A workstation system comprises a table, at least one electric drive arranged to adjust a height of the table, at least one depth sensor arranged on the table, the depth sensor being arranged to measure, in at least one point, a distance between the at least one depth sensor and a user of the workstation system located in front of the table, and at least one inclination sensor, in particular forming a physical unit with the at least one depth sensor, the inclination sensor being arranged to detect an angle of inclination of the depth sensor. The workstation system further comprises at least one evaluation unit arranged to evaluate a setting height of the table when the distance measured by the depth sensor falls below or exceeds a predefined value and to calculate and signal a height of the user based on the setting height and the inclination angle of the at least one inclination sensor if the current table height is not suitable for the height of the user.

A lifting table includes a lifting mechanism, a base, an upper tabletop and a tabletop mounting frame assembly; the lifting mechanism includes a plurality sections of lifting columns and a controller, and the lifting columns are matched and connected with one another; the base is installed at a bottom of the lifting mechanism, the controller is hidden in the base and connected with buttons on the tabletop mounting frame assembly; the upper tabletop and the tabletop mounting frame assembly are both installed on lifting columns, and the tabletop mounting frame assembly is located below the upper tabletop; through selection of buttons on the tabletop mounting frame assembly, a signal is sent to the controller so that the controller drives the lifting columns to stretch out or draw back and hence to drive the upper tabletop and the tabletop mounting frame assembly to raise up or lower down.

A height-adjustable piece of furniture includes a lower part, an upper part, an actuating device, first and second reference sections and a deformation sensor. Distance between the lower and upper parts can be adjusted by the actuating device. The deformation sensor is arranged to detect change between the first and second reference sections and is connected to the actuating device such that a signal of the deformation sensor can be transmitted to the actuating device. The actuating device is configured to stop the change in distance between the lower and upper parts if the signal transmitted by the deformation sensor corresponds to a change in distance that exceeds predefined threshold values. A cable protector is also provided for a cable to be mounted, and is coupled to the first and second reference sections such that tensile force acting on the cable causes change between the first and second reference sections.

A workstation system for tracking workstation activity, the system comprising a database storing user specific information including at least one user goal associated with user activity at the workstation, the workstation including at least a first sensor, the at least a first sensor automatically collecting data useable to determine identity of a user within a space associated with the workstation and collecting user biometrics, a first reminder device and the system further including at least a first processor linked to the at least a first sensor and the reminder device, the processor receiving data from the at least a first sensor device and using the received data to attempting to determine the identity of the user that occupies the space, upon identifying the first system user, the processor tracking user biometrics, programmed to access at least a subset of the information associated with the first user and use the accessed information for the user as well as the user biometrics to automatically generate periodic reminders for the first system user via the reminder device to perform at least one activity.

A method for controlling a height adjustable workstation that includes a worktop supported by a frame and a vertical displacement drive mechanism controllable to change the elevation of the worktop to different worktop elevation positions, the method comprising, using a processor linked to the drive mechanism to perform the steps of tracking periods during which the worktop is in various worktop elevation positions, using the tracked periods to identify times at which to present reminders to a workstation user to change a current worktop elevation position to a standing elevation position and at the identified times, controlling the drive mechanism to automatically change the worktop height from the current worktop elevation position to another elevation position that is distinct from any standing elevation position to encourage a workstation user to raise the worktop to a standing elevation position.

A sit-stand desk includes a frame located on a floor surface; a panel having an upper work surface and being selectively vertically displaceable in respect to the frame; and a vertical-displacement drive mechanism mechanically connected between the frame and the panel. Activation of the drive mechanism vertically displaces the panel with respect to the frame. The sit-stand desk also includes a control circuit selectively activating the drive mechanism to vertically displace the panel according to prescribed displacement instructions in response to receipt of a trigger signal and a pressure mat located on the floor surface adjacent to the frame on which a user stands. The pressure mat includes a pressure sensor in communication with the control circuit and configured to measure a presence of the user adjacent to the desk.

The invention relates to a telescopic support device for furniture, the device comprising; at least three profile parts including a central profile part, a first profile part adjacent to the central profile part and a second profile part adjacent to the central profile part and opposite the first profile part, wherein said at least three profile parts are telescopically moveable with respect to each other, a motor unit mounted with the central profile part such that the motor unit moves in unity with the central profile part, wherein the motor unit is in driving engagement with the first profile part.

A telescopic leg and method of assembly for the telescopic leg, which is generally configured to raise and lower a work surface while supporting it. The telescopic leg includes at least two segments, one of which includes a visible cap through which one of the segments is inserted to trim an opening that matches the profile of the segment doing the trimming and can create an interference fit.

A retractable column structure includes an outer tubular member (10), a retaining bracket (20) and an inner tubular member (30). The outer tubular member (10) includes a wall (11) having outer (111), inner (112) and end (113) surfaces. The outer tubular member (10) includes slots (114) extending from the end surface (113) to the inner surface (112). A rear end of each slot (114) includes a protrusion (115) protruding out of the inner surface (112). The retaining bracket (20) includes a frame member (21) abutted against the wall (11) and locking hooks (22) inserted into the inner surface (112) and locked onto each corresponding protrusion (115). The inner tubular member (30) moveably penetrates into the retaining bracket (20) disposed between the tubular members and is concealed inside the outer tubular member (10). Accordingly, excellent support of inner and outer tubular members can be achieved for stable sliding therebetween.

A furniture device (1) with a height-adjustable top board includes a top board; extendable and contractable legs equipped with an upper support configured to support the top board, and a lower support configured to support the upper support to be movable upward and downward; and a decorative member (18) which covers the lower support (9A) of the legs. An arbitrary color is given to the decorative member.