Integrated flat panel workstation system
US7047890B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2021/0076
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A computer workstation having a desktop/work surface defined by a central aperture and a pivoting liquid crystal display (LCD) support panel mounted on pivot shafts in the aperture. In addition, a sliding input device platform is mounted on telescoping roller brackets underneath the front edge of the work surface. Lever arms are rotatably engaged with the pivot shafts and are linked to the roller brackets. The lever arms automatically pivot the LCD support panel to an upright position upon extension of the input device platform, and vice versa, and a hydraulic damper brings the LCD support panel to a safe, gentle stop. Aa mercury switch turns the LCD on and off automatically upon opening or closing. Two or more such LCD support panels and associated hardware can be included in a single desktop/work surface for a computer training and/or conferences.
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