Abstract

A counterbalancing assembly for an article of folding furniture comprises at least one piston extending between a support assembly and a furniture component. An upper mounting bracket secures a first end of the piston to the support assembly, and a lower mounting bracket secures a second end of the piston to the furniture component. The lower mounting bracket includes a worm gear and a mounting element that is threaded onto the worm gear. The mounting element engages the second end of the piston, and rotation of the worm gear thus causes a corresponding linear movement of the mounting element and the second end of the piston. The upper mounting bracket includes a plate that defines one or more holes, each of which is configured to receive a second mounting element that engages the first end of the piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 5/00 - Suspended or hinged panels forming a tableWall tables
• A47B 96/00 - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups General details of furniture
• A47C 17/40 - Wall beds having balancing members, e.g. weights, springs

Abstract

A counterbalancing assembly for an article of folding furniture comprises at least one piston extending between a support assembly and a furniture component, said piston being biased to resist a downward force of gravity acting on the furniture component. An upper mounting bracket secures a first end of the piston to the support assembly, and a lower mounting bracket secures a second end of the piston to the furniture component. One or both of the upper and lower mounting brackets includes a worm gear and a mounting element that is threaded onto the worm gear. Each such mounting element has a portion adapted to engage a complementary fitting defined by a respective end of the piston, such that rotation of the worm gear causes a corresponding linear movement of the mounting element, and thus, linear movement of the respective end of the piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47C 17/40 - Wall beds having balancing members, e.g. weights, springs
• A47C 17/52 - Cabinet bedsTable beds, or like bedsWardrobe beds

Abstract

A counterbalancing assembly for an article of folding furniture comprises at least one piston extending between a support assembly and a furniture component, said piston being biased to resist a downward force of gravity acting on the furniture component. An upper mounting bracket secures a first end of the piston to the support assembly, and a lower mounting bracket secures a second end of the piston to the furniture component. One or both of the upper and lower mounting brackets includes a worm gear and a mounting element that is threaded onto the worm gear. Each such mounting element has a portion adapted to engage a complementary fitting defined by a respective end of the piston, such that rotation of the worm gear causes a corresponding linear movement of the mounting element, and thus, linear movement of the respective end of the piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47C 17/38 - Wall beds
• A47C 17/40 - Wall beds having balancing members, e.g. weights, springs

Abstract

A counterbalancing assembly for an article of folding furniture comprises at least one piston extending between a support assembly and a furniture component, said piston being biased to resist a downward force of gravity acting on the furniture component. An upper mounting bracket secures a first end of the piston to the support assembly, and a lower mounting bracket secures a second end of the piston to the furniture component. One or both of the upper and lower mounting brackets includes a worm gear and a mounting element that is threaded onto the worm gear. Each such mounting element has a portion adapted to engage a complementary fitting defined by a respective end of the piston, such that rotation of the worm gear causes a corresponding linear movement of the mounting element, and thus, linear movement of the respective end of the piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47C 17/40 - Wall beds having balancing members, e.g. weights, springs
• A47C 17/52 - Cabinet bedsTable beds, or like bedsWardrobe beds

Abstract

A pivoting leg assembly for an article of folding furniture having a frame and which can be rotated between a storage position and a use position includes: a leg support bar adapted for slidable movement with respect to the frame, such that the leg support bar can move forward and rearward in a plane substantially parallel to the frame; and a leg pivotally connected to the leg support bar, such that it can be pivoted from a first position to a second position in which it extends downward and away from the frame, thus providing support to the frame in the use position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47C 17/38 - Wall beds

Goods & Services

(1) Folding beds and kits for the construction and installation of folding beds comprised primarily of piston assemblies and associated hardware.

Goods & Services

Folding beds and kits for the construction and installation of folding beds comprised primarily of piston assemblies and associated hardware