I have put together a sitting standing desk and all but one part works. The bit I would like some advice on is how to dynamically raise the keyboard/mouse surface to switch between ergonomic standing and sitting workstation heights.
- It is very important for use that this height adjustment can be done very easily,
- essentially in one move, and definitely without requiring any unscrewing and without needing any kind of tool use.
- At the same time, I'm not looking for an electrically powered lift, but a mechanical manual design.
- and the keyboard and mouse need to stay flat horizontal throughout the raise
A)
I have a solution in mind, but the current issue I have is I do not know how the component I am looking for is called 🙂 So I cannot search for it or order it, which I would like to do. It is a metal component, one of which is attached to each side of the keyboard surface, but explaining it with words is not easy, so I made a video showing the component made out of Lego
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8aj37nav7umwp9t/2015-07-10%2012.57.25.mov?dl=0
Do you know what this kind of component is called? Or even better, where such components are sold?
B) Maybe there is a better dynamic mechanical solution? Maybe this component will not hold, although I'm sure I have seen it somewhere working?
P.S.
What I have is not actually a desk as such
- but a shelving unit based on http://www.shelfstore.co.uk/thesystem.asp
- And the keyboard surface is actually a shelf on a slide http://www.shelfstore.co.uk/component_details.asp?component_type_id=46&submit_action=component_find
- And it has shelves above the keyboard surface to hold the computer displays
- and can provide support from either above or on the sides if needed (unlike a desk)
P.P.S.
This question is related in general aim to this one How do I make a height adjustable desk?
but my question is a bit more specific and has design constraints in mind.
Best Answer
The device you're describing, sounds like a four-bar linkage.
Not sure if you'll be able to find one available that suits your needs, or if you'll have to manufacture it yourself, or if it's even the best design for what you're trying to accomplish. But hopefully that will help you find what you're looking for.