Computer desk for either right-hander or left-hander

[0001] The present invention relates to computer desks and more particularly to an improved computer desk adapted to be used by either a right-hander or left-hander.

[0002] Conventionally, a computer desk is adapted to be used by a right-hander. Inevitably, a left-hander may feel discomfort when using a computer on such desk. It is desirable among manufacturers to produce specially designed computer desks adapted to be used by left-handers. However, such computer desks have not been commercially available due to small market. Hence, a need has arisen for a computer desk which is readily adapted to be used by either a right-hander or left-hander.

[0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a computer desk adapted to be used by either a right-hander or left-hander, comprising a substantially rectangular desktop; two coupled legs at either side; two distal first crosspieces interconnected the legs at both side; an intermediate second crosspiece interconnected both sides; a proximate third crosspiece interconnected both sides; two links moveably mounted on the first crosspieces; a connecting member moveably interconnected the links; a latch at the connecting member; a printer support interconnected top sides of the links; a retractable tray for receiving a keyboard; a hole in each of the legs; and a computer platform releasably secured to the holes from one of inner and outer locations at either side of the computer desk; wherein in an adjustment of the print support and the tray, unfasten the second crosspiece by pivoting the latch in a first direction slide the links along the first crosspieces and the tray along the third crosspiece to a left or right side of the computer desk, and fasten the second crosspiece by pivoting the latch in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0004] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken with the accompanying drawings.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of computer desk according to the invention;

[0006] FIGS. 2A and 2B are exploded views illustrating possible mountings of platform in inner and outer positions at either side of the computer desk;

[0007] FIG. 3 is a front plan view illustrating different locations of the platform, links, and tray for being adapted to be used by either a left-hander or right-hander;

[0008] FIG. 4 is a front plan view showing the computer desk with computer, monitor, printer, and keyboard mounted in default positions for being adapted to be used by a right-hander; and

[0009] FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 where the devices shown in FIG. 4 are mounted in changed positions for being adapted to be used by a left-hander.

[0010] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, there is shown a computer desk 1 constructed in accordance with the invention. A substantially rectangular desktop of the computer desk 1 is configured to support a monitor A. The computer desk 1 further comprises two coupled legs 11 at either side, two distal first crosspieces 12 interconnected the legs 11 at both sides, an intermediate second crosspiece 13 interconnected both sides, a proximate third crosspiece 14 also interconnected both sides, two spaced links 2 moveably mounted on the first crosspieces 12, a connecting member 21 moveably interconnected the links 2, a cam lever 22 at a forward end of the connecting member 21, a support 2A interconnected top sides of the links 2 for supporting a printer B, a frame element 3 having a retractable tray 31 mounted thereon for receiving a keyboard C so that a user can either pull the tray 31 outward for using the keyboard C or push the tray 31 inward under the desktop in a non-operating position, a hole 111 in each leg 11, and a platform 4 releasably secured to the holes 111, the platform 4 being adapted to support a computer D.

[0011] The platform 4 can be mounted in each of inner and outer locations at either side of the computer desk 1 by driving fasteners (e.g., screws) through the holes 111 into the platform 4. In other words, there are four possible mounting locations of the platform 4. This is best illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3.

[0012] For adjusting location of the support 2A and the tray 31 (see FIG. 3), a user must first unfasten the second crosspiece 13 by pivoting the cam lever 22 upward. Next, slide the links 2 along the first crosspieces 12 and the tray 31 along the third crosspiece 14 to a desired left or right side of the computer desk 1. Finally, fasten the second crosspiece 13 by pivoting the cam lever 22 downward. The computer D, monitor A, the printer B, and the keyboard C are thus mounted in the desired position for being adapted to be used by a right-hander (FIG. 4) or a left-hander (FIG. 5).

[0013] While the invention has been described by means of specific embodiments, numerous modifications and variations could be made thereto by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention set forth in the claims.