EP0911013B1 - Standing desk with integrated means for aiding standing up - Google Patents

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EP0911013B1
EP0911013B1 EP98116746A EP98116746A EP0911013B1 EP 0911013 B1 EP0911013 B1 EP 0911013B1 EP 98116746 A EP98116746 A EP 98116746A EP 98116746 A EP98116746 A EP 98116746A EP 0911013 B1 EP0911013 B1 EP 0911013B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a standing desk with an integrated stand-up aid, in particular for disabled people, with the in the preamble of claim 1 specified features.
  • Free-standing appliances are known from the prior art, some Stand, a column placed on it and one at the top of the Have the table top unit attached to the column.
  • the tabletop unit is by an appropriate height adjustment in the column before use the free-standing apparatus at about the patient's abdominal to chest height adjust.
  • the tabletop unit is already in Standing height, can therefore not make a positive contribution to the standing or sitting movement of the patient.
  • Another disadvantage is that the articulation points the belt system remains static while lifting the patient, so that the direction of pull and forces occurring during the Raising the patient constantly changing and thus not being optimal can.
  • the known free-standing apparatus is at best as a standing desk, but not Can be used as a desk because of the height adjustment range of the table top unit is particularly limited downwards.
  • US-A-4,290,423 discloses a standing desk integrated stand-up aid according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention has for its object a standing desk with an integrated stand-up aid to create a more natural and comfortable getting up and Allows the patient to sit down. Furthermore, the standing desk should be more universal and in particular not only be used as a therapy device.
  • the column of the standing desk is as Lifting column designed and extendable by means of a drive and retractable.
  • the standing desk also a table top unit, which in turn by means of a drive in the horizontal direction away from the person at the standing desk or is slidably mounted thereon on the lifting column.
  • the layered Movement of lifting column and table top unit mediated by the sling puts on the person a movement that the natural or setting process is simulated.
  • the overlaid movement can be based on a single motor drive and a corresponding gear coupling between the lifting column and table top unit can be achieved.
  • Claims 3 and 4 characterize structurally advantageous training the lifting column and the table top unit.
  • Claims 8 and 9 relate to additional measures to support the Function of the standing desk when getting up or sitting down.
  • Claim 10 teaches a particularly compact design of the table top unit, the drive elements for the table top unit in the base frame and the belt system are arranged.
  • the base plate 2 also serves with its surface as a base 3 for a person P (Fig. 2, 3).
  • a lifting column 5 attached, which is designed as a telescopic column. She instructs you stationary outer tube 6, in which the up and out retractable Inner tube 7 is mounted axially displaceable.
  • the sliding drive of the inner tube 7 is carried out by an arranged in the outer tube 6 Electric motor, which is via a rack or spindle gear (not shown in the figures) the inner tube 7 moves.
  • a rack or spindle gear not shown in the figures
  • the one designated as a whole is 9 Table top unit arranged. It is in the direction of the double arrow 10 slidably mounted on the inner tube 7, including the latter two guide tubes 11, in which tubular guide struts 12 of the table top unit 9 are guided displaceably in the direction of the double arrow 10.
  • the two Guide struts 12 carry the frame 13 of the table top base 14.
  • a threaded spindle 17 is also fitted, the one Spindle nut 18 penetrates. The latter is from one on the top 8 of the inner tube 7 attached electric motor 19 driven in rotation. By an actuation of the spindle nut 18, the base 14 in the direction 10 moved back and forth.
  • each strut 15 16 there is also a pair of bearing tubes 20 arranged parallel to the guide tubes 11, on which a transverse to it running carriage 21 with the help of guide sleeves 21 'also in Direction 10 is slidably mounted.
  • the two guide sleeves 21 ' are coupled to one another by an oblique strut 21 ′′.
  • the slide 21 is to drive via a further spindle drive 22 in the base frame 14.
  • Each end of the carriage 21 carries a mechanical one on its underside Belt winder 23.
  • In each belt winder 23 there is a lifting belt 24 available, which is provided at its free end with a buckle tongue 25 is.
  • the belt winder 23 can be operated manually via crank rods 26, to adjust the basic length of the lifting straps 24.
  • a transformer unit 27 is also mounted on the base frame 14 serves for the power supply of the various drives.
  • the actual table top 28 is attached, which within the Frame 13 arranged construction parts cleanly covers.
  • knee pads 29 and so-called heel cups 30 are provided.
  • the knee pads 29 are on the extension 31 on the outer tube 6 of the lifting column 5th attached and have padded support blocks 32, in their recesses 33 insert person P's knees or upper shins.
  • the Heel cups 30 on the base 3 are the heels of the person P inserted.
  • lace bands not shown for fixing the toe.
  • the functionality of the standing desk with integrated stand-up aid is based on 2 and 3 to explain:
  • Fig. 2 shows the lowered position of the standing desk, in which the lifting column 5 retracted and the table top unit 9 in its extreme position is positioned to the left in relation to FIG. 1.
  • a Wheelchair users are driven up to the standing desk until his knees are in the knee pads 29 and the heels are in the heel cup 30. additionally the mentioned lace bands fix the toe of the shoe.
  • a first actuation step the Carriage 21 moved away from person P in table-top base 14, until the lifting straps 24 are tightened. So there is an automatic belt tensioning. Then the lifting column moves in a superimposed manner 5 and the table top unit 9 is based on the natural process of getting up Movement imposed on person P. First the lifting column 5 put into operation until the person P due to the train of Belts 24 begins to rise from the seat of the wheelchair R. After that additionally moves the table top unit 9 by actuating the electric motor 19 and shifts away from the person P. This will simultaneously the articulation point of the lifting straps 24 also moved and the buttocks 35 the person P in the direction of the lifting column 5 and thus over his own feet relocated.

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A telescopic column (5) is positioned on a base, in the form of a plate (2). A table top unit (9) is attached to the top of the column by means of a spindle drive (17,18,19). The column or table top unit has a strap (24) for lifting or lowering the person placed in front of the standing desk. The column is raised and lowered by a drive mechanism. The table top unit is horizontally movably mounted by means of an electric drive mechanism (19) by the person (P) standing.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stehpult mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe, insbesondere für behinderte Personen, mit den im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a standing desk with an integrated stand-up aid, in particular for disabled people, with the in the preamble of claim 1 specified features.

Zum Hintergrund der Erfindung ist auszuführen, daß Stehpulte mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe, wie sie auf dem Gebiet der Rehabilitationsgeräte auch als "Freistehapparaturen" bezeichnet werden, zum Trainieren von Behinderten oder in Rehabilitation befindlichen Personen dienen, um sie beim Wiedererlernen des Stehens zu unterstützen. So ist beispielsweise auch für Schlaganfallpatienten mit entsprechenden Koordinationsproblemen ein "Stehtraining" für einen begrenzten Zeitraum eine wertvolle Rehabilitationshilfe.In the background of the invention it should be stated that standing desks with integrated Stand-up aid, as in the field of rehabilitation equipment too are called "free-standing apparatuses" for training disabled people or people in rehabilitation to help them with the Support relearning standing. For example, for Stroke patients with corresponding coordination problems "Standing training" is a valuable rehabilitation aid for a limited period of time.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Freistehapparaturen bekannt, die einen Standfuß, eine darauf angeordnete Säule und eine am oberen Ende der Säule angebrachte Tischplatteneinheit aufweisen. Die Tischplatteneinheit ist durch eine entsprechende Höhenverstellung in der Säule vor dem Einsatz der Freistehapparatur etwa auf Bauch- bis Brusthöhe des Patienten einzustellen. An der Säule oder der Tischplatteneinheit ist ein Gurtsystem angeordnet, mit dem die vor dem Stehpult in der Regel in einem Rollstuhl plazierte Person aus der sitzenden in die stehende Position übergeführt wird. Bei diesem Vorgang befindet sich die Tischplatteneinheit bereits in Stehhöhe, kann also keinen positiven Beitrag bei der Aufsteh- bzw. Setzbewegung des Patienten leisten. Ferner ist von Nachteil, daß die Anlenkpunkte des Gurtsystems während des Anhebens des Patienten statisch bleiben, so daß sich die Zugrichtung und auftretenden Kräfte während des Hochziehens des Patienten laufend ändern und damit nicht optimal sein können.Free-standing appliances are known from the prior art, some Stand, a column placed on it and one at the top of the Have the table top unit attached to the column. The tabletop unit is by an appropriate height adjustment in the column before use the free-standing apparatus at about the patient's abdominal to chest height adjust. There is a belt system on the column or the tabletop unit arranged with which the front of the standing desk is usually in a wheelchair placed person transferred from the seated to the standing position becomes. During this process, the tabletop unit is already in Standing height, can therefore not make a positive contribution to the standing or sitting movement of the patient. Another disadvantage is that the articulation points the belt system remains static while lifting the patient, so that the direction of pull and forces occurring during the Raising the patient constantly changing and thus not being optimal can.

Ferner ist die bekannte Freistehapparatur allenfalls als Stehpult, nicht jedoch als Schreibtisch verwendbar, da der Höhenverstellbereich der Tischplatteneinheit insbesondere nach unten beschränkt ist.Furthermore, the known free-standing apparatus is at best as a standing desk, but not Can be used as a desk because of the height adjustment range of the table top unit is particularly limited downwards.

Desweiteren offenbart US-A-4 290 423 ein Stehpult mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.Furthermore, US-A-4,290,423 discloses a standing desk integrated stand-up aid according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ausgehend von den geschilderten Problemen beim Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Stehpult mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe zu schaffen, das ein natürlicheres und bequemeres Aufstehen und Hinsetzen des Patienten ermöglicht. Ferner soll das Stehpult universeller und insbesondere nicht nur als Therapiegerät einsetzbar sein.Based on the problems described in the prior art the invention has for its object a standing desk with an integrated stand-up aid to create a more natural and comfortable getting up and Allows the patient to sit down. Furthermore, the standing desk should be more universal and in particular not only be used as a therapy device.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Kennzeichnungsteil des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst. Demnach ist die Säule des Stehpults als Hubsäule ausgebildet und mittels eines Antriebes nach oben ausfahrbar und wieder einfahrbar. Neben diesem Bewegungsfreiheitsgrad weist das Stehpult ferner eine Tischplatteneinheit auf, die wiederum mittels eines Antriebes in Horizontalrichtung von der am Stehpult befindlichen Person weg- bzw. darauf zu verschiebbar an der Hubsäule gelagert ist. Die überlagerte Bewegung von Hubsäule und Tischplatteneinheit unter Vermittlung durch den Hebegurt legt der Person eine Bewegung auf, die dem natürlichen Aufsteh- bzw. Setzvorgang nachempfungen ist. Die überlagerte Bewegung kann dabei auf der Basis eines einzigen motorischen Antriebs und durch eine entsprechende Getriebekopplung zwischen Hubsäule und Tischplatteneinheit erreicht werden. This object is achieved by the in the characterizing part of claim 1 specified features solved. Accordingly, the column of the standing desk is as Lifting column designed and extendable by means of a drive and retractable. In addition to this degree of freedom of movement, the standing desk also a table top unit, which in turn by means of a drive in the horizontal direction away from the person at the standing desk or is slidably mounted thereon on the lifting column. The layered Movement of lifting column and table top unit mediated by the sling puts on the person a movement that the natural or setting process is simulated. The overlaid movement can be based on a single motor drive and a corresponding gear coupling between the lifting column and table top unit can be achieved.

Zu bevorzugen ist jedoch die in Anspruch 2 angegebene Weiterbildung des Stehpults, wonach die Hubsäule und die Tischplatteneinheit voneinander unabhängige elektromotorische Antriebe aufweisen. Durch eine entsprechende Ansteuerung der beiden Antriebe kann dann die im Anspruch 1 angegebene überlagerte Bewegung erzielt werden.However, preference is given to the further development of the Standing desks, after which the lifting column and the table top unit from each other have independent electromotive drives. By an appropriate Control of the two drives can then specified in claim 1 superimposed motion can be achieved.

Die Ansprüche 3 und 4 kennzeichnen konstruktiv vorteilhafte Ausbildungen der Hubsäule und der Tischplatteneinheit.Claims 3 and 4 characterize structurally advantageous training the lifting column and the table top unit.

Im Sinne der erfindungsgemäßen Aufgabe wirken ferner die in den Ansprüchen 5 bis 7 angegebenen Ausgestaltungen des Hebegurtsystems des Stehpultes. Demnach handelt es sich nicht mehr - wie beim Stand der Technik - um statische Gurte, die allenfalls mit Hilfe entsprechender Beschläge längenverstellbar sind, sondern um motorisch zu straffende Gurtpaare, die mittels eines motorischen Linearantriebes in eine vom Patienten weg- bzw. diesem zugewandten Richtung verstellbar sind. Zur grundsätzlichen Längeneinstellung des Gurtes kann ein manuell betätigbarer Gurtwickler in den Anlenkpunkten an der Tischplatte vorgesehen sein. Dieser Gurtwickler kann auch zur Notbetätigung der Gurte bei Ausfall des motorischen Linearantriebes dienen.In the sense of the task according to the invention also act in the claims 5 to 7 specified configurations of the sling system of the standing desk. Accordingly, it is no longer - as in the prior art - around static straps, which can be adjusted in length using appropriate fittings are, but in order to tighten motor belts that by means of a motorized linear drive into a patient this direction can be adjusted. For basic length adjustment the belt can be operated by a manually operated belt winder Articulation points can be provided on the table top. This belt winder can also be used for emergency operation of the belts in the event of motor failure Serve linear actuator.

Die Ansprüche 8 und 9 betreffen Zusatzmaßnahmen zur Unterstützung der Funktion des Stehpultes beim Aufsteh- bzw. Setzvorgang.Claims 8 and 9 relate to additional measures to support the Function of the standing desk when getting up or sitting down.

Anspruch 10 lehrt eine besonders kompakte Ausbildung der Tischplatteneinheit, in deren Untergestell die Antriebselemente für die Tischplatteneinheit und das Gurtsystem angeordnet sind. Claim 10 teaches a particularly compact design of the table top unit, the drive elements for the table top unit in the base frame and the belt system are arranged.

Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, in der ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Erfindungsgegenstandes anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert wird. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Stehpultes mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe mit abgehobener Tischplatte sowie
Fig. 2 und 3
schematische Seitenansichten des Stehpultes in Sitz- und Stehposition.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, in which an embodiment of the subject matter of the invention is explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a standing desk with integrated stand-up aid with lifted table top and
2 and 3
schematic side views of the standing desk in sitting and standing position.

Anhand von Fig. 1 is der Aufbau eines Stehpultes 1 mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe zu erläutern. So ruht das Stehpult 1 auf einer im wesentlichen rechteckigen oder leicht trapezförmig gestalteten Standplatte 2, die die nötige Stabilität und Standsicherheit vermittelt. Ferner dient die Standplatte 2 mit ihrer Oberfläche als Standfläche 3 für eine Person P (Fig. 2, 3).1 is the construction of a standing desk 1 with an integrated stand-up aid to explain. So the standing desk 1 rests essentially on one rectangular or slightly trapezoidal base plate 2, which has the necessary Stability and stability imparted. The base plate 2 also serves with its surface as a base 3 for a person P (Fig. 2, 3).

Mittig vor einer der Schmalseiten 4 der Standplatte 2 ist darauf eine Hubsäule 5 angebracht, die als Teleskopsäule ausgebildet ist. Sie weist dazu ein stationäres Außenrohr 6 auf, in dem das nach oben aus- und wieder einfahrbare Innenrohr 7 längsaxial verschiebbar gelagert ist. Der Schiebeantrieb des Innenrohrs 7 erfolgt durch einen im Außenrohr 6 angeordneten Elektromotor, der über ein Zahnstangen- oder Spindelgetriebe (nicht dargestellt in den Figuren) das Innenrohr 7 bewegt. Wie aus Fig. 1 deutlich wird, sind Außen- und Innenrohr 6, 7 jeweils im wesentlichen als Vierkantrohre ausgeführt, die zur Stabilitätserhöhung profilierte Wandungen aufweisen. In the middle in front of one of the narrow sides 4 of the base plate 2 is a lifting column 5 attached, which is designed as a telescopic column. She instructs you stationary outer tube 6, in which the up and out retractable Inner tube 7 is mounted axially displaceable. The sliding drive of the inner tube 7 is carried out by an arranged in the outer tube 6 Electric motor, which is via a rack or spindle gear (not shown in the figures) the inner tube 7 moves. As is clear from Fig. 1, are outer and inner tubes 6, 7 each essentially as square tubes executed, which have profiled walls to increase stability.

Am oberen Ende 8 des Innenrohrs ist die als Ganzes mit 9 bezeichnete Tischplatteneinheit angeordnet. Sie ist in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 10 verschiebbar am Innenrohr 7 gelagert, wozu letzteres zwei Führungsrohre 11 aufweist, in denen rohrförmige Führungsstreben 12 der Tischplatteneinheit 9 in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 10 verschiebbar geführt sind. Die beiden Führungsstreben 12 tragen den Rahmen 13 des Tischplatten-Untergestells 14. Zwischen den quer zur Richtung 10 verlaufenden Streben 15, 16 des Rahmens ist ferner eine Gewindespindel 17 eingepaßt, die eine Spindelmutter 18 durchsetzt. Letztere ist von einem auf dem oberen Ende 8 des Innenrohres 7 angebrachten Elektromotor 19 drehangetrieben. Durch eine Betätigung der Spindelmutter 18 wird das Untergestell 14 in Richtung 10 hin- und herbewegt.At the upper end 8 of the inner tube, the one designated as a whole is 9 Table top unit arranged. It is in the direction of the double arrow 10 slidably mounted on the inner tube 7, including the latter two guide tubes 11, in which tubular guide struts 12 of the table top unit 9 are guided displaceably in the direction of the double arrow 10. The two Guide struts 12 carry the frame 13 of the table top base 14. Between the struts 15 running transversely to the direction 10, 16 of the frame, a threaded spindle 17 is also fitted, the one Spindle nut 18 penetrates. The latter is from one on the top 8 of the inner tube 7 attached electric motor 19 driven in rotation. By an actuation of the spindle nut 18, the base 14 in the direction 10 moved back and forth.

Zwischen den beiden Streben 15, 16 ist ferner ein Paar von Lagerrohren 20 parallel zu den Führungsrohren 11 angeordnet, auf denen ein quer dazu verlaufender Schlitten 21 mit Hilfe von Führungshülsen 21' ebenfalls in Richtung 10 verschiebbar gelagert ist. Die beiden Führungshülsen 21' sind durch eine Schrägstrebe 21" miteinander gekoppelt. Der Schlitten 21 ist über einen weiteren Spindeltrieb 22 im Untergestell 14 anzutreiben. An seinen beiden abgewandten, über die Lagerrohre 20 nach außen hinausstehenden Enden trägt der Schlitten 21 auf seiner Unterseite jeweils einen mechanischen Gurtwickler 23. In jedem Gurtwickler 23 ist ein Hebegurt 24 vorhanden, der an seinem freien Ende mit einer Gurtschloßzunge 25 versehen ist. Die Gurtwickler 23 sind über Kurbelstangen 26 manuell betätigbar, um die Grundlänge der Hebegurte 24 einzustellen.Between the two struts 15, 16 there is also a pair of bearing tubes 20 arranged parallel to the guide tubes 11, on which a transverse to it running carriage 21 with the help of guide sleeves 21 'also in Direction 10 is slidably mounted. The two guide sleeves 21 'are coupled to one another by an oblique strut 21 ″. The slide 21 is to drive via a further spindle drive 22 in the base frame 14. On his two opposite, projecting beyond the bearing tubes 20 to the outside Each end of the carriage 21 carries a mechanical one on its underside Belt winder 23. In each belt winder 23 there is a lifting belt 24 available, which is provided at its free end with a buckle tongue 25 is. The belt winder 23 can be operated manually via crank rods 26, to adjust the basic length of the lifting straps 24.

Am Untergestell 14 ist ferner eine Transformatoreinheit 27 montiert, die für die Stromversorgung der verschiedenen Antriebe dient. Auf dem Untergestell 14 ist die eigentliche Tischplatte 28 befestigt, die die innerhalb des Rahmens 13 angeordneten Konstruktionsteile sauber abdeckt.A transformer unit 27 is also mounted on the base frame 14 serves for the power supply of the various drives. On the base 14, the actual table top 28 is attached, which within the Frame 13 arranged construction parts cleanly covers.

Zur Sicherung der Beine der an dem Stehpult zu plazierenden Person sind schließlich Kniepolster 29 und sogenannte Fersenschalen 30 vorgesehen. Die Kniepolster 29 sind über Ausleger 31 am Außenrohr 6 der Hubsäule 5 befestigt und weisen gepolsterte Auflageblöcke 32 auf, in deren Vertiefimgen 33 die Knie- bzw. obere Schienbeinpartie der Person P einliegen. In die Fersenschalen 30 auf der Standfläche 3 werden die Fersen der Person P eingeschoben. In den beigefügten Zeichnungen sind sogenannte Spitzenbänder zur Fixierung der Fußspitze nicht eigens dargestellt.To secure the legs of the person to be placed on the standing desk finally knee pads 29 and so-called heel cups 30 are provided. The knee pads 29 are on the extension 31 on the outer tube 6 of the lifting column 5th attached and have padded support blocks 32, in their recesses 33 insert person P's knees or upper shins. In the Heel cups 30 on the base 3 are the heels of the person P inserted. In the attached drawings are so-called lace bands not shown for fixing the toe.

Die Funktionsweise des Stehpultes mit integrierter Aufstehhilfe ist anhand der Fig. 2 und 3 zu erläutern:The functionality of the standing desk with integrated stand-up aid is based on 2 and 3 to explain:

Fig. 2 zeigt die heruntergefahrene Position des Stehpultes, in der die Hubsäule 5 eingefahren und die Tischplatteneinheit 9 in ihrer Extremposition nach links bezogen auf Fig. 1 positioniert ist. In dieser Position kann ein Rollstuhlfahrer an das Stehpult herangefahren werden, bis seine Knie in den Kniepolstern 29 und die Fersen in der Fersenschale 30 liegen. Zusätzlich fixieren die erwähnten Spitzenbänder die Schuhspitze.Fig. 2 shows the lowered position of the standing desk, in which the lifting column 5 retracted and the table top unit 9 in its extreme position is positioned to the left in relation to FIG. 1. In this position, a Wheelchair users are driven up to the standing desk until his knees are in the knee pads 29 and the heels are in the heel cup 30. additionally the mentioned lace bands fix the toe of the shoe.

Anschließend wird ein Sitzgurt 34 zwischen Gesäß 35 der Person P und der Rückenlehne 36 des Rollstuhls R eingeschoben und die Gurtschloßzungen 25 der Hebegurte 24 werden in die beiden Gurtschlösser des Sitzgurtes 34 eingeklinkt. Vorher wurden bereits die Hebegurte 24 durch entsprechende Betätigung der Gurtwickler 23 auf eine passende Länge eingestellt. In dieser Position ist im übrigen der Schlitten 21 für die Gurtwickler 23 ebenfalls vollständig in Richtung zur Person P verschoben.Then a seat belt 34 between the buttocks 35 of the person P and The backrest 36 of the wheelchair R is inserted and the belt buckle tongues 25 of the lifting straps 24 are in the two buckles of the seat belt 34th latched. Before that, the lifting straps 24 were already replaced by appropriate Operation of the belt winder 23 set to a suitable length. In this Position is also the carriage 21 for the belt winder 23 also completely shifted towards person P.

In einem ersten Betätigungsschritt wird mit Hilfe des Spindeltriebes 22 der Schlitten 21 im Tischplatten-Untergestell 14 von der Person P weg bewegt, bis die Hebegurte 24 gestrafft sind. Es erfolgt also eine automatische Gurtstraffung. Anschließend wird in einer überlagerten Bewegung der Hubsäule 5 und der Tischplatteneinheit 9 eine dem natürlichen Aufstehvorgang nachempfundene Bewegung der Person P auferlegt. Dazu wird zuerst die Hubsäule 5 in Betrieb gesetzt, bis sich die Person P bedingt durch den Zug der Gurte 24 von der Sitzfläche des Rollstuhls R zu erheben beginnt. Danach fährt zusätzlich die Tischplatteneinheit 9 durch Betätigung des Elektromotors 19 an und verschiebt sich weg von der Person P. Dadurch wird gleichzeitig der Anlenkpunkt der Hebegurte 24 mit verschoben und das Gesäß 35 der Person P in Richtung zur Hubsäule 5 und damit über die eigenen Füße verlagert. Durch die aufgrund der überlagerten Bewegung von Hubsäule 5 und Tischplatteneinheit 9 erzeugte Hubkurve der Hebegurte 24 wird ein unterstütztes Aufstehen der Person P mit geringen Gurtkräften ermöglicht. Die aufrechte Position der Person P ist in Fig. 3 dargestellt. In dieser Stelle kann die Person P beispielsweise arbeiten oder therapeutische Übungen verrichten.In a first actuation step, the Carriage 21 moved away from person P in table-top base 14, until the lifting straps 24 are tightened. So there is an automatic belt tensioning. Then the lifting column moves in a superimposed manner 5 and the table top unit 9 is based on the natural process of getting up Movement imposed on person P. First the lifting column 5 put into operation until the person P due to the train of Belts 24 begins to rise from the seat of the wheelchair R. After that additionally moves the table top unit 9 by actuating the electric motor 19 and shifts away from the person P. This will simultaneously the articulation point of the lifting straps 24 also moved and the buttocks 35 the person P in the direction of the lifting column 5 and thus over his own feet relocated. Due to the superimposed movement of the lifting column 5 and table top unit 9 generated lifting curve of the lifting belts 24 becomes a assisted getting up of person P with low belt forces. The upright position of person P is shown in FIG. 3. In this place For example, the person P can work or do therapeutic exercises do.

Zum Hinsetzen laufen die obenbeschriebenen Funktionsvorgänge in umgekehrter Reihenfolge ab. Im heruntergefahrenen Zustand des Stehpults (Fig. 2) kann dieses auch als Schreibtisch benutzt werden.To sit down, the above-described functional processes run in reverse Order. In the lowered state of the standing desk (Fig. 2) This can also be used as a desk.

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  1. High desk with integrated stand-up aid, in particular for disabled persons, comprising
    a pedestal, in particular a stand (2);
    a column (5) disposed thereon;
    a table top unit (9) mounted on the upper end of the column (5); and
    a lifting belt (24) disposed on the column (5) or table top unit (9) for lifting and lowering a person placed in front of the high desk (1);
    at least one drive (19);
    characterized
    in that the column is a lifting column (5) and extendable upwards and retractable by means of the drive;
    in that the table top unit (9) is mounted on the lifting column (5) for displacement towards, or away from, the person (P) by means of the drive (19) such that, by combined motion of the lifting column (5) and the table top unit (9) through intervention of the lifting belt (24), a motion is enforceable on the person (P), copying the natural stand-up and sit-down process.
  2. High desk according to claim 1, characterized in that the lifting column (5) and the table top unit (9) have electric motor drives (19) which are independent of each other.
  3. High desk according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lifting column (5) is a telescopic column.
  4. High desk according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the table top unit (9) is displaceable by means of a spindle drive (17, 18, 19) on the lifting column (5).
  5. High desk according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the lifting belt is designed as a pair of belts (24), the articulation points (23) of which, for belt tightening, are adjustable on the high desk (1) by means of a linear motor drive (22) into a direction towards, or away from, the person (P).
  6. High desk according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lifting belt (24) is manually adjustable in length.
  7. High desk according to claim 6, if dependent on claim 5, characterized in that the belts (24) of the pair of belts are each longitudinally adjustable in the articulation points on the table top unit (9) by manually actuated belt tighteners (23).
  8. High desk according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that knee pads (29) are mounted on the lifting column (5), supporting the person's (P) knees.
  9. High desk according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that fixing elements (30) for the person's (P) feet are mounted on the pedestal (2).
  10. High desk according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the table top unit (9) includes a table top (28) and a console (14) for mounting and accommodating the drive elements (17, 18, 19, 22) of the table top unit (9) and the lifting belt (24).
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