Pivoting articulation joint and piece of furniture provided with such
US9578970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32262
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lockable pivoting articulation joint includes a first joint section, a second joint section, a pivot bearing allowing the first and second joint sections to be rotatable in relation to each other about a main axis, and a locking mechanism on the first joint section switchable between a release condition and a locking condition. The second joint section is lockable in relation to the first joint section in at least one relative rotational position.On the second joint section a retaining surface is provided. The locking mechanism has a clamping lever attached to the first joint section to be pivotable about a clamping lever axis between a locking position and a release position. The clamping lever has a clamping surface for locking abutment on the retaining surface and the clamping surface is inclined in relation to a tangential plane.
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