摘要 |
<p>An article of furniture foldable into a flat state and made of stiff sheet material includes a plurality of substantially vertical base panels (10, 12, 14) connected at their lateral edges to form a base portion (B), and a seat panel (C) which is integral with and hinged from at least one of the base panels along hinge lines (38,40). The seat panel (C) is disposed substantially horizontally over the base portion (B) while in use and is pivotable around the hinge lines (38, 40) to a substantially vertical position when the article of furniture isfolded. Aspine (E) between two of the base panels (12, 14) reinforces the article (A) and includes a pair of flanges (70, 74) which are secured to each other. A reinforcing portion (D) for supporting the seat panel (C) is disposed within the base portion (B) and is secured to the spine (E).</p> |