WO2005048782A2 - Furniture for mitigating the effects of a disaster - Google Patents
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- WO2005048782A2 WO2005048782A2 PCT/CA2004/001988 CA2004001988W WO2005048782A2 WO 2005048782 A2 WO2005048782 A2 WO 2005048782A2 CA 2004001988 W CA2004001988 W CA 2004001988W WO 2005048782 A2 WO2005048782 A2 WO 2005048782A2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- 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
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- 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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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Definitions
- a piece of furniture comprising a first part including a first outer surface, a second part including a second outer surface, a seam formed at an interface of the first part and the second part, and a polymer coating adhered to the first outer surface and to the second outer surface and extending over the seam.
- a piece of furniture comprising a work surface including an upper surface and an item securing system including a retainer engaged to the work surface to releasably secure an office object thereto.
- the furniture of the present invention has the aesthetic appearance and functionality similar to conventional furniture.
- Figure 4 is a sectional view through an edge of a desktop useful on furniture according to this invention.
- Figure 7 is a top view of a desk bridge unit.
- Figure 8A is a top view of a cage according to this invention.
- furniture of the present invention may include substantially rounded curved surfaces, such as panel or desktop edges, as indicated at 16 in Figure 4, outer facing surfaces 19a on the legs, some cabinet walls, as indicated on wall 54 of cabinet 6, and/or under-desk panel members, such as modesty panel 23 or protective cage 31.
- substantially rounded, curved surfaces can be useful for reducing the possibility of the force of a blast shock being captured by the furniture unit, such that the force of the blast is deflected to minimize damage to furniture and to minimize impact injury to and create a shield for an occupant adjacent the furniture.
- Furniture can be constructed entirely or in part of a material that is fragmentation-, fire- and/or heat-resistant such as steel, aluminum or other metals, a polymer such as, for example, urethanes, ureas or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or fiberboard coated with a polymer.
- a polymer such as, for example, urethanes, ureas or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or fiberboard coated with a polymer.
- Polymers with elastomeric qualities can also be used to provide cushioning for impact reduction. Cushioning polymers may for example be particularly useful for edging materials or vertical panels that are more easily moved in a blast situation.
- a construction material can include of a medium density fiberboard (MDF) core 17 that has polymer coating 18, for example of urethane.
- MDF medium density fiberboard
- Coating 18 and coating 48 can each be used alone or in combination.
- an automatic positive latching system 60a - 60c may be provided for use with furniture storage area closures such as doors, for example door 42, drawers 28, drawer trays, etc.
- An automatic positive latching system provides that a storage area closure, once closed, automatically and positively locks in the closed position, but can be unlocked to permit storage area closure to be opened.
- An automatic positive latching system may include a catch 60a that automatically locks against a stop 60b and a release actuator 60c operable to release the catch from its locked position against stop 60b.
- the catch can be, for example, spring biased, and release actuation can be operated by, for example, by a button or handle to overcome the biasing force of the spring.
- Cage 70 can be integrated to a frame 8 and/or to a floor to increase its strength, if desired.
- frame 8 and desktop 30 can create a roof for cage 70 and firm engagement, as by fasteners 43, can be formed between upper flange member 36d and frame 8.
- the item securing system includes slots 32, 33 to accept retainers and to permit the retainers to be mounted below the desktop such that the desktop need not be marred and, for example, in the illustrated embodiment, such that securing of the retainers may be through the frame, rather than relying only on the weaker material of the desktop itself.
- Slots 32 permit installation therethrough of straps 62 or netting for anchoring to secure desktop items 61 such as a computer monitor or keyboard, a telephone, etc. Straps 62 or netting that can be inserted through slots 32 for anchoring therebelow. Straps and/or netting can be made of nylon or other similar materials that cannot be easily cut or broken.
- the slots 32 can be positioned adjacent frame 8 components to provide an accessible anchor point or reinforcement for the straps or netting inserted into slots 32.
- Handles 29 of storage units can be selected to be substantially flush mount such that they do not protrude significantly from the outer surface of the cabinet and cause injury to an occupant in the event they hit an occupant during a disaster.
- Handles 29 may be formed as finger catch areas on the planar surface, as in handle 60c on wardrobe 5, or along the edges of doors 42 and drawers 28, as shown by handles 29, which are formed as finger catch ledges along the edges of the closure panels.
- vents can be formed and positioned to act as handles.
- the cabinet doors and drawers can be fitted with a positive locking system as described above with respect to system 60a to 60c. This permits a closure panel once closed to automatically latch and to require unlatching to be opened.
- the release portion of the automatic positive latching system may be integrated to the handle as shown at 60c on wardrobe 5 in Figure 1.
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CA002544201A CA2544201A1 (en) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-11-19 | Furniture for mitigating the effects of a disaster |
US10/595,625 US20070125012A1 (en) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-11-19 | Furniture for mitigating the effects of a disaster |
GB0610099A GB2423246B (en) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-11-19 | Furniture for mitigating the effects of a disaster |
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WO1993021027A1 (en) * | 1992-04-22 | 1993-10-28 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Work surface with a flexible edge |
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EP0682892A1 (en) * | 1994-05-16 | 1995-11-22 | Angeles Group, Inc. | Light weight table structures |
EP0942108A1 (en) * | 1998-03-12 | 1999-09-15 | Manfred Ing. Reith | Modular element and frame |
WO2001021046A1 (en) * | 1999-09-21 | 2001-03-29 | Quattrocchio S.R.L. | Modular sectional structure |
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