Item of seating furniture for elimination game

Abstract

The invention relates to items of seating furniture having movable elements. More particularly, the technical solution relates to an item of seating furniture for an elimination game. The technical result is an item of seating furniture that can be controlled in order to unexpectedly topple the occupant. The technical result is achieved by the creation of an item of furniture comprising a frame, a seat and a fastening means. The fastening means is configured to be capable when in a closed state of holding the seat in a working position fit for supporting a seated person, and to be capable of being brought into an open state; the seat is configured to be capable of rotating about a seat shaft to topple the occupant when the fastening means is opened.

Description

A SEATING FURNITURE PIECE FOR AN ELIMINATION GAME

[0001] The technical solution relates to seating furniture with movable elements. More specifically, the technical solution relates to seating furniture for a knockout game.

[0002] The rules and plots of some board games and role-playing games involve the elimination of one or more players at some point during the game, which is unexpected for those players. One such game is "Mafia"—a club-based team psychological turn-based role-playing game with a detective plot, simulating the struggle between mutually informed members of an organized minority and an unorganized majority (https: / / ru.wikipedia.org / wiki / Мафия_(игра), accessed 11.04.2024).

[0003] The creators of this technical solution were faced with the task of increasing player engagement in the gameplay. In addressing this challenge, the idea of ​​allowing individual eliminated players to fall unexpectedly, under the control of the host, was conceived. To implement this idea, a seating structure was developed whose seat, under the control of the host, could rotate under the weight of the occupant, causing the occupant to fall. The solution described below is a structural implementation of this idea.

[0004] The developers of this technical solution were faced with the task of expanding the arsenal of tools for knockout games.

[0005] This problem was solved by creating a piece of seating furniture for a knockout game, comprising a frame; a seat; and a locking device. The piece of furniture is distinguished by the locking device being capable of holding the seat in a closed position, suitable for a person to sit on, and being capable of being remotely opened. The seat is capable of rotating about a seat axis, which is stationary relative to the frame, releasing the person sitting on it when the locking device is opened.

[0006] The technical result achieved by the disclosed technical solution consists in the implementation of a piece of furniture for a seat with the function of a controlled sudden fall of the person sitting on it.

[0007] the appearance of a piece of furniture in one of its implementation options in perspective.

[0008] - a view of a piece of furniture in one of its implementation variants with a local section (without the side) in perspective.

[0009] - a view of a piece of furniture in one of its implementation variants with an indication of the location of the mechanism frames.

[0010] - image of a variant of the mechanism for fixing the device in the closed position

[0011] - image of an example of the execution of a hinge joint of the seat axis.

[0012] In the most preferred embodiment of the disclosed technical solution, the piece of furniture may be a chair. However, any piece of furniture that allows a person to sit on it, such as a chair, stool, bench, or any other type, can also serve as a seat. In this description, it is necessary to distinguish between the term "seat" (a noun), which refers to the part of a piece of furniture specifically intended for sitting, and "sitting" (a verb), which refers to the act of sitting on a piece of furniture.

[0013] An example of a game of elimination that could utilize an open piece of furniture would be the game "Mafia," in which any player may be unexpectedly eliminated from the game at certain points in the game. Such elimination occurs as a result of actions by other players, unknown to the eliminated player but known to the host. The disclosed technical solution enables the host to remotely control the opening (bringing to an open position) of the furniture's locking device and, consequently, the release of the player sitting on it; it also ensures a sudden, sharp fall for the player. In a preferred embodiment of the disclosed technical solution, the furniture is provided with safety features during installation and manufacture, including, for example, a soft and / or resilient floor surface and / or an angle at which the seat is tilted in the open position of the locking device, slowing the fall.

[0014] According to the disclosed technical solution, a piece of furniture includes a frame 1, the primary function of which may be to maintain the parts of the piece of furniture in a working position relative to the surface on which the piece of furniture stands, as well as relative to each other. Thus, frame 1 is connected to axis 2 of seat 3 such that axis 2 of seat 3 is positioned stationary relative to the frame. In embodiments in which the piece of furniture includes elements such as a backrest 4 and / or armrests 5, such elements may also be connected to frame 1 with the possibility of their stationary fastening relative to frame 1. In some embodiments of the technical solution, for example, in the figure shown in the drawings, frame 1 may be formed by interconnected side rails 7 and side panels 6, including armrests 5.In preferred embodiments, the frame 1 may include supports that allow the piece of furniture to be placed on a horizontal surface. In some embodiments, the frame supports are in the form of legs. In some embodiments, the frame 1 may include a backrest 4. The frame 1 may be at least partially made of metal profiles and / or at least partially made of wood (e.g., laminated particle board).

[0015] According to the disclosed technical solution, the piece of furniture includes a seat 3. The seat may be of any shape that allows a person to sit on it and also allows it to be released when the locking means 8 is in the open position. The seat 3 includes an upper working surface 9, directly intended for sitting on it, which, in the working state of the seat 3 (i.e., in the state suitable for a person to sit on it and corresponding to the closed state of the locking means 8), forms an angle with the horizontal plane not exceeding 20 degrees. That is, it is assumed that the upper working surface 9 of the seat 3 in the working state is located horizontally or at a slight angle to the horizontal; for example, the part of the surface 9 located near the backrest 4 is located lower than the part located away from the backrest 4 of the piece of furniture.Seat 3 can be made of any of the known seat designs, for example, from laminated chipboard covered with soft filler (for example, foam rubber) and covered with leather, leatherette or woven material.

[0016] In accordance with the disclosed technical solution, the piece of furniture includes a locking means 8, which is capable of holding the seat 3 in its closed position in a working position suitable for a person to sit on. Furthermore, the locking means 8 is capable of being remotely controlled to an open position. Moreover, the seat 3 is capable of rotating about the axis 2 of the seat 3, thereby releasing the person sitting on it when the locking means 8 is moved to the open position. The locking means 8 is essentially a mechanism that provides mobility to parts of the piece of furniture (in particular, the seat 3) to release the person sitting on it. The locking means 8 can be in two states: closed, when the piece of furniture is in a working position suitable for a person to sit on it; and open, when sitting on it is essentially impossible.

[0017] The fixation means 8 in the embodiment shown in the figures of the drawings includes a static part 10 and a movable part 11. The movable part 11 can be made in the form of a frame, and in the installed position in the piece of furniture is connected to the seat 3 in such a way that when the movable part 11 rotates, the seat 3 also rotates. In this embodiment, the movable part is connected to the axis 2 of the seat 3 with the possibility of rotation about the axis 2. The static part 10 contains a frame 14 connected to the axis 2 of the seat 3 and made with the possibility, in the closed state of the fixation means 8, to be connected to the movable part in a place remote from the axis 2 of the seat 3. The possibility of connecting the frame 14 of the static part can be ensured due to the fact that the fixation means 8 includes an actuator fixing unit (not shown).The connection point between the static portion 10 and the movable portion 11 is determined by the fixation point 12 or the location of the actuator locking unit of the fixation means 8. The static portion may also include backrest slats 13 for connection to the backrest 4 of the furniture item. In a preferred embodiment of the technical solution, the movable portion 11 and the static portion 10 are made of metal profiles. It should also be understood that in other embodiments, the fixation means 8 may be the seat 3 itself (the movable portion), rotating about an axis 2 statically connected to the frame 1 (the static portion) of the furniture item, wherein the actuator locking unit may connect the seat 3 at a point remote from the axis 2 of the seat 3 to the frame 1 of the furniture item. Moreover, the connection may be either direct or indirect through other parts of the furniture item.

[0018] The actuator locking unit may be implemented as an electromagnetic lock or an electrically driven lock. The actuator locking unit is configured to open the locking means 8 upon receiving a signal from a remote control unit. It is preferable that this be accomplished instantly, meaning the time it takes for the actuator locking unit to open the locking means does not exceed 0.3 seconds from the moment the actuator locking unit receives the opening signal from the remote control unit. This means that the release of the occupant from the chair should not be smooth, to ensure the occupant is surprised.In an embodiment in which the actuator locking unit is implemented as an electromagnetic lock comprising an electromagnet and a strike plate having an operating voltage of 12 V, a current consumption of 500 mA and dimensions of 255*46*27 mm; depending on the geometry of the locking means 8 (in particular, on the distance between the fixing point 12 and the axis 2 of the seat 3) when using such an actuator locking unit, the piece of furniture can withstand the weight of a seated person of up to 200 kg. Remote control of the actuation of the locking means 8 can be performed by disconnecting the power supply to the electromagnet of the actuator locking unit. When the power supply to the electromagnet is disconnected, the locking means 8 goes into the open state, i.e., the static part 10 and the movable part 11 are disconnected from each other at the fixing point 12, remote from the axis 2 of the seat 3, as a result of which the movable part 11 rotates relative to the static part 10 around the axis 2.In other embodiments, the actuator locking unit may be implemented as an electrically operated lock of any known design capable of instantly activating the locking means 8. "Instantaneous" refers to the actuator locking unit's response time, which is insufficient for a seated person to react to its operation. Such a response time may be no more than 0.3 seconds, and in the preferred embodiment, no more than 0.1 seconds.In some embodiments of the technical solution, the possibility of remotely controlling the opening of the locking means 8 is ensured by the fact that the locking means 8 is configured to be connected to a communication channel suitable for the actuator locking unit to receive a control signal for opening from a remote control unit; wherein the actuator locking unit is configured to transfer the locking means 8 to the open state upon receiving a control signal for opening from the remote control unit.

[0019] In an embodiment in which the actuator locking unit is designed as an electromagnet, the electromagnet may be mechanically connected to the static part 10 of the locking means 8, and the counter plate is mechanically connected to the movable part 11 of the locking means 8. In other embodiments, the electromagnet may be mechanically connected to the movable part 11 of the locking means 8; and the counter plate is mechanically connected to the static part 10 of the locking means 8.

[0020] The actuator locking unit is configured to hold the locking means 8 in the closed position when closed. When the actuator locking unit is opened, the locking means 8 is brought to the open position. As a result, the seat 3 rotates around the axis 2 of the seat 3 under the weight of the person sitting thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the piece of furniture is designed such that when the locking means 8 is brought to the open position, the seat 3 rotates around the axis 2 of the seat 3, as a result of which the upper surface of the seat is brought to a position in which the angle between the upper surface of the seat 3 and the horizontal plane is at least 60 degrees to the horizontal surface. Such rotation of the seat 3 around the axis 2 of the seat 3 can be performed under the action of the person sitting on the seat 3. In other embodiments, the rotation of the seat 3 around the axis 2 of the seat 3 can be performed using a drive that imparts a rotational motion to the seat.A piece of furniture may comprise at least one of the following elements: a backrest, an armrest, or a seating surface, the shape or angle of which determines the preferred body position while seated. The safest direction for a seated person to fall is forward, i.e., when the person is facing forward from the inverted seat, relative to their body while sitting (in particular, toward their knees). In embodiments in which the piece of furniture does not contain elements that determine the direction of body rotation in which a person can sit on the piece of furniture when the restraint is closed (e.g., when the piece of furniture is a stool), such a falling direction can be ensured by the position of the piece of furniture relative to other furniture, such as a table, which determine the person's sitting position.In a preferred embodiment, the piece of furniture comprises the aforementioned elements, and seat 3 is designed to rotate around the seat axis, causing the occupant to move forward in the direction of rotation of the occupant's body. The direction of rotation here refers to the normal direction of bent knees, chest, and face when sitting on a chair, stool, or armchair.

[0021] In some embodiments of the disclosed technical solution, the piece of furniture may include elements that, by their design, determine the direction of rotation of the human body, in which he can sit on the piece of furniture when the fixation means 8 is closed.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the location 12 for securing seat 3 by the actuator locking unit in the closed position is located rearward relative to the seat axis and the direction of rotation of the occupant's body. It should also be understood that, to ensure the ability to support the occupant's weight, the location 12 should be positioned remotely from the axis 2 of seat 3. Moreover, the greater the distance, the higher the maximum supported weight.

[0023] The axle 2 of the seat 3 may include a metal rod 15 of circular cross-section with threads at least in the sections adjacent to the ends of the rod. Such an embodiment is shown in Fig. 5. In it, the connection of the axle with the movable part 11 and the static part 10 includes an outer nut 16, an inner nut 17 with a lock nut 18, and washers 19.

[0024] Remote control can be accomplished via a remote control, the controls of which, when pressed, either directly open the lock's power supply circuit (e.g., in an embodiment with an electromagnetic lock) or transmit a control signal to the actuator unit, which, under the control of this signal, opens the locking device 8. For example, this signal can be transmitted to a relay that opens the power supply circuit of the actuator locking unit. Thus, to enable remote control of opening the locking device 8, the item can be designed to accept a control signal from a remote control unit. The signal can be received by the actuator locking unit of the piece of furniture.

[0025] This technical solution has been described in detail with reference to individual embodiments of its implementation, but it is obvious that it can be implemented in various versions without going beyond the stated scope of legal protection determined by the formula of the utility model.

Claims

An item of seating furniture for a knockout game, comprising a frame; a seat; a locking means; characterized in that the locking means is designed with the ability to hold the seat in its closed state in a working position suitable for a person to sit on it, and with the ability to be remotely controlled to an open state; the seat is designed with the ability to rotate about a seat axis stationary located relative to the frame, with the person sitting on it being thrown off when the locking means is brought to an open state. An item of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the item of furniture is designed in such a way that when the locking means is brought into the open position, the seat rotates around the seat axis, as a result of which the upper surface of the seat is brought into a position in which the angle between the upper surface of the seat and the horizontal plane is at least 60 degrees. An item of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the seat contains an upper working surface, which, when the seat is in working condition, forms an angle with a horizontal plane that does not exceed 20 degrees. The piece of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the frame includes supports that allow the piece of furniture to be installed on a horizontal surface. An item of furniture according to paragraph 4, characterized in that the supports are made in the form of legs. An item of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the frame includes a backrest. An item of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the locking means includes an actuator locking unit in the form of an electromagnetic lock. An item of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the locking means includes an actuator locking unit in the form of a lock with an electric drive. An item of furniture according to paragraph 7 or 8, characterized in that the possibility of remotely controlled bringing the locking means into the open state is ensured by the fact that the locking means is designed with the possibility of connection to a communication channel suitable for receiving by the actuator locking unit from a remote control unit a control signal for opening; the actuator locking unit is designed with the possibility of bringing the locking means into the open state upon receiving a control signal for opening from the remote control unit. An item of furniture according to paragraph 9, characterized in that the time it takes for the actuator locking unit to bring the locking means into the open state does not exceed 0.3 seconds from the moment the actuator locking unit receives the control signal to open. An item of furniture according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the rotation of the seat around the seat axis is carried out under the action of the weight of the person sitting on the seat. An item of furniture according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the item of furniture includes elements whose design determines the direction of rotation of the body in which a person can sit on the item of furniture when the fastening means is closed; the seat is designed with the ability to rotate around the axis of the seat, throwing the person sitting on it forward in the direction of rotation of the body of the person sitting on the seat. An item of furniture according to paragraph 12, characterized in that the place where the seat is fixed by the executive locking block in the closed state of the locking means is located at the rear relative to the axis of the seat and the direction of rotation of the body of the person sitting on the seat. An item of furniture according to paragraph 12, characterized in that, as elements that determine by their design the direction of rotation of the body in which a person can sit on the item of furniture when the fixation means is closed, the item of furniture contains at least one of: a backrest, an armrest, a seat surface, which by its shape or angle of inclination determines the preferred position of the body when sitting. An item of furniture according to paragraph 7, characterized in that the locking means is designed with the possibility of being brought into an open state by remotely disconnecting the power supply to the electromagnet.

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