Rotating footrest assembly for a seat
US8931848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/063
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular footrest assembly allowing an independent height and swivel adjustment functionality for a pedestal or wall-mounted seat configured in a modular manner. The footrest swivel is independent of the seat swivel and is obtained by manually lifting the seat until the swivel latch is disengaged. The footrest is then rotated and manually laid down to position on a bottom height limit. The footrest height adjustment is independent of the footrest swivel and is optional. The footrest may include a lockable piston element activated by a foot button to modify the bottom height limit position. The footrest swivel position may be manually changed in any height position and the height adjustment is the same after the swivel position modification. A damper may be added to the system to prevent a free drop of the foot support during a manual swivel adjustment operation.
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