Furniture system

Abstract

A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area is provided. The system includes a rigid spine extending upward from a base surface. At least one worksurface is connected to the spine and extends outward therefrom. A support structure for the worksurface is connected to the spine and the worksurface. The support structure is capable of being adjusted in size to support worksurfaces of different sizes.

1 . A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area comprising: 
 a rigid spine extending upward from a base surface;    at least one worksurface connected to the spine and extending outward therefrom;    a support structure for the worksurface connected to the spine and the worksurface, the support structure capable of being adjusted in size to support worksurfaces of different sizes.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the support structure includes a support frame and a stringer.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the support frame is connected to the spine and the stringer connected to the support frame.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3  wherein the stringer is capable of connected to the support frame at multiple locations therealong.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the stringer is capable of being connected on a first side or a second side of the support frame, the first and second sides being opposite sides.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising a stringer connection member that interconnects the stringer and support frame.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 6  wherein stringer connection member engages one of a plurality of apertures within the support frame.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the stringer connection member is formed from a flexible material.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the stringer is connected to a leg which supports an end of the worksurface.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 9  wherein the leg includes a first portion and a second leg portion, the first and second leg portions being angularly adjustable.  
   
   
       11 . A screen for use adjacent to a worksurface comprising: 
 a framework having a top member, a bottom member and a first side member and an opposing second side member and substantially hollow interior;    a spanning element connected to the framework and covering the interior of the framework.    
   
   
       12 . The screen of  claim 11  wherein the spanning element is formed from a fabric.  
   
   
       13 . The screen of  claim 12  wherein the spanning element fits substantially over the framework.  
   
   
       14 . The screen of  claim 11  wherein the spanning element is connected to less than all of the top member, the bottom member, the first side member and the second side member.  
   
   
       15 . The screen of  claim 14  wherein a portion of the spanning element is fit within the interior and is formed from a single piece of fabric.  
   
   
       16 . The screen of  claim 11  wherein the spanning element includes a clip that interconnects the spanning element to an interior portion of framework.  
   
   
       17 . The screen of  claim 16  wherein spanning element includes a rigid element.  
   
   
       18 . The screen of  claim 17  wherein the rigid element is a marker board.  
   
   
       19 . The screen of  claim 18  wherein the screen is a tackable material.  
   
   
       20 . A work system capable of supporting a variety of work tools comprising: 
 a work surface having a top surface;    a framework connected to the worksurface and extending above the worksurface;    a work tool support structure connected to the framework and including a foot is supported by the top surface of the worksurface.    
   
   
       21 . The work system of  claim 20  wherein the work tool support structure is shaped generally like a ladder.  
   
   
       22 . The work system of  claim 21  wherein the foot is height adjustable.  
   
   
       23 . The work system of  claim 22  wherein work tool support structure includes two opposing sides and a plurality a spaced apart support rods that interconnect the two opposing sides.  
   
   
       24 . The work system of  claim 23  further a work tool connected to the work tool support structure.  
   
   
       25 . The work system of  claim 24  wherein the work tool comprises a paper tray.  
   
   
       26 . The work system of  claim 24  wherein the work tool comprises a file folder.