Abstract: The invention relates to furniture system which is based on a combination of beams that runs through the entire system and legs those support the beam in raised position. The beam in turn provides support for mounting of tabletops, wire carriers, vertical posts, legs, screens and storages. This construction provides immense flexibility to the furniture so that it is configured to create a panel based, a tile based, a desk based, or a pole based look and utility all with the same set of components. Additionally, it also provides flexibility to connect another run of panels potentially from any point on the beam rather than restricting it to start only from junction of panels as in a conventional furniture system. Also the wire can be laid in the open trays rather than passed through a cut out in post, which makes it easier, faster and convenient to power up the system. Due to its rigid leg and beam-based structure the same set of components can be used to configure freestanding table, conference tables, benching system, etc.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to the office furniture system used to create/configure various furniture requirements in a typical office.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Presently office furniture system typically consist of panels of various heights and widths which are joined together to create partitions and work surfaces are supported on brackets which are usually hooked on to the vertical members of the frame. Other accessories are normally hung from the partition, panels, wires are passed through the hollow spaces within the vertical members.
In other type of office furniture systems, desks are made using table tops and suitable under structure. Privacy screens are then mounted on top of the tables to provide privacy. These systems generally lack the wire management capability and have restriction on how high the privacy screens can be provided. It also limits the usability as variety of finishes on privacy screens is limited.
Third type of office partition system consists of poles which are joined together using panels and tabletops are hung on the poles using brackets. Normally external wire carriers are mounted on top of the panel providing limited wire management.
All the above systems have limitation in offering different layouts/configurations to suit various applications. Starting a module perpendicular to a panel from a place where there is no joint is virtually impossible and very limiting when space layout demands such flexibility.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the invention is to develop a furniture system comprises of a beam runs through the entire system and legs for supporting the beam in raised portion, wherein said beams provides support for mounting of table tops.
Yet another object of the invention is to develop the beam that provides flexibility to connect another run of panels from any point on the beam.
Still another object of the invention is to develop the beam provides support for mounting of table tops, wire carriers, vertical posts, legs, screens, and storages
Still another object of the invention is to provide for a method of assembling of a furniture system.
STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly the present invention provides for a furniture system comprises of a beam runs through the entire system and legs for supporting the beam in raised portion, wherein said beams provides support for mounting of table tops and also provides for a method of assembling of a furniture system comprises acts of: connecting beams running through the entire system with legs at raised portion, and connecting panels to the beams to obtain the furniture system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
Figure 1 shows perspective view of linear furniture system.
Figure 2 shows perspective view of the conference table.
Figure 3 shows perspective view of the workstation with storages.
Figure 4 shows perspective view of workstation with cluster.
Figure 5 shows perspective view of workstation with C-cluster.
Figure 6 shows perspective view of the work station.
Figure 7 shows perspective view of the work station with cluster.
Figure 8 shows perspective view of the desk.
Figure 9 shows side view of the desk.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The primary embodiment of the present invention is a furniture system comprises of a beam runs through the entire system and legs for supporting the beam in raised portion, wherein said beams provides support for mounting of table tops.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention the beam provides flexibility to connect another run of panels from any point on the beam.
Still another embodiment of the present invention the beam provides support for mounting of table tops, wire carriers, vertical posts, legs, screens, and storages.
Still another embodiment of the present invention said system is configured to create a panel based, a tile based, a desk based, and a pole based look.
Still another embodiment of the present invention the beams and legs are used to configure free standing table, conference tables, and benching system.
Still another embodiment of the present invention a method of assembling of a furniture system comprises acts of: connecting beams running through the entire system with legs at raised portion, and connecting panels to the beams to obtain the furniture system.
Flexibility: Existing system has its rigid/fixed looks and features.
For example: Panel based systems are thick, heavy and closed, Desk and pole based system are weak, open, and having limited privacy. It is difficult to configure furniture for applications like meeting room tables / conference room tables / reception module and free standing table etc. which form an essential part of any typical office. The proposed system takes care of all the above areas and helps in retaining a uniform visual appeal throughout the office.
Wire management:
For panel/tile based, it is very bulky in its looks, occupies floor space due to panel thickness.
For Desk/Pole based, they have very limited wire management possibility and also require false flooring to carry wires.
In both the systems wires need to be passed through a small opening in the vertical members which makes it difficult for wiring the first time and almost impossible if the need for changing the wire management is felt after installation is over.
Off module start:
Off module can be installed at any place along the beam length, and not limiting it to install at only junctions.
Reconfiguration: Wire management poses a big hassle to reconfiguration of these existing systems.
Storages: Most of the systems do not integrate storages and leave those to be kept on floor as independent units. It makes the spaces around and below these units difficult to clean and maintain. Also storage kept on floor require person accessing the bottom shelves to bend/lean a lot which is not ergronomical.
Description for the Structure of the System (referring to figures 1-9):
Main structure of the system configuration & assemblies are divided in following groups:
1. Under Structure
2. Privacy Screen
3. Tabletop
4. Storages
1. Under Structure:
The structure of the system consists of legs, posts, beams, inline connectors and variety of brackets.
Beams are supported on legs and posts. Legs are fitted to beams using screws where as posts are fixed to beams by means of inline connectors, where the inline connector is screwed with post as well as the beam. Inline connector is also used to connect beam to beam in line with each other as well as perpendicular to each other. There are sliding nuts, which runs into the beam slots on all four faces of the beam. These are used to fix different components like variety of brackets, wire carriers, etc. to the beams anywhere on its length. The cantilever brackets are hooked on to the beams and screwed at the bottom using sliding nuts.
2. Privacy Screen:
The privacy screen brackets are screwed on the top face of the beam by means of screws and sliding nuts. The privacy screen is slided from the top into the privacy screen bracket and tightened by means of grub screws.
3. Tabletop:
The tabletops are supported onto the cantilever brackets and secured in place using screws.
4. Storages:
For fixing the storages, two different beams are used at two different levels. These are
screwed between the legs and posts one below the other.
Assembly of storage cantilever bracket is screwed to both the beams and storages are
just placed and bolted with the storage cantilever brackets.
The storage hook, which is fixed on the sides of the storage, hooked to the beam to
prevent leaning of storages.
We claim:
1. A furniture system comprises of a beam runs through the entire system and legs for
supporting the beam in raised portion, wherein said beams provides support for
mounting of table tops.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the beam provides flexibility to connect
another run of panels from any point on the beam.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the beam provides support for mounting of
table tops, wire carriers, vertical posts, legs, screens, and storages.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system is configured to create a panel
based, a tile based, a desk based, and a pole based look.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the beams and legs are used to configure
free standing table, conference tables, and benching system.
6. A method of assembling of a furniture system comprises acts of:
b. connecting beams running through the entire system with legs at raised portion, and
| Section | Controller | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1236-che-2008 form-3 21-01-2011.pdf | 2011-01-21 |
| 1 | 1236-CHE-2008-Annexure (Optional) [07-09-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-09-07 |
| 2 | 1236-che-2008 correspondence others 21-01-2011.pdf | 2011-01-21 |
| 2 | 1236-CHE-2008-Written submissions and relevant documents (MANDATORY) [07-09-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-09-07 |
| 3 | 1236-CHE-2008-HearingNoticeLetter.pdf | 2017-07-17 |
| 3 | 1236-che-2008-form-5.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 4 | Correspondence By Agent_FER_24-03-2017.pdf | 2017-03-24 |
| 4 | 1236-che-2008-form-3.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 5 | Other Patent Document [23-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-23 |
| 5 | 1236-che-2008-form-1.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 6 | Form 13 [22-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-22 |
| 6 | 1236-che-2008-drawings.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 7 | Form 26 [22-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-22 |
| 7 | 1236-che-2008-description-provisional.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 8 | Abstract [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 8 | 1236-che-2008-correspondence-otherrs.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 9 | 1236-che-2008-claims.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 9 | Claims [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 10 | 1236-che-2008-abstract.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 10 | Description(Complete) [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 11 | 1236-che-2008 form-5.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 11 | Description(Complete) [20-03-2017(online)].pdf_276.pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 12 | 1236-che-2008 form-3.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 12 | Examination Report Reply Recieved [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 13 | 1236-che-2008 form-2.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 13 | Other Document [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 14 | 1236-che-2008 form-1.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 14 | Form 3 [17-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-17 |
| 15 | 1236-che-2008 drawings.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 15 | Petition Under Rule 137 [17-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-17 |
| 16 | 1236-che-2008 description (provisional).pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 16 | 1236-CHE-2008-FER.pdf | 2016-09-21 |
| 17 | IP08473-As-filed documents.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 17 | 1236-che-2008 correspondence-others.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 18 | 1236-CHE-2008 POWER OF ATTORNEY 16-04-2012.pdf | 2012-04-16 |
| 18 | IP08473-As-files documents.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 19 | 1236-CHE-2008 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 16-04-2012.pdf | 2012-04-16 |
| 19 | IP08473-Form 13 Wipro - Address.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 20 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-5.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 20 | IP08473-Form 13 Wipro.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 21 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-3.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 21 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-13 11-05-2015.pdf | 2015-05-11 |
| 22 | 1236-CHE-2008 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 24-07-2012.pdf | 2012-07-24 |
| 22 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-18.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 23 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-1 24-07-2012.pdf | 2012-07-24 |
| 23 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-1.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 24 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-13 24-07-2012.pdf | 2012-07-24 |
| 24 | 1236-CHE-2008 DRAWINGS.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 25 | 1236-CHE-2008 ABSTRACT.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 25 | 1236-CHE-2008 DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 26 | 1236-CHE-2008 CLAIMS.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 26 | 1236-CHE-2008 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 27 | 1236-CHE-2008 CLAIMS.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 27 | 1236-CHE-2008 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 28 | 1236-CHE-2008 ABSTRACT.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 28 | 1236-CHE-2008 DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 29 | 1236-CHE-2008 DRAWINGS.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 29 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-13 24-07-2012.pdf | 2012-07-24 |
| 30 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-1 24-07-2012.pdf | 2012-07-24 |
| 30 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-1.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 31 | 1236-CHE-2008 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 24-07-2012.pdf | 2012-07-24 |
| 31 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-18.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 32 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-3.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 32 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-13 11-05-2015.pdf | 2015-05-11 |
| 33 | 1236-CHE-2008 FORM-5.pdf | 2012-05-18 |
| 33 | IP08473-Form 13 Wipro.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 34 | 1236-CHE-2008 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 16-04-2012.pdf | 2012-04-16 |
| 34 | IP08473-Form 13 Wipro - Address.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 35 | 1236-CHE-2008 POWER OF ATTORNEY 16-04-2012.pdf | 2012-04-16 |
| 35 | IP08473-As-files documents.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 36 | IP08473-As-filed documents.pdf | 2015-05-12 |
| 36 | 1236-che-2008 correspondence-others.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 37 | 1236-che-2008 description (provisional).pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 37 | 1236-CHE-2008-FER.pdf | 2016-09-21 |
| 38 | 1236-che-2008 drawings.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 38 | Petition Under Rule 137 [17-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-17 |
| 39 | 1236-che-2008 form-1.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 39 | Form 3 [17-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-17 |
| 40 | 1236-che-2008 form-2.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 40 | Other Document [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 41 | 1236-che-2008 form-3.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 41 | Examination Report Reply Recieved [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 42 | 1236-che-2008 form-5.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 42 | Description(Complete) [20-03-2017(online)].pdf_276.pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 43 | 1236-che-2008-abstract.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 43 | Description(Complete) [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 44 | 1236-che-2008-claims.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 44 | Claims [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 45 | 1236-che-2008-correspondence-otherrs.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 45 | Abstract [20-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-20 |
| 46 | Form 26 [22-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-22 |
| 46 | 1236-che-2008-description-provisional.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 47 | Form 13 [22-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-22 |
| 47 | 1236-che-2008-drawings.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 48 | Other Patent Document [23-03-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-03-23 |
| 48 | 1236-che-2008-form-1.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 49 | Correspondence By Agent_FER_24-03-2017.pdf | 2017-03-24 |
| 49 | 1236-che-2008-form-3.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 50 | 1236-CHE-2008-HearingNoticeLetter.pdf | 2017-07-17 |
| 50 | 1236-che-2008-form-5.pdf | 2011-09-03 |
| 51 | 1236-che-2008 correspondence others 21-01-2011.pdf | 2011-01-21 |
| 51 | 1236-CHE-2008-Written submissions and relevant documents (MANDATORY) [07-09-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-09-07 |
| 52 | 1236-che-2008 form-3 21-01-2011.pdf | 2011-01-21 |
| 52 | 1236-CHE-2008-Annexure (Optional) [07-09-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-09-07 |
| 1 | DE10011446A1_01-09-2016.pdf |
| 1 | US6751914_01-09-2016.pdf |
| 2 | US6267064_01-09-2016.pdf |
| 3 | US4382642_01-09-2016.pdf |
| 4 | US6267064_01-09-2016.pdf |
| 5 | DE10011446A1_01-09-2016.pdf |
| 5 | US6751914_01-09-2016.pdf |