Modular furniture with stressed dovetail tab joint
US11346382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/30
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved joint is provided for modular furniture. The joint includes a dovetail shaped tab and a corresponding slot. The tab is held in the slot such that the tab is maintained in an elastically bent position while the item of modular furniture is in an assembled configuration. The tab and slot provides 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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