Patent ID: 9039078
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A47C,A61G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pair of generally mirror-image linkage mechanisms adapted to move a recliner between a reclined, an extended, and a closed position, the recliner having a seat and a backrest that is angularly adjustable with respect to the seat, each of the linkage mechanisms comprising: a sequence plate having a guide slot, wherein the guide slot includes a first region, a second region positioned orthogonally to the first region, and an intermediate region that interconnects the first region and the second region; and a sequence element that, at least partially, extends into the guide slot, wherein the sequence element resides within the first region when the seating unit is adjusted to the reclined position, wherein the sequence element resides within the intermediate region when the seating unit is adjusted to the extended position, and wherein the sequence element resides within the second region when the seating unit is adjusted to the closed position.