Knock-down furniture frame
US9770108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/481
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A knock-down furniture frame includes a plurality of panels having interlocking sides and at least one tensioning device having a band that draws the plurality of panels together under tension into an interlocking relationship. In one embodiment, the band may apply tension to each of the plurality of panels and extend exclusively within the interior space defined by the plurality of panels. In another embodiment, the band may be woven through the plurality of panels such that at least a first portion of the band extends along an outside surface of at least one of the plurality of panels and at least a second portion of the band extends within the interior space defined by the plurality of panels.
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