CA2450026C - Lumbar support for a chair - Google Patents
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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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Abstract
.sim. An office chair with a chair back is disclosed, the back including a mesh material connected to a two-piece carrier, the carrier being deformable and stretchable. The carrier has a bottom edge including a groove and is engageable by tabs attached to a transverse member of a chair frame assembly. The upper ends of the carrier each includes an opening for receiving a spherical end portion of the upper end of the chair frame assembly. Engagement of the carrier with the chair frame assembly is accomplished by stretching the carrier and mesh between the transverse member and the spherical end portions. The chair back includes a lumbar support which is mounted to slide along the side edges of the carrier and along vertical supports of the chair frame assembly, the lumbar support causing the back to tension forwardly. The chair back is pivotal under the in,fluence of a chair user and is pivotally connected to the chair seat so as to cause the chair seat to also pivot in response.
Description
CHAIR BACK CONSTRUCTION WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a chair of the type suitable for use in an office environment and, more particularly, to a reclining office chair having several structural and operating features which offer a number of ergonomic advantages over the prior art including a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing chair back and adjustable lumbar support.
Description of the Related Art Over many years attempts have been made to design chairs for use in office environments which are comfortable to use and thereby avoid user fatigue over prolonged use. In one simple form a chair may be provided with a swivel base for ease of turning and include a control mechanism which permits the chair to rock. A disadvantage of these relatively simple chairs is that conjoint rocking motion of the chair seat and back naturally lifts the user's feet off the floor, which can create stability problems and place upward force on the front of the user's thighs which can reduce fluid circulation in the user's legs.
To improve on the foregoing chair construction, chair controls are known which provide for synchronous movement of the chair seat and back. Where office chairs are concerned, a "synchronous control" means the arrangement of a combined or dependent back adjustment and seat adjustment, that is to say the adjustment of the back inclination fundamentally also results in an adjustment of the sitting surface. An example of a synchronous chair control is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,318,345, issued to Olson and assigned to the common assignee herein. With the aforementioned Olson control, the chair back is designed to tilt at one predeterniined rate of recline while the seat tilts synchronously at a much lesser rate. The result is that the user's feet are not lifted from the floor when the back is reclined. Also, fluid circulation in the user's legs is not interrupted by substantial upward movement of the forward end of the seat. Another advantage of this control is that undesirable "shirt pull" is minimized by the strategic location of the tilt axis. Other examples of synchronous chair controls are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,366,274 and 5,860,701 to name a few.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a chair of the type suitable for use in an office environment and, more particularly, to a reclining office chair having several structural and operating features which offer a number of ergonomic advantages over the prior art including a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing chair back and adjustable lumbar support.
Description of the Related Art Over many years attempts have been made to design chairs for use in office environments which are comfortable to use and thereby avoid user fatigue over prolonged use. In one simple form a chair may be provided with a swivel base for ease of turning and include a control mechanism which permits the chair to rock. A disadvantage of these relatively simple chairs is that conjoint rocking motion of the chair seat and back naturally lifts the user's feet off the floor, which can create stability problems and place upward force on the front of the user's thighs which can reduce fluid circulation in the user's legs.
To improve on the foregoing chair construction, chair controls are known which provide for synchronous movement of the chair seat and back. Where office chairs are concerned, a "synchronous control" means the arrangement of a combined or dependent back adjustment and seat adjustment, that is to say the adjustment of the back inclination fundamentally also results in an adjustment of the sitting surface. An example of a synchronous chair control is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,318,345, issued to Olson and assigned to the common assignee herein. With the aforementioned Olson control, the chair back is designed to tilt at one predeterniined rate of recline while the seat tilts synchronously at a much lesser rate. The result is that the user's feet are not lifted from the floor when the back is reclined. Also, fluid circulation in the user's legs is not interrupted by substantial upward movement of the forward end of the seat. Another advantage of this control is that undesirable "shirt pull" is minimized by the strategic location of the tilt axis. Other examples of synchronous chair controls are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,366,274 and 5,860,701 to name a few.
Another feature embodied in recently designed office chairs that offers considerable ergonomic advantages is a tilt limiter feature for the chair back.
With such a mechanism built into the chair control, the user may selectively set the degree of back recline at a predetermined angle thereby adding to comfort as S the chair is used. An example of such a tilt limiter mechanism is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 6,102,477 issued to Kurtz and assigned to the common assignee herein. This particular mechanism offers the advantage of providing for infinitely variable angles of tilt within a predetern~ined overall range. The mechanism is also highly cost-effective to construct.
Yet another feature of current ergonomically designed chairs is the provision of height and pivot adjustable arm pads. Such a feature is particularly advantageous in providing the user with additional support to the arms, forearms, wrists and shoulders in order to minimize repetitive stress injuries when the user is keyboarding, for example, while seated in the chair. An example of such an adjustable ann pad is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,908,221 issued to Neil.
One advantage of the '221 structure is that it uses gas cylinders for ann pad height adjustment and thus is easily adjusted with the push of a single button.
Yet another feature of current ergonomically designed office chairs includes an adjustable lumbar support mechanism for providing preselected chair back tension in the region of the user's lower back. An adjustable lumbar support allows the chair user to select a comfortable level of pressure on the lower back depending upon the specific office task being performed. Such a mechanism is disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 5,797,652.
Still another feature of certain ergonomically designed office chairs, particularly of recent vintage, is the incorporation of fabric mesh into the construction of the chair seat, and/or back. While mesh materials are well-known in the construction of lawn furniture seating, it has only been relatively recently that such materials have been used successfully in office seating. These materials offer the advantage of enhanced air circulation for and consequent heat transfer from the chair user's body, which can improve the comfort of the chair. An example of the use of such fabric mesh in an office chair is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 6,125,521 issued to Stumpf et al.
Yet another feature of certain ergonomically designed chairs is the provision of a seat cushion having the capability of effecting heat transfer from the chair user's buttocks area while at the same time offering comfort to the user while seated, together with adequate support. Known seat cushions having such capability may involve a passive or active air flow circulation feature of the type disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,179,706.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A totally redesigned ergonomic chair that incorporates improved functional aspects in all areas of a modular chair construction and in its use, including tilt limit control, seat adjustment, arm adjustment, lumbar support, cushion airflow, mesh attachment and modular base frame assembly is described herein.
What is disclosed below is a reclining chair having a four bar linkage system that causes the rear of the seat to elevate as the back is reclined lending an unusual and comfortable balance during reclining. A tilt limit control conveniently and effectively limits the degree of chair back tilt to one of three reclined positions by manual movement of a simple lever. Horizontal positioning of the chair seat cushion is accomplished using a simple locking device that allows the chair user to simply lift up on the front of the cushion and select a preferred horizontal cushion position. Height and pivot adjustable chair arms are actuated with the push of a button by gas cylinders lending convenient adjustment to suit a specific work task. A lumbar support is easily height adjustable, by providing tension to the back frame and requires no screws or adjustment knobs in its adjustment mechanism. A modular cushion includes a comfortable heat absorbing gel layer and is vented uniquely for air circulation. The back of the chair is of fabric mesh construction and includes a novel attachment system for superior comfort. The base of the chair is of modular construction that provides for ease of assembly and lends rigidity to the chair construction.
With such a mechanism built into the chair control, the user may selectively set the degree of back recline at a predetermined angle thereby adding to comfort as S the chair is used. An example of such a tilt limiter mechanism is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 6,102,477 issued to Kurtz and assigned to the common assignee herein. This particular mechanism offers the advantage of providing for infinitely variable angles of tilt within a predetern~ined overall range. The mechanism is also highly cost-effective to construct.
Yet another feature of current ergonomically designed chairs is the provision of height and pivot adjustable arm pads. Such a feature is particularly advantageous in providing the user with additional support to the arms, forearms, wrists and shoulders in order to minimize repetitive stress injuries when the user is keyboarding, for example, while seated in the chair. An example of such an adjustable ann pad is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,908,221 issued to Neil.
One advantage of the '221 structure is that it uses gas cylinders for ann pad height adjustment and thus is easily adjusted with the push of a single button.
Yet another feature of current ergonomically designed office chairs includes an adjustable lumbar support mechanism for providing preselected chair back tension in the region of the user's lower back. An adjustable lumbar support allows the chair user to select a comfortable level of pressure on the lower back depending upon the specific office task being performed. Such a mechanism is disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 5,797,652.
Still another feature of certain ergonomically designed office chairs, particularly of recent vintage, is the incorporation of fabric mesh into the construction of the chair seat, and/or back. While mesh materials are well-known in the construction of lawn furniture seating, it has only been relatively recently that such materials have been used successfully in office seating. These materials offer the advantage of enhanced air circulation for and consequent heat transfer from the chair user's body, which can improve the comfort of the chair. An example of the use of such fabric mesh in an office chair is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 6,125,521 issued to Stumpf et al.
Yet another feature of certain ergonomically designed chairs is the provision of a seat cushion having the capability of effecting heat transfer from the chair user's buttocks area while at the same time offering comfort to the user while seated, together with adequate support. Known seat cushions having such capability may involve a passive or active air flow circulation feature of the type disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,179,706.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A totally redesigned ergonomic chair that incorporates improved functional aspects in all areas of a modular chair construction and in its use, including tilt limit control, seat adjustment, arm adjustment, lumbar support, cushion airflow, mesh attachment and modular base frame assembly is described herein.
What is disclosed below is a reclining chair having a four bar linkage system that causes the rear of the seat to elevate as the back is reclined lending an unusual and comfortable balance during reclining. A tilt limit control conveniently and effectively limits the degree of chair back tilt to one of three reclined positions by manual movement of a simple lever. Horizontal positioning of the chair seat cushion is accomplished using a simple locking device that allows the chair user to simply lift up on the front of the cushion and select a preferred horizontal cushion position. Height and pivot adjustable chair arms are actuated with the push of a button by gas cylinders lending convenient adjustment to suit a specific work task. A lumbar support is easily height adjustable, by providing tension to the back frame and requires no screws or adjustment knobs in its adjustment mechanism. A modular cushion includes a comfortable heat absorbing gel layer and is vented uniquely for air circulation. The back of the chair is of fabric mesh construction and includes a novel attachment system for superior comfort. The base of the chair is of modular construction that provides for ease of assembly and lends rigidity to the chair construction.
What is also described here is a chair back comprising a material for engaging a back of a chair user, and a carrier connected to the back engaging material, the carrier configured to connect to a chair frame assembly only along the lower portion of the carrier and along an upper portion of the earner.
There are a number of advantages, features and objects achieved with the present invention which are believed not to be available in earlier related device.
For example, one advantage is that the present invention provides a comfortable chair that conforms to the chair user. Another object of the present invention is to provide a chair that is aesthetically pleasing. A further advantage of the present invention is to provide a chair that is easy to form and to assemble. A
further feature of the present invention is to provide a chair that is simply constructed aid reliable in operation.
A more complete understanding of the present invention and other objects, advantages and feaW res thereof will be gained from a consideration of the following description of preferred embodiments read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing provided herein. The preferred embodiments represent examples of the invention which is described here in compliance with Title 35 U.S.C. section 112, but the invention itself is defined by the attached claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIGURE 1 is a left front isometric view of an ergonomic chair.
FIGURE 2 is a right front isometric view of the chair.
FIGURE 2a is an exploded isometric view of the chair shown in FIGURES 1 and 2.
FIGURE 3 is a right elevation view of the chair.
FIGURE 4 is a left elevation view of the chair.
FIGURE 5 is a front elevation view of the chair.
FIGURE 6 is a rear elevation view of the chair.
-S-FIGURE 7 is a top plan view of the chair.
FIGURE 8 is a bottom plan view of the chair.
FIGURE 9 is a bottom plan view of the chair with the chair base removed.
FIGURE 9a is a bottom plan view of the chair without a central support module.
FIGURE 10 is a partial left elevation view illustrating the chair in a fully upright position.
FIGURE 10a is a diagrammatic elevation view of the chair illustrating pivof points.
FIGURE 11 is a partial left elevation view of the chair shown in a partially reclined position.
FIGURE 12 is a partial left elevation view of the chair shown in a fully reclined position.
FIGURE 12a is a diagrammatic elevation view of the chair showing the pivot points when in a reclined position.
FIGURE 13 is a side schematic view showing the linkage arrangement of the chair.
FIGURE 14 is a side schematic view showing the kinematics of the chair.
FIGURE 15 is a front isometric view of the chair back assembly.
FIGURE 15a is a front isometric view of another embodiment of the chair.
FIGURE 16 is an exploded isometric view of the chair back assembly.
FIGURE 16a is an exploded isometric view of another embodiment of the chair back assembly.
FIGURE 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 17-17 of FIG.
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FIGURE 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 18-18 of FIG.
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. FIGURE 19 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken within the circle 19-19 of FIGURE 18.
FIGURE 20 is an isometric view of the chair back illustrating the adjustability of the lumbar support.
FIGURES. 21-30 illustrate alternative constructions for the lumbar support.
FIGURE 31 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of fabric mesh suitable for use in the present chair back construction.
FIGURE 32 is an exploded sectional view of a Garner and mesh attaclunent system.
FIGURE 33 is a sectional view of a connected carrier and mesh attachment system.
FIGURE. 34 is a sectional view taken along line 34-34 of FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 34a is a sectional view taken along line 34a-34a of FIGURE 15a.
FIGURE 35 is a sectional view taken along line 35-35 of FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 35a is a sectional view taken along line 35a-35a of FIGURE 15a.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
While the present is open to various modifications and alternative constructions, the preferred embodiments shown in the drawing will be described herein in detail. It is understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the particular embodiments, forms or examples disclosed. On the _ '7 _ contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equipment, structures and methods and alternative constmctions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as express in the appended claims, pursuant to Title 35 U.S.C.
section 112 (second paragraph).
S Refernng now to the drawings, and initially to FIGURES 1, 2 and 2a, an improved ergonomic chair is shown in front isometric view and designated generally by the reference numeral 10. The chair 10 comprises as its principal components a seat 12 and a back 14. Suitable arms 16 having upper pads 18 may be provided. The chair 10, in a conventional manner, may be supported on a spider base 20 movable on casters 22.
As shown in FIGURES 3-9, the chair 10 is so constructed as to have synchronous movement of the seat 12 and the back 14. To this end, a pair of main seat and back supports 24 are rigidly attached to a central support module 25 having a hub 26 for fractionally receiving an upper end of a gas cylinder 28.
The gas cylinder 28 is preferably a two-stage type available from Stabilus GmbH of Germany. This cylinder 28 is operable by a manually pivotable lever 30 which activates the cylinder 28 for height and adjustability of the chair 10 in a manner well-known in the art. The chair arms 16 are rigidly connected to the supports 24.
A seat pan 32 is pivotably connected at its front end to the forward end of the supports 24. A support back frame assembly 34 is also pivotably connected to the upper rear 27 of the supports 24. The chair back 14 comprises a stretchable fabric mesh 36 supported around its periphery by a deformable, resilient and stretchable carrier 38. An adjustable lumbar support member 40 slidably connects to the Garner and bears against the back support assembly 34.
The relative portions of the seat 12 and the back 14 of the chair 10, during reclining of the back 14, can be seen in the side views of FIGURES 10, 10a, 11, 12 and 12a. As illustrated in these views, the chair seat pan 32 is pivotably connected at pivot points P,? to the supports 24 (only one of which can be seen) and is pivotably connected at rear pivot points P32 to a pair of links 42 (only one of which can be seen). Each link 42 in turn is pivotably connected at point P34 to _g_ forward extensions 33 of the back frame assembly 34. The back frame assembly 34 is also pivotably connected at point P,4 to the upper rear end portions 27 of the two supports 24. As shown in the three stages of back tilt illustrated in FIGURES
10-12, as the back 14 reclines rearwardly, the link 42 moves in a counterclockwise direction of rotation causing the rear of the seat pan 32 to elevate relative to its front. This synchronous motion of the seat pan 32 and back 14 provides for an exceptionally comfortable reclining motion of the chair 10 user to aid in avoiding fatigue as the user is performing various work-related tasks.
Shown now in FIGURES 13 and 14 are schematic views of the synchronous seat and back tilt feature employing a four-bar mechanism which allows the rear of the seat to elevate as the backrest is reclined. The mechanism is designed to immediately respond to a user exerting a back force and/or self weight on the seat. This function allows for reclining of the chair 10 about a rotation point C that is very closely coincident with the pivot axis of the user's hips and avoids undesirable "shirt pull" of the user. Because the rear of the seat is elevated during back reclining, excess pressure is relieved at the front underside of the user's thighs, and also a relatively constant gaze angle is maintained during reclining. This provides for adequate fluid circulation in the user's legs and avoids swelling. To accomplish the foregoing advantages, the chair 10 comprises four basic members and four rotationally-free pivots. The basic members include a floor supported member 60, a seat rest 62, a linking member 64 and a backrest 66. The floor supported member 60 has an upwardly directed portion 68 that terminates at an end defining pivot point P,Z to which the seat rest 62 is pivotably connected at its forward portion. The member 60 also has an upwardly directed portion 70 which terminates at an end defining pivot point P,4 to which the backrest 66 is pivotably connected. A lower portion 72 of the back rest 66 is pivotably connected at point P34 to the linking member 64 and a downwardly extending portion 74 of the seat rest 62 is pivotably connected at point P3Z
to the other end of the linking member 64.
The kinematics of the chair 10 are illustrated in FIG. 14. As force F is applied on the backrest 66, the back tilt angle (3 increases, eye location shifts backwards an amount ~H1, and eye elevation decreases by an amount ~V3. The change in back tilt angle (3 transmits motion by way of the upper and lower back pivots P,a and P3~, respectively, to the linking member 64. As a result of motion set in linking member 64, the rear seat pivot P;Z moves in coordination with pivot S P3a in a composite rotational and translation motion. As the seat rest 62 rotates about pivot P,~, a lift OV2 is caused in the rear part of the seat rest 62 relative to its front edge 4V 1 in the amount OV2-~V 1, therefore introducing a seat rest angle a. The user sitting in the chair will feel a weight reduction effect as a result of the lift. The apparent weight reduction will be sensed as lightness and give the feel of comfort.
It can now be appreciated that the chair 10 offers considerable advantages in user comfort by virtue of its synchronous linkage construction particularly where it is used for prolonged periods of time. The chair 10 is also cost effective to manufacture and assemble.
Turning now to FIGURES 1 S and 16, the complete back 14 of the chair is illustrated in perspective and shows the novel feature of the lumbar support construction. As earlier noted, the chair back 14 comprises a fabric mesh material 36 supported around its periphery by a semi-rigid bendable carrier 38. Main backframe member 34 includes two generally vertical supports 102 connected proximate their upper ends by a brace 104. The bottom ends of the supports 102 bend inwardly and terminate at a forwardly projecting member 106 which serves to provide aforementioned pivot point P34. Transverse member 108 is provided with a pair of spaced arnis 110 which are attached as by screws 112 to the two supports 102. The member 108 provides a lower attactmnent point for the Garner 38.
In accordance with the invention the back assembly 14 includes a transverse lumbar support tube 120 having gripping means 122 on each of its opposed ends, together with a pair of spaced slide members 124. A cross-section of the gripping means 122 can be seen in FIG. 17 wherein the Garner 38 is provided with a pair of opposed recesses 126 in carrier side edges 125, 127 into which opposed projections 128 of the gripping means 122 are slideably received.
Thus, the support tube 120 is slideable on opposed edges of the carrier 38.
FIGURE 18 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the support tube taken substantially along the line 18-18 of FIGURE 15. There, it can be seen that the slide members 124 are configured to engage the vertical supports 102. As shown in FIGURE 19, the engagement arrangement between each slide member 124 and the vertical supports 102 includes a vertical groove 130 in each support 102 and a corresponding central rib 132 extending from the slide member. It can now be appreciated, particularly with reference to FIG. 20, that the lumbar support tube 120 is vertically moveable between upper and lower positions as it slides on the edges 125, 127 of the carrier 38 by means of the gripping means 122 and also slides on the vertical supports 102 by means of the slide members 124. The result of such movement is to allow the chair user to adjust the vertical height of the tube 120 and thus the lumbar support by simple manual manipulation. The lumbar support tube 120 is held in proper connection to the supports 102 by just the tension of the carrier 38 and the mesh 36. In this tension mode the lumbar support tube 120 causes the earner 38 and the mesh to be forced forwardly of the chair 10 in the lumbar region of the user. An advantage is that a user's back never touches the support tube or any hard surface.
The vertically adjustable lumbar support tube 120 changes the curvature of the carrier 38 as the support tube slides up and down between the carrier and the vertical supports 102. By changing the carrier's configuration, no high pressure contact regions are placed on a user's back. Instead, a taut but flexible mesh is positioned in contact with the user's back to comfortably support the user even as the chair reclines.
Alternative lumbar support systems using the mesh 36 and the carrier 38 assembly can be seen in FIGURES 21-30. In FIGURES 21 and 22, it can be seen that a single central support 150 may be employed having top and bottom braces, 152 and 154, respectively, to secure the four corners of the carrier. A lumbar support tube 156 may be slideably supported on the central support 150 and have gripping means 158 for slideably gripping opposed edges of the carrier 38.
In FIGURES 23 and 24, a system is shown wherein a central support 160 and upper 162 and lower 164 braces react with a threaded rod 166 and a knob S 168. The rod is employed to selectively move a lumbar support member 170 forwardly and rearwardly to adjust tension in the mesh 36. The system may also be constructed with a slot 172 through which the rod 166 passes to vertically adjust the member 170 as it slides on the Garner 38 using gripping means 174 as described above.
FIGURES 25 and 26 illustrate an embodiment wherein a central support 176 and braces 178, 180 are used. A two piece lumbar support member 182 is employed to adjust tension in the mesh 36 by means of a manually rotatable knob 184 and caroming device 186.
FIGURES 27 and 28 show yet another embodiment wherein a central support 188 and braces 190, 192 are used. In this construction a lumbar support member 194 is connected by a slideable bracket 196 to the support 188 and uses a link member 198 to adjust tension in the mesh 36.
FIGURES 29 and 30 show a further embodiment wherein a central support 200 and braces 202, 204 are used. In this construction a two piece lumbar support member 206 is employed using a turnbuckle assembly 208 to adjust tension in the mesh 36.
Yet another novel feature of the chair 10 that offers ergonomic advantages over the prior art is the construction of the chair back 14. As previously noted, the back 14 is designed to be formed of a panel of fabric mesh 36 which is preferably of an open weave type known in the art. The constmction of the fabric mesh 36 may have a variety of weave configurations. One configuration that has proved to be advantageous is shown in FIGURE 31 comprising vertical strands 220 of multifilament yarn and horizontal monofilaments 222. The roonofilaroents 222 in this construction can be seen to cross over the strands 220 and also crisscross over each other thereby locking the strands 220 in place.
In order to support the mesh 36 around its edges, the carrier 38 is used.
The physical connection of the carrier 38 to the mesh 36 may be performed in a S number of ways. However, a most reliable connection is disclosed in co-pending U.S. patent application, Application No. 09/656,491, filed by Timothy P.
Coffield on September 6, 2000 and titled "Bonding Strip For Load Bearing Fabric." FIGS.
32 and 33 illustrate a Garner 38 comprising two pieces or halves 230 and 232 disposed on opposite sides of the edge portion of the mesh 36. The two halves 230 and 232 may, in one form, be formed with internal grooves 234. The halves are placed in a fixture 236 together with an adhesive 238. The adhesive extends through warps and wefts of the fabric 36 and into the grooves 234 and, once cured, creates a mechanical interconnection that is of high strength and durability.
Refernng again to FIGURE 16, in order to support the chair back 14, the main back frame 34 has spherical end portions 240 formed on the vertical support members 102 which are received within circular apertures 242 formed in the upper right and upper left hand corners of the Garner 38. Suitable retainers and 246, one on each side of the Garner 38, are attached as by screws 248 around each spherical end portion 240 to essentially create ball and socket joints.
These joints allow an upper edge 250 of the Garner 38 to flex allowing the chair back 14 to comfortably conform to the position of the user's shoulders. The carrier 38 may be secured along a bottom edge 252 to the frame member 108 by screws 254.
Details of the upper ball and socket connections may be seen in the cross-sectional view of FIGURE 34, while the lower attachment construction can be seen in detail in FIGURE 35.
Another embodiment of the Garner, the mesh and the manner of connecting them to the vertical support members and the transverse member are shown in FIGURES I Sa, 16a, 16b, 16c, 34a and 35a. In those figures, the chair back 14a includes the mesh 36 attached to a Garner 38a. The carrier 38a mounts the lumbar support tube 120 as already described but attaches to the vertical support members 102 and the transverse member 108a in a different manner than previously described for the chair back 14.
At the upper corners of the carrier 38a, there are openings 242a in the upper edge 250a of the carrier. However, the rims 256 around the openings include extending arnis 257 to more fully grip the spherical end portions 240 of the vertical support members 102.
At the bottom of the carrier 38a, the bottom edge 252a includes a longitudinally extending groove 258. The transverse member 108a includes five downwardly extending tabs. These tabs engage with the groove 258. It can now be appreciated that the mesh/carner may be assembled quite easily by stretching the mesh/carrier over the tabs in the transverse member and the two spherical end portions. This creates a tension in the mesh and the Garner which develops a downward force on the spherical end portions and an upward force on the tabs of the transverse member. This tension maintains the mesh/carner in place and stiffens the mesh. The arrangement also allows quick and easy assembly without the need for fasteners or extra hardware.
It can now be appreciated that a chair back construction as just described offers considerable ergonomic advantages. The use of open mesh 36 allow the chair backs 14, 14a to not only breathe, but to flex in conformity with the back of the user. The chair backs 14, 14a are also highly cost effective to manufacture and assemble.
The specification above describes in detail several preferred embodiments of the present invention. Other examples, embodiments, modifications and variations will under both the literal claim language and the doctrine of equivalents come within the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims. For example, the type of mesh used, the shape of the carrier, the precise shape of the material surrounding the upper corner openings in the carrier, the number, shape and placement of the tabs are all considered equivalent structures and will also come within the literal language of the claims. Still other alternatives will also be equivalent as will many new technologies. There is no desire or intention here to limit in any way the application of the doctrine of equivalents nor to limit or restrict the scope of the invention.
There are a number of advantages, features and objects achieved with the present invention which are believed not to be available in earlier related device.
For example, one advantage is that the present invention provides a comfortable chair that conforms to the chair user. Another object of the present invention is to provide a chair that is aesthetically pleasing. A further advantage of the present invention is to provide a chair that is easy to form and to assemble. A
further feature of the present invention is to provide a chair that is simply constructed aid reliable in operation.
A more complete understanding of the present invention and other objects, advantages and feaW res thereof will be gained from a consideration of the following description of preferred embodiments read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing provided herein. The preferred embodiments represent examples of the invention which is described here in compliance with Title 35 U.S.C. section 112, but the invention itself is defined by the attached claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIGURE 1 is a left front isometric view of an ergonomic chair.
FIGURE 2 is a right front isometric view of the chair.
FIGURE 2a is an exploded isometric view of the chair shown in FIGURES 1 and 2.
FIGURE 3 is a right elevation view of the chair.
FIGURE 4 is a left elevation view of the chair.
FIGURE 5 is a front elevation view of the chair.
FIGURE 6 is a rear elevation view of the chair.
-S-FIGURE 7 is a top plan view of the chair.
FIGURE 8 is a bottom plan view of the chair.
FIGURE 9 is a bottom plan view of the chair with the chair base removed.
FIGURE 9a is a bottom plan view of the chair without a central support module.
FIGURE 10 is a partial left elevation view illustrating the chair in a fully upright position.
FIGURE 10a is a diagrammatic elevation view of the chair illustrating pivof points.
FIGURE 11 is a partial left elevation view of the chair shown in a partially reclined position.
FIGURE 12 is a partial left elevation view of the chair shown in a fully reclined position.
FIGURE 12a is a diagrammatic elevation view of the chair showing the pivot points when in a reclined position.
FIGURE 13 is a side schematic view showing the linkage arrangement of the chair.
FIGURE 14 is a side schematic view showing the kinematics of the chair.
FIGURE 15 is a front isometric view of the chair back assembly.
FIGURE 15a is a front isometric view of another embodiment of the chair.
FIGURE 16 is an exploded isometric view of the chair back assembly.
FIGURE 16a is an exploded isometric view of another embodiment of the chair back assembly.
FIGURE 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 17-17 of FIG.
15.
FIGURE 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 18-18 of FIG.
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. FIGURE 19 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken within the circle 19-19 of FIGURE 18.
FIGURE 20 is an isometric view of the chair back illustrating the adjustability of the lumbar support.
FIGURES. 21-30 illustrate alternative constructions for the lumbar support.
FIGURE 31 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of fabric mesh suitable for use in the present chair back construction.
FIGURE 32 is an exploded sectional view of a Garner and mesh attaclunent system.
FIGURE 33 is a sectional view of a connected carrier and mesh attachment system.
FIGURE. 34 is a sectional view taken along line 34-34 of FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 34a is a sectional view taken along line 34a-34a of FIGURE 15a.
FIGURE 35 is a sectional view taken along line 35-35 of FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 35a is a sectional view taken along line 35a-35a of FIGURE 15a.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
While the present is open to various modifications and alternative constructions, the preferred embodiments shown in the drawing will be described herein in detail. It is understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the particular embodiments, forms or examples disclosed. On the _ '7 _ contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equipment, structures and methods and alternative constmctions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as express in the appended claims, pursuant to Title 35 U.S.C.
section 112 (second paragraph).
S Refernng now to the drawings, and initially to FIGURES 1, 2 and 2a, an improved ergonomic chair is shown in front isometric view and designated generally by the reference numeral 10. The chair 10 comprises as its principal components a seat 12 and a back 14. Suitable arms 16 having upper pads 18 may be provided. The chair 10, in a conventional manner, may be supported on a spider base 20 movable on casters 22.
As shown in FIGURES 3-9, the chair 10 is so constructed as to have synchronous movement of the seat 12 and the back 14. To this end, a pair of main seat and back supports 24 are rigidly attached to a central support module 25 having a hub 26 for fractionally receiving an upper end of a gas cylinder 28.
The gas cylinder 28 is preferably a two-stage type available from Stabilus GmbH of Germany. This cylinder 28 is operable by a manually pivotable lever 30 which activates the cylinder 28 for height and adjustability of the chair 10 in a manner well-known in the art. The chair arms 16 are rigidly connected to the supports 24.
A seat pan 32 is pivotably connected at its front end to the forward end of the supports 24. A support back frame assembly 34 is also pivotably connected to the upper rear 27 of the supports 24. The chair back 14 comprises a stretchable fabric mesh 36 supported around its periphery by a deformable, resilient and stretchable carrier 38. An adjustable lumbar support member 40 slidably connects to the Garner and bears against the back support assembly 34.
The relative portions of the seat 12 and the back 14 of the chair 10, during reclining of the back 14, can be seen in the side views of FIGURES 10, 10a, 11, 12 and 12a. As illustrated in these views, the chair seat pan 32 is pivotably connected at pivot points P,? to the supports 24 (only one of which can be seen) and is pivotably connected at rear pivot points P32 to a pair of links 42 (only one of which can be seen). Each link 42 in turn is pivotably connected at point P34 to _g_ forward extensions 33 of the back frame assembly 34. The back frame assembly 34 is also pivotably connected at point P,4 to the upper rear end portions 27 of the two supports 24. As shown in the three stages of back tilt illustrated in FIGURES
10-12, as the back 14 reclines rearwardly, the link 42 moves in a counterclockwise direction of rotation causing the rear of the seat pan 32 to elevate relative to its front. This synchronous motion of the seat pan 32 and back 14 provides for an exceptionally comfortable reclining motion of the chair 10 user to aid in avoiding fatigue as the user is performing various work-related tasks.
Shown now in FIGURES 13 and 14 are schematic views of the synchronous seat and back tilt feature employing a four-bar mechanism which allows the rear of the seat to elevate as the backrest is reclined. The mechanism is designed to immediately respond to a user exerting a back force and/or self weight on the seat. This function allows for reclining of the chair 10 about a rotation point C that is very closely coincident with the pivot axis of the user's hips and avoids undesirable "shirt pull" of the user. Because the rear of the seat is elevated during back reclining, excess pressure is relieved at the front underside of the user's thighs, and also a relatively constant gaze angle is maintained during reclining. This provides for adequate fluid circulation in the user's legs and avoids swelling. To accomplish the foregoing advantages, the chair 10 comprises four basic members and four rotationally-free pivots. The basic members include a floor supported member 60, a seat rest 62, a linking member 64 and a backrest 66. The floor supported member 60 has an upwardly directed portion 68 that terminates at an end defining pivot point P,Z to which the seat rest 62 is pivotably connected at its forward portion. The member 60 also has an upwardly directed portion 70 which terminates at an end defining pivot point P,4 to which the backrest 66 is pivotably connected. A lower portion 72 of the back rest 66 is pivotably connected at point P34 to the linking member 64 and a downwardly extending portion 74 of the seat rest 62 is pivotably connected at point P3Z
to the other end of the linking member 64.
The kinematics of the chair 10 are illustrated in FIG. 14. As force F is applied on the backrest 66, the back tilt angle (3 increases, eye location shifts backwards an amount ~H1, and eye elevation decreases by an amount ~V3. The change in back tilt angle (3 transmits motion by way of the upper and lower back pivots P,a and P3~, respectively, to the linking member 64. As a result of motion set in linking member 64, the rear seat pivot P;Z moves in coordination with pivot S P3a in a composite rotational and translation motion. As the seat rest 62 rotates about pivot P,~, a lift OV2 is caused in the rear part of the seat rest 62 relative to its front edge 4V 1 in the amount OV2-~V 1, therefore introducing a seat rest angle a. The user sitting in the chair will feel a weight reduction effect as a result of the lift. The apparent weight reduction will be sensed as lightness and give the feel of comfort.
It can now be appreciated that the chair 10 offers considerable advantages in user comfort by virtue of its synchronous linkage construction particularly where it is used for prolonged periods of time. The chair 10 is also cost effective to manufacture and assemble.
Turning now to FIGURES 1 S and 16, the complete back 14 of the chair is illustrated in perspective and shows the novel feature of the lumbar support construction. As earlier noted, the chair back 14 comprises a fabric mesh material 36 supported around its periphery by a semi-rigid bendable carrier 38. Main backframe member 34 includes two generally vertical supports 102 connected proximate their upper ends by a brace 104. The bottom ends of the supports 102 bend inwardly and terminate at a forwardly projecting member 106 which serves to provide aforementioned pivot point P34. Transverse member 108 is provided with a pair of spaced arnis 110 which are attached as by screws 112 to the two supports 102. The member 108 provides a lower attactmnent point for the Garner 38.
In accordance with the invention the back assembly 14 includes a transverse lumbar support tube 120 having gripping means 122 on each of its opposed ends, together with a pair of spaced slide members 124. A cross-section of the gripping means 122 can be seen in FIG. 17 wherein the Garner 38 is provided with a pair of opposed recesses 126 in carrier side edges 125, 127 into which opposed projections 128 of the gripping means 122 are slideably received.
Thus, the support tube 120 is slideable on opposed edges of the carrier 38.
FIGURE 18 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the support tube taken substantially along the line 18-18 of FIGURE 15. There, it can be seen that the slide members 124 are configured to engage the vertical supports 102. As shown in FIGURE 19, the engagement arrangement between each slide member 124 and the vertical supports 102 includes a vertical groove 130 in each support 102 and a corresponding central rib 132 extending from the slide member. It can now be appreciated, particularly with reference to FIG. 20, that the lumbar support tube 120 is vertically moveable between upper and lower positions as it slides on the edges 125, 127 of the carrier 38 by means of the gripping means 122 and also slides on the vertical supports 102 by means of the slide members 124. The result of such movement is to allow the chair user to adjust the vertical height of the tube 120 and thus the lumbar support by simple manual manipulation. The lumbar support tube 120 is held in proper connection to the supports 102 by just the tension of the carrier 38 and the mesh 36. In this tension mode the lumbar support tube 120 causes the earner 38 and the mesh to be forced forwardly of the chair 10 in the lumbar region of the user. An advantage is that a user's back never touches the support tube or any hard surface.
The vertically adjustable lumbar support tube 120 changes the curvature of the carrier 38 as the support tube slides up and down between the carrier and the vertical supports 102. By changing the carrier's configuration, no high pressure contact regions are placed on a user's back. Instead, a taut but flexible mesh is positioned in contact with the user's back to comfortably support the user even as the chair reclines.
Alternative lumbar support systems using the mesh 36 and the carrier 38 assembly can be seen in FIGURES 21-30. In FIGURES 21 and 22, it can be seen that a single central support 150 may be employed having top and bottom braces, 152 and 154, respectively, to secure the four corners of the carrier. A lumbar support tube 156 may be slideably supported on the central support 150 and have gripping means 158 for slideably gripping opposed edges of the carrier 38.
In FIGURES 23 and 24, a system is shown wherein a central support 160 and upper 162 and lower 164 braces react with a threaded rod 166 and a knob S 168. The rod is employed to selectively move a lumbar support member 170 forwardly and rearwardly to adjust tension in the mesh 36. The system may also be constructed with a slot 172 through which the rod 166 passes to vertically adjust the member 170 as it slides on the Garner 38 using gripping means 174 as described above.
FIGURES 25 and 26 illustrate an embodiment wherein a central support 176 and braces 178, 180 are used. A two piece lumbar support member 182 is employed to adjust tension in the mesh 36 by means of a manually rotatable knob 184 and caroming device 186.
FIGURES 27 and 28 show yet another embodiment wherein a central support 188 and braces 190, 192 are used. In this construction a lumbar support member 194 is connected by a slideable bracket 196 to the support 188 and uses a link member 198 to adjust tension in the mesh 36.
FIGURES 29 and 30 show a further embodiment wherein a central support 200 and braces 202, 204 are used. In this construction a two piece lumbar support member 206 is employed using a turnbuckle assembly 208 to adjust tension in the mesh 36.
Yet another novel feature of the chair 10 that offers ergonomic advantages over the prior art is the construction of the chair back 14. As previously noted, the back 14 is designed to be formed of a panel of fabric mesh 36 which is preferably of an open weave type known in the art. The constmction of the fabric mesh 36 may have a variety of weave configurations. One configuration that has proved to be advantageous is shown in FIGURE 31 comprising vertical strands 220 of multifilament yarn and horizontal monofilaments 222. The roonofilaroents 222 in this construction can be seen to cross over the strands 220 and also crisscross over each other thereby locking the strands 220 in place.
In order to support the mesh 36 around its edges, the carrier 38 is used.
The physical connection of the carrier 38 to the mesh 36 may be performed in a S number of ways. However, a most reliable connection is disclosed in co-pending U.S. patent application, Application No. 09/656,491, filed by Timothy P.
Coffield on September 6, 2000 and titled "Bonding Strip For Load Bearing Fabric." FIGS.
32 and 33 illustrate a Garner 38 comprising two pieces or halves 230 and 232 disposed on opposite sides of the edge portion of the mesh 36. The two halves 230 and 232 may, in one form, be formed with internal grooves 234. The halves are placed in a fixture 236 together with an adhesive 238. The adhesive extends through warps and wefts of the fabric 36 and into the grooves 234 and, once cured, creates a mechanical interconnection that is of high strength and durability.
Refernng again to FIGURE 16, in order to support the chair back 14, the main back frame 34 has spherical end portions 240 formed on the vertical support members 102 which are received within circular apertures 242 formed in the upper right and upper left hand corners of the Garner 38. Suitable retainers and 246, one on each side of the Garner 38, are attached as by screws 248 around each spherical end portion 240 to essentially create ball and socket joints.
These joints allow an upper edge 250 of the Garner 38 to flex allowing the chair back 14 to comfortably conform to the position of the user's shoulders. The carrier 38 may be secured along a bottom edge 252 to the frame member 108 by screws 254.
Details of the upper ball and socket connections may be seen in the cross-sectional view of FIGURE 34, while the lower attachment construction can be seen in detail in FIGURE 35.
Another embodiment of the Garner, the mesh and the manner of connecting them to the vertical support members and the transverse member are shown in FIGURES I Sa, 16a, 16b, 16c, 34a and 35a. In those figures, the chair back 14a includes the mesh 36 attached to a Garner 38a. The carrier 38a mounts the lumbar support tube 120 as already described but attaches to the vertical support members 102 and the transverse member 108a in a different manner than previously described for the chair back 14.
At the upper corners of the carrier 38a, there are openings 242a in the upper edge 250a of the carrier. However, the rims 256 around the openings include extending arnis 257 to more fully grip the spherical end portions 240 of the vertical support members 102.
At the bottom of the carrier 38a, the bottom edge 252a includes a longitudinally extending groove 258. The transverse member 108a includes five downwardly extending tabs. These tabs engage with the groove 258. It can now be appreciated that the mesh/carner may be assembled quite easily by stretching the mesh/carrier over the tabs in the transverse member and the two spherical end portions. This creates a tension in the mesh and the Garner which develops a downward force on the spherical end portions and an upward force on the tabs of the transverse member. This tension maintains the mesh/carner in place and stiffens the mesh. The arrangement also allows quick and easy assembly without the need for fasteners or extra hardware.
It can now be appreciated that a chair back construction as just described offers considerable ergonomic advantages. The use of open mesh 36 allow the chair backs 14, 14a to not only breathe, but to flex in conformity with the back of the user. The chair backs 14, 14a are also highly cost effective to manufacture and assemble.
The specification above describes in detail several preferred embodiments of the present invention. Other examples, embodiments, modifications and variations will under both the literal claim language and the doctrine of equivalents come within the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims. For example, the type of mesh used, the shape of the carrier, the precise shape of the material surrounding the upper corner openings in the carrier, the number, shape and placement of the tabs are all considered equivalent structures and will also come within the literal language of the claims. Still other alternatives will also be equivalent as will many new technologies. There is no desire or intention here to limit in any way the application of the doctrine of equivalents nor to limit or restrict the scope of the invention.
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1. A chair back comprising:
a material for engaging a back of a chair user; and a carrier connected to said back engaging material, said carrier configured to connect to a chair frame assembly only along a lower portion of said carrier and along an upper portion of said carrier.
a material for engaging a back of a chair user; and a carrier connected to said back engaging material, said carrier configured to connect to a chair frame assembly only along a lower portion of said carrier and along an upper portion of said carrier.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said carrier is connected to the chair frame assembly at a bottom edge of the carrier and at two upper corners of the carrier.
said carrier is connected to the chair frame assembly at a bottom edge of the carrier and at two upper corners of the carrier.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein:
said bottom edge of said carrier includes a longitudinally extending groove adapted to engage a complementary projection of the chair frame assembly.
said bottom edge of said carrier includes a longitudinally extending groove adapted to engage a complementary projection of the chair frame assembly.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein:
said two upper corners of said carrier are each configured with an opening adapted to receive a spherical member of said chair frame assembly.
said two upper corners of said carrier are each configured with an opening adapted to receive a spherical member of said chair frame assembly.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein:
said carrier is a two-piece structure; and edges of said material are restrained between the two pieces of the two-piece structure.
said carrier is a two-piece structure; and edges of said material are restrained between the two pieces of the two-piece structure.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein:
said bottom edge of said carrier includes a longitudinally extending groove adapted to engage a complementary projection of the chair frame assembly.
said bottom edge of said carrier includes a longitudinally extending groove adapted to engage a complementary projection of the chair frame assembly.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein:
said carrier is a two-piece structure; and edges of said material are restrained between the two pieces of the two-piece structure.
said carrier is a two-piece structure; and edges of said material are restrained between the two pieces of the two-piece structure.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein:
said carrier is connected to said chair frame assembly by stretching said lower portion of said carrier over a lower portion of said chair frame assembly and by stretching said upper portion of said carrier over an upper portion of the chair frame assembly.
said carrier is connected to said chair frame assembly by stretching said lower portion of said carrier over a lower portion of said chair frame assembly and by stretching said upper portion of said carrier over an upper portion of the chair frame assembly.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein:
said lower portion of said chair frame assembly includes a plurality of tabs for engaging said groove of said carrier.
said lower portion of said chair frame assembly includes a plurality of tabs for engaging said groove of said carrier.
10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said chair frame assembly includes a vertical support member; and including a transverse member mounted to engage said vertical support member of said chair frame assembly, said transverse member having opposed end portions for slidable engagement with side edges of said carrier.
said chair frame assembly includes a vertical support member; and including a transverse member mounted to engage said vertical support member of said chair frame assembly, said transverse member having opposed end portions for slidable engagement with side edges of said carrier.
11. The apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein:
said transverse member is configured to force said side edges of said carrier forwardly of said chair back in the lumbar region of a chair user.
said transverse member is configured to force said side edges of said carrier forwardly of said chair back in the lumbar region of a chair user.
12. The apparatus as claimed in claim 9 including:
said chair frame assembly includes a vertical support member; and including a transverse member mounted to engage said vertical support member of said chair frame assembly, said transverse member having opposed end portions for slidable engagement with side edges of said carrier.
said chair frame assembly includes a vertical support member; and including a transverse member mounted to engage said vertical support member of said chair frame assembly, said transverse member having opposed end portions for slidable engagement with side edges of said carrier.
13. The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein:
said transverse member slides along said vertical support.
said transverse member slides along said vertical support.
14. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13 wherein:
said transverse member includes gripping members; and said gripping members and said edges of said carrier engage each other using a tongue and groove arrangement.
said transverse member includes gripping members; and said gripping members and said edges of said carrier engage each other using a tongue and groove arrangement.
15. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said carrier is pivotal under the influence of a chair user; and said carrier is connected to a chair seat which pivots in response to the pivot of said carrier.
said carrier is pivotal under the influence of a chair user; and said carrier is connected to a chair seat which pivots in response to the pivot of said carrier.
16. The apparatus as claimed in claim 12 wherein:
said carrier is pivotal under the influence of a chair user; and said carrier is connected to a chair seat which pivots in response to the pivot of said carrier.
said carrier is pivotal under the influence of a chair user; and said carrier is connected to a chair seat which pivots in response to the pivot of said carrier.
17. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said carrier is resilient and stretchable; and said material is stretchable.
said carrier is resilient and stretchable; and said material is stretchable.
18. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said material is of open mesh construction.
19. The apparatus as claimed in claim 18 wherein said material includes woven monofilaments.
20. The apparatus as claimed in claim 18 wherein said fabric includes woven multifilaments and monofilaments.
21. A back for a chair comprising:
a fabric panel;
a bendable carrier extending around the periphery of and fastened to edges of the fabric panel, said carrier being configured to be fastened along a bottom edge to a first frame member of said chair; and flexible joint means at opposed upper corners of said carrier;
said joint means being configured to be connectable to upper portions of second frame members;
wherein said flexible joint means and bendable carrier allow said fabric panel to flex as a chair user reclines against said fabric panel to thereby distribute forces against the user's back.
a fabric panel;
a bendable carrier extending around the periphery of and fastened to edges of the fabric panel, said carrier being configured to be fastened along a bottom edge to a first frame member of said chair; and flexible joint means at opposed upper corners of said carrier;
said joint means being configured to be connectable to upper portions of second frame members;
wherein said flexible joint means and bendable carrier allow said fabric panel to flex as a chair user reclines against said fabric panel to thereby distribute forces against the user's back.
22. A lumbar support assembly for a chair having a flexible back, comprising:
at least one generally vertical support member disposed to the rear of the chair back; and a transverse member having means to engage said at least one vertical support, said transverse member having opposed ends with gripping means on each end for gripping opposed edges of said flexible back;
wherein said transverse member is configured to force said opposed edges of said flexible back forwardly of said chair back in the lumbar region of the chair user to provide support therefor.
at least one generally vertical support member disposed to the rear of the chair back; and a transverse member having means to engage said at least one vertical support, said transverse member having opposed ends with gripping means on each end for gripping opposed edges of said flexible back;
wherein said transverse member is configured to force said opposed edges of said flexible back forwardly of said chair back in the lumbar region of the chair user to provide support therefor.
23. The assembly of claim 22 wherein said flexible chair back comprises fabric.
24. The assembly of claim 23 wherein said fabric is of open mesh construction.
25. The assembly of claim 22 wherein said flexible back comprises a fabric member held around its periphery by a carrier member.
26. The assembly of claim 25 wherein said carrier member is semi-rigid and bendable.
27. The assembly of claim 25 wherein said gripping means are slotted to receive edges of said carrier member.
28. The assembly of claim 25 wherein said gripping means is slidable on said carrier member.
29. The assembly of claim 25 wherein said carrier has edges formed with slots therein and said gripping means are received in said slots.
30. The assembly of claim 29 wherein said slots and gripping means are cooperable to provide for selective vertical movement of said gripping means.
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