Chair footring adjustment mechanism
OwnerChen Weiinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a chair assembly having a support member defining a plurality of positioning stations separated by a predetermined vertical distance. A coupling element may be included that defines a first portion and a second portion, such that the first and second portions are pivotably coupled to one another. The coupling element may be engageable with one or more of the positioning stations of the support member. A foot ring may also be included, where the foot ring is engageable with the coupling element to be positioned at a desired height while being securely affixed to the coupling element and thus, the support member of the chair assembly.
Claims18
A chair assembly, comprising:
- a support member defining a plurality of positioning stations;
- a coupling element engageable with at least one of the positioning stations;
- and
- a foot ring engageable with the coupling element.
A coupling element for a chair assembly, comprising:
- a first portion defining a substantially arcuate body;
- a second portion defining a substantially arcuate body, wherein the second portion is movably coupled to the first portion.
A method of positioning a foot ring about a chair assembly, comprising the steps of:
- providing a support member, the support member defining a plurality of positioning stations;
- affixing a coupling element to at least one of the positioning stations of the support member;
- and
- slideably positioning the foot ring about the coupling element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.