Retractable footrest
First Claim
1. In combination with a seat, including a seat portion and a backrest having a rear upper surface, a rear lower surface and a rear intermediate surface, a footrest assembly comprising:
- (a) a pair of transversely spaced-apart side members pivotally connected to said rear lower surface of said backrest and movable relative thereto between a first lowered position and a second upraised position;
(b) a foot support assembly pivotally connected to said spaced-apart side members, said foot support comprising;
(i) a pair of transversely spaced-apart connector members; and
(ii) a generally planar foot support connected to and spanning said spaced-apart connector members, said pair of transversely spaced-apart connector members being pivotally movable relative said spaced-apart side members between a first stowed position wherein said connector members are generally parallel with said spaced-apart side members to a second deployed position wherein said connector members are angularly inclined relative to said spaced-apart side members.
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Abstract
A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members.
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12 Claims
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1. In combination with a seat, including a seat portion and a backrest having a rear upper surface, a rear lower surface and a rear intermediate surface, a footrest assembly comprising:
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(a) a pair of transversely spaced-apart side members pivotally connected to said rear lower surface of said backrest and movable relative thereto between a first lowered position and a second upraised position; (b) a foot support assembly pivotally connected to said spaced-apart side members, said foot support comprising; (i) a pair of transversely spaced-apart connector members; and (ii) a generally planar foot support connected to and spanning said spaced-apart connector members, said pair of transversely spaced-apart connector members being pivotally movable relative said spaced-apart side members between a first stowed position wherein said connector members are generally parallel with said spaced-apart side members to a second deployed position wherein said connector members are angularly inclined relative to said spaced-apart side members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. In combination with a seat, including a seat portion and a backrest having a rear upper surface, a rear lower surface and a rear intermediate surface, a footrest assembly comprising:
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(a) first and second spaced-apart side members pivotally connected to said rear lower surface of said backrest and movable relative thereto between a first lowered position and a second upraised position, each of said first and second side members having a through-bore; (b) a first pivot pin receivable within said through-bore of said first side member, said first pivot pin having a threaded end portion; (c) a second pivot pin receivable within said through-bore of said second side member, said second pivot pin having a threaded end portion; (d) a foot support assembly pivotally connected to said spaced-apart side members for pivotal movement relative thereto between a first stowed position and a second deployed position, said foot support comprising; (i) a first connector member having a generally centrally disposed, threaded-bore for threadably receiving said threaded end portion of said first pivot pin; (ii) a second connector member having a generally centrally disposed, threaded-bore for threadably receiving said threaded end portion of said second pivot pin; and (iii) a generally planar foot support connected to and spanning said first and second spaced-apart connector members. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. In combination with an aircraft passenger seat including a seat portion and a backrest having a rear upper surface, a rear lower surface and a rear intermediate surface, a footrest assembly comprising:
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(a) first and second spaced-apart connector brackets connected to the rear upper surface of the seat portion; (b) a first side member pivotally connected to said first connector bracket for movement relative thereto between a first lowered position and a second upraised position, said first side member having an arcuate-groove and a through-bore; (c) a second side member pivotally connected to said second connector bracket for movement relative thereto between a first lowered position and a second up-raised position, said second side member having an arcuate-groove and a through-bore; (d) a first pivot pin receivable within said through-bore of said first side member, said first pivot pin having a threaded end portion; (e) a second pivot pin receivable within said through-bore of said second side member, said second pivot pin having a threaded end portion; and (f) a foot support assembly pivotally connected to said first and second spaced-apart side members for pivotal movement relative thereto between a first stowed position and a second deployed position, said foot support comprising; (i) a first connector member having an outwardly extending first pin that is closely receivable within said arcuate-groove formed in said first side member and also having a generally centrally disposed, threaded-bore for threadably receiving said threaded end portion of said first pivot pin; (ii) a second connector member having an outwardly extending second pin that is closely receivable within said arcuate-groove formed in said second side member and also having a generally centrally disposed, threaded-bore for threadably receiving said threaded end portion of said second pivot pin; and (iii) a generally planar foot support connected to and spanning said first and second spaced-apart connector members. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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Specification