EP0969752A1 - Computer work station (elastic or movable) arm rests - Google Patents

Computer work station (elastic or movable) arm rests

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EP0969752A1
EP0969752A1 EP98912400A EP98912400A EP0969752A1 EP 0969752 A1 EP0969752 A1 EP 0969752A1 EP 98912400 A EP98912400 A EP 98912400A EP 98912400 A EP98912400 A EP 98912400A EP 0969752 A1 EP0969752 A1 EP 0969752A1
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armrest
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C16/00—Stand-alone rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/58—Rests or guides for relevant parts of the operator's body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/03—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustable parts other than drawers, e.g. leaves
    • A47B21/0371—Platforms for supporting wrists
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/58—Rests or guides for relevant parts of the operator's body
    • G05G1/62—Arm rests

Definitions

  • the support stands with a stand on the floor: On the floor, the wire circle with 3 feet and / or the cross or tripod are an alternative to the material-consuming plate.
  • the vertical stand from the floor to the support can be somewhat elastic. So it facilitates the movement of the arm above.
  • the rod can be made of steel, elastic from glass fiber or from a coiled spring (possibly also like a large bed spring with different radii), or from a band spring if the upper construction allows sufficient movement.
  • One or two torsion springs (at the base of the bar) also allow deflection at the top.
  • a telescopic pole makes it easier to put away when not in use. The advantage is then that the height of the device can be easily adjusted.
  • a spring-loaded locking of slidable tubes as with crutches allows fixed heights and is therefore easy to use but not continuously adjustable.
  • a wing screw can be used for fixing.
  • Several insertable spacer sleeves could also be used for this. If the support is not required, the support can also be made smaller or disappear by folding the upper part downwards.
  • a rounded pad (possibly padded) (towards the bottom) protects the skin and clothing. You can also add additional suspension (with a band or spiral spring).
  • the shape of the armrest can be from round to oval elongated (approx. Max. 10 cm). An elongated recess from above allows good arm contact, which supports the (rotating) movement without slipping down.
  • the armrest should definitely have a swivel for attachment.
  • the side towards the table should be as thin as possible so as not to hit the table.

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Accommodation For Nursing Or Treatment Tables (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
  • Tables And Desks Characterized By Structural Shape (AREA)
  • Automobile Manufacture Line, Endless Track Vehicle, Trailer (AREA)
  • Electrical Discharge Machining, Electrochemical Machining, And Combined Machining (AREA)
  • Special Chairs (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Radiation Diagnosis (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
  • Passenger Equipment (AREA)
  • Shovels (AREA)
  • Spinning Or Twisting Of Yarns (AREA)

Abstract

A movable armrest is provided which has a floor support, a support element extending upwardly from the floor support, and a trough-shaped armrest member attached to a top end of the support element, the support element being arranged to move the armrest member horizontally relative to the floor support. The support element may be a rigid rod with at least one spring positioned between the rod and the floor support, or may be an elongated spring, such as a torsion spring, a coil spring, a flat spring or a spiral spring. The support element may have a telescoping feature to permit it to be collapsed for storage and a rotatable joint may be provided between the armrest member and the support element.

Description

(elastische oder bewegliche) Armstützen an Computerarbeitsplätzen(elastic or movable) armrests at computer workstations
Stand der Technik:State of the art:
Viele Personen leiden an einer Verkrampfung beim Tastatur- Schreiben und Maus- Arbeiten mit medizinischen Folgen.Many people suffer from cramping while typing and mouse work with medical consequences.
Bei den Urmachern und Goldschmieden gibt es (teilweise hochgestellte) Tische, die vorne einen runden Ausschnitt aufweisen, der die Personen etwa halb umrundet. Diese Lösung ist aber bei Computern nicht zu benutzen, da diese wegen des Raumverbrauchs und der Optik bei Computer- Arbeitsplätzen wohl kaum akzeptiert würde.The original makers and goldsmiths have tables (some of which are raised) that have a round cut-out at the front that surrounds the people about halfway. However, this solution is not to be used with computers, since it would hardly be accepted in computer workplaces because of the space and optics.
Für die Tastatur hat man Auflagen erfunden, die die Handwurzel stützen. Das ist aber eine unflexible und wegen der Reibung eine immer noch unergonomische Methode. Die schon erfundenen beweglichen Konstruktionen, die an dem Arbeitstisch angebracht werden, leiden unter anderem vor allem an dem Mangel, Bewegungsenergie auf den Tisch zu übertragen und zu stabil konstruiert sein zu müssen und dazu Wartung für gutes Funktionieren zu verlangen. Optisch stören diese meistens.Requirements for the keyboard have been invented that support the wrist. However, this is an inflexible and, due to the friction, still a non-ergonomic method. The movable constructions already invented, which are attached to the work table, suffer, among other things, above all from the lack of transmitting kinetic energy to the table and having to be constructed too stably and, in addition, requiring maintenance for good functioning. These usually interfere with the appearance.
Man kann sich einfach helfen, indem man einen weiteren (höheren) Tisch etwa in der Höhe des Ellenbogengelenks aufstellt. Das ist aber auch allgemein nicht durchsetzbar, weil es zu sperrig, nicht perfekt und unflexibel ist und die Kleidung wegen der Reibung an der festen Auflage schnell verschleißt.You can help yourself simply by placing another (higher) table at about the height of the elbow joint. But this is also generally not enforceable because it is too bulky, not perfect and inflexible and the clothing wears out quickly due to the friction on the fixed support.
Erfindungsgedanke :Invention idea:
Also konstruiert man eine (horizontal bewegliche) Stütze für einen Arm (bei derSo you construct a (horizontally movable) support for one arm (at the
Maus) oder zwei davon für beide Arme (bei der Tastatur), die einfach auf den Boden gestellt wird. Angenehm ist eine vertikal gefederte Auflage. Es müssen dieMouse) or two of them for both arms (at the keyboard), which is simply placed on the floor. A vertically sprung support is pleasant. They have to
Drehbewegung des Arms und Bewegungen parallel zur Arbeitstischebene unbeschwert möglich sein.Rotation of the arm and movements parallel to the worktop level should be possible.
Eine Ideallösung verbraucht wenig Material und (optischen) Raum. Sie sollte leicht wegklappbar oder wegstellbar sein. Es werden erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen:An ideal solution uses little material and (optical) space. It should be easily foldable or removable. According to the invention, the following are proposed:
Die Stütze steht mit einem Ständer auf dem Fußboden: Auf dem Boden bieten sich der Drahtkreis mit 3 Füßen und/oder das Kreuz bzw. Dreibein an als Alternative zur materialverbrauchenden Platte. Der senkrechte Ständer vom Boden zur Auflage kann etwas elastisch sein. So erleichtert er die Bewegung des Armes oben. Der Stab kann fest aus Stahl sein, elastisch aus Glasfiber oder aus einer gewickelten Feder (evtl. auch wie eine große Bettfeder mit unterschiedlichen Radien), bzw. aus einer Bandfeder, wenn die obere Konstruktion genügend Bewegung erlaubt. Eine oder zwei Torsionsfedern (am Fuß des Stabes) ermöglichen auch eine Auslenkung oben.The support stands with a stand on the floor: On the floor, the wire circle with 3 feet and / or the cross or tripod are an alternative to the material-consuming plate. The vertical stand from the floor to the support can be somewhat elastic. So it facilitates the movement of the arm above. The rod can be made of steel, elastic from glass fiber or from a coiled spring (possibly also like a large bed spring with different radii), or from a band spring if the upper construction allows sufficient movement. One or two torsion springs (at the base of the bar) also allow deflection at the top.
Eine Teleskopstange erleichtert durch Verkleinerung das Wegstellen bei Nichtbenutzung. Der Vorteil ist dann auch die leichte Einrichbarkeit der Höhe der Vorrichtung. Eine gefederte Arretierung verschiebarer Röhren wie bei Krücken läßt fest eingestellte Höhen zu und somit leicht bedienbar aber nicht stetig einstellbar. Es kann gut eine Flügel- Schraube zum Fixieren benutzt werden. Auch mehrere einlegbare Distanzhülsen könnten dazu dienen. Wird die Stütze nicht benötigt, kann man auch durch einen Klapp-Mechanismus des oberen Teiles nach unten die Stütze verkleinern bzw. verschwinden lassen.A telescopic pole makes it easier to put away when not in use. The advantage is then that the height of the device can be easily adjusted. A spring-loaded locking of slidable tubes as with crutches allows fixed heights and is therefore easy to use but not continuously adjustable. A wing screw can be used for fixing. Several insertable spacer sleeves could also be used for this. If the support is not required, the support can also be made smaller or disappear by folding the upper part downwards.
Eine (evtl. gepolsterte) gerundete Auflage (zur Hand hin nach unten) schont die Haut und Kleidung. Man kann auch eine zusätzliche Federung anbringen (mit Band- oder Spiralfeder). Die Form der Arm- Auflage kann von rund bis oval länglich ( ca. max. 10 cm) sein. Eine längliche Vertiefung von oben darin läßt einen guten Armkontakt zu, der die (Dreh-) Bewegung unterstützt, ohne das man dabei herunterrutscht. Die Arm- Auflage sollte auf jeden Fall ein Drehgelenk zur Befestigung hin besitzen. Die Seite zum Tisch hin sollte möglichst dünn sein, um nicht mit der Auflage am Tisch aufzuschlagen. A rounded pad (possibly padded) (towards the bottom) protects the skin and clothing. You can also add additional suspension (with a band or spiral spring). The shape of the armrest can be from round to oval elongated (approx. Max. 10 cm). An elongated recess from above allows good arm contact, which supports the (rotating) movement without slipping down. The armrest should definitely have a swivel for attachment. The side towards the table should be as thin as possible so as not to hit the table.

Claims

Patentansprüche:Claims:
1.1.
Eine (elastische oder bewegliche) Aπnstütze, gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß diese auf den Fußboden gestellt ist und einen senkrechten festen Stab mit zusätzlichen Torsionsfedem (diese können auch durch Bandfedern ersetzt werden) oder einen elastischen Stab besitzt oder eine Spiral- (evtl. mit verschieden Radien nach oben bzw. unten enger werdend) Feder als Stab besitzt undAn (elastic or movable) anesthesia, characterized in that it is placed on the floor and has a vertical fixed rod with additional torsion springs (these can also be replaced by band springs) or an elastic rod or a spiral (possibly with different radii) narrowing upwards and downwards) has spring as rod and
2. die Armauflage noch drehbar ist gegen die Unterkonstraktion und2. the armrest is still rotatable against the lower contraction and
3. sich die Höhe der Stütze über Teleskop-Röhren einstellen, die mit einer Schraube] in der Höhe zum Fixieren benützt werden oder gefederte Arretierungen zum Fixieren benutzt werden und3. adjust the height of the support via telescopic tubes, which are used for fixing with a screw] or spring-loaded locks are used for fixing and
4. die Armauflage rundlich ohne spürbare Kanten geformt (oval in der Aufsicht) und evtl. gepolstert ist bzw. die Armauflage länglich ist mit einer Vertiefung für den Unterarm bzw. Ellenbogengelenk. 4. the armrest is rounded with no noticeable edges (oval in the top view) and possibly padded or the armrest is elongated with a recess for the forearm or elbow joint.
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PCT/EP1998/001088 WO1998039995A1 (en) 1997-03-07 1998-02-26 Computer work station (elastic or movable) arm rests

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