Sofa with seat stretcher

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-10-04
ASHLEY FURNITURE IND INC
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[0007]The present invention is directed to a seat stretcher brace positionable between the opposing frame members of the seat box to resist the compressive force applied by the springs. The seat stretcher can comprise a non-linear elongate support that extends between the opposing frame members replacing the heavier support frame members or fixed non-movable tubular members that are commonly used to prevent bowing. The seat stretcher can be mounted to the seat box without separate fasteners or hardware and such that the seat stretcher can be rotated to provide more space within the cavity defined by the seat box such additional room for cushions and legs or other items can is provided within the seat box cavity. The non-linear shape of the seat stretcher allows the seat stretcher to maintain the structural integrity of the seat box regardless of the orientation of the seat stretcher.

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A manufacturing consideration is that pulling the springs taut and affixing the springs to the frame such that the springs remain taut places considerable strain on the frame.
An inherent drawback of the approach is the intermediate support structures can substantially increase the weight of the sofa, particularly where support structures comprise boards or wood bracing.
However, the inherent tradeoff is that the intermediate support structures used to prevent bowing of the seat box can prevent the cushions or legs from efficiently fitting within the cavity.
This brace does require several stops to manufacture and install.
Additionally, four threaded fasteners are needed for attachment to the longer frame members, and the labor to install the brace requires the install of the four fasteners.

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[0038]While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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[0039]As shown in FIGS. 2-12, 14 a sofa 2, for use with the present invention, comprises a seat box 4 having two opposing frame members 6 between which at least one spring 8 can be stretched and two end frame members 10. As depicted in FIGS. 14, the spring 8 can comprise a cross-webbing configuration in which the spring 8 is mounted to the seat box 4 at a plurality of points on each of the opposing frame members 8. In this configuration, the spring 8 forms a plurality of diamonds that

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Abstract

A seat stretcher that can be positioned in the seat box of a sofa to maintain the structural integrity of the seat box against the compressive force of the seat springs. The seat stretcher mounts without fasteners and without additional hardward. In embodiments, the seat stretcher has an offset portion that can be rotated to create space within the seat box for storing cushions or legs within the cavity defined by the seat box.

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Owner ASHLEY FURNITURE IND INC
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