Console having cabinet and support structure

摘要

The present invention relates to a framework for supporting pieces of work station equipment, and in particular to a console structure for supporting electronic equipment such as computers, video displays, control panels and the like. The present disclosure provides a console structure generally comprising a cabinet structure and a support structure. The cabinet structure generally defines an interior space for receiving equipment, whereas the support structure is typically disposed at the back side of the cabinet and extends above the cabinet for supporting equipment on the exterior of the cabinet. In at least one embodiment, the console has reduced dimensions to provide enhanced downward sightlines over the console. Furthermore, in at lease one embodiment, the interior dimensions of the cabinet structure are maximized by providing a cabinet frame comprised of one or more compact frame members.

主权项

1. A console structure for supporting equipment, the console comprising:
a cabinet structure having a front side, a back side and a top side, the cabinet structure comprising:
two spaced apart frame ends, each frame end being a substantially planar, unitary, polygonal elementand each frame end extending substantially the height and the depth of the cabinet;a first upper stringer disposed between and connected to the frame ends and positioned at a spaced apart location from the back side of the cabinet structure; anda first lower stringer disposed between and connected to the frame ends and positioned at a spaced apart location from the back side of the cabinet structure,wherein the cabinet structure defines an interior space for receiving equipment; a support structure disposed at the back side of the cabinet structure, the support structure comprising:
two spaced apart posts, each post having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portions of the posts extending above the top side of the cabinet structure, and the lower portion of each post connected to a one of the frame ends; anda lateral support having a front side and a back side, and being disposed between and connected to the upper portions of the posts; and a ventilation duct extending upwardly from the cabinet structure and in fluid communication with the interior space of the cabinet structure; wherein a back edge of at least one frame end comprises a flange which substantially extends the height of the frame end, and wherein the at least one flange is connected to a front, lower portion of at least one of the posts.