POWERED CHAIRS FOR PUBLIC VENUES, ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN POWERED CHAIRS, AND COMPONENTS FOR USE IN ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN POWERED CHAIRS
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1. A plurality of electric powered chair assemblies, comprising:
- a first electric powered chair assembly and a second electric powered chair assembly, wherein at least one of the first electric powered chair assembly or the second electric powered chair assembly includes a movable chair seat, and wherein movement of the movable chair seat enables access under the respective one of the first electric powered chair assembly or the second electric powered chair assembly; and
an electric power supply having an input and an output, wherein the electric power supply is mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein a first set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a first electric actuator mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein a second set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a second electric actuator mounted within the second electric powered chair assembly, and wherein a third set of electric wiring extends from the first electric powered chair assembly to the second electric powered chair assembly proximate the second set of electric wiring.
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Abstract
Powered recliner chairs, assemblies for use in the chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Electrical systems for use in the chairs, and components for use in the electrical systems are provided. Control systems and methods for operating powered recliner chairs are also provided. Any given chair may be locally and/or remotely controlled.
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1. A plurality of electric powered chair assemblies, comprising:
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a first electric powered chair assembly and a second electric powered chair assembly, wherein at least one of the first electric powered chair assembly or the second electric powered chair assembly includes a movable chair seat, and wherein movement of the movable chair seat enables access under the respective one of the first electric powered chair assembly or the second electric powered chair assembly; and an electric power supply having an input and an output, wherein the electric power supply is mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein a first set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a first electric actuator mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein a second set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a second electric actuator mounted within the second electric powered chair assembly, and wherein a third set of electric wiring extends from the first electric powered chair assembly to the second electric powered chair assembly proximate the second set of electric wiring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A plurality of electric powered chair assemblies, comprising:
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a first electric powered chair assembly and a second electric powered chair assembly; an electric power supply having an input and an output, wherein the electric power supply is mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein an input voltage rating of the input is higher than an output voltage rating of the output, wherein a first set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a first electric actuator mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, and wherein a second set of electric wiring extends from the first electric powered chair assembly to the second electric powered chair assembly proximate the first set of electric wiring; and an electrical energy storage device connected to the electric power supply, wherein the electrical energy storage device is configured to provide electric power to at least one of the first actuator or the second actuator. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A plurality of electric powered chair assemblies, comprising:
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a first electric powered chair assembly and a second electric powered chair assembly; and an electric power supply having an input and an output, wherein the electric power supply is mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein an input voltage rating of the input is higher than an output voltage rating of the output, wherein a first set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a first electric actuator mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein a second set of electric wiring extends from the first electric powered chair assembly to the second electric powered chair assembly, and wherein a third set of electric wiring extends from the electric power supply to a first illuminated pushbutton located in the first electric powered chair assembly. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A plurality of electric powered chair assemblies, comprising:
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a first electric powered chair assembly and a second electric powered chair assembly; an arm rest pivotally attached to at least one of the first electric powered chair assembly or the second electric powered chair assembly, wherein the arm rest is pivotally attached to the respective one of the first electric powered chair assembly or the second electric powered chair assembly; and an electric power supply having an input and an output, wherein the electric power supply is mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein an input voltage rating of the input is higher than an output voltage rating of the output, wherein a first set of electric wiring extends from the output of the electric power supply to a first electric actuator mounted within the first electric powered chair assembly, wherein a second set of electric wiring extends from the first electric powered chair assembly to the second electric powered chair assembly, and wherein a third set of electric wiring extends from the electric power supply to a first illuminated pushbutton located in the first electric powered chair assembly. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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