No-tools breakdown furniture

Abstract

Articles of breakdown furniture (e.g., a desk and a TV stand) that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a user without the need for traditional tools, in a relatively short time, and with minimal assistance. In its disassembled condition, the furniture is advantageously adapted to be packaged and transported in compact shipping containers. A removable top is detachably connected between a pair of opposing sides or legs by locking pins which slide through lock bodies affixed to the detachable top for receipt by respective pin holes formed in the sides. A back panel is connected between the pair of opposing sides by connectors which project from ends of the support panel for removable receipt by slotted brackets affixed to the sides. In the case of the desk, a removable pull-out drawer is located below the removable top to be slidably received by grooves formed along the sides. In the case of the TV stand, removable shelves which extend between the pair of opposing sides are detachably connected to shelf supports that are affixed to each of the sides and the back panel.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to Provisional Application No. 61 / 070,428 filed Mar. 24, 2008.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to break-down furniture (e.g., a desk and a TV stand) of the kind commonly used in a home or office that is capable of being quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a user without the requirement for traditional tools, in a relatively short time, and with minimal assistance. By virtue of its break-down characteristic, the furniture described herein is advantageously adapted for space-efficient storage and transport in compact shipping containers.[0004]2. Background Art[0005]It is known for articles found in a home or office to be shipped to retailers and delivered to consumers unassembled in a shipping container. However, it is often impractical to ship large and / or heavy articles of furniture to consumers in a disassembled condition. Where furniture has b...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In general terms, break-down furniture (e.g., a desk and a TV stand) is disclosed that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a user without the requirement for traditional tools, in a relatively short time, and with minimal assistance. By virtue of its break-down nature, the furniture can be disassembled for packing and transport in compact shipping containers. A pair of opposing sides (i.e., legs) are included to enable the furniture to stand upright on a surface. A removable top extends laterally between and is detachably connected to each of the opposing sides without the use of tools. A removable support panel that is located below the top extends laterally between and is detachably connected to each of the opposing sides without the use of tools.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is often impractical to ship large and / or heavy articles of furniture to consumers in a disassembled condition.

Where furniture has been shipped unassembled, the consumer is typically required to rely on complex instructions and complex skill or have access to tools by which fasteners are inserted to connect the parts of the furniture together.

In some cases, the consumer must spend considerable time to complete the assembly which can lead to frustration.

The same time and inconvenience will be encountered should the consumer wish to disassemble the furniture.

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