Workstation

• US 6,374,547 B1
• Filed: 10/30/1998
• Issued: 04/23/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1998
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
• Original Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
• Inventors: Forslund, Carl V. III, Baloga, Mark A.
• Primary Examiner(s): FRIEDMAN, CARL D
• Application Number:
  US09/183,023
• Time in Patent Office: 1,271 Days
• Field of Search: 52/32, 52/361, 52/365, 52/65, 522/207, 522/39, 522/431, 404/91, 404/92, 160/214, 211/169
• US Class Current: 52/36.1
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 15/00 Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 15/0068 Modular articulated structures, e.g. stands, and articulation means therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 7/08 the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits

Abstract

An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel. Each of the display panels is adapted to present information and the information can selectively be presented for display by movement of the plurality of containers. Each of the display panels may include at least one display board. A docking area may be positioned along the track system and configured to at least partially conceal at least one of the display panels. A utility threshold may be adapted for movement along a predefined path about the work area to selectively deliver utilities to at least one portion of the work area. The work environment may provide a work space that can be arranged or divided to include at least one work area within the available floor space. In the work area, the display panels may be moved from a first arrangement to at least a second arrangement. The first arrangement allows one worker to use substantially all available floor space; the second arrangement allows a plurality of workers to share the available floor space so as to facilitate the utilization of the floor space by workers present in the work environment.

Claims

1. A workstation comprising:

a track system adapted for attachment to a mounting structure;

a plurality of display panels attached to the track system for movement along the track system, the display panels being adapted to display information on at least one surface;

at least one utility threshold attached to the track system for movement along the track system, the utility threshold extending outward from the track system beyond the plurality of display boards and adapted for movement independent of the plurality of display boards to selectively deliver utilities within the workstation regardless of the position of the display boards.

2. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the track system includes at least one rail to which at least one utility threshold is coupled and at least one rail to which the display panels are coupled.

3. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the display panels are further mounted for pivotal movement.

4. The workstation of claim 2 wherein the at least one rail to which the utility threshold is coupled and the at least one rail to which the display panels are coupled are substantially linear.

5. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the utilities include at least one of power, voice or data.

6. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the utilities include power for a lighting fixture associated with the utility threshold.

7. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the utility threshold is adapted to be supported by a floor.

8. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the utility threshold is supported only by the track system.

9. The workstation of claim 1 further comprising a docking station for the display panels.

10. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the utility threshold is configured to provide utilities both within and outside of the workstation.

11. The workstation of claim 1 providing a work area configured to support an individual worker.

12. The workstation of claim 1 providing a work area configured for use by a group of workers.

13. The workstation of claim 1 wherein the mounting structure includes a partial wall through which an object can pass.

14. The workstation of claim 13 wherein the object is an article of furniture.

15. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure comprising a wall and including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system;

a utility threshold coupled to the mounting structure and movably coupled to the track system;

wherein the at least one work area can selectively be configured by arrangement of the at least one container of the information display system in association with the utility threshold.

16. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the track system includes at least one linear rail.

17. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the track system is substantially permanently attached to the mounting structure.

18. The workstation of claim 15 further comprising at least one article of furniture providing a docking area with a space for stowing at least one container.

19. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the at least one container includes a plurality of containers.

20. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the utility threshold includes a wheel assembly.

21. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work space.

22. The workstation of claim 15 further comprising at least one article of furniture including a worksurface and the at least one container is at a vertical height to provide for clearance above the worksurface.

23. The workstation of claim 15 further comprising at least one display panel including a first display panel and a second display panel and wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled to the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure.

24. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the at least one work area includes a first work area and a second work area physically separated by at least one of the other containers.

25. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the at least one work area comprises one work area configured to occupy the work space.

26. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the at least one work area comprises three work areas.

27. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the at least one work area includes a first work area including at least one container and a second work area including at least one container.

28. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of delivering at lease one of voice, power or data to the work space.

29. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by the container.

30. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the container is removably coupled to the track system.

31. The workstation of claim 15 wherein the at least one container includes at least one display panel coupled to the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure.

32. The workstation of claim 15 further comprising at least one article of furniture.

33. The workstation of claim 32 wherein the article of furniture comprises a panel wall.

34. The workstation of claim 32 wherein the at least one article of furniture includes a retractable screen adapted to provide at least partial concealment.

35. The workstation of claim 32 wherein the docking area includes a space for stowing a mobile article of furniture.

36. The workstation of claim 32 wherein the docking area includes a space for stowing the utility threshold.

37. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container including at least one display panel having a first display panel and a second display panel wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled within the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system;

at least one article of furniture;

wherein the at least one work area presents an appearance at least partially defined by the arrangement of the at least one display panel of the container and can selectively be configured by arrangement the at least one container of the information display system in association with the at least one article of furniture.

38. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the container is adapted to display information on an exterior surface.

39. The workstation of claim 37 wherein a contextual appearance of the at least one work area is defined by surface representations on the container.

40. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by the container.

41. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the container is adapted to display information on an interior surface.

42. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the at least one display panel includes at least one display board.

43. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the at least one display panel includes a plurality of display boards.

44. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the at least one display panel is adapted to define a portion of a work area.

45. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the at least one display panel is adapted to aesthetically define a portion of the work area.

46. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the at least one display panel is adapted to physically define a portion of the work area.

47. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the mounting structure is transportable.

48. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the track system is substantially permanently attached to the mounting structure.

49. The workstation of claim 37 further comprising a wall pivotally mounted to the mounting structure.

50. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the mounting structure includes a passthrough.

51. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the mounting structure comprises a partial height panel wall.

52. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the track system includes at least one rail positioned along a side of the mounting structure.

53. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the article of furniture at least partially defines the work area.

54. The workstation of claim 37 wherein the article of furniture includes a worksurface and a plurality of display panels positioned above the worksurface.

55. The workstation of claim 37 further comprising at least one of display panel at least partially visually shrouded within a docking area.

56. The workstation of claim 55 wherein the docking area defines a non-use arrangement wherein at least a substantial portion of the display panels are stowed.

57. The workstation of claim 55 wherein at least one of the display panels is at least partially physically secured within the docking area.

58. The workstation of claim 55 wherein the docking area is provided adjacent to the article of furniture.

59. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system;

a utility threshold including a horizontal beam and a vertical post;

wherein the at least one work area can selectively be configured by arrangement of the at least one container of the information display system in association with the utility threshold.

60. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area providing a space for stowing of at least one container.

61. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing lighting.

62. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing a support structure.

63. The workstation of claim 59 further comprising a plurality of display panels adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system.

64. The workstation of claim 59 further comprising a wall at least partially bounding the work area.

65. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the utility threshold is coupled to the track system.

66. The workstation of claim 59 further comprising a docking area.

67. The workstation of claim 59 further comprising a retractable partition.

68. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by the container.

69. The workstation of claim 59 where a territorial appearance of the at least one work area is defined by a positional arrangement of the container.

70. The workstation of claim 59 further comprising at least one display panel coupled to the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure.

71. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed for providing at least one of a voice signal, a power signal, or a data signal.

72. The workstation of claim 59 wherein the utility threshold includes at least one utility delivery zone.

73. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure comprising a wall and including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system;

a utility threshold including a wheel assembly and movably coupled to the track system;

wherein the at least one work area can selectively be configured by arrangement of the at least one container of the information display system in association with the utility threshold.

74. The workstation of claim 73 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing an interconnection for a partition wall.

75. The workstation of claim 73 further comprising an article of furniture.

76. The workstation of claim 75 further comprising a chair associated with the article of furniture.

77. The workstation of claim 73 further comprising a worksurface.

78. The workstation of claim 73 wherein the at least one work area presents an appearance at least partially defined by the arrangement of the at least one container.

79. The workstation of claim 73 further comprising at least one display panel including a first display panel and a second display panel and wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled to the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure.

80. The workstation of claim 73 further comprising at least one rail mounted on a furniture unit.

81. The workstation of claim 73 wherein the rail is permanently attached to a furniture unit.

82. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system;

a utility threshold providing a retractable partition adapted to provide at least partial concealment;

wherein the at least one work area can selectively be configured by arrangement of the at least one container of the information display system in association with the utility threshold.

83. The workstation of claim 82 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of a storage area for at least one container.

84. The workstation of claim 82 wherein a territorial appearance of the at least one work area is defined by a positional arrangement of the container.

85. The workstation of claim 82 wherein the utility threshold provides the a utility of providing interconnection for at least one of voice, power or data.

86. A workstation comprising:

a worksurface;

a mounting structure;

a track system attached to the mounting structure above the worksurface;

a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the rail for sliding and pivotal movement above the worksurface along the track system;

at least one container including at least one display panel of the plurality of display panels including a first display panel and a second display panel wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled within the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure;

at least one work area presenting an appearance at least partially defined by the arrangement of the at least one display panel of the container;

wherein the display panels are adapted to display information on at least one surface and wherein the display panels are movable between a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement to selectively reveal at least one portion of the information and to selectively conceal at least another portion of the information.

87. The workstation of claim 86 wherein information is applied to either an interior surface or an exterior surface of the display panel.

88. The workstation of claim 86 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by the at least one container.

89. The workstation of claim 86 wherein the track system includes at least one substantially linear rail.

90. The workstation of claim 86 wherein the at least one display panel includes at least one display board.

91. The workstation of claim 86 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work area.

92. The workstation of claim 86 further comprising at least one article of furniture.

93. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one article of furniture comprises a shelving unit providing a docking area having a space for stowing at least one container.

94. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one container includes a plurality of containers.

95. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one article of furniture provides a worksurface and the plurality of containers are at a vertical height to provide for clearance above the worksurface.

96. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one work area includes a first work area and a second work area physically separated by a container.

97. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one work area comprises one work area configured to occupy a work space.

98. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one work area comprises three work areas.

99. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the at least one work area includes a first work area including at least one container and a second work area including at least one container.

100. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the article of furniture comprises a mobile storage unit.

101. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the article of furniture comprises a utility threshold including a horizontal beam and a vertical post.

102. The workstation of claim 92 wherein the container is removably coupled to the track system.

103. The workstation of claim 101 wherein the at least one article of furniture provides a docking area having a space for stowing the at least one container.

104. The workstation of claim 103 wherein the docking area includes a space for stowing a mobile article of furniture.

105. The workstation of claim 103 wherein the docking area includes a space for stowing the utility threshold.

106. The workstation of claim 103 wherein the at least one article of furniture includes a retractable partition adapted to provide at least partial concealment.

107. The workstation of claim 106 wherein the retractable partition comprises a privacy screen.

108. A workstation comprising:

a worksurface;

a mounting structure;

a track system including a rail attached to the mounting structure above the worksurface;

a utility threshold having a horizontal beam and a vertical post;

a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the rail for sliding and pivotal movement above the worksurface along the track system;

wherein the display panels are adapted to display information on at least one surface and wherein the display panels are movable between a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement to selectively reveal at least one portion of the information and to selectively conceal at least another portion of the information.

109. The workstation of claim 108 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of delivering at lest one of voice, power or data.

110. The workstation of claim 108 further comprising a container configured to retain at least one of the display panels.

111. The workstation of claim 110 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of a storage area for the container.

112. The workstation of claim 108 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed for providing at least one of a voice signal, a power signal or a data signal.

113. The workstation of claim 112 wherein the utility threshold includes at least one utility delivery zone.

114. A workstation comprising:

a worksurface;

a mounting structure;

a utility threshold having a wheel assembly and coupled to the mounting structure;

a track system including a rail attached to the mounting structure above the worksurface;

a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the rail for sliding and pivotal movement above the worksurface along the track system;

wherein the display panels are adapted to display information on at least one surface and wherein the display panels are movable between a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement to selectively reveal at least one portion of the information and to selectively conceal at least another portion of the information.

115. The workstation of claim 114 wherein the mounting structure comprises a wall and the utility threshold is movably coupled to the track system.

116. The workstation of claim 114 further comprising at least one container configured to hold at least one of the plurality of display panels.

117. The workstation of claim 116 wherein the utility threshold provides a storage area for the at least one of the containers.

118. A workstation comprising:

a worksurface;

a mounting structure;

a track system including a rail attached to the mounting structure above the worksurface;

a utility threshold providing a docking area having a space for stowing of at least one container;

a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the rail for sliding and pivotal movement above the worksurface along the track system;

wherein the display panels are adapted to display information on at least one surface and wherein the display panels are movable between a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement to selectively reveal at least one portion of the information and to selectively conceal at least another portion of the information.

119. The workstation of claim 118 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing interconnection for at least one of voice, power or data.

120. The workstation of claim 118 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of a work area.

121. The workstation of claim 118 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing lighting to the workstation.

122. The workstation of claim 118 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing a structure support.

123. A workstation comprising:

a worksurface;

a mounting structure;

a track system including a rail attached to the mounting structure above the worksurface;

a utility threshold having a retractable partition adapted to provide at least partial concealment;

a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the rail for sliding and pivotal movement above the worksurface along the track system;

wherein the display panels are adapted to display information on at least one surface and wherein the display panels are movable between a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement to selectively reveal at least one portion of the information and to selectively conceal at least another portion of the information.

124. The workstation of claim 123 further comprising a work area having an appearance aesthetically defined by the information presented by one of the plurality of display panels.

125. The workstation of claim 123 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work area.

126. The workstation of claim 125 further comprising a container configured to retain at least one of the plurality of display panels.

127. The workstation of claim 126 wherein information may be applied to an interior surface or an exterior surface of the container.

128. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for movement with respect to the mounting structure along the track system, the at least one container providing a first display panel and a second display panel;

a utility threshold having a retractable partition adapted to provide at least partial concealment of at least one container;

wherein at least one work area can selectively be configured by the arrangement of the at least one container of the information display system in association with at least one article of furniture.

129. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work area.

130. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the track system includes at least one substantially linear rail.

131. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the at least one article of furniture comprises a shelving unit providing a docking area having a space for stowing at least one container.

132. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the at least one container includes a plurality of containers.

133. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the at least one article of furniture comprises a worksurface and the plurality of containers are at a vertical height to provide for clearance above the worksurface.

134. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the at least one work area includes a first work area and a second work area physically separated by a container.

135. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the at least one work area comprises one work area configured to occupy the work space.

136. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the at least one work area comprises three work areas.

137. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the utility threshold physically defines the at least one work area.

138. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the utility threshold further includes a docking area to at least partially conceal at least one of the containers.

139. The workstation of claim 128 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area having a space for stowing at least one container.

140. The workstation of claim 139 wherein the article of furniture comprises a panel wall.

141. The workstation of claim 139 wherein at least one article of furniture includes a retractable partition adapted to provide at least partial concealment of at least one container.

142. The workstation of claim 139 wherein the docking area includes a space for stowing a mobile article of furniture.

143. The workstation of claim 139 wherein the docking area includes a space for stowing at least one container.

144. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for movement with respect to the mounting structure along the track system, the at least one container providing at least one display panel including a first display panel and a second display panel wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled within the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure;

at least one article of furniture;

at least one work area presenting an appearance at least partially defined by the arrangement of at least one of the display panels;

wherein at least one work area can selectively be configured by the arrangement of at least one container of the information display system in association with at least one article of furniture.

145. The workstation of claim 144 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is aesthetically defined by the information presented by at least one container.

146. The workstation of claim 144 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by at least one container.

147. The workstation of claim 144 wherein the at least one display panel includes at least one display board.

148. The workstation of claim 144 wherein the at least one display panel includes a plurality of display boards.

149. The workstation of claim 144 wherein the at least one article of furniture comprises a utility threshold.

150. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for movement with respect to the mounting structure along the track system, the at least one container providing a first display panel and a second display panel;

a utility threshold providing a docking area providing a space for stowing of at least one container;

wherein at least one work area can selectively be configured by the arrangement of at least one container of the information display system in association with at least one article of furniture.

151. The workstation of claim 150 wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled to the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure.

152. The workstation of claim 150 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by the utility threshold.

153. The workstation of claim 150 wherein the work area is defined by the arrangement of the at least one container.

154. The workstation of claim 150 wherein the utility threshold is coupled to the mounting structure.

155. The workstation of claim 154 wherein the mounting structure comprises a wall having a track system and the utility threshold is movably coupled to the track system.

156. The workstation of claim 154 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed for providing at least one of a voice signal, a power signal or a data signal.

157. The workstation of claim 156 wherein the utility threshold includes at least one utility delivery zone.

158. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for movement with respect to the mounting structure along the track system, the at least one container providing a first display panel and a second display panel;

a utility threshold including a horizontal beam and a vertical post;

wherein at least one work area can selectively be configured by the arrangement of at least one container of the information display system in association with at least one article of furniture.

159. The workstation of claim 158 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing interconnection for at least one of voice, power or data.

160. The workstation of claim 158 wherein the appearance of the at least one work area is physically defined by the utility threshold.

161. The workstation of claim 158 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area providing a space for stowing of at least one container.

162. The workstation of claim 158 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area providing a space for stowing of the first display panel and the second display panel.

163. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for movement with respect to the mounting structure along the track system, the at least one container providing a first display panel and a second display panel;

a utility threshold including a wheel assembly;

wherein at least one work area can selectively be configured by the arrangement of at least one container of the information display system in association with at least one article of furniture.

164. The workstation of claim 163 wherein the utility threshold provides a retractable partition adapted to provide at least partial concealment of at least one container.

165. The workstation of claim 163 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work area.

166. The workstation of claim 163 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed for providing at least one of a voice signal, a power signal or a data signal.

167. The workstation of claim 163 wherein the utility threshold is coupled to the mounting structure.

168. The workstation of claim 163 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area providing a space for stowing of at least one container.

169. The workstation of claim 163 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing lighting to the work area.

170. A workstation defining a work area, comprising:

at least one utility threshold adapted for movement along a predefined path about the work area to selectively deliver utilities to at least one portion of the work area; and

a detent mechanism for indicating the position of at least one utility threshold along the predefined path.

171. The workstation of claim 170 further comprising a track system defining the predefined path of at least one utility threshold.

172. The workstation of claim 170 further comprising a docking area for at least one utility threshold.

173. The workstation of claim 170 wherein at least one utility threshold provides a utility of at least one of a data connection, a power connection or a voice connection.

174. The workstation of claim 170 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of at least partial concealment within the work area.

175. The workstation of claim 170 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of a storage area for at least one container.

176. The workstation of claim 170 wherein at least one utility threshold includes at least one lighting fixture.

177. The workstation of claim 170 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking space for stowing at least one container.

178. The workstation of claim 170 wherein the utility threshold is coupled to a mounting structure.

179. The workstation of claim 170 wherein the work area is defined by multiple workstations and at least one utility threshold is adapted to be moveably positioned relative to each of the multiple workstations.

180. The workstation of claim 171 wherein the track system is substantially permanently attached to a wall.

181. The workstation of claim 171 further comprising a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system.

182. The workstation of claim 181 wherein at least one utility threshold is movably attached to the track system.

183. A workstation defining a work area, comprising:

at least one utility threshold adapted for movement along a predefined path about the work area to selectively deliver utilities to at least one portion of the work area; and

wherein at least a portion of at least one utility threshold is adapted to be supported by a floor.

184. The workstation of claim 183 further comprising a track system coupling the utility threshold to a mounting structure.

185. The workstation of claim 183 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area.

186. The workstation of claim 183 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed selected for at least one of a data connection, a power connection or a voice connection.

187. The workstation of claim 183 wherein the utility threshold includes at least one lighting fixture.

188. The workstation of claim 184 further comprising a detent mechanism for indicating the position of at least one utility threshold along the track system.

189. The workstation of claim 184 wherein the utility threshold is coupled to a wall.

190. A workstation defining a work area, comprising:

at least one utility threshold having a wheel assembly adapted for movement along a predefined path about the work area to selectively deliver utilities to at least one portion of the work area.

191. The workstation of claim 190 further comprising a track system coupling the utility threshold to a mounting structure.

192. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a docking area.

193. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed for at least one of a data connection, a power connection or a voice connection.

194. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold includes at least one lighting fixture.

195. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work area.

196. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of delivering at least one of voice, power or data.

197. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing lighting to the work area.

198. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing a support structure.

199. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing interconnection for a partition.

200. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of at least partial visual concealment within the work area.

201. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing interconnection for at least one of voice, power or data.

202. The workstation of claim 190 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of a storage area for at least one container.

203. The workstation of claim 202 wherein the container includes at least one display panel.

204. The workstation of claim 202 further comprising a track system and wherein the container is removably coupled to the track system.

205. The workstation of claim 202 wherein the container is adapted to display information on an exterior surface.

206. The workstation of claim 202 wherein the container is adapted to contain information within an interior portion.

207. The workstation of claim 205 wherein the information is applied to the exterior surface of the container.

208. The workstation of claim 202 wherein the information is contained in an article.

209. A workstation for providing at least one work area within a work space, comprising:

a mounting structure including a track system;

an information display system including at least one container adapted to present information coupled to the track system and adapted for both pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure and translating movement along the track system;

a utility threshold providing a docking area having a space for stowing of at least one container;

wherein at least one work area can selectively be configured by arrangement the at least one container of the information display system in association with at least one article of furniture.

210. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold includes a utility infeed for at least one of a data connection, a power connection or a voice connection.

211. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold includes at least one lighting fixture.

212. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of selective space division of the work area.

213. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of delivering at least one of voice, power or data.

214. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing lighting to the work area.

215. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing a support structure.

216. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing interconnection for a partition.

217. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of at least partial visual concealment within the work area.

218. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of providing interconnection for at least one of voice, power or data.

219. The workstation of claim 209 wherein the utility threshold provides a utility of a storage area for at least one container.

220. The workstation of claim 219 wherein the container includes at least one display panel.

222. The workstation of claim 220 wherein the container is adapted to display information on an exterior surface.

223. The workstation of claim 220 wherein the container is adapted to contain information within an interior portion.

224. The workstation of claim 222 wherein the information is applied to the exterior surface of the container.

225. The workstation of claim 224 wherein the information is contained in an article.

221. A workstation comprising:

a worksurface;

a mounting structure;

a track system attached to the mounting structure above the worksurface;

a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the track system for sliding and pivotal movement above the worksurface along the track system;

at least one container including at least one display panel of the plurality of display panels including a first display panel and a second display panel wherein the first display panel and the second display panel are coupled within the container for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting structure;

at least one work area presenting an appearance at least partially defined by the arrangement of the at least one display panel of the container;

wherein the display panels are adapted to display information on at least one surface and wherein the display panels are movable between a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement to selectively reveal at least one portion of the information and to selectively conceal at least another portion of the information.