Patent ID: 6179384
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A force adjusting device for adjusting a spring-generated biasing force on a movable component relative to a second component, comprising:a housing adapted for attachment to the second component;a spring operably mounted to the housing, the spring having a first end adapted to engage the movable component and having a second end;a force multiplier arrangement operably engaging the second end and the housing, the force multiplier arrangement being configured to change a position of the second end with mechanical advantage to adjust a tension of the spring;a handle for operating the force multiplier arrangement; anda clutch operably attached to the gear arrangement and the handle that is constructed to lock when a biasing force is received from the spring, but configured to release and allow movement of the handle and the force multiplier arrangement to adjust a tension of the spring when the handle is manipulated.