Abstract: A simplified, compact, recliner mechanism which can be adapted to essentially any type of seating unit is disclosed. The seat-drop and the over-center linkages, as well as the seat-drop movement, may be eliminated utilizing a simplified recliner linkage and a linear actuator to control movement of the recliner mechanism.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for an adjustable bed base that distributes the load of an actuator across a moveable panel of the adjustable bed. The bracket is coupled to a moveable panel of the adjustable bed, and has a width that is greater than one-third the width of the moveable panel.

Abstract: A linkage for use in reclining furniture may include a back bracket supported by forward and rear back pivot links. The bottom of the rear back pivot link may be pivotably coupled to a rear lift link and the bottom of the forward back pivot link may be pivotably coupled to the rear lift link in a different location. A control link may be pivotably coupled on one end to one of the forward back pivot link and the rear back pivot link. The control link may pull the pivoting linkage of the back bracket and the forward and back pivot links as the overall linkage is moved from a closed to a TV to a full-recline position. The resulting pivot point for the back is projected upwardly and forwardly, to a point where an upholstered back and seat meet on a finished chair.

Abstract: A seating unit is provided with a glider linkage and a powered reclining mechanism, supported on a pedestal base. The glider linkage allows the seating unit to move to and fro in a gliding motion when the seating unit is in the closed position. The powered reclining mechanism allows independent operation of the footrest and back recline, utilizing a two-motor design. As the seating unit moves from the closed position to the TV position, with the footrest extended, a locking linkage prevents the glider linkage from moving. Additionally, the locking of the glider linkage provides at least a portion of the change in pitch of the seat. The recliner linkage provides the remaining portion of the change in pitch of the seat as the mechanism moves from the closed to the TV position. Because the back recline is independent from the footrest extension, the back can be at least partially reclined even when the seating unit is in the closed position.

Abstract: A linkage for use in reclining furniture may include a back bracket supported by forward and rear back pivot links. The bottom of the rear back pivot link may be pivotally coupled to a rear lift link and the bottom of the forward back pivot link may be pivotally coupled to the rear lift link in a different location. A control link may be pivotally coupled on one end to one of the forward back pivot link and the rear back pivot link. The control link may pull the pivoting linkage of the back bracket and the forward and back pivot links as the overall linkage is moved from a closed to a TV to a full-recline position. The resulting pivot point for the back is projected upwardly and forwardly, to a point where an upholstered back and seat meet on a finished chair.

Abstract: A sofa (1) having adjustable backrest position, and including a seat frame (10), a backrest frame (20), a guide-rail frame (30) and a driving device (40); the guide-rail frame (30) includes a guide-rail (300) which is fixedly connected to the seat frame (10) and which extends in the front-back direction of the sofa (1); a first end of a support frame (50) is connected to the backrest frame (20); a second end of the support frame (50) is connected to the guide-rail (300) so as to be able so slide relative thereto; the driving device (40) is arranged so as to be linked-motion connected to the support frame (50) in order to lead the second end of the support frame (50) to slide relative to the guide-rail (300).

Abstract: A chair control mechanism is provided for use on a chair having a separate seat 14 and backrest 16 that move with respect to a base 12 of the chair. The mechanism 22 includes a housing 26 supported on the base, and brackets 28, 30 secured to the seat and backrest. The seat bracket 28 is supported on the housing for pivotal movement about a horizontally extending front pivot axis 68 between an upright position and a reclining position, and the front pivot axis is located adjacent the front end of the housing. The backrest bracket 30 is supported on the housing for pivotal movement about a horizontally extending rear pivot axis 80 that is located rearward of the front pivot axis.

Abstract: A seating suspension assembly provides efficiency in the manufacture of upholstered furniture such as chairs, sofas or the like. The preferred form of the invention comprises a pair of flexible, durable fabric straps having coil springs fixedly positioned therebetween. The fabric can be attached to a rigid wooden chair seat frame and the suspension assembly stapled or tacked thereto. The coil springs are thus suspended between the front and back of the frame. Upon upholstering, the suspension assembly provides a comfortable, crowned seat for the user. A method of forming the seating suspension assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a chair having a base, a seat, a backrest, and a tilt control mechanism, a horizontal adjustment mechanism is provided for allowing fore and aft shifting movement of the seat relative to the backrest. The tilt control mechanism typically includes a pair of rails or other mounting structure by which the control mechanism is normally fastened to the seat. The rails present a pair of laterally spaced longitudinally extending edges and a plurality of mounting holes arranged in a predetermined pattern. The horizontal adjustment mechanism includes a seat mounting assembly provided with a pair of laterally spaced guides adapted to engage the edges of the rails to support the seat mounting assembly for sliding movement on the control mechanism.

Abstract: A chair control mechanism is provided for use on a chair having a separate seat 14 and backrest 16 that move with respect to a base 12 of the chair. The mechanism 22 includes a housing 26 supported on the base, and brackets 28, 30 secured to the seat and backrest. The seat bracket 28 is supported on the housing for pivotal movement about a horizontally extending front pivot axis 68 between an upright position and a reclining position, and the front pivot axis is located adjacent the front end of the housing. The backrest bracket 30 is supported on the housing for pivotal movement about a horizontally extending rear pivot axis 80 that is located rearward of the front pivot axis.

Abstract: A seating suspension assembly provides efficiency in the manufacture of upholstered furniture such as chairs, sofas or the like. The preferred form of the invention comprises a pair of flexible, durable fabric straps having coil springs fixedly positioned therebetween. The fabric can be attached to a rigid wooden chair seat frame and the suspension assembly stapled or tacked thereto. The coil springs are thus suspended between the front and back of the frame. Upon upholstering, the suspension assembly provides a comfortable, crowned seat for the user. A method of forming the seating suspension assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A seating suspension assembly provides efficiency in the manufacture of upholstered furniture such as chairs, sofas or the like. The preferred form of the invention comprises a pair of flexible, durable fabric straps having coil springs fixedly positioned therebetween. The fabric can be attached to a rigid wooden chair seat frame and the suspension assembly stapled or tacked thereto. The coil springs are thus suspended between the front and back of the frame. Upon upholstering, the suspension assembly provides a comfortable, crowned seat for the user.

Abstract: A combined refrigerated merchandiser comprises a pair of upright support panels, a merchandising refrigerator spanning between the upright support panels for refrigerating and displaying soft drinks and the like, and non-refrigerated shelves spanning between the upright support panels for merchandising and displaying non-refrigerated snack items and the like. In one embodiment, the refrigerator is located in a lowermost position and is of the chest-type, while the shelves are located in an uppermost position and comprise a plurality of display rack shelves. In another embodiment, the refrigerator is located in an uppermost position and is of the gravity feed dispenser type, while the shelves are located in a lowermost position.

Abstract: A bunk bed frame of two rigid members has parallel spaced midportions for partially bounding an upper sleeping surface. Each midportion is connected to first and second end portions, the first end portions converging downwardly to an upper point of convergence along a mid plane between the midportions, further extending downwardly in secured juxtaposition to a lower point of convergence, diverging from the mid plane and further extending downwardly to contact the floor. The second end portions are mirror images of the respective first end portions. Below the lower points of convergence, a pair of spaced, horizontally disposed supports connect the first end portions to the respective second end portions of the members, thus partially bounding a lower sleeping surface.

Abstract: An improved conveyor belt assembly that gravity feeds a column of containers one after another to the front edge of a display rack's shelf as that column's lead containers are successively removed by customers, the conveyor belt having certain specific friction coefficient relationships relative to its support floor and the containers thereon. The improved conveyor belt assembly includes a support floor, a snap-on end cap attached to each end of the support floor, and an endless conveyor belt that tracks over an idler spool mounted on each end cap. A shock absorber against which the column's lead container abuts during use is mounted on the front one of the end caps. The end caps also include alignment structure which cooperates with display rack's shelf to restrain the assembly in desired orientation on the shelf.

Abstract: A seat belt kit for a pedestal seat base of the type in which the base's seat support and pedestal are connected together in swivel relation. In preferred form, the seat belt kit includes a tubular connector bar structured to be received on rearwardly and downwardly facing bar seats formed integral with the base's seat support. The tubular bar is held in fixed relation with the base's seat support only by bolts which extend from interiorly of the seat support into tapped bores in the bar's sidewall so that the bolts are not exposed. The seat belt is connected to each end of the tubular bar, on either side of the seat, by bolts threaded axially into the bar.

Abstract: A bed frame constructed of detachable and interchangeable components to enable the width of the bed frame to be varied to supportingly receive standardized bedding, box springs, or the like, of different standard widths by interchanging components. Unique detachable interconnections are provided to enable assembly and disassembly of the bed frame and variation in its width without the use of tools or separate fastening clamps, nuts, bolts, or the like. The bed frame includes unique side rails of triangular seamless tubing having telescopically attached end brackets for supporting a headboard and/or footboard and a supporting leg assembly permanently attached adjacent each end of the side rails with box spring supporting clips detachably supported from the rail and leg assembly by the use of a socket in the upper end of the leg and a depending tongue on the box spring clip.