EP1319354A2 - Chair with height adjustable head-rest - Google Patents

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EP1319354A2
EP1319354A2 EP02022659A EP02022659A EP1319354A2 EP 1319354 A2 EP1319354 A2 EP 1319354A2 EP 02022659 A EP02022659 A EP 02022659A EP 02022659 A EP02022659 A EP 02022659A EP 1319354 A2 EP1319354 A2 EP 1319354A2
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
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  • the invention relates to a chair, in particular an office chair.
  • the invention has for its object a chair with a headrest to create their height and angle of inclination as easily adjustable are.
  • the essence of the invention is in a headrest at the same time a height adjustment device and a tilt adjustment device provided.
  • a chair 1 shown in FIG. 1, in particular an office chair, has one Base frame 2, which is supported by rollers 3 against the floor.
  • a height-adjustable chair column 4 is attached to the base frame 2 whose upper end a seat support 5 is releasably attached, on the turn a padded seat 6 is attached.
  • a substantially upward-extending backrest support 7 attached to which a padded backrest 8 is attached.
  • a headrest support 9 is attached to the end of the backrest support 7, on which a headrest 10 is attached.
  • the backrest support 7 has two essentially vertical and parallel to each other, up to to the upper end of the backrest 8 extending spars 11 on the their upper end each pass into a headrest bracket 12.
  • the brackets 12 go continuously in at their upper end Tapered, horizontally running shaft mounting press bearing 13 over.
  • the free ends 14 of the bearings 13 are facing each other.
  • the headrest 10 is supported relative to the brackets 12 and connected to them.
  • the headrest 10 has a frame 15 which is parallel to one another by two running pairs of rails 16 and two connecting them Cross bars 17 is formed.
  • the rails 16 are curved and consist, for example, of spring steel sheet.
  • the rails 16 of a pair of rails run parallel one above the other.
  • the cross bars 17 each have the shape of an elongated cuboid, the end via the connection points 18 with the rails 16th protrudes.
  • a shaft 19 is between the two pairs of rails 16 passed through and has pins 20 at both ends, which in corresponding Recesses 21 of the bearing 13 are fixed with a press fit. The shaft 19 is thus essentially non-rotatable relative to the bearings 13 attached.
  • the frame 15 is connected to the shaft 19 via two pairs of friction guide shoes 22 connected.
  • the shoes 22 each have one in the middle Bore 23 through which the shaft 19 is guided.
  • the shoes 22 point on mutually facing sides each have two grooves 24, the depth of which is slightly smaller than half the width of the rails 16.
  • Two each Shoes 22 are joined together by two screws 25 to form a pair 26 connected. Enclose the total of four grooves 24 of a pair 26 - forming two channels - the two rails 26.
  • Through the screws 25 is the friction between the shoes 22 and the rails 16 adjustable.
  • the pairs 26 are displaceable on the rails 16 against a counterforce and form a height adjustment device for the headrest 10.
  • the friction between the rails 16 and the two pairs 26 is set so that the headrest 10 is in relation to the outwardly supported shaft 19 without any external force in any preset position remains stationary.
  • the shoes 22 have on their inner end faces 27 in the region of the bore 23 a conical extension 28 of the bore 23. Between the Shaft 19 on the one hand and the two shoes 22 of a pair 26 on the other this creates an annular chamber in which a rubber ring 29 is set. Due to the tapered surfaces of the chamber in the Area of extension 28 is the rubber ring 29 when screwing two shoes 22 pressed against the shaft 19, whereby a predetermined Frictional force between the shaft 19 and the frame 15 adjustable is. Since the shaft 19 is fixed against the bearing 13 in a rotationally fixed manner the headrest 10 can only be pivoted about a force around the shaft 19. Without external force, the headrest 10 remains in any preset Inclination position with an inclination angle a compared to Vertical. In this respect, the shaft 19 forms together with the shoes 22 an inclination adjustment device for adjusting the inclination angle a the headrest 10.
  • the frame 15 is a multi-part, for example made of wood Fairing disguised.
  • On the top of the upper cross member 17 and the underside of the lower cross member 17 are two semi-cylindrical Profiles 30 attached.
  • the cover plates 31 have along the of the shoes 22 during the height adjustment area rectangular recesses 32, into which parts of the shoes 22 protrude.
  • the total thickness K of the headrest cover 10 is only slight is greater than the thickness S of the shoes 22.
  • On the front sides of the Frame 15 are two curved end plates 33 with curved elongated holes 34 attached, the shaft 19 being displaced in the elongated hole 34 becomes.
  • the headrest 10 shown in FIG. 2 only with the lining is finally, as shown in Figure 1, for example with leather or Fabric covered.
  • the user of the chair exercises 1 force from above or below. If the force is big enough in order to overcome a predetermined frictional force, the Rails 16 moved in the grooves 24 of the shoes 22, whereby the Height of the headrest 10 changes. By between the rails 16 and The friction acting on the shoes 22 is the headrest 10 in the newly set one End position stable and does not slide down again. Should he The angle of inclination a of the headrest can be adjusted, so the user pivots the headrest around the shaft 19. Since the pin 20 in the bearing 13 are rotatably attached, there is a pivoting of the shoes 22 relatively to wave 19 instead.
  • the angle of inclination a Headrest 10 can automatically adjust when leaning backwards.
  • the height adjustment of the headrest ensures that the upper part of the neck of a user approximately at the height of the shaft 19 lies and the pivotability of the headrest 10 essentially the of the human neck.
  • the headrest 10 as felt particularly comfortable.
  • the height the headrest 10 and its angle of inclination simultaneously and continuously can be adjusted.

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The office chair has a head rest mounted on two frictional slides (22) which can be moved along curved vertical rails (16) to adjust the height of the rest. Its inclination is adjusted by a shaft (19) which cooperates with the slides.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Stuhl, insbesondere einen Bürostuhl.The invention relates to a chair, in particular an office chair.

Stühle mit Kopfstützen sind seit langem bekannt. Die Kopfstützen weisen in der Regel den Nachteil auf, dass die Höhenverstellung in der Regel kompliziert über Rastmechanismen erfolgt. Eine Neigungsverstellung ist in der Regel nicht möglich.Chairs with headrests have been known for a long time. The headrests point usually have the disadvantage that the height adjustment is usually complicated via locking mechanisms. An inclination adjustment is in the Usually not possible.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Stuhl mit einer Kopfstütze zu schaffen, deren Höhe und Neigungswinkel möglichst einfach verstellbar sind. Der Kern der Erfindung besteht darin, bei einer Kopfstütze gleichzeitig eine Höhenverstell-Einrichtung und eine Neigungsverstell-Einrichtung vorzusehen.The invention has for its object a chair with a headrest to create their height and angle of inclination as easily adjustable are. The essence of the invention is in a headrest at the same time a height adjustment device and a tilt adjustment device provided.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention result from the Dependent claims.

Zusätzliche Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnung. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 einen Bürostuhl mit einer Kopfstütze,
  • Fig. 2 eine Ausschnittvergrößerung der Kopfstütze gemäß Figur 1,
  • Fig. 3 eine Rahmenkonstruktion der Kopfstütze gemäß Figur 2,
  • Fig. 4 eine Schnittdarstellung gemäß der Schnittlinie IV-IV in Figur 2 und
  • Fig. 5 eine Schnittdarstellung gemäß der Schnittlinie V-V in Figur 2.
    • Additional features and details of the invention will become apparent from the description of an embodiment with reference to the drawing. Show it:
  • 1 is an office chair with a headrest,
  • 2 shows an enlarged detail of the headrest according to FIG. 1,
  • 3 shows a frame construction of the headrest according to FIG. 2,
  • Fig. 4 is a sectional view along the section line IV-IV in Figure 2 and
  • 5 shows a sectional illustration along the section line VV in FIG. 2.

    • Ein in Figur 1 dargestellter Stuhl 1, insbesondere ein Bürostuhl, weist ein Fußgestell 2 auf, das über Rollen 3 gegenüber dem Boden abgestützt ist. An dem Fußgestell 2 ist eine höhenverstellbare Stuhlsäule 4 angebracht, an deren oberem Ende ein Sitzträger 5 lösbar befestigt ist, auf dem wiederum ein gepolsterter Sitz 6 angebracht ist. Am hinteren Ende des Sitzträgers 5 ist ein sich im wesentlichen nach oben erstreckender Rückenlehnen-Träger 7 angebracht, an dem eine gepolsterte Rückenlehne 8 befestigt ist. Am oberen Ende des Rückenlehnen-Trägers 7 ist ein Kopfstützen-Träger 9 angebracht, an dem eine Kopfstütze 10 befestigt ist.A chair 1 shown in FIG. 1, in particular an office chair, has one Base frame 2, which is supported by rollers 3 against the floor. A height-adjustable chair column 4 is attached to the base frame 2 whose upper end a seat support 5 is releasably attached, on the turn a padded seat 6 is attached. At the rear end of the seat support 5 is a substantially upward-extending backrest support 7 attached to which a padded backrest 8 is attached. At the top A headrest support 9 is attached to the end of the backrest support 7, on which a headrest 10 is attached.

    Im folgenden wird unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren 2 bis 5 der Aufbau der Kopfstütze 10 genauer beschrieben. Der Rückenlehnen-Träger 7 weist zwei im wesentlichen vertikal und parallel zueinander verlaufende, sich bis zum oberen Ende der Rückenlehne 8 erstreckende Holme 11 auf, die an ihrem oberen Ende jeweils in einen Kopfstützen-Träger-Bügel 12 übergehen. Die Bügel 12 gehen an ihrem oberen Ende kontinuierlich in ein sich im Durchmesser verjüngendes, horizontal verlaufendes Wellen-Befestigungs-Preßlager 13 über. Die freien Enden 14 der Lager 13 sind einander zugewandt. Die Kopfstütze 10 ist gegenüber den Bügeln 12 abgestützt und mit diesen verbunden.The following is the structure with reference to Figures 2 to 5 the headrest 10 described in more detail. The backrest support 7 has two essentially vertical and parallel to each other, up to to the upper end of the backrest 8 extending spars 11 on the their upper end each pass into a headrest bracket 12. The brackets 12 go continuously in at their upper end Tapered, horizontally running shaft mounting press bearing 13 over. The free ends 14 of the bearings 13 are facing each other. The headrest 10 is supported relative to the brackets 12 and connected to them.

    Die Kopfstütze 10 weist einen Rahmen 15 auf, der durch zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Paare von Schienen 16 sowie zwei diese verbindende Querholme 17 gebildet wird. Die Schienen 16 sind, wie in Figur 5 erkennbar, gekrümmt ausgebildet und bestehen beispielsweise aus FederstahlBlech. Die Schienen 16 eines Schienenpaares verlaufen parallel übereinander. Die Querholme 17 haben jeweils die Form eines langgestreckten Quaders, der endseitig über die Verbindungspunkte 18 mit den Schienen 16 hervorsteht. Eine Welle 19 ist zwischen den beiden Paaren der Schienen 16 hindurchgeführt und weist an ihren beiden Enden Zapfen 20 auf, die in entsprechenden Ausnehmungen 21 des Lagers 13 mit Preßsitz festgelegt sind. Die Welle 19 ist somit im wesentlichen drehfest gegenüber den Lagern 13 befestigt. Der Rahmen 15 ist mit der Welle 19 über zwei Paare von Reib-Führungs-Schuhen 22 verbunden. Die Schuhe 22 weisen mittig jeweils eine Bohrung 23 auf, durch die die Welle 19 geführt ist. Die Schuhe 22 weisen auf einander zugewandten Seiten jeweils zwei Nuten 24 auf, deren Tiefe geringfügig kleiner ist als die halbe Breite der Schienen 16. Jeweils zwei Schuhe 22 sind durch zwei Schrauben 25 miteinander zu einem Paar 26 verbunden. Die insgesamt vier Nuten 24 eines Paares 26 umschließen - zwei Kanäle bildend - die beiden Schienen 26. Durch die Schrauben 25 ist die Reibung zwischen den Schuhen 22 und den Schienen 16 einstellbar. Die Paare 26 sind auf den Schienen 16 gegen eine Gegenkraft verschiebbar und bilden eine Höhenverstell-Einrichtung für die Kopfstütze 10. Die Reibung zwischen den Schienen 16 und den beiden Paaren 26 ist so eingestellt, dass die Kopfstütze 10 in Bezug auf die nach außen abgestützte Welle 19 ohne äußere Krafteinwirkung in jeder beliebigen voreingestellten Position ortsfest verharrt.The headrest 10 has a frame 15 which is parallel to one another by two running pairs of rails 16 and two connecting them Cross bars 17 is formed. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the rails 16 are curved and consist, for example, of spring steel sheet. The rails 16 of a pair of rails run parallel one above the other. The cross bars 17 each have the shape of an elongated cuboid, the end via the connection points 18 with the rails 16th protrudes. A shaft 19 is between the two pairs of rails 16 passed through and has pins 20 at both ends, which in corresponding Recesses 21 of the bearing 13 are fixed with a press fit. The shaft 19 is thus essentially non-rotatable relative to the bearings 13 attached. The frame 15 is connected to the shaft 19 via two pairs of friction guide shoes 22 connected. The shoes 22 each have one in the middle Bore 23 through which the shaft 19 is guided. The shoes 22 point on mutually facing sides each have two grooves 24, the depth of which is slightly smaller than half the width of the rails 16. Two each Shoes 22 are joined together by two screws 25 to form a pair 26 connected. Enclose the total of four grooves 24 of a pair 26 - forming two channels - the two rails 26. Through the screws 25 is the friction between the shoes 22 and the rails 16 adjustable. The pairs 26 are displaceable on the rails 16 against a counterforce and form a height adjustment device for the headrest 10. The friction between the rails 16 and the two pairs 26 is set so that the headrest 10 is in relation to the outwardly supported shaft 19 without any external force in any preset position remains stationary.

    Die Schuhe 22 weisen auf ihren inneren Stirnseiten 27 im Bereich der Bohrung 23 eine konische Erweiterung 28 der Bohrung 23 auf. Zwischen der Welle 19 einerseits und den beiden Schuhen 22 eines Paares 26 andererseits entsteht hierdurch eine ringförmige Kammer, in der ein Gummiring 29 festgelegt ist. Durch die konisch verlaufenden Flächen der Kammer im Bereich der Erweiterung 28 wird der Gummiring 29 beim Verschrauben zweier Schuhe 22 an die Welle 19 angedrückt, wodurch eine vorbestimmbare Reibungskraft zwischen der Welle 19 und dem Rahmen 15 einstellbar ist. Da die Welle 19 drehfest gegenüber dem Lager 13 befestigt ist, kann die Kopfstütze 10 nur gegen eine Kraft um die Welle 19 verschwenkt werden. Ohne äußere Krafteinwirkung verharrt die Kopfstütze 10 in jeder voreingestellten Neigungsposition mit einem Neigungswinkel a gegenüber der Vertikalen. Die Welle 19 bildet insofern zusammen mit den Schuhen 22 eine Neigungs-Verstelleinrichtung zur Verstellung des Neigungswinkels a der Kopfstütze 10.The shoes 22 have on their inner end faces 27 in the region of the bore 23 a conical extension 28 of the bore 23. Between the Shaft 19 on the one hand and the two shoes 22 of a pair 26 on the other this creates an annular chamber in which a rubber ring 29 is set. Due to the tapered surfaces of the chamber in the Area of extension 28 is the rubber ring 29 when screwing two shoes 22 pressed against the shaft 19, whereby a predetermined Frictional force between the shaft 19 and the frame 15 adjustable is. Since the shaft 19 is fixed against the bearing 13 in a rotationally fixed manner the headrest 10 can only be pivoted about a force around the shaft 19. Without external force, the headrest 10 remains in any preset Inclination position with an inclination angle a compared to Vertical. In this respect, the shaft 19 forms together with the shoes 22 an inclination adjustment device for adjusting the inclination angle a the headrest 10.

    Der Rahmen 15 ist durch eine mehrteilige beispielsweise aus Holz bestehende Verkleidung verkleidet. Auf der Oberseite des oberen Querholms 17 und der Unterseite des unteren Querholms 17 sind zwei halbzylindrische Profile 30 befestigt. An der Vorder- und Rückseite ist jeweils eine gekrümmte Deckplatte 31 befestigt. Die Deckplatten 31 weisen entlang des von den Schuhen 22 bei der Höhenverstellung überstrichenen Bereichs rechteckige Ausnehmungen 32 auf, in die Teile der Schuhe 22 ragen. Auf diese Weise ist eine möglichst kompakte Ausbildung der Kopfstütze 10 möglich, da die Gesamtdicke K der Verkleidung der Kopfstütze 10 nur geringfügig größer ist als die Dicke S der Schuhe 22. An den Stirnseiten des Rahmens 15 sind zwei gekrümmte Stirnplatten 33 mit gekrümmten Langlöchern 34 befestigt, wobei die Welle 19 in dem Langloch 34 verschoben wird. Die in Figur 2 nur mit der Verkleidung dargestellte Kopfstütze 10 wird abschließend, wie in Figur 1 dargestellt, beispielsweise mit Leder oder Stoff bespannt.The frame 15 is a multi-part, for example made of wood Fairing disguised. On the top of the upper cross member 17 and the underside of the lower cross member 17 are two semi-cylindrical Profiles 30 attached. There is a curved one on the front and one on the back Cover plate 31 attached. The cover plates 31 have along the of the shoes 22 during the height adjustment area rectangular recesses 32, into which parts of the shoes 22 protrude. On this is the most compact possible design of the headrest 10 possible, since the total thickness K of the headrest cover 10 is only slight is greater than the thickness S of the shoes 22. On the front sides of the Frame 15 are two curved end plates 33 with curved elongated holes 34 attached, the shaft 19 being displaced in the elongated hole 34 becomes. The headrest 10 shown in FIG. 2 only with the lining is finally, as shown in Figure 1, for example with leather or Fabric covered.

    Im folgenden wird die Funktionsweise der Kopfstütze näher beschrieben. Um die Höhe der Kopfstütze 10 zu verändern, übt der Benutzer des Stuhles 1 auf diese von oben oder von unten eine Kraft aus. Ist die Kraft groß genug, um eine vorgegebene Reibungskraft zu überwinden, so werden die Schienen 16 in den Nuten 24 der Schuhe 22 verschoben, wodurch sich die Höhe der Kopfstütze 10 ändert. Durch die zwischen den Schienen 16 und den Schuhen 22 wirkende Reibung ist die Kopfstütze 10 in der neueingestellten Endposition stabil und rutscht nicht wieder nach unten. Soll der Neigungswinkel a der Kopfstütze verstellt werden, so verschwenkt der Benutzer die Kopfstütze um die Welle 19. Da die Zapfen 20 im Lager 13 drehfest befestigt sind, findet eine Verschwenkung der Schuhe 22 relativ zur Welle 19 statt. Aufgrund der zwischen der Wand der Bohrung 23 und der Welle 19 bestehenden Reibung sowie der durch den Gummiring 29 zwischen den Schuhen 22 und der Welle 19 eingestellten Reibung, ist zur Verschwenkung der Kopfstütze 10 um die Welle 19 ein Mindest-Drehmoment erforderlich. Wird dieses überschritten, so findet eine Verschwenkung der Kopfstütze 10 statt. Wird kein äußeres Drehmoment auf die Kopfstütze 10 ausgeübt, so bleibt diese in der eingestellten Endposition ortsfest.The operation of the headrest is described in more detail below. In order to change the height of the headrest 10, the user of the chair exercises 1 force from above or below. If the force is big enough in order to overcome a predetermined frictional force, the Rails 16 moved in the grooves 24 of the shoes 22, whereby the Height of the headrest 10 changes. By between the rails 16 and The friction acting on the shoes 22 is the headrest 10 in the newly set one End position stable and does not slide down again. Should he The angle of inclination a of the headrest can be adjusted, so the user pivots the headrest around the shaft 19. Since the pin 20 in the bearing 13 are rotatably attached, there is a pivoting of the shoes 22 relatively to wave 19 instead. Due to the between the wall of the bore 23 and the existing shaft 19 and the friction caused by the rubber ring 29 between the shoes 22 and the shaft 19 is set to friction Swiveling the headrest 10 around the shaft 19 a minimum torque required. If this is exceeded, a swivel takes place the headrest 10 instead. No external torque is applied exercised the headrest 10, it remains in the set end position stationary.

    Durch die Krümmung der Kopfstütze 10 nach hinten, paßt sich diese der Kontur von Hinterkopf und Genick eines sich nach hinten lehnenden Menschen an. Besonders vorteilhaft ist, dass sich der Neigungswinkel a der Kopfstütze 10 beim Nach-Hinten-Lehnen automatisch einstellen kann. Durch die Höhenverstellbarkeit der Kopfstütze ist sichergestellt, dass der obere Teil des Genicks eines Benutzers ungefähr in der Höhe der Welle 19 liegt und die Verschwenkbarkeit der Kopfstütze 10 im wesentlichen der des menschlichen Genicks entspricht. Hierdurch wird die Kopfstütze 10 als besonders komfortabel empfunden. Besonders vorteilhaft ist, dass die Höhe der Kopfstütze 10 und deren Neigungswinkel gleichzeitig und stufenlos verstellt werden können. Außerdem besteht die Möglichkeit, durch eine um mehr als 360° drehbare Kopfstütze 10 für den Kopf des Benutzers eine konvexe oder konkave Kopfanlagefläche zu nutzen. Bei der in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellten Position der Kopfstütze 10 ist die Kopfanlagefläche vom Kopf aus gesehen konkav. Durch eine Drehung um 180° um die Welle 19 kann die gegenüberliegende Kopfanlagefläche genutzt werden.Due to the curvature of the headrest 10 to the rear, this fits the Contour of the back of the head and neck of a person leaning back on. It is particularly advantageous that the angle of inclination a Headrest 10 can automatically adjust when leaning backwards. The height adjustment of the headrest ensures that the upper part of the neck of a user approximately at the height of the shaft 19 lies and the pivotability of the headrest 10 essentially the of the human neck. As a result, the headrest 10 as felt particularly comfortable. It is particularly advantageous that the height the headrest 10 and its angle of inclination simultaneously and continuously can be adjusted. There is also the possibility of a by more than 360 ° rotatable headrest 10 for the user's head to use convex or concave head contact surface. At the in the figures 1 and 2 position of the headrest 10 is the head contact surface concave seen from the head. By rotating it 180 ° around the shaft 19, the opposite head contact surface can be used.

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    Stuhl, insbesondere Bürostuhl, a. mit einem Fußgestell (2), b. mit einem darauf abgestützten Sitzträger (5), c. mit einem auf dem Sitzträger (5) abgestützten Sitz (6), d. mit einem an dem Sitzträger (5) befestigten Rückenlehnen-Träger (7) für eine Rückenlehne (8), e. mit einem an dem Rückenlehnen-Träger (7) befestigten Kopfstützen-Träger (9) und f. mit einer an dem Kopfstützen-Träger (9) befestigten Kopfstütze (10), welche aufweist i. eine Höhenverstell-Einrichtung zur Höhenverstellung der Kopfstütze (10) und ii. eine Neigungsverstell-Einrichtung zur Verstellung des Neigungswinkels a der Kopfstütze (10). Chair, especially office chair, a. with a base (2), b. with a seat support (5) supported on it, c. with a seat (6) supported on the seat support (5), d. with a backrest support (7) for a backrest (8) attached to the seat support (5), e. with a headrest support (9) attached to the backrest support (7) and f. with a headrest (10) which is attached to the headrest support (9) and which has i. a height adjustment device for height adjustment of the headrest (10) and ii. a tilt adjustment device for adjusting the angle of inclination a of the headrest (10). Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Höhenverstell-Einrichtung mindestens eine Schiene (16) aufweist.Chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the height adjustment device has at least one rail (16). Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Schiene (16) bezogen auf eine vertikale Ebene gekrümmt ist.Chair according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one rail (16) is curved with respect to a vertical plane. Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf der mindestens einen Schiene (16) mindestens ein Reib-Führungs-Schuh (22) verschiebbar geführt ist. Chair according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that on the at least one rail (16) at least one friction guide shoe (22) is slidably guided. Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Neigungs-Verstelleinrichtung eine gegenüber dem Kopfstützen-Träger (9) abgestützte Welle (19) aufweist.Chair according to claim 4, characterized in that the inclination adjustment device has a shaft (19) which is supported with respect to the headrest support (9). Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Welle (19) gegenüber dem mindestens einen Reib-Führungs-Schuh (22) reibend drehbar gelagert ist.Chair according to claim 5, characterized in that the shaft (19) with respect to the at least one friction guide shoe (22) is rotatably mounted. Stuhl gemäß einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei Paare von Schienen (16) vorgesehen sind.Chair according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two pairs of rails (16) are provided. Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Paare von Schienen (16) durch zwei Querholme (17) zu einem Rahmen (15) miteinander verbunden sind.Chair according to claim 7, characterized in that the two pairs of rails (16) are connected to one another by two cross bars (17) to form a frame (15). Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmen (15) eine Verkleidung zur Festlegung der Außenkontur der Kopfstütze (10) aufweist.Chair according to claim 8, characterized in that the frame (15) has a covering for fixing the outer contour of the headrest (10). Stuhl gemäß Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verkleidung eine Bespannung trägt.Chair according to claim 9, characterized in that the covering carries a covering.
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