WO2007009824A1

WO2007009824A1 - Seating/reclining furniture

Info

Publication number: WO2007009824A1
Application number: PCT/EP2006/061178
Authority: WO
Inventors: Angelo Mastrovalerio
Original assignee: Angelo Mastrovalerio
Priority date: 2005-07-22
Filing date: 2006-03-30
Publication date: 2007-01-25
Also published as: DE202005011746U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a seating/reclining furniture which comprises at least two lateral parts between which at least one backrest element and one seat element are disposed, at least one of the elements being pivotally mounted and/or the elements being hinged to each other. A seat molding is provided on the seat element, at the bottom thereof, for conversion, and has a contour opposite to the seat molding on the top. The swivel axis of the seat element is positioned in such a manner and the top surfaces of the backrest element and those of the seat element are or can be adapted to each other to such a degree that the seat element can be pivoted to the top of at least the lower section of the backrest element, the seat molding being turned upwards while forming a different seating/reclining furniture having a larger seating area.

Description

Seating / reclining furniture

The invention relates to a sitting / lying furniture having at least two side parts, between which at least one

Backrest element and a seat element are arranged, of which at least one element is pivotally mounted and / or the elements are pivotally connected to each other.

Sitting / reclining furniture of the generic type are known in a variety of versions as a single or multi-seat / reclining furniture. It may be such upholstered furniture in living and presentation rooms or light sitting / reclining furniture, as they are known in particular indoors or outdoors as garden loungers act. The invention is not limited to any use.

From DE 20 2004 011 096 Ul is a outdoors or in humid rooms suitable for sitting and / or reclining furniture, the ^¬ special Gartenliege known which is provided with a ^moisture-¬ keitsbeständigen basic body, the at least two relatively adjustable support parts for supporting a person resting on the furniture. This known sitting / lying furniture is characterized by at least one electromotive

Drive means for adjusting the support members characterized relative to each other. Such a couch can be used for example in swimming pools or spa areas. The main body is usually made of plastic or aluminum and is frame-shaped. Likewise, the support members are frame-shaped and provided for example with slatted frames, braids or other weather-resistant clothing. The adjustment fittings are usually made of metal. The drive device or the control device for the

Drive device is housed in a moisture-proof housing, which is located below the seat element. At this seat element is followed by the pivotally mounted backrest, the extension having a further pivotally mounted thereto headrest. The leg support member is divided into an upper leg and a lower leg. Both can also be pivoted relative to each other. This is done by an electric motor. The seat element is also designed as a connecting element for the side parts. The Be ^¬ tenteile consist of arched beams. The arrangement may also be mounted on another base frame, for example on a sliding base frame which has wheels on one side and support posts on the other side. These can also have armrests. S-shaped frame structures also allow the introduction of the sitting / lying part with the relatively mutually pivotable, motor-driven parts.

From DE 299 23 045 Ul a deck chair with one-piece cradle is known. The cradle is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis by means of a pivot mechanism. The pivoting mechanism is realized by a pivot lever which is arranged between the cradle and the frame and whose one end is pivotally connected to the frame or the cradle and the other end is slidably connected to the cradle or the frame, wherein a displacement of the displaceable end causes a pivoting of the cradle around the pivot axis.

As a result, the backrest can be moved to different angles of inclination.

From DE 200 21 149 U1 a collapsible massage chair is known which consists of a seat cushion, armrests,

Backrest and drive device, massage wheel and other elements. However, this massage chair has no leg support element.

There are also known garden chairs of the generic type, which are equipped with a so-called Wippfunktion. By pivotally mounting the leg support member on the side panels, which consist for example of a tubular frame and connected to each other via crossbeams are, and by articulation of the backrest to the protruding end of the leg support element by conditioning the backrest on a crossbeam while a Wippfunktion is realized, so that the person who is lying in the deck chair, causes a Wippfunktion the couch by shifting the weight. These couches may have a Fußstützteil or a fold-out footrest in extension to the leg support part to limit the pivoting path.

The present invention is based on the object, a sitting / lying furniture of the generic type so that in addition to a comfortable seat and / or reclining function and use as a chair while reducing the size is possible.

The object is achieved by the invention by designing the sitting / lying furniture according to the teaching specified in claim 1.

Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims in detail.

In the simplest embodiment, the backrest is moved to a lower inclined position in which at least a first section of the backrest extends almost horizontally. In this position, the seat element with the opposing Sitzausformung at the bottom on the lower portion of the backrest can be pivoted so that the bottom is swept up to the seat upwards. If the backrest is made short, this creates a kind of stool. If, on the other hand, the backrest is made long and has a head support section, then this head section can be used as a backrest of the sitting / lying furniture of another type. If the head support portion is articulated to the backrest portion, for example by detent hinges, so the angle of inclination of the thus formed

Backrest to be adjusted. The formation of the simple type is also possible when the backrest is fixed with its front end to the side walls in the set-up position or in the folded-down position and with the back on a cross-beam rests. Instead of fixing means, which may be realized for example by Leitkurven, engage in the example, bolts, and pivot bearings can be provided. In the first embodiment, it is possible to articulate the seat member to frame parts of the Armlehnelementes. However, the seat element and the back element can also be arranged so as to be pivotable relative to one another via intermediate links or movement coupling elements.

In a second embodiment it is provided that at least one leg support element is provided in extension to the seat element and that the leg support element on the underside in extension to the seat formation has a Rückenlehnenausformung. Due to the angled design between the seat element and leg support element, the Rückenlehnenausformung can be used after folding up as a backrest, even in different inclinations of the backrest element. The length of the leg support element corresponds approximately to the body length of a person of average length. If, moreover, a head support function is to be realized, then the leg support element can be extended by a bottom support element whose bottom-side upholstery becomes a head restraint when the arrangement is reversed.

By designing the sitting / lying furniture according to the invention, it is possible to convert a sitting / reclining furniture element in a simple manner in a seating furniture element that takes up much less space and can be used as a chair or single-seat or mehrsitziges element, the seat height is higher compared to the reclining height with folded leg, support and seating elements. The top of the seat member and the leg support member and possibly also provided in extension Fußstützelementes is practically on the top of the backrest element. Due to the consequent movement of the seat and Rückenlehnenaufpolsterung on the underside of the normally serving as a seat and leg support member part of the sitting / lying furniture, the seating in a second function be used. In this case, when the backrest is pivotally hinged to the bottom side sides or to the seat member, a Wippfunktion be achieved by either a resilient mounting of the backrest element is made or the backrest element behind the

Swivel axis of the seat element is hinged thereto, so that by a shift in emphasis of the backrest element relative to the cross-traversing a displacement of forces takes place, which leads to a rocking movement of the seat member about the pivot axis of the side panels.

If the joints of the backrest element behind the pivot axis of the seat element on the side parts, the pivot axis may also be formed so that the seat element is removable. In this case, when the backrest element abuts against a crossbeam between the two side parts, the entire insert can be removed in a simple manner. The axis of rotation consists of a round rod which is inserted between the two side parts and attached thereto. With a bearing recess on the underside of the seat element, this can take up the round bar and secured thereto and pivoted thereon. The joints for the pivotable backrest element are offset relative to this pivot axis to the rear.

Conveniently, both the backrest element and the seat element with the provided in extension leg support member and optionally with the foot support element on a cushion pad. In this case, intermediate links are laterally provided between the hinges on the seat member and the hinges on the backrest members to ensure leveling when juxtaposed when the top of the seat member and the leg support member is pivoted to the top of the back member. The side panels can be made of profile tubes shaped light side parts, as they are common for example in garden furniture. But it can also be used Rattanstäbe and Rückenlehnen-, seat and

Leg support elements can be made as Rattanmöbelbestandteile, and it can be a braid between the spaced Side beams of the corresponding elements may be provided as a seat / lying surface. In such furniture, the Sitzausformung and provided in extension Rückenlehnenausformung at the bottom of the seat element and the leg support element, for example, also pre-stamped in frame form and provided with a braid or a string to the folded up state in which the tops come to rest, the hochversete underside to be able to form the desired chair.

However, the invention is also applicable when the backrest is statically fixed between the two side parts and only the seat member is pivotally provided with the leg support member. The seat element is designed so that it engages with a portion of the top, the front edge of the backrest element, so that it is held static when the person lies in the bed. If the conversion is completed by moving the seat element, the underside of the seat element and that of the leg support element provided in the extension are turned upwards. The seat formation and the Rückenlehnenausformung are characterized so that the desired seating comfort is achieved. It can be seen that such a seat / reclining furniture is easily convertible into a chair. The chair can then be set up, for example, to save space in a conservatory. If a reclining position is desired, only the folded-up part needs to be swiveled forward again so that a reclining furniture is created in the fastest possible way.

The possibly provided footrest element can also be padded or executed without padding and serve in the folded position as a headrest. It can also be provided that the backrest can be moved to different inclinations, wherein in an inclined position, in which the lower backrest portion extends horizontally or approximately horizontally, the seat and leg support member is pivoted for conversion into the desired chair. If the backrest element is designed to be pivotable, the combination with a stand-up aid can be carried out in such a construction by using a motor which makes, for example, a pivotable or displaceable cross-beam on the backrest ^element . If, in fact, the backrest element is pivoted forwardly, then the seat element is erected at the rear around the axis of rotation and thus offers a stand-up aid with simultaneous pushing forward of the backrest. The motor for driving can be arranged, for example, on a frame between the two side parts or fixed to a base frame and also have the form of a linear motor having a rack with which the cross-beam is displaceable. The engine may be an electric or hydraulic engine. The drive for an erection can also be realized by a gas spring. Likewise, when pivotally mounting the backrest member to a floor frame connecting the side panels, it is possible to use a linear displacement member that is motor-driven to realize the desired rotational movement of the backrest member, for example, in an erection aid. Also, a motor drive can be provided to pivot the seat element from the usual lying in the chair formation.

If a bottom support element is provided, a protective cap can also be placed thereon. Instead of a Bo ^¬ denstützteiles or in addition to this floor supports can be hinged side provided on the leg support elements.

The inventive teaching is also applicable to sitting / reclining furniture consisting of several sitting / lying elements. For example, a sofa can be realized in this form, with individual parts are easily convertible into beds. Furthermore, it is possible to provide joints between the seat element and leg support element and possibly existing foot support element or in the backrest element for horizontal alignment against each other, so that a substantially flat lying surface can be produced.

It is also possible to integrate in the individual elements vibrators for generating massage vibrations. The chair can then be used as a massage table or as a massage chair. It is also possible to provide below the elements between the two side panels a box-shaped base, which has a recess on the front side, to ensure an undisturbed pivoting of the seat element. In this box-shaped container utensils can be inserted in a known manner or even the engine be introduced, which is required to ensure a controlled motorized adjustment of at least the backrest element.

The side panels and possibly a basic frame connecting them may consist of metal or wood profile parts. The free pairs of legs can be connected to each other via trusses or a rotary beam, the latter also forms the pivot axis. Likewise, in addition to the side panels made of profiles over running armrests can be provided; closed side panels are also usable. The invention is therefore fully applicable to upholstered furniture, such as armchairs and sofas. The materials for the frames and other supports may vary. Thus, for example, the base frame and the side parts and the trusses made of steel, aluminum or other materials. But they can also be made of wood or plastic. By

Displacement of the pivot axes and the swivel joints can also be realized any desired rocker design. The pivot bearings are to be provided accordingly, taking into account the center of gravity positions.

Furthermore, laterally downwardly pivotable footrests may be provided on the floor support member or on the leg support member to prevent the floor support member from rising on the floor. These footrests can be included corresponding height positioning on the leg support elements also act as armrests when the seat / reclining furniture is used in the second position of use. But it can also be hinged laterally separate, pivoting armrests, which can be brought from an adjacent position in a projecting armrest position to use in the second position of use the chair with armrests.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings.

In the drawings show:

1 shows a sitting / lying furniture according to the invention as Lie ^¬ furniture,

2 shows the embodiment shown in FIG 1 with the

Pivoting of the seat element with the provided in extension leg support element,

3 shows the seat / reclining furniture shown in FIG. 1 with the realized second function by unfolding the seat element onto the backrest element,

4 shows a variant embodiment using an intermediate element for compensating the height of a pad,

5 shows a variant of the embodiment in FIG 4 with a motor or alternatively with a gas spring for tilt angle adjustment of the backrest, and

6 shows a variant with two side by side, arranged between two side parts sitting / lying elements. The embodiment in Figures 1, 2 and 3 shows a sitting / lying furniture, for example in the form of a garden lounger. This consists of two side parts 1, which can be full side parts (FIG. 1) or frame side parts (FIGS. 2 and 3). In the frame design, the side panels 1 consist of a front curved spar and a rear spar. These spars are welded together or otherwise connected with each other, with the rear spars overhanging the front spars at the top and at the same time forming the armrests. The rear spars of the side parts 1 and the full-side parts are connected to each other via a cross-beam 3. The front spars or the full-side parts are front side in Ausfüh ^¬ tion example via a rotary beam, which also forms the pivot axis 2 for a seat member 11, connected to each other. The seat member 11 is in extension with a

Leg support element 7 connected. These two elements 7, 11 are formed in the embodiment of a frame with parallel longitudinal legs. Between these frame parts not shown clothing or upholstery or braiding are introduced. The spars can also be subdivided, so that a delimitation between seat element 11 and leg support element 7 and the front foot support element 14 is given. At the joints locking joints may be provided to allow relative pivoting. On the side rails are also hinged in the front area adjustable footrests 9. Beyond the pivot axis 2, the seat element is extended and has laterally two joints 6, on which the backrest element 5 is pivotally mounted, which is provided in the embodiment with a pad 19. The

Person sits down in this so-formed sitting / lying furniture in a comfortable lying position and gets his back on the top 8 of the pad 19. For pivotal limit can also be provided on the inner sides of the front spars of the side parts 1, a stop 10, for example, effective when the side panels are raised. The backrest element 5, which is pivotably mounted on the seat element 11, rests loosely on the crosspiece 3 with the curved rear side. By shifting weight, the connection can be made via the joints 6 in a more or less strong V-position is spent.

Basically, this is a known lounger, which is relatively long, but can not be used only for the couch function.

The peculiarity of the invention is that a seat formation 4 is provided on the underside of the seat element 11, which has an opposite course to the top of the seat element 11. In the ^exemplary embodiment, it can be assumed that this is a form cushion which is applied to the underside of the seat element 11. In extension to this, a Rückenlehnenausformung 13 is attached in the form of a cushion part in the leg support member area, which is provided in the extension front side with a KopfStützausformteil 15, which is also attached to the underside of the foot support member 14. The Sitzausformung 4 projects beyond the joints 6 on the seat member 11 to which the backrest 5 is attached. If now the front part of the sitting / lying furniture according to the embodiment shown in Figure 2 about the rotation axis 2 pivoted backwards, the tops of the seat member 11, the leg support member 7 and the foot support member 14 come to rest on the top 8 of the

Padding 19 of the backrest element 5. This position is drawn in Figure 3. It can be seen therefrom that the Among ^¬ of the formations on the sides of the seat, leg support and head support members upwardly swept, and a convenient form is sesquiterpene with a raised seating surface. The seating thus allows a second function, which is much more space-saving and offers a high level of comfort, since the top 12 of the formations is swept upwards.

FIG. 4 shows a variant from which it can be seen that upholsterings 19 are provided on the upper side on both parts of the sitting / lying furniture, which are pivotable relative to each other. To produce a height compensation when swinging, an intermediate member 16 on the one hand on the Seat member 11 and on the other hand secured to the backrest element 5 via joints 17 and 18. Incidentally, the same function is achieved when the front part is pivoted to the rear seatback member.

Figure 5 shows a further variant in which the back ^¬ leaning element 5 is engaged behind by a plant traverse 21 which is fixed to a pivot arm 25 which is pivoted by a motor 23. This motor 23 is attached to a cross member, not shown. The side parts 1 are in this embodiment as full-side parts, as given for example in armchairs or sofas executed. Now pivots the support beam 21 upwards, it can be seen that around the fixed pivot point 2 around the surface 12 of the Sitzausformung 4 and the

Swing back the backrest molding 13. As a result, a stand-up is thus realized in a simple manner. The same function can also be realized, for example, using a linear motor or a gas pressure spring 24 which, controlled by a valve, effects the same movement sequences. In this case, only the piston or the rack or spindle is linearly pushed out and also engages behind the backrest element with a crossbeam 21st

Figure 5 is further shows that the foot normally as ^¬ support part 14 serving the Kopfstützauspolsterung 15 Finally, a protective cap 20 can be fitted so that the pad 15 with the function as a lying against contamination protected from the bottom.

Figure 6 shows a further variant, from which it can be seen that in series seating elements according to the invention can be arranged to form a combined sitting / lying furniture, in which, for example, a lying element is combined with a seat element. Furthermore, a base frame 22 is provided in the form of a box, in which, for example, utensils can be accommodated in a known manner. Reference sign list

1 side parts

2 pivot axis

3 traverse

4 Rückenlehnenausformung

5 backrest element

6 swivel joint

7 leg support element

8 top

9 floor support

10 stop pins

11 seat element

12 surface

13 backrest shaping

14 floor support element

15 headrest molding

16 intermediate link

17 swivel joints

18 pivot joints

19 padding

20 protective cap

21 plant traverse

22 undercarriage

23 engine

24 gas spring

25 swivel arm

Claims

claims

1. sitting / lying furniture, comprising at least two side parts (1), between which at least one backrest element (5) and a seat element (11) are arranged, of which at least one element is pivotally mounted and / or the elements are pivotally connected to each other, characterized in that on the seat element (11) at the bottom a Sitzausformung (4) is provided with a Sitzausformung on the top opposite course that the pivot axis (2) of the seat element (11) is positioned and the tops of the backrest element (5) and the seat member (11) so adapted to one another or are adjustable to the seat member (11) on the upper side (8) at least the lower portion of Rückenlehnenele ^¬ mentes (5) to form a different seating / reclining furniture with a raised sitting surface (12 ) Is swung, wherein the Sitzausformung (4) is swept upwards.

2. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat element (11) in extension at least one leg support member (7), that the leg support member on the underside a Rückenlehnenausformung (13) in extension to Sitzausformung (4) and that the seat element (11) with the leg support element (7) can be pivoted onto the upper side of the back element (5), wherein the seat formation (4) and the backrest formation (13) are turned upwards.

3. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 2, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that the leg support member (7) in Ver ^¬ extension a bottom support member (14) and that on the underside of the bottom support member (14) in extension to the Rückenlehnenausformung (13) a Kopfstützenausformung (15) is provided.

4. sitting / lying furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest element (5) pivoted on the side parts (1) directly or on the seat element (11) behind the pivot axis (2) or via intermediate links (16) on the seat element (11) behind the pivot axis (2) is hinged, that the backrest element (5 ) with the rear side against a traverse (3) engages or in different positions of use between a substantially slightly inclined vertical position in a substantially horizontal position is pivotable and that the pivot axis (2) of the seat element (11) spaced from the rear edge of the Sitzausformung ( 4) and the Sitzausformung ends below the lower edge of the backrest element (5) or this protrudes.

5. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1 or 4, character- ized in that the underside Sitzausformung (4) the pivot joint (6) of the backrest element (5) on the seat element (5) or the pivot joints (17, 18) of the intermediate member (16) surpasses.

6. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the at least one intermediate member (16) is dimensioned such that even using padding (19) on the Rückenlehnen-, seat and / or upper leg support members (5 , 7, 11) a relative movement of the seat and leg support element on the upper side (8) of the backrest element (5) is freely carried out, said at least one intermediate member (16) pivotally mounted on the one hand on the seat element and on the other hand on the backrest element (5) is.

7. sitting / lying furniture according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that additional force ^¬ transmission elements are arranged in the pivoting range, in particular toggle support the desired pivotal movements between the seat element (11) and the backrest element (5).

8. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that at least the leg support element (7) relative to the seat member (11) is arranged pivotably and that between the elements (7, 11) of the relative angle is adjustable.

9. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 3, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that on the bottom support member (14) and / or the Kopfstützenausformung (15) a protective cap (20) can be plugged.

10. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 4, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that the back element (5) is adjustable continuously or in steps in the inclination angle.

11. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1 or 2, character- ized in that an adjustable system traverse (21) is provided, the manual or motor driven behind the backrest element (5) engages behind and pivoted in different oblique positions.

12. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1 or 2, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that one or more independently or mutually coupled adjustable sitting / reclining furniture elements are arranged in series between the side parts (1).

13. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1 or 2, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that the seat back element (5), the seat and leg support elements (11, 7) and floor support elements (14) have frame structures and are padded or visible frame parts with frame-shaped backrests - and

Have seat formations, wherein between the lateral Rah ^¬ menteil fabrics and / or braids and / or Pols ^¬ tensions are interposed.

14. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 13, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that on the leg support member (7) or on the bottom support member (14) laterally pivotally downwards and locked in certain pivot positions Fußstützelemente (9) are hinged.

15. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that on the leg support member (7) laterally pivotable downwards and lockable in certain pivot positions, the surface of the backrest (12) of

Rückenlehnenausformung (13) are articulated protruding armrest elements that are vorschwenkbar when using the seat / couch in the other kind, or that the foot support elements (9) are formed so long that they form armrest elements in the pre-pivoted position.

16. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the back and / or the seat or leg support elements (5, 11, 7) electrically excitable vibrators for generating massage vibrations are integrated.

17. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that between the side parts (1) a box-shaped base (22) is arranged, which has at the front of such a relaxation that ensures unimpeded pivoting of the seat part (11) is.

18. S it z- / Liegemöbel according to claim 1 or 2, dadurchge - indicates that is coupled to the backrest element (5) and / or the seat element (11) fixed to a cross member between the side panels motor drive, the at least the pivoting movement of the Rü ^¬ reclining element (5) controlled executes.

19. sitting / lying furniture according to claim 11, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that the motor is coupled to a pivot arm to which the plant cross member (21) is attached.