Patent ID: 6017228
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: A47B,H02G

Abstract:
A freestanding electrical station providing convenient connection to power and communication receptacles, said station comprising an enclosed housing reinforced by an interior raceway for receiving electrical power and communication wiring,said housing including an access panel which forms part of the vertical walls of said housing, said access panel being movable between an open position providing convenient access to the interior of said housing, and a closed position closing said housing; said housing further including a top panel movable between an open and a closed position,said interior raceway including in a face thereof, electrical receptacles and communication receptacles which are exposed to the interior of said housing,said housing below said interior raceway including a storage area and including an upper storage area above said electrical raceway for storage of excess cabling of office equipment connected to said station,said top panel when positioned in said open position exposing through a top opening in said housing, said electrical receptacles and said communication receptacles allowing connection of power cords of office equipment to said receptacles through said top opening,said top panel when positioned in said closed position defining a slot in a side of said cabinet and below said top panel through which power cords of office equipment can extend.