected to the worksurface and connected to the actuator to control a position of the tray.
7. The powered storage system of claim 1 further comprising a plate rotatably connected to the frame and connected to a cover bracket that is connected to the cover, wherein the plate is constructed to rotate relative to the frame to translate the cover bracket and the cover.
8. The powered storage system of claim 1, further comprising a third support interconnected with the second support, wherein the third support is configured to support a computer peripheral device such as a computer mouse.
9. A worksurface assembly comprising:
a worksurface;
a support structure connected to the worksurface for elevating the worksurface above a floor;
a frame suspended from the worksurface and having a cover positioned proximate the worksurface;
a platform connected to the frame and moveable between a stored position and an in-use position;
a powered actuator carried by the platform and constructed to move the platform between a stored position and an in-use position, wherein the powered actuator is constructed to move with the platform as the platform moves between the stored position and the in-use position.
a worksurface;
a support structure connected to the worksurface for elevating the worksurface above a floor;
a frame suspended from the worksurface and having a cover positioned proximate the worksurface;
a platform connected to the frame and moveable between a stored position and an in-use position;
a powered actuator carried by the platform and constructed to move the platform between a stored position and an in-use position, wherein the powered actuator is constructed to move with the platform as the platform moves between the stored position and the in-use position.
10. The worksurface assembly of claim 9 wherein the platform includes a first portion for supporting a display and a second portion for supporting a keyboard such that the keyboard and the display are generally parallel to one another when supported by the platform.
11. The worksurface assembly of claim 9 further comprising a shelf interconnected with the platform, wherein the shelf is configured to support a computer peripheral device such as a computer mouse.
12. The worksurface assembly of claim 9 further comprising a screw attached to the frame and engaged with the powered actuator such that the powered actuator translates along the screw relative to the storage system during operation.
13. The worksurface assembly of claim 12 wherein the powered actuator comprises a motor.
14. The worksurface assembly of claim 9 further comprising a cover actuator having a first end pivotably connected to the cover and a second end pivotably connected to the frame, wherein the cover actuator is constructed to rotate the cover relative to the worksurface as the platform moves toward the in-use position.
15. The worksurface assembly of claim 14 further comprising a cover retainer arrangement for maintaining the cover in an open position when the platform is in the in-use position.
16. The worksurface assembly of claim 15 further comprising a display bracket connected to the platform and constructed to pivotably connect a display to the platform, wherein the display bracket is constructed to engage the cover as the platform is lowered so as to pivot the display bracket to a predetermined angular orientation.
17. The worksurface assembly of claim 9 wherein the support structure includes a plurality of telescopic legs.
18. A method of forming a multi-purpose workstation comprising the steps of:
a) providing a cover;
b) pivotably connecting the cover to a frame;
c) connecting a tray to the frame to allow translation therebetween;
d) connecting an actuator to the tray such that the actuator is movable along with the tray during operation of the actuator;
e) connecting the cover to the tray with a connector such that translation of the tray rotates the cover; and f) securing the frame to a worksurface associated with the workstation.
a) providing a cover;
b) pivotably connecting the cover to a frame;
c) connecting a tray to the frame to allow translation therebetween;
d) connecting an actuator to the tray such that the actuator is movable along with the tray during operation of the actuator;
e) connecting the cover to the tray with a connector such that translation of the tray rotates the cover; and f) securing the frame to a worksurface associated with the workstation.
19. The method of claim 16 further comprising connecting the frame to the worksurface such that the cover is generally aligned with the worksurface when the cover is located in a closed position.
20 The method of claim 17 further comprising connecting a control to an exterior of the worksurface and to the actuator to allow selective operation of the actuator.
21. The method of claim 18 further comprising providing a remote control configured to interface with the control to control operation of the actuator from a location remote from the worksurface.
22. The method of claim 16 further comprising pivotably interconnecting a display bracket with the tray, and engaging the display bracket with the cover to move the display bracket to a predetermined angular position upon operation of the actuator to lower the display bracket.
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