EP2337476B1 - Backrest for a chair - Google Patents

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EP2337476B1
EP2337476B1 EP08874910A EP08874910A EP2337476B1 EP 2337476 B1 EP2337476 B1 EP 2337476B1 EP 08874910 A EP08874910 A EP 08874910A EP 08874910 A EP08874910 A EP 08874910A EP 2337476 B1 EP2337476 B1 EP 2337476B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03255Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest with a central column, e.g. rocking office chairs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/54Supports for the arms
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C5/00Chairs of special materials
    • A47C5/04Metal chairs, e.g. tubular
    • A47C5/06Special adaptation of seat upholstery or fabric for attachment to tubular chairs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40Support for the head or the back for the back
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40Support for the head or the back for the back
    • A47C7/42Support for the head or the back for the back of detachable or loose type
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40Support for the head or the back for the back
    • A47C7/46Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
    • A47C7/462Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs adjustable by mechanical means

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  • the present invention relates to a chair of the type with a floor-mounted underframe, a patch on the base mechanism, a seated on the mechanics seat and attached to the backrest mechanism.
  • the backrest has a backrest frame, which is provided with a padding and a cover.
  • the backrest is hinged to the mechanism and can be pivoted from a basically upright zero position to a rearwardly directed tilt position. The movements of the seat and backrest are synchronized with each other.
  • the height of the cross bar is in cross section a multiple of the thickness, so that the cross bar is elastically deformable under load by a user sitting in the chair in the direction of the force applied by the leaning user back force, but is resistant to bending vertically from above.
  • the invention has for its object to propose a further improved backrest that supports the user leaning ergonomically even more effective. Another object is to make the connection of the backrest to the chair at the same time easy to install and thus more cost-effective. Finally, the task of efficient design of the backrest with an optional equipment with various armrests on the chair.
  • the chair for which the backrest is designed has a base placed on the floor, a mechanism attached to the base and a seat fitted to the mechanism.
  • the backrest is attached to the mechanism, the backrest having a backrest frame whose inside surface is made from spanned over a back cover.
  • the back frame has a lower Base portion from which a side arm extends upwardly on both sides, wherein the upper ends of the side arms are bridged by a transverse bar, which deforms under load by a user sitting in the chair in the direction of the force applied by the leaning user back force elastically, but against the action of force perpendicular from is rigid above.
  • the height of the cross bar is in cross section a multiple of the thickness.
  • the upper ends of the side arms have connecting elements, which interact with detent with complementary organs on the cross bar.
  • specific embodiments of the invention are defined:
  • the back cover is provided with a seam between the base part, the side arms and the cross bar bordered with the back cover solidifying seams.
  • the side arms and the transverse strip protrudes an elastically deformable tongue of a lumbar support attached to the base section.
  • the stiffness of the lumbar support is adjustable.
  • To adjust the rigidity of the lumbar support is a displaceable in the height position abutment.
  • the base section is provided on the user side as well as the area surrounded by the base section, the side arms and the cross bar with a padding, which is spanned in the free space on both sides of the back cover.
  • the seams go through both sides of the back cover.
  • the sutures are in principle designed as closed ovals and the lowest suture has a recess to allow retraction of the tongue of the lumbar support.
  • the backrest frame and the crossbar are made of plastic.
  • the base section has a laterally open cavity, which is pushed open is intended to a fitting of a back strap, which is intended for articulation of the backrest on the mechanism.
  • the connector has a receptacle that is used to attach an armrest, otherwise it can be closed with a cover.
  • the outer edges of the back cover are taken on strips, which are clipped with their catch organs in detent holes.
  • the first equipment (s. Figures 1A and 1B ) has the chair resting on a base 1 chair no armrests.
  • the in itself from the WO 2007/124609 A2 known mechanism 2 which is placed on the base frame 1 , carries the seat 3.
  • the backrest 4 is hinged to the mechanism 2 and the seat 3 .
  • the backrest 4 has a backrest frame 40 in which a lumbar support 48 provided with a padding 49 and a further padding 49 are inserted.
  • On both sides of the flock frame 40 has a cavity 41 for attachment of the back yoke 5 , which in turn can be fixed here not provided armrests. Therefore, the receptacle 51 of the back bar 5 is currently closed with a cover 57 .
  • FIG. 2 In a next equipment (s. FIG. 2 ) is attached to the receptacle 51 each have a bow-shaped, not adjustable in height armrest 6 of the first type.
  • FIGS. 3A to 3D In a further equipment (s. FIGS. 3A to 3D ) are mounted on the receptacles 51 instead of not height adjustable armrests 6 of the first type each adjustable in height armrests 7 second type.
  • the main components of the entire chair are specified, which next to the base 1 and the mechanism 2 has first the seat 3 , which is composed of a seat plate 30 , the padding 39 and the outer cover 37 .
  • An adjusting lever 31 serves for depth adjustment of the seat 3 .
  • the two back straps 5 serve on the one hand to receive the backrest 4 and on the other hand at the same time the eventual attachment of one of the two types of armrests 6 , 7th If you want to do without armrests, the cover 57 comes as a closure on the blank holder 51st
  • FIGS. 5A to 5D are identical to FIGS. 5A to 5D
  • a back yoke 5 is divided into a projection 52 , which serves with the bearing parts 57 for connection to the mechanism 2 .
  • the branch 50 extends, which merges into the connecting piece 53 .
  • the connection piece 53 is the outwardly open receptacle 51 , while inside a raised guide rail 54 is located.
  • stubs 58 which receive an axle rod 55 for articulation on the seat 3 .
  • the adjustable armrest 7 has the support 70 , on the inside of which the mechanical block 72 is located, which is intended for insertion into the receptacle 51 . From the support of the knob 73 protrudes, upon actuation, the armrest 7 can be adjusted in height.
  • the visible under the armrest 7 Lisserad 71 is used to unlock in order to adjust the armrest 74 in the horizontal plane can.
  • the backrest frame 40 is structured in the base section 42 with the lateral cavities 41 which are surrounded by second latching holes 422 . Facing the user extends centrally on the base portion 42 a bearing groove 421 for receiving the plate-shaped abutment 482 , which can be varied by means of a 483 engaging in a gear adjusting lever 484 in the height position.
  • a bearing groove 421 for receiving the plate-shaped abutment 482 , which can be varied by means of a 483 engaging in a gear adjusting lever 484 in the height position.
  • At the bottom of the base portion 42 are first detent holes 420 .
  • the two side arms 43 which terminate at the top with a connection element 430 extend from the two sides of the base section 42 .
  • the open distance between the upper ends of the two side arms 43 is bridged by a transverse strip 44 which has complementary members 440 at its ends, which form a latching plug connection with the connection elements 430 .
  • the cross bar 44 has a cross section with a multiple of the height in relation to the thickness.
  • the cross bar 44 flexes elastically when the user leans against it in the sitting position, however, in principle, no deflection is possible at a load from above.
  • the plate-shaped lumbar support 47 has in the non-adjustable Ausrmileung several equal tongues 471 , between which are vertically downwardly running cuts 470 .
  • the lumbar support 47 is provided with a padding 49 , preferably a foam surround.
  • the lumbar support 47 is placed on the base portion 42 of the back frame 40 , wherein the tongues 471 project beyond the base portion 42 into the space between the side arms 43 .
  • the also plate-shaped lumbar support 48 has a lying in the middle wide tongue 481, which projects beyond the outer tongues 481 , which are divided by cuts 480 .
  • This lumbar support 48 also has a padding 49 on the user side.
  • the lumbar support 48 is positively on the base portion 42 , wherein the counter-bearing 482 is adjustable in height and thus the rear touches on different positions on the wide tongue 481 , which changes their effective for the user stiffness.
  • the remaining above in the back frame 40 free space is lined with inlaid padding, eg with a foam plate.
  • a cup-shaped frame strip 45 is provided, from which lugs 450 are provided, which are provided for locking into the first locking holes 420 , wherein the lower edge of lying on the user side back cover 8 outside pulled over the frame strip 45 and eg is glued.
  • the lower edge of the lying on the back side back cover 8 is reinforced with a terminal block, not shown, and hooked into the longitudinal groove 424 . After snapping the frame strip 45 is covered by this hanging in the longitudinal groove 424 terminal block and thereby fixed.
  • the lowermost closed-oval suture 80 has a recess 81 so that the high-towering central tongue 481 of the lumbar support 48 can protrude into this pocket-shaped suture 80 .

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Abstract

The chair, for which the backrest (4) is designed, has an underframe (1) sitting on the ground, a mechanism (2) placed onto the underframe (1), and a seat (3) placed onto the mechanism (2). The backrest (4) is fastened to the mechanism (2), wherein the backrest (4) comprises a backrest frame (40), over the inside surface of which a backrest cover (8) is stretched. The backrest frame (40) has a lower base section (42), from which a lateral arm (43) extends upward on either side, wherein the upper ends of the lateral arms are bridged by a cross bar (44), which elastically deforms under the load of a user sitting in the chair in the direction of the force applied by the back of the user resting thereon, but is flexurally rigid against the action of the force perpendicularly from above. The height of the cross bar (44) is multiple times that of the thickness in the cross-section. The backrest cover (8) is provided with seams (80) strengthening the backrest cover (8) over a bordered free space between the base section (42), the lateral arms (43) and the cross bar (44).

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Anwendungsgebiet der ErfindungField of application of the invention

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Stuhl der Gattung mit einem auf den Boden aufsetzenden Untergestell, einer auf das Untergestell aufgesetzten Mechanik, einem auf die Mechanik aufgesetzten Sitz und einer an der Mechanik befestigten RĂ¼ckenlehne. Die RĂ¼ckenlehne weist einen Lehnenrahmen auf, der mit einer Polsterung und einer Umkleidung versehen ist. Die RĂ¼ckenlehne ist an der Mechanik angelenkt und von einer im Prinzip aufrechten Nullposition bis in eine nach hinten gewandte Neigungsposition schwenkbar. Die Bewegungen von Sitz und RĂ¼ckenlehne sind zueinander synchronisiert.The present invention relates to a chair of the type with a floor-mounted underframe, a patch on the base mechanism, a seated on the mechanics seat and attached to the backrest mechanism. The backrest has a backrest frame, which is provided with a padding and a cover. The backrest is hinged to the mechanism and can be pivoted from a basically upright zero position to a rearwardly directed tilt position. The movements of the seat and backrest are synchronized with each other.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Spezielle Konstruktionen fĂ¼r RĂ¼ckenlehnen von StĂ¼hlen sind z.B. aus den Patentpublikationen WO 2004/037046 A1 und WO 2007/038879 , bekannt und haben sich fĂ¼r komfortable ArbeitsstĂ¼hle auf dem Markt etabliert. In der WO 2006/094 261 A2 wird eine RĂ¼ckenlehne fĂ¼r einen Stuhl offenbart, der ein auf den Boden aufsetzendes Untergestell, eine auf das Untergestell aufgesetzte Mechanik sowie einen auf die Mechanik aufgesetzten Sitz aufweist. An der Mechanik ist die RĂ¼ckenlehne befestigt, die einen Lehnenrahmen hat, dessen innenfläche von einem RĂ¼ckenbezug Ă¼berspannt ist. Der Lehnenrahmen besteht aus einer unteren Basispartie, von welcher sich beidseits je ein Seitenarm aufwärts erstreckt, und die oberen Enden der Seitenarme von einer Querleiste Ă¼berbrĂ¼ckt sind. Die Höhe der Querleiste beträgt im Querschnitt ein Vielfaches der Dicke, so dass die Querleiste unter Belastung durch einen im Stuhl sitzenden Benutzer in Richtung der vom anlehnenden BenutzerrĂ¼cken ausgeĂ¼bten Kraft elastisch verformbar ist, jedoch gegen Krafteinwirkung senkrecht von oben biegesteif ist.Special constructions for backrests of chairs are eg from the patent publications WO 2004/037046 A1 and WO 2007/038879 , known and have established themselves for comfortable work chairs in the market. In the WO 2006/094 261 A2 discloses a backrest for a chair, which has a resting on the floor base, a patch on the base mechanism and a seated on the mechanics seat. On the mechanics of the backrest is fixed, which has a backrest frame, the inner surface is covered by a back cover. The back frame consists of a lower base section, of which on both sides each side arm extends upwards, and the upper ends of the side arms are bridged by a transverse bar. The height of the cross bar is in cross section a multiple of the thickness, so that the cross bar is elastically deformable under load by a user sitting in the chair in the direction of the force applied by the leaning user back force, but is resistant to bending vertically from above.

Aufgabe der ErfindungObject of the invention

In Relation zum vorbekannten Stand der Technik, liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine weiter verbesserte RĂ¼ckenlehne vorzuschlagen, die den daran lehnenden Benutzer ergonomisch noch effektiver abstĂ¼tzt. Eine weitere Aufgabe besteht darin, die Anbindung der RĂ¼ckenlehne am Stuhl zugleich montagefreundlicher und damit kostengĂ¼nstiger zu gestalten. Schliesslich gilt die Aufgabe, bei der Konzeption der RĂ¼ckenlehne eine wahlweise Ausstattung mit verschiedenen Armlehnen am Stuhl effizient zu ermöglichen.In relation to the prior art, the invention has for its object to propose a further improved backrest that supports the user leaning ergonomically even more effective. Another object is to make the connection of the backrest to the chair at the same time easy to install and thus more cost-effective. Finally, the task of efficient design of the backrest with an optional equipment with various armrests on the chair.

Ăœbersicht Ă¼ber die ErfindungOverview of the invention

Der Stuhl, fĂ¼r den die RĂ¼ckenlehne konzipiert ist, hat ein auf den Boden aufsetzendes Untergestell, eine auf das Untergestell aufgesetzte Mechanik und einen auf die Mechanik aufgesetzten Sitz. Die RĂ¼ckenlehne ist an der Mechanik befestigt, wobei die RĂ¼ckenlehne einen Lehnenrahmen aufweist, dessen Innenfläche von einem RĂ¼ckenbezug Ă¼berspannt ist. Der Lehnenrahmen hat eine untere Basispartie, von welcher sich beidseits je ein Seitenarm aufwärts erstreckt, wobei die oberen Enden der Seitenarme von einer Querleiste Ă¼berbrĂ¼ckt sind, die sich unter Belastung durch einen im Stuhl sitzenden Benutzer in Richtung der vom anlehnenden BenutzerrĂ¼cken ausgeĂ¼bten Kraft elastisch verformt, jedoch gegen Krafteinwirkung senkrecht von oben biegesteif ist.The chair for which the backrest is designed has a base placed on the floor, a mechanism attached to the base and a seat fitted to the mechanism. The backrest is attached to the mechanism, the backrest having a backrest frame whose inside surface is made from spanned over a back cover. The back frame has a lower Base portion from which a side arm extends upwardly on both sides, wherein the upper ends of the side arms are bridged by a transverse bar, which deforms under load by a user sitting in the chair in the direction of the force applied by the leaning user back force elastically, but against the action of force perpendicular from is rigid above.

Die Höhe der Querleiste beträgt im Querschnitt ein Vielfaches der Dicke. Die oberen Enden der Seitenarme besitzen Anschlusselemente, welche rastend mit Komplementärorganen an der Querleiste zusammenwirken. Nachfolgend werden spezielle AusfĂ¼hrungsformen der Erfindung definiert: Der RĂ¼ckenbezug ist Ă¼ber einen zwischen der Basispartie, den Seitenarmen und der Querleiste umrandeten Freiraum mit den RĂ¼ckenbezug verfestigenden Nähten versehen.The height of the cross bar is in cross section a multiple of the thickness. The upper ends of the side arms have connecting elements, which interact with detent with complementary organs on the cross bar. Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the invention are defined: The back cover is provided with a seam between the base part, the side arms and the cross bar bordered with the back cover solidifying seams.

In den von der Basispartie, den Seitenarmen und der Querleiste umrandeten Freiraum ragt eine elastisch verformbare Zunge einer an der Basispartie befestigten LumbalstĂ¼tze hinein.In the free space framed by the base section, the side arms and the transverse strip protrudes an elastically deformable tongue of a lumbar support attached to the base section.

Die Steifigkeit der LumbalstĂ¼tze ist einstellbar. Zur Einstellung der Steifigkeit der LumbalstĂ¼tze dient ein in der Höhenposition verschiebbares Gegenlager.The stiffness of the lumbar support is adjustable. To adjust the rigidity of the lumbar support is a displaceable in the height position abutment.

Die Basispartie ist auf der Benutzerseite sowie der von der Basispartie, den Seitenarmen und der Querleiste umrandete Freiraum mit einer Polsterung versehen, die im Freiraum beidseitig vom RĂ¼ckenbezug Ă¼berspannt ist. Die Nähte gehen durch beide Seiten des RĂ¼ckenbezugs hindurch.The base section is provided on the user side as well as the area surrounded by the base section, the side arms and the cross bar with a padding, which is spanned in the free space on both sides of the back cover. The seams go through both sides of the back cover.

Die Nähte sind im Prinzip als geschlossene Ovale ausgefĂ¼hrt und die unterste Naht hat eine Aussparung, um das Einfahren der Zunge der LumbalstĂ¼tze zu ermöglichen.The sutures are in principle designed as closed ovals and the lowest suture has a recess to allow retraction of the tongue of the lumbar support.

Der Lehnenrahmen und die Querleiste bestehen aus Kunststoff. Die Basispartie hat jeweils seitlich einen nach unten offenen Hohlraum, der zum Aufschieben auf ein AnschlussstĂ¼ck eines RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gels bestimmt ist, der zur Anlenkung der RĂ¼ckenlehne an der Mechanik bestimmt ist.The backrest frame and the crossbar are made of plastic. The base section has a laterally open cavity, which is pushed open is intended to a fitting of a back strap, which is intended for articulation of the backrest on the mechanism.

Das AnschlussstĂ¼ck hat eine Aufnahme, die zum Befestigen einer Armlehne dient, ansonsten sich mit einer Abdeckung verschliessen lässt. Die Aussenränder des RĂ¼ckenbezugs sind an Leisten gefasst, die mit ihren Rastorganen in Rastlöcher eingeklipst werden.The connector has a receptacle that is used to attach an armrest, otherwise it can be closed with a cover. The outer edges of the back cover are taken on strips, which are clipped with their catch organs in detent holes.

Kurzbeschreibung der beigefĂ¼gten ZeichnungenBrief description of the attached drawings

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Figur 1A
- einen Stuhl mit der erfindungsgemässen RĂ¼ckenlehne, mit Polsterung, ohne Ăœberzug, ohne Armlehnen, in aufrechter Nullposition, in perspektivischer Frontansicht;
Figur 1B
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 1A, in Seitenansicht;
Figur 2
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 1A, mit feststehenden Armlehnen als erster Typ;
Figur 3A
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 1A, mit verstellbaren Armlehnen als zweiter Typ, in perspektivischer Frontansicht;
Figur 3B
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 3A, in Seitenansicht;
Figur 3C
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 3A, ohne Polsterung in der RĂ¼ckenlehne, in Frontansicht;
Figur 3D
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 3C, mit Polsterung in der RĂ¼ckenlehne, in Frontansicht;
Figur 4
- den Stuhl gemäss Figur 1A, in partieller Explosivansicht, mit bereitgestellten Armlehnen beider Typen;
Figur 5A
- die Mechanik aus Figur 4 mit angelenkten RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼geln, in Perspektivansicht;
Figur 5B
- die Anordnung gemäss Figur 5A, in Draufsicht;
Figur 5C
- beide RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel aus Figur 4 mit Achsstab und Lagerteilen,
Figur 5D
in Explosivansicht; - die verstellbare Armlehne aus Figur 4 der Armaufnahme im RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel angenähert;
Figur 6A
- die RĂ¼ckenlehne aus Figur 4, in perspektivischer Frontansicht;
Figur 6B
- die RĂ¼ckenlehne gemäss Figur 6A, ohne Polsterung und Ăœberzug, mit bereitgestellten LumbalstĂ¼tzen beider Typen, in Explosivansicht;
Figur 6C
- die Anordnung gemäss Figur 6A, in perspektivischer RĂ¼ckansicht;
Figur 6D
- die Anordnung gemäss Figur 6A, mit angenäherter Rahmenleiste, in kopfstehender Perspektivansicht;
Figur 6E
- die Anordnung gemäss Figur 6D, in normalstehender Perspektivansicht;
Figur 6F
- die Anordnung gemäss Figur 6D, mit aufgerasteter Rahmenleiste und bereitgestellten Ăœberzugsleisten;
Figur 6G -
eine komplette RĂ¼cklehne, mit verstellbarer LumbalstĂ¼tze, Polsterung und Ăœberzug; und
Figur 6H
- einen Schnitt durch die Querleiste aus Figur 6B auf der Linie A-A.
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Figure 1A
- A chair with the inventive backrest, with upholstery, without cover, without armrests, in an upright zero position, in a perspective front view;
FIG. 1B
- according to the chair Figure 1A , in side view;
FIG. 2
- according to the chair Figure 1A , with fixed armrests as the first type;
FIG. 3A
- according to the chair Figure 1A , with adjustable armrests as second type, in front perspective view;
FIG. 3B
- according to the chair FIG. 3A , in side view;
FIG. 3C
- according to the chair FIG. 3A , without upholstery in the backrest, in front view;
Figure 3D
- according to the chair FIG. 3C , with upholstery in the backrest, in front view;
FIG. 4
- according to the chair Figure 1A , in partial explosive view, with provided armrests of both types;
FIG. 5A
- the mechanics off FIG. 4 with hinged back straps, in perspective view;
FIG. 5B
- The arrangement according to FIG. 5A in plan view;
FIG. 5C
- both back straps off FIG. 4 with axle rod and bearing parts,
FIG. 5D
in explosive view; - the adjustable armrest FIG. 4 approximated to the arm support in the back bar;
FIG. 6A
- the backrest off FIG. 4 in perspective front view;
FIG. 6B
- the backrest according to FIG. 6A , without upholstery and cover, with provided lumbar supports of both types, in explosive view;
FIG. 6C
- The arrangement according to FIG. 6A , in perspective rear view;
FIG. 6D
- The arrangement according to FIG. 6A , with approximate frame strip, in inverted perspective view;
FIG. 6E
- The arrangement according to FIG. 6D in normal standing perspective view;
FIG. 6F
- The arrangement according to FIG. 6D , with latched frame strip and provided cover strips;
FIG. 6G -
a complete backrest, with adjustable lumbar support, padding and cover; and
FIG. 6H
- Make a cut through the cross bar FIG. 6B on the line AA.

AusfĂ¼hrungsbeispielembodiment

Anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen erfolgt nachstehend die detaillierte Beschreibung eines AusfĂ¼hrungsbeispiels zur erfindungsgemässen RĂ¼ckenlehne, ihrer Anbindung an die Stuhlmechanik sowie zwei Typen von an der RĂ¼ckenlehne anzubringenden Armlehnen.The detailed description of an exemplary embodiment of the backrest according to the invention, its connection to the chair mechanism and two types of armrests to be attached to the backrest will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FĂ¼r die gesamte weitere Beschreibung gilt folgende Festlegung. Sind in einer Figur zum Zweck zeichnerischer Eindeutigkeit Bezugsziffern enthalten, aber im unmittelbar zugehörigen Beschreibungstext nicht erläutert, so wird auf deren Erwähnung in vorangehenden Figurenbeschreibungen Bezug genommen. Im Interesse der Ăœbersichtlichkeit wird auf die wiederholte Bezeichnung von Bauteilen in nachfolgenden Figuren zumeist verzichtet, sofern zeichnerisch eindeutig erkennbar ist, dass es sich um "wiederkehrende" Bauteile handelt.The following definition applies to the entire further description. If reference numerals are included in a figure for the purpose of graphic clarity, but are not explained in the directly associated description text, reference is made to their mention in the preceding description of the figures. For the sake of clarity, the repeated designation of components in subsequent figures is usually dispensed with, as far as the drawing clearly shows that they are "recurring" components.

Figuren 1A bis 3DFigures 1A to 3D

In der ersten Ausstattung (s. Figuren 1A und 1B) besitzt der auf einem Untergestell 1 ruhende Stuhl keine Armlehnen. Die an sich aus der WO 2007/124609 A2 bekannte Mechanik 2, welche auf das Untergestell 1 aufgesetzt ist, trägt den Sitz 3. Mittels zwei RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼geln 5 ist die RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 an der Mechanik 2 und am Sitz 3 angelenkt. Die RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 hat einen Lehnenrahmen 40, in welchen eine mit einer Polsterung 49 versehene LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 sowie eine weitere Polsterung 49 eingesetzt sind. An beiden Seiten hat der Lehenrahmen 40 einen Hohlraum 41 fĂ¼r die Befestigung der RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel 5, an denen ihrerseits hier nicht vorgesehene Armlehnen befestigt werden können. Daher ist die Aufnahme 51 der RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel 5 momentan mit einer Abdeckung 57 verschlossen. In einer nächsten Ausstattung (s. Figur 2) ist an der Aufnahme 51 jeweils eine bĂ¼gelförmige, nicht in der Höhe verstellbare Armlehne 6 ersten Typs angebracht. In einer weiteren Ausstattung (s. Figuren 3A bis 3D) sind an den Aufnahmen 51 anstelle der nicht in der Höhe verstellbaren Armlehnen 6 ersten Typs jeweils in der Höhe verstellbare Armlehnen 7 zweiten Typs anmontiert.In the first equipment (s. Figures 1A and 1B ) has the chair resting on a base 1 chair no armrests. The in itself from the WO 2007/124609 A2 known mechanism 2 , which is placed on the base frame 1 , carries the seat 3. By means of two back straps 5 , the backrest 4 is hinged to the mechanism 2 and the seat 3 . The backrest 4 has a backrest frame 40 in which a lumbar support 48 provided with a padding 49 and a further padding 49 are inserted. On both sides of the flock frame 40 has a cavity 41 for attachment of the back yoke 5 , which in turn can be fixed here not provided armrests. Therefore, the receptacle 51 of the back bar 5 is currently closed with a cover 57 . In a next equipment (s. FIG. 2 ) is attached to the receptacle 51 each have a bow-shaped, not adjustable in height armrest 6 of the first type. In a further equipment (s. FIGS. 3A to 3D ) are mounted on the receptacles 51 instead of not height adjustable armrests 6 of the first type each adjustable in height armrests 7 second type.

Figur 4FIG. 4

Der Vollständigkeit halber werden die Hauptbestandteile des gesamten Stuhls angegeben, der neben dem Untergestell 1 und der Mechanik 2 zunächst den Sitz 3 hat, der sich aus einer Sitzplatte 30, der Polsterung 39 und dem äusseren Ăœberzug 37 zusammensetzt. Ein Stellhebel 31 dient der Tiefeneinstellung des Sitzes 3. Die zwei RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel 5 dienen einerseits der Aufnahme der RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 und andererseits zugleich der eventuellen Befestigung eines der beiden Typen der Armlehnen 6,7. Will man auf Armlehnen verzichten, kommt die Abdeckung 57 als Verschluss auf die unbelegte Aufnahme 51.For the sake of completeness, the main components of the entire chair are specified, which next to the base 1 and the mechanism 2 has first the seat 3 , which is composed of a seat plate 30 , the padding 39 and the outer cover 37 . An adjusting lever 31 serves for depth adjustment of the seat 3 . The two back straps 5 serve on the one hand to receive the backrest 4 and on the other hand at the same time the eventual attachment of one of the two types of armrests 6 , 7th If you want to do without armrests, the cover 57 comes as a closure on the blank holder 51st

Figuren 5A bis 5DFIGS. 5A to 5D

Ein RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel 5 gliedert sich in einen Ansatz 52, der mit den Lagerteilen 57 zum Anschluss an die Mechanik 2 dient. Vom Ansatz 52 erstreckt sich der Ast 50, der in das AnschlussstĂ¼ck 53 Ă¼bergeht. Im AnschlussstĂ¼ck 53 befindet sich die nach aussen offene Aufnahme 51, während innen eine erhabene FĂ¼hrungsleiste 54 liegt. Vom Ast 50 gehen jeweils aufeinander zugerichtet Stutzen 58 ab, die einen Achsstab 55 zur Anlenkung am Sitz 3 aufnehmen. Am AnschlussstĂ¼ck 53 sind verschiedene Schraubenlöcher 56 vorhanden. Die verstellbare Armlehne 7 hat die StĂ¼tze 70, an deren Innenseite sich der Mechanikblock 72 befindet, der zum Einsetzen in die Aufnahme 51 bestimmt ist. Aus der StĂ¼tze ragt der Stellknopf 73 heraus, bei dessen Betätigung sich die Armlehne 7 in der Höhe verstellen lässt. Das unter der Armlehne 7 sichtbare Löserad 71 dient zur Entriegelung, um die Armauflage 74 in der Horizontalebene verstellen zu können.A back yoke 5 is divided into a projection 52 , which serves with the bearing parts 57 for connection to the mechanism 2 . From the neck 52 , the branch 50 extends, which merges into the connecting piece 53 . In the connection piece 53 is the outwardly open receptacle 51 , while inside a raised guide rail 54 is located. From the branch 50 , in each case directed towards one another, stubs 58 which receive an axle rod 55 for articulation on the seat 3 . At the connector 53 different screw holes 56 are present. The adjustable armrest 7 has the support 70 , on the inside of which the mechanical block 72 is located, which is intended for insertion into the receptacle 51 . From the support of the knob 73 protrudes, upon actuation, the armrest 7 can be adjusted in height. The visible under the armrest 7 Löserad 71 is used to unlock in order to adjust the armrest 74 in the horizontal plane can.

Figuren 6A bis 6HFIGS. 6A to 6H

Der Lehnenrahmen 40 strukturiert sich in die Basispartie 42 mit den seitlichen Hohlräumen 41, die von zweiten Rastlöchern 422 umgeben sind. Dem Benutzer zugewandt erstreckt sich mittig auf der Basispartie 42 eine Lagernut 421 zur Aufnahme des plattenförmigen Gegenlagers 482, das mittels eines in ein Zahnrad 483 eingreifenden Stellhebels 484 in der Höhenposition variiert werden kann. An der Unterseite der Basispartie 42 befinden sich erste Rastlöcher 420. Aus den beiden Seiten der Basispartie 42 erstrecken sich die beiden Seitenarme 43, die zuoberst mit einem Anschlusselement 430 abschliessen. Die offene Strecke zwischen den oberen Enden der beiden Seitenarme 43 wird mit einer Querleiste 44 Ă¼berbrĂ¼ckt, die an ihren Enden Komplementärorgane 440 hat, die eine rastende Steckverbindung mit den Anschlusselementen 430 eingehen. Die Querleiste 44 hat einen Querschnitt mit einem Vielfachen der Höhe im Verhältnis zur Dicke. Damit biegt sich die Querleiste 44 elastisch durch, wenn sich der Benutzer in der Sitzposition dagegen lehnt, jedoch ist im Prinzip keine Durchbiegung möglich bei einer Belastung von oben.The backrest frame 40 is structured in the base section 42 with the lateral cavities 41 which are surrounded by second latching holes 422 . Facing the user extends centrally on the base portion 42 a bearing groove 421 for receiving the plate-shaped abutment 482 , which can be varied by means of a 483 engaging in a gear adjusting lever 484 in the height position. At the bottom of the base portion 42 are first detent holes 420 . The two side arms 43 which terminate at the top with a connection element 430 extend from the two sides of the base section 42 . The open distance between the upper ends of the two side arms 43 is bridged by a transverse strip 44 which has complementary members 440 at its ends, which form a latching plug connection with the connection elements 430 . The cross bar 44 has a cross section with a multiple of the height in relation to the thickness. Thus, the cross bar 44 flexes elastically when the user leans against it in the sitting position, however, in principle, no deflection is possible at a load from above.

Die plattenförmige LumbalstĂ¼tze 47 hat in der nicht-verstellbaren AusrĂ¼hrung mehrere gleich hohe Zungen 471, zwischen denen senkrecht abwärts laufende Einschnitte 470 liegen. Auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Seite ist die LumbalstĂ¼tze 47 mit einer Polsterung 49, vorzugsweise einer Umschäumung versehen. Im montierten Zustand ist die LumbalstĂ¼tze 47 auf die Basispartie 42 des Lehnenrahmens 40 aufgelegt, wobei die Zungen 471 Ă¼ber die Basispartie 42 hinaus in den Freiraum zwischen den Seitenarmen 43 ragen.The plate-shaped lumbar support 47 has in the non-adjustable AusrĂ¼hrung several equal tongues 471 , between which are vertically downwardly running cuts 470 . On the side facing the user, the lumbar support 47 is provided with a padding 49 , preferably a foam surround. In the assembled state, the lumbar support 47 is placed on the base portion 42 of the back frame 40 , wherein the tongues 471 project beyond the base portion 42 into the space between the side arms 43 .

In der verstellbaren AusrĂ¼hrung hat die ebenfalls plattenförmige LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 eine in der Mitte liegende breite Zunge 481, welche die äusseren Zungen 481 nach oben Ă¼berragt, die durch Einschnitte 480 abgeteilt sind. Auch diese LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 hat auf der Benutzerseite eine Polsterung 49. Im montierten Zustand liegt die LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 formschlĂ¼ssig auf der Basispartie 42, wobei das Gegenlager 482 in der Höhe verstellbar ist und somit rĂ¼ckseitig an verschiedenen Positionen auf der breiten Zunge 481 aufsetzt, was deren fĂ¼r den Benutzer wirksame Steifigkeit verändert. Unabhängig davon, welche der LumbalstĂ¼tzen 47,48 man einsetzt, wird der oberhalb im Lehnenrahmen 40 verbleibende Freiraum mit eingelegter Polsterung ausgekleidet, z.B. mit einer Schaumstoffplatte.In the adjustable AusrĂ¼hrung the also plate-shaped lumbar support 48 has a lying in the middle wide tongue 481, which projects beyond the outer tongues 481 , which are divided by cuts 480 . This lumbar support 48 also has a padding 49 on the user side. In the assembled state, the lumbar support 48 is positively on the base portion 42 , wherein the counter-bearing 482 is adjustable in height and thus the rear touches on different positions on the wide tongue 481 , which changes their effective for the user stiffness. Regardless of which of the lumbar supports 47 , 48 one uses, the remaining above in the back frame 40 free space is lined with inlaid padding, eg with a foam plate.

Im Freiraum zwischen den Seitenarmen 43 und oberhalb der Basispartie 42 ragen die Zungen 481 der verstellbaren LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 hervor, wobei gegen die mittlere Zunge 481 das Gegenlager 482 aufsetzt. Auf der RĂ¼ckseite der Basispartie 42 sind um den Stellknopf 73 herum Schraubenlöcher 423 angeordnet, um mittels Schrauben die LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 zu fixieren. An der Unterseite der Basispartie 42 verläuft eine Längsnut 424. Zum Fixieren der Ränder des RĂ¼ckenbezugs 8 ist eine schalenförmige Rahmenleiste 45 vorgesehen, von welcher sich Nasen 450 erheben, die zum Einrasten in die ersten Rastlöcher 420 vorgesehen sind, wobei die Unterkante des auf der Benutzerseite liegenden RĂ¼ckenbezugs 8 aussen Ă¼ber die Rahmenleiste 45 gezogen und z.B. festgeklebt ist. Die Unterkante des auf der RĂ¼ckenseite liegenden RĂ¼ckenbezugs 8 ist mit einer nicht gezeigten Klemmleiste verstärkt und in die Längsnut 424 eingehängt. Nach Aufrasten der Rahmenleiste 45 wird von dieser die in der Längsnut 424 hängende Klemmleiste Ă¼berdeckt und dadurch fixiert.In the space between the side arms 43 and above the base portion 42 project the tongues 481 of the adjustable lumbar support 48 , wherein against the central tongue 481 the abutment 482 touches. On the back of the base portion 42 screw holes 423 are arranged around the knob 73 around to fix the lumbar support 48 by means of screws. At the bottom of the base portion 42 a longitudinal groove 424 extends. For fixing the edges of the back cover 8 , a cup-shaped frame strip 45 is provided, from which lugs 450 are provided, which are provided for locking into the first locking holes 420 , wherein the lower edge of lying on the user side back cover 8 outside pulled over the frame strip 45 and eg is glued. The lower edge of the lying on the back side back cover 8 is reinforced with a terminal block, not shown, and hooked into the longitudinal groove 424 . After snapping the frame strip 45 is covered by this hanging in the longitudinal groove 424 terminal block and thereby fixed.

FĂ¼r einen sauberen Abschluss der Aussenkanten des RĂ¼ckenbezugs 8 um die Hohlräume 41 herum wird eine Ăœberzugsleiste 46 mit davon abstehenden Nasen 460 an den Aussenkanten angebracht, z.B. angenäht. Diese schlägt man nach innen in die Hohlräume 41 und rastet die Nasen 460 in den zweiten Rastlöchern 422 ein. In diesem vorbereiteten Zustand wird bei der Montage die komplette RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 auf die beiden an der Mechanik 2 befestigten RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel 5, nämlich deren AnschlussstĂ¼cke 53 aufgeschoben, die in die nach unten offenen Hohlräume 41 einfahren. Im positionierten Zustand wird der RĂ¼ckenbĂ¼gel 5 durch sein AnschlussstĂ¼ck 53 mit der Basispartie 42 verschraubt. Im Freiraum zwischen den Seitenarmen 43 und der Basispartie 43 sind am RĂ¼ckenbezug 8 durch den auf beiden Seiten der RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 Ă¼berspannten RĂ¼ckenbezug 8, einschliesslich der darin eingebetteten Polsterung 49, durchgehende Nähte 80 vorgesehen. Bei Verwendung einer verstellbaren LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 weist die unterste im geschlossenen Oval angefertigte Naht 80 eine Aussparung 81 auf, damit die hoch aufragende mittlere Zunge 481 der LumbalstĂ¼tze 48 in diese taschenförmige Naht 80 hineinragen kann.For a clean completion of the outer edges of the back cover 8 around the cavities 41 around a coating strip 46 with protruding lugs 460 attached to the outer edges, eg sewn. This one hits inwardly into the cavities 41 and snaps the noses 460 in the second locking holes 422 a. In this prepared condition, the complete backrest 4 on the two attached to the mechanism 2 back strap 5, namely pushed their fittings 53 , which retract into the downwardly open cavities 41 . In the positioned state, the back strap 5 is screwed by its connecting piece 53 with the base portion 42 . In the space between the side arms 43 and the base portion 43 are provided on the back cover 8 by the spanned on both sides of the backrest 4 back cover 8 , including the embedded therein padding 49 , continuous seams 80 . When using an adjustable lumbar support 48 , the lowermost closed-oval suture 80 has a recess 81 so that the high-towering central tongue 481 of the lumbar support 48 can protrude into this pocket-shaped suture 80 .

Mit diesem konstruktiven Aufbau der RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 gelingen einerseits eine dĂ¼nne und leichte Gestaltung, andererseits ausgezeichnete ergonomische Eigenschaften. Ein sich zurĂ¼cklehnender Benutzer biegt durch sein Gewicht die Querleiste 44 etwas nach aussen durch, so dass sich die oberen Eckbereiche der RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 relativ auf die Schulterpartie des Benutzers zubewegen und ihn damit hervorragend stĂ¼tzen. Zugleich sinkt der Benutzer weich abgefedert mit seinem RĂ¼cken in die RĂ¼ckenlehne 4 ein, erfährt dadurch eine bequeme, abgestĂ¼tzte KrĂ¼mmung mit der Folge, dass seine Kopfhaltung quasi automatisch eine im Prinzip horizontale Blickrichtung ergibt.With this structural design of the backrest 4 succeed on the one hand a thin and lightweight design, on the other hand excellent ergonomic properties. A reclining user flexes the cross bar 44 somewhat outwards by its weight, so that the upper corner areas of the backrest 4 move relatively towards the shoulder portion of the user and thus provide excellent support. At the same time the user sinks softly cushioned with his back in the backrest 4 , thereby experiencing a comfortable, supported curvature, with the result that his head posture almost automatically results in a horizontal direction of view in principle.

Claims (7)

  1. Backrest (4) for a chair, with:
    a) an underframe (1) sitting on the floor;
    b) a mechanism (2) placed onto the underframe (1);
    c) a seat (3) placed onto the mechanism (2); and
    d) a backrest (4) which is fastened to the mechanism (2) and has a backrest frame (40), the inside surface of which is spanned by a back cover (8), wherein:
    e) the backrest frame (40) consists of a lower base portion (42) from which one side arm (43) extends upwards on both sides, and the upper ends of the side arms (43) are bridged by a transverse strip (44);
    f) the height of the transverse strip (44) in cross section is a multiple of the thickness, and therefore the transverse strip (44) is elastically deformable under loading by a force exerted by a chair user in the direction in which the user's back leans against the chair, but is flexurally rigid counter to a dynamic effect perpendicularly from above, characterised in that
    g) the upper ends of the side arms (43) have connection elements (430) which interact in a latching manner with complementary elements (440) on the transverse strip (44).
  2. Backrest (4) according to Claim 1, characterised in that
    a) the back cover (8) is provided via a free space boxed in between the base portion (42), the side arms (43) and the transverse strip (44) with seams (80) strengthening the back cover (8);
    b) the base portion (42) on the user side and the free space boxed in by the base portion (42), the side arms (43) and the transverse strip (44) are provided with a pad (49) which is spanned in the free space on both sides by the back cover (8); and
    c) the seams (80) pass through both sides of the back cover (8).
  3. Backrest (4) according to at least either of Claims 1 and 2, characterised in that an elastically deformable tongue (471,481) of a lumbar support (47,48) fastened to the base portion (42) projects into the free space boxed in by the base portion (42), the side arms (43) and the transverse strip (44).
  4. Backrest (4) according to at least one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that
    a) the rigidity of the lumbar support (48) is adjustable; and
    b) a counterbearing (482) which is displaceable in the vertical position serves to adjust the rigidity of the lumbar support (48).
  5. Backrest (4) according to at least one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the seams (80) are in principle designed as closed ovals and the lowermost seam (80) has a recess (81) in order to permit the entry of the tongue (481) of the lumbar support (48).
  6. Backrest (4) according to at least one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that
    a) the backrest frame (40) and the transverse strip (44) are composed of plastic; and
    b) the base portion (42) has, in each case laterally, a downwardly open hollow space (41) which is intended for pushing onto a connection piece (53) of a back bracket (5) which is intended for articulating the backrest (4) on the mechanism (2).
  7. Backrest (4) according to at least one of Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that
    a) the connection piece (53) has a receptacle (51) which serves for the fastening of an arm rest (6,7) and otherwise can be closed by a covering (57); and
    b) the outer edges of the back cover (8) are contained on strips (45,46) which are clipped by the latching elements (450,460) thereof into latching holes (420,422).
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