EP1231853B1 - Seating furniture - Google Patents

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EP1231853B1
EP1231853B1 EP00969148A EP00969148A EP1231853B1 EP 1231853 B1 EP1231853 B1 EP 1231853B1 EP 00969148 A EP00969148 A EP 00969148A EP 00969148 A EP00969148 A EP 00969148A EP 1231853 B1 EP1231853 B1 EP 1231853B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C17/00Sofas; Couches; Beds
    • A47C17/04Seating furniture, e.g. sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable parts changeable to beds; Chair beds
    • A47C17/14Seating furniture, e.g. sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable parts changeable to beds; Chair beds changeable to beds by removing parts only
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40Support for the head or the back for the back
    • A47C7/42Support for the head or the back for the back of detachable or loose type

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  • the sofa shown in Fig. 1 consists of a steel frame 1 and arranged on this Upholstery 2.
  • the frame 1 consists of a base frame 3 for a seat cushion 4, the horizontal dimensions of the base frame 3 correspond to those of the seat cushion 4.
  • the base frame consists of four feet or posts 5 and horizontal connecting struts.
  • the frame is attached to inclined posts 14, which have their lower end with the feet 5 of the base are connected.
  • Frame 13 and inclined posts 14 also exist made of steel and are welded to each other and to the frame.
  • the cushions 15 can be slanted into the gap either vertically or in different ways be put. You can also put between the two struts on the front and thus form a footrest.

Abstract

The invention relates to a seating furniture that is provided with a seat upholstery (4) on a support frame (3) and loose backing and armrest upholstery (15). The support frame is surrounded by a frame on three sides thereof, whereby said frame is arranged at a distance therefrom. Said last frame defines a gap which joins the seating upholstery. Loose upholstery having a stiff core can be introduced into the gap.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sitzmöbel mit einem Sitzpolster, einem Untergestell und losen Rücken- und Armlehupolstem.The invention relates to seating with a seat cushion, a base and loose Back and armrest upholstery.

Bei Sitzmöbeln besteht häufig der Wunsch nach Anpassungsmöglichkeiten an unterschiedliche Sitzpositionen. So kann in einer Situation eine möglichst aufrechte Sitzposition und in einer anderen Situation eine fast liegende Position erwünscht sein. Häufig besteht auch der Wunsch die Beine hochzulegen.When it comes to seating furniture, there is often a desire for adaptation options to different ones Seating positions. In a situation, a sitting position that is as upright as possible and in an almost lying position in another situation. Often there is also Wish to put your legs up.

Um diese Variabilität zu erreichen, wurden schon viele verschiedene Lösungen vorgeschlagen. So sind beispielsweise Sitzmöbel bekannt, welche weitgehend mit losen Polstern aufgebaut sind, die in unterschiedlichen Anordungen Aenderungen der Sitzposition ermöglichen. Alledings haben die bekannten Lösungen den Nachteil, dass sich die Polster bei der Benutzung verschieben und somit eine komfortable Position nicht stabil halten können, oder dass die Polster mit geeigneten lösbaren Verbindungsmitteln festgelegt werden, was natürlich eine Verlust an Flexibilität bedeutet und zudem häufig optisch nicht befriedigend ist.Many different solutions have been proposed to achieve this variability. For example, seating furniture is known which is largely constructed with loose cushions are, which allow changes in the seating position in different arrangements. However, the known solutions have the disadvantage that the upholstery is in use move and therefore cannot hold a comfortable position, or that the cushions are fixed with suitable releasable connecting means, which of course is a Loss of flexibility means and is often not visually satisfactory.

Eine andere Lösung ist der altbekannte Fernsehsessel, bei dem die Rücken-, Arm- und Fusslehnen über eine Hebelmechanik so mit dem Sitzpolster und dem Untergestell verbunden sind, dass verschiedene Positionen von aufrechten Sitz ohne Fussunterstützung bis zu annähemdem Liegen mit Fussstützung eingenommen werden können. Solche Sessel sind mechanisch kompliziert und meistens aesthetisch sehr unbefriedigend.Another solution is the well-known TV armchair, in which the back, arm and footrests connected to the seat cushion and the base frame via a lever mechanism are different positions from upright sitting without foot support to approximate Loungers with foot support can be taken. Such armchairs are mechanical complicated and mostly aesthetically very unsatisfactory.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Sitzmöbel bereitzustellen, bei dem weitgehend Flexibilität der Polsteranordnung mit einem aesthetisch mindestens annehmbaren Erscheinungsbild und gleichzeitig mit einfacher Konstruktion und Bedienbarbeit einhergehen.The invention has for its object to provide a piece of seating in which largely Flexibility of the upholstery arrangement with an aesthetically at least acceptable appearance and at the same time go hand in hand with simple construction and ease of use.

Erfindungsgemäss wird dies gelöst durch einen Rahmen der das Untergestell für das Sitzpolster auf drei Seiten im Abstand umgibt und einen an das Sitzpolster anschliessenden Spalt definiert und lose Polster mit einem steifen Kern, die in den Spalt einsteckbar sind.According to the invention this is solved by a frame of the base frame for the seat cushion surrounds on three sides at a distance and a gap adjoining the seat cushion defined and loose cushions with a stiff core that can be inserted into the gap.

Im folgenden ist anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung beschrieben. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Sitzmöbels nach der Erfindung
  • Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Untergestells ohne Polster
  • An embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a seat according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the base frame without upholstery
  • Das in Fig. 1 gezeigte Sofa besteht aus einem Stahlgestell 1 und auf diesem angeordnete Polster 2. Das Gestell 1 besteht aus einem Untergestell 3 für ein Sitzpolster 4, wobei die horizontalen Abmessungen des Untergestells 3 denen des Sitzpolsters 4 entsprechen. Das Untergestell besteht aus vier Füssen oder Pfosten 5 und horizontalen Verbindungsstreben. Auf der Vorderseite sind obere Verbindungsstreben 6 vorhanden, auf denen das Sitzpolster 4 aufliegt. Im Abstand darunter befinden sich untere Verbindungsstreben 7.The sofa shown in Fig. 1 consists of a steel frame 1 and arranged on this Upholstery 2. The frame 1 consists of a base frame 3 for a seat cushion 4, the horizontal dimensions of the base frame 3 correspond to those of the seat cushion 4. The The base frame consists of four feet or posts 5 and horizontal connecting struts. On the front there are upper connecting struts 6 on which the seat cushion 4 rests. At the distance below are lower connecting struts 7.

    Auf den beiden Seiten sind ebenfalls obere Verbindungsstreben 8 auf dem gleichen Niveau wie die oberen Verbindungsstreben auf der Vorderseite angeordnet. Ebenso sind untere Verbindungsstreben 9 vorhanden, die aber tiefer angeordnet sind, als auf der Vorderseite.Upper connecting struts 8 are also on the same level on both sides arranged like the upper connecting struts on the front. There are also lower connecting struts 9 available, but are arranged lower than on the front.

    Auf der Rückseite ist die Anordung einer oberen Strebe 10 und einer unteren Strebe 11 auf demselben Niveau wie an den Seiten. Die Anordnung der rückseitigen Streben ist in Fig. 2 ersichtlich.On the back is the arrangement of an upper strut 10 and a lower strut 11 the same level as on the sides. The arrangement of the rear struts is shown in FIG. 2 seen.

    Schliesslich sind zwischen den unteren Streben 9 der Seiten noch zwei weitere Streben 12 angeordnet, die in Fig. 2 am besten zu sehen sind. Alle Pfosten und Streben sind rechtwinklig zueinander angeordnet und miteinander verschweisst.Finally, there are two further struts 12 between the lower struts 9 of the sides arranged, which are best seen in Fig. 2. All posts and struts are rectangular arranged to each other and welded together.

    Im Abstand von und parallel zu den seitlichen und der hinteren oberen Strebe verläuft ein dreiseitiger Rahmen 13. Der Abstand beträgt im vorliegenden Beispiel ca.10 cm. Dieses Mass ist aber variabel an die spezielle Form der Teile anzupassen.At a distance from and parallel to the side and rear upper struts three-sided frame 13. In the present example, the distance is approx. 10 cm. This measure but can be variably adapted to the special shape of the parts.

    Der Rahmen ist auf schrägen Pfosten 14 befestigt, die mit ihrem unteren Ende mit den Füssen 5 des Untergestells verbunden sind. Rahmen 13 und schräge Pfosten 14 bestehen ebenfalls aus Stahl und sind miteinander und mit dem Gestell verschweisst. The frame is attached to inclined posts 14, which have their lower end with the feet 5 of the base are connected. Frame 13 and inclined posts 14 also exist made of steel and are welded to each other and to the frame.

    Dass für das vorliegende Ausfgührungsbeispiel Stahl als Material für das Gestell ausgewählt wurde, ist für die Erfindung ohne Bedeutung. Es kann ebensogut ein anderes Metall oder Holz, Kunststoff etc. verwendet werden.That steel was selected as the material for the frame for the present exemplary embodiment has no significance for the invention. It may as well be another metal or Wood, plastic etc. can be used.

    Wie Fig. 1 zeigt, sind keilförmige Steckpolster 15 vorgesehen, die in den Spalt zwischen den oberen Streben und dem Rahmen eingesteckt werden können, wie dies durch die Pfeile 16 angedeutet ist. Die Polster 15 sind steif, damit sie im eingesteckten Zustand ihre Form behalten und nicht einknicken. Dies wird in an sich bekannter Weise durch einen steifen Polsterkern erreicht.As shown in Fig. 1, wedge-shaped plug-in pads 15 are provided, which in the gap between the upper struts and the frame can be inserted as indicated by the arrows 16 is indicated. The cushions 15 are stiff so that they keep their shape when inserted and don't buckle. This is done in a manner known per se by a rigid cushion core reached.

    Die Polster 15 können entweder senkrecht oder in unterschiedlicher Weise schräg in den Spalt gesteckt werden. Sie können auch auf der Vorderseite zwischen die beiden Streben gesteckt werden und so eine Fussauflage bilden.The cushions 15 can be slanted into the gap either vertically or in different ways be put. You can also put between the two struts on the front and thus form a footrest.

    Zu einem Sofa kann eine unterschiedliche Zahl von Polstern kombiniert werden. Die Polster können alle gleich oder verschieden gross sein.A different number of cushions can be combined to form a sofa. The upholstery can all be the same or different sizes.

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    1. Seating furniture with an upholstered seat, a base and loose back and armrest cushions, characterized by a frame (13) that surrounds the base (3) for the upholstered seat (4) at a distance on three sides and defines a gap adjacent to the upholstered seat, and loose cushions (15), with a rigid core, that can be inserted in the gap.
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