DE102019000273A1 - Worktable - Google Patents

Abstract

A work table (1) with a worktop (16) is proposed, at least one operating device (2) and / or at least one screen (3) being arranged in the plane of the worktop (16) so as to be retractable and movable out of this plane, and at least the screen (3) is designed to be rotatable or pivotable and / or movable.

Description

The invention relates to a work table with a table frame covered by a table top for a screen work station.

State of the art

Work tables are known which are used as computer tables or computer work tables. Here, flat or horizontal table tops are formed, on which VDUs and other units are fixed or detachably arranged on the table top.

The integration of personal computers, workstations or terminal workstations from multi-user computers or computer networks in office or production control workplaces are known. The components of the computer system, such as the basic computer device, the monitor, the keyboard and other peripheral devices, are arranged on or next to the desk or work table. The keyboard and the monitor as well as the mouse are usually placed directly in front of the user on the work surface of the work table. If you do not want to work on the computer temporarily, but rather use the work table for other office activities, the parts of the computer placed on the worktop are in the way. This is especially true for the screen, which is relatively heavy and requires a lot of space. This is particularly troublesome in cases where the computer or computer workstation is used relatively rarely.

In addition to a desk or work table, smaller separate computer tables are used, in which the components of the computer are set up, the computer table usually not having any space for desk work and storage of desk utensils. The various activities are carried out at different tables. Working with the computer or terminal is relatively difficult since at least the seating position between the work table and the computer table has to be changed. The provision of multiple tables is costly and takes up a lot of space.

Solutions are known in which the VDUs are sunk. For example, a view of such a submerged VDU is made possible by making at least part of the table top transparent. The DE 86 25 144 U1 discloses a frame in which the desk top covers a recess in which the computer is housed. The desktop is transparent in the area of this recess. A continuous desk top is formed and the frame can be used like a conventional desk if you do not work with the monitor. If the screen is to be used, this is done through the transparent part of the desk top.

A disadvantage of the known frame is that the objects located above it have to be removed for viewing the screen device and the view of the monitor is difficult because an ergonomically unsuitable position has to be taken to lower the view. In the case of the computer arranged under the work table and the “window” inserted into the plate, there is also the problem that the computer cannot be adjusted to individual needs due to a lack of space and also requires an unnecessary amount of space under the table, which limits legroom and seating comfort .

A disadvantage of the monitors placed on the worktop of the work table is that the view of a conversation partner or customer, lecturer or the like sitting opposite or standing. is disturbed. The arrangement of hardware components, cables or the like. on the work table look unaesthetic.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a work table which enables a change of different work on a desk top and, at times, an ergonomically undisturbed view of a monitor.

Disclosure of the invention

The invention is disclosed by the features of the main claim. Embodiments and further developments are the subject of the further claims following the main claim.

A work table is disclosed which has a screen, in particular a touch screen. This touchscreen is recessed into the work table and can be moved out of it into a work position. In addition, the touchscreen can be moved or rotated in different directions along and across the table top of the work table in this working position. For this purpose, a travel unit is formed, which in particular has a rail system. The touchscreen can be rotated and tilted, that is to say it can be adjusted in angle, by means of a joint. Electric motors can also be used for this. Furthermore, a rotating device can be arranged so that the screen, in particular the touchscreen monitor, can be positioned on the work table at any desired angle can. Likewise, other computer components, that is, hardware components such as a keyboard, a panel, a tower or a mouse, can be moved from a position below the work table to a position in one plane with the work table.

The work table, which is designed as a computer table or office furniture, is designed such that it continues to provide a flat work surface when the computer is not in use, in particular with the touchscreen. This means that the computer can be operated even when the monitor or touchscreen is in the lowered position. This enables a clear view of a counterpart, a lecturer, customer or conversation partner. If the computer is required, it can be moved out of its recessed position under the work table and then precisely adjusted to the needs of the user due to its movable position. The hardware belonging to the computer can be stowed in a suitable container, which is arranged below the table top, for example on a side facing away from the user, or on an image construction in which the hardware is arranged. This leaves the table top free to work. This arrangement, as well as the arrangement of the flat touchscreen underneath the worktop, allows the user's leg room.

In particular, the retractable panel, that is to say an operating panel on which the keyboard, the mouse and other hardware such as a fingerprint sensor can be arranged, can be designed to be rotatable when the keyboard or another component is used. When not in use, the panel and the touchscreen are located below the table top. If the screen is designed as a touchscreen with a computer function, hardware components such as the tower, the keyboard, the mouse and the like may be omitted, since the screen can be used entirely without these controls. The panel can thus also be formed from one or more touchscreens. The control device or control panel can also be operated in the recessed state, in which it is arranged in the plane of the table top of the work table.

According to one embodiment, the monitors or touchscreens are moved by electric motors in combination with threaded rods or lead screws and gas pressure springs. By rotating the threaded rods with the electric motors, a touchscreen arm is moved to the desired position. The gas pressure springs serve to relieve the load on the electric motors or threaded rods and to hold the position. The arm to the touchscreen is covered with a panel. The arm can be mounted on a moving unit. The travel unit also has electric motors and threaded rods or lead screws. With these design units, the travel unit can be moved in the lateral longitudinal as well as in the transverse extension of the table top. The travel unit is preferably mounted on the underside of the table.

The work table according to the invention has the advantage that users can fully use the work surface of the work table without a restricted field of vision, at least as long as the touchscreen monitor is arranged in its lowered position. If necessary, the touchscreen monitor or monitors can be raised and moved so that their position can be adjusted to the individual needs of the user. The legroom of the user is unlimited in both positions. By lifting the touchscreen monitor or monitors, a flat work surface is created by moving up a cover plate

Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention can be found in the following description of the figures, the drawings and the claims.

• 1 zeigt eine isometrische Ansicht eines Arbeitstischs mit einem eingefahrenen Touchscreen-Monitor eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels,
• 2 zeigt eine isometrische Ansicht des Arbeitstisches mit einem senkrecht ausgefahrenen Touchscreen-Monitor,
• 3 stellt einen Längsschnitt durch den Arbeitstisch dar,
• 4 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch den Arbeitstisch,
• 5 zeigt eine Rückansicht des Arbeitstisches,
• 6 stellt eine Draufsicht auf den Arbeitstisch dar,
• 7 stellt eine Verfahreinheit, einen Bewegungsarm, schräg von der Seite dar,
• 8 zeigt die Verfahreinheit in einer isometrischen Ansicht,
• 9 zeigt die Anordnung eines Tischplatteneinsatzes, wenn der Touchscreen-Monitor ausgefahren ist,
• 10 stellt zwei Computerhardware-Aufnahmeeinrichtungen in einer isometrischen Ansicht dar,
• 11 zeigt ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel des Arbeitstischs in einer isometrischen Ansicht,
• 12 stellt eine Verstellvorrichtung in einer schematischen isometrischen Ansicht dar,
• 13 zeigt ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einer Draufsicht von oben,
• 14 stellt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel mit einer Dreheinrichtung in einer isometrischen Ansicht dar,
• 15 zeigt die Dreheinrichtung mit einem aufgeklappten Touchscreen- Monitor in einer Ansicht schräg von oben dar und
• 16 stellt die Ansicht eines Raumes mit Blick auf den Arbeitstisch in einer isometrischen Ansicht dar.

An exemplary embodiment of the solution according to the invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of the attached schematic drawings. It shows:

• 1 shows an isometric view of a work table with a retracted touchscreen monitor of a first embodiment,
• 2nd shows an isometric view of the work table with a vertically extended touchscreen monitor,
• 3rd shows a longitudinal section through the work table,
• 4th shows a cross section through the work table,
• 5 shows a rear view of the work table,
• 6 shows a top view of the work table,
• 7 represents a moving unit, a movement arm, diagonally from the side,
• 8th shows the travel unit in an isometric view,
• 9 shows the arrangement of a tabletop insert when the touchscreen monitor is extended,
• 10th shows two computer hardware recording devices in an isometric view,
• 11 shows a second embodiment of the work table in an isometric view,
• 12th shows an adjustment device in a schematic isometric view,
• 13 shows a third embodiment of the invention in a plan view from above,
• 14 shows a further embodiment with a rotating device in an isometric view,
• 15 shows the rotating device with an open touchscreen monitor in a view obliquely from above and
• 16 shows an isometric view of a room with a view of the work table.

In 1 is the work table 1 shown. The work table 1 has an operating device 2nd , which is designed as a keyboard or control panel, which is designed to be retractable in or below that of a table top. Furthermore, the work table 1 a screen 3rd such as in particular a touchscreen monitor that can also be retracted. The work table 1 can be formed in particular from wood, aluminum, carbon or a laminate or composite material. Furthermore is a rail system 4th with at least one rail for moving the touchscreen monitor 3rd educated. The rail system 4th In addition to the corresponding travel construction, it also has space for cables and peripheral devices or arrangements.

2nd shows the work table 1 with an extended touchscreen monitor 3rd , which is brought from a flat, horizontal to a vertical position at an angle of approximately 90 ° so that it can be used by the user in the installed position.

3rd shows the work table 1 with an operating device, here the keyboard 2nd , the screen, here the touchscreen monitor 3rd , a rail system 4th , a reception facility 5 for the keyboard 2nd and a reception facility 6 . The reception facility 6 is for receiving the computer hardware recording device 19th (described later).

4th shows the work table 1 as well as the reception facility 5 for the inclusion of the control device 2nd , the receiving device 6 for the recording of the computer hardware recording device 19th , the screen 3rd who have favourited Cover Plate 7 and the rail system 4th in a cut from the side.

5 represents a rear view with the receiving device 6 for the recording of the computer hardware recording device 19th represents.

6 shows the work table from above in a top view with the rail system 4th , the retracted touchscreen monitor 3rd as well as the keyboard 2nd .

7 provides an adjustment unit 10th by means of the adjustment unit 10th , which is arm-shaped and foldable around a joint, can be used on the touchscreen monitor 3rd be moved. The adjustment unit 10th has electric motors 11 on. By means of the electric motors 11 can the threaded rods 12th be rotated. As a result, the degree of folding or collapsing or moving apart of the adjustment unit 10th to be changed. Gas pressure springs 13 serve to relieve the load on the electric motors 11 or threaded rods 12th and for position keeping. The adjustment unit 10th can be covered with a panel. The adjustment unit 10th can around a joint 15 be folded. The joint 15 is designed to be movable by 360 °.

8th represents a moving unit 14 The travel unit 14 has electric motors 11 ' and threaded rods 12 ' or lead screws 12 ' on. This allows the travel unit 14 with the components mentioned 11 ' and 12 ' each in the horizontal plane of the table top of the work table 1 in the longitudinal and transverse extension of the work table 1 , back and forth or from right to left and vice versa. The moving unit 14 will be below the work table 1 assembled.

In 9 becomes the countertop 16 of the worktable 1 shown having a recess 17th for the touchscreen monitor 3rd having. Through a movement device 18th can the cover plate 7 the recess 17th when the touchscreen monitor 3rd is in use, move in the direction of the arrow or to cover the recess 17th , in the position of the level of the worktop 16 , be moved.

10th shows a computer hardware recording device 19th . The computer hardware receiving device 19th is used to hold all computer hardware components, such as the tower, other peripheral devices or the like, which can be stowed in it, and as a computer hardware recording device, the image construction 21 .

11 shows a second embodiment of the invention. The touchscreen 3rd is about a movement arm 20 in a side of the worktop facing away from the user 16 of the worktable 1 arranged and shown sunk.

12th shows how to use the touchscreen monitor 3rd via an articulated swivel arm 20 that also like the adjustment unit 10th with electric motors 11 and threaded rods 12th can be formed from the horizontal or horizontal position in the plane of the table top 16 out 11 in a horizontal position, as in 12th shown, can be pivoted.

13 shows a third embodiment of the invention. Here is the touchscreen monitor 3rd with a swivel arm 20 ' directly on the bar 4th arranged. The touchscreen monitor 3rd can thus by operating the swivel arm 20 ' can be set up from the horizontal position to a position that is particularly folded 90 ° vertically and within the rail construction as required 4th in the longitudinal direction of the table top 16 move and be positioned at a suitable location.

In 14 Another embodiment of the invention is shown. The touchscreen monitor 3rd is shown in a retracted view from above. The touchscreen monitor 3rd is on a rotating device 25th arranged. The turning device 25th allows the touchscreen monitor 3rd to a suitable position for viewing. Here, a turntable with a ball bearing is used. The turntable can be moved into the desired position, in particular with electric motors. The touchscreen monitor 3rd is held with hinges, similar to that of a notebook, and / or is designed to be opened and closed with other electric motors.

15 shows the touchscreen monitor in a set up view. The recess 17th from which the touchscreen monitor is extended can be covered while the touchscreen monitor is in use. The cover of the recess corresponds to the representation in 9 .

In 16 is on the table top 16 at the work table 1 an image construction 21 arranged. The picture construction 21 has a picture frame 22 as well as an image area 23 on that through a cable management 24th on the table top 16 are arranged. The cable routing 24th leads from the tower within the picture frame 22 to the work table 1 and to the touchscreen monitor 3rd and the control panel 2nd . At least the picture area 23 has a magnetic or magnetizable surface. A changeable image can be reversibly attached to it with magnets and exchanged or removed as desired. Furthermore, the picture construction 21 also a computer hardware recording device. The picture construction 21 can have ventilation slots.

The touchscreen monitor 3rd can thus be opened and moved or swiveled as a whole and over joints 15 be brought into a position suitable for use.

All of the features shown in the description, the subsequent claims and the drawings can be essential to the invention both individually and in any combination with one another.

Reference list

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Worktable

2nd

Operating device

3rd

screen

4th

Rail system

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Receiving device for 2nd

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Receiving device for 19th

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Cover plate

10th

Adjustment unit

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Electric motor

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Electric motor

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Threaded rod

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Threaded rod

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Gas pressure spring

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Travel unit

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joint

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Countertop

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Recess

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Movement device

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Computer hardware recording device

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Swivel arm

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Swivel arm

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Image construction

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Picture Frame

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Image area

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Cable routing

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Rotating device

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Patent literature cited

• DE 8625144 U1 [0005]

Claims (15)

Work table (1) with a worktop (16), characterized in that at least one operating device (2) and / or at least one screen (3) is or can be sunk in the plane of the worktop (16) and can be moved out of this plane, and so on Screen (3) and / or the operating device (2) is or are designed to be rotatable or pivotable and / or movable. Working table (1) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the screen (3) and / or the operating device (2) can be moved by an adjusting unit (10, 20, 20 ') and / or a moving unit (14). Working table (1) after Claim 2 , characterized in that the adjusting unit (10) and / or the moving unit (14) have at least one electric motor (11, 11 ') and at least one threaded rod (12, 12'). Work table (1) according to one of the Claims 2 or 3rd , characterized in that the adjusting unit (10) and / or the moving unit (14) has at least one gas pressure spring (13). Working table (1) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the work table (1) has a rail system (4) with which the screen (3) can be moved at least in the longitudinal direction of the worktop (16). Working table (1) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the work table (1) has a rotating device (25). Working table (1) after Claim 6 , characterized in that the screen (3) and / or the control device (2) can be rotated by at least 180 ° with the rotating device (25). Work table (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cover plate (7) which can be raised and lowered in the vertical direction with a movement device (18) is introduced to cover the work plate (16) when the screen (3) is extended is. Work table (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the work table (1) has a computer hardware receptacle (19) and a computer hardware receptacle (21). Working table (1) after Claim 9 , characterized in that the computer hardware receiving device (19) is arranged beneath the worktop (16) on a rear side of the worktable (1) and is designed to be extendable and retractable electrically, pneumatically, magnetically or electromagnetically or manually for the removal or insertion of hardware is. Work table (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen (3) and / or the operating device (2) can be moved electrically, pneumatically, magnetically or electromagnetically or manually. Work table (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen (3) and / or the operating device (2) is designed as a touch screen. Work table (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an image construction (21) is arranged on the work table (1). Working table (1) after Claim 13 , characterized in that the image construction (21) comprises computer hardware components. Working table (1) after Claim 13 , characterized in that the image construction (21) has a magnetizable surface, so that image elements with magnets can be reversibly arranged thereon, and / or has a receptacle for the computer hardware and / or a tower.

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