An apparatus is provided having an open configuration and a closed configuration. The apparatus includes, while in the closed configuration, a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, a fourth panel, a fifth panel, and a sixth panel that together create a box partially enclosing a void space. The first panel is rotatably coupled to the fifth panel and the sixth panel, the second panel is rotatably coupled to the fourth panel and the sixth panel, and the third panel is rotatably coupled to the fourth panel and the fifth panel. The apparatus opens from the closed configuration to present the contents therein through a single degree-of-freedom mechanism where the first, second, and third panels become perpendicular to the fourth, fifth, and sixth panels while the fourth, fifth, and sixth panels become aligned in a same plane.

A piece of furniture, comprising a first and second furniture part, which are coupled to each other at an angle by means of mechanical coupling means. A female part is made as an oblong slot in the second furniture part with an insertion opening for introducing a male part. When coupling the first furniture part and the second furniture part to each other, the male part is brought from an insertion position in the insertion opening to an end position in the female part by moving the male part and the female part along each other. The male part is situated on a narrow end of the first furniture part and is positioned with its center line between the central plane of the first furniture part and the inner side of the first furniture part. The slot is realized in the inwardly directed flat side of the second furniture part.

A method includes providing a kitchen assembly that includes one or more supports, one or more side counters, which are supported by the one or more supports, a central counter, and a front panel positioned sideways relative to the one or more supports. There is a space adjacent the one or more side counters and behind the front panel for receiving therein a cooking appliance. The kitchen assembly is used in one of two modes: a storage mode and a usage mode. In the usage mode the central counter is placed above the space and is adjacent the one or more side counters and the front panel, and the cooking appliance is not in the space. In the storage mode the central counter is moved away from the space and the cooking appliance is positioned in the space.

Panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system including a separate and flexible tongue allowing connection with a snap action. An outer edge part of the separate flexible tongue includes a guiding protrusion that facilitates easy disassembly of the panels and that is deformed during locking and/or unlocking.

A snap lock system for connecting adjoining countertops comprises: a first locking unit comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface, the second surface being attachable to a first countertop, wherein the second surface has a profile comprising a projection, a first recess, and a second recess; a second locking unit comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface, the second surface being attachable to a second countertop, wherein the first surface has a profile comprising a projection and a recess; the second surface comprises a recess; and a third locking unit comprising a resilient member and a chamfered longitudinal edge, accommodated in a locking groove defined by the second recess of the first locking unit and the recess of the second locking unit. The profile of the second surface of the first locking unit is configured to receive the profile of the first surface of the second locking unit to provide a connection preventing mutual horizontal movement between the first and second locking units. During connection of the first locking unit and the second locking unit, the third locking unit is configured to allow vertical mating of the first locking unit and the second locking unit and, after connection, the third locking unit is configured to prevent mutual vertical movement between the first locking unit and the second locking unit.

The present disclosure is directed to a modular furniture system comprising a modular unit capable of being removably affixed to a furniture member via at least one bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first bracket disposed on the modular unit and having a first magnetic component and at least one locking means; and a second bracket disposed on the furniture member and having a second magnetic component and a receiving means capable of engaging the at least one locking means.

A rack features a front panel, a rear panel, a first rail assembly and a second rail assembly. The first rail assembly includes a first frame, a first plurality of support members extending laterally from the first frame, and a first set of edge connectors extending in a first longitudinal direction from the first frame. The second rail assembly includes a second frame, a second plurality of support members extending laterally from the second frame and aligned with the first plurality of support members, and a second set of edge connectors extending in the first longitudinal direction from the second frame for coupling to the front panel. The first set of edge connectors includes one or more locking edge connectors, each of the locking edge connectors includes a first protrusion for insertion through an aperture within a first attachment mechanism positioned within a first side panel member of the plurality of side panel members and retention of the first protrusion by a portion of the first attachment mechanism.

A cabinets is provided. The cabinet includes a main panel defining a longitudinal axis and having a top edge. The cabinet also includes a plurality of vertical panels positioned in a laterally spaced relationship along the longitudinal axis of the main panel and in parallel planes each of the vertical panels being orthogonal to the main panel. The main panel and the vertical panels are coupled by hangers. The hangers each include an elongated body and a first end bracket at a first end of the elongated body. The first end bracket has a first hook that receives the top edge of the main panel. The vertical panels are also secured to either one of a top panel or a bottom panel so that either the top panel or the bottom panel holds the vertical panels against lateral movement relative to the main panel.

A cabinet comprised of side panel members, a top panel member and a bottom panel member wherein the cabinet is configured to be releasably secured so as to be shipped in a disassembled state. The cabinet further includes a back panel member that will operably couple with all other panel members of the cabinet. The back panel member includes a dadoed rabbet edge along both of the lateral edges and both of the longitudinal edges. The formation of the edges of the back panel member facilitate a securing to the two side panel members, the tope panel member and the bottom panel member so as to provide greater structural integrity of the cabinet and improved load bearing. The panel members of the cabinet include grooves formed on inner surfaces thereof and further have locking mechanisms and locking receptacles that are configured to provide assembly of the cabinet.

A modular display can be assembled and disassembled by one person without any tools. The structural parts of the assembly include several types of interlocking pieces which form stable columns, and various bridging devices, including a bridge shelf removably secured by bridge brackets, that allow for slatwall or pegboard to be easily inserted to display a wide range of products that merchandise on slatwall, pegboard, shelves, tables and free-standing pedestals as well as garment poles. This display booth emulates a retail shopping experience where physical products are sold on varying display mediums. The parts fit to together by inserting hooked tabs into slots that fit the width of the tabs. Since all the parts are interchangeable, the system allows for multiple configurations, as well as easy expansion of the display booth by adding more parts.