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Recliner chair
Assignee: WIELAND FURNITURE Inc
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Filing: 1997-08-04
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Granted: 1999-05-18
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Expires: 2017-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A recliner chair which converts from a chair configuration to a bed configuration in a single motion. The chair includes a frame, a seat, a back, an intermediate member and a linkage which provides the conversion from chair configuration to bed configuration upon forward movement of the seat relative to the frame. The linkage is comprised of two crossed links, each pivotally attached to the frame, one of which is slideably connected to the underside of the seat, the other of which is pivotally attached to the intermediate member. The links are interconnected by a bushing which is slideably attached to one link and rotatably attached to the other link.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel D. Alberda
- 👤 Donald E. Newfer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/16; A47C17/20; A47C17/207; A47C17/2076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A chair which is convertible into a reclining position, said chair comprising: a seat; a frame for supporting said seat; a back connected to said frame; a intermediate member connected to said seat; and a linkage interconnecting said seat, and said intermediate member, said linkage comprising first and second elongated links and a bushing, said first link having one end connected to said seat, said second link having one end connected to said intermediate member, said bushing rotatably connected to one said link and slideably connected to the other said ink.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A chair which is convertible into a reclining position, said chair comprising: a seat; a frame for supporting said seat; a back connected to said frame; a intermediate member connected to said seat; and a linkage interconnecting said seat, and said intermediate member, said linkage comprising first and second elongated links and a bushing, said first link having one end connected to said seat, said second link having one end connected to said intermediate member, said bushing rotatably connected to one said link and slideably connected to the other said ink.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The chair of claim 1, wherein said seat includes wheels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The chair of claim 1, wherein said intermediate member is disposed between said back and said seat while said chair is in a bed configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chair of claim 1, wherein said intermediate member is disposed beneath said seat while said chair is in a chair configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The chair of claim 1, further comprising: a releasable lock to lock said chair in a bed configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The chair of claim 1, wherein said first link of said linkage is slideably connected to said seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The chair of claim 1, wherein said back is pivotally connected to said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The chair of claim 1, wherein said frame includes wheels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
A chair which is convertible into a bed, said chair comprising: a seat having a lower surface, said surface including a slot; a frame for supporting said seat; a back connected to said frame; an intermediate member connected to said seat; and a linkage interconnecting said seat and said intermediate member, said linkage comprising first and second elongated links and a bushing, said first link having one end slideably engaged in said slot, said second link having one end connected to said intermediate member, said bushing rotatably connected to one said link and slideably connected to the other said link.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
100 words
A chair which is convertible into a bed, said chair comprising: a seat having a lower surface, said surface including a slot; a frame for supporting said seat; a back connected to said frame; an intermediate member connected to said seat; and a linkage interconnecting said seat and said intermediate member, said linkage comprising first and second elongated links and a bushing, said first link having one end slideably engaged in said slot, said second link having one end connected to said intermediate member, said bushing rotatably connected to one said link and slideably connected to the other said link.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
The chair of claim 9, wherein said seat includes wheels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The chair of claim 9, wherein said intermediate member is disposed between said back and said seat while said chair is in a bed configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chair of claim 9, wherein said intermediate member is disposed beneath said seat while said chair is in a chair configuration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chair of claim 9, further comprising: a releasable lock by which said chair is locked in a bed configuration.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The chair of claim 9, wherein said back is pivotally connected to frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
The chair of claim 9, wherein said frame includes wheels.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
123 words
A chair which is convertible into a bed, said chair comprising: a seat having a lower surface, said surface including a slot; a frame for supporting said seat; a back connected to said frame; an intermediate member connected to said seat; and a linkage interconnecting said seat and said intermediate member, said linkage comprising first and second elongated links and a bushing, said first link having a first end slideably engaged in said slot of said seat and a second end pivotally attached to said frame, said second link having a first end connected to said intermediate member and a second end pivotally attached to said frame, said bushing rotatably connected to one said link and slideably connected to the other said link.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
123 words
A chair which is convertible into a bed, said chair comprising: a seat having a lower surface, said surface including a slot; a frame for supporting said seat; a back connected to said frame; an intermediate member connected to said seat; and a linkage interconnecting said seat and said intermediate member, said linkage comprising first and second elongated links and a bushing, said first link having a first end slideably engaged in said slot of said seat and a second end pivotally attached to said frame, said second link having a first end connected to said intermediate member and a second end pivotally attached to said frame, said bushing rotatably connected to one said link and slideably connected to the other said link.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
10 words
The chair of claim 16, wherein said seat includes wheels.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The chair of claim 16, wherein said intermediate member is disposed between said back and said seat while said chair is in a bed configuration.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chair of claim 16, wherein said intermediate member is disposed beneath said seat while said chair is in a chair configuration.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chair of claim 16, further comprising: a releasable lock by which said chair is locked in a bed configuration.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The chair of claim 16, wherein said back is pivotally connected to frame.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
10 words
The chair of claim 16, wherein said frame includes wheels.
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