Modular interlocking furniture system

Abstract

The current invention is a modular and interlocking furniture system that requires no tools and comprises basic elements that are simple to connect to form a desired piece of furniture. The furniture may be may be prefabricated in components that can be sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site. Assembly of the furniture requires no hardware, tooling, or relatively complex instructions. The furniture is an improvement over the prior art as less components may be necessary to assemble a piece of furniture and or the final assembled product is more functionally stable and aesthetically pleasing. An embodiment for the invention includes a chair and desk that essentially consists of a base having at least about three legs that is formed from two interconnecting units and a top that relesably connects to the base and may provide the function of a seat or table surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular interlocking furniture system that comprises components of furniture which may be prefabricated and sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site forming a chair and table, the modular interlocking furniture system comprising:
 a first set of support members that includes a first support and a second support, said first support having two legs and means to relesably connect to the second support disposed there between, said second support having at least one leg and corresponding means to releasably connect to the first support disposed distal to said at least one leg, whereby when said supports are connects, said set provides a stable base capable of supporting a top; and   a top releaseably attached to said stable base.   
     
     
         2 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 1  whereby said second support has two legs and means to relesably connect to the first support disposed there between. 
     
     
         3 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 1  whereby said means to releasably connect the first support and second support comprise corresponding slits that may frictionally engage thereto. 
     
     
         4 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 1  whereby said first support further comprises means that releaseably connect said first support to said top. 
     
     
         5 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 4  whereby said means that releaseably connect said first support to said top comprises at least one notch disposed about an upper edge of said first support that is shaped and sized to connect to at least one corresponding first slot formed on underside of said top. 
     
     
         6 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 1  whereby said second support further comprises means that releaseably connect said second support to said top. 
     
     
         7 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 6  whereby said means that releaseably connect said second support to said top comprises at least one notch disposed about an upper edge of said second support that is shaped and sized to connect to at least one corresponding first slot formed on underside of said top. 
     
     
         8 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 1  whereby said second support further comprises a portion that extends in an upwards direction distal to the base of said legs and distal to an upper surface of the top. 
     
     
         9 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 1  further comprising a second set of support members that includes a first support and a second support, said first support having two legs and means to relesably connect to the second support disposed there between, said second support having at least one leg and corresponding means to releasably connect to the first support disposed distal to said at least one leg, whereby when said supports are connects, said set provides a stable base capable of supporting said top. 
     
     
         10 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 9  whereby said second support has two legs and means to relesably connect to the first support disposed there between. 
     
     
         11 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 9  whereby said means to releasably connect the first support and second support comprise corresponding slits that may frictionally engage thereto. 
     
     
         12 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 9  whereby said first support further comprises means that releaseably connect said first support to said top. 
     
     
         13 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 12  whereby said means that releaseably connect said first support to said top comprises at least one notch disposed about an upper edge of said first support that is shaped and sized to connect to at least one corresponding second slot formed on underside of said top. 
     
     
         14 . A modular interlocking furniture system that comprises components of furniture which may be prefabricated and sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site forming a chair, the modular interlocking furniture system comprising:
 a first side support panel that comprises an inner edge and an outer edge, whereby a portion of said outer edge is in contact with a floor surface,   a second side support panel that comprises an inner edge and an outer edge, whereby a portion of said outer edge is in contact with a floor surface,   a back support panel disposed in between said side support panels, and a   a seat disposed in between said side support panels.   
     
     
         15 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 14  whereby the inside edge of side support panels forms an “L” shape at an angle of about 75-90 degrees whereby the back support panel releasably connects about the inside edge of the upper portion of the “L” and the seat releasably connects about the inside edge of the bottom portion of the “L”. 
     
     
         16 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 15  whereby at least one notch is disposed about the inside edge of the upper portion of the “L” and at least one notch is disposed about the inside edge of the bottom portion of the “L” such that the notch may connect the side support panels with a corresponding slot formed on an underside of said back support and seat. 
     
     
         17 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 15  whereby a slit is formed along the plane of the upper portion of the “L” into the bottom portion of the “L” at the joint where the two portions meet, whereby said slit is sized and shaped to accept a portion of said back support panel. 
     
     
         18 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 14  whereby said seat connects to said back support panel. 
     
     
         19 . The modular interlocking furniture system according to  claim 14  whereby said outer edge is rounded such that assembled chair may rock or teeter. 
     
     
         20 . A modular interlocking furniture system that comprises components of furniture which may be prefabricated and sold disassembled in a flat stackable packaging and then assembled at a site forming a bed frame, the modular interlocking furniture system comprising:
 a set of rails,   a head board, and   a foot board.