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公开(公告)号:USD555377S1
公开(公告)日:2007-11-20
申请号:US29254521
申请日:2006-02-24
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公开(公告)号:US07334845B2
公开(公告)日:2008-02-26
申请号:US10846784
申请日:2004-05-14
申请人: Gordon J. Peterson , Kurt R. Heidmann , Renard G. Tubergen , Christopher J. Norman , Bruce M. Smith , Steven James Beukema
发明人: Gordon J. Peterson , Kurt R. Heidmann , Renard G. Tubergen , Christopher J. Norman , Bruce M. Smith , Steven James Beukema
IPC分类号: A47C7/02
摘要: A seating unit includes a perimeter frame, a flexible seating surface supported by the frame, and parallel elongated resilient force-distributing members coupled to the seating surface to control a contour of the seating surface when supporting a seated user. The resilient force-distributing members are bendable along their length and are sufficient in number and distribution to substantially reduce localized deflection of the seating surface and thereby reduce pressure point contact felt by the seated user. The resilient force-distributing members can be wire rods, long strips, or other resilient material with memory. The resilient force-distributing members can be supported on opposing sides of the perimeter frame in various ways to reduce inward pressure on the opposing sides during flexure of the resilient force-distributing members, such as by providing on ends of the resilient force-distributing members one or more rotatable pivots, sliding support at ends of the resilient force-distributing members, stretchable rubber supports, and/or elastic fabric.
摘要翻译: 座椅单元包括周边框架,由框架支撑的柔性就座表面以及平行细长的弹性力分布构件,其联接到座位表面,以在支撑就座的使用者时控制座位表面的轮廓。 弹性力分布构件沿其长度是可弯曲的并且在数量和分布上是足够的,以便基本上减小座面的局部偏转,从而减少由坐着的使用者感到的压力点接触。 弹性力分配构件可以是线材,长条或具有记忆的其它弹性材料。 弹性力分配构件可以以各种方式支撑在周边框架的相对侧上,以在弹性力分布构件弯曲期间减小相对侧上的向内压力,例如通过在弹性力分配构件的端部上设置 一个或多个可旋转的枢轴,在弹性力分配构件的端部处的滑动支撑件,可伸缩橡胶支撑件和/或弹性织物。
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公开(公告)号:US20100127551A1
公开(公告)日:2010-05-27
申请号:US12694970
申请日:2010-01-27
IPC分类号: A47C7/02
CPC分类号: A47C4/02 , A47C5/12 , A47C7/006 , A47C7/16 , A47C7/18 , A47C7/285 , A47C7/32 , A47C7/42 , A47C7/54 , A47C7/543
摘要: A seating construction includes a perimeter frame defining an open area, and a one-piece molded seating component supported on the frame. The seating component includes a plurality of integrally-formed flexible slats defining a support surface over the open area. Resilient wires are coupled to the slats to resiliently support the slats when flexed. The component can be handled as a unit for assembly, and is retained by connecting rods that extend along the side section of the frame, with the slats each rotatably engaging mating bearing structure on the frame. A flex-limiting member in a center of the frame limits the resilient supports to a maximum deflected condition. Tabs on the molded component interconnect the slats and permit one-piece molding, but are either flexible or breakable to permit independent flexing of the slats. Methods related to the above are also disclosed.
摘要翻译: 座椅结构包括限定开放区域的周边框架和支撑在框架上的一体式模制座椅部件。 座椅部件包括多个整体形成的柔性板条,其限定开放区域上的支撑表面。 弹性线被连接到板条上,以在弯曲时弹性地支撑板条。 该部件可以作为组件的单元来处理,并且通过沿着框架的侧部延伸的连杆来保持,其中板条各自可旋转地接合框架上的配合轴承结构。 框架中心的柔性限制部件将弹性支撑件限制在最大偏转状态。 模制部件上的突片将板条互连并允许一体成型,但是可以是柔性的或易碎的,以允许板条的独立弯曲。 还公开了与上述相关的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US07422287B2
公开(公告)日:2008-09-09
申请号:US11363069
申请日:2006-02-27
IPC分类号: A47C3/00
摘要: A back includes an integrated articulating back frame and a back support. The back frame has a lower segment pivoted to a chair control, an upper segment for thoracic support, and links forming a four-bar linkage with the upper and lower segments, with a joint being formed at the lumbar region. The back support is stretchable in limited directions to accommodate shape change in the articulating back frame but to provide adequate support to a seated user. Upon receiving a rearward pressure on the lumbar joint, the back frame itself changes shape. The pivot locations in the four bar linkage create a mechanism that simultaneously controls rotational and translational movement of the upper segment during flexure of the lumbar. The back frame is close to the back support to provide significant design flexibility, but permit substantial lumbar flexure. Various back supports are contemplated that accommodate articulation of the back frame.
摘要翻译: 背部包括集成的铰接背框和背部支撑。 后框架具有枢转到椅子控制器的下部段,用于胸部支撑的上部段,以及与上部和下部段形成四杆连杆的连杆,在腰部区域形成有关节。 背部支撑件在有限的方向上是可拉伸的,以适应关节式后框架中的形状变化,但为座椅使用者提供足够的支撑。 在腰部接头处收到向后的压力时,后框架本身变形。 在四杆连杆中的枢转位置产生一种机构,其同时控制腰部弯曲期间上段的旋转和平移运动。 后框架靠近后支撑,以提供显着的设计灵活性,但允许大量的腰部弯曲。 预期可以适应后框架的铰接的各种后支撑。
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公开(公告)号:US07396079B2
公开(公告)日:2008-07-08
申请号:US11363067
申请日:2006-02-27
摘要: A back includes an integrated articulating back frame and a back support. The back frame has a lower segment pivoted to a chair control, an upper segment for thoracic support, and links forming a four-bar linkage with the upper and lower segments, with a joint being formed at the lumbar region. The back support is stretchable in limited directions to accommodate shape change in the articulating back frame but to provide adequate support to a seated user. Upon receiving a rearward pressure on the lumbar joint, the back frame itself changes shape. The pivot locations in the four bar linkage create a mechanism that simultaneously controls rotational and translational movement of the upper segment during flexure of the lumbar. The back frame is close to the back support to provide significant design flexibility, but permit substantial lumbar flexure. Various back supports are contemplated that accommodate articulation of the back frame.
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公开(公告)号:US20080106136A1
公开(公告)日:2008-05-08
申请号:US11741341
申请日:2007-04-27
IPC分类号: A47C7/02
摘要: A chair includes a perimeter frame with side, front and rear sections defining an open area. A support structure includes slats and/or resilient wires supported on the perimeter frame and bridging between the side sections. A cushion of non-uniform thickness has a relatively thinner rear portion supported on the support structure and a relatively thicker front portion supported on the front section adjacent its rearwardly-facing edge. The thin rear portion of the cushion combines with the support structure to provide a transition region over the inwardly-facing edge of the front section. By this arrangement, a seated user does not sense a sudden change in supportive force across the transition region.
摘要翻译: 椅子包括具有限定开放区域的侧面,前部和后部的周边框架。 支撑结构包括支撑在周边框架上并且在侧部之间桥接的板条和/或弹性线。 不均匀厚度的衬垫具有相对较薄的支撑在支撑结构上的后部,并且相对较厚的前部支撑在前部上,靠近其向后的边缘。 衬垫的较薄的后部与支撑结构组合,以在前部的向内的边缘之上提供过渡区域。 通过这种安排,坐着的使用者不会感觉穿过过渡区域的支撑力的突然变化。
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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.
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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。
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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。
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公开(公告)号:US6079785A
公开(公告)日:2000-06-27
申请号:US228726
申请日:1999-01-12
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。
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