Computer Desk

• US 20060238087A1
• Filed: 04/13/2006
• Published: 10/26/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Aaron Holt
• Original Assignee: Aaron Holt
• Inventors: Holt, Aaron
• Application Number:
  US11/279,618
• Publication Number:
  US 20060238087A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 312/321.500
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/00 Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0073 Desk with integrated computer

Abstract

Disclosed is a computer desk that is a piece of fine furniture when in a non-operable configuration, and as a computer station in a second and operable configuration. The computer desk includes a plurality of panels conformally integrated. These panels open to reveal a computer housing, keyboard, and flat panel monitor. In the operational configuration, a front access panel provides a support surface for the keyboard, and an upper access panel provides a mounting support for the monitor. The computer housing can be discretely concealed below in a cavity created between the upper access panel and the underside of the furniture.

Claims

1. A computer desk for stationary engagement with a floor surface comprising:

a desk having at least four legs for engagement with a floor surface;

a general purpose computer including a computer housing, a flat panel monitor and a computer keyboard;

said desk further having;

(a) a top side comprising an upper panel; and

an upper access panel adapted to securably support the flat panel monitor;

wherein the upper access panel rotates relative to the upper panel between a closed position substantially flush with the upper panel, and a substantially vertical position in which the flat panel monitor mounted thereon is visible to a user;

(b) a front side comprising;

a front panel; and

a front access panel unit adapted to securably support the computer keyboard;

wherein the front access panel rotates between a closed position substantially flush with the front panel, and a substantially horizontal position in which the keyboard is ergonomically accessible; and

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(c) a lower surface displaced from the top side so as to form a cavity adapted to receive the computer housing; and

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wherein the computer housing, flat panel monitor, and computer keyboard are protectively concealed within the recess-computer furniture unit when the upper access panel and front access panel are seated in a closed position.

2. The computer desk of claim 1 further comprising a second cavity defining a space located between said legs, said space of sufficient size to permit the legs of a user to extend therein when the user is sitting upon a chair and adjacent to the second cavity.

3. The computer desk of claim 1, wherein the computer desk further includes side partitions, including a left-side partition and a right-side partition defining the sides of the cavity that receives the computer housing.

4. The computer desk of claim 1, further comprising at least one recessed hinge operatively connecting the upper panel and the upper access panel.

5. The computer desk of claim 1, further comprising a maintenance panel, whereby a user may access a computer housing protectively concealed in the cavity.

6. The computer desk of claim 5, wherein the maintenance panel conformally engages a rear side of the recess-computer furniture unit opposite the front side.

7. The computer desk of claim 6, wherein the lower surface comprises cable channels for passing signal cables and power cables.

8. A computer desk comprising:

a desk having at least four legs extending downward for engagement with a floor surface;

a general purpose computer including a computer housing, a flat panel monitor and a computer keyboard operably connected to one another and attached to said desk;

said desk further comprising;

a top side comprising an upper panel; and

an upper access panel adapted to securably support the flat panel monitor;

wherein the upper access panel rotates relative to the upper panel between a closed position substantially flush with the upper panel, and a substantially vertical position in which the flat panel monitor mounted thereon is visible to a user; and

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wherein the flat panel monitor is mounted to and protectively concealed by the upper access panel and the recessed-computer furniture unit when the upper access panel is seated in a closed position.

9. The computer desk of claim 8, further comprising a lower surface displaced from the top side so as to form a cavity adapted to receive the computer housing.

10. The computer desk of claim 9 further comprising a front side comprising a front access panel adapted to securably support the computer keyboard.

11. The computer desk of claim 10, wherein the front side further comprises a front panel substantially flush with the front access panel in the closed position.

12. A computer desk comprising:

a plurality of recesses into which various components of a general purpose computer, namely a flat panel monitor, keyboard and computer housing containing a CPU, can be stored and, in a first non-operable position, hidden from view and in a second operable position, be in view for use by a user;

said desk further comprising;

a top side comprising an upper panel and an upper access panel adapted to securably support the flat panel monitor;

wherein the upper access panel rotates relative to the upper panel between a non-operable closed position substantially flush with the upper panel, and a substantially vertical operable position in which the flat panel monitor mounted thereon is visible to a user; and

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a front side comprising a front side panel and a front side access panel that can rotate relative to the front side panel between a non-operably closed position substantially flush with the front panel, and a substantially horizontal operable position in which the keyboard is visible and accessible to a user;

a flat panel monitor mounted to the upper access panel and disposed within a recess when the upper access panel is in the non-operable closed position;

a keyboard disposed within a recess and visible to a user when the front side access panel is in the operable position;

a computer housing disposed within one of the recesses which is adapted to receive said housing; and

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where said computer housing, keyboard, and flat panel monitor are all operatively connected to each other.