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104results about "Convertible chairs" patented technology

Ready to assemble furniture system

A ready-to-assemble furniture (“RTA”) system in which a seat, such as a sofa, comprises a seat base with a seating portion having a pair of preattached arm rests on opposing sides of the seating portion, and a separate backrest. The sofa has a transport configuration where the backrest nests on the base between the arm rests and is convertible to a use configuration by a simple upward lifting of the backrest, a partial rotation of the backrest of about 90°, lowering of the backrest onto elongate polymer KD brackets having a rearward inclination on the arm rests until a pair of slots of the backrest panelar side members is seated on the KD brackets. Each KD bracket having a wedge portion at the arm rest surface and a flange portion displaced from the arm rest. The seat may be boxed with instructions for assembly attached to the sofa.
Owner:ASHLEY FURNITURE IND INC

Folding sofa

A folding sofa is provided. The folding sofa includes multiple folding parts, where the folding parts include seat cushion frames, backrest frames, rotating locking elements, and support elements; the seat cushion frame and the backrest frame are rotationally connected, and are locked by the rotating locking element; the support element is provided inside the seat cushion frame and the backrest frame; multiple first seat cushion support legs are detachably provided below the first seat cushion frame, and multiple last seat cushion support legs are detachably provided below the last seat cushion frame; multiple common seat cushion support legs are detachably provided between each two adjacent seat cushion frames; and the backrest frame is provided with multiple backrest support legs for supporting when the folding sofa is used as a bed.
Owner:WUDI IND (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Systems and methods for tuning based on furniture configuration

An electronic furniture assembly of the present invention includes: (i) a furniture assembly comprising: (A) a base (e.g., a seat portion), (B) at least one transverse or upright member (e.g., a side, armrest or backrest), and (ii) a speaker system mounted within one or more portions of the furniture assembly. A method of tuning a speaker of an audio-enhanced furniture system includes presenting a user with predetermined tuning profiles corresponding to a plurality of configuration footprint shapes in which the furniture assembly can be assembled and in response to a user selection of a given configuration footprint shape, tuning the speaker system according to the tuning profile selected by the user.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Modular sofa sleeper having pivotal backrest assembly

A modular sofa sleeper comprises a sofa frame, a pivotal backrest assembly and a bed mechanism which be assembled and disassembled without tools. Each of these components may be shipped separately in boxes. The sofa frame may be shipped as multiple components which may be assembled or disassembled without tools. The sofa frame has at least one stop which limits rotation of the pivotal backrest assembly from its lowered position to its raised position. The bed mechanism is movable between an extended position for the sofa sleeper to function as a bed and a collapsed position for the sofa sleeper to function as a sofa.
Owner:L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO

Sit-to-stand convertible highchair

A sit-to-stand convertible highchair includes a frame configured to support the sit-to-stand convertible highchair above a floor, a foot platform adjustably mounted on the frame, and a seat assembly adjustably mounted on the frame above the foot platform. The seat assembly includes a backrest and a support surface configured to convert between a sitting configuration, in which a user may sit on the support surface, and a standing configuration, in which the user may extend through the support surface to stand on the foot platform.
Owner:VEZA INNOVATIONS LLC

Detachable modular sofa

PendingEP4563042A4BenchesSofas
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a detachable modular sofa. In at least one embodiment, the detachable modular sofa includes a recliner and a sofa detachably connected to the recliner. The recliner includes a recliner backrest, a recliner side, a recliner bottom and a recliner forepart; between the recliner bottom and the recliner side, a first bottom adjusting bracket is provided. The sofa includes a sofa base and a lift assembly. The lift assembly includes a lift base and a lift bottom, and between the lift base and the lift bottom, a second bottom adjusting bracket is mounted. By providing the first bottom adjusting bracket and the second bottom adjusting bracket, the disassembling and packaging the bottom, the body and the first bottom adjusting bracket of the recliner part can be realized, and the disassembling and packaging the sofa base, the lift base, the lift bottom and the second bottom adjusting bracket of the sofa part can be realized, such that the utilization rate of the packaging can be improved, and the space for storage and transportation can be reduced.
Owner:ANJI LONGWEI FURNITURE CO LTD

Modular furniture and lying assembly with docking feature

Disclosed herein is a furniture system comprising at least one lying assembly. The lying assembly is configured to be seamlessly integrated and coupled to a modular furniture assembly, the footprint of which substantially conforms to the geometry of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. When the lying assembly is in the non-lying position, the overall appearance of the lying assembly is basically similar to that of the modular furniture assembly. The lying assembly comprises a lying mechanism, and the lying mechanism allows the lying assembly to be switched between a deep mode and a wide mode. The lying assembly comprises an adjustable frame and the lying mechanism, wherein the lying mechanism comprises a fixed lower bracket part and an upper bracket part. An actuator drives the upper bracket portion to move relative to the lower bracket portion.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Anti-stumbling noon break seat

The utility model provides an anti-stumbling noon break seat, which relates to the field of desks and chairs and comprises a support, a base and a backrest. The base is fixed on the bracket; the base is provided with a seat surface for bearing a human body; the seat surface is arranged upwards; the backrest is rotatably fixed on the bracket; the backrest is provided with a backrest surface for the back of a human body to lean; the orientation of the backrest surface can be changed along with the rotation of the backrest relative to the bracket; in a normal use state, the backrest surface can face the direction of the seat surface; a telescopic rod is fixedly arranged in the middle of the lower portion of the base. The telescopic direction of the telescopic rod is a direction deviating from the backrest; the tail end of the telescopic rod is provided with a supporting plate assembly used for supporting legs. The anti-stumbling noon break seat provided by the utility model solves the problem that a student is easily stumbled and injured by a noon break seat with a supporting leg structure in the prior art, and can reduce the risk that the student is stumbled by the noon break seat.
Owner:JIANGSU LINGCHENG TEACHING AIDS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Modular sofa

A sofa includes: a base assembly comprising a base that comprises at least one of a first connection member and a second connection member; wherein the first connection member is configured to detachably connect with a base connecting member, two bases are detachably connectable to each other through the first connection member and the base connecting member; the second connection member is configured to detachably connect with a backrest connecting member, thereby allowing a backrest connected to the backrest connecting member to be detachably connected to the base assembly.
Owner:AUGROUP TECH CO LTD

Multi-use apparatus for seating, protective covering, and cushioning

An apparatus comprises a foldable outer shell, a frame, a cushioning element, a pair of adjustable seat straps, a pair of adjustable case straps, and a handle. The apparatus is configured to be selectively transitioned between a plurality of configurations including a mat configuration, in which the outer shell is at least substantially flat; a seat configuration, in which the outer shell is folded in a second folding region; and a firearm cover configuration, in which the outer shell is folded in a first folding region and in the second folding region such that the outer shell defines a firearm-receiving cavity configured to receive a firearm. A method includes transitioning an apparatus between any two of the mat configuration, the seat configuration and the firearm cover configuration.
Owner:GILES STEVEN B

Thru joint for configurable backpack frame chair

A multi-functional backpack frame system that has a backpack frame configuration and a portable chair configuration. The backpack frame system includes: a first U-shaped subframe with an open end constructed by a pair of upright members connected to a cross member, a second tubular generally U-shaped subframe with an open end constructed by a pair of upright members connected to a cross member, a pair of subframes that can be mechanically fastened such that both are nested to be coplanar in a fixed relation as the backpack configuration, a pair of subframes that can be mechanically fastened such that the planes of each subframe are generally normal with a flexible seat cover as the chair configuration. The conversion into the chair configuration relies on a minimalist, self-intersecting tubular joint method, referred to as a “thru joint” that does not require additional parts, fasteners, or tools necessary for its use.
Owner:KOSSOR CHRISTOPHER GORDON

Folding stool with separable backrest

The utility model discloses a folding stool with a separable backrest, and relates to the technical field of articles for daily use. The device comprises a first supporting rod and a second supporting rod, cross beams are arranged at the tops of the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod, and supporting cloth is arranged on the surfaces of the cross beams in a sleeved mode. A supporting assembly is arranged on one side of the cross beam and comprises a connecting block installed on one side of the cross beam and a backrest connecting piece arranged on the surface of the connecting block in a sleeving mode. According to the folding stool, the storage assembly is arranged, the functionality of the backrest type folding stool is remarkably improved, the storage bag is arranged on the surface of the vertical rod in a sleeving mode, the design that the first hanging belt is aligned with the anti-skid pad is matched, a stable supporting structure can be formed at the bottom of the folding stool, the folding stool is prevented from falling into the soft ground, and meanwhile an additional storage space is provided; a user can reversely hang the storage bag on the hook through the second hanging belt, small articles such as keys and mobile phones can be conveniently stored, the problem that a traditional folding stool is lack of a storage structure is solved, and the convenience of outdoor use is improved.
Owner:NANTONG JINGGUAN HAT IND CO LTD

Modular sofa sleeper having pivotal backrest assembly

A modular sofa sleeper comprises a sofa frame, a pivotal backrest assembly and a bed mechanism which be assembled and disassembled without tools. Each of these components may be shipped separately in boxes. The sofa frame may be shipped as multiple components which may be assembled or disassembled without tools. The sofa frame has at least one stop which limits rotation of the pivotal backrest assembly from its lowered position to its raised position. The bed mechanism is movable between an extended position for the sofa sleeper to function as a bed and a collapsed position for the sofa sleeper to function as a sofa.
Owner:L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO

Packagable assembly comprising a device

The present disclosure provides a packagable assembly including a device. The device comprises a body (101) comprising one or more openings or grooves (102); one or more support members (103) insertable into the one or more openings or grooves of the body; one or more additional support members (104) positioned outside or away from the one or more openings or grooves of the body; and one or more attachment mechanisms (105) configured to removably couple the one or more support members to the one or more additional support members to provide structural support for the body. The present disclosure enhances transportability and packagability without compromising manufacturing quality, comfort, and structural integrity / stability.
Owner:ZINUS INC(KR)

Adjustable multi-use chair

An adjustable multi-use chair is provided with two adjustable chair backs and armrests, and the height of a first chair back is adjustable; an angle between a second chair back and a seat surface of a seat is adjustable, such that the second chair back can function as a chair back or a desk; and angles between inner sides of the two armrests and the seat surface of the seat can be separately adjusted to a plurality of angles from an acute angle to a reflex angle, and users can adjust the armrests according to their preferences to sit forward, lie on the side, sit laterally or backward on the chair and can change their sitting position without being limited by the armrests; and the whole chair is easy to adjust and can be adjusted in multiple ways to satisfy different adjustment requirements of users.
Owner:NEWTRAL FURNITURE TECHNOLOGY INC

Outdoor furniture and components thereof

Individual items of furniture and components thereof are described herein. The furniture can be used as individual pieces or connected to form a furniture system. A seat module is attached to three or four legs to form a chair; optionally the legs are part of a leg module. Two or more seat modules can be connected using a connection system to form a sectional, such as a multi-seat sofa. Each seat module is connected to one or more legs via the same or a different connection system. Each furniture system or item of furniture contains at least one seat module. The seat portion of each seat module typically contains one or more slots configured to facilitate drainage. A seat cushion can be placed on the top surface of the seat portion and is held in place via a plug that inserts into a top opening in the seat portion.
Owner:DOTCHI LLC

Modular Sofa Sleeper Having Pivotal Backrest Assembly

A modular sofa sleeper comprises a sofa frame, a pivotal backrest assembly and a bed mechanism which be assembled and disassembled without tools. Each of these components may be shipped separately in boxes. The sofa frame may be shipped as multiple components which may be assembled or disassembled without tools. The sofa frame has at least one stop which limits rotation of the pivotal backrest assembly from its lowered position to its raised position. The bed mechanism is movable between an extended position for the sofa sleeper to function as a bed and a collapsed position for the sofa sleeper to function as a sofa.
Owner:L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO

Multifunctional chair

The utility model discloses a multifunctional chair, belongs to the technical field of chairs, and aims to solve the problems in the prior art. Comprising an upper chair cylinder and a lower chair cylinder, the upper chair cylinder and the lower chair cylinder are detachably connected, and the bottom end face of the lower chair cylinder is of a plane structure; the back of the upper chair cylinder protrudes to form a chair back; the upper surface of the upper chair cylinder is provided with an inclined plane which gradually deviates downwards towards the chair back, a water leakage hole is formed in the lowest position of the inclined plane, a cleaning groove is formed in the end, away from the chair back, of the upper surface of the upper chair cylinder, a detachable sealing block is installed at the cleaning groove, and an upper through groove communicated with the back wall is formed in the bottom of the upper chair cylinder; a lower through groove communicated with the back wall is formed in the upper surface of the lower chair cylinder. According to the multifunctional chair, due to the detachable arrangement of the upper chair cylinder and the lower chair cylinder, the shape can be adjusted according to the use requirements, the lower chair cylinder can be used as a common chair after being detached and turned over, and the upper chair cylinder and the lower chair cylinder can be combined to be used as a bath chair in a bathroom or daily use.
Owner:ZHEJIANG HUAKUN NEW MATERIAL CO LTD

Connector assembly for connecting together sections / sectionals of furniture pieces

A connector assembly is adapted to be utilized in conjunction with a plurality of base frame members upon which furniture piece sectionals are to be fixedly attached. More particularly, the base frame members comprise a plurality of transversely extending cross-beam members having a predetermined cross-sectional configuration and comprising a male connector. A connecting mechanism, having a cross-sectional configuration which is similar to that of the transversely extending cross-beam members, serves as a female connector as a result of having a slot defined within each opposite end thereof, wherein each one of the slots has a geometrical configuration that matches the geometrical configurations of the male connector transversely extending cross-beam members. Accordingly, when the male connector portion of each one of the transversely extending cross-beam members is inserted into each opposite end of the female connecting mechanism, the two male connector transversely extending cross-beam base frame members will be connected together so that, together with the intervening connecting mechanism, different sectionals of the furniture piece sofa can be connected together in different ways so as to provide the resulting furniture piece sofa with different geometrical configurations.
Owner:MOTOMOTION CHINA CORP

Anti-stumbling noon break seat with optimized gravity center

The utility model provides an anti-stumbling noon break seat with an optimized gravity center, which relates to the field of desks and chairs and comprises a support, a base and a backrest. The support comprises a first transverse rod, a second transverse rod, a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod and a supporting frame body. The first cross rod and the second cross rod extend in the horizontal direction and are parallel to each other; the upper end of the first supporting rod and the upper end of the second supporting rod incline forwards at the angle of 75 degrees. The lower ends of the first support rod and the second support rod are respectively fixed at the 1 / 4 positions behind the first cross rod and the second cross rod; the upper ends of the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod are fixed to the lower side of the supporting frame. According to the anti-stumbling noon break seat with the optimized gravity center, the problem that in the prior art, students are easily stumbled and injured by an overlong horizontal supporting cross rod is solved, and the risk that the students are stumbled by the noon break seat can be reduced.
Owner:JIANGSU LINGCHENG TEACHING AIDS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Deformable seat based on shape memory alloy

The utility model discloses a deformable seat based on shape memory alloy, and relates to the technical field of seats. The deformable seat based on the shape memory alloy comprises a seat plate, an armrest mechanism and a supporting mechanism, a backup plate is installed on the seat plate in a hinged mode, the supporting mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the backup plate and comprises supporting legs, two sets of grooves are formed in the rear side of the backup plate, and a set of supporting legs is rotationally installed between the inner walls of the two sides of each groove. The rotating shafts of the two sets of supporting legs are each provided with a set of first damping fins. According to the deformable seat based on the shape memory alloy, through cooperation of the seat plate, the backup plate and the supporting mechanism, the seat can be converted into a bed for a user to lie down for a rest, and the problems that existing part of seats are generally guided by a single function, the shape is fixed or the adjusting range is limited, and the use is inconvenient are solved. The requirements of the user on multiple functions and space self-adaptability are difficult to meet, and the practicability of the seat is improved.
Owner:ZHEJIANG CHENGTAI METAL PROD CO LTD

Portable detachable sitting and lying dual-purpose chair

The utility model discloses a portable detachable sitting and lying dual-purpose chair. The chair comprises a detachably connected sitting plate mechanism, two supporting mechanisms oppositely mounted below the sitting plate mechanism and used for supporting the sitting plate mechanism, and a backrest mechanism mounted above the sitting plate mechanism, wherein an included angle alpha is formed between the backrest mechanism and the sitting plate mechanism; and the backrest mechanism is connected with the seat plate mechanism through a straight sleeve or a connecting bent pipe to form a deck chair or seat structure. According to the structural design, pure mechanical and tool-free installation and combination are adopted, the occupied space in the storage state is effectively compatible, the stability and comfort in the using state are good, and compared with an existing hinged type and folding type, the storage size is smaller, and more using functions are achieved.
Owner:李亦葵

Dolly-seat convertible hand cart to stool

The purpose of this invention is to combine a four-legged type of stool with a hand cart. This is useful for, but not limited to, performers, for example, who have to haul in amplifiers and road cases etc. to a venue, then perform sitting down. With this invention the integral combination of hand cart and stool allows the user to load in equipment, then convert the hand cart to a stool on which to sit. Then convert it back to a hand cart to load equipment back out. This is accomplished by the new integration of additional vertical structures and connectors to the hand cart design, which upon expansion and inversion, become the front legs for the stool. When inverted, the bottom plate structure of the hand cart becomes the seat.
Owner:CAMPBELL GREGORY MARTIN

Modular seating system

A seating module, having a frame having four rectangular corners. Upper and lower attachment connectors are located at each corner and are connected by a pair of horizontal supports in a scissor configuration. Brace bars extend between the upper attachment connectors at adjacent corners and deck supports extend between diagonal corners. A deck pad is secured on top of the brace bars. In some embodiments, the frame includes one or more cross bars extending above the deck pad to provide armless, corner, or armchair seating units. A fully washable duvet cover is secured over the frame. A decorative cover is secured over the duvet cover and is topped with cushions or pillows as appropriate for the seating module.
Owner:PARSA BENJAMIN