DE60126331T2 - Structure of balls as an element of a deckchair seat, a backrest and an armrest and the method to assemble it - Google Patents

Abstract

The design solution of supporting surface of deck-chair, seat, back and arm-rest, summarises on the line of hard balls of various sizes, that are elastically linked together with stainless wires of ropes (inox-wire cables) inside hard supporting frame, to which they are fixed. The special arrangement of balls of various sizes on riding saddle principle enables an anatomic adjustment for more comfortable sitting. The assembly of balls elasticity is achieved by special way of linking balls, without using other elements with elastic qualities (for example, spring, lines, balls, and shock-absorbers). By design, this invention consists of three basic elements, where on the example of chair, seat (1), back (2) and arm-rest (3) are put together: (A) supporting frame (with the possible use of different profiles, with regard to material, dimensions and shape, mainly depending upon chosen design for aesthetic reason, and with holes that are put transversally in the direction of sitting/lying), (B) ball (of different diameter and material with a hole pierced through the middle of the ball), (C) connecting element (inox-wire cable with fixing device D).

Description

1. Technical area

The The invention relates to domestic seating and reclining sets according to the International Patent Classification in chairs, Sofas and beds of the A47C is divided. Regarding their use the invention the parts adjustable shape of the seat, the backrest and armrest, which as elements of the chairs, armchairs and deckchairs built-in and therefore could be classified in A47C 17/14.

2. Technical problem

The to be solved by this invention Problem lies in the structure of the construction and in the manual assembly of what the area for leaning the body against the seat, the backrest and should form the armrest whose main function is a static one and to absorb dynamic stress (i.e., direct load). The main goal is therefore in the development of a solution the specified function without using a protective layer or filling but the molded surface is aesthetically pleasing to its user must agree. A secondary one The goal is to over the selection and the arrangement of the body in contact Elements an anatomical adaptation of the leaning surface and an additional Effect of acupressure and massage on contact of the body with to reach the balls. An additional condition is that the method of mounting and connecting the elements for forming the body support surface priority for the manual assembly, without the use of mechnical force and Tools, should be provided.

3. Stand the technology

Current solutions have used bullets primarily as parts of upholstered car seats and their covers, which structure does not include direct load, and are placed industrially in covers by use of machinery and mechanical devices. Ordinary constructions of the seat and its elastically built-in adjustable backrest have a mesh-like structure or are upholstered and, according to the International Patent Classification (IPC), belong to the A47C27 / 00. The font EP 1033098A1 shows an example of a reticulated support surface within the frame base. The font JP 08196389A shows tubular spaces filled with balls between two mutually interwoven supporting bases, with the aim of creating a massage and acupressure effect on this shaped base. However, from patents and available examples in the market of deckchairs, chairs, armchairs and similar products and their ancillary equipment, there has hitherto been no direct use of balls in these products by their manual screwing, with the aim of fulfilling a basic load bearing function.

GB-A-2143436 describes a massage chair with rows of balls or others geometric shapes (for example, cylinders), which are based on corresponding Rods are provided, wherein the rods by means of a transmission chain be joined together so that the balls or the other can move geometric shapes in a bicycle chain movement that mechanically induced waves for the massage of the body a person sitting on the chair creates:

4. Summary the invention

The The present invention provides a structure of spheres as in the claim 1 and a method for joining a structure of Balls as defined in claim 3 ready.

• A. Tragrahmen (mit möglicher Verwendung verschiedener Profile, mit Bezug auf das Material, die Maße und die Form, in erster Linie abhängig vom ausgewählten Material aus ästhetischen Gründen und mit Löchern, die in der Sitz-/Liegerichtung quer angebracht werden
• B. Kugeln (verschiedenen Durchmessers und Materials, mit einem Loch, das exakt durch ihre Mitte gestochen oder gebohrt wird)
• C. Verbindungselement (Inoxdraht mit D-Befestigungselement)

The design solution for the support surface of a deck chair seat and a back and armrest is reduced to a line construction of specially arranged balls of different sizes. They are elastically interconnected by means of steel-made corrosion-resistant wires or strands (hereinafter inox wire) within a hard support frame to which the balls are attached. The special arrangement of differently sized balls according to the saddle principle is chosen to allow an anatomical adjustment for a comfortable sitting. The elasticity of the structure itself is achieved by the special connection of the balls, without any element is used which has elastic quality (such as springs, threads, balls and shock absorbers). By its construction, the invention consists of three basic elements (A, B and C), wherein in the example of the chair, the seat ( 1 ), the backrest of the seat ( 2 ) and the armrest ( 34 ) are joined together:

• A. Supporting frames (with the possible use of different profiles, in terms of material, dimensions and shape, primarily depending on the material chosen, for aesthetic reasons and with holes placed transversely in the sitting / lying direction
• B. Balls (of different diameter and material, with a hole pierced or drilled exactly through their center)
• C. Connecting element (inox wire with D-fixing element)

• Phase I: das Bilden des Kugelgefüges durch das Aufreihen der Kugeln auf dem ersten Inoxdraht und ihr Verbinden zwischen zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Rahmens
• Phase II: das Bilden von Spalten von Kugeln und ihr Verbinden, indem sie durch den anderen Inoxdraht gezogen werden

The method for connecting all three Ele Elements (A, B, C), which form the microstructure of the different spheres of a matrix array (in rows and columns), contains two phases, which are as follows:

• Phase I: forming the ball structure by lining up the balls on the first stainless steel wire and connecting them between two opposite sides of the frame
• Phase II: making columns of balls and joining them by pulling them through the other inox wire

When As a general rule, such an arrangement should consist of spheres that are a simple, have double or multiple symmetry, with respect to the longitudinal, transverse or Diagonal alignment are formed.

This serves to provide a symmetrical tension of inox wires (as in 2 ), with one axis of symmetry for seven lines shown and columns of balls.

5. Short description the drawing

The attached Drawings containing a detailed description of the invention are the best way to illustrate it to realize.

1 is a three-dimensional view of the chair (built-in structure of balls in the seat, in the backrest and in the armrest);

2 is a floor plan of the underside of the chair (basic elements of the structure are marked);

3 is a floor plan of the bottom of the chair (forming the structure of balls in the frame - the first and the second phase);

4 is a line formation composition formation scheme (connection of balls - the same procedure applies to the backrest of the chair as to the armrest).

6. Detailed description for one embodiment the invention

The structure described under point 4 (depiction of the invention essence), which according to the in 2 shown arrangement of balls of different sizes, should be held together by two inox wires. In the first phase, the balls are lined up to form rows of balls between the frame on the first inox wire, and then the same balls are connected in the second phase by pulling another inox wire toward the gaps thus formed.

The first phase

Form of ball rows by lining up balls on the first inox wire and connecting them between two opposite sides of the frame.

The first stainless steel wire (C1), starting from the right side of the frame, is inserted through the transversely mounted hole (A0) of the frame (A) 3 guided, with the set fastening device (D) is at its end to prevent the wire from the frame (A) is pulled.

What follows is the simple stringing of the balls on the inox wire (C1) by guiding of the inox wire through the central holes (B0), thus lining up the first line according to the following Form order (arrangement): B1-B2-B3-B1-B3-B2-B1. From right to left Beginning, the wire is passed through the hole (A0), the from the opposite Side of the frame (A) comes out.

After that the inox wire (C1) from the outside of the frame (A) in the first transverse hole (A0) guided in the frame and thereby pulled, starting from the left side to the right through the central holes of all Balls (B0), and by putting the balls on the wire, forming the second line of balls in the following order: B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1; after that, the wire passes through the hole (A0) on the opposite side of the frame (A).

This process of passing (C1) the inox wire and stringing balls on it continues to the last line of balls. There, the stainless steel wire emerges from the last hole (A0) on the left side of the frame, where it must be fastened using the fastener (D). For a closer look, the arrangement of the spheres is shown in seven rows and seven columns, and it corresponds to the arrangement in FIG 2 :
B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1
B1-B2-B3-B1-B3-B2-B1
B1-B2-B3-B1-B3-B2-B1
B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1
B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1

With In this first phase of this process, all lines of the so lined up balls connected to the stainless steel wire (C1) by alternating guided right-left-right-left becomes.

The second phase

Forming the Ball Columns and their Ver Bonding by transferring to another inox wire.

Another inox wire (C2) is introduced starting from the first in 3 shown transversely mounted hole (A0), with mandatory attachment (D) from the left side of the frame (A). Therefore, insertion of another inox wire begins on the same left side of the frame where insertion of the first wire stops at the end of the first phase, but at the opposite end.

The inox wire (C2) is passed through the central hole (B0) of the first small ball (B1) in the first longitudinal line of the balls and advanced through all the first balls (B1) in the next lines, thereby forming a column in the following order becomes:
B1 - starting from the left side, exiting and turning in the direction (lower) next line
B2 - starting from the right side, exiting and turning in the direction of the (lower) line

This process continues to the last line, where it ends exactly as it started, in the first line (the rows of balls must be odd numbered) with (B1) - starting from the left side, on the first wire in the same line in the direction of the first adjacent sphere (B2), and then the joining of all the balls (B2) follows in the next lines, whereby the column is formed according to the following order:
B2 - starting from the left side, going out and reversing towards the (upper) adjacent line
B2 - starting from the right side, going out and reversing towards the (upper) adjacent line

The same thing Method continues until the ball in the first line (B2), where the connection of the second column ends, by stepping out on the right side of the ball (B2) and in the direction of the first wire to the adjacent sphere (B3).

Penetration into the first sphere by (B3) joining of all spheres starts (B3) according to the following order:
B3 - starting from the left side, emerging and reversing towards the (lower) adjacent line
B3 - starting from the right side, emerging and reversing towards the (lower) adjacent line

The same procedure continues to the last line, where it ends by exiting the right side of the sphere (B3) and towards the wire towards the adjacent sphere (in 3 if this is the sphere B3 of the same size).

With Regards the same odd number of balls ending in all lines the guiding of the second wire on the lower side of the right frame after he went through the last ball (B1) in a bottom line and has escaped through the last transverse hole in the frame, where the inox wire should be attached.

at the method described above in this second phase all the columns formed by the rows of balls with the other Inox wire connected by alternating left-right-left-right guided become.

In only two phases possible this method the easy installation of a ball structure. Without the application of additional mechanical force, but by using a minimal manual Force for the leading one Wire, without stretching it, will in this way the distance between the different balls in the frame with adequate strength and elasticity the flat surface thus formed achieved and the required seat / reclining function met.

One additional Advantage of the invention is not an object of solving certain technical difficulties, but the subject of a special assembly solution for manual installation, which is primarily a production option in the home industry offers. It is a simple handcrafted construction, without for the completion of products for general use, such as chairs, armchairs and deckchairs, in an intermediate phase additional tools and force to connect the seat, backrest and armrest elements need become. Manual installation of the line of balls on the Foundation of home work with the personal organizational advantage the spatial Working conditions and freely selectable working hours People an extra Source of income and gives one to all able-bodied members of the family Participation chance. In this way, the socio-economic Dimension fulfilled, what kind of these neglected these days Technology type in connection with an industrial multiple series production of elements for the installation (small balls, frames and inox wires) excellent Results promise.

In any case, the development of the variant of the same invention is anticipated thanks to this simple construction of a line of balls without any necessary design changes, but with the change of the installation method in terms of semi-automation or even automation men. A new variant could find its use in a multiple series production for those products that are more in demand on the market, such as different types of lounge chairs, armchairs and chairs for passive massage and acupressure.

7. How the invention too use is

No technical skill or knowledge is required for making this ball structure according to this Invention required, and the materials used are normalized and for the environment harmless. Only an exact ball arrangement in the frame and following the given Installation phases are required. It is possible this made of balls structure in the frame without restriction as prefabricated components of various deckchairs, chairs, backrests and armrests use. It's about the structure, which has a load carrying function, and not an additional one Slipcover or a filling with bullets for Some load-bearing structures are mandatory. The tightness the support surface consisting of the lined balls is achieved by the Fastener wire ends are attached to the frame, wherein prevents the pulling out of the wire by its attachment becomes. As a result of such construction and structure of the balls installation method the use of this invention is possible without additional protective covers, and the aesthetic Impression becomes by means of different material and color combinations the selected balls and frame scored. The basic and additional ones remain Functions of the invention unchanged.

Except the Basic function of the invention (recording of load on the Spheres formed surface), which finds its use in standard products for sitting and lying, is an extra Use possible (Massage and acupressure) by turning the balls into standard and Special use to be installed.

Claims (6)

A structure consisting of spheres as an element of a deckchair seat ( 1 ), a backrest ( 2 ) and an armrest ( 3 ), wherein the elements consist of a frame (A) with transversely pierced holes (AO) and two connecting elements (c1, c2) in the form of a wire or a line, on which or balls (B) are lined up with central holes, wherein a first connecting member (c1) forms a line and connects between opposite sides of the frame (A), and wherein a second connecting member (c2) connects the balls (B) in a manner to form gaps with respect to the line with fasteners (D) at both ends thereof to connect to the frame (A). The structure of balls as an element of a deck chair seat ( 1 ), a backrest ( 2 ) and an armrest ( 3 ) according to claim 1, wherein the frame (A) is a hard frame made of a solid or hollow material, preferably metal, wherein the balls (B) have different sizes (B1, B2, B3) and a hard one Material, preferably wood having a smooth surface, wherein the connecting element (C) having the wire or line shape is preferably an inox wire cable and wherein the fastening element (D) is separable and preferably a standard tightening element. A method for joining a beaded structure as an element of a deck chair seat ( 1 ), a backrest ( 2 ) and an armrest ( 3 ), which consists of a frame (A) with transversely pierced holes (A0) and two connecting elements (C) in the form of a wire or a line, with fastening elements (D) at both ends thereof, to engage with the frame (A) on which balls (B) with middle holes (B0) are strung, wherein the method comprises the steps of: forming a line made of spheres by making the balls (B) on a first inox wire cable (B); C1) of the connecting elements (C) and their connection between opposite sides of the frame (A); and forming a column made of balls and their connection by passing the second inox wire cable (C2) of the connecting members (C) through the balls (B) and the frame (A). The method of claim 3, wherein the balls (B) have different sizes, namely a first size B1, a second size B2 and a third size B3, and further comprising the steps of: a) passing the first inox wire cable (C1) through a transversely pierced hole (AO) on the frame (A) starting at the right side of the frame (A) and attaching the first end of the first inox wire cable (C1) to prevent it is pulled out of the frame (A); b) lining up the balls (B) on the first stainless steel cable (C1) such that a first line of balls (B) is formed in the following order of sizes: B1-B2-B3-B1-B3-B2-B1 , starting from right to left; c) pulling the first cable (C1) through a transversely pierced hole (AO) on the left side of the frame (A); d) passing the first inox wire cable (C1) through the outside of the frame (A) into a transversely pierced hole (AO) in the frame (A) on its side left side; e) arranging the balls (B) on the first inox wire cable (C1) such that a second line of balls (B) is formed in the following order of sizes: B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1 , starting from left to right; f) pulling the first cable (C1) through a transversely pierced hole (AO) on the right side of the frame (A); g) passing the first inox wire cable (C1) through the outside of the frame (A) into a transversely pierced hole (AO) in the frame (A) on its right side; repeating steps b) to g) to form: a third line of balls (B) in the following order of sizes: B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1 from right to left, a fourth one Line of balls (B) in the following order of sizes: B1-B2-B3-B1-B3-B2-B1 from left to right, a fifth line of balls (B) in the following order of sizes: B1-B2- B3-B1-B3-B2-B1 from right to left, a sixth line of balls (B) in the following order of sizes: B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1 from left to right, and a seventh Line of balls (B) in the following order of sizes: B1-B2-B3-B3-B3-B2-B1 from right to left; and h) attaching the second end of the first inox wire cable (C1) to lock the first inox wire cable (C1) in the frame (A). The method of claim 3, wherein the balls (B) different sizes, namely one first size B1, one second size B2 and a third size B3, and further comprising the steps of: a) the management of the second inox wire cable (C2) through a cross hole (AO) on the frame (A), starting at the upper left side of the frame (A), and attaching the first end of the second inox wire cable (C2) to prevent it from being pulled out of the frame (A); b) connecting a first column of balls (B) by means of through the middle holes (BO) of the first column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), where the first column of balls (B) consists of an odd Number of balls (B) of the first size B1 composed; c) connecting a second column of balls (B) by means of through the middle holes (BO) of the second column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), where the second column of balls (B) consists of an odd Number of balls (B) of the second size B2 composed; d) connecting a third column of balls (B) by means of through the middle holes (BO) of the third column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), where the third column of balls (B) is an odd Number of balls (B) of the third size B3 composed; e) connecting a fourth column of balls (B) by means of through the middle holes (BO) of the fourth column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), where the fourth column of balls (B) is an odd Number of balls (B) of different sizes composed; f) the Connect a fifth Column of balls (B) by means of which through the middle holes (BO) the fifth Column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), the fifth column being balls (B) composed of an odd number of balls (B) of the third size B3; G) connecting a sixth column of balls (B) by means of through the middle holes (BO) of the sixth column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), where the sixth column of balls (B) is an odd one Number of balls (B) of the second size B2 composed; H) connecting a seventh column of balls (B) by means of through the middle holes (BO) of the seventh column of balls (B) meandering second inox wire cable (C2), where the seventh column of balls (B) is an odd Number of balls (B) of the first size B1 composed; i) the guiding of the second inox wire cable (C2) by a transversely pierced Hole (AO) on the frame (A), at the lower right side of the Frame (A), and attaching the second end of the second Inoxdraht cable (C2) to lock the second inox wire cable (C2) in the frame (A). The structure of balls as an element of a deck chair seat ( 1 ), a backrest ( 2 ) and an armrest ( 3 ) according to claim 1, wherein the structure provides a base or component of a body massage or acupressure product.