Patent ID: 6202567
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A table assembly, comprising:a table top defining an upper surface and a lower surface and spaced side edges;leg structure interconnected with the table top for supporting the table top above a supporting surface;a power supply system disposed below the table top and including a housing mounted to the table top, the housing defining first and second ends, each of which is located adjacent one of the table top side edges, and wherein the housing includes wall structure extending between the first and second housing ends defining a first internal passage extending between the housing ends for receiving one or more power supply cables, and one or more power supply receptacles mounted to the housing, wherein the housing wall structure further defines a second internal passage extending between the housing ends for receiving one or more additional cables, and wherein the wall structure functions to isolate the second passage from the first passage;a passage formed in the table top for routing one or more cables below the table top from a location above the table top for engagement with the one or more power supply receptacles;wherein the housing comprises an extrusion member and wherein the wall structure defines an upper wall, a side wall, and first and second transverse walls, wherein the upper wall, side wall and first transverse wall define in part the first passage, and wherein the first transverse wall separates the first passage from the second passage.