公开(公告)号：US08944498B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13344330

申请日：2012-01-05

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/035

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：US20110175404A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12981176

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/035

CPC classification number: A47C3/027 ,  A47C1/0355

Abstract: A rocker-recliner-style seating unit (rocker recliner) that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the rocker recliner between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The rocker 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: 提供了一种摇椅斜倚式座椅单元（摇椅斜倚器），其包括适于在闭合，延伸和倾斜位置之间移动摇杆斜倚器的联动机构。 摇杆斜倚器由线性致动器驱动，便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：US5527092A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-18

申请号：US212351

申请日：1994-03-11

Applicant: Robert E. Cook ,  Charles J. Tidwell, Jr. ,  Donald Shutiok ,  William Tacker ,  Gregory M. Lawson ,  Terry Johnson

Inventor： Robert E. Cook ,  Charles J. Tidwell, Jr. ,  Donald Shutiok ,  William Tacker ,  Gregory M. Lawson ,  Terry Johnson

IPC: A47C1/0355 ,  A47C1/035

CPC classification number: A47C15/002 ,  A47C1/0355

Abstract: A modular furniture seating section having a pair of side rails that define a base for the section and a pair of reclining mechanisms, one mounted on each of the side rails. Each of the mechanisms includes a seat mounting link which together carry a seat frame that in turn carries the seat of the chair. An ottoman linkage is mounted on the front of the seat mounting link in each mechanism and together they carry the ottoman which moves between retracted and extended positions. The mechanisms also include a backrest linkage which carries the backrest frame that, in turn, carries the backrest. On one side only of the chair an arm panel is secured to the seat frame and moves together with the seat in fixed relationship thereto as the chair moves between upright and reclined positions. On the same side as the arm panel, a backrest side wing is mounted on the backrest frame so as to move with it. The arm panel and backrest wing are disposed on the side of the chair section which forms an end of a modular furniture grouping.

Abstract translation: 模块化家具座椅部分具有一对限定了该部分的基座的侧轨和一对安装在每个侧轨上的倾斜机构。 每个机构包括一个座椅安装连接件，它一起携带座椅框架，座椅框架依次承载椅子的座椅。 在每个机构中，座椅安装连杆的前部安装有一个奥斯曼联动装置，它们一起携带在缩回和伸出位置之间移动的奥斯曼。 这些机构还包括一个靠背连杆，该靠背连杆带有靠背框架，靠背框架依次承载靠背。 仅在座椅的一侧，当椅子在直立和倾斜位置之间移动时，臂板被固定到座椅框架上并与座椅一起以固定关系移动。 在与臂板相同的一侧上，靠背侧翼安装在靠背框架上以便与其一起移动。 扶手板和靠背翼设置在椅子部分的一侧，形成模块化家具分组的一端。

公开(公告)号：US20110193373A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

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: A47C1/035 ,  A61G5/14 ,  A47C1/038

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：US08398168B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12870498

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/031

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：US08398165B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12981176

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/034 ,  A47C1/035 ,  A47C3/02 ,  A47C3/027

CPC classification number: A47C3/027 ,  A47C1/0355

Abstract: A rocker-recliner-style seating unit (rocker recliner) that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the rocker recliner between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The rocker 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: 提供了一种摇椅斜倚式座椅单元（摇椅斜倚器），其包括适于在闭合，延伸和倾斜位置之间移动摇杆斜倚器的联动机构。 摇杆斜倚器由线性致动器驱动，便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：US20120049606A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12870519

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson ,  Stephen Lake

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson ,  Stephen Lake

IPC: A47C1/035 ,  A47C1/038 ,  A47C7/00

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：US5360255A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-01

申请号：US694147

申请日：1991-05-01

Applicant: Robert E. Cook ,  Charles J. Tidwell, Jr. ,  Donald Shutiok ,  William Tacker ,  Gregory M. Lawson ,  Terry Johnson

Inventor： Robert E. Cook ,  Charles J. Tidwell, Jr. ,  Donald Shutiok ,  William Tacker ,  Gregory M. Lawson ,  Terry Johnson

IPC: A47C1/0355 ,  A47C1/035

CPC classification number: A47C15/002 ,  A47C1/0355

Abstract: A modular furniture seating section having a pair of side rails that define a base for the section and a pair of reclining mechanisms, one mounted on each of the side rails. Each of the mechanisms includes a seat mounting link which together carry a seat frame that in turn carries the seat of the chair. An ottoman linkage is mounted on the front of the seat mounting link in each mechanism and together they carry the ottoman which moves between retracted and extended positions. The mechanisms also include a backrest linkage which carries the backrest frame that, in turn, carries the backrest. On one side only of the chair an arm panel is secured to the seat frame and moves together with the seat in fixed relationship thereto as the chair moves between upright and reclined positions. On the same side as the arm panel, a backrest side wing is mounted on the backrest frame so as to move with it. The arm panel and backrest wing are disposed on the side of the chair section which forms an end of a modular furniture grouping.

Abstract translation: 模块化家具座椅部分具有一对限定了该部分的基座的侧轨和一对安装在每个侧轨上的倾斜机构。 每个机构包括一个座椅安装连接件，它一起携带座椅框架，座椅框架依次承载椅子的座椅。 在每个机构中，座椅安装连杆的前部安装有一个奥斯曼联动装置，它们一起携带在缩回和伸出位置之间移动的奥斯曼。 这些机构还包括一个靠背连杆，该靠背连杆带有靠背框架，靠背框架依次承载靠背。 仅在座椅的一侧，当椅子在直立和倾斜位置之间移动时，臂板被固定到座椅框架上并与座椅一起以固定关系移动。 在与臂板相同的一侧上，靠背侧翼安装在靠背框架上以便与其一起移动。 扶手板和靠背翼设置在椅子部分的一侧，形成模块化家具分组的一端。

公开(公告)号：US4826243A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-02

申请号：US67140

申请日：1987-06-25

Applicant: Gregory M. Lawson

Inventor： Gregory M. Lawson

IPC: A47C1/0355 ,  A47C1/02

CPC classification number: A47C1/0345

Abstract: A three-position reclining chair with a stationary frame, and a movable seat and backrest fixed with respect to one another. A handle actuated mechanism supports the seat and backrest within the frame and includes a mounting plate attached to the frame arms, a carrier link pivoted at its rear end on the mounting plate, and a seat mounting link carrying the seat and backrest and pivoted at its rear end on a rear pivot link and at its front end on a front pivot link, in turn respectively supported on the mounting plate and carrier link. A lazy tong linkage mounts on a footrest on the seat mounting link and front pivot link. The handle assembly with the assist of a spring pivots the rear pivot link to move the chair from an upright to an intermediate reclining position, and pressure against the backrest pivots the carrier link on the mounting plate to move the chair from the intermediate to the fully reclined position.

Abstract translation: 具有固定框架的三位置躺椅和相对于彼此固定的可动座椅和靠背。 手柄致动机构支撑框架内的座椅和靠背，并且包括附接到框架臂的安装板，在其后端在安装板上枢转的托架连杆和承载座椅和靠背并在其上枢转的座椅安装链节 后端在后枢轴连杆上，其前端在前枢轴连杆上分别支撑在安装板和承载件上。 一个懒惰的联动装置安装在座椅安装连杆和前枢轴连杆上的脚踏板上。 具有弹簧辅助的手柄组件使后枢轴连杆枢转，从而将椅子从直立位置移动到中间倾斜位置，并且抵靠靠背的压力将支架连杆枢转在安装板上，以将椅子从中间件移动到完全 倾斜的位置

公开(公告)号：US20130175846A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13344215

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 seat-adjustment assembly including a drive bracket, and a linear actuator for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator rotates the drive bracket a first angular increment causing the seat-adjustment assembly to bias the seat-mounting plate. A stroke in a second phase rotates the drive bracket a second angular increment causing the footrest assembly to extend or retract without affecting the bias of the back-mounting link. A stroke in a third phase causes 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背部安装链节，经由提升组件联接到升降台组件的基板，包括驱动支架的座椅调节组件和线性致动器 用于自动调整连杆机构。 在操作中，线性致动器的第一阶段的行程使驱动支架旋转第一角度增量，使得座椅调节组件偏置座椅安装板。 第二阶段的冲程使驱动支架旋转第二角度增量，使得脚踏组件能够延伸或缩回，而不会影响后挂式连杆的偏压。 第三阶段的冲程使升降组件升高并将基板倾斜在升降台组件上。