WO2004086204A2 - Inflatable ergonomic accommodating support for a lap-top computer - Google Patents

Inflatable ergonomic accommodating support for a lap-top computer Download PDF

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WO2004086204A2
WO2004086204A2 PCT/FR2004/000628 FR2004000628W WO2004086204A2 WO 2004086204 A2 WO2004086204 A2 WO 2004086204A2 FR 2004000628 W FR2004000628 W FR 2004000628W WO 2004086204 A2 WO2004086204 A2 WO 2004086204A2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/0004—Personal or domestic articles
    • F21V33/0052—Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/041—Allowing quick release of the apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
    • F16M11/10—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M2200/00—Details of stands or supports
    • F16M2200/08—Foot or support base

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  • the present invention relates to an inflatable ergonomic reception support, allowing the tilting of a portable microcomputer.
  • a support for portable microcomputer is composed of a rigid platform and at least one set of adjustable arms connected to said platform, which aims to tilt a microcomputer.
  • laptop compared to a flat surface, to improve the visual comfort of the keyboard as well as typing comfort.
  • this type of known support has the drawback of having a rigid, bulky and bulky structure.
  • the invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing a new ergonomic inflatable reception support, the aim of which is to be easily transportable so as to be attached to a portable microcomputer, which is, by definition , frequently transported.
  • the operating principle is characterized in that the support is inflated during use to obtain its shape as well as its rigidity, and in that it is placed so as to tilt said portable microcomputer (5) voirfig.lA and fig.1B, and thus obtain the aforementioned ergonomic advantages, the degree of inclination being determined by the amount of air introduced into the support and characterized, on the other hand, in that the support (17) is deflated during its transport to obtain a smaller footprint and a minimum weight.
  • the device of this invention is extremely economical to manufacture and has benefits as well as superior ergonomic characteristics.
  • Fig. 1A Is a substantially horizontal overview of the portable microcomputer (5), and of the deflated reception support (17).
  • Fig. 1 B Is a substantially horizontal overview of the portable microcomputer (5), and of the swollen support (17).
  • Y Represents a maximum degree of tilt of the computer (5).
  • Fig.2 Is an overview of the reception support (17) incorporating a holding device for said portable microcomputer (5).
  • Fig. 3 Is an overview of the support (17), held on the computer by a fastening strap device (12).
  • Fig. 4 Is a front view of figure 3.
  • Fig.5 A and Fig.5 B represent different options of possible electrical accessories according to the invention.
  • Fig. 6 Is an overview of the support (17) incorporating an inflatable platform
  • the assembly may include one or more of the following characteristics:
  • the support (17) may comprise, if it is not in its shape, at least one flat surface (not shown) as well as non-slip surfaces to prevent the latter from rolling or sliding.
  • the support (17) may also include a fastening strap device (12) and a fixing device (19), for example under the brand "Velcro", which offers the advantage of having a fixing means adjustable according to the models of portable microcomputer. (See fig.
  • the support (17) can be connected to said portable microcomputer by means of an electrical connection or a USB port (30) at the serial output or parallel to the portable microcomputer (5), the latter thereby ensuring its electrical supply for possible options of electrical accessories shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B as: internal lighting of the support (17) by supply of electric bulbs (32), shown in fig. 5A, in the event that the latter becomes an object of an advertising nature, or else illumination of the keyboard (14) by means of optical wire (7) integrated into the attachment strap device (12), or else the power supply d 'A mini compressor facilitating the inflation of said support (17) or any other electrical accessory facilitating the comfort of the user.

Abstract

The invention relates to an inflatable, ergonomic, accommodating support (17) for a lap-top computer, characterized in that said support comprises pneumatic means or hydraulic means enabling the lap-top computer (5) to be maintained in an inclined position.

Description

SUPPORT D'ACCUEIL ERGONOMIQUE GONFLABLE POUR ϋlCRO-ORDIMATEUR PORTATIF INFLATABLE ERGONOMIC DOCKING HOLDER FOR PORTABLE COMPUTER
La présente invention se rapporte à un support d'accueil ergonomique gonflable, permettant l'inclinaison d'un micro-ordinateur portatif. De façon connue, un support d'accueil pour micro-ordinateur portatif est composé d'une plate-forme rigide et d'au moins un ensemble de bras réglables reliés à ladite plate-forme, qui a pour but d'incliner un micro-ordinateur portatif, par rapport à une surface plane, pour améliorer le confort visuel du clavier ainsi que le confort de frappe. Néanmoins ce type de supports connus présentent l'inconvénient d'avoir une structure rigide, volumineuse et encombrante.The present invention relates to an inflatable ergonomic reception support, allowing the tilting of a portable microcomputer. In known manner, a support for portable microcomputer is composed of a rigid platform and at least one set of adjustable arms connected to said platform, which aims to tilt a microcomputer. laptop, compared to a flat surface, to improve the visual comfort of the keyboard as well as typing comfort. However, this type of known support has the drawback of having a rigid, bulky and bulky structure.
L'invention vise à palier les inconvénients de l'art antérieur en proposant un nouveau support d'accueil ergonomique gonflable, dont le but est d'être facilement transportable de manière à être joint à un micro-ordinateur portatif, qui est, par définition, fréquemment transporté. Le principe de fonctionnement est caractérisé en ce que le support est gonflé lors de son utilisation pour obtenir sa forme ainsi que sa rigidité, et en ce qu'il est placé de manière à incliner ledit micro-ordinateur portatif (5) voirfig.lA et fig.1B, et obtenir ainsi les avantages ergonomiques précités, le degré d'inclinaison étant déterminé par la quantité d'air introduit dans le support et caractérisé, d'autre part, en ce que le support (17) est dégonflé lors de son transport pour en obtenir un moindre encombrement et un poids minimum. Le dispositif de cette invention est extrêmement économique à la fabrication et présente des prestations ainsi que des caractéristiques ergonomiques supérieures.The invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing a new ergonomic inflatable reception support, the aim of which is to be easily transportable so as to be attached to a portable microcomputer, which is, by definition , frequently transported. The operating principle is characterized in that the support is inflated during use to obtain its shape as well as its rigidity, and in that it is placed so as to tilt said portable microcomputer (5) voirfig.lA and fig.1B, and thus obtain the aforementioned ergonomic advantages, the degree of inclination being determined by the amount of air introduced into the support and characterized, on the other hand, in that the support (17) is deflated during its transport to obtain a smaller footprint and a minimum weight. The device of this invention is extremely economical to manufacture and has benefits as well as superior ergonomic characteristics.
Selon un mode de fabrication préférée, d'autres caractéristiques et avantages vont se dégager de la description qui suit, description uniquement donnée à titre d'exemple et au regard des dessins annexés :According to a preferred manufacturing method, other characteristics and advantages will emerge from the description which follows, description given only by way of example and with regard to the appended drawings:
Fig. 1A : Est une vue d'ensemble sensiblement horizontale du micro-ordinateur portatif (5), et du support d'accueil (17) dégonflé.Fig. 1A: Is a substantially horizontal overview of the portable microcomputer (5), and of the deflated reception support (17).
Fig. 1 B : Est une vue d'ensemble sensiblement horizontale du micro-ordinateur portatif (5), et du support (17) gonflé.Fig. 1 B: Is a substantially horizontal overview of the portable microcomputer (5), and of the swollen support (17).
X. Représente un degré d'inclinaison nul de l'ordinateur portatif (5).X. Represents a zero degree of tilt of the laptop (5).
Y. Représente un degré d'inclinaison maximale de l'ordinateur (5).Y. Represents a maximum degree of tilt of the computer (5).
Fig.2 : Est une vue d'ensemble du support d'accueil (17) intégrant un dispositif de maintien dudit micro-ordinateur portatif (5). Fig. 3 : Est une vue d'ensemble du support (17), maintenu à l'ordinateur par un dispositif de sangle d'attache (12).Fig.2: Is an overview of the reception support (17) incorporating a holding device for said portable microcomputer (5). Fig. 3: Is an overview of the support (17), held on the computer by a fastening strap device (12).
Fig. 4 : Est une vue de face de la figure 3.Fig. 4: Is a front view of figure 3.
Fig.5 A et Fig.5 B représentent différentes options d'accessoires électriques possibles selon l'invention. Fig. 6 : Est une vue d'ensemble du support (17) intégrant une plate-forme gonflableFig.5 A and Fig.5 B represent different options of possible electrical accessories according to the invention. Fig. 6: Is an overview of the support (17) incorporating an inflatable platform
(27).(27).
Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation et selon l'invention, l'ensemble peut comporter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :According to particular embodiments and according to the invention, the assembly may include one or more of the following characteristics:
Des moyens d'obturation de l'orifice (20), tels qu'un bouchon, ou une valve (24), permettant de conserver la pression de l'air à l'intérieur du support (17) pour garantir à ce dernier sa rigidité et sa forme, et, de ce fait, le maintien de l'inclinaison dudit microordinateur portatif (5). Selon que le support (17) peut comporter, s'il ne l'est pas par sa forme, au moins une surface plane, (Non représentée) ainsi que des surfaces anti-dérapantes pour éviter que ce dernier ne roule ou ne glisse. Le support (17) peut aussi comprendre un dispositif de sangle d'attache (12) et un dispositif de fixation (19), par exemple sous la marque «Velcro», ce qui offre l'avantage de disposer d'un moyen de fixation ajustable suivant les modèles de micro-ordinateur portable.(Voir fig.4) Le support (17) peut être connecté audit micro-ordinateur portatif par le biais d'une liaison électrique ou d'un port USB (30) à la sortie série ou parallèle du micro-ordinateur portable (5), ce dernier assurant par ce biais son alimentation électrique pour d'éventuelles options d'accessoires électriques représentés aux fig. 5A et 5B comme : un éclairage interne du support (17) par alimentation d'ampoules électriques (32), représenté fig. 5A, au cas où ce dernier deviendrait un objet à caractère publicitaire, ou encore un éclairage du clavier (14) par le biais de fil optique (7) intégré au dispositif de sangle d'attache (12), ou encore l'alimentation d'un mini compresseur facilitant le gonflage dudit support (17) ou de tout autre accessoire électrique facilitant le confort de l'utilisateur. Means for closing the orifice (20), such as a plug, or a valve (24), making it possible to maintain the air pressure inside the support (17) to guarantee the latter its rigidity and its shape, and, therefore, maintaining the inclination of said portable microcomputer (5). Depending on whether the support (17) may comprise, if it is not in its shape, at least one flat surface (not shown) as well as non-slip surfaces to prevent the latter from rolling or sliding. The support (17) may also include a fastening strap device (12) and a fixing device (19), for example under the brand "Velcro", which offers the advantage of having a fixing means adjustable according to the models of portable microcomputer. (See fig. 4) The support (17) can be connected to said portable microcomputer by means of an electrical connection or a USB port (30) at the serial output or parallel to the portable microcomputer (5), the latter thereby ensuring its electrical supply for possible options of electrical accessories shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B as: internal lighting of the support (17) by supply of electric bulbs (32), shown in fig. 5A, in the event that the latter becomes an object of an advertising nature, or else illumination of the keyboard (14) by means of optical wire (7) integrated into the attachment strap device (12), or else the power supply d 'A mini compressor facilitating the inflation of said support (17) or any other electrical accessory facilitating the comfort of the user.

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1. Support d'accueil gonflable (17) pour micro-ordinateur portatif, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens pneumatiques permettant de maintenir incliné un micro-ordinateur portatif.1. Inflatable reception support (17) for portable microcomputer, characterized in that it comprises pneumatic means making it possible to keep a portable microcomputer inclined.
2. Support d'accueil gonflable pour micro-ordinateur portatif, selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu'il y ait au moins un dispositif de gonflage (20) et au moins un dispositif d'échappement de l'air (20), ainsi que des moyens d'obturation, tels qu'une valve (24), de manière à maintenir la pression de l'air voulue à l'intérieur du support (17) et à maintenir, de ce fait, la rigidité, la forme et l'inclinaison dudit micro-ordinateur portatif.2. inflatable reception support for portable microcomputer, according to claim 1, characterized in that there is at least one inflation device (20) and at least one air exhaust device (20) , as well as closure means, such as a valve (24), so as to maintain the desired air pressure inside the support (17) and thereby maintain rigidity, shape and inclination of said portable microcomputer.
3. Support d'accueil gonflable pour micro-ordinateur portatif, selon la revendication 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que le support (17) peut être connecté audit micro-ordinateur portatif par le biais d'une liaison électrique ou d'un port USB à la sortie série ou parallèle du micro-ordinateur portatif, ce dernier assurant par ce biais son alimentation électrique pour permettre le fonctionnement d'accessoires électriques.3. inflatable reception support for portable microcomputer, according to claim 1 to 2, characterized in that the support (17) can be connected to said portable microcomputer by means of an electrical connection or a port. USB to the serial or parallel output of the portable microcomputer, the latter ensuring through this its power supply to allow the operation of electrical accessories.
4. Support d'accueil gonflable pour ordinateur portatif, selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le support (17) peut être intégré à la structure même d'un micro-ordinateur portatif.4. inflatable reception support for portable computer, according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the support (17) can be integrated into the structure of a portable microcomputer.
5. Support d'accueil gonflable pour micro-ordinateur portable (17) selon les revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il peut être rattaché à une plate-forme gonflable (27) compartimentés (18) communicants avec ledit support (17). Voir fig. 6 5. Inflatable reception support for portable microcomputer (17) according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it can be attached to an inflatable platform (27) compartmentalized (18) communicating with said support (17 ). See fig. 6
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