Sofa base
AssigneeNorco Industries, Inc.
InventorsAlan NETERER, Hermes HERNANDEZ
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Abstract
A sofa base system includes a plurality of channel assemblies and a motor. The channel assemblies are disposed on a frame portion adapted for operational engagement with an associated vehicle, and each channel assembly includes a sliding bracket and an outer bracket arranged on the sliding bracket, as well as a guide rod. The sliding bracket and outer bracket are arranged to slide on the guide rods via a plurality of roller members. The sliding bracket and an outer bracket are coupled to a shuttle member that is drive by a drive rod, and the drive rod is operatively connected to the motor via drive shafts and gearboxes.
Claims20
A sofa base comprising:
- a first and a second channel assembly that each include a channel member and a guide rod extending along a length of the channel member, wherein the first channel assembly further includes a drive member extending within the channel member parallel to the guide rod;
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- a first and a second slide assembly respectively coupled to the first and a second channel assembly, the first and the second slide assembly each configured to translate along the length of the channel member and each having a plurality of rollers that engage the guide rod, wherein the first slide assembly further includes a driven member arranged on the drive member and configured to translate axially along the drive member upon rotation of the drive member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.