EP0344047A1 - Device for affixing upholstery elements to a seat frame - Google Patents

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EP0344047A1
EP0344047A1 EP89401377A EP89401377A EP0344047A1 EP 0344047 A1 EP0344047 A1 EP 0344047A1 EP 89401377 A EP89401377 A EP 89401377A EP 89401377 A EP89401377 A EP 89401377A EP 0344047 A1 EP0344047 A1 EP 0344047A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/02—Upholstery attaching means
    • A47C31/04—Clamps for attaching flat elastic strips or flat meandering springs to frames
    • A47C31/06—Clamps for attaching flat elastic strips or flat meandering springs to frames for attaching flat meandering springs
    • 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
    • A47C7/28—Seat parts with tensioned springs, e.g. of flat type
    • A47C7/30—Seat parts with tensioned springs, e.g. of flat type with springs meandering in a flat plane

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  • the invention relates to a device for mounting trim elements on a seat frame.
  • the invention relates more particularly to the mounting of a covering element such as a cap or padding constituted, for example, by an elastic foam molded in a cap, applying a component part of a reinforcement carrying means for fixing the latter to the frame and means for retaining the cap.
  • a covering element such as a cap or padding constituted, for example, by an elastic foam molded in a cap
  • the publication FR-A 2,293,398 describes a padding mounted on the seat frame, the cap of which is bordered by a hem fitted into a groove carried by a part integral with the frame.
  • the invention aims to provide a simplified mounting device which facilitates the change of quilting or caps out of use or color inappropriate without requiring specialized labor.
  • this object is achieved by the fact that the opposite sides of the covering element are limited by a semi-rigid reinforcement carrying attachment means in correlation with the suspension elements of a padding coated by this dressing element.
  • the attachment means are carried by the edges of a cap of the padding of the seat cushion in correlation with the undulations of a suspension spring.
  • the seat is constituted by a frame 1 of the seat and a back frame 2, the latter being mounted with angular mobility relative to the frame 1 using a mechanism conventional shown schematically in 3.
  • Each of the frames 1, 2 carries a spring suspension ply.
  • the backrest ply consists of a wire assembly 4 suspended by springs 5 from the uprights 6 of the frame 2.
  • the cushion ply consists of wavy springs 7 respectively attached to two lateral side members 8, 9 constituting a frame 20 of the frame 1 of the seat together with crosspieces 10.
  • the cushion cushioning shown is constituted, for example, by a cushion of elastic foam 13 molded in a synthetic textile cover 14, the flanks 15 of which are thinned, together with the foam 13, envelop a semi-rigid insert bordered as has been described in the request for Patent 88/01339 filed on 05.02.88 in the name of the plaintiff by retention cells and receiving buttons.
  • the strip 16 is provided with attachment means constituted by lugs 17 of general T-shaped configuration, the horizontal bar 17 ′ of which extends under the adjacent branches 7 ′, 7 ⁇ with the same undulation of the spring 7 situated at the edge of the suspension ply as shown in Figure 3.
  • the distribution step of the legs 17 is in correspondence with that of a multiple of the wave of the spring.

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Abstract

Dispositif de montage d'éléments d'habillage sur une armature de siège dans lequel une coiffe (14) est reliée à un renfort (16) portant des moyens de fixation et de retenue, caractérisé par le fait que les flancs (15) opposés de l'élément d'habillage sont limités par ledit renfort (16) semi-rigide porteur de moyens (17) d'accrochage en corrélation avec les éléments (7) de suspension d'une matelassure revêtue par cet élément d'habillage.

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Device for mounting trim elements on a seat frame in which a cover (14) is connected to a reinforcement (16) carrying fixing and retaining means, characterized in that the opposite sides (15) of the covering element are limited by said semi-rigid reinforcement (16) carrying means (17) for hooking in correlation with the elements (7) for suspending a padding coated by this covering element.
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Description

L'invention concerne un dispositif de montage d'éléments d'habillage sur une armature de siège.The invention relates to a device for mounting trim elements on a seat frame.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement le montage d'un élément d'habillage tel qu'une coiffe ou une matelassure constituée, par exemple, par une mousse élastique moulée dans une coiffe, faisant application d'une pièce constitutive d'un renfort portant des moyens de fixation de ce dernier sur l'armature et de moyens de retenue de la coiffe.The invention relates more particularly to the mounting of a covering element such as a cap or padding constituted, for example, by an elastic foam molded in a cap, applying a component part of a reinforcement carrying means for fixing the latter to the frame and means for retaining the cap.

La publication FR-A 2.293.398 décrit une matelassure montée sur l'armature du siège dont la coiffe est bordée par un ourlet emboîte dans une gorge portée par une pièce solidaire de l'armature.The publication FR-A 2,293,398 describes a padding mounted on the seat frame, the cap of which is bordered by a hem fitted into a groove carried by a part integral with the frame.

L'invention a pour but de réaliser un dispositif de montage simplifié qui facilite le changement de matelassures ou de coiffes hors d'usage ou de teinte non appropriée sans nécessiter de main-d'oeuvre spécialisée.The invention aims to provide a simplified mounting device which facilitates the change of quilting or caps out of use or color inappropriate without requiring specialized labor.

Selon l'invention, ce but est atteint par le fait que les flancs opposés de l'élément d'habillage sont limités par un renfort semi-rigide porteur de moyens d'accrochage en corrélation avec les éléments de suspension d'une matelassure revêtue par cet élément d'habillage.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the fact that the opposite sides of the covering element are limited by a semi-rigid reinforcement carrying attachment means in correlation with the suspension elements of a padding coated by this dressing element.

Selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens d'accrochage sont portés par les bords d'une coiffe de la matelassure de l'assise du siège en corrélation avec les ondulations d'un ressort de suspension.According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the attachment means are carried by the edges of a cap of the padding of the seat cushion in correlation with the undulations of a suspension spring.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages du dispositif apparaîtront à la lecture de la description faite en référence au dessin annexé dans lequel :

  • - la figure 1 est une vue perspective du siège avec coupe partielle du coussin.
  • - la figure 2 est une vue de dessous du coussin du siège,
  • - la figure 3 est une vue agrandie du détail 3 de la figure 2.
Other characteristics and advantages of the device will appear on reading the description made with reference to the appended drawing in which:
  • - Figure 1 is a perspective view of the seat with partial section of the cushion.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the seat cushion,
  • - Figure 3 is an enlarged view of detail 3 of Figure 2.

Ainsi que cela a été représenté au dessin, le siège est constitué par une armature 1 de l'assise et une armature 2 de dossier, cette dernière étant montée à mobilité angulaire par rapport à l'armature 1 à l'aide d'un mécanisme conventionnel représenté schématiquement en 3.As shown in the drawing, the seat is constituted by a frame 1 of the seat and a back frame 2, the latter being mounted with angular mobility relative to the frame 1 using a mechanism conventional shown schematically in 3.

Chacune des armatures 1, 2 porte une nappe de suspension à ressort. La nappe de dossier est constituée par un ensemble filaire 4 suspendu par des ressorts 5 aux montants 6 de l'armature 2.Each of the frames 1, 2 carries a spring suspension ply. The backrest ply consists of a wire assembly 4 suspended by springs 5 from the uprights 6 of the frame 2.

La nappe de coussin est constituée par des ressorts ondulés 7 respectivement accrochés à deux longerons latéraux 8, 9 constitutifs d'un cadre 20 de l'armature 1 de l'assise conjointement avec des traverses 10.The cushion ply consists of wavy springs 7 respectively attached to two lateral side members 8, 9 constituting a frame 20 of the frame 1 of the seat together with crosspieces 10.

Sur les nappes de suspensions 4 et 7 respectivement accrochées sur les armatures 2, 1, sont posées les matelassures 11 du coussin de l'assise et 12 du dossier.On the sheets of suspensions 4 and 7 respectively hung on the frames 2, 1, are placed the padding 11 of the seat cushion and 12 of the backrest.

La matelassure du coussin montrée est constituée à titre d'exemple par un coussin de mousse élastique 13 moulé dans une coiffe textile synthétique 14 dont les flancs 15 amincis enveloppent, conjointement avec la mousse 13, un insert semi-­rigide bordé ainsi que cela a été décrit dans la demande de brevet 88/01339 déposée le 05.02.88 au nom de la demanderesse par des alvéoles de rétention et de réception de boutons.The cushion cushioning shown is constituted, for example, by a cushion of elastic foam 13 molded in a synthetic textile cover 14, the flanks 15 of which are thinned, together with the foam 13, envelop a semi-rigid insert bordered as has been described in the request for Patent 88/01339 filed on 05.02.88 in the name of the plaintiff by retention cells and receiving buttons.

Deux bords opposés de la pièce de revêtement et d'habillage ou de la coiffe 14 portent une bande plastique 16 de renforcement cousue ou soudée à chacun desdits bords. La bande 16 est pourvue de moyens d'accrochage constitués par des pattes 17 de configuration générale en T dont la barre horizontale 17′ s'étend sous les branches adjacentes 7′, 7˝ d'une même ondulation du ressort 7 situé en bordure de la nappe de suspension ainsi que cela est montré à la figure 3. Le pas de répartition des pattes 17 est en correspondance avec celui d'un multiple de l'ondulation du ressort.Two opposite edges of the covering and covering part or of the cap 14 carry a plastic strip 16 of reinforcement sewn or welded to each of said edges. The strip 16 is provided with attachment means constituted by lugs 17 of general T-shaped configuration, the horizontal bar 17 ′ of which extends under the adjacent branches 7 ′, 7˝ with the same undulation of the spring 7 situated at the edge of the suspension ply as shown in Figure 3. The distribution step of the legs 17 is in correspondence with that of a multiple of the wave of the spring.

Claims (3)

1 - Dispositif de montage d'éléments d'habillage sur une armature de siège dans lequel une coiffe (14) est reliée à un renfort (16) portant des moyens de fixation et de retenue, caractérisé par le fait que les flancs (15) opposés de l'élément d'habillage sont limités par ledit renfort (16) semi-­rigide porteur de moyens (17) d'accrochage en corrélation avec les éléments (7) de suspension d'une matelassure revêtue par cet élément d'habillage.1 - Device for mounting cover elements on a seat frame in which a cover (14) is connected to a reinforcement (16) carrying fixing and retaining means, characterized in that the sides (15) opposite of the covering element are limited by said semi-rigid reinforcement (16) carrying attachment means (17) in correlation with the elements (7) for suspending a padding coated by this covering element. 2 - Dispositif selon la revendication 1,caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'accrochage sont constitués par des pattes (17) dont le pas de répartition est un multiple de celui de l'ondulation du ressort(7)de suspension.2 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the attachment means are constituted by lugs (17) whose distribution pitch is a multiple of that of the undulation of the spring (7) suspension. 3 - Dispositif selon la revendication 2 caractérisé par le fait que chaque patte (17) a une configuration générale en T dont la barre s'étend sous les branches adjacentes (7′, 7˝) d'une même ondulation du ressort (7).3 - Device according to claim 2 characterized in that each tab (17) has a general T-shaped configuration whose bar extends under the adjacent branches (7 ′, 7˝) with the same undulation of the spring (7) .
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FR8807071A FR2631795B1 (en) 1988-05-27 1988-05-27 DEVICE FOR MOUNTING COVER ELEMENTS ON A SEAT FRAME
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AU607877B2 (en) * 1989-03-30 1991-03-14 Ikeda Bussan Co., Ltd. Seat with spring supporting frame
ES2063656A2 (en) * 1992-07-10 1995-01-01 Teyfmon S L Method and corresponding connection element for the assembly of springs in the manufacture of frames for items of seating

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FR1322287A (en) * 1962-02-15 1963-03-29 Spring clips for elastic seats
FR2528681A1 (en) * 1982-06-16 1983-12-23 Citroen Sa Vehicle seat connection hook - for rigid seat framework to which is fixed suspension piece and seat lining
FR2562055A1 (en) * 1984-03-27 1985-10-04 Renault Seat cushion, especially for motor vehicles
US4693511A (en) * 1986-09-08 1987-09-15 Allison Corporation Auto seat cover

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FR1322287A (en) * 1962-02-15 1963-03-29 Spring clips for elastic seats
FR2528681A1 (en) * 1982-06-16 1983-12-23 Citroen Sa Vehicle seat connection hook - for rigid seat framework to which is fixed suspension piece and seat lining
FR2562055A1 (en) * 1984-03-27 1985-10-04 Renault Seat cushion, especially for motor vehicles
US4693511A (en) * 1986-09-08 1987-09-15 Allison Corporation Auto seat cover

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AU607877B2 (en) * 1989-03-30 1991-03-14 Ikeda Bussan Co., Ltd. Seat with spring supporting frame
ES2063656A2 (en) * 1992-07-10 1995-01-01 Teyfmon S L Method and corresponding connection element for the assembly of springs in the manufacture of frames for items of seating

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