An innovative connection structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection structure (10) used in furniture assembly, comprising at least one channel (50) opened in a composite panel to allow mounting, and at least one fastener (20) engaged with the channel (50). Accordingly, its novelty is that the fastener (20) in the connection structure (10) comprises at least one horizontal extension (30) positioned opposite each other on a vertical axis (I), comprises at least one vertical extension (40) connecting the oppositely positioned horizontal extensions (30), has at least one H-type channel (60) that comprises at least one protrusion (70) positioned at the opposite ends of the channel (50) on a horizontal axis (II), comprises at least one channel passage (80) that allows the advancement of the fastener (20) within the H-type channel (60) and the fastener (20) comprises at least one auxetic pattern (21) having an auxetic material property.

Description

[0001] AN INNOVATIVE CONNECTION STRUCTURE

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a connection structure used in furniture assembly, comprising at least one channel opened in a composite panel to allow mounting, and at least one fastener engaged with the channel.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] Furniture fasteners are materials in which various methods are used to assemble different types of furniture in a solid and aesthetic manner. Nowadays, elements such as minifix, screws, dowels, and loose tongued joints, which provide mechanical (ready to assemble) or adhesive (fixed) connections, are used as assembly elements to join and to form panel type furniture such as nightstands and dressers. In the minifix connection technique, the minifix lock and minifix bolt interlock to provide strength, and additionally, the use of a plastic dowel is required. Both minifix and screw connection methods require the use of auxiliary tools such as a screwdriver or a drill during assembly. Moreover, techniques such as cylindrical wooden dowels and wooden stick are applied using adhesive during the production process, and for this reason, the furniture is delivered to customers in an assembled form.

[0006] These existing connection techniques lead to various problems such as extended production and assembly times, increased costs, and high storage and transportation costs. Minifix or glued connection techniques, particularly those used in cabinet assembly, lengthen both the production and assembly processes and require the use of numerous auxiliary tools. This leads to longer production processes and increased costs. Furthermore, products manufactured with glued connection techniques have significantly higher storage and transportation costs than those manufactured with ready to assemble techniques. As a result, there is a need for a more suitable and innovative fastener both economically and technically.

[0007] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention relates to an innovative connection structure for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing the new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0009] An object of the invention is to provide an innovative connection structure that ensures savings in labor, time, and cost.

[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide an innovative connection structure that is reinforced to be more robust and durable under tensile and bending loads.

[0011] In order to achieve all the purposes mentioned above and that will emerge from the detailed description below, a connection structure used in furniture assembly, comprising at least one channel opened in a composite panel to allow mounting, and at least one fastener engaged with the channel. Accordingly, its novelty is that the fastener in the connection structure comprises at least one horizontal extension positioned opposite each other on a vertical axis, comprises at least one vertical extension connecting the oppositely positioned horizontal extensions, has at least one H-type channel that comprises at least one protrusion positioned at the opposite ends of the channel on a horizontal axis, comprises at least one channel passage that allows the advancement of the fastener within the H-type channel and the fastener comprises at least one auxetic pattern having an auxetic material property.Thus, a fastener is obtained through which labor, cost, and time savings are achieved.

[0012] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the fastener has an H shape. Thus, the fastener is conveyed into the H-type channel, and a mounting process with enhanced strength can be performed.

[0013] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the wall thickness of the horizontal extension along the horizontal axis is more than the wall thickness of the vertical extension along the horizontal axis. Thus, a fastener that has been made robust and durable is obtained. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 presents a representative perspective view of the innovative connection structure of the invention.

[0015] Figure 2 presents a representative perspective view of the fastener in the innovative connection structure of the invention.

[0016] Figure 3 presents a representative perspective view of the innovative connection structure of the invention.

[0017] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] In this detailed description, the subject of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject, which shall not create any limiting effect.

[0019] Figure 1 presents a representative perspective view of the connection structure (10) subject of the invention. The connection structure (10) is used to assemble different types of furniture in a solid and aesthetic manner. The connection structure (10) subject of the invention is used in corner joints of panel furniture and exhibits auxetic properties. The connection structure (10) expands under load, demonstrating superior mechanical strength compared to traditional materials. The assembly process performed with the connection structure (10) eliminates the use of tools such as screwdrivers or drills, shortening both production and assembly times and reducing costs.

[0020] The connection structure (10) which is the subject of the invention comprises at least one fastener (20). The fastener (20) is the component that performs the assembly and, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, has an H shape. In order to form this H shape, the fastener (20) comprises at least one horizontal extension (30). In a possible embodiment of the invention, the horizontal extension (30) is positioned as two opposite each other on at least one vertical axis (I). There is at least one vertical extension (40) connecting the two horizontal extensions (30) to each other. The thickness of the vertical extension (40) along at least one horizontal axis (II) is less than the thickness of the horizontal extension (30) along the horizontal axis (II).

[0021] The fastener (20) comprises at least one auxetic pattern (21). The auxetic pattern (21) has a negative Poisson's ratio, meaning that it exhibits auxetic material properties. The auxetic pattern (21) is located in the cross-section of the fastener (20). In this way, the auxetic pattern (21), having auxetic material properties, allows the fastener (20) to expand laterally when stretched and to contract when compressed. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the auxetic pattern (21 ) located on the vertical extension (40) is at a macro scale. This provides the fastener (20) with a more durable structure under tensile and bending loads.

[0022] Figure 2 shows a representative perspective view of the fastener (20) in the connection structure (10) that is the subject of the invention. The fastener (20) is first placed into at least one channel (50) during the assembly process. The channel (50) is large enough to completely insert the fastener (20), and the size of the channel (50) can vary depending on the depth of the product to be assembled. Therefore, the length of the fastener (20) may also vary. To perform the assembly process, the fastener (20) is advanced from the channel (50) with a large surface area into at least one H-type channel (60). The H-type channel (60) allows the fastener (20) to be fixed to the part to be assembled, thereby keeping it in place.

[0023] The connection structure (10) which is the subject of the invention comprises at least one protrusion (70). The protrusion (70) is positioned at two opposite ends of the channel (50) along the horizontal axis (II). Thanks to the protrusion (70), the channel (50) is transformed into an H-type channel (60). The vertical extension (40) can pass between the protrusion (70) positioned at opposite ends of the channel (50) on the horizontal axis (II). Figure 3 shows a representative perspective view of the connection structure (10) which is the subject of the invention. The fastener (20) comprises at least one channel passage (80). The channel passage (80) allows the fastener (20) to move within and be fixed inside the H-type channel (60). The channel passage (80) is positioned oppositely along the vertical axis (I) and extends along the fastener (20). The channel passage (80), by extending along the fastener (20), allows the fastener (20) to be completely placed inside the H-type channel (60). The length of the channel passage (80), which extends along the fastener (20), can vary without any modification to the auxetic pattern (21) located on the vertical extension (40), meaning that the auxetic pattern (21 ) on the vertical extension (40) remains unchanged.

[0024] In line with the described above, the invention works as follows; the connection structure (10), which is used in the corner joints of panel furniture, comprises a fastener (20). During assembly, the user applies force to move the fastener (20) from the channel (50), into which it has been inserted, to another H-type channel (60), and this movement is enabled by the channel passage (80). An auxetic pattern (21 ), prepared at a macro scale and exhibiting auxetic material properties, is present on the fastener (20).

[0025] Therefore, a connection structure (10) developed for use in furniture assembly is obtained, which does not require any additional assembly material, reduces labor, minimizes storage and transportation costs thanks to its demountable structure, and has been made more robust and durable under tensile and bending loads due to its negative Poisson’s ratio.

[0026] The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar embodiments in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0027] REFERENCE NUMERALS GIVEN IN THE DRAWING

[0028] 10 Connection Structure 20 Fastener

[0029] 21 Auxetic Pattern

[0030] 30 Horizontal Extension

[0031] 40 Vertical Extension 50 Channel

[0032] 60 H Type Channel

[0033] 70 Protrusion

[0034] 80 Channel Passage (I) Vertical Axis

[0035] (II) Horizontal Axis

Claims

CLAIMS1. A connection structure (10) used in furniture assembly, comprising at least one channel (50) opened in a composite panel to allow mounting, and at least one fastener (20) engaged with the channel (50), characterized in that the fastener (20) in the connection structure (10) comprises at least one horizontal extension (30) positioned opposite each other on a vertical axis (I), comprises at least one vertical extension (40) connecting the oppositely positioned horizontal extensions (30), has at least one H-type channel (60) that comprises at least one protrusion (70) positioned at the opposite ends of the channel (50) on a horizontal axis (II), comprises at least one channel passage (80) that allows the advancement of the fastener (20) within the H-type channel (60) and the fastener (20) comprises at least one auxetic pattern (21 ) having an auxetic material property.

2. The connection structure (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that; the fastener (20) has an H shape.

3. The connection structure (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that; the wall thickness of the horizontal extension (30) along the horizontal axis (II) is more than the wall thickness of the vertical extension (40) along the horizontal axis (II).

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