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Swivel rocker chair and assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-23
AGIO INT
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[0004] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a connection assembly for a swivel rocker chair which allows for simple chair assembly and results in a safely operable chair.
[0005] It is another object of the present invention to provide a swivel rocker chair connection assembly which restricts the method of chair assembly, thereby ensuring the secure and stable operation of the chair.

Problems solved by technology

Different mechanisms have been employed for securing the base portion of swivel rocker chairs to the seat portion, and these prior art mechanisms have suffered from several deficiencies.
First, these prior art mechanisms often fail to provide a secure connection, which can result in the seat falling off of the base and potential injuries to the chair occupant and bystanders.
Further, because many chairs are packaged so that they may be assembled on site by the end user, the parts and / or assembly instructions are often not sufficient to ensure that the chair is assembled properly so as to maintain full functionality and stability.

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[0011]FIGS. 1 through 4B show a swivel rocker chair connector assembly in accordance with the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the swivel rocker chair connector assembly 10 connects a chair seat portion 12 to a chair base 14. The chair seat portion 12 can be, for example, a lower stabilizing member such as U-bar member 16 which extends downwardly from the horizontal seat surface (not shown). The chair base assembly 14 can be provided with a base portion 15 that rests on the ground surface, legs 18 and a shaft 20 maintained in a cylindrical sleeve 22 so as to allow for rotation about a chair base axis, indicated at A. Legs 18 and cylindrical sleeve 22 can be secured to platform 23 by commonly known means, for example. A T-bar member 24 and a pair of substantially flat rocker spring members 26 can be provided as part of chair base assembly 14. Connector assemblies 27 such as washer plates 28, bolts 29 and nuts can be provided for securing the rocker spring members at a fi...

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Abstract

A swivel rocker chair connection assembly facilitates construction of a swivel rocker chair and allows for the secure and stable operation of the chair. The chair includes a base portion, a seat portion and a connection assembly having at least one dual washer plate adapted to engage one or more rocker spring members positioned and engaged with the chair base and seat portions.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of applicant's provisional U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60 / 609,924 filed Sep. 15, 2004, entitled “Swivel Rocker Assembly”, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a swivel rocker, and more particularly relates to a swivel rocker connection assembly, chair and method of securing a seat assembly and a base assembly using a swivel rocker connection assembly. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] Various types of swivel rocker chairs have been known which allow a person seated in the chair to both rotate about a vertical axis and pivot back and forth. While other types of chairs might allow the back of the chair to pivot relative to the seat, swivel rocker chairs are constructed so that the back and seat of the chair pivot and rotate together as a unit. Swivel rocker chairs generally include a base...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C3/02
CPCA47C7/445A47C3/026
Inventor WANG, OLIVERLEE, HUEY-PING
Owner AGIO INT