Stackable modular arena seating

• US 20030200703A1
• Filed: 08/26/2002
• Published: 10/30/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Scott Suprina
• Original Assignee: Scott Suprina
• Inventors: Suprina, Scott
• Granted Patent: US 6,925,760 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 52/9
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 1/126 stowable in floor or wall
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 3/126 Foldable, retractable or tiltable tribunes E04H3/123 takes precedence

Abstract

Stackable modular arena seating risers include permanently attached high quality fold down seats that are the equal of normal arena seats. Stacking of the riser modules is facilitated by the use of quick lock stacking tubes fit into locator cups permanently attached into each corner of the deck of each module. Fork lifting channels of the proper size and spacing are provided on three sides of each module to facilitate movement of the entire stack and the stacking, unstacking, and movement of individual modules.

Claims

1. Modular seating comprising:

a frame having a top portion, a plurality of risers on said top portion, a plurality of locator cups on each of said risers, a bottom portion, a plurality of locator cups on said bottom portion placed opposite to each locator cup in said plurality riser locator cups, a left side portion, and a right side portion;

a polygonal support leg interlockable in each of said support cups;

a row of foldable seat posts mounted to each riser in said plurality of risers; and

a seat mounted to each of said seat post.

2. The modular seating of claim 1 wherein each said seat further comprises:

a seat frame with a folding guide plate;

a cushion; and

a foldable backrest.

3. The modular seating of claim 2 wherein said backrest is cushioned.

4. The modular seating of claim 1 wherein said frame is made of aluminum.

5. The modular seating of claim 1 wherein said frame further comprises:

protective panels covering said left and right portions wherein said protective panels have fork lift tubes disposed therein.

6. The modular seating of claim 1 wherein said protective panels are made of aluminum.

7. The modular seating of claim 1 wherein said locator cups have covers.

8. The modular seating of claim 1 wherein each of said riser locator cups have an insert with at least one integral locking pin.

9. A method of altering a seating arrangement comprising the steps of:

providing at least one self-supporting seating section riser module;

moving said at least one self-supporting seating section into an enclosed entertainment area;

unfolding each seat in said at least one self-supporting riser module;

folding each said seat in said at least one self-supporting riser module;

moving said at least one self-supporting seating section outside said enclosed entertainment area; and

interlocking leg tubes in each locator cup located on said at least one self-supporting riser module.

10. The method according to claim 9 wherein the moving steps further comprise:

using a fork-lift to relocate said at least one self-supporting riser module.

11. The method according to claim 10 further comprising:

placing a second riser module in said at least one self-supporting riser module on said leg tubes wherein said leg tubes are partially disposed within locator cups located on a bottom portion of said second riser module.

12. The method according to claim 11 said placing of said second riser module further comprises:

using a fork-lift to relocate said second riser module onto said leg tubes.