Abstract
The invention is a dowel and joint system for wooden construction and wood joinery. It Provides and easy method to assemble wood furniture making it both easy and light weight. Wood is naturally heavy, by using a method to join pieces of wood that is both simple and light weighted, this method provides a stable structure that is earth friendly (uses less wood) and lightweight. It makes it easy for users to assemble and disassemble real wood or wood imitation furniture.
Claims
1. A dowel and joint apparatus comprising: i. a front panel member, having a first plurality of slot openings and a first plurality screw holes; ii. a back panel member, having a second plurality of slot openings and a second plurality of screw holes, removably secured to said front panel member; iii. a plurality of side panel members having a plurality of joint tabs removably secured to said first and second plurality of slot openings of said front panel member and said back panel member; and iv. a plurality of exposed and elongated dowel pin members each removably secured to and between opposing corners of said front panel member and said back panel member by screws, a single one of said screws fastened to each end of each of said dowel pin members through at least one of said first and second plurality of screw holes, and wherein each of said plurality of side panel members is vertically aligned with and spaced apart from at least one of said dowel pin members.
2. The dowel and joint apparatus of claim 1, comprising: a top panel member having a plurality of joint tabs which attach said top panel member to said front panel member and to said back panel member.
3. The dowel and joint apparatus of claim 1, comprising: a pre-drilled screw hole at each said end of said dowel pin members for receiving said screws, to attach said front panel member to said back panel member.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1 the invention discloses the front side view of the invention;
(2) FIG. 2 discloses a side view of the dowel pins;
(3) FIG. 3 discloses the side view of the front panel;
(4) FIG. 4 discloses a side view of the side panel;
(5) FIG. 5 discloses a side view of the top panel;
(6) FIG. 6 discloses a side view of the rear/back panels;
(7) FIG. 7 discloses a close up view of the front panels;
(8) FIG. 8 discloses a side view of the side panel;
(9) FIG. 9 discloses a set up view of the side panel and back panel;
(10) FIG. 10 discloses a set up view of the side panel and back panel;
(11) FIG. 11 discloses a front side view of the furniture piece;
(12) FIG. 12 discloses a side view of the dowel and front panel;
(13) FIG. 13 discloses a front side view of the furniture piece;
(14) FIG. 14 discloses a side view of the furniture piece;
(15) FIG. 15 discloses the top view of the furniture piece;
(16) FIG. 16 discloses the top side view of the furniture piece.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF DRAWINGS
(17) In FIG. 1 the present invention discloses the front side view of the invention being used with a sofa end table with dog crate, which comprises of a dowel pin (1), with a screw hole into which the screw (2), is used to attach the front panel (4), to the back panel for maximum stability and firmness. The front panel (4), further comprises of the joint slot (6), into which the joint tab (5), on the side panel (7), is inserted, thus providing a sturdy and strong joint.
(18) In FIG. 2, the invention discloses the dowel pins (1), which has a screw hole (8), drilled into it, this allows the screw (2), to be used further with the dowel to attach the front panel to the rear panel for a more durable joint construction and sturdy furniture.
(19) In FIG. 3, the invention discloses the front view of the front panel (4), which further comprises of the screw hole (8), into which the screw attaches the dowel pin to the rear panel. The front panel further comprises of the slot (6), which houses the joint tab that serves as a connector for the front panel and side panel, locking them in place and providing a strong and sturdy joint.
(20) In FIG. 4, the invention discloses the side panel (7), which has a plurality of joint tabs (5), at the various edges. The joint tabs are used to attach the side panel to the front and rear panels through the slot holes. This provides extra support and keeps the panels locked in place, preventing rickety or unsteady joints.
(21) In FIG. 5, the invention discloses the top panel 9 which has a plurality of joint tabs (5), at the various edges, the joint tabs are used to attach the top panel to the front and rear panel slots.
(22) In FIG. 6, the invention discloses the rear/back panel (3), which further comprises of a plurality of joint slots (6), and a plurality of screw holes. The joint slot are used to attach the rear panel to the side panels, and the screw holes are used to attach the front panel to the back panel using the dowel pin.
(23) In FIG. 7, the invention discloses a close up view of the front panel (4), displaying the slot (6), and the screw holes (8).
(24) In FIG. 8, the invention discloses a close up view of the side panel (7), displaying the joint tabs (5).
(25) In FIG. 9, the invention discloses a set up view of the side panel (7), with the joint tab (5), going into the slot (6), on the rear or back panel (3).
(26) In FIG. 10, the invention discloses an assembled view of the side panel (7), with the joint tab (5), attached to the slot hole (6), on the back panel (3). The pack panel also discloses the screw hole (8), into which the screw attaches the front panel to the back panel using the dowel pins.
(27) In FIG. 11, the invention discloses the side panel (7), attached to the front panel (4), using the joint tabs (5), the front panel discloses the slot (6), the screw (2), and the screw hole (8), without the dowel attached.
(28) In FIG. 12, the invention discloses the screw (2), being screwed through the front panel (4), into the dowel pins (1).
(29) In FIG. 13, the invention discloses a partially exploded perspective view of a sofa end table with dog crate as in FIGS. 1 and 11 utilizing the dowel and joint system. The invention discloses the use of four dowels. The furniture piece comprises of the dowel (1), side panel (7), rear panel (3), and the screws (2).
(30) In FIG. 14, the invention discloses a partially exploded perspective view of dog crate furniture utilizing the dowel and joint system. A total number of five dowels is used. The dowel pin (1), front panel (4), side panel (7), rear panel (3), and screws (2), is disclosed.
(31) In FIG. 15, the invention discloses a partially exploded perspective of the top view of a dog crate furniture utilizing the dowel and joint system. A total number of three dowels is displayed. The invention discloses a dowel (1), front panel (4), screw (2), and back panel (3).
(32) In FIG. 16, the invention discloses a partially exploded perspective view of a night stand with dog bed at the bottom, utilizing the dowel and joint system. It discloses the dowel pins (1), screws (2), rear panel (3), front panel (4), slot (6), side panel (7), and the top panel (9). In this furniture piece, two dowels were used.
HOW THE INVENTION IS USED
(33) The invention is easy to assemble and dismantle as it is made of light wood which provides an easy method to assembling wood furniture making it both easy and light weighted. Wood is naturally heavy. By using a method to join pieces of wood that is both simple and lightweight, this method provides a stable structure that is earth friendly (uses less wood), light weighted and easy to assemble. These Makes it easy to assemble and disassemble real wood or imitation wood furniture by any user.
(34) The dowels are joined to the front and rear panels by a single screw on each end of the dowel. Prior to attaching the dowels, the two side panels are then attached to the rear and front panels by inserting the joint tabs into the slot openings on each sides. Once the dowels are completely screwed in, it gives the piece of furniture stability.
