Folding chair with safety folding device
US7331628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C4/24
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A folding chair with safety folding device comprises a safety hook, a pin, a torsion spring, a bottom cover, a seat, a back, a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, a front crossbar, a rear crossbar and a pivotal shaft. The safety hook is employed to position the pair of rear legs after the folding chair is unfolded, when the folding chair is being folded, the pair of rear legs can be released safely by pressing the safety hook, thus preventing an undesired pinching injury as a result of improper operation or impact.
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