Patent ID: 7708346
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A reclining back mechanism for a seating unit, the mechanism coupling a stationary base having a pair of opposed side members, to a reclining back frame having a pair of opposed side frames, the mechanism comprising: a pair of arms, each arm having an upper end, a lower end, and a middle section extending between the upper end and the lower end, a rearward transverse member having opposed ends, an actuator pivotally coupled on one end to said rearward transverse member, said actuator extending out from said rearward transverse member and terminating at an opposing front end; and a forward transverse member having opposed ends, wherein the forward transverse member is coupled to the opposing front end of the actuator and wherein each of the opposed ends of the forward transverse member are rigidly coupled to a respective side member, such that each opposed end of the forward transverse member does not move relative to the respective side member.