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Gliders from University of Miami. A glider or platform rocker is a type of rocking chair that moves as a swing seat, where the entire frame consists of a seat attached to the base by means of a double-rocker four-bar linkage. The non-parallel suspension arms of the linkage cause the chair to simulate a rocking-chair motion as it swings back and ...
Glider (or platform rocker), offers the same motions as a rocking chair but without the dangers [citation needed]; a frame rests on the floor and the chair is supported by swing arms within the frame so that moving parts are less accessible; Gossip bench or telephone table, an early 20th century chair with a built-in telephone stand
Most gliders don't have the mechanism enclosed. Some have it covered by an outer plate, or by the chair upholstery if it's an easy-chair style glider. The safety comes from the glider's inability to squash things on the floor, like the tail of your cat getting caught under a rocking chair. ~Amatulić 16:53, 5 June 2009 (UTC)
A Thonet rocking chair. A rocking chair or rocker is a type of chair with two curved bands (also known as rockers) attached to the bottom of the legs, connecting the legs on each side to each other. The rockers contact the floor at only two points, giving the occupant the ability to rock back and forth by shifting their weight or pushing ...
Inspired by the use of gliders by Germany, the United States Navy and USMC initiated a glider program in May 1941. Two glider types were envisioned, a 12-seat and a 24 seat-type. The Naval Aircraft Factory was requested to undertake preliminary design of the gliders, which were to be constructed of wood or composite materials. The idea was to ...
Tire swing Canopy swing. Tire swings are a form of swing made from a whole tire. These are often simply a new or used tire hanging from a tree on a rope. On commercially-developed playground swing sets, oversized new tires are often reinforced with a circular metal bar to improve safety and are hung on chains from metal or wooden beams.