Patent ID: 6619740
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A chair control mechanism with a latch comprising:an arm mounted in a main bracket for axial sliding between a first position and a second position; a latch bar extending transversely of said arm and biased against said arm increase the force necessary to axially slide said arm; and a seat plate pivotally mounted to said main bracket; wherein said arm has a restraint adapted to engage said latch bar while said arm is in said first portion, such that said axial sliding of said arm into said second position is possible only after providing a force necessary to disengage said latch bar from said restraint; and wherein said first position is a locked position wherein said seat plate is restricted in movement relative to said main bracket and said second position is an unlocked position where said seat plate movement relative to said main bracket is allowed.