Modular Technology Furniture
First Claim
1. A modular furniture system comprising:
- a shell having a substantially planar upper surface and one or more housings adapted to store a plurality of electronic components; and
a moveable display housing set within an interior portion of the upper surface such that the display housing is surrounded on each side by a substantially equal portion of the upper surface, the display housing being adapted to receive a display, and having a pivot point at a bottom of the display, such that a back surface of the display becomes flush with the substantially planar upper surface when the display is in a closed position, and the display is positioned completely above the upper surface when the display is in an open position.
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Abstract
Systems are disclosed that relate to modular furniture capable of providing conventional desk functions as well as integrated electronic components which house, store, and operate electronic devices, such as computers and associated devices. Furniture components of a traditional office are adapted to house a plurality of electronic components of a traditional computer system. Connectors, expansion slots, networking capabilities, and other storage units are provided within the furniture components enabling several electronic devices to be installed within the furniture components and communicate with each other, integrating a fully functional computer system into a classroom or office desk. The disclosed modular furniture systems provide multiple resources and functions in a small footprint and are useable in a variety of school, personal and work settings.
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20 Claims
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1. A modular furniture system comprising:
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a shell having a substantially planar upper surface and one or more housings adapted to store a plurality of electronic components; and a moveable display housing set within an interior portion of the upper surface such that the display housing is surrounded on each side by a substantially equal portion of the upper surface, the display housing being adapted to receive a display, and having a pivot point at a bottom of the display, such that a back surface of the display becomes flush with the substantially planar upper surface when the display is in a closed position, and the display is positioned completely above the upper surface when the display is in an open position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A modular furniture system, comprising:
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a desk portion with a substantially planar upper surface; a plurality of leg portions to support the desk portion; a housing portion coupled to the desk portion and adapted to store a plurality of electronic components, the plurality of electronic components including at least a display, a motherboard, input devices, and output devices; and a moveable display housing set within an interior portion of the upper surface such that the display housing is surrounded on each side by a substantially equal portion of the upper surface, the display housing being adapted to receive the display, and having a pivot point at a bottom of the display, such that a back surface of the display becomes flush with the substantially planar upper surface when the display is in a closed position, and the display is positioned completely above the upper surface when the display is in an open position. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A modular furniture system comprising:
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a chair portion including a seat portion and a back portion; a computer housing coupled to a bottom surface of the seat portion; a table portion coupled to the chair portion, the table portion having a substantially planar upper surface and one or more housings adapted to store a plurality of electronic components; and a movable display housing positioned within the table portion, the display housing being set within an interior portion of the substantially planar upper surface such that the display housing is surrounded on each side by a substantially equal portion of the upper surface and being adapted to receive a display, such that a back surface of the display becomes flush with the substantially planar upper surface when in a closed position, and the display is positioned completely above the upper surface when the display is in an open position.
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