A NEW FURNITURE CONNECTION BRACKET

Abstract

The invention relates to an innovative connecting device developed for use in the furniture manufacturing industry, particularly for joining parts in modular furniture systems. The invention comprises a plastic connecting system consisting of a female connecting piece (1) and a male connecting piece (2) which does not require the use of screws. The female connector (1) forms the main body that is fixed to the furniture element and has three basic functional elements. The first, the tongue socket (1.1), has an entry opening and is specially designed to allow the locking tongue (2.1) of the male part to fit comfortably. The second element, the latch recess (1.2), is a recess structure that locks the latch (2.3) of the male part and includes a 30° inclined exit ramp. The third element is the optional screw holes (1.3), which are positioned to fit standard screw sizes. The male connector (2) is the component mounted on the movable furniture element and consists of four basic functional elements. The locking tongue (2.1) is designed as a trapezoidal section protrusion and is manufactured to tolerances that will ensure a tight fit into the tongue slot (1.1) in the female part. The flexing slot (2.2) has a U-shaped cross-section and is calculated to allow for flexible movement of the claw (2.3). The claw (2.3) is a locking element with a protruding and angled cross-section and includes a flat platform on its upper surface to which pressure can be applied for disassembly. The screw holes (2.4) are positioned to work in coordination with the screw holes in the female part (1).

Description

1 TARIFF A NEW FURNITURE CONNECTION BRACKET The invention is used in the furniture manufacturing industry, and especially in modular furniture. 5 an innovative connector developed for joining parts in systems It relates to the apparatus. The invention in question consists of a female connector (1) and a male connector. a plastic connector consisting of (2) and not requiring the use of screws It includes the system. The female connector (1) attaches the main body to the furniture element. It consists of three basic functional elements. The first of these, the tongue socket (1.1), has an entry opening and the locking tongue of the male part (2.1) It is specially designed to fit comfortably. The second element is the claw. The gap (1.2) allows the male part's claw (2.3) to lock and is inclined at 30°. It is a reserve structure that includes an exit ramp. The third element is optionally 15 These are the screw holes (1.3) provided and these holes are in accordance with standard screw dimensions. It is located. Male connector (2), mounted on the movable furniture element It is a component and consists of four basic functional elements. Lock tongue (2.1), trapezoid Designed as a sectional projection, it fits snugly into the tongue socket (1.1) on the female part. 20 It is manufactured to the tolerances that will provide. The flexing gap (2.2) has a U-shaped cross-section. It has and is designed to allow flexible movement of the nail (2.3). The claw (2.3) is a locking element with a protruding and angled cross-section and a disassembly mechanism on its upper surface. It includes a flat platform to which pressure can be applied for the operation. The screw holes (2.4) are It is positioned to work in coordination with the screw holes (1) in the female part. 25 State of the Art When current technical solutions in the field of furniture fastening systems are examined, as described in particular in American patent number US20180271234A1, traditional Screw-based fastening mechanisms are commonly used. 30 These systems necessitate the use of additional tools during assembly, and As specified in European patent EP2980057B1, repeated disassembly and reassembly. It carries significant disadvantages, such as the risk of connection integrity being compromised during operations. 2 Clip-on fastening systems described in Chinese patent no. CN107559298B, Although it aims to eliminate the use of screws, WO2019070543A1 sufficient mechanical strength as emphasized in the international patent application. It is unable to provide this and experiences relaxation problems, especially under dynamic loads. Modular fasteners described in Turkish patent no. TR2018012345 5 This requires complex assembly processes and is detailed in patent number US20210079821A1. As mentioned, it is far from user-friendly. Flexible plastic connector described in Japanese patent number JP2019152173A. elements, high quality as detailed in German patent number DE102017206843A1. It exhibits inadequate performance in applications requiring high strength. 10 The magnetic coupling systems described in Korean patent number KR1020180072312 are: As highlighted in patent EP3517685B1, widespread due to high costs It is not possible to use it. The common shortcomings of existing technical solutions can be summarized as follows: As stated in patent number US10407972B2, tool-required assembly systems 15 As described in patent EP3101218B1, it has a limited cycle life. fasteners, Damage to furniture surfaces highlighted in patent no. CN108506416B. risk of creating, Insufficient load bearing capacity as specified in patent application no. WO2019139987A1 20 capacity, Regarding these technical problems, the wedge in patent number CN110630675A Although a mechanical solution has been proposed, as described in patent number US10736447B2 These systems offer ease of assembly but lack sufficient resistance to lateral loads. It cannot show. 25 Similarly, the sliding connection described in patent EP3321445B1 the mechanisms, as specified in Turkish patent number TR2019005678, are large in size. It is far from practical in furniture applications. Brief Description of the Invention 30 The invention was developed for the purpose of assembling parts in the furniture industry. It is an innovative connection system. It basically consists of a female connector (1) and a male connector. The system, consisting of a connecting element (2), can be used without screws or additional tools thanks to its unique design. It provides a secure and stable connection without requiring anything. 3 The tongue socket (1.1) and nail gap (1.2) located on the female element and the male element The locking tongue (2.1) and claw (2.3) mechanism in the element is a locking system. It constitutes. This system, thanks to the stretching slit (2.2), allows for elastic deformation. It has the capability to offer easy assembly and disassembly while also having 5 It exhibits high mechanical strength. Fasteners made from plastic-containing materials with static load industrial with high load-carrying capacity and service cycle performance. It meets the requirements. The invention offers ease of assembly and repeated use compared to traditional screw connections. 10 Its advantages include significant technical superiority such as not causing damage to furniture surfaces. It offers, in particular, modular furniture systems, office equipment, and home furnishings. It stands out as an ideal solution in its applications. The invention is an innovative screwless system developed for use in the furniture industry. It is a connection system. The system, consisting of female (1) and male (2) parts, has a locking mechanism 15 Thanks to this, it offers easy assembly and disassembly without the need for tools. Explanation of the Figures The "New furniture mounting bracket" that is the subject of this application is shown in the attached figures. These figures are shown as follows: 20 Figure-1: Female connector (1) of a "New furniture connector" and This is a perspective drawing of the male connector (2) assembled together. Figure-2: Female connector (1) of a "New furniture connecting device" and Perspective of the assembled male connector (2) from a different angle It is official. 25 Figure-3: Female connector (1) of a "new furniture connecting device" and Exploded perspective of the assembled male connector (2) It is official. Figure-4: Female connector piece (1) of a "new furniture connecting device" It is a perspective drawing. 30 Figure 5: Female connector of a "new furniture connecting piece". It is a perspective painting from a different angle. Figure 6: Male connector of a "new furniture connecting piece". (2) is a perspective picture. 4 Figure 7: Male connector of a "new furniture connecting piece". (2) It is a perspective picture from different angles. The attached technical drawings illustrate the technical specifications of this invention (screwless furniture connector). 5 to facilitate understanding of its features and innovative elements These are representative drawings that have been prepared and do not represent exact production dimensions or final applications. It does not reflect the details. All dimensions, proportions, and geometric shapes in the drawings are accurate. relationships, general guidelines aimed at explaining the basic principles and technical solution of the invention. These are presentations. Specifically, the 10 between the female connector (1) and the male connector (2) Drawings illustrating the functional relationship, the invention's original locking mechanism (tongue socket). [1.1], nail gap [1.2], flexion gap [2.2] and nail [2.3]) to highlight It has been simplified. It is widely known in the industry and represents the innovative element of the invention. Standard fasteners that do not create (such as screw holes [1.3], [2.4]) are deliberately This has not been detailed. 15 The reference numbering system used in the drawings ensures functional integrity. It was created based on the following: All elements shown with the same reference number: Structurally identical while preserving the basic functions, Completely equivalent in terms of mechanical behavior, They represent components that produce similar results in terms of technical impact. 20 This situation refers to dimensional differences that may be encountered in various furniture applications. variations (e.g., 25x15x8 mm for cabinet systems, 30x18x10 mm for bookshelf systems) This also remains valid for (such as mm). Elastic deformation capability and mechanical locking are highlighted in the drawings. This principle constitutes the technical essence of the invention, and these elements are 25 in different sizes. It is clear that this will produce the same functional result in applications as well. Explanation of Part References This application is titled "A new furniture mounting bracket". Our invention is numbered as shown in the attached figures, and these numbers correspond to 30 The corresponding track titles are given below. NO PART NAME 1 Female connector 1.1 Tongue socket 1.2 Nail gap 1.3 Screw holes 2 Male connectors 2.1 Locking tongue 5 2.2 Stretching slit 2.3 Nails 2.4 Screw holes Detailed Description of the Invention 10 This invention, used especially in modular furniture systems, uses screws or tools. an innovative furniture connector made of plastic that does not require any additional materials. It relates to the apparatus. The invention consists of a female connector (1) and a male connector (2) It consists of and offers the advantages of quick assembly, ease of disassembly and mechanical strength. 15 It provides. Female connector (1) The female connector (1) integrates the body into the fixed furniture element. It consists of three main functional elements: Tongue Socket (1.1): Located on the inner surface of the female part and locking the male part. 20 a trapezoidal cross-section that allows the tongue (2.1) to fit perfectly. It is the housing. This structure provides a tight fit during assembly, enabling the initial mechanical locking mechanism. It forms the step. Nail Space (1.2): Male nail space with an inclined exit ramp on the inside. It is the groove that allows the part's tab (2.3) to lock. Thanks to this structure, assembly 25 During this process, the nail passes over the ramp, sits in the gap, and is prevented from coming back out. Screw Holes (1.3): Designed as an option, for use with screws if necessary. It allows for fastening. Compatible with standard screw sizes. It is located. Male Connector (2) 30 The male connector (2) is mounted to the movable furniture element and It consists of the following elements: 6 Locking Tongue (2.1): It has a trapezoidal cross-section protruding structure. It fits into the tongue socket on the female part. (1.1) It fits with tight tolerances, ensuring the first mechanical contact of the connection. Stretching Slit (2.2): This U-shaped section shows the elasticity of the nail (2.3) part. This flexibility allows for part deformation during assembly and 5 then it makes it possible for the piece to return to its original form. Claws (2.3): They are angled, protruding locking elements. The claw is used for assembly. During this process, it sits in the nail bed (1.2) and prevents the parts from separating. Upper It has a flat platform on its surface where pressure can be applied for disassembly. Screw Holes (2.4): Aligned with the screw holes (1.3) on the female part and 10 It allows for additional fastening with screws if needed. The working principle is as follows: During assembly, the male part (2) is pushed into the female part (1) and the tongue socket (1.1) A tight fit is ensured between the locking tongue (2.1). The claw (2.3), flexing slot (2.2) It is temporarily deformed thanks to this, passing through the ramp into the nail gap (1.2) 15 It sits in place. This creates a secure lock. Disassembly is done via the tab on the handle. This is achieved by applying external pressure to the platform to induce flexible deformation. The lock tongue (2.1) and the claw (2.3) can be multiple; these components are different They can be positioned at various angles or in different locations. The female and male parts have different geometric cross-sections (circular, oval, polygonal, etc.) 20 It can be produced. This design allows for easy assembly / disassembly without the need for tools, and features high mechanical locking. It offers advantages such as strength and not damaging the furniture surface. The invention is particularly relevant for modular furniture, office furniture, bookcases, and cabinets. A connection that can be used with high performance in systems and home furniture 25 This is the solution. Choosing plastic as the material reduces both production costs. It reduces costs and also offers the advantage of reusability thanks to its flexible structure.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1) Consisting of a female connector (1) and a male connector (2), It allows furniture elements to be assembled without tools or screws. It is a furniture mounting bracket with the following features: 5 On the female connector (1),  A tongue slot that allows the locking tongue (2.1) of the male part to pass through. (1.1),  a claw that allows the claw of the male part (2.3) to sit in place gap (1.2), 10  Screw holes for fastening (1.3) (optional) having and On the male connector (2),  a trapezoidal section lock tongue that will fit into the tongue socket (2.1),  A U-shaped stretch that allows for elastic movement of the nail 15 slit (2.2),  designed to lock into the claw gap on the female part nails (2.3),  Optional screw holes for fastening (2.4) It is characterized by its inclusion. 20 2) Consisting of a female connector (1) and a male connector (2), A fastening system that allows furniture elements to be joined together. being;  located in the female part (1) and protruding on the male part at least one tongue recess that allows the passage of structures (1.1), 25  located in the male part (2) and in the tongue socket (1.1) of the female part the key language passed (2.1)  Thanks to the elastic deformation property of the system, the tool or screw with the ability to be assembled and disassembled without requiring anything. It is a characterization. 30 3) According to claim 1, external pressure for the removal operation on the claw (2.3) The presence of a flat platform that allows for its implementation. 8 4) Furniture connecting device according to claim 1, with a nail gap (1.2) inside, a 30° slope to allow the passage of the nail (2.3). It is characterized by having an exit ramp with a certain angle. 5) According to Claim 1, the female connector (1) and the male connector (2) It is made of plastic material. 5 6) According to claim 1, the elongation on the male connector (2) the crack (2.2) will allow elastic movement of the nail (2.3) It is characterized by its U-shaped cross-section design. 15 25