MODULAR DESK

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/726,058, filed Nov. 27, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to workstations, and more particularly relates to modular workstations including a moveable return.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, institutional desks and workstations have been configured for limited end-use situations. For example, school desks are typically configured for seated students with limited scope of use. Workstations are often configured with an upper portion designed for a specific use, e.g., shelving, a writing surface, a privacy panel, etc. However, the upper portion is not meant to be multi-use. Having upper portions designed for a specific use further limit the scope of use, thereby requiring schools and/or places of employment to carry large inventories of desks of differing uses.

Additionally, numerous methods and devices have been developed for connecting items of furniture together. Generally, items of furniture have been connected via screws and nails, an assembly process that is time-consuming, dangerous, and can lead to permanently damaging the furniture and, potentially, the area surrounding the place of assembly. Various key-hole type furniture assembly systems have been developed as well. These systems do not generally require screws. However, these systems require that a person connecting the items of furniture, which can be very heavy, connect them very precisely. Even the smallest sideways movement of one of the items of furniture may interfere with the engaging (or disengaging) process and require the person to start the process over. Moreover, disengaging the items of furniture in such an arrangement is also very difficult.

The present disclosure seeks to address the shortcomings of desks and workstations by providing a desk that is adaptable for multiple uses, as well as increasing the ease of installation.

SUMMARY

In general, the present disclosure relates generally to workstations, and more particularly relates to modular workstations including a moveable return. In one example, a modular workstation may include a desk having a top that includes a working surface and an underside surface, the underside surface including a plurality of rear mounting holes and a plurality of front mounting holes, the top including a length extending between right edge and a left edge, the top including a depth extending between a front edge and a rear edge. A front rail secured to the plurality of front mounting holes on the underside surface of the top and extending along the length of the top, a pair of front upper legs each secured to the front rail, and a pair of rear upper legs each secured to the top.

Additionally or alternatively, a return may include a return top, a pair of upper return leg each secured to the return top, and a plurality of tabs extending laterally from the return top. The front rail may include a plurality of slots configured to receive the plurality of tabs from the return to secure the return to the top.

Additionally or alternatively, the return may be selectively positionable in a plurality of locations along the front edge of the top via engagement between the plurality of tabs and the plurality of slots.

Additionally or alternatively, a rear desk rail may be secured to the plurality of rear mounting holes on the underside surface of the top and extending along the length of the top, the rear desk rail positioned rearward of the rear edge of the top, wherein the pair of rear upper legs are secured to the rear desk rail.

Additionally or alternatively, the pair of rear upper legs may be positioned rearward of the rear edge of the top, the pair of rear upper legs each include an upper end having openings therein.

Additionally or alternatively, an upper frame may include first and second frame legs and a cross member extending between the first and second frame legs, wherein the first and second frame legs are receivable within the openings of the pair of rear upper legs.

Additionally or alternatively, the upper frame may include a shelf secured to the cross member, the shelf including a shelf surface substantially parallel to with the working surface of the top.

Additionally or alternatively, the first and second frame legs may each include a plurality of slots configured to receive at least a portion of the cross member therein, wherein the cross member and the shelf are positionable at a plurality of locations along the upper frame.

Additionally or alternatively, the rear desk rail may include an upper flange extending forward to abut the underside surface of the top and a lower flange extending rearward from the rear edge of the top.

Additionally or alternatively, the lower flange may include an upward flange, wherein a cable raceway is positioned between the upward flange, the lower flange, and the rear desk rail.

Additionally or alternatively, a rear cover may be positioned between the pair of rear upper legs and at least partially enclosing the cable raceway.

Additionally or alternatively, a rear rail may be secured to the plurality of rear mounting holes on the underside surface of the top and extending along the length of the top, wherein the pair of rear upper legs are secured to the rear rail.

In another example, a modular workstation system may include a top including a working surface, an underside surface, a length extending between a right edge and a left edge, and a depth extending between a front edge and a rear edge, the underside surface of the top including a plurality of rear mounting holes and a plurality of front mounting holes. Aa front rail secured to the plurality of front mounting holes on the underside surface of the top and extending along the length of the top, A pair of front upper legs each secured to the front rail, either of a rear rail or a rear desk rail secured to the plurality of rear mounting holes on the underside surface of the top and extending along the length of the top, wherein the rear rail is securable in a first position relative to the top and wherein the rear desk rail is securable in a second positioned rearward of the first position, and a pair of rear upper legs each secured to either of the rear rail or the rear desk rail.

Additionally or alternatively, the rear rail may be removably securable to the top and wherein the rear desk rail is removably securable to the top.

Additionally or alternatively, the pair of rear upper legs may each each include a forward-facing aperture configured to receive a fastener therethrough for coupling to the rear rail and the rear desk rail.

Additionally or alternatively, the pair of rear upper legs may be positionable at a first depth location when coupled to the rear rail and positionable at a second depth location when coupled to the rear desk rail, wherein the second depth location is rearward of the first depth location.

Additionally or alternatively, the second depth location may be rearward of the rear edge of the top and wherein the first depth location is forward of the rear edge of the top.

Additionally or alternatively, an upper frame having first and second frame legs and a cross member extending between the first and second frame legs, wherein the second depth location rearward of the rear edge of the top provides access for the first and second frame legs to be received within the pair of rear upper legs.

Additionally or alternatively, a plurality of lower legs may be receivable within the pair of front upper legs and the pair of rear upper legs to selectively control a height of the working surface.

Additionally or alternatively, a return may include a return top, a pair of upper return leg each secured to the return top, and a plurality of tabs extending laterally from the return top. The front rail and the rear rail may include a plurality of slots configured to receive the plurality of tabs to provide a plurality of return attachment points along the front edge and the rear edge of the top.

The details of one or more examples are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The following drawings are illustrative of particular embodiments of the present disclosure and, therefore, do not limit the scope of the disclosure. The drawings are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following description. Embodiments of the disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like numerals denote like elements. The features illustrated in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, though embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure can include one or more of the illustrated features at the scale shown. Various aspects and features of the present disclosure are described hereinbelow with reference to the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a modular workstation, in accordance with the disclosure;

FIG. 2A is a schematic, front view of the modular workstation with a return in one position, as in FIG. 1;

FIG. 2B is a schematic, front view of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 1, with the return in another position;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a work desk portion of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front-side view of the work desk portion of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5A is a rear-side view of the work desk portion of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5B is a side view of the work desk portion of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5C is an underside view of the work desk portion of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5D illustrates a rear-side view of the work desk portion with a rail cover being lowered thereon;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the work desk portion of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a return of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a side-view of the return of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a top-side view of the return of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 illustrates attachment of the return of the modular workstation with the work desk portion of the modular workstation;

FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of an upper frame of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 illustrates how the upper frame of the modular workstation is coupled with the work desk portion of the modular workstation;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the modular workstation;

FIG. 14 is an enlarged front view of a cabinet and a shelf of the modular desk, as in Box 14 of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is an enlarged rear view of the cabinet and the shelf of the modular workstation, as in FIG. 14;

FIG. 16A is a schematic, perspective view of a table, in accordance with the disclosure;

FIG. 16B is an underside of the table; and

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the table, as in FIG. 16, including a footrest.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure in any way. Rather, the following description provides some practical illustrations for implementing examples of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the noted examples have a variety of suitable alternatives.

Embodiments disclosed herein include desks and/or workstations that may be adapted for multiple uses and configurations. It will be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the specifics of the particular modular workstation construction to be described.

FIGS. 1 to 2B illustrate a modular workstation 100 in accordance with the disclosure. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the modular workstation 100, FIG. 2A is a front view of the modular workstation 100 with a return 120 in one position, and FIG. 2B is a front view of the modular workstation 100 with the return 120 in another position. The modular workstation 100 described herein may include a desk 110 having a top 114. The top 114 may include a working surface 109a and an underside surface 109b. The modular workstation 100 may further include the return 120 and an upper frame 115. As shown, a cabinet 140 and/or a shelf 130 may be configured to be coupled to the upper frame 115, as will be discussed in further detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15.

The desk 110 may include desk legs that may be height-adjustable legs. For example, the modular workstation 100 may include a first upper leg 112a, a second upper leg 112b, a third upper leg 112c, and a fourth upper leg 112d, generally referred to herein as upper legs 112. Each of the upper legs 112 may include and/or be configured to be coupled to a lower leg. For example, a first lower leg 118a, a second lower leg 118b, a third lower leg 118c, and a fourth lower leg 118d, respectively, generally referred to herein as lower legs 118. The upper legs 112 may be moveable relative to the lower legs 118 to adjust a height of the desk 110 to accommodate a desired position or need. Each lower leg 118 may be configured to telescopically slide within the respective upper leg 112. In some examples, the desk legs may be manually adjusted, may be electrically adjusted, they may include a gas spring lift, and/or any other mode of adjustment as desired.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the return 120 may be moveable from one position (FIG. 2A) to another position (FIG. 2B). The return 120 may include a plurality of tabs extending laterally from the return 120 that may be configured to engage with a plurality of slots 108 of the desk 110 to secure the return 120 to the desk 110. While it is shown in the FIGS. that the return 120 is coupled to the desk 110 in one position and another position, it may be contemplated that the return 120 may be coupled to the desk 110 at any position along the desk 110, as desired. Similar to the desk 110, the return 120 may also include a first upper return leg 122a and a second upper return leg 122b. The first upper return leg 122a may include a first lower return leg 121a and the second upper return leg 122b may include a second lower return leg 121b. The first upper return leg 122a and the second upper return leg 122b may each be moveable relative to the first lower return leg 121a and the second lower return leg 121b, respectively, to adjust a height of the return 120 to accommodate a desired position or need. As such, the return 120 may be capable of being adjusted to match a height of the desk 110.

FIGS. 3 to 6 illustrate various views of the work desk portion 110, generally referred to herein as the desk 110. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the desk 110, FIG. 4 is a front-side view of the desk 110, FIG. 5A is a rear-side view of the desk 110, FIG. 5B is a side view of the desk 110, FIG. 5C is an underside view of the desk 110, FIG. 5D illustrates a rear-side view of the desk 110 with a rear cover 113c being lowered thereon, and FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the desk 110. As discussed elsewhere herein, the top 114 may include a working surface 109a and an underside surface 109b. The top 114 may include a length L₁ extending between a right edge 101 and a left edge 103 of the desk 110. The top 114 may further include a depth D₁ extending between a front edge 102 and a rear edge 104, as shown in FIG. 3. It may be contemplated that the top 114 of the desk 110 may include a rectangular shape; however, it should be understood that the top 114 may be configured in other shapes and geometric configurations.

In the embodiment illustrated, the top 114 is supported by a pair of oppositely disposed side support leg structures. For example, a first side support leg structure 150a may include the first upper leg 112a, the first lower leg 118a, the second upper leg 112b, and the second lower leg 118b. A second side support leg structure 150b may include the third upper leg 112c, the third lower leg 118c, the fourth upper leg 112d, and the fourth lower leg 118d. The first side support leg structure 150a and the second side support leg structure 150b may be connected at their lower ends by means of a lower crossbar 111e. The lower crossbar 111e may extend between and be connected to the first lower leg 118a and the third lower leg 118c, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

The first and second side support leg structures 150a, 150b, on respective sides of the desk 110, may be interconnected by one or more crossbars. For example, the first upper leg 112a and the second upper leg 112b may be interconnected via a first crossbar 111a and a second crossbar 111b. Similarly, the third upper leg 112c and the fourth upper leg 112d may be interconnected via a third crossbar 111c and a fourth crossbar 111d. The lower crossbar 111e, the first crossbar 111a, the second crossbar 111b, the third crossbar 111c, and the fourth crossbar 111d, may generally be referred to herein as crossbars 111. In some examples, while it is shown that the upper legs 112 are interconnected via two crossbars 111, it may be contemplated that the upper legs 112 may be interconnected via one crossbar, three crossbars, four crossbars, or any other suitable number of crossbars as desired. In some examples, the upper legs 112, the lower legs 118, and the crossbars 111 may be constructed of one-inch square hollow tubular steel material. In some examples, the lower legs 118 and the crossbars 111 may be constructed of 0.75 in. square tubular steel material, which may permit the lower legs 118 to fit within the upper legs 112 to telescopically moveable relative to the upper legs 112.

The underside surface 109b of the top 114 may include a plurality of rear mounting holes 105 and a plurality of front mounting holes 107, as shown in FIG. 5C. In some examples, a front rail 113a and a rear desk rail 113b may be removably securable to the top 114 as the front rail 113a and the rear desk rail 113b may be coupled to the underside surface 109b of the top 114 via engagement of one or more fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, nails, or any other suitable type of fastener) with the plurality of front mounting holes 107 and/or the plurality of rear mounting holes 105, respectively. In some examples, the front rail 113a may be configured to be secured to the plurality of front mounting holes 107 and may extend along the length L₁ of the top 114 on the underside surface 109b. The front rail 113a may include a plurality of slots 108 configured to receive a plurality of tabs (e.g., plurality of tabs 125 in FIG. 7) to provide a plurality of return attachment points along the front edge 102 of the top 114. In some examples, the front rail 113a may include the plurality of slots 108, as best shown in FIG. 4, configured to receive the plurality of tabs (plurality of tabs 125 in FIG. 7) of the return 120 to secure the return 120 to the top 114 of the desk 110. In some examples, a pair of front upper legs, which may include the second upper leg 112b and the fourth upper leg 112d, may each be secured to the front rail 113a at the underside surface 109b of the top 114.

As shown in FIG. 5D, the rear desk rail 113b may be secured to the plurality of rear mounting holes 105 on the underside surface 109b of the top 114 and may extend along the length L₁ of the top 114. In some examples the rear desk rail 113b may be positioned rearward of the rear edge 104 of the top 114, and a pair of rear upper legs, which may include the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c, may be secured to the rear desk rail 113b, as best shown in FIG. 5B. The pair of rear upper legs, e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c, may each include a forward-facing aperture 166 configured to receive a fastener therethrough for coupling to the rear desk rail 113b. As such, the pair of rear upper legs (e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c) may be positioned rearward of the rear edge 104 of the top 114 of the desk 110. In some examples, the pair of rear upper legs (e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c) may each be secured to the underside surface 109b of the top 114 rather than the rear desk rail 113b. The pair of rear upper legs may be positionable at a first depth location DL₁, as shown in FIG. 16, and positionable at a second depth location DL₂ when coupled to the rear desk rail 113b, as shown in FIG. 5B. The second depth location DL₂ may extend rearward of the rear edge 104 of the top 114 of the desk 110. The pair of rear upper legs (e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c) may each include an upper end having openings, such as a first opening 151a and a second opening 151b, respectively, therein. The position of the rear upper legs at the second depth location DL₂ exposes the first opening 151a and the second opening 151b such that the first opening 151a and the second opening 151b may be configured to receive frame legs of the upper frame 115, as discussed further with reference to FIGS. 11 to 12.

In some examples, the rear desk rail 113b may include an upper flange 161 that may extend forward to abut the underside surface 109b of the top 114, as best shown in FIGS. 5D and 6. The upper flange 161 may include one or more openings configured to align with the plurality of rear mounting holes 105 to permit one a fastener to pass therethrough and secure the rear desk rail 113b to the top 114. The rear desk rail 113b may further include a lower flange 162 extending rearward from the rear edge 104 of the top 114. The lower flange 162 may further include an upward flange 164. As such, the rear desk rail 113b, the lower flange 162, and the upward flange 164 together form a cable raceway 163. Thus, the cable raceway 163 is positioned between the upward flange 164, the lower flange 162, and the rear desk rail 113b. The cable raceway 163 may be configured to hold cords, cables, etc. for items positioned on or within the modular workstation 100. In some examples, as shown in FIG. 5D, a rear cover 113c may be lowered onto the rear desk rail 113b, between the pair of rear upper legs, e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the fourth upper leg 112d, the rear cover 113c configured to at least partially enclose the cable raceway 163. The rear cover 113c may be configured to be secured to the first upper leg 112a and the fourth upper leg 112d via one or more fasteners, such as, for example, rivets, screws, bolts, and or in some examples, a friction fit.

FIGS. 7 to 10 illustrate the return 120 of the modular workstation 100. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the return 120, FIG. 8 is a side-view of the return 120, FIG. 9 is a top-side view of the return 120, and FIG. 10 illustrates attachment of the return 120 with the desk 110. The return 120 may include a return top 124 and the first upper return leg 122a and the second upper return leg 122b, generally referred to herein as a pair of upper return legs 122. The first upper return leg 122a may include the first lower return leg 121a and the second upper return leg 122b may include the second lower return leg 121b. The first upper return leg 122a and the second upper return leg 122b may each be moveable relative to the first lower return leg 121a and the second lower return leg 121b, respectively, to adjust a height of the return 120 to accommodate a desired position or need. As such, the return 120 may be capable of being adjusted to match a height of the desk 110. The first upper return leg 122a and the second upper return leg 122b may be interconnected by one or more return crossbars. For example, the first upper return leg 122a and the second upper return leg 122b may be interconnected via a first return crossbar 123a and a second return crossbar 123b. The first return crossbar 123a and the second return crossbar 123b may be like the crossbars 111, and therefore the description of the crossbars 111 further applies to the first return crossbar 123a and the second return crossbar 123b.

Each of the first upper return leg 122a and the second upper return leg 122b may be secured to the return top 124 via one or more fasteners, similar to the upper legs 112 described elsewhere herein. The return 120 may include a first rail 125a and a second rail 125b positioned on an underside of the return top 124. The first rail 125a and the second rail 125b may include a first tab 126a and a second tab 126b, respectively. The first tab 126a and the second tab 126b may generally be referred to herein as a plurality of tabs 126. The plurality of tabs 126 may extend laterally from the return top 124 and may be configured to engage with the plurality of slots 108 of the front rail 113a of the desk 110 to secure the return 120 to the desk 110. As such, the return 120 may be selectively positionable in a plurality of locations along the front edge 102 of the top 114 via engagement between the plurality of tabs 126 and the plurality of slots 108, as shown in FIG. 10. In other words, the return 120 may be moveable from one position (FIG. 2A) to another position (FIG. 2B). While it is shown in the FIGS. that the return 120 is coupled to the desk 110 in one position and another position, it may be contemplated that the return 120 may be coupled to the desk 110 at any position along the desk 110, as desired.

FIGS. 11 to 12 illustrate the upper frame 115 of the modular workstation 100. FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the upper frame 115, and FIG. 12 illustrates how the upper frame 115 is coupled with the desk 110 of the modular workstation 100. The upper frame 115 may include a first frame leg 117a and a second frame leg 117b and at least one cross member extending therebetween. In some examples, as shown herein, the at least one cross member may include a first cross member 116a, a second cross member 116b, and a third cross member 116c, generally referred to herein as cross members 116. While it is shown that there are three cross members 116, it may be contemplated that the upper frame 115 may include any suitable number of cross members 116, as desired. Such as, for example, four cross members, six cross members, eight cross members, one cross member, or the like.

In some examples, the first frame leg 117a and the second frame leg 117b may each include a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots 106 set into each of the first frame leg 117a and the second frame leg 117b. The slots 106 on the first frame leg 117a may correspond with the slots 106 on the second frame leg 117b, such that the slots 106 on the first frame leg 117a align in a parallel plane with the slots 106 on the second frame leg 117b. Each of the cross members 116 may be positioned within one of the slots 106 on the first frame leg 117a and the corresponding one of the slots 106 on the second frame leg 117b. As such, each of the cross members 116 may be spaced apart from each adjacent one of the cross members 116 at regular intervals, and may be positionable at a plurality of locations along the upper frame 115. In other examples, one cross member from the cross members 116 may be removed, thereby providing a larger space between adjacent cross members of the cross members 116.

As shown in FIG. 12, the upper frame 115 may be configured to be coupled to the desk 110 of the modular workstation 100. For example, as shown, the first frame leg 117a and the second frame leg 117b may be receivable within the first opening 151a and the second opening 151b, respectively, of the pair of rear upper legs (e.g., the first upper leg 112a, the third upper leg 112c). As discussed elsewhere herein, the second depth location DL₂ rearward of the rear edge 104 of the top 114 may provide access for the first frame leg 117a and the second frame leg 117b to be received within the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c, respectively.

FIGS. 13 to 15 illustrate the cabinet 140 and the shelf 130 of the modular workstation 100. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the modular workstation 100, FIG. 14 is an enlarged front view of the cabinet 140 and the shelf 130, as in Box 14 of FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is an enlarged rear view of the cabinet 140 and the shelf 130 of the modular workstation 100. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the upper frame 115 may include the shelf 130 secured to the second cross member 116b, however, the shelf 130 may be secured to any cross member 116, as desired. The shelf 130 may include a shelf surface 131 substantially parallel to with the working surface 109a of the top 114. Further, the cabinet 140 may be secured to the cross members 116, such as, the first cross member 116a and the third cross member 116c. In some examples, the cabinet 140 may include an opening 146 that may be configured to permit a cord or cable to pass therethrough. The shelf 130 and the cabinet 140 may be secured to the cross members 116 via one or more fasteners, such as hooks or brackets, which may be configured to extend over and around the cross members 116 in a “hanging” fashion. While it is shown that there is a shelf 130 and a cabinet 140, it may be contemplated that the upper frame 15 may not include the cabinet, and may include two shelves, three shelves, four shelves, or any other number of shelves, as desired. In other examples, the upper frame 115 may not include any shelves and may instead include two or more cabinets. The upper frame 115 may include any combination of shelves and/or cabinets as desired.

FIG. 16A. 16B and 17 illustrate a table 210 in accordance with the disclosure. FIG. 16 is a schematic, perspective view of the table 210, FIG. 16B is an underside surface 109b view of the table 210, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the table 210, including a footrest 220. In some examples, the desk 110 may not include the rear desk rail 113b and may instead include a rear rail 113d that may be removably securable to the top 114 via the plurality of rear mounting holes 105 on the underside surface 109b of the top 114, and extending along the length L₁ of the top 114, thereby forming the table 210. In such examples, the pair of rear upper legs, e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c are secured to the rear rail 113d. The pair of rear upper legs, e.g., the first upper leg 112a and the third upper leg 112c, may include the first depth location DL₁ when coupled to the rear rail 113d. The second depth location DL₂ may be rearward of the first depth location DL₁, as shown herein. In other words, the first depth location DL₁ may be forward of the rear edge 104 of the top 114. Further, the front rail 113a and the rear rail 113d may each include the plurality of slots 108, which may be configured to receive the plurality of tabs 126 to provide a plurality of return attachment points along the front edge 102 and the rear edge 104 of the top 114.

In some examples, as shown, the modular workstation 100 may be configured to include either the rear desk rail 113b or the rear rail 113d to form the desk 110 compatible with the upper frame 115 or to form the table 210, respectively. To form the table 210, the rear rail 113d may be securable in a first position relative to the top 114. To form the desk 110 compatible with the upper frame 115, the rear desk rail 113b may be securable in a second positioned rearward of the first position. In either example, the pair of rear upper legs may be configured to be coupled to either one of the rear rail 113d or the rear desk rail 113b.

In some examples, the table 210 may be configured to include a footrest 220. The footrest 220 may be formed from a first footrest portion 220a and a second footrest portion 220b. The footrest 220 may be configured to rest on the fifth crossbar 111e and a sixth crossbar 111f, and a tab 222 of the footrest 220 may slide into an opening (not explicitly shown in the FIGS.) of the second crossbar 111b and the fourth crossbar 111d, respectively.

Various non-limiting exemplary embodiments have been described. The various components (e.g., rear desk rail, rear rail, upper frame, shelf, cabinet, return, footrest, etc.) may be added, removed, or moveable, thereby forming the modular workstation 100. It will be appreciated that suitable alternatives are possible without departing from the scope of the examples described herein.