Patent Application
20250213043
Embodiments of the present disclosure are generally related to chairs. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to portable seating including swivel chairs, or the like.
Portable chairs and seating are convenient during outdoor activities at which seating is otherwise unavailable. Traditional metal folding chairs can be used to save space, however they are not considered sufficiently portable for most outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, fishing, outdoor concerts, sporting events, or the like. A portable chair for outdoor activities should be light-weight and compact. For example, a chair used for hiking or camping should fit into a small bag or be carried by an over-the-shoulder strap and not weigh down the carrier.
Temporary seating offers convenience due to the ability to collapse or fold into a compact configuration for portability and storage. One style of temporary seating generally referred to as a “camp chair” has gained considerable popularity for outdoor activities due, in part, to portability. Some of the various activities where a camp chair may find use may include, for example, sitting around a campfire, watching a sporting event, watching a musical concert or artistic performance, waiting in a hunting blind, or fishing, to name a few.
One type of seating is a swivel chair. However, swivel chairs suffer from several limitations. These chairs often have suboptimal swivel mechanisms, resulting in a lack of smooth and stable rotation. Additionally, the materials used in many swivel chairs may be of poor quality, leading to reduced durability and a shorter lifespan. Furthermore, many swivel chairs are heavy, making them cumbersome to carry, and they take up significant storage space. Moreover, the complexity and number of components in some chairs results in a diminished lifespan and increased likelihood of premature failure.
Tube-and-canvas folding chairs used at field-side sporting events are simply too large and heavy to take along on a hike. A lighter, more compact, and/or durable folding chair would be more convenient even at events on a field that is a short distance from the storage location, such as a trunk of a user's car. Additionally, the collapsible support structure of a camp chair that allows the chair to collapse and become portable also dictates that the seating area remains stationary and facing in one direction. During a sporting event, or the like, the location of the action may frequently change position relative to the field of view of the spectator or the action may be concentrated in a single location for substantial periods of time punctuated by occasional and brief changes in position. In either case, the spectator will generally position the chair facing the playing field and shift in the seat to follow the action. In the case of a sporting event, or the like, where the spectator may be centrally located and the action occurs around the spectator, such as a stock car race, with stationary chairs, the spectator is unable to easily observe the action occurring behind the spectator if the spectator remains in the chair.
Portable swivel chairs allow the user to reposition the angle of view of the person seating in the chair without having to pick up and reposition the direction of the chair. One area where portable chairs can be improved is the smoothness of the swivel action. In some swivel chairs, when the user tries to move the chair in the swivel action, the swivel mechanism does not allow for a smooth transition or movement. The user may struggle or jerk around trying to move the swivel chair from one position to another. Another drawback of swivel chairs is that they are not durable and break easily. Many of these chairs are not designed to support the weight of larger individuals and may be unstable or break. The swivel mechanisms in these chairs are not designed to last long-term and often break in a relatively short period of time. As such, these chairs have a short useful lifetime. Many swivel chairs are also not compact and require large areas to be placed and stored. They are also relatively heavy, which makes transportation of the chairs difficult.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are generally related to chairs. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to improved portable seating, including lightweight durable swivel chairs, or the like.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a swivel chair mechanism is provided that is designed for improved ductility, high strength, toughness, and resistance to fatigue. The mechanism may allow the chair to be fully folded and lightweight. The swivel assembly may be designed for quick and easy set-up, assembling, and disassembling, or the like. The mechanism may be designed to allow a swivel chair to fold up into a relatively small space for storage. The swivel chair may be a comfortable seat for camping, hiking, sporting events, or the like, to name a few. The swivel function may help people change different directions of view. The swivel function may, for example, allow sporting spectators to better follow the action, or hikers or hunters to better view something in nature, or the like.
In some embodiments, a swivel chair may include a swivel stop that can fix or set the chair in a desired direction as users so desire. The chair components and the swivel mechanism or assembly may be designed to be lightweight to help travelers and users carry less weight and make the chair more portable or the like. The swivel chair may allow for quick assembly and disassembly and a portable design, which may save storage space. The chair components may also be made of a durable material to extend the life of the chair, or the like.
The disclosed collapsible swivel chair presents a novel and versatile seating solution for outdoor enthusiasts. The design features an upper portion for comfortable seating, supported by a lower base with curved legs extending to a central swivel portion. A canvas seat, supported by upper arms, spans from the front to the upper back, with shorter front arms and longer rear arms for optimal support.
One aspect is the central swivel portion, allowing the upper portion to rotate about a single axis through a swivel assembly. This design facilitates user flexibility and panoramic viewing. Further enhancing practicality, the chair incorporates removable rear support arms, easing storage and portability.
The chair may be constructed with lightweight alloy 7075 and a durable water-repellent polyester seat. The chair may be tailored for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and sports events. The collapsible design ensures swift assembly and disassembly, catering to users seeking convenience and portability.
Exemplary embodiments include folding upper support rods, lower support rods connected to a cord or tether, and may include a stopper system include a swivel stop with a positioning sheet for tension control. A stopper knob may allow seamless engagement and disengagement, restricting lateral movement and enhancing stability during use.
A disclosed collapsible swivel chair embodies a fusion of lightweight construction, collapsibility, and a swivel function, offering outdoor enthusiasts a practical and adaptable seating solution with a focus on convenience, portability, and enhanced user experience.
So the manner in which the above-recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of embodiments of the present disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, the appended drawings illustrate typical embodiments of embodiments encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure, and, therefore, are not to be considered limiting, for the present disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments, wherein:
The headings used herein are for organizational purposes and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are generally related to chairs. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to improved portable seating, including lightweight durable swivel chairs, or the like.
The present disclosure relates to the field of seating furniture, specifically a swivel chair with improved stability and portability. In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a chair incorporates a swivel function with a stop system, making it suitable for various outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and spectator events. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide lightweight, easy to assemble, easy to disassemble, space-saving, and durable seating solutions. The swivel chair may be designed for improved ductility, high strength, toughness, and resistance to fatigue. The swivel chair may comprise an improved swivel assembly that may allow the chair to be fully folded and lightweight. The swivel assembly may be designed for quick and easy set-up.
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a swivel chair with an improved swivel assembly may be designed to provide a smooth swivel action. The chair may be very durable and resistant to breaking. The swivel mechanisms in these chairs are designed to last long-term. As such, these chairs may have a relatively long useful lifetime when compared with other portable chairs. A swivel chair in accordance with exemplary embodiments may be compact and take up a small area to be placed and stored. They are also relatively light, which makes transportation of the chairs easy. For example, a swivel chair in accordance with exemplary embodiments may weigh less than 5 or 6 lbs. In one embodiment, the swivel chair may weigh 4 lbs. In some embodiments, the chair may weigh in the range of 3-5 lbs. In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a swivel chair may comprise a full folded structure that may save freight cost and be easy to store.
In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a swivel chair or at least portions of the swivel chair may comprise a relatively lightweight and sturdy material. For example, a chair or the swivel assembly may comprise alloy 7075, or the like. Alloy 7075 may comprise excellent mechanical properties and exhibit good ductility, high strength, toughness, and good resistance to fatigue, to name a few of the benefits. The seat portion of the chair may also comprise a sturdy and lightweight material. For example, the seat portion of the chair may comprise an abrasion-resistant ripstop polyester seat with a durable water repellent finish, or the like, adapted to resist moisture and stains. In addition to being sturdy and lightweight, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a chair may be adapted to set up quickly and easily.
In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the swivel chair may comprise a swivel stop. A swivel stop may be designed to stop the rotational movement of the chair about an axis through the swivel assembly. In this way, the chair may be fixed or substantially fixed at a certain angle of view, such as straight ahead in alignment with the legs or lower support frame of a swivel chair in accordance with exemplary embodiments. The swivel stop may function with the swivel assembly to restrict the swivel movement of the chair when in an engaged position. The direction the user faces while sitting in the chair may be fixed when the swivel stop is engaged. In some embodiments, when a stopper pin or plug of the swivel stop is pushed into a hole or opening, the swivel action of the swivel assembly is stopped. In order to release the swivel stop, the stopper plug may be pulled out and removed from the stopper plug opening, or the like, to release swivel function. The swivel stops may be at fixed positions around the chair. For example, every 15, 30, 45, 90, 180 degrees around the chair.
In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the swivel chair may comprise a comfortable seat for camping, hiking, spectating, and/or the like. A swivel chair may be designed with a swivel function that may allow people to change different directions of view and enjoy a view of nature or help a hunter to aim at a target, to name a few benefits of the swivel function. In some embodiments, an swivel stop can fix the chair direction as the user desires.
A chair in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise an upper portion for sitting and a lower portion or base support. The lower portion or base support may comprise three or four foldable support legs extending to a central swivel assembly. A chair component may be made of canvas, or the like, and may be supported by an upper support frame. The upper support frame may have upper support rods or support arms and may include two front support arms holding the front portion of the chair and two rear support arms. The front support arms may be shorter in length than the rear support arms and may support the front two corners of the chair. The canvas chair seat may be supported by the rear support arms and may extend to the upper back portion of the chair, or the like. When in use, the lower portion of the chair may remain substantially stable, supported by bottom support legs, or the like.
In some embodiments, the upper portion of the chair may swivel about an axis through a swivel assembly or center column. A swivel assembly may be disposed between upper and lower portions of the chair, providing support for the upper portion and connecting with the lower support system or base. The swivel assembly may include two solid sections with faces that run substantially parallel when the chair is assembled. The swivel assembly may enable rotation around a central axis.
Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide numerous benefits. For example, a chair may be lightweight, facilitating easy transportation, and reducing the burden on users. A chair in accordance with exemplary embodiments is designed for quick and effortless assembly and disassembly, allowing for convenient setup and storage. Its space-saving design occupies minimal storage room. Furthermore, a chair may utilize durable materials to enhance its longevity, ensuring it withstands rigorous usage.
The figures may label one component with a single reference number, even though more than one of a particular feature or element is present. This is to prevent obscuring the drawings with many additional reference numbers covering the equivalent components. For example, several lower support rods 132 are present in embodiments of the present disclosure, but only one has a reference number shown in the drawings, to remove additional labels from the drawings and make the depictions clearer. It is understood that any component mentioned herein may be duplicated and or removed and additional or less numbers of components are contemplated by and within embodiments of the present disclosure.
This disclosure presents an example swivel chair design with a lower base supporting an upper portion intended for seating. The lower base incorporates four curved support legs leading to a central swivel portion. The chair component is constructed from canvas and is upheld by four support arms, comprising two shorter front arms and two longer rear arms. The front support arms stabilize the front corners of the chair, while the canvas seat, supported by the rear arms, extends from the front to the upper back of the chair. The lower portion of the chair remains stable, supported by the bottom support legs, while the upper portion swivels about an axis on a single rotation point through a center column. A central axis support system connects the upper and lower portions, and a central swivel portion in the middle allows for rotation with a break between two sections. The benefits of this disclosure encompass its lightweight construction, ease of assembly and disassembly, and minimal storage space requirements.
During disassembly, the canvas portion of the chair can be removed from the upper support arms, which can be folded downward or entirely detached. The lower support legs can be moved upward and rotated, enabling the chair's support system to collapse for efficient storage. In some embodiments, the rear upper support arms are removable, facilitating compact storage.
This chair is designed to provide a comfortable seating solution for hiking, camping, and sports events. It features a swivel function with a stop system, ensuring a lightweight, easily assembled and disassembled structure that saves storage space. The chair's lightweight design is traveler-friendly, and its durability is ensured by a new swivel function, high-quality materials, and a full folded structure that saves on freight costs.
The uppers support frame cap 108 may couple with the uppers support frame base 110 to allow a upper support rod 114 to attach to the upper support frame 118 via the upper support rod opening 113 and/or the like. The upper support frame 118 may comprise a rotation cylinder 111 which may extend out of the bottom of the upper support frame 118 so that it may seat within an opening in the lower support frame 130 and enable the chair 100 to swivel.
While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present disclosure, the scope of the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein. The inventive concepts described are flexible and adaptable, allowing for the creation of further embodiments without deviating from the scope of the disclosure. For instance, although a multitude of embodiments showcasing different features have been detailed in this disclosure, the potential for combining these various features in alternate configurations not explicitly addressed herein remains well within the broader scope of embodiments within the present disclosure. The versatility of the disclosed concepts permits the formulation of additional embodiments and variations that leverage the fundamental principles disclosed herein, thereby accommodating diverse design preferences and functional requirements. Consequently, the potential embodiments of this disclosure extend beyond the explicitly described examples, with the understanding that such variations and adaptations fall within the encompassing scope of the present disclosure.
