JP2001070077A - Folding chair - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a folding chair wherein a seat surface member, which can be folded into a gusseted form, can be wound round a body of the chair so as to be fixed thereto, and the body of the chair is prevented from opening of itself, so that the chair can be easily handled. SOLUTION: The folding chair 100 includes a sheet-shaped seat member 120 and a main body 110 of the chair, which can be folded into a columnar form. A fixing means, which fixes the folded main body 110 in its folded state, is provided in the main body 110. The fixing means is a tapelike belt 140 wherein a connection means 141 such as Velcro closure, which can be connected to each other, is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a folding chair. Specifically, the present invention relates to a folding chair in which a chair body does not spread when folded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 6 shows a conventional folding chair 500.
FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the folding chair 50.
It is a schematic perspective view which shows the state which folded 0.

The folding chair 500 includes a seat-shaped seat member 520, a chair body 510 that can be folded on a column supporting the seat member 520, and a backrest member 530.

The chair body 510 includes a leg 55 formed by eight pipes 551 and eight joints 552.
0 and two long pipes 511 that hold the backrest member 530. The legs 550 have two pipes 551 on each of the four sides of the folding chair 500.
Are crossed in an X-shape, and both ends of two pipes 551 arranged on the side surfaces adjacent to each other are connected to joints 55 respectively.
2 are connected so as to form a substantially V-shape. Each joint 552 has a V-shape.
The structure is such that the space between the pipes 551 can be freely opened and closed.

[0005] Two long pipes 511 supporting the backrest member 530 pass through joints 552 located on the upper back of the folding chair 500, and the lower ends thereof are fixed to the lower joint 552. Therefore,
The two joints 552 located on the upper side can move up and down along a long pipe 511. Also,
To bridge the ends of two long pipes 511,
A backrest member 530 made of a polyester cloth, a cotton cloth, or the like is provided so that the back can be backrested.

A seat-like seat member 520 made of, for example, polyester cloth or cotton cloth is provided on the upper surface of the leg 550. Seat member 520-4
The two corners are the upper joints 55 of the legs 550, respectively.
2 and the two corners on the rear side can move up and down along with the long pipe 511 together with the joint 552.

[0007] When the folding chair configured as described above is stored, it is folded into a single column shape of the chair body 510.
That is, when the legs 550 converge in the center direction, the movable joint 552 on the back moves upward, and the pipes 551 connected in a substantially V-shape by the joint 552 are contracted to each other. As shown in FIG. 7, the chair body 510 is folded into a single column along with the long pipes 511. The seat member 520 is folded about the center of the seat member 520 like a long umbrella.

[0008]

However, in this folding chair 500, as can be seen from FIG. 8, the folded seat surface seat 520 at the time of storage has a fold portion 521 and largely protrudes outward. It was.

For this reason, when stored, the folds become an obstacle. For example, when the folds are to be stored in a storage bag, the folds must be wound in the storage bag. And the handling was cumbersome. There is also a problem that the chair body naturally opens due to the force of the seat member trying to spread from the folded state.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to wrap the folds around the chair main body and fix it, and to make the chair main body not naturally wide and easy to handle. It is an object of the present invention to provide a folding chair.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A folding chair according to the present invention is a folding chair provided with a seat-like seat member and a chair body which can be folded in a column shape, wherein the folded chair body is folded. A fixing means for fixing in a state is provided on the chair body.

The fixing means may be a belt-shaped belt provided with connecting means for connecting to each other, or a base portion attached to a pipe constituting a chair body;
A fixed arm having a pair of arm portions rotatably attached to the base portion, wherein the pair of arm portions are fitted so as to be held from the outside of the chair body folded into a column shape.

[0013]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a folding chair according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a state in which the folding chair according to the first embodiment of the present invention is folded. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a folding chair according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of a main part of the folding chair according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of a main part of the folding chair according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The folding chair 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has substantially the same structure as the folding chair 500 of the conventional example, and has a leg 150 comprising eight pipes 151 and eight joints 152. Chair main body 1 comprising a long pipe 111 supporting a backrest member 130
10, a seat-shaped seating member 120, a belt-shaped backrest member 130, and fixing means for winding and fixing the chair body 110 folded in a columnar shape. In terms of being provided,
This is different from the conventional folding chair 500.

The fixing means is, for example, a belt 140 made of cloth, synthetic fiber, vinyl, or the like, as shown in FIG. The belt 140 has a length suitable for winding around the folded leg 510, and the center thereof is fixed to one pipe 151 constituting the leg 550. A pair of connecting members 14 such as hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, and buttons are provided at both ends of the belt 140.
1 is provided.

The belt 140 as the fixing means is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, it is desirable that the folding chair 100 be attached to a position where it can be wound together with the chair body 110 on the seat member 120 protruding from the chair body 110 in the folded state.

Therefore, since the connecting members 141 are connected at the time of storage, the folded seat surface member 120 does not greatly obstruct the fold portion and does not become an obstacle. Further, the chair body 510 does not naturally spread.
Furthermore, it suffices to just push it into the storage bag, which facilitates storage in the storage bag. Moreover, since the belt 140 as the fixing means is provided on the chair body 110,
When sitting down, it hangs down and does not cause a foreign body sensation.

Next, a folding chair 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The folding chair 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the folding chair 100 according to the first embodiment in the structure and operation of the fixing means.

That is, the fixing means of the folding chair 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprises a base portion 161 attached to a pipe 151 constituting a chair body.
Fixed arm 160 having a pair of arm portions 162 rotatably attached to base portion 161.
The pair of arms 162 are configured to fit so as to be held from the outside of the chair body 110 folded in a column shape.

The base 161 is fixed to the outer surface of the pipe 151 by a suitable means such as a screw so as to be located outside the chair body 110. The base portion 161 has a through hole 161A in a direction orthogonal to the pipe 151.
Has been established. One or a plurality of projections (not shown) are formed near the opening of the through hole 161A.

On the other hand, the arm portion 162 has a shape like a C-shape divided into a horizontal half, and is attached to the base portion 161 as will be described later, and is folded into a column shape. Is set so that it can be fitted so as to be held from the outside. Further, the pair of arm portions 162 is provided with the through hole 1.
It is connected by a shaft 163 passing through 61A. Therefore, when the pair of arms 162 is attached to the base 161, the arm 162 has a substantially C shape.

The pair of arms 162 are formed so as to be rotatable about a shaft 163. The arm 162 has a concave portion that fits into the convex portion when the arm portion 162 fixes the chair body 110 that has been folded into a column shape.

The fixing arm 160, which is a fixing means constructed as described above, is fixed so that the stone main body 110 is not spread by fitting the chair main body 110 folded in a column shape so as to hold it from the outside at the time of storage. I do. Therefore, it suffices to just push it into the storage bag, and the storage in the storage bag becomes easy. Moreover, since the fixing arm 160 as the fixing means is provided on the chair body 110,
It does not cause foreign body sensation when sitting down.

The fixed arm 1 constructed as described above
It is also possible to use 60 as a cup holder. That is, as shown in FIG.
If the 2 faces outward, the cup 300 (indicated by a dashed line) can be sandwiched between the pair of arms 162.

[0025]

The folding chair according to the present invention is a folding chair provided with a seat-shaped seat member and a chair body which can be folded in a column shape, and fixes the folded chair body in a folded state. A fixing means is provided on the chair body.

According to this folding chair, since the chair body folded into a column shape is fixed by the fixing means in a state of being folded, the chair body does not spread naturally, and the handling is easy.

Further, if the fixing means is a belt-shaped belt provided with connecting means for connecting with each other, the fixing means can be a very simple fixing means. Another advantage is that another bar-shaped member can be fixed to the chair body.

Further, another folding chair according to the present invention comprises:
What is claimed is: 1. A folding chair comprising a seat-shaped seat member and a column-foldable chair main body, wherein a fixing means for fixing the folded chair main body in a folded state is provided on the chair main body. The means is a fixed arm having a base portion attached to a pipe constituting the chair body, and a pair of arm portions rotatably attached to the base portion, wherein the pair of arm portions are folded into a column shape. It is configured to fit into the armchair from outside.

With this folding chair, the chair body can be prevented from spreading naturally by simply rotating the pair of arms with respect to the chair body folded into a column shape and holding it from the outside. It is very convenient because it can be done.

Further, when the fixed arm is configured to be a cup holder when the pair of arms are directed outward when the folding chair is used, the fixing member does not play when the folding chair is used, so that it is efficient. Very convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a folding chair according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a state where the folding chair according to the first embodiment of the present invention is folded.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a folding chair according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view of a main part of a folding chair according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of a main part of a folding chair according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional folding chair.

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing a state where the folding chair is folded.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 folding chair 110 chair body 120 seat member 130 back member 140 belt (fixing means)

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A folding chair comprising a seat-shaped seating member and a column-foldable chair body, wherein a fixing means for fixing the folded chair body in a folded state is provided on the chair body. A folding chair characterized by that: 2. A folding chair according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means is a belt-shaped belt provided with connecting means for connecting to each other. 3. The fixing means is a fixed arm having a base attached to a pipe constituting a chair body and a pair of arms rotatably attached to the base. A folding chair, wherein the arm portion is fitted so as to be held from the outside of the chair body folded into a column shape. 4. The folding chair according to claim 3, wherein the fixed arm becomes a cup holder when the pair of arms face outward when the folding chair is used.