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Convertible sofa-bed

US5231710A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateJul 20, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C17/13
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A convertible sofa-bed which includes a bed support frame which is shiftable with respect to the sofa frame to convert the sofa-bed between sofa and bed positions. The bed support frame is attached to one of the arm supports and is extended into a bed position by pulling on the sofa arm. The sofa-bed may also include a unique two-piece bed support frame connected by an over-center pivot linkage which locks the bed support frame into the bed position.

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