IP Library Granted Patent US 11,503,905
Granted Patent B2
US 11,503,905 · App. 17/224,817 · Granted Nov 22, 2022

Workstation assembly

Inventors: John Thomas Matthai (Holland, MI); Peter James Keyzer (Caledonia, MI)
Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
A47B21/06A47B9/20A47B2021/066
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Patent No.
US 11,503,905
App. No.
17/224,817
Granted
Nov 22, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

A workstation assembly includes a base having an interior. A height adjustable support column is moveable relative to the base. A work surface is coupled to the support column. A cable track has a first end connected to the base and a second end connected to and moveable with the support column. A power access point can be connected to the work surface and accessible to a user. A motor is connected to the support column to adjust the height relative to the base. A power splitter is connected to the base and configured to receive an AC power input and branch the AC power to a primary path and a secondary path.

Claims (35)

1. A workstation assembly comprising:

a base having an interior;

a height adjustable support column moveable relative to the base;

a work surface coupled to the support column;

a cable track having a first end connected to the base and a second end connected to and moveable with the support column, the cable track including a flexible cable guide and an outer cover connected to the flexible cable guide; and

a lower bracket connected to the base and configured to receive and guide the movement of the cable track.

2. The work station assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cable track is connected to the support column by an upper bracket.

3. The work station assembly of claim 2 , wherein the upper bracket engages the support column.

4. The work station assembly of claim 1 wherein the lower bracket includes a yoke that receives the cable track.

5. The workstation assembly of claim 4 , wherein the lower bracket includes a set of flexible tabs that connect the lower bracket to the.

6. The work station assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a baffle assembly positioned in the interior, the baffle assembly forming a first pocket for receiving a cable.

7. The work station assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cable guide includes a plurality of openings configured to receive a strap to secure a cable to the cable guide.

8. The work station assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a power splitter configured to receive an AC power input and branch the AC power to a primary path and a secondary path, the power splitter including a first outlet for connecting to the primary path and a second outlet for connecting to the secondary path, wherein the second outlet is configured to receive a type of plug distinct from the AC power input.

9. A workstation assembly comprising:

a base having an interior;

a height adjustable support column moveable relative to the base;

a work surface coupled to the support column; and

a cable track having a first end positioned inside of the interior of the base and a second end connected to and moveable with the support column, the cable track including a flexible cable guide and wherein the first end is spaced from the support column and the cable guide forms a concave section within the interior.

10. The workstation assembly of claim 9 , further comprising an outer cover removably connected to the flexible cable guide.

11. The workstation assembly of claim 10 , wherein the outer cover extends above the base.

12. The work station assembly of claim 9 , further comprising a baffle assembly positioned in the interior, the baffle assembly forming a first pocket for receiving a cable.

13. The work station assembly of claim 9 , wherein the cable track is connected to the support column by an upper bracket and a lower bracket is connected to the base and configured to receive and guide the movement of the cable track.

14. The workstation assembly of claim 9 , further comprising a power access point connected to the work surface and accessible to a user and a power splitter configured to receive an AC power input and branch the AC power to a primary path and a secondary path.

15. A workstation assembly comprising:

a base having an interior;

a height adjustable support column moveable relative to the base;

a work surface coupled to the support column;

a power access point connected to the work surface and accessible to a user;

a motor connected to the support column to adjust the height relative to the base;

a power splitter connected to the base and configured to receive an AC power input and branch the AC power to a primary path and a secondary path, the power splitter including a first outlet for connecting to the primary path and a second outlet for connecting to the secondary path, wherein the second outlet is configured to receive a type of plug distinct from the AC power input.

16. The workstation of claim 15 , wherein the AC power input includes a 5-15 P plug and the second outlet is configured to receive a C14 plug.

17. The workstation of claim 15 , wherein the primary path provides DC power to the motor.

18. The workstation of claim 17 , wherein a converter and a splitter are positioned between the first outlet and the motor.

19. The workstation of claim 15 , wherein the secondary path provides power to the power access point.

20. The workstation of claim 15 , further comprising a cable track having a first end fixed to the base and a second end connected to and moveable with the support column, the cable track configured to receive and guide a cable connected to the power access point.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL Recorded Aug 8, 2025
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 072342/0380 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 30, 2022
From: MATTHAI, JOHN THOMAS; KEYZER, PETER JAMES
To: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
Reel/Frame 059442/0295 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 8, 2022
From: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
To: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
Reel/Frame 059360/0500 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 19, 2021
From: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 057452/0241 →
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