EP0824880A3 - Stackable chair for a row of chairs in an auditorium or the like - Google Patents

Stackable chair for a row of chairs in an auditorium or the like Download PDF

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EP0824880A3
EP0824880A3 EP97111104A EP97111104A EP0824880A3 EP 0824880 A3 EP0824880 A3 EP 0824880A3 EP 97111104 A EP97111104 A EP 97111104A EP 97111104 A EP97111104 A EP 97111104A EP 0824880 A3 EP0824880 A3 EP 0824880A3
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chairs
frame
auditorium
chair
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Volker Bartlmae
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Mauser Office GmbH
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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
    • A47C3/04—Stackable chairs; Nesting chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/12—Theatre, auditorium, or similar chairs
    • A47C1/124—Separate chairs, connectible together into a row

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chairs Characterized By Structure (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
  • Magnetic Treatment Devices (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)

Abstract

The seat surface (6) and back-rest (7) are fixed to the frame (5) on the side of which is a connecting system for the row of chairs consisting of at least one connector (11) and coupling element (12) co-operating with a coupling-holder (13). The coupling element and holder each are rigidly fixed to the connecting point at the widest point of the chair or arm-chair. The connecting point is positioned near the top end of the frame's legs (4) opening downwards in a V shape in the sitting direction. An extra connecting point for the connector is positioned at the free end of a the frame's support strut (9) supporting the back-rest.
EP97111104A 1996-08-16 1997-07-03 Stackable chair for a row of chairs in an auditorium or the like Expired - Lifetime EP0824880B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE19633069A DE19633069C2 (en) 1996-08-16 1996-08-16 Stackable row chair for hall seating or the like
DE19633069 1996-08-16

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EP0824880A2 EP0824880A2 (en) 1998-02-25
EP0824880A3 true EP0824880A3 (en) 1999-12-08
EP0824880B1 EP0824880B1 (en) 2003-09-24

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EP97111104A Expired - Lifetime EP0824880B1 (en) 1996-08-16 1997-07-03 Stackable chair for a row of chairs in an auditorium or the like

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US (1) US5863096A (en)
EP (1) EP0824880B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE250369T1 (en)
DE (2) DE19633069C2 (en)

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GB1060366A (en) * 1966-01-14 1967-03-01 Dare Inglis Products Ltd Improvements relating to chairs

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GB1060366A (en) * 1966-01-14 1967-03-01 Dare Inglis Products Ltd Improvements relating to chairs

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DE19633069A1 (en) 1998-02-26
US5863096A (en) 1999-01-26
EP0824880B1 (en) 2003-09-24
EP0824880A2 (en) 1998-02-25
ATE250369T1 (en) 2003-10-15
DE19633069C2 (en) 2000-05-31
DE59710774D1 (en) 2003-10-30

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