Folding chair with armrests

By designing a folding chair with armrests connected to the rear support rod, which can be flipped and stabilized by multiple support components, the problem of reduced comfort and support caused by the lack of armrests in existing folding chairs is solved, thus improving the user experience and safety.

CN223695364UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23FOSHAN SHIJING TOURISM PROD
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Application Number
CN202520242262.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-15
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-15

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Technical Problem

The lack of armrests in existing folding chairs reduces user comfort and support during prolonged use, making them particularly unsuitable for the elderly or people with mobility issues.

Method used

A folding chair with armrests was designed. The armrests are connected to the rear support rod via connecting components, can be flipped, and are stably locked through multi-layer support components, which enhances the connection strength and stability between the armrests and the rear support rod.

Benefits of technology

The handrails provide support, making it easier for users to stand or sit, and are especially user-friendly for the elderly or those with mobility issues. At the same time, they solve technical problems that were difficult to address in existing technologies, resulting in a superior user experience and enhanced safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a folding chair with armrests, which belongs to the technical field of tourism products, and comprises a front support leg, a rear support leg frame, a chair back, a chair seat, the armrests and a flexible support body arranged on the chair back and the chair seat, the top end of the front supporting leg is connected with the end of a side arm of the chair back through a first connecting sleeve, the end of a side arm of the rear supporting leg frame is hinged to the end of the side wall of the chair seat through a second connecting sleeve, a front support is arranged between the chair seat and the bottom end of the front supporting leg, and a rear supporting rod is arranged between the chair back and the rear supporting leg frame. The top end of the rear supporting rod is connected with the handrail through a connecting part so that the handrail can turn over relative to the rear supporting rod. The folding chair has the advantages that the folding chair is provided with the armrests, so that supporting force is provided, and a user is helped to stand or sit down more easily.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of travel products, in particular to a folding chair with armrests. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, in the spare time after work, it is often necessary to go camping, and the folding chair is a necessary equipment for camping.

[0003] The existing folding chair includes front legs and rear legs arranged in a cross, a backrest connected to the top end of the front leg, a seat connected to the top end of the rear leg, and a support cloth sleeved on the backrest and the seat.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned related technology has the following problems: the folding chair lacks armrests, and without armrests, the comfort and support of users will be greatly reduced for occasions that require long-term use. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] In order to make the folding chair have armrests to provide support and help users stand up or sit down more easily, the present application provides a folding chair with armrests.

[0006] The folding chair with armrests provided by the present application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A folding chair with armrests includes front legs, rear leg frames, a backrest, a seat, armrests, and a flexible support body arranged on the backrest and the seat. The side arms of the rear leg frames are arranged in a cross between the front legs. The top end of the front leg is connected to the side arm end of the backrest through a first connecting sleeve. The side arm end of the rear leg frame is hinged to the side wall end of the seat through a second connecting sleeve. A front support is arranged between the seat and the bottom end of the front leg. A rear support rod is arranged between the backrest and the rear leg frame. The top end of the rear support rod is connected to the armrest through a connecting part, so that the armrest can be flipped relative to the rear support rod.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the armrests can provide support and help users stand up or sit down more easily, especially for the elderly or people with limited mobility. At the same time, the connecting part between the armrests and the rear support rod is designed to allow the armrests to be flipped relative to the rear support rod, increasing the multifunctionality of the chair and adapting to different use requirements.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting component comprises a first connecting body fixed on the end of the handrail and a second connecting body fixed on the top end of the rear support rod, the first connecting body is integrally formed with a first support portion at the end away from the handrail, the second connecting body is integrally formed with a first wrapping portion articulated with the first support portion at the end away from the rear support rod, and the first wrapping portion is provided with a first support opening matched with the first support portion, when the first connecting body rotates relative to the second connecting body, the first support portion is rotatably inserted into and supported in the first support opening to form a locked state.

[0010] By adopting the above technical scheme, the design of the connecting component enables the handrail to be flipped relative to the rear support rod, and when the first connecting body rotates relative to the second connecting body, the first support portion is rotatably inserted into and supported in the first support opening, thereby forming a stable locked state. This design not only improves the stability and reliability of the handrail, but also enhances the user's experience and safety.

[0011] Preferably, the end of the first support portion away from the first connecting body is a first support surface, and the inner end surface of the first support opening is a second support surface, after the first support portion is rotatably inserted into the first support opening, the first support surface is supported on the second support surface.

[0012] By adopting the above technical scheme, the abutting support between the first support surface and the second support surface can ensure the stability and reliability of the handrail in the locked state, effectively reducing the loosening or shaking of the handrail caused by external forces, and improving the user's safety and comfort.

[0013] Preferably, the inner side and the outer side of the first support portion form a third support surface with the first connecting body, and the end of the first wrapping portion away from the second connecting body is a fourth support surface, after the first support portion is rotatably inserted into the first support opening, the third support surface is supported on the fourth support surface.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, after the first support portion is rotatably inserted into the first support opening, it can tightly abut the fourth support surface at the end of the first wrapping portion away from the second connecting body, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the connecting component in the locked state, improving the connection strength between the handrail and the rear support rod, and ensuring the user's safety.

[0015] Preferably, the first support portion is formed with a second support portion at the first support surface, and the first support opening is provided with a second support opening at the second support surface, after the first support portion is rotatably inserted into the first support opening, the second support portion is inserted into the second support opening.

[0016] By adopting the above technical scheme, the cooperation of the second support part and the second support opening further enhances the locking effect between the first support part and the first support opening, so that the handrail is more stable and reliable after being rotatably inserted. This design not only improves the support strength of the handrail, but also ensures the safety of the handrail during use.

[0017] Preferably, the second connecting body is formed with a third support part at a fourth support surface, and the first connecting body is provided with a third support opening at a third support surface. After the first support part is rotatably inserted into the first support opening, the third support part is inserted into the third support opening.

[0018] By adopting the above technical scheme, when the first support part is rotatably inserted into the first support opening, the third support part is inserted into the third support opening, increasing the contact area and support force between the first connecting body and the second connecting body, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the handrail relative to the rear support rod. This design not only enhances the overall strength of the connecting part, but also ensures the firmness of the handrail at different use angles, improving the user's experience.

[0019] Preferably, the inner side and the outer side of the first connecting sleeve are provided with arc-shaped sliding holes, and the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole extends in a straight line. The side arm end of the chair back is fixedly connected with a sliding member which is slidingly connected with the arc-shaped sliding hole.

[0020] By adopting the above technical scheme, the chair back can move smoothly along the predetermined trajectory during opening and folding, ensuring the stability and safety of the chair back in the open state. At the same time, the movement path of the sliding member along the arc-shaped sliding hole is reasonable in design and easy to operate, improving the user's experience.

[0021] Preferably, the top end of the first connecting sleeve and the inner side and the outer side of the first connecting sleeve are provided with a bayonet, and the side arm end of the chair back is fixedly connected with a clamping block which is clamped with the bayonet.

[0022] By adopting the above technical scheme, the support stability of the chair back in the open state is significantly improved. Specifically, when the sliding member slides to the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole and is inserted into the first connecting sleeve, the clamping block is clamped with the bayonet, further ensuring the close contact between the side arm end of the chair back and the top end of the front leg, so that the chair back is more firm and reliable in the open state, improving the user's safety and comfort.

[0023] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] 1. The armrest can provide support force to help users stand up or sit down more easily, especially for the elderly or people with limited mobility. At the same time, the connection part between the armrest and the rear support rod is designed to allow the armrest to flip relative to the rear support rod, increasing the versatility of the chair to adapt to different use requirements;

[0025] 2. When the first support part is rotatably inserted into the first support port, the third support part is inserted into the third support port, increasing the contact area and support force between the first connecting body and the second connecting body, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the armrest relative to the rear support rod. This design not only enhances the overall strength of the connecting part, but also ensures the firmness of the armrest at different use angles, improving the user's experience;

[0026] 3. The support stability of the chair back in the open state is significantly improved. Specifically, when the sliding member slides to the end along the trajectory of the arc-shaped sliding hole and is inserted into the first connecting sleeve, the block is connected with the socket, further ensuring the close contact between the side arm end of the chair back and the top end of the front leg, thereby making the chair back more firm and reliable in the open state, improving the user's safety and comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is the overall structure diagram of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2 is the structure diagram of the folding chair frame of the present application.

[0029] Figure 3 is the structure diagram of the folding chair frame of the present application in a semi-folded state.

[0030] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is a local enlarged view of part A in

[0031] Figure 5 is the structure diagram of the armrest and the connecting part of the present application.

[0032] Figure 6 is the sectional view of the connecting part of the present application.

[0033] Figure 7 is the structure diagram of the armrest and the connecting part of the present application from another perspective.

[0034] Explanation of reference signs: 1, front leg; 11, first connecting sleeve; 111, arc-shaped sliding hole; 112, bayonet; 12, hinged piece; 2, rear leg frame; 21, second connecting sleeve; 22, ground supporting part; 23, inner supporting rod; 3, backrest; 31, sliding piece; 32, clamping block; 33, rear supporting rod; 4, seat; 5, armrest; 6, flexible supporting body; 7, supporting front palm; 71, front supporting rod; 8, first connecting body; 81, first supporting part; 811, first supporting surface; 812, third supporting surface; 813, second supporting part; 814, third supporting opening; 9, second connecting body; 91, first wrapping part; 911, first supporting opening; 912, second supporting surface; 913, fourth supporting surface; 914, second supporting opening; 915, third supporting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-7 The present application is further described in detail.

[0036] The present application discloses a folding chair with armrests. Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the folding chair with armrests comprises front legs 1, a rear leg frame 2, a backrest 3, a seat 4, armrests 5 and a flexible supporting body 6. The two front legs 1 are located between the two side arms of the rear leg frame 2, and the inner sides of the two side arms of the rear leg frame 2 are hinged to the outer sides of the front legs 1, so that the side arms of the rear leg frame 2 and the front legs 1 are crossly arranged. The top ends of the two front legs 1 are fixedly sleeved with first connecting sleeves 11, and the side arm ends of the backrest 3 are connected to the position corresponding first connecting sleeves 11. Under the connection of the first connecting sleeves 11, the backrest 3 can be upwardly flipped to open and lock or downwardly flipped to fold relative to the front legs 1. The two side arm ends of the rear leg frame 2 are fixedly sleeved with second connecting sleeves 21, and the side arm ends of the seat 4 extend into the position corresponding second connecting sleeves 21, and the side arm ends of the seat 4 are hinged to the second connecting sleeves 21. Under the connection of the second connecting sleeves 21, the seat 4 can be upwardly flipped to open and lock or downwardly flipped to fold relative to the rear leg frame 2. The flexible supporting body 6 is installed between the seat 4 and the backrest 3, and one end of the flexible supporting body 6 is fixedly sleeved to the seat 4, and the other end is fixedly sleeved to the backrest 3, for the user to use in a back-lying manner.

[0037] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the inner side and the outer side of the first connecting sleeve 11 are provided with arc-shaped sliding holes 111, the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole 111 extends in a straight line segment, and the straight line segment is the same as the length direction of the first connecting sleeve 11; the side arm end of the backrest 3 is fixedly connected with a sliding piece 31 which is slidingly connected with the arc-shaped sliding hole 111; the rotatability of the backrest 3 is realized through the sliding connection of the sliding piece 31 and the arc-shaped sliding hole 111.

[0038] When the chair back 3 needs to be opened, the chair back 3 is flipped upward, the sliding piece 31 slides along the track of the arc-shaped sliding hole 111 to the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole 111, so that the side arm end of the chair back 3 is inserted into the first connecting sleeve 11, and the side arm end of the chair back 3 abuts against the top end of the front leg 1, so as to lock the opening state of the chair back 3. Similarly, when the chair back 3 needs to be folded, the chair back 3 is pulled outward, the sliding piece 31 slides along the track of the arc-shaped sliding hole 111 until the side arm end of the chair back 3 is pulled out of the first connecting sleeve 11, so as to be unlocked, and then the chair back 3 can be flipped downward to be folded.

[0039] With reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the first connecting sleeve 11 is provided with a clamping hole 112 at the top end of the first connecting sleeve 11 and on the inner side and the outer side of the first connecting sleeve 11, and the clamping hole 112 is arranged in parallel with the straight line segment extending from the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole 111. Correspondingly, the side arm end of the chair back 3 is fixedly connected with a clamping block 32, and after the sliding piece 31 is inserted along the straight line segment at the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole 111 with the chair back 3, the clamping block 32 is clamped with the corresponding clamping hole 112, so as to further guarantee the support stability of the chair back 3 after being opened.

[0040] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the front support is arranged between the seat 4 and the bottom end of the front leg 1, the front support includes a support front palm 7 and two front support rods 71, the support front palm 7 is horizontally arranged and located between the two front support rods 71, the two front support rods 71 are respectively hingedly connected to the outer sides of the two side arms of the support front palm 7 at the bottom side close to each other, and the top side close to each other of the two front support rods 71 are respectively hingedly connected to the seat 4; the bottom end of the front leg 1 is fixedly connected with a hinged piece 12 on the inner side and the outer side of the front leg 1, the hinged piece 12 is hingedly connected with the side arm of the support front palm 7, and the bottom end of the front leg 1 abuts against the top surface of the side arm of the support front palm 7. Therefore, during the folding process of the front leg 1 and the rear leg frame 2, the front leg 1 drives the seat 4 to be flipped downward and folded through the support front palm 7 and the front support rods 71 in the front support. Similarly, during the opening process of the front leg 1 and the rear leg frame 2, the front leg 1 drives the seat 4 to be flipped upward and opened through the support front palm 7 and the front support rods 71 in the front support.

[0041] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3The bottom of the rear support leg frame 2 is bent downward to form a ground supporting part 22. In actual use, if the rear support leg frame 2 remains flat, it means that the rear support leg frame 2 extends backward at a relatively far support point after being unfolded, and thus needs to occupy a large placing space, which is not convenient for actual use. In the embodiment of the present application, the bottom of the rear support leg frame 2 is bent downward to form the ground supporting part 22, which can effectively shorten the rear support point of the rear support leg frame 2 in the unfolded state, and also means that the required placing space is further improved, which is convenient for actual use.

[0042] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , an inner support rod 23 is installed between the two side arms of the rear support leg frame 2 to further support and reinforce the structure of the rear support leg frame 2, so as to improve the support stability of the whole chair.

[0043] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a rear support rod 33 is arranged between the chair back 3 and the rear support leg frame 2, the rear support rod 33 is provided with two, and the rear support leg frame 2 is located between the two rear support rods 33, the bottom of the side close to each other of the two rear support rods 33 is respectively hinged to the outer side of the two side arms of the rear support leg frame 2, and the top of the side close to each other of the two rear support rods 33 is respectively hinged to the outer side of the two side arms of the chair back 3. After unfolding the chair back 3, the rear support rod 33 supports the chair back 3 to further improve the support stability of the chair back 3. The top end of the rear support rod 33 is connected with the armrest 5 through a connecting part.

[0044] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the connecting part includes a first connecting body 8 fixed on the end of the armrest 5 and a second connecting body 9 fixed on the top end of the rear support rod 33; the end of the first connecting body 8 away from the armrest 5 is integrally formed with a first support part 81, the end of the second connecting body 9 away from the rear support rod 33 is integrally formed with a first wrapping part 91 wrapping the first support part 81; the first support part 81 is hinged to the first wrapping part 91; the first wrapping part 91 is provided with a first support opening 911, the first support part 81 is inserted and matched with the first support opening 911, and when the first connecting body 8 rotates relative to the second connecting body 9, the first support part 81 rotates with the first connecting body 8 and is inserted and supported in the first support opening 911 to form a locking state.

[0045] With reference to Figure 5 and Figure 6, the first support part 81 is provided with a first support surface 811 at one end away from the first connecting body 8, the inner end surface of the first support port 911 is a second support surface 912, the inner side and the outer side of the first support part 81 are both provided with a third support surface 812 between the first connecting body 8, the first wrapping part 91 is provided with a fourth support surface 913 at one end away from the second connecting body 9, and after the first support part 81 is rotatably inserted into the first support port 911, the first support surface 811 is supported on the second support surface 912, the first support surface 811 is attached to the second support surface 912, the third support surface 812 is supported on the fourth support surface 913, and the third support surface 812 is attached to the fourth support surface 913, so as to realize support locking after the first connecting body 8 and the second connecting body 9 are clamped by using the attached support between the first support surface 811 and the second support surface 912 and the attached support between the third support surface 812 and the fourth support surface 913, so that the support strength is relatively large and the support effect is good.

[0046] Referring to Figure 5 Figure 6 Figures 5-7 , the first support part 81 is provided with a second support part 813 at the first support surface 811, and correspondingly, the first support port 911 is provided with a second support port 914 at the second support surface 912, wherein the second support part 813 is in the shape of a hawk's beak, and the contour of the second support port 914 matches the contour of the second support part 813. After the first support part 81 is rotatably inserted into the first support port 911, the second support part 813 is inserted into the second support port 914.

[0047] The second connecting body 9 is provided with a third support part 915 at the fourth support surface 913, and correspondingly, the first connecting body 8 is provided with a third support port 814 at the third support surface 812, wherein the third support part 915 is in the shape of a hawk's beak, and the contour of the third support port 814 matches the contour of the third support part 915. After the first support part 81 is rotatably inserted into the first support port 911, the third support part 915 is inserted into the third support port 814.

[0048] The implementation principle of the folding chair with armrests according to the embodiment of the application is as follows: the cross arrangement of the front support leg 1 and the rear support leg frame 2 enhances the overall stability of the chair, the design of the first connecting sleeve 11 and the second connecting sleeve 21 enables the chair back 3 and the chair seat 4 to be conveniently opened and folded, and the design of the joint part ensures reliable locking of the armrest 5 and avoids potential safety hazards caused by loosening during use. Meanwhile, the presence of the armrest 5 improves the comfort and safety of the user.

[0049] The above are preferred embodiments of the application, which do not limit the protection scope of the application, and therefore: any equivalent changes made on the basis of the structure, shape, principle of the application should be covered within the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A folding chair with armrests, characterized in that: The chair includes a front support leg (1), a rear support leg frame (2), a backrest (3), a seat (4), an armrest (5), and a flexible support body (6) set on the backrest (3) and the seat (4). The side arm of the rear support leg frame (2) is arranged crosswise with the front support leg (1). The top end of the front support leg (1) is connected to the end of the side arm of the backrest (3) through a first connecting sleeve (11). The end of the side arm of the rear support leg frame (2) is hinged to the end of the side wall of the seat (4) through a second connecting sleeve (21). A front bracket is provided between the bottom end of the seat (4) and the front support leg (1). A rear support rod (33) is provided between the backrest (3) and the rear support leg frame (2). The top end of the rear support rod (33) is connected to the armrest (5) through a connecting component so that the armrest (5) can be flipped relative to the rear support rod (33).

2. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting components include a first connecting body (8) fixed to the end of the handrail (5) and a second connecting body (9) fixed to the top of the rear support rod (33). The first connecting body (8) has a first support part (81) integrally formed at the end away from the handrail (5), and the second connecting body (9) has a first wrapping part (91) integrally formed at the end away from the rear support rod (33) that is hinged to the first support part (81). The first wrapping part (91) has a first support opening (911) that is inserted and engaged with the first support part (81). When the first connecting body (8) rotates relative to the second connecting body (9), the first support part (81) is rotated and inserted into and supported in the first support opening (911) to form a locked state.

3. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the first support part (81) away from the first connector (8) is the first support surface (811), and the inner end face of the first support port (911) is the second support surface (912). After the first support part (81) is rotated into the first support port (911), the first support surface (811) is supported on the second support surface (912).

4. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first support part (81) has a third support surface (812) formed between its inner and outer sides and the first connector (8). The end of the first wrapping part (91) away from the second connector (9) is a fourth support surface (913). After the first support part (81) is rotated into the first support port (911), the third support surface (812) is supported on the fourth support surface (913).

5. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first support part (81) has a second support part (813) formed at the first support surface (811). The first support opening (911) has a second support opening (914) at the second support surface (912). After the first support part (81) is rotated into the first support opening (911), the second support part (813) is then inserted into the second support opening (914).

6. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connector (9) has a third support part (915) formed on the fourth support surface (913), and the first connector (8) has a third support opening (814) on the third support surface (812). After the first support part (81) is rotated into the first support opening (911), the third support part (915) is then inserted into the third support opening (814).

7. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting sleeve (11) has arc-shaped sliding holes (111) on both the inner and outer sides, and the end of the arc-shaped sliding hole (111) extends into a straight segment. The side arm end of the chair back (3) is fixedly connected to a sliding member (31) that slides and connects with the arc-shaped sliding hole (111).

8. A folding chair with armrests according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connecting sleeve (11) has a slot (112) at its top and on both the inner and outer sides. The side arm end of the chair back (3) is fixedly connected to a locking block (32) that engages with the slot (112).