Shielding apparatus for a workstation

Abstract

The invention relates to a shielding apparatus ( 1 ) for a workstation ( 2 ), which apparatus consists of a wall ( 3 ) at least partially surrounding the workstation ( 2 ), is only minimally technically complex, is not visually disruptive, and can be brought into a suitable position independently by the individual worker concerned using minimal effort. The apparatus is designed in such a way that the wall ( 3 ) is positioned above the workstation ( 2 ) in question and the wall ( 3 ) can be lowered in order to shield the workstation ( 2 ) if required.

1 . A shielding apparatus ( 1 ) for a workstation ( 2 ), consisting of a wall ( 3 ) which at least partially surrounds the workstation ( 2 ),
 wherein the wall ( 3 ) is positioned above the respective workstation ( 2 ), and the wall ( 3 ) can be lowered in order to shield the workstation ( 2 ) when required.   
     
     
         2 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) is formed as a dome and, in the lowered state, at least partially shields the workstation ( 2 ). 
     
     
         3 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) is formed closed all around and, in the lowered state, completely surrounds the workstation ( 2 ). 
     
     
         4 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) is formed as a cylinder ( 4 ). 
     
     
         5 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein the wall is formed as a circular cylinder. 
     
     
         6 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) is closed all around and is open to the top or has an upper opening ( 5 ). 
     
     
         7 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) is produced from solid material. 
     
     
         8 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein the material of the wall ( 3 ) is formed to be sound-deadening. 
     
     
         9 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein the material of the wall ( 3 ) is coated with sound-deadening substances. 
     
     
         10 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 9 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) consists of a hard fibre material, and in that the hard fibre material is coated with felt. 
     
     
         11 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein apparatuses for fastening work equipment ( 6 ) are provided on the inside of the wall ( 3 ). 
     
     
         12 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall ( 3 ) is suspended under the ceiling ( 7 ) on at least one cable ( 8 ) and can be raised and lowered by pulley ( 9 ). 
     
     
         13 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the pulley ( 9 ) is guided around a fixed roller ( 10 ) and movable rollers ( 13 ) in the manner of a block and tackle ( 14 ). 
     
     
         14 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the cable ( 8 ) is equipped with a counterweight ( 12 ) for compensating for the weight of the wall ( 3 ). 
     
     
         15 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the pulley includes a spring balancer. 
     
     
         16 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the pulley ( 9 ) can be actuated by hand. 
     
     
         17 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the pulley ( 9 ) can be actuated by electric motor. 
     
     
         18 . The shielding apparatus according to  claim 17 , wherein the electric drive of the pulley ( 9 ) is remote-controllable.