US 5,754,995 A · Modular transformable furniture

Abstract

A system of modular transformable furniture that utilizes a combination of basic structural assemblies that easily transform into over one hundred different items of furniture is provided. The combination of structural assemblies used in the construction of any individual furniture item includes at least two frame assemblies, one or more connecting assemblies, various optional accessory assemblies and a mechanism for interconnecting the frame assemblies, connecting assemblies, and accessory assemblies. The combination of assemblies can be joined and rejoined in a multitude of configurations to form a variety of aesthetically pleasing and useful furniture items including such items as: a bassinet; rocking cradle; changing table; play pen; crib; single, double, queen and king sized beds assemblies; double, triple and quadruple bunk bed assemblies; bed headboard and foot-board storage compartment units; dressers; storage cabinets; desks and computer desks; entertainment units; stereo cabinet; futon couch and bed; bench seat and toy box; night stand; vanity; kitchen work station; display shelving unit; and various table configurations.

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Dependent claims

An A-frame assembly, comprising:

first and second lower vertices that are separated at the ground plane by a predetermined distance;
first and second upper vertices that intersect an apex formed at an upper horizontal cross member;
a lower cross member that connects together the lower vertices near the ground plane;
a long diagonal cross member that connects the first lower vertice to the first upper vertice such that the first lower vertice and the first upper vertice are aligned and that connects the second lower vertice to the second upper vertice such that the second lower vertice and the second upper vertice are disposed in a parallel orientation to each other and are offset from each other to form an A-frame shape;
and
short diagonal cross member oriented parallel to the long diagonal cross member and connecting the second lower vertice to the second upper vertice.

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A modular transformable furniture system comprising:

frame means for providing structural support above a horizontal around plane, including:
first and second lower vertices that are separated at the ground plane by a predetermined distance;
first and second upper vertices that intersect at an apex formed at an upper horizontal cross member;
a lower cross member that connects together the lower vertices near the ground plane;
a long diagonal cross member that connects the first lower vertice to the first upper vertice such that the lower vertice and the first upper vertice are aligned and that connects the second lower vertice to the second upper vertice such that the second lower vertice and the second upper vertice are disposed in a parallel orientation to each other and are offset from each other to form an A-frame shape;
and
a short diagonal cross member oriented parallel to the long diagonal cross member and connecting the second lower vertice to the second upper vertices
rail means for providing a horizontal support between the frame means;
and
connection means for connecting the rail means to the frame means.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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