Seat, particularly for video games, and hinge for use therein
AssigneeF. Smit Holding B.V.
InventorFernando Smit
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Abstract
A seat, particularly for video games, includes a collapsible frame which carries a seat surface and a backrest. The frame includes a first part carrying the backrest and a second part configured to carry a console for a steering wheel or joystick for controlling a video game. These parts are connected pivotally to each other by a hinge. The hinge includes a first load-bearing body on which the first frame part is mounted, and a second load-bearing body on which the second frame part is mounted. The hinge has locking means for fixating the first and second frame parts in a desired position relative to each other. A hinge for application in such a seat.
Claims12
A seat for video games, comprising:
- a collapsible frame which carries a seat surface and a backrest, wherein the frame comprises a first part carrying the backrest and a second part configured to carry a console for a steering wheel or joystick for controlling a video game, which parts are connected pivotally to each other by a hinge,
- wherein the hinge comprises a first load-bearing body on which the first frame part is mounted, and a second load-bearing body on which the second frame part is mounted, and each load-bearing hinge body has at least two points, lying substantially opposite each other, for mounting of the first or second frame part;
- a first locking part connected to a first hinge part;
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- a second locking part connected to a second hinge part, wherein the first hinge part is rotatable relative to the second hinge part and the locking parts, which are displaceable relative to each other, are each provided with a toothing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.