Modular desk

Abstract

A modular desk includes a first module, such as a file cart, a second module, such as a storage cabinet, and a bridge extending between the modules. An access opening is defined below the bridge and between the modules, and a desk chair may fit into the access opening. A hinge joins one side of the bridge to one of the modules for pivotal movement. One, or more, pin(s), on the underside of the bridge, remote from the hinge, fit selectively into sockets on the other module to lock the modules together. However, the bridge can be pivoted, so that the modules may be shifted relative to one another into different configurations of a desk. Stabilizers are located within a recess at the upper end of one of the modules, and are manually withdrawn beyond the top surface of the module to support the expanse of the bridge without tilting, thereby forming a continuous, unbroken work surface for the desk.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular desk capable of assuming diverse configurations, said desk comprises:
 a) a first module including a top, a bottom, and a side wall extending vertically therebetween,   b) a second module including a top, a bottom, and a side wall extending vertically therebetween,   c) a bridge of rectangular shape with a first parallel edges and second parallel edge located thereon,   d) a hinge for securing the bridge to the top of said first module along said first parallel edge,   e) at least a fastener depending from said bridge adjacent said second parallel edge,   f) at least one socket located at the upper end of said sidewall of said second module,   g) said fastener fitting into said socket when said bridge is pivoted about said hinge to lock said modules and said bridge together, and define a desk with an access opening located below said bridge and between said modules, and the selective placement of said fastener within said sockets allows said modules to be adjusted relative to one another.   h) stabilizers are located at the upper end of said second module, said stabilizers extending outwardly to provide support for the bridge when said bridge rests thereon.   
     
     
         2 . The modular desk as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said stabilizers normally reside within recess at the upper end of said second module. 
     
     
         3 . The module as defined in  claim 1  wherein hand holds being engaged when a user of the desk wishes to extend same from said second module. 
     
     
         4 . The module as defined in  claim 1  wherein said stabilizes are rectangular in shape; 
     
     
         5 . The module as defined in  claim 1  wherein said bridge is pivoted downwardly when not in use to rest against the side wall of said first module. 
     
     
         6 . The module as defined in  claim 1  wherein several perfects are spaced along the upper end of said side wall of said second module, so that the selective placement of said fastener within said sockets allows said modules to be adjusted relative to one another. 
     
     
         7 . The modular desk of  claim 1  wherein said first module comprises a file cart and said second module comprises a storage cabinet. 
     
     
         8 . The modular desk of  claim 7  wherein casters are secured to the bottom of said file cart and to the bottom of said storage cabinet, wherein said modules can be shifted relative to one another when not locked in fixed position by said bridge.