A work station including a base includes a work surface pivotally mounted to the base so as to be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The work surface is configured to cover a protected member when in a first position and the work surface is configured to uncover the protected member when moved into a second position. The base is configured to support the work surface on a floor surface. A height of the work surface can be adjusted to accommodate the ergonomic needs of different users.

A lifting table stand includes a pair of telescopic columns, a carrier, an actuation module, and a passive mechanism. Each telescopic column includes multiple tubes adapted to sheathe with each other and move telescopically relative to each other. The carrier includes a beam straddling the telescopic columns and a pair of support members perpendicularly connected to two ends of the beam. The actuation module includes a receiving member detachably installed to the beam and a driver connected to the receiving member. The passive mechanism includes a transmission shaft and a pair of gear sets installed in the tubes. The transmission shaft passes the driver and is connected to each gear set. Since the receiving member is detachably installed to beam, the actuation module may be changed to different types to control the elevation of the lifting table stand.

A table assembly can include a table top, a post assembly coupled at one end to an underside of the table top, and a base assembly operatively coupled to an opposite end of the post assembly and configured to support the table top on a floor surface. The table assembly can include one or more racks disposed above the base assembly and arranged about the post assembly. Each of the one or more racks defines an opening between the post assembly and a cross-bar of the rack configured to receive an elongate platform therethrough for storage. Optionally, the table assembly can have a height adjustment mechanism actuatable to adjust the height of the table top above the floor space.

A table is provided. The table defines a cutout region such that the table may be placed closely to a tree trunk or other upright element, with the table partially surrounding the element via the cutout region. The table may be particularly useful to provide enhanced decorative ability for decorative Christmas displays, decorative store displays, and the like.

A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.

The invention relates to a column that can be calibrated, in particular for a piece of furniture, wherein the column 100, 101 that can be calibrated has a stationary part 4, at least one movable part 2, 3, and a calibrating means 6, 13, 14, and the movable part 2, 3 can be transferred from a retracted state to a plurality of extended states, and wherein a calibration position of the column 100, 101 coincides with the position of the movable part 2, 3 in an extended state. Such a column can be used in a piece of furniture as an extendable column.

Systems and methods for adjustable telescopic support rods are provided. Specifically, the telescopic support rods in accordance with some embodiments comprise selectably modifiable indexed lengths having no externally visible indication of the indexing means. Methods for modulating the length of the support rod and its use in, for example, vertical support for scaffolding and shelving units are also provided.

A reconfigurable work station includes a work surface supported atop a pedestal and base. A linkage arm is affixed to the base or pedestal at a first end and pivotally connected to a fixed member at a second end. The work station can pivot, with the linkage arm, about the fixed member to be selectively positioned in multiple positions. The pedestal may be height adjustable and the work surface may be rotatable atop the pedestal. Alternatively, the work station can include two pedestals and the linkage arm can be rotatably connected to one of the pedestals to rotate the work station, as well as to pivot the work station about the fixed member. A work space includes the work station and at least one wall panel, and a work space system includes multiple work spaces. Work stations within respective work spaces can be selectively positioned in focused or collaborative configurations.

A combination panel assembly includes a vehicle panel and a leg system. The vehicle panel includes a first panel side defining a vehicle appearance surface, and an opposing second panel side. The leg system is attached to the second panel side and includes a plurality of legs movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The combination panel assembly is movable between a vehicle position and a table position. In the vehicle position and with the plurality of legs in the stowed position, the vehicle panel encloses a compartment opening of a vehicle compartment of a vehicle. In the table position and with the plurality of legs is in the deployed position, the combination panel assembly is fully detached from the vehicle and operable as a freestanding table including a table surface defined by the vehicle appearance surface and supported at a table height by the leg system.

A table is provided. The table defines a cutout region such that the table may be placed closely to a tree trunk or other upright element, with the table partially surrounding the element via the cutout region. The table may be particularly useful to provide enhanced decorative ability for decorative Christmas displays, decorative store displays, and the like.