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Adjustable connecting device for interconnecting seat and backrest members of a chair

US6264276A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 2000
Grant dateJul 24, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/402
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An adjustable connecting device includes an elongated sliding member secured to a backrest member, and a mounting frame having one end secured to a seat member of a chair and an opposite end connected to a mounting portion disposed rearwardly of a multilevel engaged member that is mounted to the sliding member such that the sliding member is slidable linearly relative to the mounting portion. A pawl portion is disposed in the mounting portion and is provided with an engaging key capable of sliding along a keyway in the multilevel engaged member and engaging one of a plurality of notches communicated with the keyway. An arrest member is disposed to move with the multilevel engaged member so as to grip or release the engaging key.

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