Computer bench

Abstract

A bench is provided for use by at least two persons of similar or differing heights. The bench includes a seat, a back, pivotal members and a support. The pivotal members are held in a substantially vertical position adjacent to the back by a release mechanism. Unlocking the release mechanism results in the pivotal member pivoting to a substantially horizontal position adjacent to the seat. The pivotal member may be locked in this position by a locking mechanism. In addition, in one embodiment of the invention, the back may be horizontally displaced towards the front of the seat, when the pivotal member is in the substantially horizontal position. Thus, the bench may accommodate two persons simultaneously, such as an adult and a child.

1 . A bench for use by at least two persons comprising: 
 a substantially horizontal seat including at least two seating portions;    at least two substantially vertical backs corresponding to each said seating position, each said back being displaceable along a horizontal axis;    at least two pivotal members, each said pivotal member corresponding to each said seating position and having an upper end and a lower end, wherein each said pivotal member pivots about a pivot point located at said lower end between a substantially horizontal position adjacent to said seat and a substantially vertical position adjacent to said corresponding back; and    a support for supporting said seat.    
   
   
       2 . A bench according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least two pairs of attachment mechanisms for attaching said pivotal member to said back when said pivotal member is in the substantially vertical position, each said pair of attachment mechanisms corresponding to each said seating position, one of the attachment mechanisms of said pair being attached to a first side of said corresponding back and the other attachment mechanism of said pair being attached to said corresponding pivotal member, wherein when said pair is uncoupled, said pivotal member pivots to the substantially horizontal position.  
   
   
       3 . A bench according to  claim 1 , further comprising a least two adjustable foot rests corresponding to each said seating position.  
   
   
       4 . A bench according to  claim 3 , further comprising a pair of arm rests each said arm rest being located at an end of said seat.  
   
   
       5 . A bench according to  claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of additional arm rests, each said additional arm rest being located on an interior end of each said seating position.  
   
   
       6 . A bench according to  claim 5 , further comprising at least two rods, each said rod corresponding to each said seating position, wherein each said pivotal member defines a bore having a slightly greater diameter than said rod and each said arm rest and additional defines a recess substantially coaxially aligned with said bore, said rod extending through said bore and terminating in said recesses to allow said pivotal said pivotal member to pivot between the substantially horizontal position and the substantially vertical position.  
   
   
       7 . A bench according to claim  12 , wherein said support further comprises a plurality of legs extending from the underside of said seat, each said leg having a wheel at an end opposite the underside of said seat.  
   
   
       8 . A bench according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least two telescopic members, each said telescopic member attached to each said pack, wherein extending said telescopic member horizontally displaces said back.