Folding beach chair

Abstract

TITLE: Folding deckchair-type beach chair Beach chair (100) comprising: A backrest (1) in two parts (11, 12) which can be folded onto each other, the backrest (1) itself being connected by a joint (4) to a seat (2) continuing with a foldable tablecloth (5). An adjustable tilting crutch (6) is connected to the joint (3) of the backrest (1), and A handle or shoulder strap is connected to the joint (3) of the backrest to carry the folded seat. Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Folding beach chair FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a folding beach chair of the deckchair type. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] There are many forms of folding beach chairs of the deckchair type, generally having an articulated frame, which folds up like folding chairs.

[0003] There are also low seats without legs or practically without legs, particularly suitable as beach seats.

[0004] Known seats have the disadvantage of being bulky when folded and not being suitable for easy carrying. Their deployment is often complicated and their structure is fragile.

[0005] PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The aim of the present invention is to develop a deckchair-type beach seat offering all the comfort of use of a deckchair including the stability of its adjustable shape such as the inclination of the backrest and which can be folded to form a compact, lightweight unit that is easy to store, transport or carry.

[0007] DISCLOSURE AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0008] To this end, the invention relates to a folding deckchair type beach seat comprising:

[0009] a. a backrest in two rigid parts which can be folded onto each other, the backrest itself connected by a joint to a rigid seat continuing with a foldable sheet,

[0010] b. an adjustable tilting crutch, connected to the backrest,

[0011] c. a gripping means for carrying the folded seat.

[0012] The beach seat according to the invention has the advantage of being an adjustable seat, that is to say with an adjustable backrest which is very stable in use, easily transportable and of excellent comfort.

[0013] The seat receives the weight of the user of the seat, which considerably stabilizes the backrest and prevents it from tipping over.

[0014] The seat according to the invention unfolds very simply. As the parts that compose it are foldable on top of each other, in the folded state the size of the seat is very reduced, which facilitates its storage and also its transport in a trunk, especially if there are several seats to be stored. Its lightness facilitates transport by the user.

[0015] The fact that the seat is composed of elements of substantially equal length, articulated to each other by joints rotating in opposite directions, allows the assembly to fold up like an accordion to form a very compact package.

[0016] The crutch connected to the backrest, at its articulation, constitutes a very stable assembly for use since the weight and any thrust of the user are applied to the seat and practically only to the lower part of the backrest. Conversely, this makes it possible to have a backrest high enough to support the head while being able to fold up for storage and transport.

[0017] According to another characteristic, the crutch is composed of two branches and a crosspiece, the branches being connected by an articulation to the respective side of the lower part of the backrest, a tie rod being connected by an articulation to each respective branch and its free end cooperates with a rack carried by each side of the lower part of the backrest.

[0018] According to another characteristic, the rack has teeth having at their base a clipping notch to receive the end in the form of a round rod carried directly or indirectly by the crutch.

[0019] The sheet which extends the seat improves user comfort by avoiding direct contact with the surface on which the seat is installed while being able to fold simply to fit into the contour of the entire folded seat.

[0020] According to a variant, the sheet is the extension of the covering of the seat to which it is integral to prevent any slipping of this sheet relative to the surface of the seat.

[0021] The backrest joint also advantageously receives a handle or shoulder strap, allowing the folded seat to be held and transported like a small suitcase.

[0022] The means for gripping the seat is a handle or a shoulder strap preferably connected to the upper edge of the lower part of the backrest or to the articulation of the backrest or to the components of the articulation. Brief description of the drawings

[0023] The present invention will be described below in more detail with the aid of an embodiment of a beach seat according to the invention shown in the accompanying drawings in which:

[0024] [Fig-1] perspective view of the seat in the deployed state,

[0025] [Fig.2] detailed view of the seat back and its crutch,

[0026] [Fig.2A] detail view of another backrest crutch,

[0027] [Fig.2B] detail of a rack,

[0028] [Fig.3] schematic sectional view of the seat for different inclinations,

[0029] [Fig.4] schematic view of the folding of the seat,

[0030] [Fig.4A] schematic representation of the folded state of the seat parts,

[0031] [Fig.5] folded view of the backrest,

[0032] [Fig.6] view of the folded seat fitted with a strap,

[0033] DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0034] According to [Fig.l], the invention relates to a folding beach chair 100 of the deckchair type composed of a backrest 1 and a seat 2. The backrest 1 is in two substantially equal parts, a lower part 11 articulated on the seat 2 and an upper part 12 connected by an articulation 3 to the lower part 11. The articulation 3 of the two parts 11, 12 of the backrest is intended to allow the backrest to be folded to reduce its bulk. This articulation 3 is an external articulation, the upper part 12 of the backrest folding from the outside against the lower part 11.

[0035] The articulation 4 of the seat 2 is an internal articulation which allows the lower part 11 of the backrest 1 to be folded against the seat 2.

[0036] The articulation 3 of the backrest 1 is, for example, composed of two hinges 31 on each side of the backrest 1; it only opens or closes in the half-space behind the backrest. The articulation 3 is locked by a single or double lock 32 carried by one of the parts 11, 12 and engaging in the other part 12, 11. The two parts 11, 12 are thus held in a plane.

[0037] The parts 11, 12 are, for example, rigid elements, each consisting of a light frame or chassis 33, for example, made of an aluminum profile carrying on the front a rigid plate 34 provided with a flexible covering on its front face, on the one hand, to have good support for the back retracting the rigid transverse line that could constitute the articulation 3 and the two neighboring edges of the parts 11, 12 and, on the other hand, for the comfort ensured by a flexible surface.

[0038] The seat 2 made like the parts 11, 12 is rigid; it is provided with a flexible covering and is extended by a flexible sheet 5. Thus, it is foldable, extends the surface of the seat and prevents the legs of the user installed on this seat from being in direct contact with the ground. The flexible sheet 5, which can be the extension of the covering, integral with the seat, has, for example, a length twice that of the seat 2 so that its two halves 51, 52 can fold against each other and the assembly thus folded folds against the seat 2.

[0039] According to [Fig.2], the backrest 1 is supported by a crutch 6 connected to the articulation 3 of the backrest 1. This crutch 6 makes it possible to adjust the inclination of the backrest 1. The crutch 6 is hooked into a rack 62 deployed in the extension of the seat 2 and pivoting to fold against the lower part 11 of the backrest. Its articulation can be combined with that of the backrest or juxtaposed with it.

[0040] In the example shown, the stand 6 is composed of two twin branches 6a, connected by a crosspiece 6b forming the lower end of the stand and the rack 62 is formed of two twin racks 62a connected by a crosspiece 62b.

[0041] The crutch 6, 6a, b, c and the rack 62a, b, c thus formed constitute a very stable structure.

[0042] The rack 62 is articulated around the joint 4 of the seat to fold with the other parts of the seat in the transport position.

[0043] [Fig.2A] shows in side view another embodiment of the seat with a crutch 8 formed of branches 8a with a crosspiece 8b. The branches 8a are connected by an articulation 81 to each side of the lower part 11 of the backrest 1. This articulation 81 located near the top of the lower part 11 of the backrest can also be confused with the articulation 3 of the parts 11, 12 as in the first embodiment.

[0044] The sides of the lower part 11 are each equipped with an inverted rack 82 not detailed, with which cooperates the free end of a tie rod 83 connected by an articulation 831 to the corresponding branch 6a.

[0045] The end of the tie rod 83 is held at the bottom of the chosen notch of the rack 82 by a spring, not shown, bearing on the tie rod 83.

[0046] [Fig.2A] also shows the split articulation 4, 4a between the backrest 1 and the seat 2 to limit the interaction between the bottom of the backrest 1 and the seat 2 and to prevent the slight movements imposed on the backrest 1 from lifting the edge of the seat 2 near its articulation with the backrest 1.

[0047] [Fig.2B] is a diagram of a rack shape 9 whose teeth 91 have at their base a clipping notch 92 to receive the end 101 in the form of a curved round rod, of the arm of the crutch, the tie rod or the crosspiece connected to the crutch.

[0048] This type of rack 9 can also be applied to the first embodiment.

[0049] Unclipping is done by a simple accentuated movement.

[0050] The diagrams in figures 3 and 4 show the different articulations of the seat 100 whose folding directions alternate (the qualifiers “internal” and “external” relate to the direction of operation of the articulations and not to their assembly)

[0051] - the external articulation 3 of the backrest 1 which allows the upper part 12 of the backrest to fold outwards against its lower part 11, also receiving the crutch in the meantime. The lower part 11 of the backrest 1 folds by its internal articulation 3 onto the seat 2. Finally, the sheet 5 itself folds back on itself by an external fold 52 and the whole folds against the underside of the seat 2.

[0052] The five segments S1-S5 thus articulated or folded together in the transport state are shown schematically in [Fig.4A].

[0053] The parts 11, 12 of the backrest 1 and the seat 2 are made up of plates or frames on which a sheet is stretched or a relatively rigid panel is fixed, so that the backrest 1 has a continuous surface which does not allow the intermediate part of the backrest 1 at the level of its articulation 3 or their frame.

[0054] For the sake of efficiency, the length of the backrest 1 is divided into two halves and the seat 2 has a length close to or equal to that of a part 11, 12 of the backrest 1. Thus, overall, the total length of the seat is divided into five segments S1-S5 which fold one on top of the other in an accordion like the diagram in [Fig.4] to arrive at the compact folding of [Fig.4A].

[0055] [Fig. 5] is a partial perspective view of the seat 100 whose backrest 1 is folded back on itself around its articulation 3. The upper corners 112 of the part 11 are provided with a loop 113 for attaching the carabiner 71 to the ends of a shoulder strap 7.

[0056] According to a variant not shown, the upper edge 111 of the lower part 11 is provided with a handle accessible from the rear side of the backrest 1 and coming in addition to or in place of the shoulder strap 7.

[0057] The handle and the shoulder strap form gripping means which are advantageously connected to the upper edge 111, and in particular near the ends. The gripping means are retractable (handle) or detachable (shoulder strap).

[0058] The upper edge 111 of the part 11 is advantageously reinforced to absorb all the forces which are applied to the backrest 1 both for its use and for its transport.

[0059] [Fig.6] shows the seat 100 folded and held by a strap 72 holding the folded, compact assembly.

[0060] NOMENCLATURE OF MAIN ELEMENTS

[0061] 100 Beach chair

[0062] 1 File

[0063] 11 Lower part

[0064] 111 Upper edge

[0065] 112 Top corner

[0066] 113 Loop

[0067] 12 Upper part

[0068] 2 Seat

[0069] 3 Articulation of the backrest

[0070] 31 Hinge

[0071] 32 Lock

[0072] 4 Articulation of the seat

[0073] 5 Folding tablecloth

[0074] 5.1 Flexible tablecloth segment

[0075] 5.2 Flexible tablecloth segment

[0076] 6 Crutch

[0077] 6a Twin branches

[0078] 6b Traverse

[0079] 62 Rack

[0080] 62a Twin racks

[0081] 62b Traverse

[0082] 7 Shoulder strap

[0083] 71 Carabiner

[0084] 72 Strap

[0085] 8 Crutch

[0086] 8a Branch

[0087] 8b Traverse

[0088] 81 Articulation

[0089] 82 Rack

[0090] 83 Tie rod

[0091] 831 Articulation

[0092] 9 Rack

[0093] 91 Tooth

[0094] 92 Clipping notch

[0095] 101 Curved end of a rod

[0096] S1-5 Seat segments

Claims

Claims

1. Beach seat (100) of the folding deckchair type comprising: a. a backrest (1) in two rigid parts (11, 12) which can be folded onto one another, the backrest (1) itself connected by a joint (4) to a rigid seat (2) continuing with a foldable sheet (5), b. a crutch (6, 8) with adjustable inclination, connected to the backrest (1), c. a gripping means for carrying the folded seat.

2. Beach chair (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the backrest (1) is formed of two separate parts (11, 12), of substantially equal dimensions to fold one on the other by an external articulation (3), opening or closing only in the half-space behind the backrest, the backrest (1) is connected to the seat (2) by an internal articulation (4) allowing the lower part (11) of the backrest to be folded onto the seat (2), the seat (2) having a length substantially equal to that of the lower part (11) of the backrest (1).

3. Beach seat (100) of the folding deckchair type comprising: - a backrest in two rigid parts (11, 12), separated, of substantially equal dimensions to fold one on the other by an external articulation (3) opening or closing only in the half-space behind the backrest (1), - the backrest (1) itself being connected by an articulation (4) to a rigid seat (2), by an internal articulation (4) allowing the lower part (11) of the backrest to be folded onto the seat (2) whose length is substantially equal to that of the lower part (11) of the backrest (1), - a crutch (6, 8) of adjustable inclination connected to the backrest (1), and - a gripping means for carrying the folded seat.

4. Beach seat (100) according to claims 1 or 3, characterized in that a sheet (5) extending the seat (2) folds up with a length substantially double the length of the seat (2) to fold up against the underside of the seat (2).

5. Beach chair (100) according to claims 1 or 3, characterized in that the adjustable tilting crutch (6), connected to the articulation (3) of the backrest, is foldable into the thickness of the parts (11, 12) of the backrest (1).

6. Beach chair (100) according to claims 1 or 3, characterized in that the crutch (8) is composed of two branches (8a) and a crosspiece (8b), the branches being connected by an articulation (81) to the respective side of the lower part (11) of the backrest (1), a tie rod (83) being connected by an articulation (831) to each respective branch (8a) and its free end cooperates with a rack (82) carried by each side of the lower part (11) of the backrest.

7. Beach seat (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that the crutch (6) cooperates with a rack (62) connected to the articulation (4) of the backrest (1) to the seat (2).

8. Beach chair (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the crutch (6) has two twin branches (6a) connected by a crosspiece (6b) cooperating with a twin rack (62a) connected by a crosspiece (62b).

9. Beach seat (100) according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the upper edge (11) of the lower part (11) of the backrest (1) is provided with a gripping means such as a handle or shoulder strap (7).

10. Beach seat (100) according to any one of claims 5, 7, 8, characterized in that the rack (9) has teeth (91) having at their base a clipping notch (92) for receiving the end (101) in the form of a round rod carried directly or indirectly by the crutch.

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