Seating element
US6986549B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/448
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A seating element is provided, comprising a skeleton having a skin and a plurality of ribs pivotably connected with said skin. The skin forms a substantially flexible support area, which is adapted to support a seating force exerted by a body, e.g. a human sitting or lying on the seating element. The skeleton is configured in such a way that it cooperates to at least partially deform the support area in a direction opposite to the direction of the seating force as a result of the seating force. As a result a comfortable and ergonomic seating posture is obtained. The seating element with skeleton automatically counteracts all movements of the body, thus supporting the body in an optimum way.
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