Patent ID: 7226130
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A seating unit comprising: a frame adapted to support a seated user, the frame having spaced-apart opposing side sections each with at least one recess therein, the at least one recess being defined by parallel walls spaced apart a predetermined distance, and a plurality of resilient support members extending between the opposing side sections, each support member having a cross-sectional width that is about equal to the predetermined distance and each being independently bendable and each further having downturned ends operably slidably positioned in the at least one recess and slidably coupled to the side sections to engage at least an inner end surface of the at least one recess for limited inward sliding movement, each of the at least one recesses defining an inboard end and an outboard end with an associated one of the downturned ends slidingly positioned therein for movement toward the inboard end upon application of a load pressing against the resilient support members of the seating unit and for sliding toward the outboard end when the load is removed from the resilient support members, the resilient support members having a substantial bending strength so that the load is supported primarily by the bending strength of the resilient support members and not by a tension of the resilient support members between the side sections.