EP0698358A3 - A chair tilting mechanism - Google Patents

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EP0698358A3
EP0698358A3 EP95650029A EP95650029A EP0698358A3 EP 0698358 A3 EP0698358 A3 EP 0698358A3 EP 95650029 A EP95650029 A EP 95650029A EP 95650029 A EP95650029 A EP 95650029A EP 0698358 A3 EP0698358 A3 EP 0698358A3
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Prior art keywords
tilting mechanism
chair tilting
chair
tilting
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EP95650029A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0698358A2 (en
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William John Hancock
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ASHFIELD ENGINEERING Co WEXFORD Ltd
ASHFIELD ENG CO WEXFORD Ltd
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ASHFIELD ENGINEERING Co WEXFORD Ltd
ASHFIELD ENG CO WEXFORD Ltd
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Application filed by ASHFIELD ENGINEERING Co WEXFORD Ltd, ASHFIELD ENG CO WEXFORD Ltd filed Critical ASHFIELD ENGINEERING Co WEXFORD Ltd
Publication of EP0698358A2 publication Critical patent/EP0698358A2/en
Publication of EP0698358A3 publication Critical patent/EP0698358A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03205—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest having adjustable and lockable inclination
    • A47C1/03238—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest having adjustable and lockable inclination by means of peg-and-notch or pawl-and-ratchet mechanism
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03261—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03272—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with coil springs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03255—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest with a central column, e.g. rocking office chairs

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chairs Characterized By Structure (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
EP95650029A 1994-08-17 1995-08-17 A chair tilting mechanism Withdrawn EP0698358A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IR94064894 1994-08-17
IE940648 1994-08-17
IE950126 1995-02-15
IR95012695 1995-02-15

Publications (2)

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EP0698358A2 EP0698358A2 (en) 1996-02-28
EP0698358A3 true EP0698358A3 (en) 1996-06-19

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EP95650029A Withdrawn EP0698358A3 (en) 1994-08-17 1995-08-17 A chair tilting mechanism

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EP (1) EP0698358A3 (en)
AU (1) AU2857095A (en)
CA (1) CA2156372A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2292313B (en)
IE (2) IE80799B1 (en)

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IES68084B2 (en) * 1995-02-15 1996-05-15 Ashfield Eng Co Wexford Ltd An actuator for a chair mechanism lock
DE29714809U1 (en) * 1997-08-19 1997-11-06 SIFA Sitzfabrik GmbH, 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg Seat supports for swivel chairs
DE29804382U1 (en) * 1998-03-12 1998-06-10 SIFA Sitzfabrik GmbH, 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg Clamping device for seat supports
EP1211966B1 (en) * 1998-09-18 2006-06-14 Rbm A/S Ergonomic chair
DE19853041A1 (en) * 1998-11-18 2000-05-25 Stoll Sedus Ag Device for synchronously adjusting the seat and backrest of a chair
GB0010238D0 (en) 2000-04-28 2000-06-14 Northeastern Components Intern Locking mechanism for chair and pushbutton control therefor
DE10033418A1 (en) * 2000-07-08 2002-01-31 Dauphin Friedrich W Gmbh Chair, especially office chair
US6588843B1 (en) * 2000-10-06 2003-07-08 Ghsp, Incorporated Chair control
US7566099B2 (en) 2003-10-22 2009-07-28 Lord Corporation Furniture seatback tilt recline angle limiter and method
ITVI20080057A1 (en) * 2008-03-07 2009-09-08 Moving S R L ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR OFFICE CHAIR
CN104605648B (en) * 2015-01-29 2017-02-22 安吉富和家具有限公司 Synchronous different-angle base plate for backrest and cushion

Citations (3)

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US1725427A (en) * 1929-08-20 Adjustable chair
FR1117628A (en) * 1954-12-30 1956-05-24 Further development of adjustable back seats
GB1565695A (en) * 1977-08-10 1980-04-23 Britax Ltd Reclining seat mechanism

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US4062587A (en) 1976-01-13 1977-12-13 Herman Miller, Inc. Back position control device for chairs
US4494795A (en) * 1982-05-06 1985-01-22 Steelcase Inc. Variable back adjuster for chairs
CH668541A5 (en) * 1986-01-07 1989-01-13 Provenda Marketing Ag WORK CHAIR, ESPECIALLY FOR USE AS OFFICE CHAIR.
GB2193884B (en) 1986-08-16 1989-12-20 Chair Mechanisms Limited A tilting mechanism for a chair
US5161856A (en) * 1990-03-17 1992-11-10 Tachi-S Co., Ltd. Reclining device for a seat
IE66531B1 (en) 1991-05-21 1996-01-24 Ashfield Eng Co Wexford Ltd A chair tilting mechanism
IES930180A2 (en) 1992-03-10 1993-06-16 Ashfield Eng Co Wexford Ltd A chair tilting mechanism

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1725427A (en) * 1929-08-20 Adjustable chair
FR1117628A (en) * 1954-12-30 1956-05-24 Further development of adjustable back seats
GB1565695A (en) * 1977-08-10 1980-04-23 Britax Ltd Reclining seat mechanism

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IE80799B1 (en) 1999-02-24
AU2857095A (en) 1996-02-29
GB9516872D0 (en) 1995-10-18
CA2156372A1 (en) 1996-02-18
GB2292313B (en) 1998-09-23
EP0698358A2 (en) 1996-02-28
GB2292313A (en) 1996-02-21
IES950622A2 (en) 1995-11-29
IES65982B2 (en) 1995-11-29
IE950623A1 (en) 1996-02-21

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