Modular furniture with locking tab and slot joint
US11154137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C4/03
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An joint is provided for modular furniture. The joint includes a locking tab which is held in a slot such that the tab cannot be moved out of a locking section of the slot without elastically bending the tabbed panel to prevent inadvertent disassembly of the item of furniture. The tab and slot configuration may also provide increased stiffness and rigidity to the piece of furniture while allowing the piece of furniture to be assembled without fasteners such as screws or nails.
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