Wire distribution system for furniture
US6183280A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0462
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wire distribution system for furniture, especially for electric power, communications, and data includes a common feed-in source. In one embodiment, the common feed-in source is a leg assembly adapted to carry the incoming wires. A distribution beam attached to the piece of furniture and defining a trough, carries a distribution harness, which together carry and distribute the power and communications/data wires. Exiting wires from the leg assembly are connected to the distribution harness. The distribution beam has electric receptacles and communications/data jacks, and includes a connectors/plugs to which is attached a connector/plug emanating from the leg assembly carrying the wires. Various pieces of furniture may be coupled together wherein the various distribution beams/harnesses may be coupled together via jumpers.
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