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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- the invention relates to a lounger with an upper deck surface containing Salchchale which is accommodated on an associated frame and optionally in a lying or sitting position can be brought, the cradle by several support elements around its central longitudinal axis tilt-free in the form of a swing on the trained as a free-standing block Frame is suspended and the support elements are extended or shortened.
- An arrangement of this kind is from the DE 1 083 997 known, which discloses a sitting or lying rocking. Due to the used there, provided with chains for adjusting the inclination of the sitting or lying surfaces support rods, however, no continuous adjustment of the respective positions of the surfaces can be made, so that this arrangement proves to be uncomfortable.
- the receiving device is designed as a winding shaft.
- the support elements can be mounted on different sides of the winding shaft, so that they are extended or shortened in pairs by pressing the winding shaft.
- a further advantageous measure may consist in that the support elements are designed as straps and the winding shaft is provided with the straps associated, circumferential grooves.
- winding shaft is formed as a hollow shaft which is rotatably supported on the one hand on the one hand and on the other hand connected to a tube motor mounted on the frame.
- the block may have two roof-shaped side parts, which are interconnected by trusses.
- advantageously plug or threaded connections can be provided, which is a tool-free installation allows.
- a further advantageous measure may consist in that the cradle consists of parallel lamellae, which are distanced from each other by spacers and connected to each other by dowel screws passing through the width, wherein the lamellae are expediently formed as a layer-glued wooden moldings.
- Main field of application of the present invention are multi-functional couches for the wellness and / or adventure area, wherein a lying and sitting function in addition to a swing function is given. Accordingly, the couches according to the invention are swing benches.
- the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 shown swing couch contains a cradle 1, the top of which forms an ergonomically shaped deck surface 2.
- the cradle 1 is suspended in its orientation relative to the horizontal adjustable pendulum on a gantry-shaped frame 3.
- the videschale 1 can from an in FIG. 1 indicated by solid lines seat position can be adjusted in a direction indicated by broken lines lying position and vice versa.
- the cradle 1 is tilt-free about its central longitudinal axis at several, here four arranged laterally, in pairs offset longitudinally staggered support elements 4 and hereby suspended in the manner of a swing on the frame 3.
- a statically determined three-way arrangement of two laterally and one centrally arranged support elements would be conceivable.
- the support elements 4 are movable. Expedient to find the formation of the support elements 4 straps use.
- the cradle 1 is, in the example shown as best off FIG. 2 can be seen, provided with four lateral, pairwise opposing trunnions 5, on each of which a support element 4 engages.
- the belts provided for the formation of the support elements 4 can be provided for this purpose with the respectively associated support pins 5 looping eyelets or loops.
- the frame 3 is, as already mentioned, formed as a free-standing block, which is provided in the region of its upper end with a supporting elements 4 associated receiving device. This is advantageously designed as a winding shaft 6, to which the front and rear support members 4 in the example shown in opposite directions wound up or from the front and rear support members 4 in the example shown in pairs are unwound.
- the paired here on each side of the cradle 1 provided support members 4 are secured with their upper ends to the winding shaft 6 that they wrap around them with opposite sense of rotation, so that upon rotation of the winding shaft 6 results in an opposite extension or shortening.
- the winding shaft 6 is provided with the support elements 4 associated, formed by circumferential grooves 7 winding tracks. This ensures that the straps forming the support elements 4 can form a proper winding.
- actuating the winding shaft 6 of this is associated with an actuator.
- a connected to the winding shaft 6 sprocket can be provided for this purpose, which is actuated by means of a revolving chain of the cradle 1 from.
- the chain can be suitably formed as a so-called pearl necklace.
- the winding shaft 6 is appropriate, as from the Figures 3 and 4 can be seen, designed as a hollow shaft which is rotatably supported on the one hand on the frame 3 and which is connected at its other end with a tube motor 8 inserted into it, which is rotatably supported on the frame 3, as in FIG. 4 is indicated by an engaging in an associated, frame-side recess supporting pin 9, which has a polygonal cross-section for Ver too a rotation.
- the pivot bearing provided on the side facing away from the tubular motor can be accomplished with the aid of a bearing 10 inserted into the frame 4, into which a lateral bearing journal 11 of the winding shaft 6 engages.
- the tubular motor 8 or another to drive the winding shaft 6 associated motor is expediently associated with a power supply not shown here.
- a mounted on the frame 3 accessible from the cradle 1 from switch can be provided. Conveniently, however, provided a remote control, so that a stationary switch is unnecessary.
- the frame forming the frame 3 is, as best of FIG. 2 it can be seen from two side parts 3a, b, which are interconnected by trusses 12, 13.
- the side parts 3a, b each consist, as best of all FIG. 1 It can be seen from two roof-shaped legs spread apart, which are connected to each other in the region of its upper end and terminate in a common end piece 14 on which the winding shaft 6 is received.
- one of the winding shaft 6 adjacent, upper cross member 12 is provided, which is expediently designed to accomplish a high Wackel tone as a comparatively broad board.
- the upper traverse 12 forming board is suitably connected by means of a plug connection to the side parts 3a, b and the upper end pieces 14.
- bed fittings find use 15, which result in a bayonet-type connector.
- trusses 13 are provided, which are located below the cradle 1, so that their pendulum movements are not hindered by this.
- These lower trusses 13 are appropriate, as from the FIGS. 5 and 6 can be seen, formed as a hollow rods, which are penetrated by a threaded rod 16, the ends of which are screwed into associated, the frame side provided threaded dowel 17.
- the threaded rods 16 are arranged against rotation relative to the associated hollow rod.
- the threaded rods 16 are each provided with a transverse pin 18, which engages in an associated inner axial groove 19 of the associated hollow rod.
- the cradle can be designed as a one-piece molding.
- the cradle 1 as best of FIG. 2 it can be seen from a plurality of parallel juxtaposed slats 20, which are spaced apart by spacers 21 and by over the width of the cradle continuous, the spacer elements receiving connecting rods 22 are interconnected.
- the slats 20 are with each Connecting rod 22 associated, aligned holes provided.
- Two of said connecting rods 22 may be extended to form the lateral support pins 5 beyond the side edges of the cradle 1 addition, wherein at the ends flange-like termination buttons may be provided.
- the slats 20 are expediently made of wood. It can be advantageous layered wood use find that is permanently deformed, so that from FIG. 1 apparent, desirable, ergonomic shape.
- the seat 1 may be associated with side armrests 23. These are expediently also formed as a layer-glued wooden moldings.
- the armrests 23 are suitably penetrated in the region of their ends of the lateral support pin 5 and hereby attached to the cradle 1.
- the connecting rods 22 may be made of wood, plastic or metal. When expected high, on the cradle 1 coming weights, the connecting pin 22 associated with the support pins 5 can be made of metal to ensure the required load capacity. As a rule, however, connecting rods 22 made of hardwood etc. can be used. Appropriately, a backup of the connecting rods 22 is provided against lateral slipping. This can be done by an adhesive bond and / or locking pins and / or a screw connection.
- the upper and lower ends of the cradle 1 associated connecting rods 22 may be designed to effect lateral cohesion of the lobes 22 formed by the lamellae frame as through the frame width continuous dowel screws provided with their ends in associated, provided in the outer fins 20 threaded dowel can be screwed.
- a screw head at one end and a threaded portion cooperating with a nut or a threaded dowel at the other end.
- a joining or plug connection can also be provided.
- FIG. 7 Such an embodiment is the FIG. 7 based.
- the in FIG. 7 shown connecting rod 22 engages with its ends in a respective associated blind bore 25 of the outer blades 22 of the Stanfordschale 1 forming lamellar frame.
- the inner fins 20 are provided with aligned with the blind holes 25 of the outer fins through holes 25 a.
- the engaging in the blind holes 25 and bores 25 a connecting rods 22 are suitably glued to the slats 20. Appropriately, the first assembly of the cradle 1 forming frame and then only the gluing takes place.
- blind holes 25 and through holes 25a are slightly oversized with respect to the diameter of the associated connecting rod 22, so that a circumferential gap to form a glue receiving space 26 results, as best seen FIG. 8 is apparent.
- the excess may be 3 to 4% of the diameter of the connecting rod 22. With a diameter of 14 mm, this results in an excess of 0.5 mm.
- FIG. 8 further shows, provided with at least one, preferably two diametrically opposed, over the entire length continuous grooves for the formation of adhesive channels 27.
- the diametrically opposite adhesive channels 27 are connected to one another by a radial blind bore 28 passing through the lamella underside and penetrating the connecting rod 22, via which adhesive or glue can be pressed in via the adhesive channels 27 onto the cavities 26 distributed. After pressing glue or adhesive into the Radialsackbohritch 28 they are closed.
- a dowel 30 which engages in the connecting rod 22 or which preferably penetrates the latter. This results in an additional rotation and displacement protection, which relieves the adhesive connection.
- the connecting rod 22 encompassing sealing rings 29 may be provided in the region of the spacers 21 adjacent flanks of the slats 29, as seen from FIG. 7 is apparent. It may be useful to be arranged on pressure O-rings.
- a similar sealing ring arrangement may also be associated with the continuous connecting rods 22 containing the supporting pins 5, in order to prevent leakage of glue bw in the case of a gluing.
- the outer fins are sealed on both sides.
- the side parts 3a, b of the frame 1 are expediently also made of wood.
- the side parts 3a, b expediently also formed as a layer glued, correspondingly deformed wooden moldings.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Liege mit einer eine obere Liegefläche enthaltenden Liegeschale, die auf einem zugeordneten Gestell aufgenommen und wahlweise in eine Liege- oder Sitzposition bringbar ist, wobei die Liegeschale durch mehrere Tragelemente um ihre Mittellängsachse kippfrei nach Art einer Schaukel an dem als freistehender Bock ausgebildeten Gestell aufgehängt ist und die Tragelemente verlängerbar bzw. verkürzbar sind.The invention relates to a lounger with an upper deck surface containing Liegeschale which is accommodated on an associated frame and optionally in a lying or sitting position can be brought, the cradle by several support elements around its central longitudinal axis tilt-free in the form of a swing on the trained as a free-standing block Frame is suspended and the support elements are extended or shortened.
Eine Anordnung dieser Art ist aus der
Hiervon ausgehend ist es daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, bei einer Liege eingangs erwähnter Art mit einfachen und kostengünstigen Mitteln den Benutzungskomfort zu verbessern und eine hohe Vielseitigkeit zu gewährleisten.On this basis, it is therefore the object of the present invention to improve the comfort of use and to ensure a high versatility in a couch initially mentioned type with simple and inexpensive means.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch den kennzeichenden Teil des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the characterizing part of
Diese Maßnahmen ergeben in vorteilhafter Weise eine Schaukelliege, bei der die Liegeschale nicht nur eine nicht durch Anschläge begrenzte Pendelbewegung ausführen kann, sondern in vorteilhafter Weise auch in jeder Zwischenstellung zwischen unterer Liegeposition und oberer Sitzposition durch entsprechende Verlängerung bzw. Verkürzung der Tragelemente haltbar ist. Mit den erfindungsgemäßen Maßnahmen wird daher die oben genannte Aufgabe auf höchst einfache und kostengünstige Weise gelöst.These measures result in an advantageous manner a swing bench, in which the cradle can not only perform a not limited by stops pendulum motion, but is advantageously preserved in any intermediate position between lower lying position and upper sitting position by appropriate extension or shortening of the support elements. With the measures according to the invention, therefore, the above object is achieved in a very simple and cost-effective manner.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und zweckmäßige Fortbildungen der übergeordneten Maßnahmen sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the higher-level measures are specified in the subclaims.
Vorteilhaft kann die Aufnahmeeinrichtung als Wickelwelle ausgebildet ist. Die Tragelemente können von unterschiedlichen Seiten her an der Wickelwelle angebracht sein, so dass sie durch Betätigung der Wickelwelle paarweise verlängert bzw. verkürzt werden.Advantageously, the receiving device is designed as a winding shaft. The support elements can be mounted on different sides of the winding shaft, so that they are extended or shortened in pairs by pressing the winding shaft.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Maßnahme kann darin bestehen, dass die Tragelemente als Gurte ausgebildet sind und die Wickelwelle mit den Gurten zugeordneten, umlaufenden Nuten versehen ist. Diese Maßnahmen ermöglichen eine gleichmäßige Wicklung mit vergleichsweise kleinem Wickeldurchmesser.A further advantageous measure may consist in that the support elements are designed as straps and the winding shaft is provided with the straps associated, circumferential grooves. These measures allow a uniform winding with a relatively small winding diameter.
Eine weitere, besonders zu bevorzugende Maßnahme kann darin bestehen, dass die Wickelwelle als Hohlwelle ausgebildet ist, die einerseits drehbar auf dem Gestell gelagert und andererseits mit einem auf dem Gestell befestigten Rohrmotor verbunden ist. Diese Maßnahmen ergeben einen besonders hohen Benutzungskomfort.Another, particularly preferable measure may consist in that the winding shaft is formed as a hollow shaft which is rotatably supported on the one hand on the one hand and on the other hand connected to a tube motor mounted on the frame. These measures result in a particularly high level of user comfort.
Zweckmäßig kann der Bock zwei dachförmige Seitenteile aufweisen, die durch Traversen miteinander verbunden sind. Dabei können vorteilhaft Steck- oder Gewindeverbindungen vorgesehen sein, was eine werkzeuglose Montage ermöglicht.Suitably, the block may have two roof-shaped side parts, which are interconnected by trusses. In this case, advantageously plug or threaded connections can be provided, which is a tool-free installation allows.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Maßnahme kann darin bestehen, dass die Liegeschale aus parallelen Lamellen besteht, die durch Distanzstücke voneinander distanziert und durch über die Breite durchgehende Dübelschrauben miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Lamellen zweckmäßig als schichtverleimte Holzformlinge ausgebildet sind. Diese Maßnahmen ergeben trotz filigraner Formen eine hohe Stabilität und Tragfähigkeit. Die Lamellen können zweckmäßig so gebogen sein, dass sich eine ergonomische Form der Liegeschale ergibt.A further advantageous measure may consist in that the cradle consists of parallel lamellae, which are distanced from each other by spacers and connected to each other by dowel screws passing through the width, wherein the lamellae are expediently formed as a layer-glued wooden moldings. These measures result despite filigree shapes high stability and load capacity. The slats can be conveniently bent so that there is an ergonomic shape of the cradle.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und zweckmäßige Fortbildungen der übergeordneten Maßnahmen sind in den restlichen Unteransprüchen angegeben und aus der nachstehenden Beispielsbeschreibung anhand der Zeichnung entnehmbar.Further advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the higher-level measures are specified in the remaining subclaims and can be taken from the following example description with reference to the drawing.
In der nachstehend beschriebenen Zeichnung zeigen:
Figur 1- eine Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Schaukelliege,
Figur 2- eine Vorderansicht der Anordnung gemäß
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- a front view of the arrangement according to
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Hauptanwendungsgebiet der vorliegenden Erfindung sind mulitfunktionale Liegen für den Wellness- und/oder Erlebnisbereich, wobei über eine Liege- und Sitzfunktion hinaus auch eine Schaukelfunktion gegeben ist. Bei den erfindungsgemäßen Liegen handelt es sich dementsprechend um Schaukelliegen.Main field of application of the present invention are multi-functional couches for the wellness and / or adventure area, wherein a lying and sitting function in addition to a swing function is given. Accordingly, the couches according to the invention are swing benches.
Die in den
Die Liegeschale 1 ist um ihre Mittellängsachse kippfrei an mehreren, hier vier seitlich angeordneten, paarweise in Längsrichtung gegeneinander versetzten Tragelementen 4 aufgenommen und hiermit nach Art einer Schaukel am Gestell 3 aufgehängt. Auch eine statisch bestimmte Dreieranordnung von zwei seitlich und einem mittig angeordneten Tragelementen wäre denkbar. Die Tragelemente 4 sind in sich beweglich. Zweckmäßig finden zur Bildung der Tragelemente 4 Gurte Verwendung.The
Die Liegeschale 1 ist, im dargestellten Beispiel wie am besten aus
Die hier paarweise auf jeder Seite der Liegeschale 1 vorgesehenen Tragelemente 4 sind dabei mit ihren oberen Enden so an der Wickelwelle 6 befestigt, dass sie diese mit gegenläufigem Drehsinn umschlingen, so dass sich bei einer Drehung der Wickelwelle 6 eine gegenläufige Verlängerung bzw. Verkürzung ergibt. Die Wickelwelle 6 ist mit den Tragelementen 4 zugeordneten, durch umlaufende Nuten 7 gebildeten Wickelspuren versehen. Hierdurch ist sichergestellt, dass die die Tragelemente 4 bildenden Gurte eine ordnungsgemäße Wicklung bilden können.The paired here on each side of the
Zur Betätigung der Wickelwelle 6 ist dieser eine Betätigungseinrichtung zugeordnet. Im Falle einer manuellen Betätigungseinrichtung kann hierzu ein mit der Wickelwelle 6 verbundenes Kettenrad vorgesehen sein, das mittels einer umlaufenden Kette von der Liegeschale 1 aus betätigbar ist. Die Kette kann dabei zweckmäßig als sogenannte Perlenkette ausgebildet sein.For actuating the winding
Zweckmäßig ist jedoch eine motorische Betätigung der Wickelwelle 6 vorgesehen. Hierzu ist die Wickelwelle 6 zweckmäßig, wie aus den
Der das Gestell 3 bildende Bock besteht, wie am besten aus
Im unteren Bereich des Gestells 3 sind weitere Traversen 13 vorgesehen, die sich unterhalb der Liegeschale 1 befinden, so dass deren Pendelbewegungen hierdurch nicht behindert werden. Diese unteren Traversen 13 sind zweckmäßig, wie aus den
Die Liegeschale kann als einteiliges Formteil ausgebildet sein. Im dargestellten Beispiel besteht die Liegeschale 1, wie am besten aus
Die Lamellen 20 bestehen zweckmäßig aus Holz. Dabei kann vorteilhaft schichtverleimtes Holz Verwendung finden, das bleibend verformt ist, so dass sich die aus
Die Verbindungsstäbe 22 können aus Holz, Kunststoff oder Metall bestehen. Bei zu erwartenden hohen, auf die Liegeschale 1 kommenden Gewichten können die den Tragzapfen 5 zugeordneten Verbindungsstäbe 22 aus Metall hergestellt werden, um die erforderliche Tragfähigkeit zu gewährleisten. In der Regel können jedoch aus Hartholz etc. hergestellte Verbindungsstäbe 22 Verwendung finden. Zweckmäßig ist eine Sicherung der Verbindungsstäbe 22 gegen seitliches Verrutschen vorgesehen. Dies kann durch eine Klebverbindung und/oder Sicherungsstifte und/oder eine Schraubverbindung erfolgen. Die seitlich nicht verlängerten Verbindungsstäbe 22, in
Eine derartige Ausführung liegt der
Der betreffende Verbindungsstab 22 ist, wie
Um ein Austreten des flüssigen Leims bzw. Klebstoffs aus den Hohlräumen 26 bzw. das Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit in die verleimten bzw. verklebten Bereiche zu verhindern und damit eine hohe Standzeit der Kleb- bzw. Leimverbindung zu gewährleisten, können im Bereich der den Distanzstücken 21 benachbarten Flanken der Lamellen 20 den Verbindungsstab 22 umgreifende Dichtringe 29 vorgesehen sein, wie aus
Die Seitenteile 3a, b des Gestells 1 sind zweckmäßig ebenfalls aus Holz hergestellt. Zur Bewerkstelligung der aus
Vorstehend ist ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung näher erläutert. Die Erfindung ist jedoch hierauf nicht beschränkt.Above, a preferred embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail. However, the invention is not limited thereto.
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- A lounger comprising a seat (1) with an upper seat surface, which is accommodated on an associated rack (3) and can be brought into an upright sitting or, alternatively, a reclined lying-down position, such seat (1) being suspended tilt-free on a rack (3), which latter is designed as a self-supporting stand, by means of several suspension elements (4) arranged in the area of the seat's middle longitudinal axis in a manner similar to a swing, and the suspension elements (4) being extendable and/or shortenable, respectively, characterized in that the stand forming the rack (3) in the region of its upper end is provided with a receiving unit associated with the suspension elements (4), onto which the suspension elements (4), which are mutually offset relative to one another in a longitudinal direction of the seat (1), can be reeled up and vice versa, and are thus pair-wise contradirectionally extendable and/or shortenable, as the case may be.
- A lounger in accordance with Claim 1, characterized in that provision is made for four mutually offset lateral suspension elements (4) arranged in pairs, which can be pair-wise extended or shortened, and further that the seat (1) is fitted with four lateral brackets (5) provided in mutually opposite positions and each connected with one of the suspension elements (4).
- A lounger in accordance with Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving unit is designed as a take-up reel shaft (6) onto which the suspension elements (4), preferably designed as belts, can be reeled up in opposite directions and vice versa, with reeling up tracks (7) preferably being associated with the suspension elements (4).
- A lounger in accordance with Claim 1, characterized in that an actuating device is associated with the take-up reel shaft (6).
- A lounger in accordance with Claim 4, characterized in that the take-up reel shaft (6) can be manually operated.
- A lounger in accordance with Claim 4, characterized in that the take-up reel shaft (6) is designed as a hollow shaft which on one side is rotatably mounted on the rack (3) and on the other side received by a tubular motor (8) serving as a drive motor which is torque-proof supported by the rack (3).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the rack (3) comprises two lateral rack members (3a, b) connected by two cross-beams (12, 13) and preferably designed as glue-laminated wooden formed parts having legs straddled in a roof-type manner, preferably ending in a joint upper end piece (14) on which the take-up reel shaft (6) is accommodated, with the end piece (14) being associated with an upper crossbeam (12) which is designed as a board attachable to the opposing end pieces (14) of the lateral rack members (3a, b) by means of bed fittings (15).
- A lounger in accordance with Claim 7, characterized in that the lateral rack members (3a, b) underneath the seat (1) are connected with each other by further, lower cross-beams (13) which are preferably designed as hollow bars, each of them receiving a connection screw (16) whose ends are screwable into rack-side threaded dowels (17), such connection screws (16) being secured against rotary movement relative to the associated hollow bar by means of a cross-pin (18) engaging an associated internal longitudinal groove (19) of the associated hollow bar.
- A lounger in accordance with any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the seat (1) comprises slats (20) which are arranged parallel to one another and preferably designed as glue-laminated wooden formed parts spaced from one another by spacers (21) and connected with one another by means of connection rods (22) extending across the seat width, with at least two middle connection rods having lateral extensions forming lateral brackets (5).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that associated with the seat (1) provision is made for arcuate arm rests (23) which are preferably likewise glue-laminated wooden formed parts which are preferably engaged and thus supported by the brackets (5).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the preceding Claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the at least part of the connection rods (22) provided are designed as dowel screws attached to the outer slats (20), and extending through the other slats (20) and the spacers (21), such dowel screws engaging threaded dowels associated with the outer slats (20).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the preceding Claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the connection rods (22), which are not laterally extended, with their ends engage a blind hole (25) of the outer slats (20), extend through the other slats (20) and the spacers (21), and are secured against rotary movement and axial displacement by at least one dowel (30).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the Claims 9 or 12, characterized in that the slats (20) are glue-laminated or bonded with at least some of the connection rods (22), with the slat bores associated with the glue-laminated or bonded connection rods (22) exhibiting an oversize relative to the cross-section of the connection rods (22), and further that the connection rods (22) concerned are provided with a glue duct (27) extending over the connected slats (20), and that in the region of the outer slats (20) provision is made for blind holes (28) communicating therewith which can preferably be closed by a dowel (30).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the Claims 12 or 13, characterized in that the bores of the slats (20), which are associated with a connection rod (22), are sealed by lateral sealing rings (29).
- A lounger in accordance with any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the seat (1) is of ergonomically shaped design.
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