Patent ID: 7543885
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
1. A combination lift chair and recliner comprising: (a) a base for support of the combination chair in all positions, (b) a lift frame mechanism, (c) a combined chair frame arrangement including a chair seat section, a back section, and a footrest section, (d) a combined linkage securing the chair seat section, back section and footrest section together in a movable relation with respect to each other, (e) linkages enabling a first motor to operate the inclination of the back section independent of the movement of the other two sections, said first motor being pivotably connected between the seat section and back section of said chair so as to remain in the same relative position with respect to said chair seat section at all times, (f) a second motor arranged by linkages to operatively elevate the footrest and move the seat section rearwardly by lever linkage driving a first interval of operation, followed by a further elevation of both the footrest section and the seat section in a second interval of operation of said motor's operational movement, and to place the chair seat section in a lift position at the other end of the allowed movement of the second motor, (g) the linkage connection between the chair seat section and back section being comprised of a plurality of interconnected link members on both lateral sides of the seat and back sections, and further comprising a connecting bar extending laterally between a pair of said link members to add strength to said linkage connection and maintain said linkages traveling together during transition between an upright and inclined position.