Workstation having L-shaped worktop and flat-folding legs
US5673632A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0493
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A workstation has a one piece sheet form L shape worktop. A central leg hinges to a lower side of the worktop adjacent an outer apex of the L and rocks between a stored position extending diagonally across the lower side toward an inner corner of the L and an erected position extending downwardly from the worktop. An end leg hinges to the lower side adjacent each end of the L shape and rocks between a stored position extending longitudinally across the lower side toward a central portion of the L shape and an erected position extending downwardly from the worktop. Latch rods secure the legs in erected positions. An upstanding column member of hollow rectangular cross-section delivers power and data to the workstation. An outer corner of the worktop is truncated and provides a recess having an oblique edge to accommodate a side of the column member. The column member may comprise two L-section extruded pieces of which an intermediate section hinges between an open position revealing power and data receptacles and a closed position in which an edge of the hinging section snap closes on a stationary L-section piece.
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