US20090094913A1 - Panel for office workstation - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to office workstations. More particularly, it relates to panels for use in constructing office workstations.
- workstations or “cubicles” are commonly used in modern offices to partition larger open spaces into smaller work areas or units.
- the term “workstation” is hereinafter used interchangeably in this specification and claims to fully encompass both the terms “cubicles” and “workstations”.
- Such workstations may be arranged as stand-alone entities, as is common in, for example, reception areas, or may be grouped together in rows or clusters, as is common in, for example, general office areas.
- each such workstation is typically comprised of two or more wall sections of variable height, which do not typically reach the ceiling of the office in which they are situated, interconnected to one another, and quite often of three or more of such wall sections, which together partially enclose a work area for one or more users of the workstation.
- a work surface is typically mounted on one or more of the wall sections by means of cantilever arms or the like, as may be one or more office furniture accessories such as, for example, shelves, cabinets, bins, drawers and the like.
- Workstations of this general type have, for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, design flexibility, more efficient space utilization, and greater user comfort and efficiency, become very popular over the last several decades, to the extent that they have, to a significant extent, replaced free-standing desks in larger, open-area office environments.
- Wall panel systems for constructing workstations can be divided into two major types as follows: those having wall sections comprised of a single monolithic wall panel; and those having wall sections comprised of a plurality of smaller wall panels stacked one above the other in substantially parallel relation to form each wall section.
- the latter type of stacked wall panel system evolved from the former monolithic panel type, and appears, of late, to be gaining ascendancy thereover. This is likely due to several factors.
- stacked wall panel systems offer greater design flexibility than monolithic wall panel systems, as different types of wall panels can be used alternately and interchangeably in a single wall section (for example, a single wall section may have a lowermost solid wall panel resistant to deformation or marking by the shoes of a user, above which is positioned one or more thicker, fabric-covered sound-absorptive panels, above which is mounted a relatively thin light transmitting panel etc.).
- stacked wall panel systems have individual components that are generally smaller and lighter; i.e., monolithic wall panels are by their very nature larger and heavier, as compared to stackable wall panels, which makes their handling more difficult and dangerous for moving, storage and assembly of the resulting workstations.
- stackable wall panels are typically lighter than monolithic panels, they may still be unreasonably heavy, depending on their size and the materials used in constructions.
- the stackable wall panels in general usage are a structural component of the workstation and, as such, have material and strength requirements that suggest a more robust construction. Any advantage in weight and handling is restricted to that which is achieved by a reduction in size. There is a need for a stackable wall panel which is of a construction that is inherently lightweight over current designs.
- wall panels should be available at a lower cost than existing prior art panels which are constructed from virgin materials.
- the recyclable panels also reduce associated fuel and shipping costs, as the panels are lighter than those found in the prior art. Their lighter weight also makes them easier for installers to lift and manipulate during installation.
- the invention consists of a panel for mounting on a support frame for a wall assembly for a workstation, comprising: a) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities within the core member, b) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer, and c) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer.
- the closed geometric cavities are preferably hexagonal in plan outline, but need not be.
- the panel may further include an attachment means, preferably comprising a notched extrusion that extends in a parallel direction for a fraction of the full length of the vertical edge of the panel on which it is secured.
- the panel may still further include a reinforcement means extending in adjacent parallel relation to at least one of the longer edges of the panel.
- the reinforcement means preferably comprises a U-shaped channel section mounted on the core member in surrounding relation to said at least one longer edge.
- the reinforcement means further preferably comprises, but need not be, a hollow tube section conjoined to the base of said U-shaped channel section in longitudinally extending parallel relation thereto.
- the panel elements are recyclable, with the core member being preferably constructed of cardboard, with the attachment means being preferably constructed of polyvinyl chloride plastics material, and with the reinforcement means being preferably constructed of aluminum or other lightweight rigid metals.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an arrangement of multiple adjacent office workstations incorporating panels according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a selected one of the office workstations of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a selected wall section from the workstation of FIG. 1 having four panels according to the present invention, with the decorative layer and the sound deadening layer removed from the uppermost three panels, and from a first portion of the bottom-most panel to reveal certain panel components, and with a second portion of said bottom-most panel cut-away to show internal components of the core member laying therebeneath;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the encircled region 4 of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the wall section of FIG. 3 , with the panels each having portions of the decorative layer and the sound deadening layer removed to reveal certain panel components laying therebeneath;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view along sight line 6 - 6 of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view along sight line 7 - 7 of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the reinforcement means of FIG. 6 , shown in isolation;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the attachment means of FIG. 7 , shown in isolation;
- FIGS. 10A-10C are a series of cross-sectional views along sight line 10 - 10 of FIG. 3 , showing the steps of engaging the attachment means with the support frame during assembly of a wall section;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view, from the rear, of an alternate embodiment of a panel according to the invention.
- the “front” side of a panel is the side exposed to view after assembly of the workstation and the “rear” side of the panel is the side concealed from view after assembly of the workstation.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 the front sides of all panels are illustrated.
- Each such workstation 10 and 10 ′ consists of a number of individual partition wall sections 20 that are laterally joined to one another and are arranged to define a partially enclosed workspace, typically containing a desk or desktop work surface 30 and other standard office furniture (not shown).
- Multiple workstations 10 , 10 ′ are typically placed adjacent to each other, sharing common wall sections 20 , to create a multi-office arrangement, as shown in FIG. 1 .
- this description will proceed by focusing on a selected one of the workstations 10 , 10 ′ of FIG.
- the workstation 10 ′ illustrated in FIG. 2 is, by way of example, only, constructed of nine separate wall sections 20 laterally connected to one another so as to be substantially self-supporting, as is well know in the art.
- the number, size and angular orientation of one wall section 20 to an adjacent wall section 20 in a given workstation is highly variable and lends great flexibility to the layout and use of workstations 10 , which flexibility has, in large measure, resulted in their widespread adoption in modern work environments.
- the particular configuration of the selected wall section 20 a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is for the purposes of illustration only, and is in no way intended to be limiting to the disclosure or claims of this invention.
- Each wall section 20 typically comprises a substantially rectangular support frame 200 having one or more panels 100 a , 100 b constructed according to the invention releasably mounted thereon in a manner described more fully below.
- the individual panels 100 a , 100 b are secured to either side of the support frame 200 to form the wall section 20 .
- FIG. 3 there will be seen on an enlarged scale a selected wall section 20 a taken from the workstation 10 ′ of FIG. 2 .
- the selected wall section 20 a consists of four separate panels 100 a on its visible side.
- the number of panels 100 a used for the wall section 20 a will vary depending on the purpose of the wall of which it forms a section and the desires of the workstation user.
- a single large panel 100 b can be used to create a monolithic wall section 20 b (as seen in FIGS.
- a wall section 20 a for decorative or functional purposes, so as to provide for different surface treatments or colors, or so as to provide for the insertion of electrical power strips, telephone or data connection ports and the like (not shown).
- a given wall section 20 , 20 a or 20 b typically has panels mounted on two sides, the panels on each side can be different in number and size.
- the smaller panels 100 a in a multi-panel wall section such as 20 a can be constructed of different materials to serve different purposes, such as a more resilient panel on the bottom of the wall to resist kicking on other contact with the feet of users, or transparent or translucent panels on the upper portions of the wall to permit light transmission.
- the selected wall section 20 a illustrated in FIG. 3 has four separate smaller panels 100 a on the side visible in the Figures.
- the smaller panels 100 a that are each releasably secured (in a manner more bully described below) to the support frame 200 , which preferably comprises two vertical side frame rails 202 , a horizontal top rail 204 , and a base rail 206 which supports the support frame on the floor surface and can include a means (not shown) for securing the support frame 200 to the floor.
- An optional reinforcing mid-rail 208 connecting the two vertical side frame rails 202 is also visible in FIG. 5 , and is preferred, but not essential for larger wall sections 20 .
- a decorative baseboard 209 optionally overlies the base rail 206 , and may be provided with punch out panels 207 to accommodate electrical or data outlets (not shown), or the like.
- the frame rails 202 , 204 , 206 and 208 are preferably formed as stamped components from lightweight metal or the like, and are joined to each other by spot welding, metal fasteners or any other suitable attachment means, as is known in the art.
- Panels 100 a and 100 b are constructed according to the invention, and comprise five main components, as best seen in cut-away view in FIG. 4 , and in cross-sectional view in FIGS. 6 and 7 .
- the first of these components is a substantially planar core member 110 , which itself has a tri-laminar construction comprising a central lattice structure 102 , a front layer 130 and a rear layer 120 .
- the lattice structure 102 defines, by its internal walls 103 , the shape of a plurality of geometric cells 104 . A hexagonal shape for these cells 104 , (when seen in plan outline—see FIG.
- the rear layer 120 and the front layer 130 each respectively overlie and are attached to a rear and a front face of the lattice structure 102 , so as to close the plurality of geometric cells 104 at each of their ends, thereby to form, with said lattice structure 102 , a corresponding plurality of closed geometric cavities 105 within the core member 110 .
- a preferred material for the lattice structure 102 is cardboard, which is lightweight, recyclable and inexpensive, although lightweight plastics are one of many possible construction materials.
- the rear layer 120 and front layer 130 can similarly be constructed of cardboard, plastic, laminated plastic, wood, fiberboard, metal, metal foil, or laminated combinations of these materials. Again, the preferred materials are lightweight, recyclable and inexpensive, but the present invention is not in any way to be considered as limited to the named materials.
- the materials used in construction of the lattice structure 102 and in the rear 120 and front layers 130 can be made more fire- and water-resistant than their native states, if necessary for the panel 100 a to comply with necessary safety codes and to reduce degradation of the panel 100 a while in storage, through, for example, mould, mildew or moisture penetration.
- a particularly preferred combination has each of the front layer 130 , the rear layer 120 , and the lattice structure 102 constructed from cardboard material, with the rear layer 120 having its rear face laminated with a metal foil layer 107 to increase resistance to fire and moisture penetration (see FIGS. 6 and 7 ).
- a layer of sound-deadening material 140 such as, for example, a non-woven fiberglass batt material, is placed over the front layer 130 and the entire assembly is covered with a decorative layer 150 , preferably being a textile layer, to assist in securing the sound-deadening layer 140 in place and to provide an esthetically pleasing visual appearance to the front side of the finished panel 100 a .
- the sound-deadening layer 140 may, but need not, be additionally glued to the front face of the front layer 130 .
- the combination of the sound-deadening layer 140 and the decorative layer 150 additionally provides a more pleasant surface feel than the front layer 130 .
- the decorative layer 150 can be chosen from a long list of flexible materials, both textile and non-textile, for its various properties, including, without limitation, its appearance, its ease of cleaning, its durability, its sound absorptive properties, its fire resistance, its resistance to mildew penetration, etc., etc
- the perimeter of the core member 110 defines the overall size and shape of the respective panel 100 a , which, as shown in the Figures, is preferably of quadrilateral, and most preferably, of rectangular outline in shape, having its two longer edges 111 , 111 horizontally aligned when installed, and having its two shorter edges 115 , 115 vertically aligned as two opposed vertical edges, when the panel 100 a is installed.
- the front 130 and rear 120 layers can be secured to the core member 110 by gluing, by mechanicals means (e.g., heat bonding, tape or staples), or any other suitable fastening means or techniques, or may all formed together in one operation to create the core member 110 .
- the panel 100 a may additionally and advantageously, but not necessarily, include a reinforcement means 160 longitudinally extending in parallel relation to at least one of said longer edges 111 which reinforcement means 160 assists in preventing buckling and deformation of the panel 100 a , particularly for larger panels, such as the monolithic panel 100 b shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and gives a smoother, more finished appearance to the longer edges of the panel.
- the reinforcement means 160 as best shown in FIGS.
- the reinforcement means may advantageously comprise a rigid U-shaped channel section 162 , having side arms 163 and a base portion 165 , for mounting on the core member 110 in surrounding relation to said vertically upper edge 111 of each panel 100 a to, assist in preventing flexing or buckling of the panel 100 a .
- Suitable adhesives or other fastening means may optionally be applied to the inside of the U-shaped channel section 162 prior to assembly of the panel 100 a to assist in retention of the reinforcement means 160 on the vertically upper edge 111 .
- the reinforcement means additionally comprise a rigid tube section 164 conjoined to the base portion 165 of the U-shaped channel section 162 in coincident longitudinally extending parallel relation thereto to provide additional strength.
- the use of a curved tube section of this general type not only adds strength to the reinforcement means 160 , but provides for visual interest and an esthetically pleasing and functionally efficient interface with vertically adjacent panels 100 a .
- the reinforcement means 160 is preferably made as a unitary structure of a rigid, lightweight material, such as, for example, extruded aluminum or plastic, although these materials are not limiting. As with the other components of the panel 100 a , the reinforcement means 160 is, in any event, preferably also made of a recyclable material.
- the reinforcement means 160 is secured to the panel 100 a as described above, it is preferably covered, for aesthetic and durability reasons, by an extension of the decorative layer 150 around the rear side of each panel 100 a , as can be seen in FIG. 6 .
- Each panel 100 a further preferably comprises at least one attachment means 170 mountable on the core member 110 for releasable engagement with the support frame 200 .
- each panel 100 a has two attachment means 170 , secured one each to the core member 110 adjacent the opposed vertical edges 115 of each panel 100 a , as best seen in FIGS. 3 , 7 and 10 A through 10 C, so as to allow the panel 100 a to be releasably engagable with the side frame rails 202 of the support frame 200 to together create the wall segment 20 a , as described more fully below.
- Each attachment means 170 may be permanently or semi-permanently attached or secured to the core member 110 of the panel 100 a as a step in the assembly process for the panel 100 a , as with the preferred attachment means shown in the Figures, or can be a separate element (not shown) that selectively interacts with the panel 100 a and one or more frame rails 202 , 204 of the support frame 200 (as in the nature of a clamp, clip or other similar attachment mechanism), or may be in the nature of a threaded fastener, or the like, which passes through the core member 110 of a panel 110 a for releasable securement of the panel 100 a to one or more to the frame rails 202 , 204 of the support frame 200 .
- the attachment means 170 is preferably recyclable, and preferable materials include plastics, including PVC plastic, and metals, including mild steel and aluminum.
- FIGS. 3 , 5 , 7 , 9 and 10 A through 10 C A preferred attachment means 170 is illustrated in FIGS. 3 , 5 , 7 , 9 and 10 A through 10 C.
- Each such attachment means 170 preferably comprises a U-shaped channel section 171 , having side arms 173 and a base portion 175 , for mounting on the core member 110 in surrounding relation to each said vertical side edge 115 of each panel 100 a .
- Suitable adhesives or other fastening means may optionally be applied to the inside of the U-shaped channel section 171 prior to assembly of the panel 100 a to assist in retention of the attachment means 170 on the respective vertical side edge 115 .
- the attachment means 170 is secured to the panel 100 a , it is preferably covered, for aesthetic and durability reasons, by an extension of the decorative layer 150 to the rear side of each panel, as can be seen in FIG. 7 .
- Each preferred attachment means 170 further preferably comprises one or more spring clip members 180 extending in a parallel direction along a portion of the length of the adjacent vertical edge 115 , with each clip member 180 being formed by one or more longitudinal tab sections 184 projecting outwardly, rearwardly from one of the side arms 173 of the U-shaped channel section 171 .
- three tab sections 184 are used in each clip member 180 (see FIG. 9 ).
- Each tab section 184 of a respective spring clip member 180 is joined to said side arm 173 by means of a bent channel section 182 , which channel section 182 extends coincidentally in said parallel direction, and is constructed of a semi-resilient material (such as PVC plastic, mild spring steel or aluminum strip material), so as to allow for bending of the tab 184 , with memory, about a longitudinal axis situated within the base of the channel section 182 in extending parallel relation to said vertical edge 115 , thereby to permit releasable engagement of the spring clip member 180 (and the panel 100 a or 100 b to which it is attached) with the support frame 200 , in a manner that will now be described in more detail with specific reference to FIGS. 10A through 10C .
- a semi-resilient material such as PVC plastic, mild spring steel or aluminum strip material
- FIG. 10A we see an exploded sectional view along sight line 10 - 10 of FIG. 3 .
- Front 100 a and rear 100 b panels are both shown as detached from the vertical side frame rails 202 of a previously assembled support frame 200 of the wall section 20 a of FIG. 3 .
- Each vertical side frame rail 202 is generally U-shaped in cross-section, and has a base portion 202 a which is transversely joined at its opposite ends to opposed side arm portions 202 b and 202 c , each of which terminates in a respective free edge 212 b and 212 c .
- FIG. 10B we see panel 100 b has been moved by an installer (not shown) from the position depicted in FIG.
- Panel 110 a is similarly assembled in releasable engagement with the support frame 200 , with analogous reference to FIGS. 10A through 10C , and to arrows B and D, respectively, in place of the above references to arrows A and C.
- the panel 100 a is to be secured strongly enough (by calibration of the spring clip member 180 ) to the adjacent vertical side rail 202 of the support frame 200 to prevent it from become dislodged during movement or through incidental contact; however, is should be removable under reasonable force to enable replacement of individual panels 100 a.
- the reinforcement means 160 and the attachment means 170 may be separate structures, or may be joined to one another during manufacture of a panel 100 a , 100 b , as by gluing, welding, taping, riveting, screwing or the like, or any combination thereof to form a unitary, rigid panel frame.
- a unitary, rigid panel frame may be initially formed by, for example, stamping or roll forming of metal components, with the core member 110 thereafter being mounted as a finished sub-assembly within the panel frame, prior to being covered by the decorative layer 150 .
- another alternate attachment means within the scope of the present invention takes the form of one or more key hole slots or T-slots (not shown) formed in the rear side arm 173 of each U-shaped channel section 171 , with each such slot dimensioned and otherwise adapted to accept in mating relation a corresponding plurality of flat-headed machine screw heads (not shown) mounted in projecting relation on the opposed side arm portions 202 b and 202 c of the side frame rails 202 .
- the panels 100 a and 100 b can be easily lifted, at will, onto or off of the machine head screws by a user.
- the key hole or T-slots could be formed in the opposed side arm portions 202 b and 202 c of the side frame rails 202 and the plurality of flat-headed machine screw heads could be mounted in projecting relation on the rear side arm 173 of each U-shaped channel section 171 .
- the rear layer 120 of the panel 100 a may be perforated in a pattern of holes 109 (which pattern may be substantially random), such that in a random fraction of the geometric cavities 105 defined by the lattice structure 102 are overlain by at least one of said holes 109 .
- each and every one of the geometric cavities 105 is overlain by a least one of the holes 109 .
- the purpose of the holes is 109 to assist in the absorption of sound waves which enter a hole, so as to be attenuated within the respective geometric cavity 105 lying therebelow.
- the front layer 130 of a panel could also be perforated in a pattern of holes (not shown) overlying the geometric cavities 105 in a analogous manner to the holes 109 perforating the rear layer 120 of the panel 100 , as shown in FIG. 11 , thereby to assist in attenuating sound waves impinging on the front layer 130 of the panel 100 .
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The invention comprises a panel for mounting on a support frame of a wall assembly for a workstation, comprising: a) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities with the core member, b) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer, and c) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer.
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- The present invention relates to office workstations. More particularly, it relates to panels for use in constructing office workstations.
- “Workstations” or “cubicles” are commonly used in modern offices to partition larger open spaces into smaller work areas or units. The term “workstation” is hereinafter used interchangeably in this specification and claims to fully encompass both the terms “cubicles” and “workstations”. Such workstations may be arranged as stand-alone entities, as is common in, for example, reception areas, or may be grouped together in rows or clusters, as is common in, for example, general office areas. In either case, each such workstation is typically comprised of two or more wall sections of variable height, which do not typically reach the ceiling of the office in which they are situated, interconnected to one another, and quite often of three or more of such wall sections, which together partially enclose a work area for one or more users of the workstation. A work surface is typically mounted on one or more of the wall sections by means of cantilever arms or the like, as may be one or more office furniture accessories such as, for example, shelves, cabinets, bins, drawers and the like.
- Workstations of this general type have, for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, design flexibility, more efficient space utilization, and greater user comfort and efficiency, become very popular over the last several decades, to the extent that they have, to a significant extent, replaced free-standing desks in larger, open-area office environments.
- Wall panel systems for constructing workstations can be divided into two major types as follows: those having wall sections comprised of a single monolithic wall panel; and those having wall sections comprised of a plurality of smaller wall panels stacked one above the other in substantially parallel relation to form each wall section. The latter type of stacked wall panel system evolved from the former monolithic panel type, and appears, of late, to be gaining ascendancy thereover. This is likely due to several factors. For example, stacked wall panel systems offer greater design flexibility than monolithic wall panel systems, as different types of wall panels can be used alternately and interchangeably in a single wall section (for example, a single wall section may have a lowermost solid wall panel resistant to deformation or marking by the shoes of a user, above which is positioned one or more thicker, fabric-covered sound-absorptive panels, above which is mounted a relatively thin light transmitting panel etc.). Additionally, stacked wall panel systems have individual components that are generally smaller and lighter; i.e., monolithic wall panels are by their very nature larger and heavier, as compared to stackable wall panels, which makes their handling more difficult and dangerous for moving, storage and assembly of the resulting workstations.
- Although stackable wall panels are typically lighter than monolithic panels, they may still be unreasonably heavy, depending on their size and the materials used in constructions. The stackable wall panels in general usage are a structural component of the workstation and, as such, have material and strength requirements that suggest a more robust construction. Any advantage in weight and handling is restricted to that which is achieved by a reduction in size. There is a need for a stackable wall panel which is of a construction that is inherently lightweight over current designs.
- Another issue that arises is the disposal process for wall panels which are damaged or otherwise no longer suitable for use. Given the structural requirements for existing wall panels, they are typically not recyclable or utilize a very low percentage of recyclable materials in their construction. There is a need for a wall panel which can be recycled and, ideally, can be made from recycled materials as well. In additional to being recyclable, the wall panels should continue to be capable of long-term use and storage.
- Additionally, such wall panels should be available at a lower cost than existing prior art panels which are constructed from virgin materials. The recyclable panels also reduce associated fuel and shipping costs, as the panels are lighter than those found in the prior art. Their lighter weight also makes them easier for installers to lift and manipulate during installation.
- It is an object of this invention to partially or completely fulfill one or more of the above-mentioned needs and to, more generally, overcome one or more disadvantages associated with prior art panels suitable for use with workstations.
- The invention consists of a panel for mounting on a support frame for a wall assembly for a workstation, comprising: a) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities within the core member, b) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer, and c) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer. The closed geometric cavities are preferably hexagonal in plan outline, but need not be.
- The panel may further include an attachment means, preferably comprising a notched extrusion that extends in a parallel direction for a fraction of the full length of the vertical edge of the panel on which it is secured.
- The panel may still further include a reinforcement means extending in adjacent parallel relation to at least one of the longer edges of the panel. The reinforcement means preferably comprises a U-shaped channel section mounted on the core member in surrounding relation to said at least one longer edge. The reinforcement means further preferably comprises, but need not be, a hollow tube section conjoined to the base of said U-shaped channel section in longitudinally extending parallel relation thereto.
- Preferably, most, if not all, of the panel elements are recyclable, with the core member being preferably constructed of cardboard, with the attachment means being preferably constructed of polyvinyl chloride plastics material, and with the reinforcement means being preferably constructed of aluminum or other lightweight rigid metals.
- Other and further advantages and features of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- The invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like numbers refer to like elements, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an arrangement of multiple adjacent office workstations incorporating panels according to the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a selected one of the office workstations ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a selected wall section from the workstation ofFIG. 1 having four panels according to the present invention, with the decorative layer and the sound deadening layer removed from the uppermost three panels, and from a first portion of the bottom-most panel to reveal certain panel components, and with a second portion of said bottom-most panel cut-away to show internal components of the core member laying therebeneath; -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the encircled region 4 ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the wall section ofFIG. 3 , with the panels each having portions of the decorative layer and the sound deadening layer removed to reveal certain panel components laying therebeneath; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view along sight line 6-6 ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view along sight line 7-7 ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the reinforcement means ofFIG. 6 , shown in isolation; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the attachment means ofFIG. 7 , shown in isolation; -
FIGS. 10A-10C are a series of cross-sectional views along sight line 10-10 ofFIG. 3 , showing the steps of engaging the attachment means with the support frame during assembly of a wall section; and, -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view, from the rear, of an alternate embodiment of a panel according to the invention. - Within this specification, the “front” side of a panel is the side exposed to view after assembly of the workstation and the “rear” side of the panel is the side concealed from view after assembly of the workstation. Thus, in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the front sides of all panels are illustrated. Similarly, “horizontal” and “vertical” in reference to a panel, or other component of a workstation, refers to its respective orientation after assembly. - In many workplaces, rather the using fixed offices, individuals are often assigned to work in a modular workstation, similar to one of the four
workstations FIG. 1 . Eachsuch workstation partition wall sections 20 that are laterally joined to one another and are arranged to define a partially enclosed workspace, typically containing a desk ordesktop work surface 30 and other standard office furniture (not shown).Multiple workstations common wall sections 20, to create a multi-office arrangement, as shown inFIG. 1 . For purposes of brevity, this description will proceed by focusing on a selected one of theworkstations FIG. 1 , being theworkstation 10′ to the lower left of that Figure, which selectedworkstation 10′ is shown in isolation on a larger scale inFIG. 2 . Nonetheless, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the description which follows also applies with substantially equal facility to theother workstations 10 ofFIG. 1 , and to their included assemblies, sub-assemblies and structures which will now be described in greater detail. - The
workstation 10′ illustrated inFIG. 2 is, by way of example, only, constructed of nineseparate wall sections 20 laterally connected to one another so as to be substantially self-supporting, as is well know in the art. The number, size and angular orientation of onewall section 20 to anadjacent wall section 20 in a given workstation is highly variable and lends great flexibility to the layout and use ofworkstations 10, which flexibility has, in large measure, resulted in their widespread adoption in modern work environments. The particular configuration of theselected wall section 20 a shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 is for the purposes of illustration only, and is in no way intended to be limiting to the disclosure or claims of this invention. - Each
wall section 20 typically comprises a substantiallyrectangular support frame 200 having one ormore panels individual panels support frame 200 to form thewall section 20. - In
FIG. 3 there will be seen on an enlarged scale aselected wall section 20 a taken from theworkstation 10′ ofFIG. 2 . The selectedwall section 20 a consists of fourseparate panels 100 a on its visible side. The number ofpanels 100 a used for thewall section 20 a, as for any of theother wall sections 20, will vary depending on the purpose of the wall of which it forms a section and the desires of the workstation user. A singlelarge panel 100 b can be used to create amonolithic wall section 20 b (as seen inFIGS. 1 and 2 ), while multiplesmaller panels 100 a can be used in awall section 20 a for decorative or functional purposes, so as to provide for different surface treatments or colors, or so as to provide for the insertion of electrical power strips, telephone or data connection ports and the like (not shown). Furthermore, as a givenwall section smaller panels 100 a in a multi-panel wall section such as 20 a can be constructed of different materials to serve different purposes, such as a more resilient panel on the bottom of the wall to resist kicking on other contact with the feet of users, or transparent or translucent panels on the upper portions of the wall to permit light transmission. - For ease of description and brevity, this detailed description will proceed further with reference to the selected
wall section 20 a shown inFIG. 3 and its associatedsmaller panels 100 a, only, it being understood that, regardless of the shape or dimensions of theindividual panels - The selected
wall section 20 a illustrated inFIG. 3 has four separatesmaller panels 100 a on the side visible in the Figures. As best seen inFIGS. 3 , 4 and 5, thesmaller panels 100 a that are each releasably secured (in a manner more bully described below) to thesupport frame 200, which preferably comprises two vertical side frame rails 202, a horizontaltop rail 204, and abase rail 206 which supports the support frame on the floor surface and can include a means (not shown) for securing thesupport frame 200 to the floor. An optional reinforcing mid-rail 208 connecting the two vertical side frame rails 202 is also visible inFIG. 5 , and is preferred, but not essential forlarger wall sections 20. Adecorative baseboard 209 optionally overlies thebase rail 206, and may be provided with punch outpanels 207 to accommodate electrical or data outlets (not shown), or the like. The frame rails 202, 204, 206 and 208 are preferably formed as stamped components from lightweight metal or the like, and are joined to each other by spot welding, metal fasteners or any other suitable attachment means, as is known in the art. -
Panels FIG. 4 , and in cross-sectional view inFIGS. 6 and 7 . The first of these components is a substantiallyplanar core member 110, which itself has a tri-laminar construction comprising acentral lattice structure 102, afront layer 130 and arear layer 120. Thelattice structure 102 defines, by itsinternal walls 103, the shape of a plurality ofgeometric cells 104. A hexagonal shape for thesecells 104, (when seen in plan outline—seeFIG. 4 ), is preferred for strength and ease of production; however, many alternative lattice geometries (for example, diamond shaped) may also be used, so long as they are capable of demonstrating structural qualities that meet the requirements for the intended use in office workstations. Therear layer 120 and thefront layer 130 each respectively overlie and are attached to a rear and a front face of thelattice structure 102, so as to close the plurality ofgeometric cells 104 at each of their ends, thereby to form, with saidlattice structure 102, a corresponding plurality of closedgeometric cavities 105 within thecore member 110. - A preferred material for the
lattice structure 102 is cardboard, which is lightweight, recyclable and inexpensive, although lightweight plastics are one of many possible construction materials. Therear layer 120 andfront layer 130 can similarly be constructed of cardboard, plastic, laminated plastic, wood, fiberboard, metal, metal foil, or laminated combinations of these materials. Again, the preferred materials are lightweight, recyclable and inexpensive, but the present invention is not in any way to be considered as limited to the named materials. The materials used in construction of thelattice structure 102 and in the rear 120 andfront layers 130 can be made more fire- and water-resistant than their native states, if necessary for thepanel 100 a to comply with necessary safety codes and to reduce degradation of thepanel 100 a while in storage, through, for example, mould, mildew or moisture penetration. Such making can be by way of any conventional means, such as, for example, by treatment with fire-resistant chemicals, by lamination with metal foils or the like, and all operable permutations and combinations thereof are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. A particularly preferred combination has each of thefront layer 130, therear layer 120, and thelattice structure 102 constructed from cardboard material, with therear layer 120 having its rear face laminated with ametal foil layer 107 to increase resistance to fire and moisture penetration (seeFIGS. 6 and 7 ). - A layer of sound-deadening
material 140, such as, for example, a non-woven fiberglass batt material, is placed over thefront layer 130 and the entire assembly is covered with adecorative layer 150, preferably being a textile layer, to assist in securing the sound-deadeninglayer 140 in place and to provide an esthetically pleasing visual appearance to the front side of thefinished panel 100 a. The sound-deadeninglayer 140 may, but need not, be additionally glued to the front face of thefront layer 130. The combination of the sound-deadeninglayer 140 and thedecorative layer 150 additionally provides a more pleasant surface feel than thefront layer 130. Thedecorative layer 150 can be chosen from a long list of flexible materials, both textile and non-textile, for its various properties, including, without limitation, its appearance, its ease of cleaning, its durability, its sound absorptive properties, its fire resistance, its resistance to mildew penetration, etc., etc - It will be appreciated that the perimeter of the
core member 110 defines the overall size and shape of therespective panel 100 a, which, as shown in the Figures, is preferably of quadrilateral, and most preferably, of rectangular outline in shape, having its twolonger edges shorter edges panel 100 a is installed. The front 130 and rear 120 layers can be secured to thecore member 110 by gluing, by mechanicals means (e.g., heat bonding, tape or staples), or any other suitable fastening means or techniques, or may all formed together in one operation to create thecore member 110. - The
panel 100 a may additionally and advantageously, but not necessarily, include a reinforcement means 160 longitudinally extending in parallel relation to at least one of saidlonger edges 111 which reinforcement means 160 assists in preventing buckling and deformation of thepanel 100 a, particularly for larger panels, such as themonolithic panel 100 b shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 and gives a smoother, more finished appearance to the longer edges of the panel. The reinforcement means 160, as best shown inFIGS. 6 and 8 , may advantageously comprise a rigid U-shaped channel section 162, havingside arms 163 and abase portion 165, for mounting on thecore member 110 in surrounding relation to said verticallyupper edge 111 of eachpanel 100 a to, assist in preventing flexing or buckling of thepanel 100 a. Suitable adhesives or other fastening means (not shown) may optionally be applied to the inside of the U-shaped channel section 162 prior to assembly of thepanel 100 a to assist in retention of the reinforcement means 160 on the verticallyupper edge 111. Preferably, the reinforcement means additionally comprise arigid tube section 164 conjoined to thebase portion 165 of the U-shaped channel section 162 in coincident longitudinally extending parallel relation thereto to provide additional strength. The use of a curved tube section of this general type not only adds strength to the reinforcement means 160, but provides for visual interest and an esthetically pleasing and functionally efficient interface with verticallyadjacent panels 100 a. The reinforcement means 160 is preferably made as a unitary structure of a rigid, lightweight material, such as, for example, extruded aluminum or plastic, although these materials are not limiting. As with the other components of thepanel 100 a, the reinforcement means 160 is, in any event, preferably also made of a recyclable material. - After the reinforcement means 160 is secured to the
panel 100 a as described above, it is preferably covered, for aesthetic and durability reasons, by an extension of thedecorative layer 150 around the rear side of eachpanel 100 a, as can be seen inFIG. 6 . - Each
panel 100 a further preferably comprises at least one attachment means 170 mountable on thecore member 110 for releasable engagement with thesupport frame 200. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the Figures, eachpanel 100 a has two attachment means 170, secured one each to thecore member 110 adjacent the opposedvertical edges 115 of eachpanel 100 a, as best seen inFIGS. 3 , 7 and 10A through 10C, so as to allow thepanel 100 a to be releasably engagable with the side frame rails 202 of thesupport frame 200 to together create thewall segment 20 a, as described more fully below. - Each attachment means 170 may be permanently or semi-permanently attached or secured to the
core member 110 of thepanel 100 a as a step in the assembly process for thepanel 100 a, as with the preferred attachment means shown in the Figures, or can be a separate element (not shown) that selectively interacts with thepanel 100 a and one or more frame rails 202, 204 of the support frame 200 (as in the nature of a clamp, clip or other similar attachment mechanism), or may be in the nature of a threaded fastener, or the like, which passes through thecore member 110 of a panel 110 a for releasable securement of thepanel 100 a to one or more to the frame rails 202, 204 of thesupport frame 200. All such embodiments and modalities of attachment means are expressly envisioned by the inventor as being within the scope of the present invention. As with the other components of thepanel 100 a, the attachment means 170 is preferably recyclable, and preferable materials include plastics, including PVC plastic, and metals, including mild steel and aluminum. - A preferred attachment means 170 is illustrated in
FIGS. 3 , 5, 7, 9 and 10A through 10C. Each such attachment means 170 preferably comprises aU-shaped channel section 171, havingside arms 173 and abase portion 175, for mounting on thecore member 110 in surrounding relation to each saidvertical side edge 115 of eachpanel 100 a. Suitable adhesives or other fastening means (not shown) may optionally be applied to the inside of theU-shaped channel section 171 prior to assembly of thepanel 100 a to assist in retention of the attachment means 170 on the respectivevertical side edge 115. - After the attachment means 170 is secured to the
panel 100 a, it is preferably covered, for aesthetic and durability reasons, by an extension of thedecorative layer 150 to the rear side of each panel, as can be seen inFIG. 7 . - Each preferred attachment means 170 further preferably comprises one or more
spring clip members 180 extending in a parallel direction along a portion of the length of the adjacentvertical edge 115, with eachclip member 180 being formed by one or morelongitudinal tab sections 184 projecting outwardly, rearwardly from one of theside arms 173 of theU-shaped channel section 171. In the preferred embodiment illustrated, threetab sections 184 are used in each clip member 180 (seeFIG. 9 ). Eachtab section 184 of a respectivespring clip member 180 is joined to saidside arm 173 by means of abent channel section 182, whichchannel section 182 extends coincidentally in said parallel direction, and is constructed of a semi-resilient material (such as PVC plastic, mild spring steel or aluminum strip material), so as to allow for bending of thetab 184, with memory, about a longitudinal axis situated within the base of thechannel section 182 in extending parallel relation to saidvertical edge 115, thereby to permit releasable engagement of the spring clip member 180 (and thepanel support frame 200, in a manner that will now be described in more detail with specific reference toFIGS. 10A through 10C . - In
FIG. 10A , we see an exploded sectional view along sight line 10-10 ofFIG. 3 .Front 100 a and rear 100 b panels are both shown as detached from the vertical side frame rails 202 of a previously assembledsupport frame 200 of thewall section 20 a ofFIG. 3 . Each verticalside frame rail 202 is generally U-shaped in cross-section, and has abase portion 202 a which is transversely joined at its opposite ends to opposedside arm portions free edge FIG. 10B , we seepanel 100 b has been moved by an installer (not shown) from the position depicted inFIG. 10A , in the direction of arrow A. Such movement causes thetab section 184 of thespring clip member 180 to come into contact with thefree edge 212 b of theside arm portion 202 b of thevertical member 202 of thesupport frame 200. Continued movement of thepanel 100 b in this direction causes thefree edge 212 b to push against thetab section 184. This, in turn, causes temporary bending of the tab 184 (in the direction of arrow C ofFIG. 10B ) about the aforesaid longitudinal axis situated within the base of thechannel section 182, thereby allowing thetab section 184 to clear thefree edge 212 b, after which the tab section returns, in the reverse direction of arrow C, to its starting configuration, as shown inFIG. 10C , with thefree edge 212 b held in close fitting frictional contact against thechannel section 182, thereby holding thepanel 100 b against theside arm portion 202 b of the verticalside frame rail 202. It will be appreciated that a similar action is simultaneously occurring adjacent the opposite othervertical edge 115 of thepanel 100 b, such that thepanel 100 b is held fast, adjacent both of itsvertical edges 115, by the respectivespring clip members 180 releasably engaging the side frame rails 202 of thesupport frame 200. - Panel 110 a is similarly assembled in releasable engagement with the
support frame 200, with analogous reference toFIGS. 10A through 10C , and to arrows B and D, respectively, in place of the above references to arrows A and C. - The
panel 100 a is to be secured strongly enough (by calibration of the spring clip member 180) to the adjacentvertical side rail 202 of thesupport frame 200 to prevent it from become dislodged during movement or through incidental contact; however, is should be removable under reasonable force to enable replacement ofindividual panels 100 a. - The reinforcement means 160 and the attachment means 170 may be separate structures, or may be joined to one another during manufacture of a
panel core member 110 thereafter being mounted as a finished sub-assembly within the panel frame, prior to being covered by thedecorative layer 150. - The use of ‘horizontal’ and ‘vertical’ is meant to illustrate the relative disposition of the reinforcement means 160 and attachment means 170 to each other and not necessarily to the orientation of the panel 100 when installed, although the conventional meaning reflects the preferred disposition.
- This concludes the description of a presently preferred embodiment of the invention. The foregoing description has been presented for the purpose of illustration only, and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Various other modifications and alterations may be used in the design and manufacture of panels for workstations according to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, which is limited only by the accompanying claims. For example, another alternate attachment means within the scope of the present invention takes the form of one or more key hole slots or T-slots (not shown) formed in the
rear side arm 173 of eachU-shaped channel section 171, with each such slot dimensioned and otherwise adapted to accept in mating relation a corresponding plurality of flat-headed machine screw heads (not shown) mounted in projecting relation on the opposedside arm portions panels side arm portions rear side arm 173 of eachU-shaped channel section 171. - By way of another example of possible modification, and with reference to an alternate embodiment of
panel 100 a illustrated inFIG. 11 , therear layer 120 of thepanel 100 a may be perforated in a pattern of holes 109 (which pattern may be substantially random), such that in a random fraction of thegeometric cavities 105 defined by thelattice structure 102 are overlain by at least one of saidholes 109. In the embodiment shown, each and every one of thegeometric cavities 105 is overlain by a least one of theholes 109. The purpose of the holes is 109 to assist in the absorption of sound waves which enter a hole, so as to be attenuated within the respectivegeometric cavity 105 lying therebelow. Optionally, (but not shown) thefront layer 130 of a panel could also be perforated in a pattern of holes (not shown) overlying thegeometric cavities 105 in a analogous manner to theholes 109 perforating therear layer 120 of the panel 100, as shown inFIG. 11 , thereby to assist in attenuating sound waves impinging on thefront layer 130 of the panel 100.
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1. A panel for mounting on a support frame for a partition wall section for a workstation, comprising:
a) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities within the core member,
b) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer, and
c) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer.
2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the closed geometric cavities are hexagonally shaped.
3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a quadrilateral shape.
4. The panel of claim 3 , further comprising at least one attachment means mounted on the core member for releasable engagement with the support frame.
5. The panel of claim 4 , wherein the attachment means comprises two attachment means secured one each to the core member adjacent opposed vertical edges of the panel.
6. The panel of claim 5 , wherein each attachment means comprises one or more spring clip members extending in a parallel direction along a portion of the length of the adjacent vertical edge.
7. The panel of claim 6 , wherein each attachment means is an elongated spring clip member extending in a parallel direction for substantially the entire length of the adjacent vertical edge.
8. The panel of claim 7 , wherein the decorative layer is a textile layer.
9. The panel of claim 8 , wherein the decorative layer additionally extends over a portion of the attachment means and the rear layer.
10. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the core member is made of a recyclable material.
11. The panel of claim 10 , wherein the recyclable material is cardboard.
12. The panel of claim 10 , wherein the front layer and rear layer are additionally made of a recyclable material.
13. The panel of claim 12 , wherein the recyclable material is cardboard.
14. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the rear layer is perforated in a pattern of holes such that a fraction of the geometric cavities defined by the lattice structure are overlain by at least one of said holes.
15. The panel of claim 14 , wherein all of the geometric cavities defined by the lattice structure are overlain by at least one of said holes.
16. The panel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front layer and the rear layer is water-resistant.
17. The panel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front layer and the rear layer is fire-resistant.
18. The panel of claim 5 , wherein the core member is of rectangular shape, with its two longer edges being horizontally aligned, and with its two shorter edges being said opposed vertical edges
19. The panel of claim 18 , having a reinforcement means longitudinally extending in adjacent parallel relation to at least one of said longer edges.
20. The panel of claim 19 , wherein the reinforcement means comprises a U-shaped channel section mounted on the core member in surrounding relation to said at least one longer edge.
21. The panel of claim 20 , wherein the reinforcement means further comprises a hollow tube section conjoined to the base of said U-shaped channel section in longitudinally extending parallel relation thereto.
22. The panel of claim 19 , wherein the reinforcement means is made of a recyclable material.
23. The panel of claim 22 , wherein the reinforcement means is made of aluminum.
24. The panel of claim 19 , wherein the decorative layer additionally extends over at least a portion of the reinforcement means and the rear layer.
25. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement means and the attachment means are formed as components of a unitary, rigid panel frame.
26. A system for creating an office workstation, comprising:
a) one or more panels, each panel comprising i) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities within the core member, ii) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer, and iii) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer; and,
b) a support frame structure adapted to engage and support the panels, the support frame and the panels combining to form a partition wall section for the workstation.
27. The system of claim 26 , further comprising a work surface that is secured to the support frame.
28. A partition wall assembly for use in constructing a workstation, comprising:
a) one or more panels, each panel comprising: i) a substantially planar core member having a front layer and a rear layer each attached to a central lattice structure to form a plurality of closed geometric cavities within the core member; ii) a sound-deadening layer, overlying the front layer; iii) a decorative layer overlying the sound deadening layer; and,
b) a support frame structure to engage and support the panels, the support frame and the panels combining to form the partition wall assembly.
29. The partition wall assembly of claim 28 , further comprising a work surface secured to the support frame.
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