JP2021501026A - Multipurpose furniture assembly with safety features - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a knockdown flatley furniture kit with a basic unit. The basic unit comprises a roughly rectangular backboard (100) and a ladder-like frame hinged to the vertical edge of the backboard (100) in a flat position and on the backboard (100). A pair of approximately rectangular metal side members (200) that can be moved between positions spread at right angles to the backboard (100) and closely fit the horizontal crossbars of the side members (200). It comprises at least one additional panel attached by a matching clip and stabilizing means for preventing the additional panel from coming off. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to furniture. More specifically, the present invention relates to a knockdown flat lay furniture kit that can serve different purposes with additional panels of different shapes.

Furniture can be defined as a mobile object intended to support the activities of various people, such as sitting, eating, and sleeping. Furniture is also used to hold objects at a convenient height for work or to store objects. Nowadays, most people live in small spaces, so it is necessary to make all the parts of furniture to play two roles. The idea of "multipurpose" is very useful for living in a small space. When a property performs more than one function, people may need only less property. In today's homes, multipurpose furniture saves space, which allows people to choose smaller, more efficient homes. Multipurpose furniture, also known as unit furniture, can be expanded or contracted as needed to play two roles at a time, or to smoothly transition from one function to another.

In one example set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 3,556,586, specifically children's furniture, which can be functionally used as a straight chair, rocking chair, desk, and table, depending on the position of the selectable article. Discloses a multifunctional article of furniture formed as an integral hollow wall formed by molding a hard plastic material. However, due to the limitations of the disclosed furniture, the furniture cannot be folded into a compact size for storage purposes.

A divertable furniture item is disclosed in a second example set forth in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0276839. The disclosed furniture items can be diverted between a coffee table with chairs and a dining table by simply rotating the furniture from a horizontal position to an upright position. However, this furniture has difficult connections and cannot be easily disassembled into small parts for transport and storage purposes.

On the other hand, Belgian Patent Invention No. 108843 discloses furniture folding parts that can switch functions between chairs, stools, tables or shelves. The furniture consists of hinges, and the furniture can be folded to some extent. However, the rigidity of furniture is not guaranteed.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,556586 U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0276839 Belgian Patent Invention No. 108843

It is necessary to provide the invention of multifunctional furniture that is foldable and removable into small parts by simple connection in very tight spaces. Therefore, the present invention provides such furniture.

A main object of the present invention is to provide a knockdown type flat lay furniture kit having the following basic units. The basic unit features a roughly rectangular backboard and a ladder-like frame that is hinged to the vertical edge of the backboard and extends flat on the backboard and at right angles to the backboard. Includes a pair of generally rectangular metal side members that can be moved between positions.

Preferably, the kit comprises a panel attached to the frame by a clip member. These clip members fit closely to the crossbars and the side components of the side members.

Preferably, the kit further comprises back panels and has interlocking means for connecting these back panels.

Preferably, the side member comprises a ladder-like member having both horizontal and sloping crossbars.

Preferably, the backboard comprises a pair of hinged panels that can be folded symmetrically along a vertical axis.

Preferably, the additional panels may include, but are not limited to, drawers, shelves, cabinets, foldable tables, and chairs.

Alternatively, the clip member comprises a U-shaped hook with a flange extending from this hook.

As an alternative, the side panels include limiting means next to the hinges to limit the side panels from spreading, allowing the kit to stand upright before installing additional panels.

As an alternative, the kit further includes seismic measures applied to the clip members and additional panels.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a knockdown flatley furniture kit equipped with the following basic units. This basic unit features a roughly rectangular backboard and a ladder-like frame that is hinged to the vertical edge of the backboard and extends flat on the backboard and at right angles to the backboard. A pair of approximately rectangular metal side members that can be moved between positions and at least one additional panel mounted by a clip that fits closely into the horizontal crossbar of the side member, and this addition. Includes stabilizing means to prevent the panel from coming off.

Preferably, the stabilizing means has a shape having a gap between the side member and the backboard. At least one protrusion in engaging contact with the side member is located between the gaps, extends from one edge of the additional panel and acts as a first stopper to the side of the additional panel. Prevent directional movement.

Preferably, the stabilizing means is shaped with holes at each edge of the additional panel to accommodate the pins. These holes are located close to the bottom of the horizontal crossbar where the additional panel is mounted so that each pin can engageably contact the underside of each horizontal crossbar in the longitudinal direction of the additional panel. Prevent the movement of.

Preferably, the stabilizing means is shaped with at least one side member or stopper mounted on the backboard, located close to above the additional panel and when a load is applied to the outer edge of the additional panel. Also, prevent the additional panel from tipping over.

Preferably, the stopper is an elongated U-shaped clip that can be attached to a side member or backboard.

Preferably, the stabilizing means is shaped to have at least one protrusion protruding from the underside of the additional panel and engageably contact the clip member to prevent the additional panel from slipping.

One of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is well adapted to accomplish its objectives and to acquire the stated goals and benefits, as well as their essence. The embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Preferred embodiments from scrutiny are illustrated in the accompanying figures for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the present invention. When considering this scrutiny with the following description, the invention, its structure, operation, and many of its advantages will be readily understood and interpreted.

It is a figure which shows the knockdown type flatley furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the basic unit and the expansion unit of a furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the shelf of the furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the charging corner of the furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the drawer assembly of the furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the folding table assembly of a furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the removable storage box of a furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the extension part of the wire frame of a furniture kit. It is a figure which shows the hook for holding a wire frame. It is a figure which shows the 1st Embodiment of a clip member. It is a figure which shows the 2nd Embodiment of a clip member. It is a figure which shows the attachment of the additional panel to the 2nd Embodiment of a clip member. It is a figure which shows the roller of a drawer assembly. It is a figure which shows the cross section of the roller of a drawer assembly. It is a figure which shows the base part of the leg part of a side member. It is a figure which shows the safety means of the shape of a stopper. It is a figure which shows the attachment to the furniture kit of a stopper. It is a figure which shows the safety means which is the shape of a protrusion. It is a figure which shows the application to the furniture kit of a protrusion. It is a figure which shows the safety means which is the shape of a safety pin.

Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings as an example.

1 and 2 show a diagram of a knockdown flatley furniture kit with accessories. The furniture kit has a basic unit. This basic unit is formed by a roughly rectangular backboard 100 and a rudder-shaped frame hinged to the vertical edge of the backboard 100 and is a pair of roughly rectangular metals that move in two positions. It is provided with a manufacturing side member 200. In one of these two positions, the side member 200 is placed flat on the backboard 100, and on the other hand, the side member 200 extends at right angles to the backboard 100. The side members 200, 210 further include limiting means for limiting the spread of the side panels, allowing the kit to stand upright before mounting additional panels. Preferably, these limiting means are, but are not limited to, additional bars added to the ladder frames of the side members 200, 210, or stoppers or ridges added to the ends of the backboards 100, 110. be able to. The backboard 100 consists of a pair of hinged panels that can be folded along the vertical axis in a corrugated manner. The kit can also be expanded horizontally by mounting another backboard with a single side member 210 on the main backboard 100 by interlocking means. In addition, the backboard 100 also includes a hook 222 for mounting the wireframe 220, which allows the wireframe 220 to be vertically extended from the backboard 100 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. .. The wireframe 220 also has an additional hook 221 that is in close contact with the backboard 100 for reinforcement.

The kit includes an additional panel that is attached to the side member 200 by the clip member 400. The clip member 400 fits closely to the crossbar and the side component of the side member 200. Therefore, the side member 200 includes a ladder-like member with both horizontal and inclined crossbars. Additional panels in the kit may be of different shapes and include, but are not limited to, drawers 320, shelves, cabinets 370, foldable tables 330, and chairs. In the first example as shown in FIG. 5, the additional panel is in the shape of a drawer 320. The drawer 320 has two pairs of clips 400 in different directions mounted inside, whereby the drawer 320 is slidable along the crossbar within maximum tolerance. By changing the direction of the clip, not only the drawer 320 is attached to the crossbar, but also it acts as a gripping channel for enabling the sliding function of the drawer 320.

In the second example shown in FIG. 6, the additional panel is in the shape of a foldable table 330. The foldable table 330 includes a foldable table top with a clip on one side 332 of the table top and a folding leg 331 on the other side of the table top. The table 330 has an upright configuration and a compact configuration. In the upright configuration, the table top is laid flat in a generally horizontal position and the legs are turned outwards in a generally vertical position to support the table top. In a compact configuration, the first section of the table top is rotated downwards at right angles to the second section 332 of the table top, and the legs are turned inward, parallel to the first section. Is done. The height of the table corresponds to the extension of the folding legs 331 and can serve different purposes at various heights. For example, a higher table can serve as a bar table, while a shorter foldable table 330 can serve as a work desk.

In the third example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the additional panel is in the shape of a shelf, which can be mounted on the side member 200 at any height via the clip 400. The shelves can be in the shape of flat panels (350, 360) or L-shaped panels (310, 340) and serve different purposes. For example, flat panels (350, 360) can be laid horizontally to form display shelves; L-shaped panels (310, 340) can be placed on top of flat panels to form invisible areas. The L-shaped panel (310, 340) can be mounted on the side member 200 at an oblique angle and transforms one end of the panel to bulge to transform the object into an obliquely angled panel. Can be held.

In the fourth example shown in FIG. 9, the additional panel is in the shape of a cabinet 370. The cabinet 370 has a bottom panel with two pairs of clips on the sides, two side panels 373 with hinged doors 371, and a top cover panel 372 connected via a gibber connection.

A first embodiment of the clip member 400 shown in FIG. 10 is a "U" hook 402 for mounting on a crossbar and a parabola base 401 at the top of the "U" hook 402 or the "U" hook 402. A flange 404 extending from any of the above is provided. The flange has a hole 403 in the center of gravity and accepts any tightening medium such as bolts, locking nuts, and screws.

A second embodiment of the clip member 400 shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B comprises a beam structure 405, each free end having a "U" shaped hook 402 for mounting on a crossbar of a side member frame. The beam structure also has a pair of protrusions 406 that mesh with the recesses of the additional panel 350.

A third embodiment of the clip member shown in FIG. 12 is in the form of a grooved wheel 321 each in which a crossbar is placed in the groove section of the wheel. This embodiment can be applied to additional panels in the shape of the drawer 320, where friction is reduced and the drawer slides better.

In certain countries where earthquakes occur frequently, furniture can incorporate seismic features as shown in FIGS. 11-13. As one example, the clip member 400 can be further provided with a support beam structure 405 that connects both sides of the clip member by using fixing means for preventing the clip 400 from coming off the crossbar due to an external force. The beam also includes a pair of holding means 406, such as a roller catch for holding the additional panel 350. In another example, safety measures may be applied to the grooved wheel 321 of the drawer 320. Thereby a reinforcing panel 322 is added next to the grooved wheel 321 to provide additional support for the drawer 320. In addition, the legs of the side member 200 have a foot 201, the size of which can be increased to promote furniture stability.

14 to 16 show knockdown lay flat furniture with a basic unit. The basic unit comprises a roughly rectangular backboard 100 and a ladder-like frame hinged to the vertical edge of the backboard 100 for a flat position on the backboard 100 and for the backboard. Includes a pair of generally rectangular metal side members 200 that can be moved between positions spread at right angles. When the kit is extended in an upright position, multiple additional panels may be attached to the frame by clip members. This clip member fits closely to the crossbar and the side components of the side member. The kit also provides a means for fixing the fixture to the basic unit with additional panels. In an example where the additional panel is a folding table and / or cabinet shelf, the fixing means is shaped to have a gap between the side member 200 and the backboard 100, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 14A. Therefore, the generally elongated U-shaped stopper 500 is clipped to the side member 200 to limit the folding table 330 from tipping over when a load is applied to the outer end of the folding table 330. Preferably, the stopper is made of rubber, elastomer, ethylene polypyrenediene (EPDM), or any other material that is elastic and has frictional properties and that the stopper can hold and hold in place on the side member 200.

In the second embodiment of the stabilizing means shown in FIGS. 15 and 15A, the stabilizing means has a shape having a gap between the side member 200 and the backboard 100. At least one protrusion that engages with the side member 200 is located between the gaps and extends from one edge of the additional panel to prevent lateral movement of the additional panel. In one example, the L-shaped panel 310 has protrusions 501, 502 extending from the side edges. The protrusions 501, 502 are fitted into the gap between the side member 200 and the backboard 100, thereby limiting lateral movement, so that the L-shaped panel 310 is installed at an oblique position. At that time, the L-shaped panel 310 does not slide out of the kit. Preferably, the protrusions 501, 502 are in the form of pins made of metal, plastic, wood, or any other material that has the strength to prevent additional panels from slipping out of the kit.

A third embodiment of the safety measure illustrated in FIG. 16 is a pin 503 fitted into a hole at each edge of the additional panel to reinforce the attachment of the additional panel to the side member 200. The hole 504 is located close to the bottom of the horizontal crossbar to which the additional panel is mounted. In one example of mounting the folding table 330 on the side member 200, the pins 503 are provided on the side edges of the folding table 330 so that the longitudinal movement of the folding table is restricted and the folding table 330 is prevented from coming off the kit. Fitted in a hole in the section. Preferably, the pin 503 is a generally cylindrical pin made of any other material that has the strength to hold the metal, plastic, wood, or additional panel in place.

The present disclosure includes the content of the appended claims as well as the content of the above description. Although the present invention has been described in a preferred embodiment with some degree of uniqueness, the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are made by way of example only, and many changes in the detailed structure as well as changes in the combination and arrangement of parts are described in the present invention. It should be understood that this can be done without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (6)

Knockdown flatley furniture kit
The backboard (100), which is approximately rectangular,
It has a ladder-like frame hinged to the vertical edge of the backboard (100), whereby the ladder-like frame is placed flat on the backboard (100), and the backboard (100). A basic unit with a pair of generally rectangular metal side members (200) that can be moved between positions that extend perpendicular to 100).
With at least one additional panel mounted on the ladder-like frame by a clip member that fits closely into the horizontal crossbar of the metal side member (200).
A prefabricated flat furniture kit comprising a stabilizing means for preventing the additional panel from coming off. The stabilizing means has a shape having a gap between the metal side member (200) and the backboard (100), and has at least one engaging with the metal side member (200). According to claim 1, the protrusion (501) is located between the gaps, extends from the edge of the additional panel, acts as a first stopper, and prevents lateral movement of the additional panel. The kit described. The stabilizing means has a shape having holes (504) at each edge of the additional panel to receive the pins (503), the holes (504) below the horizontal crossbar to which the additional panel is mounted. Positioned in close proximity to, each pin (503) can engage downwardly engageably contact with its respective horizontal crossbar, preventing longitudinal movement of the additional panel, claim 1 or. The kit described in 2. The stabilizing means has a shape having at least one metal side member (200) or a stopper (500) mounted on the backboard (100) and is located close to the top of the additional panel. The kit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which prevents the additional panel from being turned over when a load is applied to the outer end portion of the additional panel. The kit according to claim 4, wherein the stopper (500) is an elongated U-shaped clip (500) that can be attached to the metal side member (200) or the backboard (100). The stabilizing means has a shape having at least one protrusion (502) protruding from the lower side of the additional panel, and is in disengageable contact with the clip member (400) to prevent the additional panel from sliding. The kit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is to be prevented.

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