EP1956944A2 - Foldable small seat - Google Patents

Foldable small seat

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EP1956944A2
EP1956944A2 EP06828082A EP06828082A EP1956944A2 EP 1956944 A2 EP1956944 A2 EP 1956944A2 EP 06828082 A EP06828082 A EP 06828082A EP 06828082 A EP06828082 A EP 06828082A EP 1956944 A2 EP1956944 A2 EP 1956944A2
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Jérémie ROGER
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Roger Gregory
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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
    • A47C9/00—Stools for specified purposes
    • A47C9/10—Camp, travelling, or sports stools
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/022—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/028—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts for changing a straight chair into an easy chair, e.g. by inverting or tilting seat and back-rest in the base frame or by overturning the whole chair
    • A47C1/029—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts for changing a straight chair into an easy chair, e.g. by inverting or tilting seat and back-rest in the base frame or by overturning the whole chair by changing the length or the inclination of the legs

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  • the present invention relates to a foldable micro seat of a new generation, specially developed for outdoor activities such as for example photography, trekking, hiking or expedition.
  • the foldable micro seat according to the invention is particularly light and compact while remaining very solid.
  • foldable seats developed for outdoor activities must be light, compact, comfortable, solid and easy to use.
  • reality shows that none of the state-of-the-art seats meets all of these criteria.
  • Known foldable seats are generally too high, unstable, uncomfortable, too bulky, too heavy, etc.
  • none is really adaptable to the slope and / or the irregularity of the ground by an individual adjustment of the feet.
  • Document JP 2002 223861 discloses a foldable mini-chair comprising a seat in two parts as well as two feet articulated on hinges located under the seat. This type of folding chair again does not allow any adaptation to any unevenness of the ground to keep the seat horizontal in all • circumstances. The feet have no individual adjustment.
  • Document GB 204,989 discloses a relatively compact foldable chair without any possibility of adapting the height or the position of the seat relative to the ground.
  • Document JP 700 8355 also discloses a foldable seat which can be completely folded back on itself; the seat has two parts connected by a hinge and the base is also a plate in two parts connected by a hinge. Although this seat seems to be extremely compact, it does not allow any adaptation of the position of the feet to neutralize a possible uneven ground and thus maintain the seat in a horizontal position relative to the ground. Aims of the invention
  • the present invention aims to overcome the vagaries of the state of the art and to bring together all the important characteristics of a touring seat such as lightness, solidity, small size in the folded state and therefore a minimum space requirement. It aims in particular to provide a very small foldable seat capable of adapting to uneven ground by individual adjustment and locking of the feet. Summary of the invention
  • the present invention discloses a foldable micro seat comprising a seat with two plates secured to a hinge block, said hinge block comprising a male part and a female part, said male and female parts being each connected to a foot element, characterized in that each of said parts comprises a locking and unlocking mechanism making it possible to individually adjust the position of each of the leg elements in several different positions allowing the horizontal support of the seat.
  • the invention comprises one or more of the following characteristics:
  • the locking and unlocking mechanism comprises a lock with two rounded slots making it possible to accommodate locking lugs when the feet are locked in a defined position;
  • the locking and unlocking mechanism comprises a lock with two slots making it possible to dislodge the locking lugs when said lock is moved along its axis by pressing on it to unlock the feet;
  • the locking and unlocking mechanism is housed in a recess in the hinge block
  • the female hinge has an operating lock for the hinge block in order to fold the assembly
  • the plates have recesses in which are inserted comfort coatings
  • Figure 1 shows a general perspective view of the seat in the open and locked position, the left foot in the low and locked position and the right foot in the high and locked position.
  • FIG. 2 shows a general perspective view of the seat in the fully folded position: minimum size, folded seat and folded feet, unlocked operating lock and semi-automatic mechanism locked.
  • FIG 3 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked horizontal plane, with the feet in the high position.
  • FIG. 4 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked horizontal plane, with the feet in the low position.
  • FIG. 5 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked horizontal plane, with the feet folded against the seat.
  • FIG. 6 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked inclined plane, with the left foot in the high position and the right foot in the low position.
  • FIG. 7 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked inclined plane, with the left foot in the high position and the right foot folded against the seat.
  • 8 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked inclined plane, with the left foot in the low position and the right foot folded against the seat.
  • Figure 9 shows an exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the seat 1 according to the invention.
  • the operating lock 10 is in the locked position and the integrated mechanism of the hinge 1 locked and hinge 2 unlocked;
  • Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the seat folding device: the operating lock 10 is in the unlocked position.
  • the weight of the micro seat according to the invention is less than 800 grams, preferably less than 600 grams, and particularly preferably less than 500 grams.
  • the ends of the feet can be coated with a non-slip material, the shape of the feet and the crosspieces has been developed to reduce the effect of driving the seat into unstable floors and the locking, unlocking and adjusting lugs allow wedge these in all circumstances.
  • the freedom of positioning of the entire seat takes into account the slope of the ground.
  • the locking and unlocking lugs make it possible to independently adjust the twin left feet and the twin right feet according to the slope of the ground and this on six different levels (see Fig. 3 to 8).
  • the foldable micro seat includes:
  • a seat comprising two plates 8 into which, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a comfort covering 9 is inserted; the plates 8 being fixed to the respective male hinge 1 and female 2 blocks, for example by means of screws 19-21.
  • a hinge block comprising two parts: the male hinge 1 and the female hinge 2. These two parts 1 and 2 have been hollowed out to receive the locking and unlocking control mechanism from their respective feet.
  • the male and female parts are connected together by an axis of rotation 3.
  • Technical covers 23 have been created in order to hold in place the components of the aforementioned mechanisms and to protect them from any foreign body.
  • the technical covers 23 are both provided at their tops with a notch 18 allowing their extraction.
  • the female hinge 2 has a maneuvering bolt 10 intended to occupy a locked position or an unlocked position, respectively to lock or unlock the seat folding device which is articulated around the aforementioned axis 3.
  • the two hinges 1 and 2 are provided with a control lock 16 allowing the feet to be locked and unlocked.
  • the operation of the seat folding mechanism which revolves around the axis 3 and is activated by means of the operating lock 10 is as follows: a simple longitudinal pressure on the part of the user is necessary to animate said system.
  • the operating lock 10 moves longitudinally to respectively occupy a locked position or an unlocked position to respectively lock or unlock the hinge 1. Unlocking the system makes it possible to fold the seat.
  • a longitudinal pressure on the control lock 16 on the part of the user is necessary to animate said mechanism.
  • the control lock 16 held in place by a spring 22 moves longitudinally towards the inside of the hinge 2.
  • the spring 22 is compressed.
  • the control lock 16 simultaneously drives the lugs 11 and 12 which are themselves provided with thrust springs 25.
  • the lugs, thus pushed against the surface of the control lock 16 carry out an inward withdrawal of the hinge block in the recesses provided for this purpose: this generates instantaneous unlocking of the system.
  • the released feet must be moved by the user to the desired position.
  • each leg has its own locking and unlocking control mechanism, six seat positions are therefore possible depending on the nature of the ground, and in particular its irregularity, surface instability and slope.
  • the feet are in the high position (Fig. 3), in the low position (Fig. 4) or even folded against the seat (Fig. 5).
  • the left foot is adjusted to the high position with the right foot in the low position (Fig. 6), or the left foot to the high position with the right foot folded against the seat (Fig. 7) and finally the left foot in the low position with the right foot folded against the seat (Fig. 8).

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Abstract

The invention relates to a foldable small seat comprising a bearing surface consisting of two plates connecting to a hinge unit provided with male and female part which are connected to a leg element, wherein each parts is provided with a locking and unlocking mechanisms making it possible to individually adjust the position of each leg element in different positions in such a way that the bearing surface is horizontally arranged irrespective of the ground slope.

Description

MICRO SIEGE PLIABLE  FOLDABLE MIC SEAT
Obj et de l ' invention Object and invention
[0001] La présente invention se rapporte à un micro siège pliable d'une nouvelle génération, spécialement développé pour les activités en extérieur telles que par exemple la photographie, le trekking, la randonnée ou l'expédition. Le micro siège pliable selon l'invention est particulièrement léger et compact tout en restant très solide.  The present invention relates to a foldable micro seat of a new generation, specially developed for outdoor activities such as for example photography, trekking, hiking or expedition. The foldable micro seat according to the invention is particularly light and compact while remaining very solid.
Etat de la technique State of the art
[0002] Les sièges pliables développés pour les activités en extérieur doivent être légers, compacts, confortables, solides et faciles d'utilisation. La réalité montre cependant qu'aucun des sièges de l'état de la technique ne répond à tous ces critères. Les sièges pliables connus sont généralement trop hauts, instables, inconfortables, trop encombrants, trop lourds, etc. De plus, aucun n'est réellement adaptable à la déclivité et/ou à l'irrégularité du sol par un réglage individuel des pieds .  The foldable seats developed for outdoor activities must be light, compact, comfortable, solid and easy to use. However, reality shows that none of the state-of-the-art seats meets all of these criteria. Known foldable seats are generally too high, unstable, uncomfortable, too bulky, too heavy, etc. In addition, none is really adaptable to the slope and / or the irregularity of the ground by an individual adjustment of the feet.
[0003] Le document US 4,010,699 divulgue un tabouret dont les pieds peuvent se replier en dessous de l'assise, il comporte une partie centrale pouvant se déployer en dessous de l'assise qui est destinée à rigidifier la position des deux pieds latéraux, le déploiement de ce tabouret pliable se fait en tirant sur deux poignées extérieures. Cette configuration reste relativement encombrante et ne permet aucune adaptation de la position des pieds pour maintenir l'assise horizontale par rapport à une éventuelle dénivellation du sol . Document US 4,010,699 discloses a stool whose feet can fold down below the seat, it has a central part which can be deployed below the seat which is intended to stiffen the position of the two lateral feet, the deployment of this foldable stool is by pulling on two exterior handles. This configuration remains relatively bulky and does not allow any adaptation of the position feet to keep the seat horizontal with respect to a possible unevenness of the ground.
[0004] Le document JP 2002 223861 divulgue une minichaise pliable comportant une assise en deux parties ainsi que deux pieds articulés sur des charnières se trouvant sous l'assise. Ce type de chaise pliable ne permet à nouveau aucune adaptation à une quelconque dénivellation du sol pour maintenir l'assise horizontale en toutes • circonstances. Les pieds ne disposent d'aucun réglage individuel .  Document JP 2002 223861 discloses a foldable mini-chair comprising a seat in two parts as well as two feet articulated on hinges located under the seat. This type of folding chair again does not allow any adaptation to any unevenness of the ground to keep the seat horizontal in all • circumstances. The feet have no individual adjustment.
[0005] Le document GB 204,989 divulgue une chaise pliable relativement compacte sans aucune possibilité d'adaptation de la hauteur ou de la position de l'assise par rapport au sol .  Document GB 204,989 discloses a relatively compact foldable chair without any possibility of adapting the height or the position of the seat relative to the ground.
[0006] Le document JP 700 8355 divulgue éjgalement un siège pliable pouvant être complètement replié sur lui- même ; l'assise comporte deux parties reliées par une charnière et le pied est également une plaque en deux parties reliées par une charnière. Bien que ce siège semble être extrêmement compact, il ne permet aucune adaptation de la position des pieds pour neutraliser un éventuel dénivelé de terrain et ainsi maintenir l'assise en position horizontale par rapport au sol. Buts de l ' invention  Document JP 700 8355 also discloses a foldable seat which can be completely folded back on itself; the seat has two parts connected by a hinge and the base is also a plate in two parts connected by a hinge. Although this seat seems to be extremely compact, it does not allow any adaptation of the position of the feet to neutralize a possible uneven ground and thus maintain the seat in a horizontal position relative to the ground. Aims of the invention
[0007] La présente invention vise à surmonter les aléas de l'état de la technique et à réunir toutes les caractéristiques importantes d'un siège de randonnée telles que la légèreté, la solidité, la petite taille à l'état replié et donc un encombrement minimum. Elle vise en particulier à fournir un siège pliable de très petite taille capable de s'adapter aux dénivelés du sol par un réglage et un verrouillage individuel des pieds. Résumé de l ' invention The present invention aims to overcome the vagaries of the state of the art and to bring together all the important characteristics of a touring seat such as lightness, solidity, small size in the folded state and therefore a minimum space requirement. It aims in particular to provide a very small foldable seat capable of adapting to uneven ground by individual adjustment and locking of the feet. Summary of the invention
[0008] La présente invention divulgue un micro siège pliable comprenant une assise avec deux plateaux solidarisés avec un bloc charnière, ledit bloc charnière comportant une partie mâle et une partie femelle , lesdites parties mâle et femelle étant reliées chacune à un élément de pied, caractérisé en ce que chacune desdites parties comporte un mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage permettant de régler individuellement la position de chacun des éléments de pieds dans plusieurs positions différentes permettant le maintien horizontal de l'assise.  The present invention discloses a foldable micro seat comprising a seat with two plates secured to a hinge block, said hinge block comprising a male part and a female part, said male and female parts being each connected to a foot element, characterized in that each of said parts comprises a locking and unlocking mechanism making it possible to individually adjust the position of each of the leg elements in several different positions allowing the horizontal support of the seat.
[0009] Selon des formes particulières de réalisation, l'invention comporte l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :  According to particular embodiments, the invention comprises one or more of the following characteristics:
- le mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage comporte un verrou avec deux créneaux arrondis permettant de loger des ergots de blocage lorsque les pieds sont verrouillés dans une position définie ; - the locking and unlocking mechanism comprises a lock with two rounded slots making it possible to accommodate locking lugs when the feet are locked in a defined position;
- le mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage comporte un verrou avec deux créneaux permettant de déloger les ergots de blocage lorsqu'on déplace ledit verrou selon son axe en appuyant sur celui-ci pour déverrouiller les pieds ;  - The locking and unlocking mechanism comprises a lock with two slots making it possible to dislodge the locking lugs when said lock is moved along its axis by pressing on it to unlock the feet;
- le verrou et les ergots de blocage sont équipés de ressorts ;  - the lock and the locking pins are fitted with springs;
- le mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage est logé dans un évidement du bloc charnière ;  - The locking and unlocking mechanism is housed in a recess in the hinge block;
- l' évidement est protégé par un capot technique ;  - the recess is protected by a technical cover;
- la charnière femelle possède un verrou de manœuvre du bloc charnière pour pouvoir replier l'ensemble ;  - the female hinge has an operating lock for the hinge block in order to fold the assembly;
- les plateaux comportent des évidements dans lesquels sont insérés des revêtements de confort ;  - The plates have recesses in which are inserted comfort coatings;
- les points de contact des éléments de pieds avec le sol sont revêtus de chaussons antidérapants ; - le verrouillage et déverrouillage des pieds et le verrou de manœuvre de verrouillage et de déverrouillage du bloc charnière ont été équipés d'une substance phosphorescente permettant une manipulation aisée du siège dans l'obscurité. - the points of contact of the foot elements with the ground are covered with non-slip slippers; - the locking and unlocking of the feet and the locking and unlocking operating lock of the hinge block were fitted with a phosphorescent substance allowing easy manipulation of the seat in the dark.
Brève description des figures Brief description of the figures
[0010] La figure 1 représente une vue générale en perspective du siège en position ouverte et verrouillée, le pied gauche en position basse et verrouillée et le pied droit en position haute et verrouillée.  Figure 1 shows a general perspective view of the seat in the open and locked position, the left foot in the low and locked position and the right foot in the high and locked position.
[0011] La figure 2 représente une vue générale en perspective du siège en position de repli total : encombrement minimum, assise repliée et pieds rabattus, verrou de manœuvre déverrouillé et mécanisme semi- automatique verrouillé. 2 shows a general perspective view of the seat in the fully folded position: minimum size, folded seat and folded feet, unlocked operating lock and semi-automatic mechanism locked.
[0012] La figure 3 représente une vue générale de profil du siège déployé sur un plan horizontal verrouillé, avec les pieds sur position haute.  3 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked horizontal plane, with the feet in the high position.
[0013] La figure 4 représente une vue générale de profil du siège déployé sur un plan horizontal verrouillé, avec les pieds sur position basse. 4 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked horizontal plane, with the feet in the low position.
[0014] La figure 5 représente une vue générale de profil du siège déployé sur un plan horizontal verrouillé, avec les pieds rabattus contre l'assise.  5 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked horizontal plane, with the feet folded against the seat.
[0015] La figure 6 représente une vue générale de profil du siège déployé sur un plan incliné verrouillé, avec le pied gauche sur position haute et le pied droit en position basse.  6 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked inclined plane, with the left foot in the high position and the right foot in the low position.
[0016] La figure 7 représente une vue générale de profil du siège déployé sur un plan incliné verrouillé, avec le pied gauche sur position haute et le pied droit rabattu contre l'assise. [0017] La figure 8 représente une vue générale de profil du siège déployé sur plan incliné verrouillé, avec le pied gauche sur position basse et le pied droit rabattu contre l'assise. 7 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked inclined plane, with the left foot in the high position and the right foot folded against the seat. 8 shows a general profile view of the seat deployed on a locked inclined plane, with the left foot in the low position and the right foot folded against the seat.
[0018] La figure 9 représente une vue éclatée en perspective d'un mode d'exécution préféré du siège selon 1 ' invention.  Figure 9 shows an exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the seat 1 according to the invention.
[0019] La figure 10 représente une vue en perspective du mécanisme semi-automatique des commandes de verrouillage et de déverrouillage des pieds intégré respectivement dans les charnières 1 et 2 : le verrou de manœuvre 10 est en position verrouillée et le mécanisme intégré de la charnière 1 verrouillé et de la charnière 2 déverrouillé ;  10 shows a perspective view of the semi-automatic mechanism of the locking and unlocking commands for the feet integrated respectively in the hinges 1 and 2: the operating lock 10 is in the locked position and the integrated mechanism of the hinge 1 locked and hinge 2 unlocked;
[0020] La figure 11 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif de repli de l'assise : le verrou de manœuvre 10 est en position déverrouillée.  Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the seat folding device: the operating lock 10 is in the unlocked position.
Description de l ' invention Description of the invention
[0021] Les principaux avantages du siège repliable selon l'invention sont : The main advantages of the folding seat according to the invention are:
- La simplicité d'utilisation et la rapidité de placement grâce au système de réglage, de verrouillage et de déverrouillage du siège qui a été ramené à trois commandes s' animant par simple pression. Selon un mode d'exécution particulier de l'invention, tous les ergots de verrouillage, déverrouillage et réglage des pieds ainsi que le verrou de manœuvre de verrouillage et de déverrouillage du bloc charnière ont été équipés d'une substance phosphorescente incluse dans des évidements usinés à cet effet, ce qui permet une manipulation aisée du siège dans l'obscurité. - L'étanchéité du mécanisme de verrouillage, déverrouillage et réglage de l'inclinaison des pieds inclus dans le corps du bloc charnière. Ceci permet une certaine étanchéité et donc longévité. - The simplicity of use and the rapidity of placement thanks to the system of adjustment, locking and unlocking of the seat which has been reduced to three controls animated by simple pressure. According to a particular embodiment of the invention, all of the locking, unlocking and adjusting lugs of the feet as well as the locking and unlocking operating lock of the hinge block were fitted with a phosphorescent substance included in machined recesses for this purpose, which allows easy handling of the seat in the dark. - The tightness of the locking mechanism, unlocking and adjustment of the inclination of the feet included in the body of the hinge block. This allows a certain seal and therefore longevity.
- La légèreté grâce à l'utilisation de matériaux performants et à un usinage poussé. On a cherché à éliminer tous les éléments superflus : le poids du micro siège selon l'invention est inférieur à 800 grammes, de préférence inférieur à 600 grammes, et de manière particulièrement préférée inférieur à 500 grammes. Un siège selon l'invention de 400 grammes ayant été réalisé.- Lightness thanks to the use of high-performance materials and advanced machining. We tried to eliminate all superfluous elements: the weight of the micro seat according to the invention is less than 800 grams, preferably less than 600 grams, and particularly preferably less than 500 grams. A seat according to the invention of 400 grams having been produced.
- La rigidité de l'ensemble grâce au jumelage des pieds deux à deux par une traverse. Les ergots qui permettent le verrouillage, le déverrouillage et le réglage des pieds, le verrou de manœuvre du bloc charnièr-e ainsi que tous les éléments constitutifs du siège sont d'une grande précision d'usinage. - The rigidity of the whole thanks to the twinning of the feet two by two by a crosspiece. The lugs which allow the locking, unlocking and adjustment of the feet, the operating lock of the hinge block as well as all the constituent elements of the seat are of great machining precision.
- La stabilité tenant compte des exigences et contraintes du terrain telles que la nature et l'irrégularité du sol. Les extrémités des pieds peuvent être revêtues d'un matériau antidérapant, la forme des pieds et des traverses a été développée afin de diminuer l'effet d'enfoncement du siège en sols instables et les ergots de verrouillage, déverrouillage et réglage des pieds permettent de caler ceux-ci en toutes circonstances.  - Stability taking into account the requirements and constraints of the terrain such as the nature and irregularity of the soil. The ends of the feet can be coated with a non-slip material, the shape of the feet and the crosspieces has been developed to reduce the effect of driving the seat into unstable floors and the locking, unlocking and adjusting lugs allow wedge these in all circumstances.
- La liberté de positionnement de l'ensemble du siège tient compte de la déclivité du sol. Les ergots de verrouillage et déverrouillage permettent d'ajuster indépendamment les pieds gauches jumelés et les pieds droits jumelés en fonction de la pente du sol et cela sur six niveaux différents (voir Fig. 3 à 8) .  - The freedom of positioning of the entire seat takes into account the slope of the ground. The locking and unlocking lugs make it possible to independently adjust the twin left feet and the twin right feet according to the slope of the ground and this on six different levels (see Fig. 3 to 8).
- Le confort accru grâce au réglage de la hauteur d'assise sur deux niveaux avec les pieds en position ouverte. Ceci permet une grande liberté de mouvement pour les jambes de l'utilisateur. Grâce à la possibilité d'adaptation d'une isolation thermique en tant que revêtement de l'assise, l'utilisateur est aussi à l'abri de la sensation de froid perçue au niveau du fessier. - Increased comfort thanks to the adjustment of the seat height on two levels with the feet in the open position. This allows great freedom of movement for the user's legs. Thanks to the possibility of adapting thermal insulation as a covering for the seat, the user is also protected from the feeling of cold perceived in the buttocks.
- La compacité extrême grâce à son bloc charnière qui permet d'articuler l'assise en deux moitiés, de rabattre celles-ci l'une contre l'autre, de fixer les axes de pieds, d'escamoter ces derniers sous l'assise ainsi que de contenir et de protéger efficacement tout le mécanisme de verrouillage et de réglage. On passe alors d'un encombrement maximum, lorsque le siège est déployé dans sa position la plus haute, à un encombrement minimum sept fois plus petit lorsque le siège est replié totalement. Les dimensions visées pour le siège selon l'invention ne devraient pas dépasser 20cm par 20cm de côté, et de préférence 15cm par 15cm à l'état complètement replié. Un siège selon l'invention de 13cm par 13cm de côté ayant été réalisé. Le siège peut donc se glisser dans bon nombre de poches de sacs à dos, de casseroles et de pantalons à poches dits de trekking et de poches latérales de vestes dites de randonnée.  - The extreme compactness thanks to its hinge block which allows to articulate the seat in two halves, to fold these one against the other, to fix the axes of feet, to retract these latter under the seat as well as effectively contain and protect the entire locking and adjusting mechanism. We then go from a maximum size, when the seat is deployed in its highest position, to a minimum size seven times smaller when the seat is fully folded. The dimensions targeted for the seat according to the invention should not exceed 20 cm by 20 cm on the side, and preferably 15 cm by 15 cm in the fully folded state. A seat according to the invention of 13cm by 13cm side having been produced. The seat can therefore be slipped into a number of backpack pockets, pots and pants with so-called trekking pockets and side pockets of so-called hiking jackets.
[0022] En référence aux Pig. 1, 2 et 9, le micro siège pliable comporte :  With reference to the Pig. 1, 2 and 9, the foldable micro seat includes:
- Une assise comportant deux plateaux 8 dans lesquels, selon un mode préféré de l'invention, est inséré un revêtement de confort 9 ; les plateaux 8 étant fixés aux blocs charnière mâle 1 et femelle 2 respectifs, par exemple au moyen de vis 19 en 21. - A seat comprising two plates 8 into which, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a comfort covering 9 is inserted; the plates 8 being fixed to the respective male hinge 1 and female 2 blocks, for example by means of screws 19-21.
- Un bloc charnière comportant deux parties : la charnière mâle 1 et la charnière femelle 2. Ces deux parties 1 et 2 ont été êvidées pour recevoir le mécanisme de commande de verrouillage et déverrouillage de leurs pieds respectifs. Les parties mâle et femelle sont reliées entre elles par un axe de rotation 3. Des capots techniques 23 ont été créés afin de tenir en place les éléments constitutifs des mécanismes précités et de les protéger de tout corps étranger. Les capots techniques 23 sont tous deux munis en leurs sommets d'une encoche 18 permettant leur extraction. De plus, la charnière femelle 2 possède un verrou de manœuvre 10 destiné à occuper une position verrouillée ou une position déverrouillée, respectivement pour bloquer ou débloquer le dispositif de repliage de l'assise qui s'articule autour de l'axe 3 susmentionné. Les deux charnières 1 et 2 sont munies d'un verrou de commande 16 permettant le verrouillage et le déverrouillage des pieds. - A hinge block comprising two parts: the male hinge 1 and the female hinge 2. These two parts 1 and 2 have been hollowed out to receive the locking and unlocking control mechanism from their respective feet. The male and female parts are connected together by an axis of rotation 3. Technical covers 23 have been created in order to hold in place the components of the aforementioned mechanisms and to protect them from any foreign body. The technical covers 23 are both provided at their tops with a notch 18 allowing their extraction. In addition, the female hinge 2 has a maneuvering bolt 10 intended to occupy a locked position or an unlocked position, respectively to lock or unlock the seat folding device which is articulated around the aforementioned axis 3. The two hinges 1 and 2 are provided with a control lock 16 allowing the feet to be locked and unlocked.
- Quatre pieds C jumelés deux à deux par une traverse 6, ne formant ainsi plus qu'une paire de pieds gauches 4 fixée à la charnière 1 et une paire de pieds droits 5 fixée à la charnière 2. La traverse 6 étant solidarisée aux pieds 4 et 5 au moyen de vis 7 et les paires de pieds vissées au moyen d'axes 15 au bâti du bloc charnière respectif mâle 1 et femelle 2. Chacun des quatre pieds possède en son sommet plusieurs orifices permettant le passage de l'axe 15 et les trois autres 13, 14 et 20 représentant les loges susceptibles de réceptionner les ergots 11 et 12 respectifs du système de verrouillage et de déverrouillage des pieds. Les extrémités des quatre pieds peuvent être revêtues de chaussons 17 fabriqués dans un matériau antidérapant . Les pieds peuvent cependant également être réalisés d'une seule pièce de manière à n'avoir qu'un pied gauche et un pied droit. - Four feet C twinned two by two by a cross 6, thus forming only a pair of left feet 4 fixed to the hinge 1 and a pair of right feet 5 fixed to the hinge 2. The cross 6 being secured to the feet 4 and 5 by means of screws 7 and the pairs of feet screwed by means of pins 15 to the frame of the respective hinge block male 1 and female 2. Each of the four feet has at its top several holes allowing the passage of the axis 15 and the other three 13, 14 and 20 representing the boxes capable of receiving the respective lugs 11 and 12 of the locking and unlocking system of the feet. The ends of the four feet can be covered with slippers 17 made of a non-slip material. The feet can however also be made in one piece so as to have only one left foot and one right foot.
[0023] En référence à la Fig. 11, le fonctionnement du mécanisme de repli de l'assise qui s'articule autour de l'axe 3 et s'active au moyen du verrou de manœuvre 10 est le suivant : une simple pression longitudinale de la part de l'utilisateur est nécessaire pour animer ledit système.Referring to FIG. 11, the operation of the seat folding mechanism which revolves around the axis 3 and is activated by means of the operating lock 10 is as follows: a simple longitudinal pressure on the part of the user is necessary to animate said system.
Soumis à cette pression, le verrou de manœuvre 10 se déplace longitudinalement pour occuper respectivement une position verrouillée ou une position déverrouillée pour respectivement bloquer ou débloquer la charnière 1. Le déblocage du système permet de replier l'assise. Subject to this pressure, the operating lock 10 moves longitudinally to respectively occupy a locked position or an unlocked position to respectively lock or unlock the hinge 1. Unlocking the system makes it possible to fold the seat.
[0024] En référence à la Fig. 10, les fonctionnements A et B du mécanisme semi-automatique des commandes de verrouillage et de déverrouillage des pieds intégrées respectivement dans les charnières 1 et 2 sont les suivants :  Referring to FIG. 10, the operations A and B of the semi-automatic mechanism of the locking and unlocking commands for the feet integrated respectively in the hinges 1 and 2 are as follows:
A. une pression longitudinale sur le verrou de commande 16 de la part de l'utilisateur est nécessaire pour animer ledit mécanisme. Soumis à cette pression, le verrou de commande 16, maintenu en place par un ressort 22, se déplace longitudinalement vers l'intérieur de la charnière 2. Le ressort 22 se comprime. En se déplaçant, le verrou de commande 16 entraîne simultanément les ergots 11 et 12 qui sont munis eux-mêmes de ressorts de poussée 25. Les ergots, ainsi poussés contre la surface du verrou de commande 16, effectuent un retrait vers l'intérieur du bloc charnière dans les évidements prévus à cet effet : ceci génère le déverrouillage instantané du système. Les pieds ainsi libérés doivent être déplacés par l'utilisateur sur la position désirée.  A. a longitudinal pressure on the control lock 16 on the part of the user is necessary to animate said mechanism. Subject to this pressure, the control lock 16, held in place by a spring 22, moves longitudinally towards the inside of the hinge 2. The spring 22 is compressed. While moving, the control lock 16 simultaneously drives the lugs 11 and 12 which are themselves provided with thrust springs 25. The lugs, thus pushed against the surface of the control lock 16, carry out an inward withdrawal of the hinge block in the recesses provided for this purpose: this generates instantaneous unlocking of the system. The released feet must be moved by the user to the desired position.
B. Une fois la position définie, il ne lui reste plus qu'à relâcher la pression exercée sur le verrou de commande 16 pour que le verrouillage se fasse instantanément et automatiquement. Lorsque la pression exercée sur le verrou de commande 16 est relâchée, le système s'anime simultanément et inversement : assisté par la poussée plus forte de son ressort respectif 22, le verrou de commande repousse instantanément les quatre ergots 11 et 12 vers l'extérieur du bloc charnière, provoquant en même temps la compression des ressorts 25 de force plus faible et générant à son tour le verrouillage instantané du système. B. Once the position has been defined, all that remains is to release the pressure exerted on the control lock 16 so that the locking takes place instantaneously and automatically. When the pressure exerted on the control lock 16 is released, the system comes to life simultaneously and vice versa: assisted by the stronger push of its respective spring 22, the control lock instantly pushes the four lugs 11 and 12 outwards of the hinge block, causing at the same time the compression of the springs 25 has a lower force and in turn generates instant locking of the system.
[0025] En référence aux Fig. 3 à 8, étant donné que chaque pied possède son mécanisme de commande de verrouillage et déverrouillage propre, six positionnements de siège sont dès lors possibles en fonction de la nature du sol, et en particulier de son irrégularité, instabilité de surface et déclivité. Sur un plan horizontal, les pieds sont en position haute (Fig. 3), en position basse (Fig. 4) ou encore rabattus contre l'assise (Fig. 5) . Sur un plan incliné, le pied gauche est réglé sur position haute avec le pied droit en position basse (Fig. 6) , ou encore le pied gauche sur position haute avec le pied droit rabattu contre l'assise (Fig. 7) et enfin le pied gauche sur position' basse avec le pied droit rabattu contre l'assise (Fig. 8) .  Referring to Figs. 3 to 8, since each leg has its own locking and unlocking control mechanism, six seat positions are therefore possible depending on the nature of the ground, and in particular its irregularity, surface instability and slope. On a horizontal plane, the feet are in the high position (Fig. 3), in the low position (Fig. 4) or even folded against the seat (Fig. 5). On an inclined plane, the left foot is adjusted to the high position with the right foot in the low position (Fig. 6), or the left foot to the high position with the right foot folded against the seat (Fig. 7) and finally the left foot in the low position with the right foot folded against the seat (Fig. 8).
[0026] Légende Legend
I . Charnière mâle  I. Male hinge
2. Charnière femelle 2. Female hinge
3. Axe de rotation reliant la charnière mâle à la charnière femelle  3. Rotation axis connecting the male hinge to the female hinge
4. Paire de pieds ou pied gauche  4. Pair of feet or left foot
5. Paire de pieds ou pied droit  5. Pair of feet or right foot
6. Traverse reliant une paire de pieds 6. Traverse connecting a pair of feet
7. Vis de fixation de la traverse  7. Cross member fixing screw
8. Plateau de l'assise  8. Seat plate
9. Revêtement de confort pour le plateau de l'assise  9. Comfort covering for the seat plate
10. Verrou de manœuvre de verrouillage et de déverrouillage du bloc charnière  10. Hinge block locking and unlocking maneuver lock
II. et 12 Ergot du système de verrouillage des pieds  II. and 12 Leg lock pin
13. et 14 Loges destinées à réceptionner les ergots 13. et 14 Lodges intended to receive lugs
15. Axe  15. Axis
16. Verrou de commande de la position des éléments de pieds 17. Chausson antidérapant16. Foot element position control lock 17. Non-slip liner
18. Encoche 18. Notch
19. Vis de fixation du bloc charnière au plateau de l ' assise  19. Screws for fixing the hinge block to the seat plate
20. Loge destinée à réceptionner les ergots 20. Lodge intended to receive lugs
21. Pas de vis femelle  21. No female screw
22. Ressort de maintien du verrou  22. Lock retaining spring
23. Capot technique d'étanchéité  23. Technical sealing cover
24. Orifice permettant la fixation des pieds aux blocs charnière  24. Hole for fixing the feet to the hinge blocks
25. Ressort de poussée des ergots  25. Lug push spring
26. Evidement destiné à alléger les paires de pieds ou le pied  26. Recess intended to lighten the pairs of feet or the foot
27. Crochet de la charnière mâle  27. Male hinge hook

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1. Micro siège pliable comprenant une assise avec deux plateaux (8) solidarisés avec un bloc charnière, ledit bloc charnière comportant une partie mâle (1) et une partie femelle (2) , lesdites parties mâle (1) et femelle 1. Foldable micro seat comprising a seat with two plates (8) secured to a hinge block, said hinge block comprising a male part (1) and a female part (2), said male (1) and female parts
(2) étant reliées chacune à un élément de pied, caractérisé en ce que chacune desdites parties (1,2) comporte un mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage permettant de régler individuellement la position de chacun des éléments de pieds dans plusieurs positions différentes permettant le maintien horizontal de l'assise. (2) being each connected to a foot element, characterized in that each of said parts (1,2) comprises a locking and unlocking mechanism making it possible to individually adjust the position of each of the foot elements in several different positions allowing the horizontal support of the seat.
2. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage comporte un verrou (16) avec deux créneaux arrondis permettant de loger des ergots de blocage (11,12) lorsque les pieds sont verrouillés dans une position définie.  2. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that said locking and unlocking mechanism comprises a latch (16) with two rounded slots making it possible to accommodate locking lugs (11,12) when the feet are locked in a defined position.
3. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage comporte un verrou (16) avec deux créneaux permettant de déloger les ergots de blocage (11,12) lorsqu'on déplace ledit verrou selon son axe en appuyant sur celui-ci pour déverrouiller les pieds.  3. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that said locking and unlocking mechanism comprises a latch (16) with two slots making it possible to dislodge the locking lugs (11,12) when said latch is moved according to its axis by pressing it to unlock the feet.
4. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le verrou (16) et les ergots de blocage (11,12) sont équipés de ressorts (22,25) .  4. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the latch (16) and the locking pins (11,12) are equipped with springs (22,25).
5. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit mécanisme de verrouillage et de déverrouillage est logé dans un évidement du bloc charnière .  5. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that said locking and unlocking mechanism is housed in a recess of the hinge block.
6. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit évidement est protégé par un capot technique (23) . 6. Foldable micro seat according to claim 5, characterized in that said recess is protected by a technical cover (23).
7. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication I1 caractérisé en ce que, la charnière femelle (2) possède un verrou de manœuvre (10) du bloc charnière pour pouvoir replier l'ensemble. 7. Foldable micro seat according to claim I 1 characterized in that, the female hinge (2) has an operating lock (10) of the hinge block to be able to fold the assembly.
8. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits plateaux (8) comportent des évidements dans lesquels sont insérés des revêtements de confort (9) .  8. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that said plates (8) have recesses in which are inserted comfort coverings (9).
9. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les points de contact des éléments de pieds avec le sol sont revêtus de chaussons anti-dérapant (17) .  9. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the points of contact of the feet elements with the ground are coated with non-slip shoes (17).
10. Micro siège pliable selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les ergots de verrouillage et de déverrouillage des pieds et le verrou de manœuvre (10) de verrouillage et de déverrouillage du bloc charnière sont munis d'une substance phosphorescente permettant une manipulation aisée du siège dans l' obscurité .  10. Foldable micro seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the lugs for locking and unlocking the feet and the operating latch (10) for locking and unlocking the hinge block are provided with a phosphorescent substance allowing easy handling of the seat in the dark.
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