Wall desk

Abstract

A wall desk includes first and second compartments separated by a partition having a passage sized to allow one or more electrical cables to pass between the compartments. A panel of the wall desk may flip down from a closed position covering the first compartment to an open position providing a work surface and affording access to the first compartment. The second compartment may be sized to house an electrical socket and to store electrical cables connected to electronic devices stored in the first compartment or used on the work surface. An access door may be provided for accessing the second compartment.

1 . A wall desk comprising: 
 a cabinet defining an enclosure, the cabinet having a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall;    a partition extending across the enclosure to divide the enclosure into first and second portions, the partition including at least one passage sized to allow electrical cables to pass through the partition;    a panel movably attached to the cabinet for movement between a generally horizontal open position forming a work surface of the wall desk and a retracted position; and    an access door hinged to the cabinet covering the second portion of the enclosure.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the panel is hinged to the cabinet for movement between a vertical closed position adjacent the first and second sidewalls and a generally horizontal open position to provide a work surface for supporting documents thereon.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the panel is hinged to the cabinet adjacent the partition.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a damper operably coupled to the panel for regulating movement of the panel.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a collection of ventilation holes in the cabinet.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising cable fixtures operable to secure electrical cables along an inside surface of the cabinet.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a shelf removably supported within the enclosure.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a back panel removably supported along a rear portion of the enclosure.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a display mount supported within the enclosure.  
   
   
       10 . A wall desk comprising: 
 a cabinet defining first and second compartments separated by a partition, the partition including at least one passage sized to allow an electrical cable to pass between the first and second compartments;    a panel movable between a first position, in which the panel completes the first compartment, and a second position, in which the panel extends outwardly from the cabinet to allow access to the first compartment and to provide a work surface for supporting documents thereon; and    an access door covering the second compartment.    
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising a damper operable to resist movement of the panel between the first and second positions.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising an electrical socket positioned within the second compartment.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising cable fixtures along an inside surface of the enclosure.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising a lock operable to secure the panel in the first position.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising a lock operable to secure the access door.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising a display mount operable to support a computer display.  
   
   
       17 . A wall desk including multiple compartments comprising: 
 a first compartment sized to store at least one portable electronic device and accessible by a movable panel, the panel having a closed position, in which the panel completes the first compartment, and an open position, in which the panel functions as a work surface;    a second compartment adjacent the first compartment and accessible by an access door; and    at least one passage between the first and second compartments, the passage sized to allow an electrical cable to pass between the first and second compartments.    
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising a damper operable to resist movement of the work surface when pivoting to the open position.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 17  in which the first and second compartments are defined by a cabinet.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 19  further comprising a collection of ventilation holes in the cabinet.  
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 17  wherein the second compartment is sized to accommodate an electrical socket.  
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising cable fixtures along an inside surface of the enclosure.  
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising a display mount supported within the first compartment.