Adjustable desk frame
US4850563A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18792
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A desk frame including a base consisting of a pair of vertically extending transversely spaced members, a sub-frame vertically movably adjustably supported by the base, and including a pair of vertically extending members telescopically received within the vertical members of the base, a drive assembly to move the subframe vertically relative to the base, the drive assembly including a rack gear attached to each vertical member of the sub-frame, a pinion gear meshingly engaged with each rack, with the pinion gears being rotatably supported by the base, a shaft extending between the two pinions to transmit rotary power therebetween, a worm gear meshingly engaged with one of the pinions, and rotatably supported by the base, a drive shaft fixed to the worm gear and extending therefrom to a position manually operable by a user of the desk, and wherein the drive shaft is also adapted to be supported by the sub-frame.
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