Collapsible recliner mechanism

The collapsible recliner mechanism addresses the labor-intensive assembly of recliners by minimizing the number of components and simplifying the assembly process, resulting in reduced manufacturing costs and increased efficiency.

WO2025072902A1 Publication Date: 2025-04-03ASHLEY FURNITURE IND INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/US2024/049170
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-29
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-04-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The assembly of recliners with collapsible mechanisms is labor-intensive and time-consuming due to the large number of components that need to be manually assembled, which increases manufacturing costs and complexity.

Method used

The recliner mechanism is designed with a minimized number of components that need to be manually assembled, featuring a collapsible configuration that allows for easier packaging and shipping, and a simplified assembly process that reduces the time and labor required for final assembly.

Benefits of technology

The solution reduces assembly time, minimizes manual handling of components, increases shipping density of partially assembled recliner mechanisms, and results in a robust and sturdy finished product, thereby lowering manufacturing costs and improving efficiency.

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Abstract

A recliner mechanism of a recliner to facilitate shipment and final assembly of the recliner mechanism includes a first side linkage, second side linkage, and at least one support member coupling the first and second side linkages. The first and second side linkages each may include a respective seat deck link configured to couple to a seat deck of the recliner and a respective back rest link configured to couple to a back rest of the recliner. The support member extends from a first end pivotally coupled to the first side linkage to a second end pivotally coupled to the second side linkage. The first side linkage is movable relative to the second side linkage from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration.
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