Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Wall – ceiling – or floor designed for utilities – Partition type
Patent
1999-01-13
2000-08-15
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Wall, ceiling, or floor designed for utilities
Partition type
522201, 522202, 522203, 52239, 174 48, 439215, 248 681, 248 742, 3122236, E04C 252, H02G 300
Patent
active
061017736
ABSTRACT:
A wire management system for use with furniture panels and being especially useful for the management of voice and data wiring includes a support plate and a plurality of vertically arranged rows of slots for receiving mounting blocks for patch panel brackets and the like. The slots may be provided in the plate itself or in a series of channel members attached to the plate. The blocks can be rotated 90 degrees to facilitate the connection of wiring to wiring connection devices when the blocks are in a first position and to a second position in which the wires and associated equipment occupy a minimum amount of space. The cover for the wire management system is preferably hinged at the top or side. A lock may be provided therefore for security, and a prop rod may be provided to hold the cover in an open position. In a most preferred embodiment, the plate may be adjusted using telescoping components to accommodate different size openings in the furniture module. In another aspect of the invention, strain relief brackets are provided and are coupled to the slots below the mounting blocks.
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Chau Theodore Q.
Haagsma Keith A.
Hand R. Scott
Stanley Kevin M.
Friedman Carl D.
Steelcase Inc.
Thissell Jennifer I.
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