Furniture

Abstract

The present invention provides furniture, comprising: a frame assembly comprising a plurality of elements; and a flexible portion, connected to the frame assembly. The frame assembly and the flexible portion are configured such that: in an assembled and erected state, the flexible portion is connected to the frame assembly; and, in a disassembled and stored state, the plurality of elements of the frame assembly and the flexible portion can be in a flat structure. The frame assembly of the furniture is formed by a plurality of elements which are detachably connected together; moreover, the flexible member connected to the frame assembly can provide a certain function (for example, a support function), and, when detached from the frame assembly, can occupy only a small packaging space. With such a configuration, the furniture can be in a flat state when needed, so as to occupy less space, thus helping to reduce the packaging volume.

Description

furniture Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of furniture, and more specifically to a type of furniture that can reduce packaging volume. Background Technology

[0002] Many existing furniture products use metal structures as frames. Although they are combined with soft materials such as fabric and rattan that have the ability to deform freely to form a set of furniture, the characteristics of soft materials cannot be fully utilized because the metal structure is generally fixed together to form a whole component. Therefore, the packaging volume is too large during the packaging process, which affects the transportation efficiency and transportation costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the present invention provides a piece of furniture to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a piece of furniture comprising: a frame assembly including multiple elements; a flexible portion connected to the frame assembly; the frame assembly and the flexible portion being configured such that: in an assembled, supported state, the flexible portion is connected to the frame assembly; and in a disassembled, stowed state, the multiple elements of the frame assembly and the flexible portion are in a flat structure.

[0005] Optionally, the frame assembly includes a top frame and a bottom frame detachably connected together, and the flexible portion includes a first flexible portion and a second flexible portion, the first flexible portion being connected to the top frame and the second flexible portion being connected to the bottom frame.

[0006] Optionally, the top frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and a support frame, wherein the upper frame and the lower frame are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame, and the first flexible part is connected to the upper frame and the lower frame.

[0007] Optionally, the lower frame is configured to tighten the first flexible portion when connected to the support frame.

[0008] Optionally, the base frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and a support frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame. The second flexible part is connected to the upper frame and the lower frame and forms a receiving space for accommodating the support frame.

[0009] Optionally, both the upper and lower frames are circular.

[0010] Optionally, the frame assembly includes a flat support member and a plurality of spaced-apart support legs that support the support member. The flexible portion is connected to the plurality of support legs and forms a receiving space for accommodating the support legs.

[0011] Optionally, the frame includes a hollow main frame and a seat frame, the seat frame being connected to the bottom of the main frame, and the flexible part including a first flexible part and a second flexible part, the first flexible part being connected to the main frame and the second flexible part being connected to the seat frame.

[0012] Optionally, the main frame includes two flat side frames spaced apart from each other, and the first flexible part is located between and connected to the two side frames.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom of the main frame has a receiving hole, the base frame is received in the receiving hole and is detachably connected to the main frame.

[0014] The present invention also provides a piece of furniture, comprising: a frame assembly including a plurality of elements; a flexible portion connected to the frame assembly; wherein the plurality of elements are configured to be connected to each other such that the flexible portion can provide support for a user, and the plurality of elements can also be configured to be separated from each other in a flat structure; wherein, when the plurality of elements are connected to or separated from each other, the flexible portion is always connected to at least one of the plurality of elements.

[0015] The technical solution of this invention has the following advantages: the frame assembly of the furniture of this invention is composed of multiple detachably connected elements, and the flexible components connected to the frame assembly can provide a certain function (such as a support function), and can occupy very little packaging space after being removed from the frame assembly. Through this construction, the furniture of this invention can be in a flat state when needed, occupying less space and thus reducing packaging volume. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the chair provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the top frame of the chair provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the base frame of the chair provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the chair provided in an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower edges of the chair provided in an embodiment of the present invention in a disassembled state.

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the chair's base frame in a disassembled state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the sofa provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the sofa in a disassembled state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the hanging chair provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the hanging chair provided in the embodiment of the present invention in a disassembled state.

[0027] Figure 11 is a perspective view of the sofa provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the frame of the sofa shown in Figure 11.

[0029] Figure 13 shows the frame of the sofa shown in Figure 12 in a disassembled state.

[0030] Figure 14 is a perspective view of a portion of the frame of the sofa shown in Figure 11, wherein the top frame and bottom frame are connected to the uprights via a first type of connection structure.

[0031] Figure 15 is a perspective view of a portion of the frame of the sofa shown in Figure 11, wherein the top frame and bottom frame are connected to the uprights by a second type of connection structure.

[0032] Figure 16 is a perspective view of a portion of the frame of the sofa shown in Figure 11, in which the top frame and bottom frame are connected to the uprights by a third connection structure.

[0033] Figure 17 is an enlarged view of part A in Figure 16.

[0034] Figure 18 is a perspective view of a footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 19 is a perspective view of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of the compressible component of the main body of a footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 21 is a perspective view of the top ring of the compressible component of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of a compressible component in another embodiment of the main body of a footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view of a compressible component in another embodiment of the main body of a footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 24 is a cross-sectional view of the compressible component of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first base plate is omitted.

[0041] Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view of the compressible component of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 26 is an exploded view of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 27 is a perspective view of the first base plate, a compressible component of the main body of a footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 28 is a partially exploded view of the main body of a footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram of the compressible component of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention in a compressed state.

[0046] Figure 30 is a schematic diagram of the compressible component of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention in a compressed state from another angle.

[0047] Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of the compressible component of the main body of the footstool according to an embodiment of the present invention in a compressed state.

[0048] Figure 32 is a perspective view of a fence according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 33 is a perspective view of the side panel of the fence according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 34 is a perspective view of the side panel of the fence according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0051] Figure 35 is a perspective view of two connected side panels of the fence in a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 36 is an enlarged view of part A in Figure 34.

[0053] Figure 37 is a partial perspective view showing the top plate and a vertical plate of two side panels of a fence according to an embodiment of the present invention connected together.

[0054] Figure 38 is a partial perspective view showing the bottom plate and a vertical plate of two side panels of a fence according to an embodiment of the present invention connected together.

[0055] Figure 39 is a partial perspective view of the fence shown in Figure 32.

[0056] Figure 40 is a partial perspective view of the barrier netting on the side panel of a fence according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 41 is an exploded view of a stove according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 42 is a schematic diagram of a stove in its packaged state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 43 is a partial schematic diagram of the furnace barrier net in the unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 44 is a partial schematic diagram of the furnace barrier net in the retracted state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 45 is a schematic diagram of the top of the barrier net of the stove according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 46 is a schematic diagram showing that the top of the barrier net of the stove according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed by steel wire rope. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0064] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0065] One embodiment of the present invention provides a piece of furniture comprising a frame assembly having a plurality of elements and a flexible portion connected to the frame assembly. The frame assembly and the flexible portion are configured such that, in an assembled, supported state, the flexible portion is connected to the frame assembly; and in a disassembled, stowed state, the plurality of elements of the frame assembly and the flexible portion are in a flat structure.

[0066] The furniture according to the above scheme can be the chair 100 in Figures 1 to 6, the sofa 200 in Figures 7 to 8, the hanging chair 300 in Figures 9 to 10, and the sofa 400 shown in Figures 11 to 13. It is understood that the above figures are merely examples illustrating the furniture according to the aforementioned scheme, and the aforementioned scheme can be applied to other types of furniture. The furniture shown in the figures will be described in detail below.

[0067] Referring to Figures 1 to 4, for chair 100, its frame assembly includes a top frame 11 and a bottom frame 12 detachably connected together. The flexible portion 20 of chair 100 includes a first flexible portion 21 and a second flexible portion 22. The first flexible portion 21 is connected to the top frame 11, and the second flexible portion 22 is connected to the bottom frame 12. In this embodiment, both the first flexible portion 21 and the second flexible portion 22 are made of flexible fabric. In the assembled, supported state shown in Figure 1, the first flexible portion 21 is connected to the top frame 11 and is in a taut state. The first flexible portion 21 is generally conical in shape, providing space to accommodate the user's back and buttocks; that is, the user can sit and lean against the first flexible portion 21.

[0068] In one embodiment, the top frame 11 includes an upper frame 111, a lower frame 112 and a support frame 113. The upper frame 111 and the lower frame 112 are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame 113. The first flexible part 21 is connected to the upper frame 111 and the lower frame 112.

[0069] In one embodiment, the upper frame 111 is a ring made of a metal tube, and the lower frame 112 is a metal disk. Understandably, the shape and construction of the upper frame 111 and the lower frame 112 are not limited thereto; for example, the upper frame 111 can be an ellipse, and the lower frame 112 can be a ring.

[0070] In one embodiment, the upper edge of the first flexible part 21 extends along the upper frame 111 and is fixed to the upper frame 111, and the lower edge of the first flexible part 21 extends along the edge of the lower frame 112 and is fixed to the edge of the lower frame 112. The diameter of the upper frame 111 is much larger than the diameter of the lower frame 112, thereby forming a nearly conical receiving space.

[0071] In one embodiment, the support frame 113 includes two arc-shaped ring-shaped rods 1131 made of metal tubing and an intermediate rod 1132 detachably connected between the two rods 1131. The two rods 1131 are spaced apart and generally parallel, and both ends of each rod 1131 are detachably connected to the upper frame 111. In one embodiment, the rods 1131 and the upper frame 111, as well as the intermediate rod 1132 and the rods 1131, are detachably connected by screws.

[0072] In one embodiment, the lower frame 112 is detachably connected to the intermediate rod 1132 by screws. By adjusting the size of the first flexible portion 21, the lower frame 112 gradually moves closer to the intermediate rod 1132 during screw tightening, thereby gradually tauting the first flexible portion 21. The taut first flexible portion 21 provides sufficient support for the user.

[0073] Figure 5 shows the upper frame 111, lower frame 112, and first flexible part 21 in an unassembled state. In this state, they are not conical as shown in Figure 1, but rather in a flat state. Furthermore, the two rods 1131 and the middle rod 1132 of the support frame 113, after being separated from each other, can also be in a flat state. Compared to their assembled three-dimensional state, these components occupy less space in a flat state, which helps reduce packaging volume.

[0074] Referring to Figure 3, in one embodiment, the bottom frame 12 includes an upper frame 121, a lower frame 122 and a support frame 123. The upper frame 121 and the lower frame 122 are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame 123. The second flexible part 22 is connected to the upper frame 121 and the lower frame 122 and forms a receiving space for receiving the support frame.

[0075] In one embodiment, both the upper frame 121 and the lower frame 122 are annular, and the support frame 123 includes two support rods 1231. In one embodiment, the two support rods 1231 have the same structure, each support rod 1231 including a crossbar 1232 and two support rods 1233 respectively connected to the two ends of the crossbar 1232. The support rods 1233 are inclined relative to the crossbar 1232, and the two support rods 1233 and the crossbar 1232 are in approximately the same plane, making the two support rods 1231 a flat structure.

[0076] During installation, the two support rods 1231 are arranged crosswise, meaning their crossbars 1232 are approximately perpendicular to each other. To prevent the crossbars 1232 from interfering with each other, each crossbar 1232 has a slot 1235 (see Figure 6) approximately in its middle position. The width of the slot is such that a crossbar 1232 can be precisely accommodated within it, thus forming the structure shown in Figure 3. The upper frame 121 can be detachably connected to the intersection of the crossbars 1232 and the support rods 1233 using screws. Understandably, the connection position between the upper frame 121 and the two support rods 1231 depends on the dimensions of the crossbars 1232 of the upper frame 121 and the support rods 1231, and is not necessarily located at the intersection of the crossbars 1232 and the support rods 1233.

[0077] In one embodiment, each support rod 1233 has a mounting plate 1234 at its bottom end opposite to the crossbar 1232, the mounting plate 1234 being generally parallel to the crossbar 1232. The lower frame 122 rests on the four mounting plates 1234 of the two support rods 1233. Each mounting plate 1234 has a through hole that allows screws to pass through, thereby detachably connecting the lower frame 122 to the support rod 1233. With this construction, the bottom frame 12 has sufficient strength to provide support for the top frame 11 and the user seated on the first flexible section 21.

[0078] In one embodiment, the second flexible part 22 is a flexible fabric. The upper edge of the second flexible part 22 is connected to the upper frame 121, and its lower edge is connected to the lower frame 122, so that the upper frame 121, the lower frame 122 and the support frame 123 are all housed in the frustum-shaped hollow space formed by the second flexible part 22, which is beneficial to the aesthetics of the chair 100.

[0079] Figure 6 shows the upper frame 121, lower frame 122, second flexible part 22, and two support rods 1231 in an unassembled state. In this state, they are not the assembled frustum shape shown in Figure 1, but rather in a flattened state. Compared to their assembled three-dimensional state, these components occupy less space in their flattened state, which helps reduce packaging volume.

[0080] In one embodiment, the top frame 11 and the bottom frame 12 can be directly fixed to each other by fasteners such as screws. In another embodiment, the top frame 11 and the bottom frame 12 can be rotatably connected to each other by a rotating connector, that is, the top frame 11 can rotate relative to the bottom frame 12, in which case the chair 100 is a swivel chair.

[0081] Referring to Figures 7 and 8, in one embodiment, the frame assembly 30 of the sofa 200 includes a flat support member 31 and a plurality of spaced-apart support legs 32 that support the support member 31. The flexible portion 40 of the sofa 200 is connected to the plurality of support legs 32 and forms a receiving space for receiving the support legs 32.

[0082] The support member 31 is used to support the sofa cushion. In one embodiment, the support member 31 is generally rectangular, for example, it can be a rectangular board. In another embodiment, the support member 31 includes a square hollow frame 311 formed by connecting four boards to each other and a plurality of boards 312 located in the frame 311.

[0083] In one embodiment, the number of support legs 32 is four, and the top ends of the four support legs 32 are detachably fixed to the four corners of the frame 311. Specifically, in one embodiment, the carrier 31 further includes four mounting pieces 313 respectively fixed to the four corners of the frame 311. The mounting pieces 313 and the inner surface of the frame 311 form receiving holes for receiving the support legs 32, and the mounting pieces 313 are also provided with through holes for screws to pass through. During installation, the top end of the support leg 32 is inserted into the aforementioned receiving hole, and then a screw is screwed into the support leg 32 after passing through the mounting piece 313, thereby fixing the support leg 32 to the frame 311.

[0084] In one embodiment, the flexible portion 40 is a flexible, rectangular fabric with a width approximately equal to the height of the support legs 32. The flexible portion 40 surrounds and is fixed to the four support legs 32. As shown in Figure 7, the taut flexible portion 40 forms a hollow cube shape, housing the four support legs 32 within it. This has the advantage that when the color and material of the flexible portion 40 match the sofa cushions on the support member 31, it helps to provide a consistent aesthetic texture, thus contributing to the overall aesthetics of the sofa 200.

[0085] In one embodiment, the sofa 200 also includes a backrest 33 detachably connected to the support member 31, for example, by screws. The support member 31 is a flat, plate-like structure designed to provide support for a user sitting on the sofa cushion.

[0086] Figure 8 shows the frame 311, support legs 32, and backrest 33 in an unassembled state. At this point, they are not in the assembled three-dimensional state as shown in Figure 7, but rather in a flat state. Compared to the assembled three-dimensional state, these components occupy less space in their flat state, which helps reduce packaging volume.

[0087] Referring to Figures 9 and 10, in one embodiment, the frame 50 of the hanging chair 300 includes a hollow main frame 51 and a seat frame 52, the seat frame 52 being connected to the bottom of the main frame 51, and the flexible part 60 of the hanging chair 300 includes a first flexible part 61 and a second flexible part 62, the first flexible part 61 being connected to the main frame 51 and the second flexible part 62 being connected to the seat frame 52.

[0088] In one embodiment, the main frame 51 includes two flat side frames 511 spaced apart from each other, and the first flexible part 61 is located between and connected to the two side frames 511.

[0089] In one embodiment, the side frame 511 is a flat, closed structure made of metal tubing, resembling a rectangle with rounded corners. In this embodiment, the first flexible part 61 is multiple segments of rope made of flexible material, with each segment's ends fixed to the two side frames 511 respectively. The first flexible part 61 and the side frames 511 together form a hollow space that allows the user's upper body to be accommodated when seated on the seat frame 52.

[0090] In one embodiment, a connecting rod 512 is detachably connected between the tops of the two side frames 511, and after the seat frame 52 is connected between the bottoms of the two side frames 511, the two side frames 511 are fixed and cannot move relative to each other.

[0091] In one embodiment, the seat frame 52 is a flat, square, hollow structure formed by connecting multiple metal tubes to each other. In this embodiment, the second flexible part 62 is a series of ropes made of flexible material. The two ends of each rope are fixed to two generally parallel metal tubes of the seat frame 52, and each rope is taut, which can provide sufficient support for the user sitting on the seat frame 52.

[0092] In one embodiment, two spaced-apart side frames 511 form receiving holes for receiving the seat frame 52 at their bottoms. In another embodiment, the seat frame 52 can be connected to the side frames 511 by screws. For example, each side frame 511 has an inwardly extending protrusion at its bottom end, the protrusion having a threaded hole, and the end of the metal tube of the seat frame 52 aligned with the protrusion is an open end. Each protrusion is received in the open end of the aligned metal tube, and then the seat frame 52 is detachably connected to the two side frames 511 by passing through a through hole in the metal tube of the seat frame 52 and screwing it into the threaded hole in the protrusion.

[0093] Figure 10 shows the side frame 511, base frame 52, and connecting rod 512 in an unassembled state. At this time, they are not in the assembled three-dimensional state as shown in Figure 9, but rather in a flat state. Compared to the assembled three-dimensional state, these components occupy less space in the flat state, which helps to reduce packaging volume.

[0094] Referring to Figures 11 and 12, in one embodiment, the sofa 400's frame assembly includes a top frame 71, a bottom frame 72, and a plurality of uprights 73. The top ends of the uprights 73 are connected to the top frame 71, and the bottom ends of the uprights 73 are connected to the bottom frame 72. In one embodiment, the connected top frame 71, bottom frame 72, and plurality of uprights 73 are generally rectangular parallelepipeds. The number of the plurality of uprights 73 is not limited; in this embodiment, the number of the plurality of uprights 73 is four.

[0095] In one embodiment, the flexible portion of the sofa 400 comprises multiple elastic elements 80 capable of elastic deformation, such as serpentine springs, each elastic element 80 consisting of multiple U-shaped elements 81 interconnected with each other. It is understood that the construction of the elastic elements 80 is not limited to this; it can employ existing known constructions capable of elastic deformation. For example, in another embodiment, the elastic element 80 can be a coil spring. This flexible portion is connected to the frame assembly, specifically to the top frame 71. In one embodiment, the top frame 71 is a hollow square frame comprising two generally parallel crossbars 711 and two generally parallel longitudinal bars 712 respectively connected to the crossbars 711. Each elastic element 80 extends along the length of the top frame 71, each elastic element 80 being located in the space formed by the crossbars 711 and the longitudinal bars 712, with both ends of each elastic element 80 connected to the two longitudinal bars 712 respectively. The multiple elastic elements 80 connected to the top frame 71 form a stable support structure.

[0096] In one embodiment, the base frame 72 is a hollow rectangular frame, comprising two generally parallel horizontal bars 721 and two generally parallel vertical bars 722 respectively connected to the horizontal bars 721. The base frame 72 and the top frame 71 are generally parallel. In one embodiment, the top ends of the four uprights 73 are located at the four corners of the top frame 71, and the bottom ends of the four uprights 73 are located at the four corners of the base frame 72.

[0097] In one embodiment, the sofa 400 further includes a cover 410, a back panel 420, a backrest 430, and a seat cushion 440. The cover 410 covers the frame assembly, concealing the frame assembly and flexible parts to meet aesthetic requirements. In one embodiment, the cover 410 is supported by fabric and includes a top portion covering the top frame 71 and four side portions connected to the top portion, thereby forming a square receiving cavity with one open end, allowing the cover 410 to fit snugly onto the frame assembly.

[0098] In one embodiment, the back panel 420 is connected to a crossbar 711 of the top frame 71 and a crossbar 721 of the bottom frame 72 located below the crossbar 711. For example, the back panel 420 can be fixed to the crossbar 711 and the crossbar 721 by screws. The height of the back panel 420 is greater than the height of the frame assembly, such that a portion of the back panel 420 extends upward from the top of the frame assembly (i.e., the top frame 71). The seat cushion 440 is movably placed on the top portion of the cover 410 and is supported by the top frame 71 and / or the elastic member 80. The backrest 430 is movably placed on the seat cushion 440 and abuts against the back panel 420.

[0099] With the above structure, a user can sit on the seat cushion 440 with their back resting against the backrest 430. The elastic element 80 undergoes elastic deformation after the user sits on the seat cushion 440, providing a dynamic, supportive, and resilient foundation that distributes the user's weight and transforms it into comfortable, lasting support, while preventing the sofa from sagging prematurely.

[0100] Figure 13 shows the frame components of sofa 400 in a disassembled state. Specifically, the top frame 71, bottom frame 72, and multiple uprights 73 are not connected to each other and are in an unassembled state. At this time, they are not cuboid as shown in Figure 12, but in a flat state. Compared with the assembled three-dimensional state shown in Figure 12, these components occupy less space in a flat state, which helps to reduce the packaging volume. It should also be noted that, whether in the assembled three-dimensional state shown in Figure 12 or in the disassembled flat state shown in Figure 13, the flexible parts (i.e., the multiple elastic elements 80) are always connected to the top frame 71, which facilitates the rapid reassembly of sofa 400 after disassembly.

[0101] Referring to Figure 14, in one embodiment, the top frame 71 has fixing plates 713 at each of its four inner corners. Each column 73 has a threaded post 731 protruding from its top. The fixing plate 713 has a threaded hole, and the top of each column 73 is fixed to the fixing plate 713 through a threaded connection between the threaded post 731 and the threaded hole. The bottom frame 72 has two support portions 723 at each of its four inner corners, and each support portion 723 has a threaded hole extending approximately vertically. Each column 73 has a connecting plate 732 near its bottom end, which is perpendicular to the column 73 and has two through holes. The bottom end of each column 73 can be fixed to the support portion 723 by screwing a screw through the through holes of the connecting plate 732 and into the threaded hole of the support portion 723 of the bottom frame 72. Thus, the top of each column 73 is fixed to the top frame 71, and the bottom of each column 73 is fixed to the bottom frame 72.

[0102] Understandably, the way the column 73 is connected to the top frame 71 and the bottom frame 72 is not limited to the aforementioned method. Referring to FIG15, in another embodiment, the column (hereinafter referred to as column 73a) includes a first column 731a and a second column 732a. The top end of the first column 731a has a threaded post or a limiting protrusion. The fixing plate 713 of the top frame 71 is provided with a threaded hole or a limiting hole. The top end of each first column 731a is fixed to or detachably fixed to the fixing plate 713 by means of threaded connection between the threaded post and the threaded hole or by means of insertion of the limiting protrusion into the limiting hole. The bottom end of the second column 732a has a threaded post or a limiting protrusion. The bottom frame (hereinafter referred to as the bottom frame 72a) has fixing plates 723a at each of its four inner corners. Each fixing plate 723a has a threaded hole or a limiting hole. The bottom end of each second column 732a is fixed to or detachably fixed to the fixing plate 723a through a threaded connection between the threaded post and the threaded hole, or by inserting the limiting protrusion into the limiting hole. In one embodiment, the bottom end of the first column 731a and the top end of the second column 732a both have threaded holes. Fasteners 733a are used to connect the first column 731a and the second column 732a together. Specifically, the fastener 733a includes a body 7331a and studs 7332a and 7333a extending from the top and bottom ends of the body 7331a. The body 7331a can be hexagonal to facilitate rotation by a user using a wrench. The first column 731a and the second column 732a are connected together by fastener 733a through the threaded hole at the bottom of the first column 731a and the threaded hole at the top of the second column 732a, respectively, by the threaded hole at the bottom of the first column 731a and the threaded hole at the top of the second column 733a.

[0103] Referring to Figures 16 and 17, in another embodiment, the top frame (hereinafter referred to as top frame 71b) has fixing plates 713b at each of its four inner corners. The two ends of each fixing plate 713b are fixed to the inner surfaces of the crossbar 711 and the longitudinal bar 712, respectively. Each fixing plate 713b, the crossbar 711, and the longitudinal bar 712 together define the top end of a column (hereinafter referred to as column 73b). The side of the column 73b has a threaded hole near its top end. The fixing plate 713b has a through hole opposite to this threaded hole. A screw passing through the through hole of the fixing plate 713b and screwed into the threaded hole of the column 73b can fix the top end of the column 73b to the top frame 71b. In another embodiment, each column 73b has a fixing piece 731b on its side near its bottom end. The fixing piece 731b includes a first part 7311b that fits against the side of the column 73b and a second part 7312b that fits against and supports the bottom frame (hereinafter referred to as the bottom frame 72b). The second part 7312b is provided with a through hole, and the bottom frame 72b is provided with a threaded hole opposite to the through hole. By passing through the through hole of the fixing piece 731b and screwing it into the threaded hole on the bottom frame 72b, the bottom end of the column 73b can be fixed to the bottom frame 72b.

[0104] Understandably, the foregoing has only described three exemplary ways in which the column 73 can be detachably connected to the top frame 71 and the bottom frame 72. In other embodiments, other known connection methods may be used to detachably connect the column 73 to the top frame 71 and the bottom frame 72 as needed.

[0105] As described above, the frame assembly of the furniture of the present invention is composed of multiple detachably connected elements, and the flexible members connected to the frame assembly can provide a certain function (e.g., support function), and can occupy very little packaging space after being detached from the frame assembly. With this structure, the furniture of the present invention can be in a flat state when needed, occupying less space, which is beneficial to reducing packaging volume.

[0106] Furthermore, the chair 100, hanging chair 300, and sofa 400 essentially include: a frame assembly comprising multiple elements; a flexible portion connected to the frame assembly; wherein the multiple elements are configured to connect with each other so that the flexible portion can provide support for the user, and the multiple elements can also be configured to be separated from each other in a flat structure; wherein, when the multiple elements are connected or separated from each other, the flexible portion is always connected to at least one of the multiple elements (e.g., flexible portion 21 is always connected to the upper frame 111, first flexible portion 61 is always connected to the two side frames 511, and the multiple elastic elements 80 are always connected to the top frame 71).

[0107] The inventors of this patent application discovered that many existing footstools, due to their inability to be compressed or disassembled, maintain a constant volume throughout production, transportation, and sales, resulting in large packaging volumes that are inconvenient for storage and logistics, thus increasing costs. To address this problem, the inventors propose a solution where the footstool's main body is compressible, capable of switching between a compressed and unfolded state. In its compressed state, the main body occupies less space, facilitating storage and logistics. Furthermore, the inventors have found that this compressible main body concept can also be applied to furniture with storage functions.

[0108] Referring to Figures 18-20, in one embodiment, a footstool 100a includes a main body 10a and a footrest 20a disposed on the top of the main body 10a. The main body 10a includes a compressible component 30a and a support portion 40a. The compressible component 30a can switch between a compressed state (see Figures 29 and 30) and an unfolded state (see Figure 19). The support portion 40a is connected to the compressible component 30a and holds the compressible component 30a in the unfolded state.

[0109] In one embodiment, the main body 10a can be used alone as a piece of furniture with storage function, in which case the compressible component 30a needs to define a storage space 301a.

[0110] With the above structure, when storage / transportation is required, the compressible component 30a can be switched to a compressed state. In this compressed state, the compressible component 30a occupies less space than in the unfolded state, which is beneficial for storage and logistics transportation and helps to reduce costs.

[0111] The footrest 20a covers the opening end of the receiving space 301a and is used to place the feet when seated. Understandably, in another embodiment, the footstool 100a can also be used as a seat, in which case the user can sit on the footrest 20a. In yet another embodiment, the footstool 100a can also be used as a bedside table. Understandably, the structure of the footstool 100a is also suitable for other furniture with storage functions, which will not be listed here.

[0112] In one embodiment, the compressible component 30a includes a top ring 50a, a bottom plate 60a, and a flexible sheet 70a. The flexible sheet 70a is configured as a hollow and compressible three-dimensional structure by means of the top ring 50a and the bottom plate 60a. In normal use, the bottom plate 60a is located at the bottom end of the three-dimensional structure, and the top ring 50a is located at the top end of the three-dimensional structure.

[0113] In one embodiment, the top ring 50a is a flat annular member, as shown in FIG21. The top ring 50a includes an outer edge 501a and an inner edge 502a, the inner edge 502a defining a through hole 503a. Although FIG21 illustrates the top ring 50a as a circular ring, in other embodiments, the shape of the top ring 50a can be selected as needed, for example, it can be triangular, quadrilateral, pentagonal, hexagonal, etc. Although FIG21 illustrates the top ring 50a as a one-piece structure, in other embodiments, the top ring 50a can be a shape formed by splicing. Although FIG21 illustrates the top ring 50a as a flat planar structure, in other embodiments, the top ring 50a can be a non-planar structure; for example, in the top view, the top ring 50a is a circular ring, but in the side view, the top ring 50a is an arc shape.

[0114] From the perspective shown in Figure 20, when the compressible component 30a is in the unfolded state, the top ring 50a and the base plate 60a are spaced apart by a certain distance, with the top ring 50a positioned above the base plate 60a. This results in the three-dimensional structure being open at the top and closed at the bottom. The receiving space 301a defined by the flexible sheet 70a and the base plate 60a enables the footstool 100a to store items. Understandably, in another embodiment, the footstool 100a does not need to have the ability to store items; in this case, the top ring 50a can be replaced by a flat plate. In yet another embodiment, the base plate 60a can also be ring-shaped.

[0115] In one embodiment, the three-dimensional structure formed by the top ring 50a and the bottom plate 60a is a hollow frustum. It is understood that the three-dimensional structure is not limited to this; in other embodiments, it can be a hollow cylinder, a hollow prism, etc. In one embodiment, the flexible sheet 70a is fabric. However, the material of the flexible sheet 70a is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the flexible sheet 70a can be leather, artificial leather, flexible plastic sheet, flexible mesh structure, etc.

[0116] The top ring 50a and the flexible sheet 70a, as well as the bottom plate 60a and the flexible sheet 70a, can be connected together in several different ways to form the aforementioned three-dimensional structure. For example, in one embodiment, the top ring 50a is fixed to the top end of the flexible sheet 70a, and the bottom plate 60a is fixed to the bottom end of the flexible sheet 70a. In this embodiment, the flexible sheet 70a is quadrilateral, having a left end, a right end, a top end, and a bottom end, the left end and the right end being connected together by conventional joining means (e.g., gluing, sewing). Referring to FIG22, in this embodiment, the top ring 50a is surrounded by the top end of the flexible sheet 70a, wherein the top end of the flexible sheet 70a includes a first portion 701a opposite to the top surface of the top ring 50a and a second portion 702a opposite to the bottom surface of the top ring 50a. In the view shown in Figure 22, the sidewall 703a of the three-dimensional structure formed by the flexible sheet 70a is generally inclined to the vertical direction. The first portion 701a is connected to the sidewall 703a and extends generally horizontally. The second portion 702a is connected to the first portion 701a and extends generally horizontally. With this construction, the top ring 50a is surrounded by the top end of the flexible sheet 70a. In Figure 22, most of the top ring 50a is surrounded by the top end of the flexible sheet 70a. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the entire top ring 50a is surrounded by the top end of the flexible sheet 70a. In this embodiment, the first portion 701a and the second portion 702a can be fixed to the top ring 50a by gluing, nailing, or other means. In another embodiment, the second portion 702a can be omitted, in which case only the first portion 701a is fixed to the top ring 50a by gluing, nailing, or other means. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG23, the bottom end of the flexible sheet 70a includes a third portion 704a connected to the sidewall 703a. The third portion 704a faces the bottom surface of the base plate 60a and can be fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate 60a by gluing, nailing, or other means. In another embodiment, the third portion 704a can be fixed to the top surface of the base plate 60a by gluing, nailing, or other means. Through the above construction, the top ring 50a and the flexible sheet 70a are connected together, and the base plate 60a and the flexible sheet 70a are connected together to form a compressible assembly 30a with compressible capacity. It should be noted that, in this case, the flexible sheet 70a forms a single-layer sidewall 703a for the compressible assembly 30a, and the inner circumferential surface of this single-layer sidewall 703a is the circumferential side surface of the receiving space 301a.

[0117] The top ring 50a and the flexible sheet 70a, as well as the bottom plate 60a and the flexible sheet 70a, can be connected together in another way to form the aforementioned three-dimensional structure. Specifically, in another embodiment, referring to Figures 20, 24, and 25, the flexible sheet 70a has opposing first ends 705a and second ends 706a, and the bottom plate 60a includes a first bottom plate 61a and a second bottom plate 62a. The first bottom plate 61a is fixed to the first end 705a of the flexible sheet 70a, and the second end 706a passes through the outer edge 501a of the top ring 50a and through the through hole 503a of the top ring 50a before being fixed to the second bottom plate 62a. The second bottom plate 62a is fixed to the first bottom plate 61a. In this embodiment, the first end 705a of the flexible sheet 70a is the bottom end with the third portion 704a in the aforementioned embodiment. The third portion 704a is opposite to the bottom surface of the first base plate 61a, and the third portion 704a can be fixed to the bottom surface of the first base plate 61a by means of gluing, nailing, etc. It can be understood that, in another embodiment, the third portion 704a can be fixed to the top surface of the first base plate 61a by means of gluing, nailing, etc.

[0118] As shown in Figure 20, the flexible sheet 70a extends upward from the first end 705a to the top ring 50a, then bends at the outer edge 501a of the top ring 50a and extends along the top surface of the top ring 50a. After reaching the inner edge 502a of the top ring 50a, it bends again and passes through the through hole 503a of the top ring 50a. Afterward, the flexible sheet 70a extends downward until the second end 706a can contact the second base plate 62a. The second end 706a includes a fourth part 707a (see Figure 24) opposite to the second base plate 62a. The fourth part 707a can be fixed to the bottom surface of the second base plate 62a by gluing, nailing, or other means. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the fourth part 707a can be fixed to the top surface of the second base plate 62a by gluing, nailing, or other means. Through the above construction, the flexible sheet 70a provides a double-layered sidewall for the three-dimensional structure, namely, an outer sidewall 708a that bypasses the top ring 50a and an inner sidewall 709a that passes through the through hole 503a of the top ring 50a. In this case, the inner circumferential surface of the inner sidewall 709a is the circumferential side surface of the receiving space 301a. As can be clearly seen in Figure 20, the top ring 50a is positioned at the top between the outer sidewall 708a and the inner sidewall 709a. In this embodiment, the top ring 50a can be connected to the flexible sheet 70a by conventional connection methods (e.g., adhesive bonding, nailing, etc.). In another embodiment, the top ring 50a is not connected to the flexible sheet 70a and is positioned by the support portion 40a.

[0119] As shown in Figure 20, the second base plate 62a is located on the first base plate 61a, and the two can be connected together by conventional connection means (such as screws, nails, etc.) to form base plate 60a. Understandably, in another embodiment, the individual base plate 60a is also applicable to the aforementioned embodiments. In this embodiment, the base plate 60a is fixed to the first end 705a of the flexible sheet 70a, and the second end 706a passes through the outer edge of the top ring and through the through hole 503a of the top ring before being fixed to the base plate 60a. In this embodiment, the first end 705a of the flexible sheet 70a is the bottom end with the third portion 704a in the aforementioned embodiments. The third portion 704a is opposite to the bottom surface of the base plate 60a, and the third portion 704a can be fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate 60a by gluing, nailing, etc. Understandably, in another embodiment, the third portion 704a can be fixed to the top surface of the base plate 60a by gluing, nailing, etc. The fourth part 707a can be fixed to the top surface of the base plate 60a by means of gluing, nailing, etc.

[0120] Referring to Figures 26 to 28, in one embodiment, the support portion 40a includes a plurality of support rods 41a, which pass through and are fixed to the base plate 60a, and the top end of each support rod 41a is fixed to the top ring 50a. Regardless of the aforementioned connection method between the top ring 50a and the flexible sheet 70a, and between the base plate 60a and the flexible sheet 70a, the support portion 40a can be used to hold the compressible assembly 30a in an unfolded state. It should be noted that when a single base plate 60a is used, the base plate 60a needs to be provided with through holes for the support rods 41a to pass through; while when a base plate 60a composed of a first base plate 61a and a second base plate 62a is used, the first base plate 61a is provided with through holes 611a for the support rods 41a to pass through. The following description uses a base plate 60a including a first base plate 61a and a second base plate 62a as an example.

[0121] The number of multiple support rods 41a is generally at least three; in this embodiment, the number of multiple support rods 41a is four. Understandably, in other embodiments, the number of support rods 41a can be selected as needed. In one embodiment, each support rod 41a includes a rod portion 42a and a support plate 43a fixed to the rod portion 42a. The support plate 43a is generally perpendicular to the rod portion 42a, and the support plate 43a is provided with through holes; in this embodiment, the number of through holes on the support plate 43a is two. Correspondingly, for each support rod 41a, the first base plate 61a is provided with two threaded holes 612a, through which the rod portion 42a passes, and the two threaded holes 612a are aligned with the two through holes on the support plate 43a. The support plate 43a fits against the bottom surface of the first base plate 61a, and is fixed to the first base plate 61a by screws 44a (see Figure 28) that pass through the two through holes on the support plate 43a and are screwed into the two threaded holes 612a. Thus, the multiple support rods 41a are fixed to the first base plate 61a.

[0122] Referring to Figure 21, in one embodiment, the top ring 50a is fixed with a plurality of screws 504a, and each support rod 41a has a threaded hole at its top end (specifically, the top end of the rod portion 42a). The plurality of screws 504a are respectively threaded into the threaded holes at the top ends of the support rods 41a. In this way, the plurality of support rods 41a are fixed to the top ring 50a.

[0123] From the perspective shown in Figure 26, for each support rod 41a, the portion of its rod portion 42a above the support piece 43a is located within the space defined by the flexible sheet 70a. For a three-dimensional structure with double-layered sidewalls, the portion of the rod portion 42a above the support piece 43a is located between the outer sidewall 708a and the inner sidewall 709a, and is not exposed in the receiving space 301a. For a three-dimensional structure with only a single-layered sidewall, the portion of the rod portion 42a above the support piece 43a is located within the receiving space 301a.

[0124] Referring to Figures 20 and 25, the area of ​​the first base plate 61a is larger than the area of ​​the second base plate 62a. The second base plate 62a is attached to and fixed to the top surface of the first base plate 61a facing the footrest portion 20a. At this time, the first base plate 61a includes a central region covered by the second base plate 62a and an annular region not covered by the second base plate 62a surrounding it. The first base plate 61a has a through hole in its annular region not covered by the second base plate 62a for the support portion 40a to pass through; that is, the aforementioned through hole 611a and two threaded holes 612a are provided in the annular region of the first base plate 61a not covered by the second base plate 62a. With this construction, after each support rod 41a passes through the through hole 611a, the portion of its rod 42a located above the support piece 43a is positioned between the outer wall 708a and the inner wall 709a, so that the rod 42a can be connected to the top ring 50a, which is also located between the outer wall 708a and the inner wall 709a.

[0125] For each support rod 41a, the portion of its rod 42a located below the support plate 43a is exposed to serve as a foot for the compressible assembly 30a, and the user can rotate the rod 42a by rotating the portion of the rod 42a located below the support plate 43a, thereby causing the multiple screws 504a fixed on the top ring 50a to gradually screw into the threaded hole at the top of the rod 42a.

[0126] Figures 29 and 30 illustrate the compressible component 30a in a compressed state at different angles. In this compressed state, the flexible sheet 70a of the compressible component 30a is compressed, which allows the top ring 50a to change from being spaced apart from the bottom plate 60a to being in contact with the bottom plate 60a. This makes the height of the compressible component 30a in the compressed state much smaller than that in the unfolded state. Therefore, the compressible component 30a in the compressed state occupies less space, which is beneficial for storage and logistics transportation, and helps to reduce costs.

[0127] As shown in Figure 30, when the compressible component 30a is in a compressed state, the screws 504a of the top ring 50a protrude from the through holes 611a on the first base plate 61a. If not arranged in this way, the top ring 50a may move or rotate relative to the first base plate 61a due to accidents during transportation, causing the screws 504a of the top ring 50a to become misaligned with the through holes on the first base plate 61a. In another embodiment, referring to Figure 31, the footstool 100a also includes multiple anti-detachment components 80a, each with a threaded hole. When the compressible component 30a is in a compressed state, the multiple anti-detachment components 80a pass through the base plate 60a (specifically, the first base plate 61a), and the multiple screws 504a of the top ring 50a are threaded into the threaded holes of the multiple anti-detachment components 80a one-to-one. In this embodiment, the anti-detachment component 80a is a short rod with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the through hole 611a on the first base plate 61a. Thus, when the anti-detachment component 80a passes through the through hole 611a on the first base plate 61a, the first base plate 61a will not move significantly relative to the top ring 50a. This is better than the case where the screws 504a of the top ring 50a pass through the through holes on the first base plate 61a, because the diameter of the screws 504a is much smaller than the diameter of the through holes on the first base plate 61a, thus causing the first base plate 61a to move slightly relative to the top ring 50a. In another embodiment, the anti-detachment component 80a, as shown in Figure 31, also includes a head that fits against the bottom surface of the first base plate 61a. This allows the anti-detachment component 80a to both restrict the rotation of the first base plate 61a relative to the top ring 50a and prevent the first base plate 61a from detaching from the top ring 50a. In other words, at this time, the first base plate 61a and the top ring 50a are fixed together.

[0128] The assembly process of footstool 100a is as follows: After the user opens the package received, as shown in Figure 29, firstly, the compressible component 30a is placed on a flat surface (e.g., a tabletop) in the state shown in Figure 31, with the first base plate 61a positioned above the top ring 50a. Then, the user rotates the anti-detachment component 80a to disengage it from the screw 504a on the top ring 50a. Of course, if the anti-detachment component 80a is not provided, the aforementioned steps are not required. Subsequently, the user inserts the support rods 41a into the through holes 611a on the first base plate 61a in sequence, and rotates the support rods 41a by rotating the portion of the rod portion 42a of each support rod 41a located below the support plate 43a, so that the screws 504a on the top ring 50a are screwed into the threaded holes at the ends of the support rods 41a in sequence, thereby fixing the multiple support rods 41a to the top ring 50a in sequence. Next, pull the first base plate 61a upwards, gradually moving it away from the top ring 50a, until the bottom surface of the first base plate 61a contacts the support piece 43a on the support rod 41a. Then, fix the support piece 43a to the bottom surface of the first base plate 61a using screws 44a. During the fixing of the support piece 43a, the flexible sheet 70a is gradually stretched, ultimately changing the compressible component 30a from the compressed state shown in Figure 29 to the unfolded state shown in Figure 19. Finally, placing the footrest 20a on the open end of the compressible component 30a completes the assembly of the footstool 100a as shown in Figure 18.

[0129] Figure 32 shows a fence 100b in one embodiment, which is a structure with a fence or net around the perimeter but an opening at the top. Fence 100b can be used for a variety of different purposes; for example, a user can place a pet dog in the space enclosed by fence 100b. In another scenario, a user can place a toddler in fence 100b so that the toddler can play safely within it.

[0130] In one embodiment, the fence 100b includes a plurality of side panels 10b connected to each other. In the embodiment shown in FIG32, eight side panels 10b are detachably connected together to form a cubic structure. In other embodiments, the number of side panels 10b included in the fence 100b is not limited to eight, but is at least three.

[0131] Referring to Figures 33 and 34, each side panel 10b includes a top rod 20b, a bottom rod 30b, and a flexible or stretchable barrier net 40b. The top end of the barrier net 40b is connected to the top rod 20b, and the bottom end of the barrier net 40b is connected to the bottom rod 30b. Because the barrier net 40b is flexible or stretchable, each side panel 10b can have two states: an unfolded state as shown in Figure 33 and a folded state as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35 illustrates two side panels 10b in the folded state. In this state, the barrier net 40b is compressed or folded, and the distance between the top rod 20b and the bottom rod 30b is significantly reduced compared to the unfolded state shown in Figure 33. Thus, when packaging is required, the side panels 10b can be in the folded state, as the space occupied by the folded side panels 10b is very small, which helps reduce packaging and transportation costs.

[0132] In one embodiment, the barrier net 40b is a stretchable chain link fence. Chain link fence, also known as diamond mesh, link mesh, or spiral mesh curtain, is a flexible mesh material made of metal wires (such as iron wire, stainless steel wire, or PVC-coated wire) woven together mechanically. Its structural feature is that each metal wire interlocks with the others, forming a uniform diamond (or hexagonal) mesh. The barrier net 40b comprises multiple metal wires 41b (see Figure 36) spirally woven together. From the perspective shown in Figure 34, the top rod 20b and the bottom rod 30b extend along the X-axis, and each metal wire 41b extends approximately parallel to the X-axis and undulates repeatedly in the direction parallel to the Y-axis, as it is approximately wavy. Through this construction, the barrier net 40b can stretch and contract in the direction parallel to the Y-axis, allowing it to switch between the contracted state shown in Figure 35 and the unfolded state shown in Figures 33 and 34. In this embodiment, the top and bottom ends of the barrier net 40b in the direction parallel to the Y-axis can be fixed to the top rod 20b and the bottom rod 30b by conventional connection techniques such as welding.

[0133] The construction of the barrier net 40b is not limited to chain link mesh. In other embodiments, other flexible / stretchable materials can be selected, including but not limited to fabric, rattan, rope, stretchable metal mesh, etc.

[0134] In one embodiment, the fence 100b further includes a plurality of vertical bars 50b, with each pair of adjacent side panels 10b connected to one vertical bar 50b. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG32, there are a total of eight vertical bars 50b, each vertical bar 50b connected to two adjacent side panels 10b. Specifically, both ends of the top bar 20b and both ends of the bottom bar 30b of each side panel 10b are connected to two vertical bars 50b, thereby allowing the side panels 10b to be maintained in the unfolded state shown in FIG32 to FIG34.

[0135] Referring to Figures 36 to 38, in one embodiment, the fence 100b further includes a plurality of connectors 60b, each connector 60b including a horizontal fixing piece 61b and a vertical fixing piece 62b connected to each other. Every two adjacent side panels 10b are connected to a vertical rod 50b through one of the connectors 60b. The horizontal fixing piece 61b of each connector 60b is fixed to the top rod 20b of the two adjacent side panels 10b, and the vertical fixing piece 62b of each connector 60b is fixed to the vertical rod 50b connected to the two adjacent side panels 10b.

[0136] In one embodiment, there are two horizontal fixing pieces 61b, which are respectively fixed to the top and bottom ends of the vertical fixing piece 62b. The ends of the two top rods 20b of every two adjacent side plates 10b are sandwiched between the two horizontal fixing pieces 61b. The two horizontal fixing pieces 61b can be fixed to the top rods 20b by screws. One surface of the vertical fixing piece 62b and the vertical rod 50b is in contact. In one embodiment, the vertical rod 50b is provided with a support block 51b near its top end, and one horizontal fixing piece 61b (i.e., the horizontal fixing piece 61b at the bottom in FIG. 37) is supported by the support block 51b and fixed to the support block 51b by screws. With the above construction, a connector 60b is connected to the two top rods 20b and one vertical rod 50b of the adjacent side plates 10b, thereby connecting the two top rods 20b and one vertical rod 50b of the adjacent side plates 10b together.

[0137] In one embodiment, the vertical rod 50b is provided with an inner connecting piece 52b near its bottom end. A horizontal fixing piece 61b of a connector 60b (i.e., the horizontal fixing piece 61b located at the bottom in FIG. 38) is supported by the inner connecting piece 52b and is fixed to the inner connecting piece 52b by screws.

[0138] As can be seen from the above description, for any side panel 10b in the fence 100b, the two ends of its top rod 20b are respectively connected to the top of the two vertical rods 50b through two connectors 60b; the bottom rod 30b of the side panel 10b is respectively connected to the bottom of the two vertical rods 50b through two connectors 60b.

[0139] Referring to Figure 39, in one embodiment, the vertical rod 50b has an outer connecting piece 53b located near its bottom end, opposite to the inner connecting piece 52b. The outer connecting piece 53b has a through hole for the ground stake 54b to pass through. In this way, the vertical rod 50b can be fixed to the ground and cannot move, thereby fixing the fence 100b to the ground.

[0140] Referring to Figures 36 and 40, in one embodiment, the plurality of metal wires 41b of the barrier net 40b are connected at one end to a metal rope 70b on the same side of the chain link fence. The two ends of the metal rope 70b are respectively connected to the top rod 20b and bottom rod 30b of the corresponding side plate 10b. The metal rope 70b remains taut in the state shown in Figure 32, which reduces the swaying of the barrier net 40b in the direction perpendicular to itself, effectively strengthening the overall tension and stability of the barrier net 40b and preventing structural deformation or loosening.

[0141] In one embodiment, each side plate 10b includes a plurality of connecting rings 80b, the plurality of connecting rings 80b being fixed to one end of the plurality of metal wires 41b on the same side of the chain link fence, and the metal rope 70b passing through the plurality of connecting rings 80b.

[0142] With the above construction, the side panels 10b of the fence 100b are packaged and transported in the folded state shown in Figure 35. Compared with the unfolded state, the folded side panels 10b occupy significantly less space, which helps save packaging space and thus reduces transportation costs. After receiving the fence 100b components, the user first needs to rotate the two connected side panels 10b in the folded state shown in Figure 35 by 180 degrees, so that the two side panels 10b change from a folded state to a side-by-side state approximately 180 degrees apart. Then, the two side panels 10b are connected to a vertical bar 50b. Similarly, the user then connects the remaining three pairs of side panels 10b to the three vertical bars 50b. Finally, the user uses the four vertical bars 50b to connect the four pairs of side panels 10b together, thus forming the fence 100b shown in Figure 32.

[0143] Figure 41 shows a stove 100c in one embodiment, which includes a support 10c and a barrier mesh structure 20c. The barrier mesh structure 20c in the unfolded state defines a first receiving space 201c, which can be used to receive solid fuels such as charcoal. The barrier mesh structure 20c includes a flexible or stretchable barrier mesh 30c, which is fixed to the support 10c so that the barrier mesh 30c remains in the unfolded state.

[0144] Since the barrier net 30c is flexible or stretchable, after the barrier net structure 20c and the support 10c are disassembled, the barrier net structure 20c can change from the unfolded state shown in Figure 41 to the folded state shown in Figure 42, and the support 10c can be placed in the second receiving space 202c of the barrier net structure 20c in the folded state shown in Figure 42. Packaging in this state can greatly reduce the packaging volume and help save packaging and transportation costs.

[0145] In one embodiment, the barrier net 30c is a stretchable chain link fence. Chain link fence, also known as diamond mesh, link mesh, or spiral mesh curtain, is a flexible mesh material made of metal wires (such as iron wire, stainless steel wire, or PVC-coated wire) woven together mechanically. Its structural feature is that each metal wire interlocks with the others, forming a uniform diamond (or hexagonal) mesh. The barrier net 30c comprises multiple metal wires spirally woven together. From the perspective shown in Figure 43, for a flat, unfolded barrier net 30c, each metal wire extends approximately parallel to the X-axis and undulates repeatedly in the direction parallel to the Y-axis, thus exhibiting a roughly wavy shape. Through this construction, the barrier net 30c can stretch and contract in the direction parallel to the Y-axis, allowing it to switch between the contracted state shown in Figure 44 and the unfolded state shown in Figure 43.

[0146] In one embodiment, the barrier net structure 20c further includes a top fixing frame 21c and a bottom fixing frame 22c. The top end of the barrier net 30c is fixed to the top fixing frame 21c, and the bottom end of the barrier net 30c is fixed to the bottom fixing frame 22c. In one embodiment, the barrier net 30c forms a hollow cylinder, and therefore both the top fixing frame 21c and the bottom fixing frame 22c are annular. It is understood that the shapes of the top fixing frame 21c and the bottom fixing frame 22c are not limited thereto, and can be changed in other embodiments depending on the structure formed by the barrier net 30c.

[0147] In one embodiment, the bracket 10c includes a plurality of support rods 11c, which are fixed to the outer side of the barrier structure 20c. Specifically, the top end of each support rod 11c is fixed to the top fixing frame 21c, and the bottom end of each support rod 11c is fixed to the bottom fixing frame 22c. For example, the top end of each support rod 11c can be fixed to the circumferential side of the top fixing frame 21c by screws. In one embodiment, a support piece 111c protrudes from the side of each support rod 11c, and the bottom fixing frame 22c is supported by the support piece 111c and fixed to the support piece by fasteners (e.g., screws).

[0148] Referring to Figures 45 and 46, in one embodiment, the top end of the barrier net 30c is fixed to the top fixing frame 21c by a steel wire rope 50c. Specifically, the top end of the barrier net 30c includes a connector 31c, which is a spiral extending circumferentially along the top fixing frame 21c. The connector 31c is constructed similarly to a spring wire (i.e., a device connection wire that operates using extensibility). The steel wire rope 50c passes through the spiral and clamps the spiral to the top fixing frame 21c. In one embodiment, the top fixing frame 21c includes a longitudinal plate 211c and a transverse plate 212c, which are substantially perpendicular. The connector 31c is placed in the space defined by the longitudinal plate 211c and the transverse plate 212c, and the steel wire rope 50c clamps the connector to the longitudinal plate 211c.

[0149] In one embodiment, similar to the top end of the barrier net 30c, the bottom end of the barrier net 30c can be fixed to the bottom fixing frame 22c by steel wire rope. It is understood that the top and bottom ends of the barrier net 30c can be connected to the top fixing frame 21c and the bottom fixing frame 22c by other suitable connection means (e.g., welding).

[0150] With the above-described structure, the stove 100c is packaged and transported in the folded state shown in Figure 42. Compared to the unfolded state shown in Figure 41, the space occupied by the folded stove 100c is greatly reduced, which helps to save packaging volume and thus reduce transportation costs. After the user receives the components of the stove 100c, they first stretch the barrier net structure 20c from the folded state shown in Figure 42 to the unfolded state shown in Figure 41. Then, they fix the multiple support rods 11c included in the bracket 10c to the top fixing frame 21c and the bottom fixing frame 22c respectively with screws, thereby forming the stove 100c in the unfolded state.

[0151] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A type of furniture, characterized in that, include: A frame assembly comprising multiple components; The flexible part is connected to the frame assembly; The frame assembly and the flexible part are configured such that, in an assembled, supported state, the flexible part is connected to the frame assembly; and in a disassembled, stowed state, the plurality of elements of the frame assembly and the flexible part can be in a flat structure.

2. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame assembly includes a top frame and a bottom frame that are detachably connected together. The flexible portion includes a first flexible portion and a second flexible portion, the first flexible portion being connected to the top frame and the second flexible portion being connected to the bottom frame.

3. The furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and a support frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame. The first flexible part is connected to the upper frame and the lower frame.

4. The furniture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower frame is configured to tighten the first flexible portion when connected to the support frame.

5. The furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and a support frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame. The second flexible part is connected to the upper frame and the lower frame and forms a receiving space for accommodating the support frame.

6. The furniture according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the upper and lower frames are circular.

7. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame assembly includes a flat support member and a plurality of spaced-apart support legs that support the support member. The flexible portion is connected to the plurality of support legs and forms a receiving space for accommodating the support legs.

8. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a hollow main frame and a seat frame, the seat frame being connected to the bottom of the main frame. The flexible part includes a first flexible part and a second flexible part, the first flexible part being connected to the main frame and the second flexible part being connected to the seat frame.

9. The furniture according to claim 8, characterized in that, The main frame includes two flat side frames spaced apart from each other, and the first flexible part is located between and connected to the two side frames.

10. The furniture according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom of the main frame has a receiving hole, the base frame is received in the receiving hole and is detachably connected to the main frame.

11. A type of furniture, characterized in that, include: A frame assembly comprising multiple components; The flexible part is connected to the frame assembly; The plurality of elements are configured to be connected to each other so that the flexible part can provide support for the user, and the plurality of elements can also be configured to be separated from each other and in a flat structure; When the plurality of elements are connected to or separated from each other, the flexible part is always connected to at least one of the plurality of elements.

12. The furniture according to claim 11, characterized in that, The frame assembly includes a top frame and a bottom frame that are detachably connected together. The flexible portion includes a first flexible portion and a second flexible portion, the first flexible portion being connected to the top frame and the second flexible portion being connected to the bottom frame.

13. The furniture according to claim 12, characterized in that, The top frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and a support frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame. The first flexible part is connected to the upper frame and the lower frame.

14. The furniture according to claim 13, characterized in that, The lower frame is configured to tighten the first flexible portion when connected to the support frame.

15. The furniture according to claim 12, characterized in that, The base frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and a support frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are spaced apart from each other and are both connected to the support frame. The second flexible part is connected to the upper frame and the lower frame and forms a receiving space for accommodating the support frame.

16. The furniture according to claim 15, characterized in that, Both the upper and lower frames are circular.

17. The furniture according to claim 11, characterized in that, The frame includes a hollow main frame and a seat frame, the seat frame being connected to the bottom of the main frame. The flexible part includes a first flexible part and a second flexible part, the first flexible part being connected to the main frame and the second flexible part being connected to the seat frame.

18. The furniture according to claim 17, characterized in that, The main frame includes two flat side frames spaced apart from each other, and the first flexible part is located between and connected to the two side frames.

19. The furniture according to claim 17, characterized in that, The bottom of the main frame has a receiving hole, the base frame is received in the receiving hole and is detachably connected to the main frame.

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