EP1120067A1 - Collapsible and transportable leisure chair - Google Patents

Abstract

The folding chair has a cloth hood (4) for protecting the user from the effects of wind and rain. This is attached to a support (14) carried on arms (12) mounted on slides (17) on the side bars (2) of the back rest.

Description

The present invention relates to a collapsible and portable leisure chair with a collapsible Base frame that has a lower and an upper crossbar, two armrests and two side support bars for the has upper cross bar, and one forming a seat Web of textile material between the two support rods, attached to the upper and lower crossbar is, the inclination of the seat by adjusting the Inclination of the support rods is adjustable.

Such leisure chairs are known and found as garden furniture, Camping furniture etc. use. You let yourself go fold up in a few easy steps and can easily be transported so that they are used in many places can be.

So-called beach chairs are also known, in which it are relatively heavy wood / wicker constructions acts that due to their severity is not easy can be transported. To over the beach chairs Moving longer distances are suitable mechanical ones Lifting equipment and transport vehicles required. Such beach chairs have the advantage that they are due their construction, the massive sidewalls, a massive Back wall and a massive ceiling, one opposite Wind and rain sheltered stay enable what to do the known collapsible described above Leisure chairs are not the case. The latter therefore find not in exposed areas, such as on the sea beach, where the user is relatively unprotected from the weather is exposed to use.

The present invention is based on the object a foldable and portable leisure chair specified type, which is light in weight, ease of use and good transportation maximum weather protection for the user, especially wind protection.

This object is achieved according to the invention in a leisure chair of the specified type solved in that it for design as a beach chair a hood-like windbreak made of textile Material and one attached to the support rods or attachable collapsible support structure for has the windbreak.

The leisure chair designed according to the invention thus comes a beach chair very close, since it has a hood-like Wind protection is provided, one against the weather conditions protected stay. On the other hand this leisure chair does not have the disadvantages of a conventional one Beach chair, namely high weight, large volume. The base frame can be folded, with the Seat-forming web made of textile material with folded is, so that there is a compact portable unit. Of course, it is not excluded that the seat forming web also before folding the base frame can be removed from this. Also the support structure for the windbreak is collapsible, the Wind protection is also folded. Here too not excluded that the windbreak before folding the support structure can be removed. To the Making the chair transportable is the first Support structure folded and about in one position brought parallel to the support rods. The support bars then with the folded support structure folded onto the rest of the base frame with armrests, or the base frame is folded onto the support bars. are for example, additional feet are present also folded into the plane of the other parts. All parts are now essentially in one level, so that it is easy to handle and transportable unit results.

The base frame is advantageously provided with wheels, so that the compact formed in the collapsed state Unit takes the form of a "buggy". The unit can then be touched at one end while the other End over the arranged wheels has ground contact. Hereby the unity does not have to be carried, but can be rolled.

The windbreak preferably extends over the top, Back and both sides of the chair. As a result, the chair is on all sides - except the front - Enclosed by the windbreak, so that a results in particularly effective weather protection. The Andes Support bars attached or attachable support structure forms the supporting structure for the windbreak, so that this extends like a hood over the leisure chair. in the the lower area, the windbreak is expediently on Base frame fixed to achieve tension. It is understood that before folding the leisure chair these fixations are released.

The windbreak is made of a suitable textile material, used for such purposes, for example Canvas. It can be provided with windows, for example on the side walls. This can be done by appropriate Plastic films are formed that are windproof are, but have a window effect. Otherwise done the formation of the windbreak depending on the Construction of the leisure chair.

The leisure chair according to the invention, i.e. its base frame, Cross bars, support bars and support structure from a variety of tubes or rods that are rigid or are movably connected. As suitable Materials for this come in particular steel, aluminum or plastic in question. The rigid connections will be preferably formed by welds while the articulated connections are articulated connections are. In order to fix the individual elements relative to each other, for example the inclination of the support rods to Known facilities come to determine the base frame Application, for example projections attached to the armrests, which snap into different holes in the base frame can.

A variant of the leisure chair designed according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the windbreak in is essentially only arranged above the support rods. In this case, the leisure chair is enclosed waived in its lower area. Such a windbreak can, for example, in the form of a hinged Be designed hood that can be folded so that it lies approximately in one plane with the support rods.

Of course, the windbreak can also be made in several parts his. For example, in this embodiment, two Wind protection parts are used, one of which is essentially is only arranged above the support rods and has the shape of a collapsible hood, while the other wind protection section the side surfaces and Surrounding the back surface of the leisure chair. When folding the lower draft shield section is removed first, after which the upper wind protection section folded becomes.

The support structure for the windbreak preferably has two supports pivotably mounted on the support rods on, at their free ends holding devices for wind protection are arranged. This embodiment preferably takes place use when the windshield covers the entire Surrounds chair. When setting up the chair in the Level of the support rods located pivoted and brought into a fixed end position. Along with this Movement, the windbreak is opened, or the windbreak is attached to the supports after they have been swung out. The ones provided at the ends of the supports are used for this purpose Holding devices, which are preferred are handrails lying in the plane of the supports, which are articulated in the middle of the supports are.

The supports are preferably slidable on the support rods stored so that they swing out or swing in moved along the supports and in different End positions can be fixed. Come this way the supports when folded approximately parallel to the Carrier rods to lie so that they are folded in the Condition essentially not towering over. Constructive this is achieved in that the supports with sleeves are connected, which encompass the support rods and on these can be fixed in certain positions.

For further stabilization, the supports can be connecting rods have a connection between their free end areas and the support rods. This Connecting rods are naturally also articulated and slidably fixed.

The supports are preferably designed as telescopic rods. This has the advantage of being in use have a relatively large length and therefore the windbreak can support sufficiently high above the seat so that the comfort increases. Can in transport condition they are retracted and thus have a short length, which is required for folding the chair. Moving the telescopic rods in and out can preferably done manually, preferably by relative rotation between the two telescopic rod sections a fixation in the respective end position is achieved.

In another embodiment, the support structure comprises these are a plurality of extending across the seat Arch elements, each at their two ends on one on the support rod fixed bracket pivotally mounted are. Wind protection and arch elements preferably form one unit, i.e. the windbreak is on the arch elements fixed. By swiveling the arch elements the support structure can thus be placed in the plane of the support rods fold. In this embodiment the windbreak preferably on the top of the two support rods connecting crossbar fixed. The brackets for the arch elements can be moved on the support rods stored and can be fixed in a desired position become.

As far as the training of the base frame is concerned an embodiment preferred in which the base frame two handrails connected to the support rods in a scissor shape has, between which there is the lower crossbar extends. This embodiment takes place in the use state the chair a fixation of the handrails and Carrier rods take place relative to each other. Will this fixation solved, support rods and handrails fold them together like scissors so that they are essentially are in one level. The armrests are here for example articulated at the front ends of the handrails arranged and are when folding the support rods and handrails also moved into the common plane. The angle that the support rods with the support rods is adjustable via the fixing devices, so that the seat angle can be changed in this way can if desired. For example, comes as a fixing device a flexible element (tape etc.) is used, which is attached to the lower end of the handrails by one Deflection roller arranged at the lower end of the support rods is led and at corresponding, in different Projections arranged at heights are fixed to the support rods can be. Before collapsing the fixation device solved.

The web of fabric forming the seat is normal attached to the lower crossbar. This crossbar extends in the embodiment described above preferably between the two handrails. However, it can also be between the front ends of the two Armrests can be provided, these armrests in turn are articulated to the handrails.

In another embodiment, the base frame comprises a frame having the lower crossbar on which the Carrier rods are pivotally mounted. This frame is preferably in the erected state of the leisure chair arranged slightly inclined while the two support rods hereby form almost an angle of 90 ° to adjust the inclination is adjustable. In the back there are preferably two wheels on the frame enable easy transportation. In the front area the frame has two swivel feet. A suitable footrest can on the front frame area of the base frame be attached or attachable. The armrests are at this embodiment expediently pivotable on the Carrier rods are stored and are supported on the frame Support elements from, depending on these Inclination of the support bars, fixable in different positions are.

In the last described embodiment, this is done Fold the chair so that the first thing is the windbreak load-bearing support structure with or without windbreak is pivoted into the plane of the support rods. By Loosen the armrests from their fixed positions the support rods then into the plane of the base frame forming frame pivoted. The arranged on the frame Feet and / or the footrest part are also from the bottom pivoted into the frame plane. The unity is then transportable.

In general, the unit is in the transport state in addition via suitable holding devices (holding straps etc.) can be secured.

The folded unit can also be transported in a container, for example a suitable bag or a suitable sack. The Container can be provided with handles.

The invention further provides that two or more according to the invention trained leisure chairs lined up side by side can be. In this embodiment, one or both side surfaces of the draft shield are designed to be separable, for example with the help of a zipper. So when you put the chairs together, they can touch each other facing side surfaces of the windshield are removed.

Generally it can be said that the windbreak with removable Sections can be provided, which is also preferred can be realized with the help of zippers.

Fixing devices can be provided by several connecting chairs in a row.

It was mentioned above that the supports of the support structure designed as telescopic supports for wind protection could be. The invention is not based on this embodiment limited. Rather, the supports in general be adjustable in length to support the function to do justice to and if possible for transportation to form a compact unit.

It was also mentioned that the one located at the free end of the support Holding device for the windbreak a swiveling stored support rod includes. Also on this embodiment the invention is not limited. Rather you can other devices may also be arranged here, for example Frames, corner elements etc. These holding devices can be freely pivoted on the supports or but also be fixable in a certain position. The corresponding Design may depend on whether the Wind protection is clamped to the base frame or only hangs freely.

Figur 1

eine räumliche Ansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform eines als Strandkorb ausgebildeten Freizeitstuhles;

Figur 2

den Freizeitstuhl der Figur 1 im zusammengelegten Zustand;

Figur 3

den Stuhl der Figur 1 zu Beginn des Auseinanderklappens;

Figur 4

den Stuhl der Figur 1 in einer weiteren Phase des Auseinanderklappens;

Figur 5

den Stuhl der Figur 1 noch in einer weiteren Phase des Auseinanderklappens;

Figur 6

den Stuhl der Figur 1 noch in einer weiteren Phase des Auseinanderklappens;

Figur 7

den Stuhl der Figur 1 noch in einer weiteren Phase des Auseinanderklappens;

Figur 8

den Stuhl der Figur 1 in der fertigen Gebrauchsstellung;

Figur 9

eine Seitenansicht eines als Strandkorb ausgebildeten Freizeitstuhles gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung;

Figur 9a

eine vergrößerte Seitenansicht ähnlich Figur 9, die einige Details des Freizeitstuhles zeigt;

Figur 10

eine Seitenansicht eines als Strandkorb ausgebildeten Freizeitstuhles gemäß noch einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung;

Figur 11

den Stuhl der Figur 10 mit zurückgeklapptem Windschutz; und

Figur 12

den Stuhl der Figur 10 im zusammengelegten Zustand.

The invention is explained in detail below using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. Show it:

Figure 1

a spatial view of a first embodiment of a leisure chair designed as a beach chair;

Figure 2

the leisure chair of Figure 1 in the folded state;

Figure 3

the chair of Figure 1 at the beginning of the unfolding;

Figure 4

the chair of Figure 1 in a further phase of unfolding;

Figure 5

the chair of Figure 1 in a further phase of unfolding;

Figure 6

the chair of Figure 1 in a further phase of unfolding;

Figure 7

the chair of Figure 1 in a further phase of unfolding;

Figure 8

the chair of Figure 1 in the finished position of use;

Figure 9

a side view of a leisure chair designed as a beach chair according to a further embodiment of the invention;

Figure 9a

an enlarged side view similar to Figure 9, showing some details of the leisure chair;

Figure 10

a side view of a leisure chair designed as a beach chair according to yet another embodiment of the invention;

Figure 11

the chair of Figure 10 with the windshield folded back; and

Figure 12

the chair of Figure 10 in the collapsed state.

Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view as a beach chair trained leisure chair, which is a frame-shaped base frame 1, which has a front cross bar 8 and a rear cross bar and two side bars. At the rear cross bar, two wheels 7 are rotatably mounted, while at the corners between the side bars and the front crossbar 8 two fold-out feet 6 swivel are stored, shown in Figure 1 in the expanded state are. On the front crossbar 8 is also a Footrest 5 attached, which is also in the plane of Base frame 1 can be pivoted.

Furthermore, the leisure chair has two support bars 2, the swiveling on the two side bars of the base frame 1 are stored. These support bars each carry an armrest 10, which is on a support member 16 on the side bar the base frame 1 supports. The armrest 10 can be fixed in different positions on the support element 16 be, so that the inclination of the support rods relative can be changed to the base frame. At their top Ends are the two support rods 2 via an upper one Crossbar 9 firmly connected.

Between the lower crossbar 8 and the upper crossbar 9 extends through a web of textile material formed seat 18. The web is made of textile material guided here about the upper and lower crossbar 8, 9, so that a loop is formed through which the Crossbar extends.

The leisure chair 1 also has a support structure for a hood-like draft shield 4. This support structure comprises two supports 12, one of each on the associated support rod 2 pivotable and slidable is stored. A sleeve 17 serves as the bearing device engages around the support rod 2 and on it in different Positions can be fixed. The support 12 is a Crossbar 13 held in its pivoted position. The crossbar 13 is also articulated on the support rod 2. At the free end, the support 12 engages an articulated one Holding rod 14 for the windshield 4.

The draft shield 4 is for suitable fixing devices, here fastening straps 15, on the base frame (here on the Feet 6) fixed, so that a tense state of the Wind protection 4 results. The windbreak points to the side surfaces Window 11 through a suitable transparent Plastic film are formed.

The one shown in Figure 1, designed as a beach chair Leisure chair can be folded into a compact transport unit. The individual stages of setting up the Chairs are shown in Figures 2 to 8.

Figure 2 shows the leisure chair in the transport state in which this takes the form of a buggy and over its wheels 7 can be promoted. The draft shield can also be folded up be and a storage space indicated at 30 form or before folding from the leisure chair have been separated. In Figures 2 to 7 is for comparison the set up state of the chair schematically shown.

It can be seen in FIG. 2 that the feet 6, the base frame 1 and the support rods 2 and the support structure for the Windscreens are folded so that they are essentially lie in a single plane.

FIG. 3 shows the first step for setting up the chair, which consists of the feet 6 of the base frame 1 be folded down so that the chair is a fixed floor position receives.

FIG. 4 shows the chair in the next installation phase, in which the two crossbar 9 with each other connected support rods 2 from the level of the base frame 1 can be opened out. The take Armrests in the position shown in Figure 4. The support structure for the wind protection is still essentially in the plane of the support rods 2.

In Figure 5, the support rods 2 have reached their end position, and the support structure for the windbreak is in their position of use moves. Here, the two supports 12 with the bearing sleeve 17 along the support rods 2 moved upwards until the bearing sleeves reach their end position to reach. The crossbar 13 is opened.

FIG. 6 shows a further phase of movement of the supports 12 with cross bars 13. These have in the shown in Figure 7 Position reaches its end position. Take in this position the support rods 14 after tightening the windbreak an approximately horizontal position.

FIG. 8 shows the leisure chair in its end position, after the footrest 5 has been folded out. This is not shown in the previous Figures 2 to 6. Furthermore, the fixing devices for bracing the Wind protection also not shown in Figures 2 to 8.

FIG. 9 shows a further embodiment of an as Beach chair trained leisure chair in side view. In Figure 9 and in the other figures Designation of identical or similarly designed parts the same reference numerals are used.

The leisure chair shown in Figure 9 has a base frame 1, which is designed differently than the base frame the previous embodiment. In this embodiment the base frame 1 consists of two support rods 19, the scissors-like arrangement with the two support rods 2 and are articulated to them. On their front The ends of the support rods 19 are articulated with two armrests 10 connected, which has a cross bar 8 at its front ends wear. In this embodiment, too, the two are Carrier bars 2 at their upper ends via a cross bar 9 connected to each other. Between the crossbars 8 and 9 a seat 18 extends from a web of textile Material is formed.

This embodiment also has a windbreak 4, which Leisure chair surrounds up to an open front. For The windshield 4 is supported by a support structure, which has two supports 12, which via a bearing sleeve 17 pivotable and slidable on the support rods 2 are stored. The bearing sleeve 17 is in suitable positions fixable on the associated support rod 2. Further is the pivot position of the supports 12 can be fixed (for example via cross struts, not shown).

The supports 12 are in this embodiment as telescopic supports educated. At the free end sections of the Telescopic supports are support rods 14 which are about the Embodiment of Figure 1 correspond. Fixing devices for fastening the draft shield 4 to the base frame not shown.

FIG. 9a shows an enlarged side view of the leisure chair of Figure 9, with various details shown are. The two support rods 14 are on a front Crossbar 34 and a rear crossbar (not shown) connected to each other, so that there is a total square results in pivoting at 33 at the ends of the two Supports 12 is mounted. In the tensioned and on the base frame fixed state of the windshield 4 take the handrails 14 (square rod) about that shown in Figure 9a Position. The rods 14 are approximately in the middle the supports 12 stored. The square bar is thus free pivotally mounted on the supports 12, but is by the windshield 4 fixed in the position shown. It understands yourself that the storage of the rods or the rod quadrangle not necessarily in the middle, depending on the desired circumstances.

As mentioned, the supports 12 are designed as telescopic supports. The telescopic supports have the one shown here Embodiment two support sections that are one inside the other are slidable. Around both column sections together to fix is an elastic in the thinner column section Locking element 32 arranged in a hole of the thicker column section engages. A corresponding one Locking element 32 is also in the thinner section of the support rod 2 provided to fix both here Allow rod sections together. For pushing together the supports or rods will be the one in each Hole section of the locking element manually after pressed inside and the thinner section into the thicker one Section inserted.

In Figure 9a, a wheel 30 is also shown, the lower End of the support rod 2 is attached. It understands that such a wheel also on the other support rod is arranged. The wheel 30 is mounted on the support rod so that it can be pivoted upwards, as in FIG. 9a shown to have no disability in the assembled state of the To represent leisure chairs. The bike is used for transport folded down so that the folded leisure chair can be transported like a buggy, like for example shown in Figure 12.

The fixing device for fixing the base frame in the position of use is in the embodiment of the figure 9a formed as a rope 20, that at the lower end of the support rod 2 attached and via a roller at the right end of the Holding rod 19 is guided. The rope is then in one Clamping device 31 in the area of the left end of the support rod 19 fixed. It can be done manually from the clamping device 31 removed and in the desired position of the Leisure chairs are in turn fixed there. The clamping device 31 is known in the manner of a sailboat Clamping device formed. So the rope 20 in Figure 9a pulled to the left through the clamping device be, however, by the clamping device on a movement blocked to the right. To move to the right To enable, the rope must be removed from the clamping device become. This results in a convenient setting option for the inclination of the support rods 2 and with it the leisure chair.

As mentioned, the seat 18 is made of a sheet of textile Material formed. This path extends around the crossbar 8 around. At this point, the back of the knee of the leisure chair user to support is in that of the web triangular space formed a wedge 35 from relative soft material, e.g. plastic, inserted, so that there is a smooth transition from the crossbar 8 to Seat 18 results.

Furthermore, a stabilization pocket is on the side surface of the windshield 4 36 provided, for example with Can be attached to the windbreak with the help of a Velcro strip. This stabilization pocket 36 can be made of sand, for example be filled.

Of course, the windshield 4 can also cross the crossbar 34 of the support rods 14 extend forward, or additional sun protection can be attached there his.

To fold the chair, the telescopic supports 12 retracted and pivoted into the plane of the support rods 2. Then by loosening a fixation device (not shown), the support rods 2 and support rods 19 in the use state shown in Figure 9, the Chair moved to a transport position in which the support rods 2, support rods 19 and armrests 10 essentially lie in one plane. The windbreak 4 will with folded or previously removed from the chair.

FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of a leisure chair, that of the base frame 1 and the support rods 2 corresponds essentially to the embodiment of FIG. In this embodiment, the fixing device for fixing the base frame in the position of use shown. This fixing device is around a band 20, which is attached to a support rod 19 and around one arranged at the lower end of a support rod 2 Deflection roller is guided. The tape 20 is then on Support rod 2 fixed by one of a series of holes on one of a series of one above the other Pin is attached. By loosening the tape leaves the scissors-shaped base frame 1 fold.

In this embodiment, a windbreak 4 is provided, which extends approximately to the upper end of the crossbar 9 and the back and both sides surrounds the chair. The chair has in the upper area a second draft shield 21, which is hood-shaped is and folded back into the plane of the support rods 2 can be. The support structure for the second windbreak 21 consists of a series of themselves across the Seat extending arch members 22 attached to both of them Each end on a bracket fixed to the support rod 2 13 are pivotally mounted.

Figure 11 shows the second draft shield 21 in the pivoted or folded back position. The windbreak is conveniently attached to the upper crossbar 9, and the holder 23 (only indicated schematically here) is preferred slidably mounted on the associated support rod.

Figure 12 shows the leisure chair of Figures 10 and 11 in collapsed condition. The base frame with the two Support rods 19 and the support rods 2 are folded together, so that they are essentially in one plane. The draft shield 21 is folded into the plane of the support rods 2. In this position the chair can be adjusted if necessary suitable packaging.

In addition to FIG. 9, it should also be pointed out that the Bearing sleeve (hinge) 17 is formed to fold to enable an even more compact folding. In the open Condition of the support rod 2 is the hood-shaped Draft shield 4 firmly connected to the crossbar 9. The handrail 2 can also be folded or inserted be trained to shorten them.

Claims (13)

Collapsible and portable leisure chair with a collapsible base frame that has a lower one and upper crossbar, two armrests and two side Has support rods for the upper crossbar, and a web of textile material forming a seat between the two support rods, which on the upper and lower crossbar is attached, the Inclination of the seat by adjusting the inclination of the Support rods is adjustable, characterized in that he had a hood-like design for a beach chair Wind protection (4, 21) made of textile material and one attached to the support rods (2) or attachable collapsible support structure for the Has wind protection (4, 21). Leisure chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the windbreak (4) over the top, back and extends the two side surfaces of the chair. Leisure chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the windbreak (21) essentially only above the support rods (2) is arranged. Leisure chair according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the draft shield (4) consists of several parts is trained. Leisure chair according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure two supports pivotally mounted on the support rods (2) (12) has holding devices at its free ends are arranged for the windbreak (4). Leisure chair according to claim 5, characterized in that the supports (12) slidably on the support rods (2) are stored. Leisure chair according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the supports (12) are designed as telescopic rods are. Leisure chair according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized characterized in that the holding devices each a handrail pivotally mounted on the free end of the support (14) include. Leisure chair according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the windbreak (4) on Base frame (1) is fixed. Leisure chair according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized characterized in that the support structure is a A variety of arch elements extending across the seat (22), which at each of its two ends a holder (23) fixed to the support rod (2) are pivotally mounted. Leisure chair according to claim 10, characterized in that the bracket (23) on the support rod (2) is movable. Leisure chair according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base frame (1) two Scissor-like connected to the support rods (2) Has support rods (19), between which or between the associated armrests (10) the lower Crossbar (8) extends. Leisure chair according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized characterized in that the base frame (1) a the lower crossbar (8) comprises a frame, on which the support rods (2) are pivotally mounted.

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