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Wall-mounted devices, systems, and methods for selectively positioning objects

a wall-mounted device and selective positioning technology, applied in the field of selective positioning objects, can solve problems such as furniture items changing vertical locations, and achieve the effect of safe movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-07-28
DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
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The present invention is a system, method, and apparatus for assisting in the vertical placement of furniture items, particularly those attached to a wall system. The invention includes a movement assembly that can safely move the work surface from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa. Additionally, the invention provides an apparatus for adjusting the height of a furniture item, which includes a frame structure with a vertical track member and a furniture item in communication with the frame structure through the track member. This allows for easy adjustment of the furniture item's height while maintaining stability and safety.

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[0024]The present invention extends to systems, methods, and apparatus configured to assist in the vertical placement of furniture items, in particular, furniture items that are attached to a wall system. Implementations of the present invention can comprise a movement assembly that allows an object, such as a work surface, to be moved vertically along a wall. The present invention also provides safety benefits incorporated into the movement assembly. For example, in implementations of the present invention a work surface can be safely moved from a sitting position to a standing position and vice versa.

[0025]Accordingly, implementations of the present invention allow users to easily and safely adjust the heights of various wall-attached furniture items, including but not limited to horizontal surfaces, such as desks. Additionally, implementations of the present invention increase user safety by not exerting an active downward force on the furniture items when they are being lowered....

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An apparatus for adjusting the height of a furniture item can comprise a frame structure that includes a vertically positioned track member that extends a particular height. A furniture item can be in communication with the frame structure through the vertically positioned track member. Additionally, an adjustment guide can be in communication with both the furniture item and the frame structure. The adjustment guide can further comprise a driving mechanism that can cause the furniture item to change vertical location with respect to the frame structure.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention is a 35 U.S.C. §371 U.S. National Stage of PCT Application No. PCT / US2014 / 50586 entitled WALL-MOUNTED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING OBJECTS, filed Aug. 11, 2014, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 864,786, filed Aug. 12, 2013. The entire content of each of the foregoing patent applications is incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. The Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatus for selectively positioning objects near a wall or a similar surface.[0004]2. Background and Relevant Art[0005]A builder or installer may use modular walls to divide an open space within a building into individual spaces. Generally, modular walls may include a series of wall modules, which may connect to each other. The individual wall modules may be free-standing or rigidly attached to one or more suppor...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B95/00A47B5/04
CPCA47B5/04A47B95/002A47B9/12A47B5/00A47B57/06A47B2200/01E04B2002/7483
Inventor GOSLING, GEOFF W.SMED, MOGENS F.
Owner DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS