Rotating over-bed computer desk

Abstract

A computer desk that uses a cantilevered work surface structure rotatably mounted to a vertical support column. The support column can be mounted so that the lower end rests upon the floor and the upper end is affixed either directly to the ceiling or by brackets to an elevated position on the wall of the structure or dwelling. The desk can be installed next to a bed and positioned to allow use while sitting up in bed or rotated to allow use while sitting in a chair. The desk can have multiple deck levels to accommodate a computer and accessories and a separate deck for control elements such as keyboard, mouse, and/or game controllers that can incorporate armrests. It can be assembled in right hand or left hand configuration from the same parts. It is designed to be as adjustable as is possible while also being inexpensive to produce.

1 ) A desk or computer work station consisting of a telescoping support column with a major central outer section and minor upper and lower inner sections which have lower and upper ends terminating at floor and attached to the ceiling of the structure or dwelling. The central outer section provides means for height adjustment by mechanical extension or retraction of the lower inner section and free sliding movement of the upper inner section. The central outer section also provides means of attachment for substantially horizontal work surfaces. The assembly of central outer column section and work surfaces is able to be rotated about the upper and lower inner column sections which remain stationary.  
   
   
       2 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 1  where the upper inner section of the support column terminates at an elevated fixture that is attached to a wall of the structure or dwelling rather than attached to the ceiling.  
   
   
       3 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 1  or  2  that allows the adjustment of height by means of a mechanical crank and screw assembly.  
   
   
       4 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 1  or  2  that allows the adjustment of height by means of a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder.  
   
   
       5 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 1  or  2  that allows the adjustment of height by means of an electrical actuator.  
   
   
       6 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in any of claims  3 - 5  that has one or more cantilevered, off-center work surfaces capable of extending over a bed, chair or sofa.  
   
   
       7 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in any of claims  3 - 5  that uses a braced under surface structure to support the work surfaces.  
   
   
       8 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in any of claims  3 - 5  that uses a suspension structure to support the work surface(s).  
   
   
       9 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 6  that is constructed so that the same cantilevered work surface components can be assembled in either a right or left hand configuration.  
   
   
       10 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 7  or  8  that has a sliding and/or adjustable keyboard surface or tray.  
   
   
       11 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 10  that has armrests and mouse pad incorporated into the keyboard surface.  
   
   
       12 ) A desk or computer workstation as described in  claim 5  or  6  that uses a magnetic wall latch to prevent unwanted rotational movement.