EP1284115A2 - Accoudoir pour chaises, notamment chaises de bureau - Google Patents

Accoudoir pour chaises, notamment chaises de bureau Download PDF

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EP1284115A2
EP1284115A2 EP02017510A EP02017510A EP1284115A2 EP 1284115 A2 EP1284115 A2 EP 1284115A2 EP 02017510 A EP02017510 A EP 02017510A EP 02017510 A EP02017510 A EP 02017510A EP 1284115 A2 EP1284115 A2 EP 1284115A2
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Heinrich Fromme
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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
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/022—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/03—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts being arm-rests
    • A47C1/0307—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts being arm-rests adjustable rectilinearly in horizontal direction

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  • the invention relates to an armrest on an armrest stand is in particular height-adjustable attached, and the two-shell design a lower shell and an upper shell as well as an insert in a cavity between the two, the upper shell in particular has a padded arm pad.
  • Armrests for armchairs and chairs are known per se.
  • Swivel chairs in offices are often equipped with such armrests, by means of an armrest stand on the seat support of the chair be attached and essentially horizontally from the backrest protrude.
  • An armrest is provided on the armrest stand, whose top usually has a padding to one To give forearm a more comfortable pad.
  • the armrest holder can be designed so that the armrest is adjustable in height is; such armrests are known from DE 299 01 666 or DE 298 09 099, the latter being pivotable in a substantially horizontal plane is.
  • this armrest forms a double-shell hollow body, the form-fitting assembled from an upper shell and one Lower shell placed on the armrest stand and on it Fasteners is fixed.
  • a rear fastener acts as an axis of rotation and a front fastener is in one curved elongated hole, which allow the pivoting, which is limited by the elongated hole length.
  • To get a desired one Swivel position means are provided for fixing the swivel position.
  • an elastically pre-tensioned led over a cross bar Fastening clip provided, both with corresponding Provide locking means that allow fixation by snapping in, wherein the latching can be canceled by means of an adjusting device.
  • this armrest design does not allow horizontal adjustment Level for adapting the armrest position to the body constitution of the user, which is also easy for changing users is changeable.
  • the adjustment options described there are limited because the locking means only allow limited adjustments.
  • the armrest is at least two fasteners, such as rivets, screws or the like, the grip the insert body, screwed to the armrest support.
  • the lower shell corresponds to the position of the fastening means and the fastening sleeve interacting with these of the armrest stand on two elongated holes that are transverse to the longitudinal extension the armrest aligned and who are just trained.
  • the fastening means is the armrest on the armrest stand attached.
  • the insert body is in the double-shell armrest narrower than the transverse dimension of the one receiving the insert body Cavity. With these fasteners is the in the cavity the insert arranged in the armrest is fixed to the frame.
  • the armrest is shiftable compared to this insert body, which by the Elongated holes is guaranteed.
  • the fasteners are like this trained that when tightening these fasteners this one Lots allowing shifting remain, so that a lateral shift is made possible.
  • the two-shell armrest fastened in this way is thus compared to the insert body - and thus also to the Armrest stand - laterally movable. To move parallel are to be ensured in the base of the insert body Cavity of the lower shell strips provided in the lower part of the insert body engage the provided grooves.
  • a locking device that - beyond the side limit stops - for at least one middle position engages (further locking positions are advantageous intended).
  • This locking device is advantageous from formed a locking body which engages in corresponding grooves.
  • This Locking body - such as a ball or a cylinder - becomes springy stored that it from a rest position with relatively little force can be lifted, but in the next rest position by itself incident.
  • all spring elements are suitable as suspension; a preferred spring bearing is advantageously carried out via an elastomer Insert body with soft-elastic properties.
  • the inside of the two-shell Armrest intended insert body formed in two parts - he has an insert body lower part and an insert body upper part.
  • the upper part of the insert body is attached to the armrest stand with two screws attached. That cooperating with the upper part of the insert body Lower part of the insert body is connected to this by a swivel joint.
  • the upper part of the insert body is compared to frame-fixed insert lower part swiveling.
  • the lower part of the insert body advantageously approximately X-shaped. His arms protrude so that their ends tapering in straight legs one-sided against the inner walls of the insert body Can create cavity to limit the transverse displacement.
  • the two parts of the insert body are over connected to the swivel. Because the upper part of the insert body by the screw is fixed to the frame with the armrest stand thus the insert body lower part compared to this around the axis of the Swivel joint. However, the lower part of the insert body is over the strips engaging in its grooves on the inside of the lower shell with this - and thus with the entire double-shell armrest coupled. A pivoting of the lower part of the insert body opposite the upper part of the insert body thus has a pivoting of the armrest overall result. Latching device between upper armrest and Lower armrest shell ensure that once taken Position is not left unintentionally, and that a desired Position can be found again.
  • this is in the armrest arranged insert on the armrest support by means of a connecting piece fixed by a provided in the lower shell Window is led.
  • the connector in the Armrest support After fixing the connector in the Armrest support remains the lateral mobility of the insert enabling lots exist. That versus the width of the Cavity narrower insert piece points to that of the upper armrest shell or at least the side facing the lower part of the armrest two locking lugs protruding essentially at right angles, which with provided on the inside of the lower or upper shell interact as a locking device.
  • These recesses are on the one inside of the locking lugs assigned in a plurality of each other spaced apart distributed.
  • locking means are on one of the sides of the insert and on the inside of the housing assigned to this side at least two latching lugs projecting essentially at right angles and with these cooperating recesses provided. It is initially without Meaning which of the insides the locking troughs and which the locking lugs having. While the locking lugs on one surface from each other are spaced, the locking troughs are assigned to this surface other surface arranged distributed. Is located there are a variety of recesses on this side. With these so educated The locking lugs sit in one of the suitable lying Locking trough, the arrangement of which is such that the distance between the locking lugs and the distances between the locking troughs are compatible with each other. With This compatibility is achieved for the locking lugs fit.
  • the Lugs on the insert are arranged so that they are the lower part are facing.
  • the locking lugs are essentially from this side directed at right angles to the lower part.
  • the bottom part is provided with the notches. These are over almost the entire Extends inside of the lower part. Therefore, the insert in Depth direction and width direction, as well as in the armrest levels can be pivoted. This arrangement of the locking means thus allows all desired movements of the armrest.
  • the lower part of the armrest housing is in the area the connection between the armrest support and the insert is open.
  • This open window in a given by the range of motion Size is a danger point because there is a possibility of being squeezed is given for fingers.
  • a finger guard is provided, which is arranged so that the Window in the lower part is covered by finger protection.
  • Both backdrop plates have backdrop slots that face each other stand at an angle.
  • the first backdrop plate one at right angles to the length of the armrest Have a slot slot and interact with the second slide plate, the one with a slot slot at an angle to the longitudinal extension the armrest is provided.
  • the angle at which the backdrop slot of the second backdrop plate runs against the longitudinal extension of the armrest is advantageous in the range of 45 °.
  • the backdrop plates are in on the lower part
  • the armrest can be freely moved in the direction of the longitudinal extension. It runs the backdrop plate facing the lower part on this lower part, while the second backdrop plate on the first backdrop plate running. Appropriate surface treatment ensures low-friction Run. Guides can also be provided accordingly.
  • the armrest In order to enable economical manufacture of the armrest at least the upper armrest shell and the lower shell advantageous as injection molded or molded plastic parts.
  • the Upholstery of the upper armrest shell is advantageously foamed.
  • the two insert body parts are also plastic parts, which are advantageously designed as injection molded parts, manufactured economically can be.
  • the armrest 10 is on an armrest support 1 placed, the lower part of which is tubular, has a cavity 2 into which an armrest stand (not shown) possibly introduced with a mechanism for height adjustment can be, and in turn on the base of the chair / armchair is attached.
  • the armrest 10 is of the first type itself double-shell with one lower and one upper armrest shell 11, 16, the latter usually with a padded armrest 3
  • the upper armrest shell 16 and the lower armrest shell 11 are shaped that when they are put together, a cavity is formed that can still be divided with transverse walls 11.2, and in which an insert body 20 is inserted.
  • the insert body 20 is itself advantageous from an insert body upper part 21 and an insert body lower part 23 assembled.
  • the upper part 21 of the insert body is elongated Base body that extends in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the armrest 10 extends, and that with a central opening 21.2 for receiving of the cylindrical extension 27 of the lower part 23 of the insert body is provided.
  • lateral Boom 21.1 At this central opening 21.2 are lateral Boom 21.1 provided, the outer edge regions with locking grooves 22nd are provided.
  • These locking grooves 22 correspond to the two Snap bars 23.1, the radial on both sides of the projection 27 running on the inside facing the upper part 21 of the insert body of the lower body 23 are arranged, and their length corresponds at least to the lateral displacement path of the armrest 10.
  • These locking strips 23.1 interact with the locking grooves 22 in such a way that a rotation of the armrest 10 in from the distance of the locking grooves 22nd predetermined steps is made possible.
  • the insert body lower part 23 is approximately "X" -shaped. To are attached to its middle part in the longitudinal direction pointing arms 25, the outside of them parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower part of the insert body 23 are limited.
  • the middle part is cylindrical Approach 27 provided in the central opening 21.2 of Insert body upper part 21 introduced, its rotatability compared the insert body lower part 23 ensures.
  • the second type of armrest 30 is usually padded Armrests 3 of the upper armrest shell 36 with side overlaps 36.1 is provided. These attacks 36.1 cooperate the lower armrest shell and take them - here as plate-shaped Armrest lower part 31 shown - on, as in Fig. 4 and 6 recognizable.
  • the lower armrest part 31 is by means of the screws 37 connected to the upper armrest shell 36. The distance can be through sleeves in the upper armrest shell 36 or on the lower armrest part 31 or by trained as appropriate spacing screws Screws 37 are observed.
  • the lower armrest part 31 has - As seen in Fig.
  • the connector 49 is attached, which is in the armrest stand 1 introduced and there (and thus also opposite the armrest support - not shown) is fixed.
  • receptacles 42 for Locking lugs 43 which are designed as ball thrust pieces, are provided, into which they are inserted with their pin attachments 43.1.
  • This Locking lugs 43 act with the locking recesses 34 on the inside of the lower armrest part 31 together; the engagement of the detents 43 in this Locking troughs 34 determine the position of the armrest 30, the Longitudinal groove 35 allows a quick retrieval of the basic position.
  • the rhombic design of the body 41 of the insert 40 of the second type allows the armrest 30 of the second type both in the direction to move their longitudinal extent and across them, as well to twist in the horizontal plane.
  • the window 33 must be sufficient Have size, so the risk of crushing fingers cannot be excluded. Therefore, between the insert 40 and the lower part 31 a finger guard arranged, the eliminates these dangers of pinching fingers. But in spite of the size of the window 33 to achieve effective finger protection, is a first, the window 33 on the inside of the lower part 31 covering backdrop plate 45 is provided, which between the two sides Window 33 arranged guide rails 33.1 lying in this way is led in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the armrest 30 second type can be freely moved back and forth.
  • This first backdrop plate 45 has a slot slot 45.1 through which Connector 49 is guided. When moving, armrest 30 in the direction of its longitudinal extent this backdrop plate 45 by the frame-fixed connector 49 held and shifted corresponding to the lower armrest part 31 (see FIG. 3 - in FIG. 5, this first backdrop plate 45 is visible through the window 33).
  • a second link plate 48 on this provided by laterally arranged, raised side edges 46 the first backdrop plate 45 and also in the direction of Longitudinal extension of this armrest 30 of the second type is movable.
  • the Longitudinal movement of this second link plate is by end strips 47 limited, with which the first link plate 45 is provided.
  • This second link plate 48 also has a link slot 48.1 on, but at an angle of about 45 ° to the direction of Longitudinal extension of the armrest 30 is employed, and by which Connector 49 is also performed.
  • the insert 40 is provided on both sides with locking lugs 43, for which the have 40 receptacles 42 at both ends of the rhombic insert, into which the locking lugs 43 are inserted with their pin extensions 43.1 are.
  • These locking lugs 43 cooperate with the locking troughs 34 which over almost the entire area of the inside of the lower part of the armrest 31 are distributed. Through these catches the free mobility the armrest 30 with respect to the armrest support 1 in a gradual manner Movability changed, but a position taken the armrest 30 of the second type is fixed and only with a certain Force can be changed.

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DE20112915U DE20112915U1 (de) 2001-08-09 2001-08-09 Armlehne insbesondere für Drehstühle
DE20112915U 2001-08-09
DE20207375U 2002-05-10
DE20207375U DE20207375U1 (de) 2002-05-10 2002-05-10 Armstütze mit Verstellbarkeit in Tiefe, Weite und Winkel

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US7234779B2 (en) 2005-04-08 2007-06-26 Steelcase Development Corporation Armrest with height adjustment mechanism
DE202007000037U1 (de) 2007-10-01 2008-11-13 Froli Kunststoffwerk Heinrich Fromme Ohg Armstütze insbesondere für Bürostühle
US9872565B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2018-01-23 Steelcase Inc. Chair arm assembly
US11304528B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2022-04-19 Steelcase Inc. Chair assembly with upholstery covering

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US5415459A (en) * 1993-06-08 1995-05-16 Hon Industries, Inc. Adjustable width arm rest
US5641203A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-06-24 Herman Miller Inc. Adjustable arm rest assembly
US5876097A (en) * 1998-07-20 1999-03-02 Cao; Zi-Wen Adjustable armrest device
DE29809099U1 (de) * 1998-05-22 1999-07-08 Froli Kunststoffe Heinrich Fromme, 33758 Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock Armstütze, insbesondere für Büro- und Drehstühle
US6017091A (en) * 1999-03-04 2000-01-25 Cao; Zi-Wen Adjustable armrest assembly
DE29901666U1 (de) * 1999-02-03 2000-03-16 Froli Kunststoffe Heinrich Fro Armstütze, insbesondere für Büro- und Drehstühle

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US5415459A (en) * 1993-06-08 1995-05-16 Hon Industries, Inc. Adjustable width arm rest
US5641203A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-06-24 Herman Miller Inc. Adjustable arm rest assembly
DE29809099U1 (de) * 1998-05-22 1999-07-08 Froli Kunststoffe Heinrich Fromme, 33758 Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock Armstütze, insbesondere für Büro- und Drehstühle
US5876097A (en) * 1998-07-20 1999-03-02 Cao; Zi-Wen Adjustable armrest device
DE29901666U1 (de) * 1999-02-03 2000-03-16 Froli Kunststoffe Heinrich Fro Armstütze, insbesondere für Büro- und Drehstühle
US6017091A (en) * 1999-03-04 2000-01-25 Cao; Zi-Wen Adjustable armrest assembly

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US7234779B2 (en) 2005-04-08 2007-06-26 Steelcase Development Corporation Armrest with height adjustment mechanism
US7341313B2 (en) 2005-04-08 2008-03-11 Steelcase Development Corporation Adjustable armrest with motion control
DE202007000037U1 (de) 2007-10-01 2008-11-13 Froli Kunststoffwerk Heinrich Fromme Ohg Armstütze insbesondere für Bürostühle
US9872565B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2018-01-23 Steelcase Inc. Chair arm assembly
US10213019B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2019-02-26 Steelcase Inc. Chair arm assembly
US10835041B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2020-11-17 Steelcase Inc. Chair arm assembly
US11304528B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2022-04-19 Steelcase Inc. Chair assembly with upholstery covering

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