U.S. patent application number 15/957147 was filed with the patent office on 2019-10-24 for adjustable passive standing assistance device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Ross Brown, Tristan Davis, Marc Lind, Sean Neal. Invention is credited to Ross Brown, Tristan Davis, Marc Lind, Sean Neal.
Application Number | 20190320800 15/957147 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 68236105 |
Filed Date | 2019-10-24 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190320800 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Brown; Ross ; et
al. |
October 24, 2019 |
ADJUSTABLE PASSIVE STANDING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Abstract
The purpose of this device is to give assistance to a person
that is standing in a particular area for an extended amount of
time. This is achieved for people of different heights by having a
rotating joint at the base. A saddle joint at the base of the
housing enables this device to be adjustable. The seat portion can
rotate to adjust to different people. This supporting system is
designed to bear some of the load while standing, to accommodate a
more ergonomic environment for the person standing.
Inventors: |
Brown; Ross; (Brownsburg,
IN) ; Davis; Tristan; (Greenfield, IN) ; Lind;
Marc; (Hobart, IN) ; Neal; Sean; (Eaton,
IN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Brown; Ross
Davis; Tristan
Lind; Marc
Neal; Sean |
Brownsburg
Greenfield
Hobart
Eaton |
IN
IN
IN
IN |
US
US
US
US |
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Family ID: |
68236105 |
Appl. No.: |
15/957147 |
Filed: |
April 19, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 7/566 20130101;
A47C 7/60 20130101; A47C 3/26 20130101; A47C 9/025 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47C 9/02 20060101
A47C009/02; A47C 7/60 20060101 A47C007/60; A47C 7/56 20060101
A47C007/56 |
Claims
1. A saddle joint at the base of the housing capable of about one
hundred and eighty (180) degree motion in the vertical direction
and about ninety (90) degree motion in the horizontal direction.
The saddle joint can be locked in place by inputting a pin to
prevent the saddle joint from moving and coupled to a tertiary
support that isn't included in the devices structure.
1. The device of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a
locking mechanism for locking the load bearing plate with the
support beam
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the couple of the support beam
and in the swivel hinge comprises a pinned joint for fastening
these two components together.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the support swivel hinge couples
to the tertiary support comprises a bracket to be coupled to.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the swiveling device for
assisting contains a spring system
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to seating arrangements and
more particularly to passive standing systems. In particular,
passive seating system arrangements to assist standing persons in a
working environment.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Many types of tasks and jobs are becoming more automated and
less physically demanding to be carried out. Some of these tasks
and jobs require persons or laborers to interact in a stationary
standing position for extended periods of time. By example and
without limitation to the present disclosure, such tasks and jobs
may include but not be limited to: cashier, assembly line
personnel, chef, lecturer, and other similar jobs and tasks.
[0003] Typically, these tasks and jobs are carried out in shifts
ranging from four to twelve hours at a time with limited
opportunities for breaks, and laborers are required to remain in a
standing position for the duration of the task or job due to
position requirements or rules pertaining to the usage of chairs.
Some possible and noncomprehensive situations are: an employee
working on an assembly line where said employee must remain fully
upright to fully reach their assigned area, a grocery store
enforcing a rule to prohibit the use of chairs for all cashiers so
that said cashiers are upright and may appear more appealing to
customers, a lecturer wishing to maintain an upright position to
portray a stronger stance, or other situations requiring an
upright, stationary position.
[0004] Many persons performing said tasks and jobs have little to
no problems completing them with ease. Unfortunately, many of these
laborers have limited physical abilities due to age or other health
affecting factors. Said laborers have a high risk of experiencing
negative health effects from maintaining an upright, stationary
position. This situation may yield a person unfit to fulfill their
assigned duties, forcing them to leave the current occupation.
[0005] There is, therefore an unmet need for persons with limited
physical abilities to realize a solution so such laborers may
successfully complete any and all assigned tasks and jobs without
facing negative health effects. The present disclosure addresses
such a need.
SUMMARY
[0006] A system that provides passive assistance to standing
persons. In one or more embodiments, the present disclosure
provides for a rotating base that can shift to different positions
to accommodate for persons of different heights. The base of the
system is fastened to a vertical support and can be used placed
into a seated position or collapse to be moved out of the way. The
passive seating system assembly includes: [0007] A. A saddle joint
at the base of the housing capable of about one hundred and eighty
(180) degree motion in the vertical direction and about ninety (90)
degree motion in the horizontal direction. The saddle joint can be
locked in place by inputting a pin to prevent the saddle joint from
moving [0008] B. A saddle joint at the connecting point between the
base of the passive seating arrangement and the body of the passive
seating arrangement. This saddle joint is capable of a positive
rotational movement in the positive direction past the horizontal
[0009] C. A spring system that allows the base of the seating
arrangement to vary slightly from the horizontal position when a
vertical force is input on the base of the passive seating
arrangement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a detail of the apparatus, in accordance with one
or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a detail of the schematic of the socket mechanism,
in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 3A is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case a substantially
180-degree position, in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present disclosure
[0013] FIG. 3A is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case a substantially
90-degree position, in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present disclosure
[0014] FIG. 3C is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case a substantially
270-degree position, in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present disclosure
[0015] FIG. 4A is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case a substantially
45-degree position of its substantially 360-degree capability, in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure
[0016] FIG. 4B is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case a substantially
225-degree position of its substantially 360-degree capability, in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure
[0017] FIG. 4C is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case a substantially
135-degree position of its substantially 360-degree capability, in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure
[0018] FIG. 5A is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case the spring is shown in
an uncompressed state in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present disclosure
[0019] FIG. 5B is a detail of the schematic of a various
configuration of the assembly in this case the spring is shown in a
compressed state due to the coupling of item, in accordance with
one or more embodiments of the present disclosure
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] In the present disclosure the term "about" can allow for a
degree of variability in a value or range, for example, within 10%,
within 5%, or within 1% of a stated value or of a stated limit of a
range.
[0021] In the present disclosure the term "substantially" can allow
for a degree of variability in a value or range, for example,
within 90%, within 95%, or within 99% of a stated value or of a
stated limit of a range.
[0022] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the
principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to
the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language
will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be
understood that no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is
thereby intended.
[0023] The present disclosure relates to an extendable assembly for
a physical fatigue reducing device and more particularly,
reconfigurable body load-fatigue reducing devices. In particular,
embodiments of the one or more present disclosures relate to
portable attachment points on the device allowing a variety of
custom configurations and to assist other disabilities to readily
handle, the physical stresses of their jobs though out a hour work
day.
[0024] Those skilled in the art will recognize that numerous
modifications can be made to the specific implementations described
above. The implementations should not be limited to the particular
limitations described. Other implementations may be possible.
[0025] FIG. 1 is a detail of the apparatus 100 in a compressed
locked position, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2 is a detail of the schematic of the ball for a socket
mechanism 210, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure, the adjustable socket mechanism, in one or more
embodiments, includes a ball 210, a coupled spring 220, and the
socket as shown in FIG. 5A 540.
[0027] FIG. 3A is a detail of the schematic of the swiveling
mechanism 332, shown pinned in the substantially 90-degree position
340 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure. From FIG. 3A, the adjustable swivel mechanism, in one
or more embodiments, includes a male rod portion 432 and recessed
female mating portion in 320. In one embodiment, the male rod
portion is situated within the recessed female mating portion 320
where it may rotate and be temporarily positioned in one or more
locked states. In a further embodiment, a pin 330 is used to
configure the position of the armature 320 in various positions in
the range between about 0-degrees to 180-degrees by increments of
about 7-degrees for each, 340, 345, 350, 355, 360, 365, 370, by
inserting the pin 330 into holes in the tertiary support mount
332.
[0028] FIG. 3B is a detail of the schematic of the swiveling
mechanism 332, shown pinned in the substantially 180-degree
position 355 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure. From FIG. 3A, the adjustable swivel mechanism,
in one or more embodiments, includes a male rod portion 432 and
recessed female mating portion in 320. In one embodiment, the male
rod portion is situated within the recessed female mating portion
320 where it may rotate and be temporarily positioned in one or
more locked states. In a further embodiment, a pin 330 is used to
configure the position of the armature 320 in various positions in
the range between about 0-degrees to 180-degrees by increments of
about 7-degrees for each, 340, 345, 350, 355, 360, 365, 370, by
inserting the pin 330 into holes in the tertiary support mount
332.
[0029] FIG. 3C is a detail of the schematic of the swiveling
mechanism 332, shown in the substantially 270-degree position 370
in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure. From FIG. 3A, the adjustable swivel mechanism, in one
or more embodiments, includes a male rod portion 432 and recessed
female mating portion in 320. In one embodiment, the male rod
portion is situated within the recessed female mating portion 320
where it may rotate and be temporarily positioned in one or more
locked states. In a further embodiment, a pin 330 is used to
configure the position of the armature 320 in various positions in
the range between about 0-degrees to 180-degrees by increments of
about 7-degrees for each, (340, 345, 350, 355, 360, 365, 370), by
inserting the pin 330 into holes in the tertiary support mount
332.
[0030] FIG. 4A is a detail of the schematic of the socket mechanism
432, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure. From FIG. 4A, the adjustable socket mechanism, in one
or more embodiments, includes a ball 432 and socket mechanism 434.
In one embodiment, the ball 434 is situated within the socket 434
where it may rotate and be temporarily positioned in one or more
locked states. In a further embodiment, the ball 432 is configured
so the spring 530 from FIG. 5B is coupled with the ball wherein the
ball and spring may move in a synchronized manner. In a further
embodiment, the socket is configured to be attached or integral
with a base 434.
[0031] FIG. 4B is a detail of the apparatus 440 in a further
rotated position of substantially 225-degree of the about possible
360-degree range, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure. In one embodiment, the base of 440 of the
apparatus further comprises a ball joint 432 allowing rotation
within the socket joint 434, wherein the distal plate may be
locked, fully or temporarily, with the base by twisting the load
bearing surface in relation to the armature 436.
[0032] FIG. 4C is a detail of the apparatus 440 in a further
rotated position of substantially 135-degree of the possible about
360-degree range, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure. In one embodiment, the base of 440 of the
apparatus further comprises a ball joint 432 allowing rotation
within the socket joint 434, wherein the distal plate may be
locked, fully or temporarily, with the base by twisting the load
bearing surface in relation to the armature 436.
[0033] FIG. 5A is a detail of the apparatus 530 in a compressed
locked position, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure. In one embodiment, the base 540 of the
apparatus further comprises a ball socket 545 for coupling to the
base, wherein the base may be locked, fully or temporarily, with
the base by twisting the plate in relation to the base 540.
[0034] FIG. 5B is a detail of the apparatus 530 in a compressed
locked position, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the
present disclosure. In one embodiment, the base 540 of the
apparatus further comprises a ball socket 545 for coupling to the
base, wherein the base may be locked, fully or temporarily, with
the base by twisting the plate in relation to the base 540.
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