公开(公告)号：US08419122B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12981186

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson ,  Robert Dean Donovan

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson ,  Robert Dean Donovan

IPC: A47C1/035 ,  A47C3/027

CPC classification number: A47C1/035

Abstract: Provided is a linkage mechanism for a recliner that includes a seat-mounting plate, a base plate that is vertically supported by one or more legs, a footrest assembly adapted to extend ottoman(s) when the recliner is adjusted from a closed to an extended position, and a front lift assembly. The front lift assembly includes a front bellcrank that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, a front pivot link that is rotatably coupled to the base plate, a carrier link that is pivotably coupled to the front pivot link and to the front bellcrank, and a front lift link that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate and is pivotably coupled to the front lift link. Additionally, the linkage mechanism includes a seat-adjustment assembly that cooperates with the front lift assembly to translate the seat-mounting plate over the base plate during adjustment between extended and reclined positions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于躺椅的连杆机构，其包括座椅安装板，由一个或多个腿部垂直支撑的底板，当倾斜器从关闭状态调节到延长状态时适于延伸奥斯曼的搁脚板组件 位置和前部电梯组件。 前提升组件包括可旋转地联接到座椅安装板的前曲拐，可枢转地联接到基板的前枢转连杆，可枢转地联接到前枢转连杆和前曲拐的行星架连杆， 以及可旋转地联接到座椅安装板并且可枢转地联接到前升降连杆的前升降连杆。 另外，联动机构包括座椅调节组件，其与前提升组件配合，以在延伸和倾斜位置之间的调节期间将座椅安装板平移在基板上。

公开(公告)号：US20110181094A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12981186

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson ,  Robert Dean Donovan

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson ,  Robert Dean Donovan

IPC: A47C1/038 ,  A47C1/035

CPC classification number: A47C1/035

Abstract: Provided is a linkage mechanism for a recliner that includes a seat-mounting plate, a base plate that is vertically supported by one or more legs, a footrest assembly adapted to extend ottoman(s) when the recliner is adjusted from a closed to an extended position, and a front lift assembly. The front lift assembly includes a front bellcrank that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, a front pivot link that is rotatably coupled to the base plate, a carrier link that is pivotably coupled to the front pivot link and to the front bellcrank, and a front lift link that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate and is pivotably coupled to the front lift link. Additionally, the linkage mechanism includes a seat-adjustment assembly that cooperates with the front lift assembly to translate the seat-mounting plate over the base plate during adjustment between extended and reclined positions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于躺椅的连杆机构，其包括座椅安装板，由一个或多个腿部垂直支撑的底板，当倾斜器从关闭状态调节到延伸状态时适于延伸奥斯曼的搁脚板组件 位置和前部电梯组件。 前提升组件包括可旋转地联接到座椅安装板的前曲拐，可枢转地联接到基板的前枢转连杆，可枢转地联接到前枢转连杆和前曲拐的行星架连杆， 以及可旋转地联接到座椅安装板并且可枢转地联接到前升降连杆的前升降连杆。 另外，联动机构包括座椅调节组件，其与前提升组件配合，以在延伸和倾斜位置之间的调节期间将座椅安装板平移在基板上。

公开(公告)号：US20110175426A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12870498

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/035 ,  A47C1/031 ,  G05G1/01

CPC classification number: A47C1/0355 ,  Y10T74/20

Abstract: A glider-recliner-style seating unit (glider recliner) that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the glider recliner between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The glider recliner is powered by a linear actuator that facilitates automated adjustment of the linkage mechanism. This adjustment of the linear actuator is sequenced into a first phase and a second phase. A stroke of the linear actuator in the first phase acts to adjust the linkage mechanism between the closed and extended positions by extending or retracting ottoman(s) attached to a footrest assembly. A stroke in the second phase acts to adjust the linkage mechanism between the extended and reclined positions by translating a seat-mounting plate forward or rearward at a consistent inclination angle while, concurrently, tilting a back-mounting link. Accordingly, the phase sequencing ensures that the linkage mechanism commences adjustment within the second phase only once the first-phase adjustment is substantially complete.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种滑翔机躺椅式座椅单元（滑翔机躺椅），其包括适于将滑翔机躺椅移动在关闭，延伸和倾斜位置之间的联动机构。 滑翔机躺椅由线性执行器提供动力，有助于自动调节连杆机构。 线性致动器的这种调节被排序成第一阶段和第二阶段。 第一阶段中的线性致动器的行程用于通过延伸或缩回连接到搁脚板组件的脚垫来调节闭合位置和延伸位置之间的连杆机构。 第二阶段的行程用于通过以一致的倾斜角向前或向后平移座椅安装板，同时使后挂式连杆倾斜，来调节伸展和倾斜位置之间的连杆机构。 因此，相位排序确保只有在第一阶段调整基本完成后，连接机构才能在第二阶段内开始调整。

公开(公告)号：US6000754A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-14

申请号：US3236

申请日：1998-01-06

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/0355 ,  A47C3/027 ,  A47C3/02

CPC classification number: A47C1/0355 ,  A47C3/027 ,  Y10S297/07

Abstract: A rocker-recliner chair comprising a base for standing on the floor and having a pair of side rails, rocker cams seated for rocking motion backward and forward on the side rails, a cross tube assembly disposed above the base and having side plates and cross tubes, a reclining linkage mechanism having a pair of base plates adjustably connected to the cams for backward and forward adjustment with respect to the cams, adjustable connections joining the cross tube assembly to each base plate of the mechanism for enabling the cross tube assembly to be moved forward and backward with respect to the mechanism, a chair frame having a seat, backrest and footrest carried by the mechanism and movable between upright and reclined positions with respect to the base, and a stabilizing spring assembly connected between the cross rail assembly and the base for biasing the rocker cam, linkage mechanism and chair frame to an upright position on the base.

Abstract translation: 一种摇椅躺椅，其包括用于站立在地板上并具有一对侧轨的基座，用于在侧轨上向前和向前摆动的摇杆凸轮;设置在基座上方并具有侧板和横管的横管组件 倾斜连杆机构，其具有可调节地连接到凸轮的一对基板，用于相对于凸轮进行向后和向前调节;可调节连接件，其将横管组件连接到机构的每个基板，以使横管组件能够移动 相对于机构向前和向后的椅子框架，具有由机构承载的座椅，靠背和脚踏板的椅子框架，并且可相对于基座在直立和倾斜位置之间移动;以及稳定弹簧组件，其连接在横梁组件和底座之间 用于将摇臂凸轮，连杆机构和椅子框架偏压到基座上的直立位置。

公开(公告)号：US5137328A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-11

申请号：US638442

申请日：1991-01-04

Applicant: Michael R. Smith ,  Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Michael R. Smith ,  Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/034

CPC classification number: A47C1/034

Abstract: A push button actuated latch used in reclining chairs wherein one part of the latch is mounted on the ottoman linkage and the complimentary part of the latch is mounted beneath the seat. When the ottoman is retracted beneath the seat as the chair moves to the upright position, the parts of the latch engage one another to retain the ottoman in the retracted position. When the push button is depressed, a cable attached between it and the latch releases the latch and allows the ottoman to extend and the chair to move to the reclined position.

Abstract translation: 用于躺椅的按钮致动闩锁，其中闩锁的一部分安装在奥斯曼联动装置上，并且闩锁的互补部分安装在座椅下方。 当椅子移动到直立位置时，当座椅缩回到座椅下面时，闩锁的部件彼此接合以将奥斯曼模具保持在缩回位置。 当按钮被按下时，连接在其与闩锁之间的电缆释放闩锁并允许脚凳延伸并且椅子移动到倾斜位置。

公开(公告)号：US08573687B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US12870519

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson ,  Stephen Lake

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson ,  Stephen Lake

IPC: A47C1/031 ,  A47C1/02

CPC classification number: A47C1/0342 ,  A47C1/0355 ,  Y10T74/20594

Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting plate mounted to a footrest assembly, a back-mounting link and a rear bellcrank both rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, an activator bar that controls a footrest drive link, and a linear actuator for carrying out automated adjustment of the linkage assembly. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator generates a torque on the activator bar. The footrest drive link converts the torque into a laterally-directed force that pushes the footrest assembly into the extended position. A stroke in the second phase acts to push the activator bar forward and translate the seat-mounting plate forward at a consistent inclination angle. The forward translation causes the rear bellcrank to rotate, thereby biasing the back-mounting link rearward into the reclined position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种座椅单元，其包括适于在闭合，延伸和倾斜位置之间进行调节的连杆机构。 联动机构包括安装到脚踏组件的座椅安装板，可旋转地联接到座椅安装板的后安装链节和后曲拐，控制脚踏驱动连杆的活动杆，以及用于承载的线性致动器 自动调整联动装置。 在操作中，线性致动器的第一相中的行程在活塞杆上产生扭矩。 脚踏驱动链接将扭矩转换成横向定向的力，其将脚踏组件推入伸出位置。 第二阶段的行程用于向前推动活塞杆，并以一致的倾斜角向前平移座椅安装板。 向前平移导致后曲拐旋转，从而将后安装连杆向后偏置到倾斜位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130175847A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13344330

申请日：2012-01-05

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/035 ,  G05G9/00

CPC classification number: A61G5/14 ,  A47C1/0355 ,  F04C2270/041 ,  Y10T74/20

Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between closed, extended, reclined, and seat-lift positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a footrest assembly and a back-mounting link coupled to a seat-mounting plate, a base plate coupled to a lift-base assembly via a lift assembly, a drive bracket, a motor tube, and two linear actuators for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a first phase involves a second linear actuator rotating the motor tube, thereby causing the seat-adjustment assembly to bias the seat-mounting plate. A second phase involves a first linear actuator rotating the drive bracket, thereby causing the footrest assembly to extend or retract without affecting the bias of the back-mounting link. A third phase involves the first linear actuator causing the lift assembly to raise and tilt the base plate directly over the lift-base assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供一种座椅单元，其包括适于将座椅单元移动到关闭的，延伸的，倾斜的和座椅升降位置之间的联动机构。 联动机构包括：脚踏组件和联接到座椅安装板的后部安装连杆，通过提升组件联接到升降台组件的基板，驱动支架，马达管和用于自动化的两个线性致动器 调整联动机制。 在操作中，第一阶段涉及旋转电动机管的第二线性致动器，从而使座椅调节组件偏置座椅安装板。 第二阶段涉及旋转驱动支架的第一线性致动器，从而使脚踏组件能够延伸或缩回，而不影响后安装连杆的偏压。 第三阶段涉及第一线性致动器，其使升降组件升高并将基板倾斜到升降台组件的正上方。

公开(公告)号：US08308228B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12981185

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson ,  Jason Allan Bryant

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson ,  Jason Allan Bryant

IPC: A47C1/02

CPC classification number: A47C1/035 ,  A47C1/029 ,  A61G5/14 ,  Y10S297/10 ,  Y10T74/20

Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between seat-lift, closed, extended, reclined, and seat-lift positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting plate mounted to a footrest assembly, a base plate fixedly mounted to a lift assembly, a back-mounting link rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, a seat-adjustment assembly with a bellcrank, and a linear actuator for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator generates a force on the bellcrank that translates the seat-mounting plate rearward in a consistent angle of inclination and rotates the back-mounting link from a reclined to an upright orientation. A stroke in a second phase acts to collapse the footrest assembly. A stroke in a third phase causes the lift assembly to raise and tilt the seating unit, thereby accommodating egress and ingress of an occupant.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种座椅单元，其包括适于在座椅升降，关闭，延伸，倾斜和座椅升降位置之间移动座椅单元的联动机构。 连杆机构包括安装到脚踏组件上的座椅安装板，固定地安装到升降组件的底板，可旋转地联接到座椅安装板的后部安装连杆，具有曲拐的座椅调节组件和 线性致动器，用于自动调节连杆机构。 在操作中，线性致动器的第一阶段中的行程在曲拐上产生一个力，使得座椅安装板以一致的倾斜角度向后平移，并使后安装连杆从倾斜的方向旋转到直立的方向。 第二阶段的冲程用于使搁脚板组件折叠。 第三阶段的冲程使得升降机组件升高和倾斜座椅单元，从而适应乘员的出口和入口。

公开(公告)号：US07252334B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US11402533

申请日：2006-04-12

Applicant: Kerry Hale ,  Carthel Hale ,  Larry J. Bryant ,  Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Kerry Hale ,  Carthel Hale ,  Larry J. Bryant ,  Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C3/02

CPC classification number: A47C3/027

Abstract: A unitary composite cam member is designed for integration into a rocker chair base assembly. In one arrangement, one cam member resides upon each longitudinal rail of the rocker chair base assembly. Each cam member includes a rigid body and one or more laterally projecting sleeves. The rigid body has an upper portion as well as a lower contact surface presenting an arcuate longitudinal profile. The shape of the contact surface enables rolling engagement on a longitudinal rail of a rocker chair base assembly. Each projecting sleeve extends laterally from the rigid body at a location generally near the top of the cam member. The projecting sleeves are designed to provide an attachment point for cross members of a rocker chair base assembly to accomplish coupling together of the cam members with each aligned upon one of the longitudinal rails. Additionally, the projecting sleeves are configured for securing rocker spring assemblies directly therewith to provide improved efficiencies in the fabrication of rocker chair base assemblies.

Abstract translation: 一体式复合凸轮构件设计用于集成到摇椅基座组件中。 在一种布置中，一个凸轮部件位于摇椅基座组件的每个纵向导轨上。 每个凸轮构件包括刚体和一个或多个横向突出的套筒。 刚体具有上部以及具有弓形纵向轮廓的下接触表面。 接触表面的形状使得能够在摇椅基座组件的纵向轨道上进行滚动接合。 每个突出套筒在通常靠近凸轮构件的顶部的位置处从刚体本体横向延伸。 突出套筒被设计成为摇椅基座组件的横向构件提供附接点，以实现凸轮构件的联接在一起，其中每个纵向导轨之一对准。 此外，突出的套筒构造成用于将摇臂弹簧组件直接固定在一起，以提供摇椅基座组件的制造中的改进的效率。

公开(公告)号：US5971475A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-26

申请号：US985014

申请日：1997-12-04

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson ,  Stephen R. Lake

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson ,  Stephen R. Lake

IPC: A47C1/034 ,  A47C1/035 ,  A47C1/0355 ,  A47C1/02

CPC classification number: A47C1/0352 ,  A47C1/0355

Abstract: A reclining chair having a seat, backrest and footrest movable from upright to TV and fully reclined positions and having a mechanism which includes a track and roller at the rear and a linkage mechanism at the front enabling the seat, backrest and footrest to move from one position to another. The mechanism is gravity operated by the weight of the chair occupant to move from upright to TV position, but is restrained by an over center latch which is manually actuated to release the mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种具有座椅，靠背和脚踏板的躺椅，该座椅，靠背和脚踏板可从直立式移动到电视机和完全倾斜的位置，并且具有一种机构，该机构包括后部的轨道和滚子以及前部的连杆机构，使座椅，靠背和脚踏板能够从一个 位置到另一个。 该机构由乘坐者的重量重力作用，从竖直移动到电视位置，但被手动致动以释放机构的过中心闩锁约束。