US20090273260A1 - Adaptable cable management desk system - Google Patents
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An adaptable cable management desk system comprising a frame assembly including at least one static leg. At least one interleg is releasably connected to the frame assembly, each interleg being movable along the length of the frame assembly. A monitor beam having a proximal edge is supported by the frame assembly and a work surface having a distal edge is spaced apart from the proximal edge of the monitor beam. A cableway for running wires and cabling is defined by the proximal edge of the monitor beam and the distal edge of work surface. An access flap is pivotally connected to the proximal edge of the monitor beam and movable from a closed position covering the cableway to an open position providing access to the cableway. A front gully is attached to the distal edge of the work surface and a rear gulley is attached to the proximal edge of the monitor beam, wherein liquid spilled on the work surface and access flap will flow into at least one of the front and rear gully to protect wiring and cabling from the liquid. A door panel is pivotally connected to the static leg or interleg using at least one spring-biased quick release hinge to facilitate removal of the door panel. The door panel may include an inwardly projecting support surface for supporting a computer, the support surface having a plurality of wheels to permit movement of the door panel and support surface relative to the frame assembly. Alternatively, shelves, a file cabinet or other storage may be attached to an inner surface of the door panel and move with the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/049,922, filed May 2, 2008, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein
- This application relates generally to desk systems, and more particularly, to an improved cable management desk system or workstation that can readily adapt to different work environments and computer hardware arrangements.
- Efficient use of desk space has become critical in today's fast-paced work environment. Many workstations, including but not limited to trading desks, require properly placed computers, microprocessors, keyboards, telephones and monitors for easy access to data from various sources. An efficiently organized trading desk system, for example, is critical for achieving optimal returns during a fast moving market. It is equally important to prevent the numerous cables included with the assorted hardware from obstructing a work surface or desk area. At the same time, cables need protection from accidents, such as inadvertent spilling of beverages or inadvertent tripping and disconnection of the cables, as well as interruption of use. These challenges become more problematic when computer-related equipment is regularly re-arranged due to upgrades or changes in user preferences. Arranging computer equipment and the accompanying web of cables can often be frustrating and time consuming.
- Existing computer workstation desks do not easily adapt to changing work environments and computer equipment configurations. Furthermore, current desk systems do not provide adequate cable management that also protects the cables from accidental spilling of beverages and accidental tripping. It is, therefore, desirable to have a desk system or workstation that can be adapted effortlessly without special skills or tools to change configurations and computer placement. It is also desirable to have a desk system that provides adequate protection to cables from inadvertent beverage spills, tripping and disconnection.
- In one aspect of the disclosure, an adaptable cable management desk system comprises a frame assembly including at least one static leg. At least one interleg is releasably connected to the frame assembly, each interleg being movable along the length of the frame assembly. A monitor beam having a proximal edge is supported by the frame assembly. A work surface having a distal edge, the distal edge being spaced apart from the proximal edge of the monitor beam. A cableway for running wires and cabling, the cableway defined by the proximal edge of the monitor beam and the distal edge of work surface. An access flap pivotally connected to the proximal edge of the monitor beam and movable from a closed position covering the cableway to an open position providing access to the cableway. A front gully attached to the distal edge of the work surface and a rear gulley attached to the proximal edge of the monitor beam, wherein liquid spilled on the work surface and access flap will flow into at least one of the front and rear gully to protect wiring and cabling from the liquid.
- In another aspect of the disclosure, the desk system may include a door panel pivotally connected to the static leg or interleg using at least one spring-biased quick release hinge to facilitate removal of the door panel. The door panel may be supported by at least one wheel to permit movement of the door panel relative to the frame assembly. The door panel may include an inwardly projecting support surface for supporting a computer, the support surface having a plurality of wheels to permit movement of the door panel and support surface relative to the frame assembly. Alternatively, shelves, a file cabinet or other storage may be attached to an inner surface of the door panel and move with the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
- The foregoing has outlined rather generally the features and technical advantages of one or more embodiments of this disclosure in order that the following detailed description may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of this disclosure will be described hereinafter, which may form the subject matter of the claims of this application.
- A more complete understanding of this application can be obtained when the following detailed description is considered in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary adaptable cable management desk system; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a monitor beam and support arms in the desk system ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded, perspective view of the monitor beam and support arms mounted on an exemplary frame assembly; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded, perspective view of a computer trolley, cableway access flaps and drip trays mounted on the frame assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded, perspective view of a work surface mounted on the frame assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 6 is a top, cut-away view of the cableway access flap, work surface and support arm; -
FIG. 7 illustrates the drip tray mounted on the support arm ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a partial, perspective view of the cableway access flap, drip tray, rear pivot gully and monitor beam; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the cableway access flap pivotally mounted on the rear pivot gully and monitor beam ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a preferred quick release hinge and optional CPU trolley; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a preferred cable management ring; -
FIG. 11A is a perspective view the cable management ring ofFIG. 11 partially mounted on the desk system; -
FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the cable management ring ofFIG. 11 partially mounted on the desk system with a preferred expandable screw anchor; -
FIG. 11C is a perspective view of the cable management ring ofFIG. 11 mounted on the desk system with a fastener; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a preferred quick release hinge and a removable door panel; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a preferred movable interleg for supporting a frame assembly; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the movable interleg ofFIG. 13 with the locking clamp actuated; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the movable interleg ofFIG. 13 sliding into place within the location channel on the frame assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the movable interleg ofFIG. 15 assembled on the frame assembly; and -
FIG. 17 illustrates the trough plates mounted on the underside of an exemplary frame assembly. - A preferred adaptable cable management desk system or
workstation 1 is disclosed herein that is readily adaptable to meet the ever-changing functional, aesthetic and ergonomic requirements of the user. Thedesk system 1 may be utilized in multiple environments, such as on a trading floor or in an open plan workstation area, and can be readily converted for use from one environment to another (e.g., from a full scale trading desk to a collaborative workstation, or vice versa). The adaptable cablemanagement desk system 1 preferably includes quick release and easily adjustable components, while also providing protection to cables from inadvertent beverage spills, tripping and disconnection. -
FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred, exemplary adaptable cablemanagement desk system 1 that can be used, for example, as a workstation or trading desk. While thedesk system 1 illustrated inFIG. 1 is shown in a double (e.g., back-to-back) configuration withseparate work surfaces 2 on opposite sides of a central partition, it is understood that the present application is not limited to the illustrated configuration and that other configurations of thedesk system 1 may be utilized, such as a single configuration having a work surface on one side of the partition. - The
desk system 1 includes aframe assembly 10, which is preferably supported by at least onestatic leg 10 a. In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 , astatic leg 10 a is provided at each end of theframe assembly 10. Thestatic legs 10 a are preferably made from pressed steel having, for example, an 11 gauge inner framework and a 16 gauge outer skin. Theframe assembly 10 preferably includes at least twohorizontal members 10 b to which thestatic legs 10 a are attached in a conventional manner, such as, for example, using fasteners or connectors. Thehorizontal members 10 b may be, for example, extruded aluminum members. - The
frame assembly 10 may include amovable interleg 5 for supporting thedesk system 1. As will be discussed further below, themovable interleg 5 is releasably connected to theframe assembly 10 and may readily be moved to any desirable position along theframe assembly 10. The ability to readily move theinterleg 5, or add or removeinterlegs 5, allows flexibility to convert a workstation from one configuration to another. For example, a 180 inch desk system may be converted from a two position, 90 inch workstation to a three position, 60 inch workstation by moving one interleg and adding a second interleg so that the interlegs are 60 inches from an adjacent interleg or static leg. Theinterleg 5 and its connection to theframe assembly 10 will be described further below. - A racking center for mounting electronics and/or computer equipment, such as a 19 inch Electronic Industry Association (“EIA”) racking center, may be provided on the inside face of each
static leg 10 a and/orinterleg 5. The racking center may be mounted horizontally or vertically on the static leg and/or interleg. - One or
more monitor beams 8 are mounted on theframe assembly 10 in a conventional manner such as, for example, using fasteners or connectors. Themonitor beam 8 is preferably made from extruded aluminum and is described further below. A plurality ofsupport arms 9 extend from themonitor beam 8. Thesupport arms 9 are preferably made of metal, such as, for example, 11 gauge pressed steel, and are attached to the monitor beam using, for example, fasteners or connectors. - At least one
work surface 2 is preferably mounted onsupport arms 9 extending from amonitor beam 8 of theframe assembly 10. Thework surface 2 may be made of any suitable material for a work surface, including, but not limited to, medium density fiberboard (“MDF”), formaldehyde-free, FSC certified wood, or particle board, which may be laminated with a conventional plastic or composite material. - A cableway or opening 10 c of
FIG. 4 is provided between themonitor beam 8 and thework surface 2.Trough plates 32 may be attached to theframe assembly 10 to support the cables running through the cableway.Trough plates 32 may be releasably attached to frameassembly 10, configured to slide alongframe assembly 10, or can be fixed to frameassembly 10. Thetrough plates 32 define the bottom of thecableway 10 c. Thetrough plates 32 preferably slide between horizontal extrusions forming part of theframe assembly 10 to facilitate access to the cableway from below the extrusions. Thetrough plates 32 also preferably include openings or holes for receiving cable management rings, tie wraps and similar devices used to retain one or more cables. Thetrough plates 32 may be made form any suitable material, such as, for example, pressed steel. - The
cableway 10 c is preferably covered by a hingedcableway access flap 3 disposed betweenwork surface 2 and monitorbeam 8. Thecableway access flap 3 may be made of any suitable material, such as extruded aluminum, and is discussed in more detail further below. -
FIG. 2 illustratessupports arms 9 connected to and extending from themonitor beam 8. Thesupport arms 9 are preferably secured at one end to monitorbeam 8 using one or more fasteners or other conventional means. Alternatively, thesupport arms 9 may be integrally formed as part of themonitor beam 8. Eachsupport arm 9 preferably includes a generally flatupper surface 9 a for supporting thework surface 2 and alower support plate 9 b for connection to the base and for supporting adrip tray 15 of a spill containment system, which will be described further below. - A
rear pivot gully 11 is preferably mounted on the front or proximal side of themonitor beam 8 and anoptional backsplash 7 is preferably mounted on the rear or distal side of themonitor beam 8. Themonitor beam 8,rear pivot gully 11 andbacksplash 7 are preferably extrusions made of aluminum or the like. -
FIG. 3 illustrates twomonitor beams 8 with outwardly extendingsupport arms 9 mounted on theframe assembly 10 of anexemplary desk system 1 having a double (back-to-back) configuration. Eachmonitor beam 8/support arm 9 assembly is secured to theframe assembly 10 in a conventional manner, such as by inserting one or more fasteners through respective openings or holes in thelower support plate 9 b of thesupport arm 9 and into corresponding openings or holes in the upper surface of thestatic legs 10 a or in the outermosthorizontal member 10. The openings or holes may be internally threaded to engage corresponding threads on the fasteners or a threaded nut may be utilized to releasably retain the fastener in place. - Once the
monitor beam 8 and supportarms 9 are attached to theframe assembly 10 as illustrated inFIG. 3 , thedrip trays 15, cableway access flaps 3 andCPU trolley 28 or accessory access panels are assembled onto the frame assembly as illustrated inFIG. 4 . Adrip tray 15 is preferably mounted on thelower support surface 9 b of eachsupport arm 9 in a conventional manner, such as by the use of fasteners or the like. Thecableway access flap 3 is preferably pivotally mounted on therear pivot gully 11 attached to themonitor beam 8. TheCPU trolley 28 or accessory access panel is pivotally mounted to thestatic leg 10 a orinterleg 5 preferably using a quick release hinge or the like. -
FIG. 5 illustrates thework surfaces 2 mounted on theupper support surface 9 a of thesupport arms 9. The work surfaces 2 are mounted on thesupport arms 9 in a conventional manner, such as using fasteners (e.g., quick-connect fasteners, screws, etc.) that pass through openings or holes in theupper surface 9 a of thesupport arms 9. Before mounting thework surface 2 on thesupport arms 9, afront gully 14 andflap support 16 are preferably mounted on a distal end of thework surface 2. Thefront gully 14 andflap support 16 are described in more detail below. -
FIG. 6 is a top, cut-away view of thedesk system 1. Thesupport arm 9, which is attached to themonitor beam 8, is preferably attached to the upper surface of thestatic leg 10 a usingfasteners 18 that extend through corresponding openings in thelower support plate 9 b and the upper surface of thestatic leg 10 a. Thecableway access flap 3 is pivotally mounted on therear pivot gully 11, which is attached to the proximal edge of themonitor beam 8. Afront gully 14 is preferably attached to the lower, distal edge of thework surface 2. Aflap support 16 attached to the upper, distal edge of thework surface 2 supports the proximal edge of thecableway access flap 3. Thecableway access flap 3,rear pivot gully 11,front gully 14 andflap support 16 are preferably extrusions made from aluminum. - Like
FIG. 6 ,FIG. 7 is a top, cut-away view of thedesk system 1 and illustrates thedrip tray 15 mounted on thelower support plate 9 b of thesupport arm 9. InFIG. 8 ,drip tray 15 preferably includes interconnectedupstanding walls 15 a extending from and along the periphery of abottom surface 15 b. Thedrip tray 15 is preferably positioned below the open ends of the front andrear gullies work surface 2 will drain into the front and rear gullies and flow through the gullies into thedrip tray 15. A drain hole or opening 15 c is preferably provided in thebottom surface 15 b to permit any liquid collected in thedrip tray 15 to drain out of the tray. A drain tube or other fluid conduit may be optionally attached to theopening 15 c to direct the liquid to a desired location. Alternatively, opening 15 c may be omitted or plugged so thatdrip tray 15 simply collects any liquid flowing into it. Thedrip tray 15 is preferably a rectangular shape, but may have alternate shapes. Thedrip tray 15 may be made from metal, plastic or any other suitable material. -
FIG. 8 illustrates thecableway access flap 3 pivotally mounted on therear pivot gully 11 attached to themonitor beam 8. When thecableway access flap 3 is in the closed position as shown inFIG. 8 , the proximal edge of thecableway access flap 3 is supported bysupport surface 16 a of theflap support 16, which preferably extends from the upper, distal edge of thework surface 2. In the preferred embodiment, theflap support 16 includes a retainingportion 16 b that is inserted into anotch 2 b formed in thedistal edge 2 a of thework surface 2, which forms an interference fit to hold theflap support 16 within thenotch 2 b. Glue may also be used to retain theflap support 16 within thenotch 2 a of thework surface 2. Theflap support 16 is preferably an extrusion made from aluminum or other suitable material. - The
rear pivot gully 11 is attached to and extends from the proximal edge of themonitor beam 8. In the preferred embodiment, therear pivot gulley 11 includes alower section 11 a that terminates on one end at anupright pivot support 12. A locatingshoulder 11 b preferably extends from the top of thelower section 11 a and is received within a threadedopening 8 a formed in themonitor beam 8 to facilitate proper location of therear pivot gully 11 on themonitor beam 8. The bottom surface of thelower section 11 a is preferably relieved (e.g., provided with a v-notch) below center of the locatingshoulder 11 b to facilitate drilling of holes through the lower section through which fasteners may be inserted for threading engagement with the threadedopening 8 a in themonitor beam 8. - The
upright pivot support 12 of therear pivot gully 11 preferably terminates in an arcuate shoulder orsocket 12 a for receiving aspherical member 3 a projecting from a lower surface of thecableway access flap 3. Thearcuate shoulder 12 a supports the distal end of thecableway access flap 3. Thearcuate shoulder 12 a andspherical member 3 a form a ball and socket joint to permit theaccess flap 3 to pivot about thearcuate shoulder 12 a as illustrated inFIG. 9 . - An arcuate retaining
member 3 b projects downwardly from the lower surface of thecableway access flap 3 adjacent to thespherical member 3 a. When thecableway access flap 3 is installed on thepivot support 12 with thespherical member 3 a resting in thearcuate support 12 a, the arcuate retainingmember 3 b engages the outer surface of thearcuate support 12 a. When thecableway access flap 3 is in an upright position withspherical member 3 a pivotally connected to pivotsupport 12, arcuate retainingmember 3 b wraps about a substantial portion of the outer surface of thearcuate shoulder 12 a to keepaccess flap 3 in an upright position and prevent theaccess flap 3 from being removed while in an upright position. Thecableway access flap 3 may be installed and thespherical member 3 a inserted within thearcuate support 12 a when the access flap is in a position other than the upright position. - As described above, the
cable raceway 10 c is accessible in the space between the proximal edge of themonitor beam 8 and thedistal edge 2 a of thework surface 2. Thecableway access flap 3 substantially encloses the top of theraceway 10 c when the access flap is in the closed position as illustrated inFIG. 8 . Access to theraceway 10 c is provided by pivoting theaccess flap 3 to the upright position as illustrated, for example, by the ghost lines inFIG. 9 . - The
rear pivot gully 11 and thefront gully 14 provide beverage spill protection to any cables located incable raceway 10 c. In the event that a beverage or liquid is inadvertently spilled on thework surface 2 orcableway access flap 3, the beverage or liquid will between the edges of theaccess flap 3 and thework surface 3 and/or monitorbeam 8. Such liquid will flow into thefront gully 14 and/orlower section 11 of therear pivot gully 11 in order to prevent damage to any electrical wiring that may be located in thecable raceway 10 c. The liquid will flow through thefront gully 14 and/orrear pivot gully 11 and will be discharged from the open ends of the front and rear gullies into thedrip tray 15 positioned below the outlet of the front gully and rear pivot gully. A drain hole or opening 15 c is preferably provided in thebottom surface 15 b to permit any liquid collected in thedrip tray 15 to drain out of the tray. A drain tube or other fluid conduit may be optionally attached to theopening 15 c to direct the liquid to a desired location. Alternatively, opening 15 c may be omitted or plugged allowing any liquid to accumulate indrip tray 15. -
FIGS. 8 and 9 also illustrate thebacksplash 7 mounted on the rear or distal side of themonitor beam 8. Thebacksplash 7 preferably includes alower portion 7 a terminating in anupright portion 7 b having a rounded edge to prevent chafing. A locatingshoulder 7 c preferably extends from the top of thelower section 7 a and is received within a threadedopening 8 b formed in themonitor beam 8 to facilitate proper location of thebacksplash 7 on themonitor beam 8. The bottom surface of thelower section 7 a is preferably relieved (e.g., provided with a v-notch) below center of the locatingshoulder 7 c to facilitate drilling of holes through the lower section through which fasteners may be inserted for threading engagement with the threadedopening 8 b in themonitor beam 8. - A brush strip (not shown) may be mounted within
flanges 3 c projecting from the underside of thecableway access flap 3, allowing cables to emanate fromcableway 3 to the area abovework surface 2. Similarly, a brush strip (not shown) may be inserted within retainingportion 16 b of theflap support 16 and within a threadedopening 14 a of thefront gully 14 to prevent warm air from circulating onto the user's lap fromcableway 3. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a preferredquick release hinge 20 and optional access door mountedCPU trolley 28 for use with thedesk system 1. TheCPU trolley 28 preferably includes anupright panel 28 a, a supportingmember 28 b and anupright stop 28 c. A computer or other electronic equipment (not shown) is placed on the supportingmember 28 b between theupright panel 28 a and thestop 28 c. Air circulation holes oropenings 24 are preferably provided in the supportingmember 28 b to allow for the circulation of ambient air and cooling of the computer or electronic equipment carried by theCPU trolley 28. - The
CPU trolley 28 is supported bywheels 27 that allow the trolley to roll or otherwise move relative thedesk assembly 1. TheCPU trolley 28 is pivotally mounted to theframe assembly 10 using hinges 20.FIG. 10 illustrates thehinges 20 mounted on thestatic leg 10 a. The hinges 20 could also be mounted on theinterleg 5 or some other part of theframe assembly 10. By pivotally mounting theCPU trolley 28 on theframe assembly 10, the CPU trolley 28 (and computer or electronic equipment) swings onwheels 27 approximately 90° from a closed position to an open position. This 90° movement of theCPU trolley 28 minimizes movement of cables running to the computer or electronic equipment carried by the CPU trolley, thereby minimizing the chance of inadvertently disconnecting or bunching of the cables. In addition, shorter cables are generally required since the 90° movement does not require as much excess cabling or slack as, for example, a computer shelf that pulls out from a desk system. - To facilitate the efficient changing of computers or of the configuration of the
desk system 1, thehinges 20 are preferably quick release, spring-loaded hinges, such as Southco® brand F6-20 Series hinges. Such hinges generally have a moveable, spring-biasedpin 21 projecting from a hinge housing that is received within a corresponding hole or opening in the on theupright panel 28 a. TheCPU trolley 28 can be readily installed and/or removed from thedesk system 1 by depressing the spring-biasedpin 21 on thequick release hinge 20. This is particularly useful where, for example, one computer carried by a first CPU trolley is to be substituted with a second computer carried by another CPU trolley. - The inside surface of the
upright panel 28 a is preferably provided with openings orholes 29 for mounting cable management rings 24 help eliminate cable stress and maintain a neat, organized cable layout within thedesk assembly 1. A preferredcable management ring 24 is illustrated inFIG. 11 . Thecable management ring 24 preferably includes a generallyrectangular body portion 24 a having anopening 24 b through which the cables pass. Thebody portion 24 a terminates in aflange 24 c having a hook-like member 24 d projecting from a rear surface of the flange and anopening 24 e located below the hook like member. -
FIGS. 11A-11C illustrate a preferred manner of mounting thecable management ring 24 on theupright panel 28 a. First, as illustrated inFIG. 11A , thecable management ring 24 is positioned on thepanel 28 a by inserting the hook-like member 24 d into one of theopenings 29 on theupright panel 28 a. Anexpandable screw anchor 25 is then inserted though theopening 24 e in theflange 24 c and into acorresponding opening 29 on thepanel 28 a as illustrated inFIG. 11B . A screw orother fastener 26 is then threaded or otherwise inserted into the central opening of theexpandable screw anchor 25 to expand the screw anchor within theopening 29 to retain the cable management ring on thepanel 28 a as illustrated inFIG. 11C . - It is understood that cable management holes 29 and cable management rings 24 may be utilized anywhere throughout the
desk system 1 including, but not limited to, theinterleg 5 and/or thetrough plates 32. Cables may be passed through theopening 24 b of the cable management rings 24 to prevent the cables from cluttering the work area. The cable management rings 24 keep the cables organized and minimizes the undesirable movement of the cables that can result in inadvertent disconnection of the cables from their associated equipment. - In addition to the
CPU trolley 28, other storage components may be releasably and pivotally connected to thehinges 20. For example, a blank door panel, file storage, book storage and/or electrical access cover may be readily substituted for theCPU trolley 28 using the quick release hinges 20. Ablank door panel 28 a supported by awheel 27 is illustrated inFIG. 12 . Thedoor panel 28 a is pivotally mounted on, for example, thestatic leg 10 a by means of the quick release, spring-loadedhinges 20 so that thedoor panel 28 a may swing open to access the interior of theframe assembly 10, including, for example, a general purpose trolley or shelf placed withinframe assembly 10. It is understood that different combinations of CPU trolleys, book/file storage devices and/or blank door panels may be incorporated within theframe assembly 10. In addition, an EIA rack cover may be mounted using, for example, quick release hinges 20, on thestatic legs 10 a and/orinterlegs 5 to cover the EIA rack. A hinged access panel or removable panel may be provided to permit subsequent access to the EIA rack, and release of one side allows the panel to pivot out of the way to provide access. -
FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplarymovable interleg 5 for supporting and stabilizingframe assembly 10. Themovable interleg 5 allows flexibility to readily move, add or remove interlegs on thedesk system 1 in accordance with the needs of the user. Like thestatic leg 10 a, themovable interleg 5 preferably includes twoupright members 5 a terminating at opposing ends of ahorizontal member 5 b. Thehorizontal member 5 b preferably includes acentral opening 5 c through which cabling may pass from thecableway 10 c to theinterleg 5. Theinterleg 5 is preferably made from pressed steel having, for example, an 11 gauge inner framework and a 16 gauge outer skin. - A
pivot clamp 30, such as a Monroe brand Destaco 606-M straight line action clamp, is preferably mounted on eachvertical member 5 a. Theclamp 30 preferably includes afoot 34 at the distal end of apush rod 30 a that is actuated by ahandle 31 to extend and retract the pushrod andfoot 34. Thevertical members 5 a may optionally terminate at their free ends with a substantially flat, horizontal base having acentral opening 5 e through which thefoot 34 may extend when the push rod is actuated by thehandle 31. -
FIG. 14 illustrates theinterleg 5 when theclamp 30 is actuated. Actuation of theclamp 30 by pivoting thehandle 31 causes thepushrod 30 a and attachedfoot 34 to extend in a direction toward thebase 5 d and through theopening 5 e, thereby elevating the interleg relative to the floor or surface upon which thebase 5 d is resting. -
FIG. 15 illustrates the preferred manner in which themovable interleg 5 is releasably attached to theframe assembly 10. Aninterleg location channel 33 having two downwardly projectingwalls 33 a is releasably attached to the desired location on the underside of theframe assembly 10 by, for example, fastening thelocation channel 33 to thehorizontal members 10 b of theframe assembly 10. Theinterleg 5, whose height is slightly less than thestatic legs 10 a, slides into theinterleg location channel 33 between the two downwardly projectingwalls 33 a. Once theinterleg 5 is properly located below theframe assembly 10 within theinterleg location channel 33, theclamp 30 is actuated by moving thehandle 31, which causes thepushrod 30 a and attachedfoot 34 to extend downward and releasably engage the floor or surface upon which the interleg is resting as illustrated inFIG. 16 . Once theclamp 30 is fully actuated, theinterleg 5 is releasably locked in place between floor and the underside of theframe assembly 10. - In the event that the
interleg 5 needs to be moved to another location on theframe assembly 10, or removed altogether, theclamp 30 is actuated again by moving thehandle 31 in the opposite direction to retract thepushrod 30 a and attachedfoot 34 so that theinterleg 5 may be removed from thelocation channel 33. If theinterleg 5 is to be repositioned on theframe assembly 10, then thelocation channel 33 is repositioned in the desired location and the interleg is again locked in place within the location channel in the manner described above. - The
location channel 33 preferably includes anopening 33 b aligned with and corresponding to theopening 5 c within thehorizontal member 5 b on theinterleg 5 to permit cables to pass from thecableway 10 c to the interleg. -
FIG. 17 illustrates thetrough plates 32 mounted on the underside of theframe assembly 10. Thetrough plates 32 preferably enclose the bottom of thecableway 10 c in thedesk assembly 1 and provide support for cables running through thecableway 10 c. The ends of thetrough plate 32 are preferably inserted withinrespective grooves 36 formed within thehorizontal members 10 b, which are mounted on opposing sides of theframe assembly 10. Thetrough plates 32 preferably slide within thegroove 36 of eachhorizontal member 10 b to facilitate insertion of one or more interlegs 5 and to temporarily allow access to thecableway 10 c from the underside theframe assembly 10. - The
trough plates 32 may also include a plurality ofopenings 29 for mounting cable management rings 24 in the same manner as described inFIGS. 11-11C . Additional openings may be provided in thetrough plates 32 for mounting other types of cable management rings, such, for example, round openings for receiving push-in type cable management rings. - Having described and illustrated the principles of this application by reference to one or more preferred embodiments, it should be apparent that the preferred embodiment(s) may be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from the principles disclosed herein and that it is intended that the application be construed as including all such modifications and variations insofar as they come within the spirit and scope of the subject matter disclosed herein.
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1. An adaptable cable management desk system, comprising:
a frame assembly including at least one static leg;
at least one interleg releasably connected to the frame assembly, each interleg being movable along the length of the frame assembly;
a monitor beam supported by the frame assembly, the monitor beam having a proximal edge;
a work surface having a distal edge, the distal edge being spaced apart from the proximal edge of the monitor beam;
a cableway for running wires and cabling, the cableway defined by the proximal edge of the monitor beam and the distal edge of work surface;
an access flap pivotally connected to the proximal edge of the monitor beam and movable from a closed position covering the cableway to an open position providing access to the cableway; and
a front gully attached to the distal edge of the work surface and a rear gulley attached to the proximal edge of the monitor beam, wherein liquid spilled on the work surface and access flap will flow into at least one of the front and rear gully to protect wiring and cabling from the liquid.
2. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one drip tray in fluid communication with the front and rear gullies, wherein liquid within the front and rear gullies flows into the drip tray.
3. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 2 , wherein the rear gully includes a pivot support for pivotally connecting the access flap to the monitor beam.
4. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 3 , wherein the pivot support comprises a relieved shoulder for receiving a spherical member projecting from a lower surface of the access flap.
5. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 4 , further comprising an arcuate retaining member projecting from the lower surface of the access flap adjacent to the spherical member, wherein the arcuate retaining member engages the outer surface of the pivot support to prevent removal of the access flap while in an upright position.
6. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 3 , further comprising a flap support attached to the distal edge of the work surface for supporting the access flap when in the closed position.
7. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 1 , further comprising a door panel pivotally connected to the static leg or interleg using at least one spring-biased quick release hinge to facilitate removal of the door panel.
8. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 7 , wherein the door panel is supported by at least one wheel to permit movement of the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
9. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 8 , wherein the door panel comprises an inwardly projecting support surface for supporting a computer.
10. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of wheels for supporting the support surface and permitting movement of the door panel and support surface relative to the frame assembly.
11. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 7 , wherein the door panel comprises one or more cable management holes for receiving a cable management ring.
12. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 8 , wherein shelves are attached to an inner surface of the door panel and move with the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
13. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 7 , wherein a file cabinet is attached to an inner surface of the door panel, the file cabinet being supported by wheels and movable with the door panel relative to the desk frame.
14. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 1 , further comprising means for releasably connecting the interleg to the frame assembly.
15. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one clamp attached to the interleg, the clamp being selectively movable from a released position where the interleg is freely movable to an actuated position where the interleg is elevated relative to a surface on which the desk system is resting to releasably lock the interleg in place between the surface and the frame assembly.
16. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 15 , wherein the clamp comprises a pushrod terminating in a foot, the pushrod being movable from a retracted position when the clamp is in the released position to an extended position when the clamp is in the actuated position.
17. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 1 , further comprising a location channel releasably attached to the desk frame for locating the interleg.
18. An adaptable cable management desk system, comprising:
a frame assembly including at least one static leg;
at least one interleg releasably connected to the frame assembly, each interleg being movable along the length of the frame assembly; and
at least one clamp attached to the interleg, the clamp being selectively movable from a released position where the interleg is freely movable to an actuated position where the interleg is elevated relative to a surface on which the desk system is resting to releasably lock the interleg in place between the surface and the frame assembly.
19. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 18 , wherein the clamp comprises a pushrod terminating in a foot, the pushrod being movable from a retracted position when the clamp is in the released position to an extended position when the clamp is in the actuated position.
20. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 18 , further comprising a location channel releasably attached to the desk frame for locating the interleg.
21. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 18 , further comprising:
a monitor beam supported by the frame assembly, the monitor beam having a proximal edge;
a work surface having a distal edge, the distal edge being spaced apart from the proximal edge of the monitor beam;
a cableway for running wires and cabling, the cableway defined by the proximal edge of the monitor beam and the distal edge of work surface;
an access flap pivotally connected to the proximal edge of the monitor beam and movable from a closed position covering the cableway to an open position providing access to the cableway; and
a front gully attached to the distal edge of the work surface and a rear gulley attached to the proximal edge of the monitor beam, wherein liquid spilled on the work surface and access flap will flow into at least one of the front and rear gully to protect wiring and cabling from the liquid.
22. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 21 , further comprising at least one drip tray in fluid communication with the front and rear gullies, wherein liquid within the front and rear gullies flows into the drip tray.
23. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 22 , wherein the rear gully includes a pivot support for pivotally connecting the access flap to the monitor beam.
24. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 23 , wherein the pivot support comprises a relieved shoulder for receiving a spherical member projecting from a lower surface of the access flap.
25. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 24 , further comprising an arcuate retaining member projecting from the lower surface of the access flap adjacent to the spherical member, wherein the arcuate retaining member engages the outer surface of the pivot support to prevent removal of the access flap while in an upright position.
26. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 21 , further comprising a flap support attached to the distal edge of the work surface for supporting the access flap when in the closed position.
27. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 18 , further comprising a door panel pivotally connected to the static leg or interleg using at least one spring-based quick release hinge to facilitate the removal of the door panel.
28. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 27 , wherein the door panel is supported by at least one wheel to permit movement of the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
29. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 27 , wherein the door panel comprises an inwardly projecting support surface for supporting a computer.
30. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 29 , further comprising a plurality of wheels for supporting the support surface and permitting movement of the door panel and support surface relative to the frame assembly.
31. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 27 , wherein the door panel comprises one or more cable management holes for receiving a cable management ring.
32. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 27 , wherein shelves are attached to an inner surface of the door panel and move with the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
33. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 27 , wherein a file cabinet is attached to the inner surface of the door panel, the file cabinet being supported by wheels and movable with the door panel relative to the desk frame.
34. An adaptable cable management desk system, comprising:
a frame assembly including at least one static leg;
a monitor beam supported by the frame assembly, the monitor beam having a proximal edge;
a work surface having a distal edge, the distal edge being spaced apart from the proximal edge of the monitor beam;
a cableway for running wires and cabling, the cableway defined by the proximal edge of the monitor beam and the distal edge of work surface;
an access flap pivotally connected to the proximal edge of the monitor beam and movable from a closed position covering the cableway to an open position providing access to the cableway; and
a front gully attached to the distal edge of the work surface and a rear gulley attached to the proximal edge of the monitor beam, wherein liquid spilled on the work surface and access flap will flow into at least one of the front and rear gully to protect wiring and cabling from the liquid.
35. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 34 , further comprising at least one drip tray in fluid communication with the front and rear gullies, wherein liquid within the front and rear gullies flows into the drip tray.
36. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 34 , wherein the rear gully includes a pivot support for pivotally connecting the access flap to the monitor beam.
37. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 36 , wherein the pivot support comprises a relieved shoulder for receiving a spherical member projecting from a lower surface of the access flap.
38. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 37 , further comprising an arcuate retaining member projecting from the lower surface of the access flap adjacent to the spherical member, wherein the arcuate retaining member engages the outer surface of the pivot support to prevent removal of the access flap while in an upright position.
39. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 34 , further comprising a flap support attached to the distal edge of the work surface for supporting the access flap when in the closed position.
40. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 34 , further comprising at least one interleg releasably connected to the frame assembly, each interleg being movable along the length of the frame assembly.
41. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 40 , further comprising at least one clamp attached to the interleg, the clamp being selectively movable from a released position where the interleg is freely movable to an actuated position where the interleg is elevated relative to a surface on which the desk system is resting to releasably lock the interleg in place between the surface and the frame assembly.
42. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 41 , wherein the clamp comprises a pushrod terminating in a foot, the pushrod being movable from a retracted position when the clamp is in the released position to an extended position when the clamp is in the actuated position.
43. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 34 , further comprising a door panel pivotally connected to the static leg or interleg using at least one spring-biased quick release hinge to facilitate removal of the door panel.
44. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 43 , wherein the door panel is supported by at least one wheel to permit movement of the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
45. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 44 , wherein the door panel comprises an inwardly projecting support surface for supporting a computer.
46. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 45 , further comprising a plurality of wheels for supporting the support surface and permitting movement of the door panel and support surface relative to the frame assembly.
47. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 43 , wherein the door panel comprises one or more cable management holes for receiving a cable management ring.
48. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 43 , wherein shelves are attached to an inner surface of the door panel and move with the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
49. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 43 , wherein a file cabinet is attached to an inner surface of the door panel, the file cabinet being supported by wheels and movable with the door panel relative to the desk frame.
50. An adaptable cable management desk system, comprising:
a frame assembly including at least one static leg;
at least one interleg releasably connected to the frame assembly, each interleg being movable along the length of the frame assembly;
a door panel pivotally connected to the static leg or interleg using at least one spring-biased quick release hinge to facilitate removal of the door panel; and
at least one wheel for supporting the door panel and permitting movement of the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
51. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 50 , wherein the door panel comprises an inwardly projecting support surface for supporting a computer.
52. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 51 , further comprising a plurality of wheels for supporting the support surface and permitting movement of the door panel and support surface relative to the frame assembly.
53. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 50 , wherein the door panel comprises one or more cable management holes for receiving a cable management ring.
54. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 53 , wherein shelves are attached to an inner surface of the door panel and move with the door panel relative to the frame assembly.
55. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 53 , wherein a file cabinet is attached to an inner surface of the door panel, the file cabinet being supported by wheels and movable with the door panel relative to the desk frame.
56. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 50 , further comprising at least one clamp attached to the interleg, the clamp being selectively movable from a released position where the interleg is freely movable to an actuated position where the interleg is elevated relative to a surface on which the desk system is resting to releasably lock the interleg in place between the surface and the frame assembly.
57. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 56 , wherein the clamp comprises a pushrod terminating in a foot, the pushrod being movable from a retracted position when the clamp is in the released position to an extended position when the clamp is in the actuated position.
58. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 50 , further comprising a location channel releasably attached to the desk frame for locating the interleg.
59. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 50 , further comprising:
a monitor beam supported by the frame assembly, the monitor beam having a proximal edge;
a work surface having a distal edge, the distal edge being spaced apart from the proximal edge of the monitor beam;
a cableway for running wires and cabling, the cableway defined by the proximal edge of the monitor beam and the distal edge of the work surface;
an access flap pivotally connected to the proximal edge of the monitor beam and movable from a closed position covering the cableway to an open position providing access to the cableway; and
a front gully attached to the distal edge of the work surface and a rear gulley attached to the proximal edge of the monitor beam, wherein liquid spilled on the work surface and access flap will flow into at least one of the front and rear gully to protect wiring and cabling from the liquid.
60. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 59 , further comprising at least one drip tray in fluid communication with the front and rear gullies, wherein liquid within the front and rear gullies flows into the drip tray.
61. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 59 , wherein the rear gully includes a pivot support for pivotally connecting the access flap to the monitor beam.
62. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 61 , wherein the pivot support comprises a relieved shoulder for receiving a spherical member projecting from a lower surface of the access flap.
63. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 62 , further comprising an arcuate retaining member projecting from the lower surface of the access flap adjacent to the spherical member, wherein the arcuate retaining member engages the outer surface of the pivot support to prevent removal of the access flap while in an upright position.
64. The adaptable cable management desk system according to claim 59 , further comprising a flap support attached to the distal edge of the work surface for supporting the access flap when in the closed position.
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