Pull-out power and data tray, worksurface assembly and methods for the use thereof

A worksurface assembly comprising:

• a worksurface having a front edge, a top surface and a bottom surface;
• a pull-out tray having a front edge, said pull-out tray moveable relative to said worksurface between a closed position, wherein said front edge is positioned adjacent said bottom surface of said worksurface, and an open position, wherein said front edge is spaced below said bottom surface, and wherein said pull-out tray is configured with at least one of a power outlet and a communication port;
• and
• a power supply cord connected to said at least one of said power outlet and said communication port, wherein said pull-out tray comprises a rear support shelf positioned rearwardly of said at least one of said power outlet and said communication port, wherein said power supply cord is supported by said rear support shelf when said pull-out tray is in said closed position.

A pull-out tray assembly comprising:

• a slide mechanism comprising a support moveable in a longitudinal direction within a plane;
• a track forming an acute angle relative to said plane;
• a pull-out tray pivotally connected to said support at a first location about a lateral axis, said pull-out tray comprising a guide located at a second location longitudinally spaced from said first location, wherein said guide is moveable along said track;
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• at least one of a power outlet and communication port coupled to said pull-out tray.