WO2003093689A1 - Furniture connection system and furniture assembled by use of the connection system - Google Patents

Furniture connection system and furniture assembled by use of the connection system Download PDF

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WO2003093689A1
WO2003093689A1 PCT/DK2003/000277 DK0300277W WO03093689A1 WO 2003093689 A1 WO2003093689 A1 WO 2003093689A1 DK 0300277 W DK0300277 W DK 0300277W WO 03093689 A1 WO03093689 A1 WO 03093689A1
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Søren Hansen
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    • 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
    • A47B47/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
    • A47B47/0025—Horizontal connecting members adapted to receive and retain the edges of several panel elements
    • A47B47/0041—Bars
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
    • F16B12/46—Non-metal corner connections

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  • the present invention relates to a furniture connection system and furniture assembled by use of the connection system.
  • each profile is defined by at least four sides and a length and that a first profile is of a generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, wherein at least one side has a groove formed therein: a second profile of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, wherein one end section is defined by a short side and parts of two longer connecting sides, said section is shaped to fit inside the groove of the first profile and further that the remaining section of the second profile is adapted to be fastened to a furniture component member such as a shelve, wall, door, hinge or the like.
  • a furniture component member such as a shelve, wall, door, hinge or the like.
  • the groove in the first profile and the end sec- tion in the second profile are shaped as dove tail coimections.
  • the groove When assembling a first profile with at least one groove and a furniture component, wherein the second profile has been fitted, the groove is of substantially the same sectional configuration as that of the end section of the second profile, but the groove has a slightly larger dimension. When assembling two profiles this can only be done by telescoping one profile into the other profile by sliding. It is, therefore, not possible to separate the first profile from the second profile by a transverse movement.
  • the inventive idea has been explained with reference to a dove tail shape type of connection, but any kind of mutually corresponding end section and grooves, which will give a similar locking mechanism can be used within the scope of this invention.
  • the cross-sectional configuration of the groove could be in the shape of a simple frustoconnical recess, a rectangular recess with a limited opening, triangular cross-sections and the like.
  • the mating projections, i.e. the end sections of the second profile should have corresponding cross-sectional configurations which are complementary to that of the respective grooves.
  • the second profile has corrugations on its surface and is adapted to the glued into a slit in a furniture component.
  • the length of one side of the second profile is longer than the length of the opposite side and the longest side is adapted to be fitted into the groove in the first profile.
  • the invention also relates to furniture assembled by means of a system as described above, wherein each furniture component has a thickness equal to the side of the first profile and that the second profile is centrally arranged in a slit in said furniture component. It is in this way possible to assemble very flexible pieces of furniture using the two profiles according to the invention. The flexibility can be utilised by assembling furniture components of different colour, wood types, length etc.
  • fig. 1 illustrates the connection between the first and second profiles
  • fig. 2 illustrates a furniture item assembled by use of the profiles
  • fig. 3 illustrates a second profile with corrugations.
  • the connection system according to the invention is illustrated in fig. 1.
  • the system comprises two profiles 1,2, where the first profile 1 is provided with at least one groove 3.
  • the profile has four grooves.
  • the second profile 2 has a section 4 defined by a short side 5 and parts 6,7 of two longer connecting sides 8,9.
  • the end section 4 is shaped to fit inside the groove 3.
  • the groove 3 is dimensioned with slightly larger dimensions such that it is possible to slide the second profile 2 inside the groove 3 provided in the first profile 1 and by moving the two profiles slightly in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction relative to each other, locking the profile 2 by means of the end section 4 inside the groove 3.
  • the profile 1 is shown in a quadratic cross-sectional shape, but any rectangular shape can be used. Furthermore, in the illustrated example grooves are provided on all four sides of the profile 1. This makes the profile useable as an interconnecting piece as can be seen in fig. 2.
  • the second profile 2 can on the longer sides 8,9 be provided with corrugations as illustrated in fig. 3. These corrugations serve to provide a larger surface for which the glue can get into contact with the furniture component. In addition to the larger contact surface, the corrugations also provide a degree of mechanical resistance, which serves to add additional stability to the construction.
  • FIG. 2 a furniture item assembled by means of the connecting profiles 1,2 is illustrated.
  • a number of first profiles are provided into which are slid furniture components 10, which each are provided with a second profile 2 in either end.
  • the furniture component has a width 11 corresponding to the side length 12 of the first profile 1.
  • the assembled furniture item will be presented with finished and flush exterior surfaces which can provided a appealing appearance. This is illustrated, especially with the shape of the profiles 13, which only are provided with three grooves and one flush side.
  • the system is very flexible in that additional furniture com- ponents can be attached to the three grooves 3 in each first profile 1.
  • the length of the furniture components i.e. the distance between two profiles 1 can be varied according to use, which gives the system an additional degree of flexibility.
  • the length of the profiles can be varied, whereby it becomes possible to create literally any desired dimension of furniture items utilising this system.

Abstract

The system comprises two profiles, where the first profile is provided with at least one groove. The second profile has a section defined by a short side and parts of two longer connecting sides. The end section is shaped to fit inside the groove. The groove is dimensioned with slightly larger dimensions such that it is possible to slide the second profile inside the groove provided in the first profile and by moving the two profiles slightly in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction relative to each other, locking the profile by means of the end section inside the groove. In the illustrated example the profile is shown in a quadratic cross-sectional shape, but any rectangular shape can be used. Furthermore, in the illustrated example grooves are provided on all four sides of the profile. This makes the profile useable as an interconnecting piece as can be seen in fig. 2.

Description

Furniture connection system and furniture assembled by use of the connection system
The present invention relates to a furniture connection system and furniture assembled by use of the connection system.
In the art it is known to provide furniture as disassembled units, where the user must assemble the furniture himself. This provides a number of advantages in that storage and transport costs can be kept at a minimum as the furniture is stored and shipped in collapsed condition.
However, a number of these systems exhibit some disadvantages, which put limits on the usability and presentation of the connections and the finished furniture items. Some systems require special tools in order to be able to assemble the furniture units or, for the provision of sufficient stability, parts need to be screwed or otherwise fastened into position in order to stabilise the finished furniture unit. In other systems there is not provided sufficient flexibility in the choice of components, which can be built into one and the same unit, for example book shelves, where it is desired to have different colours in different sections or different types of wood used in the same fur- niture item or being able to expand the furniture item over time.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to overcome these disadvantages by providing a furniture connection system, which overcomes these disadvantages.
These disadvantages are overcome by the system comprising two base profiles for assembling different components, wherein each profile is defined by at least four sides and a length and that a first profile is of a generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, wherein at least one side has a groove formed therein: a second profile of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, wherein one end section is defined by a short side and parts of two longer connecting sides, said section is shaped to fit inside the groove of the first profile and further that the remaining section of the second profile is adapted to be fastened to a furniture component member such as a shelve, wall, door, hinge or the like. By rectangular is understood any shape comprising four sides connected at right angles and thereby also quadratic cross-sections.
In a further advantageous embodiment the groove in the first profile and the end sec- tion in the second profile are shaped as dove tail coimections. Hereby is assured that the second profile fitted into a furniture component cannot be disengaged from the first profile, whereby a safe connection can be established between a number of furniture components.
When assembling a first profile with at least one groove and a furniture component, wherein the second profile has been fitted, the groove is of substantially the same sectional configuration as that of the end section of the second profile, but the groove has a slightly larger dimension. When assembling two profiles this can only be done by telescoping one profile into the other profile by sliding. It is, therefore, not possible to separate the first profile from the second profile by a transverse movement.
In this connection the inventive idea has been explained with reference to a dove tail shape type of connection, but any kind of mutually corresponding end section and grooves, which will give a similar locking mechanism can be used within the scope of this invention. For example, the cross-sectional configuration of the groove could be in the shape of a simple frustoconnical recess, a rectangular recess with a limited opening, triangular cross-sections and the like. The mating projections, i.e. the end sections of the second profile should have corresponding cross-sectional configurations which are complementary to that of the respective grooves.
In a further advantageous embodiment the second profile has corrugations on its surface and is adapted to the glued into a slit in a furniture component. By providing corrugations on the section adapted to be fitted into a slit in the furniture component, a better connection between the furniture component and the second profile can be as- sured. This leads to an increased stability and strength of the finished furniture item.
This is, partly, due to the larger contact surface for the glue between the second profile and the furniture unit, but also because the corrugations cause a degree of mechanical resistance. The profiles described within the scope of the present invention can with great cost saving advantages be manufactured as extruded profiles, for example from plastic materials or aluminium. The extruded profiles can then later be cut into appropriate lengths, depending on the use of the profile, i.e. which furniture items they are to be fitted into.
In a further advantageous embodiment the length of one side of the second profile is longer than the length of the opposite side and the longest side is adapted to be fitted into the groove in the first profile. By this arrangement when the profiles are used for shelves in a book case the profiles will not be visible from the front as they will be hidden by the furniture component material. The groove in the furniture component is not continued all the way through the front side of said furniture component. The connection profile and especially the second profile become invisible by this arrangement.
The invention also relates to furniture assembled by means of a system as described above, wherein each furniture component has a thickness equal to the side of the first profile and that the second profile is centrally arranged in a slit in said furniture component. It is in this way possible to assemble very flexible pieces of furniture using the two profiles according to the invention. The flexibility can be utilised by assembling furniture components of different colour, wood types, length etc.
The invention will now be explained with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein
fig. 1 illustrates the connection between the first and second profiles, fig. 2 illustrates a furniture item assembled by use of the profiles, fig. 3 illustrates a second profile with corrugations.
The connection system according to the invention is illustrated in fig. 1. The system comprises two profiles 1,2, where the first profile 1 is provided with at least one groove 3. In this example the profile has four grooves. The second profile 2 has a section 4 defined by a short side 5 and parts 6,7 of two longer connecting sides 8,9. The end section 4 is shaped to fit inside the groove 3. The groove 3 is dimensioned with slightly larger dimensions such that it is possible to slide the second profile 2 inside the groove 3 provided in the first profile 1 and by moving the two profiles slightly in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction relative to each other, locking the profile 2 by means of the end section 4 inside the groove 3.
In the illustrated example the profile 1 is shown in a quadratic cross-sectional shape, but any rectangular shape can be used. Furthermore, in the illustrated example grooves are provided on all four sides of the profile 1. This makes the profile useable as an interconnecting piece as can be seen in fig. 2.
The second profile 2 can on the longer sides 8,9 be provided with corrugations as illustrated in fig. 3. These corrugations serve to provide a larger surface for which the glue can get into contact with the furniture component. In addition to the larger contact surface, the corrugations also provide a degree of mechanical resistance, which serves to add additional stability to the construction.
Turning now to fig. 2, a furniture item assembled by means of the connecting profiles 1,2 is illustrated. A number of first profiles are provided into which are slid furniture components 10, which each are provided with a second profile 2 in either end. The furniture component has a width 11 corresponding to the side length 12 of the first profile 1. By dimensioning the width of the furniture component 10 such that it corresponds to the width of the first profile 1, the assembled furniture item will be presented with finished and flush exterior surfaces which can provided a appealing appearance. This is illustrated, especially with the shape of the profiles 13, which only are provided with three grooves and one flush side. By constructing a furniture item utilising this system, a finishing off panel can be avoided and the entire furniture item therefore becomes cheaper to produce and, consequently, buy.
As can be seen from fig. 2 the system is very flexible in that additional furniture com- ponents can be attached to the three grooves 3 in each first profile 1. The length of the furniture components, i.e. the distance between two profiles 1 can be varied according to use, which gives the system an additional degree of flexibility. Also the length of the profiles can be varied, whereby it becomes possible to create literally any desired dimension of furniture items utilising this system.

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1. Furniture connection system comprising two base profiles for assembling different components, wherein each profile is defined by at least four sides and a length and that a first profile is of a generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, wherein at least one side has a groove formed therein: a second profile of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, wherein one end section is defined by a short side and parts of two longer connecting sides, said section is shaped to fit inside the groove of the first profile and further that the remaining section of the second profile is adapted to be fastened to a furniture component member such as a shelve, wall, door, hinge or the like.
2. System according to claim 1, characterised in that the connection between the groove in the first profile and the end section in the second profile is shape as a dove tail connection.
3. System according to claim lor2, characterised in that the remaining section of the second profile has corrugations on its surface and is adapted to be glued into a slit in a furniture component.
4. System according to any of the proceeding claims, characterised in that the profiles are extruded profiles and cut into the desired length.
4a. System according to any of the proceeding claims, characterised in that the profiles are made from plastic materials or aluminium.
5. System according to any of the proceeding claims, characterised in that the length of one side of the second profile is longer than the .length of the opposite side and that the longest side is adapted to be fitted into a groove of the first profile.
6. System according to any of the proceeding claims, characterised in that the first profile is of a quadratic cross-section and that a groove is provided in each side.
7. Furniture assembled by means of a system as described in any of claims 1-5, char acterisedin that each furniture component has a thickness equal to the side of the first profile and that the second profile is centrally arranged in a slit in said component.
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