FR2858530A1 - Universal computer support for use in hospital environment, has box comprising hood provided with safety bolt, base including anchoring system with cleat, and backlighting system allowing usage of semi-opaque plate of hood - Google Patents

Abstract

The support has a box comprising a hood (A) provided with a safety bolt (B). The box has a base (C) including an anchoring system with a cleat. A backlighting system (J) allows usage of a white semi-opaque plate (I) of the hood to visualize radiographic images. An energy compartment (E) is integrated to the box and is constituted of rechargeable batteries to provide power supply to a computer and the backlighting system.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a universal device for fixing, power supply, secure transport and ergonomic use of a laptop or equivalent on a fixed or rolling professional platform. The main functions of the device named Universal Computer Support (S.I.U.) are: Simple, fast, secure and on-demand attachment and removal of Universal Computer Support 10 (S.I.U.) on a rolling or fixed platform.

  - Insert and remove by quarter turn latch at the request of the laptop or equivalent in the universal computer support (SIU) - Anti-theft protection of the laptop or equivalent in the universal computer support case (SIU) by the secure closure of its folding hood.

  - Power supply integrated in the universal computer support case (S.I.U.) for the computer equipment and for the backlighting of the opaque plate of the folding cover which can serve as a luminous screen.

  - Direct use of computer equipment in professional and ergonomic conditions. In the personal as well as the professional field, traditionally the use of computer hardware is subject to important constraints of use and security - For use on a fixed platform: Secure fixation of the computer is depending on the configuration of the workstation: cable locks or various permanent mechanical fasteners 35 which are very restrictive in a context of reorganization and office movements in a service.

  o The power supply depends on the workstation which generally offers a conventional socket 40, forcing the use of the power supply and other accessories specific to computer equipment.

  - For use on a rolling platform: o Fastening of computer equipment is often done with unsuitable means such as adhesive tapes, unreliable anti-slip mounts.

  o The computer equipment is used in poor ergonomic conditions: inadequate height of the rolling platform, insufficient space for the mouse.

  o No anti-theft devices or secure fastening systems that are effective for mobile computing hardware, damaged or stolen frequently.

  o Use of mobile computing hardware 15 depending on the electrical autonomy of the equipment and the availability of electrical outlets in the area.

  o No rolling support offering a global solution for fixing, feeding, security, ergonomics of the computer station So far, both in the personal and professional field, when a person wishes to use equipment it must be able to gather (or possess) all or a subset of the devices listed above: anti-theft or secure closure, rigid fixtures of the equipment on the platform, associated power supply, adapted workstation and ergonomic.

  The main disadvantages that result are: - Overall loss of time to gather the necessary equipment to set up a new stationary or rolling computer workstation.

  - Low efficiency of current locking systems (desktop anti-theft or computer lock): frequent hardware theft.

  - Rapid deterioration of equipment due to hardware fastening systems unsuitable for wheeled platforms.

  - Mobile workstation power supply - 3 limited to battery life of computer equipment.

  - Ergonomics of the unsuitable workstation on a rolling platform leading to health problems for the user (back, cervical, lumbar, etc.).

  The device according to the invention overcomes these disadvantages. It comprises: - A universal fixing system anchoring the device (S.I.U. box), secure and adaptable on any fixed or rolling platform. and

  - An attachment system for the computer equipment (mobile computer or equivalent) in the device, including quarter-turn quick-lock adjustable brackets. and - An anti-theft computer security cover with a security lock and a semi-opaque plate with backlight integrated into the folding cover. and

  - An energy compartment consisting of rechargeable accumulator batteries, incorporated in the S.I.U. housing, to provide a standalone power supply of the computer and the backlight. and

  - A mouse tablet integrated in the device, 30 removable and adjustable by a preassembled pin system for optimal ergonomics. and

  - A height-adjustable rolling stand by a sliding system with self-tightening springs, adapted to the device (housing S.I.U), to obtain a workstation adjustable in height on demand.

  According to particular embodiments - The base of the device (S.I.U. box) comprises a hexagonal secured secure locking anchor system with a key for stability, allowing rapid attachment and removal at the request of the S.I.U. - 4

  complete on a fixed or rolling platform.

  - The folding cover of the device, includes an anti-theft closure, it also consists of a white semi-opaque plate with backlighting.

  - The computer hardware is fixed on demand on adjustable brackets, quarter-turn quick-lock.

  - The integrated energy compartment ensures the autonomy of the power supply of the computer equipment and the backlighting system of the semi-opaque plate - The rolling platform comprises a sliding system of the frame, consisting of springs with self -serrage, which makes it possible to adjust the height of the workstation to the demand.

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: FIG. 1 represents the front view of the closed hood device.

  - Figure 2 shows the front view of the open hood device.

  - Figure 3 shows the profile view of the open hood device.

  FIG. 4 represents the top view of the open hood device with the deployed lateral mouse tablet.

  FIG. 5 represents the front and side views of a rolling platform equipped with the S.I.U. device.

  With reference to these drawings, the device of the invention comprises anchoring (H) of the S.I.U. hexagonal shape with key, for effective stability, simple installation, fast and at a single point on a fixed or rolling support.

  The hood security (B) ensures the anti-theft locking of the hood (A). The base (C) comprises a removable mouse pad (D) with fixing lugs for adjusting the position of the tablet on demand.

  In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, in the case of the SIU, the 40-turn quarter-turn quick lock system (L) allows the installation in the mounting brackets (G) of the computer hardware, whatever its dimensions. The point (L) also materializes the axis of the two adjustment strips (K) of the fixing brackets (G).

  As a non-limiting example, the device allows the attachment of computer hardware of external dimensions ranging from 50cm x 40cm to 1Ocm x 5cm through all the intermediate combinations.

  The backlighting (J) allows the use of the white semiopaque plate (I) of the hood (A) to view X-rays or other.

  The energy compartment (E) groups together the accumulator batteries required for the power supply of the computer equipment (F) and the backlight system (J).

  In the embodiment according to Figure 5 the S.I.U.

  is fixed on a height-adjustable rolling platform by a self-clamping spring-sliding system (R).

  The device according to the invention is particularly adapted to the hospital medical computer environment. It offers a global solution for quick attachment, power supply, security, ergonomics of the computer station, especially on a rolling platform. As such, a height adjustable trolley will adapt to the anthropometric variations of the many users of the computer platform. - 6

Claims (6)

  1) Universal device for fixing, power supply, secure transport and ergonomic use of a laptop computer or equivalent, on a fixed or rolling professional platform.   Characterized in that it comprises a housing with a hood (A) provided with a safety lock (B), a base 10 (C) with an anchoring fastening system (H) of hexagonal shape with key for stability , allowing the application, quick attachment and removal of the complete housing, on a fixed or rolling work platform.   2) Universal device according to claim 1 characterized in that the backlight (J) of the white semiopaque plate (I) of the folding cover (A), can view X-rays or other.   3) universal device according to claim 1 and 2 20 characterized in that in the housing, a quarter-turn lever quick release system (L), allows the fixing in the adjustable brackets (G), computer hardware whatever its dimensions.   4) A universal device according to claim 1, 2 and 3 in that the energy compartment (E) in the housing includes the accumulator batteries necessary for the independent power supply of the computer hardware (F) and the battery system. backlighting (J).   5) Universal device according to any one of the claims in that the S.I.U. when it is fixed on a rolling platform, is height-adjustable by a sliding system on springs with self-tightening (R), to allow adaptation to the anthropometric variations of the many users of the computer platform 6) universal device according to claim 1 in that the base (C) of the housing, comprises a mouse tablet (D) integrated, removable and adjustable on demand with pre-machined fixing lugs.