CA1152049A - Easel, chair and support stand combination - Google Patents
Easel, chair and support stand combinationInfo
- Publication number
- CA1152049A CA1152049A CA000370684A CA370684A CA1152049A CA 1152049 A CA1152049 A CA 1152049A CA 000370684 A CA000370684 A CA 000370684A CA 370684 A CA370684 A CA 370684A CA 1152049 A CA1152049 A CA 1152049A
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- Prior art keywords
- rear panel
- panel
- front panel
- edge
- support
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
- A47C1/14—Beach chairs ; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning
- A47C1/146—Beach chairs ; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning of legless type
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B97/00—Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- A47B97/04—Easels or stands for blackboards or the like
- A47B97/08—Easels or stands for blackboards or the like foldable
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C13/00—Convertible chairs, stools or benches
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Abstract
EASEL, CHAIR AND SUPPORT STAND COMBINATION
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A rear panel is supported at an inclined angle from the horizontal by a hinged leg which extends upwardly and downwardly rearwardly of the rear panel. A front panel is hinged to the base of the rear panel and normally extends outwardly horizontally or may be folded up against the front of the rear panel. The front panel is slotted transversely near the hinge line on the upper surface for engagement by a board or the like to support same and a grooved cleat is situated on the underside of the front panel adjacent the front edge thereof. When the front panel is unfolded, the structure may he used as a chair or as an easel for relati-vely large boards and the like. When folded upwardly against the rear panel, the grooved cleat can support a board, sheet music or the like. If necessary, a padded headrest may be provided to facilitate the use of the device as a seat.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A rear panel is supported at an inclined angle from the horizontal by a hinged leg which extends upwardly and downwardly rearwardly of the rear panel. A front panel is hinged to the base of the rear panel and normally extends outwardly horizontally or may be folded up against the front of the rear panel. The front panel is slotted transversely near the hinge line on the upper surface for engagement by a board or the like to support same and a grooved cleat is situated on the underside of the front panel adjacent the front edge thereof. When the front panel is unfolded, the structure may he used as a chair or as an easel for relati-vely large boards and the like. When folded upwardly against the rear panel, the grooved cleat can support a board, sheet music or the like. If necessary, a padded headrest may be provided to facilitate the use of the device as a seat.
Description
~52049 EASEL., CHAIP~ AND SUPPORT STAND COMBINATION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to new and useful impro-vements in easel, chair and support stand structures and consists of an assembly which can be positioned in one of two positions or can be .olded relatively flat for storage and transportation purposes.
The combination unit is often desired, ?arti-cularly in apartments in which space is sometimes at a pre-mium.
Easels can be provided for artists and music stands or the like can be provided for musicians together with folding chairs for additional seating arrangements, all of which require considerable storage space when pro-vided as separate units.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these diffi-culties by providing a one-piece unit which can be used for many purposes.
In accordance with the invention there is pro-vi~ed a combinatioll structure comprising in combination a rear panel, support means hingedly secured to the rear of the rear panel and foldable outwardly selectively, to .~ .
support the rear panel at an inclined angle from the hori-zontal, means to limit the outward folding movement of the support means relative to the rear panel, and a front panel hingedly secured by the rear edge thereof to adja-cent the lower edge of the rear panel, the front panel including a transverse groove formed on the upper surface thereof adjacent the rear edge thereof and a grooved cleat extending transversely thereof and being secured on the underside thereof adjacent the front edge thereof.
Another advantage of the invention is that the assembly can be folded relatively flat for storage and transportation purposes and can be used in a variety of situations and for different purposes.
Another advantage of the invention is that it is simple in construction, economical in rnanufacture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is de-signed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as wi]l become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates as this specification pro-ceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to tl-le accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which inclucles a description of the prererred typical eMbodiment of the principles of the present invention, in ~52049 _ 2A
which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DP~AWINGS
-Figure 1 is an isometric view of the assembly shown in the unfolded position.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, but show~
~52~)~9 inging the front panel folded upwardly.
In the drawings like characters of reference in-dicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail, reference to the drawings will show that a rear panel 10 is provided which is preferably substantially rec-tangular in configuration when viewed in plan and which may be made from plywood, plastic or the like. An elongated leg member 11 is hinged by transverse hinge 12 to adjacent the base of a transverse brace 13 which is secured to the rear surface of the rear panel 10 by any conventional means such as adhesive, nails, screws or the like. This leg can fold outwardlydue to the hinge 12 so that it inclines at an angle and extends outwardly and downwardly from the rear panel and engages the horizontal surface upon which the device is supported so that the rear panel is supported at a rearwardly inclining angle as clearly illustrated in the drawings. A check chain 14 may extend between the leg 11 intermediate the ends thereof and an anchor point 15 substantially centrally of the rear surface 16 of the rear panel 10 as clearly shown in Figure 2.
The upper edge 17 of the rear panel may be shaped as shown in Figure 1 and may be provided with a padded head-
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to new and useful impro-vements in easel, chair and support stand structures and consists of an assembly which can be positioned in one of two positions or can be .olded relatively flat for storage and transportation purposes.
The combination unit is often desired, ?arti-cularly in apartments in which space is sometimes at a pre-mium.
Easels can be provided for artists and music stands or the like can be provided for musicians together with folding chairs for additional seating arrangements, all of which require considerable storage space when pro-vided as separate units.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these diffi-culties by providing a one-piece unit which can be used for many purposes.
In accordance with the invention there is pro-vi~ed a combinatioll structure comprising in combination a rear panel, support means hingedly secured to the rear of the rear panel and foldable outwardly selectively, to .~ .
support the rear panel at an inclined angle from the hori-zontal, means to limit the outward folding movement of the support means relative to the rear panel, and a front panel hingedly secured by the rear edge thereof to adja-cent the lower edge of the rear panel, the front panel including a transverse groove formed on the upper surface thereof adjacent the rear edge thereof and a grooved cleat extending transversely thereof and being secured on the underside thereof adjacent the front edge thereof.
Another advantage of the invention is that the assembly can be folded relatively flat for storage and transportation purposes and can be used in a variety of situations and for different purposes.
Another advantage of the invention is that it is simple in construction, economical in rnanufacture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is de-signed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as wi]l become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates as this specification pro-ceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to tl-le accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which inclucles a description of the prererred typical eMbodiment of the principles of the present invention, in ~52049 _ 2A
which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DP~AWINGS
-Figure 1 is an isometric view of the assembly shown in the unfolded position.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, but show~
~52~)~9 inging the front panel folded upwardly.
In the drawings like characters of reference in-dicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Proceeding therefore to describe the invention in detail, reference to the drawings will show that a rear panel 10 is provided which is preferably substantially rec-tangular in configuration when viewed in plan and which may be made from plywood, plastic or the like. An elongated leg member 11 is hinged by transverse hinge 12 to adjacent the base of a transverse brace 13 which is secured to the rear surface of the rear panel 10 by any conventional means such as adhesive, nails, screws or the like. This leg can fold outwardlydue to the hinge 12 so that it inclines at an angle and extends outwardly and downwardly from the rear panel and engages the horizontal surface upon which the device is supported so that the rear panel is supported at a rearwardly inclining angle as clearly illustrated in the drawings. A check chain 14 may extend between the leg 11 intermediate the ends thereof and an anchor point 15 substantially centrally of the rear surface 16 of the rear panel 10 as clearly shown in Figure 2.
The upper edge 17 of the rear panel may be shaped as shown in Figure 1 and may be provided with a padded head-
2~ 9 rest 18 if desir~ed which may either be secured thereto in a permanent manner by well known means or, may be hooked over the rear ed;ge 17 if a temporary attachment for said headrest is desired.
A front panel 19 is provided which is also rectan-gular when viewe,~ in plan and this front panel is preferably wider than the r~ear panel 10 and the rear panel 10 is secu-red to adjacent the rear edge or side 20 of the front panel 19 by means of a hinge 21 in the usual way so that the front panel may extend substantially horizontally from the lower edge 22 of the rear panel 10 or may be folded upwardly to lie against the front surface 23 of the rear panel as shown in Figure 3.
When i:n the position shown in Figure 1, the as-sembly may be used as a seat particularly when the headrest 18 is in position.
However, a transversely extending groove 24 is provided within the upper surface 25 of the front panel and adjacent the rear edge 20 thereof just forwardly of the hin-ge 21 so that a relatively large board 26 or the like may be engaged withi.n the groove and supported against the rear panel 10 so that the device may act as an easel or the like particularly whe:n the assembly is supported upon a support-ing surface 27 such as a table top or the like.
~i2~q~9 Furthermore, a grooved cleat 28 is secured to the underside of the front panel 19 spaced just rearward-ly of the front edge 29 thereof, said securement being bv means of adhesive, nails, screws or the like and this cleat is provided with the transverse groove 30 as clear-ly shown. When in the unfolded position shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cleat raises the front of the front panel slightly so that it acquires a slightly inclined angle relative to the support surface 27. It also acts as an anti-skid device if the assembly is being used as a seat.
When the front panel is folded upwardly against the front surfac,e 23 of the rear panel, the grooved cleat 28 is in the position shown in Figure 3 and a smaller board, sheet music or the like indicated by reference character 31 may be supported within the groove 30 and rest against the upper portion of the rear panel as shown so that the device can be used on a supporting surface such as a table top or the like.
If it is desired to store the device, then the support leg 11 is folded against the rear surface 16 of the rear panel so that a relatively flat assembly results which is easily stored or transported.
Since various modifications can be made in our invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently 2Q~9 widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be in-terpreted as illl~strative only and not in a limiting sense.
A front panel 19 is provided which is also rectan-gular when viewe,~ in plan and this front panel is preferably wider than the r~ear panel 10 and the rear panel 10 is secu-red to adjacent the rear edge or side 20 of the front panel 19 by means of a hinge 21 in the usual way so that the front panel may extend substantially horizontally from the lower edge 22 of the rear panel 10 or may be folded upwardly to lie against the front surface 23 of the rear panel as shown in Figure 3.
When i:n the position shown in Figure 1, the as-sembly may be used as a seat particularly when the headrest 18 is in position.
However, a transversely extending groove 24 is provided within the upper surface 25 of the front panel and adjacent the rear edge 20 thereof just forwardly of the hin-ge 21 so that a relatively large board 26 or the like may be engaged withi.n the groove and supported against the rear panel 10 so that the device may act as an easel or the like particularly whe:n the assembly is supported upon a support-ing surface 27 such as a table top or the like.
~i2~q~9 Furthermore, a grooved cleat 28 is secured to the underside of the front panel 19 spaced just rearward-ly of the front edge 29 thereof, said securement being bv means of adhesive, nails, screws or the like and this cleat is provided with the transverse groove 30 as clear-ly shown. When in the unfolded position shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cleat raises the front of the front panel slightly so that it acquires a slightly inclined angle relative to the support surface 27. It also acts as an anti-skid device if the assembly is being used as a seat.
When the front panel is folded upwardly against the front surfac,e 23 of the rear panel, the grooved cleat 28 is in the position shown in Figure 3 and a smaller board, sheet music or the like indicated by reference character 31 may be supported within the groove 30 and rest against the upper portion of the rear panel as shown so that the device can be used on a supporting surface such as a table top or the like.
If it is desired to store the device, then the support leg 11 is folded against the rear surface 16 of the rear panel so that a relatively flat assembly results which is easily stored or transported.
Since various modifications can be made in our invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently 2Q~9 widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be in-terpreted as illl~strative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims
CLAIMS:
(1) A combination structure comprising in com-bination a rear panel, support means hingedly secured to the rear of the rear panel and foldable outwardly selecti-vely, to support the rear panel at an inclined angle from the horizontal, means to limit the outward folding move-ment of the support means relative to the rear panel, and a front panel hingedly secured by the rear edge thereof to adjacent the lower edge of the rear panel, the front panel including a transverse groove formed on the upper surface thereof adjacent the rear edge thereof and a grooved cleat extending transversely thereof and being secured on the underside thereof adjacent the front edge thereof.
(2) The invention according to Claim 1 in which said front panel extends substantially horizontally from said rear panel when said front panel is in one posi-tion and lies substantially flat against the front surface of the rear panel when in another position.
(3) The invention according to Claims 1 or 2 in which said panels are substantially rectangular when viewed in plan, said rear panel being less than the width of said front pane] and being positioned substantially centrally along the rear edge thereof.
(1) A combination structure comprising in com-bination a rear panel, support means hingedly secured to the rear of the rear panel and foldable outwardly selecti-vely, to support the rear panel at an inclined angle from the horizontal, means to limit the outward folding move-ment of the support means relative to the rear panel, and a front panel hingedly secured by the rear edge thereof to adjacent the lower edge of the rear panel, the front panel including a transverse groove formed on the upper surface thereof adjacent the rear edge thereof and a grooved cleat extending transversely thereof and being secured on the underside thereof adjacent the front edge thereof.
(2) The invention according to Claim 1 in which said front panel extends substantially horizontally from said rear panel when said front panel is in one posi-tion and lies substantially flat against the front surface of the rear panel when in another position.
(3) The invention according to Claims 1 or 2 in which said panels are substantially rectangular when viewed in plan, said rear panel being less than the width of said front pane] and being positioned substantially centrally along the rear edge thereof.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000370684A CA1152049A (en) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-02-11 | Easel, chair and support stand combination |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000370684A CA1152049A (en) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-02-11 | Easel, chair and support stand combination |
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| CA1152049A true CA1152049A (en) | 1983-08-16 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA000370684A Expired CA1152049A (en) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-02-11 | Easel, chair and support stand combination |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0198358A2 (en) | 1985-04-18 | 1986-10-22 | Peter Lázár | Cooling stand for bindings |
| GB2266231A (en) * | 1992-04-25 | 1993-10-27 | Luke Christopher Spencer | Portable folding easel with built in seat. |
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1981
- 1981-02-11 CA CA000370684A patent/CA1152049A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0198358A2 (en) | 1985-04-18 | 1986-10-22 | Peter Lázár | Cooling stand for bindings |
| EP0198358B1 (en) * | 1985-04-18 | 1990-02-07 | Peter Lázár | Cooling stand for bindings |
| GB2266231A (en) * | 1992-04-25 | 1993-10-27 | Luke Christopher Spencer | Portable folding easel with built in seat. |
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