WO2008140777A3 - Control device for a seat, particularly for adjustable chairs - Google Patents

Control device for a seat, particularly for adjustable chairs Download PDF

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WO2008140777A3
WO2008140777A3 PCT/US2008/005988 US2008005988W WO2008140777A3 WO 2008140777 A3 WO2008140777 A3 WO 2008140777A3 US 2008005988 W US2008005988 W US 2008005988W WO 2008140777 A3 WO2008140777 A3 WO 2008140777A3
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seat
control device
adjustable chairs
chair
support base
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PCT/US2008/005988
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Massimo Costaglia
Alessandro Slongo
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L & P Property Management Company
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03255—Reclining 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03261—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03277—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with bar or leaf springs
    • A47C1/03279—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with bar or leaf springs of torsion type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03261—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03266—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with adjustable elasticity

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

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a control device for a seat of a chair, which includes a seat support connected to a support base. The support base is substantially U-shaped, with an internal part hollow at a central portion thereof. A coaxial torsion bar is also provided with an actuator lever for raising/lowering the seat of the chair.
PCT/US2008/005988 2007-05-09 2008-05-09 Control device for a seat, particularly for adjustable chairs WO2008140777A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT000944A ITMI20070944A1 (en) 2007-05-09 2007-05-09 SEAT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR ADJUSTABLE CHAIRS.
ITMI2007A000944 2007-05-09

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WO2008140777A2 WO2008140777A2 (en) 2008-11-20
WO2008140777A3 true WO2008140777A3 (en) 2009-12-23

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WO (1) WO2008140777A2 (en)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8632130B2 (en) * 2010-05-13 2014-01-21 L & P Property Management Company Chair-specific adjustment device

Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3592433A (en) * 1969-02-25 1971-07-13 Bliss & Laughlin Ind Torsion bar chair control
US3612604A (en) * 1966-08-17 1971-10-12 Seng Co The Torsion bar control for executive posture chair
US4666121A (en) * 1985-05-10 1987-05-19 Syba Limited Spring-tilt mechanism for a chair or seat
US5242144A (en) * 1991-09-23 1993-09-07 Ford Motor Company Latch system seat support assembly
US5417473A (en) * 1992-10-08 1995-05-23 Protoned B.V. Chair mechanism providing for an inclination range and inclination stop means
US20060082201A1 (en) * 2004-10-18 2006-04-20 Werner Link Chair

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3612604A (en) * 1966-08-17 1971-10-12 Seng Co The Torsion bar control for executive posture chair
US3592433A (en) * 1969-02-25 1971-07-13 Bliss & Laughlin Ind Torsion bar chair control
US4666121A (en) * 1985-05-10 1987-05-19 Syba Limited Spring-tilt mechanism for a chair or seat
US5242144A (en) * 1991-09-23 1993-09-07 Ford Motor Company Latch system seat support assembly
US5417473A (en) * 1992-10-08 1995-05-23 Protoned B.V. Chair mechanism providing for an inclination range and inclination stop means
US20060082201A1 (en) * 2004-10-18 2006-04-20 Werner Link Chair

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ITMI20070944A1 (en) 2008-11-10

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