Foldable articles of furniture and methods of assembling foldable articles of furniture

EP4486172A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-01-08ZINUS INC(KR)
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023762703
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-03-03
Filing Date
2023-02-08
Publication Date
2025-01-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Articles of furniture often compromise on build quality, comfort, or structural integrity to enhance transportability and packability, lacking intuitive assembly and disassembly solutions without complex procedures or specialized tools.

Method used

Design of foldable articles of furniture with modular components that can be easily assembled and disassembled by users through folding actions, using hinges or joints, allowing for compact storage and shipping without requiring complicated manuals, and integrating with rails for extension or retraction, maintaining structural integrity.

Benefits of technology

Enables intuitive assembly and disassembly of furniture without compromising build quality or user comfort, enhancing transportability and packability while maintaining structural stability, allowing for easy integration and decoupling of components without specialized tools.

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Abstract

An apparatus comprising a first panel (101) comprising a plurality of foldable portions (102); a plurality of plates (103) attachable to the plurality of foldable portions (102) of the first panel (101), wherein the first panel (101) and the plurality of plates (103) are configured to form a first sub-assembly (100) of an article of furniture; and a second sub-assembly (200) configured to attach to or interface with the first sub-assembly (100) to form the article of furniture, wherein the first sub-assembly (100) and the second sub-assembly (200) correspond to different portions, components, or sub-assemblies of the article of furniture.
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