Oblique-Angled Console for Ergonomic Height and Distance Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile and height-adjustable operating consoles for technical installations are ergonomically unfavorable due to a fixed distance from the operator, which does not accommodate operators of varying heights, leading to constrained postures and limited usability across different locations.
Innovation Solution
A console design featuring a base element and a stand element with a second segment angled greater than 180°, allowing the mounting support for the operating unit to be adjustable in both height and inclination, coupled with a guiding adjustability that considers the operator's height and arm length, and equipped with a drive mechanism for reliable adjustment, enabling ergonomic operation for operators of different statures and facilitating mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If the mounting support is adjusted vertically to change height, then the height of the operating unit is improved, but the distance from the operator to the operating unit remains unchanged, resulting in poor ergonomics for operators of different heights
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from purely vertical adjustment to oblique adjustment by angling the second segment of the stand element greater than 180 degrees. This dimensional change allows the mounting support to move both vertically and horizontally simultaneously, enabling the operating unit to be positioned at optimal height and distance combinations for operators of various statures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic adjustability through the mounting support's ability to move along the obliquely angled second segment. This dynamic positioning system allows continuous adjustment of both height and operator distance, adapting to different operator requirements rather than being fixed
2Stability of the object's composition
If the operating console is permanently installed on a machine, then structural stability is improved, but the console cannot be moved to different locations, reducing versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the stand element into multiple segments (first segment and second segment) with the mounting support as a separate adjustable component. This segmentation allows the console to be disassembled and repositioned to different locations while maintaining structural integrity when assembled, bridging the gap between permanence and mobility
3Length of stationary object
If the operating unit is operated vertically with support arms, then the operating unit can be positioned at different heights, but the operator's posture becomes constrained, worsening ergonomics
Solution Approach 1:
The oblique angling of the second segment greater than 180 degrees introduces horizontal movement capability alongside vertical adjustment. This eliminates the constrained vertical-only posture by allowing the operating unit to be positioned obliquely, giving operators more natural arm positions and reducing posture constraints
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AI summary
The invention relates to a console for an operating unit of technical installations, in particular workpiece processing machines, comprising a base element (14); a stand element (16) held on the base element, the stand element having a first segment (18) and a second segment (20), the first segment being provided on the base element (14), and the second segment being angled on the first segment and having a free end; and a mounting support (22) for the operating unit, wherein an adjusting device is provided for adjusting the mounting support on the second segment relative to the free end; wherein the second segment with the first segment forms an angle greater than 180°.