Chair and method for assembling the chair
US8216416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1031
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of assembling a chair includes providing a first chair component composed of a first polymeric material and a second chair component composed of a second polymeric material. An adhesive is positioned on or in the first chair component. The adhesive is composed of a third polymeric material and at least one ferromagnetic susceptor. The second chair component is positioned in engagement with the adhesive and adjacent to the first chair component. A magnetic field or electromagnetic waves are applied to the adhesive to activate the adhesive. A force is also applied to at least one of the first chair component and the second chair component to press the first chair component and the second chair component. A chair is also provided that includes the first and second chair components and the adhesive.
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