Chair having interchangeable decorative feature
An example interchangeable decorative feature described herein includes an interchangeable panel provided on a housing of a task chair. The panel provides aesthetic functionality by allowing a user to customize, modify, personalize, or otherwise alter the design, theme, or aesthetic of the example task chair. The panel is interchangeable and includes a snap fitting coupling the panel to a surface of the chair. An example interchangeable decorative feature described herein additionally or alternatively includes an interchangeable vinyl skin provided on a task chair. The vinyl skin includes an adhesive for adhering the skin to a surface of the example task chair.
1. A decorative feature for use with a chair comprising:
a panel;
a snap-fit feature coupling the panel to a surface of the chair, a portion of the snap-fit feature being integral with the panel and the portion including a cantilever snap-fit joint comprising:
a member extending from a surface of the panel, the member having a longitudinal axis;
a distal end of the member having an interlocking feature; and
the member having a semi-annular shape about the longitudinal axis; and
a surface finish feature provided on the panel, the surface finish feature including a visual indicia.
2. A decorative feature according to claim 1 , wherein the panel is formed from a plastic resin.
3. A decorative feature according to claim 1 , wherein the panel includes vinyl sheeting.
4. A decorative feature according to claim 3 , further comprising an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer coupling the vinyl sheeting to the panel.
5. A decorative feature according to claim 3 , wherein the vinyl sheeting includes the surface finish feature.
6. A decorative feature according to claim 1 , wherein the visual indicia is selected from at least one of a custom design, a geometric shape, a non-geometric shape, a pattern, a picture, a portrait, a graphical image, a text, a logo, and an advertisement.
7. A decorative feature according to claim 1 , wherein the surface finish feature includes a surface finish of the panel selected from at least one of a matte finish, a gloss finish, a suede finish, a transparent finish, an opaque finish, and a translucent finish.
8. A chair having a decorative feature according to claim 1 .
9. A chair comprising:
a seat;
a back support coupled to the seat; and
a decorative feature, the decorative feature including:
a panel
a snap-fit feature coupling the panel to the back support, the snap-fit feature comprising a first portion being integral with the panel and a second portion being integral with the back support, the first portion of the snap-fit feature further including a cantilever snap-fit joint comprising:
a member extending from a surface of the panel, the member having a longitudinal axis;
a distal end of the member having an interlocking feature; and
the member having a semi annular shape about the longitudinal axis; and
a surface finish feature provided on the panel, the surface finish feature including a visual indicia.
10. A chair according to claim 9 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises a projection extending from an outer circumference of the member in a direction opposite the longitudinal axis, wherein the member has a first radius and the projection has a second radius, the first radius being smaller than the second radius.
11. A chair according to claim 10 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises an undercut surface, the undercut surface tapering from the outer circumference of the member to an outer circumference of the projection.
12. A chair according to claim 11 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises a beveled surface, the beveled surface tapering from a distal edge of the member to the outer circumference of the projection.
13. A chair according to claim 9 , wherein the second portion of the snap-fit feature comprises a cavity configured to receive the cantilever snap-fit joint, the cavity having a semi-annular shape.
14. A chair according to claim 13 , wherein the cavity comprises an interlocking feature, the interlocking feature including a projection extending from an inner circumference of the cavity in a direction towards a longitudinal axis of the cavity, wherein the cavity has a first radius and the projection has a second radius, the first radius being larger than the second radius.
15. A chair according to claim 14 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises an undercut surface, the undercut surface tapering from the inner circumference of the cavity to an inner circumference of the projection.
16. A chair according to claim 15 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises a beveled surface, the beveled surface tapering from the inner circumference of the cavity to the inner circumference of the projection.
17. A chair according to claim 9 , wherein the surface finish feature includes a surface finish of the panel selected from at least one of a matte finish, a gloss finish, a suede finish, a transparent finish, an opaque finish, and a translucent finish.
18. A decorative feature according to claim 1 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises a projection extending from an outer circumference of the member in a direction opposite the longitudinal axis.
19. A decorative feature according to claim 18 , wherein the interlocking feature comprises an undercut surface, the undercut surface tapering from the outer circumference of the member to an outer circumference of the interlocking feature.
20. A decorative feature according to claim 1 , wherein the member has a first radius and the interlocking feature has a second radius, the first radius being smaller than the second radius.