Compact, motorized, height-adjustable, software-controlled desktop system
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a compact, motorized, and height-adjustable desktop system that allows users to easily transition between sitting and standing positions without manual adjustment, particularly in smaller workspaces, as existing manual mechanisms are cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A compact motorized, software-controlled desktop system with a trapezoid-shaped base, an electric motor, and a keyboard tray that can be adjusted in height using a push-button mechanism, allowing for ergonomic adjustments while maintaining a minimalistic and space-saving design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a manual spring-assisted lift mechanism is used, then the system structure is simple, but the user must manually lift heavy computer equipment which reduces ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual spring-assisted mechanical lift mechanism with an electric motor-driven system. The motorized actuator automatically raises and lowers the keyboard tray and monitor mount assembly, eliminating the need for users to manually lift heavy equipment. This substitution of mechanical manual operation with an electric automated system directly resolves the contradiction by improving ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity through the addition of motorized components.
2Area of stationary object
If the base width is reduced to save space, then the system becomes more compact, but stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an asymmetric trapezoid-like base shape with a wider rear edge and a narrower front edge. This asymmetric design allows the base to occupy less horizontal space at the front where it is most visible, creating a compact appearance. The wider rear portion provides sufficient surface area to maintain stability and support the motorized mechanisms. This asymmetric geometry resolves the contradiction by optimizing the visual compactness while preserving structural stability through strategic distribution of the base area.
3Area of stationary object
If the overall width does not exceed keyboard tray width, then space efficiency is improved, but the structural components may become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested configuration where the electric motor and vertical tube are positioned within the trapezoid-like base structure. The base houses the motorized components, allowing the overall width of the system to remain comparable to or smaller than the keyboard tray width. This nesting of components within the base eliminates the need for additional external structural elements, achieving compact dimensions without proportionally increasing structural complexity. The integrated design resolves the contradiction by efficiently packing components to minimize footprint while maintaining structural integrity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides easy and ergonomic height adjustments, reducing user fatigue and accommodating various monitor sizes, while being durable and space-efficient, enhancing user comfort and productivity.
Implementation Method 1
An electric motor allows the keyboard tray and monitor mount assembly to move up and down (away and toward the base plate)
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AI summary
An improved, height-adjustable desktop system that accommodates various postures including, but not limited to, seated in a chair at a desk, or standing upright on a floor, or various possible positions in between fully-seated or fully-standing, according to a user's preference. Systems and methods for providing computer-control for height adjustments allowing automatic or remote adjustment or both. The desktop system further providing minimalized footprint and upright design to allow placement in small spaces.