Multifunctional desktop office device with integrated two-tier architecture for document processing and electronic calculation.
A two-level device design integrates mechanical and electronic components to enhance efficiency and ergonomics, addressing spatial inefficiencies and stability issues in multifunctional office tools.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THIEME GUNNAR
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing multifunctional office devices are inefficient due to spatial separation of mechanical and electronic components, leading to increased desk space requirements and lack of ergonomic stability and visibility.
A two-level design integrating a base plate for mechanical force absorption and an inclined upper housing section for electronic components, allowing simultaneous use of mechanical and electronic functions without compromising stability, with a movable lever for mechanical actuation.
Enhances workflow efficiency and ergonomic usability by combining document processing and calculation in a compact, stable, and ergonomically optimized device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field The invention relates to a stationary office device which combines mechanical functions for paper processing (stapling and punching) with an electronic computing unit in a synergistic housing design. State of the art Combination devices that function as hole punches and staplers are known in the art. However, these are purely mechanical in design. Furthermore, calculators exist as separate units. The spatial separation of these tools leads to inefficient workflows and increased desk space requirements. Moreover, existing multifunctional gadgets lack the necessary stability for continuous desktop use and an ergonomically positioned area for permanent labeling within the user's field of vision. Problem statement (task) The invention is based on the objective of creating a device that spatially combines document processing and calculation. A specific two-level design is intended to decouple the operation of the electronics from the application of mechanical force, while simultaneously providing an ergonomically optimized viewing area for permanent information. Solution of the task and technical execution The task is solved by the device shown in the drawings. The device is designed as a two-level system: • Base level: The base plate (8) forms the stable foundation and absorbs the mechanical forces during the punching and stapling process. The stapling device (6) and the punching device (7) (punching tools for standardized holes) are arranged in the space above the base plate (8) and below the upper housing section (10). • Operating level: The upper housing section (10) is inclined like a desk. It houses the electronic processing unit with a display area (12) and a keyboard area (16), as well as the indication and advertising area (14). The upper housing section (10) is functionally divided by a vertical dividing line (30). While the left section (containing the display and main keyboard) rests statically on the base, the right section (20) is designed as a movable push-button lever. This allows for simultaneous use: The user can perform calculations while simultaneously actuating the lever (20) to activate the mechanical units (6, 7) without affecting the stability of the electronic display. Reference number list 6 Stapling device (paper feed / staple output) 7 Hole punching device (punching tools) 8 Base plate (force absorption level) 10 Housing top (operating level) 12 Display area 14 Indication and advertising area (viewing zone) 16 Primary keyboard area (stationary) 20 Secondary keyboard area I Lever module (movable) 30 Vertical dividing line (functional interface)
Claims
Multifunctional desktop office device comprising a mechanical stapling device (6), a mechanical punching device (7) and an electronic calculator, characterized in that the device has a two-level architecture consisting of a force-receiving base plate (8) and a desk-like inclined housing top (10) which supports the calculator and a dedicated viewing surface (14). Office device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing upper part (10) is divided by a vertical dividing line (30) into a static zone and a movable lever zone, wherein the static zone comprises the primary keyboard area (16) and the display (12). Office device according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable lever zone is designed as a pressure element for activating the stapling device (6) and hole punching device (7) and has a secondary keyboard area (20) for additional functions of the calculator. Office device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that above the stationary keyboard area (16) a flat indication surface (14) inclined to the vertical is arranged, which is connected to the housing upper part (10) by material bonding or form bonding. Office device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the punching device (7) and the stapling device (6) are arranged spatially below the housing top part (10) and above the base plate (8), such that their engagement openings for paper point towards the front or side of the device.