Table elevating device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional table elevating devices face difficulties in conveniently inserting expansion accessories without compromising appearance or risking damage due to the accessory protruding from the desk edge, affecting operation convenience and safety.
Innovation Solution
A table elevating device design featuring a controller with a case body and control circuit unit positioned near the first side edge, including an expansion hole facing the second side edge, allowing for easy insertion of expansion accessories while maintaining a hidden and protected configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the expansion accessory is inserted through an operation panel located close to the desk edge for convenient user operation, then the operation convenience is improved, but the accessory protrudes from the desk edge causing appearance degradation and risk of damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the expansion hole from the front operation panel to the side surface of the controller, changing the spatial dimension of accessory insertion. This allows the accessory to be inserted from the side rather than the front, preventing protrusion from the desk edge while maintaining accessibility for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller body serves as an intermediary structure that houses the expansion hole internally. The accessory is inserted through this intermediary (controller) rather than directly through the desk surface, allowing the accessory to be concealed within the controller housing while still being accessible for insertion and removal.
2Shape
If the main control case is hidden in a location where the user cannot easily touch it, then the appearance is improved and the control case is protected from damage, but the expansion accessory becomes difficult to insert
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is segmented into two distinct parts: the main control case positioned away from the desk edge for aesthetic purposes, and the expansion hole positioned on the side surface accessible from the front. This segmentation allows the controller to simultaneously achieve hidden placement for appearance and easy access for expansion operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The expansion hole is positioned on the side surface of the controller rather than on the front or top surface. This dimensional change allows users to access the expansion hole from the front area while the main controller remains positioned away from the edge, resolving the conflict between appearance and accessibility.
3Ease of operation
If the expansion accessory is inserted through the front panel for easy access, then the operation convenience is improved, but the accessory protrudes affecting appearance and may be damaged accidentally
Solution Approach 1:
The expansion accessory is nested within the controller housing when inserted. The controller body acts as a container that houses the accessory internally, preventing protrusion from the desk edge while maintaining easy insertion access through the side-positioned expansion hole.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless expansion accessory insertion without exposing them, ensuring operational convenience and protection from damage, thus enhancing user experience and appearance.
Implementation Method 1
the support mechanism is vertically disposed for supporting the table, and at least includes an electric pushing rod used for driving the support mechanism to be elevated; the driver is served to drive the electric pushing rod to be operated via electric power
Data Source
AI summary
A table elevating device includes: a table, formed with a bottom surface, a first side edge and a second side edge spaced away from the first side edge; a support mechanism, vertically disposed for supporting the table, and at least including an electric pushing rod used for driving the support mechanism to be elevated; a driver, served to drive the electric pushing rod to be operated via electric power; and a controller, including a case body having a first case part and a second case part and disposed on the bottom surface, and a control circuit unit electrically connected to the driver; wherein, the second case part is formed with an expansion hole oriented to face the second side edge along an extending direction defined from the interior towards the exterior.