BRACKET FOR CONNECTING FURNITURE PARTS AT RIGHT ANGLES

The present invention provides a connection system for connecting two furniture parts at right angles. A bracket has an exterior part and an insertable part. Both parts are connected to one another at a right angle. A threaded hole extends through the insertable part. A screw extends through the threaded hole and the two furniture parts are connected at a right angle as the screw is tightened.

The present invention relates to furniture hardware, and in particular, to hardware used to connect furniture parts to one another.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Furniture construction is well known in the prior art. There are many devices and mechanisms available to strengthen and simplify the furniture construction process. Many of these devices, however, are expensive and complicated to use.

What is needed is an inexpensive, efficient device and method for connecting furniture parts at right angles.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a connection system for connecting two furniture parts at right angles. A bracket has an exterior part and an insertable part. Both parts are connected to one another at a right angle. A threaded hole extends through the insertable part. A screw extends through the threaded hole and the two furniture parts are connected at a right angle as the screw is tightened.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG.4shows preferred connection bracket10. Bracket10is utilized to connect furniture parts at right angles.

For example, in one preferred embodiment brackets10may be utilized to connect top part11(FIG.1) onto frame12(FIG.2). Frame12includes side parts13,14and15and bottom part16. Bracket receiving sections17are cut into side parts13,14and15. Keys18extend upwards from side parts13,14and15.FIG.3shows a side view of side part13and bracket receiving sections17.

FIG.5shows a perspective view of side part13, including bracket receiving section17and key18. As shown inFIG.5, bracket receiving section17includes insertable part receiving section17band screw access section17a.

FIG.6shows a user grasping bracket10with his fingers for insertion into a bracket receiving section17. As shown inFIG.6andFIG.4, bracket10includes exterior part1connected at a right angle to insertable part2. Threaded tube section3extends through insertable part2and is for receiving a threaded screw for furniture attachment.

InFIG.7the user has inserted bracket10into bracket receiving section17. Insertable part receiving section17bprovides space for finger access for easy bracket insertion and removal. Bracket10is press fit into bracket receiving section17and is initially held in place by compressive force. Exterior part1forms one wall of a channel along with three walls formed by screw access section17a. The channel receives a screw as it extends downward into threaded tube section3. Exterior part1also provides strength and support as it lies flush against the wall of side part13.

InFIG.8, the user has placed top part11(FIG.1) onto frame12(FIG.2), which includes side part13. Keys18align with key receiving slots25. Hex screw30is inserted through hole35(FIG.1) and is threaded into tube section3of bracket10. The user tightens hex screw30to achieve a very strong and sturdy connection.

In a similar fashion the user continues to tighten top part11onto frame12using brackets10and hex screws30. For example,FIG.9shows a side view of side part13attached to top part11utilizing brackets10.

Although the above description discussed a specific example of utilizing bracket10for furniture part connection, it should be noted that bracket10could be utilized to attach a variety of furniture part types to one another at right angles. For example,FIG.10shows drawer face50connected to drawer side55utilizing bracket10and a threaded screw30.

Although the above-preferred embodiments have been described with specificity, persons skilled in this art will recognize that many changes to the specific embodiments disclosed above could be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the attached claims and their legal equivalents should determine the scope of the invention.