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Modular interlocking furniture system

a furniture system and modular technology, applied in the field of furniture, can solve the problems of not being suitable for mechanically-challenged individuals, not being aesthetically or functionally pleasing, and requiring skilled corrections, and achieve the effect of simple connection

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-19
BV FURNITURE
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a furniture system that can be easily assembled without tools. It is made up of simple components that can be connected to create various furniture pieces such as chairs, tables, desks, and beds. The furniture is lightweight and child-friendly. The assembly process involves connecting the components without using any hardware or complicated instructions. This makes the furniture more stable and aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, the components can be stored away when not in use. Overall, this furniture system is an improvement over previous designs as it requires fewer components and is easier to assemble.

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Some furniture manufacturers have attempted to minimize and or remove the tooling and or hardware requirements necessary to assemble furniture, however the products may require skilled corrections, may not be aesthetically or functionally pleasing, may be weighty, and or may not be suitable for mechanically-challenged individuals.

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[0024]The instant invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture. Circle cut outs as shown may be included in all or most embodiments and may otherwise be of any geometrical shape and shall allow for the components to have less overall weight, and may also be used as a handle and or to hang components when stored away.

[0025]FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the instant invention that assembled components form a chair 10 which may releasably interconnect according to FIG. 2, and the assembly of which requires no hardware or tools. The chair essentially consists of a first set of support members that includes a first support 30 and a second support 20, whereby the first support 30 has two legs 31 and 32 and means 70 disposed there between to relesably connect to a second support 20.

[0026]The second support 20 has at least one leg 21 and connecting means 65 disposed di...

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The current invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture. The furniture may be may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site. Assembly of the furniture requires no hardware, tooling, or relatively complex instructions. The furniture is an improvement over the prior art as less components may be necessary to assemble a piece of furniture and or the final assembled product is more functionally stable and aesthetically pleasing. An embodiment for the invention includes a chair and desk that essentially consists of a base having at least about three legs that is formed from two interconnecting units and a top that relesably connects to the base and may provide the function of a seat or table surface.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 736,662 filed Dec. 13, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein.Background[0002]A. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to furniture. More particularly, the present invention relates to furniture that comprises fundamental components which may be modular and interlocking[0004]B. Description of the Related Art[0005]It is known that furniture may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled on site. Assembly of the furniture typically requires hardware, tooling, and detailed instructions.[0006]Some furniture manufacturers have attempted to minimize and or remove the tooling and or hardware requirements necessary to assemble furniture, however the products may require skilled corrections, may not be aesthetically or funct...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B87/00A47C13/00A47C19/02
CPCA47B87/007A47C19/021A47C13/005A47D1/006A47D13/102A47C4/021A47C4/024A47C19/005A47B3/06A47B2230/0088A47B2230/0092A47D1/08
Inventor TROCCHIA, VINCENTGOOD, BRYAN
Owner BV FURNITURE
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