Patent ID: 6758450
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A bracket for releasably securing components of an easily assembled and disassembled modular furniture system including a base frame, a plurality of furniture modules including a first arm module, a second arm module, a seat suspension module and a backrest module, said bracket comprising:a blade portion having a mounting formation configured for attachment to one of the components, and an elongate blade formation projecting from said mounting formation; a sheath portion defining a chamber for receiving said blade formation and also having a mounting formation configured for attachment to an adjacent one of the components, said sheath portion and said blade formation being substantially coaxial upon assembly so that said blade portion can be readily slidably disassembled from said sheath portion; said sheath portion engages an exposed end of said blade portion, and upon assembly, said sheath portion encloses said blade formation; and an open rear end of said chamber and a locking device for securing said blade portion to said sheath portion upon passing through said chamber.