Motorized adjustable workstation

Abstract

The present invention is a new and improved Motorized Adjustable Workstation. The invention base has substantially parallel feet and legs that rise at an angle to support the main drive tube. Attached to the main drive tube is a linear actuator that raises the main work surface. The preferred embodiment of the invention incorporates an adjustable monitor lift that raises' a monitor with, and above the main work surface and is particularly suited for computer workstations.

1 . The preferred embodiment of the invention is a computer workstation with single or plural linear actuators for the raising and lowering of single or plural horizontal planar surfaces. The invention has a multitude of height positions that include a range and interaction of one or more surfaces that allow a lower starting height for children and shorter people as well as accommodate people over six feet tall without the addition of costly articulated keyboard trays, monitor arm/risers or other “ergonomic accessories”.  
     
     
         2 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein a platform for a monitor or other equipment is on a vertically adjustable lift that travels with and rises above the main planar work surface, which can raise a monitor into the ergonomically recommended eye level position. It can hold a multiplicity of types and or plurality of monitors including but not limited to Cathode Ray Tube monitor(s) with or without adjustable swings.  
     
     
         3 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the monitor lift can start from the lowest possible height position and rising up from there, frees up the single main work surface.  
     
     
         4 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein single or multiple horizontal planar surfaces and/or tilting surfaces for use in other applications beyond the preferred embodiment, including but not limited to work supports, CAD, wall and post mounts, other supports and incorporation into furniture.  
     
     
         5 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein has a high ratio of strength, stability, range, type and number of adjustments to material costs.  
     
     
         6 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the 45+−degree legs adjoin and maximize the attachment area of the legs to the main tube increasing the stability of the main base and planar surface(s). As the base stance increases, horizontal tubes enhance stability with more attachment area.  
     
     
         7 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the 45+−degree legs and means of adjoinment raises' the bending moment of the workstation higher than pedestal base systems attached at the base.  
     
     
         8 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the 45+−degree legs spread the forces outwardly for a stable wide stance, and leaves more room for the users feet under the workstation.  
     
     
         9 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the invention's adjustments can also be utilized in a manual, maintenance adjustable manner with hand screws, pins, hydraulic and other means of adjustment can be utilized.  
     
     
         10 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the monitor lift can be attached anywhere on the work surface/frame or can be a separate unit. It utilizes a safety or load switch or in the preferred embodiment uses a linear actuator that has a means of decoupling the drives downward motion for safety purposes.  
     
     
         11 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the inventions monitor lift shaft and drive occupies very little of the valuable space of the main work surface, and frees up most of the space under the monitor for other purposes, this is a better solution than a split work surface.  
     
     
         12 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the total combined range of movement of the work surface and monitor lift is suitable for sit/stand operations for many persons.  
     
     
         13 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein in other embodiments breakdown legs can be utilized for transportation and/or storage purposes.  
     
     
         14 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein two or more legs of the raised bending moment type including adjustment means are used in multiples for larger workstations.  
     
     
         15 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the invention is wheelchair and ADA compliant.  
     
     
         16 . The workstation of  claim 1  wherein the invention can be used with casters for mobility.  
     
     
         17 . An adjustable motorized monitor lift that can be attached to other surfaces and positions.  
     
     
         18 . The workstation of  claim 17  wherein a monitor lift can start from the lowest possible height position and rising up from there, frees up the single main work surface.  
     
     
         19 . The workstation of  claim 17  wherein the monitor can be swung around 180° for viewers to the side or in back of the workstation.  
     
     
         20 . A thin, flat panel monitor arm that attaches to a monitor lift, swivels, tilts, rotates and can lay flat, a new position that is beneficial for teaching and interpersonal situations where the monitor laying down does not impede the view of the teacher, student, etc. The flat panel monitor can be placed forward for low vision, ADA applications and back for farsighted applications. The flat panel arm can be configured to hold a plurality of monitors or other items or equipment.  
     
     
         21 . The workstation of  claim 19  wherein the monitor lift starts from the lowest possible height position and rises up from there, freeing up the single main work surface.  
     
     
         22 . The workstation of  claim 19  wherein the monitor can be swung around 180° for viewers to the side or in back of the workstation. 
 It is understood that modifications and improvements can be made to the invention without straying from the intent of the disclosed concept.