Abstract: An omnidirectional tilting mechanism comprising a low profile package interposable between a support and a tiltable member. The mechanism includes a first element secured to the support and a second element secured to the tiltable member. The first and second elements move relative to one another in an omnidirectional manner about a pivot element centrally disposed relative to the first and second elements. The resistence to tilting is controlled by flexural elements interconnecting the first and second elements which act to return the first and second elements to a neutral, home position.

Abstract: An omnidirectionally tilting pedestal mechanism for supporting a chair seat, including a tubular pedestal member, first and second tilt/swivel assemblies, each mounted within the pedestal member for limited tilting movement, a flexure shaft for connecting the first and second tilt/swivel assemblies within the pedestal member, and mounting means for connecting the flexure shaft to a chair seat, such that as the chair seat is tilted, the deflection force acts to tilt one end of the flexure shaft within one of the tilt/swivel assemblies for bowing the flexure shaft between the first and second tilt/swivel assemblies.