Undermount for height adjustable work surface mechanism

Abstract

The invention is directed at a work surface mechanism for connecting a primary work surface to a secondary work surface, the work surface mechanism comprising: a track system, located underneath the primary work surface; a main body including primary work surface mounting apparatus for mounting to the track system; a pivot bar, connected to the main body; and a pair of arms, each of the pair of arms connected at one end to the pivot bar and to the secondary work surface at the other end; wherein the secondary work surface can be stored directly stored underneath the primary work surface when not in use.

1 . A work surface mechanism for connecting a primary work surface to a secondary work surface, the work surface mechanism comprising:
 a track system, located underneath the primary work surface;   a main body including primary work surface mounting apparatus for mounting to the track system;   a pivot bar, connected to the main body; and   a pair of arms, each of the pair of arms connected at one end to the pivot bar and to the secondary work surface at the other end;   wherein the secondary work surface can be stored directly stored underneath the primary work surface when not in use.   
     
     
         2 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 1  wherein each of the pair of arms comprises:
 a secondary work surface mounting apparatus to assist in mounting the mechanism to the secondary work surface.   
     
     
         3 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 2  wherein the secondary work surface mounting apparatus is a mounting bracket. 
     
     
         4 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 1  wherein the pair of arms are tubular. 
     
     
         5 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a cylinder, connected to the pair or arms, enabling the pair of arms to move in a vertical motion.   
     
     
         6 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 5  further comprising an actuator for the cylinder. 
     
     
         7 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 6  wherein the actuator can be selected from the group consisting of a paddle actuator and a button actuator. 
     
     
         8 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 1  further comprising a follower arm, located adjacent one of the pair of arms. 
     
     
         9 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a tilting apparatus, located proximate the secondary work surface mounting apparatus, so that the second work surface can be tilted with respect to the primary work surface.   
     
     
         10 . The work surface mechanism of  claim 5  wherein the arms move in a vertical motion up to 12″ in range.