Patent · US Expired

Collapsible chair

US4648658A · kind A · utility

47Cited by
13References
34Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1985
Grant dateMar 10, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 14, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C5/005
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of furniture foldable into a flat state and made of stiff sheet material includes a plurality of substantially vertical base panels, connected at their lateral edges to form a base portion, and a seat panel which is integral with and hinged from at least one of the base panels along at least one hinge line. The seat panel is disposed substantially horizontally over the base portion while in use and is pivotable around the hinge line to a substantially vertical position when the article of furniture is folded. A spine portion is provided between two of the base panels for reinforcing the article and includes a pair of flanges which are secured to each other. A reinforcing member is disposed within the base portion and is secured to the spine for reinforcing the seat panel.

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