Space divider system
US4771583A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/7483
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved and more versatile space divider system for open office interiors includes as a major component a structure beam or spine supported at each end by vertically adjustable legs. Feet on the legs provide the required lateral stability to support or hang components such as work surfaces, filing systems and the like from the beam. Each beam includes two enclosed electrical ducts on the top thereof superjacent work surface height, such ducts being provided for power and communication wiring respectively, with the latter being above the former and laterally enlarged. The power wiring duct is prewired with outlets on both sides, while the communications wiring duct includes both lateral and top access. The legs have a smooth exterior surface yet permit beams to be connected thereto at a wide variety of angles. Enclosures or fillets for the beams and legs permit the ducts to pass through the legs fully enclosed. Each beam may be provided with a midpoint connection so that one beam may be connected to and extend normal to the other without a leg beneath the point of connection. Posts extend upwardly from the beam from which hanger bars are secured for supporting further accessorie…
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