Modular adjustable rail system

Abstract

A modular rail system for reclining furniture using an adjustable rail system that allows any furniture to expand modules or reduce modules and remain functional and operable. The modular adjustable rail system allows modular seating, or other pieces, to be connected or removed using an adjustable rail system offering multiple ways to add or subtract pieces of furniture. The adjustable rail system also allows for the spacing between each module to be adjusted.

Claims

1. An adjustable rail system for modular furniture, the adjustable rail system comprising: at least two rail bases, wherein each rail base of the at least two rail bases: is solid and rigid, has respective ends that are inserted into a respective pair of base frames that are hollow and rigid, has a length that is less than or equal to a combined length of the respective pair of base frames, and has a respective at least one passthrough feature; and the pairs of base frames, wherein, for a given pair of the pairs of base frames, each base frame is attached to a respective furniture module, such that when the base frames are pulled apart from one another: at least a portion of the respective rail base that is inserted into the base frames, as well as the respective at least one passthrough feature, is exposed, and a furniture module cavity is established between the respective furniture modules to accept an additional furniture module between the respective furniture modules, wherein the additional furniture module is attached to the adjustable rail system by way of the respective at least one passthrough feature.

2. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein the base frames and rail bases are made of metal.

3. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein the base frames and rail bases are made of wood.

4. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein the base frames and rail bases are made of plastic.

5. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein each base frame is attached to its respective furniture module by glue.

6. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein each base frame is attached to its respective furniture module by welding.

7. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein each base frame is attached to its respective furniture module by bolts or screws that pass through the base frame and into the respective furniture module.

8. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 7, wherein respective ends of the bolts or screws function as feet for the adjustable rail system.

9. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1, wherein the additional furniture module is attached to the adjustable rail system by way of the respective at least one passthrough feature using bolts or screws.

10. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 9, wherein respective ends of the bolts or screws function as feet for the adjustable rail system.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Description of the Drawings

(1) The invention will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which:

(2) FIG. 1 illustrates a front side perspective view the adjustable rail system design highlighting the adjustable feature in the center through one rail-mountable insert (3) fully extended between two base frames (2), further illustrated by an additional middle seat on the furniture;

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates a front side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design highlighting the retractable feature of the rail-mountable insert (3) fully retracted within the two base frames (2), further illustrated by the removal of the middle seat on the furniture;

(4) FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting the retractable rail-mountable insert feature (3), fully retracted within the two base frames (2) wherein the system is attached by two separate means (6) or (5);

(5) FIG. 4(A) illustrates a concentrated bottom perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting the extendable feature of the rail-mountable insert (3) fully extended between two base frames (2), further illustrated without the middle furniture piece attached, wherein the system is attached by two separate means (6) or (5);

(6) FIG. 4(B) illustrates a concentrated bottom perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting the extendable feature of the rail-mountable insert (3) fully extended between two base frames (2), further illustrated with space provided to add a middle furniture module;

(7) FIG. 4(C) illustrates a front side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting the extendable feature of the rail-mountable insert (3) fully extended between two base frames (2), further illustrated by a middle furniture piece attached;

(8) FIG. 5 illustrates an upper right-side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting how the system interfaces with the modules as built, prior to being attached by attachable feet (5);

(9) FIG. 6 illustrates an upper right-side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting how the system interfaces with the modules as built, prior to being attached by attachable feet (5) and screws (6);

(10) FIG. 7 illustrates an upper right-side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting how the feet of each furniture module are integrates in the base frame to allow for fixed connectivity with the furniture pieces;

(11) FIG. 8 illustrates a concentrated upper right-side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting that the rail inserts (3) are connected within the rail bases (2), as to allow for a retractable and extendable motion without having to take apart the entire rail base and inserts;

(12) FIG. 9 illustrates a front side perspective view of the adjustable rail system design, highlighting the extendable feature through two sets of rail-mountable inserts (3) fully extended between three adjoining base frames (2);

(13) FIG. 10 illustrates a front perspective view of the adjustable rail system design highlighting the reclining mechanisms attached to the base frames (2).

SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(14) The illustrated embodiments of the invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals or other labels throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of the present invention herein.

(15) FIG. 1depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail base (3) expanded in the base frame (2) to allow the addition of a modular center furniture piece and two loungers attached to the base frame (2) using the removable feet that pass through the rail system (1) and connect to the furniture modules.

(16) FIG. 2depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) retracted within the base frame (2) as connected to two loungers.

(17) FIG. 3depict an alternative embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) retracted within the base frame (2) connected to two loungers using the removable feet (5) that pass through the rail system and connect to the furniture modules and by the use of additional screws (6) that also pass through the rail system (1).

(18) FIG. 4a-b-c depict an alternative embodiment of the present invention. These figures depict the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) expanded within the base frame (2) connected to two loungers using the removable feet (5) that pass through the rail system and connect to the furniture modules and by the use of additional screws (6) that also pass through the rail system (1) to create space to insert a middle module between the two loungers.

(19) FIG. 5depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) expanded within the base frame (2) before it is attached to the bottom of each of the depicted modular bases of the furniture.

(20) FIG. 6depict an alternative embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) expanded within the base frame (2) before it is attached to the bottom of each of the depicted modular bases of the furniture, by use of the attachable feet (5) and additional screws (6).

(21) FIG. 7depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) expanded within the base frame (2) and the attachable feet (5) and additional screws (6).

(22) FIG. 8depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the interaction of the rail system (1) where the rail base (3) inserts within the base frame (2).

(23) FIG. 9depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows two pair of rail base (3) expanded into a plurality of the base frame (2) to allow the addition of two modular center furniture pieces and three loungers attached to the rail system (1).

(24) FIG. 10depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rail system (1) with the rail base (3) expanded within the base frame (2) after being attached to two recliners.

SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(25) An adjustable rail system for modular furniture, comprising: a rail base housed within a base frame; said base frame is hollow and rigid; said rail base is solid and rigid with a length less than or equal to two said base frames; wherein each said rail base is housed within a pair of said base frames allowing for elongation or retraction of said rail system to remove or insert a plurality of furniture module(s); wherein said adjustable rail system is made up of a plurality of said rail bases and a plurality of said base frames; and wherein said frame housings are permanently mounted to the bottom of a plurality of furniture module(s).

(26) The foregoing adjustable rail system, wherein: said base frame and base rail are made of metal. The adjustable rail system as recited in claim 1 wherein: said base frame and base rail are made of wood.

(27) The foregoing adjustable rail system, wherein: said base frame and base rail are made of plastic.

(28) The foregoing adjustable rail system, wherein: said base frames are mounted to the base portion of the furniture module by glue.

(29) The foregoing adjustable rail system, wherein: said base frame are mounted to the bottom portion of the furniture module by bolts or screws that pass through said adjustable rail system and into said furniture module.

(30) The foregoing adjustable rail system, wherein: said base frames are mounted to the bottom portion of the furniture module by bolts or screws that also function as feet for said furniture module.

(31) The foregoing adjustable rail system, wherein: said base frames are permanently mounted to the base portion of the furniture module by welding of said base frames to said furniture mode.