Patent ID: 6183280
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: A47B,H02G

Abstract:
A system for distributing electrical power, the system comprising:a piece of furniture including a leg having:at least one channel; andat least one fitting in communication with said at least one channel;at least one conduit, each said conduit being attached to a respective said fitting;a plurality of electrical power wires routed through each of said at least one channel, said at least one fitting and said at least one conduit, said electrical power wires terminating in a first electrical power connector, said electrical power wires being configured for transmitting the electrical power from a source of electrical power;a distribution beam having a housing defining an internal cavity, said housing having a cover plate with a plurality of cutouts, and mounting flanges attaching said distribution beam to said piece of furniture;a distribution harness retained in said internal cavity and having a second electrical power connector coupled with the first electrical power connector, and a third electrical power connector adapted to couple to a fourth electrical power connector; anda plurality of electrical receptacles accessible through said plurality of cutouts and in communication with said distribution harness to receive the electrical power therefrom.