Chairs and seats – Convertible – To nonoccupant support device
Patent
1995-02-22
1996-06-18
Brown, Peter R.
Chairs and seats
Convertible
To nonoccupant support device
224155, A47C 1300, A45F 402
Patent
active
055270883
ABSTRACT:
A pack frame that is convertible to a chair, having a generally rectangular shaped back section which has fittings that allow a back pack to be attached to it, and a generally rectangular shaped seat section pivotally connected to the back section. The back and seat sections have fabric or plastic panels attached to each respectively that form the back and seat of the chair. Two adjustable shoulder straps are each attached at one end to the front of the chair seat and at the other end to the lower portion of the rear leg member of the chair. When the invention is folded into position for use as a pack frame, the member that forms the front of the chair seat pivots and hooks or latches into the back of the chair, locking the device into a rigid pack frame, and retaining clips hold the front and rear legs together. All horizontal cross members are shaped to curve away from the user's body when the invention is used as a pack frame, for the comfort of the user. The invention is designed to be used with a padded hipbelt and ventilated backpad for the user's comfort. A second embodiment of the combination pack and chair in which a rigid backpack is attached to the back of a chair, so that when the combination pack and chair is carried on a person's back, the chair is held away from the person's back so it will not rub or bump the user's body. A third embodiment of the combination pack and chair in which a rigid backpack is attached to the underside of a folding chair, so that when the combination pack and chair is carried on a person's back, the folding chair is held away from the person's back and will not rub or bump against the user's body.
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