DE102014015594A1 - Office furniture for sharing multiple electronic displays - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an office furniture (1) for sharing a plurality of electronic display devices (2, 3) with a base plate (10) having a base (11) for receiving a first electronic display device (2) and a holder (14) with a support (15) for receiving a second electronic display device (3), wherein the holder (14) on the base plate (10) in the width (X) adjacent to the base (11) is arranged so that both recorded display devices (2, 3) can be viewed by one person at a time. The office furniture (1) is characterized in that the support (15) by means of the holder (14) relative to the base plate (10) in the height (Z) adjustable and about the vertical axis (H) is rotatable.

Description

The invention relates to an office furniture for sharing a plurality of electronic display devices according to the preamble of claim 1.

For mobile work with computers have long been z. As laptops, notebooks and similar electronic display devices in the IT field known. Due to their compact design, the integrated monitor is usually located directly adjacent to the keyboard or to the computer housing in these devices and can be opened for use. This has the disadvantage that the integrated monitor is placed in the unfolded state for most users far too far below their straight line of sight when the laptop in front of them on a surface such. B. is a desk. The users then have to look down and often take a crooked or stooped posture, which can be unhealthy and cause postural damage.

Healthier and ergonomically more useful would be an arrangement of the integrated monitor of a laptop at eye level of the user sitting upright. To achieve this completely or at least partially, z. B. from the DE 10 2008 018 794 A1 a portable and height-adjustable stand for laptop computers or similar IT devices. This stand consists of two thin plates which can be inserted into one another such that a laptop placed on this stand as a whole is raised in relation to a background and at the same time it is inclined towards the user towards the ground. As a result, the computer housing hinged integrated monitor is raised and thus placed higher and more direct in front of the user's eyes. The two plates can be plugged together by means of different openings in several angular positions. When disassembled, the stand can be easily transported together with the laptop.

The DE 20 2006 004 733 U1 concerns an integrated stand for portable laptops. On the underside of the laptop, a fold-out stand is integrated to tilt and lift the case of the laptop towards a user and thus lift the monitor higher and more directly in front of the user's eyes. The folded-in stand disappears completely in the bottom of the laptop.

The US 2008/0316692 A1 concerns a mobile platform for a laptop computer. The platform has an angled base for tilting and lifting the laptop case and the laptop monitor from the ground to the user. The base is rollable on the ground. The base has an integrated fan system to actively aerate the laptop case from below.

The US 7,487,940 B2 relates to a stand for a laptop computer, in which the laptop housing can be inserted so that only the unfolded laptop monitor protrudes from the top of the stand. The keyboard is concealed by the stand and can not be operated. The height of the laptop monitor can be adjusted by tilting or tilting the stand to place the laptop monitor higher and more directly in front of the user's eyes. The height-adjustable part of the stand is rotatable relative to a base platform about the vertical axis.

Various laptop stands and monitor feet are available on the market from Kensington, which also serve to place a stationary monitor or the integrated monitor of a laptop higher and more directly in front of the user's eyes.

For example, the laptop stand "SmartFit Easy Riser" is a V-shaped frame on which one frame part of a laptop can be tilted towards the user towards the ground and thus angled and thus raised. About the inclination angle of the two frame parts to each other, the height of the frame and thus the height of the leased laptop can be adjusted. The frame can be folded flat for transport.

The "SmartFit Large Stand" product is a desk top attachment in which a horizontal plate is mounted on two lateral support members and spaced from the desk's ground. The horizontal plate is used to hold a stationary computer monitor. The distance between the horizontal plate and the desk can be adjusted by the height of the lateral support elements. For this purpose, different high support elements can be exchanged or combined with each other to set the desired height of the monitor for the user. At the same time a space-saving and laterally limited storage facility is created under the horizontal plate.

The product "Monitorstand Spin Station" represents a stand for a stationary monitor. The monitor is placed on a raised platform, which is opposite to one on a surface such. B. a desktop standing platform is rotatable about the vertical axis. The elevated platform is at the same time rotated relative to the base platform to a limited extent height-adjustable. Between the two platforms, a storage space is formed.

Allen previously described separate laptop or monitor stands is common that they can only record an electronic display device and whose orientation or change in height for the user is considered only for this one electronic display device. This does not take into account the fact that it is common today to work on a computer with two monitors at a time. Also, mobile computers such as laptops are often used at the main workstations in combination with another stationary monitor. For this purpose, the laptops can be used in so-called docking stations existing at the main workstation.

In these cases, it is not only important to place a stationary monitor or laptop monitor ergonomically for the user in front of his eyes, but to enable this for both monitors together. For this purpose, the two monitors or must at least one of the monitors in height to the ground such. B. be adaptable to the desk. At the same time, at least one of the two monitors must be adaptable relative to the other monitor.

At the same time, the two monitors should also be optimally aligned with each other for the user, i. H. be adjustable at an angle to each other. Furthermore, the two monitors should be placed as close as possible to each other in order to be able to use them virtually as a continuous screen area. As a result, the transition of the mouse between the monitors for the user should be as imperceptible as possible and thus as little disturbing as possible for the work. Also, only minor head or eye movements should be required for the user to switch his view from one monitor to another. Likewise, in general, a space-saving arrangement of the two monitors z. B. desired on the desk.

From the company Kensington z. For example, the product "dual-monitor arm with column holder SmartFit" known. Here is a column bracket side of a surface such. B. attached to a desk. In the upper part of the column holder two substantially horizontal arms are arranged, at the ends of which a stationary monitor or even a stationary monitor and a shelf for a laptop can be attached. The horizontal arms are arranged vertically adjustable on the column holder and each have at least three joints in order to arrange the two monitors or the monitor and the laptop at an angle to each other and as directly as possible to each other. The column holder has a cable guide to accommodate the cables of the monitors or the laptop and thereby avoid tangling.

The disadvantage here is that the column holder z. B. is to be attached to a table edge of a desk. This restricts the placement possibilities of this product on the desk and at the same time places certain demands on the stability of the tabletop or the desk with regard to material and / or construction, so that this column holder can be used, for example. B. for glass tables only limited or even not used. Furthermore, the attachment to the edge of the table must be very secure and both the column bracket and the horizontal arms including their joints must be made massive and stable in order to safely absorb the weight forces and torques of the monitors to be carried or laptop. This leads to a comparatively heavy and technically complex construction with corresponding costs of the parts and the assembly. Also, in the joints of the horizontal arms and in the height adjustment of the column holder wear and tear of the moving parts can occur. Furthermore, an open and unlimited area is created on the surface of the desk under the monitors or laptop. Similarly, the use of this product on the described applications of two stationary monitors or a stationary monitor and a mobile laptop is constructively limited. A change of display devices or display device types, d. H. Laptop or holder instead of a stationary monitor, is also very expensive with time and some technical understanding possible.

From Kensington is also z. As the product "flat screen monitor stand with SmartFit system" known in which in the middle of a horizontal platform as a footprint for a stationary monitor is available. The platform is with lateral support elements against the ground such. B. raised a desk. The platform has a small side tray on each side, which accommodates smaller and lighter IT products, such as notebook computers. B. Smartphone or Kindle or speakers. The two side storage surfaces are each secured with one of their lateral edges on a lateral edge of the central platform, so that the attachment of the side storage surfaces each perpendicular to the respective lateral support member of the middle platform passes. In this way, the side shelves hang over the middle platform, so this product requires a relatively small footprint for the shelves offered by this on the desk. This is the center of gravity of the side shelves and the Thereupon parked IT products outside the middle platform and its lateral support elements.

The disadvantage here is that the display surfaces of the smaller IT products are clearly spaced from the stationary monitor and thus form no unity with each other by the size of the middle platform and the side storage surfaces or their lateral mounting on the middle platform. Also, because of their size, the page trays are designed to accommodate smaller IT products only. Furthermore, the side shelves are due to the lateral and overhanging mounting, d. H. lateral mounting on the middle platform, only suitable for carrying lighter IT products, because due to the overhanging mounting due to the weight forces of the side shelves and the IT products parked on them turning or tilting moments are exerted on the lateral support elements of the middle platform lead to tipping over the monitor stand. Furthermore, the side depositing surfaces are flat, d. H. IT products can only be stored flat or placed on them. The possibility of an inclination of the IT products relative to the horizontal plane must have this themselves, since this is not given by the side storage surfaces themselves.

The object of the present invention is to provide an office furniture for the common use of several electronic display devices of the type described above, so that the common use of multiple electronic display devices with simpler and less expensive means than previously known flexible, safe and stable, especially for larger and heavy electronic display devices. At least an alternative to the known office furniture for the common use of multiple electronic display devices to be created.

The object is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1. Advantageous developments are described in the subclaims.

Thus, the present invention relates to an office furniture for the common use of several electronic display devices according to the preamble of claim 1, which is characterized in that the support by means of the holder relative to the base plate in height adjustable and rotatable about the vertical axis.

In this case, an office furniture is understood to mean an apparatus for use in an office alone or in combination with other furnishings, preferably an additional element for other furnishings, and particularly preferably an attachment for a desk. Electronic display devices are understood to be any electronic devices that represent an indication, such as: As a computer monitor or television or have a display and in particular are mobile such. As laptops, notebooks and netbooks with and without a docking station and smartphones, mobile phones, IPads, Kindles and the like.

The base of the office furniture extends substantially flat in the plane of the width X and the depth Y and provides a footprint for a first electronic display device to put it directly there. An attachment of the first electronic display device to the office furniture can be omitted hereby. The base plate can with its bottom directly on a substrate such. B. a desk top are placed. In this way, the office furniture according to the invention even with simpler and less massive and stable z. As desks such. B. glass tables are used.

On the base plate, a holder is provided, which has a support or support surface for a second electronic display device, which can be placed or stored there without having to be attached consuming. The holder allows the translational adjustment of the height Z between the support and the base plate perpendicular to the XY plane of the base plate. At the same time, the support can be rotated by means of the holder about its center axis, which points in the direction of the height Z. Here, a rotatability about the central axis is given at least to the extent that the second electronic display device for the user can be angled to the first stationary electronic display device, d. H. can be rotated around its central axis. Preferably, a rotation is given by 360 °. This rotation is particularly preferably possible as often as desired. Instead of one of the two electronic display devices could also documents such. B. opened file folders or books directly on the edition or by means of z. B. a bookend on the base plate placed or placed inclined to align this invention according to the other electronic display device and easier to work with them on the electronic display device.

The holder has for this purpose z. B. a fixed part which is immovably and non-rotatably connected to the base plate, and a movable part which is connected to the support and by suitable mechanical means relative to the fixed part translationally in the height Z and about the common central axis is movable. This central axis represents the vertical axis (yaw axis) of the support or holder, on which the Focus of gravity of the holder and support is. The support is preferably arranged centrally on the holder and designed such that the center of gravity of a parked on her second electronic indicator as completely as possible on the central axis of the holder or at least as close to this, so that the central axis of the holder with the vertical axis (yaw axis ) of the second electronic display device completely or as far as possible coincide.

The holder is arranged on the base plate in the width X adjacent to the footprint so that both recorded display devices can be viewed by a person at the same time. In other words, the holder is provided on the base plate such that a second electronic display device set up on the support can be positioned with its monitor directly next to a first electronic display device parked on the base surface of the base plate. For this purpose, the second electronic display device by means of the holder in the height and at an angle to the first electronic display device aligned and this are laterally displaced on the base plate in the width X and in the depth Y to the second electronic display device.

The present invention is based on the finding that it is generally easiest to multiple electronic display devices such. B. can share a stationary monitor and a laptop and look at, if only one electronic display device, in particular the lighter and / or smaller electronic display device is aligned to the other electronic display device in height and angle instead of both electronic display devices in their respective height and angle to each other to adjust. Furthermore, the use is simplified in that both electronic display devices only have to be installed instead of mounted.

Therefore, the office furniture according to the invention provides the possibility of the first electronic display device, in particular the larger and / or heavier electronic display device such. As a stationary monitor just turn off on a portion of the base plate and the second electronic display device such. B. a laptop to this adjustable in height and rotatable about its vertical axis to arrange on a support of a corresponding bracket. In this way, a user has to operate only the support or support for the second electronic display device, which reduces the effort for him. As a result, only adjustment options for the second electronic display device are provided, which also simplifies the construction of the office furniture and can be cheaper in terms of material and installation. Also, the wear is reduced by reducing the moving parts. The arrangement of the bracket on the base plate a stable connection between the bracket and the base plate is created. Both electronic display devices only need to be turned off; a mounting or attachment can be omitted. Also, the office furniture itself only needs to be installed instead of mounted and can be used immediately. Furthermore, the office furniture can be used on different surfaces and thus flexible, z. B. on fixed and, if necessary. Height adjustable desks but also lecterns, DJ stands, etc. Also, the office furniture on uneven surfaces such. B. natural wood tables are used.

The present invention is further based on the finding that a possibility of rotation of the support of the second electronic display device about its vertical axis or yaw axis, d. H. the axis of its (weight) center of gravity, the load of the support or holder increases or allows the same load with simpler means, because then act exclusively or substantially weight forces and the formation of torques can be completely or largely avoided. Furthermore, by positioning the center of gravity of the holder and the support and thus also at least substantially centered there second electronic display device within the surface of the base plate in the XY plane, the tilting tendency of the office furniture by the weight or torque generated by the established second electronic display device avoided or reduced. If the holder is arranged close to the edge or on the edge of the base plate, can simultaneously reduce the surface of the base plate and space for the office furniture z. B. save on a desk.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the first electronic display device is a stationary monitor and the second electronic display device is a portable laptop. Especially with such electronic display devices, the advantages of the present invention described above can be used effectively, because these devices are usually intended to be positioned directly to each other for common use with their display surfaces. Also requires the usually central storage of a laptop on the support of the holder, that this can absorb its weight and, if necessary, the torque generated thereby, without the office furniture can thereby tilt over the side. Both are inventively ensured by the fact that the recording and support are rotatable about the vertical axis and the vertical axis forms the yaw axis of the center of gravity of the receptacle and holder and thus also the center there placed laptops, which thus loads the holder only with its weight but without the exercise of a significant torque.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the overlay is inclined to the XY plane of the base plate. The inclination takes place towards the user in such a way that a second electronic display device or its display raised in height Z is raised, so that a first height adjustment already takes place due to the inclination of the support, which is supplemented by the height adjustability of the holder. This can act in this way to a lesser extent, which is why the holder or its mechanism for height adjustment smaller and especially at the height Z can be shorter and thus more compact.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the degree of inclination α is fixed or variable. A predetermined constant inclination angle α has the advantage that the attachment of the support to the support can have this inclination by its construction, which increases the stability of the support and makes it simpler and less expensive. On the other hand, a variable inclination angle α increases the flexibility of the support to provide the user with the desired height adjustment of the second electronic display device and can reduce the amount of translational height adjustment of the support and make it smaller and more compact.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the support has at least one stop. This is used for contact with an edge or side of the second electronic display device in order to be able to set it up in one direction blocked on the support can. Preferably, the stop on the front edge of the support is arranged towards the user, so that the second electronic display device can rest against the stop with its front side. This is advantageous because z. B. laptops on their back or the two sides connections for z. B. mouse, USB stick, etc. and ventilation slots, which are not obscured or blocked in this way. This is advantageous, in particular, if the support is inclined as described above, because then the second electronic display device with its weight force partially rests against the stop, which stabilizes this position.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the pad has at least one recess aligned with the underside of the second electronic display device. This recess serves as a ventilation slot of the ventilation of the second electronic display device located on the support.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the support is round or oval. This favors the positioning of the center of gravity of the support and the second electronic display device parked thereon on the central axis or vertical axis of the holder with the associated advantages. Furthermore, the pad can thereby be made compact yet sufficiently large to be able to record the second electronic display device safely and stably.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the surface of the overlay is designed to be slip-resistant. This can be done by an additional coating of the material of the support or by the material itself, which or which has an increased roughness or an increased frictional resistance or causes. Also, the surface may be structured accordingly, for. B. by means of transversely to the angle of inclination α extending grooves, by a rough surface structure, by knobs, etc. This is advantageous both for a flat support surface as well as an inclined support, because in each case the secure state or hold of the second electronic display device is increased ,

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the holder has a latching mechanism which allows movement of the support in height Z away from the base plate and blocks movement of the support in height Z towards the base plate, this latching mechanism being released by means of a release mechanism can, so that during or after actuated release mechanism, a movement of the support in the height Z to the base plate is made possible.

This mechanism can, for. B. be implemented by means of a sawtooth pattern as a latching structure on the holder, in which the support against the weight in height Z can be raised without being blocked in this direction, d. H. by sliding a projection on the sloping flanks of the sawtooth pattern. In the direction of the weight of this mechanism blocks z. B. by resting or counteracting the projection on the horizontal edges of the sawtooth pattern. To lower the support the release mechanism is to be operated, which prevents the snapping, z. B. by spacing the projection from the sawtooth pattern, so that the support, held in the direction of the weight by the operator, can be lowered. This makes the height adjustment easy and convenient while ensuring a secure fit.

Alternatively, this mechanism can be implemented by a sawtooth pattern as a latching structure on the holder, in which a tooth, wedge or the like engages the support between the saw teeth or hooks and tilted inclined by its weight and the weight of the parked second electronic display device for mounting. In this case, the support is locked by its weight on the bracket and inclined at the same time. To adjust the height of the support can be raised in the horizontal, so that the tooth, wedge or the like from the sawtooth of the holder comes free and the support can then be raised or lowered. This mechanism allows the simultaneous inclination of the support to the holder, so that can be dispensed with separate means for this.

Alternatively, this mechanism may be implemented as a telescopic mechanism in which a plurality of cylindrical tube elements are keyed in the direction of the vertical axis H, so that a raising or lowering of the support against a predetermined frictional resistance of the contact surfaces of the individual tubular elements to each other and the telescopic mechanism its height without the action human strength can also hold against the weight of the support and the parked second electronic display device.

Alternatively, this mechanism may be u. a. a screw can be implemented, which is rotatable about its own axis on the outside of the part of the holder which is fixedly connected to the support, can be provided that the screw can be rotated through this part of the support inwardly to there a radial To exert force on the fixed part of the holder fixed to the base plate. In this way, a non-positive connection can be achieved by means of the screw and the support can be fixed at the appropriate height. By unscrewing the screw, the non-positive connection can be reversed and the support can be adjusted in height.

Alternatively, this mechanism can be implemented by a screw mechanism, the rotational actuation z. B. on a suitable toothing part of the holder which is fixedly connected to the support, translationally in the height Z makes adjustable. Here, the edition z. B. by means of a gear by the rotation of the screw mechanism in the height Z both up and down are adjusted so that can be dispensed with an additional locking of the movable part of the holder in the desired height Z.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the base plate has a smaller depth Y in the region of the holder than in the region of the base surface. Since the surface of the second electronic display device is received by the support of the holder, the area below the holder can be correspondingly smaller. As a result, the surface of the base plate can be reduced overall and space for the office furniture can be saved.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the base plate decreases in depth Y from the area of the base to the holder. In this way, the surface of the base plate and thus reduces the space required for the office furniture while avoiding the formation of disturbing edges and corners of the base plate. Also (tensile) forces or stresses on the base plate can be transmitted so evenly.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the base plate on its side opposite the standing surface on at least two mutually in the width X spaced lateral support elements. The lateral support elements are used for spacing the base plate to the ground such. B. a desk surface in the height Z, which below the base plate between the lateral support elements a storage space or a space-saving storage space z. B. for the keyboard and mouse, etc. is created. The lateral support elements are designed and arranged such that a secure state of the office furniture is given on the ground. Preferably, the lateral support elements or at least one of the lateral support elements extend in depth Y according to the extent of the base plate at this point or even beyond, which improves the secure state of the office furniture on the ground via the lateral support elements.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the lateral support elements are arranged on opposite edges of the base plate in the width X. This ensures a stable state of the office furniture on the lateral support elements to the effect that the centers of gravity of the two electronic display devices are in this way between the lateral support elements, d. H. Within the lateral support elements, and thus tilting due to the weight or the torque caused thereby by the two electronic display devices in this direction can be safely avoided. At the same time the laterally limited storage space below the base plate is maximized in this way.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the base plate further includes on its side opposite the standing surface third support element, which is aligned substantially perpendicular to the lateral support elements. This third support element can serve as a rear wall of the storage space below the base plate and thereby limit it in the depth Y, so that no stowed objects can be pushed behind behind the base plate. In this case, the third support element may be formed continuously and connect to the two lateral support elements, whereby a completely closed in the width X storage space is created. Alternatively, the third support element may be spaced apart in its extension to the two lateral support elements, so that z. B. cable from keyboard and mouse can be passed through these recesses. In any case, extending substantially transversely to the lateral support elements extending third support member increases the stability of the base plate, because it can counteract the deflection or subsidence of the base plate by the weight of the electronic display devices and support with support. This is all the more important, the further the lateral support elements are arranged in the width Y of the centers of gravity of the electronic display devices or support with support remote.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the base plate and / or a support element or a plurality of support elements has or have a recess. This recess can be the implementation of cables z. B. for keyboard or mouse from the storage space below the base plate out serve.

An embodiment and further advantages of the invention are explained below in connection with the following figures. It shows

1 a perspective schematic view of an office furniture according to the invention with recorded electronic display devices from the front;

2 the representation of 1 from behind;

3 a perspective schematic view of an office furniture according to the invention itself from the front;

4 the representation of 3 diagonally from one side;

5 the representation of 3 directly from the front;

6 the representation of 3 diagonally from behind; and

7 the representation of 3 directly from above.

1 shows a perspective schematic representation of an office furniture according to the invention 1 with recorded electronic display devices 2 . 3 from the front. 2 shows the representation of 1 from behind. The 3 to 7 show different representations of the office furniture according to the invention 1 without the two electronic display devices 2 . 3 , The first electronic display device 2 is a stationary monitor 2 and the second electronic display device 3 is a laptop 3 with unfolded integrated monitor. The display 2 and the laptop 3 are facing a common user, which in the representation of the 1 looks at them from the front.

The office furniture according to the invention 1 has a base plate 10 which extends substantially in a horizontal XY plane spanned by the width X and the depth Y. In the vertical height Z are below the base plate 10 two lateral support elements 12a . 12b arranged on which the base plate 10 on a surface such. B. a desk surface (not shown) can be parked. The two lateral support elements 12a . 12b are opposite each other in width X at the edges of the base plate 10 arranged and formed in the same height Z equal. The two lateral support elements 12a . 12b are on the side facing away from the user of the base plate 10 by a third support element 12c connected with each other. Between the three support elements 12a . 12b . 12c is below the base plate 10 a storage space for z. As the keyboard and the mouse formed. The cables of the keyboard and mouse can have a recess 13 in the base plate 10 and in the third support element 12c be led out of the storage space.

In the left area of the base plate 10 in the representations of 1 . 3 . 5 and 7 is on the base plate 10 a stand space 11 provided, which is the inclusion of the stationary monitor 2 serves. In the right area of the base plate 10 in the representations of 1 . 3 . 5 and 7 is a holder 14 on the base plate 10 provided, which is an edition 15 for receiving the laptop 3 having. The edition 15 is inclined at a fixed angle α to the user and has at this front edge a stop 16 on, against which the tilted laptop 3 can be present. The edition 15 also has a U-shaped recess 17 on which of the better ventilation the recorded laptop 3 serves from below. The surface of the overlay 15 is rutschmindernd trained. The base plate 10 is from the stand area 11 to the right edge of the base plate 10 in the representations of 1 . 3 . 5 and 7 down curved narrower trained to save space on the desk. The third support element 12c is trained accordingly.

The holder 14 has a fixed part (not shown) fixed to the base plate 10 is connected, and a relative to the fixed part rotatable and height-adjustable part (not shown), which is fixed to the support 15 connected is. In this way, the edition 15 opposite the base plate 10 be adjusted in the height Z and about its vertical axis H in the direction of rotation D.

To use the office furniture according to the invention 1 This is turned off on a desk and a stationary monitor 2 on the stand area 11 placed. Through the support elements 12a . 12b . 12c is the office furniture 1 Safe and stable on the desk and takes the weight of the stationary monitor 2 safely on, allowing a deflection of the base plate 10 and a tilting or shaking of the office furniture 1 can be avoided. Under the base plate 10 a limited storage space for keyboard, mouse, pens, etc. is created, from which nothing can escape to the rear or to the side and thereby fall from the desk. The cables of the keyboard and mouse are still comfortable through the recess 13 led out of the storage space.

Will now be a laptop 3 on the pad 15 turned off to this together with the stationary monitor 2 to use, so will the laptop 3 already by the fixed inclination α of the support 15 raised, leaving the integrated monitor of the laptop 3 in height Z the stationary monitor 2 can match. By means of the height-adjustable bracket 14 another height compensation can be performed until both screen areas of the stationary monitor 2 and the laptop 3 are equally high for the user. For this purpose, the edition 15 taken laterally by the user and pulled up so that it remains in this height adjustment by means of a latching mechanism as soon as the user restricts the support 15 let go again. A lowering of the pad 15 is by the user by operating a corresponding release mechanism (not shown) with simultaneous guided lowering of the support 15 again possible.

For angled alignment of the two screen areas of the stationary monitor 2 and the laptop 3 is the edition 15 around its vertical axis H to the stationary monitor 2 rotatable. The proximity of the two screen areas of the stationary monitor 2 and the laptop 3 to each other in width X and depth Y can be about moving the stationary monitor 2 on stand space 11 respectively.

The office furniture according to the invention 1 allows in this way the sharing of the stationary monitor 2 and the mobile laptop 3 with simpler and cheaper means than previously known and at the same time flexible, safe and stable.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

α

Degree of inclination, inclination angle of the support 15 opposite XY-level

D

Direction of rotation about vertical axis H

H

vertical axis

X

width

Y

depth

Z

height

1

Office furniture for sharing multiple electronic displays 2 . 3

10

baseplate

11

Stand surface of the base plate 10

12a

first, left lateral support element

12b

second, right side support element

12c

third, rear support element

13

Recess of the base plate 10 or the third support element 12c

14

bracket

15

Edition of the holder 14

16

Stop of the pad 15

17

Recess of the support 15

2

first electronic display device, stationary monitor

3

second electronic display, laptop with open integrated monitor

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102008018794 A1 [0003]
• DE 202006004733 U1 [0004]
• US 2008/0316692 A1 [0005]
• US 7487940 B2 [0006]

Claims (15)

Office furniture ( 1 ) for sharing several electronic display devices ( 2 . 3 ), with a base plate ( 10 ) with a footprint ( 11 ) for receiving a first electronic display device ( 2 ), and a holder ( 14 ) with a condition ( 15 ) for receiving a second electronic display device ( 3 ), whereby the holder ( 14 ) on the base plate ( 10 ) in width (X) to the base ( 11 ) is arranged adjacent that both recorded display devices ( 2 . 3 ) can be viewed simultaneously by one person, characterized in that the support ( 15 ) by means of the holder ( 14 ) in relation to the base plate ( 10 ) in height (Z) adjustable and about the vertical axis (H) is rotatable. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the first electronic display device ( 2 ) a stationary monitor ( 2 ) and the second electronic display device ( 3 ) a portable laptop ( 3 ). Office furniture ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support ( 15 ) with respect to the plane (XY) of the base plate ( 10 ) is inclined. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to claim 3, wherein the degree of inclination (α) is fixed predetermined or changeable. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support ( 15 ) at least one stop ( 16 ) having. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support ( 15 ) at least one recess ( 17 ) facing the bottom of the second electronic display device ( 3 ) is aligned. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support ( 15 ) is round or oval. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the surface of the support ( 15 ) is formed rutschmindernd. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder ( 14 ) has a latching mechanism which is a movement of the support ( 15 ) at the height (Z) of the base plate ( 10 ) and a movement of the support ( 15 ) in height (Z) to the base plate ( 10 ), wherein this locking mechanism can be canceled by means of a release mechanism, so that during or after actuated release mechanism, a movement of the support ( 15 ) in height (Z) to the base plate ( 10 ) is made possible. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base plate ( 10 ) in the area of the holder ( 14 ) a smaller depth (Y) than in the area of the footprint ( 11 ) having. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to claim 10, wherein the base plate ( 10 ) from the area of the footprint ( 11 ) for mounting ( 14 ) decreases in depth (Y). Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base plate ( 10 ) on her stand ( 11 ) opposite side at least two mutually in the width (X) spaced lateral support elements ( 12a . 12b ) having Office furniture ( 1 ) according to claim 12, wherein the lateral support elements ( 12a . 12b ) on edges of the base plate opposite each other in the width (X) ( 10 ) are arranged. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the base plate ( 10 ) on her stand ( 11 ) opposite side further comprises a third support element ( 12c ), which is substantially perpendicular to the lateral support elements ( 12a . 12b ) is aligned. Office furniture ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base plate ( 10 ) and / or a support element ( 12a ; 12b ; 12c ) or several support elements ( 12a . 12b . 12c ) a recess ( 13 ).

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