Inventors:
Ronnie K. Watson - Georgetown TX, US
Anthony K. Chapman - Temple TX, US
Matthew E. Chrostowski - Agoura Hills CA, US
Randall C. Lewis - Simi Valley CA, US
Timothy P. Coffield - Grand Rapids MI, US
James W. Bach - Gowen MI, US
David F. Bach - Rockford MI, US
Christopher G. Inman - Trufant MI, US
Scott M. Ebenstein - Rockford MI, US
Assignee:
JSJ Seating Company Texas, L.P. - Belton TX
International Classification:
A47C 7/54
US Classification:
29741135, 29741136, 29741137
Abstract:
A chair having an adjustable resilient back recliner mechanism, a pair of adjustable armrests, modular upper back portions and an adjustable lumbar support. The chair includes a tension control that adjusts the tension in the recliner mechanism. The tension control is cam-operated to permit adjustment throughout the entire range of adjustability with only limited rotational movement of a control knob. The chair includes a recline limit control that adjusts the limit of rearward movement in the recliner mechanism. The limit control includes a cable operated stop that interact with a stepped trackway on the seat. The chair further includes a height control for adjusting the seat height including a push-button located in the tension control knob. The armrests include height and angle adjustment mechanisms. The lumbar support includes a lumbar cam that is rotatably mounted to a lumbar pad.