Patent ID: 7731276
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A reclining seating unit, comprising: a frame having arms on opposing sides thereof, the frame located in a first position relative to an underlying surface that supports the seating unit; a backrest; a seat; a reclining mechanism attached to the frame, backrest and seat, the reclining mechanism comprising a series of pivotally interconnected links, the links configured and arranged to move the backrest and seat between an upright position, in which the seat is generally horizontally disposed and in a first location relative to the frame and the backrest forms a first angle with the seat, and a reclined position, in which the backrest forms a second angle with the seat, the second angle being larger than the first angle, and the seat is in a second location relative to the frame that is forwardly of the first location; at least one ottoman moveable between a retracted position beneath the seat and an extended position in front of the seat; and an ottoman extension mechanism attached to the seat and the at least one ottoman; wherein the reclining mechanism includes a cam unit having a generally arcuate bearing surface in contact with a contact surface when the backrest is in the upright position, wherein movement of the backrest to the reclined position rolls the bearing surface on the contact surface, thereby driving the backrest and seat forward; and wherein the ottoman extension mechanism is decoupled from the reclining mechanism such that the ottoman extension mechanism moves the at least one ottoman between the retracted and extended positions as the reclining mechanism remains stationary relative to the frame, and the reclining mechanism moves the backrest between the upright and reclined positions as the ottoman extension mechanism remains stationary relative to the frame.