A method for controlling safe operation of an electric table includes: starting the default setting value or self-set setting value of a sensor unit stored in a memory after power-on; making sure that an electric control module activates the sensor unit when the electric table is raised or lowered, and the sensor unit detects the vibration amplitude of the electric table and records the number of vibrations when the vibration amplitude exceeds the setting value; when the recorded number of vibrations is greater than the default setting value or self-set setting value, the electric control module controls a power mechanism on the electric table to make a rebound action in the opposite direction when the electric table is raised or lowered. Acceleration and gyroscope sensors are vertically installed on a small board, so that the sensitivity of the gyroscope to vibration detection is increased.

Slider element for lifting columns, preferably for height-adjustable tables, said lifting columns comprise at least two profiles 10,11 arranged telescopically relative to each other, where the slider element 1 has a first slider 2 and a second slider 3 between which there is a designated breaking line 4. The slider element is mounted with the second slider 3 on the outer side of the inner profile 10, and is subsequently guided into the hollow of the outer profile 11, by which the first slider 2 affixes itself to the inner side of the outer profile and when the two profiles are retracted further, the designated breaking line 4 between the first and the second slider 2,3 will break, by which they appear as two separate sliders mounted on a profile each. Thus, a simplified mounting of the sliders is achieved. In addition, it can be constructed such that the sliders are completely concealed within the lifting column.

Electrical operating unit comprising a first and a second part, where the two parts can be mutually adjusted. The Operating unit (1) comprises a first part constructed as a housing (2), which contains the electric equipment with at least one electric switch and a second part constructed as a mounting unit (3) for the first part. The two parts are interconnected about a shaft (17), or pivot, so they can rotate mutually. When the operating unit is mounted the housing (2) will assume a first position, an initial position. By pressing the housing (2) it rotates about the shaft (17) and is brought into a second position, an activation position, where the switch(es) is/are activated in that they are pressed against the second part (3). With this embodiment of the operating unit the piece of furniture can be adjusted in either direction by pressing the housing (2). The housing (2), besides from functioning as a switch, can also be equipped with other switches and displays.

An actuated, height adjustable optical table or workstation for use in microscopy, optical research laboratories and similar environments includes fixed and moving parts which combine to create a rigid, height adjustable table structure on which to mount an optical breadboard or similar platforms via optional passive or active vibration isolation mounts. The height adjustment is performed by multiple compact actuators with associated control hardware and software, and allows the user or an application system to perform activities with the table at any heights.

The invention provides a method for controlling safe operation of an electric table, comprising: starting the default setting value or self-set setting value of the sensor unit stored in the memory after power-on; making sure that the electric control module activates the sensor unit when the electric table is raised or lowered, and the sensor unit detects the vibration amplitude of the electric table and records the number of vibrations when the vibration amplitude exceeds the setting value; when the recorded number of vibrations is greater than the default setting value or self-set setting value, the electric control module controls the power mechanism on the electric table to make a rebound action in the opposite direction when the electric table is raised or lowered. The acceleration and gyroscope sensors are vertically installed on the small board, so that the sensitivity of the gyroscope to vibration detection is increased.

Slider element for lifting columns, preferably for height-adjustable tables, said lifting columns comprise at least two profiles 10,11 arranged telescopically relative to each other, where the slider element 1 has a first slider 2 and a second slider 3 between which there is a designated breaking line 4. The slider element is mounted with the second slider 3 on the outer side of the inner profile 10, and is subsequently guided into the hollow of the outer profile 11, by which the first slider 2 affixes itself to the inner side of the outer profile and when the two profiles are retracted further, the designated breaking line 4 between the first and the second slider 2,3 will break, by which they appear as two separate sliders mounted on a profile each. Thus, a simplified mounting of the sliders is achieved. In addition, it can be constructed such that the sliders are completely concealed within the lifting column.

The present invention relates to an improved height-adjustable table (1) which can assist and motivate the user to use the height-adjustable table in a manner which increases health, calorie burn and well-being. The table features a communication interface for connection of a user specific device providing the control with a set of user values for that specific guest user of the height-adjustable table in order to ease the configuration of the table to fit each individual user.

Electrical operating unit comprising a first and a second part, where the two parts can be mutually adjusted. The Operating unit (1) comprises a first part constructed as a housing (2), which contains the electric equipment with at least one electric switch and a second part constructed as a mounting unit (3) for the first part. The two parts are interconnected about a shaft (17), so they can rotate mutually. When the operating unit is mounted the housing (2) will assume a first position, an initial position. By pressing the housing (2) it rotates about the shaft (17) and is brought into a second position, an activation position, where the switch(es) is/are activated in that they are pressed against the second part (3). With this embodiment of the operating unit the piece of furniture can be adjusted in either direction by pressing the housing (2). The housing (2), besides from functioning as a switch, can also be equipped with other switches and displays.

A system and method for communicatively pairing a mobile communication device and a furniture item, such as a desk or table, includes placing the mobile communication device in a communication zone associated with the furniture item. In response to placing the mobile communication device in the communication zone, a communication link is established between the mobile communication device and a communication circuit of the furniture item. A user interface is then displayed on a display screen of the mobile communication device to show a preset height, such as a standing or sitting height, for the furniture device. When a user selects the preset height, an actuator adjusts the furniture item to the specific height. The communication circuit may use any available wireless communication protocol or circuit.

Disclosed is an actuated, height adjustable optical table or workstation for use in microscopy, optical research laboratories and similar environments. The height adjustable design includes fixed and moving parts which combine to create a rigid, height adjustable table structure on which to mount an optical breadboard or similar platforms via optional rigid, passive or active vibration isolation mounts. The height adjustment is performed by multiple compact actuators with associated control hardware and software, and allows the user or an application system to perform activities with the table at any heights.