Chair with reclineable back and adjustable energy mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6086153
SERIAL NO

08957506

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A chair is provided having a base assembly including a base frame, a back frame pivoted to the base frame for movement between upright and reclined positions, and a seat slidably supported on the base frame and pivoted to the back frame so that the seat moves forwardly and its rear moves forwardly and downwardly with the back frame upon recline. A flexible back is connected to the back frame at top and bottom locations and is provided with lumbar adjustment for improved lumbar force/support and shape. A seat is provided with seat depth adjustment and with active and passive thigh flex support. A novel energy mechanism is provided that includes a transverse spring, a lever, and a moment arm shift adjuster for adjusting the spring tension on the back frame. The moment arm shift adjuster is readily adjustable and includes an overtorque device to prevent damage to components of the energy mechanism.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • STEELCASE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeKraker, Larry Holland, MI 35 2834
Heidmann, Kurt R Grand Rapids, MI 170 5334

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