WO1996024272A1 - Automatically downfolding slab - Google Patents

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WO1996024272A1
WO1996024272A1 PCT/SE1996/000133 SE9600133W WO9624272A1 WO 1996024272 A1 WO1996024272 A1 WO 1996024272A1 SE 9600133 W SE9600133 W SE 9600133W WO 9624272 A1 WO9624272 A1 WO 9624272A1
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slab
horizontal
rotation
attachment
mainly
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PCT/SE1996/000133
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French (fr)
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Ingrid Bredberg
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Ingrid Bredberg
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Priority to DK96902563T priority Critical patent/DK0818967T3/en
Priority to DE69633275T priority patent/DE69633275T2/en
Priority to EP96902563A priority patent/EP0818967B1/en
Priority to JP8524194A priority patent/JPH11502129A/en
Priority to AU46827/96A priority patent/AU4682796A/en
Publication of WO1996024272A1 publication Critical patent/WO1996024272A1/en
Priority to FI973226A priority patent/FI973226A/en
Priority to NO973538A priority patent/NO973538D0/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/56—Parts or details of tipping-up chairs, e.g. of theatre chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/12—Theatre, auditorium, or similar chairs
    • A47C1/121—Theatre, auditorium, or similar chairs having tipping-up seats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C11/00—Benches not otherwise provided for
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C9/00—Stools for specified purposes
    • A47C9/06—Wall stools ; Stools hingedly mounted against the wall

Abstract

The invention refers to an object's device with a mainly horizontal top or slab (1), e.g. a bench or something similar. The slab is mounted in such a way that it pivots from a slight, horizontal axis of rotation (2). The centre of gravity of the slab differs from the axis of rotation so that the slab, when not in use, takes on a mainly vertical position with the top of the slab facing outward, and is in such a position that it is protected from dirt, water, sun, etc. The device consists of an attachment (4) which, whenever the slab is used, supports the slab (1) in its horizontal position.

Description

AUTOMATICALLY DOWNFOLDING SLAB
Inventor. Ingrid Bredberg, Skelleftea, Sweden
DESCRIPTION
Background Outdoor wooden surfaces e.g benches that are exposed to rain. dirt, temperature \ariations- exposure to sun, etc are rapidly damaged if their maintenance is neglected. Small and big cracks, a weathered surface makes algae, dirt and moisture stay in the wood. The bench looses its quality as a seat or workbench In Scandinavia there has been a tradition of using wood for the construction of lo benches and other outdoor furniture It would therefore be a pity if metal-net - constaictions would take over
As far as I know, no solution has yet been found where the bench automatical^ takes on a position that protects it from exposure, when it is not used
The Product l.s A slab e.g for a wooden bench with fittings which, when the bench is not in use, allow it to fold down into a mainly vertical position, with its top slightly pointing downwards, so that it is sheltered from rain. dirt, etc Figures 1 and 2 The slab ( I ) is made of heavier material in front of the pivoting point (2 ) As a 0 consequence the slab folds down into a vertical position when there is not pressure on it. its top slightly pointing downwards so as to be protected from rain and dirt The fittings on the slab C3) and on the side supports (4) pivot on a peg. up to a stabilising point, on which the slab rests, when the slab is used Using the slab Turn it up into its horizontal position - sit on it or place a burden on the slab so that it rests against the stabilising point
Because the slab folds forwards and downwards and because there is no need for am support for the back to stop a sitting person from falling backwards, the construction differs from earlier patents DE-C 4"?5 842. Ch-C-124 724. FR-A 676530. US-A-3 850 476 The fittings (3 and 4) are shaped to fit different kinds of side supports (6). made of e g. wood, iron, concrete, stone or logs, and with an arrangement for the adjustment of distance and angle
.Another use besides sitting, e.g. for tables in picnic areas where you do not want the slab to return automatically to the vertical position, the fittings or side supports can be supplemented with a bar to secure the horizontal position
There might be situations where you are more interested in turning the bench upwards. The fitting is then mounted in such a way that the stabilising point is on the upper side of the bench. Fiu. 3.

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS
1 An object's device with a mainly horizontal top or slab ( 1 ). e.g a bench or something similar, characterized bv the following:
• the slab is mounted in such a way that it pivot from a mainly horizontal axis of rotation (2)
• the centre of gravity of the slab differs from the axis of rotation As a consequence the slab, when not in use. takes on a mainly vertical position with the top of the slab facing outward, and is in such a position that it is protected from dirt, water, sun, etc • the dev ice consists of an attachment (4) which, w hene er the slab is used, supports the slab ( l ϊ in its horizontal position
2 The de ice in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the fact that the supporting attachment consists of at least one stopper (4 )
3 The dev ice in accordance with claim 1 or 2. characterized by the fact that the device consists of an attachment for temporarily fixing the slab in its horizontal position
PCT/SE1996/000133 1995-02-06 1996-02-05 Automatically downfolding slab WO1996024272A1 (en)

Priority Applications (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DK96902563T DK0818967T3 (en) 1995-02-06 1996-02-05 Automatic falling disc, e.g. a bench
DE69633275T DE69633275T2 (en) 1995-02-06 1996-02-05 SELF-ACTIVE WALKING SEAT
EP96902563A EP0818967B1 (en) 1995-02-06 1996-02-05 Automatically downfolding slab
JP8524194A JPH11502129A (en) 1995-02-06 1996-02-05 Automatic lower folding seat panel device
AU46827/96A AU4682796A (en) 1995-02-06 1996-02-06 Automatically downfolding slab
FI973226A FI973226A (en) 1995-02-06 1997-08-01 Self-rotating plate or table - eg seat or table plate
NO973538A NO973538D0 (en) 1995-02-06 1997-08-01 seating arrangement

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
SE9500409A SE509832C2 (en) 1995-02-06 1995-02-06 Folding seat bench
SE9500409-9 1995-02-06

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WO1996024272A1 true WO1996024272A1 (en) 1996-08-15

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JP (1) JPH11502129A (en)
AU (1) AU4682796A (en)
DE (1) DE69633275T2 (en)
DK (1) DK0818967T3 (en)
FI (1) FI973226A (en)
NO (1) NO973538D0 (en)
SE (1) SE509832C2 (en)
WO (1) WO1996024272A1 (en)

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EP1186496A1 (en) * 2000-09-12 2002-03-13 Garaventa Holding Ag Seat for the bench of a chairlift
WO2011043741A1 (en) * 2009-10-09 2011-04-14 Gigodesign D.O.O. Urban folding seat
CN103271564A (en) * 2013-05-31 2013-09-04 南昌大学 Rotary seat for park
CN105034880A (en) * 2015-07-24 2015-11-11 张家港市隆旌汽车零部件有限公司 Ambulance seat

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KR100986251B1 (en) * 2010-04-15 2010-10-07 이선영 Folding type bench for outdoors

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GB189629680A (en) * 1896-12-24 1897-07-24 Henry Charles Staples Improvements in or relating to Seats.
GB190023897A (en) * 1900-12-31 1901-04-20 Charles Melbourne White Improvements in or connected with Reversible Seats.
CH124724A (en) * 1927-03-14 1928-04-16 Moebelfabrik Horgen Glarus In Chair with backrest.
FR676559A (en) * 1929-06-12 1930-02-25 Etablissements R Gallay Soc D Theater chair
US3850476A (en) * 1972-08-29 1974-11-26 Hille Int Ltd Tip-up seating

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB189629680A (en) * 1896-12-24 1897-07-24 Henry Charles Staples Improvements in or relating to Seats.
GB190023897A (en) * 1900-12-31 1901-04-20 Charles Melbourne White Improvements in or connected with Reversible Seats.
CH124724A (en) * 1927-03-14 1928-04-16 Moebelfabrik Horgen Glarus In Chair with backrest.
FR676559A (en) * 1929-06-12 1930-02-25 Etablissements R Gallay Soc D Theater chair
US3850476A (en) * 1972-08-29 1974-11-26 Hille Int Ltd Tip-up seating

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1186496A1 (en) * 2000-09-12 2002-03-13 Garaventa Holding Ag Seat for the bench of a chairlift
WO2011043741A1 (en) * 2009-10-09 2011-04-14 Gigodesign D.O.O. Urban folding seat
CN103271564A (en) * 2013-05-31 2013-09-04 南昌大学 Rotary seat for park
CN105034880A (en) * 2015-07-24 2015-11-11 张家港市隆旌汽车零部件有限公司 Ambulance seat

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SE9500409L (en) 1996-08-07
NO973538D0 (en) 1997-08-01
AU4682796A (en) 1996-08-27
EP0818967A1 (en) 1998-01-21
FI973226A0 (en) 1996-02-05
SE9500409D0 (en) 1995-02-06
DE69633275D1 (en) 2004-10-07
DK0818967T3 (en) 2005-01-03
EP0818967B1 (en) 2004-09-01
SE509832C2 (en) 1999-03-15
FI973226A (en) 1997-08-01
JPH11502129A (en) 1999-02-23
DE69633275T2 (en) 2005-09-01

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