Height-adjustable table
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of height-adjustable tables often struggle to achieve and maintain a perfect, ergonomic height setting, leading to potential discomfort and health issues like back and neck pain, especially in shared work environments where multiple users require different settings.
Innovation Solution
A height-adjustable table with a communication interface and working memory that allows users to store and recall preferred height settings via a connected device, such as a hardware dongle or mobile app, enabling quick and accurate adjustment to individualized sitting and standing positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a height-adjustable table with manual adjustment is used, then the table can be adjusted to different heights, but it requires time-consuming manual adjustment and may not achieve perfect ergonomic settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment system with an automated electrical system. The linear actuator motor drives the table top to move between sitting and standing heights automatically, eliminating the need for manual cranking or lifting. The control unit receives signals from the operating panel and automatically executes the height adjustment, transforming a labor-intensive mechanical operation into an automated electromechanical process.
Solution Approach 2:
The memory function enables the table to automatically recall and execute stored height settings without user intervention. When a user selects a preset button, the control unit automatically retrieves the stored position data and drives the table to the correct height, making the system serve itself by remembering and reproducing optimal settings without requiring users to manually readjust each time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single user stores their preferred height setting in memory, then the table can quickly adjust to that user's settings, but it cannot accommodate multiple users with different ergonomic requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic memory management system where the capacity and organization of stored settings adapt to the number of users. The control unit can dynamically allocate memory resources, switch between different user profiles, and even allow users to add or modify settings as needed. This dynamic adaptability enables the system to handle varying numbers of users and their individual preferences without requiring a fixed, limited storage structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple users share the same table without personalized settings, then the table can be used by anyone, but each user experiences discomfort due to inability to achieve perfect ergonomic alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user experience by creating separate, identifiable user profiles in the memory system. Each user can have their own stored settings for sitting and standing heights, allowing the table to be customized for multiple individuals. The operating panel provides separate buttons or controls for different users, enabling them to select their profile and receive personalized ergonomic settings, thus eliminating the one-size-fits-all problem.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an improved height-adjustable table (1) which can assist and motivate the user to use the height-adjustable table in a manner which increases health, calorie burn and well-being. The table features a communication interface for connection of a user specific device providing the control with a set of user values for that specific guest user of the height-adjustable table in order to ease the configuration of the table to fit each individual user.