Modular system for obtaining equipped walls and workbenches in particular for use in laboratories

Abstract

A modular system for erecting workbenches and equipped walls, in particular for use in laboratories, comprises a structure constructed of modular uprights and crosspieces to which beams can be fixed which permit supports for pieces of furniture, working tables, etc . . . , to be fitted in a slidable manner. .. M.!..Iadd., m.Iaddend.ounted to the wall are also panels including electrical connections, panels for fluid supply, etc . . . , which have all of the components entirely received inside the associated wall in a flush-relationship therewith.

I claim: 
     
       1. A modular equipped wall and workbench system comprising: a plurality of uprights defining openings for passage of cables and pipes and also defining slots;   a plurality of crosspieces connected to said plurality of uprights, said plurality of crosspieces defining openings for passage of cables and pipes;   C-shaped holder means for connecting said plurality of uprights to said plurality of said crosspieces, said C-shape holder means having a C-like shape attached on one side to an end of said crosspieces, and including legs of said C-like shape extending beyond said end, said legs including catch means for engaging with slots of said plurality of uprights, said C-shape holder means also including a block and screw means for sliding said block against said uprights, and locking said catch means in position with said slots of said upright.   
     
     
       2. A modular equipped wall and workbench system comprising: a plurality of uprights defining openings for passage of cables and pipes and also defining slots;   a plurality of crosspieces connected to said plurality of uprights, said plurality of crosspieces defining openings for passage of cables and pipes;   a beam connected to said plurality of uprights, said beam defining a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along said beam; and   beam support means for connecting an end of said beam to one of said plurality of uprights, said beam support means including a plate, and said plate including a beam catch means for engaging with said slots of said plurality of uprights, said beam support means also including a terminal fastener means fitted to said end of said beam, said plate of said beam support means defining an opening receiving said terminal fastener.   
     
     
       3. A system in accordance with claim 2, wherein: said terminal fastener means includes a plurality of fastener plates positioned in said grooves of said beam each of, said fastener plates defining a hole and said terminal fastener means including a clamping screw means for clamping said each of said fastener plates to said terminal fastener means.   
     
     
       4. A system in accordance with claim 2, further comprising: carriage support means for mounting furniture to said beam, said carriage support means including wheels rollable in said grooves of said beam, and said carriage support means being also for moving said furniture along said beam.   
     
     
       5. A system in accordance with claim 4, wherein: said carriage support means is attached to said furniture at a first corner and another carriage support means is attached to said furniture at a second corner, said second corner being substantially opposite said first corner.   
     
     
       6. A system in accordance with claim 4, wherein: said furniture is a workbench including a pair of sidewalls formed of tubular members connected by angle members, said pair of sidewalls being connected by another beam substantially similar to said beam, said sidewalls and said another beam being connected by a workbench fastener means substantially similar to said terminal fastener means.   
     
     
       7. A system in accordance with claim 6, further comprising: bench support means for supporting a bench and including holder means with a bench-bearing foot which is adjustable in height, said holder means having a shape for fitting around said beam, and said holder means including locking means for locking said bench support means to said another beam.   
     
     
       8. A system in accordance with claim 6, further comprising: fitting holder means for mounting fittings on said beam, said fitting holder means having and end shape to be fitted on said beam, and said end including a fitting catch means for engaging with one of said grooves of said beam, and rotationally locking said end shape to said beam.   
     
     
       9. A system in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising: a panel fitted to said plurality of uprights and said plurality of crosspieces, said panel, said plurality of uprights and said plurality of crosspieces forming a wall structure; and   connection means for connecting utilities to said panel, said connection means being entirely accommodated inside said wall structure.   
     
     
       10. A system in accordance with claim 9, wherein: said panel has a recessed wall portion which defines a cavity; and fluid pipe connections and electrical pipe connection positioned in said cavity.   
     
     
       11. A system in accordance with claim 9, wherein: said panel includes a base and means for water discharge, said base and means being contained within said wall structure.   
     
     
       12. A system in accordance with claim 9, wherein: said panel contains electrical connections and said panel defines a reduced depth region providing passage behind said panel for calbes leading to an upper area of said wall structure. .Iadd.   
     
     
       13.  A modular equipped wall and workbench system comprising: a plurality of uprights defining slots;   a plurality of crosspieces connected to said plurality of uprights; and   C-shaped holder means for connecting said plurality of uprights to said plurality of said crosspieces, said C-shaped holder means having a C-like shape attached on one side to an end of said crosspieces, and including legs of said C-like shape extending beyond said end, said legs including catch means for engaging with slots of said plurality of uprights, said C-shaped holder means also including a block and screw means for sliding said block against said uprights, and locking said catch means in position with said slots of said upright..Iaddend.