OFFICE SYSTEM COMPRISING LINKABLE DESK AND STORAGE UNITS

摘要

An office furniture system of free standing furniture elements which can be linked to each other comprises a modular desk unit and a modular storage unit. T he modular storage unit occupies the same floor footprint as a rectangular desk uni t. The separate storage unit enhances the storage capacity of an office layout since th e mounting of drawers and shelves are not limited by the desk unit configuration. The storage unit has compatible lay-in wiring trays, accepts compatible modular powe r components and accepts the same privacy partition panels and other accessories a s are mounted to the desk units. When the desk unit and the storage unit are linked in to an integrated office design, a continuous pathway is provided for the electrical, communication and data wiring required for the office system. Power cables are physically separated from the data and communication wires. Since the vertical s pace above the wiring trays remains accessible, cabling can be easily routed at any t ime through the system, enhancing office system expansion and design.