EP4684690A1

EP4684690A1 - Multifunctional screen-style desk

Info

Publication number: EP4684690A1
Application number: EP25191715.9A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Dabing Zhang; Chengyue LIU
Original assignee: Jiangsu Aomeili Industrial Co Ltd
Current assignee: Jiangsu Aomeili Industrial Co Ltd
Priority date: 2024-07-26
Filing date: 2025-07-24
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Also published as: AU2025208503A1; US20260026614A1

Abstract

A multifunctional screen-style desk having a screen assembly which includes a rectangular frame formed by four edge columns, with decorative panels on both sides forming a hollow rectangular prism of certain thickness; at least two sets of embedded grooves are formed on said decorative panels; a desktop panel, wherein embedded components are connected within the grooves, a support rod is fixed between two sets of embedded components, and a support arm is fixed to the support rod; the desktop panel is securely mounted on the support arm; a multifunctional module, positioned atop the screen assembly, including a baffle, a fan, and a lighting fixture; and support legs fixed to the bottom of the screen assembly. The multifunctional screen-style desk offers high stability, a clean and elegant appearance, enhanced privacy, and improved office comfort. It facilitates easy movement, increasing workplace flexibility.

Description

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of office furnishings and more specifically to a multifunctional screen-style desk.

Background

As an indispensable office fixture, desks are no longer limited to simple combinations of legs and tabletops. With continuous improvements in living standards, demands for office environments have increased, leading to diverse desk designs in the market these include movable desks, height-adjustable desks, and screen-structure desks. Many current desk designs often lack adequate privacy for the user, so new solutions are required to better accommodate this demand.

Brief Description of the Figures

The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and to explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 1: Schematic structure of the multifunctional screen-style desk;
FIG. 2: Structure with desktop panel removed;
FIG. 3: Internal structure of the screen assembly; and
FIG. 4: Exploded view of the multifunctional module.

Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Before describing in detail embodiments that are in accordance with the present invention, it should be observed that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a multifunctional screen-style desk. Accordingly, the apparatus components and method steps have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
In this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by "comprises ...a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element. Further, embodiments are described below to clarify the technical solution. It is noted that described embodiments are partial examples, and all other embodiments derived by those skilled in the art without creative effort fall within the scope of protection.
The present invention is a multifunctional screen-style desk, that comprises a screen assembly 100, including a rectangular frame 120 formed by four edge columns 110, with decorative panels 130 on both sides forming a hollow rectangular prism of defined thickness. At least two sets of embedded grooves 131 are formed on the decorative panels 130; A desktop panel 300, wherein embedded components 310 connect within the embedded grooves 131. A support rod 320 is fixed between two sets of embedded components 310, and a support arm 330 is fixed to the support rod 320. The desktop panel 300 is secured to the support arm 330. A multifunctional module 400 positioned atop the screen assembly 100, including a baffle 410, a fan 420, and a lighting fixture 430; and support legs 500 are fixedly supporting the bottom of the screen assembly 100.
Further improvements include a lifting assembly 200 disposed within the screen assembly 100 includes at least two lifting mechanisms 210. The lifting grooves 211 corresponding to the embedded grooves 131 are formed on the lifting mechanisms 210. One end of each embedded component 310 connects to a lifting groove 211. The lifting mechanism 210 further includes a controller 220 for vertically moving the embedded components 310. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the controller 220 connects to an external power plug 600. The power plug 600 links to a socket module 620 via a power converter 610. The socket module 620 is embedded in the decorative panel 130. The fan 420 and lighting fixture 430 are electrically connected to the power plug 600. Two baffles 410 are arranged back-to-back in a Y-shaped configuration and fixed via a snap-fit module 440 to a top edge column 110. Decorative edge strips 111 on side edge columns 110 extend upward to enclose the snap-fit module 440. Support posts 140 are disposed inside the screen assembly 100, with each lifting mechanism 210 clamped between two support posts 140.
The decorative panel 130 comprises detachable panel modules 132 mounted via snap-fit strips 150 to the edge columns 110 and support posts 140. Vertical gaps between panel modules 132 form the embedded grooves 131. The baffle 410 is made of sound-absorbing cotton. Ventilation holes 411 for the fan 420 and lamp slots 412 for the lighting fixture 430 are formed on the baffle 410. The fan 420 is fixed to the baffle 410 and covered by an air outlet cover 450. The lighting fixture 430 is embedded in the lamp slot 412. Caster wheels 510 are disposed at the bottoms of the support legs 500.
As compared to prior art, the utility model offers: Enhanced stability via the embedded component 310, support rod 320, and support arm 330 structure; improved privacy and sound insulation from the Y-shaped baffle 410 made of sound-absorbing cotton; Increased comfort through integrated ventilation and lighting; Mobility via caster wheels 510; Clutter-free workspace with embedded socket modules 620.
Thus, an embodiment of the invention is shown in FIGS. 1-4, where desktop panels 300 can be installed on both sides of a screen assembly 100 to form a dual-workstation desk. Embedded components 310 connect internally and are stabilized by the support rod 320 and support arm 330. The lifting assembly 200 enables vertical adjustment of the desktop panel 300 along the embedded grooves 131. A worm gear mechanism within the lifting mechanism 210 drives vertical movement under controller 220 command. An electrical control switch 230, on the decorative panel 130, sends commands (e.g., ascend/descend/speed adjustment) to the controller 220. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the modular panel design 132 simplifies transport, assembly, maintenance, and customization. The Y-shaped baffle 410 curves toward the desktop, enhancing privacy while ventilation holes 411 and lamp slots 412 ensure functional integration while maintaining aesthetics. While the invention has been detailed herein, it is not confined to the described implementations. Modifications readily achievable by those skilled in the art remain within the scope defined by the present claims.
As shown in FIGs 1-4, Reference Numerals are:

100: Screen assembly;
110: Edge column;
111: Decorative edge strip;
120: Rectangular frame;
130: Decorative panel;
131: Embedded groove;
132: Panel module;
140: Support post;
150: Snap-fit strip;
200: Lifting assembly;
210: Lifting mechanism;
211: Lifting groove;
220: Controller;
230: Control switch;
300: Desktop panel;
310: Embedded component;
320: Support rod;
330: Support arm;
500: Support leg;
510: Caster wheel;
600: Power plug;
610: Power converter;
620: Socket module

In the foregoing specification, specific embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of present invention. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all the claims. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.

Claims

A multifunctional screen-style desk, comprising:
a screen assembly (100), including a rectangular frame (120) formed by four edge columns (110), where decorative panels (130) on both sides of said rectangular frame (120) form a hollow rectangular prism of certain thickness;

at least two sets of embedded grooves (131) formed on said decorative panels (130);

a desktop panel (300), wherein embedded components (310) are connected within said embedded grooves (131), and a support rod (320) is fixed between two sets of said embedded components (310), and a support arm (330) is fixed to said support rod (320) where said desktop panel (300) is secured to said support arm (330);

a multifunctional module (400), positioned atop said screen assembly (100), including a baffle (410), a fan (420), and a lighting fixture (430); and support legs (500), fixedly supporting the bottom of said screen assembly (100).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to claim 1, further comprising:
a lifting assembly (200) disposed within said screen assembly (100), said lifting assembly (200) including at least two sets of lifting mechanisms (210), where the lifting grooves (211) corresponding to said embedded grooves (131) are formed on surfaces of said lifting mechanisms (210); one end of said embedded component (310) is connected to said lifting groove (211); and

said lifting mechanism (210) further includes a controller (220) for vertically moving said embedded component (310).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to claim 2, where said controller (220) is connected to an external power plug (600), said power plug (600) is further connected via a power converter (610) to a socket module (620); said socket module (620) is embedded in said decorative panel (130); said fan (420) and lighting fixture (430) are electrically connected to said power plug (600).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to any preceding claim , where two sets of baffles (410) are arranged back-to-back forming a Y-shaped configuration, and are fixedly connected via a snap-fit module (440) to a top edge column (110) of said rectangular frame (120); decorative edge strips (111) are formed on outer surfaces of side edge columns (110) of said rectangular frame (120); said decorative edge strips (111) extend upward to enclose said snap-fit module (440).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to claim 2 or claim 3, where a plurality of support posts (140) are disposed inside said screen assembly (100); said lifting mechanism (210) is clamped between two of said support posts (140).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to claim 5, where said decorative panel (130) comprises multiple panel modules (132); said panel modules (132) are detachably mounted via snap-fit strips (150) to said edge columns (110) and support posts (140); in a vertical direction, gaps between said panel modules (132) form said embedded grooves (131).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to any preceding claim, where said baffle (410) is made of sound-absorbing cotton.
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to any preceding claim, where ventilation holes (411) corresponding to said fan (420) and lamp slots (412) corresponding to said lighting fixture (430) are formed on said baffle (410).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to claim 8, where said fan (420) is fixed to said baffle (410), and an air outlet cover (450) is disposed outside said fan (420); said lighting fixture (430) is embedded in said lamp slot (412).
The multifunctional screen-style desk according to any preceding claim, where caster wheels (510) are disposed at bottoms of said support legs (500).