MODULAR INTERLOCKING FURNITURE SYSTEM
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.
Latest BV Furniture, Inc. Patents:
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.
BackgroundA. 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.
SUMMARYThe 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.
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:
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.
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
Support 30 as provided in
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.
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
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
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
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.
As shown in
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
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.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 13, 2013
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2014
Applicant: BV Furniture, Inc. (New York, NY)
Inventors: Vincent TROCCHIA (Short Hills, NJ), Bryan GOOD (Norwalk, CT)
Application Number: 14/106,126
International Classification: A47B 87/00 (20060101); A47C 13/00 (20060101); A47C 19/02 (20060101);