A47C31/023

Method of upholstering truss

An apparatus for upholstering a truss allows an operator to staple a fabric web to the truss, rotate the truss, further staple the semi-finished truss and cut the fabric web. The truss is fully upholstered after the end surfaces of the truss are wrapped up in fabric and the fabric stapled in place. The apparatus may accommodate different size trusses. A web of fabric is pulled around at least one roller in the apparatus by rotation of two vise mechanisms on opposite sides of the truss.

Aircraft seat cover attachment system
11172765 · 2021-11-16 · ·

An aircraft seat may include a support system including a seat frame, a cushion including at least one surface configured to conform to a corresponding surface of the support system, a seat cover configured to fit over a portion of the cushion, and a seat cover attachment system configured to secure the seat cover to the seat frame. The seat cover attachment system may include a seat frame element of the seat frame. The seat cover attachment system may include a seat cover extrusion element configured to couple to the at least one seat frame element. The seat cover attachment system may include a seat cover retain element configured to couple to the seat cover extrusion element. A portion of the seat cover may be secured between the seat cover extrusion element and the seat cover retain element.

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE COMPONENT CONNECTION SYSTEM
20220003260 · 2022-01-06 ·

An upholstered component, such as panels, assembled onto a furniture frame or a chair mechanism by way of a connection system provides a robust connection and economical manufacturing process. The connection includes a T-nut and a spacer attached on opposite sides of a wood form to be upholstered. The threaded barrel of the T-nut inserted in a hole through the wood form and with T-nut prongs embedding into a surface of the side of the wood form that will be facing outwardly on the furniture. The spacer is inserted into the hole at the opposite side of the wood form and is retained therein by an interference fit. The wood form is upholstered and is then attached to the furniture frame or mechanism with a bolt connecting to the furniture frame or mechanism and then extending through the spacer, into the hole and into the threaded barrel of the T-nut.

ELECTRIC BED HAVING NO BED BOARD AND BEING COVERED IN MATERIAL
20220000269 · 2022-01-06 ·

An electric bed having no bed board and being covered with a surface material includes: a foldable bedframe jointed through connectors and connected with bed legs, overturningly foldable frames disposed on the bedframe, a drive device disposed on the bedframe (1), a surface material covered directly onto a plurality of frames, and a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the surface material at a surface of the frames; the tensioning mechanism includes embedded strips and pipes, and may further include a clamp fastener; when the surface material is in a tensioned state, an embedded strip connected at one end of the surface material is limited within a limiting slot of a pipe at one side, and another embedded strip connected at another end of the surface material is limited within a limiting slot of another pipe at the opposite side.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUSPENSION SEATING
20210339456 · 2021-11-04 ·

A method of manufacturing suspension seating includes providing a blank to be used in a suspension member. The blank has a non-visible marker. The method also includes illuminating the non-visible marker with an excitation source. The non-visible marker becomes detectable when illuminated by the excitation source. The method further includes sensing the non-visible marker with a sensor. The sensor is configured to detect the non-visible marker when illuminated by the excitation source. The method also includes determining, by a controller, a characteristic of the blank using the non-visible marker. The controller is in communication with the sensor and configured to receive information related to the non-visible marker from the sensor. The method further includes adjusting the blank to achieve the desired characteristic.

Mattress with variable height and hardness and method for adjusting the height and hardness of the same
11786050 · 2023-10-17 ·

A mattress having variable height and hardness is disclosed. The mattress comprises a base layer held by a mattress cover using an extendable attachment system. The mattress further comprises one or more top layers made of resilient material which are stacked on top of the base layer. Only friction between the material of the top layers limit the lateral or longitudinal movements of a layer with regard to another layer.

Seating furniture support arrangement
11160389 · 2021-11-02 · ·

A seating furniture support arrangement (6) for a seat or a backrest, suitable, e.g., for a sofa, comprises a first (8) and a second (10; 12) load-carrying longitudinal beam, each being mountable to a seating furniture frame comprising one or more parts; an elastic sheet (16; 14); and a mechanism for stretching the elastic sheet (16; 14) between the first longitudinal beam (8) and the second longitudinal beam (10; 12). The mechanism comprises a first longitudinal beam (8) pivotable on the frame. The elastic sheet (16; 14), with the said seating furniture support arrangement (6) in installed position, is connected to the first longitudinal beam (8) in such a way that the first longitudinal beam (8) pivoting with respect to the frame, in response to an application of an external force or torque, stretches the elastic sheet (16; 14), the external force or torque working against the tension force of the elastic sheet (16; 14) until a point of maximum tension is reached, past which point of maximum tension the tension force facilitates further pivoting of said first longitudinal beam (8), acting to keep the first longitudinal beam (8) in place in a final position.

Removable cushion for a chair, mold for making a cushion and a chair having a removable cushion
11160381 · 2021-11-02 · ·

A removable cushion for a chair having an outer surface and an inner foam, as well as at least one magnetic member. The inner foam and the outer surface are formed from the same polymer, with the outer surface forming an integral skin over the inner foam. The outer surface defines an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is structurally configured to be positioned in an abutting relationship with a seating surface of a chair. The at least one magnetic member is embedded within one of the outer surface and the inner foam, the at least one magnetic member positioned closer to the lower surface than the upper surface of the outer surface. A chair having the cushion, and a mold is likewise disclosed, as is a method of manufacturing the cushion.

Stretch function-added loading sheet, and chair provided herewith
11744372 · 2023-09-05 ·

This stretch function-added loading sheet is provided with one sheet body and a force crimping unit. The force crimping unit comprises two clamping block plates and one clamping jig, and on one surface of the sheet body, the two clamping block plates are fixed on both sides of a folding centerline on the sheet body. In a state in which the sheet body is folded along the folding centerline such that the two clamping block plates overlap each other with the sheet body on the inside, the clamping jig is fixed to the two clamping block plates so as to clamp the two clamping block plates. The stretch function-added loading sheet has a stretch function with which the sheet body stretches by the clamping jig opening through application of a tensile force perpendicular to the folding centerline to the sheet body, and shrinks when said tensile force is reduced.

BEDDING SYSTEM
20230276947 · 2023-09-07 · ·

A bedding system includes a base having a bracket and a cushion having a rod. The rod is configured to removably engage the bracket to couple the cushion to the base in a manner that prevents relative movement between the cushion and the base.