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- This disclosure relates to a mobile desk, and in particular a mobile desk for a laptop computer.
- laptop computers Many people work remotely or from multiple different locations. Many people also use laptop computers for working or other activities from multiple different locations. Typically, a laptop computer is placed on a user's lap, which can result in the user having bad posture to view the laptop computer.
- a mobile desk comprises a desk portion providing a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one leg is secured to the bottom surface. The at least one leg has a plurality of sections and a plurality of rotating joints. The at least one leg is foldable between a stowed position and an extended position.
- the desk portion is generally rectangular and planar.
- the at least one leg includes two legs, each of the legs comprising the same number of leg sections and rotating joints.
- each of the rotating joints includes a lock.
- each of the legs comprises four leg sections rotatable relative to one another.
- the desk portion has a width and a depth, and each of the sections has a length shorter than the depth of the flat portion.
- the extended position corresponds to a desk height for a user that is sitting.
- the extended position has a height of at least about 24 inches.
- the stowed position has a height of less than about 3 inches.
- the plurality of leg sections permit the legs to be moved to a plurality of positions between the stowed position and the extended position.
- the plurality of segments includes a top segment attached to the bottom surface, and a bottom segment configured to rest on the floor, wherein the bottom segment extends in length.
- the bottom segment extends by about 5 inches.
- the mobile desk fits within a case.
- the case has a first compartment configured to carry a laptop computer and a second compartment configured to enclose the at least one leg.
- the case includes a shoulder strap.
- a mobile desk comprises a carrying case having a first compartment and a second compartment.
- the first and second compartments are divided by a desk portion.
- a pair of legs is secured to the desk portion in the second compartment.
- Each of the legs have a plurality of sections and a plurality of rotating joints.
- the sections are rotatable relative to one another and configured to move between a stowed position and an extended position.
- leg sections accordion fold relative to one another at the rotating joints.
- the stowed position has a height of less than about 2 inches and the extended position has a height of at least about 24 inches.
- leg sections are formed from one of plastic and aluminum.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an example mobile desk in a stowed position.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the example mobile desk in a stowed position.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the example mobile desk in an extended position.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the example mobile desk in an extended position.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example mobile desk with a carrying case in a stowed position.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an example mobile desk with a carrying case in the extended position.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a view of the example mobile desk in a stowed position.
- FIG. 8 illustrates another example mobile desk with a carrying case in a stowed position.
- FIG. 9 illustrates another example mobile desk with a carrying case in a stowed position.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an example mobile desk 20 according to an embodiment.
- the mobile desk 20 includes a desk portion 22 having a first leg 24 and a second leg 26 .
- the first and second legs 24 , 26 are in a stowed position.
- the first and second legs 24 , 26 include a plurality of sections (shown in FIGS. 2-3 ) joined at a rotating joints 27 , 28 .
- the desk portion 22 is substantially planar and generally rectangular in shape.
- the desk portion 22 has a width W and a depth D relative to a user positioned in front of the mobile desk 20 .
- the first and second legs 24 , 26 are spaced apart from one another in the width direction.
- the desk portion 22 may be sized to fit a laptop computer, for example.
- the desk portion 22 may be sized to fit a laptop computer having a screen size up to about 15 inches.
- the width W is between about 12 and about 16 inches. In a further example, the width W is about 15 inches.
- the depth D is between about 9 and about 14 inches. In a further example, the depth D is about 11 inches.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the example mobile desk 20 in the stowed position.
- the desk portion 22 has a top surface 32 and a bottom surface 34 .
- the top surface 32 may be used to hold a user's laptop computer or other items.
- the legs 24 , 26 are secured to the bottom surface 34 .
- Each of the legs 24 , 26 is formed from a plurality of sections 30 A, 30 B, 30 C.
- the leg sections 30 A-C are rotatable relative to one another and to the bottom surface 34 about an axis extending along the width direction.
- Each leg section 30 A-C has an elongate shape, and is generally arranged along the depth direction D.
- Each of the leg sections 30 A-C has a length that is less than the depth D of the desk portion 22 .
- Each leg 24 , 26 may have between about 3 and about 6 leg sections 30 A-C. In this stowed position, each of the leg sections 30 A-C extends generally parallel to the desk portion 22 .
- the mobile desk 20 has a height H S in the stowed position.
- the height H S may be between about 1.5 and 3 inches, for example. In a further embodiment, the height H S may be about 2 inches.
- the leg sections 30 A-C are folded in the stowed position such that they form a single layer beneath the desk portion 22 .
- the desk portion has a thickness T.
- the thickness T may be less than 1 inch, for example.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the example mobile desk 20 in an extended position.
- Each of the leg sections 30 A-D has an elongate shape 36 with first and second ends 38 , 40 .
- Each leg section 30 A-D has a length L. In one example, the length L is between about 5 and about 9 inches. In a further example, the length L is about 7 inches.
- Each of the leg sections 30 A-D may be formed from a plastic or metallic material. In one example, the leg sections 30 A-D are formed from plastic. This arrangement provides a lightweight mobile desk 20 . In this example, the mobile desk 20 may have a weight of less than about 3 pounds. In a further embodiment, the mobile desk may have a weight of about 2.5 pounds. In another example, the leg sections 30 A-D are formed from aluminum.
- This arrangement also provides a lightweight mobile desk 20 .
- the mobile desk 20 may have a weight of less than about 6 pounds. In a further embodiment, the mobile desk 20 may have a weight of less than about 5 pounds.
- the leg sections 30 A-D may be formed of other materials in other examples.
- Each leg section 30 A-D is joined to an adjacent leg section 30 A-D at a rotating joint 28 .
- the leg sections 30 A-D are joined in an alternating manner, such that the legs 24 , 26 fold in an accordion manner
- Each rotating joint 28 permits leg sections 30 A-D to rotate about an axis X relative to an adjacent leg section 30 A-D.
- an angle between adjacent leg segments 30 A-D may vary between 0° in the stowed position and 180° in the extended position.
- the leg section 30 B rotates about the axis X relative to the leg section 30 C.
- the leg sections 30 A-D accordion fold relative to one another to go between the stowed position and the extended position.
- leg sections 30 A-C In the extended position, most of the leg sections 30 A-C extend at an angle from the desk portion 22 . In some embodiments, the leg sections 30 A-C extend substantially perpendicular from the desk portion 22 . In other embodiments, the leg sections 30 A-C extend at an angle between about 45° and 90° from the desk portion 22 . This permits the desk portion 22 to be angled relative to a surface, such as the ground, depending on the user's preferences.
- the leg section 30 D furthest from the desk portion 22 in the extended position may extend generally parallel to a surface the mobile desk 20 is resting on. In some examples, the end leg section 30 D is arranged substantially perpendicular to the leg sections 30 A-C.
- each rotating joint 28 contains a lock 29 that locks the position of the leg portions 30 A-D.
- the lock 29 may be a clutch type lock, for example.
- the locks 29 may permit the rotating joints 28 to be locked in many different positions, permitting the leg sections 30 A-D to be arranged at different angles relative to one another.
- the leg section 30 D that is furthest from the desk portion 22 may extend in length.
- the leg section 30 D may have an end 41 that slides along an axis Y, that is generally perpendicular to the axis X.
- the end 41 slides along the length L of the leg section 30 D.
- the end 41 slides to add between 4 and 6 inches of length to the leg section 30 D.
- the end 41 adds about 5 inches of length to the leg section 30 D. This additional length on the bottom leg may provide more stability for the mobile desk in the extended position.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the mobile desk 20 in the extended position.
- the mobile desk 20 has a height H E in the extended position relative to a surface 42 .
- the surface 42 may be the floor, for example.
- the height H E is between about 24 and about 32 inches, for example. In a further example, the height H E is about 28 inches. This height permits a user to comfortably use the mobile desk 20 while sitting in a chair.
- the mobile desk 20 may also be used at heights between the stowed height H S and the extended height H E . This may be done by arranging the leg sections 30 A-D at different angles. For example, leg section 30 A may be left parallel to the desk section 22 .
- each of the leg sections 30 A- 30 D may be arranged at an angle relative to one another to provide a different height. This height adjustability permits a user to use the mobile desk 20 on the floor while sitting in a chair, on a desk while sitting in a chair, or on a desk while standing.
- the leg sections 30 A-D are arranged at different positions along the width direction such that they fold compactly. For example, the leg sections 30 A on legs 124 , 126 are closer together than the leg sections 30 C on legs 124 , 126 . In one example, there is a distance D 1 between the leg sections 30 A. The distance D 1 may be about between about 5 and 6 inches, for example. There is a distance D 3 between leg sections 30 C. The distance D 3 may be between about 11 and 12 inches, for example.
- Each leg section 30 A-D has a width W L . In one example, the width W L is between about 1 and 2 inches. In a further example, the width W L is less than about 1.5 inches.
- the mobile desk 20 may include a cup holder 44 .
- the cup holder 44 may be removable.
- the cup holder 44 may clip onto one of the legs 24 , 26 , or onto the desk portion 22 .
- the mobile desk 20 may include a mousepad 46 .
- the mousepad 46 may be removable, and may clip onto one of the legs 24 , 26 , or onto the desk portion 22 .
- the mousepad 46 may be attached to the desk surface 22 .
- the mousepad 46 may be stowable, such as by sliding or folding the mousepad 46 relative to the desk surface 22 when not in use.
- a charging port 48 such as a USB charging port, may be arranged on the legs 24 , 26 or the desk portion 22 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example mobile desk 120 integrated with a carrying case 150 .
- the mobile desk 120 corresponds to the mobile desk 20 of FIG. 1 , with like parts having reference numerals preappended with a “ 1 .”
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example mobile desk 120 integrated with a carrying case 150 .
- the mobile desk 120 corresponds to the mobile desk 20 of FIG. 1 , with like parts having reference numerals preappended with a “ 1 .”
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example mobile desk 120 integrated with a carrying case 150 .
- the mobile desk 120 corresponds to the mobile desk 20 of FIG. 1 , with like parts having reference numerals preappended with a “ 1 .”
- the mobile desk 120 is in the stowed position and arranged within the carrying case 150 .
- the carrying case 150 may have two compartments 152 , 154 , accessible by two zippers 156 , 158 , respectively.
- the compartments 152 , 154 are divided by the desk portion 122 (shown in FIG. 6 ).
- the compartment 152 is configured to hold a user's laptop computer.
- the compartment 152 may be used to hold other items in addition to a laptop computer, such as books, papers, and writing instruments.
- one or more pockets are located within the compartment 152 for storage and organization.
- the compartment 154 contains the legs 24 , 26 .
- the carrying case 150 has handles 160 and/or a shoulder strap 162 .
- the carrying case 150 may have a pair of shoulder straps and be configured as a backpack.
- FIG. 6 illustrates the mobile desk 120 in the extended position.
- the desk portion 122 divides the two compartments 152 , 154 , and supports a user's laptop computer 164 .
- the desk portion 122 is integral with the carrying case 150 . This permits a user to open the case 150 and use his or her laptop computer 164 without having to pull the laptop computer 164 out of the case 150 . This also prevents the user from having to find a place to store the case 150 while using the laptop computer 164 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates the legs 124 , 126 in the stowed position within the compartment 154 .
- Each of the legs 124 , 126 has four sections 130 A-D. Although four leg sections 130 A-D are illustrated, it should be understood that more or fewer leg sections 130 A-D may be used within the scope of this disclosure.
- the top leg section 130 A is secured to the desk portion 122 at a joint 127 .
- the leg sections 130 A-D are arranged such that they fit within the area of the desk portion 122 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates another example mobile desk 220 integrated with a carrying case.
- the carrying case has two compartments 252 , 254 , accessible by two zippers 256 , 258 , respectively.
- the compartments 252 , 254 are divided by the desk portion as described above.
- the carrying case includes an exterior pocket 274 for storage and organization.
- the carrying case may include handles 260 .
- the carrying case includes wheels 270 and a telescoping handle 272 for transporting the carrying case.
- the carrying case includes two wheels 270 .
- the carrying case may include a different number of wheels 270 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates another example mobile desk 320 integrated with a carrying case.
- the carrying case has two compartments 352 , 354 , accessible by two zippers 356 , 358 , respectively.
- the compartments 352 , 354 are divided by the desk portion as described above.
- the carrying case may include an exterior pocket 374 .
- the carrying case includes a pair of shoulder straps 376 , such that the carrying case may be carried as a backpack.
- the carrying case may include a combination of handles 160 , 260 , shoulder straps 162 , 376 , wheels 270 , and/or a telescoping handle 272 .
- the disclosed mobile desk is lightweight and may be easily stowed for transport and used in a variety of settings.
- the adjustable height permits a user to use the desk on the floor or on a table, and while sitting or standing.
- the mobile desk may be useful for a variety of people that work remotely or at varying locations. For example, construction workers and nurses may find the mobile desk helpful for operating a laptop computer at different sites.
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A mobile desk comprises a desk portion providing a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one leg is secured to the bottom surface. The at least one leg has a plurality of sections and a plurality of rotating joints. The at least one leg is foldable between a stowed position and an extended position.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/920,486 filed on May 1, 2019.
- This disclosure relates to a mobile desk, and in particular a mobile desk for a laptop computer.
- Many people work remotely or from multiple different locations. Many people also use laptop computers for working or other activities from multiple different locations. Typically, a laptop computer is placed on a user's lap, which can result in the user having bad posture to view the laptop computer.
- In one exemplary embodiment, a mobile desk comprises a desk portion providing a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one leg is secured to the bottom surface. The at least one leg has a plurality of sections and a plurality of rotating joints. The at least one leg is foldable between a stowed position and an extended position.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the desk portion is generally rectangular and planar.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the at least one leg includes two legs, each of the legs comprising the same number of leg sections and rotating joints.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, each of the rotating joints includes a lock.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, each of the legs comprises four leg sections rotatable relative to one another.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the desk portion has a width and a depth, and each of the sections has a length shorter than the depth of the flat portion.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the extended position corresponds to a desk height for a user that is sitting.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the extended position has a height of at least about 24 inches.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the stowed position has a height of less than about 3 inches.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the plurality of leg sections permit the legs to be moved to a plurality of positions between the stowed position and the extended position.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the plurality of segments includes a top segment attached to the bottom surface, and a bottom segment configured to rest on the floor, wherein the bottom segment extends in length.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the bottom segment extends by about 5 inches.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the mobile desk fits within a case.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the case has a first compartment configured to carry a laptop computer and a second compartment configured to enclose the at least one leg.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the case includes a shoulder strap.
- In another exemplary embodiment, a mobile desk comprises a carrying case having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first and second compartments are divided by a desk portion. A pair of legs is secured to the desk portion in the second compartment. Each of the legs have a plurality of sections and a plurality of rotating joints. The sections are rotatable relative to one another and configured to move between a stowed position and an extended position.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the first compartment is configured to fit a laptop computer.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the leg sections accordion fold relative to one another at the rotating joints.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the stowed position has a height of less than about 2 inches and the extended position has a height of at least about 24 inches.
- In a further embodiment of any of the above, the leg sections are formed from one of plastic and aluminum.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an example mobile desk in a stowed position. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the example mobile desk in a stowed position. -
FIG. 3 illustrates the example mobile desk in an extended position. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the example mobile desk in an extended position. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an example mobile desk with a carrying case in a stowed position. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an example mobile desk with a carrying case in the extended position. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a view of the example mobile desk in a stowed position. -
FIG. 8 illustrates another example mobile desk with a carrying case in a stowed position. -
FIG. 9 illustrates another example mobile desk with a carrying case in a stowed position. -
FIG. 1 illustrates an examplemobile desk 20 according to an embodiment. Themobile desk 20 includes adesk portion 22 having afirst leg 24 and asecond leg 26. In this illustration, the first andsecond legs second legs FIGS. 2-3 ) joined at arotating joints desk portion 22 is substantially planar and generally rectangular in shape. Thedesk portion 22 has a width W and a depth D relative to a user positioned in front of themobile desk 20. The first andsecond legs desk portion 22 may be sized to fit a laptop computer, for example. In some examples, thedesk portion 22 may be sized to fit a laptop computer having a screen size up to about 15 inches. In one example, the width W is between about 12 and about 16 inches. In a further example, the width W is about 15 inches. In one example, the depth D is between about 9 and about 14 inches. In a further example, the depth D is about 11 inches. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the examplemobile desk 20 in the stowed position. Thedesk portion 22 has atop surface 32 and abottom surface 34. Thetop surface 32 may be used to hold a user's laptop computer or other items. Thelegs bottom surface 34. Each of thelegs sections leg sections 30A-C are rotatable relative to one another and to thebottom surface 34 about an axis extending along the width direction. Eachleg section 30A-C has an elongate shape, and is generally arranged along the depth direction D. Each of theleg sections 30A-C has a length that is less than the depth D of thedesk portion 22. Eachleg leg sections 30A-C. In this stowed position, each of theleg sections 30A-C extends generally parallel to thedesk portion 22. Themobile desk 20 has a height HS in the stowed position. The height HS may be between about 1.5 and 3 inches, for example. In a further embodiment, the height HS may be about 2 inches. Theleg sections 30A-C are folded in the stowed position such that they form a single layer beneath thedesk portion 22. The desk portion has a thickness T. The thickness T may be less than 1 inch, for example. -
FIG. 3 illustrates the examplemobile desk 20 in an extended position. Each of theleg sections 30A-D has anelongate shape 36 with first and second ends 38, 40. Eachleg section 30A-D has a length L. In one example, the length L is between about 5 and about 9 inches. In a further example, the length L is about 7 inches. Each of theleg sections 30A-D may be formed from a plastic or metallic material. In one example, theleg sections 30A-D are formed from plastic. This arrangement provides a lightweightmobile desk 20. In this example, themobile desk 20 may have a weight of less than about 3 pounds. In a further embodiment, the mobile desk may have a weight of about 2.5 pounds. In another example, theleg sections 30A-D are formed from aluminum. This arrangement also provides a lightweightmobile desk 20. In this example, themobile desk 20 may have a weight of less than about 6 pounds. In a further embodiment, themobile desk 20 may have a weight of less than about 5 pounds. Theleg sections 30A-D may be formed of other materials in other examples. - Each
leg section 30A-D is joined to anadjacent leg section 30A-D at a rotating joint 28. Theleg sections 30A-D are joined in an alternating manner, such that thelegs permits leg sections 30A-D to rotate about an axis X relative to anadjacent leg section 30A-D. In some examples, an angle betweenadjacent leg segments 30A-D may vary between 0° in the stowed position and 180° in the extended position. For example, theleg section 30B rotates about the axis X relative to theleg section 30C. Theleg sections 30A-D accordion fold relative to one another to go between the stowed position and the extended position. In the extended position, most of theleg sections 30A-C extend at an angle from thedesk portion 22. In some embodiments, theleg sections 30A-C extend substantially perpendicular from thedesk portion 22. In other embodiments, theleg sections 30A-C extend at an angle between about 45° and 90° from thedesk portion 22. This permits thedesk portion 22 to be angled relative to a surface, such as the ground, depending on the user's preferences. Theleg section 30D furthest from thedesk portion 22 in the extended position may extend generally parallel to a surface themobile desk 20 is resting on. In some examples, theend leg section 30D is arranged substantially perpendicular to theleg sections 30A-C. - In some examples, each rotating joint 28 contains a
lock 29 that locks the position of theleg portions 30A-D. Thelock 29 may be a clutch type lock, for example. Thelocks 29 may permit therotating joints 28 to be locked in many different positions, permitting theleg sections 30A-D to be arranged at different angles relative to one another. - In some embodiments, the
leg section 30D that is furthest from thedesk portion 22 may extend in length. Theleg section 30D may have anend 41 that slides along an axis Y, that is generally perpendicular to the axis X. In other words, theend 41 slides along the length L of theleg section 30D. In one example, theend 41 slides to add between 4 and 6 inches of length to theleg section 30D. In a further example, theend 41 adds about 5 inches of length to theleg section 30D. This additional length on the bottom leg may provide more stability for the mobile desk in the extended position. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of themobile desk 20 in the extended position. Themobile desk 20 has a height HE in the extended position relative to asurface 42. Thesurface 42 may be the floor, for example. The height HE is between about 24 and about 32 inches, for example. In a further example, the height HE is about 28 inches. This height permits a user to comfortably use themobile desk 20 while sitting in a chair. Themobile desk 20 may also be used at heights between the stowed height HS and the extended height HE. This may be done by arranging theleg sections 30A-D at different angles. For example,leg section 30A may be left parallel to thedesk section 22. In another example, each of theleg sections 30A-30D may be arranged at an angle relative to one another to provide a different height. This height adjustability permits a user to use themobile desk 20 on the floor while sitting in a chair, on a desk while sitting in a chair, or on a desk while standing. - The
leg sections 30A-D are arranged at different positions along the width direction such that they fold compactly. For example, theleg sections 30A onlegs leg sections 30C onlegs leg sections 30A. The distance D1 may be about between about 5 and 6 inches, for example. There is a distance D3 betweenleg sections 30C. The distance D3 may be between about 11 and 12 inches, for example. Eachleg section 30A-D has a width WL. In one example, the width WL is between about 1 and 2 inches. In a further example, the width WL is less than about 1.5 inches. - In some examples, the
mobile desk 20 may include acup holder 44. Thecup holder 44 may be removable. For example, thecup holder 44 may clip onto one of thelegs desk portion 22. In some examples, themobile desk 20 may include amousepad 46. Themousepad 46 may be removable, and may clip onto one of thelegs desk portion 22. In other examples, themousepad 46 may be attached to thedesk surface 22. Themousepad 46 may be stowable, such as by sliding or folding themousepad 46 relative to thedesk surface 22 when not in use. In some examples, a chargingport 48, such as a USB charging port, may be arranged on thelegs desk portion 22. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an examplemobile desk 120 integrated with a carryingcase 150. To the extent not otherwise described or shown, themobile desk 120 corresponds to themobile desk 20 ofFIG. 1 , with like parts having reference numerals preappended with a “1.” It should also be understood that although a particular component arrangement is disclosed and illustrated in these exemplary embodiments, other arrangements could also benefit from the teachings of this disclosure. - In this illustration, the
mobile desk 120 is in the stowed position and arranged within the carryingcase 150. The carryingcase 150 may have twocompartments zippers compartments FIG. 6 ). Thecompartment 152 is configured to hold a user's laptop computer. Thecompartment 152 may be used to hold other items in addition to a laptop computer, such as books, papers, and writing instruments. In some examples, one or more pockets are located within thecompartment 152 for storage and organization. Thecompartment 154 contains thelegs case 150 hashandles 160 and/or ashoulder strap 162. In other examples, the carryingcase 150 may have a pair of shoulder straps and be configured as a backpack. -
FIG. 6 illustrates themobile desk 120 in the extended position. Thedesk portion 122 divides the twocompartments laptop computer 164. In an example, thedesk portion 122 is integral with the carryingcase 150. This permits a user to open thecase 150 and use his or herlaptop computer 164 without having to pull thelaptop computer 164 out of thecase 150. This also prevents the user from having to find a place to store thecase 150 while using thelaptop computer 164. -
FIG. 7 illustrates thelegs compartment 154. Each of thelegs sections 130A-D. Although fourleg sections 130A-D are illustrated, it should be understood that more orfewer leg sections 130A-D may be used within the scope of this disclosure. Thetop leg section 130A is secured to thedesk portion 122 at a joint 127. Theleg sections 130A-D are arranged such that they fit within the area of thedesk portion 122. -
FIG. 8 illustrates another examplemobile desk 220 integrated with a carrying case. In this example, the carrying case has twocompartments zippers compartments exterior pocket 274 for storage and organization. The carrying case may include handles 260. In this example, the carrying case includeswheels 270 and atelescoping handle 272 for transporting the carrying case. In the illustrated example, the carrying case includes twowheels 270. In other examples, the carrying case may include a different number ofwheels 270. -
FIG. 9 illustrates another examplemobile desk 320 integrated with a carrying case. The carrying case has twocompartments zippers compartments exterior pocket 374. The carrying case includes a pair ofshoulder straps 376, such that the carrying case may be carried as a backpack. - In some examples, the carrying case may include a combination of
handles shoulder straps wheels 270, and/or atelescoping handle 272. - The disclosed mobile desk is lightweight and may be easily stowed for transport and used in a variety of settings. The adjustable height permits a user to use the desk on the floor or on a table, and while sitting or standing. The mobile desk may be useful for a variety of people that work remotely or at varying locations. For example, construction workers and nurses may find the mobile desk helpful for operating a laptop computer at different sites.
- Although the different embodiments are illustrated as having specific components, the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to those particular combinations. It is possible to use some of the components or features from any of the embodiments in combination with features or components from any of the other embodiments.
- The foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense. A worker of ordinary skill in the art would understand that certain modifications could come within the scope of this disclosure.
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1. A mobile desk, comprising:
a desk portion providing a top surface and a bottom surface; and
at least one leg secured to the bottom surface, the at least one leg having a plurality of leg sections and a plurality of rotating joints, the at least one leg foldable between a stowed position and an extended position.
2. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the desk portion is generally rectangular and planar.
3. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the at least one leg includes two legs, each of the legs comprising the same number of leg sections and rotating joints.
4. The mobile desk of claim 3 , wherein each of the rotating joints includes a lock.
5. The mobile desk of claim 3 , wherein each of the legs comprises four leg sections rotatable relative to one another.
6. The mobile desk of claim 5 , wherein the desk portion has a width and a depth, and each of the sections has a length shorter than the depth of the flat portion.
7. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the extended position corresponds to a desk height for a user that is sitting.
8. The mobile desk of claim 7 , wherein the extended position has a height of at least about 24 inches.
9. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the stowed position has a height of less than about 3 inches.
10. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of leg sections permit the legs to be moved to a plurality of positions between the stowed position and the extended position.
11. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments includes a top segment attached to the bottom surface, and a bottom segment configured to rest on the floor, wherein the bottom segment extends in length.
12. The mobile desk of claim 11 , wherein the bottom segment extends by about 5 inches.
13. The mobile desk of claim 1 , wherein the mobile desk fits within a case.
14. The mobile desk of claim 13 , wherein the case has a first compartment configured to carry a laptop computer and a second compartment configured to enclose the at least one leg.
15. The mobile desk of claim 14 , wherein the case includes a shoulder strap.
16. A mobile desk, comprising:
a carrying case having a first compartment and a second compartment, the first and second compartments divided by a desk portion;
a pair of legs secured to the desk portion in the second compartment, each of the legs having a plurality of sections and a plurality of rotating joints, the sections rotatable relative to one another and configured to move between a stowed position and an extended position.
17. The mobile desk of claim 16 , wherein the first compartment is configured to fit a laptop computer.
18. The mobile desk of claim 16 , wherein the leg sections accordion fold relative to one another at the rotating joints.
19. The mobile desk of claim 16 , wherein the stowed position has a height of less than about 2 inches and the extended position has a height of at least about 24 inches.
20. The mobile desk of claim 16 , wherein the leg sections are formed from one of plastic and aluminum.
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