Patent ID: 7147278
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A linkage mechanism for use in motion furniture, comprising: a base plate; a footrest linkage; a seat support link coupled to the footrest linkage; front and rear pivot links rotatably coupled to the seat support link and slidably and rotatably coupled to the base plate; an ottoman drive link slidably and rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion of the front pivot link and rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion of the rear pivot link; a primary ottoman link coupled between the ottoman drive link and the footrest linkage, the primary ottoman link rotatably coupled to the seat support link, wherein the primary ottoman link and the ottoman drive link cooperate to move the footrest linkage between a closed position and an open position; and a backrest linkage coupling the seat support link to the base plate.