Patent ID: 6733071
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A rocker recliner comprising:a base frame; a rocking frame rockably connected to said base frame, wherein said rocking frame is configured to be adjusted between an upright position and at least one reclined position; at least one seating surface attached to said rocking frame; a lockout lever attached to the rocker recliner and configured to be moved by a user between a locked position and an unlocked position; and a dual-action locking mechanism that locks to prevent rocking of said rocking frame in response to adjustment of said rocking frame to the at least one reclined position and also in response to movement of said lockout lever to the locked position, said dual-action locking mechanism being configured to lock in response to a select one of said lockout lever and said rocking frame, and said dual-action locking mechanism being unlocked to allow rocking of said rocking frame in response to movement of said lockout lever to the unlocked position.