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WO2002082949A1 - Work station which can be used as a desk or a drawing table for at least one sitting user - Google Patents

Work station which can be used as a desk or a drawing table for at least one sitting user Download PDF

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WO2002082949A1
WO2002082949A1 PCT/FR2002/001250 FR0201250W WO02082949A1 WO 2002082949 A1 WO2002082949 A1 WO 2002082949A1 FR 0201250 W FR0201250 W FR 0201250W WO 02082949 A1 WO02082949 A1 WO 02082949A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/007—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B13/00—Details of tables or desks
    • A47B13/08—Table tops; Rims therefor
    • A47B13/12—Transparent tops, e.g. with lighting means under the table top
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/007—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk
    • A47B2021/0076—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk the screen being incorporated in the desk top

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  • Workstation serving as desk or drawing table for at least one seated user
  • the present invention relates to a work station serving as an office or a drawing table for at least one seated user.
  • the invention aims to propose a new work station which in particular makes it possible to improve the working conditions on screen.
  • the work station according to the invention capable of serving as an office or a drawing table for at least one seated user, comprises a structure supported by a frame so as to be able to pivot around a geometric axis of horizontal rotation, and glazing defining a display area for one or more screens and / or one or more image projection devices arranged under the glazing, this or these screens and / or this or these projection devices being carried by the structure, each screen and / or projection device being fixed relative to the part of the glazing covering it.
  • the work station is also arranged so as to allow the seated user to place his legs under the structure at least when the glazing is horizontal.
  • the aforementioned glazing can serve both as a work plan and as a display area.
  • the workstation can be arranged to allow one or more users to work simultaneously in a sitting or standing position, or even in a lying position in the case of a disabled user or a mechanic lying under a car, for example, within range. view of the display area.
  • the user When the user is in a seated position, he can place his knees under the structure and put his arms on the glazing, comfortably.
  • the user can be a child and the workstation adapted, in particular in height to this one. Furthermore, the work station according to the invention allows an appreciable gain in working space compared to the usual situation in which the screen is placed on a desk.
  • the glazing can be made of any type of transparent material, for example a plastic material or glass, be in one piece or include several tiles, and possibly form part of the screens, in particular when the latter are tactile.
  • the structure may include a box, inside which are placed the screen (s) and / or the projection device (s).
  • the structure may also be of the cellular type, making it possible to receive the screens, the latter advantageously being freed from their shell, if necessary.
  • the display area occupies most of the glazing.
  • the invention makes it possible to display a large quantity of information simultaneously, which facilitates and makes the work of the user more efficient. Thanks to the large surface area of the display area, the latter can visualize with precision a specific area of a map or map while having the possibility of keeping an overview of the vicinity of this area. The user can thus be dispensed from periodically zooming or refocusing on particular areas of the image.
  • the invention is particularly well suited to activities requiring the display of large format images such as maps or plans, drawings, graphics, directory trees, possibly texts or spreadsheets and any image. composite made from several of these elements.
  • the glazing may be flat on at least a major part of its surface, and constitute the major part of the upper face of the structure and of the working surface offered to the user.
  • the structure may include a single screen or a plurality of screens preferably arranged in a rectangular matrix.
  • the structure comprises a projection device disposed relative to the latter so as to allow the user to place his legs under at least part of the structure.
  • the structure comprises only one or more screens.
  • the structure comprises only one or more projection devices.
  • the structure comprises both at least one screen and at least one projection device.
  • the structure can thus include a projection device mounted on a first part of the structure and one or more screens, for example flat screens, in particular with tactile effect, mounted on a second part of the structure, the second part having a shallower depth. than the first to allow the user to place his legs under the second part.
  • the display area is rectangular or square and has a diagonal greater than or equal to 144 cm, even 166 cm.
  • the work station advantageously includes a device for controlling the screen (s) and / or the projection device (s).
  • control device is arranged to allow, in the case where the workstation comprises a plurality of screens and / or a plurality of projection devices, to manage the content displayed by each of the screens and / or projection devices.
  • control device may be able to control the display of information on only part of these screens, the others being on standby.
  • the control device can also be arranged so as to allow a rotation of an image displayed in the display area, so that when several people work at the same time around the work station, these latter can choose the orientation. of the image at their convenience.
  • the control device can also be arranged to allow the display at various locations of the display area of several images, identical or not, each oriented in a desired direction, so that people seated around the work can each see the image intended for them in the most suitable orientation conditions.
  • the workstation can be equipped with an electronic stylus allowing interaction with the display area.
  • the user can modify the displayed image, annotate a displayed plan or map and / or select action buttons displayed on the screen or screens.
  • the glazing or screen (s) may have a tactile effect, if necessary.
  • the structure may comprise, in addition to the glazing, a frame at least partially surrounding the latter and also suitable where appropriate, for supporting a computer keyboard and / or drawing or writing instruments, for example.
  • the workstation comprises a compartment, one or more drawers or one or more shelves capable of receiving a device for controlling the screen or screens and / or peripheral elements such as a printer or an inverter for example.
  • the frame is arranged so as to allow the height adjustment of the geometric axis of rotation of the structure.
  • the workstation may include a motorized device for adjusting the height of the geometric axis of rotation, the inclination of the structure and / or locking elements for locking the structure in a desired position.
  • the structure includes means for fixing the screen or screens allowing individual disassembly.
  • the user can replace one or more screens if necessary.
  • the screens can be of the cathode-ray tube, liquid crystal, plasma or microcapsule type, as described in US Pat. No. 6,017,584.
  • the workstation can be adapted to serve as a screen wall, the structure being able to pivot relative to the frame so as to be able to bring the glazing to a substantially vertical position, so as to constitute a display area visible from a distance and intended for example to all the occupants of a meeting room.
  • the structure can pivot by an angle of 180 ° relative to the horizontal in one direction or another.
  • At least part of the glazing is capable of being lifted, with the screen or screens, in particular for accessing an interior compartment.
  • the workstation may include a tracer behind and / or above the structure and integral with the frame.
  • FIG. 1 shows schematically and partially, in perspective, a work station in accordance with a first example of implementation of the invention, the display area being oriented horizontally
  • FIG. 2 schematically and partially shows, in perspective, the work station of FIG. 1, the display area being inclined,
  • FIG. 1 schematically and partially in perspective, a workstation according to a second embodiment of the invention, the glazing being closed and open, respectively, and Figure 5 schematically and partially illustrates a variant of implementation of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 1 shows a work station 1 according to the invention, comprising a structure 2 supported by a frame 3.
  • the structure 2 comprises a frame 2a supporting four screens 5 arranged in a rectangular 2x2 matrix.
  • these screens 5 are with cathode ray tube.
  • they can be of the liquid crystal, plasma or microcapsule type.
  • the screens 5 define a display area A of format A0 suitable in particular for displaying large format graphic documents.
  • the screens 5 are fixed to the structure 2 by means of fixing means, not shown, allowing individual disassembly of these in the event of a breakdown. They are also covered by a flat glazing 6, which is not removable, having sufficient mechanical properties with respect to impacts and scratches, and which also serves as a work surface.
  • the structure 2 comprises, along its front longitudinal edge, a channel 7 allowing the user to place drawing or writing instruments there, for example. It is also possible, in addition to this channel 7 or as a replacement for this, to provide the structure 2 with one or more peripheral supports, not shown, making it possible to accommodate one or more keyboards and / or to receive keys for controlling the screens.
  • the structure 2 is connected to the frame 3, in the example described, by means of a shaft 10 in two parts, horizontal, and can rotate around a geometric axis of rotation X.
  • the shaft 10 can be hollow so as to accommodate connection cables, if necessary.
  • the frame 3 comprises two support elements 12 (or uprights) each in the shape of an H, each comprising two telescopic legs 11, adjustable in height.
  • the feet 11 can be mounted on casters allowing the work station to be easily moved, these feet then being fitted with a locking device.
  • Each support element 12 further comprises a horizontal crosspiece 15 connecting the feet 11 and on which the shaft 10 is connected by a hinge 18.
  • a locking element 19 acting on the articulation 18 makes it possible to lock the structure 2 in a desired angular position, for example in a horizontal position as represented in FIG. 1 or in an inclined position, as shown in FIG. 2, even vertical.
  • the height and / or inclination of the structure 2 can be adjusted manually or in a motorized manner.
  • the work station may include additional blocking elements preventing or braking the rotation of the structure 2 beyond authorized angles.
  • One of the two support elements 12, or even both, may comprise at least one shelf 16 making it possible to accommodate a central unit 17 serving as a screen control device, to which the screens 5 are connected by means of connection cables, not shown.
  • the motherboard of the central unit and possibly other cards can be placed in the arrangements provided in structure 2.
  • the central unit 17 is arranged to allow the management of the content displayed on each of the screens 5, and can in particular control the switching on of only part of the screens 5 when the user wishes to use only part of the area display A.
  • the central unit 17 can control the appearance in different places of the display area A of several images, identical or not, oriented in suitable directions to each of the users.
  • the central unit 17 can also be arranged so as to allow rotation of the image displayed in the plane of the glazing, in order to orient the latter in a desired direction, adapted to the orientation of the structure 2.
  • the display area A can be arranged so as to interact with an electronic stylus allowing a user to modify the displayed image.
  • the work station 1 also comprises, in the example illustrated, a tracer 20 fixed on the support elements 12 sufficiently above and / or behind the structure 2 so as not to impede its rotation.
  • the projection device 35 is capable of projecting an image on the part of the display area A situated above.
  • the projection device 35 can extend over a relatively large depth under the glazing 6 but the user can still easily place his legs under the three screens 5.
  • FIG. 3 shows a work station 1 ′ comprising a structure 2 ′ fixed to a frame 3 similar to that of the example in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the structure 2 ′ comprises a box 25 and a panel 26 closing the box 25 and articulated on the rear longitudinal edge of the latter.
  • the panel 26 supports a glazing 27 and a single flat screen 5 ′, of format A0, placed under it.
  • the panel 26 can be lifted by the user by pivoting it backwards, as shown in FIG. 4, to access an interior compartment 30.
  • the glazing consists of slabs, only one slab and the associated screen could be raised.
  • the support elements 12 can have a different shape, in particular in A or in inverted T, and be connected together at ground level.
  • the structure can pivot by a more or less large angle, or even close to 90 ° relative to the horizontal, in one direction or the other.
  • the workstation can also be used as a digitizing table or a light table for viewing transparencies, for example. It can also be used as a computer station with numerous computer equipment. It may also include one or more touch screens.
  • the workstation with an element making it possible to suppress or limit reflections of light on the display area, for example a hood overhanging the display area.
  • the structure can be connected in a non-articulated manner to the frame, the pivoting being effected by modifying the height of the legs of the frame.
  • the frame can rest on a sole or a base.

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The invention relates to a work station (1) which can be used as a desk or drawing table for at least one sitting user, comprising a structure (2) which is supported by a frame (3) in such a way that it can pivot about a horizontal rotational geometric axis (X), and glazing (6) defining a display area (6) for one or several screens (5) and/or one or several image-projecting devices disposed underneath the glazing, said screen(s) and/or projection device(s) being supported by the structure and each screen and/or projection device being fixed in relation to the glazing part which covers it. The work station is embodied in such a way that it can enable a sitting user to place his or her legs underneath the structure at least when the glazing is in a horizontal position.

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Poste de travail servant de bureau ou de table à dessin à au moins un utilisateur assis Workstation serving as desk or drawing table for at least one seated user

La présente invention a pour objet un poste de travail servant de bureau ou de table à dessin à au moins un utilisateur assis.The present invention relates to a work station serving as an office or a drawing table for at least one seated user.

On connaît par le brevet canadien CA 1 106 895 un bureau comportant un plan de travail transparent sous lequel est disposé un écran fixé à un cadre pouvant coulisser par rapport au plan de travail. Dans ce brevet, le plan de travail est fixé sur un bâti et ne peut être utilisé qu'en position horizontale. Par ailleurs, la zone d'affichage constituée par l'unique écran est de dimensions relativement faibles.We know from Canadian patent CA 1 106 895 a desk comprising a transparent work plan under which is disposed a screen fixed to a frame which can slide relative to the work plan. In this patent, the work surface is fixed to a frame and can only be used in a horizontal position. Furthermore, the display area constituted by the single screen is of relatively small dimensions.

On connaît par la demande internationale WO 85/03626 un poste de travail avec un écran unique disposé sous le plan de travail. L'écran est fixé au poste de travail par l'intermédiaire d'un dispositif lui permettant de glisser et de pivoter suivant plusieurs directions, ce qui rend ce dispositif relativement complexe. Par ailleurs, ce poste de travail ne permet la fixation que d'un unique écran, lequel est de taille relativement réduite, ce qui limite les possibilités d'affichage d'une image de grand format ou de plusieurs images simultanément. Ce poste de travail comporte en outre des pieds télescopiques.International application WO 85/03626 discloses a work station with a single screen arranged under the work plan. The screen is fixed to the workstation by means of a device allowing it to slide and pivot in several directions, which makes this device relatively complex. Furthermore, this workstation only allows the attachment of a single screen, which is of relatively small size, which limits the possibilities of displaying a large format image or of several images simultaneously. This workstation also has telescopic legs.

L'invention vise à proposer un nouveau poste de travail qui permette notamment d'améliorer les conditions de travail sur écran.The invention aims to propose a new work station which in particular makes it possible to improve the working conditions on screen.

Le poste de travail, selon l'invention, apte à servir de bureau ou de table à dessin à au moins un utilisateur assis, comporte une structure supportée par un bâti de manière à pouvoir pivoter autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation horizontale, et un vitrage définissant une zone d'affichage pour un ou plusieurs écrans et/ou un ou plusieurs dispositifs de projection d'images disposés sous le vitrage, ce ou ces écrans et/ou ce ou ces dispositifs de projection étant portés par la structure, chaque écran et/ou dispositif de projection étant fixe par rapport à la partie du vitrage le recouvrant. Le poste de travail est en outre agencé de manière à permettre à l'utilisateur assis de placer ses jambes sous la structure au moins lorsque le vitrage est horizontal.The work station according to the invention, capable of serving as an office or a drawing table for at least one seated user, comprises a structure supported by a frame so as to be able to pivot around a geometric axis of horizontal rotation, and glazing defining a display area for one or more screens and / or one or more image projection devices arranged under the glazing, this or these screens and / or this or these projection devices being carried by the structure, each screen and / or projection device being fixed relative to the part of the glazing covering it. The work station is also arranged so as to allow the seated user to place his legs under the structure at least when the glazing is horizontal.

Grâce à l'invention, le vitrage précité peut servir à la fois de plan de travail et de zone d'affichage. Le poste de travail peut être agencé pour permettre à un ou plusieurs utilisateurs de travailler simultanément en position assise ou debout, voire en position couchée dans le cas d'un utilisateur handicapé ou d'un mécanicien couché sous une voiture, par exemple, à portée de vue de la zone d'affichage. Lorsque l'utilisateur est en position assise, il peut placer ses genoux sous la structure et poser ses bras sur le vitrage, de manière confortable.Thanks to the invention, the aforementioned glazing can serve both as a work plan and as a display area. The workstation can be arranged to allow one or more users to work simultaneously in a sitting or standing position, or even in a lying position in the case of a disabled user or a mechanic lying under a car, for example, within range. view of the display area. When the user is in a seated position, he can place his knees under the structure and put his arms on the glazing, comfortably.

L'utilisateur peut être un enfant et le poste de travail adapté, notamment en hauteur à celui-ci. Par ailleurs, le poste de travail selon l'invention permet un gain appréciable d'espace de travail par rapport à la situation habituelle dans laquelle l'écran est posé sur un bureau.The user can be a child and the workstation adapted, in particular in height to this one. Furthermore, the work station according to the invention allows an appreciable gain in working space compared to the usual situation in which the screen is placed on a desk.

Le vitrage peut être réalisé dans tout type de matériau transparent, par exemple une matière plastique ou du verre, être monobloc ou comporter plusieurs dalles, et constituer éventuellement une partie des écrans, notamment lorsque ceux-ci sont tactiles.The glazing can be made of any type of transparent material, for example a plastic material or glass, be in one piece or include several tiles, and possibly form part of the screens, in particular when the latter are tactile.

La structure peut comporter un caisson, à l'intérieur duquel sont placés le ou les écrans et/ou le ou les dispositifs de projection.The structure may include a box, inside which are placed the screen (s) and / or the projection device (s).

La structure peut encore être du type alvéolaire, permettant de recevoir les écrans, ces derniers étant avantageusement débarrassés de leur coque, le cas échéant.The structure may also be of the cellular type, making it possible to receive the screens, the latter advantageously being freed from their shell, if necessary.

Avantageusement, la zone d'affichage occupe la majeure partie du vitrage.Advantageously, the display area occupies most of the glazing.

Ainsi, il est possible d'afficher une image d'un grand format ou plusieurs images de plus petit format simultanément.Thus, it is possible to display a large format image or several smaller format images simultaneously.

D'une manière générale, l'invention permet d'afficher une quantité importante d'informations simultanément, ce qui facilite et rend plus efficace le travail de l'utilisateur. Celui-ci peut notamment, grâce à la surface importante de la zone d'affichage, visualiser avec précision une zone déterminée d'un plan ou d'une carte tout en ayant la possibilité de garder un aperçu du voisinage de cette zone. L'utilisateur peut ainsi être dispensé de procéder périodiquement à des zooms ou à des recentrages sur des zones particulières de l'image.In general, the invention makes it possible to display a large quantity of information simultaneously, which facilitates and makes the work of the user more efficient. Thanks to the large surface area of the display area, the latter can visualize with precision a specific area of a map or map while having the possibility of keeping an overview of the vicinity of this area. The user can thus be dispensed from periodically zooming or refocusing on particular areas of the image.

L'invention est particulièrement bien adaptée à des activités nécessitant l'affichage d'images de format important tels que des cartes ou des plans, des dessins, des graphiques, des arborescences de répertoires, éventuellement des textes ou des feuilles de calcul et toute image composite réalisée à partir de plusieurs de ces éléments. Le vitrage peut être plan sur au moins une majeure partie de sa surface, et constituer la majeure partie de la face supérieure de la structure et de la surface de travail offerte à l'utilisateur.The invention is particularly well suited to activities requiring the display of large format images such as maps or plans, drawings, graphics, directory trees, possibly texts or spreadsheets and any image. composite made from several of these elements. The glazing may be flat on at least a major part of its surface, and constitute the major part of the upper face of the structure and of the working surface offered to the user.

La structure peut comporter un écran unique ou une pluralité d'écrans disposés de préférence selon une matrice rectangulaire.The structure may include a single screen or a plurality of screens preferably arranged in a rectangular matrix.

Dans une mise en œuvre de l'invention, la structure comporte un dispositif de projection disposé par rapport à celle-ci de manière à permettre à l'utilisateur de placer ses jambes sous au moins une partie de la structure. Dans une mise en œuvre de l'invention, la structure comporte seulement un ou plusieurs écrans. En variante, la structure comporte seulement un ou plusieurs dispositifs de projection. En variante encore, la structure comporte à la fois au moins un écran et au moins un dispositif de projection. La structure peut ainsi comporter un dispositif de projection monté sur une première partie de la structure et un ou plusieurs écrans, par exemple des écrans plats, notamment à effet tactile, montés sur une deuxième partie de la structure, la deuxième partie présentant une moindre profondeur que la première afin de permettre à l'utilisateur de placer ses jambes sous la deuxième partie.In one implementation of the invention, the structure comprises a projection device disposed relative to the latter so as to allow the user to place his legs under at least part of the structure. In an implementation of the invention, the structure comprises only one or more screens. Alternatively, the structure comprises only one or more projection devices. In another variant, the structure comprises both at least one screen and at least one projection device. The structure can thus include a projection device mounted on a first part of the structure and one or more screens, for example flat screens, in particular with tactile effect, mounted on a second part of the structure, the second part having a shallower depth. than the first to allow the user to place his legs under the second part.

Dans une mise en œuvre de l'invention, la zone d'affichage est rectangulaire ou carrée et présente une diagonale supérieure ou égale à 144 cm, voire 166 cm. Le poste de travail comporte avantageusement un appareil de contrôle du ou des écrans et/ou du ou des dispositifs de projection.In one implementation of the invention, the display area is rectangular or square and has a diagonal greater than or equal to 144 cm, even 166 cm. The work station advantageously includes a device for controlling the screen (s) and / or the projection device (s).

De préférence, l'appareil de contrôle est agencé pour permettre, dans le cas où le poste de travail comporte une pluralité d'écrans et/ou une pluralité de dispositifs de projection, de gérer le contenu affiché par chacun des écrans et/ou des dispositifs de projection.Preferably, the control device is arranged to allow, in the case where the workstation comprises a plurality of screens and / or a plurality of projection devices, to manage the content displayed by each of the screens and / or projection devices.

En particulier, l'appareil de contrôle peut être apte à commander l'affichage d'informations sur une partie seulement de ces écrans, les autres étant en veille.In particular, the control device may be able to control the display of information on only part of these screens, the others being on standby.

L'appareil de contrôle peut également être agencé de manière à permettre une rotation d'une image affichée dans la zone d'affichage, de sorte que lorsque plusieurs personnes travaillent en même temps autour du poste de travail, ces dernières puissent choisir l'orientation de l'image à leur convenance.The control device can also be arranged so as to allow a rotation of an image displayed in the display area, so that when several people work at the same time around the work station, these latter can choose the orientation. of the image at their convenience.

L'appareil de contrôle peut également être agencé pour permettre l'affichage en différents endroits de la zone d'affichage de plusieurs images, identiques ou non, orientées chacune suivant une direction souhaitée, de manière à ce que des personnes assises autour du poste de travail puissent voir chacune l'image qui leur est destinée dans les conditions d'orientation les plus adaptées.The control device can also be arranged to allow the display at various locations of the display area of several images, identical or not, each oriented in a desired direction, so that people seated around the work can each see the image intended for them in the most suitable orientation conditions.

Le poste de travail peut être muni d'un stylet électronique permettant d'interagir avec la zone d'affichage. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut modifier l'image affichée, annoter un plan ou une carte affichés et/ou sélectionner des boutons d'action affichés sur le ou les écrans.The workstation can be equipped with an electronic stylus allowing interaction with the display area. Thus, the user can modify the displayed image, annotate a displayed plan or map and / or select action buttons displayed on the screen or screens.

Le vitrage ou le ou les écrans peuvent être à effet tactile, le cas échéant.The glazing or screen (s) may have a tactile effect, if necessary.

La structure peut comporter, outre le vitrage, un cadre entourant au moins partiellement celui-ci et également apte le cas échéant, à supporter un clavier d'ordinateur et/ou des instruments de dessin ou d'écriture, par exemple.The structure may comprise, in addition to the glazing, a frame at least partially surrounding the latter and also suitable where appropriate, for supporting a computer keyboard and / or drawing or writing instruments, for example.

Dans une réalisation particulière, le poste de travail comporte un compartiment, un ou plusieurs tiroirs ou une ou plusieurs étagères aptes à recevoir un appareil de contrôle du ou des écrans et/ou des éléments périphériques tels qu'une imprimante ou un onduleur par exemple.In a particular embodiment, the workstation comprises a compartment, one or more drawers or one or more shelves capable of receiving a device for controlling the screen or screens and / or peripheral elements such as a printer or an inverter for example.

Avantageusement, le bâti est agencé de manière à permettre le réglage en hauteur de l'axe géométrique de rotation de la structure.Advantageously, the frame is arranged so as to allow the height adjustment of the geometric axis of rotation of the structure.

Le poste de travail peut comporter un dispositif motorisé de réglage en hauteur de l'axe géométrique de rotation, de l'inclinaison de la structure et/ou des éléments de verrouillage permettant de bloquer la structure dans une position souhaitée.The workstation may include a motorized device for adjusting the height of the geometric axis of rotation, the inclination of the structure and / or locking elements for locking the structure in a desired position.

Avantageusement, la structure comporte des moyens de fixation du ou des écrans permettant un démontage individuel. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut remplacer un ou plusieurs écrans en cas de besoin.Advantageously, the structure includes means for fixing the screen or screens allowing individual disassembly. Thus, the user can replace one or more screens if necessary.

Les écrans peuvent être du type à tube cathodique, à cristaux liquides, à plasma ou à microcapsules, comme décrit dans le brevet US 6 017 584.The screens can be of the cathode-ray tube, liquid crystal, plasma or microcapsule type, as described in US Pat. No. 6,017,584.

Le poste de travail peut être apte à servir de mur d'écrans, la structure pouvant pivoter par rapport au bâti afin de pouvoir amener le vitrage en position sensiblement verticale, de manière à constituer une zone d'affichage visible de loin et destinée par exemple à l'ensemble des occupants d'une salle de réunion. Avantageusement, la structure peut pivoter d'un angle de 180° par rapport à l'horizontale dans un sens ou dans un autre.The workstation can be adapted to serve as a screen wall, the structure being able to pivot relative to the frame so as to be able to bring the glazing to a substantially vertical position, so as to constitute a display area visible from a distance and intended for example to all the occupants of a meeting room. Advantageously, the structure can pivot by an angle of 180 ° relative to the horizontal in one direction or another.

Dans une réalisation particulière, une partie au moins du vitrage est apte à être soulevée, avec le ou les écrans, notamment pour accéder à un compartiment intérieur.In a particular embodiment, at least part of the glazing is capable of being lifted, with the screen or screens, in particular for accessing an interior compartment.

Le poste de travail peut comporter un traceur en arrière et/ou au-dessus de la structure et solidaire du bâti.The workstation may include a tracer behind and / or above the structure and integral with the frame.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de l'invention, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel : la figure 1 représente schématiquement et partiellement, en perspective, un poste de travail conforme à un premier exemple de mise en œuvre de l'invention, la zone d'affichage étant orientée horizontalement,The invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description which follows, of nonlimiting examples of implementation of the invention, and on examining the appended drawing, in which: FIG. 1 shows schematically and partially, in perspective, a work station in accordance with a first example of implementation of the invention, the display area being oriented horizontally,

- la figure 2 représente schématiquement et partiellement, en perspective, le poste de travail de la figure 1, la zone d'affichage étant inclinée,FIG. 2 schematically and partially shows, in perspective, the work station of FIG. 1, the display area being inclined,

- les figures 3 et 4 représentent schématiquement et partiellement, en perspective, un poste de travail conforme à un deuxième exemple de mise en œuvre de l'invention, le vitrage étant fermé et ouvert, respectivement, et la figure 5 illustre schématiquement et partiellement une variante de mise en œuvre de la figure 1.- Figures 3 and 4 schematically and partially in perspective, a workstation according to a second embodiment of the invention, the glazing being closed and open, respectively, and Figure 5 schematically and partially illustrates a variant of implementation of FIG. 1.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un poste de travail 1 conforme à l'invention, comportant une structure 2 supportée par un bâti 3.FIG. 1 shows a work station 1 according to the invention, comprising a structure 2 supported by a frame 3.

La structure 2 comporte un cadre 2a supportant quatre écrans 5 disposés selon une matrice rectangulaire 2x2. Dans l'exemple décrit, ces écrans 5 sont à tube cathodique.The structure 2 comprises a frame 2a supporting four screens 5 arranged in a rectangular 2x2 matrix. In the example described, these screens 5 are with cathode ray tube.

En variante, ils peuvent être du type à cristaux liquides, à plasma ou encore à microcapsules.Alternatively, they can be of the liquid crystal, plasma or microcapsule type.

Les écrans 5 définissent une zone d'affichage A de format A0 adaptée notamment à l'affichage de documents graphiques de grand format. Les écrans 5 sont fixés sur la structure 2 par l'intermédiaire de moyens de fixation, non représentés, permettant un démontage individuel de ceux-ci en cas de panne. Ils sont en outre recouverts par un vitrage plan 6, non amovible, présentant des propriétés mécaniques suffisantes vis-à-vis des chocs et des rayures, et qui sert également de plan de travail. La structure 2 comporte, le long de son bord longitudinal avant, une rigole 7 permettant à l'utilisateur d'y déposer des instruments de dessin ou d'écriture, par exemple. On peut encore, en plus de cette rigole 7 ou en remplacement de celle-ci, munir la structure 2 d'un ou plusieurs supports périphériques non représentés, permettant d'accueillir un ou plusieurs claviers et/ou de recevoir des touches de commande des écrans.The screens 5 define a display area A of format A0 suitable in particular for displaying large format graphic documents. The screens 5 are fixed to the structure 2 by means of fixing means, not shown, allowing individual disassembly of these in the event of a breakdown. They are also covered by a flat glazing 6, which is not removable, having sufficient mechanical properties with respect to impacts and scratches, and which also serves as a work surface. The structure 2 comprises, along its front longitudinal edge, a channel 7 allowing the user to place drawing or writing instruments there, for example. It is also possible, in addition to this channel 7 or as a replacement for this, to provide the structure 2 with one or more peripheral supports, not shown, making it possible to accommodate one or more keyboards and / or to receive keys for controlling the screens.

La structure 2 est reliée au bâti 3, dans l'exemple décrit, par l'intermédiaire d'un arbre 10 en deux parties, horizontal, et peut tourner autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation X. L'arbre 10 peut être creux de manière à loger des câbles de connexion, le cas échéant.The structure 2 is connected to the frame 3, in the example described, by means of a shaft 10 in two parts, horizontal, and can rotate around a geometric axis of rotation X. The shaft 10 can be hollow so as to accommodate connection cables, if necessary.

Le bâti 3 comporte deux éléments de support 12 (ou montants) chacun en forme de H, comprenant chacun deux pieds télescopiques 11, réglables en hauteur. Les pieds 11 peuvent être montés sur des roulettes permettant de déplacer facilement le poste de travail, ces pieds étant alors équipés d'un dispositif de blocage.The frame 3 comprises two support elements 12 (or uprights) each in the shape of an H, each comprising two telescopic legs 11, adjustable in height. The feet 11 can be mounted on casters allowing the work station to be easily moved, these feet then being fitted with a locking device.

Chaque élément de support 12 comporte en outre une traverse horizontale 15 reliant les pieds 11 et sur laquelle l'arbre 10 se raccorde par une articulation 18.Each support element 12 further comprises a horizontal crosspiece 15 connecting the feet 11 and on which the shaft 10 is connected by a hinge 18.

Un élément de verrouillage 19 agissant sur l'articulation 18 permet de verrouiller la structure 2 dans une position angulaire souhaitée, par exemple en position horizontale comme représenté sur la figure 1 ou en position inclinée, comme représenté sur la figure 2, voire verticale.A locking element 19 acting on the articulation 18 makes it possible to lock the structure 2 in a desired angular position, for example in a horizontal position as represented in FIG. 1 or in an inclined position, as shown in FIG. 2, even vertical.

Les réglages en hauteur et/ou de l'inclinaison de la structure 2 peuvent être effectués manuellement ou de manière motorisée. Le poste de travail peut comporter des éléments de blocage supplémentaires interdisant ou freinant la rotation de la structure 2 au-delà d'angles autorisés.The height and / or inclination of the structure 2 can be adjusted manually or in a motorized manner. The work station may include additional blocking elements preventing or braking the rotation of the structure 2 beyond authorized angles.

L'un des deux éléments de support 12, voire les deux, peut comporter au moins une étagère 16 permettant d'accueillir une unité centrale 17 servant d'appareil de contrôle des écrans, à laquelle sont reliés les écrans 5 par l'intermédiaire de câbles de connexion, non représentés.One of the two support elements 12, or even both, may comprise at least one shelf 16 making it possible to accommodate a central unit 17 serving as a screen control device, to which the screens 5 are connected by means of connection cables, not shown.

On peut bien entendu disposer sur l'étagère 16 tout autre élément périphérique tels qu'une imprimante, un scanner, des lecteurs de cédérom ou de DVD ou encore un onduleur.It is of course possible to have on the shelf 16 any other peripheral element such as a printer, a scanner, CD-ROM or DVD readers or even an inverter.

La carte mère de l'unité centrale et éventuellement d'autres cartes peuvent être placées dans des aménagements prévus dans la structure 2.The motherboard of the central unit and possibly other cards can be placed in the arrangements provided in structure 2.

L'unité centrale 17 est agencée pour permettre la gestion du contenu affiché sur chacun des écrans 5, et peut notamment commander la mise en marche d'une partie seulement des écrans 5 lorsque l'utilisateur ne souhaite utiliser qu'une partie de la zone d'affichage A. Lorsque plusieurs utilisateurs sont présents autour du poste de travail 1, l'unité centrale 17 peut commander l'apparition en différents endroits de la zone d'affichage A de plusieurs images, identiques ou non, orientées suivant des directions adaptées à chacun des utilisateurs. L'unité centrale 17 peut encore être agencée de manière à permettre une rotation de l'image affichée dans le plan du vitrage, afin d'orienter celle-ci suivant une direction souhaitée, adaptée à l'orientation de la structure 2.The central unit 17 is arranged to allow the management of the content displayed on each of the screens 5, and can in particular control the switching on of only part of the screens 5 when the user wishes to use only part of the area display A. When several users are present around the workstation 1, the central unit 17 can control the appearance in different places of the display area A of several images, identical or not, oriented in suitable directions to each of the users. The central unit 17 can also be arranged so as to allow rotation of the image displayed in the plane of the glazing, in order to orient the latter in a desired direction, adapted to the orientation of the structure 2.

La zone d'affichage A peut être agencée de manière à interagir avec un stylet électronique permettant à un utilisateur de modifier l'image affichée.The display area A can be arranged so as to interact with an electronic stylus allowing a user to modify the displayed image.

Le poste de travail 1 comporte en outre, dans l'exemple illustré, un traceur 20 fixé sur les éléments de support 12 suffisamment au-dessus et/ou en arrière de la structure 2 pour ne pas entraver sa rotation.The work station 1 also comprises, in the example illustrated, a tracer 20 fixed on the support elements 12 sufficiently above and / or behind the structure 2 so as not to impede its rotation.

On ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention en remplaçant au moins l'un des écrans 5 par un dispositif de projection d'images 35, par exemple un vidéo projecteur, fixé à la structure 2, comme illustré à la figure 5.It is not going beyond the scope of the present invention to replace at least one of the screens 5 with an image projection device 35, for example a video projector, fixed to the structure 2, as illustrated in FIG. 5.

Le dispositif de projection 35 est apte à projeter une image sur la partie de la zone d'affichage A située au-dessus.The projection device 35 is capable of projecting an image on the part of the display area A situated above.

Le dispositif de projection 35 peut s'étendre sur une profondeur relativement importante sous le vitrage 6 mais l'utilisateur peut encore aisément placer ses jambes sous les trois écrans 5.The projection device 35 can extend over a relatively large depth under the glazing 6 but the user can still easily place his legs under the three screens 5.

On ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention en n'utilisant qu'un seul écran.It is not beyond the scope of the present invention by using only one screen.

On a représenté sur la figure 3 un poste de travail 1 ' comportant une structure 2' fixée à un bâti 3 analogue à celui de l'exemple des figures 1 et 2.FIG. 3 shows a work station 1 ′ comprising a structure 2 ′ fixed to a frame 3 similar to that of the example in FIGS. 1 and 2.

La structure 2' comporte un caisson 25 et un panneau 26 refermant le caisson 25 et articulé sur le bord longitudinal arrière de ce dernier.The structure 2 ′ comprises a box 25 and a panel 26 closing the box 25 and articulated on the rear longitudinal edge of the latter.

Le panneau 26 supporte un vitrage 27 et un écran plat unique 5', de format A0, disposé sous celui-ci. Le panneau 26 peut être soulevé par l'utilisateur en le faisant pivoter vers l'arrière, comme représenté sur la figure 4, pour accéder à un compartiment intérieur 30. En variante, lorsque le vitrage est constitué de dalles, seule une dalle et l'écran associé pourraient être soulevés.The panel 26 supports a glazing 27 and a single flat screen 5 ′, of format A0, placed under it. The panel 26 can be lifted by the user by pivoting it backwards, as shown in FIG. 4, to access an interior compartment 30. As a variant, when the glazing consists of slabs, only one slab and the associated screen could be raised.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments which have just been described.

Les éléments de support 12 peuvent avoir une forme différente, notamment en A ou en T retourné, et être raccordés entre eux au niveau du sol.The support elements 12 can have a different shape, in particular in A or in inverted T, and be connected together at ground level.

On peut encore utiliser, si le poids de la structure le permet, un pied central unique, la structure étant par exemple reliée par une articulation de type rotule à ce pied. Dans ce cas, la structure peut pivoter d'un angle plus au moins important, voire proche de 90° par rapport à l'horizontale, dans un sens ou dans l'autre.We can still use, if the weight of the structure allows it, a central leg single, the structure being for example connected by a ball joint type to this foot. In this case, the structure can pivot by a more or less large angle, or even close to 90 ° relative to the horizontal, in one direction or the other.

Le poste de travail peut également servir de table à digitaliser ou de table lumineuse pour visualiser des transparents, par exemple. Il peut également servir de poste informatique comportant de nombreux équipements informatiques. Il peut encore comporter un ou plusieurs écrans tactiles.The workstation can also be used as a digitizing table or a light table for viewing transparencies, for example. It can also be used as a computer station with numerous computer equipment. It may also include one or more touch screens.

On peut encore munir le poste de travail d'un élément permettant de supprimer ou de limiter des reflets de lumière sur la zone d'affichage, par exemple une capote surplombant la zone d'affichage.It is also possible to provide the workstation with an element making it possible to suppress or limit reflections of light on the display area, for example a hood overhanging the display area.

La structure peut être reliée de manière non articulée au bâti, le pivotement s'effectuant en modifiant la hauteur des pieds du bâti.The structure can be connected in a non-articulated manner to the frame, the pivoting being effected by modifying the height of the legs of the frame.

Le bâti peut reposer sur une semelle ou un socle. The frame can rest on a sole or a base.

Claims

REVENDICATIONS 1. Poste de travail (1 ; l') apte à servir de bureau ou de table à dessin à au moins un utilisateur assis, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une structure (2 ; 2') supportée par un bâti (3) de manière à pouvoir pivoter autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation horizontale (X), et un vitrage (6 ; 27) définissant une zone d'affichage pour un ou plusieurs écrans (5 ; 5') et/ou un ou plusieurs dispositifs de projection d'images (35) disposés sous le vitrage, ce ou ces écrans et/ou ce ou ces dispositifs de projection étant portés par la structure, chaque écran et/ou chaque dispositif de projection étant fixe par rapport à la partie du vitrage le recouvrant, et par le fait qu'il est agencé de manière à permettre à l'utilisateur assis de placer ses jambes sous la structure, au moins lorsque le vitrage est horizontal.1. Workstation (1; l ') capable of serving as an office or drawing table for at least one seated user, characterized in that it comprises a structure (2; 2') supported by a frame (3 ) so as to be able to pivot around a geometric axis of horizontal rotation (X), and a glazing (6; 27) defining a display area for one or more screens (5; 5 ') and / or one or more image projection devices (35) arranged under the glazing, this or these screens and / or this or these projection devices being carried by the structure, each screen and / or each projection device being fixed relative to the part of the glazing covering it, and by the fact that it is arranged so as to allow the seated user to place his legs under the structure, at least when the glazing is horizontal. 2. Poste de travail selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que la zone d'affichage (A) occupe la majeure partie du vitrage et le vitrage la majeure partie de la surface de travail offerte à l'utilisateur.2. Workstation according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the display area (A) occupies most of the glazing and the glazing most of the working surface offered to the user. 3. Poste de travail selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé par le fait que la structure (2) porte une pluralité d'écrans (5), disposés de préférence selon une matrice rectangulaire.3. Workstation according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the structure (2) carries a plurality of screens (5), preferably arranged in a rectangular matrix. 4. Poste de travail selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la zone d'affichage (A) est carrée ou rectangulaire et présente une diagonale supérieure ou égale à 144 cm, et de préférence 166 cm.4. Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display area (A) is square or rectangular and has a diagonal greater than or equal to 144 cm, and preferably 166 cm. 5. Poste de travail selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un appareil de contrôle du ou des écrans (17) et/ou du ou des dispositifs de projection, agencé de manière à permettre une rotation d'une image affichée dans la zone d'affichage, ou à afficher, en plusieurs endroits de la zone d'affichage, plusieurs images orientées chacune suivant une direction souhaitée.5. Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a device for controlling the screen (s) (17) and / or the projection device (s), arranged so as to allow rotation of an image displayed in the display area, or to display, in several places of the display area, several images each oriented in a desired direction. 6. Poste de travail selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la structure peut pivoter par rapport au bâti afin de pouvoir amener le vitrage en position verticale. 6. Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structure can pivot relative to the frame so as to be able to bring the glazing to the vertical position. 7. Poste de travail selon la revendication 6, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte au moins un élément de verrouillage (19) de la structure dans une position angulaire donnée par rapport au bâti.7. Workstation according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises at least one locking element (19) of the structure in a given angular position relative to the frame. 8. Poste de travail selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'une partie au moins du vitrage est apte à être soulevée, notamment pour accéder à un compartiment intérieur (30) .8. Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least part of the glazing is capable of being lifted, in particular for accessing an interior compartment (30). 9. Poste de travail selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un traceur (20) en arrière de la structure et solidaire du bâti.9. Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a tracer (20) behind the structure and secured to the frame. 10. Poste de travail selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une ou plusieurs étagères (16) ou un compartiment permettant de recevoir un appareil de contrôle du ou des écrans. 10. Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises one or more shelves (16) or a compartment for receiving a control device or screens.
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