Rotatable and height-adjustable armrest

By designing rotary lifting armrests, the multi-angle and multi-directional adjustment of the e-sports chair armrests is achieved, solving the problem that the existing e-sports chair armrests cannot be adjusted flexibly, and improving the user experience and comfort.

WO2025148160A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-07-17GUANGZHOU KUOHU ELECTRONIC PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/082780
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-01-10
Filing Date
2024-03-20
Publication Date
2025-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Most of the existing e-sports chair armrests are integrated and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to user needs, which affects the user experience and overall comfort.

Method used

A rotary lifting handrail is designed to adjust the handrail distance by locking the handle, limit blocks and buttons to control the handrail height, preloading spring adjusts the extension length, the connecting shaft realizes 360° free rotation of the handrail, and the bracket ball reduces rotation resistance, achieving multi-angle and multi-directional adjustment of the handrail.

Benefits of technology

It improves the freedom to adjust the armrests of the e-sports chair, enhances the user experience and overall comfort.

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Abstract

A rotatable and height-adjustable armrest, comprising a fixing assembly (10), the fixing assembly (10) comprising a fixing plate (11), fixing bolts (12), a first connecting plate (13), a sliding slot (14), a connecting bolt (15), a nut (16) and a locking handle (17). By means of rotating the locking handle (17), the first connecting plate (13) can be loosened, so as to be capable of sliding along the bottom of the fixing plate (11), thus allowing for adjustment of the distance between two armrests; a sliding rod (25) is rotated by pushing a button (29) to move, such that the sliding rod (25) is aligned with a limiting hole (24), thus allowing users to move the armrest up and down conveniently to change the support height of the armrest; preload springs (38) tightly abut against push blocks (39), and the push blocks (39) cooperate with insertion slots (310), thus allowing for adjustment of the extension length of the armrest; the provision of a connecting shaft (313) enables a second connecting plate (32) and the armrest to freely and horizontally rotate through 360°; thus, the degree of freedom in adjustment of the armrest for gaming chairs is increased, allowing the armrest to horizontally slide forward, backward, leftward and rightward and rotate through 360° without restrictions, thus improving the use experience of users, and enhancing the overall comfort of gaming chairs.
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Description

A rotating lifting armrest Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an armrest, in particular to a rotating lifting armrest, and belongs to the technical field of gaming chair armrests. Background Art

[0002] A gaming chair is a chair designed specifically for esports competitions. Its ergonomic design provides comfortable seating and support, helping players stay comfortable and focused during extended gaming sessions. Gaming chairs typically feature adjustable seat height, tilt, and backrest angle, allowing for personalized settings tailored to the player's needs.

[0003] Gaming chairs are usually equipped with armrests on both sides to provide hand support for players. During use, most of the existing gaming chair armrests adopt an integrated design and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to user needs, resulting in a poor user experience and affecting the overall comfort of the gaming chair. Therefore, a rotating and lifting armrest is proposed.

[0004] Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a rotating lifting armrest to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art and at least provide a beneficial option.

[0006] The technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0007] A rotating lifting armrest comprises a fixing assembly, one side of the fixing assembly is fixedly connected to a connecting assembly, and a support assembly is installed on the top of the connecting assembly. It is characterized in that the support assembly comprises a connecting block, a second connecting plate, a support plate, and a pad. The top of the second connecting plate is installed with a support plate, the top of the support plate is connected to the pad, the top of the connecting block is fixedly connected to a bracket and a connecting shaft, a ball groove is opened on the upper surface of the bracket, a ball is installed inside the ball groove, and the second connecting plate is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the connecting shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the support assembly also includes a second limit block, a third connecting plate, and a limit slot. The top of the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second limit block, the inner side wall of the support plate is slidably connected to the third connecting plate, and the upper surface of the third connecting plate is provided with a limit slot, and the second limit block is rotatably connected to the inside of the limit slot.

[0009] Preferably, the support assembly further includes a pre-tightening spring, a top block, and a slot. The inner side wall of the third connecting plate is symmetrically fixedly connected to two pre-tightening springs, one end of the pre-tightening spring is fixedly connected to a top block, and the inner side wall of the support plate is evenly provided with slots, and the top block is inserted into the slots.

[0010] Preferably, the second limit block has a main body and protrusions located on opposite sides of the main body, the edge of the limit groove is provided with two protrusions protruding toward the main body, the main body is located between the two protrusions, the main body and the two protrusions divide the limit groove into two accommodating grooves, the two protrusions are respectively located in the two accommodating grooves, and the edges of the two accommodating grooves are provided with multiple slots that cooperate with the protrusions.

[0011] The locking mechanism is configured to lock the locking cam of the locking cam and lock the locking cam, wherein the locking cam is secured on a central portion of the locking cam and secured to the first locking cam.

[0012] Preferably, the fixing assembly includes a fixing plate, a fixing bolt, a first connecting plate, a slide groove, a connecting bolt, a nut and a locking handle, the inner side wall of the fixing plate is installed with a fixing bolt, the inner side wall of the fixing plate is slidably connected to the first connecting plate, the upper surface of the first connecting plate is provided with a slide groove, the inner side wall of the fixing plate is provided with a nut, the internal thread of the nut is connected to the connecting bolt, one end of the connecting bolt passes through the slide groove, and the outer side wall of the connecting bolt is installed with a locking handle, the slide groove cooperates with the connecting bolt to limit the sliding distance of the first connecting plate, and the locking handle is used to tighten or loosen the first connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, two mating grooves opened opposite to each other are formed on the bottom of the fixing plate, and the two side edges of the first connecting plate are correspondingly inserted into the two mating grooves.

[0014] The embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solution:

[0015] The utility model fixes the first connecting plate by a locking handle, and the first connecting plate can be loosened by rotating the locking handle so that it can slide along the bottom of the fixing plate to adjust the distance between the two armrests. The first limit block limits the sliding rod, and the sliding rod can be rotated by pushing the button to align it with the limit hole, thereby making it convenient for the user to pull the armrest up and down to change the support height of the armrest. Through the cooperation of the second limit block and the limit slot, the user can adjust the angle of the armrest within a certain range. The top block is tightened by the pre-tightening spring, and the top block and the slot cooperate to facilitate the user to adjust the extension length of the armrest. By setting a connecting shaft, the second connecting plate and the armrest can rotate freely 360° horizontally. By setting a ball bearing on the top of the bracket, the rotation resistance of the second connecting plate can be reduced, thereby improving the adjustment freedom of the armrest of the gaming chair, so that the armrest can slide horizontally back and forth, left and right, and rotate 360° without restriction, thereby improving the user experience and enhancing the overall comfort of the gaming chair.

[0016] The above summary is for the purpose of description only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present invention will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the fixing assembly of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the present invention after the sleeve is removed;

[0021] FIG4 is a structural diagram of the first limit block and the slide rod of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of a button of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the support plate of the present invention;

[0024] FIG7 is a structural diagram of the bracket of the present invention.

[0025] Reference numerals: 10, fixing assembly; 11, fixing plate; 111, matching groove; 12, fixing bolt; 13, first connecting plate; 14, sliding groove; 15, connecting bolt; 16, nut; 17, locking handle; 20, connecting assembly; 21, sleeve; 22, support rod; 23, first limit block; 24, limit hole; 25, sliding rod; 26, slot; 27, fixing shaft; 28, rotating shaft; 29, button; 210, spring Groove; 30. Support assembly; 31. Connecting block; 32. Second connecting plate; 33. Support plate; 34. Pad; 35. Second limiting block; 351. Main body; 352. Protrusion; 36. Third connecting plate; 37. Limiting groove; 371. Protrusion; 372. Accommodating groove; 373. Slot position; 38. Preload spring; 39. Top block; 310. Slot; 311. Bracket; 312. Ball groove; 313. Connecting shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0027] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1-6, the embodiment of the present invention provides a rotating lifting armrest, including a fixing assembly 10, the fixing assembly 10 including a fixing plate 11, a fixing bolt 12, a first connecting plate 13, a slide groove 14, a connecting bolt 15, a nut 16 and a locking handle 17;

[0029] The bottom of the fixing plate 11 is formed with two mating grooves 111 opened opposite to each other, and the two sides of the first connecting plate 13 are correspondingly inserted into the two mating grooves 111;

[0030] The inner wall of the fixing plate 11 is evenly provided with fixing bolts 12, and the inner wall of the fixing plate 11 is slidably connected to the first connecting plate 13. The upper surface of the first connecting plate 13 is provided with a sliding groove 14, and the inner wall of the fixing plate 11 is provided with a nut 16. The internal thread of the nut 16 is connected to the connecting bolt 15, and one end of the connecting bolt 15 passes through the sliding groove 14. The outer wall of the connecting bolt 15 is provided with a locking handle 17. The fixing plate 11 is fixed to the gaming chair through the fixing bolt 12. The sliding groove 14 cooperates with the connecting bolt 15 to limit the sliding distance of the first connecting plate 13. The locking handle 17 is used to tighten or loosen the first connecting plate 13, that is, the sliding groove 14 on the first connecting plate 13 can cooperate with the connecting bolt 15 to limit the sliding distance of the first connecting plate 13. The locking handle 17 at the bottom prevents the first connecting plate 13 from sliding at will by tightening. When the first connecting plate 13 needs to be moved, the locking handle 17 can be turned to loosen the first connecting plate 13, thereby reducing the friction between the first connecting plate 13 and the fixing plate 11;

[0031] A connecting assembly 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing assembly 10 , and a supporting assembly 30 is installed on the top of the connecting assembly 20 .

[0032] In this embodiment, specifically: the connecting assembly 20 includes a sleeve 21, a support rod 22, a first limiting block 23, a limiting hole 24, a sliding rod 25, a card slot 26, a fixed shaft 27, a rotating shaft 28, a button 29 and a spring slot 210;

[0033] A support rod 22 is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting plate 13 , and a sleeve 21 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the support rod 22 . The sleeve 21 and the support rod 22 play a role of connection and support.

[0034] In this embodiment, specifically: a first limiting block 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod 22 , and a limiting hole 24 is defined on the lower surface of the first limiting block 23 . The shape of the limiting hole 24 is the same as that of the sliding rod 25 .

[0035] In this embodiment, specifically: the inner wall of the support rod 22 is provided with a slide rod 25, the outer wall of the slide rod 25 is evenly provided with a card slot 26, the top of the slide rod 25 is fixedly connected with a fixed shaft 27 and a rotating shaft 28, and a button 29 is installed on the outside of the fixed shaft 27 and the rotating shaft 28. The upper surface of the button 29 is provided with a spring groove 210, and the inside of the spring groove 210 is fixedly connected with a reset spring. Through the above arrangement, under the action of the reset spring, the button 29 is ejected from the sleeve 21 without external force. At this time, the slide rod 25 The card slot 26 on the outer wall cooperates with the first limit block 23 to prevent the slide bar 25 from moving up and down. When the armrest height needs to be adjusted, the button 29 is pushed inward. The button 29 can pull the rotating shaft 28 to move, while the fixed shaft 27 always remains stationary, thereby driving the slide bar 25 to rotate and align it with the limit hole 24. At this time, the user can pull the slide bar 25 to move. After adjusting it into place, release the button 29. Under the action of the reset spring, the button 29 pops up and drives the slide bar 25 to rotate, and the card slot 26 is engaged with the first limit block 23 again.

[0036] In this embodiment, specifically: the support assembly 30 includes a connecting block 31, a second connecting plate 32, a supporting plate 33, a pad 34, a second limiting block 35, a third connecting plate 36, a limiting groove 37, a preload spring 38, a top block 39, a slot 310, a bracket 311, a ball groove 312 and a connecting shaft 313;

[0037] The inner wall of the sleeve 21 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 31, the top of the connecting block 31 is fixedly connected to the bracket 311 and the connecting shaft 313, the upper surface of the bracket 311 is evenly provided with ball grooves 312, and balls are installed inside the ball grooves 312. The second connecting plate 32 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting shaft 313, and the second connecting plate 32 can rotate freely horizontally.

[0038] In this embodiment, specifically: the second limit block 35 has a main body 351 and protrusions 352 located on opposite sides of the main body 351, the edge of the limit groove 37 is provided with two protrusions 371 protruding toward the main body 351, the main body 351 is located between the two protrusions 371, the main body 351 and the two protrusions 371 separate the limit groove 37 into two accommodating grooves 372, the two protrusions 352 are respectively located in the two accommodating grooves 372, and the edges of the two accommodating grooves 372 are provided with multiple slots 373 that cooperate with the protrusions 352.

[0039] In this embodiment, specifically: the top of the second connecting plate 32 is fixedly connected to the second limit block 35, the top of the second connecting plate 32 is installed with a support plate 33, the top of the support plate 33 is fixedly connected to the pad 34, the inner side wall of the support plate 33 is slidably connected to the third connecting plate 36, the upper surface of the third connecting plate 36 is provided with a limit groove 37, the second limit block 35 is rotatably connected to the inside of the limit groove 37, and the pad 34 is made of elastic material, which can improve user comfort during the support process.

[0040] In this embodiment, specifically: two pre-tightening springs 38 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the third connecting plate 36 , and one end of the pre-tightening spring 38 is fixedly connected to a top block 39 .

[0041] In this embodiment, specifically: the inner side wall of the support plate 33 is evenly provided with slots 310, and the top block 39 is inserted into the slot 310. Through the above setting, both ends of the second limit block 35 are made of plastic material. Since there is a hollow structure at both ends, when the second limit block 35 and the limit slot 37 rotate relative to each other, the second limit block 35 is elastically deformed by force, and restores its original shape after entering the new slot. Therefore, the friction resistance changes continuously during the rotation process, ensuring that the user cannot rotate the armrest at will. Similarly, the top block 39 is subject to the pre-tightening pressure of the pre-tightening spring 38, and appropriate external force is required during the sliding process along the slot 310 to realize the forward and backward movement of the armrest.

[0042] When the utility model is in operation, the first connecting plate 13 is pressed and fixed by the locking handle 17, and the first connecting plate 13 can be loosened by rotating the locking handle 17 so that it can slide along the bottom of the fixing plate 11 to adjust the distance between the two armrests. The first limiting block 23 limits the sliding rod 25, and the sliding rod 25 can be rotated by pushing the button 29 to align it with the limiting hole 24, so that it is convenient for the user to pull the armrest up and down to change the support height of the armrest. The second limiting block 35 cooperates with the limiting groove 37 to allow the user to adjust the support height within a certain range. The angle of the armrest can be adjusted within the range, and the pre-tightened spring 38 is used to tighten the top block 39. The top block 39 cooperates with the slot 310 to facilitate the user to adjust the extended length of the armrest. By setting the connecting shaft 313, the second connecting plate 32 and the armrest can rotate freely 360° horizontally. By setting a ball on the top of the bracket 311, the rotation resistance of the second connecting plate 32 can be reduced, thereby improving the adjustment freedom of the armrest of the gaming chair, allowing the armrest to slide horizontally back and forth, left and right, and rotate 360° without restriction, improving the user experience and enhancing the overall comfort of the gaming chair.

[0043] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A rotary lifting armrest, comprising a fixed component (10), one side of the fixed component (10) is fixedly connected with a connecting component (20), and a supporting component (30) is installed on the top of the connecting component (20), characterized in that, The support assembly (30) includes a connecting block (31), a second connecting plate (32), a support plate (33), and a cushion plate (34). A support plate (33) is installed on the top of the second connecting plate (32). A cushion plate (34) is connected to the top of the support plate (33). A support seat (311) and a connecting shaft (313) are fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block (31). A ball groove (312) is formed on the upper surface of the support seat (311). A ball is installed inside the ball groove (312). The second connecting plate (32) is rotatably connected to the outer sidewall of the connecting shaft (313).

2. The rotating and lifting armrest according to claim 1, wherein: The support assembly (30) further includes a second limiting block (35), a third connecting plate (36), and a limiting groove (37). A second limiting block (35) is fixedly connected to the top of the second connecting plate (32). A third connecting plate (36) is slidably connected to the inner sidewall of the support plate (33). A limiting groove (37) is formed on the upper surface of the third connecting plate (36). The second limiting block (35) is rotatably connected to the inside of the limiting groove (37).

3. The rotary lifting handrail according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support assembly (30) further includes a pre-tightening spring (38), a top block (39), and a slot (310). Two pre-tightening springs (38) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the third connecting plate (36). One end of the pre-tightening spring (38) is fixedly connected to a top block (39). Slots (310) are uniformly arranged on the inner sidewall of the support plate (33). The top block (39) is inserted into the slot (310).

4. A rotary lifting armrest according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second limiting block (35) has a main body portion (351) and protruding portions (352) located on opposite sides of the main body portion (351). Two protruding portions (371) protruding towards the main body portion (351) are provided at the edge of the limiting groove (37). The main body portion (351) is located between the two protruding portions (371). The main body portion (351) and the two protruding portions (371) divide the limiting groove (37) into two receiving grooves (372). The two protruding portions (352) are respectively located in the two receiving grooves (372). A plurality of slots (373) matching the protruding portions (352) are provided at the edges of the two receiving grooves (372).

5. A rotary lifting handrail according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connecting component (20) includes a sleeve (21), a support rod (22), a first limit block (23), a limit hole (24), a sliding rod (25), and a clamping groove (26). The outer side wall of the support rod (22) is fixedly connected to the sleeve (21). The top of the support rod (22) is fixedly connected to a first limit block (23). A limit hole (24) is formed on the lower surface of the first limit block (23). A sliding rod (25) is arranged on the inner side wall of the support rod (22). A clamping groove (26) is formed on the outer side wall of the sliding rod (25). A fixed shaft (27) and a rotating shaft (28) are fixedly connected to the top of the sliding rod (25). A button (29) is installed outside the fixed shaft (27) and the rotating shaft (28). A spring groove (210) is formed on the upper surface of the button (29). A return spring is fixedly connected inside the spring groove (210). When the button (29) is not subject to external force, it is pushed out of the sleeve (21) under the action of the return spring. At this time, the clamping groove (26) cooperates with the first limit block (23) to prevent the sliding rod (25) from moving up and down. When the button (29) is pushed inward, the button 29 pulls the rotating shaft (28) to move, while the fixed shaft (27) remains stationary all the time. Therefore, the sliding rod (25) is driven to rotate and align with the limit hole (24). At this time, the user can pull the sliding rod (25) to move. After adjustment in place, the button (29) is released. Under the action of the return spring, the button (29) pops up and drives the sliding rod (25) to rotate, and the clamping groove (26) engages with the first limit block (23) again.

6. A rotary lifting handrail according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing component (10) includes a fixing plate (11), a fixing bolt (12), a first connecting plate (13), a sliding groove (14), a connecting bolt (15), a nut (16), and a locking handle (17). The fixing bolt (12) is installed on the inner side wall of the fixing plate (11). The first connecting plate (13) is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the fixing plate (11). A sliding groove (14) is formed on the upper surface of the first connecting plate (13). The nut (16) is arranged on the inner side wall of the fixing plate (11). The connecting bolt (15) is threadedly connected inside the nut (16). One end of the connecting bolt (15) penetrates through the sliding groove (14). The locking handle (17) is installed on the outer side wall of the connecting bolt (15). The sliding groove (14) cooperates with the connecting bolt (15) to limit the sliding distance of the first connecting plate (13). The locking handle (17) is used to press or loosen the first connecting plate (13).

7. A rotary lifting armrest according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two oppositely formed mating grooves (111) are formed at the bottom of the fixing plate (11). The two side edges of the first connecting plate (13) are correspondingly inserted into the two mating grooves (111).

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