Patent ID: 10888162

Abstract:
A theater recliner assembly and method for mounting recliners to existing theater risers provides a recliner chair that mounts directly on pre-existing theater risers, without requiring construction of new risers, and without the need for significant modification to the existing stairs and seating rows. The mounting and reclining components of the assembly are configured to form voids, have low profiles, and miniaturized sizes, so as to fit on the riser. The recliner chair comprises a pair of L-shaped bases adapted to rest flush against the riser. The recliner chair further comprises a backrest, a low profile seat cushion, an extendable footrest, and a miniaturized lifting mechanism. The miniaturized lifting mechanism fits between the seat cushion and the riser, providing a series of connected links and fulcrums that facilitate tilting between the upright and reclined positions. The low profile of the seat cushion provides operational space for the miniaturized lifting mechanism.