US2555144A

US2555144A - Footrest for reclining seat chairs which is convertible into a table

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Publication number: US2555144A
Application number: US749222A
Authority: US
Inventors: Londerman John Lawrence; Wolfe Thomas
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1947-05-20
Filing date: 1947-05-20
Publication date: 1951-05-29
Anticipated expiration: 1968-05-29

Description

' May 29, 1951 J. L. LONDERMAN ETAL v FOOTREST FOR RECLINING SEAT CHAIRS wx-ucu IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A TABLE 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed May 20, 1947 INVENTORS.

N A M R E D m L E C N 5 w A L N H O J THEIR. ATTORNEYS.

L. LONDERMAN ET AL 2,555,144 FOOTREST FOR RECLINING SEAT CHAIRS WHICH 1s CONVERTIBLE mro A TABLE Filed May 20, 1947 May 29, 1951 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTORS.

JOHN LAWRENCE LONDERMAN THOMAS WOLFE TH EIR ATTORNEYS,

J. L. LONDERMAN ET AL 2,555,144 FOOTREST FOR RECLINING SEAT CHAIRS WHICH IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A TABLE May 29, 1951 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 Filed May 20, 1947 IN VENTORS.

JOH N LAWRENCE LONDERMAN THOMAS WOLFE BY T H EIR ATTORNEYS.

May 29, 1951 J. L. LONDER NETAL 2,555, 44

FOOTREST FOR RECLINING AT CHAIRS WHICH IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A TABLE 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed May 20, 1947 V////l// Z/Z//A/l/l/l// -l-NVENTORS.

JOHN LAWRENCE LONDERMAN I THOMAS WOLFE BY WWW-71 THEIR ATTORNEYS.

llllllr-llllll Patented May 29, 1951 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE FOOTREST FOR RECLINING SEAT CHAIRS WHICH IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A TABLE John Lawrence Londerman, Oakland, and Thomas Wolfe, Pasadena, Calif.

13 Claims.

This invention relates to an attachment for chairs and it relates particularly to a novel form of combined foot rest and table for use with a reclining chair of the type commonly used in airplanes, railroad day coaches, buses and the like.

Reclining chairs have proved to be very successful in assuring the comfort of passengers of the vehicles in which they are used, but they are rather closely spaced, and as a consequence, it has been diflicult to provide other facilities for the passengers comfort. For example, tables on which the passengers may work or from which they may be served their meals, or supports for books and newspapers, have to be separately or specially provided. Also the seats are not provided with comfortable foot rests which may adjust to support the legs of the passenger when the chair is in a reclining position.

An object of the present invention is to provide a combined foot rest and table which may be utilized in the space available in aircraft, buses, trains and the like and which can be stowed away conveniently beneath the chair when the passenger does not require it.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot rest which is adjustable with the seat and the back of the reclining chair so as to dispose it in the most comfortable position for the passenger. I

Another object of the invention is to provide a combined foot rest and table in which the table can be unfolded so that it is rendered readily accessible and is located conveniently for the passenger.

Other objects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a typical form of foot rest and table embodying the present invention.

In accordance with the present invention, we have provided a device which may take the form of an attachment for a reclining type of chair and which may be stowed beneath the chair or withdrawn to place it in position for use either as a foot rest or a work or serving table or book or magazine support.

More particularly, the device embodying the present invention may include a frame member which is so arranged that it can be stowed beneath the chair or drawn out so that its front portion is in front of the chair. This frame is provided with a secondary frame elementwhich normally lies substantially parallel with the first frame but can be erected into a position inclined or perpendicular to the frame or the floor of the vehicle, This secondary frame carries a pair of platforms, one of which is adapted to receivea cushion so as to serve as a foot and leg rest while the other-forms a table for the use of the passenger. Both of these platforms are pivotally mounted at the upper edge of the secondary frame and can be swung outwardly so that these platforms can be moved to a position for use or folded to permit the device to be stowed away. When the table platform is erected, a latching mechanism is actuated for locking the secondary frame in its vertical position.

The secondary frame can be lowered and is provided with a detachable fastening by means of which the secondary frame can be connected to the chair with the foot rest platform inclined forwardly and downwardly from the front of the seat, thereby forming an extension of the seat for supporting the feet and legs of the passenger. Inasmuch as the secondary frame is pivotally mounted, it can follow the movements of the seat as the seat moves in response to adjustment of the reclining back.

The new foot rest and table may be formed of light weight materials so that it is suitable for use in aircraft or other vehicles and may be proportioned suitably to fit within the space available between the rows of seats in the vehicle.

When the device is stowed away, the aisles and the spaces between the seats are left completely clear thereby avoiding interference with the movements of the passenger.

For a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be had to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of a portion of a reclining type of chair with the combined foot rest and table embodying the invention shown applied thereto;

Figure 2 is a view in side elevation of a portion of a reclining chair with the combined foot rest and table shown in extended position and with the device in position to form a foot rest for the chair;

Figure 3 is a view in section taken on line 33 of Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a view in side elevation illustrating the foot rest and table erected to place the table in position for use by the passenger;

Figure 5 is a view in front elevation of the erected table;

Figure 6 is a top plan view of a portion of the device with a magazine or book support erected thereon;

Figure '7 is a view in section taken on line l-'-I of Figure 6; and Figure 8 is a view in section taken through one of the uprights of the secondary frame of the device illustrating details of the looking or latching mechanism for holding the table in erected position.

The device embodying the present invention is illustrated in conjunction with a conventional reclining back chair IU of a type commonly used in airplanes, buses and railway cars. The chair I is provided with an adjustable back, not shown,

which can be moved from a substantially vertical position to a position inclined at an acute angle to the horizontal. As the back is moved to a sharper inclination, the seat ll of the chair moves forward in order to provide greater support for the body. The above type of chair is well known and further description thereof is believed unnecessary.

The device embodying the present invention includes, generally, a primary frame member l2 which is provided at its front end with a pair of links! 3, [3A for supporting a secondary frame member M for pivotal movement between a position substantially parallel with the frame l2 and a position substantially perpendicular to the frame l2, as shown in Figure 4. The frame I4 is provided with a platform member 16 which is pivotally connected to the frame M at its inner or upper end, as viewed in Figures 2 and 4, respectively. The platform I3 supports a cushion I! that is positioned to receive the feet and legs of the passenger when the frame M is hooked to the front of the seat II by means of the hooks [8 which engage a cross bar 19 secured to the front of the seat.

The upright frame M is also provided with a second platform 20 which is hingedly connected to the top of the frame l4 so that it can be swung from a position parallel to the frame [4 to a position perpendicular thereto, as shown in Figure 4.

The table 20 and the foot rest platform It are connected by means of a suitable linkage 2| for holding them in the position shown in Figure 4. The table 20 is further provided with a hingedly mounted table portion or support 22 which may be erected to receive newspapers, magazines, books or the like.

More specifically, the device illustrated in the drawings may include a pair of tubular members or sleeves 23 and24 which are mounted in the

brackets

25 and 26 fixed to the legs of the chair Ill. The bracket 25, disclosed in Figure 3, includes a ring-like hub 25a which may be inserted between the upper portion 21a of the leg and a nut 21b threaded on the lower portion of the leg. The bracket 25 also has a semi-circular portion 25b in which the sleeve 23 is mounted.

The bracket 26 disclosed in Figure 3 is similar to the bracket 25 but has semi-circular end portions 26a and 26b projecting in opposite directions for receiving the tubular element 24 and an element corresponding to the element 23 on the next adjacent chair.

The rear ends of the

sleeves

23 and 24 may be mounted in similar brackets fixed to the rear legs of the chair II].

The

sleeves

23 and 24 receive slidably and in telescopic relation the

side members

28 and 29 of the frame I2 so that the frame can be projected from and retracted into the

tubular members

23 and 24. The outer end of the member 28 is provided with a coupling element 30 provided with a roller 3! at its lower side so that the frontof the frame i2 is supported by the floor of the vehicle as the frame is extended.

The tubular member 29 is provided with a coupling and roller construction 33a similar to elements 30 and 3|. If desired, the two side elements 2B and 29 of the frame I 2 may be connected by a cross brace although such a brace is not illustrated or necessary for imparting rigidity to the frame 12.

' The bracket 30 on the end of the member 28 serves as a support for one end of the link l3, the opposite end of the link l3 being connected to a side element Ma of the frame M. The frame I4, as best shown in Figures 5 and 6, is of generally U-shaped formation and has a U-shaped foot rest bar 32 connecting the side elements Ma and Mb through the medium of

suitable couplings

33 and 34 at the lower ends of the members Ma and Mb. The foot rest bar 32 projects out of the plane of the frame M to allow the passengers feet to rest against it.

The link l3 consists of two side plates Ma and [3b which are connected by a cross bar I30 to impart rigidity thereto and also to bear against the back of the side frame member Ma to aid in holding it in the erect position shown in Figure 4 with the foot rest bar 32 bearing against the floor so that the frame M cannot tilt clockwise past the position shown in Figure 4.

The other side element Mb is connected by means of a similar link [3A to the member 29 of the frame [2.

The upper end of the frame l4 carries, as indicated above, the platform I6 which supports the cushion IT. The platform I6 may consist of a pan-like member having a rim or flange lBa and a flat bottom, which, if desired, may be provided with apertures to reduce its Weight. The left-hand end of the platform is, as viewed in Figures 2 and 4, or the upper end of the platform I6, as Viewed in Figure 8, is provided with a pair of hinge or pivot lugs 36 and 31 (Figure 6) which are received in the

lugs

38 and 39 mounted in the upper ends of the side members Ma and Mb. Referring to Figure 8, the lug 39 has a slot for receiving the member 36 and a collar portion 39a which is joined to the side frame member Mb. The bracket 34 at the lower end of the side frame member Mb also has a hollow collar portion 34a provided with a restriction 34b having an opening 340 therein for receiving a locking lug member 43. The locking lug member consists of a hollow cylindrical portion 40a having a projection 40b on its lower end for engagement in an aperture 4| in a lug 42 which extends outwardly from the coupling 30a on the end of the frame member 29. The member 40a is provided with internal threads for receiving a plug 400 on the end of a link 43 which is connected at its upper end to the pivot lug 36 by means of a pin 44 disposed eccentric to the pin or shaft 45 which supports the lug 36 in the member 38. The plug 460 is prevented from unscrewing from the member 40a and is retained in adjusted position by means of a coil spring 46 disposed inside the member 40a.

When the platform 16 is disposed parallel with the frame M, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 8, the projection 40b is retracted. When, however, the platform i6 is raised to the position shown in Figures 4 and '7, the link 43 is moved downwardly so that the projection-40b engages in the aperture 4| to lock the frame M in substantially perpendicular relationship to the frame 12. It will be understood that the other end of the platform It is connected to the lug 38 in a similar manner and may be provided with a similar latching or locking mechanism to aid in holding the frame H! in perpendicular position.

The movement of the platform l6 may be coordinated with that of the platform which serves as a table. The platform 20 may consist of a metal sheet or plate 20a which has downturned flanges 20b and 260 at its opposite edges. The ends of the flanges 20b and 280 are pivotally connected to the uprights 14a and Mb by means of shafts or pins d5, a at each end and are disposed inwardly of the lugs 38, 35! on the uprights Ida and Mb. In this way, the table platform 20 can be swung downwardly Within or parallel to the frame l4 or can be raised into a position perpendicular to the frame M, as shown in Figure 4. The table 28 is retained in its raised position by means of the linkage structure 2! at each edge of the table 29. One linkage includes a link member liflpivotally connected to the flange 2% and having an elongated slot 500. therein for cooperation with the stud or pin 51 mounted on the side frame member Mb. When the table platform 2!] is raised, the link slides relatively to the stud 5! with the stud being received in an angular portion b of the slot 580; to prevent the table 20 from drop ping, -Also, the platform It is connected to the link 50 by means of a link 52 which is pivotally connected to the platform i6 and about the midportion of the link 50. Thus, when the table 20 is raised, the platform i6 swings into an inclined position and at the same time the looking lug 40b moves downwardly to lock the frame 14 in its upright position.

If it is desired to use the table member 20 as a book or paper support, the table portion 22 may be lifted into inclined relation to the table 20 about the hinge 54 which connects them near their forward edges. The portion 22 may be provided with an angle rest or flange 55 near its lower end to prevent the paper onbook therein from sliding on" when the platform 22 is raised.

The table portion 22 may be maintained in either its raised position or its closed position by, means of the elongated strips of spring metal l 56 and 5'! which are connected to the underside of the member 22 by means of the hinges 58 and have their opposite ends slidable in the

passages

59 and 60 formed between the under surface of the plate 20a and the upper surface-of the plates GI and 62, riveted or otherwise secured to the plate 20a. The resiliency and friction of the springs 55 and. 5'! maintain the support 22 in any adjusted position.

From the preceding description of a typical form of device embodying the present invention, it will be clear that we have provided a mechanism which may be stowed conveniently below the seat of a reclining chair and Which may be projected to serve as a foot and leg rest, as shown in Figure 2, or as a table or book support, as shown in Figures 4 and 7. Preferably, tlie frames of the device are formed of light weight material, such as aluminum or magnesium tubing and the platforms may be formed of metal or thin plywood. The cushion may be formed of light weight material, such as sponge latex or the like, in order to keep the Weight of the device to a minimum.

It will be understood that the size and proportions of the various parts will conform to the space available between the rows of seats so as to make the best use of this space without unduly obstructing the space between the seats.

It will be understood also that the frame i2 may be so arranged that it can be wholly supported by the chair and that a suitable locking mechanism may be provided for retaining the frame l2 in either its fully projected'or fullyretracted positions, or in any intermediate position therebetween.

A particular advantage of the device is that when the frame 14 is so disposed as to form a foot rest, as shown in Figure 2, the links I3, I3A together with the coupling between the frame l i'and the cross bar l9 permit the foot rest to follow the movements of the seat as it advances or retracts, as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. Also, the location of the hooks I8 may be varied, as desired, for example, as shown in Figures 4, 6 and 7, the hooks are mounted on the platform It, but they may, if desired, be mounted directly on the frame is in a suitable position to engage the cross bar H3 or other portion of the chair seat. Therefore, in view of the modification to which the device is susceptible, the form of the invention described herein should be considered as illustrative and not as limiting the scope of the following claims.

We claim:

1. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclining chairs having a seat and an adjustable back, comprising a first frame mounted for movement between a stowed position beneath said chair and a projected position having its front end disposed in front of said chair, a second frame mounted on said first frame for movement between a position substantially parallel to said first frame and a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a latch for releasably securing said second frame in said perpendicular position, a pair of platforms pivotally connected to said second frame at the end that is uppermost when said frame is in said perpendicular position, said platforms being movable between positions substantially parallel with said second frame and positions in which they extend outwardly at an angle to and on opposite sides of said second frame, and means for detachably securing said upper end of second frame to said seat to retain the second frame in a position between said parallel and said perpendicular positions to form a foot rest.

2. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclin ing chairs having a seat and a back, comprising a first frame mounted for movement between a stowed position beneath said chair to a position in which its front end is projected outwardly in front of said chair, a second frame mounted upon said first frame for pivoting movement around the front end of said first frame from a position substantially parallel with said first frame to a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a table platform pivotally mounted on the upper end of said second frame for movement between a position substantially parallel to said second frame and a position extending toward said chair substantially perpendicular to said second frame, a foot rest platform mounted on said second frame and disposed on the opposite side thereof from said table platform, and means on said foot rest platform for detachably connecting it to said chair to form a foot rest extending downwardly from said seat at an angle to horizontal.

3. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclining chairs having a seat and a back, comprising a first frame mounted for movement between a stowed position beneath said chair to a position in which its front end is projected outwardly in front of said chair, a second frame mounted upon said first frame for pivoting movement around the front end of said first frame from a position substantially parallel with said first frame to a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a latch for releasably retaining said second frame in said perpendicular position, a table platform pivotally mounted on the upper end of said second frame for movement between a position substantially parallel to said second frame and a position extending toward said chair substantially perpendicular to said second frame, a foot rest platform mounted on said second frame and disposed on the opposite side thereof from said table platform, and means on said foot rest platform for detachably connecting it to said chair to form a foot rest extending downwardly from said seat at an angle to horizontal.

1 4. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclining chairs having a seat and a back, comprising a first frame mounted for movement between a stowed position beneath said chair to a position in which its front end is projected outwardly in front of said chair, a second frame mounted upon said first frame for pivoting movement around the front end ofsaid first frame from a position substantially parallel with said first frame to a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a table platform pivotally mounted on the upper end of said second frame for movement between I a position substantially parallel to said second frame and a position extending toward said chair substantially perpendicular to said second frame, a foot rest platform pivotally mounted on said second frame and disposed on the opposite side thereof from said table platform, linkage connecting saidplatforms for moving said platforms simultaneously into and out of substantial parallelism with said second frame, and means on said foot rest platform for detachably connecting it to said chair to form a foot rest extending downwardly from said seat at an angle to horizontal. v

5. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclining chairs having a seat and a back, comprising a first frame mounted for movement between a stowed position beneath said chair to a position in which its front end is projected outwardly in front of said chair, a second frame mounted upon said first frame for pivoting movement around the front end of said first frame from a position substantially parallel with said first frame to a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a table platform pivotally mounted on the upper end of said second frame for movement between a position substantially parallel to said second frame and a position extending toward said chair substantially perpendicular to said second frame, a foot rest platform pivotally mounted on said second frame and disposed on the opposite side thereof from said table pla form, a latch member connected with said foot rest platform and actuated by movement of said foot rest platform to lock said second frame to said first frame in said perpendicular position, and means on said foot rest platform for detachably connecting it to said chair to form a foot rest extending downwardly from said seat at an angle to horizontal.

6. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclining chairs having a back and a seat, comprising a first frame mounted for sliding movement between a stowed position beneath said chair and a projected position in which the front end of said frame-is in front of said chair, a second frame mounted upon said first frame for pivoting movement adjacent to the front end of said first frame, between a position substantially parallel therewith and a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a table platform having one end connected pivotally with the upper end of said second frame when the latter is in said perpendicular position, said table platform being movable between a position substantially parallel with said second frame and a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a member forming a supporting surface for said table platform pivotally connected to the end of said table platform opposite to said one end for movement from a position substantially parallel to said platform to a position inclined relatively thereto, means for retaining said member in said positions and positions intermediate thereof, and a foot rest platform on said second frame on the opposite side thereof from said table platform.

'7. A foot rest convertible to a table for reclining chairs having a back and a seat, comprising a first frame mounted for sliding movement between a stowed position beneath said chair to a projected position in which the front end of said rame is in front of said chair, a second frame mounted upon said first frame adjacent to the front end of said first frame for pivoting movement between a position substantially parallel therewith and a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a table platform having one end connected pivotally with the upper end of said second frame when the latter is in said perpendicular position, said table platform being movable between a position substantially parallel with second frame and a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a member forming a supporting surface for said table platform pivotally connected to the end of said platform opposite to said one end for movement from a position substantially parallel to said platform to a position inclined relatively thereto, means for re taining said member in said positions and positions intermediate thereof, a foot rest platform on said second frame on the opposite side thereof from said table platform, and hook members at the upper end of said second frame for detachably connecting said upper end of second frame to said chair to hold said foot rest platform in inclined relation to said chair seat.

8. A foot rest convertible into a table comprising a pair of tubular members to be secured beneath the seat of a chair, a pair of elongated elements telescopically and slidably mounted in said tubular members, a link pivotally connected to the outer end of each of said elongated element, a substantially U-shaped member having its sides adjacent to its base pivotally connected to said links to allow pivotal movement of said U-shaped member from a position parallel and in contact with said elongated elements to a position perpendicular thereto and in engagement with the outer ends of said elongated elements, a lug having an aperture therein extending outwardly from the outer end of at least one of said elongated'elements, and a latching lug on at least one side of said U-shaped member movable into said aperture to lock said U-shaped member perpendicular to said elongated members.

9. A foot rest convertible into a table comprising a pair of tubular members to be secured beneath the seat of a chair, a pair of elongated elements telescopically and slidably mounted in said tubular members, a link pivotally connected to the outer end of each of said elongated elements, a substantially U-shaped member having its sides adjacent to its base pivotally connected to said links to allow pivotal movement of said U-shaped member from a position parallel and in contact with said elongatedelementsto a position perpendicular thereto and in engagement with the outer ends of said elongated elements, a lug having an aperture therein extending outwardly from the outer ends of each of said elongated elements, a latching lug in each side of said U-shaped member movable into said aperture to lock said U- shaped member perpendicular to said elongated members, a platform hinged to the upper end of said U-shaped member, lever means fixed to said platform, and links connecting said lever means to said latching lugs to move the latter into and out of said apertures by moving said platform.

10. A foot rest convertible into a table for chairs comprising a first frame member slidablebeneath and outwardly from beneath said chair, a

second frame member pivotally supported on said first frame member and movable from a position overlying said first frame member to a position substantially perpendicular thereto, a latch for releasably retaining said second frame in said perpendicular position, a foot rest on one side of said second frame member, means for connecting said foot rest to said chair to hold said foot rest in inclined relation to said chair, a table top on the other side of said second frame member andihingedly connected at one edge to the upper end of said frame, and means for releasably securing said table in substantially perpendicular relation to said second frame member.

11. A foot rest for a chair having a supporting base, and a substantially horizontally movable seat and an angularly adjustable back mounted on said base, comprising substantially parallel guide members fixedly mounted on said base below said seat, a frame slidably mounted in said guide members for movement between a position beneath said seat and a position extending in front of and below said seat, a platform member having a front end adjacent to the outer end of said frame, means connecting the front end of said platform member to said outer end of said frame for lengthwise movement and pivoting movement relative to said frame member' between'the position substantially parallel with said frame and a position at an angle to said frame, "and means on the rear edge of said platform member for detachably connecting said platform member to the front portion of said chair seat to cause said platform member to move with said seat.

12. A foot rest for a reclining chair having a supporting base, a substantially horizontally movable seat and an angularly adjustable back mounted on said base, comprising a substantially U shaped first frame member having side arms and a closed end, guide means fixedly mounted on said base telescopically receiving said side arms to guide the frame member between a stowed position beneath said chair and a projected position in which the closed end of said frame is in front of said chair and below the level of said seat, a second frame member having one end adjacent to said closed end of said first frame member, means connecting said one end of said second frame member to said closed end of said first frame member to enable said second frame member to move lengthwise and to pivot relative to said first frame member between a position parallel with and resting upon said first frame member and another position at an angle to said first frame member, a platform mounted on said second frame member, and hook members adjacent to and supported on said opposite end of said second frame member for detachably securing the latter to said chair seat to cause said second frame member to move with said seat.

13. A foot rest for a reclining chair having a supporting base, a substantially horizontally movable seat and an angularly adjustable back mounted on said base, comprising a first frame member slidably connected to said base for movement between a stowed position beneath said chair and a projected position in which the front of the frame member is disposed in front of said chair and below said seat, a second frame member, links connecting said first and second frame members adjacent their front ends for lengthwise movement of said second frame member relative to said first frame member and pivoting movement between a position substantially parallel with and resting on said first frame member and a position spaced from said first frame member and at an angle thereto, a foot rest platform mounted on said second frame member, and hook members projecting rearwardly from said second frame member adjacent to its rear end for detachably connecting it to the front of said chair seat to cause said second frame member to move with said seat and relative to said first frame member.

JOHN LAWRENCE LONDERMAN. THOMAS WOLFE.

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