US20060152064A1 - Human body-supporting device for use in chair - Google Patents
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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
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- A47C5/06—Special adaptation of seat upholstery or fabric for attachment to tubular chairs
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/02—Seat parts
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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
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/02—Seat parts
- A47C7/16—Seats made of wooden, plastics, or metal sheet material; Panel seats
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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
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/02—Seat parts
- A47C7/18—Seat parts having foamed material included in cushioning part
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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
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/02—Seat parts
- A47C7/22—Straps or the like for direct user support or for carrying upholstery
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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
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/02—Seat parts
- A47C7/24—Upholstered seats
- A47C7/26—Upholstered seats with reinforcement of the external layer of the upholstery, e.g. vandal resistant
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- the present invention relates to a chair and, more particularly, to a human body-supporting device for use in a chair.
- a conventional seat 10 includes an upper member 11 and a lower member 12 .
- the seat 10 is substantially shaped like a rectangle.
- the upper member 11 includes a plurality of radial rods 15 and a plurality of annular ribs 16 installed on the radial rods 15 .
- the upper member 11 includes a plurality of screw holes 13 defined therein.
- the lower member 12 includes a frame 20 formed thereon.
- the frame 20 includes two long walls 21 and two short walls 22 .
- a plurality of grids 18 is located in and connected with the frame 20 .
- the grids 18 are formed by means of a first group of ribs 23 and a second group of ribs 24 intersecting the first group of ribs 23 .
- the first group of ribs 23 extends in parallel to the long walls 21 of the frame 20 .
- the second group of ribs 24 extends in parallel to the short walls 22 of the frame 20 .
- the lower member 12 includes a plurality of collars 17 formed thereon. Each of the collars 17 is aligned with corresponding one of the screw holes 13 . A bolt 14 is driven into each of the screw holes 13 through corresponding one of the collars 17 .
- the upper member 11 is firmly attached to the lower member 12 .
- this conventional seat includes a complicated structure for including the upper member 11 and the lower member 12 .
- this conventional seat involves a complicated process because the upper member 11 and the lower member 12 are molded separately and assembled.
- this conventional seat inevitably entails a high cost for including a complicated structure and involving a complicated process.
- this conventional seat is not durable because the upper member 11 might be detached from the lower member 12 as the bolts 14 are disengaged from the screw holes 13 .
- this conventional seat is poor in strength because the grids 18 might be deformed and broken.
- the present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.
- a human body-supporting device is provided a chair.
- the human body-supporting device includes a frame, a plurality of grids and a plurality of patches.
- the grids are formed in the frame.
- Each of the grids includes a first side and an opposite second side. The first side of one of the grids is connected with one of the patches while the second side of next one of the grids is connected with one of the patches for retaining the grids in shape.
- the primary advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the simple structure. Another advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the easy fabrication. Another advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the low cost. Another advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the durability.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a conventional seat
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a human body-supporting device for use in a chair according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 3 - 3 in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 shows the backrest of FIG. 2 to be assembled with a cushion and a piece of leather.
- FIG. 5 shows the seat of FIG. 2 to be assembled with a cushion and a piece of leather.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the seat, the cushion and the leather of FIG. 5 assembled.
- FIG. 7 is a side view of a person sitting on the seat of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a plurality of seats of FIG. 2 piled and tied together by means of a rope through the notches.
- a chair 20 includes a backrest 21 and a seat 30 connected with the backrest 21 .
- a human body-supporting device may be implemented as the backrest 21 and the seat 30 . That is, the backrest 21 is substantially identical to the seat 30 except for including a different profile. Hence, the human body-supporting device according to the present invention will be described in detail in relation to the seat 30 .
- the seat 30 includes a frame 41 , a plurality of grids 37 located in and connected with the frame 41 and a plurality of patches 38 formed on the grids 37 in order to retain the grids 37 in shape.
- the frame 41 includes two long walls 35 and two short walls 32 .
- the grids 37 are formed by means of a first group of ribs 36 and a second group of ribs 39 intersecting the first group of ribs 36 .
- the first group of ribs 36 does not extend in parallel to the walls 35 and 32 .
- the second group of ribs 39 does not extend in parallel to the walls 35 and 32 .
- Each of the grids 37 includes a first side and a second side.
- the grids 37 provide a strong structure.
- the first side of one of the grids 37 is connected with one of the patches 38 while the second side of next one of the grids 37 is connected with one of the patches 38 (see FIG. 6 ).
- Each of the long walls 35 includes a notch 33 defined therein.
- the notches 33 are used for receiving a rope 45 for fastening a plurality of the seats 30 together (see FIG. 8 ).
- Each of the short walls 32 includes an inclined edge 34 devised for ergonomic purposes.
- the seat 30 that includes the frame 41 , the grids 37 and the patches 38 is molded in one piece.
- a cushion 26 is installed on the backrest 21 .
- a piece of leather 27 is installed on the cushion 26 .
- a cushion 42 is installed on the seat 30 .
- a piece of leather 43 is installed on the cushion 42 .
- the seat 30 provides a concave upper surface that conforms to ergonomics. Thus, a user can sit on the seat 30 for a long period of time.
- FIG. 7 shows a person sat on the seat 30 .
- Each of the short walls 32 of the seat 30 includes an inclined edge 34 formed thereon.
- the concave upper surface of the seat 30 includes a portion that is inclined forwards. Therefore, the user can rest his or her thighs on the seat 30 comfortably.
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Abstract
A human body-supporting device is provided a chair. The human body-supporting device includes a frame, a plurality of grids and a plurality of patches. The grids are formed in the frame. Each of the grids includes a first side and an opposite second side. The first side of one of the grids is connected with one of the patches while the second side of next one of the grids is connected with one of the patches for retaining the grids in shape.
Description
- 1. Field of Invention
- The present invention relates to a chair and, more particularly, to a human body-supporting device for use in a chair.
- 2. Related Prior Art
- Referring to
FIG. 1 , aconventional seat 10 includes anupper member 11 and alower member 12. Theseat 10 is substantially shaped like a rectangle. Theupper member 11 includes a plurality ofradial rods 15 and a plurality ofannular ribs 16 installed on theradial rods 15. Theupper member 11 includes a plurality ofscrew holes 13 defined therein. Thelower member 12 includes aframe 20 formed thereon. Theframe 20 includes twolong walls 21 and twoshort walls 22. A plurality ofgrids 18 is located in and connected with theframe 20. Thegrids 18 are formed by means of a first group ofribs 23 and a second group ofribs 24 intersecting the first group ofribs 23. The first group ofribs 23 extends in parallel to thelong walls 21 of theframe 20. The second group ofribs 24 extends in parallel to theshort walls 22 of theframe 20. Thelower member 12 includes a plurality ofcollars 17 formed thereon. Each of thecollars 17 is aligned with corresponding one of thescrew holes 13. Abolt 14 is driven into each of thescrew holes 13 through corresponding one of thecollars 17. Thus, theupper member 11 is firmly attached to thelower member 12. However, this conventional seat includes a complicated structure for including theupper member 11 and thelower member 12. Moreover, this conventional seat involves a complicated process because theupper member 11 and thelower member 12 are molded separately and assembled. Furthermore, this conventional seat inevitably entails a high cost for including a complicated structure and involving a complicated process. In addition, this conventional seat is not durable because theupper member 11 might be detached from thelower member 12 as thebolts 14 are disengaged from thescrew holes 13. Additionally, this conventional seat is poor in strength because thegrids 18 might be deformed and broken. - The present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.
- A human body-supporting device is provided a chair. The human body-supporting device includes a frame, a plurality of grids and a plurality of patches. The grids are formed in the frame. Each of the grids includes a first side and an opposite second side. The first side of one of the grids is connected with one of the patches while the second side of next one of the grids is connected with one of the patches for retaining the grids in shape.
- The primary advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the simple structure. Another advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the easy fabrication. Another advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the low cost. Another advantage of the body-supporting device of the present invention is the durability.
- Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the drawings.
- The present invention will be described through detailed illustration of the preferred embodiment referring to the drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a conventional seat -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a human body-supporting device for use in a chair according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 3-3 inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 shows the backrest ofFIG. 2 to be assembled with a cushion and a piece of leather. -
FIG. 5 shows the seat ofFIG. 2 to be assembled with a cushion and a piece of leather. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the seat, the cushion and the leather ofFIG. 5 assembled. -
FIG. 7 is a side view of a person sitting on the seat ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a plurality of seats ofFIG. 2 piled and tied together by means of a rope through the notches. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , achair 20 includes abackrest 21 and aseat 30 connected with thebackrest 21. According to the present invention, a human body-supporting device may be implemented as thebackrest 21 and theseat 30. That is, thebackrest 21 is substantially identical to theseat 30 except for including a different profile. Hence, the human body-supporting device according to the present invention will be described in detail in relation to theseat 30. - The
seat 30 includes aframe 41, a plurality ofgrids 37 located in and connected with theframe 41 and a plurality ofpatches 38 formed on thegrids 37 in order to retain thegrids 37 in shape. - The
frame 41 includes twolong walls 35 and twoshort walls 32. Thegrids 37 are formed by means of a first group ofribs 36 and a second group ofribs 39 intersecting the first group ofribs 36. The first group ofribs 36 does not extend in parallel to thewalls ribs 39 does not extend in parallel to thewalls grids 37 includes a first side and a second side. Thus, thegrids 37 provide a strong structure. The first side of one of thegrids 37 is connected with one of thepatches 38 while the second side of next one of thegrids 37 is connected with one of the patches 38 (seeFIG. 6 ). Each of thelong walls 35 includes anotch 33 defined therein. Thenotches 33 are used for receiving arope 45 for fastening a plurality of theseats 30 together (seeFIG. 8 ). Each of theshort walls 32 includes aninclined edge 34 devised for ergonomic purposes. - The
seat 30 that includes theframe 41, thegrids 37 and thepatches 38 is molded in one piece. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , acushion 26 is installed on thebackrest 21. A piece ofleather 27 is installed on thecushion 26. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , acushion 42 is installed on theseat 30. A piece ofleather 43 is installed on thecushion 42. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , theseat 30 provides a concave upper surface that conforms to ergonomics. Thus, a user can sit on theseat 30 for a long period of time. -
FIG. 7 shows a person sat on theseat 30. Each of theshort walls 32 of theseat 30 includes aninclined edge 34 formed thereon. Thus, the concave upper surface of theseat 30 includes a portion that is inclined forwards. Therefore, the user can rest his or her thighs on theseat 30 comfortably. - The present invention has been described through detailed illustration of the preferred embodiment. Those skilled in the art can derive variation from the preferred embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the preferred embodiment shall not limit the scope of the present invention defined in the claims.
Claims (13)
1. A human body-supporting device for use in a chair, the human body-supporting device comprising:
a frame;
a plurality of grids formed in the frame, each of the grids comprises a first side and an opposite second side; and
a plurality of patches, wherein the first side of one of the grids is connected with one of the patches while the second side of next one of the grids is connected with one of the patches for retaining the grids in shape.
2. The human body-supporting device according to claim 1 wherein the human body-supporting device is molded as one piece.
3. The human body-supporting device according to claim 1 wherein the human body-supporting device is a backrest.
4. The human body-supporting device according to claim 1 wherein the human body-supporting device is a seat.
5. The human body-supporting device according to claim 4 wherein the frame comprises two lateral walls each comprising an upper edge comprising a portion that is inclined forwards.
6. The human body-supporting device according to claim 1 wherein the frame comprises two long walls and two short walls.
7. The chair according to claim 6 wherein each of the long walls defines a notch for receiving a rope for fastening a plurality of seats together.
8. The chair according to claim 6 wherein the grids are formed by a first group of ribs and a second group of ribs intersecting the first group of ribs, wherein the first group of ribs does not extend in parallel to the long and short walls of the frame, wherein the second group of ribs does not extend in parallel to the long and short walls of the frame.
9. A chair comprising a seat and a backrest connected with the seat, both the seat and the backrest comprising:
a frame;
a plurality of grids formed in the frame, each of the grids comprises a first side and an opposite second side; and
a plurality of patches, wherein the first side of one of the grids is connected with one of the patches while the second side of next one of the grids is connected with one of the patches for retaining the grids in shape.
10. The human body-supporting device according to claim 9 wherein the frame of the seat comprises two lateral walls each comprising an upper edge comprising a portion that is inclined forwards.
11. The human body-supporting device according to claim 9 wherein the frame comprises two long walls and two short walls.
12. The chair according to claim 11 wherein the grids are formed a first group of ribs and a second group of ribs intersecting the first group of ribs, wherein the first group of ribs does not extend in parallel to the long and short walls of the frame, wherein the second group of ribs does not extend in parallel to the long and short walls of the frame.
13. The chair according to claim 11 wherein each of the long walls of the frame defines a notch for receiving a rope for fastening a plurality of frames together.
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