FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a stackable desk cum bench generally used by students.

BACKGROUND

The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.

Generally, desk cum benches are stacked in a vertical direction while these are not being used or while transportation. The vertical stacking is done by placing one desk cum bench over another in which the bottom portion of the upper bench is flush with the top portion of the bottom bench. However, it is difficult to store a large number of desk cum benches in a vertically stacked configuration, as the vertical space needed is significant. Moreover, the operation of storing the desk cum benches in the vertically stacked configuration requires increased manual effort. Repeated task of storing the desk cum benches in the vertically stacked configuration causes fatigue, and is therefore prone to misalignment. Further, the vertical stack also consumes more vertical space. The misalignment caused thereby increases the probability of the desk cum benches collapsing down on the floor. Thus, chance of injury and the severity thereof to a person located in the vicinity of the stack increases significantly. Still further, when the bench cum desks are arranged horizontally, a lot of horizontal space is wasted as the sides of the bench cum desks are arranged flush to each other. This requires more horizontal space for arrangement, which is costly

There is therefore, felt a need for a stackable desk-cum-bench thereof that alleviates the drawbacks of a conventional desk-cum-bench.

OBJECTS

Some of the objects of the present disclosure are described herein below:

One object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench with improved vertical stack arrangement.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench that requires less vertical space while being stored in a stacked manner. Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench that saves horizontal space while being arranged adjacent to each other.

Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench that offers ease while carrying out the vertical stacking operation by a single person.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench that offers proper alignment while being stored in a vertically stacked configuration.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench that reduces probability of damage to the writing/operating surface of the desk cum bench while being stacked.

Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a stackable desk cum bench that reduces probability of human injury while being stacked.

Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure discloses a stackable desk-cum-bench comprises a pair of first tubular frames, a second tubular frame, a desk element, a bench element, a third tubular frame, a fourth frame, a first arm, and a second arm.

The pair of first tubular frames is defined by an “inverted L” shape member, each of the first tubular frame having a flat short limb and a first long limb extending in an operative downward direction to define a front leg.

The second tubular frame is defined by an “inverted U” shape member. The second tubular frame has a base segment and a pair of second long limbs, extending in an operative downward direction to define a pair of rear legs. The flat short limb configured to be substantially coplanar with the base segment.

The desk element is defined by an operative top surface and an operative bottom surface. The desk element is mounted on the flat short limb of the first tubular frames, and the base segment of the second tubular frame.

The bench element defined by an operative top surface and an operative bottom surface. The third tubular frame is defined by a bow shaped element and a pair of third long limbs, extending in an operative downward direction to define a pair of legs for the bench element. The third frame is configured to be mounted on the bottom surface of the bench element. A fourth frame is defined by an “inverted U” shape tubular member, with an extreme portion of the fourth frame configured to mounted on an operative portion of the third frame and further configured to mount a backrest portion thereon.

The first arm is configured to fasten one of the second long limb, and the third long limb.

The second arm is configured to fasten one of the second limb, and the third long limb, to define the stackable desk-cum-bench.

In an operative portion of the stackable desk-cum-bench, the second frame is configured to protrude outward from the periphery of the desk element to facilitate stacking of one or more the desk-cum-bench in an operative vertical direction.

The stackable desk-cum-bench further comprises at least one collapsible frame that is removably mounted on an operative portion of the second frame below the operative lower surface of the desk element.

An operative portion of the first frame, and the second frame of an operative top desk is configured to rest on at least one edge of an operative bottom desk in the stacking configuration of the desk-cum-bench. An operative portion of the third frame is configured to protrude outward from the periphery of the bench element to facilitate stacking of one or more the desk-cum-benches in an operative vertical direction.

In an operative portion of the third frame of stackable desk-cum-bench, an operative top bench is configured to rest on at least one edge of an operative bottom bench in the stacking configuration of the stackable desk-cum-bench.

The desk-cum-bench as claimed in claim, wherein an operative portion of the third frame is configured to protrude outward from the periphery of the bench element to facilitate interlocking of one or more the desk-cum-bench in an operative horizontal direction.

In a preferred embodiment, the length of the first arm is greater than the length of the second arm to allow interlocking of adjacently positioned benches in the operative horizontal direction. The second arm of one of the desk-cum-bench is configured to receive the first arm of one of the desk-cum-bench and is further configured to interlock with each other in an operative horizontal direction.

In a preferred embodiment, the desk-cum-bench comprises a plurality of first frames, and a plurality of second frames, configured to be attached to the bench element. Each of the plurality of second frames, is configured to be engaged with a corresponding one of the plurality of second frames. Each of the plurality of second frames is configured to be engaged with a corresponding one of the plurality of second frames via fasteners. This facilitates adjusting the position of the backrest in the operative horizontal direction. The plurality of second brackets are configured to be attached to the fourth frame.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWING

A stackable desk-cum-bench, of the present disclosure, will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 shows an isometric view of the stackable desk cum bench, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2a shows a bottom view of the Figure 1;

Figure 2b shows another bottom view of the Figure 1;

Figure 3 shows a left side view of the Figure 1;

Figure 4 shows a top view of the Figure 1;

Figure 5 shows a front view of the Figure 1 ;

Figure 6 shows an isometric view of the stackable desk cum bench without the desktop;

Figure 7 shows an enlarged view of the collapsible desktop of the stackable desk cum bench, in a non-collapsed state;

Figure 8 shows an enlarged view of the collapsible desktop of the stackable desk cum bench, in a collapsed state;

Figure 9 shows an isometric view of a vertically stacked configuration of the stackable desk cum benches;

Figure 10 shows a side view of the Figure 9; Figure 11 shows an isometric view of a horizontally arranged configuration of the desk cum benches;

Figure 13 shows a rear view of the Figure 11;

Figure 14a shows a bottom view of the Figure 11;

Figure 14b shows a detail of the Figure 14a;

Figure 15 shows a top view of the Figure 11; and

Figure 16 illustrates a cover for a leg.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

10L - operative left

10R- operative right

12, 14 - first tubular frames

16, 18 - second long limbs

17 - base segment

20, 22 - third long limb

24 - first distance

25 - second distance

26 - third distance

27 - fourth distance

30, 30a, 30b, 30c - desk element

32 - first arm

34 - second arm

40 - bench element

42, 44 - taper 46 - third tubular frame

50 - backrest portion

52 - fourth frame

70 - collapsible bookshelf

60 - fillets

80 - stoppers

90, 92, 94 - first frames of bench element

91, 93, 95 - second frames of bench element

100 - desk cum bench

100a, 100b, 100c - desk cum benches arranged in vertical stack lOOd, 100c - desk cum benches arranged in horizontal stack

200 - vertical stacked configuration of desk cum benches

300 - horizontal stacked configuration of desk cum benches

L - operative longitudinal direction

H - operative horizontal direction

V - operative vertical direction

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.

Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.

The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms "a,” "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," “including,” and “having,” are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

When an element is referred to as being "mounted on," “engaged to,” "connected to," or "coupled to" another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed elements.

The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.

Terms such as “inner,” “outer,” "beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.

Referring to the figures 1-16, a stackable desk-cum-bench 100 that facilitates improved stackability is described. The stackable desk-cum-bench 100 has an operative left side 10L and an operative right side 10R. The stackable desk-cum-bench 100 comprises a pair of first tubular frames 12,14, a second tubular frame, a desk element 30, a bench element 40, a third tubular frame 46, a fourth frame 52, a first arm 32, and a second arm 34. The pair of first tubular frames 12,14 is defined by an “inverted L” shape member, each of the first tubular frame 12,14 having a flat short limb and a first long limb extending in an operative downward direction V to define a front leg.

The second tubular frame is defined by an “inverted U” shape member. The second tubular frame has a base segment 17 and a pair of second long limbs 16, 18 extending in an operative downward direction V to define a pair of rear legs. The flat short limb configured to be substantially coplanar with the base segment 17.

The desk element 30 is defined by an operative top surface and an operative bottom surface. The desk element 30 is mounted on the flat short limb of the first tubular frames 14, 14 and the base segment 17 of the second tubular frame.

The bench element 40 is defined by an operative top surface and an operative bottom surface.

The third tubular frame 46 is defined by a bow shaped element and a pair of third long limbs 20, 22 extending in an operative downward direction V to define a pair of legs for the bench element 40. The third frame is configured to be mounted on the bottom surface of the bench element 40. A fourth frame 52 is defined by an “inverted U” shape tubular member, with an extreme portion of the fourth frame configured to mounted on an operative portion of the third frame 46 and further configured to mount a backrest portion 50 thereon.

In an embodiment, the first arm 32 is configured to fasten one of the second long limb 16, 18 and the third long limb 20, 22.

The second arm 34 is configured to fasten one of the second limb 16, 18 and the third long limb 20, 22 to define the stackable desk-cum-bench 100.

In an operative portion of the stackable desk-cum-bench 100, the second frame is configured to protrude outward from the periphery of the desk element 30 to facilitate stacking of one or more the desk-cum-bench 100 in an operative vertical direction V. This is shown in figure 2a. The base segment 17 has a width dimension greater than a distance between the first pair of first tubular frames 12,14. The distance between the flat short limbs of each of the first pair of first tubular frames 12,14 is lesser than the width dimension of the base segment 17, as shown in figure 2a, 2b. This allows stacking of a plurality of the desk-cum-benches 100a, 100b, 100c in the operative vertical direction V, as shown in the figures 9 and 10. It can be observed from the figure 9 that the desktop elements 30a, 30b, 30c of the stacked desk-cum- benches 100a, 100b, 100c adjoin each other to facilitate savings in storage space in the operative vertical direction V.

The stackable desk-cum-bench 100 further comprises at least one collapsible frame 70 that is removably mounted on an operative portion of the second frame below the operative lower surface of the desk element 30.

An operative portion of the first frame, and the second frame of an operative top desk 100b is configured to rest on at least one edge of an operative bottom desk 100a in the stacking configuration 200 of the desk-cum-bench 100. An operative portion of the third frame is configured to protrude outward from the periphery of the bench element 30a, 30b to facilitate stacking of one or more the desk-cum-benches 100a, 100b, 100c in an operative vertical direction V.

In an operative portion of the third frame 46 of stackable desk-cum-bench 100, an operative top bench 100a is configured to rest on at least one edge of an operative bottom bench 100b in the vertical stacking configuration of the desk-cum-bench 100.

In an operative configuration, a portion of the third frame 46 is configured to protrude outward from the periphery of the bench element 40 to facilitate interlocking of one or more the desk-cum-bench lOOd, 100c in an operative horizontal direction H. This is shown in figures 11-15. The desk element 30 of each of the plurality of desk-cum-benches lOOd, 100c adjoin each other to save space in the operative horizontal direction H.

In a preferred embodiment, the length of the first arm 32 is greater than the length of the second arm 34 to allow interlocking of adjacently positioned benches in the operative horizontal direction H. The second arm 34d of one of the desk-cum-bench lOOd is configured to receive the first arm 32e of one of the desk-cum-bench 100c and is further configured to interlock with each other in an operative horizontal direction H.

In another embodiment, the length of the first arm 32 is smaller than the length of the second arm 34, to facilitate a different arrangement of a plurality of desk-cum-benches lOOd, 100c in the operative horizontal direction H. In a preferred embodiment, one end of the first arm 32 is welded to the second long limb 18 and the other end of the first arm 32 is welded to the third long limb 22. Similarly, one end of the second arm 34 is welded to the second long limb 16 and the other end of the first arm 32 is welded to the third long limb 20.

The desk cum bench 100 further comprises a plurality of stoppers 80 attached to the tip of the legs to prevent denting by legs in the vertically stacked configuration, as shown in figure 16.

In a preferred embodiment as shown in figure 2, the desk-cum-bench 100 comprises a plurality of first frames 90, 92, 94 and a plurality of second frames 91, 93, 95 configured to be attached to the bench element 40. Each of the plurality of second frames 91, 93, 95 is configured to be engaged with a corresponding one of the plurality of second frames 91, 93, 95. Each of the plurality of second frames 91, 93, 95 is configured to be engaged with a corresponding one of the plurality of second frames 91, 93, 95 via fasteners. This facilitates adjusting the position of the backrest in the operative horizontal direction. The plurality of second brackets (91, 93, 95) are configured to be attached to the fourth frame (52). In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of second brackets (91, 93, 95) are welded to the fourth frame (52). In another embodiment, the plurality of second brackets (91, 93, 95) fastened to the fourth frame (52).

The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

TECHNICAL ADVANCES AND ECONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a stackable desk-cum-bench thereof that:

• can be stacked in the vertical direction that eliminates requirement of excess vertical storage space;

• eliminates requirement of horizontal storage space as the adjacent desk cum benches are entangled together;

• offers ease while carrying out the stacking operation manually; offers ease while transportation; prevents possibility of scratches or dents to furniture; and reduces probability of human injury.

The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveals the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element or group of elements.

The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.

Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, apparatus, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.

While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.