Furniture article having panel and integral perimeter frame
The present invention relates to an apparatus having a panel and an integral perimeter frame, and more particularly relates to a furniture article having a flexible panel and a molded-on perimeter frame. A furniture component, such as a chair back or seat, includes a panel component made of a flexib...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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30.12.2003
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| Summary: | The present invention relates to an apparatus having a panel and an integral perimeter frame, and more particularly relates to a furniture article having a flexible panel and a molded-on perimeter frame.
A furniture component, such as a chair back or seat, includes a panel component made of a flexible compliant plastic, and a rigid tubular perimeter frame integrally molded onto and hence bonded to a perimeter flange of the panel component to structurally support the panel component. The panel component includes horizontally extending flexible strips shaped to provide comfortable support for a seated user. The perimeter frame extends continuously around the enlarged show area and is made by gas assist processes, which cause the perimeter frame to be tubular and hollow for increased strength-to-weight ratio. Methods related to the above are also disclosed. |
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