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US3154344A
US3154344A US199840A US19984062A US3154344A US 3154344 A US3154344 A US 3154344A US 199840 A US199840 A US 199840A US 19984062 A US19984062 A US 19984062A US 3154344 A US3154344 A US 3154344A
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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
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/28—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements
    • A47C4/42—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements having a frame made of metal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/04—Folding chairs with inflexible seats
    • A47C4/18—Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal
    • A47C4/20—Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe
    • A47C4/24—Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe with cross legs
    • A47C4/26—Folding chairs with inflexible seats having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe with cross legs of adjustable type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/28—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements
    • A47C4/42—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements having a frame made of metal
    • A47C4/44—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe
    • A47C4/48—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe with cross legs
    • A47C4/50—Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements having a frame made of metal with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe with cross legs of adjustable type
    • 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
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  • chair is intended to include chairs generally, including deck chairs, garden chairs or beach chairs and chaise lounges.
  • Rocking chairs may be classified within one of two general types, the orthodox type in which the rocking action is obtained by supporting the chair structure on curved rockers which roll on the ground as the chair rocks bodily, and the type in which the rocking action is produced by the articulated structure of the chair, the positions of which are varied in response to change in the position of the center of gravity of the user.
  • This invention is concerned with chairs of the latter type.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide such a chair for use as a reclining chair or chaise lounge, preferably including elements providing form fitting supports for the users head, shoulders, thighs and legs.
  • a chair which comprises a pair of generally rectilinearly shaped frame members, each of which includes spaced substan tially parallel leg elements, which elements lie in intersecting planes when the chair is disposed in its operating position, and which frame members also include substantially parallel base elements connecting the leg elements and contacting the floor, ground or other supporting surface of the chair across substantially their entire lengths.
  • a foldable base linkage is pivotally connected to the base elements of the two frame members, the base linkage being maintained under tension when the chair is disposed in its operative position and facilitating independent rocking of the frame members about the pivotal connections between the base linkage and the respective base elements.
  • An upper linkage is connected to the adjacent leg elements of the two frame members above the intersection of the planes defined thereby in the operating position, and front and rear stops are as- "ice sociated with the pair of frame members for limiting the rocking movement thereof within a predetermined arc.
  • the base linkage, upper linkage and frame members are so proportioned relative to the stops which limit the rocking arc of the chair, to permit folding of the chair to dispose the respective frame members in substantially co-planar relationship with one frame at least partially disposed within the other.
  • the structure of this invention substantially eliminates the walking problem inherent in many prior art constructions, since the leg elements of the frame members rock about their pivotal connections width the base linkage, at a level approximating that of the ground or other supporting surface.
  • This construction minimizes the production of torque forces, which are produced between chair leg elements and bracing elements therefor secured intermediate their lengths, which tend to exert leverage upon the chair support surface and dig into the same during rocking.
  • the front and rear stops of the chair construction coact with the pair of frame members and bracing linkages therefor to limit the rocking motion thereof, thus minimizing inherent dangers of the rocker construction, and guiding the relative motion of the frame members when it is desired to fold the chair, thereby insuring simple and eflicient folding of the chair when the upper ends of the frame members are merely moved toward one another.
  • the leg elements of one or both of the frame members include portions which are slightly bent or offset with respect to one another, thereby facilitating the movement of the leg elements relative to the front and rear stops during folding of the chair; the curvature of the leg elements is such as to enable the leg elements of the two frame members to move relatively to one another into substantially the same plane.
  • the leg elements are so bent that upon folding the chair, they act as camming surfaces relative to the stops between which they move, camming into a common plane.
  • the leg elements of one of the frame members include leading portions which are pivotally secured to the trailing portions of such elements to permit folding the leading portions into juxtaposition with the trailing portions after collapsing the chair, to thereby doubly fold the chair into a compact collapsed assembly.
  • the leading portions of the aforesaid frame member are pivoted about an axis about which the base linkage also folds; in this manner both the leading portions of the leg elements and the base linkage can pivot simultaneously about the same axis to effect the double fold.
  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of an upright or garden chair embodying the invention
  • FIGURE 2 is a side elevation of the upright chair embodiment shown in FIGURE 1;
  • FIGURE 3 is a rear elevation of a portion of the chair shown in FIGURE 2, viewed in the direction of line 33' in FIGURE 2;
  • FIGURE 4 is a front elevation of the upright chair after it has been folded by moving the supporting frames thereof into substantially co-planar relation;
  • FIGURE 5 is a view similar to FIGURE 4, showing the upright chair in its folded position after the leading portions of the leg elements of one of the chair supporting frame members have been doubly folded to produce a compact folded assembly;
  • FIGURES 5A, 5B and 5C are partial side elevations of the upright chair, showing the successive stages of doubly folding the same from the assembly illustrated in FIGURE 4 to that shown in FIGURE 5, with the locking mechanism between the leading and trailing portions of the doubly foldable frame member, the fabric elements, and the head rest, deleted for clarity;
  • FIGURE 6 is a side elevation viewed in the direction of line 66 in FIGURE 4, showing a pivotal arm rest for the upright chair in its folded or collapsed position parallel to the chair supporting frame members;
  • FIGURE 7 is an end view taken in the direction of line 7-7 in FIGURE 5, showing one of the chair stop members which additionally serves as a latch for holding the leading and trailing portions of one of the chair frame members in their extended position;
  • FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the invention in a chaise longue
  • FIGURE 9 is a schematic side elevation illustrating the forward and rearwardlirnits of the rocking motion of the chaise longue of FIGURE 8, as well as a central intermediate rocking position thereof.
  • an upright chair embodying the invention which comprises a seat frame supported by a pair of supporting frame members, the seat frame supporting, in turn, a flexible fabric seat.
  • the chair indicated generally at 10, includes a pair of generally rectilinearly shaped frame members ,11 and 12,-member 11 having a U-shaped cross-section and including parallel leg elements 13 and a connecting base element 14 contacting a supporting surface 15 for the chair across substantially its entire length, and member 12 having a rectangmlar cross-section and including parallel leg elements 16 connected by a base element 17 and a top element 18.
  • leg elements 13 and 16 of the frame members 11 and 12 lie in intersecting planes defining a supporting X-frame for the chair and the base elements 14 and 17, which connect the leg elements of each frame member, are disposed in substantially parallel relation supponting the weight of the chair upon the supporting surface 15.
  • a foldable bracing member or base linkage 20 is pivotally connected to the base elements 14 and 17, respectively, at pivots 19 and 21 (See FIGURE 2).
  • the base linkage 213 includes a first link 22 having its outer end pivoted to base element 14 and a second link 23 having its outer endpivoted to base element 17; the two links are preferably each constituted of splayed hairpin form wires.
  • the links 22 and 23 are pivoted intermediatetheir ends by a hinge 24.
  • the hinge 24 includes a pentroof 25 having approximately a 30 angle and a channel hinge pin containing member 26. This hinge construction permits folding of the links 22 and 23 in one direction (upwardly of the position illustrated in FIGURE 2) but not in the opposite direction.
  • the base linkage which is held under tension when the chair is disposed in operating position, folds in one direction to collapse the chair without jack-knifing.
  • tabular hinge 24 holding wire links 22 and 23 may, if desired, provide for relative lateral displacement of the wire links therein to accommodate manufacturing tolerances of the individual elements.
  • a generally U-shaped seat frame 27 is pivotally connected to the leg elements 13 and 16 of the respective frame members, defining an upper linkage connecting such members above the intersection of the planes. defined by the leg elements in the operating position of the chair.
  • the supporting X frame thereby provided rocks about pivots 1 and 21 between the base linkage 20 and the base elements 14 and 17 of the respective frame members 11 and 12.
  • a fabric is sewn to or otherwise late-rally secured to the frame member 27, defining a seat portion 23 of the chair; similarly a fabric is laterally secured to the leg elements 16 of the frame member 12 between their pivotal connection with the seat frame -27 and up to and covering the top element 18 thereof, which fabric defines a back portion 29 of the chair.
  • a supporting bar 30 is connected laterally of the seat frame 27 to provide additional support for the seat portion 28 of the chair.
  • the bar 3% is pivotally connected to the seat frame and the upper ends of the leg elements 13, is bowed to provide clearance for the thighs of the user and is swingable upon folding of the chair to facilitate flat stowage.
  • Such an alternative linkage may be supported solely by the lateral compression created by the seat frame 27 and the supporting frame member 11, and provides a distinct saving in the cost of the chair It).
  • Stop members are provided for limiting the rocking motiOn of the chair about the pivots 19 and 21, including a pair of front stop pins 31 and a rear stop strut 32, the former pivotally attached to the leg elements 16 of the frame member 12, as described hereinafter, and the strut 32 fixedly secured between the leg elements 16 of the frame member 12.
  • a continuous strut 32 as a stop member
  • separate stop pins may be mounted on the respective leg elements 16 of frame member 12, if desired
  • the stop members may also be provided by means of sleeves mounted on the leg elements of one of the framemernbers, as disclosed in my co-pending application Serial No. 71,227, now abandoned, instead of the configuration shown; however, for the reasons described hereinafter, it is preferred to employ a pivotally mounted stop pin 31 and a strut 32 as shown herein.
  • the stops 31 and 32 determine the limit of the pivotable are through which the chair may rock in its operable position.
  • the leg elements 13 of frame member 11 engage the stop pins 31, thereby preventing further rocking motion.
  • the leg elements 13 engage the stop strut 32 at the limit of the rocking arc, thereby preventing further movement backward and insuring the safety of the user of the foldable rocker.
  • the forward end of the seat frame 27 and the top element 18 of the frame member 12 are merely grasped and pulled toward one another, making the frame members 11 and 12 move toward one another. of frame member 11 engage the top strut 32.
  • the leg elements 13 are preferably bent or offset at 33, as are the leg elements 16 at 34, whereby to facilitate folding of the leg elements relative to the stationary stop strut 32. Hence when the leg elements 13 engage the stop strut 32 they are cammed by the curved surface 33 into substantially the same plane as the leg element 16 (see FIGURE 4).
  • leg elements 13 respective leg elements, it is possible to utilize straight leg elements, it is preferred to employ curved or bent leg elements described above to thereby provide a relatively compact folded structure while maintaining the pleasing aesthetic appearance of the operative chair.
  • the leg elements 16 of frame member 12 include leading portions 35 pivotally connected to trailing portions as thereof.
  • the leading and trailing portions of the leg elements 16 are held in their extended position by latch members 37 which are normally engaged by the stop pins 31, maintaining the chair in its operative position.
  • the leading portions 35 of frame member 12 are disposed in the position shown in FIGURE 4.
  • the leading portions 35 are doubly folded, i.e. the pivoted stop pins 31 are pivoted from the position shown in FIGURES 4 and 7 into a position parallel with the trailing portions 36, as shown in FIGURE 5, thereby permitting pivoting of the leading portions 35 relative to the trailing portions 36 into juxtaposed relation (FIGURE 5).
  • the link 23 of the base linkage 2% is simultaneously mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the hinge 24.
  • leading portions 35 of the leg elements of frame member 12 pivot about an axis aligned with the stop-strut 32 and the inner end of the link 23 simultaneously pivots about an axis which is parallel and adjacent to such axis, thereby rotating the hinge 24 from the position shown in FIGURE 5A to that in FIGURE 58 and finally to that illustrated in FIGURE SC, in which the leading portions of the leg elements of frame member 12 are positioned in abutment with the trailing portions thereof and in which the chair is doubly folded into the compact fully collapsed assembly illustrated in FIGURES 5 and 5C.
  • FIGURES 1 to 7 The chair shown in FIGURES 1 to 7 is provided with a pair of collapsible arm-rests 38 which are secured to the leg elements 16 of frame member 12 above their pivotal connection with seat frame 27, as by links 39 pinned to the leg elements.
  • each arm-rest 38 engages a stop pin 41 (FIGURE 2) integral with the adjacent leg element 16 and is cantilevered outwardly, substantially parallel to the seat portion 28 of the chair 10.
  • the arm-rests When it is desired to fold the chair the arm-rests are pivoted outwardly to disengage them from pins 41 and are thereafter pivoted downwardly as indicated by the arrow 4% in FIGURE 2, into the position shown in FIGURE 6, wherein the armrest 38 is disposed substantially parallel and in abutting relation with the corresponding leg element 16 to provide a compact folded assembly.
  • the upright chair 10 is further provided with a headrest 42 which may be removably secured to the chair if desired.
  • the head-rest 42 comprises a U-shaped wire frame supporting a tensioned fabric, which frame terminates in wire loops 43 having outwardly directed wire elements 44.
  • Elements 44 are received in fixed brackets 45 (FIGURE 3) suitably secured as by rivets at opposite ends of the top element 18 of the frame member 12. The end elements 44 of the head-rest are simply removed from the brackets 45 and from the chair 10 by pressing the ends of the wire frame together.
  • the head-rest When it is desired to employ the head-rest it is connected to the chair as described above and placed in the position shown in the drawings, in which the loop elements 43 of the head-rest frame engage the back of the top element 18 of frame member 12, mounting the headrest 42 in position to support the users head. "Vhen it is desired to fold the upright chair, the head-rest is pivoted counterclockwise, viewing FIGURE 2, into the position shown in broken line at 42 in the drawing, in
  • a sun-shade may be connected to the top of the head-rest 42, employing a supporting structure such as that used to support the head-rest 42.
  • FIGURES 1 to 7 of the drawings has the following dimensions:
  • FIGURES 8 and 9 of the drawings The deck chair or chaise longue 5i embodying the present invention is shown in FIGURES 8 and 9 of the drawings. While, as noted above, the upright chair 10 contains a seat portion 23 and a back portion 29 secured at their lateral edges to the seat frame 27 and the frame member 12, respectively, the chaise longue 50 includes a single flexible sheet 51 supported by the frame member 12 at its upper end, by a laterally extending fabric support 61 intermediate its ends and by the frame member 11 at its lower end, the weight of the user of the chaise placing the sheet in tension.
  • M upper cross bar or tube 52 of the frame member 12 is provided with a concave depression 53 (FIGURE 8) extending rearwardly of the frame member.
  • the cross tube 52 possesses a flattened elliptical cross section, in order that if the tension on sheet 51 permits contact of the users head with the tube 52, localized high pressures are not created, as would be created were the cross tube constituted of a round cross-section tube.
  • the cross tube 52 By providing a depression or recess in the cross tube 52, the users head is cupped by the sheet 51 over an area corresponding to the depression, thereby facilitating linear contact of the users head with about 5 inches or more of the sheet surface.
  • this configuration of the cross tube 52 permits the users head to fall back to a position about 2 inches behind his shoulder line, thus creating a more comfortable support than were a uniformbly tensioned and supported back-rest provided.
  • the frame member 11 is pivotally connected to the frame member 12 by means of arm-rests 54, which may also include clamps 55 for engaging the leg elements of the frame members in folded relation to produce a selfsupporting folded assembly.
  • Frame member 11 is provided with an upper cross tube 56 having a pair of downwardly extending concave depressions or recesses 57 formed therein, approximately conforming to the crosssectional shape of the under part of the users thighs.
  • the depressions in the cross tube 56 are provided by forming such tube with a protuberance in the center thereof; preferably the cross tube 56 is covered with a suitable elastomeric padding, such as a polyurethane foam, to further cushion the thighs of the user.
  • the cushioning of the users thighs is further enhanced by reducing the linear length of the sheet 51 at its outer selvage edges and adjacent the central protuberance of the cross tube 56. In this manner greater slack is '3 left in the sheet 51 in the areas aligned with the depressions 57 in cross tube 56.
  • the sheet 51 is secured to the cross tubes 52 and 56 described above by sheet gripper plates 52 and 56, respectively.
  • the gripper plates secure the sheet 51 at the upper surfaces of the cross tubes, thereby eliminating the 4 or 5 inch negative support area adjacent such tubes as would exist were the sheet looped around the cross tubes. to create effective forces at the tube center lines rather than at their upper surfaces.
  • a u-shaped foot-rest frame 58 is pivoted at 59 to the frame member 11 at a point adjacent the cross tube 56.
  • the foot-rest frame is pivoted over cross tube 56 whereby to engage and lock with the same in its extended position and thereby support the feet of the user.
  • the foot-rest frame 58 is pivoted clockwise, viewing FIGURE 8, substantially into the plane of the frame member 11 for folding of the chaise assembly.
  • wedge shaped members may be provided associated with the pivotal connection between the footrest frame 58 and the frame member 11 to vary the angle of the foot-rest with respect to the main frame comprised of frame members 11 and 12 of the chaise, and thereby increase the contour chair effect produced thereby.
  • the foot-rest includes a foot supporting fabric 61 connected laterally across the frame 58, upon which the feet may rest without effort, and a foot-rest member 62, to accommodate shorter limbed individuals.
  • the rocking arc of the chaise longue 50 is determined by rearward stop pins 63, which define the limit of the rearward rocking movement of the chaise, and forward stops 64 defined by the wedge shaped upper surfaces of a V-brace 65 secured to the base element 17 and leg elements 16 of the frame member 12.
  • Use of the V- shaped brace 65 to provide the forward stop 64 not only limits the rocking motion of the chaise longue but additionally serves to secure the folded chair against movementof the individual elements thereof.
  • FIGURE 9 illustrates the rocking motion of the chaise longue 50 relative to the stop members 63 and 64.
  • the chaise is disposed with the frame members 11 and 12 intermediate the stops 63 and 64, freely rockabletherebetween.
  • the frame member 11' engages stop pins 63 preventing further rocking motion of the chaise.
  • the chaise is rocked forward it reaches a limiting position at which the frame 12" engages the front stop members 64, preventing further forward movement of the chaise longue.
  • One preferred embodiment of the chaise longue 50 shown in FIGURES 8 and 9 has the following dimensions:
  • a foldable rocking chair which provides smooth rocking action, does not walk or dig into the ground or other supporting surface upon rocking, and which may be readily folded into a compact assembly for transport or storage. Since certain changes may be made in the rocking chair of this invention without departing from the scope thereof it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
  • a chair comprising:
  • front and rear stop members mounted transversely of and connected to said second frame member, said front stop member extending below and in front of the intersection defined by the respective frame members in their operative positions and said rear stop member extending above and to the rear of the intersection defined by the frame members in their operative positions;
  • a foldable base linkage pivotally connected to the respective base elements of the pair of frame members and including a pair of links pivoted at their outer ends to the respective base elements and pivotally secured to one another at their inner ends, the leading portions of the leg elements of said second frame member and the inner ends of the links of said base linkage pivoting about adjacent and parallel axes, after folding the chair as set forth hereinafter, to fold said leading portions into juxtaposed relation with the trailing portions pivoted thereto;
  • said chair being folded by drawing the upper portions of the pair of frame members toward one another, the rear stop member connected to the second frame member bearing against the leg elements of the first frame member and being guided thereby to fold the first and second frame members in juxtaposed, nested relation, the leading portions of the leg elements of said frame member being thereafter pivoted relative to the trailing portions thereof to doubly fold the chair into a compact, collapsed assembly.
  • the link connecting the arm rest to the adjacent leg element providing for movement of the arm rest to clear said stop, thereby permitting the arm rest to be folded length wise of and in abutting relation with the leg element.
  • said first frame member includes a laterally extending cross tube connecting the leg elements thereof adjacent their upper ends, said upper cross tube defining a pair of intermediate spaced concavities and supporting an elastomeric material conforming to the contour of said cross-tube for supporting the thighs of the user;
  • said second frame member includes a laterally extending second cross tube connecting the leg elements thereof adjacent their upper ends, said second cross tube defining a centrally disposed concavity contoured for supporting the head and shoulders of the user;
  • a supporting fabric is secured to and extends between said cross tubes to provide a unitary sheet support for both the seat and back portions of the user.
  • An upright chair comprising:
  • front and rear stop members mounted transversely of and connected to said second frame member, said front stop member extending below and in front of the intersection defined by the respective frame members in their operative positions and said rear stop member extending above and to the rear of the intersection defined by the frame members in their operative positions;
  • each of said arm rests being pivotally mounted by (1) a link connected to the adjacent leg element of said second frame member; and (2) a stop mounted on the leg element for engaging a mating end of the arm rest in the operative position thereof, tie link connecting the arm rest to the adjacent leg element providing for movement of the arm rest to clear the stop therefor, thereby permitting the arm rest to be folded lengthwise of and in abutting relation to the leg element; the chair being folded by folding said arm rests into abutment with the leg elements or" said second frame member, and drawing the upper portions of the pair of frame members toward one another, the rear stop member connected to the second frame member bearing against the leg elements of the first frame member and being guided thereby to fold the pair of frame members in juxtaposed, nested relation.
  • said foldable base linkage includes a pair of links pivoted at their outer ends to the respective base elements of the first and second frame members and pivotally secured to one another at their inner ends, the leading portions of the leg elements of said second frame member and the inner end of the link of said base linkage connected to said second frame member pivoting about adjacent and parallel axes, after folding the chair, to fold said leading portions, into juxtaposed relation with the trailing portions pivoted thereto.

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DEST12950U DE1877625U (de) 1959-11-24 1960-11-18 Zusammenlegbarer stuhl.
ES0262649A ES262649A1 (es) 1959-11-24 1960-11-22 Perfeccionamientos en sillas plegables
FR844601A FR1274108A (fr) 1959-11-24 1960-11-22 Fauteuil repliable
BE597384A BE597384A (fr) 1959-11-24 1960-11-23 Fauteuil repliable.
GB10034/62A GB1040932A (en) 1959-11-24 1962-03-15 Improvements relating to seats
US199840A US3154344A (en) 1959-11-24 1962-06-04 Foldable rocking chair
CH327663A CH397172A (fr) 1959-11-24 1963-03-14 Chaise oscillante pliable
DEST15746U DE1877136U (de) 1959-11-24 1963-03-14 Zusammenlegbarer stuhl.
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