Modular Sofa Set Assembly Using Segmented Seat and Armrest Frames

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sofa sets have fixed sizes that cannot adapt to different indoor spaces, are cumbersome to assemble, and pose challenges in handling and transportation due to their weight and volume.

Innovation Solution

A modular sofa set design with adjustable components, including seat and back units, armrest frameworks, and connecting foot stands, utilizing fixing holes and members for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing users to customize the size and configuration according to their space and aesthetic preferences.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed-size sofa set design is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot adapt to different indoor space structures and user needs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different indoor space structuresVSAvoidsofa set structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sofa set is divided into multiple independent modular units including seat modules, armrest modules, and connecting modules. Each module can be independently manufactured and then assembled in different configurations to adapt to various space requirements. The seat module includes a seat plate with seat frame rods and connecting feet, while the armrest module includes armrest frame rods that can be detachably connected to seat modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular design creates universal components that can serve multiple functions and configurations. The seat modules can be arranged in series to form different长度的 sofas, and the armrest modules can be attached to different positions. The connecting feet with joint plates provide universal connection capabilities between different module types, allowing the same basic modules to create various sofa configurations suitable for different indoor spaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a fixed-size sofa set is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the handling and transportation become cumbersome due to heavy weight and large volume

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of handling and transportationVSAvoidmanufacturing process simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The sofa set is divided into multiple independent modular units including seat modules, armrest modules, and connecting modules. Each module can be independently manufactured and then assembled in different configurations to adapt to various space requirements. The seat module includes a seat plate with seat frame rods and connecting feet, while the armrest module includes armrest frame rods that can be detachably connected to seat modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If a modular design with multiple components is used, then adaptability to different spaces is improved, but the assembly process becomes more cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in configurationVSAvoidassembly process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sofa set is divided into multiple independent modular units including seat modules, armrest modules, and connecting modules. Each module can be independently manufactured and then assembled in different configurations to adapt to various space requirements. The seat module includes a seat plate with seat frame rods and connecting feet, while the armrest module includes armrest frame rods that can be detachably connected to seat modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting feet serve as intermediary components that facilitate the connection between seat modules and armrest modules. Each connecting foot includes a joint plate with multiple fixing holes that can align with corresponding holes on different module types. This intermediary design simplifies the assembly process by providing standardized connection interfaces, reducing the complexity of joining different modular components together.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12611039B2Sofa set convenient to assemble
Publication Date: 2026.04.28 HANGZHOU PINSONG TECHNOLOGY CO
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AI summary

A sofa set with convenient to assemble comprises a seat assembly and armrest frames, wherein the armrest frames are attached at both ends of the seat assembly; the seat assembly comprises a seat unit which comprises a seat frame and a seat cushion, and the seat cushion is arranged on the seat frame; the seat frame comprises a seat plate, wherein the seat plate comprises a first seat frame rod and a second seat frame rod, and corresponding fixing holes are arranged on the first seat frame rod and the second seat frame rod; it further comprises a connecting foot stand, wherein fixing holes corresponding to the second seat frame rod and the first seat frame rod are arranged on the connecting foot stand.