Jongno-gu Obtains Patent for Development of Functional Safety Chair

Usually used as a chair... Can secure tent poles to prevent collapse during events... In heatwave situations, can be used as a sunshade and chair for vulnerable groups

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu has attracted attention by developing and registering a patent for the nation's first 'functional safety chair for support pole fixation' designed for local residents.

The safety chair, for which Jongno-gu holds the patent rights, can be used as a chair in daily life and can fix poles to prevent tents and other structures from collapsing during various events.

In the event of a heatwave, it can serve as both a sunshade and a chair for socially vulnerable groups, functioning as a cooling shelter, while also improving urban aesthetics and providing resting spaces.

Previously, tents, parasols, banners, and other items installed by the district had to be secured by tying water containers or sandbags to poles to prevent them from falling due to strong winds, rain, or typhoons.

However, this method was prone to damage from external impacts such as sunlight exposure, and there was a safety concern if the contents fixing the poles leaked, reducing the weight.

To improve this, Jongno-gu created grooves in a cylindrical container that can be filled with water, steel plates, or concrete blocks, allowing tent and parasol poles to be inserted and fixed securely.

Additionally, through collaboration with the SME DSP Co., Ltd., which produces and distributes 'drum chair drum-type' chairs similar to the patented product, they ultimately developed a chair with a backrest.

This collaboration allowed the use of the company's existing distribution network, saving on promotion and logistics costs, reportedly reducing initial product manufacturing costs by about 100 million KRW.

Kim Young-jong, the district mayor, expressed, “The development of the ‘functional safety chair for support pole fixation’ with shade and backrest is expected not only to enhance residents' convenience but also to secure safety by fixing parasols, traffic safety facilities, banners, and preventing them from falling.”

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