Seating

Abstract

The invention relates to a piece of seating furniture.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a piece of seating furniture with which a person sitting in it can sit particularly relaxed. background

[0002] In living areas, seating is often used that can also be converted into a very comfortable reclining or relaxing position. Conventional seating, such as sofas, features a footrest that extends from the sitting to the reclining position, allowing the user to rest their feet in a relaxed position. In these models, the footrests are usually attached to the seat via scissor-type frames. Such seating is known, for example, from DE202009017387U1.

[0003] When converting from a sitting position with the backrest upright and the footrest retracted to a reclining position, the backrest is tilted backward relative to the seat and the footrest is extended via the scissor-type frame. This creates a reclining position. This requires a lot of space to fully extend the reclined backrest. Task

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a piece of seating furniture which is space-saving and particularly comfortable. Solution

[0005] This object is achieved according to claim 1.

[0006] The core idea of ​​the present invention lies in a piece of seating furniture that can be converted from a sitting position into a particularly comfortable reclining or relaxing function and vice versa. For this purpose, the seating furniture has at least one seat shell of unchangeable shape for accommodating a person, with a seat part that merges into the back part, a multi-part frame structure that accommodates the seat shell, wherein the frame structure has at least one foot frame section and a seat frame section, wherein both frame sections are hingedly coupled to one another, and a receiving unit on which the foot frame section and the seat shell are arranged, wherein the receiving unit and the seat shell are further connected to one another via a coupling unit of adjustable length.

[0007] This is advantageous because it allows for the creation of a particularly comfortable piece of seating. It has proven particularly advantageous if the base frame section is designed to be pivotable relative to the seat frame section about at least one rotation axis.

[0008] It is also advantageous that the receiving unit and the seat shell are connected to one another via a length-adjustable coupling unit. This coupling unit connects the receiving unit to the seat shell. If the length of the coupling unit is changed, for example by shortening its length, the seat shell is lowered compared to its original position. The seat shell is advantageously connected to the receiving unit and also to the seat frame section. Furthermore, the foot frame section and the seat frame section are articulated to one another. The further articulation of the foot frame section to the receiving unit enables it to pivot relative to the seat frame section.

[0009] If the coupling unit is reduced in its longitudinal extension, i.e., shortened, the seat shell initially lowers. This lowering can advantageously occur in a circular path. Lowering the seat shell exerts a tensile force on the base frame section. This tensile force is sufficiently large to pivot the base frame section from its original, folded position. By changing the length of the coupling unit, the seating furniture can be transferred from a basic position, which can be described as the sitting position, to a relaxed position.

[0010] Naturally, this position change is designed to be reversible, so the sitting position can be resumed at any time. This can be achieved, for example, by increasing the length of the coupling unit. This raises the seat shell again and applies a compressive force to the foot frame section. This compressive force pivots the foot frame section from the unfolded, relaxed position back to its original base position.

[0011] The foot frame section forms the footrest particularly advantageously when the seating furniture is upholstered.

[0012] According to the invention, the footrest, i.e. the foot frame section, is not directly connected to the seat part and / or the seat surface. The seating furniture described here has the special feature that the foot frame section is coupled to the seat frame section. The seat frame section at least partially forms the armrests of the seating furniture. The foot frame section is therefore pivotably mounted on the respective armrest of the seating furniture. The seat shell in the seating furniture described here is rigid. This means that the seat part and back part are arranged at a fixed angle in the range of 100° to 120°, particularly advantageously 110°. This angle is unchangeable. Pivoting the backrest relative to the seat part is not possible. Also, the position of the seat part relative to the backrest cannot be changed. It is only possible to change the position of the entire seat shell.This is advantageously achieved by changing the length of the coupling unit.

[0013] Further advantageous embodiments emerge from the subclaims.

[0014] In a further advantageous embodiment, the coupling unit can be designed so that its longitudinal extent can be adjusted hydraulically, pneumatically, or by compressed air. This is of course not to be understood as limiting; it is therefore also conceivable for the length change of the coupling unit to be achieved, for example, via a spindle drive. It has proven particularly advantageous if the coupling unit is motor-controlled. This allows the user, who has taken a seat on the seating furniture, to change their seating position in any way they wish simply by pressing a button. This can be done, for example, via a cable. Consequently, the coupling unit can have at least one drive means, advantageously a motor.

[0015] In a further possible embodiment, it is conceivable that the control of the coupling unit, which may have a drive means, for example a motor, can be controlled via a cable-free connection, such as via application software (app).

[0016] In another possible embodiment, the coupling unit can have at least one length-adjustable element. This can be designed, for example, as a hydraulic spring, pneumatic spring, gas spring, or even compressed air spring. The springs mentioned here are also advantageously designed so that their length can be adjusted via a drive means, for example, a motor. The at least one length-adjustable element advantageously connects the receiving unit to the seat shell. The length-adjustable element is advantageously part of the coupling unit.

[0017] By changing the length of the length-adjustable element of the coupling unit, the position of the seat shell can be advantageously changed. By reducing the length, the seat shell and thus the seating point can be advantageously shifted diagonally backward and downward. The shift can advantageously be carried out along a circular path.

[0018] This reduction in length and the resulting downward and backward displacement of the seat shell are particularly advantageous, allowing the folded foot frame section to pivot upward from the sitting position. For this purpose, the foot frame section and the seat frame section are connected to each other by a hinge. This is advantageously achieved via two rotation joints with a common rotation axis.

[0019] At the same time, the foot frame section is hinged to the receiving unit. This hinge is also mounted on a bearing. The tensile force applied to the foot frame section, which is hinged about the rotation axis, due to the length change of the length-adjustable element with the seat frame section, causes it to deflect upwards.

[0020] To ensure the foot frame section remains stable when unfolded and prevents wobbling when the leg rests, it is still mounted on two horn-like elements of the support unit. This arrangement is also supported by an additional rotation axis. Changing the position of the seat shell also shifts the first rotation axis.

[0021] Furthermore, in an advantageous embodiment, the receiving unit has at least one base from which two horn-like elements extend. The base forms the base that stabilizes the seating furniture.

[0022] In a further advantageous embodiment, receiving areas are provided on the opposing inner surfaces of the two horn-like elements, to which the seat frame section and / or the seat shell can be arranged. This advantageously takes place via at least two receiving areas. This achieves very good stability.

[0023] The two receiving areas are significantly offset from the base of the receiving unit and thus spaced apart from it. The base itself is short and compact in its vertical extension. This ensures particularly good stability and force dissipation. The two horn-like elements extend from the base and are advantageously designed with mirror symmetry to each other.

[0024] In a further advantageous embodiment, the two horn-like elements are at least partially curved and / or twisted, extending upwards. This partial curvature and / or twisting, in particular, ensures particularly high stability of the entire seating furniture.

[0025] Starting from the base, the two horn-like elements extend diagonally upwards, diverging from one another, with a first slope. A lower section of each horn-like element is formed with this first slope. The two receiving areas to which the seat shell and / or the seat frame section is attached are advantageously provided on this lower section. In the simplest case, attachment is achieved by means of screws. The seat shell and / or the seat frame section is advantageously designed to be positionally adjustable relative to the receiving unit.

[0026] The lower section of each horn-like element is followed by an upper section. The upper section has a significantly steeper gradient than the lower, more flat section. The design of the upper and lower sections of each horn-like element serves to stabilize the seat in both positions of use and to significantly improve force dissipation compared to straight-line supports. The horn-like shape, which is reminiscent of the horns of bovids in the animal kingdom, gives the seating furniture particular stability and sturdiness, even in the relaxed position. Furthermore, it is particularly space-saving to switch between the two positions.

[0027] It has been shown to be particularly beneficial for stability when the upper and lower sections form an angle between 110 and 160°, more advantageously between 135 and 145°, and especially advantageously 140°. This creates a sufficiently flat and stabilizing angle between the upper and lower sections. The upper section, on the other hand, is steep enough to allow the foot frame section to pivot relative to the upper section particularly smoothly and with minimal force.

[0028] If, for example, the upper section were too flat and formed an angle of more than 160° relative to the lower section, a significantly greater force would have to be exerted on the foot frame section and the pivot axis when transitioning from the sitting position to the relaxed position in order for the foot frame section to pivot upwards. This can lead to material fatigue and malfunctions. Furthermore, the comfortable sitting position would suffer, as the foot frame section would be positioned far too low for relaxed sitting. The legs of the person sitting in the chair would therefore bend uncomfortably.

[0029] If the upper section were to be too steep, for example if it formed an angle of less than 110° with the lower section, the foot frame section would be pivoted significantly higher, which would again result in a significantly uncomfortable relaxation position with legs positioned much too high.

[0030] This is not the case with the angle ranges presented here, allowing for a particularly comfortable relaxation position. It has also proven advantageous for the stability of the seating furniture in the relaxation position if the seat section is positioned parallel to the lower section of the respective horn-like element. This creates a compact arrangement that is also particularly stable.

[0031] In a further advantageous embodiment, each of the horn-like elements can have at least one further receiving area toward the free ends of the horn-like elements, on which the foot frame section can be arranged. Advantageously, a total of two receiving areas are provided. This means that each free end of the respective horn-like element has a receiving area on which the foot frame section can be arranged.

[0032] It has proven particularly advantageous if these two additional receiving areas are arranged at the free ends of the horn-like elements and / or at the free ends of the horn-like elements. This allows the pivoting of the base frame section to be carried out much faster and easier.

[0033] In a further advantageous embodiment, the base frame section is pivotably mounted on the horn-like elements, advantageously on their receiving areas. The articulation of the base frame section to the two additional receiving areas advantageously forms a common rotation axis about which the base frame section can be pivoted in its position.

[0034] In a further advantageous embodiment, the coupling unit can change the seat height and / or the seat position of the seat shell depending on its longitudinal extent.

[0035] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a method for changing the position of the seating furniture comprising at least the following steps: a. Changing the length of the coupling unit; b. Lowering the seat shell diagonally backwards and downwards; c. Applying a force to the foot frame section; and d. Shifting the axis of rotation of the foot frame section and the seat frame section and pivoting the foot frame section about a rotation axis.

[0036] When changing the position of the seating furniture, i.e., when it is transferred from the sitting position to the relaxation position, and of course also vice versa, it has been shown that a particularly comfortable relaxation position for the user is achieved when the seat part of the seat shell is aligned parallel to the lower section of the horn-like element in the relaxation position. This parallel arrangement, in combination with the shortened coupling unit, creates a particularly stable relaxation position. Thus, tipping over of the seating furniture is impossible.

[0037] Another advantage is that the receiving unit and the seat shell are connected to each other via a length-adjustable coupling unit. This coupling unit connects the receiving unit to the seat shell. If the length of the coupling unit, or more advantageously the length-adjustable element, is changed, for example by shortening it, the seat shell is lowered relative to its original position.

[0038] Advantageously, the seat shell is connected to the receiving unit and also to the seat frame section. Shortening the length of the coupling unit and the resulting lowering of the seat shell imposes a tensile force on the foot frame section. This tensile force is sufficiently large to pivot the foot frame section from its original, folded position.

[0039] By changing the length of the coupling unit, the seating furniture can be moved from a basic position, which can be referred to as the sitting position, to a relaxed position. This change in position is of course reversible, so that the sitting position can be assumed again at any time. This can be achieved, for example, by increasing the length of the coupling unit. This raises the seat shell again and the foot frame section is subjected to a compressive force. By applying this compressive force, the foot frame section is pivoted from the unfolded relaxed position back into its original basic position, which can also be referred to as the sitting position. At the same time, the axis of rotation of the foot frame section and the seat frame section is shifted back.

[0040] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of the seating furniture with at least the following steps: a. A person sits down in the sitting position of the seating furniture, b. Actuation of the coupling unit to change the sitting position, for example by motor, c. Lowering of the seat shell diagonally backwards and downwards by shortening the coupling unit, d. At the same time, the foot frame section, which is pivotably mounted on the seat frame section and which is pivotably mounted opposite a horn-like element, is pivoted upwards from the sitting position, and e. Assuming a relaxed position with the foot frame section extended and the sitting point low while maintaining the shape of the seat shell.

[0041] The low seating point also contributes to improved stability of the seating furniture in the relaxation position.

[0042] It has proven particularly advantageous if the seating furniture described here, which can also be moved into a comfortable lying position, which can also be described as a relaxation position, is designed as upholstered furniture, more advantageously as an armchair.

[0043] In a further advantageous embodiment, a head frame section can also be arranged on the seat frame section. It has proven particularly advantageous if this head frame section is designed independently of the seat frame section. This advantageously means that the head frame section can be adjusted in its inclination by the user, for example, via locking mechanisms or other joint mechanisms.

[0044] Particularly advantageously, the head frame section is decoupled from the seat frame section. This means that the position of the head frame section cannot be changed by changing the position of the seat part and thus also of the seat frame section.

[0045] In a further advantageous embodiment, the seat frame section can at least partially form armrests for the seating furniture. For a particularly comfortable sitting position, the seat frame section is advantageously at least partially curved, preferably doubly curved. This allows the seat frame section to provide both an armrest function and a support function in the shoulder area.

[0046] In a further advantageous embodiment, the seat frame section can have at least one additional guide element on each side, which is arranged via a plurality of spacing elements to the seat frame section.

[0047] To further increase seating comfort even in the relaxed position, it is conceivable for the spacer elements to be curved. This vertically raises the respective guide element relative to the seat frame section. This exemplary design is advantageous for the subsequent embodiment of the seating furniture as upholstered furniture, particularly an armchair, as it ensures a particularly wide armrest function and, at the same time, a support function in the shoulder area.

[0048] The double curve of the seat frame section, from the armrest to the backrest, has also proven beneficial for the relaxation position. This allows the elbows to be positioned at the lowest point after the first curve, thus allowing for a relaxing posture.

[0049] Further advantages, features and design options emerge from the following description of figures of non-limiting embodiments. Brief description of the drawings

[0050] In the drawings shows: Figure 1 shows a side view of a seating furniture in sitting position; Figure 2 shows a front view of a seating furniture in sitting position Figure 1 ; Figure 3 shows an isometric view of the seating furniture in the sitting position Figure 1; Figure 4 shows a side view of a seating furniture in the relaxation position; Figure 5 shows a front view of a seating furniture in the relaxation position Figure 4 ; Figure 6 shows an isometric view of the seating furniture in the relaxed position Figure 4 ; Figure 7 shows a side view of a recording unit; Figure 8 shows a front view of a recording unit from Figure 7 ; Figure 9 shows a first isometric view of a recording unit from Figure 7 ; and Figure 10 shows another isometric view of a recording unit from Figure 7 .

[0051] In the drawings, elements provided with the same reference numerals essentially correspond to one another unless otherwise stated. Furthermore, components that are not essential to understanding the technical teaching disclosed herein are omitted. Reference numerals will not be repeated for all elements already introduced and illustrated, provided that the elements themselves and their function have already been described or are known to a person skilled in the art.

[0052] The illustrations show only the components. For the sake of clarity, the upholstery is not shown if the seating described here is designed as upholstered furniture, particularly as an armchair.

[0053] Figure 1 shows a side view of the seating furniture 1 in the sitting position, which can also be referred to as the basic position.

[0054] The seating furniture 1 comprises a seat frame section 2 and a foot frame section 4 pivotably mounted thereon. Both sections advantageously form the frame. In this embodiment, a head frame section 6 is also provided. However, this can also be omitted and is therefore optional.

[0055] Furthermore, the seating furniture 1 shown here has a seat shell 8. This seat shell 8 also has a seat part 10 and a back part 12. As shown here in Figure 1As shown, the seat part 10 and the back part 12 are firmly connected to one another. A separately adjustable inclination of the back part 12 relative to the seat part 10, as in known armchairs, is not possible with the seating furniture 1 described here. It has proven particularly advantageous if the seat part 10 and the back part 12 form an angle α in the range of 100° to 120°, particularly advantageously 110°, with respect to one another. This angle α is unchangeable.

[0056] Furthermore, the seating furniture 1 has a receiving unit 14. The receiving unit 14 is held and stabilized here, for example, by a base 16.

[0057] Furthermore, the seating furniture 1 has a coupling unit 18. The coupling unit 18 connects the receiving unit 14 and the seat shell 8 to each other.

[0058] Furthermore, the coupling unit 18 advantageously has at least one length-adjustable element 19, the length L of which can be changed in the direction of the arrow. By changing the length L, the distance between the seat shell 8 and the receiving unit 14 can be shortened or lengthened accordingly.

[0059] Furthermore, the receiving unit 14 can have a plurality of receiving areas 20, 22. Advantageously, the first receiving areas 20 on the receiving unit 14 are designed to receive the seat shell 8. In the simple embodiment, the seat shell 8, or more advantageously the seat part 10, is rotatably connected to the receiving unit 14. The mobility is required in such a way that when the seating furniture 1 is transferred into the relaxed position, the seat shell 8 is also tilted. To compensate for this inclination, it is necessary for the seat shell 8 to be pivotably mounted on the receiving unit 14.

[0060] The foot frame section 4 is also coupled to the receiving unit 14 via the additional receiving areas 22. The foot frame section 4 can also be pivoted relative to the receiving unit 14 via a rotation axis (not shown).

[0061] Finally, Figure 1 Likewise, the seat frame section 2 and the foot frame section 4 are connected to one another. Consequently, in the seating furniture 1 shown here, the foot frame section 4 is hinged to the seat frame section 2, which is at least partially designed as an armrest. This additionally creates a visual lightness.

[0062] The foot frame section 4 is not hinged to the seat as is the case with conventional armchairs.

[0063] In Figure 2 is a front view of the seating furniture 1 from Figure 1, i.e., also in the sitting position. In this view, it can be seen that the receiving unit 14, in addition to the coupling unit 18, supports and stabilizes the entire seating furniture 1. For this purpose, both the foot frame section 4 and the seat shell 8 are arranged on the receiving unit 14 via the seat part 10. The arrangement of the foot frame section 4 and the seat part 10 is advantageously designed to be supported.

[0064] This means that the seat part 10 and / or the foot frame section 4 can advantageously be arranged pivoted relative to the receiving unit 14 about a rotation axis (not shown). To form the respective rotation axes (not shown), the foot frame section 4 and the seat part 10 are each connected to the receiving unit 14, more precisely to the two horn-like elements 24, via two receiving areas 20, 22.

[0065] Advantageously, the first receiving areas 20 are arranged on the opposite inner surfaces 54 of the horn-like elements 24.

[0066] The foot frame section 4 is mounted so as to be pivotable about the rotation axis R1 relative to the seat frame section 2. For example, from the seat position shown here, the downwardly folded foot frame section 4 can be pivoted out of this position about the rotation axis R1.

[0067] Furthermore, two guide elements 26 can optionally be provided. These two guide elements 26 are firmly connected to the seat frame section 2 via several spacer elements 28. Guide elements 26 and spacer elements 28 serve to provide additional comfortable support surfaces for arms and shoulders in the later upholstered state of the seating furniture 1 shown here.

[0068] The seat frame section 2 as well as the optionally provided guide elements 26 and the spacer elements 28 thus form the armrest and also part of the backrest of the seating furniture 1. The two guide elements 26 are mirror-symmetrical to each other. They have a curved shape. This is advantageous for particularly comfortable resting of the arms and for particularly comfortable leaning in the seating furniture 1.

[0069] In Figure 3 is an isometric view of the seating furniture 1 from Figure 1 In addition to the previous explanations, Figure 3 The further rotation axis R2 is shown, which extends through the two free ends of the horn-like elements 24. The foot frame section 4 is also pivotally mounted about this second rotation axis R2. When the folded foot frame section 4 is transferred to the relaxed position, it is pivoted about both rotation axes R1 and R2.

[0070] Furthermore, it is shown that the head frame section 6 can be changed in its position via an articulated connection 34.

[0071] In this embodiment, the coupling unit 18 comprises, in addition to the length-adjustable element 19, a drive means 30. This can be designed, for example, as a motor.

[0072] Figure 4 This now shows the arrangement of the seating furniture 1 in the relaxation position. The foot frame section 4 is extended so that a user can comfortably rest their legs.

[0073] The length-adjustable element 19 is shortened along its longitudinal extent L. This shortening simultaneously deflects the seat shell 8 from its original sitting position and moves it diagonally backward and downward. For a particularly comfortable relaxation position and, at the same time, for high stability of the seating furniture 1 in the relaxation position, it has proven advantageous to shorten the length-adjustable element 19 until the seat part 10 is arranged parallel to the lower section 36.

[0074] To do this, the seat shell 8 is pivoted out of the sitting position. The pivoting is preferably performed around the receiving areas 20.

[0075] At the same time, as the seat shell 8 is lowered, the position of the seat frame section 2 also changes, so that the foot frame section 4 coupled to the seat frame section 2 is subjected to a tensile force in the coupling area. The rotation axis R1 is also displaced diagonally backward and downward from its original position. This results in the foot frame section 4, which is also pivotally mounted on the free ends 40 of the horn-like elements 24, also pivoting about this rotation axis (not shown here).

[0076] The foot frame section 4 pivots upwards over the receiving area 22, which can be designed as a support, and thus also assumes the relaxation position.

[0077] Of course, this change in position is also reversible, so that the sitting position can be resumed at any time if desired and the foot frame section 4 can be returned to the folded state.

[0078] In Figure 5 is a front view of the seating furniture 1 in the relaxation position Figure 4 shown.

[0079] Here, both rotation axes R1 and R2 are shown, over which the foot frame section 4 is designed to be pivotable.

[0080] Furthermore, the third rotation axis R3 is also shown, about which the seat shell 8 can be pivoted until the seat part 10 is arranged parallel to the lower section 36 of the respective horn-like element 24.

[0081] Finally, the receiving areas 20 are also shown, to which the articulation of the seat shell 8 is provided. For this purpose, the receiving areas 20 are designed, for example, as projections of the receiving unit 14. The projections can be formed integrally with the receiving unit 14.

[0082] This is of course not to be understood as limiting, so that it is also conceivable that, for example, carrier plates can be arranged as projections on the receiving unit 14.

[0083] A U-shaped support system 46 is advantageously pivotably mounted on these projections. The U-shaped support system 46 is firmly connected via its base to a cross member 48 of the seat shell 8.

[0084] Furthermore, it is shown that the receiving unit 14 has a compact base 28. This base 28 can, for example, be rotatably mounted on a stand 16.

[0085] Furthermore, the base 28 has a spreading region 44 in its vertical upward extension, at which the base 28 splits. The split occurs in such a way that two horn-like elements 24 are formed.

[0086] Figure 6 shows an isometric view of the seating furniture 1 in the relaxation position from Figure 4 Here, it is particularly clearly visible that the foot frame section 4 is rotatably mounted on the free ends 40 of the horn-like elements 24, and that the adjustable coupling between the foot frame section 4 and the seat frame section 2 is formed. Advantageously, a plate support 32 can be arranged to improve the force transmission between the seat frame section 2 and the foot frame section 4. Advantageously, the respective guide elements 26 can also be arranged adjacent to the plate support 32.

[0087] Advantageously, the seat shell 8 is connected to the seat frame section 2 in the upper back area. It has proven particularly advantageous if this connection 51 is rigid. Furthermore, a fitting 50 can be provided for connecting the seat frame section 2 and the head frame section 6.

[0088] Show the following Figures 7-10 different views of the recording unit 14.

[0089] So in Figure 7 A side view of the receiving unit 14 is shown. A stand 16 is provided here as an example. The base 42 is rotatably mounted on this stand 16. This is advantageous because it allows the seating (not shown) to be rotated in any direction.

[0090] The base 42 is compact. In the side view shown here, a horn-like element 24 extends diagonally upward from the base 42. The base transitions into the lower section 36, which has a rather flat slope.

[0091] As the movement continues, the lower section 36 transitions into the upper section 38. This occurs through the formation of a distinct curve. Advantageously, the upper section 38 and the lower section 36 form an angle β between 110-160°, more advantageously between 135-145°, and especially advantageously between 140°. The angle ranges for the angle β mentioned here have been found to result in particularly stable relaxation positions.

[0092] Figure 8shows a front view of the receiving unit 14. This shows the horn-like profile S of the horn-like elements 24. The base 42 has a spreading area 44 in the vertical upward direction. Here, the base 42 splits and merges into the horn-like elements 24.

[0093] The receiving areas 20 are provided on the inner surfaces 54 of the two lower sections 36. In this embodiment, the projections 52 are shown.

[0094] The horn-like profile S extends between the two free ends 40 in the direction of the arrow. It can be seen that each horn-like element 24 tapers towards its free end 40. Advantageously, the opposing inner surfaces 54 are flat, whereas the outwardly directed outer surfaces 56 are themselves curved.

[0095] In Figures 9 and 10Two isometric views of the recording unit 14 are shown. In Figure 9 The saddle-like design of the base 42 is shown. In particular, Figure 10 The two rotation axes R2 and R3 are shown again.

[0096] The base 16 can advantageously also be part of the receiving unit 14.

[0097] Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by the advantageous embodiments, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples. Reference symbol

[0098] 1 Seating furniture 2 Seat frame section 4 Foot frame section 6 Head frame section 8 Seat shell 10 Seat part 12 Back part 14 Support unit 16 Stand 18 Coupling units 19 Length-adjustable element 20 Support area 22 Support area 24 Horn-like element 26 Guide elements 28 Spacing element 30 Drive means 32 Plate support 34 Articulated connection 36 Lower section 38 Upper section 40 Free end 42 Base 44 Spreading area 46 U-shaped support system 48 Cross member 50 Fitting 51 Connection 52 Projection 54 Inner surface 56 Outer surface α Angle between seat part and back part β Angle between upper section and lower section R1 First axis of rotation R2 Further axis of rotation R3 Further axis of rotation L Longitudinal extension Shorn-like course

Claims

1. Seating (1) with an opportunity for seat position adjustment, at least comprising a. a seat shell (8) for accommodating a person, with a fixed shape, with a sitting part (10) that continues into the backrest part (12), b. a multi-part frame that supports the seat shell (8), the frame having at least one foot frame section (4) and one seat frame section (2), wherein both frame sections (2, 4) being mounted so as to be hinged to one another, c. a mounting unit (14) on which the foot frame section (4) and the seat shell (8) are arranged, d. wherein the mounting unit (14) and the seat shell (8) are connected to each other via a coupling unit (18) that is designed to be variable in length e. wherein the seat frame section (2) forms, at least partially, armrests of the seating (1), wherein the foot frame section (4) is therefore arranged pivotable beared on the respective armrest of the seating (1), wherein the foot frame section (4) is not directly connected to the sitting part (10).

2. Seating according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling unit (18) has at least one element (19) that can be adjusted in length.

3. seating according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving unit (14) has at least one socket (42) from which two horn-like elements (24) extend.

4. Seating according to claim 3, characterized in that the two horn-like elements (24) are designed in such a way that they are at least partially curved and / or twisted as they extend upwards.

5. Seating according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that on the opposing inner surfaces (54) of the two horn-like elements (24) mounting areas (20) are provided, on which the seat frame section (2) and / or the seat shell (8) can be arranged.

6. Seating according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that each of the horn-like elements (24) has at least one further mounting area (22) towards the free ends (40) of the horn-like elements (24), on which the foot frame section (4) can be arranged.

7. Seating according to claim 6, characterized in that the foot frame section (4) is arranged pivotably beared on the horn-like elements (24).

8. Method for changing the position of a seating (1) according to at least one of the aforementioned claims, comprising at least the following steps: a. performing a length change of the coupling unit (18); b. lowering of the seat shell (8) backwards and downwards diagonally; c. performing a force application on the foot frame section (4); and d. shifting a rotation axis (R1) of the foot frame section (4) and seat frame section (2) and pivoting the foot frame section (4) around the rotation axis (R1).

9. Use of the seating according to claim 1, which comprises the following steps: a. a person taking a seat in the sitting position of the seating (1); b. actuation of the coupling unit (18) to change the sitting position, for example by means of a propellant; c. lowering the seat shell (8) backwards and downwards diagonally by shortening the coupling unit (18), d. at the same time, the foot frame section (4), which is arranged pivotable beared on the seat frame section (2) and which is arranged to be pivotable with respect to the horn-like elements (24), is pivoted upwards from the sitting position; and e. adopting a lying position with the foot frame section (4) extended and the seat point lowered, while maintaining the seat shell shape.

10. Use of the seating (1) according to claim 1 as armchair.

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