Patent ID: 8757712
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A linkage for use in reclining furniture comprising: a seat support linkage that includes a seat support link, a connecting link having a cam pin disposed proximate a forward end, and a full-flat lift link rotatably coupled to the seat support link at a pivot point located between a first end and a second end of the full-flat lift link, the first end including a laterally extending flange that provides a cam surface for engaging the cam pin and the second end including an elongated aperture for coupling to a backrest support link; and a backrest linkage including the backrest support link coupled to the second end of the full-flat lift link, wherein the pivot point of the full-flat lift link is positioned such that rearward rotation of the backrest linkage causes the second end of the full-flat link to rotate upward and a rearward portion of the seat support link to rotate upward.