IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0244362
(2008-10-02)
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등록번호 |
US-7681945
(2010-04-21)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Wiecek, Glenn N.
- Masters, Gary
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출원인 / 주소 |
- L & P Property Management Company
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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This invention is related to an ottoman convertible to a seating unit comprising a back-support assembly, a seat-support assembly, a base frame, and a pair of opposed armrests. Additionally, the ottoman includes a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages, where the
This invention is related to an ottoman convertible to a seating unit comprising a back-support assembly, a seat-support assembly, a base frame, and a pair of opposed armrests. Additionally, the ottoman includes a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages, where the linkage system is configured to rotatably couple the seat-support assembly to the back-support assembly, and translatably couple the seat-support assembly and the base frame. In operation, this furniture piece is moveable between a closed position, resembling an ottoman, and an open position, wherein the back-support assembly forms the backrest of a seating unit accessible to a seated occupant. Specifically, the pivotably interconnected linkages operate such that rearward rotational movement of the back-support assembly induces forward translation of the seat-support assembly in relation to the base frame. This movement coincidentally induces the pair of opposed armrests to raise.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An ottoman convertible to a seating unit, the ottoman comprising: a base frame having a slide mechanism; a seat-support assembly being slidably engaged with the base frame at the slide mechanism; a back-support assembly having an underside; a linkage system comprising a plura
What is claimed is: 1. An ottoman convertible to a seating unit, the ottoman comprising: a base frame having a slide mechanism; a seat-support assembly being slidably engaged with the base frame at the slide mechanism; a back-support assembly having an underside; a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages, the linkage system being configured to rotatably couple the seat-support assembly to the back-support assembly, the linkage system further configured to translatably couple the seat-support assembly and the base frame; wherein the back-support assembly is moveable between a closed position, in which the underside of the back-support assembly substantially overlies the seat-support assembly and faces generally downwardly, and an open position, in which the back-support assembly is oriented substantially upright in relation to the seat-support assembly and the underside of the back-support assembly faces generally forwardly. 2. The ottoman of claim 1, wherein the seat-support assembly is moveable between the closed position, in which the seat-support assembly substantially overlies the base frame, and the open position, in which a portion of the seat-support assembly is translated forward of the base frame and a portion of the back-support assembly is disposed rearwardly of the seat-support assembly. 3. The ottoman of claim 2, wherein the movement of the seat-support assembly between the closed position and the open position is in substantially parallel-spaced relation to the base frame. 4. The ottoman of claim 1, wherein the slide mechanism comprises a slot located on the base frame that slidably engages with a pin-shaped element extending from the seat-support assembly. 5. The ottoman of claim 4, wherein the slot comprises an opening having a rearward end and a forward end, the forward end contacting the pin-shaped element in the open position, thereby restraining rearward rotational movement of the back-support assembly. 6. The ottoman of claim 1, wherein a front support leg and a rear support leg extend generally downward from the base frame vertically supporting the base frame above an underlying surface. 7. The ottoman of claim 6, wherein the rear support leg defines a vertically-extending plane that is perpendicular to the underlying surface, the back-support assembly being forwardly disposed of, and in substantially parallel-spaced relation to, the vertically-extending plane when in the open position. 8. The ottoman of claim 1, the ottoman comprising at least one armrest, the at least one armrest having a rear portion that is provided with a bracket to facilitate a pivotable coupling with the seat-support assembly, and a mid portion that is provided with a bracket to facilitate a pivotable coupling with the linkage system. 9. The ottoman of claim 8, wherein the linkage system is pivotably interconnected between the back-support assembly, the at least one armrest, and the seat-support assembly such that rearward rotational movement of the back-support assembly induces rearward rotation movement of the at least one armrest in relation to the seat-support assembly. 10. The ottoman of claim 9, wherein in the open position, the underside of the back-support assembly forming a backrest of a seating unit, and the seat-support assembly forming a seat of a seating unit, the seating unit being accessible for a seated occupant. 11. The ottoman of claim 1, wherein an upper side of the seat-support assembly opposite to the underside is provided with an upholstered top cushion that is configured to form a substantially horizontal surface when in the closed position. 12. A seating unit foldable to an ottoman, the seating unit comprising: a base frame; a seat-support assembly being slidably engaged with the base frame; at least one armrest being pivotably coupled to the seat-support assembly; a back-support assembly; a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages; wherein the linkage system being configured to pivotably interconnect the base frame, the seat-support assembly, and the back-support assembly, such that forward rotational movement of the back-support assembly induces rearward translation of the seat-support assembly in relation to the base frame and coincidentally induces forward rotational movement of the at least one armrest in relation to the seat-support frame. 13. The seating unit of claim 12, wherein the back-support assembly is moveable between an open position, in which the back-support assembly is oriented substantially upright and rearwardly disposed of the seat-support assembly, and a closed position, in which the back-support assembly substantially overlies the seat-support assembly in substantially parallel-spaced relation. 14. The seating unit of claim 12, wherein the slidable engagement is embodied as a slide mechanism that facilitates the rearward translation of the seat-support assembly when traversing the base frame. 15. The seating unit of claim 12, wherein the back-support assembly comprises a top frame having a lower perimeter defining a lower planar surface and the seat-support assembly comprises a bottom frame having an upper perimeter defining an upper planar surface, the lower planar surface substantially aligning with the upper planar surface when in the closed position. 16. The seating unit of claim 15, wherein contact between a portion of the lower perimeter of the back-support assembly top frame and a portion of the upper perimeter of the seat-support assembly bottom frame restraining forward rotational movement of the back-support assembly. 17. The seating unit of claim 15, wherein in the closed position, an upper side of the back-support assembly opposite to the lower planar surface forming a footrest surface of an ottoman.
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