An adjustable support structure having a telescoping assembly that is movable by a drive mechanism between a collapsed position and an extended position. The telescoping assembly may include a latching mechanism that cooperates with one or more telescopic support members to permit or restrict movement of one or more support members relative to each other, which may depend on the position of the support members as the telescoping assembly is collapsed or extended. The drive mechanism may include linkages and a catch mechanism configured to cooperate with the latching mechanism for permitting or restricting relative movement between support members, and which may enable sequential telescopic extension or retraction of the support members. The linkages may be adapted to fit within one or more of the telescopic support members, such that the linkages may support a portion of the load, and may enhance stability by restricting lateral movement within the support members.

A furniture system having a furniture item which includes an electrically-adjustable component, a control unit and a linear actuator for adjusting a component of the furniture item is provided. The linear actuator includes a gear mechanism including a hollow element and a first stage formed as a friction wheel stage. The linear actuator further includes a motor on a drive side and an adjustment member arranged on an output side. The linear actuator, in particular the motor, the gear mechanism and the adjustment member are adapted to alter a length of the adjustment member by means of the motor and the gear mechanism. The control unit is coupled with the linear actuator and adapted to actuate the linear actuator for adjusting the component.

A self-driving telescopic post includes a cap, a brake, a directional bearing and an axle. The cap includes comprising a central aperture in communication with a chamber. The brake is inserted in the chamber. The directional bearing is inserted in the cap and engaged with the brake. The axle is inserted in the central aperture and supported by the directional bearing. The axle is allowed to rotate in a first sense of direction relative to the directional bearing so that the brake does not interfere with the rotation of the axle in the first sense of direction via the directional bearing. The axle is prevented from rotation in a second sense of direction relative to the directional bearing so that the brake interferes with the rotation of the axle in the second sense of direction via the directional bearing.

A self-driving telescopic post includes a cap, a brake, a directional bearing and an axle. The cap includes comprising a central aperture in communication with a chamber. The brake is inserted in the chamber. The directional bearing is inserted in the cap and engaged with the brake. The axle is inserted in the central aperture and supported by the directional bearing. The axle is allowed to rotate in a first sense of direction relative to the directional bearing so that the brake does not interfere with the rotation of the axle in the first sense of direction via the directional bearing. The axle is prevented from rotation in a second sense of direction relative to the directional bearing so that the brake interferes with the rotation of the axle in the second sense of direction via the directional bearing.

A system for adjusting the height of a workstation for use by a user, the system comprising a frame, a worktop vertically slidably attached to said frame and selectably adjustable in elevation to different positions, at least one drive mechanism mechanically connected between said frame and said worktop and arranged to selectively vertically displace the worktop with respect to said frame when activated, a processor controlling the drive mechanism to move the worktop to different positions, the processor monitoring at least one condition with respect to the worktop and, when the at least one condition is met, generating at least one reminder for a workstation user, the processor providing the reminder to a workstation user by driving the worktop through at least one small vertical displacement.

A system for adjusting the height of a workstation for use by a user, the system comprising a frame, a worktop vertically slidably attached to said frame and selectably adjustable in elevation to different positions, at least one drive mechanism mechanically connected between said frame and said worktop and arranged to selectively vertically displace the worktop with respect to said frame when activated, a processor controlling the drive mechanism to move the worktop to different positions, the processor monitoring at least one condition with respect to the worktop and, when the at least one condition is met, generating at least one reminder for a workstation user, the processor providing the reminder to a workstation user by driving the worktop through at least one small vertical displacement.

Top-panel-equipped furniture (1) of the present application is provided with a pair of support structures (10) which are disposed apart from each other in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction in which they face a pair of top panels (14A, 14B) and support the pair of top panels (14A, 14B) such that heights thereof can be adjusted. The support structure (10) includes a base member (15) placed on a floor surface and extending along a direction so as to face the pair of top panels (14A, 14B), and a pair of extendable legs (16A, 16B) which stand upward from both end positions of the base member (15) in an extension direction thereof and support each of the pair of top panels (14A, 14B) such that the heights thereof is adjustable.

Top-panel-equipped furniture (1) of the present application is provided with a pair of support structures (10) which are disposed apart from each other in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction in which they face a pair of top panels (14A, 14B) and support the pair of top panels (14A, 14B) such that heights thereof can be adjusted. The support structure (10) includes a base member (15) placed on a floor surface and extending along a direction so as to face the pair of top panels (14A, 14B), and a pair of extendable legs (16A, 16B) which stand upward from both end positions of the base member (15) in an extension direction thereof and support each of the pair of top panels (14A, 14B) such that the heights thereof is adjustable.

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 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.