Office system comprising linkable desk and storage units

Details Office system comprising linkable desk and storage units Office system comprising linkable desk and storage units

1997-06-04

1999-05-25

Chen, Jose V.

Supports: cabinet structure

For particular electrical device or component

Particular electrical wiring feature

52 361, 3122233, 312203, 312198, A47B 8100

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active

059064200

ABSTRACT:
An office furniture system of free standing furniture elements which can be linked to each other comprises a modular desk unit and a modular storage unit. The modular storage unit occupies the same floor footprint as a rectangular desk unit. The separate storage unit enhances the storage capacity of an office layout since the mounting of drawers and shelves are not limited by the desk unit configuration. The storage unit has compatible lay-in wiring trays, accepts compatible modular power components and accepts the same privacy partition panels and other accessories as are mounted to the desk units. When the desk unit and the storage unit are linked into an integrated office design, a continuous pathway is provided for the electrical, communication and data wiring required for the office system. Power cables are physically separated from the data and communication wires. Since the vertical space above the wiring trays remains accessible, cabling can be easily routed at any time through the system, enhancing office system expansion and design.

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