Display positioning apparatus and method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing workstations with fixed height limitations restrict users from easily adjusting the position of electronic displays and keyboards to accommodate different operating positions, such as sitting and standing, which can lead to discomfort and reduced productivity.
Innovation Solution
A positioning apparatus with a base that attaches to a work surface, a support column, and a mounting portion that allows for vertical movement, enabling simultaneous adjustment of electronic displays and keyboards within a range of travel to accommodate various user positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed height workstation is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the user cannot adjust the position to accommodate different operating positions (sitting and standing)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed workstation into a movable one. The mounting portion is coupled to the support column through a lift mechanism that enables vertical movement along the support column. This allows the electronic display and keyboard to be adjusted to different heights, accommodating both sitting and standing operating positions, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate workstations are provided for sitting and standing positions, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing a single workstation that can serve multiple functions - supporting both sitting and standing operating positions. The lift mechanism enables the mounting portion to move vertically along the support column, allowing the same workstation to accommodate different working postures without requiring separate workstations, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the vertical range of travel is increased to accommodate wider position adjustments, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity and mechanism requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by dividing the lifting function into multiple components: a support column that provides the vertical structure, a lift mechanism that enables movement, and a mounting portion that carries the equipment. This segmentation allows for a manageable implementation of the lifting function while achieving the desired vertical range of travel, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
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AI summary
An apparatus can be configured to position an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases, the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including, for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.