Patent ID: 7147290
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: A47B,B25H

Abstract:
1. A modular workbench system comprising: a workbench having an elongated workbench top supported on a plurality of spaced apart legs positioned at opposite ends of said workbench top, said workbench defining an open space bounded by the floor, said plurality of spaced apart legs and said workbench top for docking one or more mobile modules; and one or more mobile modules having a cabinet including a pair of sidewalls movably mounted on casters and sized for docking underneath said workbench top for storage and access, and for movement from underneath said workbench top for rearrangement of said one or more mobile modules, and for access to said one or more mobile modules away from said workbench for use as a mobile worksurface or for cleaning under said workbench, said one or more mobile modules being selected from the group including, but not limited to, a drawer module having a plurality of pullout drawers, a storage cabinet module having a pair of doors to close said storage cabinet, and a refrigerator module for providing refrigerated storage; wherein said workbench has a backsplash mounted to the workbench adjacent to the rear edge of the workbench top having a front vertical surface extending above said workbench top, said backsplash includes one or more electrical outlets on said front vertical surface, and said electrical outlets are connected to a power cord extending from said backsplash to connect said electrical outlets to a power source; and wherein said backsplash has a rear vertical surface opposite said front vertical surface and said backsplash includes one or more electrical outlets on said rear vertical surface.