Outdoor seat cushions with variable shape, connection options and multiple uses
The multifunctional outdoor seat cushion addresses the limitations of traditional outdoor seating mats by offering enhanced comfort and versatility through its triangular design, zippers, eyelets, and durable materials, enabling various uses and easy transport.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025003024
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Outdoor seating mats used in forest kindergartens and nature-based educational settings are often flat, uncomfortable, and lack versatility, portability, and combinability.
A multifunctional outdoor seat cushion with a triangular basic shape that unfolds into a diamond design, featuring zippers for unfolding and bag closure, eyelets for attachment, and durable weather-resistant materials, allowing connection to ropes for swings and combination with other cushions using fasteners.
Provides enhanced comfort, portability, and versatility by enabling multiple uses such as a seat pad, bag, reclining surface, and swing, while ensuring durability and ease of transport.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a multifunctional outdoor seat cushion (1) intended for outdoor use and which can optionally be used as a seat pad, bag, reclining surface or swing (see Fig. 1 to Fig. 4).
[0002] Outdoor activities, especially in forest kindergartens and nature-based educational settings, often involve the use of simple seating mats that offer limited comfort and serve no other functions. These common mats are usually flat and have limited portability or combinability.
[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a versatile seat cushion (1) that is easily transportable, combines several functions in one product, and is robust and durable due to its construction. Furthermore, the seat cushion (1) can be combined to form larger surfaces or variable shapes (see Fig. 7).
[0004] To solve this problem, a seat cushion (1) is provided which, in the closed state, has an essentially triangular basic shape and, in the unfolded state, a diamond-shaped design (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
[0005] The seat cushion (1) has two zippers (9) arranged along its long edges. These zippers (9) serve both to open and unfold the seat cushion (1) and to close it into a bag when closed.
[0006] Eyelets (3) are arranged at the outer corners of the seat cushion (1), which serve as stable attachment points (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 4) The seat cushion (1) can be connected to ropes (4) via these eyelets (3) and used as a simple hanging swing. The connection can be made directly through the eyelets (3) or via familiar connecting elements such as carabiners. The arrangement of the eyelets (3) ensures an even load distribution. An internal reinforcement (6) prevents the material from tearing (see Fig. 5).
[0007] The seat cushion (1) is preferably made of weather-resistant, sustainable materials such as plant-based or synthetic leather alternatives, felt, virgin wool, or comparable outdoor textiles. The material structure comprises an outer material (7) and a lining (8) that acts as a padding layer and provides heat insulation and shock absorption (see Fig. 6).
[0008] Several seat cushions (1) can be connected to each other using fastening elements (2), such as snap fasteners or Velcro fasteners. This allows larger surfaces to be created (see Fig. 7).
[0009] When closed, the seat cushion (1) is secured to form a bag using two zippers (9) located on the sides. The zippers (9) allow it to be folded into a triangular bag shape with an opening at the top point (see Fig. 8) In this version, the seat cushion (1) can be used to transport small items. In the illustration of Fig. 1. The zippers (9) are not visible due to the perspective.
[0010] The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. Reference symbol list 1 seat cushion 2 fastening elements 3 eyelets 4 ropes (schematic representation) 5 Backpack (schematic representation, not part of the invention) 6 Reinforcement of the eyelet (internal) 7 Outer material 8 feed 9 zipper
Claims
[1] Outdoor seat cushion (1) with variable shape, characterized by , that the seat cushion (1) has a substantially triangular basic shape when closed and a diamond-shaped design when opened and includes two laterally arranged zippers (9) which allow the seat cushion (1) to be closed into a bag. [2] Seat cushion (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that additional fastening elements (2) are provided which allow several seat cushions (1) to be connected together. [3] Seat cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that eyelets (3) are arranged at the outer corners, which serve as attachment points for hanging by means of ropes (4) or for attaching to a backpack (5). [4] Seat cushion (1) according to claim 3, characterized by , that the seat cushion (1) can be used as a swing by means of the eyelets (3) and the ropes (4). [5] Seat cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that an internal reinforcement (6) is provided in the area of the eyelets (3) to prevent the material from tearing out under load. [6] Seat cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the material structure consists of an outer material (7) and an inner padding layer (8). [7] Seat cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the seat cushion (1) when closed forms a bag with an opening at the top and that the seat cushion (1) is made of weather-resistant, sustainable materials, in particular plant-based or synthetic leather alternatives, felt, virgin wool or a comparable outdoor textile.