Cable distribution and management system
US7665255B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0456
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable management and distribution system comprises posts and beams. The posts may be one of several heights to accommodate various office layouts. The beams run between the posts and a cable entry slot runs the length of each beam to allow cable entry at any point along the beam. The beams further provide space for running and storing cables and fixed power outlets may be attached to the beam interior for plugging power cords. A lift off cap may be positioned over the beam, or a bridge may be positioned above the beam to provide a separate path for data cables. The bridge includes an upper face with a mounting surface for a privacy panel or the like, and accepts plain vertical side covers, or vertical side covers with accessory tracks. The posts include lower mounting points and the beams include upper mounting points for modesty panels.
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