F16B2012/106

Configurable stacking chairs with quick-connect interchangeable backs

The present disclosure relates to configurable stacking chairs having a standard seat base frame design to which different interchangeable seat backs can be quickly and easily attached. The seat base frames and the interchangeable seat backs may include corresponding quick-connect features that allow selective attachment therebetween. The interchangeable seat backs may be attached to a standard seat base frame via a magnetic connection. Each interchangeable seat back can have a different unique design allowing for a quick change of appearance by exchanging one interchangeable seat back design for another. The interchangeable seat backs and the standard seat base frames can be stored separately and take up less space than completely assembled or fixed back chairs.

FASTENER SYSTEM FOR SLATTED CONSTRUCTION
20240188712 · 2024-06-13 ·

A fastener system for quick and easy assembly of a slatted article is used to join multiple slats and connects a support thereto. A flange inserted into one of the slats receives a stud connected to the support. A rod connects a plurality the slats, and mates with the flange. The flange and rod are rotatable within the slats to properly position and tighten the fastener system.

Internal side panel for enclosures

Support brackets for an enclosure system can be secured to the enclosure system while the enclosure system is assembled and without removing fasteners from the enclosure system. A support bracket can include first and second slots dimensioned to engage first and second bolts that are fastened to an enclosure frame. The support bracket can further include a support flange, and a stud to engage and support a side panel. When secured to the support bracket, the side panel can provide an additional mounting surface for mounting electrical components within an enclosure.

FRAME STRUCTURE OF AN ELECTRIC BED
20190021507 · 2019-01-24 ·

A frame structure of an electric bed includes a detachable upper frame and a detachable lower frame, wherein the upper frame includes wheels, and the lower frame includes rail slots. The lower frame can be separated into a front lower frame and a rear lower frame; the front lower frame includes a front lower frame main body and front lower frame mounting portions on both sides of the front lower frame main body; the rear lower frame includes a rear lower frame main body and rear lower frame mounting portions on both sides of the rear lower frame main body; and wherein the front lower frame mounting portions and the rear lower frame mounting portions are connected by screws; and the front lower frame main body and the rear lower frame main body together form an accommodating space for accommodating a driving structure of an electric bed.

MODULAR FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING ELECTRICALLY AND MECHANICALLY CONNECTABLE MODULE FURNITURE PARTS
20190010970 · 2019-01-10 · ·

The object of the invention is a modular furniture arrangement comprising electrically and mechanically attachable module furniture parts (101). The modular furniture arrangement comprises for fixing modular furniture parts (101) to each other and for conducting electricity to the at least one surface level of the module furniture part at least two module furniture parts (101) attachable electrically and mechanically to each other, into which is formed at least two mutually electrically insulated electrically conductive supporting structure (102), and at least two attachment components (103) for mechanical fastening of support structures (102) of the module furniture parts (101) to each other and for conducting electricity between the modular furniture parts (101), and to be attached to the attachment components (103) of the modular furniture parts (101) and conducting electricity in the direction of the surface of the module furniture part at least two clamping components (104) for fixing the support structures (10 a the attachment component (103) to each other.

Compact joining and leveling system for parts of furniture and furnishing items
20190003505 · 2019-01-03 ·

A compact joining and leveling system for parts of furniture and furnishing items with a bottom and a shoulder includes, in combination, a front-foot unit and a rear-foot unit, wherein each front- and rear-foot unit includes a leveling group with a regulation mechanism in height that can be maneuvered with tools, wherein the leveling group of the front-and rear-foot units can be actuated from the front with respect to the piece of furniture through the space between the base and the floor, wherein the system also includes a connection group for stably interconnecting the bottom and the shoulder through a blocking element, and wherein the connection group can be actuated from the front with respect to the piece of furniture through the space between the bottom and the floor.

CONNECTION FITTING
20240271649 · 2024-08-15 ·

A connection fitting for insertion into a receptacle of a first furniture part in an insertion direction, having a main body having an opening for receiving a connection element, in particular a bolt, which can be connected to a second furniture part, the main body having a fixing element for fixing the connection element in the main body, the connection fitting having a screw-in thread which axially adjoins the main body in the insertion direction and has a first tool holder which is accessible through the opening and is spaced apart from the opening in the insertion direction. A furniture part connection arrangement including the connection fitting and a screw tool for assembling the connection fitting also are disclosed.

CONNECTING MEANS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS

In order to provide a connecting device for connecting two components, which is simple to manufacture and enables a stable and reliable connection of the two components, it is proposed that the connecting device comprises a main body which comprises a receiving channel extending through the main body for accommodating a fixing element, wherein the receiving channel is preferably accessible at one end by way of an insertion opening of the main body and/or preferably at a (further) end by way of a fixing opening of the main body, wherein the main body preferably further comprises an actuating opening that is different from the insertion opening and/or the fixing opening, by way of which in particular the fixing element arranged in the receiving channel is preferably accessible for the actuation thereof.

Bracket for securing a structural member
10107322 · 2018-10-23 ·

A bracket for securing a structural member, which can be used in the assembly of modular furniture. The bracket includes a main bracket body and a first cantilever having a first length extending longitudinally from the main bracket body and a second cantilever having a second length that is shorter that the first length of the first cantilever, extending longitudinally from the main bracket body and substantially parallel to the first cantilever. The first cantilever is separated from the second cantilever to form a first channel for receiving a first structural member. In an alternative embodiment, a stabilizing member that is detached from the main bracket body may be substituted for the second cantilever to form the bracket.

Chair and a kit of parts configured to be assembled into a chair
12102238 · 2024-10-01 · ·

The disclosure relates to a chair (1) comprising a back rest (10), two legs (20a, 20b), and a third part (30) comprising two corner pieces (31a, 31b, 31a), wherein the back rest (10) comprises two elongated connection members (11a, 11b) each provided with a hole (12a) extending along a crossing direction (T) and being provided with an interconnecting portion (13a), wherein the respective leg (20a, 20b) is provided with a first bore (21a) extending along the longitudinal direction (L) and a second bore (22a) extending along the crossing direction (T) and connecting with the first bore (21a), wherein the first bore (21a) is configured to receive a portion of the respective elongated connection member (11a), wherein the respective corner piece (31a, 31a) is provided with a through-going hole (32a) or recess (32a) being configured to be in register with the hole (12a) of the respective elongated member (11a) and the second bore (22a) of the respective leg (20a, 20b), wherein the chair (1) further comprises a first and a second fastening arrangement (40) each having a head (41) and an elongated part (42) extending through the through-going hole (32a) or recess (32a) and through the second bore (22a) and into the hole (12a) of the respective elongated connection member (11a), the respective elongated part (42) engaging with the interconnecting portion (13a) of the hole (12a) of the respective elongated connection member (11a) and thereby interconnecting the back rest (10), the legs (20a, 20b) and the corner pieces (31a, 31b, 31a). The disclosure also relates to a kit of parts configured to be assembled into a chair.