PULL-OUT POWER AND DATA TRAY, WORKSURFACE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF

摘要

A pull-out tray assembly includes a pull-out tray moveable between a closed position and an open position. A front of the tray moves downwardly and a rear of the tray moves upwardly as the tray is moved from the closed to the open position. Likewise, a front cavity is opened and a rear cavity is closed as the pull-out tray is moved from the closed position to the open position. In one embodiment, the pull-out tray assembly includes a slide mechanism pivotally supporting the pull-out tray at a first location on the tray and a track guiding the tray at a second location on the tray. In various embodiments, at least one of a power outlet and communication port is coupled to the pull-out tray. A worksurface assembly incorporating the pull-out tray is also provided, together with a method of using the pull-out tray.

主权项

1. A method of providing access to a utility connection from beneath a worksurface, the method comprising:
storing a pull-out tray beneath the worksurface in a closed position; pulling the pull-out tray outwardly from beneath the worksurface to an open position and simultaneously rotating the pull-out tray about a horizontal axis such that a front edge of the pull-out tray is moved outwardly and downwardly relative to an edge of the worksurface; and providing access to at least one of a power outlet and a communication port in the pull-out tray when the pull-out tray is in the open position.