ROTATABLE SUNTANNING CHAIR DEVICE

Abstract

A rotatable suntanning chair device for adjusting a position of a user relative to the sun as the sun moves across the sky includes a lounge chair having a top side, a bottom side, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front edge, and rear edge. A base assembly is attached to and extends downwardly from the bottom side. The base assembly is positionable on a ground surface to support the lounge chair above the ground surface. The base assembly includes an upper mount that is attached to the bottom side. A lower mount is rotatably engaged to the upper mount. A drive assembly is mechanically engaged with the upper mount to selectively rotate the upper mount and the lounge chair relative to the lower mount. A power source is electronically coupled to the drive assembly.

Claims

1. A rotating chaise lounge assembly configured for being electrically rotated, the assembly comprising: a lounge chair having a top side, a bottom side, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front edge, and rear edge; a base assembly being attached to and extending downwardly from the bottom side, the base assembly being positionable on a ground surface to support the lounge chair above the ground surface, the base assembly including: an upper mount being attached to the bottom side; a lower mount being rotatably engaged to the upper mount; a drive assembly being mechanically engaged with the upper mount to selectively rotate the upper mount and the lounge chair relative to the lower mount; and a power source being electronically coupled to the drive assembly.

2. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, the lounge chair further comprising a first section, a second section, and a third section, the second section of being between the first and third sections, the third section including the rear edge and the first section including the front edge.

3. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 2, wherein each of the first and third sections is pivotably coupled to the second section.

4. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, the base assembly further comprising a support element being coupled to and extending downwardly from the lower mount.

5. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, the drive assembly further comprising: an electric motor including a drive shaft in communication with the upper mount; a central processing unit being electronically coupled to the electric motor; and a receiver for receiving wireless signals being electrically coupled to the central processing unit.

6. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 5, the power source being selected from the group comprising: a power cord being coupled to the electric motor, the power cord extending outwardly through the lower mount, the power cord being configured to receive an alternating current power source; a battery being coupled to the electric motor, the battery being rechargeable; or a solar panel being electronically coupled to the electric motor.

7. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 5, further comprising a remote being in wireless communication with the receiver to actuate the electric motor in a first direction, a second direction, or a stationary condition.

8. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, further comprising a misting device being coupled to the lounge chair, the misting device being configured to expel a fluid under pressure over the top side.

9. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 8, the misting device further comprising: a reservoir being configured to hold the fluid; a pump being fluidly coupled to the reservoir, the pump being configured to receive and to pressurize the fluid; a hose being fluidly coupled to the pump; and a nozzle being fluidly coupled to the hose, the nozzle dispensing the fluid when the fluid is pressurized, the nozzle being a misting nozzle.

10. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, further comprising a pillow being coupled to the lounge chair adjacent to the front edge.

11. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, further comprising a fan being coupled to the lounge chair and being directable toward the top side.

12. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, further comprising a wireless speaker assembly being coupled to the lounge chair and being configured to wirelessly communicate with an external electronic device.

13. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, further comprising a power outlet being mounted on the lounge chair and being electronically coupled to the power source.

14. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, the power outlet further comprising one or more USB power outlets.

15. The rotating chaise lounge assembly of claim 1, further comprising a cup holder being coupled to the lounge chair.

16. A rotating chaise lounge assembly configured for being electrically rotated, the assembly comprising: a lounge chair having a top side, a bottom side, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front edge, and rear edge, the lounge chair including a first section, a second section, and a third section, the second section being between the first and third sections, the third section including the rear edge and the first section including the front edge, each of the first and third sections being pivotably coupled to the second section; a base assembly being attached to and extending downwardly from the bottom side, the base assembly being positionable on a ground surface to support the lounge chair above the ground surface, the base assembly including: an upper mount being attached to the bottom side; a lower mount being rotatably engaged to the upper mount; a drive assembly being mechanically engaged with the upper mount to selectively rotate the upper mount and the lounge chair relative to the lower mount, the drive assembly including: an electric motor including a drive shaft in communication with the upper mount; a central processing unit being electronically coupled to the electric motor; a receiver for receiving wireless signals being electrically coupled to the central processing unit; a support element being coupled to and extending downwardly from the lower mount; a power source being electronically coupled to the drive assembly, the power source being selected from the group comprising: a power cord being coupled to the electric motor, the power cord extending outwardly through the lower mount, the power cord being configured to receive an alternating current power source; a battery being coupled to the electric motor, the battery being rechargeable; or a solar panel being electronically coupled to the electric motor; a remote being in wireless communication with the receiver to actuate the electric motor in a first direction, a second direction, or a stationary condition; a misting device being coupled to the lounge chair, the misting device being positioned on the first section, the misting device being configured to expel a fluid under pressure over the top side, the misting device comprising: a reservoir being configured to hold the fluid; a pump being fluidly coupled to the reservoir, the pump being configured to receive and to pressurize the fluid; a hose being fluidly coupled to the pump; a nozzle being fluidly coupled to the hose, the nozzle dispensing the fluid when the fluid is pressurized, the nozzle being a misting nozzle; a pillow being coupled to the lounge chair adjacent to the front edge; a fan being coupled to the lounge chair and being directable toward the top side; a wireless speaker assembly being coupled to the lounge chair and being configured to wirelessly communicate with an external electronic device; a power outlet being mounted on the lounge chair and being electronically coupled to the power source, the power outlet being one or more USB power outlets; and a cup holder being coupled to the lounge chair, the cup holder being positioned on the second section.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

[0011] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0012] FIG. 1 is a bottom isometric view of a rotatable suntanning chair device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a box diagram view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 9 thereof, a new rotating chair embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0023] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 9, the rotatable suntanning chair device 10 generally comprises a lounge chair 12 having a top side 14, a bottom side 16, a first lateral edge 18, a second lateral edge 20, a front edge 22, and rear edge 24. The lounge chair 12 may further include a first section 26, a second section 28, and a third section 30. The second section 28 is between the first 26 and third 30 sections. The third section 30 includes the rear edge 24 and the first section 26 includes the front edge 22. Each of the first 26 and third 30 sections is pivotably coupled to the second section 28. For example, a first hinge 32 may pivotably couple the first section 26 to the second section 28 and a second hinge 34 may pivotably couple the third section 30 to the second section 34. The hinging mechanisms herein are conventional to lawn chair type assemblies and variations thereof having the ability to releasably lock at a desired angle.

[0024] A base assembly 36 is attached to and extends downwardly from the bottom side 16. The base assembly 36 is positionable on a ground surface 38 to support the lounge chair 12 above the ground surface 38. The base assembly 36 generally includes an upper mount 40 that is attached to the bottom side 16, a lower mount 42 that is rotatably engaged to the upper mount 40, and a drive assembly 44 that is mechanically engaged with the upper mount 40 to selectively rotate the upper mount 40 and the lounge chair 12 relative to the lower mount 42. A support element 58 may be coupled to and extend downwardly from the lower mount 42. Though this may be achieved any conventional manner, in an example of one base assembly 36, as shown in FIG. 6, a ring gear 54 may be coupled to the upper mount 54. A motor gear 56 can be coupled to the drive shaft 48 to engage the ring gear 54 to rotate the upper mount 40 as the electric motor 46 rotates the drive shaft 48.

[0025] Embodiments of the drive assembly 44 include an electric motor 46 including a drive shaft 48 in communication with the upper mount 40. A central processing unit 50 is electronically coupled to the electric motor 46. A receiver 52 for receiving wireless signals is electrically coupled to the central processing unit 50.

[0026] A power source 60 is electronically coupled to the drive assembly 44. In some embodiments, the power source 60 may be coupled to both the electric motor 46 and the central processing unit 50, as shown in FIG. 10. In other embodiments, the power source 60 may include a power cord 62 that is coupled to the electric motor 46, as shown in FIG. 6. The power cord 62 extends outwardly through the lower mount 42 and is configured to receive an alternating current power source. The power source 60 may also include a battery 64 that is coupled to the electric motor 46, as shown in FIG. 9. The battery 64 may be rechargeable. The power source 60 may also include a solar panel 66 that is electronically coupled to the electric motor 46, as shown in FIG. 8.

[0027] A remote 68 may be in wireless communication with the receiver 52 to actuate the electric motor 46. For example, the electric motor 46 may be actuated to rotate the drive shaft 48 in a first direction, such as clockwise, a second direction, such as counterclockwise, or a stationary, or stopped, condition. The lounge chair 12 can accordingly rotate in the first or second direction and can be stopped at a particular orientation when the electric motor 46 is in the stationary condition. As shown in FIG. 7, the electric motor 46 can thereby rotate the lounge chair 12 so that a user 94 can reposition the lounge chair relative to the position of the sun. In another example, the electric motor 46 may be actuated to revolve the lounge chair 12 in only one of the first or second directions.

[0028] A misting device 70 for cooling a user may be coupled to the lounge chair 12. The misting device 70 may be positioned on the first section 26, as shown in FIG. 1. The misting device 70 is generally configured to expel a fluid 72 under pressure over the top side 14. The misting device 70 typically includes a reservoir 74 that is configured to hold the fluid 72. A pump 76 is fluidly coupled to the reservoir 74. The pump 76 is configured to receive and to pressurize the fluid 72. A hose 78 is fluidly coupled to the pump 76. A nozzle 80 is fluidly coupled to the hose 78. The nozzle 80 dispenses the fluid 72 when the fluid 72 is pressurized. For example, the nozzle 80 may be a misting nozzle.

[0029] A pillow 82 may be coupled to the lounge chair 12 adjacent to the front edge 22. A fan 84 may be coupled to the lounge chair 12 and may be directable toward the top side 14. A wireless speaker assembly 86 that is configured to wirelessly communicate with an external electronic device 88 may also be coupled to the lounge chair 12. A power outlet 90 may be mounted on the lounge chair 12 and would typically be coupled to the power source 60. For example, the power outlet 90 may include one or more USB power outlets. A cup holder 94 may also be coupled to the lounge chair 12, for example being positioned on the second section 28 within comfortable reach of the user 94.

[0030] Each of the pump 76, fan 84, and wireless speaker assembly 86 may be directly electronically coupled to the power source 60, as shown in FIG. 10. In such embodiments, the power source 60 can provide an electrical current to power each device. Alternatively, each of the pump 76, fan 84, and wireless speaker assembly 86 may include individual power sources, such as individual batteries for each device. If the devices include individual batteries, those individual batteries may be rechargeable and couplable to the power outlet 90. In such embodiments, the power outlet 90 can recharge the individual batteries which power the devices.

[0031] In use, the user 94 can sit comfortably on the lounge chair 12, for example resting their head on the pillow 82 coupled to the front edge 22. The user 94 can use the remote 68 to rotate the lounge chair 12 to their preferred position relative to the sun 96. While sunbathing, the user 94 can cool themselves with the misting device 70 or the fan 84. The user 94 can enjoy a beverage, using the cup holder 92 to conveniently hold the drink glass. The user 94 can also use the wireless speaker assembly 86 to listen to music, podcasts, or other audio files while relaxing in the sunshine. If the external electronic device 88 of the user 94 needs to be charged, the user 94 can plug the external electronic device 88 into the power outlet 90. As the sun 96 moves throughout the sky during the day, the user 94 can rotate the lounge chair 12 to avoid getting caught in the shade or receiving an uneven tan.

[0032] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0033] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word comprising is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article a does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.