Furniture spring system

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11659933-B2
Application number	US-202117532536-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Nov 22, 2021
Priority date	Feb 15, 2019
Publication date	May 30, 2023
Grant date	May 30, 2023

Abstract

A furniture spring system includes a lid configured to provide a seating surface. The lid includes a frame having two opposing frame members and a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members. The furniture spring system further includes a slat extending between the two opposing frame members. The slat includes a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A furniture spring system, comprising:
a lid configured to provide a seating surface, the lid comprising:
a frame having two opposing frame members, wherein the frame comprises one or more securing compartments formed into a top surface of each of the two opposing frame members; and
a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members;

a slat extending between the two opposing frame members, the slat comprising:
a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable.

2. The spring system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slat portions includes:
a first slat portion, and
a second slat portion having a hollow core configured to receive at least a portion of the first slat portion, such that the total length of the slat is adjustable by adjusting a position of the first slat portion relative to the second slat portion.

3. The spring system of claim 2 , wherein the slat further includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the position of the first slat portion relative to the second slat portion.

4. The spring system of claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism includes a biased locking pin coupled to the first slat portion and a plurality of complementary openings in the second slat portion, and the biased locking pin is configured to be received by any one of the plurality of complementary openings.

5. The spring system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slat portions includes:
a center portion; and
two side portions, each having a hollow core configured to receive at least a portion of the center portion.

6. The spring system of claim 1 , wherein the retention member comprises a bore extending upward from one of the two opposing frame members.

7. The spring system of claim 1 , wherein the spring system is configured to be mounted on a base frame of a furniture base.

8. The spring system of claim 7 , wherein the spring system is configured to be adjustable to be mounted on one of a plurality of different base frames, having different widths.

9. A furniture spring system, comprising:
a frame having two opposing frame members; and
a retention member disposed on at least one of the two opposing frame members;
an elongate slat extending between the two opposing frame members, the slat comprising a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable;
wherein the plurality of portions includes:
a first slat portion, and
a second slat portion having a hollow core configured to receive at least a portion of the first slat portion, such that the total length of the slat is adjustable by adjusting a position of the first slat portion relative to the second slat portion;
wherein the slat further includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the position of the first slat portion relative to the second slat portion;
wherein the locking mechanism includes a biased locking pin coupled to the first slat portion and a plurality of complementary openings in the second slat portion, and the biased locking pin is configured to be received by any one of the plurality of complementary openings.

10. The furniture spring system of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of slat portions includes:
a center portion; and
two side portions, each having a hollow core configured to receive at least a portion of the center portion.

11. The furniture spring system of claim 9 , wherein the frame includes a plurality of modular frame portions that are removable coupled to each other, such that a width of the frame is adjustable, and the length of the slat is adjustable based on the width of the frame.

12. A furniture assembly comprising:
a transverse member; and
a base member;
the base member being configured as a storage base including a storage cavity; and
a lid configured to be mounted on a top of the storage base, such that the lid covers the storage cavity formed within the storage base, the lid comprising:
a frame with opposing frame members having one or more retention members, and
one or more slats, each slat comprising a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable

wherein the plurality of slat portions includes:
a first slat portion, and
a second slat portion having a hollow core configured to receive at least a portion of the first slat portion, such that the total length of the slat is adjustable by adjusting a position of the first slat portion relative to the second slat portion;
wherein the slat further includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the position of the first slat portion relative to the second slat portion;
wherein the locking mechanism includes a biased locking pin coupled to the first slat portion and a plurality of complementary openings in the second slat portion, and the biased locking pin is configured to be received by any one of the plurality of complementary openings.

13. The furniture assembly as recited in claim 12 , wherein the plurality of slat portions includes:
a center portion; and
two side portions, each having a hollow core configured to receive at least a portion of the center portion.

14. A furniture spring system, comprising:
a lid configured to provide a seating surface, the lid comprising:
a frame having two opposing frame members; and
a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members, wherein the retention member comprises a bore extending upward from one of the two opposing frame members;

a slat extending between the two opposing frame members, the slat comprising:
a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable.

Assignees

• LoveSac Company

Inventors

• Nelson Shawn D
• Underwood David M
• Kuchler Brian
• Gibson Clint

Classifications

• A47C27/14

  with foamed material inlays · CPC title

• A47C7/622

  Receptacles, e.g. cup holders, storage containers · CPC title

• A47C23/06 Primary

  using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type · CPC title

• A47C7/35

  Combinations of different types of springs; Adjustable springs; Attachment of springs to other springs or to {the base} frame {; Springs for seat parts not provided for in other groups of this subclass} · CPC title

• B29L2031/58

  Upholstery or cushions, e.g. vehicle upholstery or interior padding {(mattresses, cushions B29L2031/751)} · CPC title