Abstract: An articulated back sofa bed has a top pivoted back that is aligned at a downwardly forwardly aligned angle in a sitting position and, when a mattress supporting frame is deployed to a bed position an articulation mechanism displaces the seat back rearwardly, to a downwardly rearwardly aligned angle, thereby providing clearance for deployment of the mattress supporting frame clear of the bottom of the back, thereby allowing for a compact overall footprint for the sofa.

Abstract: An articulated back sofa bed has a top pivoted back that is aligned at a downwardly forwardly aligned angle in a sitting position and, when a mattress supporting frame is deployed to a bed position an articulation mechanism displaces the seat back rearwardly, to a downwardly rearwardly aligned angle, thereby providing clearance for deployment of the mattress supporting frame clear of the bottom of the back, thereby allowing for a compact overall footprint for the sofa.

Abstract: A sofa bed with a seat back assembly, seat, side frame assembly and lock and release member. The side frame assembly includes a side frame and a link assembly connected to the side frame. The link assembly moves between a first position and a second position to allow for conversion of the sofa bed between a sofa position and a bed position. The lock and release mechanism locks the link assembly in place.

Abstract: A sofa bed with a seat back assembly, seat, side frame assembly and lock and release member. The side frame assembly includes a side frame and a link assembly connected to the side frame. The link assembly moves between a first position and a second position to allow for conversion of the sofa bed between a sofa position and a bed position. The lock and release mechanism locks the link assembly in place.

Abstract: A spring back hinge interconnects a backrest frame to a chair seat frame or is mountable to just the chair base frame, the spring back hinge being optionally fittable with a lever actuated locking assembly and the spring back hinge being fittable on a single side or both sides, alternative back rest frames being fittable to the spring back hinge.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit has noncoplanar sleeper-base sections. A mid-seat deck is highest, a back deck slightly lower and a seat deck considerably lower. The relative heights of the decks and corresponding thicknesses of their respective cushions provide a sleeping support surface for comfortably supporting a person's mass. With the unit in the sleeping configuration, the mid-seat deck is highest and its cushion thinnest (relative to those of the seat deck and back decks), and the seat deck is lowest and its cushion thickest.

Abstract: A sofa bed with a seat back assembly, seat, side frame assembly and lock and release member. The side frame assembly includes a side frame and a link assembly connected to the side frame. The link assembly moves between a first position and a second position to allow for conversion of the sofa bed between a sofa position and a bed position. The lock and release mechanism locks the link assembly in place.

Abstract: An articulated back sofa bed has a top pivoted back that is aligned at a downwardly forwardly aligned angle in a sitting position and, when a mattress supporting frame is deployed to a bed position an articulation mechanism displaces the seat back rearwardly, to a downwardly rearwardly aligned angle, thereby providing clearance for deployment of the mattress supporting frame clear of the bottom of the back, thereby allowing for a compact overall footprint for the sofa.

Abstract: An auto-adjustable armrest mechanism for reclining seats is disclosed. The armrest mechanism causes the armrests to follow a more natural movement of an occupant's arms when adjusting the seatback to different angles. The armrest mechanism utilizes a cam that rotates in response to movement of the seatback relative to the seat base. A rod connected to the rotatable armrest is in communication with and, in turn, responsive to the rotation of the cam for defining an auto-adjustable angle between the seatback and the armrest.

Abstract: A spring back hinge interconnects a backrest frame to a chair seat frame or is mountable to just the chair base frame, the spring back hinge being optionally fittable with a lever actuated locking assembly and the spring back hinge being fittable on a single side or both sides, alternative back rest frames being fittable to the spring back hinge.

Abstract: A spring back hinge interconnects a backrest frame to a chair seat frame or is mountable to just the chair base frame, the spring back hinge being optionally fittable with a lever actuated locking assembly and the spring back hinge being fittable on a single side or both sides, alternative back rest frames being fittable to the spring back hinge.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit is adaptable for use in different applications (e.g., motor home, travel trailer, hospital room, commercial, and residential). A frame and linking mechanism reduces the number of steps required to position the unit between seat and bed configurations. The mechanism includes seat and mid seat sections that are attached via a set of articulating linkage which provide that when the seat front is lifted and pulled up/outward, support feet automatically extend without secondary motion by the user. Once the support feet are supported by the floor, a back section is rotated forward from its seat to its bed position, thus completing conversion from a chair to a bed.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit has noncoplanar sleeper-base sections. A mid-seat deck is highest, a back deck slightly lower and a seat deck considerably lower. The relative heights of the decks and corresponding thicknesses of their respective cushions provide a sleeping support surface for comfortably supporting a person's mass. With the unit in the sleeping configuration, the mid-seat deck is highest and its cushion thinnest (relative to those of the seat deck and back decks), and the seat deck is lowest and its cushion thickest.

Abstract: An auto-adjustable armrest mechanism for reclining seats is disclosed. The armrest mechanism causes the armrests to follow a more natural movement of an occupant's arms when adjusting the seatback to different angles. The armrest mechanism utilizes a cam that rotates in response to movement of the seatback relative to the seat base. A rod connected to the rotatable armrest is in communication with and, in turn, responsive to the rotation of the cam for defining an auto-adjustable angle between the seatback and the armrest.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible sofa bed including a seat frame, a back frame, a support structure, a first and second linkage assembly pivotally coupling the seat frame to the back frame pivotally coupling the seat frame to the support structure and pivotally coupling the back frame to the support structure, and an electrical drive assembly coupled to the first and second linkage assemblies. The electrical drive assembly includes a motor mounted to the support structure, a first and second cable drive rotatably coupled to and extending from the motor, first and second threaded drive screws having an external thread, and first and second right angle gear boxes mounted to first and second aft portions of the support structure. The electrical drive assembly also includes first and second drive nut assemblies mounted to respective first and second linkage assemblies and respective threaded drive screws.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible sofa bed including a seat frame, a back frame, a support structure, a first and second linkage assembly pivotally coupling the seat frame to the back frame pivotally coupling the seat frame to the support structure and pivotally coupling the back frame to the support structure, and an electrical drive assembly coupled to the first and second linkage assemblies. The electrical drive assembly includes a motor mounted to the support structure, a first and second cable drive rotatably coupled to and extending from the motor, first and second threaded drive screws having an external thread, and first and second right angle gear boxes mounted to first and second aft portions of the support structure. The electrical drive assembly also includes first and second drive nut assemblies mounted to respective first and second linkage assemblies and respective threaded drive screws.

Abstract: A folding sofa bed includes a back, a seat and a forward extension moveable between a generally horizontal, planar array when in the bed configuration and a sofa configuration, wherein the seat and back are generally transverse and in generally horizontal and vertical orientations, respectively, and the forward extension is disposed below a forward edge of the seat portion in a retracted position. Pivoting linkage couples the back and seat as well as the seat and the forward extension, with locking linkage and stops provided for (1) maintaining the extension in the extended, upraised position; (2) maintaining the seat and back in the horizontal, planar configuration; and (3) maintaining the seat and back in fixed relative orientation when in the sofa configuration.

Abstract: A pedestal seat mounting assembly includes an upper pedestal portion constructed and arranged for removable attachment to a base plate secured to the floor of vehicle and a locking assembly which is rotatable to engage the base plate is provided.