JPH1132868A - Combined guest chairs and method for combining same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make effective use of a limited space and allow guest chairs to be easily combined and detached. SOLUTION: A seat 10 is provided with a hinge mechanism 20 so that it can elevate. A space 22 at the bottom of the chair body serves to accommodate the bottom portion 34 of an L-shaped leg 28 of another chair 26. After the seat 10 of the chair body 16 has been positioned at its lowermost position, the bottom portion 34 of the L-shaped leg 28 of the chair 26 is inserted into the space 22. The chair 26 is combined with the chair body 16 by positioning the seat 32 of the chair 28 above the seat 10 of the chair body 16.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a combination method and a combination chair which can increase the number of legs of the reception chair.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a combination of a sitting chair having a seat and a back, the arrangement of each single leg can be simply changed in a planar manner.
It was impossible to increase or decrease the number of legs.

[0003]

Conventionally, it has been possible to change the arrangement of a reception chair in a plane and to change the arrangement from a serial state to a parallel state, but it is impossible to increase the absolute number of chairs. In the event of an unexpected visitor, it is necessary not only to purchase and prepare a reception set, auxiliary chair, etc. consisting of a large number of legs in advance, but also to have a space to accommodate it, and to fit only in a large room Was a problem.

In recent years, where housing conditions are not good, there is a demand for the development of a reception set, particularly a reception chair, which can effectively use a small room and cope with unexpected visitors.

The present invention addresses these needs by providing
Effective use of narrow space, union, separation,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of combining a reception chair that can be performed extremely easily and a reception chair that can be combined.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A method according to the present invention is directed to a sitting chair having a seat and a back, wherein the seat is arranged to be able to move up and down via a hinge mechanism, and another chair to be combined with a lower part. After the seat of the chair body in which the insertion space for inserting the bottom of the L-shaped leg is formed is located at the lowest point, the seat is placed on the L-shaped leg of the chair body. Another chair, which is arranged at the height located above the lowermost point, is inserted with the bottom of the L-shaped leg into the insertion space below the chair body, and the seat is placed at the lowermost point of the chair body. The chair is characterized in that another chair is combined with the chair body by being positioned on the upper part of the seat, or at least the rear side in the front-rear direction is attached to the bottom of the L-shaped leg of another chair to be combined. With a pair of casters, and insert and remove another chair from the chair body. Those characterized by the easy,
Or, the back of the chair body is movable in the front-back direction, and when another chair is separated from the chair body, the back is moved backward to widen the seat area of the chair body,
Further, if necessary, an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, a rack and pinion mechanism, a pantograph mechanism or a telescope type cylinder mechanism is adopted instead of the hinge mechanism which is a means for elevating and lowering the seat of the chair body. .

A sitting chair according to the present invention is a sitting chair having a seat and a back, wherein a seat is arranged on a chair body so as to be able to move up and down via a hinge mechanism. An insertion space for inserting the bottom of the L-shaped leg is formed, while another chair to be combined has a height above the lowest point of the seat of the chair body on the L-shaped leg. The chair is located at the lowest point, and another chair is inserted into the insertion space at the bottom of the chair body with the bottom of the L-shaped leg inserted into the chair body. A pair of casters attached to the bottom of the L-shaped leg of another chair to be combined or to be combined with at least the rear side in the front-rear direction, Characterized by easy insertion or removal, or the back of the chair body It is movable in the front-back direction, and when another chair is separated from the chair body, the back is moved backward to widen the seat area of the chair body, and if necessary, the seat of the chair body In place of the hinge mechanism which is the elevating means, an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, a rack and pinion mechanism, a pantograph mechanism or a telescopic cylinder mechanism is adopted.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The sitting chair used in the present invention is a sitting chair provided with a seat 10 and a back 12, and an armrest 14, such as an armchair and a sofa.

[0009] The combination chair according to the present invention comprises:
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, it is constituted by a chair main body 16 and another chair 26 to be combined, which will be described in detail below.

The chair body 16 has armrests 14 attached to both sides in the longitudinal direction of a frame 18, and a seat 10 integral with the back 12 is attached to the frame 18 via a hinge mechanism 20 so as to be able to move up and down. An insertion space 22 for inserting a bottom portion 34 of an L-shaped leg 28 of another chair 26 through a leg 24 is formed.

In this embodiment, the hinge mechanism 20 is formed by attaching an elongated flat plate to the armrest 14 at one end in the length direction and to the back or side surface of the seat 10 at the other end in the length direction. The seat 10 is provided in a pair in the front-rear direction.

Another chair 26 to be combined is an L-shaped leg 2
8, the seat 32 integral with the back 30 is the seat 10 of the chair body 16.
Is disposed at a height located above the lowest point position.

In this embodiment, a pair of casters 36 each having a stopper function due to a load applied to the bottom 34 of the L-shaped leg 28 when seated is mounted on each of the front and rear sides. Unions,
The movement at the time of separation can be easily performed, and the movement of the chair 26 when sitting on the separated chair 26 can be prevented (see FIG. 7).

Reference numeral 38 in the figure denotes a push bar mounted on the back of the back 30 of the chair 26 so that the caregiver can easily move the chair 26 when the chair 26 is used as an indoor wheelchair.

A method of combining another chair 26 to be combined with the chair body 16 of the reception chair according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

First, the seat 10 of the chair body 16 is lowered to the lowest point position via the hinge mechanism 20 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

At this time, the seat 10 integrated with the back 12 moves from the upper front part to the lower rear part. However, since the back side of the back 12 is open, the seat 10 can be smoothly lowered.

Next, the back 3 of another chair 26 to be combined
The 0 side and the front side of the chair body 16 are arranged so as to face each other (see FIG. 5).

Next, the bottom side 34 of the L-shaped leg 38 of another chair 26 is inserted into the insertion space 22 below the chair body 16, and the seat 32 of another chair is moved to the seat 10 of the chair body 16.
(See FIGS. 2 and 4).

At this time, the seat 32 of the other chair 26 is arranged at the height located above the seat 10 of the chair body 16, so that the other chair 26 can be smoothly attached to the chair body 16 without any trouble. Can be combined.

As described above, another chair 26 is attached to the chair body 16.
Can be combined.

When another chair 26 is to be separated from the chair body 16 at the time of an unexpected visitor, the chair 26 is pulled out in front of the chair body 16 with the chair 26 kept as it is.

At this time, the bottom 3 of the L-shaped leg 28 of the chair 26
Since the casters 36 are attached to the front and rear directions 4, the chair 26 can be easily moved.

The seat 10 of the chair body 16 from which another chair 26 has been separated is lifted up via a hinge mechanism 20, and the normal seat 1
It is installed at the zero seating position.

At this time, the seat 10 integrated with the back 12 moves from the lower rear part to the upper front part, but since the back side of the back 12 is open, the seat 10 can be raised smoothly.

As described above, the chair 2 is separated from the chair main body 16 by another chair 2.
6, the number of legs can be easily increased at the time of an unexpected visitor, and the chair body 16 and another chair 26 can be easily combined three-dimensionally.
Can reduce the accommodation space.

In this example, since the chair body 16 is combined with the three-piece chair 26, the three-person sitting chair is composed of six chairs.
It can be used by humans.

Another example of the chair 26 is shown in FIG.

This embodiment is the same as the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 except that the casters 36 on the bottom side 34 of the L-shaped legs 28 of the chair 26 are mounted only on the rear side, so that the description is omitted.

In this embodiment, the caster 36 is connected to the chair 2
6 is mounted only on the rear side of the bottom 34 of the L-shaped leg 28, so that the lower front surface of the bottom 34 of the L-shaped leg 28 is directly installed on the floor surface, so that the frictional force increases and The chair 26 can be prevented from moving at the time of
6 is not limited to the one having the stopper function.

Another example of the chair body 16 is shown in FIG.

In the chair body 16 of this embodiment, the back 12 is separate from the seat 10, the back 12 can be moved in the front-rear direction of the chair body 16 via the slide mechanism 40, and the chair 26 is separated from the chair body 16. At this time, the back 12 is moved rearward to widen the seating area of the chair body 16 so that the chair body 16 can be easily used as a bed.

FIG. 10 shows another example of the chair body 16.

The chair body 16 of this embodiment has a back 12 that can be tilted rearward with respect to the seat 10, has the same structure as a normal sofa bed, and is easy to use as a bed.

Another example of the chair body 16 is shown in FIG.

The chair body 16 of this embodiment has the same structure as the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 except that the back 12 is omitted, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 11, reference numeral 42 denotes a cover member which can be used for an armrest, a backrest or the like.

FIG. 12 shows an example of another lifting mechanism instead of the hinge mechanism for raising and lowering the seat 10 of the chair body 16.
15 to FIG.

FIG. 12 is an air or hydraulic cylinder 44, FIG. 13 is a rack and pinion mechanism 46, FIG.
15 shows a pantograph mechanism 48, and FIG. 15 shows a telescope type cylinder mechanism 50. Other configurations are the same as those in the examples shown in FIGS.

In all the examples, the chair body 16 is provided with the armrest 14, but the armrest is not an essential element.

In all the examples, the chair body 16 is for three people, but it is for one person or four people.
It is free to change the number of legs of another chair 26 to be combined accordingly.

[0042]

According to the method for assembling a seating chair and the seating chair which can be combined according to the present invention, a seat which can be moved up and down is provided, and a bottom portion of an L-shaped leg of another chair to be assembled below. In the chair body having an insertion space for inserting the L-shaped leg, another chair having a seat arranged on the L-shaped leg, the bottom of the L-shaped leg in the insertion space below the chair body, and the seat Since it is located at the upper part of the seat of the chair body and is combined, at the time of unexpected visitor, another chair can be separated from the chair body and used for use, other than the reception chair according to the present invention, another There is no need to have a drawing or auxiliary chair at all,
Very economical.

When another chair to be combined is not used, the chair can be combined with the chair body and accommodated three-dimensionally without a sense of incongruity, and a narrow space can be effectively used.

Further, by mounting a caster on another chair to be combined, separation of another chair from the chair body and movement of another chair when combining another chair with the chair body are facilitated. And workability can be improved.

Also, by making the back of the chair body movable in the front-rear direction, when another chair is separated from the chair body, the back is moved backward to widen the seat area of the chair body,
The chair body can be easily used as a cot.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a combination seating chair according to the invention,
The perspective view which shows the state which separated another chair of one leg.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which another chair is entirely combined with a chair body.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where another chair is completely separated from a chair body.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state where another chair is combined with a chair body.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state where another chair is separated from a chair body.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a caster.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing another example of another chair to be combined.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing another example of the chair body.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing still another example of the chair body.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing still another example of the chair body.

FIG. 12 is a side view showing a chair body to which an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder is mounted instead of the hinge mechanism.

FIG. 13 is a side view showing a chair body to which a rack and a pinion mechanism are mounted instead of the hinge mechanism.

FIG. 14 is a side view showing a chair body to which a pantograph mechanism is mounted instead of the hinge mechanism.

FIG. 15 is a side view showing a chair body to which a telescopic cylinder mechanism is mounted in place of the hinge mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 seat 12 back 16 chair body 20 hinge mechanism 22 insertion space 26 another chair 28 L-shaped leg 30 back (of another chair) 32 seat (of another chair) 34 bottom (of L-shaped leg) 36 caster 44 air Cylinder or hydraulic cylinder 46 Rack and pinion mechanism 48 Pantograph mechanism 50 Telescope type cylinder mechanism

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A sitting chair provided with a seat (10) and a back (12), wherein the seat (10) is arranged to be able to move up and down via a hinge mechanism (20), and another seat to be combined with a lower part. L-shaped legs (2
After the seat (10) of the chair body (16) in which the insertion space (22) for inserting the bottom part (34) of (8) is formed is located at the lowest point, the chair body (16) Another chair having a seat (32) disposed on the L-shaped leg (28) at a height above the lowest point of the seat (10) of the chair body (16).
(26), the base (34) of the L-shaped leg (28) is inserted into the insertion space (22) below the chair body (16), and the seat (32) is positioned at the lowest point of the chair body (16). A chair (26) combined with a chair main body (16) by being positioned above a seat (10) positioned at the same position. 2. An L-shaped leg (2) of another chair (26) to be combined.
Attach a pair of casters (36) to the bottom (34) of at least 8) at least on the rear side in the front-rear direction, and set the chair body (1) of another chair (26).
The method for combining a reception chair according to claim 1, wherein insertion and removal from (6) are facilitated. 3. The back (12) of the chair body (16) is movable in the front-rear direction, and when another chair (26) is separated from the chair body (16).
The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the seat is moved rearward to widen the seat area of the chair body (16). 4. An air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder is used in place of the hinge mechanism (20) as a means for raising and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16). The method for combining a reception chair according to claim 3. 5. A rack and a pinion mechanism are used instead of the hinge mechanism (20) as a means for raising and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16). Item 3. The combination method of the reception chair according to Item 3. 6. The pantograph mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a hinge mechanism (20) as a means for elevating and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16) is employed. The combination method of the drawing chair described. 7. A telescope-type cylinder mechanism is used instead of the hinge mechanism (20), which is a means for elevating and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16). The method for combining a reception chair according to claim 3. 8. A sitting chair provided with a seat (10) and a back (12), wherein a seat (10) is disposed on a chair body (16) so as to be able to move up and down via a hinge mechanism (20). An insertion space (22) is formed in the lower part of (16) for inserting the bottom (34) of the L-shaped leg (28) of another chair (26) to be combined, while another chair to be combined The seat (32) is arranged on the L-shaped leg (28) at a height where the seat (32) is located above the lowest point of the seat (10) of the chair body (16), To the chair body (16) located at the lowest point, another chair
(26) is inserted into the insertion space (22) at the bottom of the chair body (16) with the bottom (34) of the L-shaped leg (28), and the seat (32) is inserted into the chair body.
A combinable sitting chair positioned above the seat (10) of (16). 9. The L-shaped legs (2) of another chair (26) to be combined.
Attach a pair of casters (36) to the bottom (34) of at least 8) at least on the rear side in the front-rear direction, and set the chair body (1) of another chair (26).
9. The combination chair according to claim 8, wherein the chair can be easily inserted into and removed from 6). 10. The back (12) of the chair body (16) is movable in the front-back direction, and when another chair (26) is separated from the chair body (16).
10. The combination chair according to claim 8, wherein the chair is moved rearward to widen the seat area of the chair body. 11. An air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder is used in place of the hinge mechanism (20) as a means for raising and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16). A combination chair according to claim 10. 12. A rack and pinion mechanism is employed in place of the hinge mechanism (20) as a means for elevating and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16). Item 11. The combination chair according to Item 10. 13. The pantograph mechanism according to claim 8, wherein a pantograph mechanism is used in place of the hinge mechanism (20) as a means for elevating and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16).
Reception chair that can be combined as described in 0. 14. A telescopic cylinder mechanism is used instead of the hinge mechanism (20), which is a means for raising and lowering the seat (10) of the chair body (16). A combination chair according to claim 10.