US20220361670A1 - Adjustable combined seat and desk - Google Patents
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- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the hinge with portions broken away to demonstrate working components thereof.
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Abstract
An adjustable combined seat and desk includes a seat having an upper surface upon which a person can sit and a lower surface capable of resting on a horizontal support surface. An elongated intermediate member connects the front of the seat to the rear of an upper substantially planar desk. The connections between the intermediate member and the seat and between the intermediate member and the desk are made through the use of hinges that allow the angles between them to be adjusted. The hinges include locks for locking the seat and/or desk to be locked in numerous different positions. As a result, the distance between the seat and desk can be adjusted as can the angles between them. Even further, the combined seat and desk can be folded into a collapsed condition for ease of storage or carrying.
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- The present invention is directed toward a combined seat and desk and, more particularly toward a combined seat and desk wherein the angle between the seat and the desk can be adjusted. The adjustment also allows for the seat and desk to be folded into a substantially collapsed condition for easy storage and carrying.
- The present invention is essentially an improvement on the combined seat and desk that is shown in U.S. Design Pat. No. D835,626 that issued on Dec. 11, 2018 and that is entitled Computer Support. The entire content of that patent being incorporated herein by reference and an embodiment of the same is shown as
FIG. 1 herein. - As is well known in the art, the device shown in that prior patent is essentially a combined seat A and desk B and can be used in several ways. As shown in
FIG. 2 , the lower or seat portion A of the combination can be placed directly on the floor. A child can then sit on the seat portion A on the floor to support the same while the upper portion B can function as a desk. InFIG. 3 , the lower or seat portion A of the combination is placed on the seat of any standard chair or on a bench and a person sits on the same to likewise support the upper desk portion B. - The prior art combined desk and seat has met with much success primarily due to its versatility and simplicity. It is also very light and, therefore, relatively easy to carry. It does, however, suffer from several drawbacks.
- The prior art combination is designed essentially as a one size fits all. While different sizes may be available, the angle between the seat A and upright connector C and the angle between the upright C and the desk portion B are fixed. This can make it difficult for some people to comfortably use the same. Some people may need the desk B to be moved further away from or closer to the seat A. In addition, while the combination may be light in weight, it is relatively bulky in size and shape making it somewhat cumbersome to carry around.
- There is, therefore, a need for a combined seat and desk wherein the distances and angles between the seat and desk can be adjusted and wherein the combination can be folded so as to be essentially collapsed for ease of storage and carrying.
- The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art described above. It is an object of the present invention to provide a combined seat and desk wherein the distance between the seat and the desk can be adjusted.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a combined seat and desk wherein the angle between the seat and desk can be adjusted.
- It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a combined seat and desk wherein both the distance and the angle between the seat and desk can be adjusted.
- It is an even further object of the present invention to provide a combined seat and desk wherein both the distance and the angle between the seat and desk can be adjusted and then locked into place.
- It is a still even further object of the present invention to provide a combined seat and desk wherein the seat and desk can be folded for easy carrying of storage.
- In accordance with the illustrative embodiments demonstrating features and advantages of the present invention, there is provided a combined seat and desk that includes a seat having an upper surface upon which a person can sit and a lower surface capable of resting on a horizontal support surface. An elongated intermediate member connects the front of the seat to the rear of an upper substantially planar desk. The connections between the intermediate member and the seat and between the intermediate member and the desk are made through the use of hinges that allow the angles between them to be adjusted. The hinges include locks for locking the seat and/or desk to be locked in numerous different positions. As a result, the distance between the seat and desk can be adjusted as can the angles between them. Even further, the combined seat and desk can be folded into a collapsed condition for ease of storage or carrying.
- Other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment thereof taken in conjunction with the drawings.
- For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accompanying drawings forms which are presently preferred; it being understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the prior fixed combined seat and desk upon which the present invention is an improvement; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing one example of how the prior art and the present invention is used; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second example of how the prior art and the present invention is used; -
FIG. 4 is a top perspective view showing the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the invention shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIGS. 6-12 illustrate a few of the numerous positions that the seat and desk of the present invention can be arranged relative to each other; -
FIG. 13 is an exploded view of one of the locking hinges incorporated into the invention; -
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge shown in its locked condition; -
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view similar toFIG. 13 but showing the hinge in its unlocked condition, and -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the hinge with portions broken away to demonstrate working components thereof. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4-16 , there is shown a combined seat and desk constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention designated generally as 10. The combined seat and desk 10 includes aseat portion 12, adesk portion 14 and an elongatedintermediate member 16. As with the prior art device discussed above with reference toFIGS. 1-3 , theseat portion 12 has anupper surface 18 upon which a person can sit and alower surface 20 capable of resting on and being supported by a horizontal support surface such as a floor or chair as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 . Theseat portion 12 also has arear edge 22 and afront edge 24. - The
desk portion 14 has an upper substantiallyplanar surface 26 for supporting a computer, tablet or book or substantially any papers or the like as with any desk. In addition, the desk portion includes afront edge 28 and arear edge 30. - The elongated
intermediate member 16 has anupper end 32 and alower end 34. Thelower end 34 of themember 16 is pivotally connected to thefront edge 24 of theseat portion 12 through a first orlower hinge 36. Similarly, theupper end 32 of themember 16 is connected to therear edge 30 of thedesk member 14 through asecond hinge 38. - As will be explained in more detail below, the
hinges seat portion 12 and thedesk portion 14 to be adjusted into numerous positions relative to each other as shown inFIGS. 6-12 . Thehinges desk portions seat portion 12 anddesk portion 14 can be horizontal and at right angles to the upright 16 as shown inFIG. 6 or thedesk portion 14 can be moved rearwardly toward theseat portion 12 as shown inFIG. 7 or can be moved away from theseat portion 12 as shown inFIG. 9 . The angles of theseat portion 12 and thedesk portion 14 relative to theintermediate member 16 can be adjusted and locked in place as shown inFIGS. 8-11 . - In addition to partially varying the angles and positions of the
seat portion 12 anddesk portion 14 relative to theintermediate member 16, the three members can be folded to the point that they overlie each other in a folded position as shown inFIG. 12 . And as pointed out above, once moved into any position, the three members can be locked. So, for example, once theseat portion 12 anddesk portion 14 are folded into the position shown inFIG. 12 , they can be locked and easily carried around for use anywhere desired or can be easily stored away. - Various types of locking hinges are well known in the art and can be used as
hinge FIGS. 13-16 . While only theupper hinge 38 is being described in detail, it should be understood that thelower hinge 36 is constructed in essentially the same way and functions in substantially the same manner. -
FIGS. 13-16 illustrate the various parts that make up thehinge 38 and how they cooperate with each other. One part of the knuckle of thehinge 38 is formed of thecentral section 40 that is integral with therear edge 30 of thedesk portion 14. Thecentral knuckle section 40 has an elongatedopening 42 therethrough that functions as a bearing. Surrounding thebearing 42 and on either side of the central wall 44 areannular openings annular openings members members central knuckle section 40 along with thedesk portion 14. - The second part of the knuckle that forms the
hinge 38 is comprised of left andright knuckle sections knuckle sections members members openings teeth teeth - The
hinge 38 further comprisessprings 74 and 76 and anelongated bolt 78 having a knob or handle 80 at one end,standard threads 82 at the free end and an unthreadedbody 84 between the two ends. Thehinge 38 further includes a threadednut 86 that is fixed in the center of the lockingmember 62 and an end cap that can be fixed to the remote free end of thebolt 78. -
FIGS. 14, 15 and 16 show thehinge 38 assembled. As can be seen, inFIG. 14 , when theknob 80 is rotated clockwise, the threadedend 82 of thebolt 78 threads into thenut 86 drawing the lockingmember 62 inward until theteeth 70 engage the teeth of the lockingmember 52 against the force of spring 74. At the same time, theknob 80 pushes the lockingmember 64 inwardly until theteeth 72 engage the teeth of the lockingmember 50. At this point, thehinge 38 locks thedesk portion 14 into whatever angle it has been moved relative to theintermediate member 16. - When it is desired to rotate the
desk portion 14 relative to theintermediate member 16, theknob 80 is rotated counterclockwise, As thebolt 78 loosens, thesprings 74 and 76 force the lockingmembers desk portion 14 is then rotated into its desired position, theknob 80 is again rotated clockwise to draw the locking members toward each other again to lock the parts together. - The foregoing described locking mechanism is the presently preferred form. It should be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that other similar mechanisms could be substituted therefor such as those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,173,993 or 8,898,862, the entire subject matter of those patents being incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, to make the adjustable combined seat and desk easier to carry, a
handle 88 is provided. The handle is essentially an elongated opening in theseat portion 12 adjacent the rear edge 90 thereof as shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 . - The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
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1. An adjustable combined seat and desk comprised of:
a seat portion having an upper surface upon which a person can sit and a lower surface capable of resting on and being supported by a horizontal support surface, said seat portion having a front edge;
a desk portion having an upper substantially planar surface, said desk portion including a rear edge, and
an elongated intermediate member having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end being adjustably connected to said front edge of said seat portion and said upper end being adjustably connected to said rear edge of said desk portion.
2. The adjustable combined seat and desk as claimed in claim 1 including a first hinge connecting said lower end of said intermediate member to said front edge of said seat portion and including a second hinge connecting said upper end of said intermediate member to said rear edge of said desk portion.
3. The adjustable combined seat and desk as claimed in claim 2 wherein said first hinge allows the angle between said seat portion and said intermediate member to be adjusted and further including means for locking said seat portion in a selected one of at least three different angular positions relative to said intermediate member.
4. The adjustable combined seat and desk as claimed in claim 2 wherein said second hinge allows the angle between said desk portion and said intermediate member to be adjusted and further including means for locking said desk portion in a selected one of at least three different angular positions relative to said intermediate member.
5. The adjustable combined seat and desk as claimed in claim 4 wherein said first hinge allows the angle between said seat portion and said intermediate member to be adjusted and further including means for locking said seat portion in a selected one of at least three different angular positions relative to said intermediate member.
6. The adjustable combined seat and desk as claimed in claim 1 wherein said seat portion and said desk portion are movable between an inoperative position and a plurality of different operative positions; when said seat portion and said desk portion are in their inoperative position, said desk portion overlies said seat portion and when said seat portion and said desk portion are in one of said operative positions, said desk portion extends forwardly of said front edge of said seat portion and away from the upper surface of said seat portion.
7. The adjustable combined seat and desk as claimed in claim 6 wherein when said desk portion and said seat portion are in said inoperative position, said desk portion lies on said intermediate member.
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