Seating furniture for children, in particular high chair

Abstract

The invention relates to a piece of seating furniture (10) for children, in particular a high chair, comprising at least a first side part (12) and a second side part (14), at least a first leg part (16) and a second leg part (18), and a supporting device (22), and optionally a first connecting element (20), which connects the first and the second side part (12, 14) to one another, wherein the first leg part (16) is detachably connected to the first side part (12), preferably at a lower end of the first side part (12), preferably by means of at least one first securing means (24), and wherein the second leg part (18) is detachably connected to the second side part (14), preferably at a lower end of the second side part (14), preferably by means of at least one second securing means (26).

Description

[0001]

[0002] PO Box 860624

[0003] 81633 Munich

[0004] CYBEX GmbH, December 30, 2025, Riedingerstraße 18, M / CUU-407-PC PF / eh, 95448 Bayreuth

[0005] Seating furniture for children, especially high chairs

[0006] DESCRIPTION

[0007] The invention relates to a piece of seating furniture for children, in particular a high chair.

[0008] Various high chairs are already known from the prior art, e.g.: foldable high chairs, high chairs in which a seat board is clamped (cf. DE 2 421 259 Al), and high chairs with an easy-to-use adjustment mechanism (cf. EP 3 664 665 Al).

[0009] The construction of such seating furniture, especially high chairs, is perceived as comparatively complex. In particular, such seating furniture, especially high chairs, is either not disassemblable or only disassemblable with relative difficulty.

[0010] It is particularly an object of the invention to propose a piece of seating furniture, in particular a high chair, and a corresponding method for disassembling a piece of seating furniture, in particular a high chair, wherein a comparatively simple construction, in particular a comparatively simple disassembly, should be made possible.

[0011] The problem is solved in particular by claim 1.

[0012] In particular, the problem is solved by a seating furniture for children, especially a high chair, comprising at least a first side panel and a second side panel, at least a first footrest and a second footrest, and a support device, as well as MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 2

[0013] optionally a first connecting element that connects the first and the second side part together, wherein the first foot part is detachably connected or connectable to the first side part, preferably to a lower end of the first side part, preferably by at least one first fastening means, and wherein the second foot part is detachably connected or connectable to the second side part, preferably to a lower end of the second side part, preferably by at least one second fastening means.

[0014] One aspect of the present invention is to detachably connect a side part of the seating furniture (high chair) to an associated foot part.

[0015] Regarding the term "child", it should be noted that this is intended to include persons aged between 6 months and 10 years - in particular children who can already sit (or have just learned to sit), but are still too small to sit on an adult chair.

[0016] The (respective) side panel can have a length of at least 50 cm or at least 70 cm and / or at most 150 cm. The (respective) foot panel can have a length of at least 30 cm or at least 50 cm and / or at most 110 cm.

[0017] The first and second side panels are preferably one-piece or multi-piece elements, each forming a lateral section of the seating furniture. The side panels can be the outermost elements of the seating furniture; however, depending on the design, other parts can also be located even further out, in particular at least a section of each foot section.

[0018] The side panels can, for example, be designed as side cheeks. Alternatively or additionally, they can be designed as struts or at least include strut-like sections. Preferably, the first and second side panels are designed as left and right side panels.

[0019] The first and second side panels should preferably be mirror images of each other and / or at least substantially flat. In preferred embodiments, each of the first and second side panels extends at least substantially upwards and backwards from a lower, front end of the seat, for example as a straight or curved strut. In some embodiments, no further side panels may be provided. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 3

[0020] The foot sections can be provided, particularly at the lower ends of the first and second side panels. The foot sections can be formed in one piece (especially monolithically or manufactured from a single unit).

[0021] The feet can be designed to increase the footprint and / or the floor contact area of ​​the seating furniture.

[0022] In one embodiment, the foot sections can be designed to extend at least substantially horizontally forwards and / or backwards. According to this embodiment, the first and second side sections, together with their respective foot sections, can have the shape of an inverted "T", in particular such that no further side sections are required besides exactly two.

[0023] Additional support struts may be provided between the foot sections and an approximately central section (in terms of height) of the first and second side sections.

[0024] The connecting element can join the first and second side elements together. It preferably has a greater width (extension in the left-right direction) than height and / or depth (extension in the front-back direction). Advantageously, the connecting element can be designed as or include a backrest. In a preferred embodiment, it is monolithic and / or curved backwards. Preferably, it is connected to the first and second side elements in their upper half and / or at their lateral ends. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting element defines (at least locally) a fixed distance between the first and second side elements. The connecting element can project beyond the side elements.

[0025] The support device is preferably designed as a seat plate or includes one. Alternatively or additionally, the support device can be designed as a foot plate or include one. In embodiments with a seat plate and foot plate, these can preferably be adjusted independently of each other, for example with regard to the height of their arrangement in relation to the first and second side panels, and / or with regard to their position in the front-to-back direction.

[0026] The support device is preferably adjustable and can be arranged between the first and second side panels. Preferably, the support device can assume at least one first position and one second position, and further preferably a plurality of MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 4

[0027] Height positions and / or a plurality of depth positions. In advantageous embodiments, the height position is discretely adjustable in at least 3, 5, or 8 steps, additionally or alternatively in at most 20, 12, or 10 steps. Preferably, the depth position can be continuously adjusted within a predetermined range (for example, a range defined by the length of slots in positioning devices and the geometry of the support device).

[0028] In advantageous embodiments, the seating furniture, as already explained, comprises positioning devices which may preferably include one or more slots. In these embodiments, a positioning device can be formed by a pair of slots, wherein one slot can be formed on one side, in particular the inside, of the first side panel and the other slot can be formed at the same height on one side, in particular the inside, of the second side panel, so that a guide for the support device is created.

[0029] Preferably, the support device can be arranged or is arranged under the connecting element, particularly in the first position and in the second position.

[0030] The connection between the connecting element and the first and second side panels can be made, for example, by screws and / or rivets and / or gluing and / or clamps. Other individual parts can be joined together to form elements of the seating furniture in the same or a similar way. It is also possible that several elements, such as side panels and the connecting element, are manufactured together in a single process, for example, by injection molding.

[0031] In general, the components of the seating furniture can be made of materials such as wood, plastic and / or metal.

[0032] A detachable connection is understood to mean, in particular, a connection that can be detached without damage, possibly manually, preferably (only) with the aid of a tool, especially a screwdriver.

[0033] The (respective) fastening means is preferably a fastener that can be removed from both the associated base and side panel, such as a screw. In general, the fastening means is configured to form a positive connection with at least one of the base or side panel. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 5

[0034] To elaborate further, a (respective) fastener preferably weighs less than 500 g, more preferably less than 100 g, and more preferably less than 20 g, and / or consists of at least 50% by weight, preferably 90% by weight, of a metal. In the case of a fastener consisting of several pieces, the above preferably applies to the fastener as a whole and / or to each individual piece.

[0035] Preferably, the first and second foot sections each have a tapered foot section. The seating furniture can include a foot section recess arranged at the tapered foot section, the foot section recess preferably not being located at a front end of the first and second foot sections (in particular, not being spaced apart from them). The foot section recess can, for example, be located a certain distance from the front end of the first (or second) foot section and / or a certain distance from the rear end of the first (or second) foot section. The distance to the rear end of the first (or second) foot section can be at least twice, optionally at least four times, and / or at most eight times the distance to the front end of the first (or second) foot section. Specifically, the distance to the front end of the first (or second) foot section can be at least 2 cm or at least 4 cm and / or at most 20 cm, optionally at most 12 cm.Alternatively or additionally, the distance to the rear end of the first (or second) foot section can be at least 15 cm or at least 30 cm and / or at most 70 cm, possibly at most 50 cm.

[0036] A foot-section tapered section is a section of the foot where its cross-section (in particular, the cross-section along the vertical plane) tapers, preferably along a vertical plane perpendicular to a front-to-back direction. The foot-section tapered section can have a constant cross-section along the front-to-back direction (analogous to a straight continuous cast profile or straight pipe). Alternatively or additionally, the foot-section recess can have a constant cross-section along the front-to-back direction. The same preferably applies to the foot-section recess (as well as the structures described in more detail below: side-section tapered section and side-section recess).

[0037] A tapered section can be, in particular, a comparatively thin area of ​​the associated structure (here: the foot section). MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 6

[0038] The foot section recess preferably forms a receptacle for a section of the associated side section. The foot section preferably has a front end section, a rear end section, and an intermediate section. The foot section recess and / or the foot section tapered section is preferably located partially or completely within the intermediate section (possibly filling it completely), preferably closer to the front end section.

[0039] Preferably, a lower end of the first side part and a lower end of the second side part each have a tapered side part section and / or a side part recess. The side part recess is preferably designed to receive a section of the associated foot part.

[0040] The foot section recess is preferably designed such that the tapered side section, in particular its entirety, can be received within it. Alternatively or additionally, the side section recess is preferably designed such that the tapered side section, in particular its portion (preferably only portions, optionally its entirety), can be received within it.

[0041] Generally, the footrest can extend laterally beyond the corresponding side panel, for example by at least 0.3 cm, 0.8 cm, or 1.2 cm, and / or a maximum of 5 cm. This allows for improved stability (with simple measures). Alternatively or additionally, the footrest can be flush with the inner surface of the footrest (or side panel). This facilitates handling of the seating furniture.

[0042] The tapered foot section preferably limits the foot recess on a lateral, particularly outer, side and / or on a lower side. Alternatively or additionally, the front end section limits the foot recess forward. Alternatively or additionally, a region of the intermediate section limits the foot recess backward.

[0043] The intermediate section is, in particular, an optional but not necessarily structurally distinct section of the foot section, which may, for example, be positioned centrally (and can therefore be referred to as the middle section). The intermediate section may, for example, extend over the central 80% of the foot section's length or over the central 50% of the foot section. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 7

[0044] The tapered section of the foot section can form a corner, be designed as a corner recess, or be designed as a quadrilateral, in particular a rectangle.

[0045] A vertical cut of the foot tapering section and / or the foot recess can form a corner or be shaped as a quadrilateral, in particular a rectangle.

[0046] A vertical cut of the side panel tapering section and / or the side panel recess can form a corner or be shaped as a quadrilateral, in particular a rectangle.

[0047] The side panel tapering section can limit the side panel recess on a lateral, especially inner, side.

[0048] The tapered section of the side panel can be oriented outwards (or open outwards). The footboard recess can be oriented inwards (or open inwards).

[0049] The footboard recess can be bounded on exactly four (mutually orthogonal) sides by a (respective) wall. The sideboard recesses can be bounded on exactly two (mutually orthogonal) sides by a (respective) wall.

[0050] The tapered side panel section fills the foot panel recess, in particular completely. Alternatively or additionally, the tapered foot panel section fills the side panel recess, in particular completely.

[0051] Preferably, the fastening means includes (or is formed from) a connecting screw.

[0052] The at least one first and / or the at least one second fastening means preferably comprises at least or exactly two parts, more preferably a screw and an (associated) sleeve.

[0053] Preferably, the at least one first fastening means and the at least one second fastening means are identical. The at least one first fastening means and / or the at least one second fastening means are preferably perpendicular to the front-back direction and / or perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the first or MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 8

[0054] second side part arranged and / or movable within the framework of a fastening instruction and / or a loosening instruction relative to the side part or foot part (in particular at least sectionally within the same).

[0055] The support device is preferably adjustable and arranged between the first side panel and the second side panel.

[0056] The support device can be adjustable at least between a first position and a second position, wherein preferably (at least) a positioning device is provided on the side parts for each of the first position and the second position, wherein further preferably each of the positioning devices comprises at least one slot, preferably exactly two slots, in particular one slot each on the first side part and on the second side part.

[0057] The seating furniture preferably comprises at least one second connecting element, preferably a second and a third connecting element, more preferably a second, a third and a fourth connecting element.

[0058] At least the second, preferably the second and third, connecting element is / are arranged between the first side panel and the second side panel. Preferably, the fourth connecting element is arranged between the first and second foot panels.

[0059] The second, third, and / or fourth connecting element is / are preferably connected or connectable at one end to the first side panel and / or the first foot panel and at the other end to the second side panel and / or the second foot panel. The second, third, and / or fourth connecting element can be formed by a base and / or a strut.

[0060] The above-mentioned problem is solved in particular by a method for disassembling a piece of seating furniture of the above type, wherein at least one of the fastening means is released (in particular the first and the second fastening means is released) and at least one foot part is released from at least one side part (in particular the foot parts are released from the associated side parts).

[0061] Further process characteristics arise from the above and following description of the seating furniture, whereby functional and purpose-oriented specifications can be implemented as concrete process steps. For example, when using a screw as a fastener, a screwing operation can be performed. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 9

[0062] Further embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

[0063] The invention is described below with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail with reference to the figures. These show:

[0064] Fig. 1 shows a piece of seating furniture in oblique view;

[0065] Fig. 2A shows a section of the seating furniture according to Fig. 1;

[0066] Fig. 2B shows the section according to Fig. 2A from a different perspective;

[0067] Fig. 3A shows the section according to Figs. 2A, 2B in an exploded view; and

[0068] Fig. 3B shows the section according to Fig. 3A from a different perspective.

[0069] In the following description, the same reference numbers are used for identical and equivalent parts.

[0070] Fig. 1 shows a seating piece 10 according to the disclosure. This has a first side part 12, a second side part 14, a first foot part 16, a second foot part 18, a first connecting element 20, a support device 22, a first fastening means 24 and a second fastening means 26.

[0071] The first side panel 12 is connected at its lower end to the first foot panel 16. The second side panel 14 is connected at its lower end to the second foot panel 18.

[0072] The connecting element 20 can specifically form a backrest and can connect the first side part 12 and the second side part 14 (especially at an upper end of the same).

[0073] Specifically, several (for example two) support devices 22 can be provided, wherein, for example, an upper support device 22 can form a seat and a lower support device 22 can form a footrest.

[0074] A connection between the first foot section and the first side section can be made via a first fastening element 24. A connection between the second foot section and MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 10

[0075] The second side part can be attached via a second fastening means 26. The fastening means can (see Fig. 3A, 3B) comprise at least one screw and at least one complementary sleeve.

[0076] In Fig. 1, slots 32 (positioning devices) can also be seen, which are configured to accommodate the respective support device 22.

[0077] The connection between (each) foot section and (each) side section is shown in further details in Figs. 2A to 2B.

[0078] Figure 3B shows a foot section recess 30 into which a corresponding side section tapered segment can be received. The side section tapered segment adjoins a corresponding side section recess 28. It is also evident that the area of ​​the connection between the (respective) side section and the (respective) foot section is spaced apart from a front end 32 of the first or second foot section.

[0079] The two side parts 12, 14 can be connected to each other (in particular directly below one of the support devices 32, especially a footrest) by a second connecting element 36 (preferably designed as a strut). In a lower area of ​​the side parts 12, 14, they can be connected by a third connecting element 38 (in particular in the form of a strut). The foot parts 16, 18 can be arranged via a fourth connecting element 40 (in particular in the form of a strut) (arranged in a rear half of the foot parts).

[0080] It should be noted here that all the parts described above, considered individually and in any combination, especially the details shown in the drawings, are claimed to be essential to the invention. Modifications to this are familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0081] It should be further noted that all parts and features described above, individually—even without additional features described in the respective context, even if these have not been explicitly identified as optional features in the respective context, e.g., by using: in particular, preferably, for example, e.g., parentheses, etc.—or in combination or any sub-combination, are to be regarded as independent embodiments or further developments of the invention as defined in particular in the introduction and the claims. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 11

[0082] Deviations from this are possible. Specifically, it should be noted that the word "in particular" or parentheses are intended to explicitly indicate non-essential features in the respective context. Naturally, embodiments of the described device are also to be considered disclosed for the use of the device.

[0083] When areas (e.g., three to eight) are mentioned, the corresponding unilaterally open areas (i.e., at least three or at most eight in the example) should also be disclosed.

[0084] If different ranges are specified for the same parameter, ranges that extend between the respective minimum and maximum values ​​shall also be considered disclosed.

[0085] The term “element” should preferably denote a coherent structure (or assembly) which in turn may be connected to at least one other structure (to form a possibly one-piece and / or internally immovable overall structure) or may be delimited from all other structures.

[0086] Finally, it should be noted that the present application for intellectual property protection (in the event of registration or grant: the present intellectual property right) aims to provide the broadest possible protection for the invention. Readers are asked to bear this in mind, particularly with regard to (intermediate) generalizations of explicitly disclosed features or combinations of features.

[0087] List of reference signs

[0088] 10 pieces of seating furniture

[0089] 12 first side panel

[0090] 14 second side panel

[0091] 16 first foot section

[0092] 18 second foot section

[0093] 20 first connecting element

[0094] 22 Support device

[0095] 24 first fastening device

[0096] 26 second fastener MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC

[0097] 12

[0098] 28 Side panel cutout

[0099] 30 Footrest recess

[0100] 32 front end of the first or second foot section 34 slots

[0101] 36 second connecting element

[0102] 38 third connecting element

[0103] 40 fourth connecting element

Claims

MEISSNER PO Box 860624 81633 Munich CYBEX GmbH, December 30, 2025, Riedingerstraße 18, M / CUU-407-PC, 95448 Bayreuth, PF / eh Seating furniture for children, especially high chairs REQUIREMENTS 1. Seating furniture (10) for children, in particular high chairs, comprising at least a first side panel (12) and a second side panel (14), at least a first foot panel (16) and a second foot panel (18), and a support device (22), as well as, if necessary, a first connecting element (20) that connects the first and the second side part (12, 14) together, wherein the first foot part (16) is detachably connected to the first side part (12), preferably to a lower end of the first side part (12), preferably by at least one first fastening means (24), and wherein the second foot part (18) is detachably connected to the second side part (14), preferably to a lower end of the second side part (14), preferably by at least one second fastening means (26).

2. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and the second foot section (16, 18) comprise a foot section tapering section (30) and / or a foot section recess (30) arranged on the foot section tapering section (30), wherein the foot section recess (30) is preferably not arranged at a front end (32) of the first (16) and second foot section (18).

3. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a lower end of the first side panel (12) and a lower end of the second side panel (14) each have a side panel tapered section (28) and a side panel recess (28). MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 2 4. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foot section recess (30) is designed such that the side section tapered portion (28), in particular completely, can be received therein and / or wherein the side section recess (28) is designed such that the foot section tapered portion (30), in particular partially, can be received therein.

5. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foot section tapering section (30) limits the foot section recess (30) on a lateral, in particular outer, side and / or on a lower side, and / or wherein the front end section limits the foot section recess (30) forwards and / or wherein a region of an intermediate section of the foot section limits the foot section recess (30) backwards.

6. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foot section tapering section (30) forms a corner.

7. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the side part tapering section (28) limits the side part recess (28) on a lateral, in particular inner, side.

8. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the side part tapering section (28) fills the foot part recess (30), in particular completely, and / or wherein the foot part tapering section (30) fills the side part recess (28), in particular completely.

9. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening means (24, 26) comprises a connecting screw.

10. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one first (24) and / or the at least one second fastening means (26) consists of at least or exactly two parts, preferably comprising a screw and a sleeve.

11. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one first fastening means (24) and / or the at least one second fastening means (26) is / are arranged perpendicular to the length of the first (12) or second side part (14). MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-407-PC 3 12. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (22) can be arranged variably between the first side part (12) and the second side part (14).

13. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (22) is adjustable at least between a first position and a second position, wherein at least for each of the first position and the second position a positioning device is provided on the side parts (12, 14), wherein preferably each of the positioning devices comprises at least one slot (32), preferably exactly two slots (34), in particular one slot each on the first side part (12) and on the second side part (14).

14. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the seating furniture (10) comprises at least a second connecting element (36), preferably a second (36) and a third (38) connecting element, more preferably, a second (36), a third (38) and a fourth connecting element (40).

15. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the second (36), preferably the second (36) and third (38), connecting element is arranged between the first side part (12) and the second side part (14); wherein preferably the fourth connecting element (40) is arranged between the first (16) and second foot part (18).

16. Method for disassembling a piece of furniture (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the fastening means (24, 26) is released and at least one foot part (16, 18) is released from at least one side part (12, 14).

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