Work table having lines embodied therein

• US 4,094,256 A
• Filed: 06/07/1976
• Issued: 06/13/1978
• Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1975
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Vermogensverwaltung Franz VOGT Familienstiftung KG
• Original Assignee: VOKO Franz VOGT & Company
• Inventors: Holper, Manfred, Kosters, Egon, Schertel, Gunter
• Primary Examiner(s): McCall, James T.
• Application Number:
  US05/693,173
• Time in Patent Office: 736 Days
• Field of Search: 108/50, 108/23, 108/150, 108/33, 312/223, 312/195, 312/196, 312/194, 312/236, 312/239, 62/258, 174/48
• US Class Current: 108/50.02
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2021/064 with power rail running along the back of the desk top and projecting upwards
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2021/066 with power or communication connection interface
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/06 characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0026 Desks with C-shaped leg
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0027 Desks with I-shaped leg

Abstract

A work table having side supports in which are laid electrical wires or other types of lines to provide convenient access for apparatus used in conjunction with the work table. The side supports have at their upper area channels which extend parallel to the work surface. The channels have openings therein for guiding the wire or other types of wires therethrough to the work surface. A cavity is also provided in the side supports for housing the wires or other types of lines.

Claims

1. A work table having a work surface thereon, comprising:

a pair of horizontally spaced and hollow side supports each having adjacent their upper ends a cross piece, said cross pieces being parallel with each other and supporting said work surface adjacent the lateral edges thereof;

a channel in each of said cross pieces which extend parallel with said lateral edges of said work surface, at least one of said channels having at least one opening therein for guiding electrical wires therethrough from the interior of said cross piece to the exterior thereof;

a cavity in each of said side supports for housing said electrical wires, said cavity extending along the height thereof and communicating with at least one of said channels in said cross pieces; and

electrical socket means connected in electrical circuit with said electrical wires and mounted in said opening in at least one of said channels in at least one of said cross pieces.

2. A work table according to claim 1, wherein said electrical socket means is also mounted on at least one laterally facing side of said one cross piece and faces at least one of toward and away from said work surface.

3. A work table according to claim 1, wherein said channel in said one cross piece has recess means with a floor therein;

wherein said openings are in said floor of said recess means; and

wherein said electrical socket means is mounted in said openings.

4. A work table according to claim 1, wherein said side supports each have a double T-shape.

5. A work table according to claim 1, wherein said side supports each have a double L-shape.

6. A work table according to claim 1, wherein said side supports each have a T-shape.

7. A work table according to claim 1, wherein said channels in said cross pieces open upwardly;

wherein said electrical socket means include a plurality of electrical sockets each mounted in said upwardly opening channel; and

including removable lid means for covering said channel and said electrical sockets mounted therein.

8. A work table having a work surface thereon, comprising:

a pair of hollow side supports each having adjacent their upper ends a cross piece with a channel therein, said cross pieces extending along the lateral edges of and are parallel with said work surface and support said work surface, said channels being enclosed on all sides thereof to define an air distributor for guiding movement of air therethrough to areas adjacent said work surface;

enclosed cavity means in each of said side supports and extending along the height thereof and communicating with said channels; and

ventilating outlets mounted on at least one of said side supports and communicating with said channels therein whereby air movement in and around said work surface is enhanced by air flow through said ventilating outlets.

9. A work table according to claim 8, wherein said ventilating outlets are directed to the side of said work surface.

10. A work table according to claim 8, wherein said ventilating outlets are directed upwardly from said cross pieces.