Ergonomically designed large display multipurpose workstation

Abstract

Apparatus for facilitating the operation of computer systems connected to very large display systems. The invention comprises monitor and keyboard supports which are independently adjustable vertically, horizontally, and angularly. The keyboard support is designed to allow the monitor to pass behind for any given vertical, horizontal, or angular orientation of the monitor relative to the keyboard. The invention is configurable to facilitate operators in the standing or sitting positions and can collapse to allow mobility through typical doorways.

1 . An apparatus for orienting a large computer display to a user work surface, comprising:
 a base having means for mobility;   a monitor attachment means having further means for pivot about a horizontal axis;   a first vertically extensible support attaching said monitor attachment means to said base;   a work surface having an articulating means for horizontal extensibility;   a second vertically extensible support attaching said work surface to said base;   wherein said first vertically extensible support and said second vertically extensible support are variably extensible independently of each other; and   wherein said monitor attachment means is vertically extensible behind said work surface.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first and said second vertically extensible supports each comprise at least one alternately extensible and retractable structure. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said means for pivot further comprises means for angular rotation through positive and negative angles relative to horizontal. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an articulating guide means having a plurality of sections enclosing a plurality of power and signal lines therein; and
 wherein said articulating guide alternately extends and collapses coincident with the extension and retraction, respectively, of said first vertically extensible support.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said articulating means for said work surface provides an unobstructed view of a computer monitor when said first vertically extensible support is anywhere within its height adjustment range. 
     
     
         6 . A computer workstation comprising:
 a monitor support means;   a keyboard support means;   a base having casters for mobility;   a first lift means attaching said monitor support means to said base;   a second lift means attaching said keyboard support means to said base,
 wherein said first and said second lift means operate independently of each other; 
   a monitor attachment means for attaching a monitor to said monitor support means,
 wherein said monitor attachment means is angularly adjustable so as to allow orienting a monitor through positive and negative inclinations relative to horizontal; and 
   wherein said keyboard support means further comprises means for horizontal extensibility being attached outboard, so as to facilitate the variable positioning of said monitor above and below the vertical height of said keyboard support means.