Connecting member and modular furniture

Abstract

A connecting member (30) and modular furniture. The connecting member (30) is used for detachably connecting a first functional assembly (10) and a second functional assembly (20). The connecting member (30) comprises a fixing and limiting member (31) and a connector (32), the fixing and limiting member (31) being provided on the first functional assembly (10). The connector (32) comprises a limiting portion (32b) and a connecting portion (32a), wherein the limiting portion (32b) is detachably connected to the fixing and limiting member (31) and is fixed by the fixing and limiting member (31) to be restricted from moving, and the connecting portion (32a) is detachably connected to the second functional assembly (20). During use, the connecting member (30) has a better effect on limiting the movement of the functional assemblies (10, 20), and can limit the movement of the functional assemblies (10, 20) in all directions, such that the connection is more stable. In addition, the connecting member does not need the functional assemblies (10, 20) to be structurally adapted, thus having a larger use range.

Description

Connecting member and modular furniture TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of furniture, and particularly relates to a connecting member and modular furniture. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional sofas and other furniture are mostly of an integral structure, and although the frame and the cushion can be separated, the frame is of an integral structure. This is not suitable for storage and transportation, and is also inconvenient for users to clean and maintain on a daily basis. Moreover, with this structure, the user cannot adjust the shape of the furniture after purchase according to needs.

[0003] Therefore, in recent years, modular furniture has been selected by most users. Modular furniture divides furniture into several standard modules, which are combined and matched according to needs to form furniture products of different styles and functions. This kind of furniture has the characteristics of flexibility and variability, can meet the use needs in different spaces and scenes, and is more conducive to storage, transportation and daily maintenance.

[0004] Related prior art such as CN101208030A discloses a modular furniture assembly, which comprises a base and a transverse member manually coupled to the base in a detachable manner through a coupler, and specifically discloses that the coupler is a U-shaped coupler, and the frame of the base and the frame of the transverse member each has a corresponding hole therein, which accommodates a part of the coupler therein, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5A. This structure of the coupler and the coupling manner may still have some problems: 1. The connection needs to be made with the help of the holes on the base and the transverse member of the furniture, which puts forward requirements for the structure of the furniture itself, and is not suitable for furniture without corresponding holes; 2. The base and the transverse member are only clamped by one U-shaped coupler, and the connection strength is limited, and the coupler is prone to move along the length (x) direction of the base. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a connecting member and modular furniture, which is simple to install and disassemble, does not need to cooperate with the structure of the furniture itself, has a compact structure, and is firmly connected.

[0006] The first aspect of the present application provides a connecting member, which adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A connecting member for detachably connecting a first functional assembly and a second functional assembly, comprising:

[0008] a fixing limiting member arranged on the first functional assembly;

[0009] The connecting member comprises a limiting part and a connecting part, the limiting part is detachably connected with the fixing limiting member and is fixed and limited by the fixing limiting member, and the connecting part is detachably connected with the second functional component.

[0010] As preferred, the fixing limiting member comprises a base connected with the first functional component and a boss arranged on the base, one side of the base is provided with a limiting piece, and a limiting space into which the limiting part is inserted is formed between the limiting piece and the outer side of the boss.

[0011] As preferred, a fixing pin is arranged on the boss, and the fixing pin and the limiting space are matched with each other to limit the movement of the connecting member.

[0012] As preferred, a fixing pin is arranged on the boss, and the fixing pin, the adjusting pin and the limiting space are matched with each other to limit the movement of the connecting member in each direction.

[0013] As preferred, a fixing gap is formed between the fixing pin and the upper surface of the boss, and the fixing gap is matched with the thickness of the limiting part of the connecting member.

[0014] As preferred, the front part of the limiting part of the connecting member is provided with a limiting area with extension sections at both ends, the front end of the limiting area is inserted into the limiting space, and the extension sections of the limiting area are clamped in the fixing gap.

[0015] As preferred, the adjusting pin has a release state and a locking state, in the release state, the adjusting pin has no vertical pressure on the connecting member, and in the locking state, the adjusting pin has vertical pressure on the connecting member.

[0016] As preferred, neither the fixing pin nor the adjusting pin passes through the base in the thickness direction.

[0017] As preferred, the connecting member further comprises a turning part between the limiting part and the connecting part, and is configured to implement the different direction arrangement of the connecting part and the limiting part.

[0018] As preferred, the included angle between the connecting part and the limiting part is close to 90 degrees.

[0019] In the second aspect of the present application, a modular furniture is provided, and the first functional component and the second functional component are detachably connected through the above connecting member.

[0020] As preferred, the first functional component has at least one substantially flat part, and the substantially flat part is connected to the substantially flat part of the second functional component through the connecting member.

[0021] Preferably, the first functional component is configured as a base, and the second functional component is configured as a backrest or armrest.

[0022] By implementing the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0023] 1. By using the connecting components of the present invention, different functional components can be connected to form furniture of different shapes, making the use and installation of furniture more diversified;

[0024] 2. The connecting member of the present invention provides better restriction on the movement of functional components during use, and can restrict the movement of functional components in all directions, making the connection more stable;

[0025] 3. The connecting component of the present invention does not require structural cooperation of functional components, thus having a wider range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to aid in understanding the objectives and advantages of the present invention, wherein:

[0027] Figure 1 shows a modular sofa in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 shows a modular sofa in another combination configuration according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 shows a modular sofa in another combination method according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the connection state of the connecting member according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the connecting member shown in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the connecting member in the connecting component according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing and limiting member shown in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 is a side view of the fixing and limiting member shown in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] In the figure, 10 - first functional component, 101 - base frame, 102 - base cushion, 20 - second functional component, 201 - back frame, 202 - back cushion, 203 - headrest, 30 - connecting member, 31 - fixed limiting member, 31a - base, 31b - boss, 31c - limiting piece, 31d - fixing pin, 31e - adjusting pin, 32 - connecting member, 32a - connecting part, 32b - limiting part, 32c - turning part, 32d - 1 extension section, 32d - limiting area, 31-1 - limiting interval, 31-2 - fixing gap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific implementation cases.

[0037] It should be noted that the following implementation cases are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them; although the present application is described in detail with reference to the following implementation cases, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in each implementation case, or make equivalent replacement for some technical features therein; and such modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of each implementation case of the present application. EMBODIMENT

[0038] The modular furniture of the present embodiment is a sofa. It is composed of a first functional component 10 and a second functional component 20. For example, in some specific embodiments, the first functional component 10 is a sofa base, and the second functional component 20 is a sofa back or a sofa armrest. The back and the sofa have the same structure, but different installation positions between the back and the base. The size of the back and the sofa can be the same or different, depending on the specific product requirements.

[0039] In the present embodiment, the first functional component 10 and the second functional component 20 have a defined spatial relationship. This spatial relationship enables the formation of furniture of various types, sizes and configurations. And this spatial relationship can be changed through the detachable connection between the first functional component 10 and the second functional component 20. Each functional component can be one or more, and they are connected to each other in a detachable manner to form various configurations of sofas. For example, in some specific embodiments, one base is configured with one back to form a single-person sofa without armrests, as shown in FIG. 1. In another specific embodiment, one base is configured with one back and two armrests to form a single-person sofa with armrests, as shown in FIG. 2. It can also be that two bases are configured with two backs and two armrests to form a double-person sofa with armrests, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0040] The first functional component 10 is configured to provide a comfortable seating surface for a user. In the present embodiment, the first functional component 10 comprises a base frame 101 and a base cushion 102 mounted on the base frame 101. When a user sits on the first functional component 10, the base frame 101 supports the weight of the user. The base cushion 102 serves to provide a useful and comfortable seating area for the user. The base cushion 102 can be easily mounted on or removed from the base frame 101.

[0041] The first functional component 10 is generally cuboid in shape, having four adjoining sides and an upper surface, one or two or three of which adjoining sides are adjacent to the second functional component 20 according to different combinations. The upper surface is adjacent to the base cushion 102.

[0042] In the present embodiment, the second functional component 20 also comprises a back frame 201 and a back cushion 202 mounted on the back frame 201. The back frame 201 of the second functional component 20 is generally cuboid in shape, having four adjoining sides, any one of which adjoining sides is adjacent to the first functional component 10 to form different furniture. The back cushion 202 of the second functional component 20 as a backrest is generally wedge-shaped with a narrow upper part and a wide lower part, making it more comfortable for a user to lean against.

[0043] In the present embodiment, the second functional component 20 of the modular furniture is also provided with a headrest 203.

[0044] In the present embodiment, a flexible frame cover is further sleeved on the outer surfaces of the base frame 101 and the back frame 201. The frame cover can be configured in different colors and different materials, and the user can replace it according to actual use needs.

[0045] In the embodiment, the first functional component 10 and the second functional component 20 of the modular furniture are detachably connected through the connecting member 30, as shown in Fig. 4. The connecting member 30 acts on the upper surface of the first functional component 10 and one of the adjacent side surfaces of the second functional component 20. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 5, the connecting member 30 comprises a fixing limiting member 31 and a connecting member 32. As shown in Fig. 6, the fixing limiting member 31 can be made of plastic or metal and is arranged on the first functional component 10 and comprises a base 31a fixedly locked on the upper surface of the first functional component 10 by screws and a boss 31b arranged on the base 31a. The boss 31b and the base 31a are both in the shape of a strip and can be in an integral structure. The base 31a and the upper surface of the first functional component 10 can be connected by screws or by means of strong glue, etc. In the embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, the base 31a is provided with connecting holes near both ends thereof and is fixed to the first functional component 10 by screws. A limiting piece 31c is arranged on one side of the base 31a. The limiting piece 31c can be one piece or multiple pieces. A limiting space 31-1 is formed between the limiting piece 31c and the outer side surface of the boss 31b. The end of the connecting member 32 can be inserted into the limiting space 31-1. The phrase "can be inserted" means that, after the insertion, the connecting member 32 has no obvious gap with the limiting piece 31c and the outer side surface of the boss 31b and is not loose and can be pulled out only by using a certain upward force.

[0046] In the embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, the connecting member 32 is in the shape of a sheet as a whole and comprises a limiting portion 32b connected with the fixing limiting member 31, a connecting portion 32a connected with the second functional component 20 and a turning portion 32c connecting the limiting portion 32b and the connecting portion 32a. The limiting portion 32b and the connecting portion 32a change directions through the turning portion 32c. For example, in the embodiment, the connecting member 32 is in the shape of L and the included angle between the connecting portion 32a and the limiting portion 32b is close to 90 degrees. The limiting portion 32b is fixed and limited in movement by being connected with the fixing limiting member 31. The connecting portion 32a and the second functional component 20 are connected in a detachable manner, for example, by screws or by means of strong glue, etc.

[0047] In the embodiment, in order to further limit the connecting member 32 and firmly connect, a fixing bolt 31d is arranged at one end of the strip-shaped boss 31b, the fixing bolt 31d is fixedly arranged on the boss 31b and is in an integral structure with the boss 31b, the fixing bolt 31d comprises a columnar body and a limiting end arranged at the top end of the columnar body, and a fixed gap 31-2 exists between the limiting end of the fixing bolt 31d and the upper surface of the boss 31b. During installation, the connecting member 32 is inserted into the fixed gap 31-2 to be fixed and limited.

[0048] In another embodiment, in order to further limit the connecting member 32, a fixing bolt 31d and an adjusting bolt 31e are arranged at two ends of the strip-shaped boss 31b respectively, the height of the adjusting bolt 31e relative to the boss 31b is adjustable, and the adjusting bolt 31e is arranged to cooperate with the fixing bolt 31d to fix and limit the movement of the connecting member 32. In the embodiment, the adjusting bolt 31e is a bolt, and the boss 31b is provided with corresponding screw holes. Therefore, the adjusting bolt 31e has two states, namely, a release state and a locking state. In the release state, the adjusting bolt 31e does not have vertical pressure on the connecting member 32, and in the locking state, the adjusting bolt 31e has vertical pressure on the connecting member 32.

[0049] In the embodiment, further, a limiting area 32d with extension sections 32d-1 at two ends is arranged at the front of the limiting part 32b of the connecting member 32, the front end of the limiting area 32d is inserted into the limiting gap 31-1, and the extension sections 32d-1 of the limiting area 32d are clamped in the fixed gap 31-2. The fixing bolt 31d, the adjusting bolt 31e and the limiting gap 31-1 cooperate with each other to limit the movement of the connecting member 32 in each direction (including front, back, left, right, up and down).

[0050] In order not to further damage the surface of the first functional component 10, the fixing bolt 31d and the adjusting bolt 31e do not pass through the base 31a in the thickness direction.

[0051] In another specific embodiment, the fixing bolt 31d can be replaced by the adjusting bolt 31e, and two adjusting bolts 31e can also achieve the above-mentioned effect.

[0052] In another specific embodiment, the connecting member 30 between each first functional component 10 and the second functional component 20 can be one or multiple, for example, two or more, according to the required connecting strength and the length of the first functional component 10 and the second functional component 20.

Claims

1. A connecting member for detachably connecting a first functional component (10) and a second functional component (20), characterized in that, The connecting member (30) comprises: a fixing limiting part (31) arranged on the first functional component (10); a connecting part (32) comprising a limiting part (32b) and a connecting part (32a), the limiting part (32b) is detachably connected with the fixing limiting part (31) and is fixed and limited in movement by the fixing limiting part (31), and the connecting part (32a) is detachably connected with the second functional component (20).

2. A connecting member according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing limiting part (31) comprises a base (31a) connected with the first functional component (10) and a boss (31b) arranged on the base (31a), one side of the base (31a) is provided with a limiting piece (31c), and a limiting interval (31-1) into which the limiting part (32b) is inserted is formed between the limiting piece (31c) and the outer side of the boss (31b).

3. A connecting member according to claim 2, wherein The boss (31b) is provided with a fixing pin (31d) which cooperates with the limiting interval (31-1) to limit the movement of the connecting part (32).

4. A connecting member according to claim 3, wherein The fixing pin (31d) and the upper surface of the boss (31b) form a fixing gap (31-2) which is adapted to the thickness of the limiting part (32b) of the connecting part (32).

5. A connecting member according to claim 4, wherein The front end of the limiting part (32b) of the connecting part (32) is provided with a limiting area (32d) having extension sections (32d-1) at both ends, the front end of the limiting area (32d) is inserted into the limiting interval (31-1), and the extension sections (32d-1) of the limiting area (32d) are clamped in the fixing gap (31-2).

6. A connecting member according to claim 3, wherein The boss (31b) is further provided with an adjusting pin (31e), and the fixing pin (31d) and the adjusting pin (31e) cooperate with the limiting interval (31-1) to limit the movement of the connecting part (32) in each direction.

7. A connecting member according to claim 4, wherein The adjusting pin (31e) has a released state and a locked state, in the released state, the adjusting pin (31e) has no vertical pressure on the connecting part (32), and in the locked state, the adjusting pin (31e) has vertical pressure on the connecting part (32).

8. A connecting member according to claim 3, wherein The fixing pin (31d) and the adjusting pin (31e) do not pass through the base (31a) in the thickness direction.

9. A connecting member according to claim 1, wherein The connecting part (32) further comprises a turning part (32c) located between the limiting part (32b) and the connecting part (32a) and configured to implement different directional arrangements of the connecting part (32a) and the limiting part (32b).

10. A connecting member according to claim 1, wherein The included angle between the connecting part (32a) and the limiting part (32b) is close to 90 degrees.

11. A modular furniture comprising a first functional component (10) and a second functional component (20), characterized in that, The first functional component (10) and the second functional component (20) are detachably connected by the connecting member according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. A modular piece of furniture according to claim 11, characterized in that The first functional component (10) has at least one substantially flat portion which is connected to a substantially flat portion of the second functional component (20) by the connecting member (30).

13. A modular piece of furniture according to claim 11, characterized in that The first functional component (10) is configured as a seat base and the second functional component (20) is configured as a backrest or armrest.

14. The modular furniture of claim 11, wherein, The first functional component (10) is configured as a seat base and the second functional component (20) is configured as a seat base.

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