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WO2019030591A1 - Accessoire de bureau polyvalent pour lire, écrire et utiliser un ordinateur - Google Patents

Accessoire de bureau polyvalent pour lire, écrire et utiliser un ordinateur Download PDF

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WO2019030591A1
WO2019030591A1 PCT/IB2018/055370 IB2018055370W WO2019030591A1 WO 2019030591 A1 WO2019030591 A1 WO 2019030591A1 IB 2018055370 W IB2018055370 W IB 2018055370W WO 2019030591 A1 WO2019030591 A1 WO 2019030591A1
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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
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
    • A47B23/042—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables
    • A47B23/043—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables adjustable, foldable
    • 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
    • A47B21/03—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustable parts other than drawers, e.g. leaves
    • A47B2021/0307—Platforms for supporting office equipment and wrists
    • 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
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
    • A47B2023/049—Desk stand for laptop computer

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  • the invention relates to a multi-purpose desktop accessory that facilitates the combination of reading and writing with computer usage, with emphasis on the space-efficient use of inline space between a computer user and the computer monitor.
  • a horizontal desktop provides a flat surface for supporting items related to desk work.
  • a flat desktop is uncomfortable, inconvenient and inefficient.
  • a tilted surface is far better for such purposes.
  • the drawback of a wholly tilted or mostly tilted desktop is that there would not be enough flat space for supporting items related to desk work. The solution therefore has been to use a desk accessory comprising a tilted worktop.
  • 'Aviator' Another product, called the 'Aviator', is apparently not patented. It is currently marketed at Keynamics.com as a laptop computer stand or holder that is especially suitable for use on airplanes. It features a base comprising two side members and a detachable cross-bar connecting and bracing the side members. It is about 15 inches deep, about 3.5 inches of which extends sloping beyond the edge of a desktop to support the front end of a laptop computer. The front ends of the extended side members have stays to stabilize a laptop computer in a sloping extended position thereon.
  • the third product is 'Tilt-n-Slide Keyboard Manager' marketed by the Fellowe's brand. It is a tilt- adjustable platform for a computer keyboard, featuring a built-in wrist rest and mouse pad. It can be attached with built-in clamps to the front edge of a desk; no tools are required. It is adjustable from 0 to 30 degrees tilt so that, with the elbows supported on the armrests of a chair, the upward slant of forearms and hands are conveniently aligned with the wrist rest and keyboard. It enables a more comfortable, laidback sitting posture and, for users who are not touch-typists, a more erect posture of the head and neck. This product is the most recent arrival on the market that exemplifies this relatively new, ergonomic method of using a tilted computer keyboard.
  • the 'Support Apparatus and Method' is apparently the first product that demonstrated the ergonomic feasibility of using a computer keyboard or a laptop computer in an extended, sloping position, extended over the edge of a desktop.
  • This new ergonomic method is based on supporting the elbows on the armrests of a chair so that the upward slant of the forearms are comfortably aligned with the use of a laptop computer or computer keyboard on a sloping worktop extending over the edge of a desktop. Its principal liability by far was that it was too bulky and expensive to manufacture. It was not a cost-effective design.
  • the 'Aviator' has accomplished the same purpose as efficiently with a design that costs much less.
  • the Aviator is light, easily disassembled and portable. Its only 'liability', if it may be called such, is that it serves only one purpose - supporting laptop computers.
  • the Tilt-n-Slide Keyboard Manager is more complicated mechanically, and does exclusively for the computer keyboard what the Aviator does exclusively for the laptop computer. As a single-function accessory it seems to deliver its innovative function adequately, with no particular liabilities except, perhaps, its higher cost and the lack of versatility.
  • the primary elements of the present invention relate to a cost-efficient means of stabilizing a tilted worktop for use in a substantially extended position, wherein a substantial front portion of the worktop is unsupported by anything directly below it.
  • the basic means of doing so also has additional uses, and substantially improves the multi-tasking capability of the desk accessory.
  • the key features and uses are as follows.
  • the means of stabilizing the extended worktop combines: (a) the rearward extension of the worktop's support to provide convenient placement for various items immediately behind the worktop, as well as to provide more weight for anchorage of the extended portion of the worktop; and (b) the forward extension of the worktop's support to supportively engage the underside of the worktop, thereby connecting the weight of the back portion with the underside of the worktop to enhance the supportive strength of the worktop, especially the portion extended over the edge of the desktop.
  • the extra weight of the back portion creates resistance to downward pressure on the extended front end of the worktop.
  • a second panel included with the support's back portion allows items to be placed thereon, which require a flat surface, such as hardcopy, books, a food container, a beverage glass, a cell phone, and so on;
  • an adjustable strut for tilting the second panel to higher angles as may be desired.
  • the upward slant of the forearms can be conveniently aligned with the use of a laptop computer on the worktop (first panel). Also, a more comfortable, laid-back sitting posture, and a more upright head posture is facilitated for laptop computer usage.
  • the upward slant of forearms can be conveniently aligned with the use of a computer keyboard positioned on the inclined worktop behind a suitable wrist rest. A more comfortable, laid-back sitting posture, and a more upright posture the head and neck is thereby made possible when using a computer keyboard. 5.
  • a book or notebook for reading or writing on can be supported over a computer keyboard on the worktop, astride the wrist rest and a bar riser behind the keyboard.
  • a stay means along the front end of the worktop comprises an elongate middle stay and two lateral stays, by means of which hardcopy can be supported across the full width of first panel, while providing spaces or gaps between the stays for the hands and arms to rest comfortably on the worktop.
  • the middle stay can be readily moved to the left or right side, as may be desired, to accommodate the convenient angling of hardcopy for writing on.
  • the worktop is also useful as a low-tilted easel or copyholder for reading material, which allows a computer monitor to be visible behind.
  • SEV is 'side elevation view'
  • TPV is 'top plan view'
  • SPV is 'side perspective view'
  • RPV is 'rear perspective view' .
  • 1A SEV 2 nd panel is co-planar behind 1 st panel on left & right side members.
  • 2C SEV Back portion is horizontal & countersunk; 1 st panel is hinged to support.
  • 2D TPV Left & right side members support computer keyboard behind 1 st panel.
  • 3B SEV Back portion of support is elevated; 2 nd panel added; 1 st panel is hinged.
  • 5B SEV Elbows on armrests; forearms & hands aligned with tilted laptop.
  • 5C RPV 2 nd panel holds hardcopy behind tilted keyboard on extended 1 st panel.
  • SEV 2 nd panel is co-planar with 1 st panel; base panel connects risers to 1 st panel.
  • 6D SPV 1 st panel is hinged to L-shaped riser; 2 nd panel parallels base panel.
  • the inventive desk accessory comprises a worktop in the form of a first panel (12) comprising a back end (12a), a front end (12b) and stay means (34) on the front end.
  • a support (14) is attached to the back end, elevating the back end, and tilting the first panel to an inclined position facing the user.
  • the support comprises a back portion extending behind the first panel from a position at or near the back end of first panel so that various items can be conveniently supported thereon, and extra weight is provided to stabilize the first panel in a position substantially extended beyond the edge of a desktop.
  • the support further comprises a front portion that supportively engages the underside of the first panel so that when the front end of the first panel is extended substantially beyond the edge of a desktop, the supportive strength of the front end of the first panel is rigidly connected to and reinforced by the additional weight of the back portion on the desktop.
  • the benefits of these basic elements are that, with elbows supported on the armrests of a chair, the upward slant of the forearms can be conveniently aligned with the use of a laptop computer (29; Fig.1D;5B) on the first panel. Furthermore, a more comfortable, laid-back posture is facilitated for using a laptop computer.
  • a suitable wrist rest 25; Fig.lC; 1F;2A;5A) on the first panel behind the stay means provides three additional benefits.
  • the upward slant of forearms can be conveniently aligned with the use of a computer keyboard positioned on the first panel behind the wrist rest.
  • a computer keyboard can be used on the first panel connected to a laptop computer supported behind the first panel (26; Fig. lC;lF;2A;2B;5A;5E). And third, a more comfortable, laid-back sitting posture, and a more upright posture of the neck and head are facilitated when using a computer keyboard.
  • the stay means preferably comprises an elongate middle stay (34a; Fig.7A) at the middle of the front end, and two lateral stays (34b,c) at or near the extremities of the front end.
  • the middle stay preferably comprises pins (46a,b; Fig.7B) on the underside thereof, and the first panel preferably comprises holes (42a,b,c,d) along the front end for receiving the pins.
  • hardcopy such as loose pages, open folders and books can be supported across the entire width of the first panel, while allowing the hands and forearms comfortable access to the worktop between the middle and lateral stays.
  • the middle stay can be readily moved to the left or right side (Fig.7B,C), as may be desired, to accommodate the convenient angling of hardcopy (21) for writing on.
  • the wrist rest, bar riser and adjustable stays are preferred features for all embodiments of the desk accessory.
  • a number of embodiments having the basic elements of the inventive desk accessory are further characterized in that the support for the first panel comprises left and right side members (14a,b; Fig.
  • the back portion of the left and right side members (Fig.4A;4C;4D;5A-E) is countersunk and inclined upwards a from a position close to and below the back end of the first panel.
  • the first panel includes an angled projection (12c; Fig.5D) fixedly attached to the back end of the first panel.
  • the angled projection comprises hinge means (23) that connect it to the support.
  • a second panel (22; Fig.5A-5D) can be placed on the back portion.
  • the second panel comprises a stay means (22d) along the front end, so that said second panel can rest in a recumbent position behind the first panel to support books, files and papers at a low angle that allows a computer monitor to remain visible behind.
  • a pivotable strut (76; Fig.4A; 4B;5D) is attached to the left and right side members, which strut can be deployed to engage detent means (22c) near the back end of the second panel.
  • detent means 22c
  • the back portion of the support includes a second panel (22; Fig.1 A- IE) that is co-planar with the first panel.
  • the second panel comprises a back end (22a), a front end (22b) and a stay means (22d) on the front end for the support of items thereon (22).
  • the back portion of the left and right side members (14a,b; Fig.2A-2D) is horizontal, so that the back portion may conveniently support a computer keyboard or a laptop computer.
  • the back portion of the left and right side members includes a second panel (22; Fig.3A-3C) whereon items requiring a flat surface can be conveniently supported, such as a glass or food container (Fig.3A).
  • the support comprises a base panel (14d; Fig.6A-6E) that is fixedly attached at the back end to a base riser (14c), and fixedly attached at the front end to the underside of the first panel.
  • a riser (12c) is fixedly attached to the back end of the first panel, and fixedly attached to the base panel; and a second panel (22) is fixedly attached to the base riser.
  • the second panel (22; Fig.6A) comprises stay means (22d), and is co-planar with and fixedly attached to the first panel.
  • the second panel (Fig.6B) is fixedly attached to the back end of the first panel and parallel to the base panel.
  • the second panel (Fig.6C) is fixedly attached to the riser of the first panel and substantially parallel to the first panel.
  • the support includes an L-shaped riser (30; Fig.6D) comprising a long arm and a short arm. It (30) is inverted upon and fixedly attached to a base panel (14d), with the long arm connected to the front end of the base panel.
  • the first panel comprises hinge means (23) connecting it to the L-shaped riser.
  • the back end of the base panel is fixedly attached a base riser (14c), which is fixedly attached to a second panel (22), which is fixedly attached to the L-shaped riser and parallel to the base panel.
  • an L-shaped riser (30; Fig.6E) comprises a long arm and a short arm, that is inverted upon and fixedly attached to a base panel (14d), with the long arm connected to the front end of the base panel.
  • the first panel comprises hinge means connecting it to the L-shaped riser.
  • the back end of the base panel is fixedly attached to a base riser (14c), which is fixedly attached to a second panel (22), which is fixedly attached to the L-shaped riser and substantially parallel to the first panel.

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Un accessoire de bureau comprend un premier panneau (12) comprenant une extrémité arrière (12a), une extrémité avant (12b), des moyens de support (34) sur l'extrémité avant, et un support (14) qui incline le premier panneau vers une position légèrement inclinée. Le support comprend une partie arrière derrière le premier panneau pour supporter des articles souhaités, et pour fournir un poids nécessaire à la stabilisation du premier panneau dans une position déployée de manière commode sur le bord d'un bureau. Le support comprend également une partie avant qui vient en prise en support avec la face inférieure du premier panneau pour la stabiliser dans la position sensiblement étendue. Les coudes reposant sur les accoudoirs d'une chaise, le premier panneau peut être utilisé dans une position assise confortable et détendue pour la lecture et l'écriture, pour l'utilisation d'un ordinateur portable, ou pour l'utilisation d'un clavier d'ordinateur avec un repose-poignet. Un clavier d'ordinateur ou l'ordinateur portable peuvent également être utilisés confortablement sur la partie arrière du support tandis que le premier panneau est utilisé pour la lecture et l'écriture.
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CN115666328A (zh) * 2020-05-25 2023-01-31 弗拉尔创新有限公司 附件支撑装置
CN115666328B (zh) * 2020-05-25 2025-05-09 弗拉尔创新有限公司 附件支撑装置
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