CLAIM OF PRIORITY

[0001] This patent application claims the benefit of priority of Damminga, et al., U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial Number 63/357,430, entitled “NESTING DESK”, filed on June 30, 2022 (Attorney Docket No 5983.473PRV), which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This document pertains generally, but not by way of limitation, to systems and methods for height adjustable mobile desks/workstations.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Height adjustable mobile workstations can be used in sit-to-stand applications in various parts of a facility. Facilities can have one or more height adjustable mobile workstations to be shared among several users. Height adjustable mobile workstations can be checked out, used to perform workstation tasks, and then, put away when the tasks are completed. It can be desirable to reduce the storage space requirements when height adjustable mobile workstations are stored away.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The following drawings are illustrative of particular embodiments of the present invention and therefore do not limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are not to scale and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description. Like numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like numerals having different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various embodiments discussed in the present document. [0005] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of an example of a height adjustable mobile workstation.

[0006] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of an example of a height adjustable mobile workstation.

[0007] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the main components of the height adjustable mobile workstation of Figure 2 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0008] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the height adjustable mobile workstation of Figure 1 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 5 is a close-up perspective view of the second member upper end of Figure 3 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 6 is a close-up perspective view of the first member lower end of Figure 3 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. [0011] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the cap of Figure 5 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the cap of Figure 5 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 9 is a close-up partial perspective view of the second member upper end according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 10 is partial cross-sectional perspective view of the second member upper end of Figure 9 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 11 is a perspective view of the transition assembly of Figure 2 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 12 is an upper perspective view of the riser attachment bracket of Figure 11 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 13 is a lower perspective view of the riser attachment bracket of Figure 11 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. [0018] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the riser attachment bracket of Figure 12 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 15 is a perspective view of the release mechanism of Figure 2 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the work surface attachment bracket and the release mechanism as coupled to the bottom surface of the work surface of Figure 2 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of the transition assembly of Figure 11 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 18 is a partial side view of the height adjustable mobile workstation of Figure 1 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 19 is a top view of the height adjustable mobile workstation of Figure 1 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of the transition assembly of Figure 18 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of the transition assembly of Figure 18 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

OVERVIEW

[0026] This disclosure is directed to a height adjustable mobile workstation that can have a nesting base and a tilting work surface. With these features, a user of the height adjustable mobile workstation can easily convert the height adjustable mobile workstation between a use configuration (e.g., the work surface can be horizontal, or close to horizontal) and a storage configuration (e.g., the work surface can be vertical or close to vertical).

[0027] In some example configurations, the base of the height adjustable mobile workstation can be configured such that a portion of the base of a first height adjustable mobile workstation can be adapted to overlap with a portion of the base of a second height adjustable mobile workstation. Together with the tilting work surfaces, overlapping bases can allow one or more height adjustable mobile workstations to be nested together to reduce the total storage space required when the one or more height adjustable mobile workstations are not in use.

[0028] The height adjustable mobile workstation can have a height adjustment actuator (e.g., a button, a lever, a handle, or the like). The height adjustment actuator can be enabled not only in the use configuration but also in the storage configuration to adjust a height of the workstation when the workstation is in either configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability , or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides some practical illustrations for implementing exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Examples of constructions, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes are provided for selected elements, and all other elements employ that which is known to those of ordinary skill in the field of the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the noted examples have a variety of suitable alternatives.

[0030] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a height adjustable mobile workstation 10, in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can include an adjustable riser 12, a base 18, and a work surface 20. The work surface 20 can have a top surface 41 and a bottom surface 42.

[0031] The adjustable riser 12 can be attached to the base 18 at one end and attached to the work surface 20 at the other end. The adjustable riser 12 can include a first member 14 and a second member 16 movably coupled to the first member 14. The first member 14 and the second member 16 can be coaxial. The second member 16 can be slidably engaged with the first member 14. The second member 16 can translate relative to the first member 14 along the axial direction of the first member 14 and the second member 16. The first member 14 can have a larger cross-section compared to the cross-section of the second member 16 so that the second member 16 can be at least partially located inside the first member 14.

[0032] The first member 14 and the second member 16 can include any cross-sectional shape. In some example configurations, cross-sections of the first member 14 and the second member 16 can include curved portions or straight portions. Additional features can be included to the structural members (e.g., to the adjustable riser 12), for example, a hanging bracket 50 can be coupled to the first member 14, which can be used to organize electrical cords or personal items.

[0033] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10, in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can have a use configuration and a storage configuration. In the use configuration, the work surface 20 can be in a horizontal orientation as illustrated in Figure 1, and in the storage configuration, the work surface 20 can be in an angled orientation (e.g., vertical, inclined, or the like) as illustrated in Figure 2. The height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can also include a transition assembly 40. The transition assembly 40 can be attached to the bottom surface 42 of the work surface 20, and it can be coupled to the adjustable riser 12. The transition assembly 40 can be manipulated (e.g., rotated, moved, shifted, or the like) to convert the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 between the use configuration and the storage configuration.

[0034] The height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can also include a release mechanism 70 having a release lever 47. The release mechanism 70 can be operated (e.g., the release lever 47 can be rotated, squeezed, or the like) to mobilize the adjustable riser 12 to adjust a distance between the base 18 and the work surface 20.

[0035] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the main components (e.g., mechanisms, subassemblies, parts, or the like) of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 of Figure 2. The height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can include a work surface assembly 25, an adjustable riser 12, and a base 18. A transition assembly 40 and a release lever 47 can be coupled to the work surface 20 to form the work surface assembly 25. The transition assembly 40 can include a first tapered cavity 68 (see Figure 14). [0036] The adjustable riser 12 can be a height adjustable beam including a first member 14 and a second member 16 slidably engaged with the first member 14. The first member 14 can have a first member upper end 54 A and a first member lower end 54B. The second member 16 can have a second member upper end 55A and a second member lower end 55B. The second member 16 can be at least partially located inside the first member 14. The second member 16 can slide relative to the first member 14 to adjust a distance between the first member lower end 54B and the second member upper end 55 A. A first tapered sleeve 58 can be coupled to the second member upper end 55 A, and a second tapered sleeve 59 can be coupled to the first member lower end 54B.

[0037] The base 18 can include one or more legs 52. One or more wheels 38 can be coupled to the one or more legs 52. The base 18 can also include a second tapered cavity 69 proximate a center of the base 18. The one or more legs 52 can be formed at an angle (e.g., the width of the base 18 on one end can be wider than the width of the base 18 on the other end) such that the base 18 of a height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can nest into the base of another height adjustable mobile workstation 10.

[0038] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 of Figure 1, in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The second member 16 can be slidably engaged with the first member 14. A counterbalance mechanism 22 (e.g., a gas spring 24) can be located inside the adjustable riser 12.

[0039] Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of the second member upper end 55A of Figure 3. Figure 6 is a partial perspective view of the first member lower end 54B of Figure 3. A first tapered sleeve 58 can be fixedly attached to the second member upper end 55 A. The first tapered sleeve 58 can be inserted in to the first tapered cavity 68 to facilitate attachment of the adjustable riser 12 to the transition assembly 40, as illustrated in Figure 4. A second tapered sleeve 59 can be fixedly attached to the first member lower end 54B. The second tapered sleeve 59 can be inserted in to the second tapered cavity 69 to facilitate attachment of the adjustable riser 12 to the base 18, as illustrated in Figure 4. [0040] The gas spring 24 can include a cylinder 30 and a piston 32. The cylinder 30 and the piston 32 can include a circular cross-section. The cylinder 30 can be at least partially located inside the first member 14. One end of the cylinder 30 can be coupled to the first member lower end 54B, and the other end of the cylinder 30 can be slidably engaged with the piston 32. The cylinder 30 can include a gas charge as well known in the art. The piston 32 can have a distal end 15 and a proximal end 17 opposite the distal end 15. The distal end 15 can be coupled to the second member upper end 55A, and the proximal end can be slidably engaged with the cylinder 30. The gas spring 24 can have an extended configuration and a contracted configuration. The distal end 15 of the piston 32 can be furthest away from the cylinder 30 when the gas spring 24 is in extended configuration. The gas charge can bias the piston 32 towards the extended configuration.

[0041] In some example configurations, the gas spring 24 can also include a release pin 46 (see Figure 10). The release pin 46 can be slidably engaged with the piston 32, and the release pin 46 can be exposed from the distal end 15 of the piston 32. When the adjustable riser 12 is inserted into the transition assembly 40, the release pin 46 can be depressed to selectively unlock the gas spring 24 for height adjustment of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10.

[0042] The height adjustable mobile workstation 10 is illustrated as extended near the uppermost travel of the second member 16 in Figure 4. The upward travel of the second member 16 can be caused by the extension of the piston 32 from the cylinder 30. The gas spring can transfer a lift force to the second member 16 which can slide relative to the first member 14. When the piston 32 retracts into the cylinder 30, the movement reverses and the second member 16 can retract downwardly into the first member 14.

[0043] In some example configurations, the adjustable riser 12 can also include a cap 90. The cap 90 can be coupled to the second member upper end 55 A and at least partially located above the first tapered sleeve 58, as illustrated in Figure 5. The cap 90 can interact with the gas spring 24 to facilitate locking the gas spring 24 (e.g., to maintaining a length of the adjustable riser 12) or unlocking the gas spring 24 (e.g., to change a length of the adjustable riser 12) the gas spring 24.

[0044] Figures 7-8 are perspective and cross-sectional views of the cap 90 of Figure 5, respectively, according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. The cap 90 can have a cap body 91. In some example configurations, the cap body 91 can have a round cross-section and the cap body 91 can extend from a first end 92 to a second end 93. In other configurations, the cap body 91 can have other cross-sections including but not limited to square, rectangular, or the like. A flat surface 94 can be built at the first end 92, and a flange 95 can be built proximate to the second end 93. The cap 90 can also include one or more tabs 96 (e.g., a first tab 96 A and a second tab 96B). The first tab 96A and the second tab 96B can extend from the flange 95 in transverse direction. A bead 97 can be formed on the one or more tabs 96.

[0045] The cap 90 can also include a first recess 98 proximate to the second end 93 as illustrated in Figure 8. The first recess 98 can extend at least partially along the length of the cap body 91 from the second end 93 to the first end 92. The first recess 98 can include a circular cross-section having a first diameter 88. A second recess 99 can be formed on the cap 90 proximate the first end 92. The second recess 99 can include a circular cross-section having a second diameter 89. The first recess 98 and the second recess 99 can be concentric. The first recess 98 can be adapted to receive the distal end 15 of the piston 32, and the second recess 99 can be adapted to receive the release pin 46 (see Figure 10).

[0046] Figures 9-10 are the partial perspective views of the second member upper end 55A and partial cross-sectional view of the second member upper end 55A, respectively, according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. A block 53 can be fixedly attached to the second member upper end 55A. One or more slots 56 and an aperture 57 can be formed on the block 53. The one or more tabs 96 of the cap 90 can be inserted through the one or more slots 56. The cap 90 can be slidably engaged with the block 53. The bead 97 located on the one or more tabs 96 can be located beneath the block 53 and the bead 97 can engage with the block 53 to prevent removing it from the block 53.

[0047] The distal end 15 of the piston 32 can be inserted through the aperture 57. The distal end 15 can be exposed above the block 53 and it can be inserted in to the first recess 98. The release pin 46 can be inserted in to the second recess 99. The cap 90 can be configured to slide relative to the distal end 15 and depress the release pm 46 into the piston 32 to selectively unlock the gas spring 24 for adjusting the height of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10. [0048] Figure 11 is a perspective view of the transition assembly 40 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. The transition assembly 40 can have a work surface attachment bracket 100 and a riser attachment bracket 102. The work surface attachment bracket 100 can be fixedly attached to the bottom surface 42 of the work surface 20. The riser attachment bracket 102 can be coupled to the adjustable riser 12 proximate to the second member upper end 55 A.

[0049] The work surface attachment bracket 100 can be rotatably coupled to the riser attachment bracket 102 at a work surface hinge 103. The work surface hinge 103 can allow the work surface attachment bracket 100 to rotate relative to the riser attachment bracket 102 around a rotation axis 104 formed by the work surface hinge 103. The rotation axis 104 can be oriented in a horizontal direction. The work surface 20 can be adapted to rotate relative to the adjustable riser 12 around the rotation axis 104.

[0050] Figures 12-13 are upper and lower perspective views of the riser attachment bracket 102, respectively, according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. The riser attachment bracket 102 can have a riser attachment bracket body 110 extending from an upper end 111 to the lower end 112. A first aperture 113 and a stub 114 can be formed on the upper end 111. The stub 114 can be coupled to the riser attachment bracket 102 on one end of the stub 114 and a hook 115 can be formed on the other end of the stub 114.

[0051] The stub 114 can be located on one side of the riser attachment bracket body 110, and a first arm 116 and a second arm 117 can extend on the opposite side of the riser attachment bracket body 110 proximate to the upper end 111 as illustrated in Figure 12. The first arm 116 and the second arm 117 can be parallel to each other. The first arm 116 and the second arm 117 can be separated by an opening 118. A second aperture 120 can be formed on the first arm 116 and the second arm 117. A first bulge 119 can be formed on the riser attachment bracket body 110 below the first arm 116 and the second arm 117. The first bulge 119 can be beneath the opening 118.

[0052] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the riser attachment bracket 102 of Figure 12. A first tapered cavity 68 can be formed on the riser attachment bracket 102. The first tapered cavity can extend at least partially through the riser attachment bracket body 110 from the lower end 112 towards the upper end 111. The first tapered sleeve 58 can be inserted in to the first tapered cavity 68 as illustrated in Figure 4. The cap 90 can penetrate through the first aperture 113 to expose the first end 92 of the cap 90 above the riser attachment bracket 102, as illustrated in Figure 11.

[0053] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the release mechanism 70 of Figure 2 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. The release mechanism 70 can include a release lever 47, a release bar 72, and a release pad 74. The release bar 72 can extend from a first end 71 to a second end 73. The release bar 72 can have one or more bends between the first end 71 and the second end 73. The release bar 72 can be formed of any material including, but not limited to, a bent steel bar, a bent aluminum extrusion, a bent tube, a cast aluminum, or the like. The release lever 47 can be fixedly attached to the first end 71 of the release bar 72. The release pad 74 can be fixedly attached to the second end 73 of the release bar 72. In an example, the release lever 47, the release bar 72, and the release pad 74 can be formed of one or more pieces.

[0054] The release bar 72 can be rotatably coupled with the work surface attachment bracket 100. The work surface attachment bracket 100 can include a channel 105 (see Figure 11). At least a portion of the release bar 72 can be received in the channel 105 (e.g., the release pad 74 can be located inside the channel 105 as shown in Figure 17). A middle section 80 of the release bar 72 can form a rotation axis 82 for the release bar 72. The release mechanism 70 can be configured such that the release lever 47 can be coupled to the release pin 46 in the use configuration of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 shown in Figure 1. Actuation of the release mechanism 70 can actuate the release pin 46 and allows the gas spring 24 to be adjusted in length.

[0055] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the work surface attachment bracket 100 and the release mechanism 70 as coupled to the bottom surface 42 of the work surface 20 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. The work surface attachment bracket 100 can have a first side 122 and a second side 123. The first side 122 can be attached to the bottom surface 42 of the work surface 20. A stud 125 can be formed on the second side 123. The stud 125 can be coupled to the work surface attachment bracket 100 on one end and a second bulge 126 can be formed on the other end. The work surface attachment bracket 100 can be formed of any structural material (e.g., aluminum die cast, machined aluminum, steel, or the like). In an example, the work surface attachment bracket 100, the stud 125, and the second bulge 126 can be formed of one or more pieces.

[0056] A through hole 128 can be formed on the stud 125. When the work surface attachment bracket 100 is coupled to the riser attachment bracket 102, the stud can be placed in the opening 118 between the first arm 116 and the second arm 117 such that the through hole 128 can be concentric with the second aperture 120. A mechanical fastener (e.g., a screw, a rivet, or the like) can be inserted through the second aperture 120 and the through hole 128. The mechanical fastener can form the rotation axis 104. The work surface attachment bracket 100 can rotate around the rotation axis 104 relative to the riser attachment bracket 102.

[0057] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of the transition assembly 40. The translation assembly can be coupled between the second member upper end 55A and the work surface 20 (e.g., the second member upper end 55A can be coupled to the riser attachment bracket 102 and the work surface 20 can be coupled to the work surface attachment bracket 100). The work surface attachment bracket 100 can be adapted to rotate relative to the riser attachment bracket 102 around the rotation axis 104 allowing to change the orientation of the work surface 20 between a horizontal orientation (as illustrated in Figure 1) and a vertical orientation (as illustrated in Figure 2). The horizontal orientation of the work surface 20 can correspond to the use configuration of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10, and the vertical orientation of the work surface 20 can correspond to the storage configuration of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10.

[0058] The work surface attachment bracket 100 can rotate in clockwise direction relative to the riser attachment bracket 102 to put the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 in the storage configuration (see Figure 2). In the storage configuration, the first bulge 119 can contact the second bulge 126, as illustrated in Figure 17. One or more mechanical (clamps, latches, or the like) or magnetic (e.g., magnets) attachment elements can be built on the first bulge 119 and second bulge 126 to maintain the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 in storage configuration. [0059] Figures 18-19 are a side view and a top view of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10, respectively, in the use configuration according to an example of the present disclosure. In Figure 19, the work surface 20 is shown in phantom to make the transition assembly 40 and the release mechanism 70 visible. The release mechanism 70 and the work surface attachment bracket 100 of the transition assembly 40 are coupled to the bottom surface 42. The release mechanism 70 can include the release lever 47, the release bar 72, and the release pad 74. The transition assembly 40 can include the work surface attachment bracket 100 and the riser attachment bracket 102. [0060] Both the release mechanism 70 and the work surface attachment bracket 100 can rotate simultaneously together with the work surface 20 around the work surface hinge 103 while converting the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 between the use configuration and the storage configuration. The release mechanism 70 can also rotate around the rotation axis 82 independent of the work surface attachment bracket 100.

[0061] The work surface attachment bracket 100 can rotate in clockwise direction relative to the riser attachment bracket 102 (e.g., rotate in clockwise direction around the work surface hinge 103 as illustrated in Figure 18) to put the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 in the use configuration. When the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 is in the use configuration (e.g., the work surface 20 is in horizontal orientation, see Figure 1), the cap 90 can be located under the release pad 74 as illustrated in Figure 20. When a user the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 actuates (e.g., squeezes, rotates, moves, or the like) the release lever 47, the release bar 72 can rotate around the rotation axis 82 and the release pad 74 can press on to the cap 90. Since the cap 90 can be coupled to the release pin 46, an actuation of the release lever 47 can indirectly (e.g., through the release pad 74 and the cap 90) cause a depression on to the release pin 46 to unlock the gas spring 24. Unlocking the gas spring 24 can allow the user to adjust a height of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 (e.g., allow to change a distance between the base 18 and the work surface 20).

[0062] Figures 20-21 are partial cross-sectional views of the transition assembly 40 in the use configuration of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 according to an example configuration of the present disclosure. In the use configuration, the work surface 20 can be horizontal and the release pad 74 can overlap with the cap 90. The cap 90 can partially be located inside the channel

105. The release bar 72 and the release pad 74 can move inside the channel 105. When the user actuates the release lever 47, the release pad 74 can move and press on to the cap 90, and in turn, the release pad 74 can press on to the release pin 46 to unlock the gas spring 24.

[0063] In the storage configuration of the 10, the release mechanism 70 cannot be not coupled to the release pin 46. Actuation of the release mechanism 70 cannot actuate the release pin 46 to adjust the length of the gas spring 24. However, in the storage configuration, the cap 90 can be exposed above the adjustable riser 12 as illustrated in Figure 2. The user of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can directly press on the cap 90 to actuate the release pin 46 to adjust the length of the gas spring 24. The cap 90 can be made of a soft material (e.g., molded urethane, rubber, or the like) to be gentle on user’s hands during direct contact.

[0064] The transition assembly 40 can include a slider 107. The slider 107 can be at least partially located inside the work surface attachment bracket 100, and the slider 107 can be slidingly engaged with the work surface attachment bracket 100. The slider 107 can have a first end 107 A and a second end 107B opposite the first end 107A. A slider tip 108 can be coupled to the first end 107A and a slider handle 109 can be coupled to the second end 107B of the slider 107. A tensile member (e.g., an extension spring, a compression spring, or the like) can be coupled between the slider 107 and the work surface attachment bracket 100. The tensile member can bias the slider in a first direction 130.

[0065] Referring to Figure 11, the work surface attachment bracket 100 can also include an access hole 106. The access hole 106 can be formed on the second side 123 of the work surface attachment bracket 100. In the use configuration, the stub 114 and the hook 115 can penetrate into the access hole

106. The slider tip 108 can engage the hook 115 to maintain the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 in the use configuration (e.g., maintain the work surface 20 in horizontal orientation) as illustrated in Figure 20. The user of the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 can interact with the slider handle 109 to pull the slider 107 in a second direction 131 opposite the first direction 130 to disengage the slider tip 108 from the hook 115. When the slider tip 108 is disengaged from the hook 115, the user can rotate the work surface 20 around the work surface hinge 103 to put the height adjustable mobile workstation 10 in the storage configuration.

[0066] The work surface 20 can have a front end 141 and a rear end 142 as illustrated in Figure 18. In some example configurations, the release lever 47 can be located proximate the front end 141, and the transition assembly 40 can be located proximate the middle of the work surface 20 between the front end 141 and the rear end 142. In other configurations, the release lever 47 can be located on any side of the work surface 20.

[0067] The work surface 20 can have a top surface 41 and a bottom surface 42. A thickness 143 of the work surface 20 can be a normal distance between the top surface 41 and the bottom surface 42 at a cross-section. The thickness 143 of the work surface can be in the range of 10mm to 25mm.

[0068] The work surface 20 can have a front edge 145 and a rear edge 146 connecting the top surface 41 and the bottom surface 42 proximate the front end 141 and the rear end 142, respectively. In some example configurations, the front edge 145 can be in an angle 149 from the vertical. The angle 149 can vary from 10 degrees to 90 degrees.

[0069] In some example configurations, a curved section 144 can be built at the front end 141 of the work surface 20. The curved section 144 can have a first profile 147 on the top surface 41, and a second profile 148 on the bottom surface 42. In some example configurations, the first profile 147 and the second profile 148 can be parallel to each other (e.g., the thickness 143 of the work surface 20 can be constant over the curved section 144). In other configurations, the first profile 147 and the second profile 148 can be nonparallel to each other (e.g., the thickness 143 can vary over the curved section 144). For example, the thickness 143 can be smaller proximate to the front edge 145 compared to the thickness 143 away from the front edge 145.

[0070] In some example configurations, the curved section 144 can have a constant curvature. In other configurations, the curved section 144 can have a varying curvature (e.g., the curvature can be larger proximate to the front edge 145 compared to the curvature away from the front edge 145). Additional Notes and Aspects

[0071] Aspect 1 may include or use subject matter (such as an apparatus, a system, a device, a method, a means for performing acts, or a device readable medium including instructions that, when performed by the device, may cause the device to perform acts), such as may include or use a height adjustable workstation comprising: a base; a work surface; at least one leg assembly coupled between the base and the work surface, the at least one leg assembly including: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a gas spring configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface, the gas spring including: a cylinder; and a moveable piston, wherein the cylinder is coupled to the first member and the moveable piston is coupled to the second member, and wherein the first member is moveable relative to the second member and the movable piston is moveable relative to the cylinder.

[0072] Aspect 2 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 1, to optionally include or use wherein the second member is slidable within the first member in a telescoping configuration.

[0073] Aspect 3 may include or use, or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 1, to optionally include or use a transition assembly including a leg attachment bracket and a work surface attachment bracket, wherein the leg attachment bracket is coupled to the at least one leg assembly and the work surface attachment bracket is coupled to the work surface, wherein the leg attachment bracket is rotatably coupled to the work surface attachment bracket at a hinge, wherein the transition assembly is configured to translate the height adjustable workstation between a use configuration and a storage configuration, and wherein the work surface is in a horizontal orientation in the use configuration, and the work surface is in vertical orientation in the storage configuration.

[0074] Aspect 4 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 3, to optionally include or use wherein the gas spring comprises a release pin that is slidingly engaged with the moveable piston to release the gas spring.

[0075] Aspect 5 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 4, to optionally include or use a cap slidingly engaged with the moveable piston, wherein the cap is at least partially exposed above the leg attachment bracket, and wherein the cap is coupled to the release pin and adapted to apply a force to the release pin to release the gas spring. [0076] Aspect 6 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 5, to optionally include or use a release mechanism configured to release the gas spring.

[0077] Aspect 7 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 6, to optionally include or use wherein the release mechanism includes a release bar including a first end, a second end, and a middle section between the first end and the second end, wherein the middle section is configured to coincide with a rotation axis, and wherein the release mechanism is rotatably coupled to the work surface about the rotation axis.

[0078] Aspect 8 may include or use, or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 7, to optionally include or use a release lever coupled to the first end of the release bar and a release pad is coupled to the second end of the release bar, wherein the release pad overlaps with the cap when the work surface is in the use configuration, and wherein the release pad is adapted to engage the cap to apply a force on the release pin to release the gas spring when a user of the height adjustable workstation interacts with a handle in the use configuration.

[0079] Aspect 9 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 5, to optionally include or use wherein the cap is adapted to apply a force on the release pin to release the gas spring when a user of the height adjustable workstation presses on the cap in the storage configuration.

[0080] Aspect 10 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 3, to optionally include or use a slider slidingly engaged with the work surface attachment bracket, the slider including a first end and a second end, wherein a slider tip is formed in the first end and a slider handle is formed at the second end.

[0081] Aspect 11 may include or use, or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 10, to optionally include or use the work surface attachment bracket also comprising a hook, wherein the slider includes a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, and wherein the slider tip is adapted to engage with the hook in the locked configuration when the height adjustable workstation is in the use configuration and the slider tip is adapted to disengage from the hook in the unlocked configuration to allow the height adjustable workstation to be converted to the storage configuration.

[0082] Aspect 12 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 11, to optionally include or use wherein the height adjustable workstation includes a spring coupled between the slider and the work surface attachment bracket, and wherein the spring is configured to bias the slider towards the locked configuration when the height adjustable workstation is in the use configuration.

[0083] Aspect 3 may include or use subject matter (such as an apparatus, a system, a device, a method, a means for performing acts, or a device readable medium including instructions that, when performed by the device, may cause the device to perform acts), such as may include or use a height adjustable workstation comprising: a base; a work surface; and one or more leg assemblies coupled between the base and the work surface, the one or more leg assemblies including: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a transition assembly including a leg attachment bracket coupled to the one or more leg assemblies; and a work surface atachment bracket coupled to the work surface, wherein the leg atachment bracket is rotatably coupled to the work surface atachment bracket at a hinge, wherein the work surface atachment bracket is configured to rotate relative to the leg atachment bracket around the hinge to translate the height adjustable workstation between a use configuration and a storage configuration, and wherein the work surface is in a horizontal orientation in the use configuration, and the work surface is in vertical orientation in the storage configuration.

[0084] Aspect 14 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject mater of Aspect 13, to optionally include or use wherein the one or more leg assemblies comprises a gas spring including: a cylinder coupled to the first member; and a piston coupled to the second member, wherein the piston is movably coupled to the cylinder, and wherein the gas spring is configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. [0085] Aspect 15 may include or use, or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 14, to optionally include or use wherein the gas spring comprises a release pin slidingly engaged with the piston, wherein the release pin is exposed above the leg attachment bracket, wherein the release pin is actuatable via a handle in the use configuration, and actuatable by directly pressing on the release pin in the storage configuration, and wherein the release pin is configured to release the gas spring for adjustment of a height of the work surface.

[0086] Aspect 16 may include or use subject matter (such as an apparatus, a system, a device, a method, a means for performing acts, or a device readable medium including instructions that, when performed by the device, may cause the device to perform acts), such as may include or use a workstation comprising: a base; a work surface including an upper side and a lower side defining a thickness therebetween, wherein the upper side and the lower side are elongated between a front end and a rear end of the worksurface; and at least one leg assembly coupled between the base and the lower side of the work surface, wherein the work surface includes a curved section located proximate the front end.

[0087] Aspect 17 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 16, to optionally include or use wherein the curved section includes a first profile located proximate the upper side and a second profile located proximate the lower side.

[0088] Aspect 18 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 17, to optionally include or use wherein the first profile is parallel to the second profile, wherein the thickness is constant along the curved section.

[0089] Aspect 19 may include or use or may optionally be combined with the subject matter of Aspect 17, to optionally include or use wherein the first profile includes a first curvature, and the second profile includes a second curvature different than the first curvature, wherein the thickness varies along the curved section.

[0090] Each of these non-limiting examples can stand on its own or can be combined in any permutation or combination with any one or more of the other examples. [0091] The above detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the present subject matter can be practiced. These embodiments are also referred to herein as “examples.” Such examples can include elements in addition to those shown or described. However, the present inventor also contemplates examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. Moreover, the present inventor also contemplates examples using any combination or permutation of those elements shown or described (or one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to a particular example (or one or more aspects thereof), or with respect to other examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or described herein.

[0092] In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and any documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in this document controls.

[0093] In the following claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device, article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim. Moreover, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. [0094] The above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or more aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used, such as by one of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b), to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Also, in the above Detailed Description, various features may be grouped together to streamline the disclosure. This should not be interpreted as intending that an unclaimed disclosed feature is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may lie in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description as examples or embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that such embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the present subject matter should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.