EP3361907A4 - Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit - Google Patents

Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit Download PDF

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EP3361907A4
EP3361907A4 EP16856301.3A EP16856301A EP3361907A4 EP 3361907 A4 EP3361907 A4 EP 3361907A4 EP 16856301 A EP16856301 A EP 16856301A EP 3361907 A4 EP3361907 A4 EP 3361907A4
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linkage mechanism
seating unit
leg seating
motorized linkage
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Jason Allan Bryant
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L&P Property Management Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/034—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03205—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest having adjustable and lockable inclination
    • A47C1/03211—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest having adjustable and lockable inclination by electric motors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/034—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest
    • A47C1/035—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest in combination with movably coupled seat and back-rest, i.e. the seat and back-rest being movably coupled in such a way that the extension mechanism of the foot-rest is actuated at least by the relative movements of seat and backrest
    • A47C1/0355—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest in combination with movably coupled seat and back-rest, i.e. the seat and back-rest being movably coupled in such a way that the extension mechanism of the foot-rest is actuated at least by the relative movements of seat and backrest actuated by linkages, e.g. lazy-tongs mechanisms

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
  • Passenger Equipment (AREA)
  • Accommodation For Nursing Or Treatment Tables (AREA)
EP16856301.3A 2015-10-15 2016-10-14 Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit Active EP3361907B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US14/884,638 US9844269B2 (en) 2013-05-10 2015-10-15 Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit
PCT/US2016/057100 WO2017066610A1 (en) 2015-10-15 2016-10-14 Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit

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EP3361907A1 EP3361907A1 (en) 2018-08-22
EP3361907A4 true EP3361907A4 (en) 2019-04-24
EP3361907B1 EP3361907B1 (en) 2019-11-20

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EP16856301.3A Active EP3361907B1 (en) 2015-10-15 2016-10-14 Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit

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US20150272329A1 (en) * 2014-03-28 2015-10-01 L&P Property Management Company Wall-proximity reclining mechanism with consistent-height seat

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EP3361907A1 (en) 2018-08-22

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