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Mechanical stretching device for movable seat unit and seat unit

US11452378B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 2021
Grant dateSep 27, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 5, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/5068
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a mechanical stretching device for a movable seat unit, and a movable seat unit thereof. The mechanical stretching device includes: a linkage support that comprises a support structure configured to support the mechanical stretching device on ground and a linkage structure attachable to a seating portion of the seat unit; a back mechanism that is pivotally connected to the linkage support and is configured to attach to a backrest of the seat unit; and a leg stretching structure including a footrest element, and the leg stretching structure is pivotally connected to the linkage support, and the footrest element is attached to a footrest of the seat unit. The mechanical stretching device is configured to implement a sequential conversion or a reverse sequential conversion of the seat unit from a sitting state to a relaxing state and to a lying state.

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