Abstract: A recliner for variable adjustment between a substantially horizontal position and an ergonomic seating position includes right-hand and left-hand side parts, which are each made up of an outer side part and an inner side part. The recliner also comprises a backrest element and a seat-surface element, which are connected to one another for rotation via a first bearing rod, as well as a foot-part element, which is connected to the seat-surface element for rotation via a second bearing rod. The foot-part element is mounted between the right-hand and left-hand side parts via a third bearing rod. The first, second and third bearing rods are each mounted for translatory movement in a corresponding guide in the right-hand and left-hand side parts such that the backrest element, the seat-surface element and the foot-part element can be adjusted in a variable manner between a substantially horizontal position and an ergonomic seating position.

Abstract: A wall hugger recliner with zero space technology includes a frame for placing on a floor, a seat, a backrest, a foot support, and a foot support adjustment mechanism having a first mechanical rod assembly and a first actuator for deploying and retracting the foot support. A seat backrest adjustment mechanism includes a second mechanical rod assembly for adjusting the seat and the backrest with an upright basic position into a horizontal position, wherein the seat backrest adjustment mechanism has a second actuator for adjusting the seat and the backrest.

Abstract: An item of seating furniture, including a base fixed in position during use, a seat unit with a seat surface, and a leg unit moveable in relation to the seat unit and having a leg support surface. The leg unit is displaceable via a movement mechanism between a storage position and a use position. The movement mechanism is designed for transferring the leg unit from the storage position into the use position. The movement mechanism has an intermediate support displaceable in relation to the seat unit or the base via a first pivoting guide. The pivoting guide has a first rear pivot lever between the intermediate support and the seat unit or the base, and the leg unit is displaceable relative to the intermediate support via a second pivoting guide. The second pivoting guide has a first front pivot lever between the intermediate support and the leg unit.

Abstract: Reclining chair includes a leg (4), a seat base (3) and a backrest, with the seat base and backrest being able to be moved and tilted in respect of said leg, for maintaining the center of gravity. A tilting arrangement includes a first body (5) fitted with parallel sides (7, 8), each one of which is provided with slots (11, 12), a second body (6) fitted with parallel sides (9, 10), each of said sides being provided with slots (13, 14), and a shaft in association between each pair of slots of the first and second bodies. The reclining chair also is provided with pinion and racks associated with the shafts. The chair preferentially has a height-adjustable footrest, an also height-adjustable armrest and a tray or work surface.

Abstract: A reclining chair includes a securing mechanism used for releaseably securing an angularly displaceable back; the back has a support rod pivoted thereto; the mechanism includes first and second rotary shafts, first and second pedals and first and second reels respectively secured on the shafts, a string wound onto the first reel at one end, and onto the second reel at other end for effecting simultaneous rotation of the shafts, and a securing element near to the support rod and connected to the second shaft; the securing element is formed in such a way as to be capable of securing the support rod in position immediately after it is turned to a first position by depressing the first pedal, and capable of releasing the support rod for the back to be steplessly adjusted immediately after it is turned away from the first position by depressing the second pedal.

Abstract: A reclining chair is formed of a base frame, a seat frame, and a backrest frame. The base frame is provided with two horizontal slide rails and two inclined slide rails. The seat frame is provided with two first slide wheels slidable on the horizontal slide rails, and two second slide wheels slidable on the inclined slide rails. The backrest frame is fastened at one end to the seat frame such that the backrest frame reclines along with the seat frame.

Abstract: The gliding seating unit comprises: a base configured to rest upon an underlying surface; a seat assembly positioned above the base that includes a generally horizontal seat and a pair of side panels connected with and extending downwardly from opposite side edges of the seat; an extendable ottoman including an ottoman panel; gliding means attached between the base and the seat for enabling and controlling gliding movement of the seat relative to the base; and an ottoman-extending mechanism attached to the seat and the ottoman that includes a seat bracket attached to the seat, an ottoman linkage attached to the ottoman, and an actuation linkage pivotally interconnected with the seat bracket and the ottoman linkage. The ottoman linkage is configured to move the ottoman between a retracted position, in which the ottoman panel is generally upright and located below the seat, and an extended position, in which the ottoman panel is generally horizontally disposed and located forward of the seat.

Abstract: A swivel type chair that functions as both a high back desk chair and a recliner. The seat and backrest pivot as a unit on the base between upright and reclined positions and a footrest is movable pivotally with respect to the seat and is tucked underneath the seat when the chair is in the upright position to function as a desk chair and elevates to an extended position automatically when the chair is moved to the reclined position. A brake mechanism is carried on the chair for locking the seat and backrest in any selected position between the upright and reclined positions.

Abstract: A swivel type chair that functions as both a high back desk chair and a recliner. The seat and backrest pivot as a unit on the base between upright and reclined positions and a footrest is movable pivotally with respect to the seat and is tucked underneath the seat when the chair is in the upright position to function as a desk chair and elevates to an extended position automatically when the chair is moved to the reclined position. A brake mechanism is carried on the chair for locking the seat and backrest in any selected position between the upright and reclined positions.

Abstract: A double-shift carriage mechanism for supporting the seat, backrest, footrest and legrest of a full recline incliner chair includes mirror image right and left support assemblies connected by a torque tube, each support assembly including an incline frame subassembly, an extendable footrest-legrest subassembly, a toggle drive subassembly, and a recline frame subassembly, the incline frame subassembly shifting from a retracted to an extended condition to convert the chair from an upright to an inclined state and the recline frame subassembly then shifting from a retracted to an extended condition, thus moving the incline frame subassembly along a substantially straight line and converting the chair from an inclined to fully reclined state.

Abstract: Each of the left and right support assemblies for a shiftable carriage mechanism for an incliner chair includes a toggle drive subassembly that includes an upper toggle link which is pivotally connected to a mounting rail of a frame subassembly, a lower toggle link which is pivotally connected to a base member of the frame subassembly and a drive spring which is connected to the upper toggle link. The drive spring operates to position the toggle links in a locked condition when the support assembly is retracted and to drive the support assembly into an extended condition when the toggle links are manually rotated to an unlocked condition.

Abstract: A shiftable carriage mechanism for an incliner chair includes a right support assembly, a left support assembly, a torque tube connected between the right and left support assemblies and an operating lever, each of the right and left support assemblies including a frame subassembly having a base member mountable on the chair frame, and a mounting rail movably positioned above the base member; a toggle drive subassembly for locking the mounting rail above the base member or, when unlocked, for moving the mounting rail towards the base member; and a footrest-legrest subassembly which will become extended when the mounting rail is moved towards the base member. No main extension spring connected between the mounting rails and the base members is utilized.

Abstract: A reclining chair is provided comprising a tubular frame and a seating secured to said frame by a flexible member. The flexible member slides over a raceway positioned lengthwise inside said tubular frame, whereby the seating is suspended from the frame. Means are provided to guide the motions of the flexible member and those of the seating.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable chair comprising a frame supporting a seat pivotable with respect to the frame and a back, said chair further comprising a calf support arranged at the forward end of the seat and displaceable between a retracted position in which it is positioned substantially under the seat, and an extended position in which it forms a substantially straight extension of the seat; and a chair adjusting mechanism comprising a drive means provided with a supporting surface, which drive means through a movement such that the seat slides with respect to said supporting surface brings the seat into different using positions so that when the calf support is positioned in its retracted position, the seat forms a less tilted positioned than when the foot support is positioned in its extended position.

Abstract: A reclinable vehicle seat that can be used in an aircraft comprises a bottom part and a back support part which are rotatable together about an axis which extends transversely to the seat and is below and towards the rear bottom part. A hydraulic cylinder is provided to secure the parts in positions angularly spaced about the axis. The back support part may additionally be pivoted about the same or a different transverse axis in relation to the bottom part. The seat preferably includes a leg support part extending downwardly from or adjacent to the front edge of the bottom part, which optionally includes a foot rest. The leg support part may be fixed or pivoted in relation to the bottom part so as to extend forwardly and downwardly when the seat is tilted rearwardly of its normal upright position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rocker-blocking mechanism for a platform rocking chair which when activated, typically in conjunction with thrusting of a legrest which lifts the user's feet away from the reassurance of floor contact. The rocker-blocking mechanism includes a forwardly presented, vertically elongated slot mounted in a medially disposed linkage between the chair rocker cam unit and legrest operating mechanism. A rearwardly presented, forward-to-rear tapering wedge element is disposed through the slot, in a linkage between the chair base and the chair rocker cam unit. When the legrest is in a retracted condition, the wedge is so located that there is plenty of space above and below the wedge within the slot to permit free rocking. As the legrest is thrust, the slot is quickly moved relatively forwards along the wedge to a position where the wedge vertically fills the slot, thus blocking rocking.

Abstract: A reclining chair includes a seat including a rearward portion pivoted for reclining of the chair and a backrest having an upper portion linked to the seat for pivotal motion therewith. The necessary linkage is provided by rigid arm portions of the chair, and the seat and backrest include load-bearing diaphragms conforming to the user's body during the full range of motion of the chair.

Abstract: A trigger handle assembly for a reclining chair which is movable between an end-limiting upright position to an end-limiting fully-reclined position. The handle assembly is operative for affirmatively forwardly driving the linkage system for the chair only as the latter is moved from its initial upright position to an intermediate chair position which is between the two end-limiting chair positions. The body weight of a seated user is then utilized to move the chair from the intermediate chair position to the fully-reclined position without the aid of the handle assembly. The handle assembly disengages from the linkage system when the chair reaches the intermediate position. A handle for the handle assembly is freely returnable by gravity to its initial position.

Abstract: This chair comprises a chair base having chair side arms on which a body supporting means is tiltably mounted. The chair is constructed to allow the body supporting means to tilt on said base from upright position to said T.V. and fully reclined positions, while the upper end of the backrest portion of said body supporting means, retains its spacing relative to a wall of the room in which the chair is located, while the chair side arms move bodily forwardly away from said wall. The chair arms are swingably mounted on floor engaging base plates, in such manner that the body supporting means can tilt from upright position to fully reclined position, while the chair side arms move forwardly substantially horizontally, being guided by the base plates without side to side movement, first from a rear position of the chair side arms to a forward position projecting forwardly of the base plates, as the body supporting means tilts from upright position to T.V.

Abstract: This invention adds a stabilizing system to the chair disclosed in our copending application Ser. No. 618,954, filed Oct. 2, 1975, and minimizes swaying side to side, and thereby maintaining the rigidity of the chair. The stabilizing system comprises a pair of paralleled base plates attached to front and rear cross-rails supported on the floor. Arm mounting members are attached to the left and right side arms of the chair, respectively. Friction reducing buttons on said arm mounting members movably contact said base plates. At least one of said buttons is adjustable to ensure retaining said chair against swaying sideways. A button at each side of the chair, is attached to one link of the arm rest suspension linkage, to slidably contact another link of the suspension linkage, to also aid in preventing side sway of the chair. The cross-rails extend beyond the base plates and beyond the inner surfaces of the side arms of the chair.

Abstract: A reclining chair is provided with a shiftable chair chassis which travels from a rearward, upright sitting position along a supporting base to a forward position from which the chair may be reclined without striking the wall behind the chair. The chair chassis is normally locked against recline from its rearward, upright sitting position but may be released by the extension of the footrest, which also unlocks the chair chassis for forward travel. Preferably, the chair chassis is mounted upon a downwardly and forwardly inclined track on the chair base so that the weight of the seated occupant is sufficient to shift the chair chassis forwardly on the base upon release of the lock, while counterbalancing means actuated by the forward movement of the chair chassis returns the chair to its rearward position when the occupant rises from the chair.

Abstract: A reclining chair adapted to be positioned in close adjacency to a room wall when in the upright sitting position and yet so structured as to allow ready assumption of any of a variety of reclined positions of occupancy without physical contact of any element thereof with the same room wall, the chair concept envisioning a fixed platform, a chassis slideable rectilinearly relative to the platform, and a body-supporting unit movable between the sitting and reclining positions relative to the chassis with a concomitant movement of a leg supporting unit between the retracted and extended positions respectively, a propeller link or other means connecting between the body-supporting unit and platform for propelling the body-supporting unit relative to the platform, with the chassis moving forwardly and progressively away from the wall as transition is made from upright sitting position to progressive positions of reclination, wherefore the body supporting unit is concomitantly moved forwardly away from the room wa