KR20200078611A - Multi-purpose furniture assembly with safety features - Google Patents

Abstract

The prefabricated lay flat furniture kit according to the present invention includes a substantially rectangular backboard 100 and a ladder-like frame hingedly connected to the vertical edge of the backboard 100, and the backboard 100 and the position laid flat on the backboard 100. A base unit comprising a pair of substantially rectangular metal side members 200 that can move between positions extending perpendicular to 100); At least one additional panel attached to the frame by a clip member that closely fits the crossbar of the side member 200; And safety means for preventing the additional panel from being separated.

Description

Multi-purpose furniture assembly with safety features

The present invention relates to furniture. More specifically, the present invention relates to a knock-down lay flat furniture kit capable of achieving different purposes through different types of additional panels.

Furniture can be defined as a movable object to support various human activities such as sitting, eating and sleeping. Furniture is also used to secure objects to a height that is convenient for storing objects or objects. Since most people live in smaller spaces in modern times, all furniture needs to be built to function. The idea of'multi-purpose' to pursue a smaller life lasts longer. When possessions perform more than one function, people may need them less. In modern homes, multipurpose furniture saves space and allows people to choose smaller and more efficient residences. Multipurpose furniture, also known as modular furniture, can be expanded or contracted as needed, can be used for two purposes at a time, or can be completely converted from one function to another.

In one example shown in patent document US3556586A, multifunctional furniture, especially children's furniture, is formed of a molded with a monolithic hollow wall of hard plastic material, which acts as an upright chair, rocking chair, desk and table depending on the optional placement of the article. Can be used as possible. However, the disclosed furniture has a limitation that it cannot be folded into a compact size for the purpose of storing furniture.

In the second example shown in patent document US20080276839A1, a collapsible furniture item is disclosed. The disclosed furniture items are switchable between a coffee table and a dining table with chairs by simply rotating the furniture from a horizontal position to an upright position. However, this furniture is difficult to connect and cannot be easily separated into small pieces for transportation and storage purposes.

On the other hand, patent document BE1008843A3 discloses a folding furniture capable of changing its function between a chair, a backless chair, a table or a shelf. This furniture is made up of hinges and can be folded to some extent. However, the rigidity of the furniture is not guaranteed.

In summary, there is a need to provide an invention of multifunctional furniture that can be folded into simple pieces and separated into smaller pieces. Accordingly, the present invention provides such furniture.

The main object of the present invention is a pair of movable between a position lying flat on the backboard and a position extending perpendicular to the backboard, including a substantially rectangular backboard and a ladder-shaped frame hinged to a vertical edge of the backboard. It is to provide a prefabricated layflat furniture kit having a basic unit comprising a substantially rectangular metal side member.

Preferably, the kit includes a panel attached to the frame by a clip member that closely fits the side member's rungs and side portions.

Preferably, the kit includes an additional rear panel having interlocking means for connecting the rear panel.

Preferably, the side member comprises a ladder-like member having both horizontal and inclined cross bars.

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

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

Alternatively, the clip member includes a "U" shaped hook with a flange extending from the hook.

Alternatively, the side panel includes limiting means to limit the flaking of the side panel so that the kit can stand upright before attaching the additional panel next to the hinge.

Alternatively, the kit further includes a seismic prevention means applied to the clip member and additional panels.

A second object of the present invention is a pair of movable between a position lying flat on the backboard and a position extending perpendicular to the backboard, including a substantially rectangular backboard and a ladder-shaped frame hinged to a vertical edge of the backboard. A basic unit comprising a substantially rectangular metal side member; At least one additional panel attached to the frame by a clip member that closely fits the horizontal rungs of the side member 200; And a safety means for preventing the additional panel from being separated.

Preferably, the safety means is located in a gap between the side member and the rear board and between the gaps and extends from one edge of the additional panel to act as a first stopper for preventing side movement of the additional panel It has a shape that has at least one protrusion that can engage a side member.

Preferably, the safety means are of a type having a bore at each edge of the additional panel to accommodate the pins, the bore being capable of engaging each pin with the bottom of each rung to prevent longitudinal movement of the additional panel. So that additional panels are placed close to the bottom of the rung to which they are attached.

Preferably, the safety means are of a type having a stopper attached to at least one side member or backboard and positioned in a proximal position above the additional panel to prevent the additional panel from tipping over when the outer end of the additional panel is loaded.

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

Preferably, the safety device protrudes from the bottom of the additional panel and has at least one protrusion that can engage the clip member to prevent the additional panel from slipping.

Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the present invention is suitable for carrying out the object and for achieving the unique object of the present invention as well as the stated objects and advantages. The embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, preferred embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings from considerations considered in connection with the following description, and its configuration, operation, and many advantages of the present invention can be clearly understood. will be.
1 is a view showing a prefabricated ray flat furniture kit.
2 is a view showing the basic unit and the expansion unit of the furniture kit.
3 is a view showing a shelf of a furniture kit.
4 is a view showing a charging corner (charging corner) of the furniture kit.
5 is a view showing a drawer assembly of a furniture kit.
6 is a view showing a folding table assembly of a furniture kit.
7 shows a detachable storage box assembly of a furniture kit.
8 is a view showing that the wire mesh frame of the furniture kit is extended.
9 is a view showing a hook for fixing the wire mesh frame.
10 is a view showing a first embodiment of the clip member.
11A is a view showing a second embodiment of the clip member.
11B shows the attachment of an additional panel to the second embodiment of the clip member.
12 is a view showing the roller of the drawer assembly.
12A is a cross-sectional view of the roller of the drawer assembly.
13 is a view showing the base of the leg in the side member.
14 is a view showing a stopper-type safety device.
14A is a view showing a state in which the stopper is attached to the furniture kit.
15 is a view showing a safety device in the form of a protrusion.
15A is a view showing a state in which a protrusion is applied to a furniture kit.
16 is a view showing a safety device in the form of a safety pin.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

1 to 2 show views of a prefabricated layflat furniture kit with its accessories. The furniture kit is a substantially rectangular backboard 100 and a pair of substantially rectangular metal side members 200 formed of ladder-shaped frames that are hingedly connected to a vertical edge of the backboard 100 and can be folded in two positions. It has a basic unit comprising, one of the two positions the side member 200 is laid flat on the backboard 100, the other side member 200 extends perpendicular to the backboard 100. The side members 200, 210 further include a means for limiting the flaking of the side panels so that the kit can stand upright even before attaching the additional panels. Preferably, the limiting means may not be limited to additional bars added to the ladder-like frames of the side members 200, 210, stoppers or ridges added to the ends of the backboards 100, 110. The backboard 100 includes a pair of hinge panels that can be folded along a vertical axis in a wavy manner. The kit can also be extended horizontally by attaching another backboard 110 having one side member 210 to the main backboard 100 by means of a connection. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the backboard 100 includes a hook 222 for attaching the wire mesh frame 220 so that the wire mesh frame 220 can extend vertically from the backboard 100. do. In addition, the wire mesh frame 220 is provided with an additional hook 221 suspended from the backboard 100 for reinforcement.

The kit is attached to the side member 200 by a clip member 400 that closely fits the side and side portions of the side member 200 where the side member 200 should include a ladder-like member having both horizontal and inclined cross bars. Includes additional panels. Additional panels of the kit may be of different shapes including, but not limited to, drawers 320, shelves, cabinets 370, folding tables 330, and chairs. In the first example shown in FIG. 5, in which the additional panel is in the form of a drawer 320, the drawer 320 has two pairs of clips 400 mounted in different directions inside the drawer 320, and thus the drawer ( 320) can be slid along the crossbar to the maximum allowable limit. The change in clip direction not only allows the drawer 320 to be attached to the crossbar, but also acts as a grip channel allowing the sliding ability of the drawer 320.

In the second example shown in FIG. 6, in which the additional panel is in the form of a folding table 330, the folding table 330 has a folding table top consisting of two parts with clips attached to one side 332 and the other side of the table top. The folding leg 311 is included. The table 330 has an erected arrangement form and a compact arrangement form. In the erected arrangement, the table top is placed flat in a substantially horizontal position and the legs are tilted outward to a substantially vertical position to support the table top. In a compact arrangement, the first zone of the table top is rotated downward to a position perpendicular to the second zone 332 of the table top, and the leg is flipped inward to a position parallel to the first area. The height of the table corresponds to the length of the folding leg 331, and different heights can achieve different purposes. For example, a tall table can function as a bar table, while a shorter folding table 330 can function as a work desk.

In the third example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in which the additional panel is in the form of a shelf, the shelf can be attached to the side member 200 at any height through the clip 400. Shelves may be in the form of flat plates 350, 360 or L-shaped panels 310, 340 to achieve other purposes. For example, flat plates 350 and 360 can be placed horizontally to form a display shelf; L-shaped panels 310 and 340 may be disposed on top of the flat panel to form a concealed area; L-shaped panels 310 and 340 may also be attached to the side member 200 at an angle of inclination, where one end of the panel is deformed at an angle of inclination to maintain the object on the panel at an angle of inclination.

In the fourth example shown in FIG. 9, the additional panel is in the form of a cabinet 370. The cabinet 370 includes a lower panel having two pairs of clips 400 on the side, two side panels 373 having a hinged door 371 and an upper cover panel 372 joined through dowel bonding. Have

The first embodiment of the clip member 400 shown in FIG. 10 is a “U” shaped hook 402 for attachment to a crosspiece, a flange 404 extending from one of the upper ends of the'U' shaped hook 402. The flange has a hole 403 in the center that allows for fastening media such as bolts, lock nuts and screws.

The second embodiment of the clip member 400 shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B is a beam structure 405 with a “U” shaped hook 402 for each free end to attach to the crosspiece of the side member frame. The beam structure also has a pair of protrusions 406 that can mate with recesses in the additional panel 350.

The third embodiment of the clip member shown in FIG. 12 is in the form of a grooved wheel 321, each of which is seated within a grooved area of the wheel. This embodiment can be applied to an additional panel in the form of a drawer 320 to better slide the drawer with reduced friction.

In some countries where earthquakes occur frequently, furniture may include anti-seismic features, as shown in Figures 11 through 13. In one of the examples, the clip member 400 further includes a support beam structure 405 connecting both sides of the clip member with fixing means to prevent the clip 400 from being disengaged from the crossbar by external force. The beam also includes a pair of fastening means 406, such as a roller catch to fasten the additional panel 350. In another example, a safety device can be applied to the grooved wheel 321 of the drawer 320, whereby a reinforcement panel 322 is added next to the grooved wheel 321 to provide additional support to the drawer 320. Gives In addition, the leg of the side member 200 has a foot 201 whose size can be enlarged to improve the stability of the furniture.

14 to 16 include a substantially rectangular backboard and a pair of substantially movable positions between a position lying flat on the backboard and a position extending perpendicular to the backboard, including a ladder-shaped frame hinged to a vertical edge of the backboard. Represents a prefabricated layflat furniture kit having a basic unit comprising a rectangular metal side member. When the kit is unfolded in an upright position, a plurality of additional panels can be attached to the frame by clip members that fit snugly to the crosspieces and side portions of the side members. The kit further comprises means for securing the attachment of the additional panel to the basic unit. In the example of an additional panel that is a folding table and/or cabinet shelf, the fastening means is in the form of having a gap between the side member 200 and the backboard 100 as shown in FIGS. 14 and 14A, wherein the folding table 330 ) A substantially elongated U-shaped stopper 500 is clipped to the side member 200 to prevent the folding table 330 from tipping over when a load is applied to the outer end. Preferably, the stopper is made of rubber, elastomer, ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) or any other material that allows the elastic and frictional stopper to be clipped and secured in position on the side member 200.

In the second embodiment of the safety device shown in FIGS. 15 and 15A, the safety device is positioned between the gap between the side member 200 and the backboard 100 and the gap to prevent lateral movement of the additional panel and of the additional panel. It has a shape that extends from one edge and has at least one protrusion that can engage the side member 200. In one example, the L-shaped panel 310 having protrusions 501 and 502 extending from the side edge, the protrusions 501 and 502 are fitted into the gap between the side member 200 and the backboard 100 so that the kit By limiting the lateral movement when in the tilted position, the L-shaped panel 310 is prevented from sliding 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 strength to prevent additional panels from sliding out of the kit.

The third embodiment of the safety device shown in FIG. 16 is a pin 503 that fits into the bore of each edge of the additional panel to enhance attachment of the additional panel to the side panel 200, where the bore 504 ) Is located close underneath the rung to which the additional panel is attached. In an example of attaching the folding table 330 to the side member 200, the pin 503 is a folding table in such a way that the longitudinal movement of the folding table is restricted to prevent the folding table 330 from being separated from the kit. It fits into the bore at the side edge of 330. Preferably, the pin 503 is a substantially cylindrical pin made of metal, plastic, wood, or any other material that has the strength to hold the additional panel in place.

The present invention includes the contents described in the appended claims as well as the foregoing description. Although the present invention has been described in certain preferred forms, the present disclosure in preferred forms has been made by way of example only, and numerous modifications can be made to the details of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts without departing from the scope of the present invention. This is self-evident.

Claims (6)

Move between a position lying flat on the backboard 100 and a position extending perpendicular to the backboard 100, including a substantially rectangular backboard 100 and a ladder-shaped frame hinged to a vertical edge of the backboard 100 A basic unit comprising a pair of substantially rectangular metal side members 200 which may be;
At least one additional panel attached to the frame by a clip member that closely fits the crossbar of the side member 200; And
A buildable layflat furniture kit that includes safety measures to retrain the removal of additional panels. The safety means is located at a position between the side member 200 and the rear board 100 and the gap and extends from one edge of the additional panel to prevent lateral movement of the additional panel Assembled lay flat furniture kit, characterized in that the form having at least one protrusion 501 that can be engaged with the side member 200 acting as a stopper. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The safety means have a bore 504 at each edge of the additional panel to accommodate the pins 503, and the bore 504 prevents each pin 503 from longitudinal movement of the additional panel. Prefabricated Layflat Furniture Kit, characterized by being positioned close to the bottom of the rung to which additional panels are attached to engage the bottom of each rung. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The safety means is a stopper 500 attached to the at least one side member 200 or the backboard 100 and positioned in a proximal position above the additional panel to prevent the additional panel from tipping over when a load is applied to the outer end of the additional panel. Assembled Lay flat furniture kit, characterized in that the form. According to claim 4,
The stopper 500 is an assembly type laflat furniture kit, characterized in that the long U-shaped clip that can be attached to the side member 200 or the backboard 100. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Assembled Layflat Furniture Kit, characterized in that the safety means is of a type having at least one protrusion 502 that can protrude from the bottom of the additional panel and engage the clip member 400 to prevent the additional panel from slipping. .

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