Apparatuses and methods for connecting modular office furniture components

摘要

Apparatuses and methods for connecting office furniture components are disclosed. One embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that attaches a vertical panel adjacent to and extending upward from the top of a second vertical panel, the bracket forming two channels having openings in opposite directions. Another embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that holds two vertical wall panels together, the bracket including a U-shaped member and an L-shaped member connected to one another to form an S-shaped member. Another embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that receives the edge of a panel in a channel between the two pieces and includes a contact surface between the two pieces that is angled to increase the pressure exerted on the panel. Still another embodiment includes a two-piece bracket that holds a shelf atop a wall panel and includes an L-shaped member and a T-shaped member that connect to form a Π-shaped member.

主权项

1. A modular furniture system, comprising:
a first bracket member with a first contact surface; a second bracket member with a second contact surface and a tab extending approximately perpendicular to the second contact surface, one end of the tab having an end surface in contact with the first bracket member; and a connector attached to the first and second bracket members, the connector exerting a force holding the end surface of the tab in contact with the first bracket member, the tab spacing the first and second contact surfaces apart and forming a channel between the first and second contact surfaces, the end surface of the tab being asymmetrically located in relation to the connector force and forming a clamping force between the first and second contact surfaces; and wherein the first and second bracket members include shelf support portions extending outwardly from the channel.