MXPA97004894A - Prefabricated and integrated furniture system for equiping open plane spaces in construction - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a prefabricated, integrated furniture system for assembling or assembling a construction space of the type having an interior in a generally open plane defined by fixed walls, characterized in that it comprises: a removable architectural wall system to cover the fixed walls of an associated building room, including: a plurality of horizontally extending mounting channels for attachment to the fixed walls along the upper and lower portions thereof; horizontally extending strips which are adapted for attachment to the fixed walls in a position vertically between the upper and lower portions thereof, adjacent to a predetermined work surface height, a plurality of first cover panels, at least part of which they are of full width and have an elongated front elevation shape horizontally, and releasably join the mounting channels and the band-zone frame members, in order to cover the fixed walls in a way that defines electrical conduits in the band area, a portable division system for dividing especially the open flat interior of an associated building room in a plurality of work stations including: a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected detachably side by side in a predetermined plan configuration, and having: internal frames, at least one of the which defines a horizontally extending electrical installation conduit, positioned adjacent a predetermined work surface height, and a plurality of second cover panels, each having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape, and releasably attached to opposite sides. of the internal frameworks to enclose them, and in which the first and second cover panels include a first and second band zone of cover panels, respectively, covering portions of the band zone of the frame members on the removable architectural wall system and the electrical installation conduits on the system of portable division, respectively, the first and second cover panels of the band area have a substantially equal width and are placed at a common height to present uniform horizontal appearance data throughout the building room and to allow continuous routing of facilities through the mis

Description

SYSTEM, PREFABRICATED FURNITURE FOR, EQUIP OPEN FLAT SPACES IN 8NSTRUCCICMES BACKGROUND OF THE OBSERVANCE The present invention relates to the finishing or equipping of construction spaces and the like of the type having a generally open flat interior, and in particular with a prefabricated and integrated furniture system for the same. The finishing or equipping of construction spaces for offices , facilities for medical treatment and other areas where work is done [similar uses] has become a very important aspect of planning and design. Work patterns, technology and business organizations constantly evolve and change. The users of space in a construction require products which facilitate the change at the lowest cost. Space planning is no longer a static problem. Changing technology and changing work processes demand that the design and installation be able to adapt or support and anticipate changes. These challenges in space planning are mainly determined by the fact that modern office spaces become increasingly complicated and sophisticated due to the increasing needs of users for improved facilities that support each workstation. or work installation. These "utilities" as the term is used herein, encompass all kinds of resources that can be used to sustain or provide service to a worker, such as communications and data used with computers and other types of data processors, telecommunications, lays electronic, etc., electric power, paper conditioning and physical housing such as lighting, HVAC, sprinklers, sinage, security, noise lighting and the like. For example, modern offices for highly specialized "knowledge workers", such as engineers, accountants, stockbrokers, computer programmers, etc., are typically provided with multiple pieces of highly specialized computer and communications equipment that are capable of process information from numerous local and remote data sources to help solve complex problems. Such equipment has very restricted power and signal requirements and must be connected quickly and efficiently with related equipment in adjacent and remote locations. Work areas with easily controllable lighting, HVAC, noise elimination and other hardware systems are also highly desirable to maximize the creativity and productivity of workers. Many other types of high-tech equipment and facilities are currently being developed which will require space in the workplace of the future. The efficient use of construction floor space is also a growing concern, particularly as construction costs continue to rise. Plans for open offices have been developed to reduce total office costs, and generally incorporate open, large floor apartments in buildings that are equipped with modular furniture systems, which can be easily reconfigured to adapt to the ever-changing needs of a specific user, as well as the divergent acknowledgments of different holders. An arrangement commonly used for open floor plans includes movable part height split panels that interconnect in a removable manner to divide open spaces into individual work facilities and / or offices. Such partition panels are configured to receive units of hanging furniture, such as work surfaces, overhead cabinets, shelves, etc., and are generally known in the office furniture industry as "system furniture". Another arrangement for dividing and / or separating open planes involves the use of modular furniture, in which a plurality of complementary self-supporting furniture units, of different shapes, are placed in a side-by-side relationship, with vertical screens for privacy available to join the selected furniture units to generate different facilities and / or work offices . All these types of modular furniture systems have been widely received due mainly to their ability to be reconfigured and / or moved easily to a new site, since they are not part of a permanent improvement of the tenant. In order to increase efficiency in the use of real estate in their expensive offices, attempts have been made to try to support well-paid knowledge workers with this type of modular furniture systems in open office facilities, instead of conventional private offices. However, in order to ensure maximum efficiency of such knowledge workers, the work facilities must be equipped with various high-tech facilities utilities since such work facilities must be easily reconfigurable to effectively meet the user's changing needs. , the distribution and control of facilities through a comprehensive open office plan has emerged as a major challenge in the office furniture industry, the inherent nature of; Modular furniture systems, which allow them to be easily reconfigurable in various arrangements, makes it difficult to obtain adequate distribution and control of installation. Current office workers need new flexible alternative products for the creation of individual and collaborative spaces which allow for expression in the cultural objectives of the organization, which express the creativity of the designer, which provide a "sense of place" for the user and that they provide a competitive degree for the developer. These needs include a compLite range of privacy options, from fully enclosed offices which support individual creative work, to open spaces for collaborative teamwork. Products must also be able to adapt to diverse organizations, unique design firms and constantly changing work processes. Workers also need effective lighting, better air quality, safety for their lives and an ergonomic support for tasks which promotes productivity, minimizes expenses in absenteeism and workers compensation, and reduces potential viability, which collectively return to the most desirable construction for prospective clients. Therefore, the distribution and control of the installation quickly become one of the main objectives in office and furniture equipment. The changing technology is generating increasing demands in terms of energy and distribution of signals in networks. As a business becomes more aware of the impact of proper ventilation and climate control on employee health and performance, HVAC also becomes more important. The current provision of HVAC, lighting and fire protection on the roof, generates a separation between these services and work facilities below which are inefficient and inaccurate systems. The supply of energy and the distribution of signals below the floor or in furniture systems often ends in complex and idiosyncratic systems which are difficult to manage or change. Currently there is an excessive supply of office space and furniture systems which do not respond adequately or support the changes. Many other builders do not have adequate installation capabilities, and the cost of renovation in their conventional upgrades often makes them impractical.

Even relatively new buildings can quickly become obsolete because of the rapidly changing changes in modern technology. Therefore, the need for a resupply of the existing construction space is a concern which must be resolved by the furniture systems.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION One aspect of the present invention is to provide an integrated prefabricated furniture system for equipping or arming type construction space having a generally open flat interior defined by fixed walls. A removable architectural wall system covers the fixed walls of the associated building room, and includes a plurality of horizontally extending mounting channels which are attached to the fixed walls along the upper and lower walls thereof. A plurality of horizontally extending band zone installation channels are attached to the vertically fixed walls between the upper and lower portions thereof, adjacent a predetermined work surface height. A plurality of cover panels at least part of which are full width and have a horizontally elongated front elevational shape, are removably attached to the mounting channels and the installation of channels to cover the fixed walls. A portable partition wall system spatially divides the interior of the room into work stations or individual work facilities, and includes a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected in a removable manner side by side. The panels have internal frames, at least part of which convey a horizontally extending electrical installation conduit placed adjacent the height of the work surface, and a plurality of cover panels, each of which has a shape in horizontally elongated front elevation, removably mounted on opposite sides of the frames to close them. The band zone installation channels in the removable architectural wall system, and the installation electrical conduits in the portable partition zone wall system have a substantially equal width and are placed at a common height to present a reference level uniform horizontal appearance through the construction room, and allow the continuous delivery of facilities through it. Preferably, the cover panels in the removable architectural wall system and the portable partition wall panel system are substantially identical in size and shape to additionally reinforce the horizontal reference level through the building room, and allow them to be exchanged. A removable mobile wall system provides adequacy with divisions compatible with the removable architectural wall system and the portable partition wall system. A modular column cover system is provided to selectively include support columns in the building room. The preassembled facades operate with the removable architectural wall system, the portable partition wall system, as well as with new or existing G B walls, to form glass walls and entrances for work facilities. The pre-assembled self-sustaining storage boxes compatible with the removable architectural wall system and the portable partition wall system define storage for documents and the like and provide division of spaces. A space frame system is particularly adapted to support group work activities inside the building and includes electrical installation conduits that operate with electrical conduits in the wall systems. A prefabricated raised floor construction includes electrical conduits which also cooperate with the electrical conduits in the wall systems and the space frame. A modular top link head system is sustained from the construction structure, and direct facilities through it to minimize wiring, plumbing, lighting, etc., fixed to the construction. A plurality of furniture fixtures are provided to support workers and include connectors for interchangeably hanging the same from the removable architectural wall system, in portable partition systems, the removable mobile wall system and the space frame system. Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an integrated prefabricated furniture system for furnishing a type building room having a generally open flat interior with an associated floor surface. A portable partition wall system spatially divides at least a portion of the open planar interior of the building room from a plurality of individual work stations or work facilities, and includes a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected removably side by side at a default plane configuration. The panels have internal frames, at least part of which convey horizontally extending electrical installation conductors placed along the upper portion thereof. The cover panels having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape are releasably mounted on opposite sides of the frames to close them. A space framework system supports group work activities in an open portion of the interior of the building room and includes a superior infrastructure comprising a plurality of frame segments interconnected end-to-end to form a rigid structure configured to be placed above the floor surface. A plurality of support columns are placed with the upper infrastructure extending in a self-sustaining vertical fashion within the construction room at a predetermined elevation above the average user height. A plurality of individual panels are required to permit simple manual body translation thereof by a user thereof, and include connectors that are releasably mounted thereto in the upper frame at various positions along the same in a manner in which the panels hang downwards from the upper support in a generally vertical orientation. The panels can be removed manually easily and easily from them and can be reconfigured on them by the user. The installation electrical conduits extend along the frame segments to the upper infrastructure, and communicate with the electrical installation conduits and the portable partition wall panels to provide installations through the furniture system. Another additional aspect of the present invention is a prefabricated and integrated furniture system for equipping a building room of the type having a generally open flat interior. A portable partition wall system spatially divides the open planar interior of the building room into a plurality of individual work stations or work facilities, and includes a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected removably side by side in a planar configuration predetermined. The panels have internal frames, at least part of which contain installation electrical conduits that extend horizontally adjacent a predetermined work surface height. A plurality of cover panels, having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape, are removably mounted on opposite sides of the frames to enclose them. The removable mobile wall system forms adjustable height divisions compatible with the wall system of portable division and comprises a plurality of bolts or vertical supports placed in a side-by-side relationship. A plurality of common link channels in the form of a band of different lengths are provided to facilitate the adapted manufacture of divisions of different points. The common link channels in the form of a strip are joined to the adjacent bolts at the height of the work surface in order to rigidly interconnect them in a mutually parallel relationship and allow the continuous sending of installations therethrough with the electrical conduits of installation and on the portable partition zone wall system. A plurality of cover panels are removably mounted to opposite sides of the bolts to surround them. The main objects of the present invention are to provide a furniture system for finishing or equipping open plan construction spaces that are completely prefabricated and fully integrated. A removable architectural wall system covers the fixed walls of the construction room, a portable partition wall system divides the interior space into individual group work facilities and a removable movable wall system forms splits of adaptable height. The three wall systems are fully compatible and fully integrated in both function and appearance and provide similar installation electrical conduits at common heights, as well as interchangeable cover panels. A modular roof column system selectively covers the support columns in the building room, and provides a vertical installation shipping and storage that integrates with the electrical conduits in the wall systems. The pre-assembled facades operate with the wall systems to generate finished entry ways for the work facilities. A self-sustaining storage box system matches the wall systems to complete the integration with it, and continues as a space division. A space frame system is particularly beneficial to sustain group work activities, and includes electrical conduits which communicate the electrical conduits of the wall system to efficiently and effectively distribute facilities throughout the construction room. A raised floor construction under prefabricated is adapted with the various furniture elements to provide support for work facilities where the walls are unsuitable and which requires maximum installation capabilities. An upper furniture link system supported from the roof of the construction, and directs facilities through it to minimize wiring, plumbing, lighting, etc., of the fixed construction. Furniture accessories, such as hanging junction tanks, shelves, paper handlers, ambient and task lighting, screens and the like are designed to be used anywhere through the furniture system. The furniture system is easily reconfigurable to meet the changing needs of the user and minimize permanent improvements by the tenant. The furniture system provides alternatives to the architectural construction wall and also provides better performance and a higher level of finish. Because it is a product manufactured in a factory, the furniture system can provide a more precise and fine level of detailed and greater access of facilities, operation and flexibility at lower cost of the construction systems in place. The furniture system is also better adapted to suit more mature workers who have a greater need for privacy and distribution of facilities, as well as higher expectations and more sophisticated tastes. The furniture system supports better planned facilities to introduce a logical and orderly form that is rational and self-evident from the point of view of the user and supports, instead of contradicting, the distribution of services to return the management of the installation and planning easier. The furniture system allows developers and dealers to facilitate the change and create environments at lower costs to sustain new work processes in all types of buildings, including those that are out of date and / or underutilized. The furniture system allows the user control over the environment, in a way that generates healthier work areas, which reduces stress and absences. The furniture system provides an improved distribution of facilities at lower costs for the first time, as well as greater flexibility in installations with lower life cycle costs. The furniture system is designed to interact with all types of existing constructions and construction systems, and is almost completely reusable, as well as environmentally safe. The furniture system provides a new range of design options through the introduction of horizontal reference levels, and a wide variety of detailed options. The furniture system also allows a wide range of privacy levels from open group work spaces to acoustically private and completely closed offices. The furniture system is efficient to use, economical to manufacture, capable of a prolonged duration of operation and is particularly well suited for the proposed use. These and other advantages of the invention will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art with reference to the following written specification, claims and appended drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of an integrated prefabricated furniture system encompassing the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portable partition wall system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the preassembled façade system which is part of the furniture system. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a self-sustaining storage box system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 5 is a perspective view of a space storage system to support individual group activities in an open floor, which is part of the furniture system.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a removable architectural wall system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a removable movable wall system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 8 is a perspective view of a modular top link system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a raised, prefabricated raised floor system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 10 is a perspective view of a modular column cover system, which is part of the furniture system. Figure 11 is a perspective view of an unfinished building room of the type having an open flat interior defined by fixed walls and including support columns. Figure 12 is a perspective view of the construction room, with the prefabricated floor system installed therein. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the building room and the furniture system shown in Figure 13, and in which a modular column roof system has been installed therein. Figure 14 is a perspective view of the construction room of the furniture system shown in Figure 13 in which a removable architectural wall system has been installed therein. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the construction room of the furniture system shown in Figure 14, and in which a removable movable wall system has been installed therein. Figure 16 is a perspective view of the construction room and the furniture system shown in Figure 1 5 5, and in which a self-sustaining storage box system is installed therein. Figure 17 is a perspective view of the construction room and the furniture system shown in Figure 16, and in which a portable partition wall system has been installed therein. Figure 18 is a perspective view of the construction room and the furniture system shown in Figure 17, and in which a space frame system has been installed therein. Figure 19 is a perspective view of the construction room and the furniture system shown in Figure 18, and in which furniture accessories have been installed therein. Figure 20 is a perspective view of the construction room and the furniture system shown in Figure 19, and in which a preassembled façade system has been installed therein. Figure 21 is a perspective view of the construction room and the furniture system shown in Figure 20, and in which a modular upper main link system has been installed therein. Figure 22 is a perspective view of another configuration of the present invention in which the space frame system is placed intermediate to two groups of work stations or work facilities. Figure 23 is a perspective view of another additional configuration of the present invention, in which the space frame system extends through the furniture system.

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For purposes of the description in the following, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "forward", "vertical" and "horizontal" and derivatives thereof relate to the invention as it is oriented in figure 1. However, it should be understood that the invention can assume various alternative orientations and stage sequences, except when expressly stated otherwise. It should also be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and which are described in the following specification, are only exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Therefore, the specific dimensions and other physical characteristics in relation to the embodiments described herein should not be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly indicate otherwise. The reference number 1 (Figure 1) generally designates a prefabricated and integrated furniture system encompassing the present invention. The furniture system 1 is particularly adapted for finishing or equipped with spaces, rooms, etc. 2 of the type having a generally open flat interior defined by a fixed interior and exterior 3 walls. Such construction spaces 2 are usually designed for use as offices, education / training facilities, hotels / motels, conference centers, medical treatment or other similar purposes. A removable architectural wall system 4 (additional wall) covers the fixed walls 3 of the construction room 2, a portable partition wall system 5 (zone wall) divides the interior space of the building room into work stations or installation facilities. individual work 6, and a removable mobile wall system 7 (link wall) forms into divisions of adaptable width. The three wall systems, 4, 5 and 7, which are shown individually in Figures 6, 2 and 7, respectively, are fully compatible and fully integrated both in function and appearance. A modular column cover system 8 selectively covers the support columns 9 in the construction room 2, and provides for the delivery of vertical installations and storage that is integrated with the wall systems 4, 5 and 7. A preassembled facade system 10 cooperates with the wall systems 4, 5 and 7 to generate finished entry ways for the work facilities 6. A self-sustaining case storage system 11 coincides with the wall systems 4, 5 and 7 for complete integration with them. A space frame system 12 is particularly beneficial for supporting group activities and the like, and includes electrical installation conduits which communicate with wall systems 4, 5 and 7 to effectively and efficiently distribute facilities throughout the room. 2 construction. A floor system 13 raised under precast is supported directly on the floor of the building room 2 and is adapted with the various furniture elements to provide support for the work facilities 6 that require maximum installation capacities. A modular upper main link system 14 is supported from the roof of the construction and directs installations therethrough to minimize wiring, plumbing, lighting, etc. of the fixed construction. Furniture accessories, such as hanging junction tanks 16, shelves 17, paper handlers 18, task lighting 19, screens 20, etc. They are designed to be used anywhere through the furniture system 1. The furniture system 1 is easily reconfigurable to meet the changing needs of the user and minimize permanent improvements by the tenant. The illustrated construction room 2 (figure 11) is exemplary of a typical new open office space, wherein the fixed or leased walls 3 include windows 25 and an entry channel 26, as well as a floor surface 27. In the case of a new construction, the building room 2 preferably has a roof, not finished substantially left, without any cover inside the pairedes 3 or on the floor 27, and without facilities, such as wiring, lighting , plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinklers, etc., that have been installed in it. In the existing construction structures, the current covers can be increased, replaced or covered on the furniture system 1. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the furniture system 1 is particularly adapted to be used in any place where work is carried out that includes offices, residences, airports, etc. The illustrated raised floor system 12 (Figures 9 and 12) has a prefabricated construction and is butted directly on the surface 7 of the floor of the construction room 2. Although the floor system 2 contemplates a wide variety of different constructions, preferably a thin embossed construction with a relatively low profile to facilitate easy access and exits from the floor surface 27 of the construction room 2. Regardless of the specific construction of the low raised floor system 13, it has a hollow interior with optional electrical conduits 30 and 31 (Figure 12) through which installations are directed to their desired positions. In the illustrated example, the electrical conduits 30 and 31 of the floor insulate power wires from the signal and data cables to prevent interference between them. A ramp area 32 of the floor system 13 facilitates entry and exit between the floor system 13 and the floor surface 27 of the building room 2, while the rails 33 and the partitions 34 are provided around the peripheral edges open of the 12 floor system. The column cover system 8 illustrated (Figure 13) is designed to selectively house the support columns 9, as well as the column cover unit 38, or to form self-supporting installation cabinets, as in the column cover unit 39. Both column cover units 38 and 39 have a substantially identical construction, in which each includes an internal infrastructure 40 in which the removable cover panels 41-43 are mounted to house the same. The column cover units 38 and 39 have an upper planar shape and a configuration which is substantially larger than the associated construction columns 9, so as to provide space therebetween in which electrical conduits 44 and 45 are formed. vertical corner. The space between the column cover unit 38 and the associated construction column 9 also allows adjustment of the distance between the fixed construction structures to accommodate regular wall panel widths, as described in greater detail in the following. The column cover units 38 and 39 may also be equipped with horizontal electrical conduits 43 positioned immediately behind one or more of the narrow deck panels 43. In the cabinet style cabinet unit 39, one or more larger cover panels 41 and 43 can be hingedly mounted on the associated internal infrastructure 40 to provide easy access to the interior thereof. The cabinet style column cover unit 39 can be used to store electronic equipment, such as telephone switches and the like. As shown in Figure 10, the cover panels 42-43 can be provided in a variety of different styles and shapes to coordinate or match the decoration of the furniture system 1. The illustrated prefabricated wall system 4 (Figure 14) which is also referred to herein as the additional wall system, is a removable architectural wall system that is particularly designed to cover the fixed walls 3 of the construction room 2. The additional wall system 4 includes a plurality of horizontally extending mounting channels 48 which are attached to fixed walls 3 of the construction room 2 along the upper and lower portions thereof. Also provided is a plurality of horizontally extending band zone installation channels 49 for attachment to the fixed walls 3 of the building room in a position vertically between the upper and lower portions thereof, adjacent to a height of a surface of standard or conventional work. A plurality of cover panels 50-51 are provided, at least part of which are full width and have a horizontally elongated front elevation shape. The cover panels 50-51 are releasably mounted to the mounting channels 48 and installation channels 49 to thereby cover the fixed walls 3. Preferably, the mounting channels 48 include a hanging channel on which at least part of the furniture accessories can be supported, including hanging panels, ambient and task lighting, as well as hanging storage with the use of support rails additives (not shown). The illustrated additional wall system has full and partial height segments. In general, the additional wall system 4 is a system of additive architectural wall elements to add utility and improve the finish of existing walls. Semi-columns (not shown) can also be provided for vertical installation distribution along the wall surface. The illustrated prefabricated wall system 7 (Figure 15) which is also referred to herein as a link wall system, is a removable movable wall system for forming adaptable width partitions which are compatible with the wall system 4 additional and with the zone wall system 5. The link wall system 7 includes a plurality of vertical pins 55, adapted to be placed in a side-by-side relationship. A plurality of horizontal channels 56 are provided in different lengths to facilitate the adaptive manufacture of partitions 54 in different widths. Each web link channel 56 is adapted to be attached to the pins 55 adjacent to the standard work surface height so as to rigidly interconnect them in a mutually parallel relationship and allow continuous delivery of facilities therethrough, together with the channels 49 for installing the band zone in the additional wall system 4, as well as in the zone wall system 5. A plurality of cover panels 57 and 58 are removably mounted on opposite sides of the bolts 55 to enclose them. In the example shown in Fig. 15, the link wall system 7 has electrical conduits 60 base along the lower edges of the divisions 54, electrical conduits 61 of fast track along the upper edges of the divisions 54 and crosspieces or lintels 62 mounted on top of the fast track electrical conduits 61, which extend to the roof. The illustrated storage wall system 11 (Figure 16) includes a plurality of modular covers that include file cabinets 63 and storage cabinets 64, which are designed to be placed horizontally in a side-by-side relationship, to generate partition walls. partial and complete. The front faces of the cabinet 63 and 64 can be oriented in any direction, so as to provide access from the desired area of the building room 2. In the example illustrated in Figure 16, the file cabinets 63 and the storage cabinets 64 are above eye level height, and are placed on opposite sides of the cover 39 of the cabinet style column to generate a wall which defines one of the work facilities 6 on one side and an insulator 65 on the opposite side. The illustrated storage wall system 11 has an activated base 66 and a complete fast track electrical conduit 67. The installations can also be distributed vertically within the storage wall system 11. The illustrated prefabricated wall system 5 (Figure 17), which is also referred to herein as a zone wall system, is a portable partition system that spatially defines the open plan interior of the building room 2 in installations 6. of individual and group work. The zone wall system 5 generally includes a plurality of self-supporting panels 68 interconnected side by side in a predetermined planar configuration. Each zone wall panel 68 has an internal frame 69, at least part of which includes a horizontally extending electrical installation conduit 70 positioned adjacent the height of the work surface. A plurality of cover panels 71-72 are provided, each having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape and releasably mounted on opposite sides of the frame 69 to enclose them. In the illustrated examples, the zone wall panels 68 also include electrical base ducts 74 that extend along the bottom edges of the panels, and fast-track electrical ducts 61 that extend along the top edges. of the panels, as well as glass 76 crosspieces and complete 62 crosspieces. The complete crosspieces 62 may have hollow interiors through which wires, cables or other installations may be directed. Vertical descents are provided within the interior of the panels 68 to provide power and signals to any part between the electrical base conduit 70 and the electrical fast-track conduit 61. In general, the zone wall system 5 is a stacking system which begins with a base which provides a housing panel for viewing above low height. Capilators are available to provide seated accommodation so as not to see about it, so as not to see when standing and configurations higher than the height of the door. The panels 68 can be provided in different widths to carry additional facilities. The illustrated space frame system 12 (Figure 18) is particularly designed to support group work activities in an open portion of the open plan interior of the associated construction room 2. The space frame system 12 includes a top infrastructure 82, comprising a plurality of frame segments 83 interconnected end-to-end, to form a rigid structure configured to be placed above the floor surface 27. The space frame system 12 also includes a plurality of upper support columns 84, each having an upper portion thereof connected to the upper infrastructure 82, and a lower portion thereof formed to coincide with or encounter the system 13 of prefabricated floor. It should be understood that the space frame system 12 can also be directly supported on the surface 27 of the floor of the construction room 2. In any case, the columns 84 support the infrastructure 82 in a self-sustaining manner within the construction floor 2 at a predetermined elevation above the user's average height. The space frame system 12 also includes a plurality of individual panels 85 which have a lightweight construction to allow easy manual translation and in its entirety by an adult user. The panels 85 include connectors 86 removably mounting the same on the upper infrastructure 82 at various positions along it in a manner in which the panels 85 hang downward from the upper support 82 in a generally vertical orientation and they can be removed manually easily and simply from it and they are reconfigurable on it by the user. The panels 85 may include noise reduction to facilitate partitioning, as well as special exterior surfaces for displays. The horizontal frame segments 83 of the infrastructure, as well as the support columns 84, include electrical conduits 87 and 88 associated with them to facilitate providing facilities to the associated work area. In one example of the present invention, the frame segments 83 and the support columns 84 have substantially hollow constructions, which form the electrical conduits 87 and 88 therein, which are divided to physically separate the energy and power wires. cable. In the example illustrated in Figure 18, the space frame system 12 is placed directly on top of the prefabricated floor system 13, and a zone wall panel 68 extends from the outer panel of the support columns 84 . The illustrated furniture accessories (Figure 19) are designed to be used anywhere in the entire furniture system 1, and are adapted to customize individual work facilities 6, as well as to provide support or support for the common work areas, such as the space frame system 12. In the example illustrated in Figure 19, the furniture accessories include tiers 16, shelves 17, paper handles 18, task lighting 19, displays 20 and display hooks 21. The furniture accessories 16-21 can be hung from the additional wall system 4, the zone wall system 5, the link wall system 7 and / or the column system 8. The panels 85 associated with the space frame system 12 can also be hung not only from the infrastructure 82, but also from the upstanding channels 48 associated with the additional wall system 4, as well as the upper edges of the wall system 7. link and the zone wall system 5. In this way, information about the panels 85 can be prepared in a convenient position, and then transferred between the various work facilities 6 and / or the common work area associated with the space frame system 12. The illustrated façade system 10 (Figure 20) includes a plurality of preassembled facade units 92-95 (Figure 3) each of which includes an entrance way, and is adapted for connection with the wall systems 4, 5 and 7 to completely surround a given work installation 6. The front 93-95 units are straight facades, and are provided in different widths and configurations to suit different interior views. The facade unit 96 (Figure 20) is curved and includes an arcuate sliding door. In the example illustrated in Figure 20, the front 94-96 units have a glass cross member 76 and complete cross members 62 and 97. The illustrated main link system 14 (Figure 21) is designed to send through the top facilities through the construction room 2, and comprises a plurality of similar main link segments 100, each of which is supported from the roof structure of the construction room 2 and interconnects end to end to define a continuous housing in which the facilities are transported. In the examples illustrated in Fig. 8 and 21, two pairs of main links 101 are placed on opposite sides of each of the main link segments 100 to form 2 sets of vertically stacked electrical conduits 102 and 103. Each of the main link segments 100 is mounted on an open infrastructure 104, which in turn is suspended from the building structure by means of adjustable staples or columns. The modular cover panels 105 are mounted on the underside of the infrastructure 104, and extend continuously between the opposite main links 101, so as to form a U-shaped enclosure through which conduits can be placed, such as HVAC ducts, sprinkler pipes, power lines, communication lines, etc., through room 2 of construction. The main links 101 may include a common, vertically extending, flat rear wall with a plurality of horizontal flanges extending outwardly thereof to form vertically stacked columns of electrically insulated electrical conduits 102 and 103. An accey hanging channel, preferably, extends along the lower edge of each main link 101, and is adapted to support a plurality of office acceies therein, such as lights, motion detectors, etc. Preferably, each of the electrical conduits 102 and 103 is dedicated to a specific type of installation, so that they can be physically separated from each other and in this way interference is prevented. The various elements of the furniture system 1 are completely compatible and are completely integrated in their dimensions, finishes, connections and installation distribution interface to generate a room 2 of coordinated finished construction. For example, the cover panels of the additional wall system 4, the zone wall system 5 and the link wall system 7 may be substantially identical in size and shape to allow them to be exchanged. As previously indicated, these cover panels preferably have a horizontally elongated front elevation shape, which generates a reference level of uniform horizontal appearance through the construction room 2. The cover panels are available in common and / or coordinated covers or finishes. In addition, the various electrical conduits aiated with the wall systems 4, 5 and 7, as well as the column cover system 8, the façade system 10 and the space frame system 12 are preferably provided at common heights, so they communicate when the units are placed side by side to allow the continuous delivery of facilities through it. The vertical electrical conduits 44 and 45 in the system 8 and 87 and 88 of column cover in the space frame system 12 are designed to communicate with the horizontal electrical conduits in the remnant elements of the furniture system 1, and particularly help in the transmission facilities between the prefabricated floor system 13 and the main link system 14. Figure 22 illustrates another arrangement of the furniture system 1, in which the space frame system 12 extends between two sets of work stations 6. The two sets of work stations 6 include both fast electrical conduits 61 which they extend along the upper edges of the splitting members, and which are located at a common height with the frame segments 83 of the space frame infrastructure 82 and the associated electrical conduits 87. Consequently the space frame infrastructure 82 provides a shield or awning effect for the common area placed between the two sets of work stations 6, and also forms a conduit for directing installations, supporting accessories and accepting filling between the two sets of work stations 6. Figure 23 illustrates another additional embodiment of the arrangement of the furniture system 1, in which the space frame system 12 forms a top link for each of the work stations 6. Facilities can be directed to through the electrical conduits 87 in the frame segments 83 of the space frame system 12 to provide suitable facilities for the various work stations 6. The furniture system 1 is an integrated and comprehensive system for defining space and distribution products of installation. It covers function from current modular panel systems to current G B walls, and surpasses them in terms of installation layout, finishing level, flexibility and integration. The system. 1 of furniture can provide a complete equipment from the base construction cover to facilities that include the end user, finishes and controls. The furniture system 1 also works with an existing or new more traditional construction to provide a level of performance and environment required by specific constructions, organizations and users. The furniture system 1 provides a full range of environment and privacy options from meshes that wrap around desks, to partial-height walls, to fully enclosed private spaces, and completely open frame and beam framework stations for collaborative work . It satisfies all the functions traditionally provided by panels and GWB, and at the same time offers more flexibility, more accessories and greater access to facilities. The furniture system 1 is based on a horizontal division of walls into zones which allow the addition of operating criteria that are still being used with greater comfort and efficiency. The facilities are easily accessible, the finishes can vary to different heights (for example: a board to attach messages or a white board in the upper levels, more durable finishes in the lower part ...). The horizontal aesthetic also recalls the traditional architectural vocabulary of wooden friezes, top for chairs and moldings that is related to the proportions of the human body. In the furniture system 1, the installations are distributed in three horizontal zones - the lower section or the legs at the base, the middle section or the waist, just above the height of the work surface, and finally the upper section or expression at eye level, located just above the height of the door. This provides a variety of installation strategies based on the height of the installation and the installation requirements. For additional loads, there are optional channels that are added to the installation, which can be mounted on partial height walls. For areas with little reconfiguration considerations, access to the interior of the wall can be gained by removing the covers to provide large amounts of wiring capacity. The crossbars also provide large amounts of wire and part of HVAC-e and are ideally located for long distance distribution. The furniture system 1 is designed to maximize flexibility and provide access to wires for new wiring ease, the covers are removable and interchangeable, the accessories can be used across all product lines, the stacking frame can be reconfigured with a minimum of waste. The various roof panels can be removed and replaced in the lugarr which provides added access to the interior wall for connections and allows the system to be re-supplied without any effect on the frames or installations. The main link system 14 provides access to construction facilities to allow for clean changes and minimize wasted time. It is important that this flexibility responds to an increase in the frequency of change in the workplace. In the foregoing description, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications to the invention can be made without departing from the concepts described therein. Such modifications are considered to be included in the following claims, unless these claims, by their language, establish otherwise, expressly. It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known by the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is the conventional one for the manufacture of the objects to which it relates. Having described the invention as above, property is claimed as contained in the following:

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1. A system of prefabricated and integrated furniture to equip or assemble construction spaces of the type that have a generally open flat interior defined by fixed walls, the system is characterized in that it comprises: a removable architectural wall system to cover the fixed walls of a room of associated construction including: a plurality of mounting channels extending horizontally for attachment to the fixed walls along the upper and lower portions thereof; a plurality of installation channels in the waist area, which extend horizontally, for attachment to the fixed walls in a position vertically between the upper and lower portions thereof, adjacent to a predetermined height of work surface; a plurality of cover panels, at least part of which are of full width and have a horizontally elongated lift front shape, and removably attached to the mounting channels and installation channels to thereby cover the walls fixed; a portable dividing system for spatially dividing the open flat interior of the associated building room into a plurality of work facilities including: a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected removably side by side in a predetermined planar configuration and having: frames internal, at least some of which have horizontally extending electrical installation conduits placed adjacent a predetermined work surface height; and a plurality of cover panels, each having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape, and releasably attached to opposite sides of the frames to include them; and wherein the channels of the band zone installation in the removable architectural wall system, and the electrical conduits of installation in the portable division system have a substantially equal width and are placed at a common height to present a level of uniform horizontal appearance reference through the construction room, and allow the continuous delivery of facilities through it.

2. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that: the roof panels in the removable architectural wall system, and the full-width roof panels in the portable panel system are of substantially identical size and shape to reinforce the additionally, the reference level of the uniform horizontal appearance through the construction room, and allowing them to be interchanged.

3. The furniture system according to claim 2, characterized in that it includes: a removable movable wall system for forming adaptable width divisions compatible with the removable architectural wall system and the portable partition system, comprising: a plurality of bolts or vertical supports for placement in a side-by-side relationship; a plurality of medium or waist dewatering channels, provided in different lengths to facilitate the adaptive manufacture of the divisions at different widths, where each is shaped to join adjacent bolts to the predetermined work surface height to interconnect rigidly the same in a mutually parallel relationship, and allow the continuous sending of facilities through them with the installation channels of the zone in the architecturally removable wall system, and the electrical installation conduits on the portable division system; and a plurality of cover panels removably attached to opposite sides of the bolts to close them.

4. The furniture system according to claim 3, characterized in that: at least part of the cover panels associated with the removable movable wall system are of full length and have a horizontally elongated front elevation shape for further reinforcing the level of Uniform horizontal appearance reference through the construction room.

5. The furniture system according to claim 4, characterized in that: at least part of the full width cover panels associated with the removable movable wall system are substantially the same size and shape with the cover panels of the wall system removable architectural and portable panel system, and allows them to be exchanged.

6. The furniture system according to claim 5, characterized in that it includes: a removable column cover system for selectively covering support columns in the associated building room, which includes: a plurality of internal frames, each having a side that can be opened to place it in a generally concentric way around one of the associated support columns, at least part of which defines vertical electrical conduits for sending facilities therethrough; and a plurality of cover panels removably attached to opposite sides of the column cover frames to house them.

7. The furniture system according to claim 6, characterized in that: at least part of the column cover frames include a zone installation channel placed at a predetermined height of work surface.

8. The furniture system according to claim 7, characterized in that it includes: a plurality of pre-assembled facades, each having an entrance way therein, and are adapted for connection to the removable architectural wall system, the portable partition system and the removable mobile wall system.

9. The furniture system according to claim 8, characterized in that it includes: a plurality of self-supporting pre-assembled storage boxes adapted to be placed side by side to create a division compatible with the removable architectural wall system, the portable partition system and the system Removable mobile wall

10. The furniture system according to claim 9, characterized in that it includes: a frame framework system for supporting a group of work activities in an open portion of the open plan interior of the associated building room, which includes: a superior infrastructure comprising a plurality of frame segments interconnected in an end-to-end manner to form a rigid structure and configured to be positioned above the floor surface; a plurality of upper support columns, each having an upper portion thereof connected to the upper frame, and a lower portion thereof configured to come up against the floor surface and thereby support the superior infrastructure thereon of a self-sustaining way inside the construction room at a predetermined elevation; a plurality of individual panels constructed to allow easy, manual and total translation thereof by an adult user and including connectors that releasably connect the same with the upper infrastructure at various positions along it in a manner which the panels hang downwards from the upper support in a generally vertical orientation, and can be manually and easily removed from them and can be reconfigured thereon by the user.

11. The furniture system according to claim 10, characterized in that: at least part of the self-supporting panels in the dividing system include a channel for installation of upper section or expression zone placed along the upper portion of the walls. same; and a plurality of installation electrical conduits extending along the framework segment of the upper infrastructure and communicating with the installation channels of the upper section area or expression section on the self-supporting panels to provide installations through of the furniture system.

12. The furniture system according to claim 11, characterized in that it includes: a prefabricated floor construction adapted to be butted against the floor surface in the construction room and including a hollow interior portion thereof defining a conduit electrical to direct installation ducts therethrough and a shaped floor surface to support at least one of the work facilities thereon.

13. The furniture system according to claim 12, characterized in that: the electrical conduit of the floor communicates with the vertical electrical conduits in the column cover system.

14. The furniture system according to claim 13, characterized in that: at least part of the support columns in the space frame system include vertical electrical conduits extending therethrough; and the electrical conduits of the floor communicate with the vertical electrical conduits in the space frame columns.

15. The furniture system according to claim 14, characterized in that it includes: an upper main link system for sending facilities through the roof of the construction, comprising a plurality of main link segments, each supported from a structure portion of the construction room, and mutually interconnected end to end to define a continuous housing through which the facilities are directed and distributed.

16. The furniture system according to claim 15, characterized in that it includes: a plurality of furniture accessories to support the work sets and that includes connectors for interchangeably hanging the same the removable architectural wall system, the portable partition system, the removable mobile wall system and the space frame system.

17. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a removable movable wall system for forming adaptable width divisions compatible with the removable architectural wall system and with the portable partition system, comprising: a plurality of bolts or vertical supports to be placed in a side-by-side relationship; a plurality of mid-section or waist channels provided in different lengths to facilitate the adapted manufacture of divisions in different widths, wherein each is configured to be attached to the adjacent bolts at the predetermined work surface height to interconnect in a manner stiffening the same in a mutually parallel relationship, and permitting the dispatch of continuous installations therethrough with channels of band zone installation on the removable architectural wall system, and the electrical conduits of installation on the portable partition system; and a plurality of cover panels removably attached to opposite sides of the bolt sides to include them.

18. The furniture system according to claim 17, characterized in that: at least part of the cover panels associated with the removable movable wall system are of full width and have a horizontally elongated front elevational shape to further strengthen the reference level of uniform horizontal appearance through the construction room.

19. The furniture system according to claim 18, characterized in that: at least part of the full width cover panels associated with the removable movable wall system are of substantially the same size and shape as the cover panels for the system removable architectural wall and the portable panel system, and allow them to be exchanged.

20. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a removable column cover system for selectively covering support columns in an associated building room, which includes: a plurality of internal frames, each having a side that can be opened to place the same generally concentric around one of the associated support columns, at least part of which define vertical electrical conduits to direct facilities therethrough; and a plurality of cover panels removably attached to opposite sides of the column cover frames to enclose them.

21. The furniture system according to claim 20, characterized in that: at least part of the column cover frames include a channel of installation of band zone or middle section placed at a predetermined height of the work surface.

22. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a plurality of preassembled facades, each having an entrance way therein, and are adapted for connection with the removable architectural wall system and the portable partition system .

23. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a plurality of pre-assembled self-sustaining storage boxes adapted to be placed side by side to generate a division compatible with the removable architectural wall system and the portable partition system.

24. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a frame framework system for supporting group work activities in an open portion of the interior of the open plane of the associated building room, which includes: an upper frame that comprises a plurality of frame segments interconnected end-to-end to form a rigid structure and configured to be placed above the floor of the surface; a plurality of upper support columns, each having an upper portion thereof connected to the upper infrastructure, and a lower portion thereof configured to coincide with the floor surface and in this way hold the upper infrastructure thereon. a self-sustaining manner within the construction room at a predetermined elevation above the user's average height; a plurality of individual panels constructed to allow easy, manual and total translation thereof by an adult user and which includes connectors that releasably connect the same with the upper infrastructure at various positions along it in a manner in the which panels hang downwards from the upper support in a generally vertical orientation and can be manually removed, easily and simply from them and can be reconfigurable thereon by the user.

25. The furniture system according to claim 24, characterized in that: at least part of the self-supporting panels in the dilution system include an installation channel of expression zone placed along the upper pressure thereof; and a plurality of electrical installation conduits extending along the framework segment of the upper infrastructure, and communicating with the channels for wires in the upper section or expression area on the self-supporting panels to provide installations through of the furniture system.

26. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a prefabricated floor construction adapted to be butted on the floor surface in a construction room and including a hollow interior portion thereof defining an electrical conduit for sending installation ducts therethrough and a floor surface adapted to support at least one of the work sets on it.

27. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a top main link system for directing facilities through the building room, comprising a plurality of main link segments, each supported on a roof portion of the construction room, and mutually interconnected end to end to define a continuous housing through which facilities can be sent.

28. The furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes: a plurality of furniture accessories to support the work installation and including connectors for the interchangeable hanging thereof from the removable architectural wall system and the partition system laptop.

29. A prefabricated and integrated furniture system, for equipping a building room of the type having a generally open flat interior with an associated floor surface, the system is characterized in that it comprises: a portable division system for spatially dividing at least a portion of the open plan interior of the building room in a plurality of individual work facilities, including: a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected in a detachable manner side by side in a predetermined plane configuration and having: internal frames, at least part of which have horizontally extending electrical installation conduits placed along an upper portion thereof; a plurality of cover panels, each having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape, and which are removably attached to opposite sides of the shrouds to enclose them; a space frame system for supporting group work activities in an open portion of the interior of the open plane of the associated building room, which includes: a top infrastructure comprising a plurality of frame segments interconnected end to end pa. to form a rigid structure configured to be placed above the floor surface; a plurality of upper support columns, each having an upper portion thereof connected to the upper infrastructure, and a lower portion thereof configured to abut the lower surface and thereby hold the upper infrastructure thereon in a self-sustaining manner within the construction room at a predetermined elevation above the user's average height; a plurality of individual panels constructed to allow easy manual and complete translation thereof by an adult user, and which includes connectors releasably connecting thereto with the upper infrastructure at various positions along it in a manner in which which the panels hang downwards from the upper support in a generally vertical orientation, and which are removable manually, easily and simply from them and which can be reconfigured therein by the user; and a plurality of electrical installation conduits extending along the framework segment of the upper infrastructure, and communicating with the electrical installation conduits in the self-supporting panels to provide installations through the furniture system.

30. The furniture system according to claim 29, characterized in that: the frame segments on the upper infrastructure include hollow interiors through which the electrical conduits extend.

31. The furniture system according to claim 30, characterized in that: the columns include vertical installation electrical conduits which communicate with the horizontal electrical conduits in the framework segments of the upper infrastructure.

32. The furniture system according to claim 31, characterized in that: the upper support and the columns are detachably interconnected to facilitate the quick and easy assembly and disassembly of the space frame system in various positions.

33. The furniture system according to claim 32, characterized in that: the upper support is configured to hold lights on it.

34. A prefabricated and integrated furniture system, for equipping a building room of the type having a generally open flat interior, the system is characterized in that it comprises: a portable division system for spatially dividing the open plan interior of the construction room into a plurality of individual work facilities, including: a plurality of self-supporting panels interconnected removably side by side in a predetermined plane configuration and having: internal frames, at least part of which have electrical installation conduits that extend horizontally adjacent to a predetermined height of work surface; a plurality of cover panels, each having a horizontally elongated front elevation shape, and which are removably attached to opposite sides of the frames to enclose them; and a removable movable wall system forming adaptive width divisions compatible with the portable partition system, comprising: a plurality of bolts or vertical supports placed in a side-by-side relationship; a plurality of mid-section channels provided in different lengths to facilitate the adaptive manufacture of the divisions into different widths, wherein each is shaped to join the adjacent bolts at a predetermined height of work surface to rigidly interconnect them in a mutually parallel relationship, and allow the continuous delivery of installations through it with the installation electrical conduits on the portable division system; and a plurality of cover panels removably attached to opposite sides of the bolts to surround them.

35. The furniture system according to claim 34, characterized in that: the electrical installation ducts on the portable partition system and on the removable movable wall system have a substantially equal width and are placed at a common height to present a level of Uniform horizontal appearance reference through the construction room and allow the continuous delivery of facilities through them.

36. The furniture system according to claim 35, characterized in that: the cover panels on the portable panel system and the removable movable wall system are substantially identical in size and shape to additionally reinforce the reference level of horizontal appearance uniform through the construction room and allow them to be exchanged.