Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Including component designed to receive a disparate article... – Task-area type repositionable component
Patent
1997-06-04
1998-09-15
Grosz, Alexander
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Including component designed to receive a disparate article...
Task-area type repositionable component
5 21, 52 795, 312194, A47B 8300, A47B 8304, E04H 112
Patent
active
058062483
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to a multi-purpose study room/bedroom referred to hereafter as a Multi-Purpose Quarters, (MPQ), which is a compact version of a room consisting of a bed, desk and computer table whereby space is minimized and concentration is maximized. The MPQ comprises a box-like structure which when opened, acts as an individual study room, which doubles as a private computer room, where noise and distractions are isolated. The front wall of the box-like structure holds a pull-down bed which can be used when the box-like structure is closed or open. Furthermore, the MPQ is provided with left and right-handed bookracks. When not in use, the MPQ slidably retracts to its original shape to maximize the space remaining in the room.
BACKGROUND ART
Most people prefer to enclose their study area with walls in order to facilitate study and concentration. Korean U.M. Application No. 91-9508 of this applicant discloses an example of a box-like personal study room consisting of a desk, chair and bookshelves. However, this personal study room does not accommodate the other essential components of a room, mainly a computer table or a bed, which remain in the room.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a structurally improved MPQ in which the above problems associated with the known personal study room are overcome and which encloses the reading space with walls in order to facilitate study and concentration and which is provided with a desk, computer table, bookracks and bed.
In order to accomplish the above object, the MPQ provides an enclosed area comprising a box-shaped body and a cover which are slidably engaged and relatively movable between an open position in which the body is spaced from the cover to form a work space therebetween, and a closed position in which the body is enclosed within the cover. The body is provided with left and right-hand bookracks. The body also includes a vertically movable holding panel and an inclined desk panel which vertically move by the rotating force of a drive motor through front and rear lifting wires. The drive motor is placed in a top section inside the body, while the lifting wires extend from opposite output shafts of the drive motor and are connected to the panels. The holding panel vertically moves in the body under the guidance of a plurality of channeled columns extending vertically at the corners of the body.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an MPQ in accordance with a primary embodiment of the present invention, showing the slidable cover and body separated from each other;
FIGS. 2A and 2B are side and plan views of the body, respectively, of the MPQ according to the present invention showing a mechanism for lifting a computer holding panel in the body;
FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view showing the structure for bringing the channeled column and holding panel of the above body in slidable engagement;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the MPQ of the present invention when it is used as a reading room;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the MPQ of the present invention when it is used as a bed;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing a slider unit which allows the two parts of the body to open and close;
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of an MPQ in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, showing the slidable cover and body separated from each other;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the structure for lifting and inclining the panels of the MPQ of the present invention;
FIG. 7A is an enlarged detail of the structure in FIG. 7:
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the desk and holding panels of an MPQ in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 9 is a perspectiv
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