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- This specification relates to work stations, and more particularly, to mobile work station systems having large surface areas as well as methods for creating working environments using the same.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a mobile conference workstation in a retracted position, consistent with the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a front sectional view of the mobile conference workstation of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a front view of the mobile conference workstation of FIG. 1 in an expanded position
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the mobile conference workstation of FIG. 1 in a retracted position
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the mobile conference workstation of FIG. 1 in one expanded position
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the mobile conference workstation of FIG. 1 in another expanded position
- FIG. 7 is a front view of the mobile conference workstation of FIG. 1 in another expanded position
- FIG. 8 is a front view of a further embodiment of a mobile conference workstation in an expanded position, consistent with the present disclosure
- FIG. 9 is a front view of a yet another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation in an expanded position, consistent with the present disclosure.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of a yet another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having multiple left and/or right wings in an expanded position, consistent with the present disclosure
- FIG. 11 is a front view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having multiple nested panels extending from a single base panel, consistent with the present disclosure
- FIG. 12 is a front view of a yet another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having vertically adjustable panels, consistent with the present disclosure
- FIG. 13 a is a top view of a plurality of mobile conference workstations arranged in together to define an enclosed working environment
- FIG. 13 b is a top view of a plurality of mobile conference workstations arranged in together to form a working environment having an entrance/exit;
- FIG. 14 is a top view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having a first embodiment of a retractable table
- FIG. 15 is a top view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having a second embodiment of a retractable table
- FIG. 16 is a top view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having a third embodiment of a retractable table
- FIG. 17 is a front view of a height adjustable storage compartment.
- FIG. 18 is side view of the height adjustable storage compartment of FIG. 17 .
- the mobile conference workstation 10 includes a central cabinet/enclosure 12 including a housing 14 .
- the central cabinet/enclosure 12 includes a top side 16 , a bottom side 17 , a front side 18 , a back side 19 , and a left and right side 20 , 21 .
- a plurality of wheels 22 may be secured to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 (for example, but not limited to, secured to the bottom side 17 ) to allow the mobile conference workstation 10 to be easily moved from one location to another and/or provide security to the mobile conference workstation 10 .
- the central cabinet/enclosure 12 may optionally include one or more drawers, doors, shelves, or storage compartments 24 , which may be located on one or more of the sides 16 - 21 .
- the central cabinet/enclosure 12 may also include a display mounting surface 26 configured to support a display 28 (e.g., a monitor, television, etc.), for example, using one or more brackets or the like (not shown for clarity).
- the mobile conference workstation 10 may include one or more audio, visual, and/or power hubs 30 configured to allow users to connect devices (such as, but not limited to, computer, laptops, smart phones, etc.) to the monitor and/or speakers by way of one or more wired connections (e.g., hdmi cables, a/v cables, or the like) and/or wirelessly (e.g., nearfield communication, Bluetooth, local area networks, wide area networks, or the like), and to supply power to the mobile conference workstation 10 and/or any other devices associated therewith.
- wired connections e.g., hdmi cables, a/v cables, or the like
- wirelessly e.g., nearfield communication, Bluetooth, local area networks, wide area networks, or the like
- the central cabinet/enclosure 12 may optionally include one or more horizontal support surfaces 32 , upon which users may write and/or store equipment. At least one of the horizontal support surfaces 32 may be configured to extend outwardly from a retracted position (in which at least part of the horizontal support surfaces 32 is contained within the central cabinet/enclosure 12 ) to an extended position which increased the amount of surface area available to the users.
- the mobile conference workstation 10 also includes one or more wings (e.g., one or more left wings 32 a and/or right wings 32 b , collectively referred to as wings 32 ) which are configured to be selectively positioned between a retracted position (as generally illustrated in FIGS. 1-2 ) and an extended position (as generally illustrated in FIG. 3 ). In the retracted position, the wings 32 are disposed within one or more wing storage cavities 33 ( FIG. 4 ) defined by the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that the mobile conference workstation 10 may be easily moved/transported.
- wings e.g., one or more left wings 32 a and/or right wings 32 b , collectively referred to as wings 32
- the wings 32 In the retracted position, the wings 32 are disposed within one or more wing storage cavities 33 ( FIG. 4 ) defined by the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that the mobile conference workstation 10 may be easily moved/transported.
- one or more of the wings 32 may be disposed within the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that all of the wing 32 is within at least one wing storage cavity 33 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 and/or such that only a lateral edge 34 of the wing 32 is substantially flush with the left and/or right sides 20 , 21 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the wings 32 In the expanded position, the wings 32 are moved out from the retracted position and the wing storage cavity 33 such that at least a portion of a presentation surface 36 of the wings 32 is visible outside of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the wings 32 include a base panel 38 and at least one (e.g., at least a first) nested panel 39 , for example, as generally illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 5-6 ).
- Each of base panels 38 and nested panels 39 include one or more presentation surfaces 36 a - b (collectively presentation surfaces 36 ).
- the presentation surfaces 36 may include any writable surface (such as, but not limited to, dry erase, white boards, chalk boards, paper surface, corkboard, magnetic surface, or the like) as well as display surfaces (such as, but not limited to, touch screens, writable monitors, or the like).
- the front and rear surfaces of the base panel 38 and/or the nested panels 39 may include presentation surfaces 36 .
- the base panel 38 is coupled to and extends from the central cabinet/enclosure 12 (e.g., from the left or right side 20 , 21 depending on its position).
- the base panel 38 may be coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 by way of one or more sliding mechanisms such as, but not limited to, sliding rails, tracks, bearings, or the like.
- the base panel 38 may be configured to be coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that a proximal lateral edge region 40 ( FIGS. 3 and 5-6 ) of the base panel 38 is adjacent to the left or right sides 20 , 21 from which the base panel 38 is extending.
- the sliding mechanism should be sufficiently rigid to withstand the torque generated by the wings 32 when the wings 32 are in the expanded position.
- the central cabinet/enclosure 12 should be designed to have sufficient weight and/or center of gravity such that wings 32 , when fully expanded, do not cause the mobile conference workstation 10 to become unstable (e.g., particularly when only one of the wings 32 a , 32 b is in the expanded position).
- the base panel 38 may be configured to move linearly outward from one of the left or right sides 20 , 21 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 (for example, from the retracted position as generally illustrated in FIG. 4 along arrows A and B to the expanded position as generally illustrated in FIG.
- the base panel 38 may be coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that the base panel 38 may be pivoted relative to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 when the base panel 38 is in the fully expanded position.
- the first nested panel 39 is coupled to, and supported by, the base panel 38 .
- the first nested panel 39 may be moveable relative to the base panel 38 to expand the size (e.g., area) of the presentation surfaces 36 .
- the first nested panel 39 may include a first and second generally opposite lateral edge region 42 , 43 .
- the first lateral edge region 42 may be coupled to a distal lateral edge region 41 of the base panel 38 that is disposed generally opposite from the proximal lateral edge region 40 .
- the first lateral edge region 42 may be pivotally coupled to the distal lateral edge region 41 of the base panel 38 such that the first nested panel 39 is opened from the nested position (as generally illustrated in FIG. 5 ) to an un-nested position as generally illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 6 .
- the first nested panel 39 may pivot along an arcuate pathway generally illustrated by arrows C and D in FIG. 6 .
- the first lateral edge region 42 may be pivotally coupled to the distal lateral edge region 41 of the base panel 38 using one or more hinges 44 .
- the hinges 44 may include a friction hinge that resists movement of the nested panel 39 relative to the base panel 38 unless a sufficient force is applied.
- the amount of force required to move the nested panel 39 may be selected to exceed the amount of force applied to the nested panel 39 during normal use (e.g., while writing on the presentation surface 36 b ).
- Non-limiting examples of force for the friction hinge are approximately 60 ft ⁇ lbf per inch, approximately 70 ft ⁇ lbf per inch, and/or approximately 80 ft ⁇ lbf per inch.
- the base panel 38 and/or nested panel 39 may include one or more preset, lockable position mechanisms.
- the preset, lockable position mechanisms may include, but not limited to, biased pins that fit within one of a plurality of holes and/or cam connections that substantially lock the position of the nested panel 39 in different angular positions relative to the base panel 38 .
- the first nested panel 39 may be coupled to the base panel 38 using one or more sliding mechanisms as generally described herein.
- the left and right wings 32 a , 32 b may be nested or offset from each other in order to maximize the width W 2 of the base panel 38 relative to the width W 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- a first wing 32 e.g., but not limited to, left wing 32 a
- a second wing 32 e.g., but not limited to, the right wing 32 b
- a distance D 1 from the back side 19 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12
- a second wing 32 e.g., but not limited to, the right wing 32 b
- each wing 32 may include a base panel 38 having a width W 2 that extends substantially across the entire width W 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 when the mobile conference workstation 10 is in the retracted position (e.g., as generally illustrated in FIG. 4 ).
- the minimum value of the width W 2 of the base panel 38 may be greater than 50% of the width W 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 ; greater than or equal to 60% of the width W 1 ; greater than or equal to 70% of the width W 1 ; greater than or equal to 80% of the width W 1 ; or greater than or equal to 90% of the width W 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the maximum value of the width W 2 is less than or equal to 100% of the width W 1 or less than or equal to 95% of the width W 1 .
- each of the nested panels 39 have a width W 3 in which the maximum value of the width W 3 is less than or equal to the width W 2 of the base panel 38 , for example, is less than or equal to 95% of width W 2 , less than or equal to 90% of width W 2 , less than or equal to 80% of width W 2 , or less than or equal to 50% of width W 2 .
- the minimum value of the width W 3 of the nested panel 39 is greater than 0, for example, greater than or equal to 10% of the width W 2 , or greater than or equal to 20% of the width W 2 .
- the nested panel 39 may be arranged such that the nested panel 39 is both parallel to and either in front of or behind the base panel 38 when the nested panel 39 is disposed in the nested position (e.g., unfolded position). Put another way, the nested panel 39 is both parallel to and offset in the x-axis (e.g., in the direction of the depth of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 ) relative to the base panel 38 when the nested panel 39 is disposed in the nested position as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 .
- the nested panel 39 may be held in the nested position (e.g., FIG. 5 ) using one or more fasteners 46 (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6 ).
- the fasteners 46 may include, but are not limited to, magnetic fasteners, latches, catches, hook and loop fasteners, release pins, and/or the like.
- the base panel 38 may also include a height H 2 that extends substantially across the entire height H 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 when the mobile conference workstation 10 is in the retracted position (e.g., as generally illustrated in FIG. 4 ).
- the minimum value of the height H 2 of the base panel 38 may be greater than 50% of the height H 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 ; greater than or equal to 60% of the height H 1 ; greater than or equal to 70% of the height H 1 ; greater than or equal to 80% of the height H 1 ; or greater than or equal to 90% of the height H 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the maximum value of the height H 2 is less than or equal to 100% of the height H 1 or less than or equal to 95% of the height H 1 .
- Each of the nested panels 39 have a height H 3 in which the maximum value of the height H 3 is less than or equal to the height H 2 of the base panel 38 , for example, is less than or equal to 95% of height H 2 , less than or equal to 90% of height H 2 , less than or equal to 80% of height H 2 , or less than or equal to 50% of height H 2 .
- the minimum value of the height H 2 of the nested panel 39 is greater than 0, for example, greater than or equal to 10% of the height H 2 , or greater than or equal to 20% of the height H 2 .
- the mobile conference workstation 10 may optionally include one or more release mechanisms 31 ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ) configured to allow a user to selectively open and close the wings 32 within the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the release mechanism 31 may include one or more foot pedals that a user may depress to release the wings 32 from the central cabinet/enclosure 12 and allow the user to move the wings 32 from the retracted position to the expanded position.
- the release mechanism 31 may include a lock to allow the wings 32 to be securely fixed in the retracted position until unlocked by a user.
- the combination of the base panel 38 being coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 by way of a linear sliding mechanism and the nested panels 39 being pivotally coupled to the base panel 38 increases the flexibility of the mobile conference workstation 10 .
- a user may move the wings 32 a , 32 b from the retracted position to the expanded position such that the base panel 38 is exposed from the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the user may pivot the first nested wing 39 from the base panel 38 , and then begin to partially retract the base panel 38 back into the storage cavities 33 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that the exposed width W of the base panel 38 is less than the actual width W 2 of the base panel 38 , as generally illustrated in FIG. 7 .
- This configuration is particularly useful in environments having limited free space and/or when the mobile conference workstation 10 is disposed proximate to a corner or some other obstruction because it maximizes the area of the presentation surfaces 36 .
- FIG. 8 one embodiment of a mobile conference workstation 10 is shown in which one or more of the wings 32 a , 32 b includes a base panel 38 and a plurality of nested panels 39 a - 39 n .
- the additional nested panels e.g., nested panel 39 n
- the additional nested panels may have a width W 4 and a height H 4 that is within the range of widths W 3 and heights H 3 of the first nested panel 39 a .
- the additional nested panels (e.g., nested panel 39 n ) may be coupled to the first nested panel 39 a , for example, in any of the ways that the first nested panel 39 a is coupled to the based panel 38 as described herein.
- one or more of the base or nested panels 38 , 39 may include one or more supports 48 , for example, as generally illustrated in FIG. 9 .
- the supports 48 may extending downward from a portion of the wings 32 and engage the floor 50 .
- the supports may include height adjustments to allow the supports 48 to account for uneven floors 50 .
- the supports 48 may include one or more wheels.
- the supports 48 may be configured to move with respect to the wings 32 from a retracted (e.g., storage) position to a deployed position as generally illustrate in FIG. 9 .
- the mobile conference workstation 10 may include multiple left and right wings 32 a , 32 b .
- Each of the wings 32 a , 32 b may include any of wing designs described herein.
- a benefit of this embodiment is that a single mobile conference workstation 10 may be independently used by two or more distinct groups at the same (or different) times. As may therefore be appreciated, this embodiment significantly reduces the expense and complexity of setting up multiple workstations since a single unit may be employed. This is particularly useful, for example, in situations where multiple workstations need to be quickly and easily deployed (e.g., but not limited, responding to a natural disaster, police emergency, or the like).
- the mobile conference workstation 10 may be used to simultaneously form multiple workstations using a single mobile conference workstation 10 .
- the mobile conference workstation 10 may include a base panel 38 that includes multiple nested panels 39 coupled to the base panel 38 .
- the multiple nested panels 39 may be pivotally coupled to the same base panel 38 , and may be configured to hinge outward in different directions.
- the mobile conference workstation 10 may include a central cabinet/enclosure 12 and at least one wing 32 (e.g., including at least one base panel 38 and at least one nested panel 39 ).
- One or more of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 , base panel 38 , and/or nested panel 39 may include a vertically adjustable panel 70 , 72 , 74 .
- the central cabinet/enclosure vertically adjustable panel 70 , the nested vertically adjustable panel 72 , and the nested vertically adjustable panel 74 may include adjustable heights H 4 , H 5 , H 6 , respectively.
- the vertically adjustable panel 70 , 72 , 74 may slide and/or pivot upwards above the central cabinet/enclosure 12 , base panel 38 , and/or nested panel 39 .
- the vertically adjustable panel 70 , 72 , 74 may optionally include a presentation surfaces as described herein, thereby further increasing the available surface area of the mobile conference workstation 10 . Additionally (or alternatively), the vertically adjustable panel 70 , 72 , 74 may further increase privacy by reducing sound transmission and/or further obscuring the presentation surfaces from those outside of the mobile conference workstation 10 .
- the angle of the vertically adjustable panel 70 , 72 , 74 relative to the floor and/or a longitudinal axis of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 may be adjustable.
- the vertically adjustable panel 70 , 72 , 74 may be held in place at the desired angle using a friction hinge, or any other mechanism described herein.
- a plurality of mobile conference workstations 10 ( 1 )-( n ) may be arranged together to form a working environment 52 .
- Each of the mobile conference workstations 10 ( 1 )-( n ) may include any of the mobile conference workstations described herein.
- each of the mobile conference workstations 10 ( 1 )-( n ) may include a central cabinet/enclosure 12 ( 1 )-( n ), a left wing 32 a ( 1 )-(n), and a right wing 32 b ( 1 )-(n).
- the working environment 52 may be an enclosed working environment 52 as generally illustrated in FIG.
- the plurality of mobile conference workstations 10 ( 1 )-( n ) define a space that is substantially surrounded by the mobile conference workstations 10 ( 1 )-( n ).
- Such an arrangement may provide increased privacy and security while users are collaborating/discussing.
- One or more of the wings 32 may be moved to allow users to enter/exit the enclosed working environment 52 .
- the plurality of mobile conference workstations 10 ( 1 )-( n ) may define a working environment 52 having a permanent entrance/exit 54 , for example, defined by adjacent wings 32 a ( n ), 32 b ( 2 ) of two adjacent mobile conference workstations 10 ( n ), 10 ( 2 ), respectively.
- the mobile conference workstations 10 therefore provide a compact unit when the wings 32 are in the retracted position.
- the wings 32 may provide presentation surfaces 36 having a combined surface area that is substantially larger than the surface area of the front side 18 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the wings 32 may have an overall width that is at least 125% larger than the width W 1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 .
- the wings 32 may have an overall width that is at least 150% larger than the width W 1 , at least 175% larger than the width W 1 , and/or at least 200% larger than the width W 1 .
- the mobile conference workstation 10 facilitates the spontaneous nature of creativity by allowing users to easily stop an ongoing session and pick-up/start a new session at a later time since the mobile conference workstation 10 can be easily transitioned from the expanded position to a secured retracted position while retaining all of the ongoing information/ideas (e.g., without having to erase the confidential information/ideas), and then simply transition the previously secured mobile conference workstation 10 back to the expanded position to expose all of the previous information/ideas.
- conference spaces, auditoriums, and open office spaces (which are often at a premium in terms of both availability and expense) may be easily converted into multiple “offices”
- any of the mobile conference workstations 10 described herein may include one or more retractable tables 56 .
- the retractable table 56 may extending from the left or right sides 20 , 21 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 and define a presentation space 58 disposed between the table 56 and an adjacent wing 32 , as generally illustrated in FIG. 14 .
- the presentation space 58 may be sized to allow a user to stand while presenting, without obscuring the main display 28 .
- the table 56 may extend diagonally from the left or right sides 20 , 21 and/or the front side 18 (e.g., a corner therebetween), as generally illustrated in FIG. 15 , to define a presentation space 58 .
- the table 56 may extend outward from the front side 18 as generally illustrated in FIG. 16 .
- one or more of the drawers 24 may include one or more height adjustable storage compartments 60 .
- the height adjustable storage compartment 60 may define one or more storage portions configured to organize equipment used with the mobile conference workstation 10 such as, but not limited to, markers, wipes, erasers, or the like.
- the height adjustable storage compartment 60 may be configured to be arranged at a first height relative to the top surface 61 of the drawer 24 such that the drawer 24 may be closed. Once the drawer 24 has been opened, the height adjustable storage compartment 60 may be adjusted to a second height in which a portion of the height adjustable storage compartment 60 is disposed above the opening that the drawer closes into.
- the height adjustable storage compartment 60 may include stops 62 ( FIG.
- the drawer 24 may be partially closed, thereby allowing users to still easily access the equipment in the height adjustable storage compartment 60 , while reducing the likelihood of a user accidentally bumping into the drawer 24 and presenting a more aesthetically pleasing workstation 10 .
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- The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/482,652, filed Apr. 6, 2017, which his fully incorporated herein by reference.
- This specification relates to work stations, and more particularly, to mobile work station systems having large surface areas as well as methods for creating working environments using the same.
- The following is not an admission that anything discussed below is part of the prior art or part of the common general knowledge of a person skilled in the art.
- Meeting spaces are large, open spaces, often with limited availability. Waiting lists for conference rooms are common as teams vie for priority spots and times. Additionally, creativity is spontaneous, ideas seldom emerge fully formed, and they often require time over multiple sessions to evolve. The starting and stopping process inherent to multiple sessions can create a cold-start environment as people try to pick up from where they left off a day or week before. What is needed is a system and method which can allow multiple groups to simultaneously utilize a larger conference space, while also minimizing/eliminating the impact of cold starts and providing confidentiality.
- These and other features advantages will be better understood by reading the following detailed description, taken together with the drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a mobile conference workstation in a retracted position, consistent with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a front sectional view of the mobile conference workstation ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a front view of the mobile conference workstation ofFIG. 1 in an expanded position; -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the mobile conference workstation ofFIG. 1 in a retracted position; -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the mobile conference workstation ofFIG. 1 in one expanded position; -
FIG. 6 is a top view of the mobile conference workstation ofFIG. 1 in another expanded position; -
FIG. 7 is a front view of the mobile conference workstation ofFIG. 1 in another expanded position; -
FIG. 8 is a front view of a further embodiment of a mobile conference workstation in an expanded position, consistent with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 9 is a front view of a yet another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation in an expanded position, consistent with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 10 is a front view of a yet another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having multiple left and/or right wings in an expanded position, consistent with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 11 is a front view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having multiple nested panels extending from a single base panel, consistent with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 12 is a front view of a yet another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having vertically adjustable panels, consistent with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 13a is a top view of a plurality of mobile conference workstations arranged in together to define an enclosed working environment; -
FIG. 13b is a top view of a plurality of mobile conference workstations arranged in together to form a working environment having an entrance/exit; -
FIG. 14 is a top view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having a first embodiment of a retractable table; -
FIG. 15 is a top view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having a second embodiment of a retractable table; -
FIG. 16 is a top view of another embodiment of a mobile conference workstation having a third embodiment of a retractable table; -
FIG. 17 is a front view of a height adjustable storage compartment; and -
FIG. 18 is side view of the height adjustable storage compartment ofFIG. 17 . - The drawings included herewith are for illustrating various examples of articles, methods, and apparatuses of the teaching of the present specification and are not intended to limit the scope of what is taught in any way.
- Various apparatuses or processes will be described below to provide an example of an embodiment of each claimed invention. No embodiment described below limits any claimed invention and any claimed invention may cover processes or apparatuses that differ from those described below. The claimed inventions are not limited to apparatuses or processes having all of the features of any one apparatus or process described below or to features common to multiple or all of the apparatuses described below. It is possible that an apparatus or process described below is not an embodiment of any claimed invention. Any invention disclosed in an apparatus or process described below that is not claimed in this document may be the subject matter of another protective instrument, for example, a continuing patent application, and the applicants, inventors or owners do not intend to abandon, disclaim or dedicate to the public any such invention by its disclosure in this document.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , one embodiment of amobile conference workstation 10 is generally illustrated in a collapsed or retracted position. Themobile conference workstation 10 includes a central cabinet/enclosure 12 including ahousing 14. The central cabinet/enclosure 12 includes atop side 16, abottom side 17, afront side 18, aback side 19, and a left andright side wheels 22 may be secured to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 (for example, but not limited to, secured to the bottom side 17) to allow themobile conference workstation 10 to be easily moved from one location to another and/or provide security to themobile conference workstation 10. The central cabinet/enclosure 12 may optionally include one or more drawers, doors, shelves, orstorage compartments 24, which may be located on one or more of the sides 16-21. - The central cabinet/
enclosure 12 may also include adisplay mounting surface 26 configured to support a display 28 (e.g., a monitor, television, etc.), for example, using one or more brackets or the like (not shown for clarity). Themobile conference workstation 10 may include one or more audio, visual, and/orpower hubs 30 configured to allow users to connect devices (such as, but not limited to, computer, laptops, smart phones, etc.) to the monitor and/or speakers by way of one or more wired connections (e.g., hdmi cables, a/v cables, or the like) and/or wirelessly (e.g., nearfield communication, Bluetooth, local area networks, wide area networks, or the like), and to supply power to themobile conference workstation 10 and/or any other devices associated therewith. The central cabinet/enclosure 12 may optionally include one or morehorizontal support surfaces 32, upon which users may write and/or store equipment. At least one of thehorizontal support surfaces 32 may be configured to extend outwardly from a retracted position (in which at least part of thehorizontal support surfaces 32 is contained within the central cabinet/enclosure 12) to an extended position which increased the amount of surface area available to the users. - The
mobile conference workstation 10 also includes one or more wings (e.g., one or moreleft wings 32 a and/orright wings 32 b, collectively referred to as wings 32) which are configured to be selectively positioned between a retracted position (as generally illustrated inFIGS. 1-2 ) and an extended position (as generally illustrated inFIG. 3 ). In the retracted position, thewings 32 are disposed within one or more wing storage cavities 33 (FIG. 4 ) defined by the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that themobile conference workstation 10 may be easily moved/transported. For example, one or more of thewings 32 may be disposed within the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that all of thewing 32 is within at least onewing storage cavity 33 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 and/or such that only alateral edge 34 of thewing 32 is substantially flush with the left and/orright sides enclosure 12. In the expanded position, thewings 32 are moved out from the retracted position and thewing storage cavity 33 such that at least a portion of a presentation surface 36 of thewings 32 is visible outside of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. - The
wings 32 include abase panel 38 and at least one (e.g., at least a first)nested panel 39, for example, as generally illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 5-6 ). Each ofbase panels 38 andnested panels 39 include one or more presentation surfaces 36 a-b (collectively presentation surfaces 36). The presentation surfaces 36 may include any writable surface (such as, but not limited to, dry erase, white boards, chalk boards, paper surface, corkboard, magnetic surface, or the like) as well as display surfaces (such as, but not limited to, touch screens, writable monitors, or the like). According to one embodiment, the front and rear surfaces of thebase panel 38 and/or thenested panels 39 may include presentation surfaces 36. - The
base panel 38 is coupled to and extends from the central cabinet/enclosure 12 (e.g., from the left orright side base panel 38 may be coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 by way of one or more sliding mechanisms such as, but not limited to, sliding rails, tracks, bearings, or the like. For example, thebase panel 38 may be configured to be coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that a proximal lateral edge region 40 (FIGS. 3 and 5-6 ) of thebase panel 38 is adjacent to the left orright sides base panel 38 is extending. - The sliding mechanism should be sufficiently rigid to withstand the torque generated by the
wings 32 when thewings 32 are in the expanded position. Additionally, the central cabinet/enclosure 12 should be designed to have sufficient weight and/or center of gravity such thatwings 32, when fully expanded, do not cause themobile conference workstation 10 to become unstable (e.g., particularly when only one of thewings base panel 38 may be configured to move linearly outward from one of the left orright sides FIG. 4 along arrows A and B to the expanded position as generally illustrated inFIG. 5 ) and/or may be configured to move nonlinearly outward from the central cabinet/enclosure 12. Additionally, thebase panel 38 may be coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that thebase panel 38 may be pivoted relative to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 when thebase panel 38 is in the fully expanded position. - The first nested
panel 39 is coupled to, and supported by, thebase panel 38. As explained herein, the first nestedpanel 39 may be moveable relative to thebase panel 38 to expand the size (e.g., area) of the presentation surfaces 36. The first nestedpanel 39 may include a first and second generally oppositelateral edge region lateral edge region 42 may be coupled to a distallateral edge region 41 of thebase panel 38 that is disposed generally opposite from the proximallateral edge region 40. For example, the firstlateral edge region 42 may be pivotally coupled to the distallateral edge region 41 of thebase panel 38 such that the first nestedpanel 39 is opened from the nested position (as generally illustrated inFIG. 5 ) to an un-nested position as generally illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 6 . - In one embodiment, the first nested
panel 39 may pivot along an arcuate pathway generally illustrated by arrows C and D inFIG. 6 . For example, the firstlateral edge region 42 may be pivotally coupled to the distallateral edge region 41 of thebase panel 38 using one or more hinges 44. The hinges 44 may include a friction hinge that resists movement of the nestedpanel 39 relative to thebase panel 38 unless a sufficient force is applied. The amount of force required to move the nestedpanel 39 may be selected to exceed the amount of force applied to the nestedpanel 39 during normal use (e.g., while writing on thepresentation surface 36 b). Non-limiting examples of force for the friction hinge are approximately 60 ft·lbf per inch, approximately 70 ft·lbf per inch, and/or approximately 80 ft·lbf per inch. Alternatively (or in addition to the friction hinges), thebase panel 38 and/or nestedpanel 39 may include one or more preset, lockable position mechanisms. The preset, lockable position mechanisms may include, but not limited to, biased pins that fit within one of a plurality of holes and/or cam connections that substantially lock the position of the nestedpanel 39 in different angular positions relative to thebase panel 38. Alternatively (or in addition) to the pivot connection, the first nestedpanel 39 may be coupled to thebase panel 38 using one or more sliding mechanisms as generally described herein. - With reference now to
FIGS. 3-6 , the left andright wings base panel 38 relative to the width W1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. In particular, a first wing 32 (e.g., but not limited to,left wing 32 a) may be disposed a distance D1 from theback side 19 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12, while a second wing 32 (e.g., but not limited to, theright wing 32 b) may be disposed a distance D2 from theback side 19 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. Distance D2 may be larger than distance D1, for example, at least by the thickness T of thefirst wing 32 a. The thickness T of thefirst wing 32 a is approximately equal to the thickness of both thebase panel 38 and all of the nestedpanels 39. By offsetting the left andright wings wing 32 may include abase panel 38 having a width W2 that extends substantially across the entire width W1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 when themobile conference workstation 10 is in the retracted position (e.g., as generally illustrated inFIG. 4 ). For example, the minimum value of the width W2 of thebase panel 38 may be greater than 50% of the width W1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12; greater than or equal to 60% of the width W1; greater than or equal to 70% of the width W1; greater than or equal to 80% of the width W1; or greater than or equal to 90% of the width W1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. For each of these minimum values of the width W2, the maximum value of the width W2 is less than or equal to 100% of the width W1 or less than or equal to 95% of the width W1. - In addition to the nesting or offsetting of the left and
right wings base panel 38 and the nestedpanels 39 of one or more of thewings 32 may be nested. With reference toFIG. 3 , each of the nestedpanels 39 have a width W3 in which the maximum value of the width W3 is less than or equal to the width W2 of thebase panel 38, for example, is less than or equal to 95% of width W2, less than or equal to 90% of width W2, less than or equal to 80% of width W2, or less than or equal to 50% of width W2. For each of these maximum values of the width W3, the minimum value of the width W3 of the nestedpanel 39 is greater than 0, for example, greater than or equal to 10% of the width W2, or greater than or equal to 20% of the width W2. - As can be seen in
FIG. 5 , the nestedpanel 39 may be arranged such that the nestedpanel 39 is both parallel to and either in front of or behind thebase panel 38 when the nestedpanel 39 is disposed in the nested position (e.g., unfolded position). Put another way, the nestedpanel 39 is both parallel to and offset in the x-axis (e.g., in the direction of the depth of the central cabinet/enclosure 12) relative to thebase panel 38 when the nestedpanel 39 is disposed in the nested position as shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 . - The nested
panel 39 may be held in the nested position (e.g.,FIG. 5 ) using one or more fasteners 46 (e.g., as shown inFIGS. 3 and 6 ). Thefasteners 46 may include, but are not limited to, magnetic fasteners, latches, catches, hook and loop fasteners, release pins, and/or the like. - The
base panel 38 may also include a height H2 that extends substantially across the entire height H1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 when themobile conference workstation 10 is in the retracted position (e.g., as generally illustrated inFIG. 4 ). For example, the minimum value of the height H2 of thebase panel 38 may be greater than 50% of the height H1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12; greater than or equal to 60% of the height H1; greater than or equal to 70% of the height H1; greater than or equal to 80% of the height H1; or greater than or equal to 90% of the height H1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. For each of these minimum values of the height H2, the maximum value of the height H2 is less than or equal to 100% of the height H1 or less than or equal to 95% of the height H1. - Each of the nested
panels 39 have a height H3 in which the maximum value of the height H3 is less than or equal to the height H2 of thebase panel 38, for example, is less than or equal to 95% of height H2, less than or equal to 90% of height H2, less than or equal to 80% of height H2, or less than or equal to 50% of height H2. For each of these maximum values of the height H3, the minimum value of the height H2 of the nestedpanel 39 is greater than 0, for example, greater than or equal to 10% of the height H2, or greater than or equal to 20% of the height H2. - It should be appreciated that the
base panels 38 and/or the nestedpanels 39 of the left andright wings mobile conference workstation 10 may optionally include one or more release mechanisms 31 (FIGS. 1 and 2 ) configured to allow a user to selectively open and close thewings 32 within the central cabinet/enclosure 12. For example, therelease mechanism 31 may include one or more foot pedals that a user may depress to release thewings 32 from the central cabinet/enclosure 12 and allow the user to move thewings 32 from the retracted position to the expanded position. Optionally, therelease mechanism 31 may include a lock to allow thewings 32 to be securely fixed in the retracted position until unlocked by a user. - The combination of the
base panel 38 being coupled to the central cabinet/enclosure 12 by way of a linear sliding mechanism and the nestedpanels 39 being pivotally coupled to thebase panel 38 increases the flexibility of themobile conference workstation 10. For example, in use a user may move thewings base panel 38 is exposed from the central cabinet/enclosure 12. At this point, the user may pivot the first nestedwing 39 from thebase panel 38, and then begin to partially retract thebase panel 38 back into thestorage cavities 33 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12 such that the exposed width W of thebase panel 38 is less than the actual width W2 of thebase panel 38, as generally illustrated inFIG. 7 . This configuration is particularly useful in environments having limited free space and/or when themobile conference workstation 10 is disposed proximate to a corner or some other obstruction because it maximizes the area of the presentation surfaces 36. - Turning now to
FIG. 8 , one embodiment of amobile conference workstation 10 is shown in which one or more of thewings base panel 38 and a plurality of nestedpanels 39 a-39 n. The additional nested panels (e.g., nestedpanel 39 n) may have a width W4 and a height H4 that is within the range of widths W3 and heights H3 of the first nestedpanel 39 a. The additional nested panels (e.g., nestedpanel 39 n) may be coupled to the first nestedpanel 39 a, for example, in any of the ways that the first nestedpanel 39 a is coupled to the basedpanel 38 as described herein. - Optionally, one or more of the base or nested
panels more supports 48, for example, as generally illustrated inFIG. 9 . The supports 48 may extending downward from a portion of thewings 32 and engage thefloor 50. The supports may include height adjustments to allow thesupports 48 to account foruneven floors 50. Additionally (or alternatively), thesupports 48 may include one or more wheels. The supports 48 may be configured to move with respect to thewings 32 from a retracted (e.g., storage) position to a deployed position as generally illustrate inFIG. 9 . - Turning now to
FIG. 10 , another embodiment of amobile conference workstation 10 consistent with the present disclosure is generally illustrated. In particular, themobile conference workstation 10 may include multiple left andright wings wings mobile conference workstation 10 may be independently used by two or more distinct groups at the same (or different) times. As may therefore be appreciated, this embodiment significantly reduces the expense and complexity of setting up multiple workstations since a single unit may be employed. This is particularly useful, for example, in situations where multiple workstations need to be quickly and easily deployed (e.g., but not limited, responding to a natural disaster, police emergency, or the like). - With reference now to
FIG. 11 , a further embodiment of amobile conference workstation 10 consistent with the present disclosure is generally illustrated. Similar toFIG. 10 , themobile conference workstation 10 may be used to simultaneously form multiple workstations using a singlemobile conference workstation 10. In particular, themobile conference workstation 10 may include abase panel 38 that includes multiple nestedpanels 39 coupled to thebase panel 38. For example, the multiple nestedpanels 39 may be pivotally coupled to thesame base panel 38, and may be configured to hinge outward in different directions. - Turning now to
FIG. 12 , yet a further embodiment of amobile conference workstation 10 consistent with the present disclosure is generally illustrated. Themobile conference workstation 10 may include a central cabinet/enclosure 12 and at least one wing 32 (e.g., including at least onebase panel 38 and at least one nested panel 39). One or more of the central cabinet/enclosure 12,base panel 38, and/or nestedpanel 39 may include a verticallyadjustable panel adjustable panel 70, the nested verticallyadjustable panel 72, and the nested verticallyadjustable panel 74 may include adjustable heights H4, H5, H6, respectively. The verticallyadjustable panel enclosure 12,base panel 38, and/or nestedpanel 39. The verticallyadjustable panel mobile conference workstation 10. Additionally (or alternatively), the verticallyadjustable panel mobile conference workstation 10. The angle of the verticallyadjustable panel enclosure 12 may be adjustable. For example, to be normal to the floor, less than 90 degrees (e.g., angled inward towards the users standing in front of the mobile conference workstation 10), or greater than 90 degrees (e.g., angled away from the users standing in front of the mobile conference workstation 10). The verticallyadjustable panel - Turning now to
FIG. 13a-13b , a plurality of mobile conference workstations 10(1)-(n) may be arranged together to form a workingenvironment 52. Each of the mobile conference workstations 10(1)-(n) may include any of the mobile conference workstations described herein. For example, each of the mobile conference workstations 10(1)-(n) may include a central cabinet/enclosure 12(1)-(n), aleft wing 32 a(1)-(n), and aright wing 32 b(1)-(n). The workingenvironment 52 may be an enclosed workingenvironment 52 as generally illustrated inFIG. 13a in which the plurality of mobile conference workstations 10(1)-(n) define a space that is substantially surrounded by the mobile conference workstations 10(1)-(n). Such an arrangement may provide increased privacy and security while users are collaborating/discussing. One or more of thewings 32 may be moved to allow users to enter/exit the enclosed workingenvironment 52. Alternatively, as generally illustrated inFIG. 13b , the plurality of mobile conference workstations 10(1)-(n) may define a workingenvironment 52 having a permanent entrance/exit 54, for example, defined byadjacent wings 32 a(n), 32 b(2) of two adjacent mobile conference workstations 10(n), 10(2), respectively. - As may be appreciated, the
mobile conference workstations 10 therefore provide a compact unit when thewings 32 are in the retracted position. When in the expanded position, thewings 32 may provide presentation surfaces 36 having a combined surface area that is substantially larger than the surface area of thefront side 18 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. When in the expanded position, thewings 32 may have an overall width that is at least 125% larger than the width W1 of the central cabinet/enclosure 12. For example, thewings 32 may have an overall width that is at least 150% larger than the width W1, at least 175% larger than the width W1, and/or at least 200% larger than the width W1. - The
mobile conference workstation 10 facilitates the spontaneous nature of creativity by allowing users to easily stop an ongoing session and pick-up/start a new session at a later time since themobile conference workstation 10 can be easily transitioned from the expanded position to a secured retracted position while retaining all of the ongoing information/ideas (e.g., without having to erase the confidential information/ideas), and then simply transition the previously securedmobile conference workstation 10 back to the expanded position to expose all of the previous information/ideas. This minimizes the negative impact associated with the starting and stopping process inherent to multiple sessions while also ensuring privacy and confidentiality. As such, conference spaces, auditoriums, and open office spaces (which are often at a premium in terms of both availability and expense) may be easily converted into multiple “offices” - With reference now to
FIGS. 14-16 , any of themobile conference workstations 10 described herein may include one or more retractable tables 56. For example, the retractable table 56 may extending from the left orright sides enclosure 12 and define apresentation space 58 disposed between the table 56 and anadjacent wing 32, as generally illustrated inFIG. 14 . Thepresentation space 58 may be sized to allow a user to stand while presenting, without obscuring themain display 28. Similarly, the table 56 may extend diagonally from the left orright sides FIG. 15 , to define apresentation space 58. Alternatively (or in addition), the table 56 may extend outward from thefront side 18 as generally illustrated inFIG. 16 . - Turning now to
FIGS. 17-18 , one or more of thedrawers 24 may include one or more height adjustable storage compartments 60. In particular, the heightadjustable storage compartment 60 may define one or more storage portions configured to organize equipment used with themobile conference workstation 10 such as, but not limited to, markers, wipes, erasers, or the like. The heightadjustable storage compartment 60 may be configured to be arranged at a first height relative to thetop surface 61 of thedrawer 24 such that thedrawer 24 may be closed. Once thedrawer 24 has been opened, the heightadjustable storage compartment 60 may be adjusted to a second height in which a portion of the heightadjustable storage compartment 60 is disposed above the opening that the drawer closes into. Optionally, the heightadjustable storage compartment 60 may include stops 62 (FIG. 18 ) that prevent the heightadjustable storage compartment 60 from being accidentally damaged. Once the heightadjustable storage compartment 60 is in the second position, thedrawer 24 may be partially closed, thereby allowing users to still easily access the equipment in the heightadjustable storage compartment 60, while reducing the likelihood of a user accidentally bumping into thedrawer 24 and presenting a more aestheticallypleasing workstation 10. - While the principles of the invention have been described herein, it is to be understood by those skilled in the art that this description is made only by way of example and not as a limitation as to the scope of the invention. Other embodiments are contemplated within the scope of the present invention in addition to the exemplary embodiments shown and described herein. It will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that a mobile conference workstation may embody any one or more of the features contained herein and that the features may be used in any particular combination or sub-combination. Modifications and substitutions by one of ordinary skill in the art are considered to be within the scope of the present invention, which is not to be limited except by the claims.
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