Collapsible computer workstation

Abstract

A collapsible computer workstation includes a frame, a table top, a plurality of legs, computer electronics, a cavity adapted for enclosing the computer electronics, and a display. The workstation includes a first open configuration in which the workstation stands upright on the legs and the display is positioned substantially perpendicular to the table top, and a second collapsed configuration in which the legs and display are folded into the table top. The collapsed configuration allows multiple computer workstations to be stacked or racked for transportation and storage. Computer workstations may be detachably coupled together to form a straight or arcuate row. Arcuate rows are particularly useful for stadium seating. Each of the computer workstations can include a built-in computer and display.

1 . A computer workstation comprises:
 a frame,   a table top,   a plurality of legs,   a cavity,   computer electronics arranged in the cavity, and   a display; and wherein the workstation includes a first open configuration in which the workstation stands upright on the legs and the display is positioned substantially perpendicular to the table top, and a second collapsed configuration in which the legs and display are folded into the table top.   
     
     
         2 . The computer workstation of  claim 1 , further comprising an elevated left side shelf and an elevated right side shelf arranged on the table top defining a region between the shelves where the display is stored when the display is in the folded configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The computer workstation of  claim 2 , wherein the shelf comprises a dashboard including a plurality of connectors, knobs, levers and/or switches for power, audio, volume, USB, and/or ethernet. 
     
     
         4 . The computer workstation of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of lights, and optionally, the lights are arranged along one or more of the edges or sides of the workstation. 
     
     
         5 . The computer workstation of  claim 1 , further comprising a skirt, detachably couplable to the rear or back of the workstation in the first open configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The computer workstation of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is adapted to cooperate with the workstation as a cover or lid to the workstation in the collapsed configuration. 
     
     
         7 . The computer workstation of  claim 6 , wherein the skirt comprises an L-shaped feature for connecting the skirt to the tabletop in the open configuration, and for stacking workstations on top of each other in the collapsed configuration. 
     
     
         8 . The computer workstation of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt comprises lights or a display. 
     
     
         9 . The computer workstation of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one cable management conduit laterally extending from the left side to the right side. 
     
     
         10 . The computer workstation of  claim 9 , wherein the conduit is formed by a removable back plate or cover. 
     
     
         11 . The computer workstation of  claim 10 , wherein the cover has incorporated therein features or cutouts, serving to provide custom graphics or logos as well as venting. 
     
     
         12 . The computer workstation of  claim 11 , wherein the conduit comprises lights, operable to illuminate the conduit and cutouts. 
     
     
         13 . A workstation array comprises a plurality of workstations arranged in a linear formation extending from a first workstation to a last workstation. 
     
     
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         17 . The workstation array of  claim 13 , further comprising a pie-shaped spacer, and wherein the pie-shaped spacer causes the array to take an arcuate shape based on the angle of the spacer. 
     
     
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         19 . The workstation array of  claim 17 , wherein the angle of the spacer ranges from 10-30 degrees. 
     
     
         20 . The workstation array of  claim 13 , further comprising a vertical divider between adjacent workstations. 
     
     
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         25 . The workstation array of  claim 13 , further comprising an end hub at one end of the workstation array, and wherein the end hub includes a housing and one or more power outlets, ethernet ports, and other supply lines for the individual workstations along the row. 
     
     
         26 . (canceled) 
     
     
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         29 . A collapsible computer workstation comprising:
 a frame,   a table top,   a plurality of legs,   a computer cavity, and   a display strut for supporting a display, wherein the workstation includes an upright first configuration in which the legs and display strut extend substantially away from the table top, and a low profile second configuration in which the legs and strut extend substantially parallel to table top.   
     
     
         30 . The workstation of  claim 29 , further comprising a display coupled to the display strut. 
     
     
         31 . The workstation of  claim 29 , further comprising computer electronics arranged within the computer cavity. 
     
     
         32 . (canceled) 
     
     
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