GB2262223A - Plastics arm for seats - Google Patents

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GB2262223A
GB2262223A GB9124682A GB9124682A GB2262223A GB 2262223 A GB2262223 A GB 2262223A GB 9124682 A GB9124682 A GB 9124682A GB 9124682 A GB9124682 A GB 9124682A GB 2262223 A GB2262223 A GB 2262223A
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John Derek Payne
Trevor Rowbottom
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WALKER AND HOMER GROUP PLC
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Priority to PCT/GB1992/002126 priority patent/WO1993009700A1/en
Priority to AU29217/92A priority patent/AU661737B2/en
Priority to CA002123779A priority patent/CA2123779A1/en
Priority to EP92923494A priority patent/EP0618775A1/en
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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
    • A47C7/54—Supports for the arms

Abstract

A seat comprises a frame which includes opposite side panels (10, 12) and rotationally moulded plastics arm preforms (e.g. 30) fitted to the side panels. Each arm preform has a shape corresponding closely to the desired profile of the finished seat, so that the frame can be upholstered in a simple manner.

Description

Seating This invention relates to seating, e.g. for domestic purposes, and more particularly to the construction of the arms of seats (including armchairs and sofas).
It is common for armchairs and sofas to have arms of a roll-form. The construction of these arms is quite complex and involves several layers of padding material etc built up and fixed in position by hand.
We have now devised a simplified construction for the arms of seats (including armchairs and sofas).
In accordance with this invention there is provided a seat having a frame which includes opposite side panels and moulded plastics arm preforms fitted to the side panels.
The moulded plastics arm preforms are preferably shaped substantially to the desired profile of the arms of the seat, so that when the frame is upholstered to complete the seat, it is a simple matter to cover the arms.
Preferably each arm preform includes a slot into which the top edge of the respective side panel of the seat frame fits.
Also in accordance with this invention, there is provided a moulded plastics arm preform for fitting to a side panel of a seat frame. Preferably the preform comprises a rotational moulding.
An embodiment of this invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIGURE 1 is a view of a seat frame and (from its inner side) a moulded plastics arm preform for fitting to one arm of the seat frame; FIGURE 2 is a view of the preform from its outer side; and FIGURE 3 is a cross-section through the preform.
Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, there is shown a frame for an armchair, the frame being construdted from rigid panels of wood, e.g. chipboard, including opposite side panels 10, 12 which have top edges 11, 13 at arm-rest level.
A moulded plastics arm preform, e.g. 30, is to be fitted to each side panel 10, 12. The preform 30 has a generally tubular portion 32 from which a hollow side portion 34 extends. The tubular portion 32 is formed with a slot 36 along its underside, at its junction with the side portion 34.
The arm preform fits over the top edge of the side panel, e.g.
12, with the top edge of the panel passing into the slot and abutting the inside-top of the tubular portion 32. The side portion 34 of the preform fits against the inner surface of the side panel 12 and extends, in the example shown, down to the level of a seat platform 18 of the frame. The front end of the preform is closed at 38 to cover the front edge of the side panel. The tubular portion of the preform has a projection 40 at its rear end to extend over the outer surface of the side panel to the back of the seat. The arm preform is fixed in place by fastening elements inserted into the side panel through a flange 42 on lower edge of the preform.
The arm preform comprises a rotational moulding and can therefore be made relatively inexpensively. However, it has a shape corresponding closely to the required profile of the finished seat, so that the frame can be upholstered in quite a simple manner to complete the seat, either before or after the arm preforms have been fitted.

Claims (1)

  1. Claims
    1) A seat having a frame which includes opposite side panels and moulded plastics arm preforms fitted to the side panels.
    2) A seat as claimed in claim 1, in which each arm preform includes a slot into which a top edge of the respective side panel of the seat frame fits, 3) A seat as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which each arm preform comprises a generally tubular portion from which a hollow side portion extends.
    4) A seat as claimed in any preceding claim, in which each arm preform comprises a rotational moulding.
    5) A moulded plastics arm preform for fitting to a side panel of a seat frame.
    6) A plastics arm preform as claimed in claim 5, comprising a generally tubular portion from which a hollow side portion extends.
    7) A plastics arm preform as claimed in claim 6, in which said tubular portion is formed with a longitudinal slot at its junction with the hollow side portion.
    8) A plastics arm preform substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
GB9124682A 1991-11-19 1991-11-19 Arms for seats Expired - Fee Related GB2262223B (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9124682A GB2262223B (en) 1991-11-19 1991-11-19 Arms for seats
PCT/GB1992/002126 WO1993009700A1 (en) 1991-11-19 1992-11-16 Seating
AU29217/92A AU661737B2 (en) 1991-11-19 1992-11-16 Seating
CA002123779A CA2123779A1 (en) 1991-11-19 1992-11-16 Seating
EP92923494A EP0618775A1 (en) 1991-11-19 1992-11-16 Seating

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GB9124682A GB2262223B (en) 1991-11-19 1991-11-19 Arms for seats

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GB9124682D0 GB9124682D0 (en) 1992-01-08
GB2262223A true GB2262223A (en) 1993-06-16
GB2262223B GB2262223B (en) 1995-06-07

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CA (1) CA2123779A1 (en)
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WO (1) WO1993009700A1 (en)

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FR2208291A5 (en) * 1972-11-24 1974-06-21 David Georges All plastic armchair for outdoor use - assembled from rigid (ABS) and semi-rigid (PVC) mouldings to minimise bulk
GB2069329A (en) * 1980-02-15 1981-08-26 Castelli Spa Armrest support structure for stackable chairs
GB2219496A (en) * 1988-06-09 1989-12-13 Lineager Srl Seat frame convertible into an armchair
GB2236244A (en) * 1989-09-29 1991-04-03 Parker & Co A Chairs

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US2891604A (en) * 1956-03-16 1959-06-23 Edward A Soucie Chair arm shield
FR1586629A (en) * 1968-01-17 1970-02-27
US4145020A (en) * 1978-01-19 1979-03-20 Kustom Fit Manufacturing Company Retractable apparatus for supporting an element

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2208291A5 (en) * 1972-11-24 1974-06-21 David Georges All plastic armchair for outdoor use - assembled from rigid (ABS) and semi-rigid (PVC) mouldings to minimise bulk
GB2069329A (en) * 1980-02-15 1981-08-26 Castelli Spa Armrest support structure for stackable chairs
GB2219496A (en) * 1988-06-09 1989-12-13 Lineager Srl Seat frame convertible into an armchair
GB2236244A (en) * 1989-09-29 1991-04-03 Parker & Co A Chairs

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AU2921792A (en) 1993-06-15
GB9124682D0 (en) 1992-01-08
GB2262223B (en) 1995-06-07
CA2123779A1 (en) 1993-05-27
WO1993009700A1 (en) 1993-05-27
AU661737B2 (en) 1995-08-03

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