CA1267252A - Seating and reclining furniture - Google Patents
Seating and reclining furnitureInfo
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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
- A47C3/00—Chairs characterised by structural features; Chairs or stools with rotatable or vertically-adjustable seats
- A47C3/02—Rocking chairs
- A47C3/025—Rocking chairs with seat, or seat and back-rest unit elastically or pivotally mounted in a rigid base frame
- A47C3/0255—Rocking chairs with seat, or seat and back-rest unit elastically or pivotally mounted in a rigid base frame pivotally mounted in the base frame, e.g. swings
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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
- A47C21/00—Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
- A47C21/006—Oscillating, balancing or vibrating mechanisms connected to the bedstead
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
There is disclosed seating or reclining furniture with upper and lower portions that can move relative to each other, the seating or reclining surface of which is arranged on the upper portion, the lower portion, which is suspended by means of arms that are arranged beneath it and extend downwards, on at least one set of pendulum cables of equal pendulum length, resting either directly or indirectly on the floor. The furniture is character-ized in that at least one additional set of pendulum cables is available, this being functionally in series with the first set and being of a different length from the first set.
There is disclosed seating or reclining furniture with upper and lower portions that can move relative to each other, the seating or reclining surface of which is arranged on the upper portion, the lower portion, which is suspended by means of arms that are arranged beneath it and extend downwards, on at least one set of pendulum cables of equal pendulum length, resting either directly or indirectly on the floor. The furniture is character-ized in that at least one additional set of pendulum cables is available, this being functionally in series with the first set and being of a different length from the first set.
Description
~6~5~ 27354-7 Seating and Reclining E'urniture The present invention relates to seating or reclining furniture.
Many attempt6 have been made to replace the static types of seating and reclining furniture, 50 widely used up to now, by dynamic types.
Rocking chairs have been known for a very long time.
Unlike conventional chairs, these have a dynamic component.
Exactly the same thing applies for cradles, which have also been known for a very long time. Children like these very much because of their dynamic characteristics, and they have also been found to promote sleep.
More recently, the waterbed has appeared on the market, and this is a modern type of dynamic b~d. However, the water bed has considerable disadvantages, for example, it takes up a great ~deal of room, reacts very slowly to movement, is heavy and very costly~ and should the water leak out of it, considerable damage can ensue. Furthermore, a waterbed does not provide continuous up-and-down movement, nelther can it guarantee a reclining surface that wi11 remain constantly hori~ontal.
DE-PS 1 124 648 describes a sitting and reclining rocker; this takes up a great deal of room and, because of its structure, would constitute a major visual disturbance in a bed-room.
CH-PS 24~ 273 describes a seat that is mounted on a pendulum support and is in a state of unstable equilibrium from :
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which it can be moved more or less when put under load.
DE-GM 1 708 191 describes a seat that is suspended on a rocker frame which, in case of need, can be locked up. A rocker frame o~ this kind, like the device according to the aforemention-ed DE-PS 1 124 648; is unsuitable for use in either a bedroom or a living room.
The same applies to a large number of known rocker beds which either have very bulky frames or have to be suspended from the ceiling of the room.
GB-PS 692 239 describes a rockiny chair that can be swung to a specified amount back and forth on a hinged column.
Because of the friction that occurs at the points of articulation, adjustment requires some force, and any post-oscillation is pre-cluded.
The present invention undertakes the task of creating dynamic seating or reclining furniture that for relatively little weight and a low price, and with a normal appearance provides the user with movement in three coordinate directions, even in the presence of small impulses.
According to the present invention, this task has been solved by seating or reclining furniture with upper and lower portions that can move relative to each other, the seating or reclining surface of which is arranged on the upper portion, the upper portion~ is suspended from the lower portion by means of arms that are arranged beneath the upper portion and extend downwards, on at least one set of pendulum cables of equal pendulum length, the lower portion being adapted to rest either directly or indirect-
Many attempt6 have been made to replace the static types of seating and reclining furniture, 50 widely used up to now, by dynamic types.
Rocking chairs have been known for a very long time.
Unlike conventional chairs, these have a dynamic component.
Exactly the same thing applies for cradles, which have also been known for a very long time. Children like these very much because of their dynamic characteristics, and they have also been found to promote sleep.
More recently, the waterbed has appeared on the market, and this is a modern type of dynamic b~d. However, the water bed has considerable disadvantages, for example, it takes up a great ~deal of room, reacts very slowly to movement, is heavy and very costly~ and should the water leak out of it, considerable damage can ensue. Furthermore, a waterbed does not provide continuous up-and-down movement, nelther can it guarantee a reclining surface that wi11 remain constantly hori~ontal.
DE-PS 1 124 648 describes a sitting and reclining rocker; this takes up a great deal of room and, because of its structure, would constitute a major visual disturbance in a bed-room.
CH-PS 24~ 273 describes a seat that is mounted on a pendulum support and is in a state of unstable equilibrium from :
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which it can be moved more or less when put under load.
DE-GM 1 708 191 describes a seat that is suspended on a rocker frame which, in case of need, can be locked up. A rocker frame o~ this kind, like the device according to the aforemention-ed DE-PS 1 124 648; is unsuitable for use in either a bedroom or a living room.
The same applies to a large number of known rocker beds which either have very bulky frames or have to be suspended from the ceiling of the room.
GB-PS 692 239 describes a rockiny chair that can be swung to a specified amount back and forth on a hinged column.
Because of the friction that occurs at the points of articulation, adjustment requires some force, and any post-oscillation is pre-cluded.
The present invention undertakes the task of creating dynamic seating or reclining furniture that for relatively little weight and a low price, and with a normal appearance provides the user with movement in three coordinate directions, even in the presence of small impulses.
According to the present invention, this task has been solved by seating or reclining furniture with upper and lower portions that can move relative to each other, the seating or reclining surface of which is arranged on the upper portion, the upper portion~ is suspended from the lower portion by means of arms that are arranged beneath the upper portion and extend downwards, on at least one set of pendulum cables of equal pendulum length, the lower portion being adapted to rest either directly or indirect-
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This solution entails the great advantage that in addi-tion to the small amount of space that it takes up and the relative-ly low price that is involved, the smallest body movement on the part of the resting or sleeping person makes a maximum amount of movement available without any noise being created. This is of great importance for a person who is trying to get to sleep, since at night, when ambient noise levels are low, even small amounts of noise are very disturbing.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described in greater detail below with reference to the drawings that are appended hereto. In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a schematic end view of a single-stage dynamically suspended bedframe, in perspective;
Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a three-stage dynamically suspended bed-frame, in perspective, and Figure 3 is a variation of the bedframe as in Figure 2, 20 ~ usein a conventional bedframe.
Figure 1 shows a conventional bedframe 10 that differs from conventional frames in -that it is suspended on cables 11. In place of the conventional foot, in this case the foot is broken in the longitudinal direction. The corresponding parts are connected to each other through the arms 17 and projecting extensions by the pendulum cables 11. ~y this means, it is possible to induce a ,... .... ..
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swinging movement in all directions in the upper portion 12 of the frame 10, relative to the lower, fixed portion 13. The configura-tion of the two parts 12 and 13 of the frame 10 simply has to be so selected as to preclude any impact of the upper and the lower portions of the frame 10 during this swinging motion, since this would be perceived as disturbing.
It is possible, for example, to use soft-rubber padding to effect a consiaerable reductio~n of such impacts so as to take care of the eventuality that the pendulum motion that is provided by the design is exceeded for unforeseeable reasons. However, a I'counter-pendulum" 14, which is of a length that has considerably shorter pendulum length than the actual pendulum 11, has proved to be far superior. Depending on the free length of the counter pendulum 14 that is available, the pendulum motion of the upper portion 12 of the frame 10 relative to the lower portion 13 will be more or less markedly restricted with regard to its travel, without any impacts being generated between the frame portions when this is done. The retardation of the pendulum motion cccurs with increasing counter-force as the travel o the pendulum increases, although this is done without any jolts. If the effec-tive pendulum length of the counter-pendulum 14 is adjustable, the user can adjust the effect that is obtained to suit his own requirements. As the effectiYe length of the counter-pendulum is made shorter, so the pendulum motion of the upper portion 12 of the frame 10 is xeduced, this being done, as has already been pointed out, without any jolts being caused.
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-the counter pendulum 14 can be made, for example, by means of a vertically adjustable counter-holder 15, for example in the form of a collar that encircles the individual lines of the counter-pendulum 14. This can be done either so as to be infinitely variable, or incrementally.
As is known, both the length of the pendulum and the weight of the user have a fundamental effect on the characteris-tics of the pendulum 11.
It has been found that a sleeper transmits impulses of various frequencies to the swi.ngable seating or reclining furni-tuxe during different phases of sleep. In order to arrive at an optimal oscillation amplitude of the swinging structure during these differing impulse frequencies i-t is desirable to have different characteristic frequencies of the swinging frequencies during the onset phase of sleep and in the subsequent phases.
However, a timed changeover system cannot be used, since the dura-tion of the individual onset and subsequent phases of sleep is different for each individual, and can even vary over time for one and the same individual.
As is shown in the schematic front view of a bed frame 10 shown in Figure 2, the upper portion 12 and the lower, fixed portion 13 of the frame 10 can be connected to each other through a multistage, for e~ample a three-stage, pendulum-type suspension system. This means that in addition to the pendulum cable 11 there are also pendulum cables 21~and 31, these being connected : : functionally in s~eries with the pendulum cable 11. The upper :~ portion 12 is connected first:through the pendulum cable 11, then .,, i - 5 -. . ..
through the pendulum cable 21, and finally through the pendulum cable 31 to the lower, fixed portion 13. Of course, instea~ of the three-stage arrangement, it would be possible to use four or even more stages. The individual stages of the pendulum suspension can be arranged both on the long and the short sides of the frame, i.e., can continue "round the couner." The individual stages can con-sist of at least three or at least four individual pendulums. The pendulum cables 11, 21 and 31 shown in Figure 2 are of different pendulum lengths from stage to stage. ~owever, the pendulum lengths are equal within any one stage. Of necessity, this then results in different characteristic frequencies for each individual stage. In this way, the whole frame 10 is provided with a plural-ity of characteristic frequencies, so that during changing impulse frequencies during the individual phases of sleep, the second or the third stage will be excited with the characteristic fre~uency, so that even during changing impulse frequencies it is always possible to guarantee relatively long travel if at least one of the available multiple stages is excited at the characteristic fre-quency, or a frequency that approaches this.
;This function will now be described Because of the pendulum suspension of the upper portion 12 on the lower portion 13 through the pendulums 11, 21, 31, each time the person reclin-ing on the upper portion 12, in the form of a bed, of the frame 10 ; moves, he or she generates impulse-governed pendulum movements.
Depending on the frequency of the impulse, the pendulum stage is caused to oscillate and the characteristic frequency of these oscillations approximates most closely the impulse frequency.
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so-exci-ted characteristic frequency of the stage, this will swing with relatively large amplitudes, eYen if only small impulses are generated.
This results in the desired effect of keeping the upper portion 12 in almos-t constant motion, for it has been shown that during sleep even the heart and pulse beats that are gensrated are enough to excite such a system.
Figure 3 shows a modified system in which the fixed lower portion 13 is so configured tha-t it can be installed in a conventional bed frame. This means that even a conventional bed frame 19 can be modified without a great deal of conversion work.
In place of the usual spring insert,a flat frame 20 is installed, and this assumes the function of the lower, fixed portion 13 of the bed frame; the movable upper portion 12, which corresponds to the movable portion of the bed frame, is suspended from this with the help of the pendulum system 11, 21, 31 so as to be able to swing freely. The action is the same as has been described hereto-fore.
If, for any reason, the user should not desire the poss-ible pendulum motion at a specific time, the two portions 12, 13that can move relative to each other can be locked up by means of a folding or pivotting lug, so that the dynamic bed then functions solely as a conventional, static bed.
The effects that have been described herein solely with reference to seating or reclining furniture can also be used for the installation of delicate machinery and equipment, such as ehair-desk combinations, boat seats~ vehicle seats, ambulance .., :, ~: : : . -~LX67~5~
beds, etc.
In a manner that corresponds completely to the mannerdescribed above in connection with the lock-up procedure it is possible to couple two individual pendulum systems to each other.
Even though it is in principle possible to configure the counter-pendulu~ as a single line, in many .instances it has been found to be an advantage to build up the counter-pendulum from a plurality of lines for then, by virtue of the diferent configura-tion of the base area for the attachment points o the individual lines of the counter-pendulum, it will be possible to achieve different effects in various directions. Whereas no direction is preferred if a circular base area is used, if a square, rectangu-lar or oval base area is used the effects of the counter-pendulum will differ in the individual directions. In the direction of the long side of the rectangle or oval the effect achieved will for all practical purposes be that of a longer counter-pendulum 14, whereas in the direction of the least diameter of the oval,the effect achieved will be that of a shorter counter-pendulum 14.
This means that pendulum effect in one or the other direction can be selected by the user. O ~ourse, the longitudinal elasticity of the individual lines is of great significance for the eect of the counter-pendulum 14, since it generates th forces required for retardation or return motion. Within a given range o ampli-tude the pendulums 11, 21, 31, however, the effects of the counter-pendulum should be either avoided or should be so small as to be insignificant.
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cables ll, 21, 31 area best configured so that they do not protrude laterally beyond the seating or reclining surface of the upper portion 12.
The counter-pendulum 14 in ~'igure 1 is adjusted in effective length by varying height of ring 15 locked onto the vertically extending element secured to the bottom of the frame 13.
The counter-pendulum 14 in Figures 2 and 3 may be chosen of a special length, but may not be varied in its length later on.
Pendulum length of individual pendulums ll, 21 and 31 may be chosen of a special length and moreover may be varied in effective length by an apparata~ like ring 15 in Figure l.
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This solution entails the great advantage that in addi-tion to the small amount of space that it takes up and the relative-ly low price that is involved, the smallest body movement on the part of the resting or sleeping person makes a maximum amount of movement available without any noise being created. This is of great importance for a person who is trying to get to sleep, since at night, when ambient noise levels are low, even small amounts of noise are very disturbing.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described in greater detail below with reference to the drawings that are appended hereto. In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a schematic end view of a single-stage dynamically suspended bedframe, in perspective;
Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a three-stage dynamically suspended bed-frame, in perspective, and Figure 3 is a variation of the bedframe as in Figure 2, 20 ~ usein a conventional bedframe.
Figure 1 shows a conventional bedframe 10 that differs from conventional frames in -that it is suspended on cables 11. In place of the conventional foot, in this case the foot is broken in the longitudinal direction. The corresponding parts are connected to each other through the arms 17 and projecting extensions by the pendulum cables 11. ~y this means, it is possible to induce a ,... .... ..
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swinging movement in all directions in the upper portion 12 of the frame 10, relative to the lower, fixed portion 13. The configura-tion of the two parts 12 and 13 of the frame 10 simply has to be so selected as to preclude any impact of the upper and the lower portions of the frame 10 during this swinging motion, since this would be perceived as disturbing.
It is possible, for example, to use soft-rubber padding to effect a consiaerable reductio~n of such impacts so as to take care of the eventuality that the pendulum motion that is provided by the design is exceeded for unforeseeable reasons. However, a I'counter-pendulum" 14, which is of a length that has considerably shorter pendulum length than the actual pendulum 11, has proved to be far superior. Depending on the free length of the counter pendulum 14 that is available, the pendulum motion of the upper portion 12 of the frame 10 relative to the lower portion 13 will be more or less markedly restricted with regard to its travel, without any impacts being generated between the frame portions when this is done. The retardation of the pendulum motion cccurs with increasing counter-force as the travel o the pendulum increases, although this is done without any jolts. If the effec-tive pendulum length of the counter-pendulum 14 is adjustable, the user can adjust the effect that is obtained to suit his own requirements. As the effectiYe length of the counter-pendulum is made shorter, so the pendulum motion of the upper portion 12 of the frame 10 is xeduced, this being done, as has already been pointed out, without any jolts being caused.
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-the counter pendulum 14 can be made, for example, by means of a vertically adjustable counter-holder 15, for example in the form of a collar that encircles the individual lines of the counter-pendulum 14. This can be done either so as to be infinitely variable, or incrementally.
As is known, both the length of the pendulum and the weight of the user have a fundamental effect on the characteris-tics of the pendulum 11.
It has been found that a sleeper transmits impulses of various frequencies to the swi.ngable seating or reclining furni-tuxe during different phases of sleep. In order to arrive at an optimal oscillation amplitude of the swinging structure during these differing impulse frequencies i-t is desirable to have different characteristic frequencies of the swinging frequencies during the onset phase of sleep and in the subsequent phases.
However, a timed changeover system cannot be used, since the dura-tion of the individual onset and subsequent phases of sleep is different for each individual, and can even vary over time for one and the same individual.
As is shown in the schematic front view of a bed frame 10 shown in Figure 2, the upper portion 12 and the lower, fixed portion 13 of the frame 10 can be connected to each other through a multistage, for e~ample a three-stage, pendulum-type suspension system. This means that in addition to the pendulum cable 11 there are also pendulum cables 21~and 31, these being connected : : functionally in s~eries with the pendulum cable 11. The upper :~ portion 12 is connected first:through the pendulum cable 11, then .,, i - 5 -. . ..
through the pendulum cable 21, and finally through the pendulum cable 31 to the lower, fixed portion 13. Of course, instea~ of the three-stage arrangement, it would be possible to use four or even more stages. The individual stages of the pendulum suspension can be arranged both on the long and the short sides of the frame, i.e., can continue "round the couner." The individual stages can con-sist of at least three or at least four individual pendulums. The pendulum cables 11, 21 and 31 shown in Figure 2 are of different pendulum lengths from stage to stage. ~owever, the pendulum lengths are equal within any one stage. Of necessity, this then results in different characteristic frequencies for each individual stage. In this way, the whole frame 10 is provided with a plural-ity of characteristic frequencies, so that during changing impulse frequencies during the individual phases of sleep, the second or the third stage will be excited with the characteristic fre~uency, so that even during changing impulse frequencies it is always possible to guarantee relatively long travel if at least one of the available multiple stages is excited at the characteristic fre-quency, or a frequency that approaches this.
;This function will now be described Because of the pendulum suspension of the upper portion 12 on the lower portion 13 through the pendulums 11, 21, 31, each time the person reclin-ing on the upper portion 12, in the form of a bed, of the frame 10 ; moves, he or she generates impulse-governed pendulum movements.
Depending on the frequency of the impulse, the pendulum stage is caused to oscillate and the characteristic frequency of these oscillations approximates most closely the impulse frequency.
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so-exci-ted characteristic frequency of the stage, this will swing with relatively large amplitudes, eYen if only small impulses are generated.
This results in the desired effect of keeping the upper portion 12 in almos-t constant motion, for it has been shown that during sleep even the heart and pulse beats that are gensrated are enough to excite such a system.
Figure 3 shows a modified system in which the fixed lower portion 13 is so configured tha-t it can be installed in a conventional bed frame. This means that even a conventional bed frame 19 can be modified without a great deal of conversion work.
In place of the usual spring insert,a flat frame 20 is installed, and this assumes the function of the lower, fixed portion 13 of the bed frame; the movable upper portion 12, which corresponds to the movable portion of the bed frame, is suspended from this with the help of the pendulum system 11, 21, 31 so as to be able to swing freely. The action is the same as has been described hereto-fore.
If, for any reason, the user should not desire the poss-ible pendulum motion at a specific time, the two portions 12, 13that can move relative to each other can be locked up by means of a folding or pivotting lug, so that the dynamic bed then functions solely as a conventional, static bed.
The effects that have been described herein solely with reference to seating or reclining furniture can also be used for the installation of delicate machinery and equipment, such as ehair-desk combinations, boat seats~ vehicle seats, ambulance .., :, ~: : : . -~LX67~5~
beds, etc.
In a manner that corresponds completely to the mannerdescribed above in connection with the lock-up procedure it is possible to couple two individual pendulum systems to each other.
Even though it is in principle possible to configure the counter-pendulu~ as a single line, in many .instances it has been found to be an advantage to build up the counter-pendulum from a plurality of lines for then, by virtue of the diferent configura-tion of the base area for the attachment points o the individual lines of the counter-pendulum, it will be possible to achieve different effects in various directions. Whereas no direction is preferred if a circular base area is used, if a square, rectangu-lar or oval base area is used the effects of the counter-pendulum will differ in the individual directions. In the direction of the long side of the rectangle or oval the effect achieved will for all practical purposes be that of a longer counter-pendulum 14, whereas in the direction of the least diameter of the oval,the effect achieved will be that of a shorter counter-pendulum 14.
This means that pendulum effect in one or the other direction can be selected by the user. O ~ourse, the longitudinal elasticity of the individual lines is of great significance for the eect of the counter-pendulum 14, since it generates th forces required for retardation or return motion. Within a given range o ampli-tude the pendulums 11, 21, 31, however, the effects of the counter-pendulum should be either avoided or should be so small as to be insignificant.
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cables ll, 21, 31 area best configured so that they do not protrude laterally beyond the seating or reclining surface of the upper portion 12.
The counter-pendulum 14 in ~'igure 1 is adjusted in effective length by varying height of ring 15 locked onto the vertically extending element secured to the bottom of the frame 13.
The counter-pendulum 14 in Figures 2 and 3 may be chosen of a special length, but may not be varied in its length later on.
Pendulum length of individual pendulums ll, 21 and 31 may be chosen of a special length and moreover may be varied in effective length by an apparata~ like ring 15 in Figure l.
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Claims (8)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Seating or reclining furniture (10) with upper (12) and lower portions (11) that can move relative to each other, the seating or reclining surface of which is arranged on the upper portion (12), the upper portion (12) is suspended from the lower portion (11) by means of arms (17) that are arranged beneath the upper portion (12) and extend downwards, on at least one set of pendulum cables (11) of equal pendulum length, the lower portion (11) being adapted to rest either directly or indirectly on the floor, characterized in that at least one additional set of pendu-lum cables (21, 31) is provided, this being functionally in series with the first set (11) and being of a different length to the first set (11).
2. Furniture as in claim 1, characterized in that a total of three sets of pendulum cables (11, 21, 31) is present whereby intermediate portions having downwardly extending arms.
(27, 37) can be provided between upper (12) and lower portion (11).
(27, 37) can be provided between upper (12) and lower portion (11).
3. Furniture as in claim 2, characterized in that each set of pendulum cables consists of at least three individual pendulums.
4. Furniture as in claim 2, characterized in that each set consists of at least four individual pendulums.
5. Furniture as in claim 1, characterized in that at least one counter-pendulum (14) that functionally accommodates the action of all the sets of pendulums and which is of a shorter pendulum length than the shortest individual pendulum (11, 21, 31) is provided.
6. Furniture as in claim 5, characterized in that the length of the counter-pendulum or counter-pendulums (14) is/are adjustable either infinitely or incrementally.
7. Furniture as in claim 1, or 2 or 3, characterized in that the pendulum length of the individual pendulums (11, 21, 31) of at least one set can be adjusted incrementally.
8. Furniture as in claim 2, characterized in that the pendulum lengths of the individual pendulums (11, 21, 31) of each set are adjustable incrementally.
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| DE8505160U DE8505160U1 (en) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-02-20 | Sitting or resting furniture |
| DE19853506377 DE3506377A1 (en) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-02-20 | Seating or resting furniture |
| DEG8505160.8 | 1985-02-20 |
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