EP0031076B1 - Strap, particularly tensioning strap for furniture - Google Patents

Strap, particularly tensioning strap for furniture Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0031076B1
EP0031076B1 EP80107770A EP80107770A EP0031076B1 EP 0031076 B1 EP0031076 B1 EP 0031076B1 EP 80107770 A EP80107770 A EP 80107770A EP 80107770 A EP80107770 A EP 80107770A EP 0031076 B1 EP0031076 B1 EP 0031076B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
band
connecting member
web
piece
hook
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired
Application number
EP80107770A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0031076A2 (en
EP0031076A3 (en
Inventor
Manfred Brokmann
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Hellmann Jens
Hellmann Jost
Hellmann Klaus
Original Assignee
Hellmann Jens
Hellmann Jost
Hellmann Klaus
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Hellmann Jens, Hellmann Jost, Hellmann Klaus filed Critical Hellmann Jens
Priority to AT80107770T priority Critical patent/ATE4083T1/en
Priority to DE19813116114 priority patent/DE3116114A1/en
Publication of EP0031076A2 publication Critical patent/EP0031076A2/en
Publication of EP0031076A3 publication Critical patent/EP0031076A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0031076B1 publication Critical patent/EP0031076B1/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/02—Seat parts
    • A47C7/22—Straps or the like for direct user support or for carrying upholstery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/12—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using tensioned springs, e.g. flat type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/12—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using tensioned springs, e.g. flat type
    • A47C23/26—Frames therefor; Connecting the springs to the frame
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24008—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including fastener for attaching to external surface
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24008—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including fastener for attaching to external surface
    • Y10T428/24017—Hook or barb
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/2419—Fold at edge
    • Y10T428/24215—Acute or reverse fold of exterior component
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24273—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including aperture
    • Y10T428/24322—Composite web or sheet
    • Y10T428/24331—Composite web or sheet including nonapertured component
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24273—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including aperture
    • Y10T428/24322—Composite web or sheet
    • Y10T428/24331—Composite web or sheet including nonapertured component
    • Y10T428/24339—Keyed
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24273—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including aperture
    • Y10T428/24322—Composite web or sheet
    • Y10T428/24331—Composite web or sheet including nonapertured component
    • Y10T428/24339—Keyed
    • Y10T428/24347—From both sides
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24479—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including variation in thickness
    • Y10T428/24488—Differential nonuniformity at margin
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/249921—Web or sheet containing structurally defined element or component
    • Y10T428/249924—Noninterengaged fiber-containing paper-free web or sheet which is not of specified porosity
    • Y10T428/24994—Fiber embedded in or on the surface of a polymeric matrix
    • Y10T428/249942—Fibers are aligned substantially parallel
    • Y10T428/249946—Glass fiber

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a belt, in particular covering belt for furniture, consisting of a flat piece of tape made of plastic with reinforcing threads made of glass fibers embedded therein, which is provided at least at one end with a fold secured by welding and a connecting body made of plastic.
  • the folding at the end of the band forms an eyelet / into which the separately prefabricated, independent connecting body can be inserted.
  • the connector body forms a connecting part which, after the band piece has been guided around a frame strut of a piece of furniture, can be hung on the band piece itself.
  • Straps of this type are used for covering seating and reclining furniture, in which they form a spring base for upholstery pads, mattresses, etc. in a mutually parallel, possibly crossing arrangement. The straps can only be attached to the frame struts of a piece of furniture.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a belt of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1, which is particularly simple to attach by means of clips, nails or screws to the frame struts of a piece of furniture and with a strength of the connection that is not inferior to the tensile strength of the piece of tape .
  • the belt according to the invention is characterized in that the connecting body is integrally cast onto the folded end of the band, the plastic of the connecting body enclosing the end of the band together with the folding on all sides and penetrating through perforations which in the area of the folding of the in itself known manner are provided with reinforcing longitudinal threads spaced parallel to each other.
  • the connecting body is integrally cast onto the folded end of the band, the plastic of the connecting body enclosing the end of the band together with the folding on all sides and penetrating through perforations which in the area of the folding of the in itself known manner are provided with reinforcing longitudinal threads spaced parallel to each other.
  • the belt according to the invention can be connected directly and easily to any part supporting it, such as the frame struts of a piece of furniture, by means of clips, nailing or screwing on, with the danger of detachment of the connector body due to tearing out of the staples or the connecting means otherwise used being completely avoidable is.
  • the connection between the end of the band and the connecting body also has a strength which withstands at least all loads which lie in the area of the tensile strength of the band piece.
  • a tensile strength remains at least in that area of the strip end in which the continuous perforations weaken the load-bearing strip cross-section, which corresponds at least to that of the normal strip.
  • the connector body penetrates the casting channels at its casting or injection molding at the end of the tape, there is also a certainty in the area of the tensile strength of the tape piece of the anchorage of the tape end in the connecting body, even if due to the differences between those for the tape piece and for the plastics selected for the connection body, there is no fusion of the parts at the contact surfaces during the casting process.
  • Such a fusing process is not very desirable anyway, because it can also cause weakening in the band piece itself in the area of the transition from the band piece to the connecting body.
  • the belt shown comprises in particular a flat piece of tape 1 made of plastic, in particular polyethylene, with embedded longitudinal reinforcing threads 2 made of glass fibers and a connecting body 3 made of plastic, in particular polypropylene, embedded therein, spaced parallel to one another.
  • a particularly strong plastic is preferably used for the connecting body chooses, since it is then possible to make the connection with a frame strut, not shown, of a piece of furniture or any other supporting part with the help of a single suitable staple or the like, or also by one (or more connecting hooks).
  • the band piece 1 is provided with a fold 4 at its band end.
  • This folding 4 is secured by welding to the band piece 1 against leaving its position brought about and illustrated by the folding under load.
  • the welding is preferably carried out over the entire surface and illustrated in the drawing at 5.
  • the band end is provided with continuous perforations 6, which form casting channels, which are filled by the material of the connector body 3 when it is poured or sprayed on.
  • the perforations are arranged in a row running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the band and in each case in the area between reinforcing thread 2, so that the reinforcing longitudinal threads remain undamaged.
  • the perforations 6 are furthermore arranged close to and along the inner end edge 7 of the fold 4 of the band end, so that it is ensured that the connecting body 3 cannot open in the region of the inlet of the band piece 1 with a corresponding band load.
  • the connector body 3 can be provided from its top and / or its underside down to the adjacent strip surface recesses 8 and 9, which can be arranged in a circle and in a row transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strip.
  • the number and size of the recesses depends on the extent of the possible material savings, which in turn depend on the strength of the plastic chosen for the connector body 3.
  • Two such recesses are suitable for production technology both on the top and on the underside, because such recesses can be formed in the injection mold by suitable holding and centering members.
  • the connector body 3 preferably has the shape of a flat plate rounded at the edges. On its upper side, this can have a shoulder 10 serving as a stop for a stapling or stapling machine (FIGS. 1 to 4).
  • the connector body 3 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 has on its side facing away from the band piece 1 a connector hook 11 which is also injected into the connector body with an angled end 12. If necessary, several connection hooks 11 can also be used.
  • the connecting hook 11 enables it to be hooked into a bore or the like. Recess in a frame strut.
  • the connector body 3 can also be provided with a flange extension 13 which overlaps the connector hook (s) and, as shown, optionally engages in regions on the upper side.
  • the flange shoulder 13 can extend over the entire width of the connecting body or, as shown in dashed lines, occupy part of this width. It is also understood that the belt is usually provided at both ends with a corresponding connector body 3, especially when used as a clothing belt for furniture, in which the connector body 3 favor a mechanical fixing of the straps on the furniture body.

Landscapes

  • Connection Of Plates (AREA)
  • Belt Conveyors (AREA)
  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Buckles (AREA)
  • Formation And Processing Of Food Products (AREA)
  • Devices For Conveying Motion By Means Of Endless Flexible Members (AREA)

Abstract

An improved support web, particularly for use in the construction of furniture, comprises a band, which may be made of plastic material having spaced, parallel, longitudinal reinforcing threads such as glass fibers embedded therein and a connecting member of plastic material at least one end of the band of which is formed in one piece about the band end by a molding or casting process to surround, on all sides, a folded end of the band having its layers secured together, there being holes passing through the folded end of the band which become filled with material of the connecting member. The connecting member has a strong connection with the band and may be nailed or stapled to the frame of a piece of furniture to connect the support web to the frame. Alternatively, the connecting member may be provided with a hook formation or with a molded-in hook or hooks for connecting it to a frame.

Description

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Gurt, insbesondere Bespannungsgurt für Möbel, bestehend aus einem flachen Bandstück aus Kunststoff mit darin eingebetteten Verstärkungsfäden aus Glasfasern, das zumindest an einem Ende mit einer durch Verschweißen gesicherten Umfaltung und einem Anschlußkörper aus Kunststoff versehen ist.The invention relates to a belt, in particular covering belt for furniture, consisting of a flat piece of tape made of plastic with reinforcing threads made of glass fibers embedded therein, which is provided at least at one end with a fold secured by welding and a connecting body made of plastic.

Bei einem bekannten Gurt dieser Art (FR-A-2403763) bildet die Umfaltung am Bandende eine öse/in die der gesondert vorgefertige, unabhängige Anschlußkörper einsetzbar ist. Der Anschlußkörper bildet ein Verbindungsteil, der nach Herumführen des Bandstücks um eine Rahmenstrebe eines Möbels am Bandstück selbst einhängbar ist. Gurte dieser Art finden für Bespannungen von Sitz- und Liegemöbeln Anwendung, bei denen sie in untereinander paralleler, sich ggf. kreuzender Anordnung eine Unterfederung für Polsterauflagen, Matratzen etc. bilden. Dabei sind die Gurte lediglich durch Umschlingung der Rahmenstreben eines Möbels an diesen festlegbar.In a known belt of this type (FR-A-2403763), the folding at the end of the band forms an eyelet / into which the separately prefabricated, independent connecting body can be inserted. The connector body forms a connecting part which, after the band piece has been guided around a frame strut of a piece of furniture, can be hung on the band piece itself. Straps of this type are used for covering seating and reclining furniture, in which they form a spring base for upholstery pads, mattresses, etc. in a mutually parallel, possibly crossing arrangement. The straps can only be attached to the frame struts of a piece of furniture.

Es sind ferner Gurte für Bespannungen von Holzrahmen von Möbeln bekannt, die lediglich aus einem flachen Bandstück aus Kunststoff mit darin eingebetteten, zueinander im Abstand parallel angeordneten Verstärkungsfäden aus Glasfasern bestehen. Ein erhebliches Problem bei der Verwendung derartiger einfacher Gurte ist deren Festlegung an den Streben der Holzrahmen. In der Praxis geschieht dies in der Weise, daß zunächst ein Endbereich des Bandstücks mit nach unten weisender Oberseite durch Heftklammern festgelegt und dann das Bandstück über den schon festgelegten Bereich gefaltet und nochmals Heftklammern gesetzt werden. Nur durch eine solche doppelte Heftung, die aufwendig und kompliziert ist, läßt sich eine Verbindung mit den Rahmenstreben herstellen, die Zugkräfte in einer Größe übertragen kann, die wenigstens einem Teil der Zugfestigkeit des Gurtes entspricht. Jedoch bleibt die Verbindung stets ein Schwachpunkt mit der häufig zu beobachtenden Folge eines Ablösens bzw. Abreißens des Gurtes vom tragenden Möbelrahmen.There are also known straps for covering wooden frames of furniture, which consist only of a flat piece of tape made of plastic with reinforcing threads made of glass fibers embedded therein, spaced parallel to one another. A significant problem when using such simple straps is their attachment to the struts of the wooden frame. In practice, this is done by first fixing an end region of the piece of tape with the downward-facing upper side by means of staples and then folding the piece of tape over the already defined area and placing staples again. Only with such double stitching, which is complex and complicated, can a connection be made to the frame struts, which can transmit tensile forces in a size which corresponds to at least part of the tensile strength of the belt. However, the connection always remains a weak point with the frequently observed consequence of the belt being detached or torn from the supporting furniture frame.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Gurt der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Art zu schaffen, der mittels Klammern, Nägeln oder Schrauben an den Rahmenstreben eines Möbels besonders einfach und mit einer Festigkeit der Verbindung anbringbar ist, die der Zugfestigkeit des Bandstücks nicht nachsteht.The invention has for its object to provide a belt of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1, which is particularly simple to attach by means of clips, nails or screws to the frame struts of a piece of furniture and with a strength of the connection that is not inferior to the tensile strength of the piece of tape .

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist der Gurt nach der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Anschlußkörper an das umgefaltete Bandende einstückig angegossen ist, wobei der Kunststoff des Anschlußkörpers das Bandende mitsamt der Umfaltung allseitig umschließt und durchgehende Lochungen durchsetzt, die im Bereich der Umfaltung des in an sich bekannter Weise mit im Abstand parallel zueinander angeordneten Verstärkungslängsfäden versehenen Bandstücks vorgesehen sind. Hinsichtlich weiterer Ausgestaltungen wird auf die Ansprüche 2 bis 10 verwiesen.To achieve this object, the belt according to the invention is characterized in that the connecting body is integrally cast onto the folded end of the band, the plastic of the connecting body enclosing the end of the band together with the folding on all sides and penetrating through perforations which in the area of the folding of the in itself known manner are provided with reinforcing longitudinal threads spaced parallel to each other. With regard to further refinements, reference is made to claims 2 to 10.

Der Gurt nach der Erfindung ist über seinen Anschlußkörper unmittelbar und einfach an irgendeinem ihn tragenden Teil wie den Rahmenstreben eines Möbels durch Anheften mittels Klammern, Annageln oder Anschrauben verbindbar, wobei Gefahren eines Ablösens des Anschlußkörpers infolge eines Ausreißens der Heftklammern order der sonst eingesetzten Verbindungsmittel völlig vermeidbar ist. Auch die Verbindung zwischen Bandende und Anschlußkörper besitzt eine Festigkeit, die zumindest allen im Bereich der Zugfestigkeit des Bandstücks liegenden Belastungen standhält. Infolge der durch die Umfaltung gebildeten und durch das Verschweißen gesicherten Doppellagigkeit verbleibt auch in jenem Bereich des Bandendes, in dem die durchgehenden Lochungen eine Schwächung des tragenden Bandquerschnitts herbeiführen, eine Zugfestigkeit, die zumindest der des normalen Bandes entspricht. Da der Anschlußkörper bei seinem Angießen oder Anspritzen am Bandende die Vergußkanäle bildenden Lochungen durchsetzt, ist auch eine jedenfalls im Bereich der Zugfestigkeit des Bandstücks liegende Festigkeit der Verankerung des Bandendes im Anschiußkörper gegeben, und zwar selbst dann, wenn aufgrund der Unterschiede zwischen den für das Bandstück und für den Anschlußkörper gewählten Kunststoffen beim Angießvorgang kein Verschmelzen der Teile an den Kontaktflächen stattfindet. Ein solcher Verschmelzvorgang ist ohnehin nicht sehr wünschenswert, weil damit zugleich im Bereich des Übergangs vom Bandstück zum Anschlußkörper Schwächungserscheinungen im Bandstück selbst eintreten können.The belt according to the invention can be connected directly and easily to any part supporting it, such as the frame struts of a piece of furniture, by means of clips, nailing or screwing on, with the danger of detachment of the connector body due to tearing out of the staples or the connecting means otherwise used being completely avoidable is. The connection between the end of the band and the connecting body also has a strength which withstands at least all loads which lie in the area of the tensile strength of the band piece. As a result of the double layer formed by the folding and secured by welding, a tensile strength remains at least in that area of the strip end in which the continuous perforations weaken the load-bearing strip cross-section, which corresponds at least to that of the normal strip. Since the connector body penetrates the casting channels at its casting or injection molding at the end of the tape, there is also a certainty in the area of the tensile strength of the tape piece of the anchorage of the tape end in the connecting body, even if due to the differences between those for the tape piece and for the plastics selected for the connection body, there is no fusion of the parts at the contact surfaces during the casting process. Such a fusing process is not very desirable anyway, because it can also cause weakening in the band piece itself in the area of the transition from the band piece to the connecting body.

In der Zeichnung sind zwei Ausführungsbeispiele des Gegenstands der Erfindung näher veranschaulicht. Im einzelnen zeigen :

  • Figur 1 eine Seitenansicht des einen Endbereiches eines Gurtes,
  • Figur 2 eine Draufsicht zu Fig. 1,
  • Figur 3 einen Schnitt nach der Linie III-III in Fig. 2,
  • Figur4 einen Schnitt nach der Linie IV-IV in Fig.2, und
  • Figuren 5 und 6 Seitenansicht und Draufsicht ähnlich Fig. 1 und 2 einer abgewandelten Ausführung.
In the drawing, two embodiments of the object of the invention are illustrated in more detail. In detail show:
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of one end region of a belt,
  • FIG. 2 shows a top view of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 shows a section along the line III-III in FIG. 2,
  • Figure 4 shows a section along the line IV-IV in Figure 2, and
  • Figures 5 and 6 side view and plan view similar to Fig. 1 and 2 of a modified embodiment.

Der dargestellte Gurt umfaßt im einzelnen ein flaches Bandstück 1 aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Polyäthylen, mit darin eingebetteten, zueinander im Abstand parallel angeordneten Verstärkungslängsfäden 2 aus Glasfasern und einen Anschlußkörper3 aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Polypropylen. Für den Anschlußkörper wird vorzugsweise ein besonders fester Kunststoff gewählt, da es dann möglich ist, die Verbindung mit einer nicht dargestellten Rahmenstrebe eines Möbels oder irgendeinem sonstigen tragenden Teil mit Hilfe schon einer einzigen geeigneten Heftklammer od. dgl. oder auch durch einen (oder mehrere Anschlußhaken) vorzunehmen.The belt shown comprises in particular a flat piece of tape 1 made of plastic, in particular polyethylene, with embedded longitudinal reinforcing threads 2 made of glass fibers and a connecting body 3 made of plastic, in particular polypropylene, embedded therein, spaced parallel to one another. A particularly strong plastic is preferably used for the connecting body chooses, since it is then possible to make the connection with a frame strut, not shown, of a piece of furniture or any other supporting part with the help of a single suitable staple or the like, or also by one (or more connecting hooks).

Das Bandstück 1 ist an seinem Bandende mit einer Umfaltung 4 versehen. Diese Umfaltung 4 ist durch Verschweißen mit dem Bandstück 1 dagegen gesichert, seine durch die Umfaltung herbeigeführte und dargestellte Lage unter Belastung zu verlassen. Die Verschweißung ist vorzugsweise vollflächig ausgeführt und in der Zeichnung bei 5 veranschaulicht.The band piece 1 is provided with a fold 4 at its band end. This folding 4 is secured by welding to the band piece 1 against leaving its position brought about and illustrated by the folding under load. The welding is preferably carried out over the entire surface and illustrated in the drawing at 5.

Im Bereich der Umfaltung 4 ist das Bandende mit durchgehenden Lochungen 6 versehen, die Vergußkanäle bilden, die beim Angießen bzw. Anspritzen des Anschlußkörpers 3 von dessen Material ausgefüllt werden. Bei dem dargestellten Beispiel sind die Lochungen in einer quer zur Bandlängsrichtung verlaufenden Reihe und jeweils im Bereich zwischen Verstärkungslär.gsfä- den 2 angeordnet, so daß die Verstärkungslängsfäden unbeschädigt bleiben.In the area of the folding 4, the band end is provided with continuous perforations 6, which form casting channels, which are filled by the material of the connector body 3 when it is poured or sprayed on. In the example shown, the perforations are arranged in a row running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the band and in each case in the area between reinforcing thread 2, so that the reinforcing longitudinal threads remain undamaged.

Dies ist für die Erhaltung der vollen Zugfestigkeit des Bandstücks 1 und der Verbindung vom Bandstück 1 zum Anschlußkörper 3 wichtig, denn durch die Umfaltung am Bandende erhalten auch die Verstärkungslängsfäden 2 eine solche Umfaltung, die verhindert, daß sich die Verstärkungslängsfäden 2 im Kunststoffmaterial des Bandstücks unter Belastung zurückziehen können. Die Lochungen 6 sind bei dem dargestellten Beispiel ferner nahe und entlang der inneren Endkante 7 der Umfaltung 4 des Bandendes angeordnet, so daß sichergestellt ist, daß der Anschlußkörper 3 nicht im Bereich des Einlaufs des Bandstücks 1 bei entsprechender Bandbelastung aufklaffen kann.This is important for maintaining the full tensile strength of the tape piece 1 and the connection from the tape piece 1 to the connector body 3, because by the folding at the end of the tape also the reinforcing longitudinal threads 2 receive such a folding, which prevents the reinforcing longitudinal threads 2 in the plastic material of the tape piece Can withdraw load. In the example shown, the perforations 6 are furthermore arranged close to and along the inner end edge 7 of the fold 4 of the band end, so that it is ensured that the connecting body 3 cannot open in the region of the inlet of the band piece 1 with a corresponding band load.

Zur Einsparung von Material können im Anschlußkörper 3 von dessen Ober- und/oder dessen Unterseite jeweils bis auf die benachbarte Bandfläche herabreichende Ausnehmungen 8 bzw. 9 vorgesehen sein, die kreisförmig und in einer Reihe quer zur Bandlängsrichtung angeordnet werden können. Die Zahl und die Größe der Ausnehmungen hängt vom Umfang der möglichen Materialeinsparungen ab, die ihrerseits von der Festigkeit des für den Anschlußkörper 3 gewählten Kunststoffs abhängig sind. Zwei derartige Ausnehmungen bieten sich sowohl an der Ober- als auch an der Unterseite fertigungstechnisch an, weil derartige Ausnehmungen durch geeignete Halte- und Zentrierglieder in der Spritzgießform gebildet werden können.To save material can be provided in the connector body 3 from its top and / or its underside down to the adjacent strip surface recesses 8 and 9, which can be arranged in a circle and in a row transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strip. The number and size of the recesses depends on the extent of the possible material savings, which in turn depend on the strength of the plastic chosen for the connector body 3. Two such recesses are suitable for production technology both on the top and on the underside, because such recesses can be formed in the injection mold by suitable holding and centering members.

Der Anschlußkörper 3 hat bevorzugt die Form einer an den Kanten abgerundeten flachen Platte. Diese kann an ihrer Oberseite einen als Anschlag für eine Klammersetz- oder heftmaschine dienenden Absatz 10 aufweisen (Fig. 1 bis 4).The connector body 3 preferably has the shape of a flat plate rounded at the edges. On its upper side, this can have a shoulder 10 serving as a stop for a stapling or stapling machine (FIGS. 1 to 4).

Es versteht sich, daß insbesondere in der Form des Anschlußkörpers 3 ein erheblicher Spielraum für Abänderungen in Ansehung jeweils spezieller Aufgaben des Gurtes besteht. So ist es z. B. auch denkbar, den Anschlußkörper 3 mit einer sich spitzwinklig zum Bandstück zurück und abwärts vorerstreckenden Befestigungsrippe zu versehen, mit deren Hilfe der Anschlußkörper 3 auch ohne Heft- oder gesonderte Verbindungsmittel an einem mit einer entsprechenden Aufnahmenut versehenen Teil festlegbar ist.It goes without saying that, in particular in the form of the connecting body 3, there is considerable scope for modifications in view of specific tasks of the belt. So it is z. B. also conceivable to provide the connector body 3 with an acute angled back to the band piece and downward extending fastening rib, with the aid of which the connector body 3 can also be fixed to a part provided with a corresponding receiving groove without tacking or separate connecting means.

Der in Fig. 5 und 6 veranschaulichte Anschlußkörper 3 weist auf seiner dem Bandstück 1 abgewandten Seite einen Anschlußhaken 11 auf, der mit einem abgewinkelten Ende 12 in den Anschlußkörper mit eingespritzt ist. Im Bedarfsfalle können auch mehrere Anschlußhaken 11 Anwendung finden. Der Anschlußhaken 11 er möglicht ein Einhängen in eine Bohrung od. dgl. Aussparung in einer Rahmenstrebe. Der Anschlußkörper 3 kann ferner mit einem Flanschansatz 13 versehen sein, der den oder die Anschlußhaken über- und gegebenenfalls, wie dargestellt, oberseitig bereichsweise umgreift. Der Flanschansatz 13 kann sich über die ganze Breite des Anschlußkörpers erstrecken oder, wie gestrichelt dargestellt ist, ein Teil dieser Breite einnehmen. Es versteht sich ferner, daß der Gurt in der Regel an beiden Enden mit einem entsprechenden Anschlußkörper 3 versehen ist, insbesondere bei Verwendung als Bespannungsgurt für Möbel, bei der im übrigen die Anschlußkörper 3 ein maschinelles Festlegen der Gurte an den Möbelkörper begünstigen.The connector body 3 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 has on its side facing away from the band piece 1 a connector hook 11 which is also injected into the connector body with an angled end 12. If necessary, several connection hooks 11 can also be used. The connecting hook 11 enables it to be hooked into a bore or the like. Recess in a frame strut. The connector body 3 can also be provided with a flange extension 13 which overlaps the connector hook (s) and, as shown, optionally engages in regions on the upper side. The flange shoulder 13 can extend over the entire width of the connecting body or, as shown in dashed lines, occupy part of this width. It is also understood that the belt is usually provided at both ends with a corresponding connector body 3, especially when used as a clothing belt for furniture, in which the connector body 3 favor a mechanical fixing of the straps on the furniture body.

Claims (10)

1. A web, particularly webbing for furniture, consisting of a flat piece of band (1) of plastics material with reinforcing threads of glass fibre embedded therein, which band is provided, at least at one end, with a fold (4) secured by welding and a connecting member (3) of plastics material, characterised in that the connecting member (3) is formed in one piece on the folded- over end of the band, and the plastics material of the connecting member (3) surrounds the end of the band together with the fold (4) on all sides and penetrates through through-going holes (6) which are provided in the region of the fold (4) of the piece of band (1) which is provided in known manner with longitudinal reinforcing threads (2) disposed parallel to one another with spacing.
2. A web as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the holes (6) forming casting passages are disposed in a row extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the band and each between an adjacent pair of the longitudinal reinforcing threads (2).
3. A web as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that one hole (6) is provided between each adjacent pair of longitudinal reinforcing threads (2).
4. A web as claimed in claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the holes (6) are disposed close to and along the inner end edge (7) of the fold (4).
5. A web as claimed in any preceding claim, characterised in that recesses (8, 9) are provided in the connecting member (3) which extend from its upper and/or under side to the adjacent band surface and which are circular in shape and arranged in a row transversely to the longitudinal direction of the band.
6. A web as claimed in any preceding claim, characterised in that the connecting member (3) has the form of a flat plate rounded at the edges.
7. A web as claimed in any preceding claim, characterised in that the connecting member (3) is provided, at the under side, with a securing rib which can be inserted in a connection groove or the like and which extends over the width of the connecting member and forms an acute angle with the under side thereof.
8. A web as claimed in any preceding claim, characterised in that the connecting member (3) has, at its upper side, a step (10) to act as a stop for a stapling gun or the like fastener driving device.
9. A web as claimed in claim 6, characterised in that the connecting member (3) has a connecting hook (11) extending forwardly at its side remote from the piece of band (1), the hook (11) having an inner end (12) bent at an angle, let into the connecting member (3).
10. A web as claimed in claim 9, characterised in that the connecting member (3) comprises, at its side remote from the piece of band (1), a flange extension (13) which engages over the connecting hook (11) at the top and possibly locally around the hook.
EP80107770A 1979-12-20 1980-12-10 Strap, particularly tensioning strap for furniture Expired EP0031076B1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT80107770T ATE4083T1 (en) 1979-12-20 1980-12-10 BELT, IN PARTICULAR COVERING BELT FOR FURNITURE.
DE19813116114 DE3116114A1 (en) 1980-12-10 1981-04-23 Strap, in particular upholstery strap for furniture

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE2951329A DE2951329C2 (en) 1979-12-20 1979-12-20 Belts, in particular seat belts for furniture
DE2951329 1979-12-20

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0031076A2 EP0031076A2 (en) 1981-07-01
EP0031076A3 EP0031076A3 (en) 1981-09-02
EP0031076B1 true EP0031076B1 (en) 1983-07-13

Family

ID=6089030

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP80107770A Expired EP0031076B1 (en) 1979-12-20 1980-12-10 Strap, particularly tensioning strap for furniture

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US4339488A (en)
EP (1) EP0031076B1 (en)
JP (1) JPS5697415A (en)
AT (1) ATE4083T1 (en)
DE (1) DE2951329C2 (en)

Families Citing this family (37)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4548780A (en) * 1981-01-27 1985-10-22 Elmwood Sensors Limited Sensing devices for mounting in chamber walls and a method of manufacture
US4517234A (en) * 1981-05-18 1985-05-14 Amp Incorporated Heat recoverable sleeve forming wrap
US4553786A (en) * 1983-08-10 1985-11-19 William Lockett, III Infant seating and lounge unit
US4532166A (en) * 1983-10-03 1985-07-30 Xerox Corporation Welding of web materials
IT1179911B (en) * 1984-04-16 1987-09-16 Gilardini Spa Automotive engine pressure-charger
US4703518A (en) * 1985-08-27 1987-10-27 Minigrip, Inc. Attachment of plastic zipper to the outside of incompatible bag wall web
DE8907459U1 (en) * 1989-06-19 1989-08-03 Tillner, Alfred, 4513 Belm Feed rod for profile forming of upholstery materials
US5419475A (en) * 1992-03-17 1995-05-30 Taisei Plas Co., Ltd. Shoulder belt
CA2319881C (en) 1992-06-15 2001-10-30 Herman Miller, Inc. Office chair
US5445436A (en) * 1992-10-15 1995-08-29 Sunbeam Corporation Backing or seating for seating type furniture and means for securing backing or seating to a frame
US5868459A (en) * 1997-04-10 1999-02-09 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. Bouncer with positive lock
US6138327A (en) * 1999-08-31 2000-10-31 Powell; Andrew P. Flexible strap arrangement
US6983997B2 (en) 2001-06-29 2006-01-10 Haworth, Inc. Chair having a suspension seat assembly
US6560827B1 (en) * 2001-08-14 2003-05-13 Gross Jan S Elastomeric gasket for sling rail furniture
US7625046B2 (en) 2002-03-29 2009-12-01 Garrex Llc Task chair
US7040703B2 (en) 2002-03-29 2006-05-09 Garrex Llc Health chair a dynamically balanced task chair
US7396082B2 (en) 2002-03-29 2008-07-08 Garrex Llc Task chair
US20040137811A1 (en) * 2003-01-09 2004-07-15 L & P Property Management Company Elastomeric seating composite
US20050287347A1 (en) * 2003-06-02 2005-12-29 Pavilion Furniture, Inc. Polyurethane and rigid substrate composite with fasteners
IL157632A0 (en) * 2003-08-28 2004-03-28 Keter Plastic Ltd Furniture item and a method for attaching webbing thereto
US7458918B1 (en) 2003-11-21 2008-12-02 Fitness Quest Inc. Back support for an exercise device
US20050166317A1 (en) * 2004-02-02 2005-08-04 Kelly Ray G. Method of manufacture and products using fabric in injection molding
ES2401424T3 (en) 2004-07-08 2013-04-19 Knoll, Inc. Office chair
US9211014B2 (en) 2011-12-08 2015-12-15 Herman Miller, Inc. Composite body support member and methods for the manufacture and recycling thereof
WO2013106864A1 (en) 2012-01-13 2013-07-18 Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. Furniture assembly jig
CN103202627B (en) * 2012-01-13 2018-01-16 雅诗立家具工业公司 Furniture construction assembly fixture and the method assembled to furniture item
US10105886B2 (en) * 2012-10-09 2018-10-23 Reliant Worldwide Plastics, Llc Thermoplastic injection molded element with integral thermoplastic positioning system for reinforced composite structures
US20140342106A1 (en) * 2013-05-15 2014-11-20 Chan-Lin WU Reinforcing and shape-fixing structure for sheet material product
USD703457S1 (en) 2013-06-07 2014-04-29 Herman Miller, Inc. Chair
US20150014406A1 (en) * 2013-07-09 2015-01-15 Chan-Lin WU Reinforcing and shape-fixing strip structure for sheet material product
US9394052B2 (en) 2013-09-10 2016-07-19 Reliant Worldwide Plastics, Llc Tray table and method of manufacture
MA39944A (en) 2014-05-02 2017-03-08 Reliant Worldwide Plastics Llc Method and system for homogenous thermoplastic seat back assembly
US9623972B2 (en) 2014-06-16 2017-04-18 Reliant Worldwide Plastics, Llc Method and apparatus for composite thermoplastic arm rest assembly
US10112720B2 (en) 2015-10-23 2018-10-30 Reliant Worldwide Plastics, Llc Method and apparatus for a homogeneous thermoplastic leg support
WO2017079088A1 (en) * 2015-11-04 2017-05-11 Reliant Worldwide Plastics, Llc Method and apparatus for a thermoplastic homogeneous failure module
GB2576727B (en) * 2018-08-29 2022-04-27 Jaguar Land Rover Ltd Glazing Assembly and Forming Method
CN116461154B (en) * 2023-04-13 2023-11-03 淮安市金福隆包装有限公司 Device for strengthening force line between corrugated paper and facial tissue

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB918743A (en) * 1960-11-10 1963-02-20 Pirelli Ltd Improvements in or relating to an upholstery support and a method of making the same
GB996942A (en) * 1963-08-23 1965-06-30 Vitafoam Ltd Improvements in or relating to upholstered furniture
AU2165570A (en) * 1970-10-28 1972-05-04 Thyer Rubber Company Pty. Limited Improvements in and relating to seating

Family Cites Families (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE1113796B (en) * 1956-10-17 1961-09-14 Peter Hochstrasser Fastening device for elastic covering elements of mattresses, seats or the like.
GB969573A (en) * 1962-09-13 1964-09-09 Pirelli Ltd Improvements in or relating to upholstery support members and the like
US3438099A (en) * 1967-10-13 1969-04-15 Harold Green Fastener connections
DE6751439U (en) * 1968-08-22 1969-02-13 Heinrich Kalbskopf Fa SUPPORT FOR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE STRAPS.
US3653098A (en) * 1969-08-19 1972-04-04 Bliss Co Connector for flat woven tape
US4280548A (en) * 1977-09-23 1981-07-28 Manfred Brokmann Furniture such as chairs and couches
DE2935787C2 (en) * 1979-09-05 1981-10-15 Brokmann, Manfred Frame covering for seating or lounging furniture

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB918743A (en) * 1960-11-10 1963-02-20 Pirelli Ltd Improvements in or relating to an upholstery support and a method of making the same
GB996942A (en) * 1963-08-23 1965-06-30 Vitafoam Ltd Improvements in or relating to upholstered furniture
AU2165570A (en) * 1970-10-28 1972-05-04 Thyer Rubber Company Pty. Limited Improvements in and relating to seating

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE2951329A1 (en) 1981-07-23
DE2951329C2 (en) 1982-11-11
EP0031076A2 (en) 1981-07-01
JPS5697415A (en) 1981-08-06
US4339488A (en) 1982-07-13
EP0031076A3 (en) 1981-09-02
ATE4083T1 (en) 1983-07-15

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP0031076B1 (en) Strap, particularly tensioning strap for furniture
DE2437809C3 (en) Sieve bottom as well as sieve bodies and frames therefor
DE69619771T3 (en) Multi-layer material made of a chain or weft loop knitted fabric bonded to a support and method for its production
DE2923714A1 (en) HOLD NET
DE3014039C2 (en) Impermeable zipper tape
DE3031290A1 (en) METHOD FOR ATTACHING A VELCRO TAPE TO A BODY.
DE1937746A1 (en) Zipper with plastic links
DE2946229A1 (en) ZIPPER
DE4219891A1 (en) Vehicle seat upholstery with base and covering - has plastic attachments with barbed hooks behind which grips bar of U=shaped cross=section.
DE9017808U1 (en) Zipper with textile straps and molded fastener links
DE1912317B2 (en) End loop of a strip-shaped, high-strength fabric material BBA Group Ltd, Cleckheaton, York®
DE3041162C2 (en) Woven zip fastener strap
DE2430341A1 (en) BRIDGE SHAPED UPPER END STOP FOR ZIPPERS
DE2651966C2 (en)
DE2703147C2 (en) Method of joining two ends of tape and tape using this method
EP0031420B1 (en) Method of making a junction in conveyor belts or the like, and connecting plate for such a junction
DE1610375C3 (en) Zipper
DE630836C (en) Zipper with closure links made of non-metallic materials
DE3116601C2 (en)
DE7420080U (en) NET, IN PARTICULAR STUECKGUTNET
DE3116114A1 (en) Strap, in particular upholstery strap for furniture
DE3127741A1 (en) Rivet attachment element
DE2810481A1 (en) DEVICE FOR CONNECTING SHEETS
DE2349795C2 (en) Interior equipment for protective helmets
DE2935787C2 (en) Frame covering for seating or lounging furniture

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Designated state(s): AT BE FR GB IT NL SE

AK Designated contracting states

Designated state(s): AT BE FR GB IT NL SE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19810903

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Designated state(s): AT BE FR GB IT NL SE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Effective date: 19830713

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT;WARNING: LAPSES OF ITALIAN PATENTS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE 2007 MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT ANY TIME BEFORE 2007. THE CORRECT EFFECTIVE DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE RECORDED.

Effective date: 19830713

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: THE PATENT HAS BEEN ANNULLED BY A DECISION OF A NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Effective date: 19830713

Ref country code: BE

Effective date: 19830713

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 4083

Country of ref document: AT

Date of ref document: 19830715

Kind code of ref document: T

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Payment date: 19831214

Year of fee payment: 4

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 19831231

Year of fee payment: 4

EN Fr: translation not filed
PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Effective date: 19841210

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Effective date: 19850701

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee
NLV4 Nl: lapsed or anulled due to non-payment of the annual fee
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Effective date: 19881118