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Power kit assembly for a height adjustable chair

US6590364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 2001
Grant dateJul 8, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49721
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A power kit assembly for an adjustable chair that provides power to a height adjustment mechanism to enable a chair to be adjusted electrically in a cost effective and reliable manner is described. The chair includes a limit switch that limits an amount of movement of the height adjustment mechanism. The power kit assembly includes a battery pack electrically and removably coupled to an electric motor and to the limit switch. The electric motor is coupled to the height adjustment mechanism. The battery pack includes at least one battery cell and a housing. The battery cells are axially-aligned within the battery pack housing and extend between first and second ends of the housing. The battery cells are also rechargeable.

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