Ergonomic visual display terminal and personal computer workstation apparatus

摘要

The disclosed Ergonomic Video Display Terminal and Personal Computer Workstation Apparatus is a manually operated corner oriented commercial office or telecommuter/home office computer desk that provides all exterior computer system components within reach and encourages frequent adjustment to the video display/monitor screen distance from the eyes, keyboard angle, and pointing device angle. It is related to US patent Classification 312: Cabinet Structure Supports, 108: Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, and 248: Supports. The disclosed Apparatus is distinguished from prior art for the following reasons:(1) The adjustable tilt Control Panel is always at the same height as the desktop. (2) It allows the keyboard “F” and “J” keys, the document holder/organizer, the video display/monitor, and the CPU to be centered directly in front of the User. (3) It has a unique Control Panel with separate adjustable keyboard and pointing device platforms. The Control Panel has a solid attachment to the support base and desktop that eliminates wobble. It is also removable, (4) The mobile Monitor Caddy accommodates large video display/monitors, facilitates height and distance adjustments of the monitor from the eye, and has a break peg to prevent it from rolling of the desk. (5) The Document Holder/Organizer, is designed to be placed between the keyboard and the monitor and holds multiple documents at a natural reading angle. It has a wide wire passageway under the base that does not restrict the keyboard and pointing device wires. The angle of the back plain helps reduce glare and reflection of the document on the screen. (6) The mobile Computer Caddy traverses on the floor and facilitates full access to the computer without crawling under the desktop. (7) The Cable Management System allows fill access to all computer components without disconnecting or unplugging or adding extension wires and cables. The system holds the wires and cables off the floor.