US20100096898A1 - Furniture knock down system ready to assemble - Google Patents

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US20100096898A1
US20100096898A1 US12/218,349 US21834908A US2010096898A1 US 20100096898 A1 US20100096898 A1 US 20100096898A1 US 21834908 A US21834908 A US 21834908A US 2010096898 A1 US2010096898 A1 US 2010096898A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/02—Dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/03—Non-upholstered chairs, e.g. metal, plastic or wooden chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
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    • A47C4/02—Dismountable chairs

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  • the present invention relates generally to articles of furniture. More specifically, the invention concerns furniture that is “ready-to-assemble” or knockdown. Knock-down or ready-to-assemble (“RTA”) furniture is substitute for the traditional, one-piece, articles of furniture. RTA furniture is often significantly less expensive than its already assembled counterpart. Less expensive, less to transport, durable and serviceable makes it an attractive alternative to already assembled furniture. Moreover. RTA furniture provides a wide range of configurations.
  • RTA furniture is not a new concept. RTA furniture relies upon interlocking bolts and wood inserts, metal bracket and metal base structure and maintaining a tight fit to keep the article of furniture solid.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of components of side panel.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of components A, B, C, and D assemble.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of complete assemble.
  • FIG. 1 show the assemble side panel. 1 . wood inserts. 2 . front leg with reset for wood locking. 3 . rear leg with reset for wood locking. 4 . plywood side panel built-up.
  • FIG. 2 parts A and B is the same as FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 2 part C. 10 . plywood back frame. 11 . solid wood frame. 12 . solid wood frame. 13 . solid wood frame. 14 . plywood back frame. 15 . wood inserts 16 . wood inerts. 17 . metal base structure (Part D).
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of complete assemble

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A furniture system comprising metal base supporting components including a pairs load side panels, and a back panel. The backrest is locked with slot metal bracket to side panels and connect to the structure metal base. A locking member such as two side panels, back and seat metal base structure is provided that holds the furniture rigidly in an assembled condition.

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    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates generally to articles of furniture. More specifically, the invention concerns furniture that is “ready-to-assemble” or knockdown. Knock-down or ready-to-assemble (“RTA”) furniture is substitute for the traditional, one-piece, articles of furniture. RTA furniture is often significantly less expensive than its already assembled counterpart. Less expensive, less to transport, durable and serviceable makes it an attractive alternative to already assembled furniture. Moreover. RTA furniture provides a wide range of configurations.
  • RTA furniture is not a new concept. RTA furniture relies upon interlocking bolts and wood inserts, metal bracket and metal base structure and maintaining a tight fit to keep the article of furniture solid.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • In the accompanying drawing which form a part of the specification and which are to be read in conjunction therewith, and in which like reference numeral are use to indicate like parts in the various views:
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of components of side panel.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of components A, B, C, and D assemble.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of complete assemble.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • FIG. 1. show the assemble side panel. 1. wood inserts. 2. front leg with reset for wood locking. 3. rear leg with reset for wood locking. 4. plywood side panel built-up.
  • 5. plywood armrest side panel built-up. 6. plywood front armrest cap. 7. solid wood armrest. 8. upper part of a chair. 9. metal slot bracket. 16. wood insert 19. upper part plywood key lock. 20. lower part solid wood key lock. 21. reset pocket for rear leg. 22. reset pocket for front leg. 23 solid wood structure. 24. t-nut insert.
  • FIG. 2. parts A and B is the same as FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 2. part C. 10. plywood back frame. 11. solid wood frame. 12. solid wood frame. 13. solid wood frame. 14. plywood back frame. 15. wood inserts 16. wood inerts. 17. metal base structure (Part D).
  • FIG. 3. is a diagrammatic perspective view of complete assemble

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1. A furniture knock down system ready to assemble comprising:
a. load sides panel FIG. 1, a composite material plywood item 8 and solid wood item 23. A locking shape mechanism item 19 and item 20 to provide a solid wood strength. Item 20 is to provide a rigid strength for the item 16. Item 22 is a pocket reset for the front legs. Item 21 is a pocket reset for the rear legs. Item 9 metal slot bracket to be mounted to the upper part C.
2. Article of furniture as defined claim 1, where the Part A & B is mount to Part D. The connection contact is metal to metal. Item 16 is connected to the Part D by metal bolts.
3. Article of furniture comprising:
Backrest frame, a composite material item 10 plywood and solid wood item 11, 12, 13. The upper part is connected between item 9 and 18 by slot metal bracket. Item 15 inserts t-nuts into item 11 to connect to part D. Item 24 t-nut is to connection lower part C and D.
4. Article of furniture comprising:
Item A, B, C and D, can be unassembled and interchangeable parts.
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