Patent ID: 7578245
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A furniture support system comprising: a support post having a first locating formation comprising: a support element having a second locating formation that is complementary to the channel and removably engaged therewith, the first and second locating formations being constructed and arranged for sliding movement in the longitudinal direction, such that the position of the support element relative to the support post is continuously adjustable; and a lock adapted to fix the position of the support element relative to the support post in a load bearing manner, wherein the second locating formation has upper and lower ends and the lock is located towards the lower end and includes a screw that is constructed and arranged for compressive engagement with the channel body on an inner face opposite the mouth thereby causing, in use, the second locating formation to adjust its orientation within the channel into a locking position in which the second locating formation is inclined to the longitudinal axis of the channel such that the lower end is pushed against an inner face of the lips and the upper end engages the inner face of the channel body opposite the mouth, so as to fix the position of the support element by increased friction between the support element and the support post.