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Seating system

  • US 8,029,062 B2
  • Filed: 11/10/2008
  • Issued: 10/04/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seating system comprising:

  • a mounting bracket comprising a first rack;

    a tiltable seat assembly configured to move throughout a range of tilt angles relative to the mounting bracket, the seat assembly comprising;

    a seat bracket comprising a first pinion engaging the first rack to provide a translating pivot axis about which the seat bracket rotates relative to the mounting bracket;

    a seat cushion coupled to the seat bracket;

    a back support adjustably coupled to the seat cushion and configured to be maintained in a fixed relation to the seat bracket throughout the range of tilt angles; and

    a footrest adjustably coupled to the seat bracket and configured to be maintained in a fixed relation to the seat bracket throughout the range of tilt angles;

    wherein the seat is configured to maintain the body position of a user seated on the seat throughout the range of tilt angles; and

    a seat angle adjustment mechanism for adjusting and locking the seat assembly at a fixed tilt angle relative to the mounting bracket, the seat adjustment mechanism comprising;

    a locking plate coupled to the mounting bracket, the locking plate comprising a plurality of locking positions corresponding to seat assembly tilt angles within the range of tilt angles; and

    a spring-loaded handle assembly pivotably coupled to the locking plate, the handle assembly comprising;

    a latch configured to selectively engage the locking plate locking positions;

    a handle manually operable to move the latch into engagement with a selected locking position; and

    a cam rod coupled to the latch and configured to engage an underside surface of the seat bracket to pivot the seat assembly.

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