Adjustable folding chair

Claim 2

A folding, rocking and reclining chair comprising: a. a pair of complimentary generally rectangular frames, one of which is positioned within the other for relative scissor-like angular movement, the frames being connected by a sheet of flexible material to form a seat, and having means restraining the lower ends of the frames, b. a link pivotally interconnecting adjacent frames sides respectively, at each side of the chair for guiding the frames in said angular movement, and c. said link at its end connecting with the outside frame including offset boss-like structure for laterally spacing said link and frame, the link at its opposite end having lateral spacing bosses to form therewith a ''''T,'''' and an arm rest including a support interconnecting the frames, the T bosses interconnecting respectively the arm rest support and inner frame such that risk of pinching therebetween of the chair occupant''s hands is minimized incident to said angular movement and the arm rest at its opposite ends having pivotal connection respectively, with the support and the outer frame, and having depending side flanges at opposite sides thereof extending longitudinally along the arm rest for laterally shielding said pivotal connections.

Claim 3

A folding, rocking and reclining chair comprising: a. a pair of complimentary generally rectangular frames, one of which is positioned within the other for relative scissor-like angular movement, the frames being connected by a sheet of flexible material to form a seat, b. a link pivotally interconnecting adjacent frames sides respectively, at each side of the chair for guiding the frames in said angular movement, and c. said link at its end connecting with the outside frame including offset boss-like structure for laterally spacing said link and frame, the link at its opposite end having lateral spacing bosses to form therewith a ''''T,'''' and an arm rest including a support interconnecting the frames, the T bosses interconnecting respectively the arm rest support and inner frame such that risk of pinching therebetween of the chair occupant''s hands is minimized incident to said angular movement, the lower ends of the frames being restrained by a flexible strap for adjusting and limiting angular expansion of the frames, the strap terminals respectively, being anchored on the front ends of the outer frame and the corresponding strap sections extending therefrom through guide loops on the rear ends of the inner frame and joined by means for adjusting the strap length.

Claim 4

A folding, rocking and reclining chair comprising: a. a pair of complimentary generally rectangular frames, one of which is positioned within the other for relative scissor-like angular movement, the frames being connected by a sheet of flexible material to form a seat, b. a link pivotally interconnecting adjacent frames sides respectively, at each side of the chair for guiding the frames in said angular movement, and c. said link at its end connecting with the outside frame including offset boss-like structure for laterally spacing said link and frame, the link at its opposite end having lateral spacing bosses to form therewith a ''''T,'''' and an arm rest including a support interconnecting the frames, the T bosses interconnecting respectively the arm rest support and inner frame such that risk of pinching therebetween of the chair occupant''s hands is minimized incident to said angular movement, the lower ends of the frames being restrained by a flexible strap for adjusting and limiting angular expansion of the frames, the strap terminals respectively, being anchored on the front ends of the outer frame and the corresponding strap sections extending therefrom through guide loops on the rear ends of the inner frame and joined by means for adjusting the strap length.

Claim 5

A folding, rocking and reclining chair comprising: a. a pair of complimentary generally rectangular frames, one of which is positioned within the other for relative scissor-like angular movement, the frames being connected by a sheet of flexible material to form a seat, b. a link pivotally interconnecting adjacent frame sides respectively, at each side of the chair for guiding the frames in said angular movement, and the lower ends of the frames being restrained by flexible strap connections for adjusting and limiting angular expansion of the frames, said strap connections being normally in tension and acquiring slack when the chair is folded, whereby the strap adjustment remains the same for subsequent chair use, and a strap anchoring and guiding member mounted on each frame leg comprising a metal plate having an offset pad for making planar floor contact at the foot of the respective frame leg, and having a slot for receiving the strap, and c. the pivotal connection between said link and adjacent side of one frame including offset boss-like structure for laterally spacing said link and frame side such that risk of pinching therebetween of the chair occupant''s hands is minimized incident to said angular movement.

Claim 6

A folding, rocking and reclining chair comprising: a. a pair of complimentary generally rectangular frames, one of which is positioned within the other for relative scissor-like angular movement, the frames being connected by a sheet of flexible material to form a seat, b. a link pivotally interconnecting adjacent frame sides respectively, at each side of the chair for guiding the frames in said angular movement, and the lower ends of the frames being restrained by flexible strap connections for adjusting and limiting angular expansion of the frames, said strap connections being normally in tension and acquiring slack when the chair is folded, whereby the strap adjustment remains the same for subsequent chair use, and a strap anchoring and guiding member mounted on each frame leg comprising a metal plate having an offset pad for making planar floor contact at the foot of the respective frame leg, and having a slot for receiving the strap, and c. the pivotal connection between said link and adjacent side of one frame including offset boss-like structure for laterally spacing said link and frame side such that risk of pinching therebetween of the chair occupant''s hands is minimized incident to said angular movement.