Modular furniture system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor furniture solutions, such as pergolas and hammock support frames, are often cumbersome, require specialized tools for assembly, and lack portability and versatility for easy setup and storage in modern urban environments.
Innovation Solution
A modular framework system comprising elongate structural members interconnected by metal brackets with tubular sockets and arrays of holes for secure attachment of ancillary components, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and reconfiguration to provide shade, support for hammocks, and additional features like privacy screens or pergolas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If dedicated pergola structures are constructed to provide shade, then shade coverage is achieved, but portability and storage ease deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The pergola is divided into modular components including vertical posts, horizontal beams, and connection brackets that can be easily assembled and disassembled. Each component is designed with standardized connection interfaces allowing rapid assembly without specialized tools, enabling the structure to be transported and stored in compact forms while maintaining adequate shade coverage when assembled.
2Strength
If precut wooden components are used for assembly, then structural strength is improved, but assembly complexity and tool requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Metal connection brackets serve as intermediary elements between wooden components, providing robust mechanical connections without requiring complex joinery or specialized tools. The brackets incorporate pre-drilled holes and connection mechanisms that simplify assembly while maintaining structural integrity, eliminating the need for specialized woodworking tools or expertise.
3Reliability
If Hammock support frames are designed for robust support, then safety is improved, but footprint and storage space worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The hammock support system is segmented into collapsible vertical posts and connection elements that can be folded or disassembled into compact configurations for storage. When assembled, the structure provides robust support points for hammock attachment, ensuring safety while minimizing the footprint during non-use periods through its modular and collapsible design.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular framework having a plurality of elongate structural members interconnected by brackets is provided. Each of the brackets includes at least one tubular socket to receive a structural member, and an array of holes is provided on a face of the socket to permit connection of an attachment to the bracket to support ancillary components.