A modular system (30) for framing and supporting work surfaces and storage units includes a pair of generally rectangular end frames (32) having side member (36) each defining inside and outside channel sections. The end frames (32) are releasably secured together by lateral connectors (34) which are adjustably clamped along the inside channel portions of the end frame side members (36). The lateral connectors (34) are adapted for supporting storage units by means of inverted J-shaped hooks 70. The work surfaces are independently supported on arms (84) which are adjustably clamped along the outside channel sections of the end frame side members (36) in order to facilitate rearrangement and adjustment in accordance with the requirements of laboratories and the like. A modular system (120) adapted for use with existing structural walls (128) is also disclosed.
An adjustable shelving unit for a robotic work station includes a plurality of elongated upright channel members each having a C-shaped transverse cross-section, the channel members being arranged in parallel pairs; and at least one shelf being releasably and movably clamped to the channel members by spring nut means so as to be adjustable in both height and angle with respect to the channel members. The adjustable shelving unit is useful in combination with a work piece positioning device and can even be attached thereto so that bins for parts and parts can be stored near their point-of-use.
Arrangements for forming working areas or workstations equipped with supply connections for power, gaseous and/or liquid media, communication connections and monitoring connections and the like, in laboratories, production locations and the like, wherein all supply means are combined in fixedly mounted connecting devices while the actual working surfaces are formed by selectable working and standing position elements that can be freely set up and grouped as desired, with respect to the connecting devices. The position elements are free of any connections. Discharge or removal of the media is also effected by way of a system which is laid out in accordance with a predetermined pattern. Additional removal or discharge elements may be arranged in a row with the working and standing position elements or alternately the removal or discharge devices may be incorporated into the connecting devices.
An electrical medical rail system having a hollow rail which may be subdivided in two or more longitudinal conduits for housing the leads of an electrical supply provides a flexible, high and/or low voltage electrical service for medical applications. The hollow rail has aligned outer grooves extending longitudinally along the top and bottom edges for detachably mounting medical equipment and lighting on the rail. A two component longitudinal housing in which one of the components is a snap-in panel and the other an integrated part of the rail provides a high voltage housing which provide electrical outlets, lighting switches and other high voltage equipment. The electrical components may be detachably mounted on the panel and the rail arrangement quickly altered by changing panels on the high voltage housing. A low voltage housing in the form of a two component system with one of the components being a snap-in panel may include low voltage apparatus such as intercom systems, warning lights and other low voltage apparatus which housing is mounted in abutting contiguous fashion on the power rail. The system has great flexibility in location and provides multiple, random access to high and low voltage supplies while rending new construction and renovation of critical care and patient areas, simple, easy to solve and considerably less expensive than other forms of electrical wiring.
A bulding system for building movables formed one or more individual parts and modules. The module system is constructed on a frame (1) formed of four profiles (2, 3, 4, 5) which are joined in order to form a rectangle (7). Mounted on the frame are supporting rails (8) in which base cabinets (9) may be hung and table tops (10) may be mounted. By means of further devices which interact with the frame, it is possible to extend the system to provide top cabinets. Furthermore, the system may be equipped with technical installations and other utilities for use in connection with the work at the system, and the system may be equipped with covering, side and base panels.
There is described a console structure for supporting one or more pieces of equipment, comprising a plurality of horizontally-spaced, vertically upright gable members defining therebetween a cavity within which at least some of the pieces of equipment may be supported, stringer means interconnecting the gable members to provide a self-supporting structure, the stringer means including therein at least one continuous longitudinally extending slot adapted for connection to fastening means joining the stringer means to the gable members, and means for supporting the pieces of equipment within the cavity.
