Sofa
The sofa design allows for modular customization of armrests and pillows through a mounting bracket and fastening system, enhancing user comfort and adaptability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025107630
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-06-27
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Conventional sofas have rigid structures that do not allow users to easily replace or customize components such as seat cushions or armrests, limiting versatility and adaptability to individual preferences.
A sofa design featuring a base, an armrest connected via a mounting bracket, and a fastening system that secures the armrest to the base, allowing for modular attachment and detachment of components, along with a neck pillow and backrest for enhanced comfort and adjustability.
Enables customizable and stable attachment of armrests and pillows, providing improved comfort and adaptability to user preferences while maintaining structural integrity.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL AREA
[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of sofas, in particular a sofa. STATE OF THE ART
[0002] A sofa refers to a piece of upholstered furniture with multiple seats, typically used in living rooms or relaxation areas to provide seating or lounging options for several people. Sofas are available in a variety of designs, shapes, sizes, materials, and styles to suit different furnishing needs and comfort preferences. The main frame of a sofa is usually made of wood, metal, or plastic, while seat cushions and backrests are often filled with foam, down, or other soft materials for added comfort. Sofa upholstery materials are also very diverse, including leather, fabric, and faux leather, each offering a unique tactile experience and appearance.
[0003] In conventional designs, sofas are typically pre-assembled by the manufacturer and then delivered as a complete unit to the customer's location, or the manufacturer sends assembly workers to complete the final assembly on-site, providing the user with a sofa with a fixed structure. However, because the sofa's structure is rigid, the user cannot easily replace components such as seat cushions or armrests depending on the specific situation or personal preferences. Therefore, conventional sofas offer limited versatility and cannot accommodate individual lifestyles. CONTENTS OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model offers a sofa comprising: a base; an armrest arranged above the base; and a mounting bracket used to connect the armrest to the base, in order to combine the armrest and base into a single unit.
[0005] As a further development of the utility model, a first fastening strap is attached to the armrest; the two ends of the first fastening strap are each arranged at corresponding positions on the side surface of the armrest; a first through-opening is formed between the first fastening strap and the armrest; the bottom of the mounting bracket rests against the underside of the base, and the side wall of the mounting bracket rests against the side surface of the base and is placed in the first through-opening.
[0006] As a further development of the utility model, the mounting bracket has an overall L-shape, and the mounting bracket comprises a first support section and a second support section; the first support section is connected to the second support section by a bending section; the first support section is attached to the underside of the base, and the second support section rests against the side surfaces of the base and the armrest to combine the armrest and the base into a single unit.
[0007] As a further development of the utility model, the first support section comprises a first axle rod and a second axle rod; the first axle rod is connected to the second axle rod by a first bent part; the first support section further comprises a third axle rod; one end of the third axle rod is connected to the first axle rod by a second bent part; the third axle rod and the second axle rod are arranged positionally symmetrically to each other.
[0008] As a further development of the utility model, the second support section comprises a first support rod and a second support rod; the first support rod is connected to the second support rod by a third bent part; the first support rod is located above the first fastening strap; the second support section further comprises a third support rod, one end of the third support rod is connected to the first support rod by a fourth bent part; the third support rod and the second support rod are arranged symmetrically in position.
[0009] As a further development of the utility model, the bending section comprises a fifth bending part and a sixth bending part; the fifth bending part and the sixth bending part are both perpendicular or obtuse-angled; one end of the fifth bending part is connected to the second axle rod, while the other end of the fifth bending part is connected to the second support rod; one end of the sixth bending part is connected to the third axle rod, while the other end of the sixth bending part is connected to the third support rod.
[0010] As a further development of the utility model, this also includes a neck pillow arranged on the base; the neck pillow has a first pillow section and a second pillow section, wherein the first pillow section and the second pillow section are rotatably connected to each other; the neck pillow further includes a pillowcase having a first receiving space, a second receiving space, and a flexible connecting section between the first receiving space and the second receiving space; the first pillow section comprises a first core, and the second pillow section comprises a second core; the first core is arranged in the first receiving space, and the second core is arranged in the second receiving space; the first receiving space has a first opening, the first opening being connected to the first receiving space; the first core can be inserted into the first receiving space through the first opening;The first opening has a first zipper, which is used to open or close the first opening; the second receiving chamber has a second opening, which is connected to the second receiving chamber; the second core can be inserted into the second receiving chamber through the second opening; the second opening has a second zipper, which is used to open or close the second opening; the first and second cushion sections are rotatably connected to each other via the flexible connecting section; the cushion cover can be made of polyurethane material, and the first and second cores are each compressed foam cores;The neck pillow has an interior compartment and is further equipped with a divider section, the divider section dividing the interior compartment into the first receiving compartment and the second receiving compartment, which are not connected to each other.
[0011] As a further development of the utility model, this also includes a backrest arranged on the base; the backrest has a top, a bottom and a side surface connecting the top and the bottom; the bottom is connected to the base, the bottom of the first cushion section rests against the top, and the bottom of the second cushion section rests against the side surface; the surfaces of the base, the armrest, the neck cushion and the backrest are provided with raised areas.
[0012] As a further development of the utility model, a fastening device is arranged on the base, wherein both the second support rod and the third support rod are guided through the fastening device; the fastening device comprises a second fastening strap, the base comprises a first section, wherein the two ends of the second fastening strap are each attached to the side surface of the first section and arranged correspondingly to each other; a second through-opening is formed between the second fastening strap and the first section; the fastening device further comprises a third fastening strap, the base further comprises a second section, wherein the two ends of the third fastening strap are each attached to the side surface of the first section and arranged correspondingly to each other;A third through-opening is formed between the third fastening strap and the second section.
[0013] As a further development of the utility model, the first through-hole, the second through-hole and the third through-hole are arranged in sequence and positioned correspondingly to each other; one end of the second support rod and one end of the third support rod are successively passed through the first through-hole, the second through-hole and the third through-hole and connected to the first support rod.
[0014] Advantageous effect of the utility model: the utility model provides a sofa comprising: a base; an armrest arranged above the base; and a mounting bracket serving to connect the armrest to the base, thus combining the armrest and base into a single unit; the bottom of the mounting bracket rests against the underside of the base, and the side wall of the mounting bracket rests against the side surfaces of the base and the armrest; the first support section and the second support section support the base and the armrest in such a way that the armrest does not detach from the base and the position of the armrest does not change uncontrollably. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] To clarify the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings required to describe these embodiments are briefly explained below. The drawings in the following description show only some embodiments of this utility model. A person skilled in the field can derive further drawings from these without inventive step.
[0016] The utility model is further explained below with reference to the drawings and examples of its implementation. Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the structure of the utility model. Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the structure of the utility model from a different perspective. Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the mounting bracket of the utility model. Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the neck pillow of the utility model. Fig. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the neck pillow of the utility model. Fig. Figure 6 is a schematic representation of the armrest and the first fastening strap of the utility model. Fig. Figure 7 is a schematic representation of the base and fastening device of the utility model. Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic representation of the backrest of the utility model. DETAILED EXECUTION FORMS
[0017] With reference to Fig. 1 to 8, a sofa comprises a base 1; an armrest 2, the armrest 2 is arranged above the base 1; and a mounting bracket 3, which serves to connect the armrest 2 to the base 1 in order to combine the armrest 2 and the base 1 into a single unit.
[0018] Due to the structure described above, the base of the mounting bracket 3 rests against the underside of the base 1, and the side wall of the mounting bracket 3 rests against the side surfaces of both the base 1 and the armrest 2. The mounting bracket 3 combines the armrest 2 and the base 1 into a single unit, and the mounting bracket 3 can fix the position of the armrest 2.
[0019] In this embodiment, the length of the armrest 2 is shorter than the length of the base 1, allowing the armrest 2 to be placed on the base 1. A first fastening strap 4 is attached to the armrest 2, with its two ends positioned at corresponding locations on the side surface of the armrest 2. A first through-opening 41 is formed between the first fastening strap 4 and the armrest 2. The base of the mounting bracket 3 rests against the underside of the base 1, and the side wall of the mounting bracket 3 rests against the side surface of the base 1 and is positioned in the first through-opening 41. One end of the mounting bracket 3 is guided through the first through-opening 41 and positioned on the side of the armrest 2, thus joining the armrest 2 and the base 1 into a single unit.
[0020] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 3 comprises a first support section 31 and a second support section 32. The first support section 31 is connected to the second support section 32 by a bent section 33. The first support section 31 and the second support section 32 support the base 1 and the armrest 2 in such a way that the armrest 2 does not detach from the base 1 and its position does not change uncontrollably. The mounting bracket 3 has an overall L-shape, and the length of the first support section 31 is shorter than the length of the second support section 32. The first support section 31 is attached to the underside of the base 1, and the second support section 32 rests against the side surfaces of the base 1 and the armrest 2 to combine the armrest 2 and the base 1 into a single unit.
[0021] In this embodiment, the first support section 31 comprises a first axle rod 311 and a second axle rod 312; the first axle rod 311 is connected to the second axle rod 312 by a first bent section 313; the first support section 31 further comprises a third axle rod 314, one end of the third axle rod 314 being connected to the first axle rod 311 by a second bent section 315; the third axle rod 314 and the second axle rod 312 are arranged symmetrically to each other. The first axle rod 311, the second axle rod 312, and the third axle rod 314 are all arranged on the underside of the base 1.The base 1 exerts pressure on the first axle rod 311, the second axle rod 312 and the third axle rod 314, thereby preventing displacement of the first axle rod 311, the second axle rod 312 and the third axle rod 314 and simultaneously achieving a position-fixing effect on the second support section 32.
[0022] In this embodiment, the second support section 32 comprises a first support rod 321 and a second support rod 322. The first support rod 321 is connected to the second support rod 322 by a third bent section 323. The first support rod 321 is located above the first fastening strap 4. This position prevents the first fastening strap 41 from easily detaching from the second support rod 322 and the third support rod 324. The second support section 32 further comprises a third support rod 324. One end of the third support rod 324 is connected to the first support rod 321 by a fourth bent section 325. The third support rod 324 and the second support rod 322 are arranged symmetrically. One end of each of the second support rod 322 and the third support rod 324 is connected to the bent section 33.The other ends of the second support rod 322 and the third support rod 324 are guided through the first fastening strap 41 and connected to the first support rod 321, thus forming a unit with the base 1 and the armrest 2. For greater comfort, the base 1 and the armrest 2 can also be made of a soft material. When a user sits on the sofa, the base 1 deforms; the first support section 31 and the second support section 32 are able to reduce the extent of this deformation of the sofa.
[0023] In this embodiment, the bent section 33 comprises a fifth bent section 331 and a sixth bent section 332, both of which are either right-angled or obtuse-angled. One end of the fifth bent section 331 is connected to the second axle rod 312, while the other end of the fifth bent section 331 is connected to the second support rod 322; one end of the sixth bent section 332 is connected to the third axle rod 314, while the other end of the sixth bent section 332 is connected to the third support rod 324. The fifth bent section 331 and the sixth bent section 332 abut the transition between the underside and the side surface of the first section 11. The first support section 31 and the second support section 32 fix the position of the first section 11, the second section 12, and the armrest 2.Furthermore, the design allows for various combinations: By changing the length of the first support section 31 and the second support section 32, the base 1 can be combined with several sections and several armrests 2.
[0024] In this embodiment, a neck pillow 5 is also included. The neck pillow 5 is arranged on the base 1 and is located to the side of the armrest 2. The neck pillow 5 has a first pillow section 51 and a second pillow section 52, wherein the first pillow section 51 and the second pillow section 52 are rotatably connected to each other. The first pillow section 51 and the second pillow section 52 are rotatably connected to each other via a flexible connecting section 533. This allows the connection shape of the first pillow section 51 and the second pillow section 52 to be changed in order to increase the user's comfort when using the neck pillow 5 and to improve its application possibilities.
[0025] In this embodiment, the neck pillow 5 further comprises a pillowcase 53, the pillowcase 53 having a first receiving chamber 531, a second receiving chamber 532, and the flexible connecting section 533 between the first receiving chamber 531 and the second receiving chamber 532. The first pillow section 51 comprises a first core 511, and the second pillow section 52 comprises a second core 521; the first core 511 is arranged in the first receiving chamber 531, and the second core 521 is arranged in the second receiving chamber 532. The first receiving chamber 531 has a first opening 5311, the first opening 5311 is connected to the first receiving chamber 531, and the first core 511 can be inserted into the first receiving chamber 531 through the first opening 5311. A first zipper 5312 is attached to the first opening 5311; the first zipper 5312 serves to open or close the first opening 5311.The second receiving chamber 532 has a second opening 5321, which is connected to the second receiving chamber 532. The second core 521 can be inserted into the second receiving chamber 532 through the second opening 5321. A second zipper 5322 is attached to the second opening 5321 and serves to open or close the second opening 5321. The cushion cover 53 can be made of polyurethane material, and the first core 511 and the second core 521 are each compressed foam cores. The cushion cover 53 is designed to be removable, allowing the first core 511 to be removed from the first receiving chamber 531 and the second core 521 from the second receiving chamber 532 for maintenance. Alternatively, the cushion cover 53 can also be designed as a single piece.The flexible connecting section 533 can be designed as a gap section formed by placing the first core 511 in the first receiving space 531 and the second core 521 in the second receiving space 532.
[0026] In this embodiment, the neck pillow 5 has an interior cavity and is further provided with a separating section 55. The separating section 55 divides the interior cavity into a first receiving space 531 and a second receiving space 532, which are not connected to each other. The separating section 55 comprises a first separating area 551 and a second separating area 552. The first separating area 551 and the second separating area 552 are each arranged on both sides of the flexible connecting section 533. A cavity is formed between the first separating area 551 and the second separating area 552. The volume of this cavity is smaller than the volume of the first receiving space 531 and the volume of the second receiving space 532. The separating section 55 is formed by connecting at least a portion of the upper surface of the neck pillow 5 to at least a portion of the lower surface of the neck pillow 5.In particular, the separation section 55 is formed by connecting at least a part of the top of the neck pillow 5 with at least a part of the bottom of the neck pillow 5 by a seam connection.
[0027] In this embodiment, the sofa further comprises a backrest 7, which is arranged on the base 1. The backrest has a top surface 71, a bottom surface 72, and a side surface 73 connecting the top surface 71 and the bottom surface 72. The bottom surface 72 is connected to the base 1, the underside of the first cushion section 51 rests against the top surface 71, and the underside of the second cushion section 52 rests against the side surface 73. This allows the neck pillow 5 to provide effective cushioning when the user sits on the sofa and leans against the backrest 7, thus increasing user comfort. The surfaces of the base 1, the armrest 2, the neck pillow 5, and the backrest 7 are all provided with raised sections 8. These raised sections 8 are arranged in a row and form a wave-like structure, further enhancing the user experience.
[0028] In this embodiment, a fastening device 6 is arranged on the base 1, with both the second support rod 322 and the third support rod 324 passing through the fastening device 6. The fastening device 6 comprises a second fastening strap 61, and the base 1 comprises a first section 11, wherein the two ends of the second fastening strap 61 are each attached to the side surface of the first section 11 and are positioned accordingly relative to each other. A second through-opening 611 is formed between the second fastening strap 61 and the first section 11. The second support rod 322 and the third support rod 324 are both guided through the second through-opening 611 and are arranged outside of the second through-opening 611.The fastening device 6 further comprises a third fastening strap 62, and the base 1 further comprises a second section 12, wherein the two ends of the third fastening strap 62 are each attached to the side surface of the second section 12 and are arranged correspondingly relative to each other. A third through-opening 621 is formed between the third fastening strap 62 and the second section 12, the second support rod 322 and the third support rod 324 are guided through the third through-opening 621 and are arranged outside the through-opening 621 and connected to the first support rod 321.The first through-hole 41, the second through-hole 611 and the third through-hole 621 are arranged sequentially and in corresponding positions to one another, one end of the second support rod 322 and one end of the third support rod 324 are successively passed through the first through-hole 41, the second through-hole 611 and the third through-hole 621 and connected to the first support rod 321, whereby the base 1 and the armrest 2 form a structural unit.
[0029] The foregoing descriptions represent one or more embodiments provided in conjunction with the specific content. It is not assumed that the actual implementation of the utility model is limited exclusively to these descriptions. All approximations or correspondences with the methods, structures, etc., of this utility model, as well as all technical derivations or substitutions based on the concept of this utility model, are to be considered as falling within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
[1] A sofa, characterized by , comprising: a base (1); an armrest (2) arranged above the base (1); and a mounting bracket (3) serving to connect the armrest (2) to the base (1) in order to combine the armrest (2) and the base (1) into a single unit. [2] A sofa according to claim 1, characterized by , that a first fastening strap (4) is attached to the armrest (2); the two ends of the first fastening strap (4) are each arranged at corresponding positions on the side surface of the armrest (2); a first through-opening (41) is formed between the first fastening strap (4) and the armrest (2); the bottom of the mounting bracket (3) rests against the underside of the base (1), and the side wall of the mounting bracket (3) rests against the side surface of the base (1) and is placed in the first through-opening (41). [3] A sofa according to claim 2, characterized by, that the mounting bracket (3) has an overall L-shape, and the mounting bracket (3) comprises a first support section (31) and a second support section (32); the first support section (31) is connected to the second support section (32) by a bending section (33); the first support section (31) is attached to the underside of the base (1), and the second support section (32) rests against the side surfaces of the base (1) and the armrest (2) to combine the armrest (2) and the base (1) into a single unit. [4] A sofa according to claim 3, characterized by, that the first support section (31) comprises a first axle rod (311) and a second axle rod (312); the first axle rod (311) is connected to the second axle rod (312) by a first bent part (313); the first support section (31) further comprises a third axle rod (314); one end of the third axle rod (314) is connected to the first axle rod (311) by a second bent part (315); the third axle rod (314) and the second axle rod (312) are arranged positionally symmetrically to each other. [5] A sofa according to claim 4, characterized by, that the second support section (32) comprises a first support rod (321) and a second support rod (322); the first support rod (321) is connected to the second support rod (322) by a third bent part (323); the first support rod (321) is located above the first fastening strap; the second support section (32) further comprises a third support rod (324), one end of the third support rod (324) is connected to the first support rod (321) by a fourth bent part (325); the third support rod (324) and the second support rod (322) are arranged positionally symmetrically. [6] A sofa according to claim 5, characterized by, that the bending section (33) comprises a fifth bending part (331) and a sixth bending part (332); the fifth bending part (331) and the sixth bending part (332) are both perpendicular or obtuse-angled; one end of the fifth bending part (331) is connected to the second axle rod (312), while the other end of the fifth bending part (331) is connected to the second support rod (322); one end of the sixth bending part (332) is connected to the third axle rod (314), while the other end of the sixth bending part (332) is connected to the third support rod (324). [7] A sofa according to claim 1, characterized by, that this further comprises a neck pillow (5) arranged on the base (1); the neck pillow (5) has a first pillow section (51) and a second pillow section (52), wherein the first pillow section (51) and the second pillow section (52) are rotatably connected to each other; the neck pillow (5) further comprises a pillow cover (53) having a first receiving space (531), a second receiving space (532) and a flexible connecting section (533) between the first receiving space (531) and the second receiving space (532); the first pillow section (51) comprises a first core (511), and the second pillow section (52) comprises a second core (521); the first core (511) is arranged in the first receiving space (531), and the second core (521) is arranged in the second receiving space (532); the first recording room (531) has a first opening (5311), the first opening (5311) is connected to the first recording room (531);the first core (511) can be inserted into the first receiving chamber (531) through the first opening (5311); a first zipper (5312) is attached to the first opening (5311), the first zipper (5312) serves to open or close the first opening (5311); the second receiving chamber (532) has a second opening (5321), the second opening (5321) is connected to the second receiving chamber (532); the second core (521) can be inserted into the second receiving chamber (532) through the second opening (5321); a second zipper (5322) is attached to the second opening (5321), the second zipper (5322) serves to open or close the second opening (5321); the first cushion section (51) and the second cushion section (52) are rotatably connected to each other via the flexible connecting section (533);the pillowcase (53) may be made of polyurethane material, and the first core (511) and the second core (521) are each compressed foam cores; the neck pillow (5) has a pillow interior and is further provided with a partition (55), the partition (55) dividing the pillow interior into the first receiving space (531) and the second receiving space (532), which are not connected to each other.; [8] A sofa according to claim 7, characterized by, that this further comprises a backrest (7) which is arranged on the base (1); the backrest (7) has a top (71), a bottom (72) and a side surface (73) connecting the top (71) and the bottom (72); the bottom (72) is connected to the base (1), the bottom of the first cushion section (51) rests against the top (71), and the bottom of the second cushion section (52) rests against the side surface (73); both the surfaces of the base (1), the armrest (2), the neck cushion (5) and the backrest (7) are provided with elevations (8). [9] A sofa according to claim 5, characterized bythat a fastening device (6) is arranged on the base (1), wherein both the second support rod (322) and the third support rod (324) are guided through the fastening device (6); the fastening device (6) comprises a second fastening strap (61), the base (1) comprises a first section, wherein the two ends of the second fastening strap (61) are each attached to the side surface of the first section (11) and are arranged correspondingly to each other; a second through-opening (611) is formed between the second fastening strap (61) and the first section (11); the fastening device (6) further comprises a third fastening strap (62), the base (1) further comprises a second section (12), wherein the two ends of the third fastening strap (62) are each attached to the side surface of the second section (12) and are arranged correspondingly to each other;A third through-opening (621) is formed between the third fastening strap (62) and the second section (12). [10] A sofa according to claim 9, characterized by , that the first through-hole (41), the second through-hole (611) and the third through-hole (621) are arranged in succession and positioned in relation to each other; one end of the second support rod (322) and one end of the third support rod (324) are successively passed through the first through-hole (41), the second through-hole (611) and the third through-hole (621) and connected to the first support rod (321).