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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 11, 1998
David A. Shipman, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Steelcase Development Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A combination door assembly and partition system includes a plurality of partition panels configured to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface and detachably interconnected to form a workspace having an opening of sufficient size to permit user ingress and egress therethrough. The shape and size of the workspace in plan view can be readily varied. The door assembly includes a curved support panel having a curved bilinear plan shape. The curved support panel is interconnected with the partition system adjacent the opening of the partition system adjacent the opening of the workspace. A curved door having a curved bilinear plan shape is slidably interconnected with the curved support panel and defines a lower edge. At least one roller is mounted adjacent to the lower edge of the curved door for movably supporting the curved door on a floor surface. The door is movable between an opened position providing user ingress and egress through the opening and a closed position wherein the door substantially closes off the opening.