Adjustable Power and Data Rail for Vertically Adjustable Desks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Providing power and data connectivity to vertically adjustable desks can be challenging due to varying heights and lengths, as existing solutions often require complex adjustments to accommodate different configurations.

Innovation Solution

The development of adjustable power and data rails that are both vertically and horizontally adjustable, using telescoping rail extensions and securing mechanisms, allowing them to match the height and length requirements of multiple desks, ensuring seamless connectivity across various configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If fixed power and data rails are used for desks, then installation is simple, but the rails cannot accommodate varying heights and lengths of vertically adjustable desks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to varying desk heights and lengthsVSAvoidcomplexity of rail adjustment mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power and data rail is divided into multiple modular sections that can be independently adjusted and connected. Each section can be configured to different lengths and heights, allowing the system to adapt to various desk arrangements without requiring a completely custom rail for each configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The rail system incorporates adjustable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the rail's position and dimensions. The rail can be moved vertically and horizontally to match the varying heights and lengths of vertically adjustable desks, maintaining adaptability while using standardized components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If custom power and data rails are designed for each desk configuration, then perfect fit is achieved, but installation complexity and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereliability of power and data connectivityVSAvoidease of installation and manufacturing

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

A universal rail design is provided that can serve multiple desk configurations through standardized adjustment mechanisms. The same rail components can be used across different installations by adjusting their position and configuration, eliminating the need for custom-manufactured rails for each specific desk arrangement while maintaining reliable connectivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The rail system allows for easy adjustment of key parameters such as vertical position, horizontal position, and spacing between rails. These parameter changes can be made through simple mechanical adjustments rather than manufacturing new components, enabling the same rail design to reliably serve various desk configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If vertically adjustable desks are used, then ergonomic flexibility is improved, but the height variation creates challenges for power and data port positioning

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveergonomic flexibility of desk heightVSAvoidease of accessing power and data ports

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The power and data rails are positioned and secured at optimal heights relative to the desk configurations. When desks are adjusted vertically, the rails can be repositioned to maintain appropriate spacing and accessibility, ensuring that power and data ports remain easily accessible regardless of the desk's vertical position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11399627B2Adjustable power and data rail for desks

Publication Date: 2022.08.02 SQUARE GROVE LLC

AI summary

An adjustable power and data rail for static height and vertically adjustable desks. The adjustable power and data rail fits between the static height and vertically adjustable desks and expands as needed either horizontally or vertically to match the installation configuration with paired multiple desks. The power and data rail provides connectivity for each of the static height or vertically adjustable desks to data and power connectors.