A connector system for connecting components to a base member is disclosed. In some embodiments, the connector system is used for the installation of furniture components in an in-line arrangement. The connector system includes a base member and a component connector for mounting a component relative to the base member. The component connector is configured for engaging the base member in a connectable state and a connected state. While the component connector is disposed in the connectable state, the component connector is supported by the base member and displaceable relative to the base member. Once the component connector is positioned relative to the base member, the component connector is upwardly displaced relative to the base member, via a lifting mechanism, such that the component connector transitions to the connected state where it is disposed for coupling with the component such that the component is secured to the base member.

A furniture system implementing an internal frame in each panel pieces where the panel pieces can be easily and securely coupled together using toggle latches. Further, the toggle latches can have a safely lock to minimize and prevent accidental disassembling.

A furniture system implementing an internal frame in each panel pieces where the panel pieces can be easily and securely coupled together using toggle latches. Further, the toggle latches can have a safely lock to minimize and prevent accidental disassembling.

The present invention relates to a cross-brace (4) having an elongate rod portion (41) and two claws (42), in the case of which a second grip-around portion (423) of the claws (42) can be moved relative to a first grip-around portion (422) of the claws (42) between an open position, in which a rod-form element is accommodated by the claws (42), or can be removed from the claws (42), and a closed position, in which the claws (42) can grip around the rod-form element. The first grip-around portion (422) and the second grip-around portion (423) are designed here such that they grip around the rod-form element in the closed position in such a manner that a gap (S) remains between a free end (4224) of the first grip-around portion (422) and a free end (4231) of the second grip-around portion (423). Furthermore, the claws (42) comprise an arresting mechanism, which is designed to keep the first grip-around portion (422) and the second grip-around portion (423) in the closed position. The present invention additionally relates to a furniture-assembly kit (1) having such a cross-brace (4).

The present invention relates to a cross-brace (4) having an elongate rod portion (41) and two claws (42), in the case of which a second grip-around portion (423) of the claws (42) can be moved relative to a first grip-around portion (422) of the claws (42) between an open position, in which a rod-form element is accommodated by the claws (42), or can be removed from the claws (42), and a closed position, in which the claws (42) can grip around the rod-form element. The first grip-around portion (422) and the second grip-around portion (423) are designed here such that they grip around the rod-form element in the closed position in such a manner that a gap (S) remains between a free end (4224) of the first grip-around portion (422) and a free end (4231) of the second grip-around portion (423). Furthermore, the claws (42) comprise an arresting mechanism, which is designed to keep the first grip-around portion (422) and the second grip-around portion (423) in the closed position. The present invention additionally relates to a furniture-assembly kit (1) having such a cross-brace (4).

A foldable supporting frame includes an upper frame and a plurality of legs disposed below the upper frame when unfolded to support the upper frame. The upper frame includes a plurality of bars, with adjacent bars in the plurality of bars coupled to each other or integrally formed with each other at their adjacent end portions. Each of the plurality of legs is coupled with a corresponding bar in the plurality of bars and independently rotatable about an axis defined by the corresponding bar. When folded, the plurality of legs is disposed in an interior defined by the upper frame.

A foldable supporting frame includes an upper frame and a plurality of legs disposed below the upper frame when unfolded to support the upper frame. The upper frame includes a plurality of bars, with adjacent bars in the plurality of bars coupled to each other or integrally formed with each other at their adjacent end portions. Each of the plurality of legs is coupled with a corresponding bar in the plurality of bars and independently rotatable about an axis defined by the corresponding bar. When folded, the plurality of legs is disposed in an interior defined by the upper frame.

A corner assembly for interconnecting first and second frame members. A first plate member includes an outer face having a mounting rail projecting therefrom which is receivable in a slot in the first frame member and a bolt-receiving bore therethrough extending along a first axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A second plate member includes an outer face generally perpendicular to the outer face of the first plate member and having a mounting rail projecting therefrom which is receivable in a slot in a second frame member. The second plate member including a bolt-receiving bore therethrough extending along a second axis at an acute angle to the outer face of the second plate member. A central portion interconnects the first and second plate members and has a mounting surface and a bore extending therethrough. The mounting surface including an alignment rail projecting therefrom. A corner has a first sidewall configured to abut a terminal end of the first frame member, a second sidewall configured to abut a terminal end of the second frame member, and a mounting wall having a slot therein adapted for receiving the alignment rail of the central portion.

A corner assembly for interconnecting first and second frame members. A first plate member includes an outer face having a mounting rail projecting therefrom which is receivable in a slot in the first frame member and a bolt-receiving bore therethrough extending along a first axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A second plate member includes an outer face generally perpendicular to the outer face of the first plate member and having a mounting rail projecting therefrom which is receivable in a slot in a second frame member. The second plate member including a bolt-receiving bore therethrough extending along a second axis at an acute angle to the outer face of the second plate member. A central portion interconnects the first and second plate members and has a mounting surface and a bore extending therethrough. The mounting surface including an alignment rail projecting therefrom. A corner has a first sidewall configured to abut a terminal end of the first frame member, a second sidewall configured to abut a terminal end of the second frame member, and a mounting wall having a slot therein adapted for receiving the alignment rail of the central portion.

A frame unit includes first and second bars spaced apart from each other, third bars disposed between the first and second bars, and connectors removably connecting the third bars with the first and second bars. A connector includes a body fixedly connected with the first or second bar, a casing defining an interior to receive an end of a third bar, and a slot allowing insertion of the end of the third bar into the casing. The interior defined by the casing has narrow and wide sides corresponding to the narrow and wide sides of the end of the third bar. As such, when the end of the third bar is inserted into the casing, the end of the third bar is prevented from any translational movement within the casing. The connectors allow quick and easy connection of bars, and in the meantime enhance the stability of the frame unit.