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Channel assembly with snap-in insert
Assignee: JAMI Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-30
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Granted: 1994-10-25
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Expires: 2012-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A channel or housing for electrical cord and wire management in a table leg assembly is disclosed. The channel or housing includes a stationary insert member and a snap-in insert member, both of which are installed interiorly of a pair of legs of a computer table or the like. The stationary insert member is initially installed between the table legs by means of hex head screws or the like, having spacer members installed thereon for receiving spacer slots on the snap-in insert member. The snap-in insert member is of shorter overall length than the stationary insert member, and the spacer members are so positioned that an opening is created at both the upper and lower ends of the snap-in insert. Thus electrical wiring or cords may be retained within the table leg assembly between the snap-in insert and the stationary insert and easily passed through the channel between the two inserts.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale M. Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/06; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0011; A47B2200/002; A47B2200/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A channel assembly with snap-in insert for use in retaining electrical wiring in a table leg assembly having a pair of spaced vertical leg members with each leg member having an interior side wall which faces the other leg member, comprising: a stationary insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a first end wall and a first pair of side walls, said stationary insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective interior side wall of the pair of spaced vertical leg members; a snap-in insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a second end wall and a second pair of side walls, said snap-in insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective side wall of the stationary insert member; and means mounted on said leg members for releasably securing said snap-in insert member to said stationary insert member; wherein the snap-in insert member is of shorter length than the stationary insert member and with said snap-in insert member being positioned relative to said stationary insert member so that an opening is provided adjacent both the upper and lower ends of the snap-in insert member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A channel assembly with snap-in insert for use in retaining electrical wiring in a table leg assembly having a pair of spaced vertical leg members with each leg member having an interior side wall which faces the other leg member, comprising: a stationary insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a first end wall and a first pair of side walls, said stationary insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective interior side wall of the pair of spaced vertical leg members; a snap-in insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a second end wall and a second pair of side walls, said snap-in insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective side wall of the stationary insert member; and means mounted on said leg members for releasably securing said snap-in insert member to said stationary insert member; wherein the snap-in insert member is of shorter length than the stationary insert member and with said snap-in insert member being positioned relative to said stationary insert member so that an opening is provided adjacent both the upper and lower ends of the snap-in insert member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
222 words
A leg assembly for a computer table which provides for channeling and management of electrical wires and cords, comprising: a table leg assembly having a pair of spaced vertical leg members with each leg member having an interior side wall which faces the other leg member; a stationary insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a first end wall and a first pair of side walls, said stationary insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective interior side wall of the pair of spaced vertical leg members; a snap-in insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a second end wall and a second pair of side walls, said snap-in insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective side wall of the stationary insert member; means for securing the stationary insert member to the leg members of the table leg assembly; and means for releasably securing said snap-in insert member to said stationary insert member; wherein the snap-in insert member is of shorter length than the stationary insert member and with said snap-in insert member being positioned relative to said stationary insert member so that an opening is provided adjacent both the upper and lower ends of the snap-in insert member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
222 words
A leg assembly for a computer table which provides for channeling and management of electrical wires and cords, comprising: a table leg assembly having a pair of spaced vertical leg members with each leg member having an interior side wall which faces the other leg member; a stationary insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a first end wall and a first pair of side walls, said stationary insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective interior side wall of the pair of spaced vertical leg members; a snap-in insert member of a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a second end wall and a second pair of side walls, said snap-in insert member being of a size such that each side wall thereof will fit adjacent a respective side wall of the stationary insert member; means for securing the stationary insert member to the leg members of the table leg assembly; and means for releasably securing said snap-in insert member to said stationary insert member; wherein the snap-in insert member is of shorter length than the stationary insert member and with said snap-in insert member being positioned relative to said stationary insert member so that an opening is provided adjacent both the upper and lower ends of the snap-in insert member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The channel assembly of claim 1 wherein said releasably securing means includes screw means with a spacer mounted thereon for receiving a spacer slot in the snap-in insert member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The channel assembly of claim 3 wherein said spacer slot is located in a side wall of the snap-in insert member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The leg assembly of claim 2 wherein said releasably securing means includes screw means with a spacer mounted thereon for receiving a spacer slot in the snap-in insert member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The leg assembly of claim 5 wherein said spacer slot is located in a side wall of the snap-in insert member.
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