Multi-Axis Positionable Keyboard Tray for Ergonomic Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved positioning apparatus for keyboards that can accommodate various environments and provide flexibility in positioning to ensure ergonomic typing and efficient use of desk space, as existing solutions do not offer multi-axis adjustability.
Innovation Solution
A multi-axis positionable tray that allows vertical, horizontal, and lateral adjustments, secured by clamps that can be attached to a desk or other surfaces, enabling the tray to be positioned optimally for user comfort and space optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed keyboard tray is used, then the keyboard position is stable, but the adaptability to different user preferences and environments is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The keyboard tray is designed with multi-axis adjustability, allowing it to transition from a fixed position to a dynamically adjustable one. The tray can be positioned at multiple locations along guide rails in horizontal, vertical, and lateral directions, enabling adaptation to different user preferences and ergonomic requirements while maintaining operational stability when positioned.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system is divided into independent adjustment mechanisms for each axis (horizontal, vertical, lateral). Each axis has its own positioning mechanism that can be adjusted independently, allowing the tray to achieve various positions without requiring complex integrated mechanisms, thus improving adaptability while controlling complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a multi-axis positionable tray is implemented, then the positioning flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning apparatus uses universal components such as guide rails and clamps that can accommodate multiple adjustment directions. The same basic mechanism (guide rail with movable clamp) is reused for horizontal, vertical, and lateral adjustments, providing multi-functionality without proportionally increasing complexity. This allows the tray to achieve positioning flexibility across three axes using standardized components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the keyboard tray is made adjustable in multiple directions, then the ergonomic flexibility is enhanced, but the stability of the keyboard position may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system incorporates self-locking clamps that automatically secure the tray at the desired position along the guide rails. Once the user adjusts the tray to the preferred ergonomic position, the clamp engages with the rail to maintain that position stably without requiring additional locking mechanisms or active control systems. The system serves itself by converting the adjustment motion into a locked position.
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AI summary
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to secure a keyboard, the methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture including a multi-axis positionable tray apparatus for securing a keyboard, the multi-axis positionable tray apparatus comprising: a tray portion, wherein the tray portion is configured to move along at least a first axis and a second axis, a first positioner to provide positional adjustment along the first axis, wherein the first positioner removably attaches the multi-axis positionable tray apparatus with respect to a mounting surface, and a second positioner to provide positional adjustment along the second axis, wherein the second positioner allows the multi-axis positionable tray to move towards a user.