Chair mechanism
US5217276A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C1/0355
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A "two-way" recliner mechanism for use in articles of furniture is disclosed. The two-way recliner mechanism provides operative first and second linkages for tilting the seat assembly relative to a stationary chair frame and for extending and retracting a leg rest assembly, respectively. The first linkage mechanism is a toggle-lock mechanism operable for holding the seat assembly in the upright position and the second linkage is an over-center toggle mechanism operable for actuating the leg rest assembly. The first and second linkages are activated by a short-stroke actuator handle concealed in the upholstery of the chair, sofa or loveseat which may be easily operated by the seat occupant.
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