RU111409U1 - TRANSFORMABLE FURNITURE ITEM - Google Patents

Abstract

 1. A transformable piece of furniture containing a set of stools, each of which has a seat and legs attached to the seat! characterized in that! one of the stools is basic, and the remaining stools are composite stools and are designed to be inserted into the supporting stool,! the legs of the supporting stool are provided with fastening means for the legs of the composite stools,! moreover, in the assembled state, the legs of the composite stools inserted into the supporting stool are oriented mainly perpendicular to the legs of the supporting stool. ! 2. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that when assembled, it has the shape of a cube. ! 3. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means is a set of holes in the legs of the supporting stool, designed to insert the legs of the composite stools. ! 4. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means is a set of tubes fixed to the legs of the supporting stool and designed to insert the legs of the composite stools. ! 5. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means is a set of guides for receiving the legs of the composite stools to hold them in the supporting stool. ! 6. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the set of stools consists of five stools, one of which is a supporting stool. ! 7. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the composite stools can be inserted into the supporting stool perpendicular to its side and diametrically opposite to each other. ! 8. T

Description

The technical field to which the utility model relates.

This utility model relates to household furniture, in particular to transformable furniture items formed from a set of stools.

State of the art

Currently, various designs of stools are well known. Many of them can easily be stacked or folded, thereby providing the possibility of compact storage. In particular, in the conditions of small-sized apartments, it is often necessary to use stools, which, if necessary, could easily be stacked for compact storage, or, conversely, easily disassembled and installed for their intended use.

Some examples of stackable stools are described in RF patents No. 2009657 (publication date 03/30/1994), US No. 6435305 (publication date 08/20/2002), etc. A disadvantage of the known solutions is that the stools stacked in a stack it is rather difficult, and often impossible, to use as a single piece of furniture for its intended purpose, for example, for seating. In addition, when stacking a large number of stools, they can occupy a fairly large amount of space.

Partially this problem is solved by the transformable piece of furniture described in US patent No. 6068335 (publication date 05/30/2000).

According to this patent, a piece of furniture is proposed, consisting of two chairs and two low tables, which can be detachably connected to each other. When all the elements are joined together, a high table is formed. All elements are made primarily of sheet material such as plywood. Each table consists of a countertop, as well as two supports attached to the countertop. Each of the table supports is made in the form of a panel and has a complex C-shape, such that the supports of two different tables can be connected to each other. Each of the chairs is made of a seat, back, as well as legs. Like tables, the legs are made in the form of panels and have a complex C-shape, allowing the chairs to connect with each other.

When all the elements are connected together, a single element is formed - the table. which has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. Such a transformable piece of furniture is mainly intended for games, and can be used both assembled and disassembled. In addition, the described piece of furniture allows you to save space, especially in small rooms.

The disadvantage of this solution is the limited application. In particular, the implementation in the form of prefabricated two tables and two chairs does not allow it to be used by more than two people. In everyday life, situations often arise when it is necessary to provide a large group of people with seats (such as stools or chairs). At the same time, such chairs or stools should be able to stack or transform them for use as an independent and single piece of furniture.

The transformable piece of furniture “Cube 6” by Naho Matsuno is also known. It is described on Internet sites located at www.makuha.ru/art/001_7.htm, http://www.nahomatsuno.com/cube6. html, etc. This transformable piece of furniture is the closest analogue to a real utility model, and in this regard was chosen as a prototype.

According to the indicated sources of information, the transformed piece of furniture contains a set of six stools, each of which has a seat and legs attached to the seat. One of the stools is support, and the remaining stools are composite stools and are designed to be inserted into the support stool. The legs of the supporting stool are provided with fastening means for the legs of some composite stools. The fastener is made in the form of a set of cutouts of various and complex shapes, designed to insert the legs of some composite stools. The legs of each stool are made in different ways.

The assembly of stools in a single design consists in the first installation of a support stool “upside down”, i.e. set it seat down. The legs of the four composite stools are pressed into the legs of the support stool in a special way so that they are perpendicular to the legs of the support stool. At the end. the fifth composite stool is inserted vertically down into the cavity between the legs of the supporting stool. When assembled, the structure has a cubic shape.

The disadvantages of the prototype include the following. Firstly, the overall design of the piece of furniture is quite complex, since all six stools have a different shape. It can be quite difficult for users to figure out exactly how all the stools should fit together. Secondly, in the assembled state, the prototype is quite difficult to move, since one of the stools (the upper one) does not fasten in any way to the supporting stool. When carrying it, it is impossible to grab it, such a piece of furniture cannot be turned over. Thirdly, the supporting stool can quickly wear out or lose its aesthetic appeal. since it is installed with the seat down during assembly. The surface of the seat in this case can wear out pretty quickly. In addition, with this design. it is quite difficult to use drapery on the seats, use elastic elements to ensure the convenience of the seat on them, use wheels on the legs of stools, etc.

Utility Model Essence

This utility model solves the problem of creating a transformable piece of furniture, consisting of a set of stools that can be joined together or disassembled, and when assembled, the piece of furniture can be used for its intended purpose - for sitting.

The technical result, the achievement of which is directed by a real utility model, is to expand the functionality, improve operational properties and increase the usability of the transformable piece of furniture.

The technical result is achieved due to the fact that the transformable piece of furniture contains a set of stools, each of which has a seat and legs attached to the seat. A transformable piece of furniture differs from the prototype in that one of the stools is basic, and the remaining stools are composite stools and are intended for insertion into a supporting stool. The legs of the supporting stool are provided with fastening means for the legs of the composite stools, and in the assembled state, the legs of the composite stools inserted in the supporting stool are oriented mainly perpendicular to the legs of the supporting stool.

According to this utility model, assembled. transformable piece of furniture, may be in the form of a cube. The fastener may be a set of holes in the legs of the supporting stool, designed to insert the legs of the composite stools. The fastening means may also be a set of tubes fixed to the legs of the supporting stool and intended to insert the legs of the composite stools. The fastening means may also be a set of guides for receiving the legs of the composite stools and holding them in the supporting stool.

According to the present utility model, a set of stools consists of five stools. one of which is a supporting stool. Compound stools can be inserted into the support stool perpendicular to its side and diametrically opposed to each other. In the assembled state, the legs of one compound stool can be placed asymmetrically to the legs of another compound stool inserted in the supporting stool from the diametrically opposite side.

Seats of stools can be made of a rigid base and an elastic element. The legs of the stools can be made of profile. The profile may have a square. rectangular, round, oval. L-shaped section or a combination thereof. The legs of the stools can be additionally equipped with stiffeners. In addition, the legs of the stools can be interconnected, thereby forming a frame for the stool. The legs of the stools can be made in the form of flat panels.

According to the present utility model, the legs of the supporting stool can be formed into a box. Alternatively, the supporting stool may further be provided with a drawer. The seat of the supporting stool can be made removable. The seat of the supporting stool can be pivotally mounted on a box or frame for legs. The bases of the seats of the composite stools intended for insertion into the supporting stool may have holes for inserting the legs of the composite stools intended for diametrically opposite insertion into the supporting stool.

Brief Description of the Drawings

This utility model is illustrated by the following drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same or similar elements:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a transformable piece of furniture in a disassembled form according to one embodiment of a utility model;

Figure 2 is a General view. transformable piece of furniture in assembled form, according to one embodiment of the utility model;

Figure 3 is a General view of the assembled transformable piece of furniture in section, according to one embodiment of the utility model;

Figure 4-9 is a perspective view of a transformable piece of furniture in a disassembled form, according to various embodiments of the utility model.

Utility Model Implementation

The present utility model is further explained based on various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows a transformable piece of furniture in a disassembled form, according to one variant of implementation. The presented transformable piece of furniture consists of five stools. One of the stools is a supporting stool 1. The remaining four stools are composite stools 2. Each stool 1, 2 has a seat 3 and parallel legs 4, 5 attached to the seat 3.

The supporting stool 1 is designed so that composite stools 2 can be inserted into it, and the composite stools 2 are inserted perpendicular to the long side of the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1. In the assembled state, the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 are held in the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 by means of means 6 fastenings.

Assembled. the transformable piece of furniture is preferably in the form of a cube (or a rectangular parallelepiped). This allows you to create a series of identical in shape of seats 3 composite stools 2, and thus, simplifies the production and operation of the described piece of furniture.

Means 6 of fastening the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 in the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 can be performed in various ways. According to one embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the fastening means 6 is a transverse through hole in the legs 5 for inserting the legs 4 of the composite stools 2. Preferably, in the assembled state, the legs 4 are oriented perpendicular to the legs 5. Each stool 2 can be inserted into the supporting stool 1 only on the side of the stool 1, one stool on each side.

The legs of the stools 1, 2 can be made of any material acceptable for these purposes, for example, metal, plastic, wood, or combinations thereof. The legs of the stools can be made of a rolling profile. For example, the legs profile 4, 5 may have a simple section (circle, oval, square, rectangle, etc.). The profile of legs 4, 5 can also be angular (have an L- or T-section, be I-beams, etc.). The profile of the legs 4, 5 can be made in the form of a hollow pipe and can have any suitable section (for example, a circle, oval, square, rectangle, etc.). Besides. the legs profile 4, 5 may have a complex (composite, variable) section. For example. legs 4 can be made in the form of truncated cones. Finally, legs 4, 5 can also be made in the form of panels (described later).

The legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 and / or the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 can be additionally equipped with wheels or other means (means) for moving the stools (not shown in the figures). The legs of the stools may also have protective tips made, for example, of plastic.

In addition, the legs 4, 5 of the stools can also be equipped with means of attachment to the seat 3 (not shown in the figures). For example, various types of flanges made at the ends of legs or fixed to them can be used as such fastening means. various kinds of fasteners, corners, bolt or screw connections, glue and any other suitable means.

In an alternative embodiment, legs 4. 5 and seat 3 can be made as a whole (for example, made of plastic, welded, etc.). In addition, the legs 4, 5 of the stools can be interconnected to form a frame or similar structure (not shown in the figures).

The holes 6 in the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 are shaped so that the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 can pass through them (that is, the shape of the holes 6 generally follows the shape of the legs 4). The shape and size of the holes can allow stools 2 to be fixed in stool 1, for example, due to friction forces. In other embodiments, a slight play may be provided for ease of insertion of the legs.

As can be seen in figure 1, on each side of the supporting stool 1, in particular, in the legs 5. made of 8 holes. Four holes on one side are for inserting a composite stool 2 on one side, while the other four holes are for receiving (and fixing) the legs of a stool 2 inserted from the diametrically opposite side of the supporting stool 1. Thus, four holes 5 for inserting one stool 2 is made with some offset relative to another group of four holes 6 for inserting another stool 2. Offsets can be made in any suitable way (in the horizontal direction or vertically direction).

Similarly, the legs 4 of one composite stool 2 are mounted on the seat 3 so that when inserted into the supporting stool 3, said legs 4 are placed parallel to the legs 4 of another stool 2 inserted from the diametrically opposite side of the supporting stool 1. In other words, the legs 4 of one composite stool 2 mounted on the seat 3 asymmetrically relative to the legs 4 of another composite stool 2, designed to be inserted from the opposite side of the supporting stool 1. Thus, 4 composite stools can be provided and 2. having different asymmetries in the placement of the legs (at horizontal or vertical levels. In some embodiments, two pairs of stools 2 with the same asymmetry may be provided. Or 4 identical stools 2 with the same placement of the legs 4 can be provided (when inserted into the legs 4 supporting stool 1, they must be rotated in different ways.) Various options for placing the legs 4 on the stools 2 can be provided.

Stools 1. 2. can be equipped with a color coding tool to facilitate users to find users the desired stool for the corresponding holes. For example, stools may be labeled in different colors.

Seats 3 of composite stools 2 are lateral faces for a transformable piece of furniture when assembled. The seats 3 are preferably made in the form of a square panel of any suitable material, such as for example plank, wood, laminate, metal, or a combination thereof. Preferably, each seat has a side bevel. For example, the ends of the seat 3 may be beveled at an angle of 45 °.

Seats 3 can also be equipped with an elastic element to ensure comfortable sitting on them. As a suitable material for the elastic element, flexible foam, polyurethane foam or other natural or synthetic materials can be selected. The elastic element can be covered with woven material, artificial leather, etc. (draped).

The seats 3 of the stools 2 can also be provided with holes 7, which can be both through and blind. Holes 7 are used to insert the ends of the legs 4 of the stools 2. If the length of the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 is greater than the width of the supporting stool 1. when inserting the composite stools 2 into the supporting stool 1. the protruding parts of the legs 4 can be "hidden" in the seat 3 oppositely inserted stool 2. In this case, greater structural rigidity is also provided.

In addition, the seats 3 of the composite stools 2 and / or the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 may also be provided with means for attaching the stools 2 to the stool 1. For example. various clips, latches, magnets, etc. (not shown in the figures) may be provided. Such fasteners can allow stools 2 to maintain their position in stool 1, for example, when moving it.

The supporting stool 1 can also be additionally equipped with a "pedestal" in the figures not shown). As an example, the pedestal may be made in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped formed of metal, panels and / or legs 5 of the supporting stool 1, which may have a length greater than the width of the supporting stool 1.

Figure 2 presents a General view of the transformable piece of furniture in assembled form. In this embodiment, the seats are not provided with elastic elements, i.e. made without soft skin. The transformable piece of furniture consists of five stools, which are made with the possibility of connection with each other in a single structure suitable for use. As can be seen in figure 2. in the assembled state, when all the composite stools 2 are inserted into the supporting stool 1, the transformable piece of furniture has the shape of a cube with equal edges (represents a “ottoman”, and can be used, for example, for a seat. According to various embodiments, the shape of the transformable piece of furniture in the assembled state may be different, for example, in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped.

Figure 3 presents a General view of the assembled transformable piece of furniture according to Figure 2 in section, made parallel to two front side walls. The section is indicated by hatching.

Figure 3 shows the location of the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 inserted into the support stool 1. It can be seen that when one compound stool 2 is inserted into the support stool 1. the legs 4 of this compound stool will be parallel to the legs 4 of the other stool 2 inserted from the diametrically opposite side .

Figure 4 presents another embodiment of the present utility model. Presented transformable piece of furniture as a whole repeats the embodiment of Figure 1. The transformable piece of furniture also consists of a supporting stool 1 to four composite stools 2. A supporting stool 1 has legs 5 attached to the seat 3, and stools 2 have legs 4 attached to the seat 3. Composite stools 2 are capable of being inserted into the tool 6 mounts to hold them in the supporting stool 1.

A distinctive feature of this implementation option is the implementation of the legs 5 of the supporting stool in the form of a variable cross-sectional profile. The ends of the legs 5 have a square section, while the middle part has a circular section.

The fastening means 6 for the legs of the composite stools is made in the form of an opening and the legs 5 of the supporting stool. In this embodiment, the holes 6 also serve as guides for inserting the legs 4, since the depth of the holes 6 is sufficient to set the direction of the legs 4. This, in turn, makes it easier to assemble the transformable piece of furniture.

Figure 5 presents another embodiment of the present utility model. According to this embodiment, the transformable piece of furniture consists of a supporting stool 1, as well as four composite stools 2. Similarly to the above-described embodiments, the supporting stool 1 has legs 5. attached to the seat 3, and stools 2 have legs 4 attached to the seat 3. Compound stools 2 are arranged to be inserted into the fastening means 6 to hold them in the supporting stool 1.

The fastening means 6 in this case is a set of hollow tubes (profiles), the shape of which allows you to insert the legs 4 of stools 2 into them and hold them. The tubes 6 are preferably mounted perpendicular to the legs 5 of the stool 1 so. that the legs 4 of the inserted stools 2 also turn out to be perpendicular to the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1. The tubes 6 can have any suitable section - round. oval, square, rectangular, etc.

In alternative embodiments, the attachment means 6 may be in the form of a rolling profile, for example, in a U or L shape. The fastening means 6 can also be made in the form of rings, hooks and have another acceptable shape for holding the legs 4.

Figure 6 presents another embodiment of a transformable piece of furniture. According to this embodiment, the structure generally coincides with the above-described embodiments. However, the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 are made in a U-shape, preferably of circular pipes. Legs 4 are additionally equipped with stiffeners.

In addition, the legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 are made in the form of a frame - a supporting structure on which the seat 3 is fixed. The legs 5 are provided with fastening means 6, which is made in the form of shelf-forming guides. The guides preferably follow the shape of the legs 4, and can be made of any suitable material (metal, plastic, wood, or a combination thereof).

In the seats 3 of the composite stools 2, holes 7 (for example, through holes) or grooves can be formed. Holes / grooves 7 are used to insert the ends of the legs 4 of the stools 2, to provide greater rigidity of the entire structure in assembled form, as well as to increase the height of the composite stools 2.

7 shows another embodiment of a transformable piece of furniture. According to this embodiment, the legs of the support stool 1 are made in the form of four flat panels 8, which form a cube-shaped or rectangular parallelepiped shape. The panels can be made of any suitable sheet material, such as, for example, plastic, metal. laminated plywood, hardboard, etc.

Preferably, the flat panels 8 are interconnected. In addition, the panels 8 can be additionally provided with a bottom so that the panels 8 form a box for storing household and other items. In this case, it is preferable that the seat 3 of the supporting stool 1 is removable, i.e. it may be provided with fastening means such as, for example, clips, magnets, latches, etc. (not shown in the figures). An option may also be provided when the seat 3 of the supporting stool 1 is pivotally connected to a box of panels 8.

In an alternative embodiment, the supporting stool 1 may be further provided with a box, which is mounted on the legs 5 (or panels 8) of the stool 1.

The supporting stool 1 has a means 6 for fastening the composite stools 2 to the panels 8. As can be seen from Fig. 7, the fastening means 6 is made in the form of holes in the panels 8. The holes 6 are designed to insert (and hold due to the friction forces) legs 4 of the composite stools 2. Accordingly, the shape of the holes 6 as a whole repeats the shape of the cross-sections of the legs 4. The inserted stools 2 are located mainly perpendicular to the corresponding panels 8,

On Fig presents another embodiment of a transformable piece of furniture. The presented embodiment generally repeats the previous embodiment. Similarly, the legs of the supporting stool 1 are made in the form of four flat panels 8, which form a cube-shaped or rectangular parallelepiped. The panels may be made of any suitable sheet material, such as. e.g. plastic, metal, laminated plywood, hardboard, etc.

The panels 8 are provided with fastening means 6 — holes for inserting the legs 4 of the composite stools 2 in them. In this embodiment, the panels 8 of the supporting stool 1 have additional holes 9 of any shape that serve to reduce the weight of the structure, while maintaining its strength.

The supporting stool 1 may further comprise a box inserted into the interior of the panels 8 (not shown in the figures). In this case, the seat 3 of the supporting stool 1 is removable or rotatable (articulated).

Preferably, the supporting stool 3 is provided with four panels 8, however, their number and arrangement may be any acceptable.

Figure 9 presents another embodiment of a transformable piece of furniture. According to this embodiment, the legs of the support stool 1 are made in the form of four flat panels 8, which form a cube-shaped or rectangular parallelepiped shape. In this case, the legs of the composite stools 2 are also made in the form of flat panels 10. In the above example, each composite stool 2 is equipped with three panels 10, however, their number may be different, for example, panels 10 may be two or four.

The panels 8 of the supporting stool 1 are provided with fastening means 6 — holes for inserting the panels 10 of the composite stools 2. The holes have an oblong shape. appropriate to the shape of the panels 10.

The panels 10 can have various shapes, such as square, rectangular, curly, etc. In addition, the panels 10 can have holes that perform decorative functions, or can be used to reduce the weight of stools 2.

Similar to the above, the seats 3 of the stools 2 may have through holes 7 (or grooves) for receiving and holding the panels 10 of the composite stools 2, inserted from the opposite side of the supporting stool 1.

The above description discloses only some and exemplary embodiments of the present utility model, and does not imply that the present utility model is limited to them. For specialists in this field of technology to be understood various modifications, changes and other options for implementing this utility model.

For example, as described above. a transformable piece of furniture has four composite stools 2, however, their number may be different, starting from one or more. Also, the number of legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 and / or the composite stools 2 may differ from four. For example, the number of legs 4 of a composite stool 2 can be two different (two flat panels), three or more. Similarly, the number of legs 5 of the supporting stool 1 can be any. For example, if the number of legs 4 of the supporting stool 1 is six, then the number of composite stools 2 that can be inserted into the supporting stool 1 is equal to the number of side faces, i.e. also six. Similarly, if there are eight legs 5 in the support stool 1, the same number of composite stools 2 can be inserted into it.

Any type of modification equivalent to replacing elements of a utility model with similar ones, a change in the number of elements of the same type and similar modifications will fall into the scope of the present utility model. described in the utility model formula.

Claims (19)

1. Transformable piece of furniture containing a set of stools, each of which has a seat and legs attached to the seat, characterized in that one of the stools is basic, and the remaining stools are composite stools and are designed to be inserted into the supporting stool, wherein the legs of the supporting stool are provided with fastening means for the legs of the composite stools, moreover, in the assembled state, the legs of the composite stools inserted into the supporting stool are oriented mainly perpendicular to the legs of the supporting stool. 2. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that when assembled, it has the shape of a cube. 3. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means is a set of holes in the legs of the supporting stool, designed to insert the legs of the composite stools. 4. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means is a set of tubes fixed to the legs of the supporting stool and designed to insert the legs of the composite stools. 5. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means is a set of guides for receiving the legs of the composite stools to hold them in the supporting stool. 6. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the set of stools consists of five stools, one of which is a supporting stool. 7. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the composite stools can be inserted into the supporting stool perpendicular to its side and diametrically opposite to each other. 8. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that in the assembled state the legs of one composite stool are placed asymmetrically to the legs of another composite stool inserted into the supporting stool from the diametrically opposite side. 9. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the seats of the stools are made of a rigid base and an elastic element. 10. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs of the stools are made of profile. 11. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 10, characterized in that the profile has a square, rectangular, round, oval, T-, P- or L-shaped section, or a combination thereof. 12. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs of the stools are additionally equipped with stiffeners. 13. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs of the stools are interconnected, thereby forming a frame for the stool. 14. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs of the stools are made in the form of flat panels. 15. Transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs of the supporting stool are formed in the form of a box. 16. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting stool is additionally equipped with a box. 17. Transformable piece of furniture according to item 15 or 16, characterized in that the seat of the supporting stool is removable. 18. Transformable piece of furniture according to item 15 or 16, characterized in that the seat of the supporting stool is pivotally mounted on a box or frame for legs. 19. The transformable piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat bases of the composite stools intended for insertion into the supporting stool have holes for inserting the legs of the composite stools intended for diametrically opposite insertion into the supporting stool.