The present invention is directed to a novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5.sup.th percentile seated female to the 95.sup.th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.

The present invention is directed to a novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5.sup.th percentile seated female to the 95.sup.th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.

A jack screw system having an upper, middle, and lower jack screw, each having corresponding jack screw teeth, for raising and lowering surfaces. The telescopic expansion of the jack screw system can be achieved using an engaging gear or belt. The jack screw system is generally used with furniture but may be used to raise any appropriate surface.

A jack screw system having an upper, middle, and lower jack screw, each having corresponding jack screw teeth, for raising and lowering surfaces. The telescopic expansion of the jack screw system can be achieved using an engaging gear or belt. The jack screw system is generally used with furniture but may be used to raise any appropriate surface.

A table carried at the distal end of a table leg that is configured for anchoring entirely on a toilet. The table leg is anchored at its proximal end to an upside-down J-bracket configured to couple with the rim of a toilet bowl. A J-bracket typically includes a clamping mechanism to horizontally squeeze the rim. Table elevation above floor level may be adjusted by way of a telescopic table leg, and/or a coupling mechanism between the proximal table leg end and the J-bracket. Horizontal orientation of the table top surface may be maintained by an anti-twist mechanism and an anti-roll mechanism.

A table carried at the distal end of a table leg that is configured for anchoring entirely on a toilet. The table leg is anchored at its proximal end to an upside-down J-bracket configured to couple with the rim of a toilet bowl. A J-bracket typically includes a clamping mechanism to horizontally squeeze the rim. Table elevation above floor level may be adjusted by way of a telescopic table leg, and/or a coupling mechanism between the proximal table leg end and the J-bracket. Horizontal orientation of the table top surface may be maintained by an anti-twist mechanism and an anti-roll mechanism.

A device for table elevation includes: two decorative covers; two guiding bases connected by a connecting rod and each having four fixed sides; plural guide bearings provided in pairs, each pair arranged opposite, and at an angle with respect to, each other; two guide posts having plural guided sides corresponding in number and position to the fixed sides, the guided sides being in contact with the guide bearings so that the guide posts can slide with respect to the guiding bases respectively, the guide bearings abutting against the guided sides in the aforesaid pairs; two driving units each including an elevating rod; and a tabletop with a guide post fixing base fixed at the top ends of the guide posts and of the elevating rods so as to move vertically with the elevating rods and the guide posts while the decorative covers and the guide posts stay vertical and stable.

A device for table elevation includes: two decorative covers; two guiding bases connected by a connecting rod and each having four fixed sides; plural guide bearings provided in pairs, each pair arranged opposite, and at an angle with respect to, each other; two guide posts having plural guided sides corresponding in number and position to the fixed sides, the guided sides being in contact with the guide bearings so that the guide posts can slide with respect to the guiding bases respectively, the guide bearings abutting against the guided sides in the aforesaid pairs; two driving units each including an elevating rod; and a tabletop with a guide post fixing base fixed at the top ends of the guide posts and of the elevating rods so as to move vertically with the elevating rods and the guide posts while the decorative covers and the guide posts stay vertical and stable.

A top panel elevating-type desk (1) includes a top panel (10) having an upper surface (10a) serving as a working surface, a leg body (20) having an elevating mechanism unit (23) configured to move the top panel (10) in a vertical direction (Z) and supporting the top panel (10), and an operating unit (30) configured to drive the elevating mechanism unit (23), the operating unit (30) has an operating member (31) disposed below the top panel (10), a support section (49) configured to movably support the operating member (31) in the vertical direction (Z), and a cover member (32) configured to cover the operating member (31), and a lower end portion of the cover member (32) is disposed at the same position as or below a lower end portion of the operating member (31) in the vertical direction (Z).

A top panel elevating-type desk (1) includes a top panel (10) having an upper surface (10a) serving as a working surface, a leg body (20) having an elevating mechanism unit (23) configured to move the top panel (10) in a vertical direction (Z) and supporting the top panel (10), and an operating unit (30) configured to drive the elevating mechanism unit (23), the operating unit (30) has an operating member (31) disposed below the top panel (10), a support section (49) configured to movably support the operating member (31) in the vertical direction (Z), and a cover member (32) configured to cover the operating member (31), and a lower end portion of the cover member (32) is disposed at the same position as or below a lower end portion of the operating member (31) in the vertical direction (Z).