Folding keyboard height extender

Abstract

A folding keyboard height extender with a top plate, a bottom plate, and a right and left side hinged side arrangements. Each hinged side arrangements has an upper plate and a lower plate that are hinged to each other and between the left and right side edges of the top and bottom plates. An inner folding wall is hingeably attached to an underside of the top plate. In a first extended state, the right and left side hinged side arrangements form tall and straight walls, and the inner folding wall is swung down perpendicular to the top bottom plates and to the right and side hinged side arrangements. In a second lowered state, the upper and lower plates of the right and left side hinged side arrangements lay flat against each other, and the inner folding wall is folded up and is sandwiched between the top plate and bottom plate.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to the field of keyboard stands and accessories therefore, and more particularly to folding keyboard height extended that can be mounted between a keyboard stand and a keyboard stand support.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]As the use of computers becomes more pervasive in all aspects of work and play, people are tending to spend more and more time at their desks while seated in front of computer keyboard. Studies have shown that from an ergonometric standpoint, and from a general health maintenance perspective, that it is beneficial that the height of the keyboard be perfectly adjusted to a user's needs so that excess strain on his or her body is prevented. To meet these well know needs, numerous keyboard and mouse stands are available that mount under a desk at one end, have an extension arm extending away from the desk, and have at an opposite end with a keyboard and mouse platform(s), herein generally referred to as “keyboard pla...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a folding keyboard extender that can change its height for use. It consists of a top plate, bottom plate, and hinged sides arranged with upper and lower plates. There is also an inner folding wall that can extend between the plates when the keys are laid flat. The front of the instrument is covered by a tall and straight wall when extended, and the inner folding wall creates a space between the plates when the keys are laid flat. This design allows for easy adjustment of the keyboard's height and makes it easy to carry around.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, these desks are still relatively costly and not widely available.

Therefore, for users who wish to use computer keyboard at desks designed for sitting have difficult in transitioning to a standing position because the keyboard level is incapability of being changed from a first lower position, set for a seated user, to a second higher position, set for a standing user.

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