TW201309237A - Multi-faceted armrest structure of chair - Google Patents

Abstract

A multifaceted armrest structure of chair is disclosed, comprising an armrest pad disposed on the top surface of an armrest bracket, of which the lower portion is connectedly disposed on a chair seat. The armrest pad comprises an intermediate portion, of which the outer edge face is provided with a plurality of armrest surfaces for the hand to be placed and supported. At least one positioning mechanism is disposed between the armrest pad and the armrest bracket. The positioning mechanism enables the armrest pad to carry out combination positioning and separation operation relative to the armrest bracket. Furthermore, during the separation, the armrest pad can be rotated or moved and one of the plurality of armrest surfaces is chosen for the use as a hand placing and supporting, so as to achieve the use effect of choosing to change the armrest surface.

Description

Multi-faceted chair armrest structure

The invention relates to a chair armrest structure, in particular to a chair armrest structure with a plurality of armrests, and can be operated to change the position of the armrest pad so as to be able to selectively change the armrest surface on the armrest pad for the user to use.

According to the current seat, in order to improve the rider's more comfortable ride, the chair armrest is usually provided on the two sides of the seat for hand support. The chair armrest has a variety of different designs, including various height adjustment mechanisms or appearances. Changes, etc., only the outer surface of the chair arm pad (referring to the human body's cushion body), its color, pattern or material is often fixed, such as self-made skin, the self-made leather system uses foaming The material and color of the body naturally form a layer of skin on the surface during the foam molding process in the forming mold, and the color or pattern of the self-made skin is set before molding, and cannot be changed after molding, so it is difficult to satisfy the use. (consumer) needs for multiple choices.

In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the inventor of the present invention has been engaged in the actual design and manufacturing experience of the seat armrest for many years, and has been concentrating on research and improvement, and confirmed by physical production and testing that the expected effect can be achieved.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-faceted chair armrest structure, comprising an armrest pad, the armrest pad is disposed on a top surface of an armrest bracket, and the lower part of the armrest bracket is connected to a seat, the armrest pad comprises a a middle portion, the outer edge of the intermediate portion is provided with a plurality of armrest faces for receiving the hand; wherein at least a positioning mechanism is disposed between the middle portion of the armrest pad and the armrest bracket, and the positioning mechanism can operate the The armrest pad is positioned and separated from the armrest bracket assembly, and when separated, can be operated to rotate or move the armrest pad and select one of the plurality of armrest faces for use as a hand, thereby enabling the armrest pad to be achieved Simple and convenient to rotate or move the effect and the purpose of changing the armrest surface.

In order to make the present invention more clear and detailed, the preferred embodiment and the following drawings are used to describe the structure and technical features of the present invention as follows: Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the multi-faceted chair armrest of the present invention is used. Combination diagram and exploded view of the structure. The multi-faceted armrest structure of the present invention comprises an armrest pad 10, which is mounted on the top surface of an armrest bracket 20, and the lower part of the armrest bracket 20 is attached to the bottom surface of a seat (not shown). The armrest pad 10 has a plurality of armrest faces 12 for the hand to be placed, and the armrest pad 10 can be operated with a shifting action relative to the armrest bracket 20, such as a motion of rotating, moving, moving, and moving in, by the above In the shifting operation, one of the plurality of armrest faces 12 can be selected as the shifting armrest surface 12 to achieve the use effect of the convertible armrest surface 12.

The armrest pad 10 includes an intermediate portion 11 which may be made of a metal material such as aluminum or a non-metal material such as a plastic material. The outer edge surface of the intermediate portion 11 is provided with a plurality of armrest faces. 12 is provided for the hand of the human body, and the armrest surface 12 can be made of PC, PVC, PU or leather material, or made of vacuum skin to provide different touch feelings of the user; As shown, the armrest pad 10 has upper and lower armrest faces 12, and the two armrest faces 12 are respectively disposed on the upper surface 111 and the lower surface 112 of the intermediate portion 11, and the two armrest faces 12 can be selected from the same material or different according to design requirements. Material.

A recess 21 is formed on the top surface of the armrest bracket 20, and the shape of the recess 21 is matched with the shape of the armrest pad 10. The slot 21 has an opening 211 facing upward for the armrest pad 10 to be assembled through the opening 211. In the pocket 21, one of the armrest faces 12 on the armrest pad 10 is exposed upward for the hand to be placed.

At least one positioning mechanism 30 is disposed between the armrest pad 10 and the armrest bracket 20. The positioning mechanism 30 enables the armrest pad 10 to be combined, separated and positioned relative to the armrest bracket 20, and the armrest pad 10 can be operated. The armrest bracket 20 is displaced, such as rotated, moved, removed or moved in, and one of the plurality of armrest faces 12 on the armrest pad 10 is selected for hand loading; wherein the positioning mechanism 30 can be connected Or a separate type, further illustrating that the positioning mechanism 30 means that the armrest pad 10 is not completely separated from the armrest bracket 20, that is, the connected positioning mechanism 30 remains connected to the armrest pad 10 and the armrest. The bracket 20, and the separate positioning mechanism 30 means that the armrest pad 10 is completely separated from the armrest bracket 20 when it is removed.

[First Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the positioning mechanism 30a (30) is a connected positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism 30a (30) includes a T-shaped body 31, but is not limited to, for example, an I-type body. One end of the 31 is pivotally connected to one side of the middle portion 11 of the armrest pad 10, and the other end is pivotally connected to one side of the armrest bracket 20. The armrest pad 10 can be opposite to the armrest by the positioning mechanism 30a (30). The bracket 20 is pivoted out and moved in, and the armrest pad 10 is also rotatable relative to the positioning mechanism 30a (30).

As shown in FIG. 2, one end of the main body 31 is provided with a first pivoting portion 311 and the other end is provided with a second pivoting portion 312. One side of the intermediate portion 11 of the armrest pad 10 is provided with a pivoting portion 113. The first armrest portion 311 of the main body 31 is pivotally engaged with the second pivoting portion 312 of the main body 31.

Referring to FIG. 3, it is a schematic view showing the state of use of the armrest structure of the multi-faceted chair of the present invention. In the state in which the armrest pad 10 is combined with the armrest bracket 20, the positioning mechanism 30a (30) pivots as an axis. The armrest pad 10 is outwardly removed as indicated by the arrow A, and the armrest pad 10 is further rotated relative to the positioning mechanism 30a (30) and converted from the original armrest surface 12 to the other armrest surface 12 as indicated by the arrow B. The armrest pad 10 is moved inwardly and returned to the state of being combined with the armrest bracket 20 to achieve the use efficiency of the convertible armrest surface 12.

[Second embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 4, it is a schematic view of the (front view) use state of the multi-faceted armrest structure of the present invention. The positioning mechanism 30b (30) is a separate positioning mechanism, and the positioning mechanism 30b (30) includes two male fastening components. 32 and two female fastening members 33 are respectively correspondingly engaged, and the two male fastening members 32 are respectively disposed before the front and rear ends of the armrest bracket 20 (viewed in the direction of the seat), or the left and right ends (Fig. Not shown, the two female fastening members 33 are respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the middle portion 11 of the armrest pad 10 (viewed in the direction of the seat), or the left and right ends (not shown). In this operation, the male fastening component 32 and the female fastening component 33 are in a snapped or open state, so that the armrest pad 10 is combined or separated from the armrest bracket 20; in addition, the two male fastening components 32 and the second The position of the female fastening member 33 is also interchangeable, that is, the two male fastening members 32 are disposed on the middle portion 11 of the armrest pad 10 (not shown), and the two female fastening members 33 are disposed on the armrest bracket 20 (not shown), whereby the armrest pad 10 is positioned or relatively separated from the armrest bracket 20.

For example, in a state in which the armrest pad 10 is engaged with the armrest bracket 20, the positioning mechanism 30b (30) is operated and the male fastening member 32 and the female fastening member 33 are opened, and the armrest is opened. The pad 10 is taken out from the top surface of the armrest bracket 20 as indicated by the arrow C, and then converted from the original armrest surface 12 into another armrest surface 12 for the hand to be placed as indicated by the arrow D, and then the armrest pad 10 is placed. Returning to the top surface of the armrest bracket 20, the armrest pad 10 is fastened to the armrest bracket 20 by the positioning mechanism 30b (30) and formed into a combined positioning state to achieve the use efficiency of the switchable armrest surface 12.

[Third embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 5 , which is a schematic view of the utility model of the multi-faceted armrest structure of the present invention. The positioning mechanism 30 c ( 30 ) includes two sliding rails 34 and two sliding slots 35 along which the sliding rails 34 can be located. Sliding, the two slide rails 34 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the middle portion 11 of the armrest pad 10 (viewed in the direction of the seat), and the two sliding slots 35 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the armrest bracket 20 The inner side (viewed in the direction of the occupant), thereby operating the armrest pad 10 to move out and move in with respect to the armrest bracket 20; in addition, the positions of the two slide rails 34 and the two chutes 35 are also interchangeable, that is, the two The slide rails 34 are disposed on the armrest bracket 20 (not shown), and the two sliding slots 35 are disposed on the intermediate portion 11 of the armrest pad 10 (not shown).

For example, the armrest pad 10 is operated to be displaced by the slide rail 34 of the positioning mechanism 30c (30) and the sliding slot 35, so that the armrest pad 10 is removed from the top surface of the armrest bracket 20 and separated as an arrow E. As shown, the original armrest surface 12 is converted into another armrest surface 12 for hand placement as indicated by arrow F, and the armrest pad 10 is moved into and positioned by the armrest support 20 using the positioning mechanism 30c (30). In order to achieve the use efficiency of the convertible armrest surface 12.

[Fourth embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which is a schematic view showing the state of use of the armrest structure of the multi-faceted chair of the present invention. The armrest pad 10 can also have a structure with three armrest faces 12 , and the cross-sectional shape of the middle portion 11 of the armrest pad 10 . It is an equilateral triangle, and the middle portion 11 is formed into three sides for correspondingly setting three armrest faces 12, wherein the three armrest faces 12 can be selected from the same material or different materials or parts according to the needs of use; The groove 21 on the surface is further configured to fit the shape of the groove of the triangular structure, and one of the armrest faces 12 of the armrest pad 10 is also exposed upward for the hand to be placed; wherein the armrest pad 10 The positioning mechanism 30 is also used with the armrest bracket 20 to combine, separate and position the armrest pad 10 relative to the armrest bracket 20. Further, the armrest pad 10 is operated to be taken out from the top surface of the armrest bracket 20. As shown by the arrow G, one of the three armrest faces 12 on the armrest pad 10 is selected for hand placement, and the armrest pad 10 is placed back on the top surface of the armrest bracket 20 to achieve Convertible armrest surface 12 Use efficiency.

As can be seen from the above, the armrest pad 10 can be removed from the armrest bracket 20, and then rotated to select one of the armrest faces 12 for the hand to be placed, and then the armrest pad 10 is moved into the armrest bracket 20, and by the The positioning mechanism 30 positions the armrest pad 10 in combination with the armrest bracket 20; the positioning mechanism 30 can also be used as a moving mechanism for removing and moving the armrest pad 10 relative to the armrest bracket 20, and the armrest pad 10 can be moved. The process of positioning shows a stable and smooth movement effect.

In summary, the structure of the multi-faceted armrest structure of the present invention is very simple, the number of components is reduced, the management and assembly time of components (components) is reduced, and the operation and movement are very simple, so the process of changing the armrest surface is very simple and convenient. Therefore, the use efficiency can be improved and the production cost can be reduced to increase the competitiveness of the product.

The above is only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive, and it is understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that Many changes, modifications, and even equivalents may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

10. . . Armrest pad

11. . . Middle part

111. . . Above

112. . . below

113. . . Pivot

12. . . Armrest surface

20. . . Armrest bracket

twenty one. . . Crate

211. . . Opening

twenty two. . . Pivot

30, 30a, 30b, 30c. . . Positioning mechanism

31. . . Ontology

311. . . First pivot

312. . . Second pivot

32. . . Male fastener

33. . . Female snap fitting

34. . . Slide rail

35. . . Chute

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a combination diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a view showing the state of use of the right side of the armrest pad in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

10. . . Armrest pad

11. . . Middle part

111. . . Above

112. . . below

113. . . Pivot

12. . . Armrest surface

20. . . Armrest bracket

twenty one. . . Crate

211. . . Opening

twenty two. . . Pivot

30, 30a. . . Positioning mechanism

31. . . Ontology

311. . . First pivot

312. . . Second pivot

Claims (10)

The utility model relates to a multi-faceted chair armrest structure, which comprises an armrest pad which is arranged on a top surface of an armrest bracket, the lower part of the armrest bracket is connected to a seat, the armrest pad comprises an intermediate part, and the middle part is a plurality of armrest faces are disposed on the outer peripheral surface for the hand to be placed, wherein at least one positioning mechanism is disposed between the armrest pad and the armrest bracket, and the positioning mechanism can operate the armrest pad to be combined with the armrest bracket, The positioning and separation are performed, and when separated, the armrest pad can be rotated and one of the plurality of armrest faces can be selected for hand placement, thereby achieving the effect of selectively changing the armrest surface. The multi-faceted armrest structure according to claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the middle portion of the armrest pad and an upper surface of the armrest pad are respectively provided with an armrest surface. The multi-faceted armrest structure according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of armrest surfaces are made of the same or different materials. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure of claim 1, wherein a top surface of the armrest bracket is provided with a slot, the slot has an opening facing upward, and the armrest pad is assembled in the slot through the opening, and One of the armrests on the armrest pad is exposed outwardly for the hand to be placed. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure of claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism is a connected positioning mechanism for not completely separating the armrest pad from the armrest support. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure of claim 5, wherein the positioning mechanism comprises a body, the first end of the body is provided with a first pivoting portion, and the other end is provided with a second pivoting portion, the middle portion of the armrest pad A pivoting portion is pivotally connected to the first pivoting portion of the body, and a pivoting portion is disposed on a side of the armrest bracket to pivotally connect with the second pivoting portion of the body. The armrest pad is pivoted out and moved relative to the armrest bracket, and the armrest pad is further rotatable relative to the positioning mechanism. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure of claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism is a separate positioning mechanism for completely separating the armrest pad when displaced relative to the armrest bracket. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure of claim 7, wherein the positioning mechanism comprises two male fastening components and two female fastening components for corresponding fastening, the two male fastening components are respectively disposed before the front and rear ends of the handrail bracket. The two female fastening components are respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the middle portion of the armrest pad, and the male fastening component and the female fastening component are operated to be engaged or opened. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure of claim 7, wherein the positioning mechanism comprises two sliding rails and two sliding slots, wherein the two sliding rails are slidable along the two sliding slots, and the two sliding rails are respectively disposed at the left of the middle portion of the armrest pad. On the right two sides, the two sliding slots are respectively disposed on the left and right inner sides of the armrest bracket, and the two handrails can be moved out or moved in with respect to the armrest bracket by the two sliding rails and the two sliding slots. The multi-faceted chair armrest structure according to claim 1, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the middle portion of the armrest pad is an equilateral triangle, and the intermediate portion is formed with three side faces for providing three armrest faces, so that the armrest pad has three The structure of the armrest surface.