Reclining chair with two positions of repose

摘要

A reclining chair having two stable positions of repose: an upright position and a reclined position. The chair having two peripheral supports and multiple intermediate supports disposed between the peripheral supports. Both the peripheral supports and the intermediate supports having integrated legs with three contact areas. In the upright position, only the first and the second contact areas contact the support surface, while in the reclined position only the third contact area contacts the support surface. The chair has a seat, a backrest, and an optional headrest. Armrest supports may be positioned on exterior sides of the peripheral supports to form an armrest and provide additional lateral stability.

主权项

1. A chair having two positions of repose, comprising:
two peripheral supports, at least one medial support disposed between the peripheral supports in a parallel alignment therewith, the peripheral supports and the medial support having integrated legs, each integrated leg having a first, a second, and a third contact areas, the first and the second contact areas being separated by a longitudinally extending gap, wherein in the first position of repose, the first and the second contact areas together form sole points of engagement between the chair and a support surface, and in a second position of repose, the third contact area is the sole point of engagement between the chair and the support surface, the chair being stable in both the first and the second positions of repose; and a seat and a backrest disposed between the two peripheral supports, the seat and the backrest resting on the medial support; whereby in the first position of repose, a center of gravity is between the first and the second contact areas, and in the second position of repose, the center of gravity is aft the second contact area, transitioning between the first and the second positions of repose is achievable by shifting the center of gravity.