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Modular institutional workstations

  • US 5,255,478 A
  • Filed: 07/16/1992
  • Issued: 10/26/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A modular workstation suitable for institutional use, the workstation having the appearance of architectural millwork but with the reconfiguration flexibility of furniture systems, adapted for flat shipping and storage but facile on-site assembly with conventional hand tools, and designed and detailed for clean, sanitary maintenance, the workstation comprising a series of modular subassemblies and elements, including:

  • A. A horizontal work surface with forward and back and at least two straight side edges, wherein the forward edge faces a direction from which service is dispensed;

    B. A forward, vertical support subassembly comprising;

    an inner kick panel, at least one generally rectangular inverted J-rib, a forward chase cover, a bottom stringer, and a valence, wherein;

    1. The kick panel further comprises an upper and lower edge, inner and outer surfaces and at least one floor mount, and the floor mount both is securedly attached to the lower edge of the kick panel and supports the vertical support subassembly and workstation;

    2. The J-rib includes a base, a short arm and forward, rear, and top surfaces of an extended arm, and is securedly attached to the inner wall of the kick panel in an inverted manner such that;

    i. The base of the J-rib is proximate to the horizontal work surface and the top of the extended arm of the J-rib is proximate to the floor mount;

    ii. The forward surface of the extended arm of the J-rib is shaped with at least one J-shaped pocket through which wiring and utilities can be strung and supported;

    iii. The rear surface of the extended arm of the J-rib is securedly attached to the kick panel; and

    iv. The base of the J-rib is notched such that the chase cover can be inserted and, in combination with a lower fastening means, can be removeably secured in close proximity to the forward surface of the extended arm of the J-rib;

    3. The chase cover is a non-load supporting panel and may be easily removed from the J-rib in a manner not disruptive of the normal work activities of the work station;

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