Patent ID: 6691342
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: A47B,A47C

Abstract:
A convertible furniture unit, comprising:a base; a platform pivotally connected to the base for displacement about a first axis from an upright stowed position, to a lowered use position, the platform having an upper surface in the use position adapted to support a mattress, and an opposite surface; a panel pivotally mounted to the opposite surface of the platform for relative displacement between the platform and the panel about a second axis which is spaced from the first axis so that the panel is in a support position when the platform is in the use position, the panel being in a working position when the platform is in the stowed position; an extension pivotally connected to the panel at a third axis that is spaced from the second axis, for rotation of the extension between an upper position for propping the panel in its working position, and a lower position; a spreader connected between the base and the extension for fixing a spacing between the base and the extension; and tensioning means in the spreader and connected to the platform for resisting displacement of the platform from the upright stowed position, to the lowered use position.