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Crossmember, crossmember set, and furniture kit

US11918109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22References

8Claims

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Assignee

Vitra AG · CH

Inventors

Stefan Keller · Mainaschaff, DE
Helmut Schütt · Müllheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 25, 2020
Grant date	Mar 5, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B12/40
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A crossmember is disclosed that includes an elongate rod portion and two latching claws. The rod portion has a central longitudinal axis, a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end substantially opposite the first longitudinal end. The first latching claw is arranged at the first longitudinal end of the rod portion and the second latching claw is arranged at the second longitudinal end of the rod portion. The first latching claw and the second latching claw each include a gripping portion shaped to correspond to a rod-shaped element and are designed to be mounted on the rod-shaped element without tools. The gripping portion of the first latching claw is offset from the gripping portion of the second latching claw with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the rod portion.

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