Modular sofa construction and methods for assembly

Abstract

A modular sofa assembly may include a plurality of seating modules each having a seat section, a backrest section, or side edge surfaces. The backrest section may include first and second portions coupled for movement between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. An armrest module may have an armrest side edge surface configured for mating engagement with a side edge surface of a seating module. The modular sofa may be assembled by aligning connectors of the seating modules and armrest module, with each respective connectors slidingly engaged along an axis. After bringing the modules together, these connections may be secured with the side edge surfaces in abutting engagement. The modular sofa further may include a power cradle mounted at the sofa's bottom surface. The power cradle may include a cubic power outlet near the front of the sofa, and power cable extending beyond the back of the sofa.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method, comprising:
 sending a package to an end user, wherein the package contains a portion of a modular furniture item, wherein the portion includes a first backrest section having a side hosting a first connector, wherein package is sent such that the end user is able to connect the first connector with a second connector of a second backrest section of the modular furniture item or an armrest section of the modular furniture item without use of any tool.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector is connected to the second connector of the second backrest section without use of any tool. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector is connectable to the second connector of the armrest section without use of any tool. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector is connected to the second connector without any moving parts. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector is connected to the second connector with at least one moving part. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first backrest section is designed for a folded configuration and an extended configuration. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector includes a pin. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector includes a slot. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the modular furniture item is a sofa. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the sofa is a corner sofa.