A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.
A47C 1/032 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage interdépendant les éléments étant un siège et un dossier à déplacement combiné
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN GEL-SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT
Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle (150) is positioned within a gel (170) inside a container of gel (160). The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object (180c).
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p.ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
A seating arrangement includes a back frame that includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a pair of side portions that cooperate to define an opening, wherein at least one of the top portion, the bottom portion and the side portions include a longitudinally extending channel, a back shell having a forwardly facing support surface located within the opening and configured to support a seated user, and an attachment portion that extends about at least a portion of a periphery the support surface, and a cover member extending over the support surface, wherein the cover member is directly attached to the attachment portion of the back shell at an attachment location, and wherein the attachment location and the attachment portion of the back shell are located within the channel and concealed from view.
A seating arrangement includes an upwardly-extending back arrangement movable between an upright and reclined positions, and a seat arrangement that includes a first link member extending horizontally and having forward and rearward portions, a second link member spaced from the first link member, a third link member coupled to the first and second link members and substantially flexible along a majority of a length thereof, and a fourth link member operably coupled to the first and second link members, the fourth link member being substantially rigid along a majority of a length thereof, wherein the link members cooperate to form a linkage arrangement, and wherein the seat arrangement moves in a rearward direction as the back arrangement is moved between the upright position and the reclined position.
An electrical contact receptacle includes a base with opposed contact portions extending from one surface thereof. Each contact portion has three arms in spaced arrangement, and optionally a bridge portion extending across outboard arms. Each of arms has an inner contact surface for conductively engaging a blade terminal or a bus bar. Optionally, the base defines an opening through which a tip portion of a blade terminal can be received, thereby permitting insertion of the blade terminal from above or below the contact receptacle, and allowing for additional contact surfaces with the blade terminal.
A connection arrangement for a floor power distribution system is provided herein. The connection arrangement comprises a hub arrangement including a hub housing and an electrical connector, the hub housing configured to abut a floor. An adapter is configured to engage the hub housing of the hub arrangement and a seal member is positioned between a downwardly facing surface of the adapter and an upwardly facing surface of the hub housing, wherein a vertical downward force exerted on the adapter compresses the seal member to form a substantially watertight seal between the adapter and the hub housing.
A shelf has a front edge with reduced vertical dimension whereby the shelf appears to be very thin when viewed from the front. The shelf includes opposite end portions that are configured to engage spaced apart vertical support surfaces to thereby support the shelf. The shelf includes a generally planar upper portion and a lower portion structure having a generally planar horizontal rear portion and an angled front portion that extends forwardly and upwardly to provide a thin front edge of the shelf.
A47B 47/02 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de les démonter ou de les monter à partir d'éléments séparés uniquement en métal
A47B 57/48 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de régler les rayons ou les cloisons comprenant des moyens pour régler la hauteur des supports de rayons amovibles consistant en languettes, chevilles ou moyens en saillie similaires s'engageant dans des ouvertures
A chair back assembly includes a substantially rigid peripheral frame defining a central opening, and a substantially flexible back shell coupled to the peripheral frame and spanning at least a portion of the central opening, wherein a first portion of the back shell is fixed with respect to the frame at a first position, a second portion of the back shell is fixed with respect to the frame at a second position that is different than the first position, a third portion of the back shell is constrained with respect to the frame in at least one direction of motion at a third position located between the first position and the second position, and wherein a fourth portion of the back shell is free from constraint with respect to the frame at a fourth position located between the third position and the second position.
A chair assembly includes a base structure defining upper and lower portions, a seat support structure having forward and rearward portions, wherein the forward portion of the seat support structure is pivotably coupled to the upper portion, and wherein the seat support structure includes a seat support surface configured to support a seated user thereon, a back support structure having forward and rearward portions, wherein the forward portion of the back supported is pivotably coupled to the lower portion, and wherein the back support structure includes an upwardly extending portion adapted to move between an upright position and a reclined position, and a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of the seat support structure, and a second end pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of the back support structure.
A47C 7/00 - Eléments, parties constitutives ou accessoires des chaises ou tabourets
A47C 1/022 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A chair assembly includes a back shell member including a laterally-extending top portion, a laterally-extending bottom portion and a pair of longitudinally- extending side portions extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and cooperating with the defined open space therebetween, and a cover having a first surface adapted to support a seated user and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cover is positioned over the back shell member to cover at least a portion of the open space, and wherein the cover comprises an elastomeric material having a longitudinal direction compliance to lateral direction compliance ratio of at least 3:1.
A47C 7/00 - Eléments, parties constitutives ou accessoires des chaises ou tabourets
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A47C 5/06 - Adaptation spéciale du rembourrage ou du tissu du siège pour la fixation à des chaises tubulaires
A chair component includes a first chair member adapted to support a seated user, a second chair member movable between a first position, wherein the second chair member is substantially coplanar with the first chair member, and a second position, wherein the second chair member is substantially parallel with the first chair member, a cover member wrapped about at least a portion of the first chair member and at least a portion of the second chair member, and a single-piece drawstring operably coupled with the cover member to draw the cover member about the at least a portion of the first chair member and the at least a portion of the second chair member when the second chair member is in the first position.
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A47C 5/06 - Adaptation spéciale du rembourrage ou du tissu du siège pour la fixation à des chaises tubulaires
A chair assembly which includes a seat support structure and a back support structure each operably coupled to a base structure, a biasing assembly exerting a biasing force biasing the back support structure from a reclined position toward an upright position, wherein the biasing force is adjustable between first and second magnitudes where the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude, an adjustment assembly allowing a seated user to adjust the biasing force between the first and second magnitudes, wherein the adjustment assembly adjusts the biasing assembly between a first configuration corresponding to the first magnitude and a second configuration corresponding to the second magnitude, an assist feature exerting an assist force on the biasing assembly reducing an input force required to be applied by a user to adjust the biasing force from the second magnitude to the first magnitude.
A47C 1/022 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant
A47C 1/027 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable au moyen de brides de serrage ou d'organes de verrouillage à friction
A47C 7/00 - Eléments, parties constitutives ou accessoires des chaises ou tabourets
A chair assembly including a first chair structure, a second chair structure, an actuator assembly coupled to the second chair structure to move the second chair structure between the first and second positions, a control input assembly coupled to the first chair structure, and a control link assembly coupling the control input assembly with the actuator assembly to move the second chair structure between first and second positions. The control link assembly includes a first shaft operably coupled to the control link, and rotatable about a second axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first axis and to the first direction, and first and second universal joint assemblies coupling the first shaft member to the second shaft, wherein actuation of the control input moves the second chair structure between the first and second positions. The chair assembly is adjustable and increases comfort to a seated user.
A47C 1/022 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant
A47C 1/027 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable au moyen de brides de serrage ou d'organes de verrouillage à friction
A47C 7/00 - Eléments, parties constitutives ou accessoires des chaises ou tabourets
A chair component includes a first chair member adapted to support a seated user, a second chair member movable between a first position, wherein the second chair member is substantially coplanar with the first chair member, and a second position, wherein the second chair member is substantially parallel with the first chair member, a cover member wrapped about at least a portion of the first chair member and at least a portion of the second chair member, and a single-piece drawstring operably coupled with the cover member to draw the cover member about the at least a portion of the first chair member and the at least a portion of the second chair member when the second chair member is in the first position.
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A47C 5/06 - Adaptation spéciale du rembourrage ou du tissu du siège pour la fixation à des chaises tubulaires
A chair component assembly includes a support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user and a cover having a plurality of sides that cooperate to form an interior space that receives the support component therein, wherein the cover includes a first portion comprising a thermoplastic material, and a second portion comprising a non-thermoplastic material, wherein the first portion and the second portion are attached to one another to each form an outer aesthetic surface of the cover about the support component.
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A47C 5/06 - Adaptation spéciale du rembourrage ou du tissu du siège pour la fixation à des chaises tubulaires
A control assembly for a chair includes a base structure having a first pivot point and a second pivot point spaced from the first pivot point, a seat support structure having a forward portion pivotably coupled to an upper portion of the base structure for rotation about the first pivot point, a back support structure having a forward portion pivotably coupled to a lower portion of the base structure for rotation about the second pivot point, wherein the back support structure is adapted to move between a first and second positions, and a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to a rearward portion of the seat support structure for rotation about a third pivot point, and a second end pivotably coupled to a rearward portion of the back support structure for rotation about a fourth pivot point.
A47C 7/00 - Eléments, parties constitutives ou accessoires des chaises ou tabourets
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A chair component assembly includes a support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user and a cover having a plurality of sides that cooperate to form an interior space that receives the support component therein, wherein the cover includes a first portion comprising a thermoplastic material, and a second portion comprising a non-thermoplastic material, wherein the first portion and the second portion are attached to one another to each form an outer aesthetic surface of the cover about the support component.
A47C 1/024 - Chaises ou fauteuils de relaxation ou liseuses ayant des éléments de soutien à réglage indépendant les éléments, étant le dossier ou l'ensemble siège-dossier, ayant une inclinaison réglable
A47C 5/06 - Adaptation spéciale du rembourrage ou du tissu du siège pour la fixation à des chaises tubulaires
A panel wall system includes a frame assembly adapted to support a plurality of skin assemblies in a floor-to-ceiling relationship, wherein the skin assemblies include solid panel assemblies as well as captured glass skin assemblies. The solid panel assemblies are coupled to the frame assembly via latch mechanisms having actuator levers which are accessible in gaps formed between adjacent solid panel assemblies, wherein a user of the wall panel system can discern whether or not a panel assembly is properly engaged with the frame assembly based on the visibility and positioning of the actuator lever.
A panel wall system includes a frame assembly adapted to support a plurality of skin assemblies in a floor-to-ceiling relationship, wherein the skin assemblies include solid panel assemblies as well as captured glass skin assemblies. The solid panel assemblies are coupled to the frame assembly with seal members disposed between the panel assemblies and the frame assembly. The seal members are unitary seal members able to seal adjacent panel assemblies on the frame assembly, and further include pierceable portions. The panel wall system further includes trim members having first and second ends with a central channel disposed between. Acoustical seal members are disposed within the first and second ends while the channel is substantially open.
A furniture system for use in a classroom, the furniture system comprising a table assembly including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock supported by the table assembly adjacent the top surface and forming a table dock channel that opens upwardly where the dock channel is unobstructed by the top member, at least a first substantially flat display panel including a display surface on at least a first of two oppositely facing and substantially parallel side surfaces, the panel circumscribed by a panel edge and an easel assembly spaced apart from the table assembly and including an easel coupler, wherein the panel edge is receivable within the table dock channel to support the display panel in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent the flat top surface and wherein the display panel is alternatively engageable with the easel coupler to be supported in a substantially vertical orientation spaced apart from the table assembly.
A table assembly comprising at least a first leg member (I23) that forms a leg opening (38) and a first support surface and a rigid elongated channel member (18) that forms a channel that extends between first and second ends, at least the first end forming a wire passing opening suitable to pass wires into and out of the channel, the first end supportable by the first support surface in at least first and second different locations, wherein, when the channel is supported by the support surface at either of the first and second different positions, the wire passing opening is aligned with the leg opening so that wires can pass through the leg opening (38) and into the channel.
A47B 21/06 - Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés aux postes de travail informatiques individuels, p.ex. pour le traitement de texte ou pour la saisie manuelle des données; Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés pour la dactylographie; Dispositifs auxiliaires pour la fixation à de telles tables ou à de tels bureaux caractérisés par des moyens pour fixer, maintenir ou dissimuler des câbles
A furniture assembly (910) comprising a frame for supporting an article of furniture, the frame including first and second spaced apart frame members, each frame member having a top end and a bottom end, the first and second frame members forming first and second substantially oppositely facing bearing surfaces (911, 913) along at least a portion thereof wherein the oppositely facing bearing surfaces (911, 913) are angled away from each other when moving from the top toward the bottom ends, at a first height, the oppositely facing bearing surfaces defining a first width dimension and a storage unit forming an opening defined by an opening rim (916) including at least first and second substantially opposed bearing surfaces, the first and second opposed bearing surfaces defining a first length dimension that is similar to the first width dimension, wherein, the storage unit (912) can be mounted to the frame by passing at least upper portions of the first and second frame members through the opening so that the first and second opposed bearing surfaces contact the first and second oppositely facing bearing surfaces at the first height.
A47B 21/00 - Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés aux postes de travail informatiques individuels, p.ex. pour le traitement de texte ou pour la saisie manuelle des données; Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés pour la dactylographie; Dispositifs auxiliaires pour la fixation à de telles tables ou à de tels bureaux
A47B 13/08 - Plateaux de table; Rebords pour ceux-ci
A47B 21/06 - Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés aux postes de travail informatiques individuels, p.ex. pour le traitement de texte ou pour la saisie manuelle des données; Tables ou bureaux spécialement adaptés pour la dactylographie; Dispositifs auxiliaires pour la fixation à de telles tables ou à de tels bureaux caractérisés par des moyens pour fixer, maintenir ou dissimuler des câbles
A47B 87/00 - Mobilier à éléments standards, c. à d. combinaisons d'ensembles de mobilier complets
A47B 97/00 - Mobiliers ou accessoires de meubles, non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A table assembly comprising first and second spaced apart leg members, the first and second leg members forming first and second facing surfaces, an elongated channel member supported at opposite ends by the leg members, the channel member including front and rear sides and forming a wire management channel along the length of the channel member, an elongated first trough member supported and located adjacent the front side of the channel member and between the facing surfaces of the leg members, the trough member forming an upwardly opening cavity along at least a portion of the length of the trough member and a first table top member supported between the first and second leg members and located adjacent a side of the first trough member opposite the channel member.
According to the present invention a back for a seating unit is provided. The back comprises a plurality of flexible finger ele-ments. Each of the plurality of flexible finger elements has a distal end. The back further comprises a retainer connecting at least two of the flexi-ble finger elements proximate their distal ends. When a load is applied to a flexible finger element, the retainer distributes at least a portion of the load to at least one adjacent flexible finger element.
A chair includes a base, a seat, a back, and a control operably supporting the seat and back on the base for movement between upright and recline positions. The seat and back include a stiff perimeter frame with opposing perimeter sections, and a plurality of rods each independently bendable in vertical and angled directions. End bearings on the rods are captured in pockets in the perimeter frame, which limits their inward and outward sliding movement. The control includes front and rear leaf springs and a pivot arm operably supporting the seat and the back for synchronous movement, with the direction of movement being such that energy is stored during recline. The energy stored during recline assists in providing a heavier person with added counterbalancing force during recline. A booster mechanism is also selectively engageable for added support upon recline.
A seating unit (50) includes a perimeter frame (90), a flexible seating surface supported by the frame, and parallel elongated resilient force- distributing members (103) coupled to the seating surface to control a contour of the seating surface when supporting a user. The resilient force- distributing members (103) are bendable along their length and are sufficient in number and distribution to substantially reduce localized deflection of the seating surface and thereby reduce pressure point contact felt by the user. The resilient force-distributing members (103) can be wire rods, long strips, or other resilient material with memory. The resilient force-distributing members (103) can be supported on opposing sides of the perimeter frame in various ways to reduce inward pressure on the opposing sides during flexure of the resilient force-distributing members (103).
A seating unit that includes a frame including opposing side frame members defining a space therebetween; a flexible surface supported vertically by the frame members; and a plurality of elongated resilient force-distributing members associated with said flexible surface to control a contour of the flexible surface when supporting a seated user, the resilient force-distributing members being generally flexible and bendable along their length and being sufficient in number and distribution across the flexible surface so as to reduce localized deflection of the flexible surface and thereby reduce point contact pressure associate with the seated user; and support structure on the side frame members supporting and also permitting relative inward motion of ends of the force- distributing members relative to the side frame members upon the user leaning against the flexible surface
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