Amusement devices – Swing
Patent
1995-08-11
1996-10-15
Nguyen, Kien T.
Amusement devices
Swing
472125, 297281, 5124, 5128, A63G 900
Patent
active
055649874
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to the technical field of garden furniture and, more particularly, swing hammocks.
Swing hammocks that allow two or three persons, or sometimes more, to rest and relax are widely used as part of the amenities in gardens, parks or rest areas.
Known swing hammocks as shown in FIG. 1 are made from bracing generally comprising two triangular-shaped side frames joined at their top which can accommodate a hinged, orientable cover covered with fabric. Struts link the frames to afford stability.
A swing hammock designed in this way accommodates bracing forming a seat capable of being fitted with cushions or other padded furnishings. This bracing may be made of one or two parts with a back rest part and a seat part. The back rest part is generally in a plane inclined of the order of 100.degree. to 120.degree. with respect to the plane of the seat in order to make it comfortable for the user(s).
The position of the back rest part may sometimes be slightly adjustable with respect to the plane of the seat thanks to, for example, means of the small chain and link shaft type allowing appropriate variation as required.
This type of swing hammock nevertheless has disadvantages, particularly when it is stored and because of its overall dimensions. When it is not in use and stored in garages or other similar locations, this type of swing hammock is cumbersome. In addition, users tend to regard the seating area as a makeshift additional storage area for a very wide range of articles and there is therefore a significant risk of dirtying the fabric cover which can adversely affect the appearance and therefore the attractiveness of the swing hammock.
It has also been observed that such swing hammocks can only be moved by the efforts of two persons given the overall dimensions of the hammock assembly. For this reason, users permanently leave swing hammocks in environments that may be harmful to their quality and attractiveness. Humidity, rain and wind borne plant matter are sources of contamination, and fungal growth and colour fading are factors which diminish the attractiveness of such garden furniture.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the invention was therefore to overcome these disadvantages by suggesting a new folding swing hammock design that is easy to manufacture and assemble, compact and which can easily be carried by a single person.
Another object sought after was to devise a new seat design on such a swing hammock offering a different level of comfort.
According to a first characteristic of the invention, the swing hammock is distinctive:
in that it comprises a rectangular frame fitted with tubular elements forming the longitudinal and horizontal sides and defining a ground support area and an upper area for hinging a cover;
and in that the curved ends of the elements make it possible to fit and rotate intermediate tubes in order to together form the lateral and transverse sides of the frame,
and in that L-section elements are separately mounted and fixed with respect to the intermediate tubes by a connecting part whereas the side frames extend as ground support parts;
and in that the seat part consists of rectangular tubular bracing that swivels relative to the L-section support arms suspended in relation to the frame, said seat part having a swivel movement that is limited relative to the arms, said seat part accommodating a canvas or similar material forming a hammock.
These objects and others will become apparent from the following description. The object of the present invention is described, merely by way of example, in the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a swing hammock of prior art.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a folding swing hammock according to the invention.
FIG. 3 is a side view according to FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a partial side view showing lifting of the seat structure so that the swing hammock can be folded up.
FIG. 5 is a view showing the swing hammock being folded up by partially swivelling
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Nguyen Kien T.
Societe Industrie et Sport S.A.
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