Multiple movable desk station

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multi-table configurations are space-consuming, costly, and unstable, with users' mobility restricted due to extra table legs, leading to shaking and bending issues, especially when multiple users adjust their tabletops to different heights.

Innovation Solution

A multi-movable desk station with a common body connected to multiple table platforms via motorized or non-motorized linear actuators, using ground connection flanges and fixing wedges to stabilize and balance the structure, allowing independent height adjustment without vibration or bending.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate metal frame and table legs are used for each workstation to enable independent height adjustment, then each user can adjust table top height independently, but the space occupied increases linearly with the number of users and the cost increases proportionally

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindependent height adjustmentVSAvoidspace occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple independent table structures into a single integrated workstation by sharing a common base and connecting multiple table tops through hinge joints. This merging approach allows multiple users to have independent height adjustment capabilities while occupying significantly less space than separate tables would require

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The common base structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for all table tops, houses the actuator mechanisms for height adjustment, and acts as the foundation for the entire workstation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for redundant components and minimizes overall space requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple independent tables are connected together to allow simultaneous use by multiple users, then each user can adjust table height separately, but the connection points become weak causing shaking and bending of table surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimultaneous multi-user useVSAvoidtable stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses spherical hinge joints at the connection points between table tops and the common base. These spherical joints provide robust mechanical connections that resist shaking and bending forces while still allowing the necessary degrees of freedom for height adjustment. The curved geometry of the spherical joints distributes stresses more effectively than rigid rectangular connections

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The workstation employs a composite structure combining the common base, multiple table tops, hinge joints, and actuator mechanisms into an integrated assembly. This composite construction creates a unified structure where components work together to enhance overall stability rather than creating weak connection points

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Ease of operation

If linear actuators are mounted from the floor to enable height adjustment, then table height can be changed, but shaking problems increase especially when the table top is brought to the highest position

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheight adjustmentVSAvoidvibration at high position

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of mounting actuators vertically from the floor, the patent integrates them horizontally within the common base structure. This dimensional repositioning allows the actuators to push or pull on the table tops through the hinge joints, providing height adjustment while maintaining better structural stability at elevated positions by distributing forces through the rigid base

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Ease of manufacture

If mechanical connections are used to connect multiple table bodies, then tables can be assembled together, but the connections loosen over time causing curvature and bending on the table surface

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly capabilityVSAvoidconnection durability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The spherical hinge joints provide self-aligning mechanical connections that maintain their integrity over time. The spherical geometry allows for slight misalignments and distributes wear more evenly, preventing the loosening and curvature problems that occur with rigid mechanical connections. These joints maintain their connection strength throughout the product lifecycle

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Data Source

PatentUS20250275627A1Multiple movable desk station

Publication Date: 2025.09.04 NUMAS TEKNOLOJI URETIM ANONIM SIRKETI

AI summary

Multi-Movable Desk Station is a work station that provides a multi-table configuration for areas of use such as education, display stand, recreation or entertainment and the opportunity to use more than one user at the same time in open or closed places such as airports, schools, laboratories, canteens, cafes, offices, fairgrounds or parks for working, doing scientific work, eating etc.