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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer furniture lacks the necessary flexibility and stability to accommodate various configurations and high forces generated during gaming, particularly when using devices like steering wheels, and cannot easily adapt to different operating positions such as sofas or chairs.
Innovation Solution
A piece of computer furniture with a base, a main stand, and a shelf connected via adjustable joints allowing for inclinable, fixable, and pivotable configurations, forming a C-shape to support peripheral devices like keyboards, mice, and steering wheels, enabling flexible positioning and self-supporting designs for different seating arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional adjustable tables are used, then basic positioning is possible, but they lack the necessary degrees of freedom for optimal use as computer furniture and cannot absorb high forces during gaming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing multiple adjustable joints (first joint for main stand inclination, second joint for shelf inclination, swivel joint for horizontal shelf rotation) that allow the furniture to adapt to different configurations while maintaining structural integrity. These joints provide controlled movement and positioning freedom without compromising the ability to absorb gaming forces when locked in position.
Solution Approach 2:
The furniture is segmented into distinct functional components (base, main stand, shelf) connected through independent joints. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while providing overall system flexibility. The base provides stable support, the main stand offers inclination adjustment, and the shelf enables positioning and rotation, collectively resolving the contradiction between adaptability and force absorption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the shelf is fixed to the main stand, then structural stability is maintained, but the shelf cannot be pivoted horizontally to adapt to different operating positions
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel joint introduces a dynamic element between the shelf and main stand, allowing horizontal rotation when adjustment is needed. When the shelf is in the desired position, the joint can be locked to maintain structural stability. This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction by providing both movement freedom and stability as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The swivel joint is designed to be manually operable by the user without requiring additional tools or mechanisms. The user can easily pivot the shelf to the desired horizontal position and lock it in place, making the adjustment process self-service and maintaining stability through the joint's locking mechanism.
3Strength
If the main stand is made rigid to support high forces, then force absorption is improved, but the stand cannot be inclined to different positions
Solution Approach 1:
The first joint connects the main stand to the base with a locking mechanism that provides both movement capability and force absorption. When adjusted to a desired inclination, the joint locks to create a rigid connection that can absorb gaming forces. This dynamic-to-rigid transition resolves the contradiction between adjustability and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The separation of the main stand from the base through an independent joint allows the stand to be optimized for strength and force absorption, while the joint itself provides the inclination adjustment capability. This segmentation enables each component to fulfill its specific function without compromise.
4Ease of manufacture
If the furniture is designed to be self-standing, then no additional support is needed, but the shelf protrudes freely which may compromise stability
Solution Approach 1:
The second joint connects the shelf to the main stand with inclination adjustment and locking capability. This allows the shelf to be positioned at optimal angles for both accessibility and structural stability. The locking mechanism ensures the shelf remains stable in its protruding position without requiring additional support structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf is designed to protrude freely in the horizontal direction, utilizing the third dimension to provide access to the user while maintaining stability through vertical support from the main stand. This dimensional approach allows the shelf to extend into the user's space without compromising structural integrity.
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AI summary
A piece of computer furniture for adjustably positioning at least one computer peripheral device, with a base (1) arranged below a legroom (2) and adapted to support the piece of computer furniture on the floor, a shelf (3) for placing or holding the piece of computer peripheral device, a main stand (4) extending from the base (1) on one side and laterally adjacent the legroom (2) to the shelf (3). The main stand (4) is connected or coupled to the base (1) via a first joint (5) so as to be inclinable and fixable in a selectable inclination position. The shelf (3) is connected or coupled to the main stand (4) via a second joint (6) so as to be inclinable and fixable in a selectable inclination position. A swivel joint (7) is provided for horizontally pivoting the shelf (3).