Network Table

Philip Pilles3196861

Network Table

UseThis piece of furniture will help aid the transition to a paperless classroom shared by a variety of ages. Currently we use our classrooms a total of 18% of the year (40 weeks a year for 5 days from 8.30-3.30/ 365 days*24 hours). Hoping to increase the use of our schools and therefore improve their overall life cycle. This table will enable a wide variety of users to share the same room and will make the transition to a paperless learning environment possible and viable.

Designed to work with any external device which works within a network(avoiding just one operating system). The enlargement of any connected device will aid in productivity and provide a generic viewing platform for all. It will provide part of the facilities essential to being able to accommodate a more engaging and interesting learning within a classroom which will rely heavily on electronic stimulus from a variety of sources.

WiTricity™

Network Table

Construction and Materials

Aluminium alloy casing and vents allow for cooling of the electronic components

The tables height and the tops

angle can be adjusted using this

handle, allowing for easy access by a universal group of people.

Small rubber discs which are supported by a threaded shaft can be turned to allow for

tweaking of the tables legs height

to ensure a stable working surface.

Pneumatic cylinder

allows for adjusting

of the tables height. Cylinder will be made of recycled

steel

Stand for external device is designed

to securely accommodate a variety of shapes

and devices varying from small

smartphones to larger laptops.

Arms support the table top and allow for diverse range of adjustment according to the individual

users needs

Various inputs and outputs for external

devices allow for smoother and

easier operation when the use of

a 3rd party device is required

A combination of emerging technologies

known as DLNA and WitTricity and

existing technology - touchscreen and wireless

connectivity make this product viable in 5 years.

Network Table Sustainability

PaperlessCompletely avoids the use of any paper to facilitate learning experiences

Recycled SteelThe base is manufactured almost entirely of recycled steel. If obsolete this material can also be re-entetered into the materials stream

Durable and StrongThe use of steel, although energy intensive is justified by aiming to be durable and strong, maximising the overall lifetime, avoiding the waste cycle

UpgradabilityParts can be changed when deemed necessary without com-pletely wasting the working part. Electronic parts are replaceable as the progression of technology deems this necessary and viable

RepairabilityUsing construction and components which allow for easy repair ensures an extended lifetime

SubassembliesWhen the entire product becomes obsolete disassembly for remanufac-turing will be viable and upgrading will be easy.

Network Table

Aesthetics