EP0027001A3 - Space divider system - Google Patents

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EP0027001A3
EP0027001A3 EP80303314A EP80303314A EP0027001A3 EP 0027001 A3 EP0027001 A3 EP 0027001A3 EP 80303314 A EP80303314 A EP 80303314A EP 80303314 A EP80303314 A EP 80303314A EP 0027001 A3 EP0027001 A3 EP 0027001A3
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legs
ducts
accessories
hook
beams
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Douglas C. Ball
Gary Ludwig
William Stumpf
Marshall Walker
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Haworth Inc
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Hauserman Ltd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
    • E04B2/7433—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B83/00—Combinations comprising two or more pieces of furniture of different kinds
    • A47B83/001—Office desks or work-stations combined with other pieces of furniture, e.g. work space management systems
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/01—Office wall with desktop function
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2002/7483—Details of furniture, e.g. tables or shelves, associated with the partitions

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Tables And Desks Characterized By Structural Shape (AREA)
  • Computer And Data Communications (AREA)
  • External Artificial Organs (AREA)
  • Automatic Cycles, And Cycles In General (AREA)
  • Installation Of Indoor Wiring (AREA)

Abstract

An improved and more versatile space divider system for open office interiors includes as a major component a structure beam or spine (40) supported at each end by vertically adjustable legs (42). Feet (108) on the legs (42) provide the required lateral stability to support or hand components such as work surfaces (72), filing systems (77) and the like from the beam (40). Each beam includes two enclosed electrical ducts (44, 46) on the top thereof superjacent work surface height, such ducts being provided for power and communication wiring respectively, with the latter being above the former and laterally enlarged. The power wiring duct (44) is prewired with outlets (50) on both sides, while the communications wiring duct (46) includes both lateral (49) and top (174) access. The egs (42) have a smooth exterior surface yet permit beams (40) to be connected thereto at a wide variety of angles. Enclosures or fillets (190, 191) for the beams and legs permit the ducts to pass through the legs fully enclosed. Each beam may be provided with a midpoint connection (88) so that one beam may be connected to and extend normal to the other without a leg beneath the point of connection. Posts (52) extend upwardly from the beam (40) from which hanger bars (54) are secured for suporting further accessories or acoustical panels (93). Accessories such as work surfaces (72) may quickly hook onto a recessed hook channel (290) in the beam, such accessories having a movable locking tab (313) to secure the hook (310) to the beam.
EP80303314A 1979-10-03 1980-09-22 Space divider system Expired EP0027001B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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AT80303314T ATE3730T1 (en) 1979-10-03 1980-09-22 ROOM DIVISION SYSTEM.

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US8143779A 1979-10-03 1979-10-03
US81437 1979-10-03

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EP0027001A2 EP0027001A2 (en) 1981-04-15
EP0027001A3 true EP0027001A3 (en) 1981-05-27
EP0027001B1 EP0027001B1 (en) 1983-06-08

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CA (1) CA1150031A (en)
DE (1) DE3063688D1 (en)
HK (1) HK27287A (en)

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US4876835A (en) * 1984-09-10 1989-10-31 Herman Miller, Inc. Work space management system
US4685255A (en) * 1984-09-10 1987-08-11 Herman Miller, Inc. Work space management system
US4831791A (en) * 1984-11-20 1989-05-23 Hauserman, Inc. Space divider system
US4974808A (en) * 1984-11-20 1990-12-04 Haworth Sub, Inc. Computer support
AU572723B2 (en) * 1985-02-25 1988-05-12 Weickhardt, J.W. A method for ducting service cables in a space dividing system
CH671597A5 (en) * 1988-01-28 1989-09-15 Mantel Embru Werke
SE9003347L (en) * 1990-10-19 1992-04-20 Design Funktion Moebler Ab SERVICEVAEGG
DE59100292D1 (en) * 1991-03-26 1993-09-16 Isaria Werbetechnik Gmbh DEVICE FOR THE EDUCATION OF PARTIAL SHIELDED WORKPLACES.
CA2164663C (en) * 1994-12-20 1999-08-10 David B. Martin Tackable acoustical-barrier panel
US7178300B2 (en) 2002-09-30 2007-02-20 Krueger International, Inc. Latch-type tile mounting system
GB2428695B (en) * 2005-07-06 2010-11-17 Komfort Office Environments Plc A system for providing a plurality of facilities
US9271568B2 (en) 2009-06-30 2016-03-01 Schiavello (Vic) Pty Ltd Reconfigurable workstation support

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US3552042A (en) * 1967-04-14 1971-01-05 Eli Rabineau Equipment unit
US3559352A (en) * 1969-03-12 1971-02-02 Beatrice Foods Co Interior space divider arrangement
US3883202A (en) * 1973-11-01 1975-05-13 Voko Franz & Co Desk having electrical supply lines which are laid in the table
DE2438502A1 (en) * 1974-08-10 1976-03-11 Weka Metallbau Interchangeable room dividers for home and office use - comprises several horizontal wall boards with accessible cavities for various uses
US4056903A (en) * 1976-06-21 1977-11-08 Tiw Industries, Inc. Wall support mechanism for adjusting the vertical orientation and height of a wall member
DE2646841A1 (en) * 1976-10-16 1978-04-20 Wilhelm Werndl Fa Desk side with passage for cable lead - incorporates vertical strut and horizontal base with top closure over cable duct
US4094561A (en) * 1977-06-20 1978-06-13 Harter Corporation Wiring enclosure for desks
EP0006707A1 (en) * 1978-06-12 1980-01-09 Hauserman Limited System for dividing a floor space into a plurality of work areas

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3552042A (en) * 1967-04-14 1971-01-05 Eli Rabineau Equipment unit
US3559352A (en) * 1969-03-12 1971-02-02 Beatrice Foods Co Interior space divider arrangement
US3883202A (en) * 1973-11-01 1975-05-13 Voko Franz & Co Desk having electrical supply lines which are laid in the table
DE2438502A1 (en) * 1974-08-10 1976-03-11 Weka Metallbau Interchangeable room dividers for home and office use - comprises several horizontal wall boards with accessible cavities for various uses
US4056903A (en) * 1976-06-21 1977-11-08 Tiw Industries, Inc. Wall support mechanism for adjusting the vertical orientation and height of a wall member
DE2646841A1 (en) * 1976-10-16 1978-04-20 Wilhelm Werndl Fa Desk side with passage for cable lead - incorporates vertical strut and horizontal base with top closure over cable duct
US4094561A (en) * 1977-06-20 1978-06-13 Harter Corporation Wiring enclosure for desks
EP0006707A1 (en) * 1978-06-12 1980-01-09 Hauserman Limited System for dividing a floor space into a plurality of work areas

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CA1150031A (en) 1983-07-19
EP0027001B1 (en) 1983-06-08
HK27287A (en) 1987-04-16
ATE3730T1 (en) 1983-06-15
EP0027001A2 (en) 1981-04-15
DE3063688D1 (en) 1983-07-14

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