EP2144537A1 - Seat for chairs or armchairs particularly an adjustable office type - Google Patents
Seat for chairs or armchairs particularly an adjustable office typeInfo
- Publication number
- EP2144537A1 EP2144537A1 EP08754285A EP08754285A EP2144537A1 EP 2144537 A1 EP2144537 A1 EP 2144537A1 EP 08754285 A EP08754285 A EP 08754285A EP 08754285 A EP08754285 A EP 08754285A EP 2144537 A1 EP2144537 A1 EP 2144537A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- load
- seat
- seat according
- support body
- bearing base
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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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
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/02—Seat parts
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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
- A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
- A47C4/02—Dismountable chairs
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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
- A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
- A47C4/02—Dismountable chairs
- A47C4/028—Upholstered chairs, e.g. metal, plastic or wooden chairs
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a seat for chairs or armchairs, particularly the adjustable office type.
- Chairs or armchairs particularly for office use, are known that comprise a seat possibly paired to a backrest and a pair of arm rests and which are of the adjustable type in particular as relates to the tilt of the seat and backrest.
- adjustable armchairs are generally complex and comprises a plurality of components connected and articulated to each other, which make their production especially costly.
- Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a seat for chairs or armchairs that makes it possible to satisfy the changing market demands by reducing the number of components to modify, thus reducing waste of materials.
- Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a seat for chairs or armchairs which is versatile and flexible to use, and which can be applied easily and without requiring special modifications to known tilt adjustment devices.
- Another purpose of the present invention is to fulfill the previous tasks with a simple structure, relatively easy to operate, safe to use and effective to operate, as well as relatively inexpensive to produce.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a seat for chairs or armchairs, which is characterized by load-bearing structure compatible with the frame of a chair or armchair, a removable type seat surface overlapping the load-bearing structure and connection means for coupling seat surface to the load-bearing structure.
- the removable type connection means is a quick release type.
- Figure 1 a perspective view from below of a seat according to the invention
- Figure 2 is a perspective view and cross-section view of the seat of Figure 1 in which an alternative form of the padding is indicated by a dotted line
- Figure 3 is a plan view from below of the seat of Figure 1 in which an alternative form of the padding is indicated by a dotted line;
- Figure 4 is a perspective view and exploded view of a seat according to the invention.
- Figure 5 is a perspective view and sectional view along the reversed plane of Figure 1 of the load-bearing structure of the seat according to the invention.
- Figure 6 is an overhead perspective view of the load-bearing structure of the seat according to the invention without the seat surface;
- Figure 7 is an overhead perspective view of the support body of the load- bearing structure of the seat according to the invention.
- Figures 8, 9 and 10 show in perspective from below the seat according to the invention connected to three different tilt adjustment devices are compatible with the frame of a chair or armchair.
- reference numeral 1 is used to broadly indicate a seat for chairs or armchairs in particular, reclining office type.
- the term "seat” is used to indicate all elements which define the support plane of a chair or armchair and which, in general, is paired to a backrest and, optionally, armrests.
- the seat 1 comprises a load-bearing structure 2, a removable type seat surface 3 which overlaps the load-bearing structure 2 and a connection means 4 to couple the seat surface 3 to the load-bearing structure 2.
- the load-bearing structure 2 is compatible with the frame of a chair or armchair, in particular to the pedestal of an office chair (not shown in the detail).
- the load-bearing structure 2- includes a support body 5 which is compatible with the frame of the chair or armchair and a load-bearing base 6 to which the seat surface 3 is connected.
- the load-bearing base 6 is slidingly paired to the support body 5 along its longitudinal axis 6 A, and is provided with a stop means 7 for supporting sliding of the load- bearing base 6 relative to the support body 5.
- the seat surface 3 is formed with a padding support panel 8 and at least one padding layer 9 firmly connected to the support panel 8.
- the padding layer 9 is affixed to the support panel 8 by bonding or co- molding so as to form a single body, though other connecting schemes can be envisioned.
- connection means 4 which removably join the seat surface 3 to the load-bearing structure 2, are of a quick release type.
- the connecting means is formed by pairs of tabs 10 which overhanging the side of the load- bearing base 6 turned toward the support panel 8, and each of which is provided with a retaining tooth 11.
- the pairs of tabs 10 are quick release insertible within the corresponding seats 12 defined in the support plane 8, or vice-versa.
- the radial dimensions of the load-bearing structure 2 in a plan view is smaller and is contained within the radial dimension of the seat surface (see Figure 3).
- the radial dimension of the load-bearing base 6, which substantially has the form of a plate is less and is contained within the radial dimension of the padding layer 9 which wraps around the perimeter edge of the support panel 8.
- the radial dimension of the support body 5, which also substantially has the form of a plate is less and is contained within the radial dimension of the load-bearing base 6.
- the profile of the seat surface 3 is linked to the profile of the load-bearing structure 2, as shown in Figure 2.
- the profile of the portion of padding layer 9 what wraps around the perimeter edge of the support panel 8 connects and continues the course of the profile of the load-bearing base 6.
- Figures 2 and 3 show, in a continuous line one embodiment of the seat surface 3 and in particular of the padding layer 9 and, in a dotted line, another embodiment thereof, wider and of a different configuration respectively.
- the different seat surfaces 3 differ by the different design of the padding layer 9, and the possibly (though not necessarily) by the shape of the support panel 8. Replacement of the seat surface 3 is simple and easy due to the removable type connection means 4 and in particular of quick release type that affixes the seat surface 3 to the load-bearing structure 2.
- the load-bearing base 6, to which the seat surface 3 is firmly connected and removable, is slidingly paired to the support body 5 along longitudinal axis 6A.
- the load-bearing base 6 has a pair of machined rectilinear guides parallel to longitudinal axis 6A each of which is formed as a groove 13 along which are longitudinally machined buttonholes 14. Inside each rectilinear track there is slidingly housed in both directions at least one runner 15 fastened to the support body 5.
- each runner 15 comprises a nut 16 which has one end affixed to the side of the support body 5 facing the load-bearing base 6 and which extends through the respective buttonhole 14. At the opposite end of the nut 16 there is formed a head 17, which widens to the sides of the buttonhole 14so as to define said form connection.
- the runner 15 is fastened to the support body 5 with a screw 18 or other fastener that passes through the thickness of the support body 5 to engage a nut 19 housed in a cavity machined in the head 17.
- Each runner 15 is formed by one or more flexible tabs 20 machined from one or both of its opposite ends, along the slide path. Flexible tabs 20 extend from the opposite ends of head 17 of each runner 15.
- Stop means 7 of the sliding of the load-bearing base 6 relative to the support body 5 includes at least one rack 21, which is machined in the support body 5 and extends in a parallel direction to the longitudinal axis 6 A, and an engagement element 22 formed by one or more stop teeth cooperating with the rack 21 and which is paired to the load-bearing base 6.
- Engagement element 22 is movably paired to the load-bearing base 6 between an engaged configuration and a release or disengagement configuration with the rack 21, elastic thrust means being provided, comprising a spring 23, capable of maintaining the engagement element 22 in the engaged configuration.
- the stop teeth are engaged with the rack 21 to block the sliding of the load-bearing base 6 relative to the support body 5.
- the stop teeth are disengaged from the rack 21 to release the sliding of the load-bearing base 6 relative to the support body 5.
- the stop means 7 also includes a push-button device for controlling movement of the engagement element 22 between the two configurations.
- a push-button device is formed by a pin 24 that is provided parallel to the rack 21 and which is rotatively supported around its own axis by a pair of first supports 25 machined in the load-bearing base 6.
- the engagement element 22 is fastened in overhang to the pin 24.
- a bracket 26 protrudes from the pin 24 in a direction opposite to the engagement element 22 and defines a comparison surface for the spring 23.
- a further bracket 27 on which leverage is applied for controlling the rotation of the pin 24 and which is provided with a drive button 28.
- leverage is applied via a lever 29 pivotable around the articulation pin 30 which is parallel to the pin 24, and which is rotatively supported by a pair of corresponding supports 31 machined on the load-bearing base 6.
- One end of the lever 29 acts on the bracket 27, the opposite end being provided with the drive button 28 housed in a corresponding aperture 32 machined in the load-bearing base 6 and from which it protrudes below.
- a cover 33 fastened using the screws 34 to the load-bearing base 6, holds the various elements of the stop means 7 in their corresponding seats.
- Acting on the drive button 28 causes the rotation of the pin 24 in opposition to the thrust action of the spring 23 (counterclockwise in the figures) and, therefore, the release of the engagement element 22 from the rack 21.
- This facilitates sliding of the load-bearing base and as a consequence the seat surface 3 firmly connected to it, relative to the support body 5 to be able to adjust its position along axis 6A.
- return elastic bodies act, which in the depicted embodiment comprise one or more traction springs 35.
- the one or more traction spring 35 act in parallel to the axis 6A, and each has opposite ends hooked to the load-bearing base 6 and to the support body 5, respectively.
- Each traction spring 35 is enclosed between a respective housing containment 36 machined in the support body 5, thus remaining hidden and inaccessible to a user.
- seat 1 includes one or two support arms 37 of a respective armrest which are removably paired to the load-bearing structure 2.
- the load- bearing structure 2 is formed by a crossbrace 38 of the load-bearing base 6 connected to the, upper side of the load-bearing base 6.
- Each arm 37 is L-shaped and has a leg which rests on the lower surface of the load-bearing base 6 and the other leg that extends upward and next to the load-bearing base 6.
- the L-shaped leg that rests on the lower surface of the load-bearing base 6 is provided with holes through which screws 39 or other fasteners pass through the load-bearing base 6.
- the screws 39 engage in corresponding holes machined at the opposite ends of the crossbrace 38. In this way, the arms 37 and the crossbrace 38 are affixed to the load-bearing base 6.
- the support body 5 can be connected below with a tilt control device 40 of seat 1.
- FIGS 8, 9 andJO show seat 1 connected to different types of the control device 40 not illustrated in detail for sake of clarity and as they are of a well known type.
- Each of these adjustment devices 40 is provided with a connection seat 41 for the rod or support pedestal of a chair.
- the support body 5 contains one or more. pairs of ears 42 that protrude there below, each of which is provided with an eye for the articulation with the control device 40.
- load-bearing structure 2 in particular support body 5 of the same, is affixed to the frame or a chair or armchair directly or, possibly, using a tilt control device 40.
- a chair occupant wishes to change the position of the seat surface 3
- stop element 22, thrust by the reaction of the spring 23 returns to an engaged configuration with the rack 21, blocking the seat surface 3 in the desired position.
- the springs 35 insure the return of the seat surface 3 at the beginning of the adjustment travel.
- the seat according to the invention makes it possible to modify the shape of the seat surface according to the various market needs while unaltered load-bearing structure, which, consequently, brings about a reduction of the costs for producing various chairs as well as less waste of material.
- the seat according to the invention also permits simple and safe adjustment of the seat surface, all components of the control device, including the return springs, recessed/encased in the load-bearing structure and inaccessible to a user, with the exception of the drive button.
- the seat according to the invention is versatile allowing it to be equipped with different types of adjustment devices in a simple fashion.
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
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- Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
- Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
- Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ITMI20070943 ITMI20070943A1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-05-09 | SEAT FOR CHAIRS OR ARMCHAIRS PARTICULARLY OF ADJUSTABLE OFFICE TYPE. |
PCT/US2008/005938 WO2008140752A1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2008-05-09 | Seat for chairs or armchairs particularly an adjustable office type |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP2144537A1 true EP2144537A1 (en) | 2010-01-20 |
EP2144537A4 EP2144537A4 (en) | 2011-07-27 |
EP2144537B1 EP2144537B1 (en) | 2012-08-01 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP08754285A Not-in-force EP2144537B1 (en) | 2007-05-09 | 2008-05-09 | Seat for chairs or armchairs particularly an adjustable office type |
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EP (1) | EP2144537B1 (en) |
IT (1) | ITMI20070943A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2008140752A1 (en) |
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EP2434927B1 (en) | 2009-05-27 | 2016-08-17 | Steelcase Inc. | Mechanism for horizontally sliding the seat portion of a seat |
IT1395525B1 (en) * | 2009-09-03 | 2012-09-28 | Arper Spa | SEAT ELEMENT |
DE102012006687B4 (en) | 2012-03-31 | 2022-12-29 | Adient Us Llc | vehicle seat |
Citations (5)
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GB599981A (en) * | 1945-09-27 | 1948-03-25 | Birmingham Guild Ltd | Improvements in chairs and other seats |
US3823980A (en) * | 1973-05-14 | 1974-07-16 | Blair Mfg Co | Chair |
US3851920A (en) * | 1973-07-23 | 1974-12-03 | All Steel Inc | Shell chair construction |
US5820221A (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 1998-10-13 | Tempress, Inc. | Foldable seat having removable panels |
AU2007200895A1 (en) * | 2000-03-02 | 2007-03-22 | Camatic Pty Ltd | Improved Theatre Chair |
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US6499801B1 (en) * | 2000-03-03 | 2002-12-31 | Steelcase Development Corporation | Chair having removable cover and cushion |
GB0010238D0 (en) * | 2000-04-28 | 2000-06-14 | Northeastern Components Intern | Locking mechanism for chair and pushbutton control therefor |
US6842959B2 (en) * | 2001-01-25 | 2005-01-18 | Dahti, Inc. | Load bearing fabric attachment and associated method |
US7159942B2 (en) * | 2004-08-26 | 2007-01-09 | L & P Property Management Company | Seat slide adjustment mechanism |
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- 2007-05-09 IT ITMI20070943 patent/ITMI20070943A1/en unknown
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- 2008-05-09 EP EP08754285A patent/EP2144537B1/en not_active Not-in-force
- 2008-05-09 WO PCT/US2008/005938 patent/WO2008140752A1/en active Application Filing
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB599981A (en) * | 1945-09-27 | 1948-03-25 | Birmingham Guild Ltd | Improvements in chairs and other seats |
US3823980A (en) * | 1973-05-14 | 1974-07-16 | Blair Mfg Co | Chair |
US3851920A (en) * | 1973-07-23 | 1974-12-03 | All Steel Inc | Shell chair construction |
US5820221A (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 1998-10-13 | Tempress, Inc. | Foldable seat having removable panels |
AU2007200895A1 (en) * | 2000-03-02 | 2007-03-22 | Camatic Pty Ltd | Improved Theatre Chair |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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ITMI20070943A1 (en) | 2008-11-10 |
EP2144537A4 (en) | 2011-07-27 |
EP2144537B1 (en) | 2012-08-01 |
WO2008140752A1 (en) | 2008-11-20 |
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