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Workspace Dividing System

a workspace and dividing system technology, applied in the field of modular workspace dividing system, can solve the problems of reducing the modularity of the overall system and detracting from the aesthetic design

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-13
STEELCASE INC
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The present invention provides a flexible and modular divider system that can be adapted to non-traditional offices and create personal workspace or meeting / conference rooms. The system includes vertical and horizontal walls, as well as elongated slices that create viewing passages and allow for the separation of areas. The system also includes ceilings and benches for added flexibility and comfort. Overall, the invention provides a dynamic and customizable solution for creating efficient and flexible workspace layouts.

Problems solved by technology

However, traditional desks and chairs often include design elements that are in stark contrast to the design elements of many open-concept office systems.
Therefore, while these components can be coupled to form suitable work environments, they may reduce the modularity of the overall system and detract from the aesthetic design.

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[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, a plurality of divider systems is arranged to collectively form a work environment 10. The work environment 10 includes a plurality of elongated desks 12. Coupled with the desks 12 are a variety of arched workspace divider systems 14. Each workspace divider system 14 includes a first vertically extending wall 16 and a second vertically extending wall 18 that are arranged in opposition to one another such that the walls 16, 18 are aligned in parallel. Each wall 16, 18 extends from a lower end 20 to an upper end 22. Arranged at the lower end 20 is a support structure designed to support the walls 16, 18 above either a floor 24 or a desk 12. A ceiling 26 extends between the first and second walls 16, 18 to join the upper end 22 of each. Accordingly, the workspace divider system 14 forms an arch shape that partially encloses a workspace area 28 therein.

[0036] The arch-shaped design of the divider system 14 can be readily adapted in a variety of arrangements....

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A system for dividing a workspace includes first and second vertically extending walls having a respective upper and lower edge and respective side edges. The first and second walls are arranged in parallel to partially enclose an area. A ceiling is included that extends between the first and second walls to join the upper edges of the first and second walls and at least partially cover the partially enclosed area. The resulting arch-shaped divider system may include any of a plurality of features. For example, the systems may include integrated work surfaces, seating surfaces, and / or informational areas, or may include viewing passages.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention is related to workspace dividing systems and, more particularly, to a modular workspace dividing system. The workspace dividing system may include a variety of features, such as a continuous viewing slice extending over a portion of the dividing system. Additionally, the workspace dividing system may include an integrated working environment, for example, a seat or a desk. [0004] In modern work environments it is often desirable to create “non-traditional” offices, conference rooms, and the like. That is, it is often economically advantageous and aesthetically appealing to remodel buildings not originally designed to house traditional office space. For example, it is increasingly common to remodel large industrial buildings such as factories or warehouses to accept “open-concept”...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H1/00
CPCA47B83/001E04B2002/7483E04B2/7416
Inventor GRANDIN, JAYLUDWIG, JAMESKINCAID, BRETTHAMILTON, JOHNBALOGA, MARK
Owner STEELCASE INC