Global Patent Index - EP 0195647 A2

EP 0195647 A2 19860924 - Linking mechanism for chairs.

Title (en)

Linking mechanism for chairs.

Title (de)

Verbindungsvorrichtung für Stühle.

Title (fr)

Dispositif d'assemblage pour chaises.

Publication

EP 0195647 A2 19860924 (EN)

Application

EP 86301970 A 19860318

Priority

  • AU 5479386 A 19860317
  • AU PG977885 A 19850318

Abstract (en)

The present invention discloses a linking mechanism to link like chairs (1) together to form a row. Each chair (1) has a pair of fittings located one to either side of the chair (1). One fitting has at least one male lug (7) of T-shaped cross-section, preferably inclined to the vertical, whilst the other fitting has a corresponding number of female grooves (6) of inverted T-shaped cross-section. An armrest (4) having substantially identical fittings is also disclosed. The chairs (1) can be releasably linked together to form a row by inter-engagement of the male and female fittings either directly or with an armrest (4) between adjacent chairs. An end cap for a row of chairs is also disclosed.

IPC 1-7

A47C 1/124; A47C 7/68

IPC 8 full level

A47C 1/124 (2006.01); A47C 7/68 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47C 1/124 (2013.01); A47C 7/68 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0195647 A2 19860924; EP 0195647 A3 19870520

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 86301970 A 19860318