Anti-tip system for children's storage furniture

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system used for furnishings or furniture such as shelves or chests of drawers, which prevents the furniture item from tipping over. Even more specifically, the anti-tip system of the invention is based on controlling the centre of gravity of the furniture item by determining the mass of each constituent element thereof, without needing to use external means, such as hooks.

Description

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[0002] ANTI-TIP SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN'S STORAGE FURNITURE

[0003] Field of Invention

[0004] The present invention falls within the general field of furniture, articles, or household appliances. More specifically, the present invention relates to furniture such as office furniture, school furniture, hotel furniture, hospital furniture, home furniture, desks, tables, dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, bars, counters, buffets, bookcases, armchairs, sofas, living room sets, headboards, cribs, wardrobes or chests of drawers, bureaus, entertainment centers, online workstations, chairs, benches, cabinets, credenzas, display cases, and other similar items, as well as safety devices or security measures for such furniture. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system applied to furniture such as dressers, tables, sofas, and storage units, which prevents the furniture from tipping over.In a more specific aspect, the anti-tip system of the present invention is based on controlling the center of gravity G, or center of mass, of the furniture by configuring the masses of each of its component elements, without the need for external means such as hooks attached to the enclosure where the furniture is placed. Furthermore, the present invention relates to manufacturing processes for the various products and their fastening systems for assembling the furniture.

[0005] Background of the Invention

[0006] Given the serious safety risks they pose (especially to children), and following several serious and fatal accidents, particularly involving children climbing or hanging from storage furniture that then falls on them with fatal consequences, it has become necessary to secure them to walls or floors or hook them in place. Children's storage furniture with a vertical orientation can tip forward when used, such as when drawers are opened partially or fully, as the weight of the contents can cause the furniture to tip forward and fall on the user. Similarly, if a child decides to climb on the furniture out of curiosity, a fall is highly likely, potentially crushing them. The same applies to tables, armchairs, chairs, or any furniture that is not securely fixed to the room.

[0007] The main and only solution has been to fix the furniture, however, this presents a practical problem.

[0008] In the state of the art, inventions are known that are based precisely on the fixing or addition of additional elements to the furniture; these documents are shown in the result of the search of the state of the art issued by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) with the folio of the File IT / E / 2024 / 005313.

[0009] Thus, US patent 6,675,979 B2 discloses devices in which flat, rigid, vertical support members are structured to support a horizontal surface from opposite sides of the surface and project toward each other. In particular, this invention relates to a freestanding furniture system that can be disassembled and reassembled without the use of permanent, threaded, or similar fasteners.

[0010] US patent 2012187727 describes a bionic desk and chair with posture correctors. It allows users to maintain the correct "forward sitting" and "backward sitting" positions, or an intermediate sitting position, at all times, while sitting positions that are comfortable and unlikely to cause fatigue can be easily adjusted or changed.

[0011] In another matter, US patent 10,835,038 B2 discloses an arrangement and device for preventing a piece of furniture, such as a dresser or wardrobe comprising at least one drawer, from tipping over. This arrangement at least partially overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks and risks. Furthermore, the design of the arrangement requires the user to anchor the furniture to a wall for proper use.The device for preventing a piece of furniture, such as a chest of drawers or a cabinet comprising at least one drawer, from tipping over, the device comprising a bar and an accessory adapted for anchoring the furniture to a wall, wherein the accessory comprises a guide bracket adapted to be fixedly mounted on a side wall or a rear wall of the furniture, the guide bracket having a guide means extending parallel to the extension of the side wall, and an anchor bracket adapted to be movable between a first position and a second position in view of the guide bracket while being guided by the guide means.

[0012] Finally, US patent 6,220,562 discloses a furniture tip-over restraint device adapted to be attached between the back of a piece of furniture and the wall of the house against which the furniture is placed, thus preventing the furniture from easily tipping away from the wall. The furniture tip-over restraint device includes a first anchor that can be attached to a wall adjacent to the location where the furniture is to be placed. The anchor is preferably secured to the wall using a screw, drywall anchor, nail, or other equivalent fastener.

[0013] As can be seen, to solve the technical problem posed, the inventions known to date have implemented external means, such as anchors / hooks that are practically placed one at one end of the furniture and the other on the wall near where the furniture will be placed. While these features prevent the furniture from falling, they invariably involve the use of other elements that are difficult to install, require greater effort from the user, and limit the furniture's mobility; that is, if it is decided to move it at any point, it will be necessary to remove the anchors placed on the wall. Furthermore, there is the risk that the user will install the anchors incorrectly, which increases the danger that, if a child were to climb on the furniture, it could fall. - 3 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0014] Summary of the Invention

[0015] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention generally relates to an anti-tip system for children's storage furniture, configured for storing useful items, children's items, office supplies, or any other suitable use within the field of the present invention. In the context of the present invention, "children's use" specifies that the furniture may be used in areas where infants live, thus ensuring their safety.

[0016] Some advantages of the present invention lie in:

[0017] Accident Prevention: The anti-tip system for furniture, storage, and children's play equipment is a crucial preventative measure to avoid accidents that could cause serious or even fatal injuries, especially in homes with young children or in work and tourism environments.

[0018] Improved Stability: By maintaining an optimal center of gravity and automatically adjusting the masses, the furniture is much more stable, regardless of how it is used or loaded.

[0019] User Confidence: Users can rely on the safety of furniture equipped with anti-tip systems, which increases user satisfaction and confidence.

[0020] Sustainability: single-use packaging materials are eliminated, since the system of the present invention allows the different parts to be assembled and disassembled and subsequently placed in a reusable case, container or bag.

[0021] Logistics: Thanks to the advantages of this invention, the transfer is more efficient, since it is possible to place a large amount of furniture in a single container and to be able to move at least three times more furniture than at present.

[0022] To achieve the above, the system of the present invention comprises, in a preferred embodiment, at least seven or more masses and their assembly, which prevents it from falling due to tilting.

[0023] In a more preferred configuration, the seven masses or panels are named as follows:

[0024] A) Anti-tip base for furniture, storage, child use,

[0025] B) Anti-tip cover for furniture, storage, children's use,

[0026] C) Left side anti-tip for furniture, storage, children's use,

[0027] D) Right side anti-tip for furniture, storage, children's use,

[0028] E) Fixed and / or reclining anti-tip backrest for furniture

[0029] F) Left anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture, and

[0030] G) Right anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture,

[0031] In another configuration, the system may include “n” additional masses, depending on the type of furniture to be manufactured, for example:

[0032] H) Anti-tip armrest for furniture, A, B, C. - 4 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0033] I) Anti-tip face or front for furniture,

[0034] J) Anti-tip stabilizing leg or pedestal for furniture

[0035] K) Anti-tip railing for furniture.

[0036] L) Anti-tip seat and head protector for furniture.

[0037] M) Anti-tip shelves for furniture.

[0038] O) Frames & Anti-tip column for furniture.

[0039] P) Anti-tip suspension system for furniture

[0040] Q) Electronic devices,

[0041] R) Displacement or rolling device,

[0042] S) Lifting device,

[0043] T) Lighting Systems,

[0044] U) Self-assembly, fixing and / or assembly system,

[0045] V) Telecommunications devices and / or systems for furniture,

[0046] W) Device and / or collection, transmission and analysis of data for research and development of new products,

[0047] X) Device and / or systems for wireless energy transmission, conduction, and storage for furniture,

[0048] Y) Audio and video devices for furniture,

[0049] Z) Specifically, any device or object that is installed on the skeleton or anti-tip system for children's storage furniture.

[0050] The relevance of including such attachments, accessories or additional masses lies in the calculation of the center of gravity, since they all have a mass that can influence the center of gravity point G of the final structure of the furniture.

[0051] The inventors of the present invention have implemented one or more specific configurations of the seven or more masses, in such a way that it is possible to control the center of gravity in the furniture, and thereby prevent it from falling when a force is applied or a weight is added (such as that of a child).

[0052] In a preferred configuration, the unit may also integrate components (A), (F), and (G). This is similar to how the human foot supports the body, preventing it from falling forward. It also prevents tipping when opening drawers partially or completely, even when a person weighing at least 70 kg hangs on or climbs onto them. In a more specific case, this applies to furniture taller than 1.10 meters.

[0053] In another aspect of the system of the present invention, each piece used to construct the furniture has a specific value so that the center of gravity G, or center of mass, can be controlled, preventing it from tipping over or controlling the movement of the furniture when a force is applied. - 5 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0054] In a related aspect, the system of the present invention allows for the construction of a piece of furniture that will not tip over through the following steps: a) Based on the type of furniture and its size specifications, the direction in which it could tip over is identified; b) The dimensions and shape of each panel or mass (length, height, and width) are determined; c) The weight that must function as a counterweight in relation to the total weight of the furniture is determined. Once the value of each mass that makes up the anti-tip system for furniture, storage, and children's furniture is determined, it is distributed throughout the entire frame or skeleton of the furniture; and d) The center of gravity G or center of mass is determined using Equation I, which will be described later.

[0055] In a preferred configuration, the center of gravity G, or center of mass, is located between certain positions (primarily three points: the sides and backrest): Side A, Side B, and Backrest. In an additional configuration, the center of gravity can be placed at two or more points, depending on the movement to be controlled in the piece of furniture being constructed.

[0056] In a related aspect, the components can preferably be made of MDF with wood veneer of varying thicknesses. For example, 12mm MDF for the outer structure of the anti-tip system for children's furniture, and 18mm MDF for the inner structure. Components A, B, C, D, and E are made of these two materials, joined with special wood glue. Components F and G are made of solid wood, for example. The materials are determined according to the furniture to be built.

[0057] In this way, the inventors of the present invention have found a specific distribution of at least seven masses, such that the center of gravity is placed in a certain area of ​​the furniture, preventing it from tipping over. It is worth noting that with this anti-tip system, it is possible to manufacture office furniture, school furniture, hotel furniture, hospital furniture, home furniture, desks, tables, dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, bars, counters, buffets, bookcases, armchairs, sofas, living room sets, headboards, cribs, wardrobes or chests of drawers, bureaus, entertainment centers, online workstations, chairs, benches, cabinets, credenzas, display cases, among others, as well as safety devices or security measures for such furniture and storage furniture; and any furniture for children's, domestic, and industrial use, and even for transportation, aeronautical, or aerospace vehicles.They can also be manufactured in different types of materials, such as MDF or particleboard, metals, alloys, PET or any material that allows the masses to be built with the appropriate density for resistance, efficient quality of the system's operation and - 6 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 to provide different configurations; the system can comprise "n" number of additional masses, depending on the type of furniture to be manufactured.

[0058] The inventors of the present invention, through rigorous experimentation, discovered that the center of gravity (G) or center of mass of an object is the area where all of its mass is considered to be concentrated. In furniture, the center of gravity plays a crucial role in its stability. Furniture with an uncontrolled center of gravity is more prone to tipping over, especially when an external force is applied, such as when opening a drawer or placing heavy objects on top.

[0059] Furthermore, the inventors of the present invention developed a way to automatically calculate the centers of gravity in a given piece of furniture taking into account its dimensions and specific use.

[0060] Equation I

[0061] Where X is the length, Y the height, and Z the width of the panels or masses that make up the anti-tip system for children's storage furniture. m refers to the mass value (density x volume).

[0062] The calculation using Equation I can be performed manually or using a computer program that allows for faster calculations. This program can be loaded onto a machine or computer, which will guide the operator or user performing the calculations to identify the coordinates of the centroids, or in other words, to find the center of gravity G or center of mass of the furniture.

[0063] The anti-tip system in furniture works by dynamically adjusting the center of gravity to maintain stability. This system can include various features and mechanisms, such as counterweights. These counterweights are integrated into the design and materials used in its manufacture, which are primarily based on 12mm and 18mm MDF sheets. These sheets, when joined together, provide stability and rigidity to the assembled structure.

[0064] Of course, the materials from which furniture can be manufactured, and therefore the system of the present invention, are those suitable for its proper functioning. Some examples include natural and synthetic polymers, metals, woods, melamines, plant materials such as bamboo, lacquered MDF, or any mixture thereof. - 7 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0065] In another aspect, the present invention also relates to an eco-production system that can be automated, manual or hybrid of furniture that has the anti-tip system of the present invention.

[0066] In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a fixing or assembly system that forms a set of screws designed for the care of the material in the construction of furniture.

[0067] These and other objectives, as well as the advantages, will be evident to the expert in the field from the following figures, examples and the accompanying claims.

[0068] Brief description of the features of the invention

[0069] Figure 1 shows the preferred method of constructing furniture according to the present invention.

[0070] Figure 2 shows an example of the interface used for calculating the center of gravity.

[0071] Figure 3 shows an example of the eco-production flow diagram of the anti-rollover system of the present invention.

[0072] Figures 4A to 4D show the different parts of the fixing or assembly system of the present invention, for joining a piece of furniture with the anti-tip system.

[0073] Figures 5A to 5D show the joining of the fastening system of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 6 shows another example of furniture configuration that includes the anti-tip system of the present invention.

[0075] Figures 7A-7C refer to the implementation of the anti-tip system in other variations of furniture that are not for storage, for example, armchairs, or living rooms.

[0076] Figure 8 shows a three-dimensional graphic representation of a piece of furniture, where the center of gravity G or center of mass is observed, which can be an area, in this case in the shape of an oval. The distance between the contour of the center of gravity G to the edge of the mass of the furniture (top left image with dimensions) and the assembly (cube) where the center of gravity G or center of mass is placed according to the determined distribution of the values ​​of each mass that make up the furniture is shown.

[0077] Figure 9 shows another example of furniture configuration that includes the anti-tip system of the present invention, particularly showing the addition of counterweights on each of the panels or masses.

[0078] Figure 10 shows an illustrative image of the boomerang-shaped eco-production plant configuration, control center, and its materials recycling plant.

[0079] Detailed description of the invention

[0080] In the preceding Summary and the Detailed Description section, as well as in the claims below, reference is made to particular features of the invention. It should be understood that the description of the invention in this technical specification includes all possible combinations of such particular features. For example, when a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and / or in the context of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention, and in the invention in general.

[0081] The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, which illustrate embodiments of the invention. This description is not intended to be a detailed catalog of all the different ways in which the invention can be implemented, or of all the features that can be added to the present invention. For example, features illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be incorporated into other embodiments, and features illustrated with respect to a particular embodiment may be omitted from that embodiment. Therefore, the invention contemplates that, in some embodiments of the invention, any feature or combination of features set forth herein may be excluded or omitted.Furthermore, numerous variations and additions to the various embodiments suggested herein will be evident to those skilled in the art in light of this description, which do not depart from the present invention. Therefore, the following descriptions are intended to illustrate some particular embodiments of the invention and are not intended to exhaustively specify all permutations, combinations, and variations thereof.

[0082] The present invention relates to an anti-tip system for children's storage furniture, configured for storing useful items, children's items, office supplies, or any other suitable use within the field of the present invention. The system of the present invention comprises, in a preferred embodiment, at least seven weights and their assembly, which prevents tipping.

[0083] The seven masses or panels are named as follows (Fig. 1):

[0084] A) Anti-tip base for furniture, storage, child use,

[0085] B) Anti-tip cover for furniture, storage, children's use,

[0086] C) Left side anti-tip for furniture, storage, children's use,

[0087] D) Right side anti-tip for furniture, storage, children's use,

[0088] E) Fixed & / or reclining anti-tip backrest for furniture

[0089] F) Left anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture, and

[0090] G) Right anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture.

[0091] In an additional configuration, the system can include “n” additional masses, depending on the type of furniture to be manufactured, for example:

[0092] H) Anti-tip armrest for furniture, 1, 2, 3,

[0093] I) Anti-tip face or front for furniture,

[0094] J) Anti-tip stabilizing leg or pedestal for furniture - 9 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0095] K) Anti-tip railing for furniture.

[0096] L) Seat & anti-tip head protector for furniture.

[0097] M) Shelves & anti-tip bar for furniture.

[0098] O) Frames & Anti-tip column for furniture.

[0099] P) Anti-tip suspension system for furniture

[0100] Q) Electronic devices.

[0101] R) Displacement or rolling device.

[0102] S) Lifting device.

[0103] T) Lighting Systems.

[0104] U) Self-assembly, fixing and / or assembly system.

[0105] V) Telecommunications devices and / or systems for furniture.

[0106] W) Device and / or collection, transmission and analysis of data for research and development of new products.

[0107] X) Device and / or systems for wireless energy transmission, conduction, and storage for furniture.

[0108] Y) Audio and video devices for furniture.

[0109] Z) Specifically any device or object that is installed on the skeleton or anti-tip system for storage furniture, for children's use.

[0110] The inventors of the present invention have implemented one or more specific configurations of the seven or more masses in such a way that it is possible to control the center of gravity in the furniture, and thereby prevent it from falling when a force is applied or a weight is added (such as that of a child).

[0111] In a preferred configuration, the system can integrate components (A), (F), and (G). This is similar to how the human foot supports the body, preventing it from falling forward. It prevents tipping when opening drawers partially or completely, even when a person weighing at least 70 kg hangs on or climbs onto them. Specifically, the system can be applied to furniture taller than 1.10 meters.

[0112] In another aspect of the system of the present invention, each mass with which the furniture is built is assigned a specific value so that the center of gravity G or center of mass can be controlled and prevent it from tipping over or control the movement of the furniture when a force is applied to it.

[0113] In a related aspect, the system of the present invention allows the construction of furniture that will not tip over through the following steps: a) According to the type of furniture and its size specifications, it is possible to identify where the fall or tipping could occur, b) The measure and shape of each of the panels or masses (length, height and width) are determined; - 10 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 c) The weight that must function as a counterweight in relation to the total weight of the furniture is determined, the value of each mass that integrates the anti-tip system for furniture, storage, children's use, this is distributed throughout the casing or skeleton of the furniture; and d) The center of gravity G or center of mass is determined by Equation I which will be described later.

[0114] In a preferred configuration, the center of gravity is located between certain points (primarily three: the sides and backrest): Side A, Side B, and Backrest. The center of gravity G and the determination of the weight distribution ensure that the furniture will not tip over without the need for any additional elements, such as a hook or harness.

[0115] In reality, the center of gravity G is not a fixed point, but can be an area (Figure 8) placed at a certain point of the furniture in its general structure, and which will depend on the type of furniture and the direction in which it is desired to avoid falling.

[0116] In a related aspect, the components are primarily made of MDF with wood veneer of varying thicknesses. For example, 12mm MDF is used for the outer structure of the anti-tip system for children's furniture, and 18mm MDF for the inner structure. Components A, B, C, D, and E are made of these two materials, bonded with special wood glue. Components F and G are made of solid wood specifically for this example; however, the materials are determined according to the furniture being built.

[0117] Other manufacturing materials are included within the scope of the present invention such as wood of any kind, polymers, and metals; provided that these are suitable and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the furniture.

[0118] In this way, the inventor of the present invention has found a specific distribution of at least the seven masses, such that the center of gravity G is placed in a certain area or coordinate of the furniture, preventing it from tipping over. It should be noted that with this anti-tip system, it is possible to manufacture office furniture, school furniture, hotel furniture, hospital furniture, home furniture, desks, tables, dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, bars, counters, buffets, bookcases, armchairs, sofas, living room sets, headboards, cribs, wardrobes or chests of drawers, bureaus, entertainment centers, online workstations, chairs, benches, cabinets, credenzas, display cases, among others, as well as safety devices or security measures for such furniture and storage furniture; and any furniture for children's, domestic, and industrial use, and even for transportation, aeronautical, or aerospace vehicles.It can also be manufactured in different types of materials, such as MDF or particleboard, metals, alloys, PET or any material that allows the masses to be built with the appropriate density for resistance, efficient quality of the - 11 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 operation of the system and provide different configurations; the system can comprise “n” number of additional masses, depending on the type of furniture to be manufactured.

[0119] Figure 6 shows another example of furniture configuration that includes the anti-tip system of the present invention.

[0120] The inventors of the present invention, through rigorous experimentation, found that the center of gravity (G) of an object is the point where its entire mass is considered to be concentrated. In furniture, the center of gravity plays a crucial role in its stability. Furniture with an uncontrolled center of gravity is prone to tipping over, especially when an external force is applied, such as when opening a drawer or placing heavy objects on top.

[0121] Furthermore, the inventors of the present invention developed a way to automatically calculate the centers of gravity in a given piece of furniture taking into account its dimensions and specific use.

[0122] Equation I

[0123] Where X is the length, Y the height, and Z the width of the panels or masses that make up the anti-tip system for furniture, storage, and children's use. m refers to the mass value (density x volume).

[0124] The calculation using Equation I can be performed manually or using a computer program that allows for faster calculations. This program can be loaded onto a machine or computer, which will guide the operator or user performing the calculations to identify the coordinates of the centroids, or in other words, to find the center of gravity of the furniture.

[0125] The anti-tip system in furniture works by dynamically adjusting the center of gravity (G) to maintain stability. This system may include various features and mechanisms, such as counterweights. These counterweights are integrated into the design and materials used in its manufacture, which are primarily based on 12mm and 18mm MDF sheets. These sheets, when joined together, provide stability and rigidity to the structure's assembly.

[0126] Figure 2 shows an example of the interface used for calculating the center of gravity. The left panel displays a calculator with at least 5-12 spaces for entering values ​​for the anti-tip system; the number of spaces may vary depending on the furniture configuration. The right panel shows the resulting graph for the same furniture, allowing the anti-tip system to be configured with the same dimensions. In other words, it allows you to determine the weight of the different parts of the system to control the center of gravity (G), or center of mass.

[0127] Of course, the materials from which furniture can be manufactured, and therefore the system of the present invention, are those suitable for its proper functioning. Some examples include natural and synthetic polymers, metals, wood, melamine, plant-based materials such as bamboo, lacquered MDF, or any mixture thereof. Eco-production system

[0128] The system of the present invention, as well as the construction of the furniture, can be carried out manually, automatically, or in a hybrid manner. In the latter, the stages that are preferably developed are the following:

[0129] I. Planning. This includes the projection, programming, preparation, layout, recording, organization, structuring, calculation, and conception of products, plans, programs, tools, and development and research, software, and hardware. This area is located in the command or control center.

[0130] II. Raw Material Reception: Area for receiving and verifying materials such as MDF, metals, precious stones, solid wood, recycled plastics, etc., with an emphasis on validating non-toxicity and environmental sustainability.

[0131] III. Material Transformation: Specific processing methods for different materials, including automated cutting, thermoforming, artisanal methods, and applications for 3D filaments. For example: MDF (automated cutting discs, automatic dimensioning saw, or automated process with specialized machinery), Metals (thermoforming or automated process with specialized machinery), Gemstones (artisanal method or automated process with specialized machinery), Solid Wood (artisanal method or automated process with specialized machinery), and PETG (applications for 3D filaments, injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, injection blow molding, preform blow molding, etc.). Materials are joined using glues or eco-friendly resins obtained from the cut materials, as preferred.Other materials are given the most optimal treatment for their transformation into the mass or piece indicated in the roadmap, using an automated or hybrid process with specialized machinery.

[0132] IV. Machining: Process applied to parts obtained from the transformation of materials, removing excess material in a controlled manner until they are shaped for the installation of fastening systems, additional components of the rollover protection system, printing, or brand DNA using an automated or hybrid process with specialized machinery, giving the part its final size and shape, ready for the next process. - 13 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0133] V. Embellishment: Processes to improve the aesthetics of the components of the anti-tip system for furniture, storage, and children's play equipment through the printing of textures and patterns on the surface, sanding, application of lacquers or eco-friendly paints, polishing, and generally all the processes necessary to enhance the piece's appearance, using automated or hybrid processes with specialized machinery. At this stage, the anti-tip system is conceived in the form of furniture specified in the roadmap.

[0134] VI. Electronic Components: Installation of electronic components in the rollover protection system, for example, wireless chargers, telecommunications technology, electromechanical displacement and lifting systems, and data collection systems for research and development of new products. (Installed using an automated or hybrid process)

[0135] Vil. Inspection. Inspection and evaluation process of the product result upon leaving the production area, validation of the correct functioning of the anti-roll system with its installed electronic components.

[0136] VIII. Quality Control. Initiatives to ensure compliance with predefined requirements and designs, guarantee efficiency, and detect problems or failures in production. Quality assurance. Quality control stations installed at the end of each process for the parts in the anti-roll system production line. Initiative to protect and ensure that the product is suitable during its production, handling, transport, and storage within the eco-production plant. Minimize waste or production errors.

[0137] IX. Protection. Area where the anti-tip system is delivered as furniture and is placed in a case, container or reusable bag, for the correct handling, protection and preservation of the product.

[0138] X. Consedere: Space designated for the delivery of the product to customers, distributors or third parties.

[0139] Control Center: area where the correct functioning of the eco-production system for furniture is controlled; at all times these areas are interconnected in a continuous flow of communication.

[0140] Recycling materials. A specific area for depositing, separating, and analyzing the waste from each process in the eco-production system. This allows us to take action in the following steps.

[0141] Reduce. Avoid consuming materials that are not really necessary and that also contain polluting elements or that will soon become waste.

[0142] Reuse. Give waste a second use or repair it so that it continues to fulfill its function. - 14 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0143] Recycling. Sorting the waste generated to be processed in a specific and specialized area. Creating materials for other uses such as filaments, among other raw materials.

[0144] Recover. Selection and recovery of materials or elements to use them as raw materials or to create raw materials.

[0145] Always applying the waste hierarchy.

[0146] The eco-production system of the present invention does not have a fixed place in the workstations of each machine within the process; this allows for versatility in the manufacture of different products and even for future inventions that arise essentially to guarantee the benefits of the anti-tip system for furniture.

[0147] In a more specific aspect of the eco-production system, the Machining and Finishing areas are hermetically sealed to prevent the exposure of waste or particles produced by the process, thus preventing their escape. The air in these areas is constantly filtered to maintain a healthy work environment. This allows for eco-production through automated, hybrid, or manual processes.

[0148] The preferred configuration for the Eco-Production system to guarantee efficient and healthy production is proposed in the form of a “Boomerang” production plant (Figure 10).

[0149] As can be seen in Figure 10, the areas described above are indicated in an illustrative way.

[0150] This configuration allows us to install highly noisy machinery outside the Boomerang production plant, obtaining a harmonious and healthy work area within the eco-production plant for the operator working inside it.

[0151] Efficiency in the logistics of production and proper, effective implementation of the eco-production diagram for anti-rollover system, storage, child use.

[0152] The control center becomes a polygonal control building for the boomerang eco-production plant; the plant can be operated from inside and center of the Boomerang.

[0153] In an additional modality, the eco-production diagram for the anti-tip system for children's storage furniture can be configured in a linear, square, U, circular production plant and any other shape that suits the eco-production diagram of the system of the present invention.

[0154] The eco-production system does not have a fixed location at the workstations of each machine within the process. This allows for versatility in the manufacture of different products and even for future inventions that may arise, essentially to guarantee the benefits of the anti-tip system for furniture. Figure 3 shows an example of a production flow diagram of the system of the present invention. - 15 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0155] Fastening or assembly system

[0156] In the furniture industry, conventional screws are the most needed as a fastening system, since their practicality for the majority of projects and products is favorable; however, these same screws are not usually the "ideal" because it has been shown that, although they are a very good tool, they still have deficiencies in the material used in the furniture industry.

[0157] The present invention provides a fastening or assembly system that allows for the protection of a fundamental piece of furniture, whether made of MDF and / or wood or another material, in order to provide security to the assembly system and also provide a more optimal assembly.

[0158] The fastening or assembly system according to the present invention comprises at least three parts. Figure 3A shows part 1, the screw, which is of sufficient length according to the needs of the furniture to be assembled. Part 1 also includes a preferably circular head (a). Figure 3B illustrates other types of heads that the screw (1) may have.

[0159] Screw 1 also has a pair of threads (b1 and b2). The first thread (b1), (the same one that will screw into piece 2) has a larger circumference and the same diameter along its length, which in turn will have a thread to allow insertion by turning, then a smooth screw (from here it will maintain a standard circumference and without threads, that is, smaller than the first), which will enter the material structured as a panel and in turn contribute to the length of the screw, and the second thread (b2) at the tip of the screw, which will also fit into piece 3 and maintain the standard circumference.

[0160] Part number 2 (Figure 3C) consists of a female assembly and also a structure at the top that will limit unnecessary twisting of the material once the length has been inserted, in order to avoid damaging the furniture structure and wearing down the material.

[0161] Part 2 has a structure with a diameter similar to that of the first circumference (b1) of part 1, so that it can couple with the first thread (part 1). It will maintain both internal and external threads to ensure grip on the panels and also on the screw through the turns that are made. At the beginning of part 2, that is, at the top, some pointed structures have the function that when reaching the material with the turns, they prevent unnecessary turns, and in this way, by coupling the thread of the screw (part 1), it can allow passage to couple with part 3.

[0162] Finally, the third piece (Figure 3D) allows piece 1 to be inserted into its standard diameter; that is, it will have a shorter length and will be placed within it. This piece will also have threads at both the inner and outer ends so that it can be fixed to the MDF and / or wood material and provide a secure grip for piece 1, thus ensuring a secure hold from both sides. - 16 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0163] Figures 4A to 4D show the placement of the assembly or fastening system. Those skilled in the field will understand that the dimensions (e.g., width and length) of each of the described parts may vary depending on the assembly requirements of a particular piece of furniture.

[0164] EXAMPLES

[0165] Example 1. Determining the center of gravity

[0166] Knowing the thickness and weight of each of the pieces as shown in the following table, Equation I was applied

[0167] Equation I

[0168] Z = SUM n = Number of masses (number of rollover protection system parts to be built) i=1 = Initial number = = Equivalent m = Mass value (density*volume). Particular part of the rollover protection system

[0169] X = Length

[0170] Y = Height

[0171] Z = Width

[0172] Substituting the values ​​into the formula yields 3 values, one for each axis (x, y, z).

[0173] X axis = 10233.399 / 36.26 = 282.2228075 mm

[0174] Y-axis = 11 115.1125 / 36.26 = 306.5361969 mm

[0175] Z axis = 571.56 / 36.26 = 15.762 mm - 17 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0176] As can be seen in Figure 1, the calculation begins with the dimensions shown in the table above, which are placed twice on the left panel of Figure 1, since there are two panels or masses for the construction of this piece of furniture. After performing the calculation with Equation I, the result provides the coordinates of the center of gravity (left graphic in Figure 1).

[0177] Because of this, the center of gravity extends in the following parameters

[0178] X-axis: 25,350 mm

[0179] Y-axis: 98.028 mm

[0180] This means that the center of gravity G is located within these coordinates of the two XY axes; therefore, there is a graphical representation of where this point is located, that is, it is an area, not just a point, that has the capacity to be selected (Figure 8)

[0181] Based on the measurements of both points, this means that the center of gravity will act as a kind of counterweight when applying relative loads to the already stipulated furniture; that is, when the anti-tip system acts through the center of gravity, what it does is "accommodate the masses" in order to offer an intelligent solution to the problems that exist in the furniture industry, such as the safety of the users.

[0182] Example 2. Construction of a piece of furniture with an anti-tip system

[0183] Planning

[0184] The anti-tip system for children's furniture is drawn in design software in order to provide a roadmap specifying the details for the model to be produced, responsibilities and actions of each area within the eco-production system for the anti-tip system.

[0185] In the material transformation area (Cutting) two structures are created, the first exterior and the second interior.

[0186] First structure, laminated with 12mm or 15mm thick MDF. We use a manual or automated MDF sheet cutting saw to make the cuts for the outer parts that make up the following pieces:

[0187] Outer cover for anti-tip system for children's storage furniture.

[0188] Exterior base for anti-tip system for children's storage furniture

[0189] Left and right side for anti-tip system for children's storage furniture

[0190] Backrest Anti-tip system for children's storage furniture.

[0191] Cutouts on sides for assembly

[0192] 45° cut, rectangular, or whatever best suits the model to be produced. - 18 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0193] Each of the resulting pieces passes through a cutting machine that cuts a 45° bevel along the sides, either rectangular or in shapes best suited to the model being produced. This can be done manually or automatically.

[0194] Sheet or piece specifically designed to print the customer's various needs. For example, design, model, or brand.

[0195] The cuts are made according to the measurements provided in the production plan. The dimensions of the pieces are standardized according to the regulations applicable in the country where the product will be sold or according to the specifications of the furniture itself.

[0196] Taking into account the measurements of the exterior cuts, we proceed to cut the interior pieces (second interior) from 15mm and 18mm MDF sheets.

[0197] Function of this sheet. Counterweight

[0198] This thicker sheet metal piece provides weight to position the centroid at a specific coordinate.

[0199] Endurance

[0200] We get a more robust body to install

[0201] Fastening systems.

[0202] Sliding systems.

[0203] Hinge system or any hardware for its optimal functioning.

[0204] Durability

[0205] The mechanics of configuring or assembling the anti-tip system for children's furniture are mainly covered in this sheet.

[0206] Machining. In this stage of the process there are two drilling lines: drilling for the outer sheet. Where part two is installed in Figure 5.

[0207] Inner sheet.

[0208] Drilling process on the edge for the installation of the device (Figure 3 of the fixing system). The number and location of the holes are taken from the routing or production sheet.

[0209] Up to this step, the skeleton of the anti-tip system for children's storage furniture is obtained (Fig. 9)

[0210] Example 3. Anti-tip system applied to an armchair

[0211] The implementation of the anti-tip system is described in other variations of furniture that are not for storage, for example armchairs, or living rooms; however, this type of furniture is usually manufactured with very simple fixings (Figures 7A-7C).

[0212] That is why some variations were added to this type of invention, for example, the implementation of a furniture frame for an armchair that works through assemblies, using quality materials. - 19 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0213] It also has the characteristic that the skeleton is made up of a number of panels according to its variation in design, in this way it will allow it to be assembled and disassembled.

[0214] With this we can solve the problems raised in the summary of the invention, and at the same time offer greater resistance in the panels to support weights, preventing them from tipping over.

[0215] These panels were designed to avoid the use of so many pieces and so many complications when assembling a piece of furniture, as this was one of the objectives that were taken into account when creating this model.

[0216] In the configuration for the additional modality of the anti-tip system, specifically for armchairs, sofas, or living room furniture, the following pieces are created specifically in wood to optimize their production, quality, logistics, sustainability and optimal control of their movement when applying force or when using this product.

[0217] Masses that make up the anti-roll skeleton in additional mode applied to armchairs, living room or sofa.

[0218] A) Anti-tip base for furniture

[0219] E) Anti-tip backrest for furniture

[0220] F) Anti-tip stabilizing leg for upright furniture

[0221] G) Anti-tip stabilizing leg for left-hand furniture

[0222] H) Roll-over arm rest A, B, C

[0223] P) Anti-tip suspension system for furniture

[0224] M) Shelf and anti-tip bar for furniture.

[0225] Each of the masses created and listed above are configured as follows for the creation of the anti-roll skeleton in additional mode applied to armchairs, living room or sofa.

[0226] Masses A), E), H), are connected as shown in Figure 7A.

[0227] The anti-tip base for furniture connects at its rear edge with the lower edge of the anti-tip backrest, joined with the fixing system for the anti-tip system for furniture.

[0228] Similarly, the front and rear edges of the anti-tip armrest for furniture A connect with the upper part of the edge of the anti-tip armrest for furniture B and C, the lower edge of the same is connected with the edge of the side of the anti-tip base for furniture.

[0229] The inner side edge of the anti-tip furniture armrest C connects with the outer side edge of the anti-tip furniture backrest.

[0230] The anti-tip base and backrest for furniture, an additional option, is produced with an internal space to accommodate an anti-tip suspension system for the furniture, essentially creating the user's seat. - 20 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227

[0231] The bar (mass) M) is optional and can be installed in the holes in the base or backrest as specified in the production sheet. This provides support for the anti-tip suspension system for the furniture.

[0232] Masses F) and G) serve to support the skeleton configured with masses A), E) and H), and provide greater stability when standing on a surface. Fig. 7C.

[0233] In this additional mode, frames can be added to create a different performance in the final design of the armchair, living room, sofa.

[0234] Having thus described the invention, it will be evident that it may vary in many ways. Such variations should not be considered as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all modifications that would be obvious to a person skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

- 21 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 CLAIMS 1. An anti-tip system for furniture characterized in that said system comprises the assembly of at least seven masses that form the structure of a piece of furniture and that have specific dimensions according to the type of furniture; wherein the at least seven masses also include a specific weight that serves as a counterweight, said counterweight being determined based on the total weight of the furniture, and knowing the value of the counterweight it is distributed throughout the casing or skeleton of the furniture; wherein once the counterweight values ​​are known a center of gravity G is calculated based on Equation I Where £ = SUM n = Number of masses i=1 = Initial number = = Equivalent m = Value of mass (weight, density.) X = Length Y = Height Z = Width And where the at least seven masses are: A) Anti-tip base for furniture, B) Anti-tip cover for furniture, C) Left side anti-tip for furniture, D) Right side anti-tip for furniture, E) Fixed and / or reclining anti-tip backrest for furniture, F) Left anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture, and G) Right anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture, 2. The anti-tip system according to claim 1, characterized in that the center of gravity is an area that has a shape and extent according to the type of furniture.

3. The anti-tip system according to claim 1, characterized in that the system and the furniture are manufactured from natural and synthetic polymers, metals, woods, - 22 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 melamines, vegetable materials such as bamboo, lacquered MDF, or any mixture thereof.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the furniture is a storage unit having a height greater than 1.10 m.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the furniture prevents tipping when a person or object of at least 70 kg hangs or climbs on it.

6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes the following additional masses: H) Anti-tip armrest for furniture, A, B, C, I) Anti-tip face or front for furniture, J) Anti-tip stabilizing leg for furniture, K) Anti-tip railing for furniture, L) Anti-tip seat and headrest for furniture, M) Anti-tip shelves for furniture, O) Frames & Anti-tip column for furniture, P) Anti-tip suspension system for furniture, Q) Electronic devices, R) Displacement or rolling device, S) Lifting device, T) Lighting Systems, U) Self-assembly, fixing and / or assembly system, V) Telecommunications devices and / or systems for furniture, W) Device and / or collection, transmission and analysis of data for research and development of new products, X) Device and / or systems for wireless energy transmission, conduction, and storage for furniture, Y) Audio and video devices for furniture, and Z) Any device or object that is installed on the skeleton or anti-tip system for furniture and storage for children, or any combination of the above.

7. The system according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the furniture to be manufactured comprises office furniture, school furniture, hotel furniture, hospital furniture, home furniture, desks, tables, dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, bars, counters, buffets, bookcases, armchairs, sofas, living room sets, headboards, cribs, wardrobes or chests of drawers, bureaus, entertainment centers, online work centers, chairs, benches, closets, credenzas, display cases, among others, as well as safety devices or security means for said furniture and storage furniture; and any furniture for use - 23 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 children's or domestic and industrial use and even transport, aeronautical or aerospace vehicle 8. A process for the eco-production of the rollover protection system characterized in that it comprises the following stages: I. Planning: includes the projection, programming, preparation, layout, engraving, organization, structuring, calculation and conception of products, plans, programs, tools and software and hardware development; II. Raw Material Reception: area for receiving and verifying materials such as MDF, metals, precious stones, solid wood, recycled plastics, etc., with an emphasis on validating non-toxicity and environmental sustainability; III. Material Transformation: processing for different materials, including automated cutting, thermoforming, artisanal methods and uses for 3D filaments; IV. Machining: Process of parts obtained from the transformation of materials by removing excess material in a controlled manner until they are shaped for the installation of fastening systems, additional components of the anti-roll system, using an automated or hybrid process with specialized machinery, giving the part its final size and shape ready for the next stage; V. Embellishment: processes to improve the aesthetics of the pieces that make up the anti-tip system for furniture by printing textures, patterns on the surface, sanding, application of ecological lacquers or paints, polishing, in general all the processes necessary to give the piece the embellishment, using automated or hybrid process with specialized machinery; VI. Electronic components: installation of electronic components to the rollover protection system, for example, wireless chargers, telecommunications technology, electromechanical displacement and lifting systems, data collection systems for research and development of new products; Vil. Inspection. Inspection and evaluation process of the product result upon leaving the production area, validation of the correct functioning of the anti-roll system with its installed electronic components; VIII. Quality control. Initiatives to ensure compliance with predefined requirements and designs, ensure efficiency, and detect problems or failures in production; IX. Protection: area where the anti-tip system is delivered as furniture and is placed in a case, container or reusable bag, for the correct handling, protection and preservation of the product; and X. Consedere: Space designated for the delivery of the product to customers, distributors or third parties. - 24 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 9. The process according to claim 8, characterized in that the arrangement of each of the stages is in the form of a “boomerang”.

10. The process according to claim 8, characterized in that the arrangement of each of the stages can be linear, square, in the shape of a “II” and / or circular.

11. The process according to claim 8, characterized in that the steps can be carried out manually, automatically, or in a hybrid manner.

12. The process according to claim 8, characterized in that the planning stage is carried out at the command or control post, where the control center is the area where the correct functioning of the eco-production system for furniture is controlled, all the time these areas are interconnected in a continuous communication flow.

13. The process according to claim 8, characterized in that in step IV the masses obtained in MDF are joined under pressure by means of resins, glue or special adhesives configured as appropriate.

14. The process according to claim 8, characterized in that it is an eco-production process that does not have a fixed location in the workstations of each machine within the process, allowing for versatility in the manufacture of different products and including a materials recycling area.

15. A fastening or assembly system for assembling the anti-tip system according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least three parts corresponding to a screw (1) having a sufficient length according to the needs of the furniture to be assembled; the screw (1) also comprises a head, preferably circular (a) or other shapes; the screw (1) further has a pair of threads (b1 and b2), the first thread (b1) screwing into a part 2, having a larger circumference and the same diameter along its length, which in turn has a thread to allow entry by means of twisting; then a smooth screw, from here maintaining a standard circumference and without thread, i.e., smaller than the first, which enters the material structured as a panel of the furniture and in turn contributes to the length of the screw, and the second thread (b2) at the tip of the screw, which also couples to a part 3 and maintains the standard circumference;Part (2) consists of a female assembly and a structure at the top that limits unnecessary rotations in the furniture panel once the length has been inserted, in order to avoid damaging the furniture structure and wearing down the material; part (2) has a structure with a diameter similar to that of the first circumference (b1) of the screw (1), so that it can engage with the first thread (b1) of the screw (1), thus maintaining both internal and external threads to ensure grip on the furniture panels and also on the screw through the rotations that are being made, and at the beginning of part 2, that is, at the top, some pointed structures have the function that when reaching the; - 25 - BII1304194C8-PCT1227 material with the turns avoid unnecessary turns, and in this way the screw thread (1) is coupled and can allow passage to be coupled with piece 3; and piece 3 allows the screw (1) to enter in its standard diameter, that is, it has a shorter length and is placed on said screw (1), likewise, this piece maintains a thread at the end both inside and outside so that it can be fixed to the furniture material and can provide a grip to the screw (1), thus ensuring a grip on both sides.

16. The fastening system according to claim 15, characterized in that said system is made of natural and synthetic polymers, as well as metals or woods.

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