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US 6,497,075 B1Granted
Free standing modular architectural beam system
AssigneeHerman Miller, Inc.
InventorsCharles P. Schreiner, Travis M. Randolph
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Abstract
A freestanding framework having a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns supporting a plurality of generally horizontally disposed overhead beams. The overhead beams include a portion that provides a raceway for the delivery of an electrical conduit. One or more barrier members are connected with framework.
Claims40
A furniture system, comprising:
- a freestanding framework including a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns and plurality of generally horizontally disposed overhead beams interconnecting with the support columns, the support columns having a lower portion thereof adapted to abut a base surface and a generally hollow interior, the beams having a portion defining a raceway for the delivery of an electrical conduit, the electrical conduit being capable of passing into the hollow interior of the support column and capable of being connected with a receptacle attached to a lower portion of the support column;
- a barrier member connected to the support column and spaced apart from the overhead beam;
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- a worksurface for use adjacent the framework.
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A furniture system, comprising:
- a freestanding framework including a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns and plurality of generally horizontally disposed beams interconnecting the support columns, the support columns and beams detachably interconnected in an end-to-end fashion to form a rigid structure configured to be positioned above a base surface and define one or more work spaces;
- the support columns having a lower portion thereof adapted to abut a base surface and thereby support the framework and having a hollow interior for the delivery of a utility member, a power receptacle connected to the lower portion of at least one of the support columns, the beams having a rail, for attachment to a barrier member attached to the rail, the barrier member extending along the rail in order to define a work area for a user wherein the barrier members hangs downward from the rail and is readily reconfigurable.
A furniture system, comprising:
- a freestanding framework including a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns and plurality of generally horizontally disposed overhead beams interconnecting with the support columns, the support columns having a generally hollow interior, the beams having a portion defining a raceway for the delivery of an electrical member, the electrical member capable of passing into the hollow interior of the support column;
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- a barrier member connected to the support column and spaced apart from the overhead beam, the barrier member including a decorative covering.
A furniture system, comprising:
- a freestanding framework including a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns and plurality of generally horizontally disposed beams interconnecting the support columns, the support columns and beams detachably interconnected in an end-to-end fashion to form a rigid structure defining one or more work spaces, the one or more work spaces including at least one worksurface;
- the support columns having a hollow interior for the delivery of an electrical member, at least one of the beams having a rail, a barrier member attached to the rail, the barrier member extending along and hanging generally downward from the rail, the barrier member attached with said framework only at the rail.
A furniture system, comprising:
- a freestanding framework including a plurality of generally vertically disposed support posts and plurality of generally horizontally disposed overhead beams interconnecting with the support posts, the support posts and the beams each having an interior portion defining a raceway for the delivery of an electrical member;
- a first barrier member connected with at least one of said support posts;
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- a generally vertically disposed end post connected with said first barrier member, said end post being shorter than said support posts.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.