Display positioning apparatus and method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional 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 sizes.
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, enabling them to be positioned between sitting and standing heights, with a range of travel that can extend from below to 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 low, but the adaptability to different user sizes and positions is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The workstation incorporates a mounting portion that is movably coupled to the support column, allowing the electronic display and keyboard to be dynamically repositioned between multiple heights. This transforms the static fixed-height workstation into a dynamic system that adapts to different user needs while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through guided movement mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning apparatus enables a single workstation to serve multiple functions by accommodating both seated and standing positions, as well as adapting to different user sizes. The mounting portion can hold equipment at various heights, making one workstation universally suitable for different users and usage scenarios without requiring multiple separate workstations.
2Ease of operation
If equipment is positioned for one user's preference, then the setup simplicity is high, but the ease of operation for other users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion is designed to move along the support column through a controlled vertical range of travel, allowing equipment to be repositioned between seated and standing heights. This dynamic adjustment capability enables different users to easily operate the workstation at their preferred heights without requiring complex reconfiguration, as the movement is constrained to a simple vertical path.
3Loss of time
If a single workstation is used for both seated and standing operations, then the loss of time for moving between workstations is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to height constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion enables vertical movement of the electronic display and keyboard along the support column, allowing the workstation to adapt its height for both seated and standing operations. This eliminates the need to move between separate workstations while maintaining ergonomic operation at different heights, as the equipment moves with the user's posture changes.
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AI summary
An apparatus for positioning an electronic display 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.