Patent classifications
F16B12/10
Modular Furniture Assembly Corner Seating System
A modular furniture assembly including a wedge shaped base for use with other modular furniture system rectangular bases and transverse members, all of which components adhere to an (x)=(y)+(z) relationship, wherein (x) is the length of the back of the wedge shaped base, the length of the transverse member, and the length of the rectangular base. (y) is both the length of the angled side(s) of the wedge shaped base, and the width of the rectangular base. (z) is the width (i.e., thickness) of the transverse member. The angled sides of the wedge shaped base can be at or about 45° relative to one another. The rectangular bases and wedge shaped bases are of the same height, and all can be coupled together in a wide variety of modular furniture configurations.
Modular Construction System
A modular construction system comprising: a main connector having a body and an integrally formed rod, the rod having a rod tubular body, a rod insertion end, and a rod hollow chamber traversing the rod from the rod tubular body through the rod insertion end, and wherein the rod is radially disposed about the body; a plurality of main bars, the main bars having a first receiving end, a main bar tubular body, a second receiving end, a main bar hollow chamber traversing the main bar from the first receiving end through the main bar tubular body to the second receiving end, at least three main bar longitudinal sides, a plurality of apertures on the main bar longitudinal sides, and at least three main bar grooves between adjacent main bar longitudinal sides, the main bar grooves being parallel with the main bar tubular body and the main bar hollow chamber.
Modular Construction System
A modular construction system comprising: a main connector having a body and an integrally formed rod, the rod having a rod tubular body, a rod insertion end, and a rod hollow chamber traversing the rod from the rod tubular body through the rod insertion end, and wherein the rod is radially disposed about the body; a plurality of main bars, the main bars having a first receiving end, a main bar tubular body, a second receiving end, a main bar hollow chamber traversing the main bar from the first receiving end through the main bar tubular body to the second receiving end, at least three main bar longitudinal sides, a plurality of apertures on the main bar longitudinal sides, and at least three main bar grooves between adjacent main bar longitudinal sides, the main bar grooves being parallel with the main bar tubular body and the main bar hollow chamber.
NOVEL CAM ASSEMBLY WITH INTERLOCKING PARTS FOR FURNITURE
A mechanism and method for assembling a base to a piece of furniture is provided with at least two cam pieces having complimentary interlock mechanisms constructed and arranged to interlock one to another to form a cam. A plurality of interlock mechanisms may be provided, as well as a plurality of positioning elements on respective cam pieces.
NOVEL CAM ASSEMBLY WITH INTERLOCKING PARTS FOR FURNITURE
A mechanism and method for assembling a base to a piece of furniture is provided with at least two cam pieces having complimentary interlock mechanisms constructed and arranged to interlock one to another to form a cam. A plurality of interlock mechanisms may be provided, as well as a plurality of positioning elements on respective cam pieces.
SYSTEM FOR INTERCHANGEABLE FURNITURE BASES WITH INTERLOCK CONNECTIONS
A mechanism and method for quickly and easily interchanging various furniture bases with various furniture seats or seat boxes by means of an interlocking connection, such as a multi-part cam assembly. A furniture base can be quickly and easily detached from a particular seat box, and replaced by a different style of furniture base, by means of at least two cam or connector pieces having complimentary interlock mechanisms constructed and arranged to interlock one to another to form a cam or connector. A plurality of interlock mechanisms may be provided, as well as a plurality of positioning elements on respective cam pieces.
SYSTEM FOR INTERCHANGEABLE FURNITURE BASES WITH INTERLOCK CONNECTIONS
A mechanism and method for quickly and easily interchanging various furniture bases with various furniture seats or seat boxes by means of an interlocking connection, such as a multi-part cam assembly. A furniture base can be quickly and easily detached from a particular seat box, and replaced by a different style of furniture base, by means of at least two cam or connector pieces having complimentary interlock mechanisms constructed and arranged to interlock one to another to form a cam or connector. A plurality of interlock mechanisms may be provided, as well as a plurality of positioning elements on respective cam pieces.
Integral Installation Aid
An enclosure can have an enclosure body, the enclosure body can include an enclosure frame, and a first enclosure flange. The enclosure can have a center post having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end can include a first center post flange having a hole extending therethrough. The enclosure can include a gasket having a gasket hole therethrough, and a threaded fastener to threadingly engage the hole. The threaded fastener can be configured to rotate in a first direction while threadingly engaged with the hole, and the threaded fastener can contact the first enclosure flange to increase a distance between the first enclosure flange and the first center post flange in order to receive the gasket.
Integral Installation Aid
An enclosure can have an enclosure body, the enclosure body can include an enclosure frame, and a first enclosure flange. The enclosure can have a center post having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end can include a first center post flange having a hole extending therethrough. The enclosure can include a gasket having a gasket hole therethrough, and a threaded fastener to threadingly engage the hole. The threaded fastener can be configured to rotate in a first direction while threadingly engaged with the hole, and the threaded fastener can contact the first enclosure flange to increase a distance between the first enclosure flange and the first center post flange in order to receive the gasket.
Assembled product and a method of assembling the assembled product
An assembled product includes at least three elements arranged in three different planes. A first element is connected perpendicular to a second element, and a third element is connected perpendicular to the second element. The assembled product includes one or more locking devices, each comprising a flexible tongue arranged in an insertion groove one of the at least three elements. The flexible tongue cooperates with a tongue groove, at an adjacent one of the at least three elements, for locking the one element and the adjacent element together. A second edge of the second element is connected to a second edge of the third element by a first of said locking devices.