A RECLINABLE CHAIR

摘要

A chair (10) includes a supporting frame (20,22) and a seat portion ( 14) which is foldable about a transverse fold to define a rearward portion behind the transverse fold and a forward portion, forward of the transverse fold. The seat portion (14) is supported above the supporting frame by its rearward portion. The chair (10) also includes a reclinable back portion (16) and a recline mechanism with which the back portion (16) i s connected for reclining action of the back portion(16), The recline mechanism is operably linked to the rearward portion of the seat portion (14) such that on reclining action of the back portion (16), the rearward portion is moved to increase in rearward tilt ang le and to obtain a net increase in height above the supporting frame (20,22), with a conseque nt folding of the seat portion about the transverse fold line under the weight (W) of the occupant.