EP1186257A3 - Neck support for a swivel office chair - Google Patents

Neck support for a swivel office chair Download PDF

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EP1186257A3
EP1186257A3 EP01120802A EP01120802A EP1186257A3 EP 1186257 A3 EP1186257 A3 EP 1186257A3 EP 01120802 A EP01120802 A EP 01120802A EP 01120802 A EP01120802 A EP 01120802A EP 1186257 A3 EP1186257 A3 EP 1186257A3
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support
neck support
office chair
swivel
swivel connection
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Kurt Buntru
Harald Hergesell
Mathias Seiler
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Sedus Stoll AG
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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
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/38—Support for the head or the back for the head

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  • Chairs Characterized By Structure (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)

Abstract

Neck support (2) is attached to tiltable back support (4) by swivel connection (5). It is height and angle adjustable. Height adjustment has a circular path. Support is made up of curved side bars, swivel connection to back support and traverse bar supports for cushioned neck rest pad. Pad is U-shaped with inner side protrusions which fit into inner guide grooves of side bars.
EP01120802A 2000-09-06 2001-08-29 Neck support for a swivel office chair Expired - Lifetime EP1186257B1 (en)

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DE10043932 2000-09-06
DE10043932A DE10043932A1 (en) 2000-09-06 2000-09-06 Neck rest for an office swivel chair

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EP1186257A2 EP1186257A2 (en) 2002-03-13
EP1186257A3 true EP1186257A3 (en) 2002-05-08
EP1186257B1 EP1186257B1 (en) 2007-04-18

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AT (1) ATE359727T1 (en)
DE (2) DE10043932A1 (en)
ES (1) ES2283362T3 (en)

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US6814409B2 (en) 2001-04-12 2004-11-09 A-Dec, Inc. Hydraulic drive system
ES2269570T3 (en) 2002-08-25 2007-04-01 Sedus Stoll Ag ADJUSTABLE HEADSET FOR A CHAIR.
US6893096B2 (en) 2002-09-05 2005-05-17 A-Dec, Inc. Headrest support and adjustment mechanism
DE102010028003A1 (en) 2010-04-20 2011-10-20 Sedus Stoll Ag Neck rest for an office chair, backrest and office chair

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US4647108A (en) * 1980-04-14 1987-03-03 Kabushiki Kaisha Morita Seisakusho Device for controlling headrest of treatment equipment
EP0331122A2 (en) * 1988-03-04 1989-09-06 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Articular headrest mechanism
EP0677423A1 (en) * 1994-04-13 1995-10-18 Rasenberg, Johannes Theodorus Marie Neck support for a vehicle seat

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DE1779181B1 (en) * 1968-07-16 1972-03-09 Happich Gmbh Gebr HEAD AND NECK SUPPORT FOR SEATS

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US4647108A (en) * 1980-04-14 1987-03-03 Kabushiki Kaisha Morita Seisakusho Device for controlling headrest of treatment equipment
EP0331122A2 (en) * 1988-03-04 1989-09-06 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Articular headrest mechanism
EP0677423A1 (en) * 1994-04-13 1995-10-18 Rasenberg, Johannes Theodorus Marie Neck support for a vehicle seat

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EP1186257A2 (en) 2002-03-13
ATE359727T1 (en) 2007-05-15
ES2283362T3 (en) 2007-11-01
DE10043932A1 (en) 2002-03-14
DE50112362D1 (en) 2007-05-31
EP1186257B1 (en) 2007-04-18

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