Concealable leg support for a recliner

• US 7,547,072 B1
• Filed: 08/29/2006
• Issued: 06/16/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2006
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Fabio G. Delmestri
• Inventors: Delmestri, Fabio G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Dunn; David
• Assistant Examiner(s): Abraham; Tania
• Application Number:
  US11/511,811
• Time in Patent Office: 1,022 Days
• Field of Search: 297/423.2, 297/423.21, 297/69
• US Class Current: 297/423.21
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/506 of adjustable type
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/5068 actuated by linkages

Abstract

A light weight, durable recliner mechanism is provided for various chairs, sofas and other furniture for the manual extension and retraction of a leg support. The mechanism includes an axle operated by an extended handle. A pair of arms having V-shaped pivotable sections extend the leg support forwardly of the chair as desired. The sides of the chair act as guide supports and each define a slot for receiving a moveable slot guide which is part of the recliner mechanism. At the terminal end of each slot and communicating therewith is a locking channel to prevent the recliner mechanism from inadvertently retracting if contacted such as by being bumped or kicked. The recliner mechanism will support heavy loads without damage due in part to it remaining grounded during use.

Claims

1. A concealable leg support for a recliner comprising a frame, said frame comprising a frame member, a leg, said leg rigidly attached to said frame member, a slot guide, said slot guide affixed to said frame member for engaging a slot, a cross member, said cross member attached to said frame member, an arm, said arm comprising a pair of V-sections, said pair of V-sections pivotally joined to each other, an axle, one of said pair of V-sections attached to said axle and the other of said pair of V-sections attached to said cross member whereby rotating said axle will extend said frame.

2. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 1 further comprising a wheel, said wheel attached to said leg.

3. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 1 wherein said frame is formed from a tubular metal.

4. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 1 wherein said pair of V-sections form a W-shape when said frame is extended.

5. A concealable leg support for a recliner having a pair of opposing sides comprising:

a frame, said frame comprising a frame member, a leg, said leg attached to said frame member, a slot guide, said slot guide attached to said frame member, a cross member, said cross member attached to said frame member, an axle, said axle rotatably positioned between the opposing sides, an arm, said arm comprising a pair of arm sections, said pair of arm sections pivotally joined to each other, said arm affixed to said axle and to said frame member, a handle, said handle joined to said axle whereby turning said handle will rotate said axle and extend said frame.

6. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 5 further comprising a wheel, said wheel affixed to said leg.

7. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 5 wherein one of said pair of opposing sides defines a slot, said slot guide positioned in said slot.

8. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 7 wherein said opposing side further defines a locking channel, said locking channel communicating with said slot.

9. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 8 wherein said locking channel is angled sharply from said slot.

10. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 5 wherein each of said pair of arm sections are V-shaped.

11. The concealable leg support for a recliner of claim 5 wherein said handle is exterior of one of said pair of opposing sides.