Plastic frame assembly for bearing weight and method of assembly

Abstract

A plastic frame assembly (10) for bearing weight and a method of assembling same, comprising a plastic support member (12) having a bottom portion (14) and a top portion (16). The bottom portion (14) has a channel (18), a plastic-affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20), and a flexible porous membrane (22). The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20) is applied to the channel (18) and the flexible porous membrane (22) is positioned on top of the channel (18) and forced into the channel (18). The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20) migrates through the flexible porous membrane (22) and secures the flexible porous membrane (22) to the bottom portion (14) of the plastic support member (12). The top portion (16) of the plastic support member (12) may register with the bottom portion (14) in such a way so that the flexible porous membrane (22) is held in place only by the plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20).

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates in general to frame assemblies and more particularly to a plastic frame assembly that can bear significant weights and a method of assembling the plastic frame assembly. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Support or frame assemblies have typically been developed to be able to support significant amounts of weights as seen in their use for chairs and other forms of seating. In general these assemblies have tried to improve the strength and the support of the seating so that the user is more comfortable, while providing easier manufacture and assembly. [0003] Prior art frame assemblies addressing the aforenoted issues include, U.S. Pat. No. 268,095 issued on Nov. 28, 1882 to Henry S. Hale. This patent relates a seat which consists substantially of a rectangular outer frame, in combination with a rectangular inner frame in substantially the same plane and fitting closely inside thereof; and it consists substantially in combining with...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] Advantages of the present invention include the ability for the plastic frame assembly to support significant amounts of weight using all plastic components; reducing the number of components or parts for the frame assembly to allow for easier and less costly assembly; use of the plastic frame assembly for chairs, benches, sofas, patio furniture, displays, signs, and in the automotive and aerospace environments, and an easier assembly method that allows for quick assembly with precision contouring of the frame while using only plastics.

Problems solved by technology

Although the prior art addresses some of the issues surrounding frame assemblies and the need for additional support and strength, the prior art devices still require some means to hold the seat or seat material itself in place.

Furthermore, prior art devices do not address a frame assembly that is entirely assembled out of plastic.

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