ES1299219U - MOBILE STRUCTURE FOR WORKING WITH COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN CHAIRS OR RECLINING ARMCHAIRS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs that, comprising a main mobile arm (2) that, at its distal end (21), incorporates support means (3) to incorporate different elements of computer equipment or electronic devices, and whose proximal end (22) is attached to a reclining chair or armchair (4) incorporates a movement mechanism (5) whose actuation determines the rotation of said arm (2) together with said support means (3) to vary its inclination with respect to the seat of the chair (4) in at least two positions of use, and to be able to place it in accordance with the reclining position of the chair (4), it is characterized by also comprising a second additional folding arm (6) that,at a first end (61) it is articulatedly coupled to the chair (4) on the opposite side of it to which the main mobile arm (2) is coupled, presenting a folded position of non-use, in which it is flush with the seat. seat (4a) of the chair (4), and a raised position of use in which it is attached by its opposite end (62) to the support means (3) of the computer equipment, serving as support for them as reinforcement of its anchorage to the main mobile arm (2).serving as support for them as a reinforcement of their anchorage to the main mobile arm (2).serving as support for them as a reinforcement of their anchorage to the main mobile arm (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

MOBILE STRUCTURE TO WORK WITH COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN CHAIRS OR

RECLINING ARMCHAIRS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the statement of this descriptive memory, refers to a mobile structure for working with computer equipment in chairs or recliners that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics that are described in detail later. and that they represent an improvement of the current state of the art.

The object of the present invention falls on a support structure to incorporate computer equipment, normally made up of a screen, keyboard and mouse (it can be any electronic work device, touch screen, tablet, etc.), which, being specially designed to be coupled to a chair or armchair with a reclining backrest and being able to move it angularly, in accordance with the inclination adopted by the chair, and work in a reclining position, and being of the type that includes a mobile arm with support means, which act as a work table to incorporate the different elements of the computer equipment, and which is attached to one side of the chair or recliner through a mechanism that allows the inclination of said arm to be adjusted with respect to the chair in at least two positions , which are the main ones, presents some improvements that, basically made up of the inclusion of a second folding arm for additional support, increase the resistance of the structure and ensure its comfort of use when working with computer equipment, avoiding vibrations or eventual instability movements that may affect said work.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of furniture, focusing particularly on the field of support structures and work tables for computer equipment or personal computers and other electronic devices, covering at least same time the field of chairs and recliners.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Reclining chairs and armchairs are widely known on the market which, through different types of mechanisms, go from a straight position to a reclined position or fully reclining backrest. These chairs and armchairs, in addition, may or may not have footrests that, in turn, also rise when the backrest reclines, as well as armrests or not.

Likewise, it is known that the time spent using computer equipment or electronic devices of all kinds is becoming more frequent and prolonged, both for professional and recreational use.

As a solution to said demand, a utility model with application number U201631099 is known, whose owner is the applicant of the present invention, in which a "Mobile structure to work with computer equipment attachable to chairs or recliners" is disclosed. ', which, although it satisfactorily fulfills its objective of providing the market with a structure that allows the use of computer equipment or electronic devices to be combined in chairs or recliners to be able to work in them both in a vertical and reclining position, presents certain aspects that can be improved.

More specifically, the structure proposed by said utility model is essentially made up of a mobile arm that, at its distal end, incorporates support means to incorporate different elements of computer or electronic equipment, and whose proximal end is coupled to a recliner chair or armchair and where it incorporates a movement mechanism whose actuation determines the rotation of said arm together with said support means to vary its inclination with respect to the seat of the chair in at least two positions of use, one with the back straight and the other another with the inclined back, and to be able to place it in accordance with the position of the recline of the chair.

The problem is that, since said structure is fixed only by one side of the chair by means of said mobile arm, when working on the computer equipment incorporated in the support means of the distal end of said arm, for example when typing on a keyboard or on a touch screen, said support means vibrate, causing the corresponding discomfort to work.

The objective of the present invention is, therefore, the development of an improved mobile structure, to work with computer equipment in chairs or recliners, avoiding said vibration problems and, at the same time, providing a safer and more stable support to the surface of support in which the equipment is incorporated in such a way as to ensure greater working comfort.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution to the aforementioned objective, with the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes is a structure of the type whose purpose is to allow the incorporation of computer equipment or electronic devices so that they can be worked with, or used in a playful way, in a chair or recliner and can be moved angularly. , in accordance with the inclination of the chair, at least in a vertical position and a reclining position, being formed for this, by a mobile arm with a movement mechanism that is coupled to any chair or recliner and that has means of support as a work table to incorporate the computer equipment, and which also includes some improvements that, basically made up of the inclusion of a second folding arm for additional support to the support means of the computer equipment, increase the resistance of the structure and ensure the comfort of use of the same when working with the computer equipment, avoiding vibrations or eventual instability movements, especially in the support means on which the computer equipment is placed, for example when typing, which may affect its operation. use.

To do this, the aforementioned mobile arm or main arm of the structure, which can be attached to any type of chair or recliner, incorporates the support means at its distal end, which are suitable as a work station for any type of equipment. computer, understanding as such any technological-electronic device and its respective peripherals, while that the opposite or proximal end of said main arm is coupled to the chair or recliner incorporating a movement mechanism, preferably a ratchet mechanism with a crank, but which can optionally also be an automatic mechanism actuated by a small electric motor, whose actuation it determines the rotation of said arm together with said support means to vary its inclination with respect to the seat of the chair in at least two positions of use, and to be able to place it in accordance with the reclining position of the chair.

Based on said already known configuration, the structure is distinguished by the fact that it comprises a second folding arm that, attachable to the chair on the opposite side of the same in which the main mobile arm is attached, can be placed in a position folded, such that it is flush with the seat allowing the user to enter the chair to be able to sit down, and in a raised position in which its end is attached to the base of the support means of the computer equipment, serving as additional support to them as reinforcement of their anchorage to the mobile arm.

Preferably, the end of said foldable support arm has fastening means to fix it to the base of the support means of the computer equipment, to secure its raised support position.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this specification is attached, as an integral part of it, a set of plans in which, for illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic view in perspective of an example of a mobile structure for working with computer equipment or electronic devices in chairs or recliners, object of the invention, which has been partially exploded, appreciating the main parts and elements that it comprises, as well as its configuration and arrangement;

Figure number 2.- Shows a schematic view in side elevation of the structure of the invention, according to the same example of figure 1, represented in its at least two positions of use, upright and reclined;

Figure number 3.- Shows a perspective schematic view of an example of a reclining chair with the structure of the invention incorporated in its vertical use position;

Figure number 4.- Shows a perspective view similar to figure 3 of the reclining chair, in this case represented with the support for the computer equipment elements separated from the main arm of the structure, which has been placed in an elevated position , and with the additional support arm shown in a folded and partially extended position, in one example of the same attached to the front part of the chair seat;

figure number 5.- Shows again a perspective view of the reclining chair with the structure of the invention, according to the example shown in figures 3 and 4, in this case represented in a reclined position;

Figure number 6.- Shows a perspective view similar to figure 4, represented with the support for the computer equipment elements separated from the main arm of the structure and this located in a raised position, and with the additional support arm represented in folded and partially extended position, in this case in another example of the same attached to the back of the chair seat; and

Figure number 7.- Shows a perspective view of the reclining chair with the structure of the invention, according to the example shown in 6 but represented in a reclined position.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them two separate examples of non-limiting embodiments of the mobile structure for working with computer equipment in chairs or recliners of the invention, which includes what described in detail below.

Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the structure (1) of the invention comprises, in a known manner, a main movable arm (2) which, at its distal end (21), incorporates some support means (3) to incorporate different elements of computer equipment or electronic devices, so that they are properly located to work with them or use them in a playful way, while sitting in a recliner chair (or armchair) (4) to which the arm (2) is attached at its opposite or proximal end (22), where it incorporates a movement mechanism (5) whose actuation determines the rotation of said arm (2) together with said support means (3) to vary its inclination with respect to the seat of the chair (4) in at least two positions of use, and to be able to place it in accordance with the reclining position of the chair (4), and it is distinguished because, in addition, it includes a second additional folding arm (6) which, at a first end (61) is articulated to the chair (4) on the opposite side of it to which the main movable arm (2) is attached, said second arm (6) presenting a folded position of non-use , in which it is flush with the seat (4a) of the chair (4), and a raised position of use in which it is attached by its other end or opposite end (62) to the support means (3) of the equipment computer, serving as support for them as a reinforcement of their anchorage to the main mobile arm (2).

Preferably, said additional folding arm (6) is attached at its first end (61) to the front part of the seat (4a) of the chair (4), as shown in the examples of figures 1 to 5, thus compensating better the pressure exerted on the support means (3) when working. However, in an alternative embodiment, the additional folding arm (6) is attached at its first end (61) to the back of the seat (4a) of the chair (4), near the reclining backrest (4b), as shown in the example of figures 6 and 7, or even on the back itself (4b).

In any case, preferably, the opposite end (62) of said additional folding arm (6) comprises fixing means (63), for example by pressure ( cilck), to the support means (3) of the computer equipment, to strengthen its elevated position of support. And, to loosen it, an element is preferably provided, for example a tab, which allows the detachment.

Considering figures 1 and 2, it can be seen how, in a preferred embodiment of the structure (1) of the invention, the movement mechanism (5) of the arm (2) is a ratchet mechanism (50) with a crank (52) or motor (not shown) and bearings (58) inserted in the frame (41) of the seat of the chair or armchair (4) in which the structure (1) of the invention is attached, having been provided on the side Opposite said frame (41) an axis (64) to the that the additional folding arm (6) is attached at its first end (61) by means of an articulated joint (65).

For its part, the support means (3) of the computer equipment or electronic devices, incorporated into the distal end (21) of the arm (2) preferably comprise a column (30) to which a grip (31) would be attached. of screens, viewers or image devices, and a main base (32), perpendicular to said screen grip (31), whose function would be a surface for keyboards or similar input peripherals, with the column (30) and the main base (32) attached to respective parallel bars (33) that are provided with end holes (34) in which some pins (35) are threaded that are inserted into them through the straight section of the distal end (21) of the arm (2), to get its anchorage to the arm (2).

In addition, preferably, the bar (33) in which the main base (32) is incorporated includes an additional base (321) as a surface for the appropriate mouse or other peripheral, fixed with variable inclination by means of a thread (36) that is inserted at the opposite end of the bar (33), part of the bar (33) attached to the support (32), on a rotating rod (37), in such a way that loosening said thread (36) allows the adjustment of the inclination of this additional base (321) for the mouse and adjust it as the user wishes.

Preferably, both bars (33) are joined together by means of a joining piece or plate (38) that reinforces the assembly and, at least the main base (32) and, optionally, also the additional base (321), present a ridge (39) to prevent the keyboard and mouse from slipping and falling in the tilted position of the arm (2).

In any case, preferably, the additional folding arm (6) consists of an extensible element, for example based on telescopic segments (6a), in such a way that its end (62) with the fixing means (63), is they can be extended to be fixed to the base (32) of the support means or, where appropriate, to the additional base (321) provided for the mouse.

As can be seen in the figures, in the preferred embodiment, the arm (2) is made up of an angled piece that has, at its distal end (21), at least one straight section that, when the arm (2) is in a first lower work or leisure position on a horizontal basis, said section remains in a horizontal position, parallel to the ground, as shown in figure 3, being in correspondence with the support means (3) for the computer equipment or other electronic devices, in such a way that so that the column (30) and grip for screens (31) They remain in a vertical position and the main base (32) for the keyboard in a horizontal position. In this position, the additional folding arm (6) is in a raised vertical position and with the telescopic segments (6a) retracted, as there is less distance between the seat and the base (32) of the support means where the end is fixed. (62) of said arm (6).

For its part, by rotating the main arm (2), through the movement mechanism (5), the straight section of the distal end (21) with support means (3) is kept in a higher position and inclined with respect to from the ground and from the frame (41) of the seat of the reclining chair (4), as shown in figures 5 and 7. In this position, the additional folding arm (6) appears in an obliquely raised position and with the telescopic segments ( 6a) extended, as there is a greater distance between the seat and the base (32) of the support means where the end (62) of said arm (6) is fixed.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims (7)

1 Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs that, comprising a main mobile arm (2) that, at its distal end (21), incorporates support means (3) to incorporate different elements of computer equipment or electronic devices, and whose proximal end (22) is coupled to a reclining chair or armchair (4) incorporates a movement mechanism (5) whose actuation determines the rotation of said arm (2) together with said support means (3) to to vary its inclination with respect to the seat of the chair (4) in at least two positions of use, and to be able to place it in accordance with the reclining position of the chair (4), is characterized by also comprising a second additional folding arm ( 6) which, at a first end (61) is articulated to the chair (4) on the opposite side of it to which the main movable arm (2) is attached, presenting a folded position of non-use, in which is flush with the seat (4a) of the chair (4), and a raised position of use in which it is attached by its opposite end (62) to the support means (3) of the computer equipment, serving as support for the themselves as reinforcement of its anchorage to the main mobile arm (2). 2. - Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs, according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional folding arm (6) is attached at its first end (61) to the front part of the seat (4a) of the chair (4). 3. - Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs, according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional folding arm (6) is attached at its first end (61) to the rear of the seat (4a) of the chair (4), near the reclining backrest (4b), or on the backrest itself (4b). 4. - Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opposite end (62) of said additional folding arm (6) comprises fixing means (63), to which support means (3) of the computer equipment, to secure its elevated position of support. 5. - Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs, according to claim 4, characterized in that the opposite end (62) of said additional folding arm (6) comprises fixing means (63) by means of pressure support (3) of the computer equipment, and a tab or other element that allows the separation. 6. - Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional folding arm (6) is attached at its first end (61) by means of an articulated joint (65). own frame (41) of the seat of the chair or armchair (4) by means of an axis (64). 7. - Mobile structure for working with computer equipment in reclining chairs or armchairs, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional folding arm (6) is made up of an extensible element, based on telescopic segments (6a), in such a way that so that its end (62) with the fixing means (63), can be extended to be fixed to the support means.