Adjustable Display and Keyboard Mount for Sit-Stand Workstations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing workstations with fixed heights are inadequate for users who need to switch between sitting and standing positions, as they do not allow for adjustable equipment positioning to accommodate different user preferences and postures.
Innovation Solution
A positioning apparatus with a base that attaches to a work surface, a support column, and a mounting portion that moves vertically to adjust the position of an electronic display and keyboard, allowing for a range of travel between sitting and standing heights, including a keyboard tray that can be positioned below or above the work surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed height workstation is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability for different user positions (sitting and standing) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The workstation employs a motorized lift mechanism that enables dynamic height adjustment of the display and keyboard assembly. The system transitions from a static fixed-height configuration to a dynamic adjustable-height configuration, allowing users to switch between sitting and standing positions by actuating the motorized column to raise or lower the mounted equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning apparatus serves multiple functions: it supports both sitting and standing work positions, accommodates different user heights and preferences, and provides both vertical adjustment and horizontal positioning capabilities. This multi-functional design allows a single workstation to replace what would traditionally require multiple fixed-height stations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple workstations are provided for different positions, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal workstation design where a single adjustable positioning apparatus replaces multiple fixed workstations. The motorized lift mechanism and rotating mounting portion enable one station to provide the functionality of several fixed stations, allowing users to accommodate sitting, standing, and intermediate positions within the same physical footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The system adds vertical movement and rotational degrees of freedom to the traditional two-dimensional workstation layout. By introducing height adjustment and angular rotation capabilities, the patent enables ergonomic optimization in three dimensions without requiring additional horizontal workspace area.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.