60 results about "Upright body position" patented technology

A seating unit includes: a frame having a pair of arms, wherein each of the arms includes a cutaway portion in a lower rear area thereof, the cutaway portion configured to receive a tread and a riser of a riser arrangement; a backrest; a seat; a first footrest; a reclining mechanism; and a linear actuator. The reclining mechanism is connected between the backrest, seat, and first footrest, the reclining mechanism comprising a series of pivotally interconnected links and configured to move the seating unit between: (a) an upright position, in which the backrest is disposed at a first generally upright backrest angle relative to the seat, the seat is disposed at a first generally horizontal seat angle and at a first longitudinal position, and the first footrest is retracted below a forward portion of the seat; and (b) a fully reclined position, in which the backrest is disposed at a second backrest angle relative to horizontal that is shallower than the first backrest angle, the first footrest is extended in front of the seat, the seat has a second seat angle that is deeper relative to horizontal than the first seat angle, and the seat has a second longitudinal position that is rearward of the first longitudinal position. The reclining mechanism includes a footrest mechanism attached to the first footrest, the footrest mechanism configured to control relative movement of the first footrest relative to the seat. The linear actuator is attached to the reclining mechanism and the footrest linkage and configured to move the backrest, seat and first footrest between the upright and fully reclined positions. The linear actuator and the footrest linkage reside entirely below a front portion of the seat and in front of the cutaway portion of the arms.

A theater chair comprises a flip-up / flip-down seat, a reclining backrest, and a reclining seat. An actuator is operatively connected to the reclining backrest for moving the backrest and seat from a normal or default upright position to any one of a multitude of reclined positions. The flip-up / flip-down seat is provided with a spring for returning the seat to its upright position when the seat is unoccupied. A sensor is operatively associated with the seat so as to effectively monitor the orientation of the seat. When the seat is vacated, the sensor will detect movement of the seat and send an appropriate signal to a control circuit which is operatively connected to the actuator. After a predetermined period of time, the actuator will be actuated so as to return the backrest from the reclined position to the default upright position.

A recliner chair, love seat, or sofa comprises a backrest, a seat, a footrest, and pairs of symmetrical, oppositely disposed linkage members for moving the backrest between upright and reclined positions, and for moving the footrest between retracted and extended positions. A protective cover is fixedly attached to the footrest such that opposite sides of forward portions of the pairs of symmetrical, oppositely disposed linkage members are covered so as to prevent parts of young children or pets from being caught within the forward portions of the pairs of symmetrical, oppositely disposed linkage members as the pairs of symmetrical, oppositely disposed linkage members are moving the footrest between its retracted and extended positions. In addition, a single linear actuator is utilized to move both the backrest between its upright and inclined positions, and to move the footrest between its retracted and extended positions.

An actuating mechanism for a powered furniture piece comprises a base, a seat rail operatively connected to the base, a back support bracket, a footrest mounting bracket, an ottoman drive link, a linear actuator, and a control link, such that when the linear actuator is extended to a first predetermined position, the footrest mounting bracket will be moved from a retracted position to an open position, the back support bracket will be maintained at an upright position, whereby the actuating mechanism will be disposed at a TV position, and when the linear actuator is extended to a second predetermined position, the back support bracket will be moved from the upright position to a reclined position whereby the actuating mechanism will be disposed at a fully RECLINED position.

A two-motor lift and recline system for a powered chair comprises a base, at least one footrest / ottoman support bracket for mounting and supporting a footrest or ottoman thereon, at least one seat rail for mounting and supporting a seat thereon, at least one backrest support bracket for mounting and supporting a backrest thereon, a first linear actuator mounted upon the base and operatively connected to the at least one footrest / ottoman support bracket for moving the at least one footrest / ottoman support bracket between extended and retracted positions, and a second linear actuator mounted upon the at least one seat rail and operatively connected to the at least one backrest support bracket for moving the at least one backrest support bracket between fully upright and fully reclined positions.

A reclining seating unit includes: a frame having a pair of arms; a backrest; a seat; a first footrest; a reclining mechanism connected between the backrest, seat, and first footrest configured to move the seating unit between an upright position, a TV position, and a fully reclined position. A heart-rest mechanism is mounted to the frame and to the reclining mechanism and is configured to move the seating unit between the fully reclined position and a heart-rest position, wherein the backrest maintains the second backrest angle relative to the seat, the first footrest remains in front of the seat, and the seat and first footrest are elevated compared to the fully reclined position.

An exercise device is disclosed to enable a user to stretch the lower limbs, lower back, hamstrings, gluteal tendons and gluteal fasciae for pain relief. The stretching device includes a padded body rest having back and leg rest sections hingedly connected together and rotatable from an unfolded configuration to a compact folded configuration lying face-to-face. First and second pairs of leg lifting straps are connected to one another by respective cam jam buckles so as to extend between the body rest and cuffs that surround the user's ankles and feet. A pulling force applied to each leg lifting strap causes the user's legs to be raised off the body rest from a horizontal flat position to a vertical upstanding position. Force monitors are located between the pairs of the leg lifting straps and the user's legs to provide a visual indication of the pulling force.

To hinder shortening of the life of a helmet.SOLUTION: A straddle type seat 2 used in a vehicle includes a mounting portion 24a provided on a seat surface of a second seating portion 24 and on which an occupant can sit, and on which a helmet can be mounted. The mounting portion 24a has a helmet support portion 3 capable of supporting a helmet in an upright state and a storage portion 5 capable of storing the helmet support portion 3 in the seat surface. The helmet support portion 3 is configured to be movable between an upright position and a storage position where the helmet support portion is stored in the storage portion 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Disclosed are a transport device for a bicycle with a central section and two side sections, wherein the side sections can be folded upwards from a lying position into an upright position, preferably into a standing position, wherein a multi-part backrest is provided and lateral backrest sections can be folded away from the side sections to the rear, and a bicycle with such a transport device.

The invention relates to a multifunctional workstation (1) comprising the following components: a frame (10) with one or more support struts (11a, 11b) projecting in the vertical direction, to which a table top (20) is attached, a standing surface (30) attached to the frame (10) for working while standing in an upright position on the table top (20), and one or more backrest struts (12a, 12b) to which a backrest (40) and a rotatably mounted seat (50) or folding seat are attached, which in its rotating position can be actuated from a sitting position (S) to a leaning position (A), so that a table user, depending on the rotating position, can either sit on the seat (50) in a sitting position or lean against the seat (50) with their buttocks and / or an upper leg section in a posture that is at least slightly inclined compared to the upright posture.

A theater chair comprises a flip-up / flip-down seat, a reclining backrest, and a reclining seat. An actuator is operatively connected to the reclining backrest for moving the backrest and seat from a normal or default upright position to any one of a multitude of reclined positions. The flip-up / flip-down seat is provided with a spring for returning the seat to its upright position when the seat is unoccupied. A sensor is operatively associated with the seat so as to effectively monitor the orientation of the seat. When the seat is vacated, the sensor will detect movement of the seat and send an appropriate signal to a control circuit which is operatively connected to the actuator. After a predetermined period of time, the actuator will be actuated so as to return the backrest from the reclined position to the default upright position.

The present invention relates to a transmission structure for changing sliding direction of a climber apparatus, which enables an operator to operate the apparatus in an upright position. The transmission structure includes: a base, a support, a first slide rail, a second slide rail, a first transmission unit, a second transmission unit, a first handle slider, a first footplate slider, a second handle slider, and a second footplate slider. During manufacture and assembly, the first handle slider, the first footplate slider, the second handle slider, and the second footplate slider are able to be respectively connected to a first drive member or a second drive member at different selected positions. Under the prerequisite that the left foot and right foot of the operator carry out alternate reverse treading throughout the exercise routine, different training modes can be selected.

A system includes a base. A platform is coupled to the base. A staircase is coupled to the base and the platform. The staircase includes one or more steps leading up to the platform. A head support includes a front cross beam connected to a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are pivotally coupled to the platform. The head support is selectively moveable between an upright position in which the front cross beam is above the platform, and a deployed position in which the front cross beam is forward from a front end of the platform.

An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper connected to the sole. The upper and the sole form a foot cavity with an insole positioned within the foot cavity. The upper further includes a heel cup defining a posterior heel wall and an elastic heel strap that extends around an exterior surface of the posterior heel wall. The heel cup is configured to be moved between an upright position and a folded position, wherein the posterior heel wall is adjacent to the elastic heel strap when the heel cup is in the upright position, and the posterior heel wall is removed from the elastic heel strap and is laid against the insole when the heel cup is in the folded position.

A pacifier or infant soothing device which operates or functions to soothe an infant having discomfort, stress, or otherwise and where a portion of the device is inserted into the mouth of an infant user and where the device is configured to maintain the top portion thereof in an upright position when superposed on a support surface. The device includes a body having an integrally formed bottom portion and top portion. The top portion is provided in a first embodiment and second embodiment being a nipple member or a teething ring member. The bottom portion has an outer surface wherein the outer surface has disposed thereon a gripping member. Formed in the bottom portion at the lower end thereof is a proportionately weighted distribution element which has a density to facilitate the top portion from engaging or touching the ground, floor, or other surface when placed, dropped or fallen thereon.

The present application relates to the technical field of medical rehabilitation device, especially to a rehabilitation device for treating edema of stroke patients, comprising a bed plate and a bottom support, two connecting blocks are installed at the top end of the bottom support, two rotating support rods are installed on the bed plate, and the ends of the two rotating support rods away from the bed plate are respectively rotatably connected to the opposite sides of the two connecting blocks. The present application can not only realize the massage of the front side, rear side and left and right sides of the patient's legs while gradually transitioning from a supine position to an upright position by tilting the bed plate, but also can avoid causing secondary injury to the possible injured part of the rear side of the patient's leg by adjusting the position of the supporting shell before massaging the rear side of the patient's leg, and ensure that the main muscle groups of the rear side of the leg can be effectively massaged, thereby effectively improving the massage effect and efficiency of the rear side of the patient's leg, that is, improving the rehabilitation effect and efficiency of the patient.

This disclosure is related to a bathtub comprising a body defining a bathing basin, which is sized effectively for bathing a young child, wherein the body comprises: a bottom portion comprising a base; and a set of opposing sidewalls adjacent to the bottom portion. At least one sidewall from the set of sidewalls adjustable and configured to extend between an upright position (with respect to the base) and at least one inclined / reclined position (with respect to the base).

To provide a lower limb massage device which can be easily attached to a lower limb.SOLUTION: The lower leg massage apparatus includes a casing, a lower leg insertion portion which has a pair of vertical cylindrical portions extending in a vertical direction and into which a lower leg of a user is inserted, an air bag which is provided in the lower leg insertion portion and presses the lower leg, an air supply and exhaust mechanism which supplies air to the air bag and exhausts air from the air bag, and a support member which is disposed in the casing and holds a state in which the vertical cylindrical portions stand.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

The subject matter of the invention relates to a box (20) deployable from a collapsed position to an upright position and having a side wall (24) configured with a top side and a bottom side, the side wall comprising at least two longitudinal fold zones (68), each longitudinal fold zone being disposed between two rigid but bendable panels; and a rigid bottom base member (26) attached to the bottom edge, where the bottom base member imparts a three-dimensional tubular shape from which the side walls extend upwardly and which defines the interior space of the box.

The invention provides a chair for children. The chair comprises: a base frame comprising a base member for resting on a surface on which the chair is placed; a bracket frame for supporting a seat on which a child is seated; a hinge assembly wherein the bracket frame is coupled to the base frame by the hinge assembly, and wherein the hinge assembly is configured to determine a range of angles in which the bracket frame is arrangeable relative to the base frame about a hinge axis; a first actuator, where the first actuator is configured to unlock a tilt lock of the hinge assembly to enable the bracket frame to be disposed within a first angular range between an upright position and a tilt position with respect to the base member; and a second actuator configured to unlock a folding lock of the hinge assembly and, upon actuation in conjunction with the first actuator, enable the bracket frame to be disposed within a second angular range between an upright position and a folded position, in which the bracket frame is movable relative to the base member, an angle between the seat and the base member is smaller than in the reclined position.

The utility model discloses a double-layer iron frame bed which is characterized in that an upper frame body and a lower frame body respectively comprise a left side pipe, a right side pipe and a plurality of rib strips parallel to the width direction of the bed, the two ends of each rib strip are detachably and fixedly connected with the left side pipe and the right side pipe in an inserted mode respectively, and a positioning groove is an oval groove or a strip-shaped groove with the length direction perpendicular to the length direction of the bed. The right side pipe or the left side pipe is provided with two installation positions, and according to the installation sequence from top to bottom, when the right side pipe or the left side pipe is located at the position inclining towards the outer side, one end of each rib strip is movably located and matched with the corresponding locating groove, and the other end of each rib strip is fixedly inserted into the corresponding fixing groove. And when the right side pipe or the left side pipe is subsequently overturned to be in an upright position, the rib strips are fixedly inserted into the positioning grooves, so that the problem that the rib strips are inconvenient to position during installation is avoided.

Disclosed are a transport device for a bicycle with a central section and two side sections, wherein the side sections can be folded upwards from a lying position into an upright position, preferably into a standing position, wherein a multi-part backrest is provided and lateral backrest sections can be folded away from the side sections to the rear, and a bicycle with such a transport device.

To appropriately convey a bag body containing a powdered content.SOLUTION: A conveying device 20 includes: a support portion 40 that supports, in an upright state, a bag body 12 containing a powdered content; and a conveying portion 42 that has a gripping section 48 that grips an upper portion 12a of the bag body 12 supported by the support portion 40, and moves the gripping section 48 from the support portion 40. A dissolving apparatus 10 includes the conveying device 20, an opening portion 16 that opens a lower portion 12b of the bag body 12 gripped by the gripping section 48, and a dissolving tank 14 that is provided below the opening portion 16 and receives a powdered dialysis agent falling from the opened bag body 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Camping box in the form of a box (1a) which can be inserted into a vehicle and is in particular cuboid-shaped, having an upper side (2), a front side (3) which is in particular accessible from the interior of the vehicle, and a rear side (4) which is in particular accessible via a rear opening of the vehicle, wherein the upper side (2) has a lying and / or sitting surface (7), characterized in that the lying and / or sitting surface (7) has at least a first, a second and a third, in particular plate-shaped, segment (43, 44, 45), which segments (43, 44, 45) can be moved into an upright position (40) forming a backrest (40a) and into a flat lying position (41) and are held together for this purpose via pivot connections (42).

An article of footwear that includes a sole structure that has a ground contact surface extending in a forefoot region and in a heel region of the sole structure. The sole structure includes a bladder defining a fluid-filled interior cavity with a tensile component disposed in the fluid-filled interior cavity and including tensile layers and a plurality of tethers connecting the tensile layers. The sole structure is configured to rest in an upright position with the ground contact surface in both the forefoot region and in the heel region of the sole structure on a horizontal ground plane with the bladder disposed above the ground contact surface and with the tethers extending in tension at an acute angle relative to the ground contact surface and the horizontal ground plane in the absence of a threshold compressive force on the bladder.

A theater chair comprises a flip-up / flip-down seat, a reclining backrest, and a reclining seat. A linear actuator is operatively connected to the reclining backrest for moving the backrest and seat a normal or default upright position to any one of a multitude of reclined positions. The flip-up / flip-down seat is conventionally provided with a spring for returning the seat to its upright position when the seat becomes unoccupied as a result of the theater patron leaving the seat. A sensor is operatively associated with the seat so as to effectively monitor the orientation of the seat. When the seat is returned from its flip-down position to its flip-up position as a result of a patron leaving the seat, the sensor will detect such movement and send an appropriate signal to a timing circuit which is operatively connected to the linear actuator. After a predetermined period of time, the linear actuator will be actuated so as to return the backrest from the reclined position to the default upright position.