Abstract: A modular work station has spaced uprights that support a work surface, and a divider panel extending between the uprights. A communication cable channel extends between the uprights and has a passageway accessible for laying in a communication or other type of cable. At least one of the uprights has a recess that opens to an edge of the upright and aligns with the passageway in the communication cable channel such that a communication cable can extend through the recess to an adjacent modular work station. A cover member covers the opening in the upright channel to ensure that the cable is enclosed and yet can be laid in without threading it through openings in such uprights.

Abstract: An integrated prefabricated furniture system is provided for fitting-out a building room of the type having a generally open plan interior and having at least one utility source. The furniture system includes a plurality of horizontal beam segments interconnected in an end-to-end fashion to form a rigid overhead framework configured to be positioned above the floor surface. A plurality of overhead support columns each have an upper portion rigidly connected with the overhead framework, and a lower portion shaped to support the overhead framework on a floor in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation above average user height. Each of the overhead support columns includes an interior support structure in a generally X-shaped plan-form defining vertical raceways between adjacent legs of the cross-section.

Abstract: A knock-down portable partition includes a panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel on the panel frame to facilitate assembly and removal of the cover panel on the panel frame. The panel frame includes at least two vertical posts having an upper end, a lower end, and opposite side faces. The opposite faces have at least two beam connection ports thereon positioned adjacent the upper and lower ends of the associated one of the posts. The panel frame also includes upper and lower beams extending generally horizontally between the vertical posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof. The upper and lower beams interconnect the vertical posts adjacent the connection ports. The panel frame includes quick-disconnect connectors such as movable lock wedges positioned on one of the posts and the beams adjacent the connection ports.

Abstract: An acoustic panel system is provided for partially acoustically isolating a portion of a space in, for example, a recording studio. The acoustic panel system is modular in design and includes a plurality of different sized acoustic panels which can be assembled together in various configurations to form complete or partial acoustically isolated areas within a space. The acoustic panel system includes wall mount members, wall panels, floor panels, ceiling panels, transparent viewing panels and door panels. The wall mount members are basically partial members either permanently or removably interconnected with the walls of a space. The wall panels can be interconnected with the wall mount members. The wall panels may include casters for facilitating the movement thereof, and may also include feet for supporting the panels on uneven flooring.

Abstract: A head wall apparatus includes a support configured to be coupled to a wall, and a front panel coupled to the support to define an interior region of the head wall. The front panel includes an elongated opening. The apparatus also includes a gas block having an inlet and an outlet, and a shield configured to extend over the opening. The shield defines a track for slidably coupling the gas block to the head wall. The shield is configured to block access to the interior region of the head wall. A gas supply line located in the interior region of the head wall is coupled to the inlet of the gas block.

Abstract: A system for subdividing a building space into work areas includes interconnectable partition panels, each having an internal frame with a plurality of horizontal frame members located at predetermined heights. The horizontal frame members each have at least one horizontal row of slots, and at least one of the horizontal frame members is located slightly above an optimal worksurface height for supporting an interactively used datum shelf. Furniture components are attachable to the horizontal frame members at selected horizontal positions, including the datum shelf, an undershelf storage unit and an upper storage unit. A mobile furniture unit is provided having a worksurface located at an optimal worksurface height, the worksurface having a cantilevered edge section that can be extended partially under the datum shelf at a selected optimal depth for coordinated and efficient use of the datum shelf concurrent with using the worksurface.

Abstract: A distribution duct for power distribution wiring, data communication wiring, and the other wiring is mounted between adjacent perforated support columns of a work space system. The duct extends laterally from the columns to allow the wiring to pass the face of a column. The duct includes an inner elongated member which rests at each end in a perforation in a respective column. A resilient clip holds each end of the inner member in the perforations. The inner member has an open side that is covered by an elongated outer member that is coextensive with the inner member and extends laterally away from one side of the columns. The outer member is snapped in place on the inner member, and covers snap in place on the outer members to connect the ends of adjacent outer members. An identical inner member may be mounted to the rear of a first inner member and receive a similar outer member to form a two-sided duct.

Abstract: A cluster desk assembly is provided in which a desk top which is symmetrical about a center point is provided with a plurality of extension tops radiating outwardly to provide a plurality of work stations. The work stations are separated from each other by screen panels which also radiate outwardly from the center point to provide work stations, each of which includes a part of the desk top itself and at least part of one or more extension tops. The desk top may be either circular in peripheral shape or polygonal.

Abstract: A casket display structure has a back wall and wing walls that are removably-attached to the back wall to form an alcove. A double-tiered display rack is mounted between the wing walls. The display structure includes a lower casket rollout rack connected to the fixed double-tiered rack by a scissors unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel furniture frame system comprising horizontal and vertical frame members which can be arranged in a variety of configurations to provide at least one continuous concealed channel for cables such as power and/or signal cables, in which the channel is easily accessible for wiring, maintenance, rearrangement and storage of cable without disassembly of the frame system and provides for access to cable outlets at work surface height so that cable devices can be connected to an outlet with minimal interference to the work surface. The frame system itself does not interfere with the work surface. The horizontal frame member has an opening on the top surface which is at work surface height for access to the cable channel, and also has a cover for the opening which has at least one flexible edge to enable cables to pass in and out of the channel when the cover is closed and permits the cable to move freely along the length of the cover.

Abstract: A system of internal structuring of establishments for the marketing of telecommunications services, consisting of a group of elements configuring a commercial establishment contemplating the repetitive succession of a number of identical porticos which structure the usable space of the premises, the porticos consisting of columns and illuminating beams supported thereon, to which different modules structuring divisions by areas or modes of attention to clients are incorporated, with identification of a cabinet, a zone for presentation of services, a zone for promotion of services or emphasis thereon, a zone or area for experimentation, a zone for assistance or information, an area of personalized attention to clients and an area for exhibition of available equipment.

Abstract: A partition construction includes a partition frame having opposing vertical edges and upper and lower frame members each defining a repeating pattern of configured apertures and holes extending horizontally between its vertical side edges. The configured apertures are "+" or "T" shaped, and include at least a smaller lower section and an enlarged middle section. Cover panels are attachable to the partition frame by top locator/connectors that engage the smaller lower section of selected apertures in the upper frame member, and by bottom connectors that engage an upper one of the holes in the lower frame member. The cover panels are shaped to leave the enlarged middle section of the configured apertures open, so that they can receive a component-supporting bracket or an off-module partition supporting bracket to the primary partition frame.

Abstract: A strong, light-weight steel structure which consists of individual tubular and bent-plate channel modules which are packaged and shipped loose and which are assembled by the user or a contractor to form a vault or enclosure, preferably rectangular in shape, with a lockable access door. The tubular and channel modules are designed and shaped for assembly within an existing structure and can in fact, be assembled entirely from the inside without access to the outside of the structure so that the system can be installed in an existing enclosure of the same size and shape as the assembled vault.The modules can be screwed or bolted together from the inside so as to form a steel beam structure of substantial strength. The structure can provide protection for occupants against collapse or disintegration of a building structure because of wind storms, tornados, seismic events, and the like.

Abstract: An integrated prefabricated furniture is provided for finishing or fitting-out open plan building spaces, such as for offices, classrooms, hotels/motels, conference centers, medical treatment facilities, etc. A demountable architectural wall system covers the fixed walls of the building room, a portable partition wall system defines the interior space into individual work settings, and a demountable movable wall system forms custom width partitions. The three wall systems are completely compatible and fully integrated in both function and appearance, and provide similar utility raceways at common heights, as well as interchangeable cover panels. A modular column cover system selectively covers the support columns in the building room, and provides vertical utility routing and storage that integrates with the raceways in the wall systems.

Abstract: A head track for combination with a post and/or panel of a wall system, comprising an elongated extrusion comprising an elongated body and a pair of integral elongated wings extending normal to the body, the body having a T-slot located between the wings, the wings each having an elongated gasket secured thereto and protruding toward each other to define a receiving space therebetween for sealed engagement with the post and/or panel.

Abstract: A multi-purpose quarters (MPQ) enclosing a reading space with walls in order to enhance the reader's concentration. The MPQ is provided with a desk, a computer panel, bookracks and a bed. The MPQ has a box-shaped body and cover slidable relative to each other for movement between an open position in which the body and the cover are spaced from one another and form the reading space, and a closed position in which the body is enclosed within the cover. A pull-down bed is provided on the cover and forms a front wall of the cover when the MPQ is closed. The body has a vertically movable holding panel and an inclined desk which is vertically movable with the holding panel by a drive motor. The holding panel moves vertically within the body under the guidance of a plurality of channeled columns extending vertically at the corners of the body.

Abstract: A space-dividing wall panel system having a plurality of upright wall panels serially connected one with the other by an intermediate upright support post. The height of each wall panel is adjusted by modular panel extension assemblies which are mounted on base panels supported by lower support posts and include extension posts connected to the lower support posts so as to be arranged coaxial therewith. Spaced apart pairs of the extension posts are connectable to a cross rail at upper ends thereof which defines a downwardly extending generally U-shaped extension frame. A serially adjacent pair of extension frames shares a common extension post which is connected to both of the cross rails thereof, where the base panel and the extension panel assembly disposed thereon respectively define base and beltline raceways for workstation cabling. Additional extension posts can be inserted into the upper ends of extension posts already positioned so as to vertically extend the height of the wall panel.

Abstract: A partition panel includes a partition frame with a planar face having clip-receiving apertures for supporting cover panels and bracket-receiving apertures for supporting furniture components. A pair of cover panels configured to cover the partition frame include side edges that define a gap therebetween for providing access to the bracket-receiving apertures when the cover panels are attached to the partition frame. Clips on the cover panels are constructed to releasably engage the clip-receiving apertures for retaining the cover panels on the partition frame in a coplanar arrangement. The clips each include an antidislodgement tooth for interlockingly engaging a back surface of the face when the clips are engaged with the clip-receiving apertures, and further include a release tab that is depressible to move the tooth to a disengaged position for releasing the clip from the associated clip-receiving aperture.

Abstract: A workstation has a work surface with a front edge which a user faces in a front facing position at the workstation. A first inner side edge extends from one end of the front edge at a first angle to the front edge and on one side of the front facing position, and a second inner side edge extends from an opposite end of the front edge, at a second angle and on an opposite side of the front facing position. First and second outer bounding edges, have first ends connected to each other at an angle of about 70-110 degrees, each of the first and second outer edges having opposite second ends. A first outer side edge is connected between the second end of the first outer bounding edge and the first inner side edge and a second outer side edge is connected between the second end of the second outer bounding edge and the second inner side edge.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus and system provides for two or more interacting screens that have elements such as shelves, tables, desks, lamps, lights, beds, sinks, ranges or drawers stored within the appropriate screen, when not in use, and in most instances suspended from the appropriate screen or screens, when in use. The screens and most of the elements interrelate when in a fully set up configuration. The screens with elements in the stored configuration may be moved against a wall, into a space in the wall or into a closet. The screens with elements in a set up configuration are stabilized by interacting hinges, locks and stabilization legs. The screens are also interconnected with conduits to permit utility, electrical, water and communications connections to be available at the appropriate screen. The system provides a quickly and easily set up and stored environment for use as a work, play, privacy or sleep area. Some of the elements are designed to be free standing when in use.

Abstract: A module panel for use in constructing different configurations of module assemblies. The module panel has an outer frame and a central core. The frame has outer shell and hollow interior. The frame has a plurality of frame members connected by frame connection member and a plurality of connector holes for inserting connection members for like connecting panels to construct a module assembly.Connection members are anchored to the frame via connector fastener members which have a connector cavity. The connector fastener members are inserted into the frame through an opening and moved within the frame to align the connector cavity with a desired connection hole for insertion of a connector member. The connector member is secured relative to the frame within the connector cavity for connecting module panels. Connector members may also be received within the frame connection members at the corners of two adjoining frame members.

Abstract: To save space in an office when a personal computer is operated or when a conference is held with a number of persons, a working table which has a concave portion at the front edge and a auxiliary table are used. A plurality of the working tables and auxiliary tables are arranged side by side and surrounded by a partition to form a working room. The auxiliary table is placed by the working table and is movable with casters at the ends of feet of the auxiliary table. The height of the auxiliary table is variable, so that it is disposed with the working table at the same height for conference in the office, or is stored under the working table when the auxiliary table is not used. On a board which is slidably mounted on a panel at the rear end of the table, information or schedule may be written. The working room surrounded by the partition has a roll screen, and the workers can discuss various matters, watching an image on the roll screen projected by a projector.

Abstract: Basic components for a snap-together structure include an elongated wall member with end caps, an elongated connecting member, an elongated corner member, an elongated end plate, and an aperture. Longitudinal locking channels are arranged on opposite sides of the wall member, and on orthogonal sides of the corner member. Each end cap for the wall member includes matching longitudinal locking channels, and a transverse end channel at its outer end extending between the longitudinal locking channels. The end plate includes a base portion and a connecting rib orthogonal thereto for being positioned in the locking channel of the other members. Each locking channel includes a pair of inner locking tabs arranged on opposite inner walls, and the connecting member includes two pairs of outer locking tabs on opposite side walls. The end plate is bolted to a foundation, and a plurality of wall members are stacked horizontally on top thereof.

Abstract: An umbilicus system includes a mobile medical unit and interior and exterior treatment platforms connected to the mobile medical unit with respective umbilici that include bundles of lines for conveying medical and electrical utilities from the mobile medical unit to the treatment platforms. The umbilici are supported within the treatment platforms on trays that have openings for extending free ends of the umbilici from either end of the treatment platforms. The utilities conveyed by the umbilici are made available from medical action boards located at a front end of the treatment platforms.

Abstract: A freestanding portable partition panel and related system are provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a skeleton-like frame having two vertical uprights positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof. A foot extends downwardly from the bottom of the frame to abuttingly support the panel freestanding on a floor surface. Two pairs of horizontal stringers are attached to the outer faces of the uprights in a vertically spaced apart relationship to rigidly interconnect the same, and define therebetween two horizontal raceway cavities which open to the opposite side faces of the frame, and extend continuously between the opposite side edges thereof. Hence, when like panels are interconnected side-by-side, the open ends of adjacent raceway cavities are aligned and communicate.

Abstract: A business recovery system includes an array of modular work stations, a central communications center, modular cables, and a trellis structure for establishing a data and power link between the work stations and communications center. The trellis structure is used for channelling cables from the communications center overhead to conduits, or pods, located at each group. The pods are fastened to walls of cubicles housing the work stations. A series of modular jacks on the conduit are used to connect localized data and power links to each work station, thus providing a direct data and power link between the work stations and the communications center.

Abstract: A partition wall unit including a bottom rail, a plurality of unit panels detachably connected with one another and supported on the bottom rail, and a bottom cover channel covered on the bottom rail at the bottom, the unit panel including a first top sash, a second top sash detachably connected to the first transverse top sash at the bottom, a first intermediate sash, a second intermediate sash detachably connected to the first intermediate sash at the bottom, a bottom sash, a first front face panel and a first rear face panel detachably connected in parallel between the second top sash and the first intermediate sash, a second front face panel and a second rear face panel detachably connected in parallel between the second intermediate sash and the bottom sash, a first upper stile profile and a second upper stile profile bilaterally and detachably connected between the second top sash and the first intermediate sash to hold the first front face panel and the first rear face panel in place, and a first lower

Abstract: A space partition having an inner volume for accommodating electrical wires and the like, and providing convenient access thereto. The space partition is generally formed by a framework having a pair of vertical members with a cross member connecting therebetween. The cross member includes a pair of connectors, each engaging one of the vertical members, and a linking element connecting the connectors to each other, the linking element including a pair of parallel rods. Features are provided for facilitating temporary removal of panels and covers of the space partition, thereby enabling easy access to the inner volume of the space partition.

Abstract: A casket display structure has a back wall and wing walls that are removably-attached to the back wall to form an alcove. A double-tiered display rack is mounted between the wing walls. The display structure includes a lower casket rollout rack connected to the fixed double-tiered rack by a scissors unit.

Abstract: A connector system for demountable wall modules, including a pair of adjoining vertical channel members having mating structure. The channel members are cut from the same extrusion, and one member is inverted with respect to the other. The mating structure which that provides includes an outwardly extending flange having a mating protrusion, a central wall, and a U-shaped rail having a mating cavity. The mating protrusion on one channel member is positioned to fit within the mating cavity of the other channel member, and vice versa. The central walls are slightly offset from a central plane of the panels to lie in an overlapped relationship. One or more locking keys are inserted through slots in the extending flanges to bias the flange away from the central wall of the opposed channel member. In this manner, the mating protrusions are held within the mating cavities to securely fasten the two panels together.

Abstract: An open but secure kiosk, anchored in the ground, for a full service travel center in an indoor commercial public area is, in one embodiment, substantially rectangular with a small square area removed from each corner and has vertical corner beams, an upper wall portion defined by at least two parallel double upper cross-beams running along the entire upper perimeter of the kiosk, a lower wall portion along the entire lower perimeter of the kiosk directly below the upper wall portion constructed of continuous solid block roughly three feet in height and including the upright side wall of customer counters that form the two longer sides of the kiosk. There are also ceiling cross-beams. Movable grates above the counters close downward and seal the long side walls and there are bright signs at the top of the long walls.

Abstract: The privacy screen provides a simple, effective solution to provide visual privacy for the traditional open workstations of office panelling systems. The privacy screen can easily be retrofitted to existing systems without the need for specialized panels or overhead mounting structure at an opening threshold. The privacy screen is mounted to overlap with a face of a panel adjacent a panel and extend there beyond to close the entryway to the workstation.

Abstract: A display having a modular element structure, including a tubular upright provided with a base and having at least one recess, pointed in at two longitudinally separate portions embracing the upright, each of the portions being provided with a projection complimentary to the recess, a threaded band of one portion meeting with a threaded band of the other portion when these are combined to form the collar, and then outwardly projecting lower band. The display also includes a tubular sleeve mountable over the collar from above and resting on all of the projecting band via a complimentary portion, the height of the sleeve being such as to leave the threaded band upwardly free, a plurality of beams fixed at least one end and an end piece which is provided with a device for hooking it to the tubular sleeve, and the ring nut which screws on to the threaded portion of the collar positions it so as to lock the end piece of the beam to the sleeve.

Abstract: A lightweight portable voting booth (20) includes a bivalve case (22), a declined electronic voting panel (24) and a support base (26) that permit full frontal access by a wheelchair-bound person (30). The booth (20) can be packed into the case (22) for transport and storage.

Abstract: A display wall for displaying goods adjacent a stationary wall in a store is disclosed. The display includes a plurality of decorative tiles and support structure for removeably hanging the tiles at a spaced distance from a wall. The tiles can be selectively arranged and rearranged on the support structure to create custom designed display backdrops for displaying goods.

Abstract: A computer desk module has a trapezoidal desk top with an opening. A transparent window plate is supported in the desk top so as to cover the opening. A pull-out keyboard shelf is supported under a front edge portion of the desk top. A computer monitor is suspended under the desk top so its screen is inclined upward to allow viewing of the screen through the window plate. A plurality of the computer desk modules are assembled end-to-end into various semi-trapezoidal clusters, S-shaped clusters, and straight line clusters. Overhead power and data bus cables are routed from a classroom ceiling into tubular legs supporting a decorative cover against the ceiling. The legs extend upward from a cabinet having a semi-octagonal shape that mates with a semi-octagonal cluster of the computer desk modules. The cables pass through the legs, through the cabinet, into the various computer desk modules forming the cluster, and to the monitor and a computer in each of the computer desk modules.

Abstract: A photographic booth includes an upright housing for photographic equipment abutting a circular chamber. The chamber has an opening on the opposite side thereof to the housing. A ramp adjacent the opening leads up to the floor of the chamber. A fold-down seat can be folded down to allow able-bodied users to be seated or folded up to provide accommodation for a wheelchair user. An arcuate door is provided to open and close the opening.

Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.

Abstract: A lightweight, freestanding modular changing room system which can be assembled using few or no tools. The modular freestanding changing room system may consist of as few as four unique components--interchangeable wall panels, door panel assemblies, and two types of panel support columns. Additional components may be added to create more elaborate changing room configurations.

Abstract: A post and batten assembly for a wall panel system, the elongated post having a plurality of sides, at least one of which has an elongated groove and a pair of outer shoulders astraddle the groove, an elongated batten having a central body positioned in the elongated groove of and attached to the post, and the batten having a pair of flanges extending opposite each other and engaging the outer shoulders of the post, the batten central body having an outer face, and defining an elongated cavity open at the outer face, and the cavity having a pair of inner shoulders so that the cavity and inner shoulders define a T-slot in the batten to receive a T-bolt fastener. Fasteners connect the elongated batten to the post. Flanges of a pair of batten extend beyond the post parallel to each other to define a panel-receiving pocket therebetween.

Abstract: A modular fitting room for retail store use. The fitting room provides side and front panels to define an interior space. A door panel is provided with laterally extending formations which cooperates with studs to prevent viewing of the interior space from outside of that space. Studs for mounting the door panel and for facilitating the assembly of the fitting room are also described.

Abstract: A panel tray display system for improving storage capabilities beyond that of standard shelving has at least one tray support panel with vertically spaced lip troughs extending substantially continuously across the panel. The display system also has trays of a standardized, modular length that is chosen to allow a user to arrange two or more trays in a substantially side-to-side relationship on the display system. Each tray has a hanger member, a tray shelf and upturned front and side retaining rails. The hanger members are engaged in lip troughs so that the trays hang from the support panel. The trays may be repositioned vertically and horizontally on the panel as desired. The predetermined modular length of the trays is shorter than the length of traditional shelving and allows the user to maximize available storage space by adjusting the vertical distances between vertically adjacent short trays. The trays are thin, on the order of 1/16 inch, to further increase available storage space.

Abstract: A front access automatic teller machine security enclosure that includes a hollow parallelepiped-shaped rear portion, a hollow parallelepiped-shaped front portion, a service door, and a security shield. The front portion is smaller than the rear portion and is in telescopic communication therewith. The front portion has an extended position where it is fully extended from the rear portion and a retracted position where it is fully retracted in the rear portion. When the front portion is in the extended position the service door can be opened and the front access automatic teller machine can be serviced. When the front portion is in the retracted position the service door can not be opened. When the front portion is in the retracted position the security shield of the front of the hollow parallelepiped-shaped front portion is clear of the aperture of the front wall of the front portion and the front access automatic teller machine enters the aperture and is accessible by a customer.

Abstract: A modular partition system which may be used in a cubicle construction for a washroom, change room or shower facility, and which incorporates one or more divider panels suspended in an upright configuration between a pilaster having in its rearward surface a vertical slot and an adjacent surface or wall to form a dividing partition. To conceal the cut edge of the divider panel and provide the partition with a finished appearance, an elongated channel member having front and rear sides with an elongate opening through the rear side is attached to the pilaster. The channel member is secured to the pilaster with its front side in the slot and the cut edge of the panel secured within the channel member opening. The modular construction of the system permits simplified on-side customization and modification for installation in multiple configurations.

Abstract: An apparatus for leveling and aligning wall panels. The apparatus includes upper and lower interlocking tab assemblies, each positioned on the vertical edge of each wall panel. Each tab assembly includes a pair of vertically and horizontally offset tabs, which mate with complementary tabs on an adjoining wall panel. The invention allows wall panels to be joined and aligned, and also permits adjacent panels to be pivotally oriented relative to one another about a vertical axis.

Abstract: A hinge and rail connection system for joining wall panels. The system includes a flexible hinge and a rail assembly, the flexible hinge having channels for receiving complementary flanges on rails which are coupled to the wall panels. The hinge includes a pair of pivotal hinge members which can be articulated about a vertical axis at any selective angular relationship to form office partitions having a near infinite variety of shapes and layouts. Additionally, the design of the connection system provide enhanced aesthetics by eliminating the mechanical appearance of hang-on support bracket slots located in the rails.

Abstract: A casket display structure has a back wall and wing walls that are removably-attached to the back wall to form an alcove. A double-tiered display rack is mounted between the wing walls. The display structure includes a lower casket rollout rack connected to the fixed double-tiered rack by a scissors unit.

Abstract: A header frame for a display system which is easily and quickly erected without tools and which is collapsible to a compact shape for packing, storage, and transport. The header frame is disassembled to only four portions for packing, storage, and transport, i.e., two frame portion assemblies and two elongate connector assemblies. Each of the frame portion assemblies comprises a plurality of members joined to be U-shaped when the header frame is erected and hingedly connected to be collapsible compactly so that the members are parallel to and lie alongside each other. Thumbscrews are provided for detachably attaching the connector assemblies to the frame portion assemblies so that tools are not required for erection or disassembly of the header frame.

Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined desking and panelling system which provides an effective means for subdividing office space and defining work areas. Work surfaces are provided and can be independently supported or supported by the panelling system. Power and communication wires and cables are distributed through and between the desking and panelling systems.