CN108618473A - Convertible chairs, toys, or articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to convertible chairs, toys or articles. The article comprises: a first part; a second portion coupled to the first portion; and a flap movable between a first position in which the first and second portions together define a first configuration and a second position in which the first and second portions together define a second configuration, the second configuration having a different appearance than the first configuration. The flap includes a first surface having a first face portion presented thereon, the second portion includes a skin having a second face portion presented thereon such that when the flap is in the first position, the first face portion is revealed on the second portion and the second face portion is concealed under the flap, and when the flap is in the second position, the second face portion is revealed on the second portion and the first face portion is concealed adjacent the first portion.

Description

Convertible chairs, toys or objects

related application

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/472,271, filed March 16, 2017, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

technical field

The present invention relates to stuffed chairs and stuffed toys for children.

Background technique

Small padded or padded chairs for children to sit on while watching television or engaging in other activities are known. These chairs typically include: a base or seat portion that rests on the floor and on which the child sits; and a back that extends from the base at an angle to support the child's back. The chair may be padded with foam, other pillow-like material, beans or other padding material to define the structure of the base and back. Skin defines the appearance of the chair. Stuffed animals or toys for children to play with are also known.

Contents of the invention

In one embodiment, the present invention provides an article comprising: a first part; a second part coupled to the first part; and a flap capable of moving between a first position and a second positions, in which the first and second portions together define a first configuration, and in the second position, where the first and second portions together define a second configuration, the second configuration having the same - Construct different appearances. The flap includes a first surface having a first face presented thereon, and a second portion comprising a skin having a second face presented thereon such that when the flap is in the first position , the first face is revealed on the second part, while the second face is hidden under the flap, and when the flap is in the second position, the second face is revealed on the second part, and the first face The first part is hidden adjacent to the first part.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a stuffed chair having: a first pad configured to rest on a support surface and having an upper surface on which a user sits; and Two pads, the second pad being oriented at an angle to the first pad and having a surface against which the user's back rests when sitting on the first pad. The chair also includes a flap movable between a first position in which the first cushion portion and the second cushion portion together define a first role and a second position in which the , the first pad and the second pad together define a second character, the second character has a different appearance than the first character.

In one aspect, the flap is a flap of fabric that is rotatable in a first direction onto at least one of the first portion or the second portion to achieve the first position, and rotatable in a second direction to at least one of the first part or the second part to achieve the second position.

Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a convertible chair embodying the present invention shown in a first configuration representing a first role.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the chair of FIG. 1 .

3 is a perspective view of the chair of FIG. 1 shown in a second configuration representing a second character.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the chair of FIG. 3 .

5A-5H illustrate how the chair can be reconfigured from a first configuration to a second configuration.

6A-6F illustrate how the chair can be reconfigured from the second configuration to the first configuration.

7 is a perspective view of a toy embodying the invention shown in a first configuration representing a first character.

8 and 9 are perspective views of the toy of FIG. 7 reconfigured to show a second configuration of a second character.

10 is a perspective view of the toy of FIG. 7 shown in a second configuration representing a second character.

Detailed ways

Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in application to the details of construction and arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

1 and 2 illustrate an article of chair 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Chair 10 is a stuffed chair of the type commonly used by children. The chair 10 includes a first or cushion portion 14 having a lower surface 16 (see FIG. 6B ) and an upper surface 18 configured to rest on a support surface on which a user sits. surface 18. The second or back support pad portion 22 is oriented at an angle (e.g., approximately about 90 degrees, plus or minus 20 degrees) to the first pad portion 14, and has a front surface 26 and a rear surface 28, the front surface 26 being configured To support the user's back when sitting on the first cushion portion 14 . Cushion portions 14 and 22 are each formed by a fixed casing or skin 30 that encloses and/or contains a filler of some shape that gives pad portions 14, 22 their shape. For example, foam, beans, pillows, batting, or other padding types may be used to define the cushion portions 14,22.

A movable housing portion 34 in the form of a fabric flap 34 in the illustrated embodiment (see FIGS. Positions (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ), in the first position, the first pad portion 14 and the second pad portion 22 together define a first role or configuration 38 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ), and in the second position. In position, the first pad portion 14 and the second 22 together define a second character or formation 42 having a different appearance than the first character or formation 38 (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ). In the illustrated embodiment, the first character 38 is a white polar bear, wherein both the pads 14, 22 have substantially the same white color and fur/fluff height, and the second character 42 is a wolf, wherein the pad 14 , 22 Both have essentially the same gray color and undercoat/undercoat height. In other embodiments, characters can include, but are not limited to: bear, wolf, bear, cow, cat, mouse, monkey, frog, unicorn, horse, dragon, lizard, tiger, giraffe, elephant, hippo, hedgehog, Turtle, panda or rabbit. In other embodiments, the chair can be reconfigured between different configurations or images such as movie or television characters, animated characters, humans, inanimate objects, fantasy creatures or objects, or other items (whether actual or fictional) .

The flap 34 of fabric includes a first end 66 secured to at least one of the first pad portion 14 or the second pad portion 22 along the seam S; and a second end 70 (see FIGS. 5A to 22 ). 5D ), the second end 70 is free to move or rotate relative to the first pad portion 14 and the second pad portion 22 between the first position and the second position. In the illustrated embodiment, the first end 66 is stitched to the outer cover 30 so as to be formed at both sides of the first pad portion 14 and generally span the chair at the intersection of the first pad portion 14 and the second pad portion 22 10 frontal seams S. The second end 70 includes an elastic member 74 (see FIGS. 5A and 5H , eg, sewn into the second end 70 ) operable to help secure the flap 34 in the first and second positions. The elastic member 74 creates some tension in the second end 70 of the flap 34 to help tighten the second end 70 against the housing 30 in each of the first and second positions. The fabric flap 34 at least partially defines a reversible pocket 78 (see FIGS. 5D and 6C ), with at least one of the first pad portion 14 or the second pad portion 22 in the respective first or second positions. Received in a reversible bag 78 . Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, when the flap 34 is in the first position as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the second pad portion 22 is received in the pocket 78 to reveal the face 50 of the first character. , and when the flap 34 is in the second position as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5E-5H, the first pad portion 14 is received in the pocket 78 to reveal the body of the second character.

The flap 34 of fabric includes a first surface 46 that defines an outer appearance of the flap 34 when the flap 34 is in the first position. The illustrated first surface 46 includes a representation of a first face or image 50 (e.g., of a polar bear) located at the front surface 26 of the second pad portion 22 configured to support the user's back (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). face). When the flap 34 is in the first position, the first surface 46 of the flap 34 positioned on the second pad portion 22 and the outer cover 30 of the first pad portion together define a first character or configuration 38 (e.g., a polar bear) . The flap 34 also includes a second surface 54 opposite the first surface 46 that defines the exterior of the flap 34 when the flap 34 is in the second position. The second surface 54 includes a representation of the body 58 (eg, the body of a wolf) of the second character 42 positioned at the upper surface 18 of the first pad portion 14 (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ). When the flap 34 is in the second position, the second surface 54 of the flap 34 positioned on the first pad portion 14 and the outer cover 30 of the second pad portion 22 together define a second character or configuration 42 (e.g., a wolf). ). The outer cover 30 adjacent the front surface 26 of the second pad portion 22 includes a representation of a second face 62 (eg, a wolf's face) that is the face of a second character (eg, a wolf).

When the flap 34 is in the second position, a representation of the second face 62 and second character body is revealed for viewing, and the first face 50 and first character body are hidden from view. When the flap 34 is in the first position, a representation of the first face 50 and the first character's body is revealed for viewing, and the second face 62 and the second character's body are hidden from view.

The flap 34 of fabric is able to move or rotate relative to the seam S to transition the chair 10 between the first configuration 38 and the second configuration 42 . 5A-5H illustrate the transition from the first configuration 38 to the second configuration 42 when the flap 34 is moved to the second position. 6A-6F illustrate the transition from the second configuration 42 to the first configuration 38 when the flap 34 is moved to the first position.

Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5H , in order to reconfigure the chair 10 from the first polar bear character 38 to the second wolf character 42, the tab is grasped at the second or free end 70 of the tab 34 adjacent to the rear surface 28. flap 34, and rotate or pull the flap 34 in a second direction onto the top of the second pad portion 22 to expose the second pad portion by removing the second pad portion 22 from the reversible bag 78 twenty two. This reveals the wolf-shaped covering 30 and wolf face 62 of the second pad portion 22 . At the same time, the surface 46 of the flap 34 and its polar bear face 50 become the inside of the reversible bag 78 . The first pad portion 14 is then wrapped or inserted into the reversible bag 78 such that the flap 34 covers the first pad portion 14 . At the same time, the surface 54 of the flap 34 and its wolf-like body appearance are exposed to cover the first pad portion 14 . The free end 70 is then pulled down onto the lower surface of the first pad portion 14 until tightened. The resilient member 74 then helps to secure the second end 70 in this position.

6A to 6F, in order to reconfigure the chair 10 from the second wolf character 42 to the first polar bear character 38, the flap 34 is grasped at the second or free end 70 of the flap 34 and held in contact with Rotating or pulling the flap 34 in the first direction opposite the second direction onto the front of the first pad 14 to expose the first pad by removing the first pad 14 from the reversible bag 78 14. This reveals the polar bear-shaped body covering 30 of the first pad portion 14 . Simultaneously, the surface 54 of the flap 34 and its wolf-like body appearance become the inside of the reversible pocket 78 . The second pad portion 22 is then wrapped or inserted into the reversible bag 78 such that the flap 34 covers the second pad portion 22 . At the same time, the surface 46 of the flap 34 representing the face 50 of the polar bear is exposed for viewing and covers the front surface 26 of the second pad portion 22 . The free end 70 is then pulled down onto the rear surface 28 of the second pad portion 22 until tightened. The resilient member 74 then helps to secure the second end 70 in this position. A child can easily perform this reconfiguration to enjoy both roles 38 , 42 of the reconfigurable chair 10 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the representations of the first face 50 and the second face 62 each include eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Other facial features can also be included, including a tongue as shown on the representation of the second face 62 . Likewise, images can be displayed on the first surface 34 and the second surface 54 of the flap 34 to depict various objects or characters other than animals or faces.

In the illustrated embodiment, to further enhance the appearance of the first character 38 and the second character 42 , the chair 10 includes various accessories capable of characterizing the characters 38 , 42 . In particular, in the illustrated embodiment, the flap 34 includes a first set of appendages 82 coupled thereto, which act as ears when the flap 34 is in the first position (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). visible. The flap 34 also includes a second set of appendages 86 coupled thereto, which are visible as feet when the flap 34 is in the second position (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ). Skin 30 , distinct from flap 34 , can also include accessories to enhance the appearance of character 38 , 42 . The skin 30 at the first pad 14 has coupled thereto a third set of appendages 90 which are visible as a foot when the flap 34 is in the first position (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The skin 30 at the second pad portion 22 has coupled thereto a fourth set of appendages 94 which are visible as ears when the flap 34 is in the second position (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ). It should be understood that while appendages 82, 86, 90, and 94 are shown to represent feet and ears, in other embodiments where the character is a different animal, the appendages could represent other features, such as tails, fins, wings, and the like. The appendages can be sewn, glued or otherwise attached to the respective flaps 34 at desired locations.

The revealed face 50 or 62 of the character or creature is in the same position on the chair 10 for the chair 10 and faces the same direction for both configurations 38 , 42 . In the illustrated embodiment, the exposed faces 50 , 62 are always on the second pad portion 22 , and more particularly on the front surface 26 . The concealed face 50 or 62 is in various positions on the chair 10 . In the illustrated embodiment, when the face 62 is hidden, it lies on the second pad portion 22 below the revealed face 50 . When the face 50 is concealed, it rests on the first pad portion 14 . This relationship exists because the face 50 is on the movable flap 34 and the face 62 is on the cover 30 at the pad 22 .

7 to 10 show a second embodiment of the invention in the form of a toy article 110 . The toy 110 is constructed and operated in a similar manner to the chair 10 and like parts are given like reference numerals plus 100 . For this embodiment, instead of being oriented at an angle of approximately ninety degrees to one another, the first portion 114 and second portion 122 are oriented or aligned at an angle of approximately one hundred and eighty degrees to one another. First portion 114 can represent the body of the creature or character depicted by toy 110, and second portion 22 can represent the head of the creature or character depicted by toy 110, with toy 110 in a vertical orientation such that body portion 114 is at the head. section 122 below. In the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 7-10 , portions 114 , 122 of toy 110 have a rounder or more spherical profile than portions 14 , 22 of chair 10 . Sheet 134 operates in the same manner as sheet 34, as shown in FIGS. , dog) to switch between. The flap 134 is secured at its first end 166 along a seam S that extends partially around the toy 110 at the interface between the body portion 114 and the head 122 . The flap 134 can also include an elastic member 174 sewn into the second end 170 and operable to help secure the flap 134 in the first and second positions. The elastic member 174 creates some tension in the second end 170 of the flap 134 to help keep the second end 170 tightened on the skin 130 in each of the first and second positions.

The same relationship observed through faces 50 and 52 of chair 10 is also exhibited by faces 150 and 162 of toy 110 . Specifically, for the toy 110 , the revealed face 150 or 162 of the character or creature is in the same location on the toy 110 and faces the same direction for both configurations 138 , 142 . In the illustrated embodiment, the revealed face 150 , 162 is always on the head 122 , and more specifically, on the front surface 126 . The hidden face 150 or 162 is at various locations on the toy 110 . In the illustrated embodiment, when the face 162 is hidden, it is on the head 122 below the revealed face 150 . When the face 150 is hidden, it is over the body part 114 . This relationship exists because the face 150 is on the movable flap 134 and the face 162 is on the skin 130 at the head 122 .

Various features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the claims.

Claims (20)

1. a kind of article, including：

First；

Second, described second is attached to described first；And

Tablet, the tablet can move between the first position and the second position, in the first position, described One and described second limits the first construction together, and in the second position, described first and described second The second construction is limited together, and described second constructs with the appearance different from first construction；

Wherein, the tablet includes first surface, and the first surface has the first facial presented on it,

Wherein, described second includes covering, and the covering has the second face presented on it, and

Wherein, when the tablet is in the first position, the first facial appears on described second, and institute State the second face be hidden in the tablet in the following, and when the tablet is in the second position, described Two faces appear on described second, and the first facial is adjacent to described first and is hidden.

2. article according to claim 1, wherein when appearing the first facial, the first facial is in first party It is upwardly-directed, and when appearing second face, second face orients in said first direction.

3. article according to claim 1, wherein when appearing the first facial, second face is hidden in Below the first facial.

4. article according to claim 1, wherein each of the first facial and second face face wrap Include eyes, nose and face.

5. article according to claim 1, wherein the tablet includes first end and second end, the first end quilt It is fixed at least one of described first or described second, the second end is relative to described first and described second Portion moves freely between the first position and the second position.

6. article according to claim 5, wherein first end is attached at described first and described between second Seam.

7. article according to claim 5, wherein the second end includes elastic component, and the elastic component is operable To help the tablet being fixed in the first position and the second position.

8. article according to claim 5, wherein the tablet at least partially defines reversible bag, and described At least one of one or described second be accepted in corresponding first position or the second position it is described reversible In bag.

9. article according to claim 8, wherein when the tablet is in the first position, described second Portion is accepted in the bag, and wherein, and when the tablet is in the second position, described first is accepted In the bag.

10. article according to claim 1, wherein the tablet includes first group of attachment being coupled, when described When tablet is in the first position, first group of attachment can be visible as ear, and wherein, the tablet Including second group of attachment being coupled, when the tablet is in the second position, second group of attachment conduct Foot can be visible.

11. article according to claim 10, wherein described first and each of described second includes difference In the covering of the tablet, first covering has the third group attachment being coupled, when the tablet is in When in the first position, the third group attachment can be visible as foot, and second covering has and it 4th group of attachment of connection, when the tablet is in the second position, the 4th group of attachment can be seen as ear It must see.

12. article according to claim 1, wherein described first is configured to shelve on a support surface, and has Have and be configured to sit in upper surface above for user, and wherein, described second with described first at an anglely Orientation, and be configured to when be sitting in described first it is upper when support user back surface so that the article is Chair.

13. article according to claim 12, wherein the angle at described first and between second described is at 70 degree And between 110 degree.

14. article according to claim 1, wherein described first and described second each other in about fixed in 180 degree To so that in the vertical direction, described first body for limiting biology, and described second institute being limited to above body State the head of biology.

15. a kind of filling chair, including：

First pad portion, first pad portion are configured to shelve on a support surface, and have and be configured to take one's seat for user In upper surface above；

Second pad portion, second pad portion and first pad portion orient at an anglely, and with being configured to when being sitting in The surface at the back of user is supported when in first pad portion；And

Tablet, the tablet can move between the first position and the second position, in the first position, described One pad portion and second pad portion limit the first construction together, in the second position, first pad portion and described second Pad portion limits the second construction together, and described second constructs with the appearance different from first construction.

16. filling chair according to claim 15, wherein the tablet includes the representation of the first image, when When in the first position, the representation of described first image is located in the described of the back for being configured to support user At the surface in the second pad portion, and wherein, when the tablet is in the second position, the expression of described first image Form be hidden and it cannot be seen that.

17. filling chair according to claim 16, wherein second pad portion includes the illiteracy for being different from the tablet Skin, the covering include the representation of the second image, when the tablet is in the second position, second figure The representation of picture is at the surface in second pad portion for being configured to the back of support user.

18. filling chair according to claim 17, wherein the representation of described first image and second image Representation include each the face with eyes, nose and face.

19. filling chair according to claim 15, wherein the tablet includes when in the first position The first surface of the appearance of the tablet is limited, the first surface is included in the described of the back for being configured to support user The representation of first facial at the surface in the second pad portion；And wherein, the tablet further includes when in described second Limit the second surface of the appearance of the tablet when in position, the second surface includes be located in first pad portion upper The representation of body at surface.

20. filling chair according to claim 15, wherein the tablet includes first surface, the first surface First facial with presentation on it,

Wherein, second pad portion includes covering, and the covering has the second face presented on it, and

Wherein, when the tablet is in the first position, the first facial appears in second pad portion, and Second face be hidden in the tablet in the following, also, when the tablet is in the second position, it is described Second face appears in second pad portion, and the first facial is adjacent to first pad portion and is hidden.