Computer tables

Abstract

The present invention relates to improvements in and relating to computer tables. In particular, computer tables capable of automatically adjusting to accommodate the requirements of an individual user are provided. Preferred embodiments include: automatic alteration of the height of a computer table support surface relative to a ground surface; automatic alteration of the height of a computer monitor support bracket relative to the computer table support surface; and indication to the user the required height adjustment of an associated chair so as to accord to a user's preferred height settings when the user enters identifier information into an associated programmable logic unit.

1 . A computer table disposed on a ground surface, the computer table comprising:
 a support surface;   at least one first actuator operably connected to the support surface and capable of altering the height of the support surface relative to a ground surface on which the computer table rests;   a computer monitor bracket operably connected to the support surface;   a second actuator capable of altering the height of a computer monitor support bracket relative to the support surface,   wherein the table is configured to enable:   the at least one first actuator to alter the height of the support surface relative to a ground surface; and   the second actuator to alter the height of the computer monitor support bracket relative to the support surface;   and wherein the at least one first actuator and the second actuator are configured to be operated by a programmable logic unit which is configured to:   (a) store a user's preferred height for the support surface, computer monitor support bracket and an associated chair;   (b) receive identifier information from a data input device as to the user of the table and compare to the previous height settings of the support surface and computer monitor support bracket;   (c) operate the actuators to adjust the height of: the support surface relative to a ground surface; and the height of the computer monitor support bracket relative to the support surface to the preferred height of the user; and   (d) indicate to the user the required height of the chair to the preferred height of the user.   
     
     
         2 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first actuators are rotary actuators that are capable of being electrically driven with an associated electric motor. 
     
     
         3 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one first actuator is two first actuators driven from a single associated electric motor. 
     
     
         4 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein each first actuator moves a first leg of a pair of legs which are pivotally connected to a second leg of each pair of legs in a scissor arrangement to raise or lower the height of the pairs of legs. 
     
     
         5 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the first leg of each pair of legs each include a wheel, or slide thereon to facilitate movement of the first leg relative to the ground surface and each second leg of each pair of legs is fixed to the ground surface and pivotally connected to the underside of the support surface to enable the height of the support surface to be altered with movement of the first leg of each pair of legs. 
     
     
         6 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the second actuator is attached to the end of a movable arm to which the computer monitor support bracket is attached. 
     
     
         7 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the second actuator is a telescopic pillar that is capable of being electrically driven with an associated electric motor. 
     
     
         8 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the computer monitor support bracket is movably connected to the second actuator via an arm, so that the second actuator can alter the position of the computer monitor support bracket and associated arm to adjust the height of the computer monitor support bracket relative to the support surface. 
     
     
         9 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the identifier information is in the form of a login name and password. 
     
     
         10 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the data input device is in the form of a keyboard. 
     
     
         11 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said first actuator is able to alter the height of the computer monitor support bracket and the support surface. 
     
     
         12 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the computer monitor support bracket is operably connected to the support surface by a linkage. 
     
     
         13 . A computer table as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the linkage is a telescopic arm.