Variable height platform system

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11246406-B2
Application number	US-202017081362-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Oct 27, 2020
Priority date	Sep 18, 2017
Publication date	Feb 15, 2022
Grant date	Feb 15, 2022

Abstract

A variable height platform system comprises a tabletop, a frame assembly for supporting the tabletop, a drive mechanism, a sensor, and a controller. The drive mechanism is configured to set a height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.

First claim

What is claimed:

1. A variable height platform system comprising:
a tabletop;
a frame assembly for supporting the tabletop;
a drive mechanism configured to set a height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in an elevated position for use;
a sensor configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system; and
a controller operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism, the controller configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.

2. The variable height platform system of claim 1 , wherein the frame assembly is configured to extend longitudinally along a longitudinal axis and configured to support the tabletop.

3. The variable height platform system of claim 2 , further comprising at least two leg assemblies, each leg assembly configured to be connected to a portion of the frame assembly.

4. The variable height platform system of claim 3 , wherein the drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set the height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in the elevated position for use.

5. A variable height platform system comprising:
a tabletop;
a frame assembly for supporting the tabletop;
a drive mechanism configured to set a height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in an elevated position for use;
a sensor configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area that is on the tabletop and proximate the tabletop; and
a controller operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism, the controller configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.

6. The variable height platform system of claim 5 , wherein the frame assembly is configured to extend longitudinally along a longitudinal axis and configured to support the tabletop.

7. The variable height platform system of claim 6 , further comprising at least two leg assemblies, each leg assembly configured to be connected to a portion of the frame assembly.

8. The variable height platform system of claim 7 , wherein the drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set the height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in the elevated position for use.

9. A variable height platform system comprising:
a tabletop;
a frame assembly for supporting the tabletop;
a drive mechanism configured to set a height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in an elevated position for use;
a capacitive sensor configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined three-dimensional region proximate the tabletop; and
a controller operatively connected to the capacitive sensor and drive mechanism, the controller configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the capacitive sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined three-dimensional region.

10. The variable height platform system of claim 9 , wherein the frame assembly is configured to extend longitudinally along a longitudinal axis and configured to support the tabletop.

11. The variable height platform system of claim 10 , further comprising at least two leg assemblies, each leg assembly configured to be connected to a portion of the frame assembly.

12. The variable height platform system of claim 11 , wherein the drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set the height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in the elevated position for use.

Assignees

• Fellowes Inc

Inventors

• Applegate Shawn Michael
• Matlin Tai Hoon K
• Losser James Edward
• Gartz Mark R
• Maletich Peter
• Surati Dipan Pravin
• Romanovich Vadim

Classifications

• A47B9/04

  with vertical spindle · CPC title

• A47B3/0815

  the resilient force of the elastic locking means acting in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the leg · CPC title

• A47B2200/0011

  Underframes · CPC title

• A47B21/02

  with vertical adjustable parts · CPC title

• A47B13/003

  Connecting table tops to underframes (connecting furniture tubing to non-tubular parts F16B12/42) · CPC title