Furniture Gap Bridge Support for Smooth Bed Cover Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to effectively hide the gap between two adjacent furniture parts, particularly between bed sections, as the fabric of the cover is often pulled into the gap, creating a visible crease and disrupting the appearance of a single unit double bed.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a pocket for a support element that forms a bridge over the gap, preventing the fabric from being pulled in, with the support element having a curved shape to cover both vertical and top side portions of the gap, and held in place by a holding means such as a fabric panel stitched to the inside of the furniture cover.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a furniture cover is used to cover the gap between two adjacent furniture parts, then the visual appearance is improved, but the fabric gets pulled into the gap creating a visible crease
Solution Approach 1:
A support element is introduced as an intermediary component between the furniture parts and the fabric cover. This support element spans across the gap and provides structural backing that prevents the fabric from being pulled into the gap, thereby eliminating the crease while maintaining the covered appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The support element changes the physical parameters of the gap area by providing rigidity and structural support. This parameter change (from flexible fabric alone to fabric backed by rigid support) prevents the fabric deformation that would otherwise occur when stretched across the gap.
2Shape
If the furniture cover is stretched tight to provide a smooth appearance, then the visual effect is improved, but the fabric is pulled into the gap creating a crease
Solution Approach 1:
The support element serves as a mediator that bears the tensile load, allowing the fabric to remain smooth without being excessively stretched. The support element absorbs the tension forces that would otherwise pull the fabric into the gap.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a support element is added to prevent fabric from being pulled into the gap, then the gap visibility is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is a simple intermediary component that can be easily integrated into existing furniture designs. Despite adding one component, the solution remains straightforward and does not significantly increase overall system complexity.
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention comprises a system for covering a gap (4) occurring between two adjacent parts of a furniture (1, 2). The system comprises a support element (7) to be positioned to cover the gap (4) occurring between two adjacent parts of a furniture (1, 2). The system also comprises holding means (8) for positioning and holding the support element (7) in the position covering the gap (4). Further the system comprises a furniture cover (3) for the furniture, wherein the support element (7) and the holding means (8) are arranged in between the furniture cover (3) and the furniture parts when the furniture cover (3) is installed on the furniture (1, 2) thereby preventing the furniture cover (3) from being pulled into the gap (4). The invention also includes a method for covering a gap (4) occurring between two adjacent parts of a furniture (1,2).