FR2675674A1 - IMPROVEMENT IN SEATS. - Google Patents

Abstract

Metal support panel for a seat, such as a public bench, of the type comprising a base intended to receive at least one such support panel, namely either a separate seat and back, or a single panel fulfilling the two functions, characterized in that this panel consists of parallel longitudinal metal rods resting on the edge of transverse metal blades having the shape of the curve desired for the panel and fixed at their ends to profiles delimiting the perimeter of said panel and resting on said base.

Description

The present invention relates to a metal support panel for a seat

  individual or collective, for example a public bench, of the kind comprising a heavy metal base intended to receive at least one such support panel having the appropriate curve, namely either a seat and a separate backrest, or a single panel constituting the both seat and backrest, this panel having the particularity that it consists of parallel longitudinal metal rods resting on the edge of parallel transverse metal blades having said curve and fixed at their ends to profiles delimiting the perimeter of said

  panel and resting themselves on said base.

  Collective seats such as public benches have for decades been made up of a cast iron base on which are mounted longitudinal wooden slats or planks painted Besides the fragility of the wood vis-à-vis the weather, these benches now have the drawback of 'be the object of acts of vandalism, ranging from simple graffiti with a spray paint to pure destruction and

simple with a chainsaw.

  Metal constructions of such benches have been proposed, but each have their own drawbacks. One consists in using as

  support panel a perforated sheet Another uses a metal trellis.

  But in both cases, the comfort of the user is poor, while yet the curve of each seat requires a perforated sheet or a trellis of different configurations. The invention makes it possible to produce seats of the public bench type in question, but the seat and back of which can have any curve chosen at will, from simple metal rods identical to one another, arranged in parallel on

  bands placed on edge, the simple profile of these bands determining each curve.

  Preferably, each panel is made up of a frame resting on the base and formed of two longitudinal profiles on the interior facade of which the aforementioned strips are welded and of two vertical transverse cheeks delimiting the ends of the panel. Horizontal spacers can join the two profiles. at intermediate points of their length to ensure its

  rigidity and, at the same time, its attachment to the base.

  The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawing, which shows in perspective, with vertical cutaway section, a mode

  for producing a bench according to the invention.

  In this drawing, we have designated by the general reference 1 each of the two cast iron legs on which rest, on the one hand, a panel forming a seat 2

  and, on the other hand, a backrest panel 3.

  The two panels 2 and 3 may have different curves, but the same

  constitution, which represents the essence of the invention.

  Each panel consists of an outer frame formed by two longitudinal sections 4, 4 'joined by intermediate spacers 5, and cheeks

Terminals 6.

  At the vertical walls facing each other 4.4 'profiles, are welded transverse strips 7 placed on edge, which can be straight or slightly

  curved to create a curve on the surface of the support panel.

  On the transverse bands 7 are welded parallel round bars 8 close enough to together constitute a bearing surface

practically undeformable.

  The sum of the height of the strips 7 and the diameter of the round irons 8 is such that the upper surface of the round irons is flush with the upper face of the profiles 4, so as to create continuity between the two longitudinal edges of the bench and its

bearing surface.

  Of course: instead of round irons, irons of any other section, square, flat, etc., can be used, as long as the part in contact with the user is sufficient

comfortable and

  the arrangement of the base does not affect the invention, thus, instead of the illustrated form, the base may be located at the ends of the bench in

with armrests.

  The advantage of the invention is to provide a bench having all the desired comfort and solidity properties, while being practically not destructible or liable to be soiled with paint, the surface offered for painting by the rods

being relatively minimal.

Claims (3)

  1 metallic support panel for a seat, such as a public bench, of the type comprising a base intended to receive at least one such support panel, namely either a seat and a separate backrest, or a single panel fulfilling the two functions, characterized in that this panel consists of parallel longitudinal metal rods resting on the edge of transverse metal blades having the shape of the curve desired for the panel and fixed at their ends to   profiles delimiting the perimeter of said panel and resting on said base.   2 panel according to claim 1 characterized in that said panel   rests on said base by means of stiffening spacers.   3 panel according to claim 1 characterized in that said rods are   round irons or any other section.