Patent · US Expired

Reclining sofa

US5271660A · kind A · utility

25Cited by
38References
37Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 1991
Grant dateDec 21, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/0355
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A recliner mechanism incorporating a push-button assist apparatus for initiating movement of a leg rest assembly from a retracted position to an extended position. A pair of C-shaped toggle links are fixedly coupled to a drive rod and each include coil springs, the coil springs further being coupled to an adjustable tensioning mechanism to enable the tension of both coil springs to be adjusted. A pair of tracks are provided for enabling a portion of the recliner mechanism to move forwardly upon actuation of the push-button assist apparatus. An adjustable stop bracket is provided for limiting the forward travel of the recliner mechanism along the tracks to thereby adjustably control the height and inclination angle of the leg rest member.

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