Hideaway Seat Workstation With Pivoting Chair Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standing workstations often lack a convenient storage solution for high stools or chairs, and these items tend to be taken by others, making them unavailable when needed, especially in high-traffic areas.
Innovation Solution
A workstation with a pivotable connection arm that allows the chair to be positioned outside or underneath the table, enabling users to switch between seated and standing configurations without the chair obstructing the workspace.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a high stool or chair is placed near a standing workstation for extended use, then users can comfortably work seated for long periods, but the chair may be taken by others or left obstructing the workspace
Solution Approach 1:
The chair is merged with the workstation by providing a dedicated storage space integrated into the workstation structure. The workstation includes a recess or compartment specifically designed to accommodate the chair when not in use, ensuring it remains available at the intended location and cannot be easily taken by others.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair is nested within the workstation structure when stored. The workstation provides an internal compartment or recess where the chair fits when not needed, keeping it organized and secured at the workstation location without obstructing the workspace.
2Ease of operation
If a chair is kept near the standing workstation for extended use, then users can easily access it, but it obstructs the workspace when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The chair positioning system is made dynamic rather than static. The chair can be easily moved between a stored position within the workstation and a usable position near the workstation. The workstation includes a height-adjustable support structure that allows the chair to be positioned at different heights and locations as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair storage and positioning utilizes vertical space rather than horizontal workspace area. The workstation includes overhead storage or height-adjustable support structures that allow the chair to be stored above or at different vertical levels, keeping the horizontal workspace clear while maintaining easy accessibility.
3Reliability
If a dedicated chair storage space is provided in the workstation, then chair availability is ensured, but the workstation structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The workstation structure is designed to serve multiple functions. The same structural elements that provide workspace support also create integrated chair storage compartments or support structures. The workstation frame, legs, or overhead structures are designed to simultaneously support the workspace and accommodate chair storage, eliminating the need for separate dedicated storage components.
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AI summary
An adjustable workstation with a hideaway seat and method are disclosed. The table may be adjustable in height so that the workstation may be used as a sitting desk or a standing workstation. The chair is pivotably coupled to the table so that it may be extended and used for sitting or stowed away under the desk while the user stands. The workstation may also have wheels for mobility.