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WO2000076375A1
WO2000076375A1 PCT/AU2000/000648 AU0000648W WO0076375A1 WO 2000076375 A1 WO2000076375 A1 WO 2000076375A1 AU 0000648 W AU0000648 W AU 0000648W WO 0076375 A1 WO0076375 A1 WO 0076375A1
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Jason Peter Berman
Andrew David Paull
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/62—Accessories for chairs
    • A47C7/68—Arm-rest tables ; or back-rest tables
    • A47C7/70—Arm-rest tables ; or back-rest tables of foldable type

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  • the present invention relates to a chair mounted structure for supporting an article, and in particular relates to, but is not limited to, a support structure for supporting a computer user interface device.
  • Personal computers have traditionally been operated at a desk or table, with the user seated at the desk and operating user interface devices, such as keyboards, joysticks and steering wheel controllers, mounted on the desk or table top.
  • user interface devices such as keyboards, joysticks and steering wheel controllers
  • Personal computers are progressively forming an integral part of many home entertainment systems, with a tendency shifting towards a lounge room rather than desk top environment. Accordingly, computer users are now often operating their computers from a lounge chair or sofa rather than at a desk.
  • User interface devices are hence typically placed in the lap of the user on the chair, providing little rigid support for the user interface device, and placing the user interface device in an awkward position which can have adverse effects on the posture and wrists of the user. Having the user interface device supported directly by the lap also restricts movement of the user.
  • a chair mountable support structure for supporting an article in front of a chair having a seat cushion located on a seat base, said support structure comprising: a generally planar support base adapted to be embedded between said chair seat base and said chair seat cushion, an elongate arm extending upwardly and outwardly from a forward edge portion of said support base, an article mount secured to a distal end of said arm for receiving said article.
  • said arm is pivotally mounted to said base.
  • said article mount is pivotally mounted to said arm distal end.
  • said arm is adjustable in length.
  • said arm is located generally laterally central of said base forward edge portion and of said article mount.
  • said arm is laterally offset from said base forward edge portion and from said article mount.
  • said article mount is adapted to receive a computer user interface device.
  • said article mount is provided with means for securing said computer interface device thereto.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a chair mountable support structure in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 is a side elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 1 in use supporting a steering wheel controller.
  • Figure 5 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of
  • Figure 5 in use supporting a steering wheel controller.
  • Figure 6 is a side elevation view of a chair mountable support structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6.
  • Figure 8 is a side elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6 in use supporting a steering wheel controller.
  • Figure 9 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6 in use supporting a steering wheel controller.
  • Figure 10 is a side elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of
  • Figure 6 in use supporting a keyboard.
  • Figure 11 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6 in use supporting a keyboard.
  • a chair mountable support structure 100 generally comprises a support base 101 , arm 102 and article mount 103.
  • the support base 101 is of generally planar form, enabling it to be inserted and securely embedded between the seat base 11 and seat cushion 12 of a chair 10 as depicted in Figure 4.
  • the weight of the person 20 sitting on the chair 10 holds the support base 101 securely in position between the seat base 11 and seat cushion 12.
  • the support base 101 will typically be a flat solid board, but could be formed as a planar frame or similar.
  • the preferred support base 101 has a length similar to the depth of the seat cushion 12, typically of the order of 30 to 50 cm, and a width of the order of 20 to 35 cm. The length will ensure the support base 101 extends to underneath the posterior of the person 20 sitting on the chair 10, and the width will allow it to be readily inserted between the person's legs when spread whilst still providing a stable support.
  • the elongate arm 102 projects upwardly and outwardly from a front edge portion 101a of the support base 101 , with the article mount 103 being secured to a distal end 102a of the arm 102.
  • An article typically a computer user interface device, such as the steering wheel controller 30 depicted, can be mounted on the article mount 103.
  • the steering wheel controller 30 is thus supported in front of the person 20 sitting on the chair 10, removing the controller from the person's lap and allowing more comfortable use of the controller 30.
  • the arm 102 will typically be pivotally mounted on the base 101 using any of various known forms of pivotable mount 104, thereby enabling adjustment of the position of the article mount 103 with respect to the user.
  • the arm 102 will preferably be pivotable about a generally horizontal axis so as to adjust the angle at which the arm 102 protrudes from the support base 101. Adjustment of this angle will move the mount 103, and any article mounted thereon, either closer to or further away from the user 20 as desired.
  • the pivotable mount 104 may be provided with a locking mechanism to lock it into position or may be a mount of the type held in position by friction. It is also preferred that the arm 102 is adjustable in length, such as by telescopic arm portions. Alternatively, the arm 102 could be formed of two or more pivotally joined sections which would enable expansion or contraction of the arm 102 and adjustment of the effective angle of the entire arm with respect to the base 101.
  • the article mount 103 is also preferably pivotally mounted to the distal end 102a of the arm 102 via a further pivotable mount 105. This will provide adjustment of the orientation of the mount 103 presented to the user 20.
  • the mounting surface 103a of the mount may be in any of various forms which will support the article intended to be mounted thereto, but will typically comprise a flat plate.
  • the article may be mounted on the article mount 103 by any of various means, or may simply rest on the mounting surface 103a without any mechanical securing means. In such an instance it may be appropriate to provide a lip at the lower edge of the mounting surface 103a to prevent the article from sliding off the mounting surface 103a.
  • the mounting surface 103 a may be provided with hook and loop type fastening tape, with cooperating tape being provided on the article to be mounted on the article mount 103. Articles could alternatively be bolted to the mounting surface 103a if a permanent or semi-permanent mount is desired.
  • Some computer user interface devices, such as joysticks and steering wheel controllers, may be provided with suction cups which could be directly applied to the mounting surface 103a.
  • the chair mounted support structure 100 of the first embodiment has the arm
  • the arm 102 mounted generally laterally central of the support base front edge portion 101a, such that, in use, the arm 102 protrudes between the legs of the seated person 20, as depicted in Figure 5.
  • the person will typically first be seated on the chair 10, and then insert the support base 101 between his/her legs and underneath the seat cushion 12 such that it becomes embedded between the seat base 11 and seat cushion 12.
  • FIGS 6 through 11 depict a chair mounted support structure 200 according to a second embodiment.
  • the chair mounted support structure 200 of the second embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, except that the arm 202 is laterally offset from the centre of the base forward edge portion 201a towards a lateral end thereof.
  • the article mount 203 is secured to the arm distal end 202a towards a corresponding lateral end of the mount 203 such that the arm 202 is similarly offset from the article mount 203.
  • the article mount 203 thus extends towards a laterally central axis of the base 201. This configuration results in the arm 202 being positioned on the outside of the legs of the person 20, as depicted in Figures 8 through 11.
  • the arm 202 may be pivotally mounted to the base 201 for pivotal movement about a generally vertical axis, such that the article mount 203 may be pivoted away from directly in front of the user 20.
  • Figures 8 and 9 depict the chair mounted support structure 200 with a steering wheel controller 30 mounted thereon in a similar manner to the first embodiment, whilst Figures 10 and 11 depict the same chair mounted support structure 200 with a keyboard 40 supported thereon. It will be typical to have a keyboard resting on the mount surface 203a without any mechanical mount.

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Abstract

A chair mountable support structure (100) for supporting an article in front of a chair (10) having a seat cushion (12) located on a seat base (11) comprises a generally planar support base (101), an elongate arm (102) and an article mount (103). The support base (101) is adapted to be embedded between the chair seat base (11) and the chair seat cushion (12). The elongate arm (102) extends upwardly and outwardly from a front edge portion (101a) of the support base (101). The article mount (103) is secured to a distal end (102a) of the arm (102) for receiving the article.

Description

Chair Mounted Support Structure
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a chair mounted structure for supporting an article, and in particular relates to, but is not limited to, a support structure for supporting a computer user interface device.
Background of the Invention
Personal computers have traditionally been operated at a desk or table, with the user seated at the desk and operating user interface devices, such as keyboards, joysticks and steering wheel controllers, mounted on the desk or table top. Personal computers are progressively forming an integral part of many home entertainment systems, with a tendency shifting towards a lounge room rather than desk top environment. Accordingly, computer users are now often operating their computers from a lounge chair or sofa rather than at a desk. User interface devices are hence typically placed in the lap of the user on the chair, providing little rigid support for the user interface device, and placing the user interface device in an awkward position which can have adverse effects on the posture and wrists of the user. Having the user interface device supported directly by the lap also restricts movement of the user.
Similar problems are also encountered when other articles are mounted directly on the lap of a person sitting in a chair, such as books or meals.
Summary of the Invention
There is disclosed herein a chair mountable support structure for supporting an article in front of a chair having a seat cushion located on a seat base, said support structure comprising: a generally planar support base adapted to be embedded between said chair seat base and said chair seat cushion, an elongate arm extending upwardly and outwardly from a forward edge portion of said support base, an article mount secured to a distal end of said arm for receiving said article. Preferably said arm is pivotally mounted to said base.
Preferably said article mount is pivotally mounted to said arm distal end. Preferably said arm is adjustable in length.
In one embodiment said arm is located generally laterally central of said base forward edge portion and of said article mount.
In an alternative embodiment, said arm is laterally offset from said base forward edge portion and from said article mount.
Preferably said article mount is adapted to receive a computer user interface device.
Preferably said article mount is provided with means for securing said computer interface device thereto.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Preferred forms of the present invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a chair mountable support structure in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of
Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a plan view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a side elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 1 in use supporting a steering wheel controller. Figure 5 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of
Figure 5 in use supporting a steering wheel controller.
Figure 6 is a side elevation view of a chair mountable support structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6.
Figure 8 is a side elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6 in use supporting a steering wheel controller.
Figure 9 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6 in use supporting a steering wheel controller. Figure 10 is a side elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of
Figure 6 in use supporting a keyboard. Figure 11 is a front elevation view of the chair mountable support structure of Figure 6 in use supporting a keyboard.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments
With reference to Figures 1 through 5 of the accompanying drawings, a chair mountable support structure 100 according to a first embodiment generally comprises a support base 101 , arm 102 and article mount 103. The support base 101 is of generally planar form, enabling it to be inserted and securely embedded between the seat base 11 and seat cushion 12 of a chair 10 as depicted in Figure 4. The weight of the person 20 sitting on the chair 10 holds the support base 101 securely in position between the seat base 11 and seat cushion 12. The support base 101 will typically be a flat solid board, but could be formed as a planar frame or similar. To provide sufficient stable support, the preferred support base 101 has a length similar to the depth of the seat cushion 12, typically of the order of 30 to 50 cm, and a width of the order of 20 to 35 cm. The length will ensure the support base 101 extends to underneath the posterior of the person 20 sitting on the chair 10, and the width will allow it to be readily inserted between the person's legs when spread whilst still providing a stable support.
The elongate arm 102 projects upwardly and outwardly from a front edge portion 101a of the support base 101 , with the article mount 103 being secured to a distal end 102a of the arm 102. An article, typically a computer user interface device, such as the steering wheel controller 30 depicted, can be mounted on the article mount 103. The steering wheel controller 30 is thus supported in front of the person 20 sitting on the chair 10, removing the controller from the person's lap and allowing more comfortable use of the controller 30.
The arm 102 will typically be pivotally mounted on the base 101 using any of various known forms of pivotable mount 104, thereby enabling adjustment of the position of the article mount 103 with respect to the user. The arm 102 will preferably be pivotable about a generally horizontal axis so as to adjust the angle at which the arm 102 protrudes from the support base 101. Adjustment of this angle will move the mount 103, and any article mounted thereon, either closer to or further away from the user 20 as desired. The pivotable mount 104 may be provided with a locking mechanism to lock it into position or may be a mount of the type held in position by friction. It is also preferred that the arm 102 is adjustable in length, such as by telescopic arm portions. Alternatively, the arm 102 could be formed of two or more pivotally joined sections which would enable expansion or contraction of the arm 102 and adjustment of the effective angle of the entire arm with respect to the base 101.
The article mount 103 is also preferably pivotally mounted to the distal end 102a of the arm 102 via a further pivotable mount 105. This will provide adjustment of the orientation of the mount 103 presented to the user 20. The mounting surface 103a of the mount may be in any of various forms which will support the article intended to be mounted thereto, but will typically comprise a flat plate.
The article may be mounted on the article mount 103 by any of various means, or may simply rest on the mounting surface 103a without any mechanical securing means. In such an instance it may be appropriate to provide a lip at the lower edge of the mounting surface 103a to prevent the article from sliding off the mounting surface 103a.
The mounting surface 103 a may be provided with hook and loop type fastening tape, with cooperating tape being provided on the article to be mounted on the article mount 103. Articles could alternatively be bolted to the mounting surface 103a if a permanent or semi-permanent mount is desired. Some computer user interface devices, such as joysticks and steering wheel controllers, may be provided with suction cups which could be directly applied to the mounting surface 103a. The chair mounted support structure 100 of the first embodiment has the arm
102 mounted generally laterally central of the support base front edge portion 101a, such that, in use, the arm 102 protrudes between the legs of the seated person 20, as depicted in Figure 5. The person will typically first be seated on the chair 10, and then insert the support base 101 between his/her legs and underneath the seat cushion 12 such that it becomes embedded between the seat base 11 and seat cushion 12.
Figures 6 through 11 depict a chair mounted support structure 200 according to a second embodiment. The chair mounted support structure 200 of the second embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, except that the arm 202 is laterally offset from the centre of the base forward edge portion 201a towards a lateral end thereof. The article mount 203 is secured to the arm distal end 202a towards a corresponding lateral end of the mount 203 such that the arm 202 is similarly offset from the article mount 203. The article mount 203 thus extends towards a laterally central axis of the base 201. This configuration results in the arm 202 being positioned on the outside of the legs of the person 20, as depicted in Figures 8 through 11.
As well as being pivotally mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis, the arm 202 may be pivotally mounted to the base 201 for pivotal movement about a generally vertical axis, such that the article mount 203 may be pivoted away from directly in front of the user 20.
Figures 8 and 9 depict the chair mounted support structure 200 with a steering wheel controller 30 mounted thereon in a similar manner to the first embodiment, whilst Figures 10 and 11 depict the same chair mounted support structure 200 with a keyboard 40 supported thereon. It will be typical to have a keyboard resting on the mount surface 203a without any mechanical mount.
Whilst the chair mounted support structure of the present invention has been described in relation to the mounting of computer user interface devices, it will be equally applicable for resting books, dinner plates or any other articles which are typically placed in the lap of persons seated on lounge chairs and sofas.
Other various modifications to the chair mounted support structure will be apparent to the person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A chair mountable support structure for supporting an article in front of a chair having a seat cushion located on a seat base, said support structure comprising: a generally planar support base adapted to be embedded between said chair seat base and said chair seat cushion, an elongate arm extending upwardly and outwardly from a forward edge portion of said support base, an article mount secured to a distal end of said arm for receiving said article.
2. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein said arm is pivotally mounted to said base.
3. The support structure of claim 1, wherein said article mount is pivotally mounted to said arm distal end.
4. The support structure of claim 1, wherein said arm is adjustable in length.
5. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein said arm is located generally laterally central of said base forward edge portion and of said article mount.
6. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein said arm is laterally offset from said base forward edge portion and from said article mount.
7. The support structure of claim 1, wherein said article mount is adapted to receive a computer user interface device.
8. The support structure of claim 7, wherein said article mount is provided with means for securing said computer interface device thereto.
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