Multi-framed convertible article of furniture

Details Multi-framed convertible article of furniture Multi-framed convertible article of furniture

1996-05-17

1998-03-03

Saether, Flemming

Beds

Sofa bed

Reverting back

5 38, 29735413, 29742327, A47C 1704

Patent

active

057221014

ABSTRACT:
An article of furniture is disclosed which includes a foldable frame assembly including a seat frame and a back rest frame. The article of furniture includes an integral frame. A trifold configuration and two bifold configurations are disclosed. A four-bar linkage is disclosed to provide added stability. As part of the four-bar linkage, a leg is hingedly attached to the back rest frame. A linkage interconnects the leg and the seat frame such that the leg retracts proximate the frame when the article furniture is in a seat position and extends away from the frame when said article of furniture is in an extended horizontal position. A release mechanism is also disclosed which is hingedly attached to the seat frame for assisting opening and closing the seat frame when the article of furniture is being placed in a seat position.

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