Steelcase Inc.

Timothy H Schipper

David A Shipman

Scott H Russell

Thomas R Maas

Jeffrey A Musculus

Robert B Lubinskas

Edward L Tyler

Gary P Frantz

Larry D Fox

Robert J Doornbos

Larry L Rillema

James L Brandt

Jeffery A Musculus

Steven E Wiersma

Paul P Hausner

Roger E Doane

A dual worksurface support is provided for electronic data processing equipment and the like, and includes two separate worksurfaces adapted to support different pieces of equipment thereon. The worksurfaces are interconnected by a linkage assembly which permits vertical adjustment of one of the worksurfaces with respect to the other, and includes left and right hand linkages located at the opposite sides of the respective worksurfaces, which rotate about at least one horizontal pivot axis. A rigid stabilizer bar has its opposite ends fixedly connected with the two linkages at locations concentric with the horizontal pivot access, such that rotation of one of the linkages is transmitted through the stabilizer bar to the other linkage to ensure that the opposite sides of the adjusted worksurface move vertically together without sagging or binding. A releasable lock may be connected with the stabilizer bar to retain the adjusted worksurface at selected heights, and telescoping pedestal may be provided with a quick disconnect actuator mount which permits replacement of the actuator without disassembly of the pedestal.

Adjustable dual worksurface support

A module is provided for communicating utilities to a worksurface or the like from a remote source. The module includes a housing which is pivotally mounted within an aperture in the worksurface. The housing has a hollow interior for receiving one of a plurality of utility connector modules, such as an electrical or communication receptacle. The housing is pivotable between an open position wherein the receptacle is exposed and accessible, and a closed position wherein the receptacle is substantially hidden or retracted. In the preferred embodiment, the housing naturally moves to a closed position so that the receptacles are protected by an upper surface on the housing that is contoured to direct any spilled fluids away from the receptacle when the housing is in the closed position. Also in the preferred embodiment, the receptacles are oriented so that any spilled fluids flow away from the receptacles. Further, the preferred module assembly is constructed to generally set in an aperture in a worksurface panel in a hanging fashion, thus facilitating installation, maintenance and repair.

Worksurface utilities module

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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Timothy H Schipper