Desk Assembly

Abstract

A desk for computer equipment and other cable connected devices; said desk provided with a desktop comprising a fixed portion and a moveable portion; said moveable portion adapted to slide forwardly from a closed position to an open position so as to provide access to a cable connection well; and wherein a gap between said fixed portion and said moveable portion allows cables to pass into said connection well when said moveable portion is in said closed position.

1 . A desk for computer equipment and other cable connected devices; said desk provided with a desktop comprising a fixed portion and a moveable portion; said moveable portion adapted to slide forwardly from a closed position to an open position so as to provide access to a cable connection well; and wherein a gap between said fixed portion and said moveable portion allows cables to pass into said connection well when said moveable portion is in said closed position. 
   
   
       2 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein said fixed portion is attached to a sub-surface of said desk. 
   
   
       3 . The desk of  claim 2  wherein said moveable portion is supported on slide rails attached to said sub-surface. 
   
   
       4 . The desk of  claim 2  wherein said cable connection well is accessed through an aperture in said sub-surface. 
   
   
       5 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein said cable connection well is adapted for provision of a multiplicity of power outlets and device connection sockets. 
   
   
       6 . The desk of  claim 5  wherein cables connected to said multiplicity of power outlets and device connection sockets pass to wall sockets and remote locations through apertures in said communication well. 
   
   
       7 . The desk of  claim 2  wherein at least one slide-out drawer is mounted below said sub-surface. 
   
   
       8 . The desk of  claim 7  wherein said at least one slide-out drawer is provided with a drop-down drawer front. 
   
   
       9 . The desk of  claim 7  wherein said slide-out drawer is adapted for stowage and use of cabled equipment associated with a computer or communication devices. 
   
   
       10 . The desk of  claim 9  wherein cables of said equipment located in said slide-out drawer pass from said drawer to said connection well through an aperture in a front wall of said connection well. 
   
   
       11 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein said moveable portion is maintained in said closed position by catches. 
   
   
       12 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein travel of said moveable portion is limited by stops. 
   
   
       13 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein a trailing edge of said moveable portion is provided with cable retaining clips adapted to minimize disturbance of lengths of cables between said computer equipment and other cable connected devices and said trailing edge. 
   
   
       14 . A method for arranging cabling of computer equipment and other cable connected devices on a desk; said method including the steps of:
 (a) placing said computer and said other cable connected devices on a moveable portion of a desktop,   (b) sliding said moveable portion forwardly from a fixed portion of said desktop to expose a cable connection well disposed below said desktop,   (c) passing cables of said equipment and devices into said well,   (d) returning said moveable portion to a closed position leaving a gap between said fixed portion and said moving portion sufficient for said cables to pass through.   
   
   
       15 . (canceled)