Chair & soft floor mount

Abstract

The ‘chair and sofa floor mount’ is a rigid, angular ‘M’ shaped tool or device. It is made out of a durable material in a manner that will more than support the weight of any typical sofa or recliner.

Description

DRAWINGS—FIGURES

FIG. 1 Top view

FIG. 2 Side view

FIG. 3 Isometric view

FIG. 4 Isometric picture

LEGEND

• A This is the ‘seat’ of the mount which approximates 90 degrees. The rear corner of the base of the chair fits into this area.
• B This is the longer slope on which the back of the ‘chair’ rests.
• C This is the steep slope that faces towards the front of the ‘chair’. It supports the foot of the ‘chair’.
• D The top edges are filleted or rounded.
• E This is the base of the mount that rests on the floor surface.

This drawing was designed for vacuum formed production. The type of production used could change the structure, but not the overall design. Injection molding would be less solid in appearance, but more structurally integrated.

The critical aspect of my invention are the angles of equilibrium in which the back corner of the ‘chair’ resides. These angles form the unique universal pitch that supports the ‘chairs’ at the approximate point of equilibrium. The feet of the ‘chair’ rest in the seat (A), or middle, of the mount. The adjacent slopes (i), designed at the angles required for equilibrium, provide support for the ‘chair’ at its base.

The angular ‘M’ design of the mount allows for strength and leverability, and minimizes slippage on the floor surface. The base (E), about 6 inches wide, tapers to around 5.5 inches at the top. The overall length is around 13 inches. The middle of the tool has a valley between two peaks, the seat of which approximates 90 degrees (A). Both slopes from this seat point are at specified angles that approximate the equilibrium point of the chair when tilted onto its back feet (B,C). Each of the slopes is a specified length to suit the minimum clearance of 7 inches of the low backed chairs. The distance from the ‘seat’, or 90 degree corner, is approximately 3 inches from the floor surface. (A to E)

The general size can vary to suit the application or height required, but the proportions and design will remain the similar. The tool needs to be rigid to support the weight and the correct angle of the ‘chair’.

4. OPERATION

The ‘chair’ is tilted forward slightly, and a ‘mount’ is placed under both feet at the rear of the ‘chair’. The steep angle (C) of the inner slope faces the front of the ‘chair’. Then the ‘chair’ is tilted backwards into the equilibrium position. If the sofa is large, each side is lifted separately and a ‘mount’ placed under each of the rear feet. The rear feet of the ‘chair’ now sit in the right angled seat of the ‘mount’. The ‘chair’ is then tilted back to the point at which it comes to rest, with its base a few inches off the floor. This will be the approximate position of equilibrium, allowing the ‘chair’ to sit securely in this state.

To remove, simply tilt forward again and remove the two mounts.

5. ADVANTAGES OF THIS INVENTION

From the description above, a number of advantages of my ‘chair and sofa floor mount’ become evident whereby:

• • a) ‘Chairs’ can quickly and easily be elevated ‘in situ’ to facilitate a clear cleaning area under and around its base.
  • b) The process is simple and utilizes leverage, thus requiring less effort and strength than moving or lifting the ‘chairs’ for cleaning. Areas can now be cleaned that were previously inaccessible or difficult for one person to clean.
  • c) ‘Chairs’ can remain in this elevated position while floors or carpets dry. No further effort is required other than to dismount the chair when finished.
  • d) The risk of moving heavy ‘chairs’ is virtually eliminated, from an injury perspective and furniture damage.
  • e) The tool is universally effective on all standard production low backed chairs, sofas and recliners.
  • f) The tool is effective on all floor surfaces.

6. CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS AND SCOPE

Accordingly the reader will see that, based on the specification details set out above, this invention provides a unique solution to a common household floor cleaning problem.

While the above description contains specifics, these should not be construed as limitations to the scope of the invention, but as exemplifications of the presently preferred embodiments thereof. Other variations are possible within the principle of this invention. For example, the product could be adapted for specific types of chairs. Recliners have a narrow steel frame base. The design could be tailored to be narrower with an indent for the frame to fit into.

Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the examples given.

Claims

1. A universal tool or mount comprising: a) a rigid angular shaped form