US20140165289A1 - Modular interlocking furniture system - Google Patents

Modular interlocking furniture system Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20140165289A1
US20140165289A1 US14/106,126 US201314106126A US2014165289A1 US 20140165289 A1 US20140165289 A1 US 20140165289A1 US 201314106126 A US201314106126 A US 201314106126A US 2014165289 A1 US2014165289 A1 US 2014165289A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
support
furniture system
connect
modular interlocking
disposed
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US14/106,126
Inventor
Vincent TROCCHIA
Bryan GOOD
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
BV Furniture Inc
Original Assignee
BV Furniture Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by BV Furniture Inc filed Critical BV Furniture Inc
Priority to US14/106,126 priority Critical patent/US20140165289A1/en
Assigned to BV Furniture, Inc. reassignment BV Furniture, Inc. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: GOOD, BRYAN, TROCCHIA, VINCENT
Publication of US20140165289A1 publication Critical patent/US20140165289A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B87/00—Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units
    • A47B87/007—Linkable independent elements with the same or similar cross-section
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B3/00—Folding or stowable tables
    • A47B3/06—Folding or stowable tables with separable parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C13/00—Convertible chairs, stools or benches
    • A47C13/005—Modular seating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C19/00—Bedsteads
    • A47C19/005—Bedsteads dismountable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C19/00—Bedsteads
    • A47C19/02—Parts or details of bedsteads not fully covered in a single one of the following subgroups, e.g. bed rails, post rails
    • A47C19/021—Bedstead frames
    • 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
    • A47C4/021—Dismountable chairs connected by slotted joints
    • 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
    • A47C4/024—Dismountable chairs having integral back-rest and rear leg
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D1/00—Children's chairs
    • A47D1/006—Children's chairs dismountable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D1/00—Children's chairs
    • A47D1/08—Children's chairs convertible to a rocking chair
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D13/00—Other nursery furniture
    • A47D13/10—Rocking-chairs; Indoor Swings ; Baby bouncers
    • A47D13/102—Rocking-chairs; Indoor Swings ; Baby bouncers with curved rocking members resting on the ground
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2230/00—Furniture jointing; Furniture with such jointing
    • A47B2230/0074—Mortise and tenon joints or the like including some general male and female connections
    • A47B2230/0085—Mutually slotted furniture joints
    • A47B2230/0088—Mutually slotted furniture joints for table frames or frames with cut-out leg sections which retain the slotted joints
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2230/00—Furniture jointing; Furniture with such jointing
    • A47B2230/0074—Mortise and tenon joints or the like including some general male and female connections
    • A47B2230/0092—Furniture assembled by mutually slotted joints

Definitions

  • the present invention generally relates to furniture. More particularly, the present invention relates to furniture that comprises fundamental components which may be modular and interlocking
  • furniture may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled on site. Assembly of the furniture typically requires hardware, tooling, and detailed instructions.
  • Some furniture manufacturers have attempted to minimize and or remove the tooling and or hardware requirements necessary to assemble furniture, however the products may require skilled corrections, may not be aesthetically or functionally pleasing, may be weighty, and or may not be suitable for mechanically-challenged individuals.
  • the current invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture which includes a chair, table and or desk and bed. Furniture may be may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site. An embodiment of the system is to provide child-friendly and light weight components so furniture may be assembled and manipulated by a youngster.
  • assembly of the furniture requires no hardware, tooling, or relatively complex instructions and may be considered an improvement over the prior art as less components may be necessary to assemble furniture, the assembled furniture is more functionally stable and aesthetically pleasing, and components may be stored away or hung when not in use.
  • FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a chair comprising three components;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 1 showing how components may assemble;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment in FIG. 1 , with the back support of chair removed that provides an alternative embodiment of a chair and or table;
  • FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a chair comprising four components;
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 5 ;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 5 ;
  • FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a table
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 10 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a desk
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 10 ;
  • FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a bed.
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 12 ;
  • the instant invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture. Circle cut outs as shown may be included in all or most embodiments and may otherwise be of any geometrical shape and shall allow for the components to have less overall weight, and may also be used as a handle and or to hang components when stored away.
  • FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the instant invention that assembled components form a chair 10 which may releasably interconnect according to FIG. 2 , and the assembly of which requires no hardware or tools.
  • the chair essentially consists of a first set of support members that includes a first support 30 and a second support 20 , whereby the first support 30 has two legs 31 and 32 and means 70 disposed there between to relesably connect to a second support 20 .
  • the second support 20 has at least one leg 21 and connecting means 65 disposed distal to said leg 21 that is sized and shaped to connect with means 70 such that the second support 20 and the first support 30 join to provide a stable base capable of supporting a top 40 .
  • slit 65 is formed on a lower edge of support 20 and has an opening facing in a downward direction.
  • Slit 65 is shaped and sized to connect and or combine with slit 70 which has an opening facing in an upward direction and is disposed about a center of support 30 .
  • the plane of support 20 perpendicularly intersects the plane of support 30 .
  • Support 20 comprises a retaining area 60 formed on its upper edge, and is shaped and sized to surround a portion of an outer edge of seat 40 which is secured in front by inserting notch 50 into slit 45 .
  • Support 30 comprises a retaining area 80 that is shaped and sized to accept a portion of rear outer edge of seat 40 such that when support 20 connects to support 30 , seat 40 may be secured thereto.
  • retaining area 80 is defined by notch 35 formed and neck 36 of back support 30 .
  • Support 30 as provided in FIGS. 1-3 reveals a mirror image at a center longitudinal plane, which plane may be defined along the length of slit 70 formed thereon. It is understood that the embodiment however does not necessarily require such symmetry with regards to functionality as there may only be one retaining area 80 as opposed to two as shown.
  • a back 37 may be defined as the portion of component 30 that extends upwards in a direction distal to base of said legs 31 and 32 and distal to an upper surface of the top 40 . It is within the scope of the invention that the embodiment which does not include support 30 is that of a backless chair and or table, as shown in FIG. 4 .
  • FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the instant invention that comprises a chair 100 and consists of seat 120 , back support 130 , and two side support panels 140 which may releasably interconnect as shown in FIG. 6 , the assembly of which requires no hardware or tools.
  • side support 140 comprise notches 150 formed on an inside edge that inserts into corresponding slot 151 formed on back support 130 and slot 152 formed on seat 120 .
  • Said inside edge of side support 140 forms an “L” shape that is shown in FIGS. 5-7 whereby the joint of the “L” may measure an angle of about 75-90 degrees measuring from the horizontal to the vertical. It is within the scope of the invention however that the angle may be in the range of about 10-90 degrees, whereby the range of about 10 to about 70 could be considered a recliner, in which case, seat 120 may comprise optional notch 125 that inserts into corresponding slot 135 formed on back support 130 to secure and or reinforce seat thereto.
  • slit 145 Disposed between notches 150 on inside edge of side support 140 is slit 145 which secures corner 146 of back support 130 .
  • bottom edge 141 of side support 140 is rounded allowing chair 100 to teeter or rock. It is within the scope of the invention that the bottom edge may be flat thereby providing a stable chair.
  • An embodiment of the invention incudes assembly for a table 200 which comprises two supports 220 , 230 and a top 210 .
  • the supports 220 , 230 may releseably interconnect by corresponding means that provides for a stable unit when connected that is capable of supporting a top 210 .
  • Connecting means disposed about at least one support is shaped and designed to engage with the top so that the table top is retained thereto.
  • a table 200 that consists of top 210 and interconnecting supports 220 , 230 that comprise opposing slits 225 , 235 respectively.
  • slits 225 , 235 are arranged so that the connection of said reveals an “x” or cross-like structure as a result of slit 225 formed about the center of the upper edge of 220 and slit 235 formed about the center of a lower edge of 235 .
  • the location of the slits may be anywhere along the respective edges so that the base of legs 221 , 222 and 231 , 232 are in stable contact with a floor surface and provide for a stable upper surface to support a top.
  • the base of legs be limited to three with particular reference made to the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 4 .
  • interconnecting supports 220 , 230 Disposed along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 220 , 230 are a series of notches 250 which correspond to radial slots 260 and center slot 261 formed on top 210 . It should be understood that the placement of notches along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 220 , 230 may not be restricted to amount or location as shown in FIG. 7 , provided however that there is at least one notch extending from at least one interconnecting support that corresponds to at least one slot formed in said top 210 .
  • the geometry of notches 250 is disclosed as being squared, however any geometry may be acceptable.
  • FIG. 10 is an embodiment of the instant invention that comprises another table 300 that consists of top 310 and a first set of interconnecting supports 320 , 330 that comprise opposing slits 325 , 335 respectively. Disposed along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 320 , 330 are a series of notches 350 which correspond to slots 360 formed on top 310 .
  • a second set of interconnecting supports 321 , 331 comprise mirror images of 320 , 330 including series of notches 350 and opposing slits 325 , 335 respectively.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 there are two sets of interconnecting supports however, it is within the scope of the invention that at least one set of interconnecting supports be required as the table disclosed in FIGS. 10-11 is essentially the same as the table in FIGS. 4 , 8 - 9 with an additional set of interconnecting supports, to wit, the explanations and descriptions are hereby incorporated. Accordingly, it should be understood that the placement of notches along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 320 , 330 may not be restricted to amount or location as shown in FIG. 11 , provided however that there is at least one notch extending from at least one set of interconnecting supports that corresponds to a slot formed in said top 210 .
  • FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the instant invention comprising a bed 400 which consists of head board 410 and foot board 420 interconnected by side rail 430 .
  • head board 410 has slot 415 that is shaped and sized to connect with a slit 435 formed about a first end of side rail 430 .
  • Foot board 420 has slot 425 that is shaped and sized to connect with a slit 436 formed about a second end of side rail 430 .
  • Circles 490 and 450 are included on side rails 430 and foot board 420 , respectively, which allows for components to be hung when stored away.
  • the opening 460 formed on head board may be used to hang the component.

Landscapes

  • Combinations Of Kitchen Furniture (AREA)

Abstract

The current invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture. The furniture may be may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site. Assembly of the furniture requires no hardware, tooling, or relatively complex instructions. The furniture is an improvement over the prior art as less components may be necessary to assemble a piece of furniture and or the final assembled product is more functionally stable and aesthetically pleasing. An embodiment for the invention includes a chair and desk that essentially consists of a base having at least about three legs that is formed from two interconnecting units and a top that relesably connects to the base and may provide the function of a seat or table surface.

Description

    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/736,662 filed Dec. 13, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein.
    • Background
  • A. Field of Invention
  • The present invention generally relates to furniture. More particularly, the present invention relates to furniture that comprises fundamental components which may be modular and interlocking
  • B. Description of the Related Art
  • It is known that furniture may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled on site. Assembly of the furniture typically requires hardware, tooling, and detailed instructions.
  • Some furniture manufacturers have attempted to minimize and or remove the tooling and or hardware requirements necessary to assemble furniture, however the products may require skilled corrections, may not be aesthetically or functionally pleasing, may be weighty, and or may not be suitable for mechanically-challenged individuals.
  • Thus, there is an ongoing need for improved furniture that is not only simple but is aesthetically and functionally stable.
    • SUMMARY
  • The current invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture which includes a chair, table and or desk and bed. Furniture may be may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site. An embodiment of the system is to provide child-friendly and light weight components so furniture may be assembled and manipulated by a youngster.
  • In an embodiment, assembly of the furniture requires no hardware, tooling, or relatively complex instructions and may be considered an improvement over the prior art as less components may be necessary to assemble furniture, the assembled furniture is more functionally stable and aesthetically pleasing, and components may be stored away or hung when not in use.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The invention may take physical form in certain parts and arrangement of parts, some embodiments of which will be described in the specification and illustrated in accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, wherein:
  • FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a chair comprising three components;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 1 showing how components may assemble;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment in FIG. 1, with the back support of chair removed that provides an alternative embodiment of a chair and or table;
  • FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a chair comprising four components;
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a table;
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 10 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a desk;
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 10;
  • FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the furniture system according to the instant invention showing a perspective view of a bed; and
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 12;
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The instant invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture. Circle cut outs as shown may be included in all or most embodiments and may otherwise be of any geometrical shape and shall allow for the components to have less overall weight, and may also be used as a handle and or to hang components when stored away.
  • FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the instant invention that assembled components form a chair 10 which may releasably interconnect according to FIG. 2, and the assembly of which requires no hardware or tools. The chair essentially consists of a first set of support members that includes a first support 30 and a second support 20, whereby the first support 30 has two legs 31 and 32 and means 70 disposed there between to relesably connect to a second support 20.
  • The second support 20 has at least one leg 21 and connecting means 65 disposed distal to said leg 21 that is sized and shaped to connect with means 70 such that the second support 20 and the first support 30 join to provide a stable base capable of supporting a top 40.
  • As shown in FIG. 2, slit 65 is formed on a lower edge of support 20 and has an opening facing in a downward direction. Slit 65 is shaped and sized to connect and or combine with slit 70 which has an opening facing in an upward direction and is disposed about a center of support 30. As shown, the plane of support 20 perpendicularly intersects the plane of support 30. Support 20 comprises a retaining area 60 formed on its upper edge, and is shaped and sized to surround a portion of an outer edge of seat 40 which is secured in front by inserting notch 50 into slit 45. Support 30 comprises a retaining area 80 that is shaped and sized to accept a portion of rear outer edge of seat 40 such that when support 20 connects to support 30, seat 40 may be secured thereto. As shown, retaining area 80 is defined by notch 35 formed and neck 36 of back support 30.
  • Support 30 as provided in FIGS. 1-3 reveals a mirror image at a center longitudinal plane, which plane may be defined along the length of slit 70 formed thereon. It is understood that the embodiment however does not necessarily require such symmetry with regards to functionality as there may only be one retaining area 80 as opposed to two as shown. Turning to FIG. 1, a back 37 may be defined as the portion of component 30 that extends upwards in a direction distal to base of said legs 31 and 32 and distal to an upper surface of the top 40. It is within the scope of the invention that the embodiment which does not include support 30 is that of a backless chair and or table, as shown in FIG. 4.
  • An embodiment of the invention incudes another assembly for a chair. Said chair comprising a side support panels that connect to a back support and seat. FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the instant invention that comprises a chair 100 and consists of seat 120, back support 130, and two side support panels 140 which may releasably interconnect as shown in FIG. 6, the assembly of which requires no hardware or tools.
  • As shown, side support 140 comprise notches 150 formed on an inside edge that inserts into corresponding slot 151 formed on back support 130 and slot 152 formed on seat 120. Said inside edge of side support 140 forms an “L” shape that is shown in FIGS. 5-7 whereby the joint of the “L” may measure an angle of about 75-90 degrees measuring from the horizontal to the vertical. It is within the scope of the invention however that the angle may be in the range of about 10-90 degrees, whereby the range of about 10 to about 70 could be considered a recliner, in which case, seat 120 may comprise optional notch 125 that inserts into corresponding slot 135 formed on back support 130 to secure and or reinforce seat thereto. Disposed between notches 150 on inside edge of side support 140 is slit 145 which secures corner 146 of back support 130. As shown, bottom edge 141 of side support 140 is rounded allowing chair 100 to teeter or rock. It is within the scope of the invention that the bottom edge may be flat thereby providing a stable chair.
  • An embodiment of the invention incudes assembly for a table 200 which comprises two supports 220, 230 and a top 210. The supports 220, 230 may releseably interconnect by corresponding means that provides for a stable unit when connected that is capable of supporting a top 210. Connecting means disposed about at least one support is shaped and designed to engage with the top so that the table top is retained thereto.
  • As shown in FIG. 8 a table 200 that consists of top 210 and interconnecting supports 220, 230 that comprise opposing slits 225, 235 respectively. As shown, slits 225, 235 are arranged so that the connection of said reveals an “x” or cross-like structure as a result of slit 225 formed about the center of the upper edge of 220 and slit 235 formed about the center of a lower edge of 235. It is understood that the location of the slits may be anywhere along the respective edges so that the base of legs 221, 222 and 231, 232 are in stable contact with a floor surface and provide for a stable upper surface to support a top. Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention that the base of legs be limited to three with particular reference made to the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 4.
  • Disposed along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 220, 230 are a series of notches 250 which correspond to radial slots 260 and center slot 261 formed on top 210. It should be understood that the placement of notches along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 220, 230 may not be restricted to amount or location as shown in FIG. 7, provided however that there is at least one notch extending from at least one interconnecting support that corresponds to at least one slot formed in said top 210. The geometry of notches 250 is disclosed as being squared, however any geometry may be acceptable.
  • Circles 290 are included on interconnecting supports 220, 230 may allow the components to be hung when stored away and may not only be aesthetically pleasing but also provide for the furniture to have less material, and therefore less weight, as well as providing hand grips to move and or transport. FIG. 10 is an embodiment of the instant invention that comprises another table 300 that consists of top 310 and a first set of interconnecting supports 320, 330 that comprise opposing slits 325, 335 respectively. Disposed along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 320, 330 are a series of notches 350 which correspond to slots 360 formed on top 310. A second set of interconnecting supports 321, 331 comprise mirror images of 320, 330 including series of notches 350 and opposing slits 325, 335 respectively.
  • As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, there are two sets of interconnecting supports however, it is within the scope of the invention that at least one set of interconnecting supports be required as the table disclosed in FIGS. 10-11 is essentially the same as the table in FIGS. 4, 8-9 with an additional set of interconnecting supports, to wit, the explanations and descriptions are hereby incorporated. Accordingly, it should be understood that the placement of notches along the upper edge of interconnecting supports 320, 330 may not be restricted to amount or location as shown in FIG. 11, provided however that there is at least one notch extending from at least one set of interconnecting supports that corresponds to a slot formed in said top 210.
  • FIG. 12 is an embodiment of the instant invention comprising a bed 400 which consists of head board 410 and foot board 420 interconnected by side rail 430. As shown, head board 410 has slot 415 that is shaped and sized to connect with a slit 435 formed about a first end of side rail 430. Foot board 420 has slot 425 that is shaped and sized to connect with a slit 436 formed about a second end of side rail 430. Circles 490 and 450 are included on side rails 430 and foot board 420, respectively, which allows for components to be hung when stored away. The opening 460 formed on head board may be used to hang the component.
  • While various embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions may be made without departing from the invention herein. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
  • Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:

Claims (20)

What is claimed is:
1. A modular interlocking furniture system that comprises components of furniture which may be prefabricated and sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site forming a chair and table, the modular interlocking furniture system comprising:
a first set of support members that includes a first support and a second support, said first support having two legs and means to relesably connect to the second support disposed there between, said second support having at least one leg and corresponding means to releasably connect to the first support disposed distal to said at least one leg, whereby when said supports are connects, said set provides a stable base capable of supporting a top; and
a top releaseably attached to said stable base.
2. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 1 whereby said second support has two legs and means to relesably connect to the first support disposed there between.
3. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 1 whereby said means to releasably connect the first support and second support comprise corresponding slits that may frictionally engage thereto.
4. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 1 whereby said first support further comprises means that releaseably connect said first support to said top.
5. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 4 whereby said means that releaseably connect said first support to said top comprises at least one notch disposed about an upper edge of said first support that is shaped and sized to connect to at least one corresponding first slot formed on underside of said top.
6. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 1 whereby said second support further comprises means that releaseably connect said second support to said top.
7. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 6 whereby said means that releaseably connect said second support to said top comprises at least one notch disposed about an upper edge of said second support that is shaped and sized to connect to at least one corresponding first slot formed on underside of said top.
8. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 1 whereby said second support further comprises a portion that extends in an upwards direction distal to the base of said legs and distal to an upper surface of the top.
9. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 1 further comprising a second set of support members that includes a first support and a second support, said first support having two legs and means to relesably connect to the second support disposed there between, said second support having at least one leg and corresponding means to releasably connect to the first support disposed distal to said at least one leg, whereby when said supports are connects, said set provides a stable base capable of supporting said top.
10. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 9 whereby said second support has two legs and means to relesably connect to the first support disposed there between.
11. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 9 whereby said means to releasably connect the first support and second support comprise corresponding slits that may frictionally engage thereto.
12. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 9 whereby said first support further comprises means that releaseably connect said first support to said top.
13. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 12 whereby said means that releaseably connect said first support to said top comprises at least one notch disposed about an upper edge of said first support that is shaped and sized to connect to at least one corresponding second slot formed on underside of said top.
14. A modular interlocking furniture system that comprises components of furniture which may be prefabricated and sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site forming a chair, the modular interlocking furniture system comprising:
a first side support panel that comprises an inner edge and an outer edge, whereby a portion of said outer edge is in contact with a floor surface,
a second side support panel that comprises an inner edge and an outer edge, whereby a portion of said outer edge is in contact with a floor surface,
a back support panel disposed in between said side support panels, and a
a seat disposed in between said side support panels.
15. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 14 whereby the inside edge of side support panels forms an “L” shape at an angle of about 75-90 degrees whereby the back support panel releasably connects about the inside edge of the upper portion of the “L” and the seat releasably connects about the inside edge of the bottom portion of the “L”.
16. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 15 whereby at least one notch is disposed about the inside edge of the upper portion of the “L” and at least one notch is disposed about the inside edge of the bottom portion of the “L” such that the notch may connect the side support panels with a corresponding slot formed on an underside of said back support and seat.
17. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 15 whereby a slit is formed along the plane of the upper portion of the “L” into the bottom portion of the “L” at the joint where the two portions meet, whereby said slit is sized and shaped to accept a portion of said back support panel.
18. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 14 whereby said seat connects to said back support panel.
19. The modular interlocking furniture system according to claim 14 whereby said outer edge is rounded such that assembled chair may rock or teeter.
20. A modular interlocking furniture system that comprises components of furniture which may be prefabricated and sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site forming a bed frame, the modular interlocking furniture system comprising:
a set of rails,
a head board, and
a foot board.
US14/106,126 2012-12-13 2013-12-13 Modular interlocking furniture system Abandoned US20140165289A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US14/106,126 US20140165289A1 (en) 2012-12-13 2013-12-13 Modular interlocking furniture system

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201261736662P 2012-12-13 2012-12-13
US14/106,126 US20140165289A1 (en) 2012-12-13 2013-12-13 Modular interlocking furniture system

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20140165289A1 true US20140165289A1 (en) 2014-06-19

Family

ID=50929211

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US14/106,126 Abandoned US20140165289A1 (en) 2012-12-13 2013-12-13 Modular interlocking furniture system

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20140165289A1 (en)

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20150231437A1 (en) * 2014-02-14 2015-08-20 Jamie Welsh Yoga Prop to Aid in Performing Backbends and Other Exercises and Method for Using Same
CN105996510A (en) * 2016-07-15 2016-10-12 石庆国 Combined table and chair
US9474363B1 (en) * 2016-05-25 2016-10-25 Jean-Francois Orsini Portable standing desk device having X-shaped base
USD787214S1 (en) * 2015-07-07 2017-05-23 BNP Design LLC Chair
US9756963B2 (en) 2015-05-22 2017-09-12 Ruben Bien-Willner Baby crib that assembles or disassembles with enhanced efficiency
US9874237B1 (en) * 2016-09-06 2018-01-23 Kinetic Furniture of Vermont LLC Support assembly joint and applications thereof
ES2681891A1 (en) * 2017-03-16 2018-09-17 Trem Diseño Industrial, S.L. Removable standard support for the book exhibition (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
US10188216B2 (en) * 2015-10-29 2019-01-29 Adrian GATRILL Convertible case and stool
US10278490B1 (en) * 2018-03-20 2019-05-07 Brian E. Magaña Portable table assembly
US10575649B2 (en) 2017-06-09 2020-03-03 Mead Timothy Pelletier Fastenerless ergonomic knee rest unitary construction chair
KR20200062017A (en) * 2018-11-25 2020-06-03 박승규 Fabricable Furniture
US11596234B1 (en) * 2021-08-27 2023-03-07 Dony Dawson Portable supportive seating system and method of use

Citations (54)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US521395A (en) * 1894-06-12 van norman
US1419647A (en) * 1921-04-25 1922-06-13 William L Shepherdson Article of furniture
US1735851A (en) * 1927-02-03 1929-11-19 Burton Ralph Bromley Article of furniture
US1747900A (en) * 1928-08-20 1930-02-18 Emil G Jenny Chair
US2279864A (en) * 1941-12-05 1942-04-14 Guy R Eide Collapsible filing rack
US2334912A (en) * 1942-10-09 1943-11-23 Guy R Eide Collapsible book rack and divider therefor
US2360963A (en) * 1944-01-26 1944-10-24 Edna Meiselman Crib
US2444991A (en) * 1944-05-24 1948-07-13 Edgar H Hunter Furniture
US2479086A (en) * 1947-10-20 1949-08-16 Silverman Isador Furniture construction
US2486987A (en) * 1945-10-08 1949-11-01 George R Scarlett Prefabricated chair
US2518955A (en) * 1947-06-19 1950-08-15 Arthur A Stelzer Knockdown chair
US2534413A (en) * 1946-11-18 1950-12-19 Edward F Cenis Knockdown chair
US2543875A (en) * 1947-10-20 1951-03-06 Silverman Isador Furniture construction
US2551071A (en) * 1947-07-07 1951-05-01 Anne G Tyng Child's furniture and toy construction
US2632498A (en) * 1951-07-10 1953-03-24 Philip C Curtis Knockdown chair
US2720253A (en) * 1954-04-07 1955-10-11 John E Turner Knock-down furniture
US2723788A (en) * 1953-07-06 1955-11-15 Gust G Lund Portable sewing kits
US2776700A (en) * 1953-12-24 1957-01-08 Allen D Potter Chair convertible to baby walker or rocker
US3460866A (en) * 1967-09-21 1969-08-12 Abbas Kessel Rocking chair construction
US3485527A (en) * 1968-01-30 1969-12-23 Alexander S Barghout Chair
US3527497A (en) * 1968-06-28 1970-09-08 Raymond L Self Portable multipurpose chair
US3547491A (en) * 1968-05-06 1970-12-15 Bernard X Bovasso Quick assembled furniture
US3603656A (en) * 1969-10-16 1971-09-07 Mathan B Ferman Article of furniture
US3788700A (en) * 1972-08-29 1974-01-29 R Wartes Multifunctional pegged furniture
US4082356A (en) * 1977-02-25 1978-04-04 Karin Ruth Johnson Educational puzzle chair
US4140065A (en) * 1977-01-31 1979-02-20 Chacon Luis M Modular furniture
US4188067A (en) * 1978-07-14 1980-02-12 Elmer Steven A Knock-down chair
US4225180A (en) * 1978-11-13 1980-09-30 Gillis Robert E Collapsible chair
US4340251A (en) * 1978-04-26 1982-07-20 Dechaume Geoffroy Knockdown seats of folded sheet material
US4593950A (en) * 1983-04-28 1986-06-10 Vittorio Infanti Collapsible combined rocker and chair
US5000514A (en) * 1990-04-26 1991-03-19 Hanson Milo D Miniature rocking chair
FR2693887A1 (en) * 1992-07-22 1994-01-28 Shamir Igal Furniture made from base and assembly plates - has two identical base plates with slots, and assembly plates having complementary slots which fit into these
WO1994017696A1 (en) * 1993-02-01 1994-08-18 Klijn Hendrik Arnoldus Jacobus Prefab furniture
US5387027A (en) * 1993-04-01 1995-02-07 One Design Inc. Take apart furniture
US5605378A (en) * 1995-12-26 1997-02-25 Oyediran; Badejo A. Take-apart chair
US5765922A (en) * 1997-01-27 1998-06-16 Mts Products Portable combination chair
US5803548A (en) * 1996-04-03 1998-09-08 Battle; Elizabeth Taylor Collapsible chair apparatus
US5887950A (en) * 1998-01-16 1999-03-30 Kuo; Chun-Mei Modular toy toddler car seat
US5921631A (en) * 1997-04-24 1999-07-13 Bush; Alfred Demountable chair construction
US5992938A (en) * 1998-05-01 1999-11-30 Jones; A. David Furniture having interlocking parts of basic shapes
US6109695A (en) * 1999-10-15 2000-08-29 Kahwaji; Michael A. Chair having detachably interfitting parts
US6279997B1 (en) * 1999-12-22 2001-08-28 Trinity Furniture Manufacturing Company Portable pew
US20030107255A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-12 Scott Willy Ready-to-assemble articles of furniture
US20030107254A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-12 Scott Willy Ready-to-assemble articles of furniture
US6848747B1 (en) * 2003-01-17 2005-02-01 Dina M. Robinson Article of furniture formed from slotted planar members
US6955401B1 (en) * 2004-01-20 2005-10-18 Jon Shoulberg Collapsible rocker chair
US7168766B2 (en) * 2004-09-20 2007-01-30 Mead Pelletier Chair and desk assembly
US20070102986A1 (en) * 2005-11-04 2007-05-10 Buhrman Gary R Modular chair
US7219962B2 (en) * 2004-05-03 2007-05-22 Stone Kathleen A Design and assembly technique for ready to assemble furniture
US7300110B1 (en) * 2004-07-12 2007-11-27 Debien Fred R Collapsible furniture having resilient locking barbs
US20090066140A1 (en) * 2007-09-12 2009-03-12 Roger Jason Berent Flat pack friction fit furniture system
US7744161B2 (en) * 2007-02-09 2010-06-29 Robin Berg System and method for modular furniture assembly
US20100276971A1 (en) * 2009-05-01 2010-11-04 Maxwell Matthew C Chairs
US8167377B2 (en) * 2008-07-08 2012-05-01 Kovach John G Knock-down chair with intermediate support and compound leg

Patent Citations (54)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US521395A (en) * 1894-06-12 van norman
US1419647A (en) * 1921-04-25 1922-06-13 William L Shepherdson Article of furniture
US1735851A (en) * 1927-02-03 1929-11-19 Burton Ralph Bromley Article of furniture
US1747900A (en) * 1928-08-20 1930-02-18 Emil G Jenny Chair
US2279864A (en) * 1941-12-05 1942-04-14 Guy R Eide Collapsible filing rack
US2334912A (en) * 1942-10-09 1943-11-23 Guy R Eide Collapsible book rack and divider therefor
US2360963A (en) * 1944-01-26 1944-10-24 Edna Meiselman Crib
US2444991A (en) * 1944-05-24 1948-07-13 Edgar H Hunter Furniture
US2486987A (en) * 1945-10-08 1949-11-01 George R Scarlett Prefabricated chair
US2534413A (en) * 1946-11-18 1950-12-19 Edward F Cenis Knockdown chair
US2518955A (en) * 1947-06-19 1950-08-15 Arthur A Stelzer Knockdown chair
US2551071A (en) * 1947-07-07 1951-05-01 Anne G Tyng Child's furniture and toy construction
US2543875A (en) * 1947-10-20 1951-03-06 Silverman Isador Furniture construction
US2479086A (en) * 1947-10-20 1949-08-16 Silverman Isador Furniture construction
US2632498A (en) * 1951-07-10 1953-03-24 Philip C Curtis Knockdown chair
US2723788A (en) * 1953-07-06 1955-11-15 Gust G Lund Portable sewing kits
US2776700A (en) * 1953-12-24 1957-01-08 Allen D Potter Chair convertible to baby walker or rocker
US2720253A (en) * 1954-04-07 1955-10-11 John E Turner Knock-down furniture
US3460866A (en) * 1967-09-21 1969-08-12 Abbas Kessel Rocking chair construction
US3485527A (en) * 1968-01-30 1969-12-23 Alexander S Barghout Chair
US3547491A (en) * 1968-05-06 1970-12-15 Bernard X Bovasso Quick assembled furniture
US3527497A (en) * 1968-06-28 1970-09-08 Raymond L Self Portable multipurpose chair
US3603656A (en) * 1969-10-16 1971-09-07 Mathan B Ferman Article of furniture
US3788700A (en) * 1972-08-29 1974-01-29 R Wartes Multifunctional pegged furniture
US4140065A (en) * 1977-01-31 1979-02-20 Chacon Luis M Modular furniture
US4082356A (en) * 1977-02-25 1978-04-04 Karin Ruth Johnson Educational puzzle chair
US4340251A (en) * 1978-04-26 1982-07-20 Dechaume Geoffroy Knockdown seats of folded sheet material
US4188067A (en) * 1978-07-14 1980-02-12 Elmer Steven A Knock-down chair
US4225180A (en) * 1978-11-13 1980-09-30 Gillis Robert E Collapsible chair
US4593950A (en) * 1983-04-28 1986-06-10 Vittorio Infanti Collapsible combined rocker and chair
US5000514A (en) * 1990-04-26 1991-03-19 Hanson Milo D Miniature rocking chair
FR2693887A1 (en) * 1992-07-22 1994-01-28 Shamir Igal Furniture made from base and assembly plates - has two identical base plates with slots, and assembly plates having complementary slots which fit into these
WO1994017696A1 (en) * 1993-02-01 1994-08-18 Klijn Hendrik Arnoldus Jacobus Prefab furniture
US5387027A (en) * 1993-04-01 1995-02-07 One Design Inc. Take apart furniture
US5605378A (en) * 1995-12-26 1997-02-25 Oyediran; Badejo A. Take-apart chair
US5803548A (en) * 1996-04-03 1998-09-08 Battle; Elizabeth Taylor Collapsible chair apparatus
US5765922A (en) * 1997-01-27 1998-06-16 Mts Products Portable combination chair
US5921631A (en) * 1997-04-24 1999-07-13 Bush; Alfred Demountable chair construction
US5887950A (en) * 1998-01-16 1999-03-30 Kuo; Chun-Mei Modular toy toddler car seat
US5992938A (en) * 1998-05-01 1999-11-30 Jones; A. David Furniture having interlocking parts of basic shapes
US6109695A (en) * 1999-10-15 2000-08-29 Kahwaji; Michael A. Chair having detachably interfitting parts
US6279997B1 (en) * 1999-12-22 2001-08-28 Trinity Furniture Manufacturing Company Portable pew
US20030107255A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-12 Scott Willy Ready-to-assemble articles of furniture
US20030107254A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-12 Scott Willy Ready-to-assemble articles of furniture
US6848747B1 (en) * 2003-01-17 2005-02-01 Dina M. Robinson Article of furniture formed from slotted planar members
US6955401B1 (en) * 2004-01-20 2005-10-18 Jon Shoulberg Collapsible rocker chair
US7219962B2 (en) * 2004-05-03 2007-05-22 Stone Kathleen A Design and assembly technique for ready to assemble furniture
US7300110B1 (en) * 2004-07-12 2007-11-27 Debien Fred R Collapsible furniture having resilient locking barbs
US7168766B2 (en) * 2004-09-20 2007-01-30 Mead Pelletier Chair and desk assembly
US20070102986A1 (en) * 2005-11-04 2007-05-10 Buhrman Gary R Modular chair
US7744161B2 (en) * 2007-02-09 2010-06-29 Robin Berg System and method for modular furniture assembly
US20090066140A1 (en) * 2007-09-12 2009-03-12 Roger Jason Berent Flat pack friction fit furniture system
US8167377B2 (en) * 2008-07-08 2012-05-01 Kovach John G Knock-down chair with intermediate support and compound leg
US20100276971A1 (en) * 2009-05-01 2010-11-04 Maxwell Matthew C Chairs

Cited By (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20150231437A1 (en) * 2014-02-14 2015-08-20 Jamie Welsh Yoga Prop to Aid in Performing Backbends and Other Exercises and Method for Using Same
US9756963B2 (en) 2015-05-22 2017-09-12 Ruben Bien-Willner Baby crib that assembles or disassembles with enhanced efficiency
USD787214S1 (en) * 2015-07-07 2017-05-23 BNP Design LLC Chair
US10188216B2 (en) * 2015-10-29 2019-01-29 Adrian GATRILL Convertible case and stool
US9474363B1 (en) * 2016-05-25 2016-10-25 Jean-Francois Orsini Portable standing desk device having X-shaped base
CN105996510A (en) * 2016-07-15 2016-10-12 石庆国 Combined table and chair
US9874237B1 (en) * 2016-09-06 2018-01-23 Kinetic Furniture of Vermont LLC Support assembly joint and applications thereof
ES2681891A1 (en) * 2017-03-16 2018-09-17 Trem Diseño Industrial, S.L. Removable standard support for the book exhibition (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
US10575649B2 (en) 2017-06-09 2020-03-03 Mead Timothy Pelletier Fastenerless ergonomic knee rest unitary construction chair
US10278490B1 (en) * 2018-03-20 2019-05-07 Brian E. Magaña Portable table assembly
KR20200062017A (en) * 2018-11-25 2020-06-03 박승규 Fabricable Furniture
KR102283655B1 (en) * 2018-11-25 2021-07-30 박승규 Fabricable Furniture
US11596234B1 (en) * 2021-08-27 2023-03-07 Dony Dawson Portable supportive seating system and method of use

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20140165289A1 (en) Modular interlocking furniture system
US10064482B2 (en) Collapsible stand
KR101464114B1 (en) Foldable Desk With Foldable Chair
US20110219988A1 (en) Adjustable table and method
US6976732B2 (en) Convertible furniture system comprised of modular convertible box frames and methods of forming various furniture configurations therefrom
CN209135858U (en) Seat
US20160273701A1 (en) Four Legged Bases For Supporting Objects
US20070039150A1 (en) Convertible furniture system comprised of modular convertible box frames and methods of forming various furniture configurations therefrom
US9642452B2 (en) Ratchet-based height adjustable system
US20190174918A1 (en) Furniture assembly
US20080241814A1 (en) Variable Configuration Desk Having Worksurface Locking Feature
KR101801228B1 (en) Sectional table and chair
KR20200062017A (en) Fabricable Furniture
US7344193B1 (en) Bench for children
ES2674700T3 (en) System
CZ21329U1 (en) Multifunctional children's furniture
EP2805643A1 (en) Detachable side table
US20200155388A1 (en) Assistance chair assembly
JP6582346B2 (en) Connection structure between support and upper plate in fixture with upper plate and fixture system with upper plate
CN203815042U (en) Multifunctional infant dining chair and dining table-chair assembly
KR102343994B1 (en) Transforming furniture
TWI524867B (en) A multi-stage combined crib
CN218571806U (en) Seat that can assemble fast
US11774031B2 (en) Stabilization of objects
RU2676783C1 (en) Table with adjustable working part and attached to the chair

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: BV FURNITURE, INC., NEW YORK

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:TROCCHIA, VINCENT;GOOD, BRYAN;REEL/FRAME:031792/0270

Effective date: 20131216

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION