Corner bracket for connecting a leg with a first furniture part, and a second furniture part, bedrame, and method therefor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing corner brackets for furniture are height-dependent, require multiple fastening means, and are cumbersome to assemble, especially for variable-height furniture parts.
Innovation Solution
A corner bracket with integrally formed engaging members that engage internal sides of furniture parts, allowing tool-free assembly and compatibility with varying heights, using a single fastening means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional corner brackets are used to connect furniture parts, then the connection is secure, but the assembly requires multiple fastening means and is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated corner bracket design. The L-shaped bracket integrates both the connection to the furniture part and the leg mounting functions in one piece, eliminating the need for separate connector blocks, stabilizer assemblies, and multiple alignment fingers. This merging reduces the number of fastening means required while maintaining secure connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The corner bracket is designed with universal applicability to furniture parts of variable heights. The L-shaped design with adjustable positioning capabilities allows the same bracket to function with different furniture part heights, eliminating the need for height-specific bracket variants. This multi-functionality simplifies the assembly process by providing a single solution for various furniture configurations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If corner brackets are designed for specific furniture part heights, then the connection is precise, but they cannot be used with furniture parts of variable height
Solution Approach 1:
The corner bracket incorporates dynamic positioning capabilities that allow it to adapt to different furniture part heights. The design includes adjustable features that enable the bracket to be positioned at various heights while maintaining secure connection and proper alignment. This dynamic adaptability ensures both versatility with variable height furniture and precise connection through adjustable positioning mechanisms.
3Productivity
If multiple separate elements are used in the corner bracket, then the design is flexible, but the assembly requires different tools and is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate elements into a single integrated L-shaped corner bracket. Instead of using separate connector blocks, stabilizer assemblies, and alignment fingers that require different tools for assembly, the invention combines all these functions into one pre-assembled bracket unit. This reduces assembly time and eliminates the need for multiple tools while maintaining the flexibility and stability of the original multi-element design.
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AI summary
A corner bracket for connecting a leg with a first furniture part and a second furniture part of a piece of furniture is disclosed. The corner bracket includes an upper part and a lower part. The upper part includes a first side portion and a second side portion each having an integrally formed engaging member with an end section configured to engage an internal side of the first furniture part or the second furniture part, respectively. The upper part includes a securing member configured to receive a fastening member of the leg. The lower part includes a through opening configured to be aligned with the securing member and to receive the fastening member of the leg. In use the end section of each engaging member extends at least to some extent downwards towards the respective internal side of the first and second furniture parts.