US3743349A
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Multiple position reclining chair assembly
Assignee: Lear Siegler Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-16
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-12-16
Abstract
Abstract Two embodiments of a multi-position reclining chair assembly wherein both embodiments include a metal plate like support member, a metal plate-like seat member, a leg rest and attendant linkage, whereby the seat member moves forwardly relative to the support member in moving to a reclining position as the leg rest is extended so that no room is required behind the chair to accommodate reclining movement of the seat back. In one embodiment a manually graspable handle and associated linkage is utilized to move the assembly between an upright position and a fully reclined position, whereas in the other embodiment the assembly is moved between the upright and fully reclined positions by applying force to the seat member.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Crum Mc
- 👤 E Hampton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/031; A47C1/034; A47C1/0342; A47C1/0345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A multiple position reclining chair assembly comprising: support means, seat means, a leg rest member, leg rest mounting linkage mounting said leg rest member for movement between a collapsed stored position and an extended leg supporting position and, linkage means operatively interconnecting said support means and said seat means and said leg rest mounting linkage for moving said seat means from an upright position forwardly relative to said support means to a fully reclined position while at the same time actuating said mounting linkage to move said leg rest member to said extended leg supporting position, said linkage means including first and second links with each link pivotally connected to said support means and said seat means respectively, said mounting linkage including a plurality of pivotally interconnected and crossed links with one of said links being a control link pivotally connected adjacent its lower end to another of said crossed links and pivotally connected intermediate its ends to one of said first link and said seat means and said linkage means including a connecting link pivotally connected to the upper end of said control link and pivotally connected to said support means for extending said leg rest member to said leg supporting position as said seat means moves forwardly relative to said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A multiple position reclining chair assembly comprising: support means, seat means, a leg rest member, leg rest mounting linkage mounting said leg rest member for movement between a collapsed stored position and an extended leg supporting position and, linkage means operatively interconnecting said support means and said seat means and said leg rest mounting linkage for moving said seat means from an upright position forwardly relative to said support means to a fully reclined position while at the same time actuating said mounting linkage to move said leg rest member to said extended leg supporting position, said linkage means including first and second links with each link pivotally connected to said support means and said seat means respectively, said mounting linkage including a plurality of pivotally interconnected and crossed links with one of said links being a control link pivotally connected adjacent its lower end to another of said crossed links and pivotally connected intermediate its ends to one of said first link and said seat means and said linkage means including a connecting link pivotally connected to the upper end of said control link and pivotally connected to said support means for extending said leg rest member to said leg supporting position as said seat means moves forwardly relative to said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 including actuation means for moving said assembly between said upright and fully reclined positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said second link extends downwardly as well as upwardly from its pivotal connection to said support means, and said actuation means is connected to said second link below its pivotal connection to said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein said actuation means includes an arm pivotally connected to said support means and a push-pull link pivotally interconnecting said arm and said second link.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said actuation means includes a handle connected to said arm for pivoting said arm to move said assembly between said upright and reclined positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said actuation means includes a shaft interconnecting said handle and said arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said support means comprises a metal plate-like member adapted for attachment to furniture structure and said seat means comprises a metal plate-like member adapted for attachment to a furniture seat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
196 words
A multiple position reclining chair assembly comprising: support means, seat means, a leg rest member, leg rest mounting linkage mounting said leg rest member for movement between a collapsed stored position and an extended leg supporting position and, linkage means operatively interconnecting said support means and said seat means and said leg rest mounting linkage for moving said seat means from an upright position forwardly relative to said support means to a fully reclined position while at the same time actuating said mounting linkage to move said leg rest member to said extended leg supporting position, said mounting linkage including a plurality of pivotally interconnected and crossed links with one of said links being a control link pivotally connected adjacent its lower end to another of said crossed links and pivotally supported intermediate its ends and said linkage means including a connecting link pivotally connected to the upper end of said control link above the intermediate pivotal support thereof and pivotally connected to said support means for rotating said control link like a lever to extend said leg rest member to said leg supporting position as said seat means moves forwardly relative to said support means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
196 words
A multiple position reclining chair assembly comprising: support means, seat means, a leg rest member, leg rest mounting linkage mounting said leg rest member for movement between a collapsed stored position and an extended leg supporting position and, linkage means operatively interconnecting said support means and said seat means and said leg rest mounting linkage for moving said seat means from an upright position forwardly relative to said support means to a fully reclined position while at the same time actuating said mounting linkage to move said leg rest member to said extended leg supporting position, said mounting linkage including a plurality of pivotally interconnected and crossed links with one of said links being a control link pivotally connected adjacent its lower end to another of said crossed links and pivotally supported intermediate its ends and said linkage means including a connecting link pivotally connected to the upper end of said control link above the intermediate pivotal support thereof and pivotally connected to said support means for rotating said control link like a lever to extend said leg rest member to said leg supporting position as said seat means moves forwardly relative to said support means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein said linkage means includes first and second links with each link pivotally connected to said support means and said seat means respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 wherein said first link is disposed adjacent the front of said assembly and said second link is disposed adjacent the rear of said assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said control link is pivotally connected to one of said first link and said seat means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein said first link is generally L-shaped.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein the distance between the pivotal connections of said first link to said seat and support means is greater than the distance between the pivotal connections of said second link to said seat and support means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 including stop means for limiting forward movement of said seat means relative to said support means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 14 wherein said stop means extends from said support means and engages said second link in said fully reclined positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |