Modular furniture system
US8132371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45262
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector connecting different components of furniture is disclosed. The connector has a frame and an insert connected to the frame. The insert has a body, at least one prong attached to the body and at least one release mechanism attached to the body. The one or more prongs are sized and configured to fit within one or more recesses in at least one component of furniture. The one or more release mechanisms are attached to the body so that actuation of one or more of the release mechanisms causes one or more prongs to move.
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