Modular furniture system
US4337988A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B83/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mobile furniture modules can be releasably installed under a work surface structure, such as provided by a countertop or table top, with convenient rearrangement enabled by providing each module with roller structures, such as typical casters, which are releasably anchored in wheel mounts which receive the caster wheels in a depression seat at a level elevated from the floor in the installed position. In addition the work surface structure is provided with a retainer which prevents movement of installed modules from beneath the work surface structure, preferably by engaging the top of the module with adjustable elevation which levels the module following releasable anchoring of the wheels in the elevated depression seat. The modular furniture system can be employed with particular advantage for movable laboratory cabinets to provide continuous work surface between rearrangeably installed cabinets.
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