Adjustable High Chair

Abstract

A high chair assembly ( 10 ) for an infant includes a frame ( 12 ) for resting on a supporting surface and a seat support ( 14 ) which is removably mounted on the frame ( 12 ). The seat support ( 14 ) is adapted to be self-supporting on the supporting surface when selectively removed from the frame ( 12 ). The seat support ( 12 ) may be in the form of a peripheral frame ( 40 ) supporting a seat and backrest comprised of flexible material ( 16 ) supported on the frame ( 40 ). The peripheral frame ( 40 ) may be moveably mounted relative to the frame ( 12 ) for movement between two or more positions including an upright and an inclined position. The frame ( 12 ) may have a base portion ( 29 ) and a leg portion ( 28 ) which is pivotally mounted on the base portion ( 29 ). This may allow for selective movement between an operative configuration and a folded configuration in which the leg portion ( 28 ) lies substantially co-planar with or at least substantially parallel to the base portion ( 29 ). The leg portion may be adjustable in length to provide for height adjustment of the seat support ( 14 ).

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       18 . A high chair assembly for an infant comprising:
 a support frame for resting on a supporting surface; and   a seat support in the form of a peripheral frame supporting a seat and backrest comprised of flexible material supported on the peripheral frame, the peripheral frame being moveably mounted relative to the support frame for selective movement between two or more positions including an upright and an inclined position.   
   
   
       19 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the high chair assembly is provided with a tray mounted to the seat support to maintain a level disposition during movement of the peripheral frame between the two or more positions. 
   
   
       20 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the seat support and the support frame are mounted together with one or more release actuators to facilitate reclining movement of the seat support relative to the support frame, the one or more release actuators requiring both hands to operate. 
   
   
       21 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 20  wherein actuators are provided in two spaced dispositions on the frame or seat support requiring two hands to operate respective apertures. 
   
   
       22 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the flexible material incorporates a footrest. 
   
   
       23 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the two or more positions of the seat support include a folded configuration in which the seat support lies substantially co-planar with or at least substantially parallel to the support frame. 
   
   
       24 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 23  wherein the support frame has a base portion and a leg portion which is pivotally mounted on the base portion for selective movement between an operative configuration and a folded configuration in which the leg portion lies substantially co-planar with or at least substantially parallel to the base portion. 
   
   
       25 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 24  wherein the support frame is a cantilevered construction in which the leg portion extends upwardly from one side of the base portion and is inclined over the base portion for balance, the leg portion being extensible to provide for height adjustment of the seat support. 
   
   
       26 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the seat support is removably mounted on the support frame and is adapted to be self-supporting on the supporting surface when selectively removed from the support frame. 
   
   
       27 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 26  wherein the seat support includes a support leg pivotally mounted to the peripheral frame, the support leg being moveable from an inoperative to an operative position. 
   
   
       28 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 19  wherein the seat support is removably mounted on the support frame and is adapted to be self-supporting on the supporting surface when selectively removed from the support frame, and wherein the tray is carried by the seat support for removal with the seat support when it is removed from the support frame. 
   
   
       29 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 28  wherein the tray is selectively removable from the seat support to facilitate storage. 
   
   
       30 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 26  wherein the seat support and the support frame are mounted together with one or more release actuators to provide for disengagement, the one or more release actuators requiring both hands to operate. 
   
   
       31 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 30  wherein latches are provided in two spaced dispositions on the support frame or seat support requiring two hands to operate respective latches. 
   
   
       32 . A high chair assembly for an infant comprising:
 a frame for resting on a support surface, the frame having a base portion and a leg portion extending upwardly from one side of the base portion and inclined over the base portion; and   a seat support mounted on the leg portion providing support for a seat, wherein the leg portion of the frame is adjustable in length to provide for height adjustment of the seat support.   
   
   
       33 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 32  wherein the leg portion comprises two leg struts which respectively support either side of the seat support. 
   
   
       34 . The high chair assembly as claimed in  claim 33  wherein the leg portion is pivotable relative to the base portion for folding to a storage configuration.