A linear actuator and linkage system for an ottoman of a powered chair is disclosed an comprises an ottoman support upon which an ottoman is to be supported, a frame member, a plurality of linkage members operatively connecting the ottoman support to the frame member and for moving the ottoman support between a first closed/retracted position and a second open/extended position, and a linear actuator operatively connected to the plurality of linkage members for exerting a push force, in a first horizontally oriented direction, upon the plurality of linkage members, and for exerting a pull force in a second oppositely oriented horizontal direction upon the plurality of linkage members, the horizontally oriented forces providing the system with an enhanced mechanical advantage for easily moving the ottoman support. The powered chair is also uniquely adapted for use as a theater seat within stadium-type seating.

A retraction and extension device (100) for a foot and/or leg support of an item of seating and/or lounging furniture, with two substantially parallel arms (102), each arm (102) includes a first fastener (106) for rotatable fastening to a chassis (108) of the item of seating and/or lounging furniture, second fastener (110) for fastening the foot and/or leg support to the respective arm (102), and a plurality of struts arranged in two rows (104), in each of the rows (104) the struts of the respective row (104) are connected in a rotatable manner to each other. Some of the struts in each of the rows (104) are connected in a rotatable manner to at least one strut of the respective other row (104), wherein the first and the second fastener are spaced apart from each other by a distance of less than 50 cm.

The eternal chair will function as an aid for young and old as a lift chair. The eternal chair is the first recliner/lift chair with no mechanism and a removable seat cushion. Each function of the eternal chair is controlled separately. The eternal chair could be used for obesity and or have the capability to fit the needs of those who are suffering from back injury or medical recovery.

A seat fitting for seating furniture is provided, including a base frame, a sliding frame movably arranged relative to the base frame, and at least one linear drive which acts on a paired drive shaft in order to move a component or an assembly of the seat fitting, e.g., a foot part, a backrest part, or a stand-up aid, back and forth between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the base frame and/or the sliding frame. This allows a variable design and a retroactively simple adaptation on demand because the base frame, the sliding frame, the drive shaft, and the linear drive form a functional base unit which can be assembled in a modular manner to form a complete seat fitting with a foot part, a backrest part, a stand-up aid, and/or a seat frame provided for the sliding frame.

A seating unit includes: a base; a frame including opposed arms; a backrest; a seat, the seat including a front portion and a rear portion; a footrest; a lift mechanism attached to the base, the frame and the seat; a lift drive unit attached to the lift mechanism; a reclining mechanism attached to the seat and the backrest; a recline drive unit attached to the reclining mechanism; a footrest mechanism attached to the base and the footrest; and a footrest drive unit attached to the footrest mechanism. The lift mechanism controls the movement of the frame, seat and backrest between an upright position and a lift position. The reclining mechanism is configured to control the movement of the backrest and seat between the upright position and a reclined position. The footrest mechanism is configured to control the movement of the footrest between the upright position and an extended position.

The present invention provides a mechanical extending linkage configured to be mounted in a seating unit capable of being movable between a retracted position and an extended position and comprising a seat, a backrest and extendable primary and secondary footrests. The mechanical extending linkage comprises a footrest assembly for extending and retracting the primary footrest and the secondary footrest, the footrest assembly comprising a primary footrest link, a secondary footrest link, and an intermediate link set having a first intermediate link, a second intermediate link, a third intermediate link and a fourth intermediate link; the footrest assembly is configured in such a manner that the secondary footrest link, the first intermediate link and the second intermediate link are arranged substantially parallel with the seat when the seating unit is in the retracted position. The present invention further provides a seating unit comprising the mechanical extending linkages.

A chair frame and a casual chair are provided. The chair frame includes a frame mechanism, a connecting rod system and a seat mechanism. The connecting rod system includes a basic component fixed to the frame mechanism; a first front arm pivotally connected to the basic component; a first rear arm pivotally connected to the basic component; a first transverse arm pivotally connected to the first front arm and the first rear arm; a second transverse arm pivotally connected to the first front arm; a second rear arm pivotally connected to the first rear arm and the second transverse arm; a second front arm pivotally connected to the second transverse arm; and a lifting component pivotally connected to the second front arm and the second rear arm. The seat mechanism includes a hip-leg supporting component, a front rocker arm and a rear rocker arm.

The present disclosure relates to a furniture fitting comprising a support bracket, a first push element, a second push element, which is pivotable with respect to the first push element, and a third push element, which is longitudinally displaceable with respect to the second push element and pivotable with respect to the first push element, wherein a longitudinal displacement of the first push element effects a pivoting movement of the second push element with respect to the first push element and an extending movement of the third push element resulting therefrom. The present disclosure further relates to an arrangement comprising two furniture fittings and to beneficial uses of furniture fittings.

A split ottoman linkage is provided that has a slotted upper ottoman bracket. The slot of the upper ottoman bracket is shaped to maintain the pivotal coupling between the upper ottoman bracket and a front ottoman link in normal operation. If an entrapment is encountered as the split ottoman linkage closes, the slotted connection allows the upper ottoman bracket to pivot away from the entrapment to provide some relief.

A chair has a supporting frame 1, a seat portion 101, a back portion 201 that has an upper end, a lower end, and is pivotally mounted relative to the supporting frame at a position above its lower end, and a recline mechanism 601. The recline mechanism 601 lifts the seat portion 101 upon a reclining action of the back portion 201, and has an operative connection 603, 611 between the seat portion and the supporting frame and a drag link 602 pivotally connected to the seat portion 101 and pivotally connected to the back portion 201 at a position below the pivotal mounting of the back portion relative to the supporting frame. As the back portion 201 of the chair is reclined, the lower end of the back portion 201 moves forward and the drag link 602 pulls the seat portion 101 upward relative to the supporting frame 1.