TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure relates to a height adjustable workbench. More
particularly, the present invention relates to the workbench that enables automatic adjustment
of height of the workbench based on the height of a user.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information
provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any
publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] A workbench or table provides for a platform to users to comfortably perform
their work or activities. The tables can be used for various uses such as, providing a flat
workspace, supporting desktop and their accessories, for providing partition space etc. Now,
a major disadvantage with existing tables is that the surface of the table used for workspace is
fixed and cannot be adjusted. However, various uses of the tables require height of the table
to be adjusted. For example, a flat top surface of the table having a height of 76 cm might be
comfortable for most of the users however, the users having height less than or more than
average user height would find it difficult to work comfortably on the table.
[004] Mostly, the table is used by the user in a sitting position and but the table can
also be used by the user while in a standing position as well. In such a case it is very difficult
to work on the surface of the table. Further, if the user is not in a comfortable position while
working then with time this would result in various health issues faced by the user such as
backache, dislocation of spinal cord, etc.
[005] There is therefore a need in the art to provide an automatic height adjustable
table which can be operated by any kind of person including physically ill, handicapped etc.
that seeks to overcome or at least ameliorate one or more of the above-mentioned problems
and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize techniques, which are robust,
accurate, fast, efficient, cost-effective and simple.
[006] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if
each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated
to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated
reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the
definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference
does not apply.
[007] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities or dimensions of
items, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be
understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some
embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached
claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be
obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should
be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary
rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth
the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical
values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The
numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors
necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing
measurements.
[008] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”
unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an automatic height
adjustable workbench.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a set of switches for
adjust the height of the workbench in upward and downward direction.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a simple and costeffective
automatic height adjustable workbench.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a precise and timeefficient
automatic height adjustable workbench.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a workbench wherein
the user can comfortably use the workbench for sitting as well as standing work.
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[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a set of wheels to easily
port from one place to another to an automatic height adjustable workbench
SUMMARY
[0016] This summary is provided to introduce simplified concepts of a system for
time bound availability check of an entity, which are further described below in the detailed
description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed
subject matter, nor is it intended for use in determining/limiting the scope of the claimed
subject matter.
[0017] The present disclosure relates to a height adjustable workbench. More
particularly, the present invention relates to the workbench that enables automatic adjustment
of height of the workbench based on the height of a user.
[0018] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an automatic height adjustable
workbench. The workbench can include A height adjustable workbench, said work bench
comprising: a fixed surface; an adjustable surface configured to move upwards and
downwards in a plane perpendicular to the fixed surface; a set of linear actuators coupled to
the fixed surface and the adjustable surface to facilitate the upward and downward movement
of the adjustable surface; a set of rotary devices coupled to the set of linear actuators, the
rotary device configured to rotate selectively in clockwise and anticlockwise directions to
move the adjustable surface in the upward and the downward directions, wherein when the
rotary device rotates in clockwise direction the adjustable surface moves away from the fixed
surface, and wherein when the rotary device rotates in anticlockwise direction the adjustable
surface moves towards the fixed surface; a first set of sensors coupled to the adjustable
surface, and configured to sense one or more parameters associated with height of a user; and
a control unit operatively coupled to the first set of sensors and the set of rotary devices, the
control unit configured to: compare the sensed one or more parameters with a dataset
comprising predefined one or more parameters; generate a height adjusting signal based on
the comparison; and transmit the generated height adjusting signal to the set of rotary
devices, wherein based on receipt of the height adjusting signal, the set of rotary devices
rotates selectively in clockwise or anticlockwise direction to adjust the distance between the
adjustable surface and the fixed surface.
[0019] In an embodiment, the workbench comprises a second set of sensors coupled
to the fixed surface, the second set of sensors are operatively coupled to the control unit to
determine in real time the distance between the adjustable surface and the fixed surface.
[0020] In an embodiment, the set of rotary devices is selected from a group
comprising of a servo motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a stepper motor and an actuator.
[0021] In an embodiment, the linear actuator comprises a rack and pinion.
[0022] In an embodiment, the workbench comprising a manual switch for adjusting
distance between the fixed surface and the adjustable surface.
[0023] In an embodiment, the workbench comprising a set of wheels at the bottom of
the workbench to facilitate moving the workbench from one place to another.
[0024] In an embodiment, the set of wheels are coupled with a second set of rotary
devices, such that rotary movement of the second set of rotary devices affects movement of
the workbench.
[0025] In an embodiment, the second set of rotary devices are operatively coupled to
the control unit to enable controlling movement of the workbench.
[0026] In an embodiment, the control unit is operatively coupled with a computing
device to receive motion signal from the computing device to facilitate manoeuvring of the
workbench.
[0027] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors are
selected from a group comprising of a ultrasonic sensor, a linear proximity sensor and a
contact displacement sensor.
[0028] In an embodiment, the adjustable surface is adjustable for an inclination.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same
reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by
following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar
components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is
applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label
irrespective of the second reference label.
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of side view of an automatic
height adjustable workbench in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of perspective view of an
automatic height adjustable workbench in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit
the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present
disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0033] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be
apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced
without some of these specific details.
[0034] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be
described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied
in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or specialpurpose
processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps
may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human
operators.
[0035] The present disclosure relates to a height adjustable workbench. More
particularly, the present invention relates to the workbench that enables automatic adjustment
of height of the workbench based on the height of a user.
[0036] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an automatic height adjustable
workbench. The workbench can include A height adjustable workbench, said work bench
comprising: a fixed surface; an adjustable surface configured to move upwards and
downwards in a plane perpendicular to the fixed surface; a set of linear actuators coupled to
the fixed surface and the adjustable surface to facilitate the upward and downward movement
of the adjustable surface; a set of rotary devices coupled to the set of linear actuators, the
rotary device configured to rotate selectively in clockwise and anticlockwise directions to
move the adjustable surface in the upward and the downward directions, wherein when the
rotary device rotates in clockwise direction the adjustable surface moves away from the fixed
surface, and wherein when the rotary device rotates in anticlockwise direction the adjustable
surface moves towards the fixed surface; a first set of sensors coupled to the adjustable
surface, and configured to sense one or more parameters associated with height of a user; and
a control unit operatively coupled to the first set of sensors and the set of rotary devices, the
control unit configured to: compare the sensed one or more parameters with a dataset
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comprising predefined one or more parameters; generate a height adjusting signal based on
the comparison; and transmit the generated height adjusting signal to the set of rotary
devices, wherein based on receipt of the height adjusting signal, the set of rotary devices
rotates selectively in clockwise or anticlockwise direction to adjust the distance between the
adjustable surface and the fixed surface.
[0037] In an embodiment, the workbench comprises a second set of sensors coupled
to the fixed surface, the second set of sensors are operatively coupled to the control unit to
determine in real time the distance between the adjustable surface and the fixed surface.
[0038] In an embodiment, the set of rotary devices is selected from a group
comprising of a servo motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a stepper motor and an actuator.
[0039] In an embodiment, the linear actuator comprises a rack and pinion.
[0040] In an embodiment, the workbench comprising a manual switch for adjusting
distance between the fixed surface and the adjustable surface.
[0041] In an embodiment, the workbench comprising a set of wheels at the bottom of
the workbench to facilitate moving the workbench from one place to another.
[0042] In an embodiment, the set of wheels are coupled with a second set of rotary
devices, such that rotary movement of the second set of rotary devices affects movement of
the workbench.
[0043] In an embodiment, the second set of rotary devices are operatively coupled to
the control unit to enable controlling movement of the workbench.
[0044] In an embodiment, the control unit is operatively coupled with a computing
device to receive motion signal from the computing device to facilitate manoeuvring of the
workbench.
[0045] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors are
selected from a group comprising of a ultrasonic sensor, a linear proximity sensor and a
contact displacement sensor.
[0046] In an embodiment, the adjustable surface is adjustable for an inclination.
[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of front view of an automatic
height adjustable workbench in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure and
FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of side view of an automatic height adjustable
workbench in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0048] In an embodiment, a height adjustable table can include two surfaces i.e. a
fixed surface 6 and the adjustable surface 8 wherein the fixed surface 6 and the adjustable
surface 8 operatively coupled with each other.
[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, the automatic height adjustable workbench
comprises a set of linear actuators 24 wherein the set of linear actuators 24 comprises a left
side rack 2, a right side rack 4 and a pinion 3. The set of linear actuators coupled to the fixed
surface 6 and the adjustable surface 8 to facilitate the upward and downward movement of
the adjustable surface 8.
[0050] In an embodiment, the automatic height adjustable workbench comprises a set
of rotary devices 12 which is coupled to the set of linear actuators 24, wherein the rotary
devices 12 configured to rotate selectively in clockwise and anticlockwise directions to move
the adjustable surface in the upward and the downward directions. The set of rotary devices
12 is selected from a group comprising of a servo motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a stepper
motor and an actuator for the purpose to move the adjustable surface in the upward and the
downward direction.
[0051] In an embodiment, the automatic height adjustable workbench comprises a
first set of sensor 1 and a second set of sensor 11, the first set of sensor 1 situated at the top of
the automatic height adjustable workbench by the support of rod 10 at the required height and
the second set of sensor situated between the fixed surface 6 and the adjustable surface 8. The
first set of sensor 1 and the second set of sensor 11 coupled to the fixed surface 6 through the
supporting rod 10. The first set of sensor 1 configured to sense one or more parameters
associated with height of a user and the first set of sensor 1 is selected from a group
comprising of an ultrasonic sensor, a linear proximity sensor, a contact displacement sensor
etc. The second set of sensor 11operatively coupled to the control unit 19 to determine in real
time the distance between the adjustable surface 8 and the fixed surface 6.
[0052] In an embodiment, the automatic height adjustable workbench comprises a
control unit 19 which is operatively coupled with the first set of sensor 1, the second set of
sensor 11 and the rotary device 12. The control unit 19 configured to compare the one or
more sensed parameters 25 with a dataset comprising predefined one or more parameters 26
and generate a height adjusting signal 27 based upon the comparison. The generated height
adjusting signal 27 transmit to the rotary device 12 which rotates selectively in clockwise and
anticlockwise direction for adjusting the adjustable surface 8 according to the height
generated signal 27.
[0053] In an embodiment, the automatic height adjustable workbench comprises a set
of wheels 9 coupled with the set of rotary device 12, the set of wheels 9 situated at the bottom
of the workbench to make it portable.
[0054] In an embodiment, the table below illustrates various height of the adjustable
surface 8 for various height of the user when the user is in seated position and when the user
is in standing position.
Sr. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Height
of User
(cm)
153
155.5
158
160.5
163
165.5
168
170.5
Seated Height
of the
adjustable
surface (cm)
61.5
63
65
66.5
67
68.5
69
70
Standing
Height of
the
adjustable
surface
(cm)
105.5
106.5
107.5
108.5
109.5
110.5
112
113
Sr. No.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Height
of User
(cm)
183
185.5
188
190.5
193
195.5
198
200.5
Seated Height
of the
adjustable
surface (cm)
73
73.5
74.5
75
76
76.5
77.5
78
Standing Height
of the adjustable
surface (cm)
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
9
10
11
12
173
175.5
178
180.5
70.5
71
72
72.5
114
115
116
117
21
22
23
24
203
205.5
208
210.5
78.5
83
84
85
126
127.5
128.5
129.5
Table 1
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0055] The present disclosure provides an automatic height adjustable workbench, the
height of the workbench adjusted after sensing the height of the user.
[0056] The present disclosure provides a set of switches for adjust the height of the
workbench in upward and downward direction.
[0057] The present disclosure provides an automatic height adjustable workbench, the
user can comfortably use the workbench for sitting as well as standing work.
[0058] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost-effective automatic height
adjustable workbench.
[0059] The present disclosure provides a precise and time-efficient automatic height
adjustable workbench.
[0060] The present disclosure provides a set of wheels to easily port from one place to
another to an automatic height adjustable workbench.

We Claim:
1. A height adjustable workbench, said work bench comprising:
a fixed surface;
an adjustable surface configured to move upwards and downwards in a plane
perpendicular to the fixed surface;
a set of linear actuators coupled to the fixed surface and the adjustable surface to
facilitate the upward and downward movement of the adjustable surface;
a set of rotary devices coupled to the set of linear actuators, the rotary device
configured to rotate selectively in clockwise and anticlockwise directions to move the
adjustable surface in the upward and the downward directions, wherein when the rotary
device rotates in clockwise direction the adjustable surface moves away from the fixed
surface, and wherein when the rotary device rotates in anticlockwise direction the
adjustable surface moves towards the fixed surface;
a first set of sensors coupled to the adjustable surface, and configured to sense
one or more parameters associated with height of a user; and
a control unit operatively coupled to the first set of sensors and the set of rotary
devices, the control unit configured to:
compare the sensed one or more parameters with a dataset comprising
predefined one or more parameters;
generate a height adjusting signal based on the comparison; and
transmit the generated height adjusting signal to the set of rotary
devices,
wherein based on receipt of the height adjusting signal, the set of rotary devices
rotates selectively in clockwise or anticlockwise direction to adjust the distance
between the adjustable surface and the fixed surface.
2. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the workbench comprises a second set of
sensors coupled to the fixed surface, the second set of sensors are operatively coupled to
the control unit to determine in real time the distance between the adjustable surface and
the fixed surface.
3. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of rotary devices is selected from a
group comprising of a servo motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a stepper motor and an
actuator.
4. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the linear actuator comprises a rack and
pinion.
5. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the workbench comprising a manual
switch for adjusting distance between the fixed surface and the adjustable surface.
6. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the workbench comprising a set of wheels
at the bottom of the workbench to facilitate moving the workbench from one place to
another.
7. The workbench as claimed in claim 6, wherein the set of wheels are coupled with a
second set of rotary devices, such that rotary movement of the second set of rotary
devices effects movement of the workbench, the second set of rotary devices are
operatively coupled to the control unit to enable controlling movement of the workbench.
8. The workbench as claimed in claim 8, wherein the control unit is operatively coupled
with a computing device to receive motion signal from the computing device to facilitate
manoeuvring of the workbench.
9. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of sensors and the second set
of sensors are selected from a group comprising of a ultrasonic sensor, a linear proximity
sensor and a contact displacement sensor.
10. The workbench as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adjustable surface is adjustable for an
inclination.