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Tilting mechanism for a chair and chair having the same

US7097249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 2003
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/03
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A chair has a backrest and a pair of armrests. A pair of support struts for supporting the backrest is connected to a shaft of a base under a seat. The armrest is supported by an arm post. An operating lever is mounted on the upper front end of the arm post. When the backrest is tilted, it is held at a desired angle by pressing up the operating lever.

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