MXPA02005176A

MXPA02005176A - Improved deck-chair.

Info

Publication number: MXPA02005176A
Application number: MXPA02005176A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Balliu Falgueras Carme
Original assignee: Balliu Falgueras Carme
Priority date: 2001-05-25
Filing date: 2002-05-23
Publication date: 2005-10-19
Also published as: DE60203025D1; EP1260160A3; EP1260160A2; ES2214924B1; PT1260160E; ATE289487T1; EP1260160B1; ES2214924A1; US20030218372A1; ES2238554T3

Abstract

IMPROVED DECKCHAIR, constituted by a monobloc chassis (1), a back (2) and an adjustable, articulating support frame (3) of the back (2) that has openings (4) on its front and back crosspieces capable of attaching the ends of a canvas provided with orifices or perimetral buttonholes (5a) which, together with other orifices (6) surrounding the deckchair, permit securing the canvas by means of zigzag lacing (7). Another row of orifices (8) has been provided on said front and back crosspieces for alternate mounting of small boards (9) that are also transversally secured by tongue and groove means to alternately replace the canvas. The chassis (1) is flat with rounded edges, with the peculiarity that three different performance alternatives (1a, 1b, 1c) can be obtained from the same mold by means of respective changes in the central part of the mold, thus permitting its stacking (Figures 10 and 11).

Description

IMPROVED TUMBONA OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The object of the present patent application is an improved lounger, of the type specially designed for use in the beach, field, gardens, swimming pools and the like, which contributes to the function that is intended, several advantages that will be consigned later, apart from other inherent in its organization and constitution.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION At present and as a reference to the state of the art, it should be mentioned that deckchairs of the type reviewed are known, constituted by a frame comprising two fundamental parts, one of them fixed, which integrates the feet and the bed, and another mobile part and associated with the previous one, which forms a adjustable backrest with positioner on each side. At present, the means that provide the optional graduation of the inclination of the backrest to a flat angle are generally constituted by an articulated bridge, provided on its sides with a series of teeth that establish a series of anchors on a crosspiece.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The improved lounger, object of the present invention, is constituted by a monobloc chassis, a backrest and a adjustable support frame of the backrest articulating therewith, facilitating successive inclinations of said backrest until it is fully collapsed. The lounger to form its bed, has in its front and rear crossbeams elongated openings to fix the ends of a plastic tarpaulin, thermosolded and breathable, provided with holes or perimetral eyelets, which together with some holes that surround the lounger, allow the fixation of the canvas by means of a zig-zag cord, with a row of holes provided for the alternative assembly of slats which are also fixed transversely by tongue and groove means, alternately replacing the canvas. The chassis is flat and rounded edges, rounded the inside edges of the supports (feet of the lounger), to prevent when the chairs are stacked, if accidentally the support of the unit to be placed on a higher level , rubs the fabric of the lounger that will be on the lower level, it does not suffer any damage, while the lounger has stacking tops also rounded, with the particularity that from the same mold you can get three alternatives of different realization of a lounger by means of respective changes in the central part of the mold, allowing its stacking, and presents V-shaped supports with truncated vertices, which avoid the rolling of the lounger as much as possible, and which according to the alternative of realization will be in number of six or of four, establishing in this last case a version with armrests or with lateral reinforcements. Likewise, some removable wheels for the transfer of the deckchair have been provided in extreme supports, as well as replaceable non-slip supports that can be installed in all the supports, and that in one embodiment can be tilted transversely, to achieve a maximum support surface in all supports. The design of the chassis is such that two or more loungers can be stacked, so that the lower part of the chassis of the upper lounger rests on the chassis part of the lower lounger where the central legs are joined, and not on the canvas . As for the backrest and the adjustable support frame, they are characterized in that the backrest is joined by its lower ends to the chassis by means of respective cams that allow its rotation, while said backrest articulates through its intermediate rear part with the upper ends of the frame. support, which presents at the end of its sides and in an intermediate area of these projections suitable to fit alternately in successive recesses of the sides of the chassis, facilitating successive positions of the backrest until its total abatement, with the particularity that for the latter position a gap is established between the backrest and the chassis, which prevents finger pinching. The front crosspieces of the chassis and the backrest have a conjugate anchorage type clip, which prevents the accidental lifting of the backrest when a force is exerted on the canvas.

In addition, in the anterior or posterior part of the chassis, an electronic chip, or other related device, is incorporated for the rental and total control of the lounger. Finally, it is noteworthy that any of the alternatives for realizing the lounger can incorporate a poop, as a parasol, in the backrest of the same. To complement the description that will be made next and in order to help a better understanding of its characteristics, the present description is accompanied by a set of plans in whose figures, in an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the details are represented most significant of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figures 1, 2 and 3. They show respective perspective views of respective alternative embodiments of the lounger. Figure 4. Shows in a side view the stack of several sun loungers. Figure 5. Shows a plan view in which the arrangement of the canvas on the deckchair is indicated. Figure 6. Shows a perspective view of the lounger in which the arrangement of the slats in it is indicated. Figure 7. Shows a sectional view of a support provided with a removable wheel. Figures 8 and 9. It shows respective sectional views of respective alternatives for realization of replaceable anti-slip supports.

Figures 10 and 11. It shows two views in front and back perspective of the deckchair with the backrest raised a certain angle. Figure 12. Shows a perspective view of the backrest. Figure 13. Shows a rear perspective view in detail of the sunbed with the backrest raised at a certain angle.

DESCRIPTION OF AN EXAMPLE OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION In view of the aforementioned figures and in accordance with the numbering adopted, an exemplary embodiment of the invention can be observed, consisting of an improved lounger, constituted by a monobloc chassis -1-, a backrest -2- and a support -3- adjustable support frame -2- that articulates with the same, facilitating successive inclinations of said support until its total abatement. The lounger has in its front and rear crossbars openings -4- to fix the ends of a plasticized, heat-sealed and breathable tarpaulin -5-, provided with holes or perimetral eyelets -5a-, which together with some holes -6- that surround the sun lounger, allow the canvas to be fixed by means of a zigzag -7- cord, with a row of holes -8- being provided for the alternative assembly of slats -9- which are also fixed on the above and later crossbars. transversally by tongue and groove means, alternatively replacing the canvas.

The chassis -1- is flat and rounded edges, with the particularity that from the same mold three different alternatives can be obtained -the-, -lb-and -le- of the chassis through respective changes in the part central of the mold, allowing its stacking, said chassis -10-supports V-shaped truncated vertices, which prevent the rolling of the deckchair to the maximum, and that according to the alternative of realization will be in number of six, for the version -le -, or of four, establishing in this last case a version -Ib- with armrests or another version -the- with lateral reinforcements. In addition, there are provided in some end supports, removable wheels -10a- for the transfer of the deckchair, as well as non-slip supports -10b- replaceable that can be installed in all supports -10-, and that in a mode of embodiment -10c-, can be tilted transversely, achieving a maximum support surface on all supports -10-. The design of the chassis -1- is such that two or more chairs can be stacked, so that the lower part of the chassis of the upper lounger rests on the chassis part of the lower lounger where the central legs are joined, and not on the canvas. The backrest -2- and the adjustable support frame -3-, are mounted in such a way that the backrest -2- joins at its lower ends to the chassis -1- by means of respective cams -11- that allow its rotation, while said backrest -2- articulates on its intermediate rear part with the upper ends of the support frame -3-, which has at the end of its sides and in an intermediate area of these projections -12a-, -12b-, which alternately fit in successive recesses -13- of the sides of the chassis, facilitating successive positions of the backrest -2- until it is fully collapsed, establishing in this position a gap between the backrest -2- and the chassis -1-, avoiding the pinching of the fingers. Likewise, the front crosspieces of the chassis -1- and the backrest -2- present a conjugate anchor -14a-, -14b- type clip, avoiding the accidental lifting of the backrest when a force is exerted on the canvas. In the anterior or posterior part of the chassis, an electronic chip or other related device is incorporated, which is not represented in the figures, in order to identify the rental and the parameters necessary for the control of the lounger.

Claims

1. - IMPROVED TUMBONA, constituted by a monobloc chassis (1), a backrest (2) and an adjustable support frame (3) of the backrest (2) that articulates with it, essentially characterized by the fact that said lounger has on its front and rear crosspieces two openings (4) apt to fix the ends of a plasticized, heat-sealed and breathable tarpaulin (5), provided with holes or perimetral eyelets (5a), which together with holes (6) that surround the lounger, allow the fixation of the canvas by means of a zig-zag cord (7), said row of holes (8) having been provided for the alternative assembly of slats (9), which are also transversally fixed by tongue and groove means, alternately replacing to the canvas.

2. - IMPROVED TUMBONA, according to claim 1, characterized in that the chassis (1) is flat and rounded edges, being also rounded the inner edges of the supports and stacking bumpers of the lounger, with the particularity that from from the same mold three different embodiments can be obtained (la, Ib, le) by means of respective changes in the central part of the mold, allowing its stacking, said chassis presenting supports (10) in V of truncated vertices, which according to the alternative of realization will be in number of six for the alternative (le), or four, establishing in that case an alternative (Ib) provided with armrests and another alternative (the) with lateral reinforcements.

3. - IMPROVED TUMBON, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the backrest (2) and the adjustable support frame (3), are mounted so that the backrest (2) is attached at its lower ends to the chassis (1) by means of cams (11) that facilitate its rotation, while said backrest (2) articulates at its rear intermediate part with the upper ends of the support frame (3), the latter having the end of its sides and in an intermediate area of these, projections (12a), (12b), fit to alternately fit in successive recesses (13) of the sides of the chassis, facilitating successive positions of the backrest (2) until its total abatement, establishing in said position a gap between chassis ( 1) and backrest (2), which prevents finger pinching.

4. IMPROVED TUMBONA, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that there are provided in some end supports, wheels (10a) extendable for the transfer of the lounger, as well as non-slip supports (10b) replaceable and installable in all supports (10), which in an alternative embodiment (10c) are tilting transversely.

5. - IMPROVED TUMBONA, according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the design of the chassis is suitable to facilitate the stacking of two or more deckchairs, with the particularity that the lower part of the chassis of the upper lounger rests on the part of the Chassis of the lower deck where the central legs are joined, and not on the canvas.

6. - IMPROVED TUMBON, according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the front crossbars of the chassis (1) and the backrest (2) have a conjugate anchor (14a), (14b) type clip, avoiding the accidental lifting of the backrest when a force is exerted on the canvas.

7. - TUMBONA IMPROVED, according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in the anterior or posterior part of the chassis an electronic chip, or other related device, is provided to facilitate the identification of the rental of the lounger and other parameters for the control of it.

8. - IMPROVED TUMBONA, according to claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a poop is provided, as a parasol, on the back of any alternative embodiment of the lounger.