JPS62120293A - Body supporter - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <Industrial Application Field> This invention relates to a body support device, particularly for a helmsman of a sailing ship or cruiser who can change the position of his body in accordance with the rocking of the boat while keeping his legs attached to the deck of the ship. The present invention relates to a chair-shaped body support device that can be used in offices and homes.

<Prior Art> The invention of Canadian Patent No. 86,546 provides a chair that can adjust its height from the floor of a vehicle, etc., and that has a base fixed to the floor of the vehicle, etc. A rotatably mounted chair is disclosed.

This chair can be rotated at multiple (arbitrary) angles with respect to the floor, and has a structure that allows it to select one specific angle and fix it at that angle. Also, Canadian Patent No. 719.119
In the invention of No. 1, the height of the seat can be adjusted, and when it is used as a seat, it is supported by three legs, etc. that stand independently on the factory floor without support. Tazako (
chairs) or body supports are disclosed.

According to the sitting implement (chair) according to the above two inventions, a person who uses the chair can rest his or her body on the support.

You can place both feet on the floor. However 2 However 1
With the structures of both inventions, when it becomes necessary to lean forward, in the invention of Canadian Patent No. 86,546, the chair is fixed to the floor, so it is not necessary to raise the body (move away) from the chair. be. In addition, Cramer (Canadian Patent No. 7
When using the chair of No. 19,119), the back legs of the chair lift off the floor, which may cause the chair to lose its balance and fall over.

Further, with the chairs of the above-mentioned inventions and other conventional chairs, it is not possible to constantly support the body of the helmsman while changing the position of the body laterally in accordance with the rolling of the ship, which often occurs in sailing ships.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> The present invention provides a novel support that eliminates the drawbacks of the two prior art techniques. A chair-shaped body support device according to the present invention includes a base, a vertically extending back column extending upward from the base, and a seat attached to the back column. The longitudinal section is shaped into an "S" shape to give it elasticity, and the seat is foldable and adjustable in height, making it possible to stand with both legs on the deck of the ship. It is an object of the present invention to provide a body support device that allows the body to move laterally while maintaining balance with respect to a meter or the like that is being operated while leaning on the support device. Another object of this invention is.

The movement of the helmsman's body is controlled by the helmsman's feet.
Intended to provide body support for maneuvering or balancing. Yet another purpose.

To provide a body support device capable of supporting a helmsman even when he is leaning forward. Yet another purpose is to
The aim is to provide a body support device that can be used at home or in the office.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The chair according to the present invention includes a base, a back column consisting of an elastic vertical axis extending upward from the base, and a seat attached to the back column. This is the structure.

<Function> In actual use, the helmsman tilts the seat 14 sideways to the seated state (14a) and then moves the connector 16 to adjust the seat 14 to an appropriate height. , set.

Thereafter, the helmsman sits on the seat 14 with both legs still on the floor. Since the back column part 12 is formed into an S-shaped longitudinal section, it functions as a leaf spring.This prevents the helmsman from losing his balance when seated on the seat part 14 with one and both legs on the floor. You can move your body back and forth without any hesitation.

Further, the spine portion 12 includes a shaft member 2 that is movable only in the lateral direction.
0 to the base 18.

This allows the helmsman to keep his balance with both legs on the deck of the ship and move his body laterally in accordance with the roll of the ship, allowing him to control the instruments and other equipment he is operating and controlling. On the other hand, it can move sideways to maintain balance. Another time when I don't sit down.

Or, when leaning back, the seat part 14 is placed vertically along the back pillar. This makes it possible to secure a space for the helmsman to move.

Furthermore, the base 18 is attached to the floor for easy removal. This allows the maximum fUffi to be adjusted by removing it.

Embodiments Hereinafter, the body support device according to the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a chair-shaped body support device according to the present invention, and is a side view of an embodiment in particular when used on a sailing ship. The body support device 10 has a back column portion 12.

The back column part 12 consists of an upper spine part 12a and a lower spine part 12b. The spine section is shaped in a longitudinally simplified "S" shape to give the helmsman more room to move when the body support is not in use. Furthermore, since the spine section 12 is formed into an S'' shape, it has the character of a temporary spring and is configured to be able to move back and forth relative to the instrument device being operated and controlled. The spine portion 12 is configured to be movable in the lateral direction, but is connected to the base portion 18A by a rotating shaft 20 that is restrained from moving in other directions.
This is connected. The rotary shaft 20 has a structure that fixes the back column section provided with the seat in the same position when no lateral force is applied, and is a one-member device.

Components such as friction discs or the like are used. Further, a spring member may be provided to return the back column portion provided with the seat portion to its original straight position when the lateral force is removed.

The seat part 14 is connected to the back column part 12 by a connector 1G such as a rack and a pinion (gear) that can adjust the height of the seat part from the base part. The seat 14 has two forms. That is, the first is the "seated state (14a)" with the seat reclined, and the second is the "sitting state (14a)" with the seat upright (folded) [not in use or leaning state (14a)].
b) J. The seat 14 can be biased and automatically return to an upright (folded) condition when not in use.

The base 18 is attached to the floor of the ship for easy removal. Therefore, it can be removed during competitions to meet maximum weight limits.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the body support according to the invention, particularly embodiment 50 for home or office use. Embodiment 50 has an upper spine portion 52a and a lower spine portion 52b.
It is composed of a back column part 52 consisting of the following, and a seat part 54 attached to the back column part 52. As in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the spine section 52 is formed into a simple "S" shape in vertical section, so the spine section 52 has the characteristics of a leaf spring and is operated and controlled. Can move forward and backward relative to instrumentation. The spine 52 is connected to the base 48, which is an extension of the first temporary spring 52, and is designed to allow lateral movement without losing balance.

Another embodiment of the base is shown in FIG.

Possible materials for the spine include wood, or preferably laminated plywood, plastic, reinforced plastic, metal, or other resilient materials. However, for marine applications, it is important that all materials used in the body support of this invention be non-magnetic and corrosion resistant.

<Effects of the Invention> Since the body support device according to the present invention has the configuration as detailed above, it has the following practical effects.

■ By sitting on the seat and keeping both feet on the deck of the ship, the helmsman can operate and control the ship with both legs, or can move his body position while maintaining balance even when rolling. . Also, even if the ship rolls, it is possible to keep the body's position balanced relative to the instruments being controlled.

■ The seat can be folded vertically, allowing the helmsman to lean on it without constricting the work space.

■ It can also be used as a chair for home or office use.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the body support device according to the present invention used on a sailing ship, etc., FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the body support device for home or office use, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment in which the base portion of the embodiment shown in FIG. 10.50: Body supporter 12,52: Back column part 14.5
4: Seat 16: Connector ts, 4s: Base
20: Rotating shaft patent applicant Joseph Golive Patent attorney Fumihiko Hirose Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Claims (8)

[Claims] (1) A body support device comprising a base, a back column consisting of an elastic longitudinal shaft extending upward from the base, and a seat attached to the back column. (2) A chair characterized in that the back pillar portion according to item 1 above is formed into a substantially S-shape in longitudinal section. (3) The back column section according to item 1 above is connected to the base section via a rotating shaft that can be operated with both legs of the helmsman or can move the position of the body while maintaining balance. body support device (4) The body support device according to item 3, wherein the rotating shaft has a structure that allows the seat to be fixed at a fixed position. (5) The seat portion according to the first, second, or third item,
A body support device characterized in that it is attached to a back column so that it can rotate on its axis between a seated state and a folded and leaning state. (6) A body support device, characterized in that the seat according to item 1, item 2, or item 3 has a structure that allows adjustment of height. (7) The seat described in the first, second, or third term,
A body support device characterized by having a structure that can adjust its height and rotate between a sitting state and a folded and leaning state. (8) A body support device according to item 1, 2, or 3, wherein the back column part and the seat part are made of a non-magnetic material or a corrosion-resistant material.