Workstation module for a reclinable office chair

Abstract

A workstation comprising a base, a working platform and a supporting member between the base and the working platform is disclosed and used in conjunction with a typical ergonomically adjustable office chair. The workstation includes a pair of leg rests adjustably fixed to the supporting member such that the user can fully extend and support their legs in a comfortable manner. The angle and position of the working platform and leg rests are adjusted in concert with adjustments to the chair's height and seating angle to optimize the user's posture while operating a computer.

1 . A workstation module comprising a base portion, a working platform disposed above said base portion, vertical support means disposed between the base portion and said working platform and user leg support means attached to said vertical support means at a fixed second height. 
   
   
       2 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said working platform is disposed above the base portion at a predetermined first height ergonomically optimized for comfort of a user. 
   
   
       3 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said predetermined first height is fixed. 
   
   
       4 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the predetermined height is adjustable by said user by adjustable means. 
   
   
       5 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said base portion comprises a first member comprising a cross member having a first end, a second end and a middle, a second member having a first end, a second end and a middle wherein said second member middle is fixed to said cross member first end and a third member having a first end, a second end and a middle wherein said third member middle is fixed to said cross member second end thereby forming an “H”-shaped base portion. 
   
   
       6 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the second member and the third member first and second ends include supporting members to raise them off of a supporting surface. 
   
   
       7 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 6  wherein said supporting members are lockable castors. 
   
   
       8 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said base portion comprises a first member comprising a cross member having a first end, a second end and a middle, a second member having a first end and a second end wherein said second member first end is fixed to said cross member first end and a third member having a first end and a second end wherein said third member first end is fixed to said cross member second end thereby forming square “C”-shaped base portion. 
   
   
       9 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said base portion is circular. 
   
   
       10 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the base portion is fixed to the floor. 
   
   
       11 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 6  wherein said working platform is a rectangular member having a suitable top surface area for a work object and a bottom surface. 
   
   
       12 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the working platform bottom surface is removeably attached to said vertical support means by first pivot means. 
   
   
       13 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the working platform includes a bottom end having a restraining member fixed thereto to prevent said work object from fall off the bottom end of the working platform. 
   
   
       14 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the workstation module is integrated with a four legged table so that additional working space is provided. 
   
   
       15 . The workstation as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the working platform comprises a horizontal surface pivotably fixed to a tilting surface. 
   
   
       16 . The workstation as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the working platform comprises a horizontal surface and a tilting surface independent of said horizontal surface. 
   
   
       17 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 12  wherein said restraining member has a rounded profile to comfortably support the wrists of the user during keyboarding operations. 
   
   
       18 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 17  wherein said vertical support means comprises a vertical member having a first end and a second end, wherein said vertical member first end is fixed to said cross member middle. 
   
   
       19 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 18  wherein said vertical support means further comprises an inclined member having an angle of inclination, a first end and a second end, wherein said inclined member first end is fixed to said vertical member second end, and wherein said inclined member second end is fixed to said first pivot means. 
   
   
       20 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 19  wherein said angle of inclination is adjustable by second pivot means between the vertical support second end and the inclined member first end. 
   
   
       21 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 20  wherein said user leg support means comprise a first leg support fixed at the second height to one side of the vertical member and a second leg support fixed to the opposite side of the vertical member at the second height. 
   
   
       22 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 21  wherein said first leg support and said second leg support are tiltable by tilting means to an angle selectable by the user so that the first and second leg supports hold the calves of the user in a comfortable manner and permit the user full leg extension underneath the working surface. 
   
   
       23 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 22  wherein the first and second leg supports are cushioned for user comfort. 
   
   
       24 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 23  wherein said first pivot means comprises a hinge clamp comprising a connection plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said connection plate top surface connects by connection means to the working platform bottom surface, and wherein said connection plate bottom surface connects to a lockable pivoting hinge connected to the inclined member second end, so that the working platform can be tilted at any angle desired by the user to maximize comfort, and further so that the working platform may be disconnected from the inclined member second end for storage. 
   
   
       25 . The workstation module as claimed in  claim 24  wherein said connection means comprises at least two parallel lines of mounting holes disposed centrally in the working platform bottom surface, said at least two parallel lines of mounting holes adapted to receive fastening screws so that the connection plate can be fastened to working platform bottom surface in a variety of locations. 
   
   
       26 . In combination, a workstation module with a reclinable office chair, said chair comprising of a mobile base comprising a central telescoping column having a top end and a bottom end, wherein said top end is fixed to a seat bottom and said bottom end is fixed to a plurality of radially extending supporting members each having an inside end fixed to the bottom of the column and an outside end adapted to carry a swivel castor for mobility, wherein said workstation module comprises a supporting base comprising a first base member having a first end, a second end and a middle and a second base member having a first end and a second end such that said first end of said second base member is fixed to said middle of said first base member thereby forming a “T”-shaped base, a vertical supporting member having a length, a first end fixed to the middle of said first base member and a second end fixed to a working platform wherein said vertical supporting member comprises a plurality of apertures along said length, and leg supporting means adapted for attachment to the vertical member at one of said plurality of apertures. 
   
   
       27 . The combination as claimed in  claim 26  wherein the first base member first end and second end includes a lockable castor for mobility, and wherein the second base member second end includes clamping means. 
   
   
       28 . The combination as claimed in  claim 27  wherein the second member is adapted to fit over one of said plurality of radially extending supporting members in a telescoping relationship and clamp to one of the plurality of radially extending supporting members using clamping means thereby joining the workstation module to the chair as a single mobile unit. 
   
   
       29 . An office module kit comprising a leg rest and a keyboard rest used in combination with a computer tower, an office chair and horizontal working surface wherein the leg rest is adapted to fit over the top of the computer tower and is angled at a first predetermined angle to provide an ergonomic comfort position for an operator; and wherein, the keyboard rest is included at a second predetermined angle for maximum comfort and stress free operation of the keyboard.