CN105916406A - Improved clamps for solar systems - Google Patents

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CN105916406A
CN105916406A CN201580004766.XA CN201580004766A CN105916406A CN 105916406 A CN105916406 A CN 105916406A CN 201580004766 A CN201580004766 A CN 201580004766A CN 105916406 A CN105916406 A CN 105916406A
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D·C·温特
M·约翰逊
F·克莱格
C·海瑟薇
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/04Folding chairs with inflexible seats
    • A47C4/18Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal
    • A47C4/20Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe
    • A47C4/24Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe with cross legs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/04Folding chairs with inflexible seats

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A solar power system can include a rail and a solar module disposed on the rail. A clamp assembly can couple the solar module to the rail. The clamp assembly can have a clamped configuration in which the solar module is secured to the rail and an undamped configuration. The clamp assembly can comprise an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member coupled to the rail, and a stabilization member mechanically engaging the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member. The stabilization member can prevent rotation of the lower clamp member relative to the rail when the clamp assembly is in the clamped and undamped configurations. In the undamped configuration, the stabilization member can be biased such that the upper clamp member is disposed at a sufficient clearance above the rail to permit the insertion of the solar module between the upper clamp member and the rail.

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Chair
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
This application claims that submit to, entitled " chair ", Serial No. on January 16th, 2015 The priority of the U.S. Patent application of 14/598,812 and rights and interests.The application is also required in 2014 1 That the moon 18 was submitted to, entitled " chair ", the US provisional patent of Serial No. 61/929,042 The priority of application and rights and interests;This U.S. Provisional Patent Application is hereby incorporated herein by reference with it.
Technical field
The application is usually directed to furniture, is specifically related to chair.
Background technology
Conventional chair generally includes seat support and backrest.Seat support and backrest can be single structure or It can be a part for single structure.Most of chairs in the same time by a personal use.Chair leads to Often include chair lower limb, chair lower limb by seat support and back rest supports above the surface on such as floor.
Chair can be constituted from various materials such as timber, metal and molded plastics.Conventional Chair can be depending on all purposes as expected, human engineering and the factor of outward appearance and has various Design.Furthermore it is known that chair can have the consideration of various function aspects, such as size, weight Amount, durability, portability and desired seating position.
Chair can include pad and/or can be made up of the material of relative flexibility such as wicker, and this can make Obtain chair and especially use more comfortable under the long time period.Additionally, some chairs potentially include and have The seat support of certain profile and/or backrest are to improve the comfort level of user.
Chair known to some may be stacked on together, and to form ordered set, it can be readily transported And storage.Conventional chair can also be directed to allow chair to be more convenient for transporting and storing.Can be with other The chair that chair stacks together be referred to alternatively as " chair of stacking " or " stackable chair " and this The chair of a little types in auditorium, banquet hall, conference centre, hotel, school, church and a stack of people Other position met is frequently used.When needs are taken one's seat, stackable chair can necessarily kind Configuration and arrange location.When stackable chair is no longer necessary to take one's seat, they can be stacked so that In transport and/or storage.
Because may require that a considerable amount of chair, for getting together, for storing the space needed for chair is Making also can be sizable when chair is stacked.This bigger storage volume is for such as guest For the enterprise in shop, school and church or facility, problem can be the most serious.Big storage volume pair Also can be a problem for manufacturer, whole seller, retailer and consumer, its reason is notable number Purpose chair may must be stored, transport and/or show.Additionally, required big quantity space also may be used Chair can be made to be difficult in house, apartment and other type of residence store.
Folding seat is also known, and most of folding seat is lightweight portable chair, its Can fold under collapsed position.Folding seat be generally used for the most permanent take one's seat be impossible or not Take one's seat in the region corresponded to reality.Folding seat can such as performing, give a lecture and the outdoor of competitive sports or Indoor activity uses.When participate in rally, play cards game time need additionally to take one's seat and guest is interim When taking one's seat, folding seat can also use at home.
Traditional folding seat include fold chair lower limb, the chair lower limb of folding can fold or collapsed position and Launch or pivot between open position.Disadvantageously, folding seat known to some is not the most firm, knot Real, durable or excellent operation.Additionally, folding seat known to some is difficult with and is using or is receiving Under folding position fixing be probably challenging.These problems are lightweight and relative possibly for those For cheap chair particularly difficult.
Conventional folding seat is likely to support substantial amounts of weight or power.Additionally, the folding of routine The manufacture of folding chair and assembling can be relatively time consuming.For example, as it is known that folding seat can include must be careful Multiple discrete portions that ground assembles, this can adversely increase the time manufactured needed for chair.
Folding seat is generally stored under collapsed position with a stacking or a row.Although the folding of routine Chair can be put by allowing folding seat with a stacking or a discharge and save the space of significant quantity, but this A little chairs even may need nonetheless remain for a considerable amount of space under collapsed position.This may make it difficult to, Multiple chairs maybe can not be stored in the region of specific dimensions by inconvenience.
Summary of the invention
Therefore there is demand in the chair for elimination disadvantages mentioned above and problem.
One aspect is a kind of chair, and it can include seat support and the chair back or backrest.Framework can connect chair Seat and backrest.Described framework can include one or more chair lower limb, and seat support and back rest supports can be existed by chair lower limb With the surface on such as floor at a distance of required height or distance.If necessary, chair lower limb can be attached To seat support and backrest.Framework, seat support, backrest and/or chair lower limb can be connected by one or more securing members Connect.Framework, seat support, backrest and/or chair lower limb also can be by rubbing, interfering or snap fit attachment or it Its suitable device connects.
On the other hand being a kind of chair, it can be made up of plastics at least in part.Such as, seat support and/ Or backrest can be made up of plastics, such as blow molding or injection molding plastics.Seat support and backrest are permissible It is single assembly or the part as overall individual construction forms.It is apparent that include The chair of the one or more assemblies being made up of plastics can quickly and to effectively be manufactured.It is made up of plastics Chair may be alternatively formed to many different required forms and size.Advantageously, constitute including by plastics The chair of one or more assemblies can be manufacture durable, lightweight, easy and solid. It should be appreciated that any suitable part of chair can be made up of plastics, and all parts of chair Or a part can be constituted from other material with suitable attribute and characteristic.
Another aspect is a kind of chair, and it can be lightweight and be easy to carry.Have Profit, this can allow chair to use in various situations and environment.This also can increase chair Potential use, and allow chair to be used for multiple different purpose.If additionally, chair is lightweight , then chair rapidly and easily can be moved to another position from a position.Additionally, chair Can be more easily as the part movement of a group.Additionally, lightweight chair can easily be stacked And storage.
Another aspect is a kind of chair, and it can include supporting seat support and the framework of backrest.Framework can Constitute from the relatively strong material of such as metal.Specifically, framework can be made up of steel, but also may be used Use other material with proper characteristics and attribute.
Further aspect is a kind of folding seat, and it can fold or collapsed position and expansion or use Move between position.Folding seat can include the chair lower limb being pivotally connected to.Such as, chair can include front chair Lower limb and back leg, and chair lower limb can be pivotably connected at least adjacent to the midpoint of chair lower limb.Specifically, right Front chair lower limb is pivotably connected to right back leg, and left front chair lower limb is pivotably connected to left back leg. Front chair lower limb can be connected to described seat support under fixed position.Specifically, front chair lower limb can be under fixed position It is pivotably connected to seat support.Back leg can be moveable relative to seat support, the most slidably. Such as, described back leg can slide between the first position and the second position relative to seat support.Front chair lower limb Under fixed position, it is pivotably connected to seat support and back leg is slidably connected to seat support and can allow Chair lower limb moves between folding position and expanded position.If necessary, the upper part of back leg May be connected to the cross member of such as transverse tube, and the upper part of back leg and/or transverse tube can be first Move between position and the second position or slide.The upper part of back leg and/or the movement of transverse tube can be extremely Partially controlled by the guiding piece of such as groove or passage, to promote in primary importance and the second position Between move.The upper part of back leg and/or the movement of described transverse tube can be at least in part by limiting One or more retainers that chair lower limb moves control.
Another further aspect is a kind of folding seat, and it may be included in primary importance and second The chair lower limb of movement between putting.Advantageously, when chair lower limb is when using under position, chair lower limb can substantially three The configuration of dihedral is arranged, and this can help to form solid and firm chair.Such as chair can include Under fixed position, it is attached to the front chair lower limb of seat support, and back leg can be removable relative to seat support or can Slide.When back leg is arranged under use position, chair lower limb can engage or contact retainer, and this can Contribute to being fixed under fixed position back leg.Specifically, back leg included cross member or The upper part of pipe is engageable or contact can prevent the further movement of retainer of chair lower limb.Such as retainer Can prevent cross member from moving further towards the anterior of chair.Retainer can include bracket, framework A part, a part etc. for seat support.Retainer can be by the durable wear-resistant material structure of such as metal, steel etc. Become.If chair lower limb and retainer are made up of metal, then this can help to be formed sustainable notable load or The framework of the solid general triangular of power.Have for framework being fixed on the metal used under position The general triangular framework of the metal of retainer also can form the chair that can support significant quantity weight.
But, another further aspect is a kind of folding seat being lockable under appropriate location. Such as, under chair may be locked in use position.In more detail, chair can include one or more chair lower limb, Such as a pair back leg, and cross member could attach to the upper part of back leg.The top of chair lower limb Part and/or cross member move relative to seat support or slide.Such as, chair can include seat support and torr Frame could attach to seat support.Seat support and/or bracket can form at least the one of the guiding piece of such as groove or passage Part, it is interior or mobile that the upper part of chair lower limb and/or cross member may be at least partially disposed at guiding piece Can be controlled by guiding piece at least in part.Retainer can be used for being fixed under fixed position chair lower limb, Such as when chair lower limb is when launching or use under position.Specifically, when upper part and/or the horizontal stroke of back leg When component contact or joint retainer, it is possible to prevent the further mobile of back leg.Chair after additionally, The upper part of lower limb and/or cross member can include one or more bonding part, and one or more connects It is interior to contribute to back leg is fixed on fixed bit that conjunction part may be provided at one or more receiving portion Put down.As an example, one or two end of cross member is flexible or has a certain degree So that formation bonding part, and when leg is under desired position, bonding part can set Put in receiving portion.Advantageously, stop is engaged when upper part and/or the cross member of back leg When portion and/or bonding part are arranged in receiving portion, back leg may be provided under fixed position.Useful , lower in place for back leg locking and chair can be may be provided at very firm and steady by this Under fixed position.If necessary, guiding piece can help to control chair lower limb in primary importance and second Movement between position, such as in the movement folded between expanded position.Additionally, guiding piece can be extremely Few every side near seat support is arranged, and guiding piece can be formed by seat support and/or bracket.This area Interior ordinarily skilled artisan will understand that, after the disclosure checking the disclosure, guiding piece can Formed by chair, bracket or other suitable structure.One of ordinary skilled in the art also will reason Solve, after checking present disclosure, guiding piece can have other suitable shape, size, Configuration and layout, such as this depends on the desired use of chair.
Another aspect is a kind of chair, and it can include backrest or be attached to the backrest of framework.Backrest One or more locking, joint and/or receiving portion can be included with framework, lock, engage and/or receive Part can have having the dimensions and be configured to contact with each other, abut, engage and/or interlock will to lean on The back of the body is connected to framework.Locking, joint and/or receiving portion can have having the dimensions and be configured to use Friction, interfere and/or be clasped and connect a backrest to framework.
Being still a kind of chair in another further aspect, it can include framework, and described framework has One or more receiving portion, one or more receiving portions tool is had to have the dimensions and are configured to connect Receive and/or keep one or more parts of described backrest.One or more groove, passage, recessed can be included The receiving portion of groove etc. can the length from the upper opening portion part of framework and along framework extend.Specifically, Framework can include the upper end of opening, and receiving portion may be connected to opening so that described opening End and at least some of alignment of described receiving portion.Receiving portion can include one or more projection, Bonding part, lock gear (locking cogs), tooth etc., it is referred to alternatively as the lock part of framework, And the lock part of framework can have and has the dimensions and be configured as contact and/or engage backrest Appropriate section.Such as, backrest can include one or more projection, bonding part, lock gear, tooth Deng, it is referred to alternatively as the lock part of backrest, and the lock part of backrest can have having the dimensions and join It is set to contact and/or engages the lock part of framework.Thus, backrest can include one or more sticking department Point, this lock part can have having the dimensions and be configured to contact at least in part and/or engage framework One or more lock parts.The lock part of framework and/or backrest can have angularly or bending Surface, angularly or curved surface can have having the dimensions being configured to promote contact and/or Engage.The lock part of framework and/or backrest can have and has the dimensions and be configured to allow for backrest and pass through Buckle, friction and/or interference engagement are connected to framework.Those of ordinary skill in the art it will be appreciated that It is that, after checking the disclosure, framework and backrest can be attached in any suitable manner.Ability The those of ordinary skill in territory it will also be understood that, after checking the disclosure, framework and backrest can include Other structure that tool has the dimensions and is configured to contact, abuts and/or engage, this can help to jail Admittedly connect backrest and framework.
On the other hand being a kind of chair, it can include backrest, and when backrest is attached to framework, backrest is solid Determine or be locked under a fixed position.Such as, backrest can include one or more lock part, all Such as gear, tab, slope, button, projection etc..These lock parts of backrest can have certain Size is also configured to the deformation of described lock part or deflection when backrest is attached to framework.Once backrest is attached Receive framework, then lock part can return resiliently to its initial configuration at least in part, in order to helps In backrest is maintained under desired location.This can advantageously allow for backrest relative to framework quickly and easily Be fixed under desired location.
Being a kind of chair the most in yet another aspect, it can include having one or more lock part Framework, described lock part can have and has the dimensions and be configured to allow for backrest and be securely attached to Framework, and do not use securing member, binding agent etc..Such as, backrest can include one or more sticking department Point, one or more lock parts are at least arranged adjacent to the side of backrest;And framework can include one Or multiple lock part, these one or more lock parts are arranged adjacent to the upper part of framework.Framework And/or the lock part of backrest can position, have a certain degree and/or be sized to allow backrest firm Admittedly be attached to framework.Such as, one or more lock parts can include narrowing or tapered portion Point, in order to contribute to being fixed under fixed position backrest.Lock part can also include further feature, The protuberance that the most inwardly and/or outwardly extends, dovetail part, tooth etc., this can help to be attached securely Backrest and framework.
Another aspect is a kind of chair, its framework that can include having one or more lock part And backrest.Such as, framework can include two chair lower limb molectrons, and receiving portion may be provided at each In the upper part of chair lower limb molectron.Receiving portion can include one or more lock part.Backrest is also Can include that one or more lock part, one or more lock parts tool have the dimensions and configure Become to contact and/or engage the corresponding lock part of framework at least in part.Advantageously, one or more Lock part can allow backrest and framework to be firmly attached.Although one or more lock parts can allow Backrest and framework are firmly attached and do not use securing member, binding agent etc. it should be appreciated that be as Fruit can use securing member, binding agent etc. if necessary.
It is the method that backrest is attached to framework the most in yet another aspect.Described method can include institute State the opening that a part such as bonding part of backrest is inserted in the end of framework.Bonding part can It is connected to backrest by coupling part, and the length that coupling part may be provided at along described framework is prolonged In the receiving portion stretched.Coupling part and receiving portion can include corresponding lock part, lock accordingly Fixed part tool has the dimensions and is configured to backrest is strongly attached to framework.Described method can be entered One step includes connecting a backrest to framework by buckle, friction and/or interference engagement.If backrest is by moulding Material is constituted, such as blow-molded plastic, then the bonding part of backrest can be as one of overall individual construction Divide and form with described backrest.Advantageously, the lock part of backrest also can be as overall list A part for part structure forms with described backrest.
Further aspect is a kind of folding seat, its can include can primary importance and the second position it Between the chair lower limb of movement.Such as, folding seat can include chair lower limb, and cross member or transverse tube may be connected to The upper part of chair lower limb.Transverse tube can be removable relative to seat support or slidably, and one or more only Dynamic portion can be used for controlling chair lower limb and moves.Specifically, transverse tube can slide relative to seat support, and guiding piece Can help to control the movement of transverse tube.It is further that retainer can be used for preventing transverse tube relative to guiding piece Mobile.Retainer can be formed by one or more flanges at least in part.Such as, retainer can include First flange and the second flange, described first flange tool has the dimensions and is configured to contact and/or connects Close transverse tube, and the second flange can provide, to retainer, intensity, rigidity and the hardness increased.Second is convex Edge may be at least partially disposed in a part for described seat support, is such as arranged in the low portion of seat support In undercutting.Advantageously, one or more flanges can help to form firm, durable, impact resistance Retainer.Retainer is formed as being attached to a part for the bracket of described seat support, and bracket can Form at least some of of guiding piece.But retainer can be single assembly, and it is attached to chair Other desired part or formed from the other parts of chair.Chair can be advantageously fixed on by retainer Fixed position such as uses under position.
On the other hand being a kind of folding seat, it can fold or collapsed position and expansion or use position Between move.Folding seat can include seat support;Backrest;It is connected to the framework of seat support and backrest, described frame Frame includes chair lower limb before the right side, left front chair lower limb, right back leg and left back leg;It is connected to described seat support First bracket of side;It is connected to the second bracket of described seat support the second side;At least adjacent to described seat support Lower surface arrange the first guiding piece, at least some of of the first guiding piece is formed by the first bracket; The second guiding piece at least arranged adjacent to the lower surface of seat support, the second guiding piece at least some of by the Two brackets are formed;With cross member, its upper part being connected to right back leg and left back leg is upper Portion's part.Cross member can be slidably relative to the low portion of seat support, and described cross member can It is slidably in the first guiding piece and the second guiding piece, and when chair is in folding position and expansion When moving between position, described cross member can be relative to the low portion of seat support and first and second Guiding piece slides.First engagement member may be provided at the first end of cross member, and second connects Closing component and may be provided at the second end of cross member, the first engagement member can be arranged at least in part In the first guiding piece, and the second engagement member may be at least partially disposed in the second guiding piece. When chair fold move between expanded position time, cross member primary importance and the second position it Between slide relative to the low portion of described seat support and the first and second guiding pieces.
If necessary, the Part I of the first guiding piece can be formed by a part for seat support;Institute The Part II stating the first guiding piece can be formed by a part for the first bracket;The first of second guiding piece Part can be formed by a part for seat support;And second the Part II of guiding piece can be by the second bracket A part is formed.Additionally, when chair moves between folding position and expanded position, cross member A part can contact the part of low portion of seat support.Additionally, chair lower limb and right back leg can before right It is pivotally connected to form the first chair lower limb molectron;And left front chair lower limb and left back chair foot connect pivotly Connect to form the second chair lower limb molectron.When under chair is in the deployed, the bottom portion of right front chair lower limb Divide the low portion with right back leg can form two limits of substantially equilateral triangle;Further, chair is worked as Time under being in the deployed, the right front upper part of chair lower limb and the upper part of right back leg can be formed greatly Cause two limits of equilateral triangle.Additionally, the lower surface of the first end of cross member can contact first The surface of guiding piece;The lower surface of the second end of described cross member can contact the table of the second guiding piece Face;The upper surface of the first end of cross member can contact the lower surface of seat support;And cross member The upper surface of the second end can contact the bottom of seat support.
Another aspect is a kind of folding seat, and it can include backrest, seat support and lean on described in being connected to The back of the body and the framework of described seat support.Described framework can include the first chair lower limb group with front chair lower limb and back leg Component, and the second chair lower limb molectron can include front chair lower limb and back leg.Cross member can connect first The back leg of chair lower limb molectron and the back leg of the second chair lower limb molectron, and guiding piece may be connected to chair Seat.Guiding piece can have having the dimensions and be configured to when chair moves between folding and expanded position Time guide described cross member.Chair may also include groove, and this groove is at least in part by described guiding A part for part and the part restriction of seat support.Chair may also include retainer, when retainer contact horizontal stroke When component, described retainer keeps chair to be in the deployed down.Retainer can be guiding piece A part, and retainer can include the first flange, and the first flange tool has the dimensions and is configured to Contact described cross member.If necessary, seat support can form at least some of of guiding piece.This Outward, a part for cross member can have a certain degree to form engagement member, and engages structure Part may be provided in the receiving portion of described guiding piece.
Being a kind of folding seat the most in yet another aspect, it can include backrest, seat support and framework, institute State framework tool have the dimensions and be configured to support backrest and seat support.Before described framework can include having Chair lower limb and the first chair lower limb molectron of back leg, and there is the second chair lower limb group of front chair lower limb and back leg Component.Cross member can connect back leg and the rear chair of the second chair lower limb molectron of the first chair lower limb molectron Lower limb;Guiding piece can have and has the dimensions and configure when chair moves between folding position and expanded position Cross member is guided time dynamic;And retainer can have having the dimensions and be configured to when chair is in exhibition Contacting cross member time under open position, described retainer prevents cross member from entering one towards the front portion of chair Moved further.Guiding piece can include groove, and retainer can include being approximately perpendicular to described cross member Length arrange flange.Additionally, seat support and bracket form at least some of of guiding piece.Additionally, The lower surface of cross member can the surface of contact guidance part, and the upper surface of cross member can contact chair The lower surface of seat.
Briefly described below, attached from accompanying drawing of these and other aspects of the invention, feature and advantage Figure, the detailed description of preferred embodiment and appending claims will become clearer from.
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Accompanying drawing include preferred embodiment accompanying drawing in case illustrate further and illustrate the above-mentioned of the present invention and Other side, advantage and feature.It should be appreciated that these accompanying drawings depict only the excellent of the present invention Select embodiment, and be not limiting as its scope.Although however, it should be understood that accompanying drawing can To illustrate the preferably size of the present invention, ratio, relation and configuration, but accompanying drawing is not limiting as The scope of invention required for protection.The present invention will be carried out with supplementary features and details by using accompanying drawing Describe and explain explanation, wherein:
Fig. 1 is the perspective upper view of exemplary chair, it is shown that chair is under use position;
Fig. 2 is the lower perspective view of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is the front view of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is the rearview of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 5 is the left side view of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 6 is the right side view of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 7 is the top view of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 8 is the upward view of chair shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 9 is the lower perspective view of chair shown in Fig. 1, it is shown that be in the chair being partially closed under position Lower limb;
Figure 10 is another lower perspective view of chair shown in Fig. 1, it is shown that is in another part and closes up Chair lower limb under position;
Figure 11 is the zoomed-in view along the part of line 11-11 of the chair shown in Fig. 9;
Figure 12 is the zoomed-in view along the part of line 12-12 of the chair shown in Figure 10;
Figure 13 is the perspective view of exemplary cross-member;
Figure 14 is the perspective view of exemplary brackets;
Figure 15 is the cross-sectional side view of a part for the chair shown in Fig. 1, it is shown that chair lower limb and horizontal stroke It is under a position to component;
Figure 16 is the cross-sectional side view of a part for chair shown in Figure 15, it is shown that chair lower limb and horizontal stroke It is under another position to component;
Figure 17 is the lower perspective view of exemplary seat;
Figure 18 is the cross-sectional side view of another exemplary chair, it is shown that guiding piece and retainer;
Figure 19 is the cross-sectional side view of chair shown in Figure 18, it is shown that cross member and guiding piece;
Figure 20 is the lower perspective view of a part for chair shown in Figure 18;
Figure 21 is the perspective upper view of a part for chair shown in Figure 20;
Figure 22 is the perspective upper view of a part for another exemplary chair, it is shown that backrest and framework;
Figure 23 is the amplification perspective upper view of a part for chair shown in Figure 22;
Figure 24 is another amplification perspective upper view of a part for chair shown in Figure 22;
Figure 25 is the enlarged side view of a part for chair shown in Figure 22;
Figure 26 is the biopsy cavity marker devices perspective upper view of a part for chair 22, it is shown that be connected to framework Backrest;And
Figure 27 is the amplification side view in partial cross-section of a part for chair shown in Figure 22, it is shown that even Receive the backrest of framework.
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The present invention relates generally to chair.But the principle of the present invention is not limited to chair.It is to be understood that , be referred from the disclosure, chair disclosed herein can have variously-shaped, size, configuration and Arrange.It is to be further understood that chair can include any appropriate number of feature, assembly, aspect etc. And combinations thereof etc..Although additionally, chair illustrated in the accompanying drawings is shown as having specific sample Formula it should be appreciated that be that chair can have any suitable pattern or configuration.Additionally, it is the most public The stackable frame structure opened can successfully be used in combination with other type of object and device.
Additionally, in order to assist describe chair various exemplary embodiments, word such as pushes up, the end, Forward and backward, side, the right side and a left side are used to describe accompanying drawing, described accompanying drawing can be but be not necessarily by than Example is drawn.It will be further appreciated that chair can be arranged with various desired positions or orientation, and permitted Multiposition, environment and layout use.The exemplary embodiment of chair will be described in detail such as now Under.
Fig. 1 illustrates and is in use under position exemplary according to one or more embodiments of the invention Chair 10.As shown in fig. 1, the exemplary embodiment of chair 10 can include having upper surface or The seat support 12 of upper part and lower surface or low portion.Chair 10 may also include the chair back or backrest 14, It can have front surface or front part and rear surface or rear portion.Framework 16 can be used for seat support 12 and backrest 14 be supported under desired position.Such as, framework 16 can include being connected to seat support 12 Right part and left part with backrest 14.Framework 16 may also include or be attached to one or many Individual supporting part or chair lower limb 18, one or more supporting parts or chair lower limb 18 can be used for being supported on chair 10 The surface on such as floor or ground.As shown in fig. 1, the exemplary embodiment of chair can include Chair lower limb 18a, left front chair lower limb 18b, right back leg 18c and left back leg 18d before right.Framework 16 can wrap Include two chair lower limb molectrons.Such as, chair behind chair lower limb 18a and the right side before the first chair lower limb molectron can include the right side Lower limb 18c, and the second chair lower limb molectron can include left front chair lower limb 18b and left back leg 18d.Checking After the disclosure, it should be appreciated that chair 10 can include any appropriate number of chair lower limb 18 and chair The configuration of lower limb 18, such as, depend on desired use and/or the design of chair.
Bracket 20 could attach to seat support 12, and one or more chair lower limb could attach to bracket.Example As, front chair lower limb 18a, 18b could attach to the rear portion of bracket 20.Specifically, front chair lower limb 18a, 18b is pivotably attached to the rear portion of bracket 20, and this can allow chair lower limb to be pivotably attached to chair The rear portion of seat 12.As discuss in further detail below, bracket 20 also can be easy to rear chair Lower limb 18c, 18d are connected to seat support 12.One of ordinary skilled in the art will after checking the disclosure Being understood by, chair lower limb 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d also can be directly attached to seat support 12 or chair 10 Other desired part, such as, depend on the desired use of chair.
Described chair 10 can have having the dimensions and be configured to by single use, but chair also can have Have the dimensions and be configured to allow for two or more people to be sitting on chair in the same time. It should be appreciated that chair 10 can have various suitable shape, size and configuration, such as this depends on Desired use in chair.Such as, chair 10 can be greater or lesser, and it can have other Suitably design, such as this depends on outward appearance, aesthetics etc. expected from it.
Can being made up of plastics at least partially of chair 10, and be specifically made up of blow-molded plastic. Such as, seat support 12 and/or the backrest 14 of chair 10 can be made up of blow-molded plastic.General in this area In view of present disclosure, logical technical staff it will be appreciated that any suitable part of chair 10 can be by plastics Constitute, and the most whole chair can be made up of plastics.Additionally, one of ordinary skilled in the art It will be appreciated that seat support 12 and backrest 14 can be parts for overall individual construction.Therefore, Such as, seat support 12 and backrest 14 can be made up of blow-molded plastic, and seat support and backrest can one landform A part for the individual construction being integrally formed.
In more detail, seat support 12 and backrest 14 can be by being blow molded moulding of required shape and configuration Expect and constitute.Advantageously, blow-molded plastic seat support 12 and backrest 14 can allow solid, durable and/or Lightweight chair 10 is quickly and to effectively manufactured.It should be appreciated that other suitable material and Technique can be used for constructing chair 10.Such as, seat support 12 and/or backrest 14 also can be from timber, metals etc. Constitute.Additionally, seat support 12 and backrest 14 such as can be injected into by other suitable method or technique Type, extrusion molding, vacuum forming, rolling molding etc. are formed.It is to be further understood that seat support 12 Do not require with backrest 14 to be manufactured by identical technique.Such as, backrest 14 can be made up of blow-molded plastic And seat support 12 can be formed by vacuum or injection plastic.
Chair lower limb 18 and bracket 20 such as can be by solid and durable material such as metals, particularly steel Constitute.If chair lower limb 18 and bracket 20 are made up of steel, then this can help to formation and can support significantly Solid and the firm chair 10 of the weight of amount.
Described seat frame 16 is ideally by relatively strong and firm material such as metal, especially It is that steel is constituted.Specifically, framework 16 by being bent or can be formed as in desired shape and configuration Empty metal tube or conduit are constituted.Framework 16 can have circular, square, rectangle, ellipse or Other suitable cross-sectional configuration.Advantageously, metal framework 16 can allow heavy building, firm and / or lightweight chair 10.Framework 16 also can be made up of other material with appropriate characteristics, and Framework can have other suitable shape and configuration.Specifically, the size and dimension of framework 16 such as may be used Depend on the desired use of chair 10.It should be appreciated that if necessary, chair 10 also may be used To be configured to not there is framework 16.
As shown in Figure 2, cross member 22, such as transverse tube or rod, could attach to chair lower limb 18 Upper part.Specifically, cross member 22 such as could attach to right back leg 18c upper part and The upper part of left back leg 18d.Cross member 22 also can by relatively strong and firm material such as Metal, particularly steel are constituted.Cross member 22 can by welding, fuse, bonding etc. is in fixing position Put down the upper part being strongly attached to back leg 18c, 18d.
The chair lower limb 18 of chair 10 is pivotably connected, and pivotal point can be at least adjacent to back leg The midpoint of 18c, 18d is arranged.In more detail, chair lower limb 18 and a pair back leg before chair can include a pair. Paired front chair lower limb 18 can include chair lower limb 18a and left front chair lower limb 18b before the right side.Paired back leg 18 Right back leg 18c and left back leg 18d can be included.Front chair lower limb 18a, 18b can respectively by one or Multiple securing members, pin etc. are pivotably connected to back leg 18c, 18d.Additionally, it is as it has been described above, front Chair lower limb 18 can be fixed under fixed position relative to seat support 12.Such as, front chair lower limb 18a, 18b can be by Bracket 20 is connected to the rear portion of seat support 12, and described front chair lower limb can pivot relative to seat support 12.
Advantageously, when chair 10 is under use position, chair lower limb 18 and seat support 12 can have greatly Cause triangular arrangement and it can help to form weight solid and firm that can support significant quantity Chair.Such as, front chair lower limb 18a, 18b and back leg 18c, 18d can have the bottom portion from chair lower limb Point or end to the distance substantially equal of the pivotal point connecting front chair lower limb and back leg, all such as from about 14 (14) inch.When chair 10 is under use position, by the bottom portion of front chair lower limb 18a, 18b Point or the distance that separates of the low portion of end and back leg 18c, 18d can be approximately equal to respectively from chair lower limb Low portion to the distance of pivotal point, all such as from about ten four (14) inches.Therefore, at chair 10 In time using under position, the low portion of chair lower limb 18 can set in the configuration of the most substantially equilateral triangle Put.Similarly, when chair 10 is under use position, the upper part of chair lower limb 18 can also be extremely The most equilateral few configuration is arranged.Such as, from pivotal point to seat support the distance of 12 for front chair lower limb Can be roughly the same for the upper part of 18a, 18b and back leg 18c, 18d, e.g., from about six (6) inch.Will be attached to front chair lower limb 18a, 18b of bracket 20 or seat support 12 upper part and The distance that the upper part of back leg 18c, 18d separates can be approximately equal to from pivotal point respectively to chair lower limb The distance of upper part, all such as from about six (6) inches.Therefore, under chair 10 is in use position Time chair lower limb 18 upper part can the most substantially equilateral triangle configuration arrange.
If it is essential that the low portion of the upper part of chair lower limb 18 and chair lower limb is with the most equilateral three The configuration of dihedral is arranged, then can form solid and firm chair 10.Specifically, equilateral triangle Shape can help to form chair 10, and chair 10 is balance and can approximately equal amounts of weight be propped up Support is in the different piece of seat support 12.Equilateral triangle also can create aesthetically pleasing design, and props up Upper part and the low portion of the chair lower limb 18 of support seat support 12 can be substantially symmetric.It is to be understood that , after checking present disclosure, chair lower limb 18 also can have other suitable shape, size, Configuration and layout, including longer or shorter length, such as, depend on the desired use of chair 10.
As seen in figure 9 and in figure 10, the upper part of back leg 18c, 18d and Cross member 22 can move relative to seat support 12.Specifically, the upper part of back leg 18c, 18d Can slide relative to the low portion of seat support 12 with cross member 22.Such as, back leg 18c, 18d Upper part and cross member 22 can slide between the first position and the second position, wherein first Under position, chair 10 is arranged on to be opened or uses under position, and under the second position, chair is arranged on Close up or under collapsed position.As described in greater detail below, the top portion of back leg 18c, 18d Divide and the movement of cross member 22 can be controlled, in order to make chair lower limb be fixed, keep and/or lock It is scheduled under appropriate location.Such as, open and/or time under closed position when chair is in, back leg 18c, Upper part and the cross member 22 of 18d can be fixed, kept and/or be locked under appropriate location.
As shown in Figure 11, the end of cross member 22 may be provided at the groove of such as groove or passage Or in guiding piece 24.Cross member 22 can slide in guiding piece 24, and guiding piece can be by bracket 20 and/or at least some of formation of seat support 12.When chair 10 is folded and launches, described laterally The movement of component 22 can be controlled by guiding piece 24 at least in part.If necessary, laterally The one or both ends of component 22 can form at least some of of engagement member 26, and engagement member can It is at least partially disposed in guiding piece 24.Such as, the end of cross member 22 can be substantially pen Straight, and be directed at the main body of cross member.Therefore, engagement member 26 can be by cross member 22 Opposed end is formed.In another exemplary embodiment, the end of cross member 22 can become certain Angle or bending so as to be formed engagement member 26.Such as, the opposed end of cross member 22 is permissible Angle at about 5 °, about 10 ° or about 15 ° of the body normal relative to described cross member is arranged.Should When being understood by, engagement member 26 can be arranged at any suitable angle, and bonding part can have Other suitable shape, size, configure and arrange.Although additionally, chair 10 is shown as including two Engagement member 26 it should be appreciated that be that chair can include one or more engagement member.
Bracket 20 can also include one or more retainer 28, and retainer can control chair lower limb 18 and/or cross member 22 relative to the movement of seat support 12.Such as, it is in specific joining when chair 10 Time under putting, the one or more retainer 28 is engageable or contacts cross member 22 and/or engages structure Part 26.Specifically, when chair 10 is under use position, cross member 22 and/or engagement member 26 is engageable or contact one or more retainer 28, and this can prevent horizontal stroke while chair is used Move to component.Close up or time under collapsed position when chair is in, cross member 22 and/or engage structure Part 26 can also engage or contact one or more retainer 28, this can be easy to chair storage and/or Stacking.
Such as, as shown in Figure 14, retainer 28 can be a part for bracket 20, and only Dynamic portion can help to the movement controlling cross member 22 relative to seat support 12.Retainer 28 can be from bracket One or more flanges 30 of 20 or the part of angulation are constituted.Specifically, retainer 28 can be by first Flange 30a and the second flange 30b is formed.First flange 30a and the second flange 30b can increase stop Portion and/or the rigidity of bracket 20 and hardness.In further detail, described first flange 30a can be relative In bracket 20 a part by right angle or substantially vertical in the way of arrange.Specifically, the first flange 30a Can have a certain degree relative to the low portion of bracket 20, and the low portion of bracket can be formed and draw Guiding element 24 at least some of.First flange 30a the most also can be approximately along the length of cross member 22 Degree extends.First flange 30a also may be approximately parallel to the main body of bracket 20 and arranges.Retainer 28 can Including the second flange 30b, and the second flange can increase hardness and the rigidity of retainer.Second flange 30b can be arranged relative to the first flange 30a the most such as right angle.First flange 30a and Two flanges 30b can be integrally formed the part into overall individual construction.If necessary, One and second flange 30a, 30b can also be single structure.Second flange 30b can be by least portion It is arranged on opening or in receiving portion of seat support 12, such as undercutting or the knot of other suitable type with dividing Structure.Advantageously, this can help to bracket 20 is fixed to seat support 12 and/or contributes to preventing bracket Move relative to seat support.
When chair 10 is in use position, a part for described cross member 22, such as engage Part 26, can contact and/or engage the one or more of retainer 28 to help to maintain at chair Under fixed position.Such as, cross member 22 or bonding part 26 can contact or engage the first flange 30a and/or the second flange 30b.Therefore, retainer 28 can be restricted or prevented described cross member 22 Further mobile, and this can help to be fixed on by chair 10 under use position, because chair lower limb 18 can not move relative to chair.In more detail, retainer 28 can prevent cross member 22 first Moving further on direction, but cross member can be allowed to move in a second direction.This only can allow Dynamic portion 28 prevents cross member 22 movement in said first direction, and this may be formed at use position Under solid and firm chair 10, and the movement in a second direction of described cross member can be allowed, This can allow chair fold quickly and efficiently or close up.
Bracket 20 may also include further feature or structure, such as can along at least most of of bracket or One or more flanges that the most whole length extends.Such as, the first flange 32 can be along torr All or part of of frame 20 extends.First flange 32 forms a part for guiding piece 24, and convex Edge can increase bracket 20 and/or the hardness of guiding piece and rigidity.A part for first flange 32 can be Bending, angularly or curve, and a part for described first flange can have certain chi Very little and be configured to allow for cross member 22 and/or engagement member 26 moves relative to bracket 20 or flange. Additionally, bracket 20 can include that the second flange 33 and the second flange can at least most of along bracket Or the most whole length extends.Second flange 33 can form a part for guiding piece 24, and And flange can increase bracket 20 and/or the hardness of guiding piece and rigidity.A part for second flange 33 can Be bending, angularly or curve, and a part for described second flange can have necessarily Size and be configured to allow for cross member 22 and/or engagement member 26 relative to bracket 20 or flange Mobile.
First flange 32 and the second flange 33 can have having the dimensions and be configured to be easy to seat support 12 The attachment of bracket 20.First flange 32 and the second flange 33 also can have and have the dimensions and configure Become to limit a part and/or the part for contact seat support 12 of described guiding piece 24.Additionally, bracket 20 Chair lower limb 18 can be easy to and be attached to seat support 12.Such as, bracket 20 can include opening, hole or hole, opening, Hole or hole tool have the dimensions and are configured to allow for use screw, bolt, securing member etc. by front chair lower limb 18 are fixed under the fixed position relative to seat support 12.This can allow front chair lower limb 18a, 18b pivotable Be connected to seat support 12 and/or bracket 20.
As shown in Figure 18, guiding piece 24 can be formed by seat support 12 and/or bracket 20.Specifically, The low portion of bracket 20, such as the second flange 32, can form at least some of of guiding piece 24. Seat support 12 also can form a part for guiding piece 24.Such as, the second flange 32 can form guiding piece The low portion of 24, and a part for seat support 12 can form the upper part of described guiding piece.As Shown in accompanying drawing, retainer 28 can be at least in part by described first flange 30a and the second flange 30b Constitute.
Figure 19 illustrates a part for the cross member 22 being arranged in guiding piece 24.Specifically, connect Closing component 26, it can be the bending of cross member 22 or angled part, may be provided at guiding In part 24.When engagement member 26 is arranged in the receiving portion of guiding piece 24, can control laterally The movement of component 22 and location.Additionally, this movement that can help to control chair lower limb, particularly back leg The movement of 18c, 18d.Additionally, when engagement member 26 is arranged in the receiving portion of guiding piece, this Can help to be fixed under fixed position chair lower limb 18.Specifically, when chair lower limb 18 upper part and/ Or cross member 22 is when engaging retainer 28, back leg 18c, 18d may be provided under fixed position. When upper part, cross member 22 or the engagement member 26 of chair lower limb 18 engage retainer 28, can Prevent described cross member from moving further towards the anterior of chair 10.
As shown in Figure 20, retainer 28 can be from the part formation of bracket 20.Additionally, guide Part 24 can be from the part formation of bracket 20.Figure 20 also illustrates that cross member 22 may be connected to rear chair The upper part of lower limb 18c, 18d.
Figure 22-27 illustrates the exemplary embodiment of the backrest 14 being attached to chair 10.Specifically, Figure 22-27 illustrates that backrest 14 is attached to framework 16.It should be appreciated that backrest 14 can one or Multiple suitable modes are attached to framework 16.Such as, as shown in Figure 22 and Figure 23, backrest 14 Every side can include bonding part 34, and bonding part can have and the upper part of framework 16 The roughly the same cross-sectional configuration of cross-sectional configuration.Such as, the bonding part 34 of backrest 14 can have There is the cross-sectional configuration of circular, and the upper part of framework 16 can have the circular of correspondence Cross-sectional configuration, this can allow the bonding part of backrest 14 to be inserted in the opening of framework 16. This can allow bonding part 34 to be at least partially disposed in framework 16.Bonding part 34 can be by even Access node structure is connected to backrest 14, and bonding part 34, attachment structure and backrest 14 can one landform A part for the individual construction being integrally formed.
The upper part of framework 16 can include opening 36, and receiving portion may be connected to described in open Mouthful.Described receiving portion can be along the part extension of framework 16.Such as, receiving portion can be along frame The length of frame 16 extends.Receiving portion can include one or more framework lock part 38, such as locks Fixed gear, shoulder, protuberance, projection, engagement member etc..Framework lock part 38 can include one Or multiple angled surface and/or joint or contact surface.Such as, framework lock part 38 can be wrapped Including first surface, first surface is arranged with the first angle relative to the inner surface of receiving portion, is such as About 10 °, 15 °, 20 °, 25 °, 30 °, 35 °, 40 ° or the angle of 45 °.Framework lock part 38 May also include second surface, second surface sets with the second angle relative to the inner surface of receiving portion 36 Put, such as the angle between about 60 to about 90.The second surface of framework lock part 38 can have Certain size is also configured to contact and/or engages the appropriate section of backrest 14, such as backrest sticking department Divide 40.
Backrest lock part, it is the most most preferably found out, it may include one or more locking teeths Wheel, receiving portion, shoulder, otch, recess, recess etc..Backrest lock part 40 may also include one Individual or multiple protuberance, projection, engagement member etc..Backrest lock part 40 can include one or more Angularly surface and/or joint or contact surface.Such as, backrest lock part 40 can include first Surface, first surface is arranged with the first angle relative to backrest 14, the most about 10 °, 15 °, 20 °, 25 °, 30 °, 35 °, 40 ° or the angle of 45 °.Backrest lock part 40 may also include second surface, Second surface is arranged with the second angle relative to the inner surface of receiving portion, such as at about 60 ° to about 90 Angle between °.The second surface of backrest lock part 40 can have having the dimensions and be configured to connect Touch and/or engage the appropriate section of framework lock part 38.Framework lock part 38 and backrest sticking department Points 40 preferably tools have the dimensions and are configured to allow for backrest 14 and are fixedly attached to framework 16. Specifically, framework lock part 38 and backrest lock part 40 can allow the backrest 14 can be relatively easily It is connected to chair 10.Specifically, framework lock part 38 and backrest lock part 40 can allow backrest 14 are easily and rapidly connected to framework 16.Framework lock part 38 and backrest lock part 40 are also Can prevent backrest 14 from removing or making it difficult to be removed from framework 16 by backrest 14 from framework 16.
As shown in Figure 26, when backrest 14 is attached to framework 16, the bonding part of backrest 34 In opening in 34 upper part that can be inserted into framework or end.The bonding part 34 of backrest 14 It is then inserted in framework 16 so that the coupling part of backrest is arranged in the upper part of framework In receiving portion.Backrest lock part 40 and framework lock part 38 can interact to allow backrest In 14 appropriate locations being inserted into framework 16, and lock part can prevent backrest to the company of framework Connect and be easily disconnected unintentionally.
In more detail, as shown in Figure 27, backrest lock part 40 can include first surface 42, And first surface can be arranged with the first angle relative to backrest 14.Such as, first surface 42 is permissible Angle between about 5 ° and about 45 ° is arranged, e.g., from about 10 °, about 15 °, about 20 °, about 25 °, About 30 °, about 35 ° or about 40 °.Backrest lock part 40 may also include second surface 44, Yi Ji Two surfaces can be arranged with the second angle relative to the inner surface of receiving portion.Described second surface can be Angle between about 60 ° and about 90 ° is arranged, all such as from about 65 °, about 70 °, about 75 °, about 80 ° or about 85°.The second surface 44 of backrest lock part 40 can have having the dimensions and be configured to contact and/ Or the appropriate section of joint framework 16, such as framework lock part 38.Framework lock part 38 and leaning on Back of the body lock part 40 preferably has and has the dimensions and be configured to allow for backrest 14 and be fixedly attached to frame Frame 16.
Advantageously, backrest 14 and framework 16 can not use securing member, binding agent etc. and firm Ground and interconnect rapidly.Additionally, framework lock part 38 and backrest lock part 40 can allow Backrest 14 and framework 16 easily, quickly and are firmly attached.Ordinary skill people in this area Member after checking present disclosure it should be appreciated that bonding part 34, receiving portion, frame lock Determine part 38 and backrest lock part 40 can have other suitable shape, size, configure and arrange, This such as depends on the desired use of chair 10.
One of ordinary skilled in the art should be understood that chair after checking present disclosure 10 can have other suitable shape, size, configure and arrange, this such as depends on the expection of chair Purposes.One of ordinary skilled in the art it will also be understood that, the different assemblies of chair 10 can have Variously-shaped, size, configuring and arrange, this such as depends on the desired use of chair.Additionally, this Those of ordinary skill in field should be understood that chair 10 can include any appropriate number of feature Or aspect or feature or any suitable combination of aspect.
Although the present invention is described according to some preferred embodiment, but for this area For interior those of ordinary skill, obvious other embodiments is also within the scope of the invention.Cause This, the scope of the present invention intention is only defined by the following claims.

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1. a folding seat, it moves between collapsible or collapsed position and expansion or use position, described Folding seat includes:
Seat support;
Backrest;
Being connected to the framework of seat support and backrest, described framework includes before the right side chair behind chair lower limb, left front chair lower limb, the right side Lower limb and left back leg;
It is connected to the first bracket of the first side of described seat support;
It is connected to the second bracket of the second side of described seat support;
First guiding piece, it is at least adjacent to the lower surface setting of described seat support, at least the one of the first guiding piece Part is formed by the first bracket;
Second guiding piece, it is at least adjacent to the lower surface setting of described seat support, at least the one of the second guiding piece Part is formed by the second bracket;And
It is connected to the upper part of right back leg and the cross member of the upper part of left back leg, described horizontal stroke Can slide relative to the low portion of seat support to component, cross member can draw at the first guiding piece and second Sliding in guiding element, when chair moves between folding position and expanded position, cross member can be relative Slide in the low portion of seat support and the first guiding piece and the second guiding piece.
Folding seat the most according to claim 1, also includes the first end being arranged on described cross member Place the first engagement member and be arranged on the second engagement member at the second end of cross member, described First engagement member is at least partially disposed in described first guiding piece, the second engagement member at least portion It is arranged in the second guiding piece with dividing.
Folding seat the most according to claim 1, wherein when chair is between folding position and expanded position Time mobile, cross member guides relative to low portion and first guiding piece and second of described seat support Part slides between the first position and the second position.
Folding seat the most according to claim 1, the Part I of wherein said first guiding piece is by described The part formation of seat support;
The Part II of wherein said first guiding piece is formed by a part for described first bracket;
The Part I of wherein said second guiding piece is formed by a part for described seat support;And
The Part II of wherein said second guiding piece is formed by a part for the second bracket.
Folding seat the most according to claim 1, wherein when chair is between folding position and expanded position Time mobile, a part for cross member contacts a part for the low portion of described seat support.
Folding seat the most according to claim 1, before the wherein said right side, chair lower limb and right back leg are pivotly Connect to form the first chair lower limb molectron;
The most left front chair lower limb and left back leg are pivotably connected to form the second chair lower limb molectron;
Wherein when under described chair is in the deployed, the low portion of right front chair lower limb and right back leg Low portion form two limits of substantially equilateral triangle;And
Wherein when under described chair is in the deployed, the upper part of right front chair lower limb and right back leg Upper part form two limits of substantially equilateral triangle.
Folding seat the most according to claim 1, the lower surface of the first end of wherein said cross member Contact the surface of the first guiding piece;
The lower surface of the second end of wherein said cross member contacts the surface of described second guiding piece;
The lower surface of seat support described in the upper surface of the first end of wherein said cross member;And
The bottom of seat support described in the upper surface of the second end of wherein said cross member.
8. a folding seat, it can move between folding position or collapsed position and expanded position or use position Dynamic, described folding seat includes:
Backrest;
Seat support;
Being connected to the framework of backrest and seat support, described framework includes:
First chair lower limb molectron, it includes front chair lower limb and back leg;With
Second chair lower limb molectron, it includes front chair lower limb and back leg;
Cross member, its back leg connecting the first chair lower limb molectron and the rear chair of the second chair lower limb molectron Lower limb;And
Being connected to the guiding piece of described seat support, described guiding piece tool has the dimensions and is configured to work as chair Son guides described cross member when moving between folding position and expanded position.
Folding seat the most according to claim 8, also includes groove, and described groove is at least in part by institute State a part for guiding piece and the part restriction of seat support.
Folding seat the most according to claim 8, also includes retainer, when retainer contacts horizontal structure During part, described retainer keeps chair to be in the deployed down.
11. folding seat according to claim 10, wherein said retainer is a part for guiding piece.
12. folding seat according to claim 10, wherein said retainer includes the first flange, described First flange tool has the dimensions and is configured to contact described cross member.
13. folding seat according to claim 8, wherein said seat support forms described guiding piece at least A part.
14. folding seat according to claim 8, a part for wherein said cross member becomes certain Angle is to form engagement member;With
Wherein said engagement member is arranged in the receiving portion of described guiding piece.
15. 1 kinds of folding seat, it can be between folding position or use position and expanded position or collapsed position Mobile, described folding seat includes:
Backrest;
Seat support;
Framework, its tool has the dimensions and is configured to support backrest and seat support, and described framework includes:
First chair lower limb molectron, it includes front chair lower limb and back leg;With
Second chair lower limb molectron, it includes front chair lower limb and back leg;
Cross member, its back leg connecting the first chair lower limb molectron and the rear chair of the second chair lower limb molectron Lower limb;
Guiding piece, its tool have the dimensions and be configured to when chair folding position and expanded position it Between guide cross member when moving;With
Retainer, its tool has the dimensions and is configured to when under chair is in the deployed contact institute Stating cross member, retainer prevents cross member from moving further towards the anterior of chair.
16. folding seat according to claim 15, wherein said guiding piece includes groove.
17. folding seat according to claim 15, wherein said retainer includes flange, and flange is big The length causing to be perpendicular to described cross member is arranged.
18. folding seat according to claim 15, wherein said seat support and bracket form described guiding Part at least some of.
19. folding seat according to claim 15, the front chair lower limb of wherein said first chair lower limb molectron It is pivotably connected to the back leg of the first chair lower limb molectron;
The front chair lower limb of wherein said second chair lower limb molectron is pivotably connected to the second chair lower limb molectron Back leg;
Wherein when under described chair is in the deployed, chair after the low portion of right front chair lower limb and the right side The low portion of lower limb forms two limits of substantially equilateral triangle;And
Wherein when under described chair is in the deployed, chair after the upper part of right front chair lower limb and the right side The upper part of lower limb forms two limits of substantially equilateral triangle.
20. folding seat according to claim 15, the lower surface of wherein said cross member contacts institute State the surface of guiding piece;With
The lower surface of the upper surface seat support of wherein said cross member.
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