EP1393659B1 - Adjustable headrest for a chair - Google Patents

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EP1393659B1
EP1393659B1 EP02018937A EP02018937A EP1393659B1 EP 1393659 B1 EP1393659 B1 EP 1393659B1 EP 02018937 A EP02018937 A EP 02018937A EP 02018937 A EP02018937 A EP 02018937A EP 1393659 B1 EP1393659 B1 EP 1393659B1
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Klaus Maier
Thomas Stenzel
Michael Kläsener
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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
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  • the invention relates to the field of seating, in particular a neck support for a chair for the office area.
  • a neck support for an office chair is known, for example, from EP 1'192'880 A2.
  • a support bar is hingedly connected to the back of the chair back, and on this support rod slides a guide sleeve, at the upper end of the head pad is attached.
  • Retaining rod and guide sleeve are circular arc-shaped.
  • the distance of the head cushion to the head or neck of the user is mainly changed by pivoting of the support rod to the pivot bearing on the backrest.
  • such a change takes place but also in a height adjustment the head pad by sliding the guide sleeve on the support rod because of the circular arc-shaped movement path.
  • Another neck support is known from EP 1'186'257 A2.
  • a circular arc-shaped support rod is hinged to the upper edge of the backrest on which a likewise arcuate guide sleeve which is integrated in the head cushion, can slide up and down.
  • this neck support has proven itself, but has, like the former, the disadvantage that the removal of the head pad from the user's head is not adjustable in an optimally large area.
  • the neck support is adjustable about two axes of rotation parallel to each other mounted pivot axes, one of which extends within the backrest of the seat and the other within the headrest.
  • the object of the invention to further develop a neck support for a chair, in particular an office chair, such that it can be attached to the backrest in an aesthetically pleasing discreet manner and without excessive manufacturing and assembly effort, but still has a large adjustment range for the head of the user.
  • the neck support should have these properties even when mounted on a height-adjustable and tiltable backrest.
  • the essence of the invention is the idea to connect a straight support rod articulated to the upper edge of the backrest, and slidably provide on this a straight guide sleeve, at the upper end of the head pad is hinged.
  • the pivoting range of the support rod should be from the direction of the backrest about 35 ° to from, the head cushion about 40 °.
  • the neck support can then be executed in the technical detail that it is aesthetically pleasing and easy to manufacture and assemble, and in particular, together with a height and tilt adjustable backrest provides an optimal adjustment range for the user.
  • a section of the upper middle part of the backrest 1 of an office swivel chair is shown, to which a lower support rod 2 is connected via a lower hinge bearing 3.
  • the guide sleeve 4 is slidably disposed, which has at its upper end the upper pivot bearing 5.
  • the head pad 6 is articulated with its upper part.
  • the guide sleeve 4 In the first position extending support rod 2 and guide sleeve 4 in extension of the backrest 1, ie in the picture vertically upwards, the guide sleeve 4 assumes its lowest position. In the second position, the guide sleeve 4 is also perpendicular, but in its highest position.
  • the guide sleeve 4 is inclined forward, and the head pad 6 is once in the lowest and once in the highest position.
  • the length of the extension of the guide sleeve 4 on the support rod 2 is about 70 mm. This short extension length is possible by attaching the neck support to a not only in the inclination, but also in height adjustable backrest: the coarse adjustment can then be done with the back of the chair, and the adjustability of the neck support is only fine adjustment. Overall, this results in a considerable Einstellspektrum.
  • the support rod 2 has formed a cylinder 7 below.
  • This cylinder 7 is in the assembled state between the cylinder 8 and the cylinder 9, which are both formed at the upper end of the bearing foot 10.
  • the two sliding blocks 13 are used together with the coil spring 28 in the cylinder 7 and pressed against each other. Then the cylinder 7 is brought between the cylinders 8 and 9 and the pressure on the spring 28 is removed. As a result, the sliding blocks 13 enter the cylinders 8 and 9, and the support rod 2 is thus articulated.
  • the cylinder 7 on the holding rod 2 has such an inner shape that the sliding blocks 13 can not rotate. In the cylinder 8 and 9, however, the shape is such that the sliding blocks 13 between the stops 14 have a turning space, which allows the pivoting of the retaining rod 2.
  • disc springs 15 are provided in the cylinders 8 and 9, which are set by means of a clamping screw 16 under tension, so that the holding rod 2 is held by the friction thus generated.
  • the structure of the upper hinge bearing 5 is in principle identical to the described structure of the lower hinge bearing 3. It is therefore not once again described specifically, and the corresponding items do not bear their own reference numerals. However, this bearing is different insofar as the cylinders 8 and 9 corresponding cylinders are attached to the tab 26, which are fastened by means of screws 27 on the frame 23 of the head pad 6.
  • the clip 20 slides in the guide slot 19 and grips with its nose in the recess 25 of the guide sleeve 4, and thus serves as a pull-out protection for the sliding on the support rod 2 guide sleeve 4th
  • Fig.2 is clearly seen that the head pad 6 is held on a frame 23.
  • the preferably made of plastic frame 23 is foamed to produce the head pad 6 in polyurethane (PUR).
  • PUR polyurethane
  • the bearing base 10 is sword-like in the shaft 11 of the backrest plate 12.
  • the bearing foot below a locking lug 17 which engages in the recess 18 of the backrest plate 12 and the bearing 10 anchored firmly.
  • the mounting of the neck support on the upper edge of the backrest 1 is thus extremely simple, but still safe.
  • the neck support according to the invention by its linear height adjustment and its pivotability about two bearings provides the highest level of comfort for the user, but still with relatively little effort to manufacture and assemble.

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Abstract

The neck support with a straight hinged holding rod (2) and a slidable sleeve (4) for a chair comprises a head cushion (6) which is provided with an additional hinge (5) at the top end of the sleeve.

Description

TECHNISCHES GEBIETTECHNICAL AREA

Die Erfindung betrifft das Gebiet der Sitzmöbel, insbesondere eine Nackenstütze für einen Stuhl für den Bürobereich.The invention relates to the field of seating, in particular a neck support for a chair for the office area.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Insbesondere im Bürobereich ist es wichtig, dass der Benutzer eines Stuhles die Möglichkeit hat, sich wiederholt von der während der Arbeit eingenommenen Sitzposition zu entspannen. Dazu ist es nicht nur notwendig, den Winkel zwischen Ober- und Unterkörper duch Zurücklehnen zu öffnen, sondern auch dem Kopf bzw. Nacken eine Ruhemöglichkeit zu geben. Dazu dient die Nackenstütze.Especially in the office, it is important that the user of a chair has the opportunity to repeatedly relax from the sitting position taken during work. For this it is not only necessary to open the angle between the upper and lower body by leaning back, but also to give the head or neck a peace possibility. This is the neck support.

Eine Nackenstütze für einen Bürostuhl ist zum Beispiel bekannt aus EP 1'192'880 A2. Bei dieser Nackenstütze ist ein Haltestab an der Rückseite der Stuhllehne gelenkig angebunden, und auf diesem Haltestab gleitet eine Führungshülse, an deren oberem Ende das Kopfpolster befestigt ist. Haltestab und Führungshülse sind kreisbogenförmig ausgebildet. Der Abstand des Kopfpolsters zum Kopf bzw. Nacken des Benutzers wird hauptsächlich durch ein Schwenken des Haltestabes um das Gelenklager an der Rückenlehne verändert. Zusätzlich erfolgt eine solche Veränderung aber auch bei einer Höhenverstellung des Kopfpolsters durch Gleiten der Führungshülse auf dem Haltestab wegen des kreisbogenförmigen Bewegungsweges.A neck support for an office chair is known, for example, from EP 1'192'880 A2. In this neck support, a support bar is hingedly connected to the back of the chair back, and on this support rod slides a guide sleeve, at the upper end of the head pad is attached. Retaining rod and guide sleeve are circular arc-shaped. The distance of the head cushion to the head or neck of the user is mainly changed by pivoting of the support rod to the pivot bearing on the backrest. In addition, such a change takes place but also in a height adjustment the head pad by sliding the guide sleeve on the support rod because of the circular arc-shaped movement path.

Die bekannte Konstruktion hat sich in der Praxis zwar bewährt, vermag jedoch ästhetisch nicht ganz zu befriedigen, da die Anbringung des Gelenklagers an der Rückenlehne das einheitliche Erscheinungsbild derselben stört. Ferner ist auch der Herstellaufwand nicht unbedeutend, und ist die Einstellung der Entfernung des Kopfpolsters vom Kopf des Benutzers durch die auf einer Kreisbahn erfolgende Höhenverstellung nicht hinreichend flexibel.The known construction has proven itself in practice, however, is not aesthetically quite satisfactory, since the attachment of the hinge bearing on the backrest disturbs the uniform appearance of the same. Furthermore, the manufacturing cost is not insignificant, and is the adjustment of the distance of the head cushion from the head of the user by the successive height adjustment on a circular path not sufficiently flexible.

Eine andere Nackenstütze ist bekannt aus EP 1'186'257 A2. Bei dieser Nackenstütze ist ein kreisbogenförmiger Haltestab an der Oberkante der Rückenlehne angelenkt, auf dem eine gleichfalls kreisbogenförmige Führungshülse, die in das Kopfpolster integriert ist, auf und ab gleiten kann.Another neck support is known from EP 1'186'257 A2. In this neck support a circular arc-shaped support rod is hinged to the upper edge of the backrest on which a likewise arcuate guide sleeve which is integrated in the head cushion, can slide up and down.

Auch diese Nackenstütze hat sich an sich bewährt, weist aber, wie die erstgenannte, den Nachteil auf, dass die Entfernung des Kopfpolsters vom Kopf des Benutzers nicht in einem optimal großen Bereich einstellbar ist.Also, this neck support has proven itself, but has, like the former, the disadvantage that the removal of the head pad from the user's head is not adjustable in an optimally large area.

Eine andere Nackenstütze ist bekannt aus DE 20 04 731 A. Die Nackenstütze ist um zwei achsparallel zueinander angebrachte Schwenkachsen verstellbar, von denen die eine sich innerhalb der Rückenlehne des Sitzes und die andere innerhalb der Kopfstütze erstreckt.Another neck support is known from DE 20 04 731 A. The neck support is adjustable about two axes of rotation parallel to each other mounted pivot axes, one of which extends within the backrest of the seat and the other within the headrest.

Eine ähnliche, ebenfalls für Autositze gedachte Nackenstütze ist bekannt aus DE 21 15 220 A. Dabei ist die Kopfstütze mit der Rückenlehne über ein aus zwei ineinander gleitbaren Rohrstücken bestehendes Mittelhalsstück und jeweils eine Schwenkachse verbunden.A similar, also intended for car seats neck support is known from DE 21 15 220 A. In this case, the headrest with the backrest on a two slidable pipe sections existing middle neck piece and each having a pivot axis is connected.

Diese bekannten Nackenstützen haben zwar einen für Autositze ausreichenden Einstellbereich, jedoch sind sie bei Stühlen wegen der dort von Autositzen ganz verschiedenen Anforderungen nicht einsetzbar.Although these known neckrests have sufficient adjustment range for car seats, however, they can not be used in chairs because of the very different requirements of car seats.

DARSTELLUNG DER ERFINDUNGPRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Nackenstütze für einen Stuhl, insbesondere einen Bürostuhl, derart weiterzuentwickeln, dass sie einerseits ästhetisch ansprechend diskret und ohne übermäßigen Herstell- und Montieraufwand an der Rückenlehne angebracht werden kann, andererseits aber dennoch einen großen Einstellbereich für den Kopf des Benutzers aufweist. Insbesondere soll die Nackenstütze diese Eigenschaften auch bei der Montage an einer höhenverstellbaren und neigbaren Rückenlehne aufweisen.It is therefore the object of the invention to further develop a neck support for a chair, in particular an office chair, such that it can be attached to the backrest in an aesthetically pleasing discreet manner and without excessive manufacturing and assembly effort, but still has a large adjustment range for the head of the user. In particular, the neck support should have these properties even when mounted on a height-adjustable and tiltable backrest.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 und der Unteransprüche gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1 and the dependent claims.

Der Kern der Erfindung ist die Idee, einen geraden Haltestab gelenkig an der Oberkante der Rückenlehne anzubinden, und auf diesem verschiebbar eine gerade Führungshülse vorzusehen, an deren oberem Ende das Kopfpolster angelenkt ist. Der Schwenkbereich des Haltestabes soll von der Richtung der Lehne aus etwa 35° nach vom betragen, der des Kopfpolsters etwa 40°. Basierend auf diesem Grundkonzept kann die Nackenstütze dann im technischen Detail so ausgeführt werden, dass sie ästhetisch ansprechend und ohne großen Aufwand herstellbar und montierbar ist, und insbesondere zusammen mit einer in der Höhe und Neigung verstellbaren Lehne einen optimalen Einstellbereich für den Benutzer ergibt.The essence of the invention is the idea to connect a straight support rod articulated to the upper edge of the backrest, and slidably provide on this a straight guide sleeve, at the upper end of the head pad is hinged. The pivoting range of the support rod should be from the direction of the backrest about 35 ° to from, the head cushion about 40 °. Based on this basic concept, the neck support can then be executed in the technical detail that it is aesthetically pleasing and easy to manufacture and assemble, and in particular, together with a height and tilt adjustable backrest provides an optimal adjustment range for the user.

KURZE BESCHREIBUNG DER ZEICHNUNGENBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand eines in Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

Fig.1
schematisch die Funktion und den Verstellbereich der erfindungsgemäßen Nackenstütze,
Fig.2
die Ansicht der Einzelteile der erfindungsgemäßen Nackenstütze in Explosionsdarstellung,
Fig.3
rechts die erfindungsgemäße Nackenstütze in Ansicht von vorn, und links den Schnitt A-A der Darstellung auf der rechten Seite, und
Fig. 4
rechts oben einen Schnitt durch das Lager an der Lehnenoberkante, und links davon und darunter die Schnitte B-B, C-C, und F-F.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Showing:
Fig.1
schematically the function and the adjustment range of the neck support according to the invention,
Fig.2
the view of the items of the neck support according to the invention in an exploded view,
Figure 3
right neck support according to the invention in front view, and left the section AA of the representation on the right side, and
Fig. 4
right above a section through the bearing at the top of the backrest, and to the left of it and below the sections BB, CC, and FF.

WEGE ZUR AUSFÜHRUNG DER ERFINDUNGWAYS FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In Fig. 1 ist ein Ausschnitt aus dem oberen mittleren Teil der Rückenlehne 1 eines Bürodrehstuhles dargestellt, an welchem über ein unteres Gelenklager 3 ein gerader Haltestab 2 angebunden ist. Auf diesem Haltestab 2 ist verschiebbar die Führungshülse 4 angeordnet, die an ihrem oberen Ende das obere Gelenklager 5 aufweist. An diesem Gelenklager 5 ist mit seinem oberen Teil das Kopfpolster 6 angelenkt.In Fig. 1, a section of the upper middle part of the backrest 1 of an office swivel chair is shown, to which a lower support rod 2 is connected via a lower hinge bearing 3. On this support rod 2, the guide sleeve 4 is slidably disposed, which has at its upper end the upper pivot bearing 5. At this joint bearing 5, the head pad 6 is articulated with its upper part.

Es sind vier verschiedene mögliche Positionen des Kopfpolsters 6 dargestellt:There are shown four different possible positions of the head pad 6:

In der ersten Position verlaufen Haltestab 2 und Führungshülse 4 in Verlängerung der Rückenlehne 1, also im Bild senkrecht nach oben, wobei die Führungshülse 4 ihre tiefste Stellung einnimmt. In der zweiten Position steht die Führungshülse 4 gleichfalls senkrecht, aber in ihrer höchsten Stellung.In the first position extending support rod 2 and guide sleeve 4 in extension of the backrest 1, ie in the picture vertically upwards, the guide sleeve 4 assumes its lowest position. In the second position, the guide sleeve 4 is also perpendicular, but in its highest position.

In der dritten und vierten Position ist die Führungshülse 4 nach vorn geneigt, und das Kopfpolster 6 befindet sich einmal in der tiefsten und einmal in der höchsten Stellung.In the third and fourth positions, the guide sleeve 4 is inclined forward, and the head pad 6 is once in the lowest and once in the highest position.

Erfindungsgemäß soll der Schwenkbereich um das untere Gelenklager 3 bis etwa 35°, der um das obere Gelenklager 5 bis etwa 40° betragen. Die Länge des Auszugs der Führungshülse 4 auf dem Haltestab 2 beträgt etwa 70 mm. Diese kurze Auszugslänge ist durch die Anbringung der Nackenstütze an einer nicht nur in der Neigung, sondern auch in der Höhe verstellbaren Rückenlehne möglich: die grobe Einstellung kann dann mit der Lehne des Stuhles erfolgen, und die Verstellbarkeit der Nackenstütze dient nur der Feineinstellung. Insgesamt ergibt sich damit ein beachtliches Einstellspektrum.According to the invention, the pivoting range about the lower joint bearing 3 to about 35 °, 5 to about the upper pivot bearing to about 40 °. The length of the extension of the guide sleeve 4 on the support rod 2 is about 70 mm. This short extension length is possible by attaching the neck support to a not only in the inclination, but also in height adjustable backrest: the coarse adjustment can then be done with the back of the chair, and the adjustability of the neck support is only fine adjustment. Overall, this results in a considerable Einstellspektrum.

Aus Fig.2 ist ersichtlich, dass der Haltestab 2 unten einen Zylinder 7 angeformt hat. Dieser Zylinder 7 liegt im montierten Zustand zwischen dem Zylinder 8 und dem Zylinder 9, die beide am oberen Ende des Lagerfußes 10 angeformt sind.From Fig.2 it can be seen that the support rod 2 has formed a cylinder 7 below. This cylinder 7 is in the assembled state between the cylinder 8 and the cylinder 9, which are both formed at the upper end of the bearing foot 10.

Zur Montage werden die beiden Kulissensteine 13 zusammen mit der Spiralfeder 28 in den Zylinder 7 eingesetzt und gegeneinander gedrückt. Dann wird der Zylinder 7 zwischen die Zylinder 8 und 9 gebracht und der Druck auf die Feder 28 weggenommen. Dadurch treten die Kulissensteine 13 in die Zylinder 8 und 9 ein, und der Haltestab 2 wird damit gelenkig gelagert. Wie insbesondere auch aus Fig. 4 Schnitten B-B und C-C ersichtlich, weist der Zylinder 7 am Haltestab 2 eine derartige innere Formgebung auf, dass sich die Kulissensteine 13 nicht drehen können. Im Zylinder 8 bzw. 9 ist die Formgebung jedoch derart, dass die Kulissensteine 13 zwischen den Anschlägen 14 einen Drehraum haben, der die Verschwenkung des Haltestabes 2 ermöglicht.For installation, the two sliding blocks 13 are used together with the coil spring 28 in the cylinder 7 and pressed against each other. Then the cylinder 7 is brought between the cylinders 8 and 9 and the pressure on the spring 28 is removed. As a result, the sliding blocks 13 enter the cylinders 8 and 9, and the support rod 2 is thus articulated. As can also be seen in particular from FIG. 4, sections B-B and C-C, the cylinder 7 on the holding rod 2 has such an inner shape that the sliding blocks 13 can not rotate. In the cylinder 8 and 9, however, the shape is such that the sliding blocks 13 between the stops 14 have a turning space, which allows the pivoting of the retaining rod 2.

Damit der Haltestab 2 in jeder eingestellten Schwenkposition feststeht, sind in den Zylindern 8 und 9 Tellerfedern 15 vorgesehen, die mittels einer Spannschraube 16 unter Spannung gesetzt werden, sodass der Haltestab 2 durch die damit erzeugte Reibung gehalten wird.So that the holding rod 2 is fixed in each set pivot position, disc springs 15 are provided in the cylinders 8 and 9, which are set by means of a clamping screw 16 under tension, so that the holding rod 2 is held by the friction thus generated.

Der Aufbau des oberen Gelenklagers 5 ist prinzipiell identisch mit dem geschilderten Aufbau des unteren Gelenklagers 3. Es wird deshalb nicht noch einmal eigens beschrieben, und die entsprechenden Einzelteile tragen keine eigenen Bezugszeichen. Anders ist dieses Lager jedoch insofern, als die den Zylindern 8 und 9 entsprechenden Zylinder an der Lasche 26 angebracht sind, die mittels der Schrauben 27 am Rahmen 23 des Kopfpolsters 6 befestigt werden.The structure of the upper hinge bearing 5 is in principle identical to the described structure of the lower hinge bearing 3. It is therefore not once again described specifically, and the corresponding items do not bear their own reference numerals. However, this bearing is different insofar as the cylinders 8 and 9 corresponding cylinders are attached to the tab 26, which are fastened by means of screws 27 on the frame 23 of the head pad 6.

Die Bewegung der Führungshülse 4 auf dem Haltestab 2 wird durch die Gleitringe 21 stabilisiert. Diese weisen Gleitnoppen 24 auf, und greifen nach derThe movement of the guide sleeve 4 on the support rod 2 is stabilized by the slip rings 21. These have sliding nubs 24, and grab after the

Montage in die Kerben 22 des Haltestabes 2 ein. Der Clip 20 gleitet in dem Führungsschlitz 19 und fasst mit seiner Nase in die Ausnehmung 25 der Führungshülse 4, und dient somit als Auszugssicherung für die auf dem Haltestab 2 gleitende Führungshülse 4.Mounting in the notches 22 of the retaining rod 2 a. The clip 20 slides in the guide slot 19 and grips with its nose in the recess 25 of the guide sleeve 4, and thus serves as a pull-out protection for the sliding on the support rod 2 guide sleeve 4th

In Fig.2 ist gut ersichtlich, dass das Kopfpolster 6 auf einem Rahmen 23 gehalten wird. Vorteilhafterweise wird der vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff bestehende Rahmen 23 zur Erzeugung des Kopfpolsters 6 in Polyurethan (PUR) eingeschäumt. Dadurch ist das Kopfpolster 6 in seiner Mitte weich und erzeugt für den Benutzer ein erhöhtes Komfortgefühl.In Fig.2 is clearly seen that the head pad 6 is held on a frame 23. Advantageously, the preferably made of plastic frame 23 is foamed to produce the head pad 6 in polyurethane (PUR). As a result, the head cushion 6 is soft in its middle and creates an increased sense of comfort for the user.

In Fig. 3 ist die erfindungsgemäße Nackenstütze im montierten Zustand gezeigt. Die schon beschriebenen Teile sind auch im montierten Zustand ohne weiteres verständlich und werden deshalb nicht noch einmal beschrieben.In Fig. 3, the neck support according to the invention is shown in the assembled state. The parts already described are readily understood in the assembled state and are therefore not described again.

Lediglich die Befestigung des unteren Gelenklagers 3 in der Lehne 1 des Stuhles wird daher noch beschrieben:Only the attachment of the lower hinge bearing 3 in the back 1 of the chair will therefore be described:

Wie ersichtlich, steckt der Lagerfuß 10 schwertartig im Schacht 11 der Lehnenplatte 12. Wie auch aus Fig.2 ersichtlich, weist der Lagerfuß unten eine Rastnase 17 auf, die in die Ausnehmung 18 der Lehnenplatte 12 einrastet und den Lagerfuß 10 damit fest verankert. Die Montage der Nackenstütze an der Oberkante der Lehne 1 ist dadurch extrem einfach, aber dennoch sicher.As can be seen, the bearing base 10 is sword-like in the shaft 11 of the backrest plate 12. As can also be seen from Figure 2, the bearing foot below a locking lug 17 which engages in the recess 18 of the backrest plate 12 and the bearing 10 anchored firmly. The mounting of the neck support on the upper edge of the backrest 1 is thus extremely simple, but still safe.

In Fig.4 sind nochmals die Einzelheiten des unteren Lagers 3 dargestellt, die - wie schon gesagt - auch denen des oberen Lagers 5 entsprechen. Besonders die Funktion der Kulissensteine 13 in den Zylindern 7, 8, und 9 ist aus Fig.4 gut verständlich.4, the details of the lower bearing 3 are again shown, which - as already said - also correspond to those of the upper bearing 5. In particular, the function of the sliding blocks 13 in the cylinders 7, 8, and 9 is well understood from Fig.4.

Zusammenfassend ist festzustellen, dass die erfindungsgemäße Nackenstütze durch ihre lineare Höhenverstellung und ihre Schwenkbarkeit um zwei Lager ein Höchstmaß an Komfort für den Benutzer ergibt, aber dennoch mit verhältnismäßig geringem Aufwand herstellbar und montierbar ist.In summary, it should be noted that the neck support according to the invention by its linear height adjustment and its pivotability about two bearings provides the highest level of comfort for the user, but still with relatively little effort to manufacture and assemble.

Bezeichnungslistename list

11
Lehnerest
22
Haltestabretaining bar
33
unteres Gelenklagerlower joint bearing
44
Führungshülseguide sleeve
55
oberes GelenklagerUpper joint bearing
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Kopfpolsterpillow
77
erster Zylinderfirst cylinder
88th
zweiter Zylindersecond cylinder
99
dritter Zylinderthird cylinder
1010
LagerfußSupport base
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Schachtshaft
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Lehnenplatteback panel
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Kulissensteinesliding blocks
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AnschlageAttacks
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TellerfedernDisc springs
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Spannschraubeclamping screw
1717
Rastnaselocking lug
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Ausnehmung für Rastnase 17Recess for locking lug 17
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Führungsschlitzguide slot
2020
Clipclip
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Gleitringsliding ring
2222
Kerbennotch
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Rahmenframe
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Noppenburl
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Ausnehmung für Clip 20Recess for clip 20
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Lascheflap
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Schraubenscrew
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  1. Neck support for a chair, having a head cushion (6) on a guide sleeve (4) which can be displaced on a retaining bar (2), the retaining bar (2) being articulated on the top edge of the backrest (1) of the chair via a bearing (3), and the head cushion (6) being articulated on a second articulation bearing (5) at the top end of the guide sleeve (4), and both the retaining bar (2) and the guide sleeve (4) being of rectilinear design, this resulting in linear height adjustability of the head cushion (6), characterized in that the bottom articulation bearing (3) has a pivoting range of approximately 35° and the top articulation bearing (5) has a pivoting range of approximately 40°, and in that the bottom articulation bearing (3) comprises a first cylinder (7), which is integrally formed at the bottom of the retaining bar (2), and a second cylinder (8) and third cylinder (9) integrally formed at the top end of a bearing foot (10) which can be introduced in a tongue-like manner into a shaft (11) in a panel (12) of the backrest (1), and the rotation of the first cylinder (7) between the second cylinder (8) and the third cylinder (9) being made possible by means of blocks (13) inserted in the interior of the cylinders (7, 8, 9) .
  2. Neck support according to Claim 1, characterized in that in each case one rotary clearance with stop (14) for the blocks (13) is provided in the interior of the second cylinder (8) and of the third cylinder (9), and in that also provided is a stop (14) for the blocks (13), and in that also provided are elements (15, 16) which can be adjusted in respect of their frictional force and by means of which the rotation of the retaining bar (2) is braked in an adjustable manner.
  3. Neck support according to Claim 1, characterized in that, at its bottom end, the bearing foot (10) has a latching nose (17) which can be latched into a recess (18) of the shaft (11) of the backrest panel (12) for the purpose of anchoring the bearing foot (10) in the shaft (11).
  4. Neck support according to Claim 1, characterized in that the retaining bar (2) has a longitudinally running guide slot (19) in which a clip (20) slides in order to prevent withdrawal, the clips engaging in a recess (25) of the guide sleeve (4) by way of its nose.
  5. Neck support according to Claim 1, characterized in that the bottom bearing (3) and the top bearing (5) are of identical basic construction.
  6. Neck support according to Claim 1, characterized in that the head cushion (6) consists of a PUR material foamed onto a frame (23).
  7. Neck support according to Claim 1, characterized in that it is provided on a height-adjustable backrest (1).
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AT02018937T ATE341252T1 (en) 2002-08-25 2002-08-25 ADJUSTABLE NECK REST FOR A CHAIR
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MXPA03007481A MXPA03007481A (en) 2002-08-25 2003-08-20 Neck support for a chair.
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