Dictionary - Definition of folding chair

Definition: folding chair


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A chair that can be folded flat for storage.[Wordnet].
Expression	1. A chair which may be shut up compactly for carriage or stowage; a camp chair.[Websters].
Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Extended Definition: folding chair

Folding chair

Folding chairs of the side-X variety set up for an outdoor event

A folding chair is a light portable chair that can be stored in a stack, row or on a specially designed cart (or dolley). They are usually used for seating large amounts of people in an arena where permanent seating is not possible or practical. This includes mostly large outdoor or indoor cultural events such as funerals, college graduation, religious sermons and sport and athletic games and competitions. In the private sphere, folding chairs are used for any social situation requiring extra seating such as [parties]], card games, and temporary seating at the dinner table. They typically weigh between 2 to 5 kilos (five to ten pounds) and are produced in a variety of styles, folding mechanisms and materials.

History

Folding chairs were already being used in Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The curule chair of the Roman magistrate was a folding chair, as well as the seat of the emperor. The frame was mostly made of wood, and seldomly made of metal. The wood was inlaid with artistic carvings, gilded, and decorated with ivory. In Northern Europe, folding chairs date back to the bronze age.

The folding chair became especially widespread during the Middle Ages. Here it was treasured as a liturgical furniture piece. Since the 15th and 16th century the folding chair has mostly had arm and head rests.

Of course, newer chairs which are often found in functions and events are also called folding chairs. Today, the folding chair is mostly made of hard plastic or metal or wood.

Folding chairs can be divided into different categories :

Pivot under seat level

Side-X Stools

Two Xs that can be aligned with a piece of cloth between.

Side-X chairs

The supports for the backrest and front foot is the same side-part. The seat is collapsed to align between the sidebars, either downwards between the front legs, or upwards to align between back-sidebars. Mechanisms vary but the supports for the back and the front feet are invariably the same part.

Front X chairs

Essentially a side-x stool with a backrest.

Bow shape

The supports for the backrest and the hind legs are the same side-part. The seat is collapsed to align between the back-supports. Patented in 2006, but is not yet in production.

Pivot at seat level

Triangle shape

The most common kind of chair, the triangle shape chair was patented by Jeremiah Todd from Oklahoma. The seat automatically aligns between the back supports. The back support and the front legs are the same part.

Pricing

Prices and quality can be roughly divided into three categories, and is largely the same as for stacking chairs:

Low range

Light and cheap furniture made almost invariably from steel tubes and plastic seat and backrest. Costs approximately 15 dollars a piece (2008). Primary consumer market, but also outdoor venues for eating and drinking.

Mid range

More sturdy and a greater variety in styles and materials. They are typically not upholstered. Costs from approximately 25 dollars a piece (2008). Primary market is seating for large arenas, outdoor or places of worship but also cafes and brasseries.

Upper range

These folding chairs are often multiple reinforced, and come with padded seats and backrest. These are mainly sold for sporting events. The seat is sometimes made to fall backward so that it stands upright, making rainwater run off the upholstered seat.

High end

Folding chairs in this category are extremely few and are sold in a very small volume. They cost from 150 to 300 dollars a piece. They may be upholstered, but often they are priced higher because they are associated with a renowned manufacturer.

Professional wrestling

Folding chairs, often referred to as steel chairs or metal chairs - depending on which material they are made from - are also famous for being used as weapons, props, or by other means (set up for other attacks) in the world of professional wrestling. The fact that these types chairs are constantly used in high numbers for seating the audience, announcers, timekeeper, and any other promotion staff or attendees makes them easily and readily available for use. The timekeeper's chair is most often used as a weapon in many cases.

External links

DesignBoom.com The history of folding chairs

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Folding chair"

Synonym: folding chair
Position	Synonym (sorted by strength)
Expression	chair.
Source: Eve, based on meta analysis.		Top

Computed Synonyms: folding chair

Rank	Intensity	Word	Synonyms	Synonyms of synonym
1	6.7794	folding chair	folding stool	fold up, flexible, collapsible, pliable, campstool
2	5.5592	folding chair	camp chair	camp stool, folding stool, deck chair, hammock chair, jump seat
3	2.0088	folding chair	tip-up seat	jump seat, dickey seat, Dick seat, swing seat, rumble seat
4	1.5594	folding chair	lawn chair	deck chair, launcher, loop catcher, sinker, tapestry bobbin
5	1.5593	folding chair	deck chair	deckchair, lounge chair, chaise longue, easy chair, recliner
6	1.5593	folding chair	quad chair	sports chair
7	1.5592	folding chair	easy chair	armchair, Chair, arm chair, recliner, seat
8	1.5592	folding chair	hammock chair	hammock, deck chair, deckchair, camp chair, steamer chair
9	1.5592	folding chair	sports chair	quad chair
10	1.3091	folding chair	swing seat	swing tray, tip-up seat, basket, bucket, suspended tray conveyor
11	1.0188	folding chair	flexible	pliable, supple, elastic, lithe, versatile
12	1.0090	folding chair	Dick seat	dickey seat, jump seat, tip-up seat, camp chair
13	1.0088	folding chair	jump seat	rumble seat, folding seat, tip-up seat, jump-seat, JUMPSEAT
14	1.0086	folding chair	stool	seat, chair, footstool, bench, stack
Source: calculated by Eve using graph theory. "Intensity" is a score indicating the number of overlapping cliques where the word pair is found (an integer before the decimal); the first digit after the decimal is the number of overlapping terminal characters up to 9; the second characters is number of leading common characters up to 9; the last two digits measure the Levenshtein distance subtracted from 100.					Top

Translations: folding chair

Language	Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Al Arabiya	كرسي قابل للطي (folding chair), كرسي ينطوي (folding chair). Additional references: Al Arabiya, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Al Fus-Ha	كرسي قابل للطي (folding chair), كرسي ينطوي (folding chair). Additional references: Al Fus-Ha, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Albanian	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Albanian, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Arabic	كرسي قابل للطي (folding chair), كرسي ينطوي (folding chair). Additional references: Arabic, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Arnaut	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Arnaut, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Balgarski	сгъваем стол (folding chair). Additional references: Balgarski, Bulgaria, Greece, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Balgarski (transliteration)	sgʺvaem stol (folding chair). Additional references: Balgarski, Bulgaria, Greece, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Basque	ulki tolesgarri (folding chair). Additional references: Basque, Spain, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Bulgarian	сгъваем стол (folding chair). Additional references: Bulgarian, Bulgaria, Greece, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Bulgarian (transliteration)	sgʺvaem stol (folding chair). Additional references: Bulgarian, Bulgaria, Greece, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Simplified	可折叠的椅子 (folding chair), 折叠椅 (folding chair). Additional references: Chinese Simplified, China, Brunei, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Traditional	可摺疊的椅子 (folding chair). Additional references: Chinese Traditional, China, Brunei, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Daco-Rumanian	scaun pliant (camp chair, camp stool, folding chair). Additional references: Daco-Rumanian, Romania, Hungary, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Deutsch	Klappstuhl (folding chair, collapsible chair, deck chair, folding stool), Klappsessel (folding chair), der Klappstuhl (folding chair, lawn chair), der Klappsessel (folding chair). Additional references: Deutsch, Germany, Austria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Euskera	ulki tolesgarri (folding chair). Additional references: Euskera, Spain, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Finnish	saranatuoli (folding chair). Additional references: Finnish, Finland, Russia (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Français	chaise pliante (folding chair, camp chair, camp stool), selle brisée (folding chair), siège pliant (folding chair, seat that folds up), fauteuil en tenailles (folding chair), aiant (folding chair), chaise de camping (folding chair), chaise pliant (folding chair). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
French	chaise pliante (folding chair, camp chair, camp stool), selle brisée (folding chair), siège pliant (folding chair, seat that folds up), fauteuil en tenailles (folding chair), aiant (folding chair), chaise de camping (folding chair), chaise pliant (folding chair). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Frioulan	cjadree ca si plee (folding chair). Additional references: Frioulan, Italy, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Frioulian	cjadree ca si plee (folding chair). Additional references: Frioulian, Italy, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Friulano	cjadree ca si plee (folding chair). Additional references: Friulano, Italy, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Friulian	cjadree ca si plee (folding chair). Additional references: Friulian, Italy, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Furlan	cjadree ca si plee (folding chair). Additional references: Furlan, Italy, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Gaelg	caair fillit (folding chair). Additional references: Gaelg, United Kingdom, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Gailck	caair fillit (folding chair). Additional references: Gailck, United Kingdom, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
German	Klappstuhl (folding chair, collapsible chair, deck chair, folding stool), Klappsessel (folding chair), der Klappstuhl (folding chair, lawn chair), der Klappsessel (folding chair). Additional references: German, Germany, Austria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Hebrew	כסא מתקפל (folding chair). Additional references: Hebrew, Israel, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
High Arabic	كرسي قابل للطي (folding chair), كرسي ينطوي (folding chair). Additional references: High Arabic, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
High German	Klappstuhl (folding chair, collapsible chair, deck chair, folding stool), Klappsessel (folding chair), der Klappstuhl (folding chair, lawn chair), der Klappsessel (folding chair). Additional references: High German, Germany, Austria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Hochdeutsch	Klappstuhl (folding chair, collapsible chair, deck chair, folding stool), Klappsessel (folding chair), der Klappstuhl (folding chair, lawn chair), der Klappsessel (folding chair). Additional references: Hochdeutsch, Germany, Austria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Hungarian	tábori szék (folding chair, folding stool), összecsukható tábori szék (camp stool, folding chair). Additional references: Hungarian, Hungary, Austria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Italian	sedia pieghevole (folding chair, folding seat, hammock chair). Additional references: Italian, Italy, Croatia, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Ivrit	כסא מתקפל (folding chair). Additional references: Ivrit, Israel, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Japanese	畳み椅子 (folding chair, folding chair). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Magyar	tábori szék (folding chair, folding stool), összecsukható tábori szék (camp stool, folding chair). Additional references: Magyar, Hungary, Austria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Manx	caair fillit (folding chair). Additional references: Manx, United Kingdom, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Manx Gaelic	caair fillit (folding chair). Additional references: Manx Gaelic, United Kingdom, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Moldavian	scaun pliant (camp chair, camp stool, folding chair). Additional references: Moldavian, Romania, Hungary, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Norwegian	klappstol (folding chair), foldende-stol (folding chair). Additional references: Norwegian, Norway, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Portuguese	dobradiço (flexible, folding, folding chair). Additional references: Portuguese, Portugal, Angola, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Priulian	cjadree ca si plee (folding chair). Additional references: Priulian, Italy, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Romanian	scaun pliant (camp chair, camp stool, folding chair). Additional references: Romanian, Romania, Hungary, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Rumanian	scaun pliant (camp chair, camp stool, folding chair). Additional references: Rumanian, Romania, Hungary, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Ruotsi	klappstol (folding chair), fällstol (camp chair, campstool, deck chair, folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Ruotsi, Sweden, Finland, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Russian	складной стул (folding chair, camp chair, campstool, folding stool, hammock chair). Additional references: Russian, Russia, China, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Russian (transliteration)	skladnoy stul (folding chair, camp chair, campstool, folding stool, hammock chair). Additional references: Russian, Russia, China, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Russki	складной стул (folding chair, camp chair, campstool, folding stool, hammock chair). Additional references: Russki, Russia, China, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Russki (transliteration)	skladnoy stul (folding chair, camp chair, campstool, folding stool, hammock chair). Additional references: Russki, Russia, China, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Serbian (transliteration)	stolica preklapača (folding chair), stolica na sklapanje (camp chair, folding chair, folding stool), stolica na rasklapanje (folding chair). Additional references: Serbian (transliteration), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Shkip	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Shkip, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Shqip	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Shqip, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Shqiperë	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Shqiperë, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Skchip	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Skchip, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Spanish	silla plegable (folding chair, quad chair, sports chair), silla de tijera (folding chair, camp chair, stool), silla cómoda (easy chair, folding chair). Additional references: Spanish, Spain, Mexico, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Suomea	saranatuoli (folding chair). Additional references: Suomea, Finland, Russia (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Suomi	saranatuoli (folding chair). Additional references: Suomi, Finland, Russia (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Svenska	klappstol (folding chair), fällstol (camp chair, campstool, deck chair, folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Svenska, Sweden, Finland, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Swedish	klappstol (folding chair), fällstol (camp chair, campstool, deck chair, folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Swedish, Sweden, Finland, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Tosk	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Tosk, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Turkish	portatif iskemle (folding chair, folding stool), katlanır iskemle (folding chair), açılır kapanır koltuk (folding chair, swing seat, tip-up seat), açılır kapanır iskemle (camp chair, Dick seat, dickey seat, folding chair, jump seat). Additional references: Turkish, Turkey, Bulgaria, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Vascuense	ulki tolesgarri (folding chair). Additional references: Vascuense, Spain, folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Zhgabe	karrige e palosshme (folding chair, folding stool). Additional references: Zhgabe, Turkey (Europe), folding chair. (volunteer & more translations)
Source: Eve, based on a combination of meta analysis and graph theory (for near and back translations).		Top

Year	Description
1994	Invention patented by Robert W. Jr. 7724 Lake Highland Dr. Fort Worth TX Lynch on November 17th, 1994. Abstract: A folding chair comprises a front, scissors-like X-structure formed by two pivotally coupled rigid members, the lower ends of which form front feet and the upper ends of which form front seat corners of the chair. Rearward the scissors structure, an inverted Y-structure includes a pair of downwardly depending rear legs diverging from a central hinge to form rear feet and a stile pivotally coupled to the hinge and extending upwardly opposite the legs. Two spindles link the front feet to an apex coupled to the hinge by a tether, and two lateral braces link the rear feet to the front seat corners, the braces and the spindles being pivotally coupled together where they cross. The stile opposite the hinge includes a transverse rail from which is suspended a hammock seat extending downward to the front seat corners on the scissors structure. The chair folds to a tight bundle for carrying, the hammock seat doubling as a shoulder sling. The chair quickly deploys by spreading the front feet, thereby causing the rear feet to spread apart and to extend rearwardly from the front feet. The stile, folded downwardly between the rear legs for carrying, pivots upwardly at the hinge and latches into place to support the upper end of the hammock.
1995	Invention patented by Carlos M. Ribot on June 6th, 1995. Abstract: A folding chair composed from a blank of stamped material, having various fold lines that define zones in the blank. The blank includes two central zones of a higher height than the remaining zones, two side prolonged zones that protrude from the lateral sides of the central zones, and two inner prolonged zones extending from the side prolonged zones and joined together with at least one connection flange. The blank further includes an "ear" extending from an upper edge of one of the side prolonged zones and forming the seat of the chair and an "ear" extending from an upper area of the side prolonged zone and forming the back of the chair. Each ear is provided with a respective connection flange. The chair is formed by folding the blank along the fold lines and then joining the connection flanges to their designated connection areas.
1995	Invention patented by Chin-chang Cheng on July 5th, 1995. Abstract: A folding chair includes a pair of posts, a pair of foldable armrests having one end slideably and pivotably connected to the posts, a seat having one end pivotably connected to the posts and another end pivotably connected to the armrests, and a pair of two supporting rods arranged in a cross manner and pivotably connected to each other having two upper ends respectively pivotably connected to one of the posts and the seat via a supporting lever and two lower ends with one end extending toward one of the posts and fixedly connected therewith and the other end extending away therefrom.
1995	Invention patented by Robert W. Jr. 7724 Lake Highland Dr. Fort Worth TX Lynch on December 12th, 1995. Abstract: A folding chair comprises a front, scissors-like X-structure formed by two pivotally coupled rigid members, the lower ends of which form front feet and the upper ends of which form front seat corners of the chair. Rearward the scissors structure, an inverted Y-structure includes a pair of downwardly depending rear legs diverging from a central hinge to form rear feet and a stile pivotally coupled to the hinge and extending upwardly opposite the legs. Two spindles link the front feet to an apex coupled to the hinge by a tether, and two lateral braces link the rear feet to the front seat corners, the braces and the spindles being pivotally coupled together where they cross. The stile opposite the hinge includes a transverse rail from which is suspended a hammock seat extending downward to the front seat corners on the scissors structure. The chair folds to a tight bundle for carrying, the hammock seat doubling as a shoulder sling. The chair quickly deploys by spreading the front feet, thereby causing the rear feet to spread apart and to extend rearwardly from the front feet. The stile, folded downwardly between the rear legs for carrying, pivots upwardly at the hinge and latches into place to support the upper end of the hammock.
1997	Invention patented by Enrico Cioncada on June 11th, 1997. Abstract: A folding chair (1) which consists of a seat (5) foldable; two pairs of struts, front (2) and rear (3) which converge on and connect to the chair back (6) functioning as legs and being connected to each other respectively by a rear horizontal cross-bar (9) and a front horizontal cross-bar (8). The rear struts (3) are formed by two tubes (31, 32) slidable one inside the other, the internal tube (32) being fixed by at least one connector (7) to the top of the front strut (2) in correspondence with the chair back, the external tube (31) being fixed to its twin by said rear cross-bar (9). The partial extraction of the internal tube (32) from the external tube (31) occurring when the chair is lifted by the back (6) allows the rotation of the seat around the axis of said rear cross-bar (9).
1997	Invention patented by Chuen-Jong Tseng on November 17th, 1997. Abstract: A folding chair includes front and rear leg frames which are pivotally connected to a seat frame, a backrest frame having a lower end portion pivoted to the rear leg frame, a pair of armrest members which have front ends pivoted to the front leg frame and rear ends pivoted to the backrest frame, and a pair of connecting rods which have front ends pivoted to the front portion of the seat frame and rear ends pivoted the backrest frame. A pair of locking plates are fixedly attached to the backrest frame and have lower portions which are movable towards two side tubes of the seat frame when the chair is unfolded. The side tubes of the seat frame are provided with resilient protrusions which are automatically engageable with engaging slots of the locking plates, respectively, when the chair is unfolded, thereby eliminating the need to operate the locking plates during folding and unfolding operations.
1997	Invention patented by Howard Lee on December 21th, 1997. Abstract: A folding chair having: a frame consisting of a pair of front crossed legs; a pair of back crossed legs; and two pairs of side crossed legs, each pair of crossed legs pivotally connected together where they cross. The lower ends of the front legs and the lower, front ends of the side legs are pivotally connected to first and second lower, front pads. The lower ends of the back legs and the lower, back ends of the side legs are pivotally connected to first and second lower, back pads. The upper ends of the back legs and the upper, back ends of the side legs are pivotally connected to first and second upper, back pads. The upper ends of the front legs and the upper, front ends of the side legs are pivotally connected to first and second upper, front pads. The upper ends of the front legs slidably pass through the first and second upper front pads, the upper ends bent to form hand rests above the upper front pads. The upper, front, ends of the side legs are pivotally connected to the upper front pads. Flexible seat means are connected to the frame with the corners at the four upper pads.
1998	Invention patented by Christina M. Reeves and Christopher J. Reeves on April 22th, 1998. Abstract: A folding chair is described of the type having a seat portion and a back portion joined by a fabric hinge. The seat and back portions have an array of stiffeners, the stiffeners each having one end mounted in the hinge and another end retained in an end retainer. The outermost slats are provided with a slot through which a pair of stays are wound to limit the opening of the back and seat portions relative to each other. The retainers and the hinge capture the ends of the slats in an interference fit. Some or all of the slats may be glued in place with a waterproof glue. A dual purpose cover is provided for enveloping the chair in a folded position for carrying and also for overlaying the chair when in a position for use.
1999	Invention patented by Christopher C. Wegner on January 24th, 1999. Abstract: A chair comprises a first leg frame having opposing left and right side rails and at least one cross rail extending therebetween, the side rails each having upper and lower ends; a second leg frame having opposing left and right side rails and a front cross rail extending therebetween, the side rails each having upper and lower ends; a back frame having opposing left and right side rails and a top cross rail extending therebetween, the side rails each having upper and lower ends; left and right frame links each having upper and lower ends; a flexible support member extending between the top cross member and the front cross member; and, wherein the left and right side rails of the first frame are pivotally connected along a first pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the back frame are pivotally connected along a second pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the second frame, and wherein the left and right frame links are pivotally connected along a third pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the back frame and are pivotally connected along a fourth pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the second frame.
1999	Invention patented by Mario Bruschi on June 21th, 1999. Abstract: An improved folding chair is provided, which comprises two uprights (2) each having an intermediate section (10), two struts (6) articulated on the uprights (2) and each having two ends (15a, 15b) defining a lower length than that of the uprights (2) and similar to that of the intermediate section (10), and a seat (9) articulated on the struts (6) and the uprights (2) and movable therewith between a use position, in which the uprights (2) and struts (6) are transverse to each other and define four supports resting on the ground, and a compacted position in which each strut (6) is disposed alongside an intermediate section (10) of an upright (2), each upright (2) being provided with shaped portions (14a, 14b) jutting out from opposite sides of the intermediate section (10) and forming stop abutments for the ends (15a, 15b) of a strut (6) of an adjacent folding chair.
2000	Invention patented by Jonathan Robert Saul, Duane Michael Perpich, David Emil Harnadek, and David Richard Collins on February 17th, 2000. Abstract: A folding chair includes collapsible rungs in a backrest and seat permitting folding in two directions. Stability is further enhanced by the upholstery which further forces the top rung of the chair downward and the center rung rearward, making the chair rigid in the open position. Siderails and back supports slide freely along the chair's rear legs creating a folding mechanism that folds the seat upwards while also pulling the rear leg upwards in the same direction resulting in greater stability without increasing the height of the folded package.
2000	Invention patented by Andrew Metzger, Lee W. David, Richard J. Sylvester, and Scott W. Miller on March 27th, 2000. Abstract: A folding indoor/outdoor chair that folds in multiple directions includes a seat and backrest assembly supported by a collapsible or foldable chair support assembly. The seat portion of the seat and backrest assembly includes pivot hinges that allow the seat portion to fold in a first direction. The seat and backrest members are comprised of a flexible material or fabric that easily folds in multiple directions when the chair support assembly and seat member are folded along their pivot axes. The resulting chair folds in a compact space while providing increased support and stability to the user.
2000	Invention patented by Chi-Hsiang Lin on June 18th, 2000. Abstract: A folding chair is disclosed. The folding chair has a pair of front legs each having an aperture defined therethrough. A tab is formed on an inside of each of the front legs and has a first orifice defined at an upper end thereof and aligned with the aperture. A protrusion is defined below the first orifice and a second orifice defined through the protrusion. A pair of links each have a hole defined at a first end thereof pivotally mounted on the front leg by a first pivot pin inserted through the hole, the aperture and the first orifice. A pair of rear legs are pivotally mounted with the links by a second pivot pin respectively. A seat plate pivotally mounted between the rear legs has two openings respectively defined at opposite sides thereof and is pivotally mounted on the tabs by two third pivot pins respectively inserted through the second orifices and the openings.
2000	Invention patented by Christopher C. Wegner on July 24th, 2000. Abstract: A chair comprises a first leg frame having opposing left and right side rails and at least one cross rail extending therebetween, the side rails each having upper and lower ends; a second leg frame having opposing left and right side rails and a front cross rail extending therebetween, the side rails each having upper and lower ends; a back frame having opposing left and right side rails and a top cross rail extending therebetween, the side rails each having upper and lower ends; left and right frame links each having upper and lower ends; a flexible support member extending between the top cross member and the front cross member; and, wherein the left and right side rails of the first frame are pivotally connected along a first pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the back frame are pivotally connected along a second pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the second frame, and wherein the left and right frame links are pivotally connected along a third pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the back frame and are pivotally connected along a fourth pivot axis to the respective left and right side rails of the second frame.
2000	Invention patented by Jonathon R. Saul, David R. Collins, David E. Harnadek, and Duane M. Perpich on July 30th, 2000. Abstract: A folding chair includes collapsible rungs permitting folding in two directions. Stability is further enhanced by the upholstery which further forces the top rung of the chair downward making the chair rigid in the open position. Side rails and back supports slide freely along the chair's rear legs creating a folding mechanism that folds the seat upwards while also pulling the rear leg upwards in the same direction resulting in greater stability without increasing the height of the folded package.
2001	Invention patented by Chung-Sen Wu on July 16th, 2001. Abstract: A folding chair has a seat, a first leg, a second leg, a first rod connected to the first leg and the second leg, a second rod connected to the first leg and the second leg, and a folding device. The folding device has a first joint and a second joint. The first joint has a guide channel, a circular aperture, and a slant round hole for receiving the first rod. The second joint has a post inserted in the guide channel, a hollow protruded block inserted in the circular aperture of the first joint, a round through aperture, and a slant circular hole for receiving the second rod. A bolt passes through the round through aperture of the second joint and the circular aperture of the first joint. A nut engages with the bolt.
2001	Invention patented by Luhao Leng and Qiang Li on July 29th, 2001. Abstract: The invention disclosed a folding chair made up by metal tubes whose chair plate apparatus is formed by connecting between the frame member and the plate member by sleeves. The chair plate apparatus consists of the frame member and the plate member; on each side of the plate member is respectively provided with a sleeving; the frame member is provided with a fundamental part, for being leaned against the plate member; and the two side parts are inserted into the each sleeving. The folding chair in this invention is elastic and comfort to sit, much more materials are saved and therefore the cost is reduced.
2001	Invention patented by Christopher C. Wegner on December 13th, 2001. Abstract: A chair includes a first leg frame having first side rails with upper ends and a front cross rail connected to the upper ends; a second leg frame having second side rails; a back frame having back side rails with upper ends and a top cross rail connected to the upper ends of the back side rails; a frame link assembly having frame link members; a flexible support member extending between the top cross rail and the front cross rail; and, a central back link. One of the second side rails is pivotally connected along a first axis to one of the back side rails and is pivotally connected along a second axis to one of the first side rails, one of the frame link members is pivotally connected along a third pivot axis to one of the back side rails and is pivotally connected along a fourth pivot axis to one of the first side rails, and said central back link is pivotally connected along the first pivot axis to one of the second side rails and is pivotally connected along the third pivot axis to one of the frame link members.
2002	Invention patented by Alexander Guy Chan on March 14th, 2002. Abstract: A folding chair having a novel hinge and joint surface configuration that forms a substantially rigid structure approximating conventional non-folding chair designs. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a folding chair comprising a seat frame, a backrest frame hinged proximally to the rear edge of the seat frame and forwardly collapsible over the upper surface of the seat frame, and back legs hinged to the rear edge of the seat frame and forwardly collapsible over the lower surface of the seat frame. The chair, in one embodiment, further comprises front legs hinged to the seat frame and collapsible over the back legs. In an assembled state, the back legs and the backrest frame each abut against elements of the chair at joint surfaces, which limit the range of motion of the hinged members to thereby create a chair having a rigid support structure. In one embodiment, the seat frame, backrest frame, and back legs unfold into an interlocked configuration enhancing the stability of the chair.
2003	Invention patented by Toung-Chun Pan on May 8th, 2003. Abstract: A folding chair includes two pairs of intersected legs. A traverse pivot rail interconnects the intersections of the two pairs of legs. Two support mechanisms are spaced along the pivot rail, each support mechanism comprising an upper hole. Two cylinder pads are anchored in the upper holes. Two fastening mechanisms each include an upper section and a lower section, each section having a half tube mating and coupled to each other with the pivot rail passed therethrough. A seat is pivotably secured to the pivot rail by fasteners threaded through the upper and the lower sections and into the seat. In a use position, the seat is adapted to exhibit an elastic, downward movement as buffered by the cylinder pads. In a folding operation, the seat is turned about the pivot rail until being stopped by a chair back.
Source: compiled by the editor.

Trade Name:folding chair

1. Trade name in use by StacksandStacks; vendor description: This solid maple folding chair folds conveniently to 7" deep yet provides the permanent look for entertaining. The chair has an oven baked finish and an upholstered cushion seat (see zoom). Sold in sets of 2. Goes great with Folding Maple Tables (SKU# 9474,9475).This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery. APO/FPO shipping unavailable.

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Foldaway	Folders	Foldless
Fold-away	Foldex	Foldlessly
Foldback	Fold-in	Foldout
Folded	Folding	Folds
Foldedly	Folding Boat	Foldvary
Folded-up	Folding Chair	Folengo
Folded-uply	Folding Door	Foley
Folden	Folding Money	Folgate
Folder	Folding Saw	Folger
Folderal	Foldingly	Folgore
Folderol	Foldings	Folha