WO2006074794A8 - Coupling unit and adjusting mechanism using the coupling unit - Google Patents

Coupling unit and adjusting mechanism using the coupling unit

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Publication number
WO2006074794A8
WO2006074794A8 PCT/EP2005/013789 EP2005013789W WO2006074794A8 WO 2006074794 A8 WO2006074794 A8 WO 2006074794A8 EP 2005013789 W EP2005013789 W EP 2005013789W WO 2006074794 A8 WO2006074794 A8 WO 2006074794A8
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Prior art keywords
coupling unit
adjusting mechanism
pressure
support structure
connecting means
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PCT/EP2005/013789
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French (fr)
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WO2006074794A1 (en
Inventor
Maxime Samain
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L&P Swiss Holding Co
Maxime Samain
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Application filed by L&P Swiss Holding Co, Maxime Samain filed Critical L&P Swiss Holding Co
Priority to JP2007548728A priority Critical patent/JP2008525134A/en
Priority to CN200580044806XA priority patent/CN101111174B/en
Priority to US11/813,606 priority patent/US7690726B2/en
Publication of WO2006074794A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006074794A1/en
Publication of WO2006074794A8 publication Critical patent/WO2006074794A8/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40—Support for the head or the back for the back
    • A47C7/46—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40—Support for the head or the back for the back
    • A47C7/46—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
    • A47C7/462—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs adjustable by mechanical means
    • A47C7/465—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs adjustable by mechanical means by pulling an elastic cable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40—Support for the head or the back for the back
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/64—Back-rests or cushions
    • B60N2/66—Lumbar supports
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/64—Back-rests or cushions
    • B60N2/66—Lumbar supports
    • B60N2/667—Lumbar supports having flexible support member bowed by applied forces
    • B60N2/6671—Lumbar supports having flexible support member bowed by applied forces with cable actuators

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Mutual Connection Of Rods And Tubes (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)

Abstract

A coupling unit (1) for adjustably mounting a support structure (6, 7) in a seat frame is provided, comprising first connecting means (2, 3) for connecting the support structure (6, 7) with the coupling unit (1) and second connecting means (4, 5) for connecting the coupling unit (1) with a pressure-transmitting element (8, 9) like a Bowden cable, wherein said second connecting means comprise a pressure area for receiving pressure from the pressure-transmitting element. Furthermore, an adjusting mechanism comprising the coupling unit with which a support structure may be adjusted in a seat frame is provided.
PCT/EP2005/013789 2005-01-12 2005-12-21 Coupling unit and adjusting mechanism using the coupling unit WO2006074794A1 (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2007548728A JP2008525134A (en) 2005-01-12 2005-12-21 Connecting unit and adjusting mechanism using connecting unit
CN200580044806XA CN101111174B (en) 2005-01-12 2005-12-21 Seat structure for mounting adjustably support structure in seat
US11/813,606 US7690726B2 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-12-21 Coupling unit and adjusting mechanism using the coupling unit

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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EP05000498.5 2005-01-12
EP05000498A EP1680983B1 (en) 2005-01-12 2005-01-12 Seat structure comprising a coupling unit

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WO2006074794A8 true WO2006074794A8 (en) 2006-09-28

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EP (1) EP1680983B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2008525134A (en)
KR (1) KR20070091312A (en)
CN (1) CN101111174B (en)
WO (1) WO2006074794A1 (en)
ZA (1) ZA200705673B (en)

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