Seating furniture for children, in particular high chair

The high chair's pivotable foot sections and adjustable support device enhance handling and adaptability on uneven surfaces, addressing the challenge of using seating furniture on uneven floors.

WO2026146170A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-09CYBEX GMBH

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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
CYBEX GMBH
Filing Date
2025-12-30
Publication Date
2026-07-09

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Technical Problem

Existing seating furniture, particularly high chairs, are difficult to handle and unsuitable for use on uneven floors, leading to inadequate adaptability.

Method used

A high chair design featuring a connecting device with pivotable foot sections and a support device, allowing adjustable positioning and enhanced adaptability on uneven surfaces through detachable connections and pivotable foot sections.

Benefits of technology

The design enables improved handling and adaptability on uneven floors without compromising user comfort, ensuring stable and effective use of the seating furniture.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a piece of seating furniture (10) for children, in particular a high chair, comprising a connecting device (12, 14), at least a first leg part (16) and a second leg part (18), and a supporting device (22), wherein the first leg part (16) is connected to the connecting device (12, 14), preferably by at least one first securing device (23), and wherein the second leg part (16) is connected to the connecting device (12, 14), preferably by at least one second securing device (25), wherein the first leg part (16) can be pivoted relative to the connecting device (12, 14) between a first position and a second position.
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[0001] MEISSNER

[0002] PO Box 860624

[0003] 81633 Munich

[0004] CYBEX GmbH, December 30, 2025, Riedingerstraße 18, M / CUU-413-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] Handling such seating furniture, especially high chairs, is perceived as comparatively difficult. In particular, such seating furniture, especially high chairs, can only be used unsatisfactorily on uneven floors.

[0010] The particular object of the invention is to propose a piece of seating furniture, especially a high chair, with improved handling, whereby a comparatively good adaptability is to be achieved even on uneven floors.

[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 highchair, comprising a connecting device, at least a first foot section and a second foot section, and a support device, wherein the first foot section is connected or connectable to the connecting device, preferably by at least one first fastening device, and wherein the second foot section is connected to the MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 2

[0013] The connecting device is connected or connectable, preferably by at least one second fastening device, wherein the first foot part is pivotable relative to the connecting device between a first position and a second position.

[0014] One aspect of the present invention is to pivotally connect a foot section of the seating furniture (high chair) to the connecting device.

[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] Preferably, the connecting device comprises a first connecting part, in particular a first side part, and a second connecting part, in particular a second side part, and optionally a first connecting element that connects the first and the second connecting part to each other. The first foot part can be connected to the first connecting part, preferably to a lower end of the first connecting part, in a detachable manner, and the second foot part can be connected to the second connecting part, preferably to a lower end of the second connecting part, in a detachable manner.

[0017] The (respective) connecting piece can have a length of at least 50 cm or at least 70 cm and / or at most 150 cm. The (respective) foot piece can have a length of at least 30 cm or at least 50 cm and / or at most 110 cm. The first connecting piece and the first foot piece can form an angle of at least 60° and / or at most 80°, particularly in both the first and second positions.

[0018] The first and second connecting parts, in particular side parts, are preferably one-piece or multi-piece elements, each forming a lateral section of the seating furniture. These connecting parts, especially side parts, can be the outermost elements of the seating furniture; however, depending on the embodiment, other parts can also be located even further out, in particular at least a section of each foot section. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 3

[0019] The connecting elements, in particular side elements, can be designed, for example, as side walls. Alternatively or additionally, they can be designed as struts or at least include strut-like sections. Preferably, the first and second connecting elements are designed as left and right connecting elements.

[0020] The first and second connecting elements should preferably be mirror images of each other and / or at least substantially flat. In preferred embodiments, each of the first and second connecting elements extends at least substantially from a lower, front end of the seating furniture upwards and backwards, for example as a straight or curved strut. In some embodiments, no further connecting elements may be provided.

[0021] Foot sections can be provided, particularly at the lower ends of the first and second connecting parts. The foot sections can be formed in one piece (especially monolithically or manufactured from a single unit).

[0022] The feet can be designed to increase the footprint and / or the floor contact area of ​​the seating furniture.

[0023] In one embodiment, the foot sections can be designed such that at least the second foot section extends substantially horizontally forwards and / or backwards, while the direction of extension of the first foot section depends on the position of the first foot section and can also be horizontal or (slightly) inclined to the horizontal. According to this embodiment, the first and second connecting parts, together with their respective foot sections, can have the shape of an inverted "T", in particular such that no further connecting parts are required in addition to exactly two connecting parts.

[0024] Additional support struts may be provided between the foot sections and an approximately central section (in terms of height) of the first and second connecting parts.

[0025] The connecting element can join the first and second connecting parts 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 connecting parts in MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 4

[0026] whose upper half and / or lateral ends are connected. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting element defines (at least locally) a fixed distance between the first and second connecting parts. The connecting element may project beyond the connecting parts.

[0027] 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 connecting parts, and / or with regard to their position in the front-to-back direction.

[0028] The support device is preferably adjustable and arranged between the first and second connecting parts. Preferably, the support device can assume at least a first position and a second position, and more preferably a plurality of 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).

[0029] 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 connecting part and the other slot can be formed at the same height on one side, in particular the inside, of the second connecting part, so that a guide for the support device is created.

[0030] Preferably, the support device can be arranged or is arranged under the connecting element, particularly in the first position and in the second position.

[0031] The connection between the connecting element and the first and second connecting parts can be made, for example, by screws and / or rivets and / or gluing and / or MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 5

[0032] This is done using clamps. Other individual parts can also be joined together to form elements of the seating furniture in the same or a similar way.

[0033] In general, the components of the seating furniture can be made of materials such as wood, plastic and / or metal.

[0034] 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.

[0035] It may also be provided that the (respective) fastening device is formed from or comprises sections, possibly from end sections, of the base and connecting device (in particular of the base and associated connecting part).

[0036] Preferably, the first foot section is pivotable about a horizontal axis relative to the connecting device. Preferably, the first foot section and the second foot section are spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and the horizontal axis extends along this first direction.

[0037] Preferably, the first foot section is pivotable relative to the connecting device by a maximum of 5°, preferably a maximum of 2.5°, more preferably a maximum of 2°, and / or by at least 0.2°, preferably a minimum of 0.5°. This allows the first foot section to effectively adapt to uneven ground without impairing user comfort.

[0038] Preferably, the first foot section has a rear end, wherein the distance between the rear end in the first position and the rear end in the second position is at most 4 cm, preferably at most 2 cm, more preferably at most 1.5 cm, and / or at least 0.2 cm, preferably at least 0.5 cm. This also allows the first foot section to adapt effectively to an uneven floor without impairing user comfort.

[0039] It can be provided that the first foot section is a right foot section or a left foot section, wherein preferably the first foot section and the second foot section are mirror images of each other. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 6

[0040] Preferably, the first and second foot sections can be pivoted relative to the connecting device, particularly independently of each other. This further increases the usability of the seating furniture.

[0041] Preferably, the first fastening device comprises a first fastening element, wherein the first fastening device alternatively or additionally defines two stops. The stops can effectively limit the movement of the fastening element and / or the relative movement between the first foot part and the connecting device to a desired extent.

[0042] The fastening device preferably comprises a fastener (in particular the fastener mentioned above), such as a screw, that is removable from both the associated base and the connecting device. In general, the fastener can be configured to form a positive-locking connection with at least one of the bases or connecting devices. A 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, more preferably 90% by weight, of a metal. In the case of a fastener consisting of several parts, the above preferably applies to the fastener as a whole and / or to each individual part.

[0043] Preferably, the first fastening device may have a guide section, with the two stops preferably being located at opposite ends of the guide section. The relative movement between the first foot part and the connecting device can be guided by the guide section and limited to a desired extent by the stops.

[0044] It may be designed so that the first and second positions are not lockable. Alternatively or additionally, the first foot section can be held in either the first or second position by friction.

[0045] Preferably, the weight of the seating furniture is sufficient to switch the first footrest (16) between the first and second positions. Switching here refers to a transition from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 7

[0046] In this embodiment, the first and second foot sections each have a tapered foot section. The seating furniture can include a foot recess arranged at the tapered foot section, the foot 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 recess can, for example, be spaced a distance from the front end of the first (or second) foot section and / or a distance from the rear end of the first (or second) foot section.

[0047] 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: connecting part tapered section and connecting part recess).

[0048] A tapered section can be, in particular, a comparatively thin area of ​​the associated structure (here: the foot section).

[0049] The foot section recess forms a receptacle for a section of the associated connecting part. 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.

[0050] In this embodiment, a lower end of the first connecting part and a lower end of the second connecting part each have a tapered connecting part section and / or a connecting part recess. The connecting part recess is preferably designed to receive a section of the associated foot part.

[0051] The foot recess can be designed to accommodate the tapered connecting part section, in particular its entirety. Alternatively, or MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 8

[0052] Additionally, the connecting part recess is preferably designed in such a way that the tapered foot section, in particular section by section (preferably only section by section, optionally completely), can be received in it.

[0053] Generally, the (respective) foot section can extend laterally beyond the associated connecting piece, for example by at least 0.3 cm, at least 0.8 cm, or at least 1.2 cm and / or at most 5 cm. This can achieve improved stability (with simple measures). Alternatively or additionally, the foot section can be flush with the connecting piece on an inner surface. This facilitates handling of the seating furniture.

[0054] 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.

[0055] The intermediate section is, in particular, an optional but not necessarily structurally distinct section of the foot section, which may, for example, be centrally located (and can therefore be referred to as the middle section). The intermediate section may, for example, extend over the central 80% of the length of the foot section or over the central 50% of the foot section.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] A vertical section of the connecting part tapered section and / or the connecting part recess can form a corner or be shaped as a quadrilateral, in particular a rectangle.

[0059] The tapered connecting part section can limit the connecting part recess on a lateral, especially inner, side. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 9

[0060] The tapered section of the connecting piece can face outwards (or open outwards). The foot section recess can face inwards (or open inwards).

[0061] The foot section recess can be bounded on exactly four (mutually orthogonal) sides by a (respective) wall. The connecting section recesses can be bounded on exactly two (mutually orthogonal) sides by a (respective) wall.

[0062] The tapered connecting section fills the recess in the foot section, in particular completely. Alternatively or additionally, the tapered foot section fills the recess in the connecting section, in particular completely.

[0063] Preferably, the fastening device, in particular the fastening element, comprises (or is formed from) a connecting screw. Alternatively or additionally, the fastening element comprises a sleeve and / or a nut.

[0064] Preferably, the fastening device comprises a cavity and / or a hole. The cavity can be provided in one of the first base part and the connecting device and can include an opening through which a coupling section of the other of the first base part and the connecting device can extend. The hole can be a through hole or a blind hole. It can be circular or oblong.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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 arranged perpendicular to the front-to-back direction and / or perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the first or second connecting part and / or are movable relative to the connecting part or base part (in particular, at least partially within it) during fastening and / or loosening. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 10

[0067] The support device is preferably adjustable and arranged between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0068] 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 connecting parts for each of the first position and the second position, wherein each of the positioning devices preferably comprises at least one slot, preferably exactly two slots, in particular one slot each on the connecting part and on the second connecting part.

[0069] 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.

[0070] At least the second, preferably the second and third, connecting element(s) is / are arranged between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. Preferably, the fourth connecting element is arranged between the first and second base parts. The second, third, and / or fourth connecting element(s) is / are preferably connected or connectable at one end to the first connecting part and / or the first base part, and at the other end to the second connecting part and / or the second base part. The second, third, and / or fourth connecting element may form a strut.

[0071] The above-mentioned problem is solved in particular by a method for adapting a piece of seating furniture of the above type to an uneven floor, wherein the piece of seating furniture is placed on the uneven floor, wherein the first foot section pivots, preferably under the weight of the piece of seating furniture.

[0072] Further process characteristics arise from the above and subsequent description of the seating furniture, whereby functional and purpose-oriented specifications can be implemented as concrete process steps. For example, when a screw is used as a fastening element, a screwing process can be carried out.

[0073] Further embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

[0074] The invention is described below with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail with reference to the figures. These show: MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 11

[0075] Fig. 1 shows a piece of seating furniture in oblique view;

[0076] Fig. 2A shows a section of the seating furniture according to Fig. 1;

[0077] Fig. 2B shows the section according to Fig. 2A from a different perspective;

[0078] Fig. 3A shows the section according to Fig. 2A, 2B in an exploded view;

[0079] Fig. 3B shows the section according to Fig. 3A from a different perspective;

[0080] Fig. 4A shows a section of a piece of seating furniture;

[0081] Fig. 4B shows the section according to Fig. 4A in a different position;

[0082] Fig. 5A shows a section of a piece of seating furniture;

[0083] Fig. 5B shows the section according to Fig. 5A in a different position;

[0084] Fig. 5C shows an enlarged section of Fig. 5B;

[0085] Fig. 6 shows a section of a piece of seating furniture.

[0086] In the following description, the same reference numbers are used for identical and equivalent parts.

[0087] Fig. 1 shows a seating furniture 10 according to the disclosure. This has a first connecting part 12, a second connecting 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.

[0088] The first connecting part 12 is connected at its lower end to the first foot part 16. The second connecting part 14 is connected at its lower end to the second foot part 18.

[0089] The connecting element 20 can specifically form a backrest and can connect the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 14 (especially at one upper end of the same). MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 12

[0090] 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.

[0091] A connection between the first foot section and the first connecting part can be made via a first fastening element 24. A connection between the second foot section and the second connecting part can be made via a second fastening element 26. The fastening element can (see Figs. 3A, 3B) comprise at least one screw and at least one complementary sleeve.

[0092] In Fig. 1, slots 32 (positioning devices) can also be seen, which are configured to accommodate the respective support device 22.

[0093] The connection between (respective) foot part and (respective) connecting part is shown in further details in Fig. 2A to 2B.

[0094] Figure 3B shows a foot recess 30 into which an associated tapered connecting section can be received. The tapered connecting section adjoins a corresponding recess 28 in the connecting section. It is also evident that the area of ​​the connection between the (respective) connecting section and the (respective) foot is spaced apart from a front end 32 of the first or second foot section.

[0095] The two connecting 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 region of the connecting parts 12, 14, they can be connected to 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).

[0096] Figures 4A and 4B show a section of a first foot part 16, which is connected to a first connecting part 12 (also shown in sections) by a first fastening device 23. The first fastening device 23 has a first fastening element and a guide section with two stops. While Figure 4A shows the first position of the first foot part 16, Figure 4B shows... MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 13

[0097] 4B the second position of the first foot part 16, whereby the first position is also recognizable in the dashed line.

[0098] Figures 5A and 5B show, in a different embodiment, a section of a first foot part 16, which is connected to a first connecting part 12 (shown in sections) by a first fastening device 23. The first fastening device 23 has two first fastening means and two guide sections, each with two stops. While Figure 5A shows the first position of the first foot part 16, Figure 5B shows the second position of the first foot part 16, with the first position also indicated by a dashed line. Figure 5C shows, in magnification, the two first fastening means 24 and the two guide sections, where at least one stop 27 of each is now more clearly visible.

[0099] Figure 6 shows a section of a first foot section 16, which is connected to a first connecting section 12, also shown in section, by a first fastening device 23. The first fastening device 23 comprises a transverse segment-shaped lower end section of the first connecting section and a complementary receptacle in the first foot section. The receptacle is slightly larger than the end section and is designed to allow the desired degree of movement of the end section within the receptacle. The receptacle can be designed as a recess, in which case the first fastening device 23 also includes a first fastening element 24 (indicated by the small circle). Alternatively, the receptacle can also be designed as a cavity, in which case the first foot section 16 is preferably formed in two parts.

[0100] 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.

[0101] It should be further noted at this point that all parts or 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 subcombination, constitute independent embodiments or further developments of the invention, as described in particular in MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 14

[0102] The description is defined in the introduction and the claims. Deviations from this are possible. Specifically, it should be noted that the word "in particular" or parentheses are intended to explicitly denote non-essential features in the respective context. Naturally, embodiments of the described device are also considered to be disclosed for the use of the device.

[0103] 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.

[0104] If different ranges are specified for the same parameter, ranges that extend between the respective minimum and maximum values ​​shall also be considered disclosed.

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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.

[0107] List of reference signs

[0108] 10 pieces of seating furniture

[0109] 12 first connecting part

[0110] 14 second connecting part

[0111] 16 first foot section

[0112] 18 second foot section

[0113] 20 first connecting element

[0114] 22 Support device

[0115] 23 First fastening device MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC

[0116] 15

[0117] 24 first fastening device

[0118] 25 second fastening device

[0119] 26 second fastening device

[0120] 27 attacks

[0121] 28 Connecting part recess

[0122] 30 Footrest recess

[0123] 32 front end of the first or second foot section 34 slots

[0124] 36 second connecting element

[0125] 38 third connecting element

[0126] 40 fourth connecting element

Claims

MEISSNER PO Box 860624 81633 Munich CYBEX GmbH, December 30, 2025, Riedingerstraße 18, M / CUU-413-PC, 95448 Bayreuth, PF / eh Seating furniture for children, especially high chairs REQUIREMENTS 1. Seating furniture (10) for children, in particular high chairs, comprising a connecting device (12, 14), at least a first foot section (16) and a second foot section (18), and a support device (22), wherein the first foot part (16) is connected to the connecting device (12, 14), preferably by at least one first fastening device (23), and wherein the second foot part (16) is connected to the connecting device (12, 14), preferably by at least one second fastening device (25), wherein the first foot section (16) is pivotable relative to the connecting device (12, 14) between a first position and a second position.

2. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first foot section (16) is pivotable about a horizontal axis relative to the connecting device (12, 14), wherein preferably the first foot section (16) and the second foot section (18) are spaced apart from each other in a first direction and the horizontal axis extends along the first direction.

3. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first foot section (16) is pivotable relative to the connecting device (12, 14) by a maximum of 5°, preferably a maximum of 2.5°, more preferably a maximum of 2°, and / or by at least 0.2°, preferably a minimum of 0.5°. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 2 4. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first foot part (16) has a rear end, wherein a distance between the rear end in the first position and the rear end in the second position is at most 4 cm, preferably at most 2 cm, further preferably at most 1.5 cm, and / or at least 0.2 cm, preferably at least 0.5 cm.

5. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first foot part (16) is a right foot part or a left foot part, wherein preferably the first foot part (16) and the second foot part (18) are mirror-symmetrical to each other.

6. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first foot section (16) and the second foot section (18) are pivotable, in particular independently of each other, relative to the connecting device (12, 14).

7. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first fastening device (23) has a first fastening means (24) and / or defines two stops (27).

8. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first fastening device (23) has a guide section, wherein the two stops (27) are preferably provided at opposite ends of the guide section.

9. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first position and the second position are not lockable and / or wherein the first foot part (16) is held frictionally in one of the first position and second position.

10. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the weight of the seating furniture is sufficient to switch the first foot section (16) between the first position and the second position.

11. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting device comprises a first connecting part (12), in particular a first side part, and a second connecting part (14), in particular a second side part, and optionally a first connecting element (20) that connects the first and the second connecting part (12, 14) together. MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 3 wherein the first foot part (16) is connected to the first connecting part (12), preferably to a lower end of the first connecting part (12), in particular detachably, and wherein the second foot part (18) is connected to the second connecting part (14), preferably to a lower end of the second connecting part (14), in particular detachably.

12. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening device (23, 25), in particular the fastening means (24, 26), comprises a connecting screw and / or a sleeve and / or a nut, and / or wherein the fastening device (23, 25) comprises a cavity and / or a hole.

13. 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.

14. 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 connecting part (14), in particular along the first direction.

15. Seating furniture (10) for children according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (22) can be arranged variably between the first connecting part (12) and the second connecting part (14).

16. 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 connecting 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). MEISSNER BOLTE M / CUU-413-PC 4 17. 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).

18. 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 connecting part (12) and the second connecting part (14); wherein preferably the fourth connecting element (40) is arranged between the first (16) and second foot part (18).

19. Method for adapting a piece of seating furniture (10) according to one of the preceding claims to an uneven floor, wherein the piece of seating furniture is placed on the uneven floor, wherein the first foot part (16) pivots, preferably under the weight of the piece of seating furniture.