WO2023132748A1 - Meuble - Google Patents

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WO2023132748A1
WO2023132748A1 PCT/MY2022/050118 MY2022050118W WO2023132748A1 WO 2023132748 A1 WO2023132748 A1 WO 2023132748A1 MY 2022050118 W MY2022050118 W MY 2022050118W WO 2023132748 A1 WO2023132748 A1 WO 2023132748A1
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furniture
device holder
base member
intermediate member
holding means
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Benjamine DOMINIC
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Dominic Benjamine
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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
    • A47C7/62—Accessories for chairs
    • A47C7/622—Receptacles, e.g. cup holders, storage containers
    • A47C7/624—Receptacles, e.g. cup holders, storage containers located on side of seat, e.g. on armrest

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  • the disclosures made herein relate generally to the field of furniture and more particularly relates to a furniture with a device holder.
  • Mobile phones have evolved from being a basic communication tool to include various functions including but not limited gaming, playing MP3, photographing, video recording, GPS, internet browsing and so on, which in turn made them increasingly popular for managing multiple aspects of one's daily life.
  • gaming playing MP3, photographing, video recording, GPS, internet browsing and so on
  • prolonged usage of mobile phones has led to many health issues like change in natural curvature of neck, straining muscles and causing wear and tear on the structures of the neck.
  • physicians advise to place the mobile phones at right position, so that the users do not have to look down and/or drop head forward.
  • United States Patent No.: US 9,661 ,918 B2 discloses a wearable human body mounted electronic device support system comprising a waist mount portion encircling a user's waist for supporting a load. A cantilevered portion extends from the waist mount portion for supporting an electronic input device at an ergonomic position beneficial to the user.
  • This system aims to promote computing ergonomics and minimize weight to ease user fatigue.
  • United States Patent No.: US 10,512,331 B2 discloses a smart ergonomic chair and mobility system comprising a device holder attached to an accessory frame that is rotatable with respect to a rotational axis and coupled to an arm rest.
  • the device holder is not allowed to be moved in a single dimensions, which forces the user to be seated in a fixed position.
  • a furniture with a device holder that allows three dimensional adjustment and locking in a desired position without compromising stability of the device holder.
  • a furniture with a device holder that does not affect aesthetics of the furniture without affecting stability and functionality of the device holder.
  • the present invention relates to a furniture, comprising at least one user support panel, a set of leg members for supporting the support panel and at least one device holder for holding a device.
  • the device holder is movable between a storage position and an extended position.
  • the device holder includes at least one base member attached to one of the leg members and at least one holding means for releasably holding the device.
  • the device holder includes at least one intermediate member between the base member and the holding means.
  • the intermediate member is rotatably or pivotably attached to at least one of the base member and the holding means. Furthermore, the intermediate member is telescopic with respect to the base member.
  • At least one first locking means locks a position of the intermediate member with respect to the base member and at least one second locking means locks a position of the holding means with respect to the intermediate member.
  • the base member is rotatably attached to the leg member.
  • the furniture comprises at least one armrest with one or more closure members, wherein the device holder is concealed within the armrest when in the storage position. Furthermore, the device holder is movable to the extended position when at least one of the closure members opened.
  • the furniture is at least one of an arm chair, couch and sofa, and the device is at least one of a mobile phone, tablet computer, palmtop computer and laptop computer.
  • the base member of the device holder is attached to the leg members supporting the user support panel, thus improving stability of the device holder.
  • Each of the base member, intermediate member and the holding means is rotatable or pivotable with respect to the corresponding components attached thereto, thus enabling three dimensional (3D) adjustment of a position of the device held by the holding means.
  • the device holder is placed within an enclosure that is formed as a part of the furniture, and the device holder is concealed when in storage position, thus providing the device holding functionality without affecting aesthetic value of the furniture.
  • FIGURE 1 shows a rear perspective view of the furniture, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 2 shows a front perspective view of an enclosure of the furniture, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 3 shows a side view of the device holder, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 4 shows a front perspective view of the device holder, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 5 shows a perspective view of a locking means, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 6 - 9 show different views of the device holder while being moved to an extendable position, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 10 - 14 show different views of the device holder while being moved to an extendable position, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 15 shows a top perspective view of the device holder, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 16 - 19 show side view of the device holder while being moved to an extendable position, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 1 shows a rear perspective view of a furniture (10), in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the furniture (10) comprises at least one user support panel (1 ) for a user to sit on or lie down and a set of leg members (1 1 ) for supporting the support panel.
  • the furniture (10) is an armchair, couch or a sofa
  • the user support panel (1 ) is a seat base of the furniture (10).
  • the furniture (10) includes an enclosure (18) with one or more closure members (19) for housing a device holder (12), as shown in FIGURE 2.
  • the device holder (12) is provided for holding a device (20) to be used by the user, wherein the device holder (12) is movable between a storage position and an extended position.
  • the device holder (12) is concealed within the enclosure (18) when in the storage position and is movable to the extended position when at least one of the closure members (19) is opened.
  • the enclosure (18) is formed as an armrest with two closure members (19), wherein one closure member (19) is bigger than the other closure member (19), as shown in FIGURES 1 - 2 & 9 - 14.
  • the bigger closure member (19) includes one more projections such as a notch, indentation, bump or the like, that lock with hole, cavity or the like in the smaller closure member (19) while opening the bigger closure member (19), so as to automatically open the smaller closure member (19).
  • the projections are configured to allow the smaller closure member (19) to open without locking with the hole or cavity in the smaller closure member (19).
  • the enclosure (18) can be formed as any other part of the furniture (10), such as a support frame for the user support panel (1 ).
  • the device holder (12) includes at least one base member (13) attached to one of the leg members (12) and at least one holding means (14) for releasably holding a device (20).
  • the device holder (12) includes at least one intermediate member (15) between the base member (13) and the holding means (14).
  • the base member (13) is rotatably attached to the leg member (12) by means of a bearing mechanism or any other conventional rotational mechanism.
  • the device (20) is at least one of a mobile phone, tablet computer, palmtop computer, laptop computer, keyboard and gaming device.
  • the intermediate member (15) is rotatably or pivotably attached to at least one of the base member (13) and the holding means (14). More preferably, a first end of the intermediate member (15) is rotatably or pivotably attached to the base member (13) and a second end of the intermediate member (15) is rotatably or pivotably attached to the holding means (14).
  • the device holder (12) includes multiple intermediate members (15, as shown in FIGURES 3, 4, & 6 - 9), wherein one of the intermediate members (15) is rotatably or pivotably attached to the base member (13) and another of the intermediate members (15) is rotatably or pivotably attached to the holding means (14).
  • the intermediate member (15) is slidable with respect to the base member (13), such that the intermediate member (15) is telescopic with respect to the base member (13) to allow vertical deployment of the holding means (14), as shown in FIGURES 10 & 11.
  • the intermediate member (15) the base member (13) are coaxial, wherein at least a portion of the intermediate member (15) is inside or overlaps the base member (13) and the intermediate member (15) can be slidably raised with respect to the base member (13).
  • the intermediate member (15) can be slid up and rotated to allow the holding means (14) to be in position with the user, as shown FIGURES 12 - 14.
  • the device holder (12) includes at least one first locking means (16) for locking a position of the intermediate member (15) with respect to the base member (13) and at least one second locking means (17) for locking a position of the holding means (14) with respect to the intermediate member (15).
  • the locking means (16, 17) include a pin-hole mechanism with a pin (16a) slidable in a hole (16b), as shown in FIGURE 5.
  • any conventional locking mechanism such as friction-based mechanism, spring-based mechanism, lever-based mechanism, gear-based mechanism, etc., can be used as the locking means (16, 17).
  • the base member (13) and each of the intermediate members (15) are made of a rigid material such as metal, alloy and the like.
  • the base member (13) is made of a denser material as compared to the intermediate members (15).
  • each of the base member (13) and the intermediate members (15) is made of same material.
  • the device holder (12) includes one or more reinforcement members (21 , 22), as shown in FIGURE 15, for reinforcing the base member (13) with respect to the enclosure (18) and/or for supporting the intermediate members (15) when in the storage position.
  • the reinforcement members (21 , 22) are in the form of plates attached to walls of the enclosure (18).
  • the reinforcement members can also be in the form of rods, strips, chords or any other conventional reinforcement means.
  • the base member (13) is attached to the leg members (1 1 ) supporting the user support panel (1 ), thus improving stability of the device holder (12).
  • Each of the base member (13), intermediate members (15) and the holding means (14) is rotatable or pivotable with respect to the corresponding components attached thereto, thus enabling three dimensional (3D) adjustment of a position of the device (20) held by the holding means (14).
  • the device holder (12) is placed within an enclosure (18) that is formed as a part of the furniture (10), and the device holder (12) is concealed when in storage position, thus providing the device holding functionality without affecting aesthetic value of the furniture (10).
  • FIGURES 16 - 19 A different version of the device holder (12) that can be vertically deployed is shown in FIGURES 16 - 19.
  • a first intermediate member (15a) is telescopic with the base member (13) to be vertically raised to deploy.
  • a second intermediate member (15b) is rotatably connected the first intermediate member (15a) through a hinge (not shown), wherein the second intermediate member (!5b) is rotatable at an angle of 360° with respect to the first intermediate member (15a). Therefore, the second intermediate member (15b) can be positioned parallel to the first intermediate member (15a) for storage, thereby avoiding a need for bigger closure member.
  • a spring-based actuator can be provided for automatically moving the device holder (12) vertically upwards when a closure member (19) is opened.
  • the first intermediate member (15a) can include a locking means for selectively locking the first intermediate member (15a) with respect to the base member (13) after choosing a desired height for the first intermediate member (15a) during use.
  • a holding means (14) is rotatably or pivotably attached to the second intermediate member (15a), while the first intermediate member (15a) is rotatable at an angle of 360° with respect to the enclosure (18).
  • the present invention is shown as an arm chair, couch or sofa with an armrest in the above embodiments, it is to be understood that the present invention can also be applied as a part of a bedding, teapoy, table or any other standalone furniture. Likewise, the present invention can be applied for holding any other daily use items such as mirror, magnifier, lighting device, book, food or drink items, newspaper and the like.

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La présente invention concerne un meuble (10), comprenant un panneau de support d'utilisateur, un ensemble d'éléments formant pieds (11) pour porter le panneau de support et un élément de maintien (12) de dispositif pour maintenir un dispositif (20). L'élément de maintien (12) de dispositif est mobile entre une position de stockage et une position étendue.
PCT/MY2022/050118 2022-01-06 2022-11-23 Meuble WO2023132748A1 (fr)

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US5306071A (en) * 1991-06-10 1994-04-26 Offix Italia Srl Object holder for office-type chairs
JP2015214238A (ja) * 2014-05-09 2015-12-03 トヨタ紡織株式会社 乗物用テーブル
KR20160104847A (ko) * 2015-02-26 2016-09-06 동명대학교산학협력단 스마트폰 충전 플렛폼이 구비된 전동이동보조기구
US20170021928A1 (en) * 2015-06-26 2017-01-26 Johnny A. Satterfield Mounting arm assembly
KR20180093497A (ko) * 2017-02-13 2018-08-22 서재홍 의자부착형 접이식 테이블

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5306071A (en) * 1991-06-10 1994-04-26 Offix Italia Srl Object holder for office-type chairs
JP2015214238A (ja) * 2014-05-09 2015-12-03 トヨタ紡織株式会社 乗物用テーブル
KR20160104847A (ko) * 2015-02-26 2016-09-06 동명대학교산학협력단 스마트폰 충전 플렛폼이 구비된 전동이동보조기구
US20170021928A1 (en) * 2015-06-26 2017-01-26 Johnny A. Satterfield Mounting arm assembly
KR20180093497A (ko) * 2017-02-13 2018-08-22 서재홍 의자부착형 접이식 테이블

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