Patent ID: 6145924
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A reinforced chair frame comprising:a seat assembly having a longitudinal seat rail connecting a front seat rail and a rear seat rail to form a seat frame, and at least one seat spring secured to said seat frame for providing a seat cushion supporting surface;a side frame assembly including a first side panel having a front edge secured to a first edge of a front post and a rear edge secured to a first edge of a rear post;a frame bracket having a first flange portion secured to said front post and a second flange portion secured to an outboard portion of said front seat rail which extends laterally outboard of said first side panel;wherein said longitudinal seat rail is secured to an inboard surface of said first side panel along a longitudinal coupling plane; andwherein said front seat rail is secured to said front post along a transverse coupling plane.