CA2026167A1 - Work space management system hallway wall arrangement - Google Patents
Work space management system hallway wall arrangementInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A work space management system for dividing a room into separate work areas comprising a wall system having a rigid framework formed of rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edges thereof to form at least one work area with one side of at least one portion of the rigid framework defining a hallway wall.
On the worker area side of the framework a plurality of modular primary tiles are removably hung on the rectangular frames and have a width corresponding to the width of the rectangular frame. On the hallway side of the framework, extended tiles are of a length which is a unit multiple greater than one of the width of a rec-tangular frame.
A work space management system for dividing a room into separate work areas comprising a wall system having a rigid framework formed of rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edges thereof to form at least one work area with one side of at least one portion of the rigid framework defining a hallway wall.
On the worker area side of the framework a plurality of modular primary tiles are removably hung on the rectangular frames and have a width corresponding to the width of the rectangular frame. On the hallway side of the framework, extended tiles are of a length which is a unit multiple greater than one of the width of a rec-tangular frame.
Description
2~7 WORK SPAC~ ~NaG~R_T SYSTEM HAL~W~Y
W~L ARR~N~M~NT
TECHNICA~ FIELD
This invention relates in general to work space management systems, and most particularly to improvements in the hallway wall de~ining portion of such systems.
BACKGROUND ART
Open-plan o~ic~ systems, pioneered by Herman Miller, Inc. more than 20 years ago, provide a ~eries of rigid panels which, in turn, are connected together at facing edgas to divide work spaces into work or ta k areas. The panels are quickly and easily coupled together at facing edges for straight line, angled coupling or multiple wall coupling. ~ new wall system for open plan and other of~ice environments is disclosed in the U.S. Patent No~ 4,685,255 to Kelley et al~, granted August 11, 1987.
The wall system of U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255 comprises a rigid ~ramework formed o~ rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edge~ thereof and modular interchangeable tiles which are removably mounted to the face of the frames on both sides thereo~. All panels are disclosed as having a width sukstantially equal to the width of the frames. Vertical rows of slots for suppoxting furniture hanging brackets are provided on the frames outside the l~cation oP the tiles for hanging functional furniture from the frames.
In o~fice installations, hallways result ~rom the layout of the wall system. The vertical repeating pattern of the tiles is somekimes le8s desirable in the hallways than in the offices for ~unctional and aesthetic reasons. The vertical ~lotting i5 not needed in the hallways. The vertical repeating pattern may be less desirable to some from a visual perspective in the hall than in the of~ice. More uni~ormity may be pre~erable in the hallways.
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S~MMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, a work ~pace management system divides a ~uilding space into a work space and a hallway and comprises a rigid framework formed o~ rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edges thereof. The rigid ~ramework defines at least one work area wall portion and one hallway wall portion. A plurality of wall-de~ining primary tiles are removably mounted to the face6 of the framework in the work area wall portion. The primary tiles have a common height and a width substantially equal to the width o~ the frames on which they are mounted and are interchangeable with one another. A
plurality of wall forming extended modular tiles are mounted to the frames o~ the hallway wall portions. The extended tiles have a common height and a length which spans at least two of the frames on which they are mounted. Each of the extended tiles is pre~erably of a length which is a multiple unit of the width o~ the rectangular frames. Further, each of the extended tiles is preferably of a height equal to, or a unit multiple of, the height of the primary tiles.
Baseline wire management means are pro~ided at least on the hallway side of the framework for en¢losing communication and/or power wires. The baseline wire management means are secured to the base of at least some of the rectangular frames. Pre~erably, the baseline wire management means is of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of the rectangular ~rames and preferably is of a length equal in length to the extended tiles. In a typical installation, the heights o~ the primary and extended tiles are equal.
The frame-spanning extended tiles have the same attaching means as the regular-size primary tiles although additional attaching means can be provided at central locations on the ~rame-spanning extended tiles to attach to the framework between the ends of the tiles.
~3~ 2~ 2~ 7 ~he attaching means for the tiles will be o~ the type disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIO~ OF THE INVENTION
The invention will now be described with reference ~o the accompanying drawings in which:
Fig. l is a perspective view of an o~ice environment showing a wall panel system accordiny to U.S.
Patent No. 4,685,255, but modified in accordance with this invention.
Fig. ~ is an exploded elevational view showiny the relationship of a top cap, a tile and a wire management cover with respect to a plurality of rigidly connected together rectangular ~rames in accordance with this invention.
Fig. 3 is an elevational view o~ a typical interior office wall in accordance with U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255.
Fig. 4 is an exterior aisle wall or hallway wall on the opposite sides of the interior o~ice wall of Fig. 3 incorporating the invention~
Fig. 5 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view with parts broken away and shown in section illustrating the preferred manner o~ attaching tiles to the rectangular frames.
BEST MODE FOR C~RRYING OUT THE IMVENTION
Re~erring now to Fig. 1, there is shown an office environment having a single work station 12, and a multiple work station 14. Standing height walls 16 and short walls 18 de~ine the single work station. Work sur~aces 20 are mounted on the walls 16 in cantilevered fashion. Hanging cabinets 22 and shelves 2~ ars al~o supported by the walls 16. The walls are formed from primary modular tiles 30, curved tiles 32 and extended tiles 50. A baseboard wire management as~embly 26 is provided at the base o~ each o~ the walls and a waistline ~4 ~2~
wire management assembly 28 is prvvided at a midpoint in the walls in selecked locations. A slanted panel 29 having an acoustical material is provided as an extension to one portion of one of the walls 16.
The multlple work station 14 is of a similar nature and is formed by standing-height walls 16 and shoxt walls 18 which are interconnected. Work surfaces 20, hanging cabinets 22 and shelves 24 are also provided on these walls. In addition, both baseboard wire management assemblies 26 and waistline wixe management assemblies 28 are provided in selected locations. A
table 34 can be partially supported by the wall~ and has an outboard support beneath the outer end ther of.
Ninety-degree joints 35, 120 joint~ 36 and T-wall connections 37 are formed between various panels as desired. Further, straight-wall connections 39 are formed between both straight-wall and curved-wall sections.
Referring now to Fig. 2, i~ will be seen that a typical wall section is formed of a plurality of rectangular frames 40. Each frame 40 comprises a pair of identical vertical members 42 welded to horizontal members 44 and 46. The frame members need not have a furniture grade finish and can be formed by roll-forming or other suitable metal-forming techniques. The frames 40 are preferably identical to the frames disclosed in the aforementioned U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255.
Referring to Fig. 3, on the work station side of a typical rigid frame formed o~ a plurality of the rectangular frames 40, there are removably secured to the frames 40 equal height and size primary tiles 30. The term "tile" is used to designate a modular size, removable panPl which hangs on the outside sur~aces of the frames 40, thereby leaving the interior of the frames open. Each of the tiles 30 normally will be of identical height but may have different outer surfaces or may have acoustical treatment in an interior thereof. For example, the outer sur~ace of the tile 30 may be covered with a fabric or vinyl material or wood veneer, or can even be paintad. The tiles can be Pormed from a metal pan, turned inwardly at the edge~ and covered or painted as desired. ~coustic insulation 31 can be pro~ided within the metal pan as shown in Fig~ 5, lf desired.
Typically, the tile~ 30 have a height of abuut 16" and a width substantially the width of one o~ the frames 40.
The fram~s 40 can vary between standard widths.
The manner of removably securing the tiles 30 to the rectangular frames 40 is shown in Fig. 5 in which the vertical frame members 42 and the tiles 48 are partially broken away. Each tile 30 has a pair of hook-shaped clips 68 secured to a bottom portion thereof in spaced relationshipsO The clips 6~ project rearwardly from the tile 30 and are located to register with a rectangular opening 62. The tile 30 further has mounted thereto a pair of rearwardly projecting spring clips 69 spaced to register with a set oP square holes ~0 in the vertical frame members 42. The spriny clips 69 are flex-ible in a vertical direction to squeeze through the square holes 60 and lodge behind the edges of tha opening 60 as illustrated in Fig. 5. Thus, the tile~ are easily mounted on the frames 49 by placing the hook-shaped clips 68 in the rectangular openings 62 while tilting the tile 30 outwardly so that an opening 62 is visible duriny this operation. The tile is then rotated upwardly until the frame clips 69 pass through and are lodged behind the opening 60.
Referring once again to Fig. 5, it will be seen that an I-shaped bracket 70 is secured to the top of the lower horizontal member 44 by way of rivets or bolts 80.
An elongated chase 72 is captured between the I-shaped bracket 70 and the horizontal member 44. The elongated chase 72 extends across the top and down each ~ide of the horizontal member 44, extending outwardly thereo~ and defining a hinge-forming tube 74 at the outer and thereof. The hinge-forming tube 74 extends laterally in overlapping relation to the vertical members 42 and ha~
an attaching flanye (not shown) which is secured by a screw to the associated frame 40.
~2~1~7 A hinged cover 82 ha~ at the bottom pvrtion thereof socket-forming flanges 84 which receive the hinge-forming tube 74 ~o pivotally mount the hinged cover 82 to the elongated chase 72. An inwardly dir~cted flange 86 a~ the ~op o~ the hinged cover 82 fits beneath the tiles 30 and extends to the frame member 42. ~ cover retainer 9~ is mounted to the vertical Prame member 42 and has a retaining flange at a top portion thereo~. The inwardly directed flange 86 has a downw~rdly extending projection 86a which is snap-fit with the retainer 92 to hold the hinged cover 82 in pla~e in front of the elongated chase 72.
It is to be understood that suitable wiring ~6 can be laid in the elongated chase 72 behind the hinged csver 82. Th~ cover 82 can be describ~d as and functions as a wire management cover.
Referring now to Fig. 3, it will be ~een that there is illustrated the work area side of a typical wall section. At the bottom of each of the r~-ctangular frames 40 there will be the wire management cover 82. Above the wire management cover 82, there i~ a typical s~andard primary tile 30. Above the tile 30 there is a rail tile 48 which is provided with a plurality o~ horizontal rails as shown in Fig. 3. Further, above the tile 48 there is a glazed or window tile 48A which is provided with a window. The glazed or window tile can be constructed in accordance with U.S. Patent No. 4,876,835, issued October 31, 1989.
As pointed out above, each of the tiles 30, 48 and 48A will be of a length equal to the width o~ a rectangular panel 40. On the oth2r hand, in accordance with this invention, on the hallway side of the frame-work, there may be tiles 50 which have a 10ngth equal to the length of the wall section with each tile 50 having a length which is a unit multiple greater than one o~ the width of a rectangular frame 40. For example, as shown in Fig. 4, the tile 50 has a length equal to the width of two of the rectangular frames 40.
~7~ 2 ~ 7 The tiles 50 can be of the same height as the standard tiles 48. Thus in a typical ~tanding-height panel section, there can he three of the tiles 50.
AlternatiYely, the heights of the tiles 50 can be multiples o~ the height of tiles 30.
On the other hand, if the wall is to have windows therein, such as the window tile~ 48A, then the top part of the hallway wall can also be formed o~ window tiles 48A.
At the base of the hallway wall there will be the usual wire management cover 82. However, instead o~
it being in short lengths, it will be of the same length as the tiles 50.
Referring once again to Fig. 2, it will be seen that if the wall is formed of four rectangular frames 40, for example, then the l~ngth of the tiles 50 will be increased so as to be four times the width o~ a : rectangular frame 40. In a like manner, as is apparent from Fig. 2, even the top tile can be of a full length type.
In addition, the wire management cover 82 will be the full length of the wall section. There aan also be provided a top cap 52 which telescopes down over the wall section after the tiles have been applied to the opposite faces thereof.
The tiles 50 can come in different option~ as previously described. Most particularly, these options would be veneer covered or fabric covered.
Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the foregoing disclosure and drawings without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention which is defined in the appended claims.
W~L ARR~N~M~NT
TECHNICA~ FIELD
This invention relates in general to work space management systems, and most particularly to improvements in the hallway wall de~ining portion of such systems.
BACKGROUND ART
Open-plan o~ic~ systems, pioneered by Herman Miller, Inc. more than 20 years ago, provide a ~eries of rigid panels which, in turn, are connected together at facing edgas to divide work spaces into work or ta k areas. The panels are quickly and easily coupled together at facing edges for straight line, angled coupling or multiple wall coupling. ~ new wall system for open plan and other of~ice environments is disclosed in the U.S. Patent No~ 4,685,255 to Kelley et al~, granted August 11, 1987.
The wall system of U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255 comprises a rigid ~ramework formed o~ rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edge~ thereof and modular interchangeable tiles which are removably mounted to the face of the frames on both sides thereo~. All panels are disclosed as having a width sukstantially equal to the width of the frames. Vertical rows of slots for suppoxting furniture hanging brackets are provided on the frames outside the l~cation oP the tiles for hanging functional furniture from the frames.
In o~fice installations, hallways result ~rom the layout of the wall system. The vertical repeating pattern of the tiles is somekimes le8s desirable in the hallways than in the offices for ~unctional and aesthetic reasons. The vertical ~lotting i5 not needed in the hallways. The vertical repeating pattern may be less desirable to some from a visual perspective in the hall than in the of~ice. More uni~ormity may be pre~erable in the hallways.
-2~ 2 ~
S~MMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, a work ~pace management system divides a ~uilding space into a work space and a hallway and comprises a rigid framework formed o~ rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edges thereof. The rigid ~ramework defines at least one work area wall portion and one hallway wall portion. A plurality of wall-de~ining primary tiles are removably mounted to the face6 of the framework in the work area wall portion. The primary tiles have a common height and a width substantially equal to the width o~ the frames on which they are mounted and are interchangeable with one another. A
plurality of wall forming extended modular tiles are mounted to the frames o~ the hallway wall portions. The extended tiles have a common height and a length which spans at least two of the frames on which they are mounted. Each of the extended tiles is pre~erably of a length which is a multiple unit of the width o~ the rectangular frames. Further, each of the extended tiles is preferably of a height equal to, or a unit multiple of, the height of the primary tiles.
Baseline wire management means are pro~ided at least on the hallway side of the framework for en¢losing communication and/or power wires. The baseline wire management means are secured to the base of at least some of the rectangular frames. Pre~erably, the baseline wire management means is of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of the rectangular ~rames and preferably is of a length equal in length to the extended tiles. In a typical installation, the heights o~ the primary and extended tiles are equal.
The frame-spanning extended tiles have the same attaching means as the regular-size primary tiles although additional attaching means can be provided at central locations on the ~rame-spanning extended tiles to attach to the framework between the ends of the tiles.
~3~ 2~ 2~ 7 ~he attaching means for the tiles will be o~ the type disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIO~ OF THE INVENTION
The invention will now be described with reference ~o the accompanying drawings in which:
Fig. l is a perspective view of an o~ice environment showing a wall panel system accordiny to U.S.
Patent No. 4,685,255, but modified in accordance with this invention.
Fig. ~ is an exploded elevational view showiny the relationship of a top cap, a tile and a wire management cover with respect to a plurality of rigidly connected together rectangular ~rames in accordance with this invention.
Fig. 3 is an elevational view o~ a typical interior office wall in accordance with U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255.
Fig. 4 is an exterior aisle wall or hallway wall on the opposite sides of the interior o~ice wall of Fig. 3 incorporating the invention~
Fig. 5 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view with parts broken away and shown in section illustrating the preferred manner o~ attaching tiles to the rectangular frames.
BEST MODE FOR C~RRYING OUT THE IMVENTION
Re~erring now to Fig. 1, there is shown an office environment having a single work station 12, and a multiple work station 14. Standing height walls 16 and short walls 18 de~ine the single work station. Work sur~aces 20 are mounted on the walls 16 in cantilevered fashion. Hanging cabinets 22 and shelves 2~ ars al~o supported by the walls 16. The walls are formed from primary modular tiles 30, curved tiles 32 and extended tiles 50. A baseboard wire management as~embly 26 is provided at the base o~ each o~ the walls and a waistline ~4 ~2~
wire management assembly 28 is prvvided at a midpoint in the walls in selecked locations. A slanted panel 29 having an acoustical material is provided as an extension to one portion of one of the walls 16.
The multlple work station 14 is of a similar nature and is formed by standing-height walls 16 and shoxt walls 18 which are interconnected. Work surfaces 20, hanging cabinets 22 and shelves 24 are also provided on these walls. In addition, both baseboard wire management assemblies 26 and waistline wixe management assemblies 28 are provided in selected locations. A
table 34 can be partially supported by the wall~ and has an outboard support beneath the outer end ther of.
Ninety-degree joints 35, 120 joint~ 36 and T-wall connections 37 are formed between various panels as desired. Further, straight-wall connections 39 are formed between both straight-wall and curved-wall sections.
Referring now to Fig. 2, i~ will be seen that a typical wall section is formed of a plurality of rectangular frames 40. Each frame 40 comprises a pair of identical vertical members 42 welded to horizontal members 44 and 46. The frame members need not have a furniture grade finish and can be formed by roll-forming or other suitable metal-forming techniques. The frames 40 are preferably identical to the frames disclosed in the aforementioned U.S. Patent No. 4,685,255.
Referring to Fig. 3, on the work station side of a typical rigid frame formed o~ a plurality of the rectangular frames 40, there are removably secured to the frames 40 equal height and size primary tiles 30. The term "tile" is used to designate a modular size, removable panPl which hangs on the outside sur~aces of the frames 40, thereby leaving the interior of the frames open. Each of the tiles 30 normally will be of identical height but may have different outer surfaces or may have acoustical treatment in an interior thereof. For example, the outer sur~ace of the tile 30 may be covered with a fabric or vinyl material or wood veneer, or can even be paintad. The tiles can be Pormed from a metal pan, turned inwardly at the edge~ and covered or painted as desired. ~coustic insulation 31 can be pro~ided within the metal pan as shown in Fig~ 5, lf desired.
Typically, the tile~ 30 have a height of abuut 16" and a width substantially the width of one o~ the frames 40.
The fram~s 40 can vary between standard widths.
The manner of removably securing the tiles 30 to the rectangular frames 40 is shown in Fig. 5 in which the vertical frame members 42 and the tiles 48 are partially broken away. Each tile 30 has a pair of hook-shaped clips 68 secured to a bottom portion thereof in spaced relationshipsO The clips 6~ project rearwardly from the tile 30 and are located to register with a rectangular opening 62. The tile 30 further has mounted thereto a pair of rearwardly projecting spring clips 69 spaced to register with a set oP square holes ~0 in the vertical frame members 42. The spriny clips 69 are flex-ible in a vertical direction to squeeze through the square holes 60 and lodge behind the edges of tha opening 60 as illustrated in Fig. 5. Thus, the tile~ are easily mounted on the frames 49 by placing the hook-shaped clips 68 in the rectangular openings 62 while tilting the tile 30 outwardly so that an opening 62 is visible duriny this operation. The tile is then rotated upwardly until the frame clips 69 pass through and are lodged behind the opening 60.
Referring once again to Fig. 5, it will be seen that an I-shaped bracket 70 is secured to the top of the lower horizontal member 44 by way of rivets or bolts 80.
An elongated chase 72 is captured between the I-shaped bracket 70 and the horizontal member 44. The elongated chase 72 extends across the top and down each ~ide of the horizontal member 44, extending outwardly thereo~ and defining a hinge-forming tube 74 at the outer and thereof. The hinge-forming tube 74 extends laterally in overlapping relation to the vertical members 42 and ha~
an attaching flanye (not shown) which is secured by a screw to the associated frame 40.
~2~1~7 A hinged cover 82 ha~ at the bottom pvrtion thereof socket-forming flanges 84 which receive the hinge-forming tube 74 ~o pivotally mount the hinged cover 82 to the elongated chase 72. An inwardly dir~cted flange 86 a~ the ~op o~ the hinged cover 82 fits beneath the tiles 30 and extends to the frame member 42. ~ cover retainer 9~ is mounted to the vertical Prame member 42 and has a retaining flange at a top portion thereo~. The inwardly directed flange 86 has a downw~rdly extending projection 86a which is snap-fit with the retainer 92 to hold the hinged cover 82 in pla~e in front of the elongated chase 72.
It is to be understood that suitable wiring ~6 can be laid in the elongated chase 72 behind the hinged csver 82. Th~ cover 82 can be describ~d as and functions as a wire management cover.
Referring now to Fig. 3, it will be ~een that there is illustrated the work area side of a typical wall section. At the bottom of each of the r~-ctangular frames 40 there will be the wire management cover 82. Above the wire management cover 82, there i~ a typical s~andard primary tile 30. Above the tile 30 there is a rail tile 48 which is provided with a plurality o~ horizontal rails as shown in Fig. 3. Further, above the tile 48 there is a glazed or window tile 48A which is provided with a window. The glazed or window tile can be constructed in accordance with U.S. Patent No. 4,876,835, issued October 31, 1989.
As pointed out above, each of the tiles 30, 48 and 48A will be of a length equal to the width o~ a rectangular panel 40. On the oth2r hand, in accordance with this invention, on the hallway side of the frame-work, there may be tiles 50 which have a 10ngth equal to the length of the wall section with each tile 50 having a length which is a unit multiple greater than one o~ the width of a rectangular frame 40. For example, as shown in Fig. 4, the tile 50 has a length equal to the width of two of the rectangular frames 40.
~7~ 2 ~ 7 The tiles 50 can be of the same height as the standard tiles 48. Thus in a typical ~tanding-height panel section, there can he three of the tiles 50.
AlternatiYely, the heights of the tiles 50 can be multiples o~ the height of tiles 30.
On the other hand, if the wall is to have windows therein, such as the window tile~ 48A, then the top part of the hallway wall can also be formed o~ window tiles 48A.
At the base of the hallway wall there will be the usual wire management cover 82. However, instead o~
it being in short lengths, it will be of the same length as the tiles 50.
Referring once again to Fig. 2, it will be seen that if the wall is formed of four rectangular frames 40, for example, then the l~ngth of the tiles 50 will be increased so as to be four times the width o~ a : rectangular frame 40. In a like manner, as is apparent from Fig. 2, even the top tile can be of a full length type.
In addition, the wire management cover 82 will be the full length of the wall section. There aan also be provided a top cap 52 which telescopes down over the wall section after the tiles have been applied to the opposite faces thereof.
The tiles 50 can come in different option~ as previously described. Most particularly, these options would be veneer covered or fabric covered.
Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the foregoing disclosure and drawings without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention which is defined in the appended claims.
Claims (13)
1. A work space management system for dividing a building space into a work space and a hallway, said system comprising a rigid framework formed of rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at edges thereof, said rigid framework defining at least one work area wall portion and one hallway wall portion, a plurality of wall-defining primary tiles removably mounted to the faces of said framework in the work area wall portion, said primary tiles having a common height and a width substantially equal to the width of the frames on which they are mounted and are interchangeable one with another, a plurality of wall-forming extended tiles mounted to the frames on the hallway wall portion, said extended tiles having a related height and a length which spans at least two of said frames on which they are mounted.
2. A work space management system according to claim 1 wherein said extended tiles are of a length which is a multiple unit of the width of said rectan-gular frames.
3. A work space management system according to claim 2 wherein each of said extended tiles is of a height equal to, or a multiple of, the height of said primary tiles.
4. A work space management system according to claim 1 wherein said extended tiles are of a length which is a multiple unit of the width of said rectan-gular frames and of a height equal to, or a multiple of, the height of said primary tile.
5. A work space management system according to claim 1 wherein there is at least on the hallway side of said framework baseline wire management means for enclosing communication and/or power wires secured to a base of at least certain of said rectangular frames.
6. A work space management system according to claim 5 wherein said baseline wire management means is of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of said rectangular frames.
7. A work space management system according to claim 5 wherein said baseline wire management means is of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of said rectangular frames, and equal in length to said extended tiles.
8. A work space management system according to claim 1 wherein the height of said primary and extended tiles is equal.
9. A work space management system for dividing a building space into a work space and a hallway, said system comprising a rigid framework formed of rigid retangular frames rigidly joined together at edges thereof, said rigid framework defining at one side thereof a hallway wall portion, a plurality of wall-defining extended tiles secured to said hallway side of said framework, each of said tiles being of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of said rectangular frames.
10. A work space management system according to claim 9 wherein each of said extended tiles is of a height substantially equal to a fractional unit of the height of said rectangular frames.
11. A work space management system according to claim 9 wherein there is on the hallway side of said framework baseline wire management means for enclosing communication and/or power wires secured to base of at least certain of said rectangular frames.
12. A work space management system according to claim 11 wherein said baseline wire management means is of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of said rectangular frames.
13. A work space management system according to claim 11 wherein said baseline wire management means is of a length equal to a unit multiple greater than one of the width of said rectangular frames, and equal in length to said extended tiles.
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