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Supervisory desk
Assignee: ABB Norden Holding AB
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Filing: 1985-01-18
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2005-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A supervisory desk comprises a top section with a desk surface, or the like, a stand section with at least one leg of adjustable length which supports the top section so that the height of the top section above the stand section can be adjusted. The leg(s) is/are inclined (e.g. at 45°) to the vertical plane, whereby ergonomic conditions are obtained for an operator using the desk having regard to the height of the desk surface, the leg space below the top section and the view over the rear edge of the desk surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Stig Eriksson
- 👤 Bengt Granberg
- 👤 Erik Westberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:09
CPC Classifications
G; G12; G12B; G12B9/00; G12B9/08; G12B9/10; A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B9/00; A47B2009/003; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0035; A47B2200/004; A47B2200/0043; A47B2200/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A supervisory desk, comprising a top section having a front edge, a stand section having at least one leg of adjustable length which supports said top section for adjustment in height thereof relative to said stand section, said at least one adjustable leg inclined in a forward direction relative to a vertical plane at an angle between 15° and 75° such that said front edge of said top section moves in said forward direction relative to said stand section upon an increase in the length of said at least one adjustable leg, and a display unit pivotally mounted on said top section, a support leg of variable length inclined in a rearward direction and having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end pivotally mounted on said stand section, and said upper end pivotally mounted to said display unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A supervisory desk, comprising a top section having a front edge, a stand section having at least one leg of adjustable length which supports said top section for adjustment in height thereof relative to said stand section, said at least one adjustable leg inclined in a forward direction relative to a vertical plane at an angle between 15° and 75° such that said front edge of said top section moves in said forward direction relative to said stand section upon an increase in the length of said at least one adjustable leg, and a display unit pivotally mounted on said top section, a support leg of variable length inclined in a rearward direction and having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end pivotally mounted on said stand section, and said upper end pivotally mounted to said display unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The desk according to claim 1, wherein said angle is between 35° and 60°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The desk according to claim 1, wherein said at least one adjustable leg comprises two substantially coaxial and telescopically displaceable leg parts, one of said leg parts fixedly mounted and forming a guide for the other of said leg parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The desk according to claim 1, further comprising a drive unit for varying the length of said at least one adjustable leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The desk according to claim 3, further comprising a drive unit for adjusting the length of said at least one adjustable leg, said drive unit comprising a motor, a shaft drivable by said motor, and a flexible pulling member wrapped about said shaft and fixed at its other end to said one leg part.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-01-27 | 1989-07-29 | 1990-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-27 | 1993-07-29 | 1994-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-27 | 1997-07-29 | 1998-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |