Convertible furniture system comprised of modular convertible box frames and methods of forming various furniture configurations therefrom
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Abstract
Modular convertible furniture systems include a pair of similar open-ended box frame assemblies which are nestable one within the other. A pair of slotted support rails are attached pivotally at respective opposing corners of one of the box frame assemblies so as to be movable between raised and lowered positions. When in a raised position, the rails provide a support for a solid board plank thereby becoming a seat back (e.g., for a chair, love seat, or sofa-type arrangement). When the rails are in a lowered position substantially parallel to the ground, the two box frame assemblies may be oriented back-to-back so as to provide a support for a mattress thereby converting the structure into a bed arrangement, for example. The box frame assemblies can be positioned on different sides and ends thereby allowing formation of tables and/or shelving as may be desired.
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24 Claims
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12. A method of making a convertible furniture system comprising:
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(a) providing a pair of nestable box frame assemblies; and
(b) attaching support rails to one of said box frame assemblies for pivotal movement between an upright position, wherein said support rails are capable of being fixed to said one box frame so as to extend upwardly therefrom, and a lowered position wherein said support rails are capable of being fixed to the other of said box frames so as to join said pair of box frames one to the other. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of reconfiguring a convertible furniture system comprised of a pair of nestable box frame assemblies, and support rails pivotally attached to one of said box frame assemblies, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) reorienting the support rails between a fixed upright position wherein the support rails form a back-rest support for said one box frame assembly and a fixed lowered position wherein the support rails are substantially horizontally positioned; and
(b) fixedly attaching the support rails while in said lowered position to the other of the box frame assemblies. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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