EP0681802A1 - Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel und Grundrahmen für solche Möbel - Google Patents

Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel und Grundrahmen für solche Möbel Download PDF

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EP0681802A1
EP0681802A1 EP95201208A EP95201208A EP0681802A1 EP 0681802 A1 EP0681802 A1 EP 0681802A1 EP 95201208 A EP95201208 A EP 95201208A EP 95201208 A EP95201208 A EP 95201208A EP 0681802 A1 EP0681802 A1 EP 0681802A1
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Petrus Gerardus Van Der Ceelen
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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
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/06—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type ; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/062—Slat supports
    • A47C23/066—Slat supports by chains, ropes or belts

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  • the invention relates to a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture provided with a base and with a slatted board supported by said base, said slatted board comprising a plurality of parallel slats extending in a transverse direction, whereby the base is provided with a plurality of supports arranged in a longitudinal direction transversely to the transverse direction, and with a flexible band abutting against the supports and being detachably connected with at least the first and the last support, seen in longitudinal direction, which is movable over supports positioned between the first and the last support, whereby the slats abut against a side of the band remote from the supports.
  • a base of this type is for example known from FR-A-2.664.143, DE-C1-34.39.275 or WO 85/02987.
  • the band When a person sits or lies down on the piece of seating and/or reclining furniture, the band will sag in those places where the mechanical load is relatively great and rise in those places where the mechanical load is relatively small, in such a manner that the band and the slats supported by said band adjust themselves to the mechanical load exerted on the slatted board.
  • the irregular mechanical load is caused by the manner in which the weight is distributed and the anthropometric shape of that person's body.
  • the band is movable, by sliding or rolling, over the supports positioned between said first and said last support, as a result of which the band as well as the slats abutting against said band can readily adjust themselves in dependence on the mechanical load being exerted.
  • a drawback of the known bases is, however, that a local mechanical load, for example on the slats near the first support, causes a movement of the belt over the entire base and thus of the slats present thereon.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture wherein a local mechanical load only causes a movement of the belt over part of the base.
  • the band is also detachably connected with at least one support positioned between the first and the last support.
  • the band can sag or rise between two successive supports to which the band is secured, independently of the movements of the other parts of the band.
  • the band is divided into three independently movable segments, which for example function to support the upper, middle and lower part of the body respectively.
  • Another embodiment of a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture according to the invention is characterized in that it is possible to adjust the mechanical prestress in the band between two successive supports with which the band is connected.
  • the maximum deflection of the band may be adjusted by stretching the band more tightly or less tightly between two successive supports with which the band is connected.
  • Yet another embodiment of a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture according to the invention is characterized in that said slats are coupled together in pairs by means of a supporting body, whereby the interconnected slats abut against said band on either side of a support, while said supporting body tilts to one side with respect to said support.
  • each support is positioned centrally between two slats interconnected by means of a supporting body.
  • Yet another embodiment of a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture according to the invention is characterized in that said supporting body comprises at least one other slat on a side remote from said supports.
  • a slatted board comprising a lower row of slats supported by the base according to the invention and an upper row of slats on which a person may sit or lie provides an optimum support for that person's body, whereby the shape of the slatted board adjusts itself to the individual weight distribution and the anthropometric shape of that person's body.
  • Yet another embodiment of a piece of seating and/or reclining furniture according to the invention is characterized in that said base comprises two rows of supports and two bands each abutting against a row of supports, said bands being positioned near the ends of said slats.
  • the rows of supports may be relatively narrow, seen in transverse direction, as a result of which the amount of material required for the base is limited and the supports may be relatively inexpensive.
  • the base is rendered suitable for use in a piece of furniture having a different dimension crosswise.
  • the piece of reclining furniture shown in Figures 1 and 2 is provided with a base 1 comprising four beams 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, which are interconnected at perpendicular angles.
  • Beams 1a and 1c extend in a longitudinal direction of the piece of reclining furniture indicated by arrow P1
  • beams 1b and 1d extend in a transverse direction of the piece of reclining furniture indicated by arrow P2, which direction extends transversely to the longitudinal direction.
  • the parallel beams 1a and 1c are each provided with a row of regularly spaced-apart supports 2, said supports having a length of ⁇ 6 cm crosswise and a height of 3 - 5 cm in a direction perpendicularly to the longitudinal and transverse directions.
  • a band 3 is stretched over each row of supports 2, said band being detachably secured to the first and the last support 4, seen lengthwise, and to two supports 5 located therebetween.
  • the supports 4, 5 are provided with hook-shaped elements (not shown), which are in engagement with the recesses (not shown) provided in band 3.
  • the mechanical prestress in the band between two successive supports 4, 5 may be changed.
  • Three segments I, II, III of the band are formed between the various supports 4, 5 to which the band 3 is secured, whereby the band may be secured with different mechanical prestress for each individual segment.
  • the maximum deflection of the band will be larger or smaller in the one segment than in the other segment, dependent on the individual wishes of the person 10 with regard to the maximum deflection at the shoulder, hip and leg parts.
  • the piece of reclining furniture furthermore comprises a slatted board, for example as described in European Patent EP-B1-0.444.731, which is provided with two parallel rows of interconnected plastic or rubber supporting elements 6, whereby ends of slats 7, 8 are inserted in supporting elements positioned opposite each other. Ends of two lower slats 7 and five upper slats 8 are inserted in each supporting element 6.
  • the slatted board is described in detail in the aforesaid patent and is therefore not further explained herein.
  • the slatted board is illustrated above the base in Figure 1, whereby the actual positions of the lower slats 7 on the base 1 are illustrated at 7'.
  • the slats 7 interconnected by a supporting element 6 are positioned on either side of a support 2, 5.
  • the slatted board without a mattress. If it is considered desirable to place a mattress 9 on the slatted board in order to obtain an adequate insulation or even more comfort, it will suffice to use a relatively thin, flexible mattress.
  • a mechanical load is exerted on the slatted board and the slats 7 press down on the band 3.
  • the band 3 adjusts itself to the mechanical load, whereby the band 3 is moved over the supports 2 positioned between the supports 4, 5, and whereby the band 3 is moved towards the base 1 in those places where the mechanical load is largest and away from the base in those places where the mechanical load is relatively small.
  • the slats 7 are likewise moved, whereby the supporting elements 6 tilt to one side with respect to the supports 2, 5.
  • FIGs 3, 4 and 5 show a second embodiment of a piece of reclining furniture according to the invention, which largely corresponds with the piece of reclining furniture shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the base 1 comprises an additional cross beam 1e, which further enhances the strength of the base 1.
  • Each support 2 comprises a roller 12, which is rotatable about an axis extending parallel to the transverse direction. As a result of the presence of the rollers 12 the band 3 is quite readily movable.
  • two interconnected slats 7 are positioned between two supports 2, 4, 5 located nearby. Also with this piece of reclining furniture the slats 7, 8 and the band 3 adjust themselves to the mechanical load exerted by a person present on the piece of reclining furniture.
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the piece of reclining furniture, wherein the various parts can be clearly distinguished.
  • the base and the slatted board are bounded by finishing plates 13 on their sides.
  • the base 1 is supported by legs 11, which keep the base 1 spaced apart from the ground.
  • the supports 2, 4, 5 and the band 3 may also extend over the entire width of the slatted board, seen in transverse direction.
  • the slats may also be coupled together in a different manner known per se.
  • the band may for example be made of cotton, rubber or plastic material, whilst furthermore said band may be extensible.
  • a slatted board which is not provided with an upper and a lower layer of slats, but which consists of only one layer of slats.
  • the base according to the invention is also suitable for being used in seating furniture.
  • the base and the slats may be made of wood, metal or plastic material.

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EP95201208A 1994-05-11 1995-05-10 Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel und Grundrahmen für solche Möbel Withdrawn EP0681802A1 (de)

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NL9400788A NL9400788A (nl) 1994-05-11 1994-05-11 Lig- en/of zitmeubel alsmede onderstel geschikt voor een dergelijk lig- en/of zitmeubel.
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DE3439275C1 (de) * 1984-10-26 1985-11-07 Hülsta Werke Hüls KG, 4424 Stadtlohn Liege- oder Sitzmöbel
EP0236292A2 (de) * 1986-02-28 1987-09-09 Georg Riedl Lattenrost
FR2664143A1 (fr) * 1990-07-05 1992-01-10 Reau Jean Marie Sommier a lattes.

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FI68960C (fi) * 1984-01-05 1985-12-10 Pauli Mikael Haapasalo Formbar spjaelbotten

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DE3439275C1 (de) * 1984-10-26 1985-11-07 Hülsta Werke Hüls KG, 4424 Stadtlohn Liege- oder Sitzmöbel
EP0236292A2 (de) * 1986-02-28 1987-09-09 Georg Riedl Lattenrost
FR2664143A1 (fr) * 1990-07-05 1992-01-10 Reau Jean Marie Sommier a lattes.

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