公开(公告)号：US06749261B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10214543

申请日：2002-08-08

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roosien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roosien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C3025

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A seating unit includes a seat and back operably supported for synchronized reclining movement. The back includes a back support with separate upper and lower portions pivotally coupled to a back frame at upper and lower connections, respectively. The upper and lower portions combine to define a forwardly-protruding convex shape and include mating structure forming an expansion joint that permits collapse and expansion as the upper and lower portions are flexed between a more-convex shape and a more-planar shape. In one form, the lower portion includes first and second sections pivoted together, with the upper portion and the first and second sections forming thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic regions of the back support, respectively.

摘要翻译： 座椅单元包括可操作地支撑用于同步倾斜运动的座椅和靠背。 背部包括背部支撑件，分开的上部和下部分别在上部和下部连接处可枢转地联接到后部框架。 上部和下部组合以限定向前突出的凸形形状，并且包括形成膨胀接头的配合结构，其随着上部和下部在更加凸形和更平面形状之间弯曲而允许塌缩和膨胀。 在一种形式中，下部包括枢转在一起的第一和第二部分，上部分和第一和第二部分分别形成背部支撑件的胸部，腰部和骨盆区域。

公开(公告)号：US06460928B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09921059

申请日：2001-08-02

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C300

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A back construction for a seating unit includes a back frame, and a compliant back having a forwardly-protruding lumbar support section that is characteristically flexible and bendable, such that the compliant back can be flexed to a plurality of different convex shapes. Top and bottom connections pivotally connect the compliant back to the back frame. An adjustable force-generating mechanism is operably attached to at least one of the compliant back and the back frame. The force-generating mechanism is constructed to provide an adjustable biasing force that adjustably biases the lumbar support section forwardly for optimal lumbar support for a seated user's back, but the force-generating mechanism characteristically provides the biasing force without forcing a shape change in the compliant back. A vertically adjustable lumbar support is slidably attached to the back shell.

公开(公告)号：US06367877B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09491975

申请日：2000-01-27

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C1024

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A back for a seating unit, such as a chair, includes a back frame and a compliant back that is flexibly bendable to define different curvilinear shapes for sympathetically and ergonomically supporting a seated user's back. The back includes a belt bracket with forwardly-extending flanges pivotally connecting the back to the back frame at a first connection generally aligned with a seated user's hip joint. The back includes a second connection pivotally connecting the back to the back frame at a second location spaced vertically above the first connection. An adjustable force generating mechanism is connected to the first connection that biases a lumbar portion of the back forward with respect to the chair. The first and second connections, in combination with the adjustable force generating mechanism, constrain the compliant back to move over a range that provides excellent ergonomic lumbar support to a seated user.

摘要翻译： 用于座椅单元（例如椅子）的背部包括后框架和柔性背面，其柔性地可弯曲以限定不同的曲线形状，以便同情地和符合人体工程学地支撑就座用户的背部。 背部包括带支架，其具有向前延伸的凸缘，该凸缘以与座位使用者的髋关节一致对准的第一连接将所述背部枢转地连接到所述后框架。 后部包括在垂直于第一连接上方间隔开的第二位置处将后背枢转地连接到后框架的第二连接。 可调节的力产生机构连接到第一连接件，该第一连接件相对于椅子向前偏压腰部的腰部。 第一和第二连接结合可调节力产生机构限制顺从性向一个范围移动，该范围为坐着的使用者提供极佳的人机工程学腰部支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06349992B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09694041

申请日：2000-10-20

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C1024

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A seating unit is provided having a base assembly, a back frame pivoted to the base assembly for movement between upright and reclined positions, and a seat slidably supported on the base assembly and pivoted to the back frame so that the seat moves forwardly and its rear moves forwardly and downwardly with the back frame upon recline. A flexible back is connected to the back frame at top and bottom locations and is provided with lumbar adjustment for improved lumbar force/support and shape. A seat is provided with seat depth adjustment and with active and passive thigh flex support. A novel energy mechanism is provided that includes a moment arm shift adjuster for adjusting the spring tension on the back frame. The moment arm shift adjuster is readily adjustable and includes an overtorque device to prevent damage to components of the energy mechanism.

摘要翻译： 座椅单元设置有基座组件，后框架枢转到基座组件，用于在直立和倾斜位置之间移动，以及可滑动地支撑在基座组件上并枢转到后框架的座椅，使得座椅向前移动，其后部 在倾斜时用后框架向前和向下移动。 柔性背部在顶部和底部位置处连接到后框架，并且具有用于改善腰部/支撑和形状的腰部调节。 座椅配有座椅深度调节，主动和被动大腿弯曲支撑。 提供了一种新颖的能量机构，其包括用于调节后框架上的弹簧张力的力矩臂移动调节器。 力矩臂移动调节器容易调节，并且包括过转矩装置，以防止损坏能量机构的部件。

公开(公告)号：US5975634A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US957473

申请日：1997-10-24

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C3/02 ,  A47C1/02 ,  A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/024 ,  A47C1/032 ,  A47C1/12 ,  A47C3/00 ,  A47C3/025 ,  A47C3/026 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  A47C7/60 ,  A47C31/02

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A chair is provided having a base assembly, a back assembly pivoted to the base assembly for movement between upright and reclined positions, and a seat slidably supported on the base assembly and pivoted to the back frame so that the seat moves forwardly and its rear moves forwardly and downwardly with the back frame upon recline. A flexible back is connected to the back frame at top and bottom locations and is provided with lumbar adjustment for improved lumbar force/support and shape. A seat is provided with seat depth adjustment and with active and passive thigh flex support. A novel energy mechanism is provided that includes a moment arm shift adjuster for adjusting the spring tension on the back frame. The moment arm shift adjuster is readily adjustable and includes an overtorque device to prevent damage to components of the energy mechanism.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种椅子，其具有基座组件，枢转到基座组件的后部组件，用于在直立和倾斜位置之间移动，以及可滑动地支撑在基座组件上并枢转到后框架的座椅，使得座椅向前移动并且其后部移动 向后和向后倾斜。 柔性背部在顶部和底部位置处连接到后框架，并且具有用于改善腰部/支撑和形状的腰部调节。 座椅配有座椅深度调节，主动和被动大腿弯曲支撑。 提供了一种新颖的能量机构，其包括用于调节后框架上的弹簧张力的力矩臂移动调节器。 力矩臂移动调节器容易调节，并且包括过转矩装置，以防止损坏能量机构的部件。

公开(公告)号：US06394546B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09705691

申请日：2000-11-03

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C3025

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A seating unit includes a flexible back including a concavely-shaped lumbar region, and a tensioned cover stretched over the concavely-shaped lumbar region. A lumbar device is fit between the front surface and the covering, with a tension of the covering biasing the lumbar device against the lumbar region and resulting in a frictional force retaining the lumbar device in a selected vertical position. In one form, the lumbar device is sufficiently stiff to maintain its vertical cross sectional shape and to change a shape of the lumbar region as the lumbar device is adjusted vertically, but is sufficiently flexible to conform to a horizontal shape of the lumbar region as a seated user moves and twists while seated in the seating unit.

摘要翻译： 座椅单元包括柔性背部，其包括凹形状的腰部区域，以及在凹形状的腰部区域上延伸的张紧的覆盖物。 腰部装置配合在前表面和覆盖物之间，其中覆盖物的张力使腰部装置抵靠腰部区域，并且导致摩擦力将腰部装置保持在选定的垂直位置。 在一种形式中，腰部装置足够坚硬以保持其垂直横截面形状，并且随着腰部装置垂直调节而改变腰部区域的形状，但是足够柔性以符合腰部区域的水平形状，如 坐着的使用者在座位上移动和扭曲。

公开(公告)号：US06394545B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09920870

申请日：2001-08-02

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kevin A. Ekdahl ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gardner J. Klaasen, II ,  James A. Perkins ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Edward H. Punches ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo ,  Michael J. Yancharas

IPC分类号： A47C3025

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A back for a seating unit, such as a chair, includes a back frame and a compliant back that is flexibly bendable to define different curvilinear shapes for sympathetically and ergonomically supporting a seated user's back. The back includes a bracket with forwardly-extending flanges pivotally connecting the compliant back to the back frame at a bottom connection generally aligned with a seated user's hip joint. The back also includes a top connection pivotally connecting the back to the back frame above the first connection. An adjustable torsional force-generating mechanism is connected to the first connection that biases a lumbar portion of the compliant back forward with respect to the chair. The top and bottom connections, in combination with the adjustable force generating mechanism, constrain the compliant back to move over a range that provides excellent ergonomic lumbar support to a seated user.

摘要翻译： 用于座椅单元（例如椅子）的背部包括后框架和柔性背面，其柔性地可弯曲以限定不同的曲线形状，以便同情地和符合人体工程学地支撑就座用户的背部。 背部包括具有向前延伸的凸缘的托架，该凸缘在与通常与就座的使用者的髋关节对齐的底部连接处枢转地连接柔顺背部到后框架。 背部还包括将第一连接件上的背部与后框架枢转连接的顶部连接件。 可调扭转力发生机构连接到第一连接件，该第一连接件相对于椅子将柔性背部的腰部部分向前偏置。 顶部和底部连接与可调节的力产生机构相结合，限制顺从性向后移动到向坐着的使用者提供优良的符合人体工程学的腰部支撑的范围。

公开(公告)号：US20090001793A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12210395

申请日：2008-09-15

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Daryl Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Daryl Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo

IPC分类号： A47C7/40

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A back support includes a base, a seat, and a back frame pivoted to the base. The seating unit has a flexible back (i.e., back shell) supported on the back frame and having stiff upper and lower sections connected by a forwardly protruding flexible lumbar section for providing lumbar support to a seated user. A spring mechanism is connected to the back frame and to a center lower edge of the flexible back. The spring mechanism biases the flexible back to bias the lumbar toward a forwardly protruding shape to provide optimal lumbar support when in the upright position and also during recline of the seated user.

摘要翻译： 背部支撑件包括底座，座椅和枢转到底座的后框架。 座椅单元具有支撑在后框架上的柔性背部（即后壳），并且具有通过向前突出的柔性腰部连接的刚性上部和下部，用于向就座的使用者提供腰部支撑。 弹簧机构连接到后框架和柔性背部的中心下边缘。 弹簧机构偏置柔性背部以将腰部偏向向前突出的形状，以在处于直立位置时以及在坐着的使用者倾斜时提供最佳的腰部支撑。

公开(公告)号：US07712834B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US12210395

申请日：2008-09-15

申请人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Daryl Knoblock, legal representative ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo

发明人： Glenn A. Knoblock ,  Arnold B. Dammermann ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Gordon J. Peterson ,  Charles P. Roossien ,  David S. Teppo

IPC分类号： A47C3/00

CPC分类号： A47C1/023 ,  A47C1/03233 ,  A47C1/03238 ,  A47C1/03255 ,  A47C1/03272 ,  A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A47C7/46 ,  Y10S297/02

摘要： A back support includes a base, a seat, and a back frame pivoted to the base. The seating unit has a flexible back (i.e., back shell) supported on the back frame and having stiff upper and lower sections connected by a forwardly protruding flexible lumbar section for providing lumbar support to a seated user. A spring mechanism is connected to the back frame and to a center lower edge of the flexible back. The spring mechanism biases the flexible back to bias the lumbar toward a forwardly protruding shape to provide optimal lumbar support when in the upright position and also during recline of the seated user.

摘要翻译： 背部支撑件包括底座，座椅和枢转到底座的后框架。 座椅单元具有支撑在后框架上的柔性背部（即后壳），并且具有通过向前突出的柔性腰部连接的刚性上部和下部，用于向就座的使用者提供腰部支撑。 弹簧机构连接到后框架和柔性背部的中心下边缘。 弹簧机构偏置柔性背部以将腰部偏向向前突出的形状，以在处于直立位置时以及在坐着的使用者倾斜时提供最佳的腰部支撑。

公开(公告)号：US6079785A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-27

申请号：US228726

申请日：1999-01-12

申请人： Gordon J. Peterson ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Jeffrey A. Hall ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Glenn A. Knoblock

发明人： Gordon J. Peterson ,  Larry DeKraker ,  Jeffrey A. Hall ,  Kurt R. Heidmann ,  Glenn A. Knoblock

IPC分类号： A47C7/46 ,  A47C3/025

CPC分类号： A47C7/462

摘要： A back construction for a chair includes a back shell having a plurality of horizontal bands defining a flexible lumbar section, with the back shell including non-parallel guides defined along its edges. A vertically adjustable lumbar support includes a panel body located at the flexible lumbar section, a bent wire member that engages the panel body and that is stretchable laterally, and opposing handles attached to ends of the bent wire member that engage the non-parallel guides. The opposing handles slidingly follow the guides and are movable between a first position where the bent wire member is flexed to a first width dimension, and a second position where the bent wire member is flexed to a second width dimension different than the first width dimension. Slots in the panel body retain the bent wire member to the panel body, but permit the bent wire member to be stretched horizontally during vertical adjustment of the lumbar support. The panel body includes generously radiused upper and lower edges shaped to slide over top and bottom edges of the plurality of horizontal bands without catching on and unacceptably twisting individual ones of the bands when the vertically adjustable lumbar support is vertically adjusted.

摘要翻译： 用于椅子的后部结构包括具有限定柔性腰部的多个水平带的后壳，后壳包括沿着其边缘限定的不平行的引导件。 垂直可调节的腰部支撑件包括位于柔性腰部处的面板体，弯曲的线构件，其与面板本体接合并且可横向延伸，以及相对的手柄，其连接到弯曲的线构件的与非平行导轨接合的端部。 相对的手柄滑动地跟随引导件，并且可以在弯曲的线构件弯曲到第一宽度尺寸的第一位置和弯曲的线构件弯曲到不同于第一宽度尺寸的第二宽度尺寸的第二位置之间移动。 面板主体中的插槽将弯曲的线构件保持在面板主体上，但允许弯曲的线构件在腰部支撑件的垂直调节期间水平拉伸。 面板体包括成形为在垂直可调节的腰部支撑件被垂直调节时在多个水平带的顶部和底部边缘上滑动的慷慨圆角的上边缘和下边缘，而不会卡住并且不可接受地扭转各个带。