Furniture system and arrangement thereof

Abstract

A modular furniture system capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center, for example, is disclosed. The furniture system includes at least one modular furniture element with a fastening mechanism which includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly of the fastening mechanism includes an engaging element which extends through at least one component of the first assembly and attaches to a component of the second assembly of an adjacent modular furniture element.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to a furniture system and arrangement thereof and more particularly to a modular furniture system capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center, for example.2. Discussion of Background Information[0002]As shown representatively in FIG. 1, a bowling center 10 typically comprises a plurality of bowling lanes 12 and seating within a settee area 16, e.g., the bowlers' area, amongst other features. By way of more specific illustration, the settee area 16 can be defined as the space between the start of the “approach area”14, i.e., an area behind the foul line on which the bowler takes his / her steps prior to delivering the ball, to the start of the “concourse area”18, i.e., the area behind the lane where spectators sit. It is known that the settee area 16 can have different dimensions, with common standard measurements being about 9 feet, 12 feet and 15 feet...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The modular system provides increased flexibility and comfort by allowing various seating and table configurations, accommodating different consumer segments and eliminating the need for custom-made furniture, which is costly and time-consuming.

Problems solved by technology

However, current furniture systems within bowling entertainment centers do not provide flexibility in their arrangements.

Typically, these furniture systems are fixed to the floor and do not provide any accommodations for mixing and matching of different configurations or providing for the custom needs of a customer.

Moreover, no effective furniture solution exists for smaller settee areas.

Instead, current solutions often create congestion in the settee area and consumer confusion as to what space is available for different bowling lanes.

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