David L Vandyke

US Patent:

52520862, Oct 12, 1993

Filed:

May 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/889665

Inventors:

Scott H. Russell - Kalamazoo MI
Craig M. Anderson - Kentwood MI
Steven C. Deer - Kentwood MI
Mark T. Slager - Kentwood MI
David A. VanDyke - Grand Rapids MI
Charles C. Ondrejka - Muskegon MI
Jerry P. White - Kentwood MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

H01R 1374

US Classification:

439215

Abstract:

A power distribution system for office furniture includes a powerway having a power block with power block conductors therein. A outlet block is supported on the powerway and includes outlets for the office furniture. The outlets are connected to different conductors in the powerway by a jumper. The powerway may include at least three first connectors on one end and at least one second connector on the other end. The first and second connectors interconnect thereby facilitating connection with other identical powerways. According to one aspect, one component includes a projection and another component includes a recess which facilitate connection of these components using a substantially flat implement.