Stand up desk having adjustable heights

Abstract

An adjustable stand up desk includes an upper desk surface and a second desk surface connected to the upper desk surface. The desk further includes a base with at least two channels and a pair of positioning legs configured to sit on an existing desk. A folding leg assembly connects the base to the first desk surface. The folding leg assembly includes a first pair of legs that extends between the first desk surface and the base, and a second pair of legs that extends between the first desk surface and the base. Each leg of the first and second pairs of legs is configured to move within the at least two channels of the base, such that the adjustable stand up desk can be adjusted from at least a closed position to a fully raised position.

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[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 348,540, entitled Stand Up Desk Having Adjustable Heights, filed Jun. 10, 2016.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Our invention relates generally to a stand up desk that is adjustable to variable heights. More specifically, our invention relates to an adjustable stand up desk that provides a user with an ergonomic work environment and thereby improves health of a user.RELATED ART[0003]Sitting for long periods of time can negatively impact a person's health. In fact, medical studies suggest that the more a person sits each day, the greater is their risk for chronic health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Thus, office jobs that require long periods of sitting may be hazardous to a person's health due to inactivity and low levels of energy expenditure.[0004]Allowing office workers or other “desk-bound” persons to stand for periods of time during the workday is one way to address these co...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an adjustable stand up desk that can be adjusted from a closed position to a fully extended position. It includes a folding leg assembly and a gas spring assembly for controlled adjustment, along with a handle assembly for easy adjustment. The desk can also be adjusted to a partially extended position. The technical effects of this invention include increased flexibility, improved convenience, and improved adjustment capabilities for stand up desks.

Problems solved by technology

Sitting for long periods of time can negatively impact a person's health.

In fact, medical studies suggest that the more a person sits each day, the greater is their risk for chronic health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Thus, office jobs that require long periods of sitting may be hazardous to a person's health due to inactivity and low levels of energy expenditure.

Standing at a desk, however, imposes costs and concerns, such as the need for a separate standing desk or replacing a sitting desk with a standing desk.

Current variable height desks, however, are bulky and heavy because of their elaborate height adjustment mechanisms.

In addition, the height adjustment mechanisms of these variable height desks often cause the desk to swing forward (towards the user and into the user's workspace) when being adjusted vertically in height, as opposed to moving directly upward in a vertical plane.

This forward movement of the variable height desk causes the desk to intrude on the person's workspace.

In the case of a cubicle worker, the amount of workspace is already quite limited.

Thus, these current variable height desks are generally not feasible for many workers or workspace environments, while also lacking portability and ease in storage when not in use.

Current variable height desks can also be difficult to adjust in height.

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