# US 10,117,511 B2 · Modular furniture system with wire management > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,117,511 B2 - Document ID: US10117511B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/122,370 - Filed: 2016-06-15 - Published: 2018-03-29 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-06-15 - Assignees: Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd. - Applicants: Dirtt Environmental Solutions, Inc. - Inventors: Geoff Gosling; Mogens F. Smed; Thomas A. Brown - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10117511B2 ## CPC - A47B 21/06: characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables - A47B 21/04: characterised by means for holding or fastening typewriters or computer equipment - A47B 83/001: {Office desks or work-stations combined with other pieces of furniture, e.g. work space management systems} - A47B 2021/066: {with power or communication connection interface} - A47B 2200/0075: Computer kiosks or stands - A47B 2200/008: Tables or desks having means for applying electronic or electric devices - A47B 2200/0082: Cable inlet in worktop or desk, e.g. grommet - A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B) ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to modular and reconfigurable architectural assemblies such as modular walls and modular furniture, including modular and reconfigurable desk systems, with features and components that provide wire management functionality. A modular desk system includes a horizontal work surface and a lower vertical section extending vertically downward and/or upward from the work surface. At least a portion of the lower vertical section houses one or more resource trays having power and data receptacles for user wires to plug into. An access component such as a cover encloses the resource tray to provide a functional and aesthetically pleasing assembly while allowing management and organization of user wires and/or supply wires. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A modular architectural assembly, comprising: a substantially horizontal work surface having an upper side and a lower side, the work surface shaped to define at least one opening in the work surface; a lower vertical section extending a distance below the work surface from the opening of the work surface, the lower vertical section housing a resource tray having one or more power receptacles and data receptacles, wherein the opening provides access to the resource tray within an interior of the lower vertical section and wherein the resource tray is configured to house one or more wires; an access component configured to enclose the opening of the work surface, the access component being selectively changeable from a closed configuration wherein the opening is partitioned from the work surface to an open configuration wherein the opening is accessible from the work surface; and one or more vertical supports extending through the lower vertical section, wherein: at least one of the one or more vertical supports includes a support spline having a section of reduced width relative to a width of the at least one vertical support; and the section of reduced width enables one or more supply wires to be moved between the support spline and an access tile. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, wherein the access component is a wire cover configured to overlie the opening to form a substantially flat surface across the work surface and the wire cover. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The architectural assembly of claim 2, wherein the wire cover includes one or more cover seals extending from a wire cover body to cover one or more edges of the opening, the one or more cover seals being configured to allow passage of one or more user wires from the resource tray to the upper side of the work surface when the wire cover is in the closed configuration. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The architectural assembly of claim 2, wherein the lower vertical structure includes a support member for supporting the wire cover in a position substantially flush with the upper side of the work surface when the wire cover is in the closed position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The architectural assembly of claim 4, wherein the support member includes a pivot groove configured with a curved shape to enable a smooth tilting motion as the wire cover is lifted at a first end to move the wire cover from the closed configuration to the open configuration. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The architectural assembly of claim 2, wherein the wire cover is detachable from the opening to provide access to the resource tray. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) The architectural assembly of claim 2, wherein: the resource tray comprises one or more tray panels that define one or more corresponding side walls; and one or more of a rear edge of the work surface and an upper edge of a corresponding tray panel are angled relative to the work surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The architectural assembly of claim 7, wherein an upper edge of the tray panel is angled such that fluid spilled on the upper edge will flow away from the one or more receptacles of the resource tray. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, wherein the resource tray includes one or more tray seals positioned between the work surface and one or more tray panels. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The architectural assembly of claim 9 wherein the one or more tray seals are configured to flex away from the tray panel to provide passage of one or more user wires from the resource tray past the one or more tray seals to an area underneath the work surface. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower vertical assembly further includes one or more channels disposed below the resource tray, the one or more channels configured to route one or more supply wires. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, further comprising one or more cantilevers attached to the vertical support and extending substantially horizontally from the vertical support to support the work surface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, further comprising an upper vertical section extending above the work surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The architectural assembly of claim 13, further comprising a hinged access component in the upper vertical section, the access component configured to provide access to the resource tray. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The architectural assembly of claim 13, wherein the upper vertical section includes a monitor system housing one or more monitors facing a first direction and one or more monitors facing a second direction. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, wherein the resource tray includes one or more wire trays extending perpendicular to the lower vertical section, wherein one or more sideways-facing receptacles are disposed above the one or more wire trays on the lower vertical section. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The architectural assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower vertical assembly includes one or more access panels disposed below the work surface, the one or more access panels being openable to provide access to the resource tray. ### Claim 18 A modular architectural assembly, comprising: a substantially horizontal work surface having an upper side and a lower side, the work surface shaped to define at least one opening in the work surface; a lower vertical section extending a distance below the work surface from the opening of the work surface to a position above a floor surface when the architectural assembly is assembled; and a wire cover configured to overlie the opening of the work surface to form a substantially flat surface across the work surface and the wire cover, the wire cover being selectively changeable from a closed configuration wherein the opening is partitioned from the work surface to an open configuration wherein the opening is accessible from the work surface; wherein: the lower vertical section houses a resource tray having one or more power receptacles and data receptacles positioned adjacent at least one tray panel; the lower vertical section comprises one or more removable access tiles that provide access to the resource tray; the resource tray includes one or more tray seals disposed beneath the work surface; the opening of the work surface provides access through the work surface to the resource tray within an interior of the lower vertical section; and the resource tray is configured to house one or more user wires extending to the upper or lower side of the work surface. ### Claim 19 A modular architectural assembly, comprising: a substantially horizontal work surface having an upper side and a lower side, the work surface shaped to define at least one opening in the work surface; a lower vertical section extending a distance below the work surface from the opening of the work surface, the lower vertical section housing a resource tray having one or more power receptacles and data receptacles; wherein: (i) the opening provides access to the resource tray within an interior of the lower vertical section, (ii) the resource tray is configured to house one or more user wires extending to the upper or lower side of the work surface; and (iii) lower vertical assembly includes one or more access panels disposed below the work surface, the one or more access panels being removable to provide access to the resource tray; an upper vertical section extending a distance above the work surface from the opening of the work surface, the upper vertical section including a monitor system housing one or more monitors mounted on one side of the upper vertical section, and one or more monitors mounted on an opposed second side thereof; and an access component configured to enclose the opening of the work surface, the access component being selectively changeable from a closed configuration wherein the opening is partitioned from the work surface to an open configuration wherein the opening is accessible from the work surface. ### Claim 20 A modular architectural assembly, comprising: a substantially horizontal work surface having an upper side and a lower side, the work surface shaped to define at least one opening in the work surface; a lower vertical section extending a distance below the work surface from the opening of the work surface, the lower vertical section housing a resource tray having one or more power receptacles and data receptacles, wherein the opening provides access to the resource tray within an interior of the lower vertical section and wherein the resource tray is configured to house one or more wires; a first access component configured to enclose the opening of the work surface, the first access component being selectively changeable from a closed configuration wherein the opening is partitioned from the work surface to an open configuration wherein the opening is accessible from the work surface; an upper vertical section extending a distance above the work surface from the opening of the work surface and a second access component in the upper vertical section, the access component providing hinged access to the resource tray through the upper vertical section.