EP0931483A1 - Meuble d'assise ou de couchage - Google Patents

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EP0931483A1
EP0931483A1 EP98124430A EP98124430A EP0931483A1 EP 0931483 A1 EP0931483 A1 EP 0931483A1 EP 98124430 A EP98124430 A EP 98124430A EP 98124430 A EP98124430 A EP 98124430A EP 0931483 A1 EP0931483 A1 EP 0931483A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C17/00Sofas; Couches; Beds
    • A47C17/04Seating furniture, e.g. sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable parts changeable to beds; Chair beds
    • A47C17/12Seating furniture, e.g. sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable parts changeable to beds; Chair beds changeable to beds by tilting or extending the arm-rests

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  • the invention relates to a piece of seating or reclining furniture Base frame as well as with a seat or lying surface and with at least one support part that is attached to the seat or lying surface connects and in a reclining position in a relative to Seat or lying surface is aligned inclined plane, wherein the support part as a separate component from the base frame is designed.
  • Such seating or reclining furniture is in the form of sofas or loungers well known.
  • Known sofas have a seat serving seat upholstery on either side of flanked each as an armrest serving as a support part is. On the back, such a sofa has a backrest.
  • the support parts are separated from the base frame for mobility to create for the support parts. It is known, such armrests by tilting mechanisms in their inclination adjustable relative to the seat. It is also for couches known head and back support areas, which are used as support parts serve, with the help of tilt mechanisms in their inclination relative to adjust to the rest of the lying area.
  • the object of the invention is to provide seating or reclining furniture to create the kind mentioned in the particularly simple and robustly allows a variable use.
  • the support part Base frame around a central axis of rotation between the leaning position and a lying position rotated by at least approximately 180 ° assigned movably by means of a holder and at least in the leaning position and the lying position relative is fixed to the base frame, the axis of rotation deart is aligned that the axis of rotation of the seat or lying surface - Seen in a top view of the seating or reclining furniture - at least approximately halved and - in a front view - Flatter compared to the level of the reclining position.
  • the support part can be used as an armrest for a sofa or designed as a head or back support part for a bed be.
  • the seating or reclining furniture as a sofa are preferably on both sides of the seat or Lying surface in the form of appropriately designed support parts Armrests provided. Because the axis of rotation is flatter than the level of the support part in its leaning position is when the support part is turned by 180 ° achieves a flatter inclination in the lying position, which are preferably horizontal and thus aligned with the seat or Lying surface is formed.
  • the location of the axis of rotation - in seen a front view of the seating or reclining furniture - corresponds preferably the bisector between one upper contact surface of the support part in its leaning position and a horizontal one that has the seating or lying surface Level, whereby the one facing down in the reclining position Contact surface of the support part in the lying position forms an upper, approximately horizontal contact surface.
  • the bracket can either be as a detachable connector or as Swivel mechanism can be designed.
  • the support part With a plug connection is the support part in a simple manner from the leaning position away from the base frame and in the lying position inverted by 180 ° plugged in again, which makes the support part in one shallower angle aligned to the seat or lying surface is, preferably approximately horizontally to the seat or lying surface flees.
  • the support part - as described below - advantageous around the central Axis of rotation be rotatably mounted.
  • stops are preferably provided to to achieve defined end positions for the support part.
  • the central axis of rotation represents an imaginary, geometric one Axis represents.
  • the bracket When designing the bracket as a swivel or Rotation mechanism, however, can real the central axis of rotation by appropriate pin or sleeve bearings for a corresponding Bearing shaft to be realized.
  • the bearing shaft can can also be designed as a hollow shaft.
  • the invention Solution enables a particularly simple and quick Transfer of the support part in the reclining position or in the Lying position.
  • an asymmetrical lowering of only an armrest designed as a support part may be advantageous, because in this case an enlarged one even with relatively short sofas Lying pad is achievable.
  • the bracket can by designed the solution according to the invention particularly robust and stable become.
  • the holder has a central axis of rotation coaxial pivot bearing, by means of which the Support part is rotatably mounted about the central axis of rotation.
  • the pivot bearing can be a bearing shaft arranged on the support part have in a corresponding, on the base frame provided bearing bush engages.
  • the support part and the base frame facing each other and in one at least approximately normal to the axis of rotation (right-angled) Facing level on adjacent side surfaces.
  • the holder a mechanical securing device to determine the Support part in the reclining position and the lying position. This will ensure safe positioning and support of the Support part achieved in the two end positions.
  • the mechanical Safety device designed to be manually detachable.
  • the safety device is designed in the area an outer surface of the support part arranged, in particular actuating element designed for pressure actuation to release assigned to the safety device.
  • the safety device provided with a locking arrangement that is spring-loaded in this way is designed so that it automatically in the locking position is transferable.
  • the locking arrangement allows one positive locking of the support part on the base frame the two end positions, which results in a particularly stable Bracket for the support part results. This automatic Transfer to the rest position is guaranteed automatically Snap in and thus secure the support part in the respective End position without the need for additional operating handles are. The simple handling of the support part is thus further improved.
  • the base frame in the area of the at least one support part with at least one in an extension below the support part to the outside protruding foot.
  • each level Support part provided two obliquely outward-pointing feet, which an improved support of the base frame on the Ensure soil, so that a high pressure load a support part in its lying position is not closed tilting of the seating or reclining furniture.
  • the 1 to 3 represents a sofa 1, provided with a seat 2 and a backrest 6 is.
  • the seat 2 is covered by a seat cushion and Backrest 6 achieved by back padding, each are attached around appropriate frame parts.
  • the entire unit is referred to as the base frame, the Base frame is positioned on four feet 5.
  • the frame parts are preferably made of metal.
  • a stable seat frame 4 is provided, which extends over the entire Seat of the sofa extends and on which the feet 5 in are not attached in a fixed manner.
  • the Frame parts of the base frame can also in the same way at least partially made of wood.
  • the base frame corresponds to the sofa 1 a usual and known Construction.
  • the sofa 1 has two separate ones Components on which serve as support parts side parts 3 represent. Both side parts 3 each have a support frame 11 on, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is padded. Both side parts 3 are each one Pivot bearing 10, 12 with the seat frame 4 and thus with the Base frame of the sofa 1 connected.
  • the pivot bearing is through a stub shaft 10 coaxial to the axis of rotation D on the one hand and a bearing bush provided in a bearing block 12 on the other hand Are defined.
  • the stub shaft 10 is rigid on the support frame 11 of the side part 3 and the bearing block 12 rigidly on one corresponding support profile of the seat frame 4 is arranged.
  • the stub shaft 10 is fixed on the support frame 11 by that the stub shaft 10 by a correspondingly precise fit Bore in the corresponding profile section of the Support frame 11 inserted and axially and rotationally secured by a welding spot on this profile section becomes.
  • the backup can also be of a different type and To be realized wisely.
  • the bearing block 12 can with the support profile the seat frame 4 welded or otherwise be rigidly connected.
  • the axis of rotation D is approximately half the depth of the seat surface 2 and the side part 3 is provided so that the location of this central axis of rotation D seen in a plan view in the middle of Seat 2 and side part 3 along the transverse extent of the sofa 1 runs between the two side parts 3.
  • a front view (Fig. 2) is the axis of rotation D relative to Seat and thus relative to a horizontal plane, too which is also parallel to the seat frame 4, designed inclined, the angle to the horizontal preferably between 10 ° and is 30 °.
  • the support frame 11 of each side part 3 is relative to the axis of rotation D more relative to the horizontal inclined so that the support frame 11 and thus also each side part 3 relative to the seat 2 and thus relative to one horizontal plane is steeper than the axis of rotation D.
  • the angle of the side part 3 and thus the Support frame 11 is about twice the horizontal of the angle of the axis of rotation D to the horizontal, so that the Axis of rotation D approximately the bisector between a horizontal and the level of the support frame 11 forms.
  • This arrangement of the support frame 11 applies of course only for the leaning position of the side part shown in FIG. 2 3.
  • the side part 3 lies over an approximately flat side surface on an approximately flat side surface of the base frame so that the two side surfaces are common
  • plant level A Fig. 2).
  • This investment level is A aligned at least approximately normal to the axis of rotation D, so that a rotational movement of the side part 3 relative to the base frame around the axis of rotation D does not lead to crushing of upholstery, but rather is relatively easy to carry out.
  • Each side part 3 is by means of the central pivot bearing 10, 12 between those shown in solid lines in FIG. 1 Leaning position in which the side part 3 relative to Seat 2 is erected obliquely, and one in Fig. 1 with Dashed lines shown lying position, in the the side part 3 is approximately horizontally aligned with the seat 2 is aligned, rotatable by 180 °. Another Twisting movement beyond these end positions is indicated by prevents two stops 13 on the bearing block 12, to which a corresponding stop pin projecting radially from the stub shaft 10 14 strikes.
  • the stop pin 14 is on the Bearing bracket 12 protruding from the support frame 11 opposite side Part of the stub shaft 10 set.
  • the attacks 13 are on both sides of the stub shaft 10 on the rear of the bearing block 12 provided, wherein they are designed cone-shaped and corresponding to a 180 ° rotatability of the stub shaft 10 are positioned (Fig. 2 and 3).
  • the stop pin 14 also serves as an axial lock for the stub shaft 10 in the bearing block 12, the stub shaft 10 together with the side part 3 in a simple manner in the bearing bush the bracket 12 can be inserted. Subsequently is in a corresponding radial bore Stub shaft 10 of the stop pin 14, which is designed as a screw can be introduced so that this stop pin 14th has a dual function.
  • Safety device in the form of a latching arrangement 18, 19 provided by an actuator 7, 15 to 18 is movable.
  • the locking arrangement has a locking pin 18 on, the axially parallel to the stub shaft 10 at the height of the bearing block 12 is guided in a linearly movable manner in the support frame 11.
  • the Locking bolts 18 are two locking holes 19 in the bearing block 12 alternative recording of the locking pin 18 in the different End positions of the side part 3 are provided.
  • the locking holes 19 are in the support plane containing the axis of rotation D. arranged.
  • a lever arm 17 in the form of a simple Link rod articulated On the side of the support frame facing away from the bearing block 12 11 is on the locking pin 18, a lever arm 17 in the form of a simple Link rod articulated.
  • the connecting rod 17 is approximately half-length on one with the support frame 11 firmly connected pillow block 16 pivotally mounted and with its end opposite the locking pin 18 an actuating rod 8 articulated parallel to one lateral frame part of the support frame 11 in the support frame 11 is guided linearly.
  • the operating rod 8 has a free projecting beyond the support frame 11 to the outside Front end, on which serves as an actuating element Push button 7 is provided.
  • the push button 7 is one Coil spring 15 assigned by means of the actuating rod 8 held in the position shown in Fig. 3 is.
  • the push button 7 is through the padding of the side part 3 led to the outside of the side part 3 and either Visibly arranged on the outside of the side part 3 or only covered by a cover.
  • the locking pin 18 from the respective locking hole 19 moved out, whereby the side part 3 can be pivoted into the end position rotated by 180 ° can.
  • the locking pin 18 snaps automatically by the pressure force of the coil spring 15 in the opposite locking hole 19, so that without further Handles again locking the side part 3 in the desired end position is achieved.
  • not shown 1 is designed as a couch, similar to FIG. 1, by completely dispensing with a backrest 6.
  • This results in a divan-like couch the side parts in the same way as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 from a steeply upright leaning position into one flat lying position can be transferred.
  • Particularly advantageous is both in the embodiment of FIG. 1st to 3 as well as in the embodiment described here of a couch that is only one-sided and therefore asymmetrical Lowering one side part, whereas the other Side part remains in its upright leaning position.
  • the feet 5 of the base frame can instead of in Fig. 1 shown, obliquely outward orientation also angled outwards accordingly be. All that is essential is the relocation achieved as a result of the focus in order to be able to prevent one on the side part 17 located in the lying position Causes the sofa to tip over.

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EP1095595A1 (fr) * 1999-10-29 2001-05-02 Rolf Benz AG Canapé de salon
RU2222247C1 (ru) * 2003-05-27 2004-01-27 Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "УНИСТЕЙТ" Механизм трансформации локотника
RU2228698C1 (ru) * 2003-08-12 2004-05-20 Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "УНИСТЕЙТ" Механизм трансформации мебели
RU2264774C1 (ru) * 2004-11-05 2005-11-27 Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "УНИСТЕЙТ" Механизм регулирования положения спинки или подлокотника мебели (варианты)
GB2442276A (en) * 2006-09-29 2008-04-02 Garry David Thorley Sofa bed with rotating side arms
EP2510838A1 (fr) 2011-04-08 2012-10-17 Molteni & C. S.p.A. Canapé avec accoudoirs mobiles
CN110973888A (zh) * 2019-11-07 2020-04-10 邵太军 一种多功能智能沙发
CN111358216A (zh) * 2020-04-30 2020-07-03 东莞市伟宏智能家居科技有限公司 扶手旋转机构

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EP1095595A1 (fr) * 1999-10-29 2001-05-02 Rolf Benz AG Canapé de salon
RU2222247C1 (ru) * 2003-05-27 2004-01-27 Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "УНИСТЕЙТ" Механизм трансформации локотника
RU2228698C1 (ru) * 2003-08-12 2004-05-20 Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "УНИСТЕЙТ" Механизм трансформации мебели
RU2264774C1 (ru) * 2004-11-05 2005-11-27 Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "УНИСТЕЙТ" Механизм регулирования положения спинки или подлокотника мебели (варианты)
GB2442276A (en) * 2006-09-29 2008-04-02 Garry David Thorley Sofa bed with rotating side arms
EP2510838A1 (fr) 2011-04-08 2012-10-17 Molteni & C. S.p.A. Canapé avec accoudoirs mobiles
CN110973888A (zh) * 2019-11-07 2020-04-10 邵太军 一种多功能智能沙发
CN111358216A (zh) * 2020-04-30 2020-07-03 东莞市伟宏智能家居科技有限公司 扶手旋转机构

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