FR2694169A1 - Shelving for attachment to visual display unit e.g. cathode tube - has belt to locate supports on visual display unit and adjustable brackets to secure shelves - Google Patents

Abstract

The shelving has two supporting elements (26) which are maintained at the sides of a visual display unit (12) by a belt (30) which also secures a transverse member (28) to the top of the display unit. The insides of the supporting elements (26) have anti slip pads to add to their stability. The belt (30) passes through longitudinal slots in the transverse member (28) and also the supporting elements (26). Each supporting element (26) carries two brackets (48). The brackets (48) are adjustable vertically by sliding and are fixed as required by disengageable dowels. Shelves or trays (50) are attached to the brackets by sliding groove and flange connections. ADVANTAGE - Space adjacent to visual display units may be utilised for office purposes.

Description

Equipment for display device, in particular with cathode ray tube
The invention relates to equipment suitable for use on a display device, in particular with a cathode ray tube.

Display devices of this kind, in particular those of desktop computers, central processing units, and MINITEL (Trademark) devices usually have a general parallelepipedal shape delimited by two opposite substantially vertical side faces connecting to an upper face. constituting the top of the device and a front face provided with a screen and intended to be turned towards the user of the station.

Such display devices also include a rear face and a lower face forming a base for their installation on a work surface.

One of the drawbacks of such display devices is that they occupy an important place on the work surface on which they are placed.

In addition, in most cases, the user also has a keyboard which is often placed on the same work surface as the display device.

This results in a large footprint of the work plan, which prevents the user from having, within immediate reach of his hand, the various tools or instruments he needs for his work.

Among these tools or instruments, mention may in particular be made of pencil pots, pencil cases, letter trays, sheets or sheets of paper or cardboard, computer diskettes, etc.

The object of the invention is in particular to overcome this drawback.

It is in particular an object of the invention to provide equipment for a display device of the aforementioned type, making it possible to offer the user a large amount of storage space within its immediate reach, while improving the ergonomics. crumb from his work station.

It is also an object of the invention to provide such equipment which can be adapted to the different types of tools or instruments which the user of the display device needs.

It is also an object of the invention to provide such equipment which does not require modifications to the display device or the work plan on which it is placed.

The invention starts from this remark that the display devices of the aforementioned kind have a general parallelepiped shape and that they thus offer two free spaces adjacent respectively to their two lateral faces.

To this end, it offers equipment for a display device, in particular with cathode ray tube, of generally parallelepipedal shape having two opposite substantially vertical lateral faces connecting to an upper face and to an anterior face.

According to the invention, this equipment comprises at least one support element capable of being fixed in a substantially vertical position against a side face of the display device and at least one storage element, in particular of the shelf type, capable of being fixed at height. adjustable on one support element.

Thus, the equipment of the invention makes it possible to fix one or more storage elements, in particular of the shelf type, on one or both lateral faces of a display device. These storage elements can be fixed at an adjustable height above the worktop, without further cluttering the latter.

The user thus has additional storage spaces on both sides of the display device, which allows him to store, in the way he wishes, the different tools or instruments necessary for his work.

The storage elements can be fixed in number and at the desired height on one or both side faces of the display device to adapt and modulate the storage space at the discretion of the user.

In a preferred arrangement of the invention, the equipment comprises two support elements forming two substantially vertical uprights suitable for being fixed respectively against the two lateral faces of the display device, as well as a crosspiece connecting the two support elements and suitable for rest on the upper face of the display device.

The two support elements and the cross-member can be fixed to the display device by any suitable means, in particular by mechanical, magnetic, bonding, etc. means.

In one embodiment of the invention, the equipment further comprises at least one strap joining the two support elements and the crosspiece, this strap being tensioned around the display device by an appropriate tightening means, for example a tightening loop. Advantageously, the two support elements are hollow to allow the passage of the strap.

In another embodiment of the invention, the two support elements are made in one piece with the cross member to thus form a part in the form of an inverted U which covers the display device by having two free ends directed downwards.

Advantageously, the equipment also comprises means for securing the free ends of the part in the form of an inverted U with the respective lateral faces of the display device.

These securing means can be achieved in different ways.

Thus, the free ends of the part in the shape of an inverted U can be made convergent to facilitate the positioning and the maintenance of the equipment after fitting onto the display device.

In another alternative embodiment, the free ends of the part in the shape of an inverted U are respectively followed by two sections of belt or strap hooking together by means of a closure and tightening device, for example of a tightening loop.

In another variant, the free ends of the part in the shape of an inverted U are provided with projecting elements, such as lugs, suitable for being inserted into recessed reliefs formed through the lateral faces of the display device. . These recessed reliefs can be constituted in particular by ventilation openings provided where appropriate on the side faces of the display device.

However, it should be understood that the positioning of these fixing elements must not disturb the proper ventilation of the display device.

The storage element can be constituted in particular by a shelf forming a shelf or by any other type of support suitable for the storage of a particular tool or instrument.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the storage element is detachably fixed on an intermediate element capable of being fixed itself at an adjustable height on the support element.

In this way, it is possible to replace a storage element with another storage element of a different type, and this without modifying the height adjustment of the intermediate element previously adjusted on the support element.

By way of example, the intermediate element may be provided with a rib capable of cooperating with a groove of conjugate shape which is provided on the storage element.

Thus, the placement of a storage element on an intermediate element, or its removal, is carried out by simple longitudinal sliding in the horizontal direction.

Advantageously, the intermediate element is provided with two guide members capable of sliding respectively in two lateral grooves that the support element comprises.

Advantageously, the intermediate element is provided with two tabs respectively provided with two pins directed towards one another and capable of engaging in two lateral rebates that the support element comprises.

In this way, the intermediate element can slide along the support element while being guided by the latter.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the intermediate element and the support element are provided with cooperating locking means for fixing this intermediate element with adjustable height on the support element.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the intermediate element is provided, on an inner face turned towards the lateral face of the display device, with two fixed lugs capable of engaging in corresponding holes provided on the support element.

Thus, by providing two series of holes spaced from each other, one can define a multiplicity of different positions.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the storage element is a shelf.

The latter can be provided with braces or the like to give it a certain rigidity.

It can also be provided with an erected rim to allow the maintenance of objects placed on the shelf.

According to another characteristic of the invention, this shelf comprises a horizontal fixed part and a horizontal movable part pivotally mounted on the fixed part by means of a pivot. This movable part can thus pivot to present itself facing the user, which allows easier operation of the shelf.

This movable part is advantageously provided with a clamp for holding objects, for example sheets of paper or the like. This clamp thus makes it possible to support sheets of paper or the like facing the user.

In another embodiment of the invention, the equipment comprises at least one strap suitable for surrounding the display device so as to comprise two substantially vertical sections maintained in abutment respectively against the two lateral faces of the display device for each constitute a support element.

In this embodiment, the equipment advantageously comprises two straps arranged parallel to each other, each storage element being provided with two slots suitable for letting the two straps pass respectively, so that the tightening of the straps around the display device ensures maintaining the storage element at a determined height.

In the description which follows, given by way of example, reference is made to the appended drawings, in which - FIG. 1 is a perspective view of equipment according to a first embodiment of the invention, installed on a display device of a microcomputer; - Figure 2 is a perspective view of part of the equipment of Figure 1, showing one of the support elements, an intermediate element and part of the strap; - Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the internal face of the support element of Figure 2 and part of the strap; - Figure 4 is a perspective view of the intermediate element of Figure 2; - Figure 5 is a perspective view, seen from another angle, of the intermediate element of Figures 2 and 4 ;; - Figure 6 is a perspective view of a storage element of the shelf type intended to be removably mounted on the intermediate element of Figures 2, 4 and 5; - Figure 7 is a perspective view of a shelf having a fixed part and a movable pivoting part; - Figure 8 is a perspective view of equipment according to a second embodiment of the invention, adapted on a display device of a microcomputer; - Figure 9 is a perspective view of equipment according to a third embodiment of the invention, adapted on a display device of a microcomputer; and - Figure 10 is a perspective view of equipment according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, adapted on a display device of a microcomputer.

First of all, reference is made to FIG. 1 which represents an item of equipment 10 according to a first embodiment of the invention, adapted on a display device 12 which, in the example, is part of a microcomputer . This device 12 comprises a generally rectangular-shaped housing delimited by two opposite lateral faces 14, substantially vertical, connected to their vertices by an upper face 16 substantially horizontal. The two faces 14 are also connected by an anterior face 18 provided with a screen 20, by a posterior face 22 and by an anterior face 24 forming a base for placing the device 12 on a work surface (not shown).

The equipment 10 comprises two support elements 26 forming two substantially vertical uprights suitable for being fixed respectively against the two lateral faces 14, as well as a cross-member 28 connecting the two support elements 26 and suitable for resting on the upper face 16.

The device also comprises a strap 30 which completely surrounds the device 12 to hold the two support elements 26 and the cross member 28.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each support element 26 comprises a rigid plate 32 of generally rectangular shape which includes, over its entire height, a passage 34 intended for the strap 30. This passage 34 extends between the external face 36 and the internal face 38 of the element 26. The internal face 38 comprises, in the example, three rectangular openings 40 (FIG. 3) revealing the strap 30.

In addition, the internal face 38 is provided with elements 42, in the example six in number, made of an appropriate material, for example of the rubber type, capable of coming into contact with a lateral face 14 of the device 12 to form non-slip and protective shock absorbing elements.

The strap 30 is advantageously inserted in a passage (not shown) that includes the cross member 28. The strap 30 is tightened around the device 12 by a tightening loop 44 (FIG. 3).

As can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, the support element 26 comprises two lateral grooves 46, in the form of rebates, suitable for allowing the sliding and guiding of an intermediate element 48 (FIGS. 1 and 2) on which can be removably mounted a storage element 50, for example of the shelf or shelf type (FIG. 1).

The intermediate element 48 (FIGS. 2, 4 and 5) comprises a rectangular plate 51 suitable for being applied against the external face 36 of a support element 26. The plate 51 is provided with two opposite tabs 52 which are attached perpendicularly to the plate 51 and which are respectively provided with two coaxial pins 54 facing one another (FIGS. 4 and 5) and suitable for engaging respectively in the rebates 46 of the element 26 to allow the element to slide intermediate 48 along the support element 26. The pins 54 also allow limited pivoting of the element 48 about their common axis.

The plate 51 is provided, on its internal face, with two lugs 56 capable of each engaging in a hole 58 (FIG. 2) forming part of a series of spaced holes formed from the external face 36 of the item 26.

Thus, the intermediate element 48 can be adjusted to the desired height and be held in position by cooperation of the two lugs 56 with two holes 58 in the element 26.

To change the position, it suffices to slightly tilt the plate 50, by pivoting around the axis of the pins 54, so as to release the pins 56 from the two corresponding holes 58, then slide the element 48 upwards or downwards to bring it to another position and to introduce the two pins 56 again into two other holes 58.

On the side opposite the legs 52, the plate 50 is provided with a rib 60 which extends horizontally and which, in the example, has a general T-shaped profile.

This rib 60 is intended to cooperate with a groove 62 of conjugate shape (Figure 6) formed in a flange 64 of the storage element 50 in the form of a shelf. Thus, the shelf 50 can be placed on the element 48 by lateral fitting obtained by cooperation of the rib 60 and the groove 62.

It should be noted that the removable arrangement of the element 50 makes it possible to replace this element with another of a different type, without modifying the height adjustment of the intermediate element 48.

As shown in Figure 6, the storage element 50 also includes two braces 66 intended to form support against the side wall of the housing to maintain the shelf in a horizontal position. In the example, the storage element 50 is further provided with a raised rim 68 intended to hold the object or objects placed on the shelf.

Reference is now made to FIG. 7 which represents another storage element 70 forming a shelf which comprises a horizontal fixed part 72 attached to a block 64 provided with a groove 62, as in the case of FIG. 6.

On the fixed part 70 is pivotally mounted a horizontal mobile part 74 around a pivot 76. The mobile part 74 is further provided with a clamp 78 for fixing objects, for example sheets of paper, on the movable part 74. The movable part 74 and the objects which it carries can thus be brought in front of the user.

Reference is now made to FIG. 8 which shows a second embodiment of the invention in which the equipment comprises a part 80 in the form of an inverted U which covers the device 12. This part 80 comprises two support elements 82 similar to the support elements 26 of the previous embodiment, the elements 82 being made in one piece with a cross member 84 which is similar to the cross member 28 of the previous embodiment.

The support elements 82 have respective free ends 86 which are directed downwards and which are clamped against the side walls 14 of the device 12 by means of a strap 88 which passes under the base of the station 12.

In the embodiment of Figure 9, the free ends 86 are each provided with two pins 90 or other projecting elements adapted to engage in openings (not shown) that each has side faces 14 of the device 12. These openings can consist for example of ventilation and ventilation openings.

In another alternative embodiment (not shown), the ends 86 are slightly convergent to allow the clamping of the part 80, in the shape of an inverted U, against the side walls 14.

It should be noted that the support elements 26 or the support elements 82 may have a shape adapted to that of the lateral faces 14 of the device 12, in particular in the case where the faces in question are not planar.

Reference is now made to FIG. 10 which shows another embodiment of the equipment of the invention. In this embodiment, the equipment comprises two straps 92 arranged parallel to each other and suitable for surrounding the device 12, so that each of these straps comprises two substantially vertical sections 94 held in abutment respectively against the two lateral faces 14 of the device 12 to each constitute a support element. The two sections 94 applied to the same lateral face 14 of the device 12 serve as supports for one or more storage elements 96 (in the example of the shelf type). Each of the storage elements 96 is provided with two slots 98 each crossed by a section 94 of a strap 92. Thus, when the two straps 92 are tightened around the device 12, the shelves are held in position, at the desired height, against the side face 14.

It should be noted that the straps 92 are not directly in contact with the edges of the device 12, the latter being provided with intermediate shims 100 in the form of angles.

It is understood that the invention is susceptible of numerous variant embodiments, in particular as regards the structure of the storage elements, the latter can be produced in different ways depending on the nature of the object or objects that they are susceptible to. to bear.

The equipment of the invention can be used on various types of display devices, in particular with cathode ray tube, in particular on those of desktop computers.

In all cases, the equipment of the invention allows rational use of space on both sides of the display device, to provide storage possibilities and thus improve the ergonomics of the user's workstation.

Claims (14)

Claims 1.- Equipment for a display device, in particular with cathode ray tube, of generally parallelepipedal shape having two opposite substantially vertical lateral faces connecting to an upper face and to an anterior face, characterized in that it comprises at least one element support (26; 82; 94) suitable for being fixed in a substantially vertical position against a lateral face (14) of the display device (12) and at least one storage element (50; 70; 96), in particular of the type shelf, suitable for being fixed at an adjustable height on the support element. 2.- Equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two support elements (26; 82) forming two substantially vertical uprights suitable for being fixed respectively against the two lateral faces (14) of the device (12), as well as 'a cross (28; 84) connecting the two support elements and adapted to rest on the upper face (16) of the device (12). 3.- Equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises at least one strap (30) joining the two support elements (26) and the crosspiece (28) and tensioning around the device (12) by a clamping means (44). 4.- Equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that the two support elements (82) are made in one piece with the crosspiece (84) to form a part (80) in the form of an inverted U having two free ends (86) directed towards the bottom. 5.- Equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises means (88; 90) for securing the free ends (86) of the part (80) in the shape of an inverted U with the respective lateral faces (14) of the device (12). 6.- Equipment according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the storage element (50) is detachably fixed on an intermediate element (48) suitable for being fixed at adjustable height on the support element . 7.- Equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that the intermediate element (48) is provided with a rib (60) adapted to engage in a groove (62) of conjugate shape which is provided on the element storage (50; 70). 8.- Equipment according to one of claims 6 and 7, characterized in that the intermediate element (48) is provided with two guide members (54) capable of sliding respectively in two lateral grooves (46) that comprises the support element (26). 9.- Equipment according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the intermediate element (48) and the support element (26) are provided with cooperating locking means (56,58) for fixing the element height adjustable intermediate on the support element. 10.- Equipment according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the storage element (50) is a shelf provided with an upright flange (68) for holding objects placed on this shelf. 11.- Equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that the shelf (70) comprises a horizontal fixed part (72) and a horizontal movable part (74) pivotally mounted on the fixed part by means of a pivot (76 ). 12.- Equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that the movable part (74) of the shelf is provided with a clamp (78) for holding objects, for example sheets of paper. 13.- Equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one strap (92) suitable for surrounding the device (12) so as to comprise two sections (94) substantially vertical held in abutment respectively against the two faces side (14) of the device (12) to each constitute a support element. 14.- Equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that it comprises two straps (92) held parallel to each other and in that each storage element (96) is provided with two slots (98) suitable for letting the two straps (92), so that the tightening of the straps around the device (12) ensures that the storage element (96) is kept at a determined height.