Patent ID: 7048335
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A seating unit comprising: a base having a housing and at least one support arm extending laterally relative to each side of the housing; a force-generating device positioned within the housing; a seat-supporting structure including a crossbar and fore-and-aft elongated side frame sections, each said side frame section having opposite ends, one of the opposite ends being attached to one of the ends of the cross bar to define a U-shape in top view, the cross bar being operably attached to the force generating device and extending laterally relative to the housing, the crossbar being operably supported for movement in a generally fore-and-aft direction relative to the housing and being biased by the force-generating device in a first direction toward an upright position and biased against movement in an opposite second direction toward a recline position; and a seat supported at least in part by the crossbar, with the seat support being operably positioned in spaced relation to the housing and being biased against movement in the second direction.