Workstation acting as a desk or a drawing table for at least one seated user

• US 20040231570A1
• Filed: 01/21/2004
• Published: 11/25/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Philippe Landa
• Original Assignee: Philippe Landa
• Inventors: Landa, Philippe
• Application Number:
  US10/474,437
• Publication Number:
  US 20040231570A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 108/28
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 13/12 Transparent tops , e.g. with lighting means under the table top
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2021/0076 the screen being incorporated in the desk top
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/007 with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk

Abstract

The present invention provides a workstation (1) suitable for acting as a desk or a drawing table for at least one seated user, the workstation comprising a structure (2) supported by a stand (3) so as to be capable of pivoting about a horizontal pivot axis (X), and a window (6) defining a display zone for one or more screens (5) and/or one or more image projector devices disposed beneath the window, said screen(s) and/or said projector device(s) being carried by the structure, each screen and/or each projector device being fixed relative to the portion of the window covering it. The workstation is arranged in such a manner as to enable a seated user to place the legs beneath the structure, at least when the window is horizontal.

Claims

1. A workstation suitable for acting as a desk or a drawing table for at least one seated user, the workstation being characterized by the fact that it comprises a structure supported by a stand so as to be capable of pivoting about a horizontal pivot axis, and a window defining a display zone for one or more screens and/or one or more image projector devices disposed beneath the window, said screen(s) and/or said projector device(s) being carried by the structure, each screen and/or each projector device being fixed relative to the portion of the window covering it, and wherein the workstation is arranged in such a manner as to enable the seated user to place the legs beneath the structure, at least when the window is horizontal.

2. A workstation according to claim 1, wherein the display zone occupies the major fraction of the window, and the window occupies the major fraction of the work surface made available to the user.

3. A workstation according to claim 1 wherein the structure carries a plurality of screens, preferably disposed in a rectangular matrix.

4. A workstation according to claim 1, wherein the display zone is square or rectangular and presents a diagonal greater than or equal to 144 cm, and preferably 166 cm.

5. A workstation according to claim 1, including a controller for the screen(s) and/or the projector device(s), the controller being arranged in such a manner as to enable an image displayed in the display zone to be rotated or to display a plurality of images at a plurality of locations in the display zone, each image being oriented in a desired direction.

6. A workstation according to claim 1, wherein the structure can pivot relative to the stand in order to enable the window to be put into a vertical position.

7. A workstation according to claim 6, including at least one locking element for locking the structure in a given angular position relative to the stand.

8. A workstation according to claim 1, wherein a portion at least of the window is suitable for being raised, in particular to access an internal compartment.

9. A workstation according to claim 1, including a plotter behind the structure and secured to the stand.

10. A workstation according to claim 1, including one or more shelves or a compartment for receiving a controller for controlling the screen(s).