Patent ID: 6695406
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: B60N,B64D

Abstract:
A reclinable passenger seat having a seat frame mounting a seat bottom, a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom, and a legrest assembly mounted adjacent a forward end of the seat bottom for being selectively extended generally downwardly and outwardly from the seat bottom for supporting the legs of the passenger, said legrest assembly comprising:(a) a legrest diaphragm mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the seat bottom; (b) a legrest extension diaphragm telescoped within said legrest diaphragm for being selectively extended and retracted relative to said legrest diaphragm to provide an appropriate length leg support for the passenger; and (c) said legrest diaphragm and said legrest extension diaphragm each including respective pairs of spaced-apart rails and a fabric attached under tension to said rails for forming between the rails a taut, resilient support for the legs of the passenger.