Patent ID: 6347418
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A convertible bed comprising:a cushion assembly adapted to be secured to a support; a backrest including a backrest cushion; and a pivotable swing arm assembly mounted between the support and the backrest that allows the backrest to be alternately positioned toward the rearward end of the cushion assembly in a seating configuration or forward of the cushion assembly in a sleeping configuration; wherein the swing arm assembly includes a pair of swing arms, wherein each swing arm defines a first end pivotably interconnected with the support and a second end pivotably interconnected with the backrest by means of a backrest pivot arrangement, wherein the backrest pivot arrangement includes an internal backrest pivot axle disposed within the backrest and secured to the second end of the swing arm, and an internal backrest support member disposed within the backrest and pivotably mounted to the backrest pivot axle for providing pivoting movement of the backrest relative to the swing arm.