ADAPTABLE CABLE MANAGEMENT DESK SYSTEM

• US 20090273260A1
• Filed: 10/27/2008
• Published: 11/05/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Innovant, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Innovant, Inc.
• Inventors: Kemp, John
• Application Number:
  US12/259,064
• Publication Number:
  US 20090273260A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 312/223.300
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/06 characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables

Abstract

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.

Claims

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.