Modular technology furniture

摘要

Systems are disclosed that relate to modular furniture capable of providing conventional desk functions as well as integrated electronic components which house, store, and operate electronic devices, such as computers and associated devices. Furniture components of a traditional office are adapted to house a plurality of electronic components of a traditional computer system. Connectors, expansion slots, networking capabilities, and other storage units are provided within the furniture components enabling several electronic devices to be installed within the furniture components and communicate with each other, integrating a fully functional computer system into a classroom or office desk. The disclosed modular furniture systems provide multiple resources and functions in a small footprint and are useable in a variety of school, personal and work settings.

主权项

1. A modular furniture system comprising:
a shell having a substantially planar, fixed position and unmoveable upper surface and one or more housings adapted to store a plurality of electronic components; a motherboard placed within a motherboard housing of the shell, the motherboard including at least a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory; a moveable display housing set within an interior portion of the upper surface such that the display housing is surrounded on each side by the upper surface, the display housing being adapted to receive a display, and having a pivot point at a bottom of the display, such that a back surface of the display becomes flush with the substantially planar upper surface when the display is in a closed position, and the display is positioned completely above the upper surface when the display is in an open position; an input device placed within an input device housing of the shell; a computer bus integrated within the shell to transmit data to and from the plurality of electronic components; and a power system integrated within the shell to power the plurality of electrical components from a single power source.