HNI has been granted a patent for a tool-less fastening system for furniture assembly. The system includes an interface body with a contact surface, a receiver with a receiving surface, and a spring mechanism for easy assembly. This innovation can be implemented in shippable furniture like office chairs and tables. GlobalData’s report on HNI gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on HNI, Structure Building Framework was a key innovation area identified from patents. HNI's grant share as of February 2024 was 88%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Tool-less fastening system for shippable furniture
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11898584B2) discloses a chair with a unique tool-less fastening system. The chair comprises a seat assembly with a support and a seat surface, an interface coupled to the seat assembly, and a seat back assembly removably connected to the seat assembly via the interface. The interface includes a spring mechanism that provides a spring force to draw the interface body towards the support. The seat back assembly features a receiver slot designed to receive the interface body securely. Additionally, the chair includes a stop block and a receiver block for enhanced stability and functionality.
Furthermore, the patent describes a tool-less fastening system that includes an interface assembly with a support, an interface body, a fastening element, a pin, and a spring. The system also incorporates a receiver shaped to receive the interface body, along with receiver blocks for added support. The interface body is wedge-shaped, allowing for translation within the channel of the receiver. The system is versatile and can be used with various furniture components such as table legs or chair backs. The design ensures three-dimensional constraint between the interface assembly and the receiver, providing a secure and stable connection for different furniture applications.
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