AU661737B2 - Seating - Google Patents

Seating

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AU661737B2
AU661737B2 AU29217/92A AU2921792A AU661737B2 AU 661737 B2 AU661737 B2 AU 661737B2 AU 29217/92 A AU29217/92 A AU 29217/92A AU 2921792 A AU2921792 A AU 2921792A AU 661737 B2 AU661737 B2 AU 661737B2
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seat
preform
arm
frame
side panel
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John Derek Payne
Trevor Rowbottom
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PETER COOK BODYSHELLS Ltd
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PETER COOK BODYSHELLS Ltd
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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
    • A47C7/54—Supports for the arms

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  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Organic Low-Molecular-Weight Compounds And Preparation Thereof (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
  • Injection Moulding Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)

Description

OPI DATE 15/06/93 APPLN. ID 29217/92 I lllillll I I l 11 il 11 I l AOJP DATE 19/08/93 PCT NUMBER PCT/GB92/02126 IlllIll II 111 1 AU9229217 INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (51) International Patent Classification 5 (11) International Publication Number: WO 93/09700 A47C 7/54 Al (43) International Publication Date: 27 May 1993 (27.05.93) (21) International Application Number: (22) International Filing Date: 16 1 Priority data: 9124682.7 19 Noven PCT/GB92/02126 November 1992 (16.11.92) nber 1991 (19.11.91) GB (71) Applicant (for all designated States except US):-WALKER-& HOMER GROUP PLC [GE/BI; BridgfcHe, u Gbh.bns T dle -ad -KigswifeedWest- Mitdands-Y-6-8X-F-(-B).- (72) Inventors; and Inventors/Applicants (for US only) PAYNE, John, Derek [GB/GB]; Greystone House, Llanmaes, Llantwit Major, South Glamorgan CF6 9XR ROWBOTTOM, Trevor [GB/GB]; 3 Croft Lane, Southerndown, Mid Glamorgan CF32 ORP (GB).
(74)Agent: GIBSON, Stewart, Harry; Urquhart-Dykes Lord, Business Technology Centre, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF2 4 \Y (GB).
(81) Designated States: AU, CA, US, European patent (AT, BE, CH, DE, DK, ES, FR, GB, GR, IE, IT, LU, MC, NL, SE).
Published With international search report.
Before the expiration of the time limit for amending the claims and to be republished in the event of the receipt of amendments.
T-el-t-6)cllnk &A ski l-,a V t 4R (54) Title: SEATING 32 -38 (57) Abstract A seat comprises a frame which includes opposite side panels (10, 12) and rotationally moulded plastics arm preforms (e.g.
fitted to the side panels. Each arm preform has a shape corresponding closely to the desired profile of the finished seat, so that the frame can be upholstered in a simple manner.
WO 93/09700 PCT/GB92/02126 Seatin This invention relates to seating, e.g. for domestic purposes, and more particularly to the construction of the arms of seats (including armchairs and sofas) It is common for armchairs and sofas to have arms of a roll-form. The construction of these arms is quite complex and involves several layers of padding material etc. built up to the required shape, each layer being fixed in position: this procedure is carried out by hand.
We have now devised a simplified construction for the arms of seats (including armchairs and sofas) In accordance with this invention there is provided a seat having a frame which includes opposite side panels and moulded plastics arm preforms fitted to the respective side panels.
The moulded plastics arm preforms are preferably shaped substantially to the desired profile of the arms of the seat, so that when the frame is upholstered to complete the seat, it is a simple matter to cover the arms.
Preferably each arm preform includes a slot into which the top edge of the respective side panel of the seat frame fits.
Also in accordance with this invention, there is provided a moulded plastics arm preform for fitting to a side panel of a seat frame. Preferably the preform comprises a rotational moulding.
An embodiment of this invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIGURE 1 is a view of a seat frame and (from its inner side) a moulded plastics arm preform for fitting to one arm of the seat frame; FIGURE 2 is a view of the preform from its outer side; and FIGURE 3 is a cross-section through the preform.
Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, there is shown a frame for an armchair, the frame being constructed from rigid panels of wood, e.g. chipboard, including opposite side panels 12 which have top edges 11, 13 at arm-rest level.
WO 93/09700 PCT/GB92/02126 2 A moulded plastics arm preform, e.g. 30, is to be fitted to each side panel 10, 12. The preform 30 has a generally tubular portion 32 from which a hollow side portion 34 extends. The tubular portion 32 is formed with a slot 36 along its underside, at its junction with the side portion 34.
The arm preform 30 fits over the top edge of the side panel, e.g. 12, with the top edge of the panel passing into the slot 36 and abutting the inside-top of the tubular portion 32. The side portion 34 of the preform 30 fits against the inner surface of the side panel 12 and extends, in the example shown, down to the level of a seat platform 18 of the frame. The front end of the preform curves downwards and forwards, complementary to the curved front edge of the side panel, and is closed at 38 to cover the front edge of the side panel. The tubular portion 32 of the preform 30 has a projection 40 at its rear end to extend over the outer surface of the side panel to the back of the seat. The arm preform 30 is fixed in place by fastening elements, e.g. staples, inserted into the side panel through a flange 42 on the lower edge of the preform.
The arm preform 30 comprises a rotational moulding and can therefore be made relatively inexpensively. However, it has a shape corresponding closely to the required profile of the arm of the finished seat, so that the seat can be upholstered in quite a simple manner: the upholstering can be carried out after the arm preforms have been fitted, or the frame and arm preforms can be separately upholstered and then the upholstered arm preforms fitted to the upholstered frame.
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Claims (1)

  1. 1) A seat having a frame which includes opposite side panels (10,12) and moulded plastics arm preforms (30) fitted to the side panels.
    2) A seat as claimed in claim 1, in which each arm preform 5 includes a slot (36) into which a top edge (11 or 13) of the respective side panel (10 or 12) of the seat frame fits.
    3) A seat as claimed in claim 1 or 2 , in which each arm preform (30) comprises a generally tubular portion (32) from which a hollow side portion (34) extends downwardly against an
    10 inner side of the respective side panel.
    4) A seat as claimed in any preceding claim, in which each arm preform (30) is closed at its front end (38) .
    5) A seat as claimed in any preceding claim, in which each arm preform (30) comprises a rotational moulding.
    15 6) A moulded plastics arm preform (30) for fitting to a side panel (10 or 12) of a seat frame.
    7) A plastics arm preform as claimed in claim 6, comprising a generally tubular portion (32) from which a hollow side portion (34) extends.
    20 8) A plastics arm preform as claimed in claim 7, in which said tubular portion (32) is formed with a longitudinal slot (36) at its junction with the hollow side portion (34) , to receive a top edge (11 or 13) of the seat frame side panel.
    < 9) A plastics arm preform as claimed in claim 7 or 8, 25 having a forward end (38) which is closed.
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9124682 1991-11-19
GB9124682A GB2262223B (en) 1991-11-19 1991-11-19 Arms for seats
PCT/GB1992/002126 WO1993009700A1 (en) 1991-11-19 1992-11-16 Seating

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AU2921792A AU2921792A (en) 1993-06-15
AU661737B2 true AU661737B2 (en) 1995-08-03

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CA (1) CA2123779A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2262223B (en)
WO (1) WO1993009700A1 (en)

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2891604A (en) * 1956-03-16 1959-06-23 Edward A Soucie Chair arm shield
FR1586629A (en) * 1968-01-17 1970-02-27
US4145020A (en) * 1978-01-19 1979-03-20 Kustom Fit Manufacturing Company Retractable apparatus for supporting an element

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FR2208291A5 (en) * 1972-11-24 1974-06-21 David Georges All plastic armchair for outdoor use - assembled from rigid (ABS) and semi-rigid (PVC) mouldings to minimise bulk
IT8035569V0 (en) * 1980-02-15 1980-02-15 Castelli Sas Anonima ARMREST FOR CHAIR OR ARMCHAIR WITH ARMREST UPHOLSTERED OR NO LIFTING
IT213988Z2 (en) * 1988-06-09 1990-03-05 Lineager Srl CHAIR FOR SEAT CONVERTIBLE FROM CHAIR IN ARMCHAIR AND VICEVERSA.
GB2236244B (en) * 1989-09-29 1993-01-27 Parker & Co A Improvements in or relating to chairs

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2891604A (en) * 1956-03-16 1959-06-23 Edward A Soucie Chair arm shield
FR1586629A (en) * 1968-01-17 1970-02-27
US4145020A (en) * 1978-01-19 1979-03-20 Kustom Fit Manufacturing Company Retractable apparatus for supporting an element

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GB2262223B (en) 1995-06-07
AU2921792A (en) 1993-06-15
EP0618775A1 (en) 1994-10-12
CA2123779A1 (en) 1993-05-27
GB9124682D0 (en) 1992-01-08
GB2262223A (en) 1993-06-16

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