Abstract: An armchair, comprising: a base (10); a support frame (20), forming a framework to be fixed under the seat of an armchair portion (30); a footrest (40), comprising a first footrest portion articulated with the support frame (20), angularly displaceable between a non-operative position, inferiorly adjacent to the support frame (20), and an operative position projecting forwards from the armchair portion (30); and a second footrest portion (42, 420) mounted onto the first footrest portion (41), and linearly displaceable between a retracted position overlapped by the first footrest portion (41) and an extended position projecting therefrom; first impelling means (50), for promoting the angular displacement of the first footrest portion (41); and second impelling means (60, 600) promoting the linear displacement of the second footrest portion (42, 420) to and from its extended position in response to the respective angular displacement of the first footrest portion (41) to and from its operative position.

Abstract: A chair type massaging apparatus comprising: a seat; a footrest which is pivotally mounted on a front end portion of the seat; a pivotal member for pivoting the footrest between a projecting position at which the footrest is substantially horizontally projected forwardly of the seat and a retractive position at which the footrest is retracted below the seat substantially vertically; an operating lever for actuating the pivotal member and a locking portion for effecting or cancelling locking of the footrest at a predetermined pivotal angle between the projecting position and the retractive position, which is provided on the operating lever.

Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning the oral cavity of a dental patient are described. An apparatus, includes: a pivotable chair including: a reclinable back; and a headrest connected to the reclinable back, the headrest including: a bracket for attaching the headrest to the reclinable back; and a pad connected to the bracket, the pad including an internal perimeter that defines a hole through which a prone patient's nose and mouth can protrude so that the prone patient's oral cavity can be reached from below the prone patient. The systems and methods provide advantages in that back and neck stress on the dentist is reduced while dental prophylaxis is facilitated.

Abstract: A slipcover combination for covering a movable item of furniture having an upright and a lounging position is described. The slipcover combination has a main body panel having a substantially rectangular shape with first and second adjacent corners being notched to form a pair of substantially V-cut slits defining a panel portion therebetween for covering the pivotable foot rest of the recliner. First and second skirts are also provided, one for covering the seat main body and the other for individually covering the movable foot rest portion. The skirt for the main body is preferably in the form of a longitudinal piece of material, while the other skirt is desirably formed as a ring which fits the foot rest in the manner of a sleeve. A plurality of stay puts and spiral fasteners may also be provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for supportably attaching a leg rest to a wheel chair comprising at least one seat frame member and a telescoping linkage slidably received within the seat frame member such that the linkage may be retracted and extended along a telescoping path parallel to a length of the seat frame member. The leg rest is supportably and pivotally attached to a forward end of the telescoping linkage at a hinge point wherein the hinge point is positioned proximate the knee of the user. The leg rest may be pivoted about the hinge point upward to a generally reclined horizontal position when the telescoping linkage is extended and downward to a generally vertical position when the telescoping linkage is retracted.

Abstract: A one-piece recliner cover is made of a cross shaped fabric cover member having a head portion for engaging the back of the recliner, a foot portion for engaging the footrest of the recliner and a pair of arm portions for engaging the arms of the recliner. A tube is provided at the outer ends of the arm portions and receives an elastic belt or cord for engagement around the bottom of the recliner. A back panel is connected to one of the arm portions for engagement around the back of the recliner and over the back of the head portion. The head and foot portions can be sock shaped sleeves or flat panels. Sufficient room is left in the seat which connects the head, foot and arm portion to each other, so that the seat portion can be tucked around the recliner seat cushion. A tube for receiving a gripping member can be provided in the junction between the head portion and the seat portion.

Abstract: A reclining chair including a legrest operated reciprocating latch for releasably retaining the legrest. The legrest linkage is retracted when the occupant applies force to the legrest in a generally rearward direction until the parts of the latch engage one another to retain the legrest in the retracted position. The latch is released by a second, momentary application of force in the same direction, enabling the legrest to move to an extended position.

Abstract: A dentist's or other chair has a reclining mechanism interlinking the back rest (36), the chair seat (34) and a leg or foot rest (38) for raising and reclining the back rest (36), for tilting the chair seat (34), and for lowering and raising the leg or foot rest (38) together. In order to be able to recline the chair so that its seat (34), back rest (36) and leg or foot rest (38) are both flat and horizontal, the mechanism includes means for disengaging the chair seat so that with the chair seat disengaged and horizontal, the back rest (36) can be reclined and the leg or foot rest (38) can be raised both also to horizontal.

Abstract: A convertible gurney (10) has an outer fixed support frame (12) which includes a pair of side frames (16) connected by lower horizontal cross frame members (30). An inner frame (14) includes a base (84) and hinged segments (42, 46 and 48) which define rear, seat and leg segments. Inner frame (14) is positioned between the side frames (16) and removably connected thereto by four fasteners (90). A detachable manual operator (170) is mounted on a selected side frame (16) opposite a bed (36) for a patient and effects movement of the segments (42, 46, 48) between gurney and chair positions by operation of a hand crank (184). Each side frame (16) has a foldable side panel (190) which may be utilized in transfer of a patient between a bed (36) and the convertible gurney (10). A patient is first positioned on a hard transfer board (36) as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 and moved with the transfer board (36) across the side panel (190) forming a bridge between the bed (36) and the convertible gurney (10).

Abstract: This device is primarily designed for use on a powered wheelchair. The device utilizes a back frame (35) with an attached sliding backrest (21). The back frame (35) is electro-mechanically powered and pivotly attaches to the rearward side of seat frame members (32), allowing the back frame (35) to angle away from the seat frame members (32) in a reclining motion. When the back frame (35) reclines, it forces telescoping linkages (7) through seat frame members (32), extending the leg rests (14) forwardly away from the seat frame members (32). By pinning the top of the leg rests (14) back to the seat frame members (32), the forward motion forces the leg rests (14) to articulate in an upward motion. The backrest (21) is also attached to the telescoping linkages (7) by tie rods (15) through slots (34) in the sides of the seat frame members (32). When the telescoping linkages (7) move forward, they pull the backrest (21) with them, eliminating the shearing forces to the occupant.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting children in various normal sitting and reclining positions in which separately movable seat, leg and back supporting sections are provided and wherein the leg and back sections are pivotally movable in unison with respect to the seat section such that the possibility of careless positioning of the supported child or infant is reduced.

Abstract: A modular furniture seating section having a pair of side rails that define a base for the section and a pair of reclining mechanisms, one mounted on each of the side rails. Each of the mechanisms includes a seat mounting link which together carry a seat frame that in turn carries the seat of the chair. An ottoman linkage is mounted on the front of the seat mounting link in each mechanism and together they carry the ottoman which moves between retracted and extended positions. The mechanisms also include a backrest linkage which carries the backrest frame that, in turn, carries the backrest. On one side only of the chair an arm panel is secured to the seat frame and moves together with the seat in fixed relationship thereto as the chair moves between upright and reclined positions. On the same side as the arm panel, a backrest side wing is mounted on the backrest frame so as to move with it.

Abstract: A recliner apparatus and method allows an occupant to recline with his feet elevated above his heart. The recliner has a chair structure composed of seat, back and footrest portions, that are supported by two side members of a frame structure. An adjustment device under the seat elevates the footrest in response to a downward rotation of the back relative to the seat. The chair structure may be rotated with respect to the frame structure by means of an elevated pivot structure attached to the side members of the frame.

Abstract: A stagelessly folding deck chair comprising a back frame, a seat frame pivotally connected with the back frame, a leg frame pivotally connected with the seat frame, two adjusting armrests each having an adjusting rod, and a support frame, wherein the adjusting rod is pivotally connected with both the leg frame and back frame so that when folding the chair, by means of controlling the adjusting rod, the back frame and leg frame are simultaneously moved to quicken the folding operation.

Abstract: A modular wall proximity reclining/tilt chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular wall proximity reclining/tilt chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing improved comfort to the seat occupant. The construction is such that the pre-assembled actuation mechanism is integrally suspended from and interdependent with box-like modular frame components. In this manner, the frame components can be upholstered prior to final assembly with the actuation mechanism.

Abstract: A modular furniture seating section having a pair of side rails that define a base for the section and a pair of reclining mechanisms, one mounted on each of the side rails. Each of the mechanisms includes a seat mounting link which together carry a seat frame that in turn carries the seat of the chair. An ottoman linkage is mounted on the front of the seat mounting link in each mechanism and together they carry the ottoman which moves between retracted and extended positions. The mechanisms also include a backrest linkage which carries the backrest frame that, in turn, carries the backrest. On one side only of the chair an arm panel is secured to the seat frame and moves together with the seat in fixed relationship thereto as the chair moves between upright and reclined positions. On the same side as the arm panel, a backrest side wing is mounted on the backrest frame so as to move with it.

Abstract: Combination self-storing table/leg rest for a reclining chair is shown in which a hinged table top is hooked onto a leg rest frame member and covered with a padded upholstered cushion to match the decor of the reclining chair. A pin is mounted on the underside of the folded table and is adapted to fit into a receptacle formed in the end of an arm of the reclining chair for positioning the table in convenient position for use by a person sitting in the chair. The table when used rests on the second arm of the chair, or it may be pivoted to allow ingress and egress to the chair.

Abstract: A sofa, love seat, sectional or modular furniture arrangement that includes a glider/rocker recliner as an integral part of the sofa or love seat, or as a portion of a sectional or modular furniture arrangement.

Abstract: A recline lift chair operates between an upright position and a reclined position under power such that the backrest moves away from an adjacent wall. The chair comprises a base to which is pivotally connected a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is moved between an upright position and a lift position by a power actuator pivotally secured between the base and the lift mechanism. Pivotally supported on the lift mechanism is a recliner mechanism that includes a pair of four-bar linkages to which the seat and backrest are fastened. The power actuator acts through a control linkage of the recliner mechanism to move the four-bar linkages between an upright position and a reclined position. Movement of the four-bar linkages from the upright position to the reclined position locates the seat and backrest upwardly and forwardly relative to their respective locations when in the upright position to move the backrest away from the wall.

Abstract: A reclining modular seating section having a recliner assist apparatus for initiating reclining movement of the seating section and extending movement of a leg rest assembly thereof. The release assist apparatus includes an insert member fixedly secured to a drive rod of a recliner mechanism of the seating unit. A drive bracket is fixedly secured to the insert member and pivotally coupled to a L-shaped coupling bracket. The L-shaped coupling bracket is in turn coupled to a biasing spring which exerts a tensioning force to drive the drive bracket and drive rod, to thereby cause the seating section to assume a reclined position with its leg rest member in an extended position when the drive bracket reaches an over center position. A release assist bracket is disposed coaxially about the insert member and has an end thereof coupled to a handle member which is graspable by an occupant of the seating unit.

Abstract: A recliner mechanism incorporating a push-button assist apparatus for initiating movement of a leg rest assembly from a retracted position to an extended position. A pair of C-shaped toggle links are fixedly coupled to a drive rod and each include coil springs, the coil springs further being coupled to an adjustable tensioning mechanism to enable the tension of both coil springs to be adjusted. A pair of tracks are provided for enabling a portion of the recliner mechanism to move forwardly upon actuation of the push-button assist apparatus. An adjustable stop bracket is provided for limiting the forward travel of the recliner mechanism along the tracks to thereby adjustably control the height and inclination angle of the leg rest member.

Abstract: A "two-way" recliner mechanism for use in articles of furniture is disclosed. The two-way recliner mechanism provides operative first and second linkages for tilting the seat assembly relative to a stationary chair frame and for extending and retracting a leg rest assembly, respectively. The first linkage mechanism is a toggle-lock mechanism operable for holding the seat assembly in the upright position and the second linkage is an over-center toggle mechanism operable for actuating the leg rest assembly. The first and second linkages are activated by a short-stroke actuator handle concealed in the upholstery of the chair, sofa or loveseat which may be easily operated by the seat occupant.

Abstract: An adjusting tension adjustment linkage mechanism which enables a standard three-position recliner chair to be converted to a recliner lounger wherein a continuous upholstered cushion extending between the chair seat and the footrest may be maintained in a taut state in all positions of the footrest.

Abstract: A footstool for recliner chairs having a linkage mechanism that is operable by conventional occupant controlled actuating mechanisms. The footstool comprises a base panel and an intermediate panel pivotally interconnected by the linkage mechanism so that when the footstool is extended, the two panels form a substantially uninterrupted leg support surface with the seat of the chair. The chair is thereby converted to a chaise lounge. When the footstool is retracted, the intermediate panel is stored behind the base panel.

Abstract: A chaise lounge recliner chair which incorporates an intermediate leg support member for providing support to the thighs and areas behind the knees of the legs of an occupant of the chair. The intermediate leg support member is connected to a portion of the seat of the recliner chair and a portion of the leg rest member of the chair. When the leg rest member is in an extended position the intermediate leg support member provides a normal slightly convex support surface. As the seat back of the chair is reclined, it causes the seat member to be extended outwardly which causes the intermediate leg support member to assume a pronounced convex surface. A plurality of elastic straps are further included and disposed between the seat and leg rest members to prevent the intermediate leg rest member from crowning downwardly relative to the chair frame when the leg rest member is in its extended position.

Abstract: A "three-way" recliner mechanism for use in a sofa or loveseat type of article of furniture is disclosed. The present invention is a "zero wall proximity" recliner mechanism which is fully reclinable within the confines of its stationary frame assembly. The recliner mechanism provides operative linkages for "tilting" the seat unit, "reclining" the seat back relative to the seat frame and for extending and retracting a leg rest assembly. The present recliner mechanism has a short stroke drive assembly having an actuator lever, concealed in the upholstery of the sofa or loveseat, which may be easily operated by the seat occupant to concurrently operate the leg rest assembly and generate "tilting" movement of the reclinable seat unit.

Abstract: A push button actuated latch used in reclining chairs wherein one part of the latch is mounted on the ottoman linkage and the complimentary part of the latch is mounted beneath the seat. When the ottoman is retracted beneath the seat as the chair moves to the upright position, the parts of the latch engage one another to retain the ottoman in the retracted position. When the push button is depressed, a cable attached between it and the latch releases the latch and allows the ottoman to extend and the chair to move to the reclined position.

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: An adjustable chair includes a back, seat, footrest, and support structure, the relative positions of which are adjustable by means of a single retractable jack. The chair includes a seat control mechanism comprising a central pivot and connecting rods extending therefrom to points on the back, seat, and support structure. A footrest control mechanism includes a linkage between the support structure and the footrest, and a spring causing compression between the footrest control mechanism and the seat.

Abstract: A recliner has a layer of upholstery fixed to the seat and extending continuously and fixed to the footrest frame which is moveable to a retracted position below and rearwardly of the front end of the seat with the upholstery extending about and under the front end of the seat. In one embodiment the footrest frame includes two ottoman boards mounted to a footrest linkage which includes a five bar linkage for actuating the ottoman boards. Additionally, a pair of locking links are mounted to the footrest linkage and connected to each other for releaseably holding the footrest linkage in retracted position.

Abstract: A recliner has a layer of upholstery fixed to the seat and extending continuously and fixed to the footrest frame which is moveable to a retracted position below and rearwardly of the front end of the seat with the upholstery extending about and under the front end of the seat. In one embodiment the footrest frame includes two ottoman boards mounted to a footrest linkage which includes a five bar linkage for actuating the ottoman boards. Additionally, a pair of locking links are mounted to the footrest linkage and connected to each other for releasably holding the footrest linkage in retracted position.

Abstract: A contour lounger with floor-contacting landing gear is disclosed which provides rocking and reclining capability. The contour lounger is constructed of a standard legless rocking chair and has added thereto a footrest, footrest linkage, a landing gear, and landing gear linkage.

Abstract: A footstool for recliner chairs having a linkage mechanism that is operable by conventional occupant controlled actuating mechanisms. The footstool comprises a base panel and an intermediate panel pivotally interconnected by the linkage mechanism so that when the footstool is extended, the two panels form a substantially uninterrupted leg support surface with the seat of the chair. The chair is thereby converted to a chaise lounge. When the footstool is retracted, the intermediate panel is stored behind the base panel.

Abstract: A recliner has a layer of upholstery fixed to the seat and extending continuously and fixed to a footrest frame which is moveable to a retracted position below the front end of the seat with the upholstery extending about and vertically below the front end of the seat. The footrest frame may include one or two ottoman boards mounted to a footrest linkage which will cause an ottoman board to pull the upholstery layer taut. In one embodiment, a pair of locking links are mounted to the footrest linkage and connected to each other for releaseably holding the footrest linkage in retracted position. In another embodiment where two ottoman boards are used, two pairs of conventional four bar linkages may be incorporated in the footrest linkage without sacrificing the desired contour of the upholstery.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a chair characterized in that this chair can be quickly converted into a couch, by causing the back (2), the seat (3), and the foot-rest (4) thereof to be moved on to the same horizontal plane, so that tanning apparatus (31, 36, 41, 42, 43) for tanning both the body and the face and the hands of a user, can be advantageously associated therewith.The chair according to the invention is provided with an articulated skeleton (1) for supporting the back (2), the seat (3), and the foot-rest thereof. The skeleton (1) has such linkages and kinematic connections that an uncomfortable sliding movement of a user sitting on the chair is avoided, when the angular position of the chair is being changed.The chair according to the invention, further comprises mechanical massage means (22) which are incorporated into its back (2), and means for a passive gymnastic exercise.

Abstract: A reclining chair is arranged having a back rest pivotably supported and mounted at its intermediate region to the upper lower and right arm portions of a base frame, a seat pivotably mounted at its rear end to the lowermost section of the back rest at a point situated lower than the intermediate back rest pivot, a foot rest pivotably mounted to and supporting the front end of the seat, and an extending member extending from the foot rest to a point lower than the pivot joint between the back rest and the seat for pivotal movement. The foot rest is sustained in sleeve-rod arrangement on the base frame.

Abstract: A sectional sofa having one sofa section that includes a pair of reclining seats that are separated by a console on which push button controls are mounted that separately control the movement of the reclining seats from the upright to the reclined positions.

Abstract: A reclining chair having a mechanism which releasably locks with the chair in its fully erect condition, is provided on one of its arms, with a recessed lever-type actuator. In general, the actuator strongly resembles the latch release presently conventionally found on the inner sides of doors on many makes of automobiles. The lever connects by cable with a lock release which, when rotated by rotation of the lever frees the mechanism to operate for reclining the chair. The actuator assembly includes a backing plate for mounting the actuator to a chair arm, for fitting the cable sheath, and for preventing accidental disassembly of the lever housing. The assembly can be mounted on left or right sides of chairs. The lock release also preferably acts as a drive to initiate movement of the mechanism from the closed position upon unlocking, and tensions the cable for providing a re-latching function as the mechanism is closed by the user.

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 chair assembly is mounted on a base member by a pivot that permits the chair assembly to tilt rearwardly from first position to a second position. The chair assembly includes a seat, a legrest that is forwardly extendible from the seat, and a back that is tiltable relative to the seat between a generally upright sitting position and a reclining position. When the chair assembly is at its rearwardly tilted second position, the legrest is in its extended position, and the back is in its reclining position, the head and ankles of an occupant are substantially at the same height for use in medical treatment in which the Trendelenburg is indicated. A releasable locking mechanism holds the cair assembly at a selected inclination angle relative to the base member. The locking mechanism has blades that are permanetly connected to the base and slidably connected to the tiltable chair assembly by a rod that extends through slots in the blades.

Abstract: A reclining armchair having a seat articulated to a reclining chairback. The chairback is provided with a lower extension interlinked to a foot rest and articulated to the seat. An adjustable head support is assembled over the chairback. The seat (10) and the chairback (20) are articulated to the chassis (50) by pairs of lateral rods (11, 12). The lower end of the head support (40) is articulated to the chassis (50) and to the seat/chairback articulation point by erection rods (42) and erection arms (43) respectively. Movement of the armchair is controlled by a command lever (60) articulated to one lateral column of the chassis (50) and interlinked to the lower end of the chairback (20).

Abstract: An ottoman for a chair or sofa wherein the mechanism which carries the ottoman allows it to pivot upwardly or downwardly from its supporting bracket of an obstruction is encountered as the ottoman is retracted. In the event the ottoman pivots in either direction more than a selected angle, the ottoman remains in the pivoted position after the obstruction is removed unless a force is applied to return it to the normal position.

Abstract: A three-way recliner chair in which a linkage system mounts a seat and backrest assembly to a stationary armrest frame for reclining movement between a generally upright or closed position, a TV position and advanced reclining positions beyond TV position. The chair is actuated to TV and reclining positions by pushing rearwardly off the armrests and against the backrest. The seat and backrest assemblies are mounted to front and rear carrier links which, in turn, are mounted by front and rear mounting links to the armrest frame. A sequencer link is pivotally connected between the front carrier link and the armrest frame to prevent relative movement between the seat and backrest when the chair is in the upright position. However, when the chair is moved towards TV position, the sequencer link will allow relative movement between the backrest and the seat.

Abstract: A wall proximity three-position reclining chair capable of being placed immediately adjacent a wall having a seat and arm assembly which moves with respect to a fixed base and which has a backrest movable with respect to the seat. The seat and arm assembly and backrest are carried by a handle actuated mechanism which includes a seat mounting link supported by swing links in turn suspended from a support link. The support link is carried on front and rear pivot links mounted on a roller link which in turn moves fore and aft on the base. A roller link control assembly is connected between one of the swing links and the roller link for moving the roller link to rearwardmost, intermediate and forwardmost positions as the chair assumes the upright, TV and fully reclined positions, respectively.

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: The invention relates to an arrangement in adjustable seats, in which a back support (1) and seat part (2) are mutually pivotably (3) joined, and where the back support (1) is pivotably (4) connected to the rear portions (5) of arm rests (7) included in the substructures (6) of the seat, and where the front portion (8) of the seat part (2) is pivotable in at least one pivot point (9) on the underside of the seat part (2), from which extends at least one slide bar (10) in the longitudinal direction of the seat part for coaction with a fixed locking sleeve (11) projecting out from the lower part of the substructure (6) for enabling an adjustment desired by the user of the mutual, angular positions of the back support (1) and seat part (2).

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: An air cylinder 8, pivotally carried at 7 proximate the front end of a dental chair, when extended moves a legrest frame 4 and an extension frame 11 to an extended position through a linkage mechanism including three pairs of linkage arms 21, 23, and 26. Each linkage arm 21 is pivotally connected to seat 1 at one end, and to a linkage arm 23 at the other. Linkage arms 23 are pivotally carried by a sub-frame 6, connected to and movable by cylinder 8, and are each pivotally connected at their other ends to linkage arm 26 pivotally carried by frame 11. The arrangement and sizing of linkage arms 21, 23 and 26 and their pivotal connection to each other and frames 6 and 11 is such that extension frame 11 when extended moves slowly at first and then more rapidly. A spring roller 16, tension belt 17 and sheet 18 cooperate with extension 11 to retract same.

Abstract: A three-position reclining chair capable of being placed with its backrest immediately adjacent to a wall without interference from the wall when the chair is reclined. The chair has a base, a rigidly connected seat and armrest assembly, a backrest movably on the seat and armrest assembly, a footrest, and linkage mechanisms for connecting the several parts of the chair together and allowing the chair to assume any of the three positions. The mechanism includes compound front and area pivot linkages which carry a support link on a base plate, and the support link forms part of and carries a four-bar linkage which includes a seat mounting bracket. The compound linkages enable the support link and seat and armrest assembly to move forward when the chair is reclined to provide room for the backrest to tilt back without interference from the wall.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a piece of seating furniture convertible to bed, comprising a stationary body (1) and at least one articulated frame (2) attached to the body and consisting of a rear back part (3) and a front back part (4) and of a seat part (5) carried on a carriage (14) by means of levers (7, 13). The invention is characterized in that the rear part (3) of the back of the articulated frame (2) is significantly shorter than the front part (4) of its back and, by the intermediate of a further frame part (9), pivotably attached to the stationary body (1) around a transverse shaft (10) provided in the rear part of the body (1), the said further frame part (9) being prevented by stop members (11) from being pivoted to below the horizontal plane. At the front end of the seat part (5), a foot rest (8) in itself known is provided, which can be affected and folded out by means of the position of the levers (7, 13).