EP2031999B1 - Betätigungsvorrichtung zur steuerung von verstellmechanismen von stühlen, sesseln o. ä. - Google Patents

Betätigungsvorrichtung zur steuerung von verstellmechanismen von stühlen, sesseln o. ä. Download PDF

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EP2031999B1
EP2031999B1 EP06756103A EP06756103A EP2031999B1 EP 2031999 B1 EP2031999 B1 EP 2031999B1 EP 06756103 A EP06756103 A EP 06756103A EP 06756103 A EP06756103 A EP 06756103A EP 2031999 B1 EP2031999 B1 EP 2031999B1
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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
    • A47C3/00—Chairs characterised by structural features; Chairs or stools with rotatable or vertically-adjustable seats
    • A47C3/20—Chairs or stools with vertically-adjustable seats
    • A47C3/30—Chairs or stools with vertically-adjustable seats with vertically-acting fluid cylinder

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  • This invention finds application in the field of adjustment mechanisms for task chairs, arm-chairs or the like, and particularly relates to an actuator or actuating device for control of adjustment mechanisms in chairs, arm-chairs or the like.
  • the invention further relates to an adjustment assembly and a seating structure for human body support comprising such actuator.
  • the so-called "task” chairs or arm-chairs are known to have one or more mechanisms for position adjustment of certain parts thereof, e.g. for adjustment of height, seat inclination, backrest tension, and so on.
  • Such adjustment mechanisms are controlled by devices typically levers or buttons, which are generally situated below the seat, to be easily operated by a seated user.
  • an actuating device for part position adjustment mechanisms in chairs, arm-chairs or the like which comprises at least one shaft defining a longitudinal axis, which shaft has one inner end portion for connection to an adjustment mechanism and is integrally mounted to at least one control knob to be turned by a user about the longitudinal axis thereby actuating the adjustment mechanism.
  • the device further comprises means for controlling the knob, which are adapted to selectively lock the knob in a first rest position proximal to said inner end portion of the shaft and to slideably move the knob from the first proximal rest position to a second operating position, distal to the inner end portion, so as to pull the knob out and allow fast and easy grasp thereof by a user.
  • the object of this invention is to overcome the above drawbacks, by providing an actuator or actuating device for part position adjustment mechanisms in chairs, arm-chairs or the like, that is highly efficient and relatively cost-effective.
  • a particular object is to provide an actuator device that is simple and convenient to use.
  • a further object is to provide an actuator device that minimizes structural dimensions.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a position adjustment assembly for chairs, arm chairs, or the like, that allows practical-and easy adjustment.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a seating structure for human body support, such as a chair, an arm-chair or the like, that comprises an easily and comfortably operable adjustment device.
  • an actuating device which, in accordance with the characterizing portion of claim 1, the control means are of the snap-lock type.
  • the knob may be pulled out, for fast and easy grasp thereof by a user.
  • the actuating device of the invention allows to simply and easily adjust the position of parts of chairs, arm-chairs or the like, and to further minimize structural dimensions.
  • position proximal to an end is intended as the position of an object proximate the relevant end.
  • position distal to an end is intended as the position of an object proximate the end opposite to the relevant end.
  • a seating structure for human body support such as a chair, an arm-chair or the like- according to claim 16.
  • the actuator or actuating device of the invention may be associated to mechanisms for adjustment of parts of seats, such as chairs, arm-chairs or the like, to form a so-called “adjustment assembly", which is part of the seat.
  • the device may be associated to a chair backrest inclination adjustment mechanism, or to a seat height adjustment mechanism.
  • actuator device of the invention may be associated to any adjustment mechanism for any part of a chair, arm-chair or the like, without departure from the scope as set forth in the annexed claims.
  • the device 1 as shown in FIGS.1 and 2 , generally comprises a shaft 2, which defines a longitudinal axis X, and a control knob 3 which is integrally mounted thereto to turn about the axis X, in the direction indicated by arrow F1 in FIG. 2 , so that a rotation of the knob 3 in one direction causes a rotation of the shaft 2 in the same direction.
  • the knob 3 may be formed integrally with the shaft 2 by contact fit of a portion 4 of an inner surface 5 thereof, here having a hexagonal plan shape, which is defined by a channel 6 formed therein, with a correspondingly shaped portion 7 of the outer surface 8 of the shaft 2.
  • Shaft 2 has an inner end portion 9 for connection to the seat adjustment mechanism in which the device 1 is inserted, not shown due to its being known.
  • the connection may be mechanically operated, e.g. by means of a lever or gear arrangement.
  • the device 1 comprises means, generally designated by numeral 10, for axial control of knob 3, which are adapted to lock the latter in a first rest position, as shown in FIG. 1 , proximal to the inner portion 9 of the shaft 2 and to slideably move the knob 3, along the axis X, from the first proximal rest position to a second operating position, as shown in FIG. 2 , which is distal to said end portion 9.
  • the operation of the device 1 is better shown in FIG. 13 , in which the device is associated to an adjustment assembly 11 and incorporated in a seat 12.
  • the knob 3 may be extended from the first rest position, indicated by dash lines in the figure, in which the knob 3 is substantially embedded in the seat 12, to the distal operating position, in which it is pulled out of the seat 12, thereby allowing fast and easy grasp thereof by a user.
  • control means 10 may of the snap-lock type, as shown in detail in Figures 3 to 5 .
  • they may include a plurality of first tooth-shaped portions 13, which are integral with the knob 3 and adapted to slideably interact with corresponding second substantially correspondingly tooth-shaped portions 14 of an annular ring 15 integral with the shaft 2.
  • Such ring 15 operatively abuts against a support structure 16 for the shaft 2, e.g. a body made of a polymer or metal material.
  • the first tooth-shaped portions may have a first inclined end wall 17, which faces a second inclined end wall 18, for mutually sliding motion, thereby facilitating rotation of the annular ring 15 about the axis X upon interaction with the knob, as better described hereafter and shown n FIGS. 6 to 11 .
  • the snap-lock control means 10 may comprise a cylindrical element 19, slideably interposed between the knob 3 and the annular ring 15, which has a plurality of outward projections 20 for guiding the sliding motion of the first tooth-shaped portions 13 along the axis X.
  • the snap-lock means 10 may further have a first elastic member 21, e.g. a helical spring, between the knob 3 and the cylindrical element 19.
  • the projections 20 of the cylindrical element 21 may have the end wall 22 inclined at the same angle as the walls 17 of the first tooth-shaped portions 13.
  • the snap-lock control means 10 may advantageously comprise a second elastic member 23, e.g. a second helical spring, between the second tooth-shaped portions 14 and the support structure 16 to promote elastic release along the axis X.
  • a second elastic member 23 e.g. a second helical spring
  • the knob 3 may have an elongate hand grip 24 and a widened end extension 25.
  • the latter has a bottom wall defined by the tooth-shaped portions 13 and a cylindrical side wall 26 for sliding engagement with the annular ring 15 to stop the sliding motion of the knob 3 when the latter turns about the axis X.
  • the cylindrical extension 25 may have a maximum inner diameter D1 greater than the maximum outer diameter D2 of the annular ring 15, to allow mutual sliding engagement.
  • control means 10 may comprise a plurality of male elements 27, for instance a plurality of radial inward projections 28 formed around the cylindrical side wall 26 of the extension 25, for engagement in corresponding female elements 29, for instance a plurality of recesses 30 formed around the peripheral wall 31 of the annular ring 15.
  • the snap-lock control means 10 may further include a plurality of abutment members 32 which project radially outwards from the outer peripheral wall 31 of the annular ring 15.
  • control means 10 The operation of the control means 10 is better shown in FIGS. 6 to 11 .
  • the first tooth-shaped portions 13 shall interact with the second tooth-shaped portions 14, to cause partial rotation of the ring 15.
  • the abutment members 32 will move from a first position in which the knob 3 is axially locked, as shown in FIG. 11 , with the members 32 abutting against the projections 28 of the extension 25, to a second position in which the knob is axially unlocked, as shown in FIG. 7 , with the members 32 being released from the projections 28 of the extension 25 and being aligned with the recesses 30, thereby allowing the knob to freely slide along the axis X to reach the second operating position.
  • the knob 3 is axially displaced along the axis X to bring the tooth-shaped portions 13 of the extension 25 to interaction with the tooth-shaped portions 14 of the ring 15 by lifting it in the direction of arrow F3.
  • the projections 20 guide the sliding motion of the tooth-shaped portions 13, allowing interaction between the walls 17 and 18, and lifting the ring 15 in the direction of arrow F4.
  • the spring 21 is thus loaded, as well as the spring 23 abutting against the ring 15.
  • FIG. 7 shows the male projections 28 of the extension 25 in the female recesses 30 of the ring 15.
  • the female recesses 30 will rotate relative to the male projections 28, thereby causing the members 32 to abut against the male projections 28.
  • FIG. 10 shows that, thanks to the spring 21, the tooth-shaped portions 13 are axially released from the tooth-shaped portions 14, in the direction of arrow F7, to move back to their start position.
  • FIG. 11 shows the members 32 of the ring abutting against the projections 28 of the extension 25 of the knob 3. Therefore, the knob is locked in its rest position until the next axial displacement thereof and the next interaction between the tooth-shaped portions 13 and the tooth-shaped portions 14, allowing it to be unlocked and pulled out.
  • the knob 3 may be pulled out for fast and easy grasp thereof by a user.
  • actuating device of this invention is susceptible of a number of changes and variants, within the inventive concept disclosed in the appended claims. All the details thereof may be replaced by other technically equivalent- parts, and the materials may vary depending on different needs, without departure from the scope of the invention according to the appended claims.

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  1. Betätigungsvorrichtung zur Verwendung in Kombination mit mindestens einem Verstellmechanismus von Teilen von Stühlen, Sesseln oder ähnlichem mit:
    - mindestens einer Welle (2), die eine longitudinale Achse (X) bestimmt, wobei die Welle (2) einen inneren Endabschnitt (9) aufweist zur Verbindung mit dem Verstellmechanismus und einteilig montiert ist an mindestens einem Steuerelement (3), das von einem Nutzer um die Achse (X) zu drehen ist zur Betätigung des Verstellmechanismus und zudem Einrichtungen (10) vorgesehen sind zur Steuerung des Elements (3), die so ausgebildet sind, dass das Element (3) wahlweise verriegelt ist in einer ersten Ruhestellung nahe dem inneren Endabschnitt (9) der Welle (2) und das Element (3) gleitend zu bewegen von der ersten nahen Ruhestellung in eine zweite Betriebsstellung, die beabstandet ist von dem inneren Endabschnitt (9), um so das Element (3) heraus zu ziehen und so einem Nutzer dessen schnelles und leichtes Ergreifen zu ermöglichen, dadurch
    gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuereinrichtungen (10) als Schnappverriegelung ausgebildet sind.
  2. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schnappverriegelungs-Steuereinrichtungen (10) eine Vielzahl von ersten, zahnförmigen Abschnitten (13) aufweisen, die integral in dem Element (3) gebildet sind und ausgebildet sind gleitend zusammen zu wirken mit jeweils zweiten, entsprechend zahnförmigen Abschnitten (14) eines ringförmigen Rings (15), der auf der Welle (2) gleiten kann und sich im Betrieb gegen ein Tragelement (16) abstützen kann.
  3. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten, zahnförmigen Abschnitte (13) eine erste geneigte Abschlusswand (17) aufweisen gegenüber einer zweiten entsprechend geneigten Abschlusswand (18), um gegenseitige Gleitbewegung zu ermöglichen und Drehung des ringförmigen Rings (15) um die Achse (X) zu unterstützen nach Zusammenwirken mit dem Element (3).
  4. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schnappverriegelungs-Steuereinrichtungen (10) zudem ein zylindrisches Element (19) aufweisen, das gleitend angeordnet ist zwischen dem Element (3) und dem ringförmigen Ring (15), das eine Vielzahl von nach außen gerichteten Vorsprüngen (20) aufweist zur Führung der gleitenden Bewegung der ersten, zahnförmigen Abschnitte (13) entlang der Achse (X).
  5. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schnappverriegelungs-Steuereinrichtungen (10) zudem ein erstes elastisches Element (21) aufweisen zwischen dem Element (3) und dem zylindrischen Element (19) um die elastische Freigabe der ersten, zahnförmigen Abschnitte (13) von den zweiten, zahnförmigen Abschnitten (14) zu unterstützen.
  6. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (20) des zylindrischen Elements (19) eine Abschlusswand (21) aufweisen nahe dem ringförmigen Ring (15), dessen Neigung der Neigung der Abschlusswände (17) der ersten, zahnförmigen Abschnitte (13) entspricht um die dazu relative Gleitbewegung der zweiten, zahnförmigen Abschnitte (14) zu erleichtern.
  7. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schnappverriegelungs-Steuereinrichtungen (10) zudem ein zweites elastisches Element (23) zwischen den zweiten, zahnförmigen Abschnitten (14) und der Tragstruktur (16) aufweisen, um deren elastische Freigabe entlang der Achse (X) zu unterstützen.
  8. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Element (3) eine erweiterte Endverlängerung (25) umfasst mit einer Bodenwand, die gebildet ist aus den ersten, zahnförmigen Abschnitten (13) und einer zylindrischen Seitenwand (26) zum gleitenden Eingriff mit dem ringförmigen Ring (15), um wahlweise die gleitende Bewegung des Elements (3) zu stoppen, wenn das Letztere sich um die Achse (X) dreht.
  9. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zylindrische Verlängerung (25) einen Außendurchmesser (D2) aufweist, der kleiner ist als der Außendurchmesser (D1) des rohrförmigen Elements (15).
  10. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuereinrichtungen (10) eine Vielzahl männlicher Elemente (27) aufweisen, die auf einer der erweiterten Verlängerungen (25) und dem ringförmigen Ring (15) und eine Vielzahl weiblicher Elemente (29), die auf dem Anderen der erweiterten Verlängerungen (25) und dem ringförmige Ring (15) gebildet sind.
  11. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die männlichen Elemente (27) radial nach innen gerichtete Vorsprünge (28) aufweisen, die um die Seitenwand (26) der Verlängerung (25) gebildet sind und die weiblichen Elemente (29) entsprechende Vertiefungen (30) aufweisen, die um die äußere Umfangswand (31) des ringförmigen Rings (15) gebildet sind.
  12. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schnappverriegelungs-Steuereinrichtungen (10) zudem eine Vielzahl von Anschlagelementen (32) aufweisen, die sich radial nach außen erstrecken von der äußeren Umfangswand (31) des ringförmigen Rings (15) zum Zusammenwirken mittels Anlage gegen die Vorsprünge (28) der Seitenwand (26) der Verlängerung (25), um die axiale Gleitbewegung des Elements (3) zu verriegeln.
  13. Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuerwelle mindestens einen äußeren Oberflächenbereich aufweist mit einer vorbestimmten, ebenen Form, die im Betrieb mindestens mit einer entsprechend geformten Abschnitt einer inneren Oberfläche des Elements, um die Drehung des Elements um die Achse zu verriegeln und dessen gesamte Verschiebung um die Achse zu ermöglichen.
  14. Einstellvorrichtung mit mindestens einem Verstellmechanismus eines Teils von Stühlen, Sesseln oder ähnlichem, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine Betätigungsvorrichtung aufweist, wie in einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche beansprucht.
  15. Sitzstruktur zur Aufnahme menschlicher Körper wie z. B. Stuhl, Sessel oder ähnliches, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Betätigungsvorrichtung aufweist, wie in einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche beansprucht.
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