High-load dual recline mechanism

A pair of linkage mechanisms for a seating unit comprising:

• a first linkage mechanism configured to move between a closed position and a fully reclined position, the first linkage mechanism having a first base rail and a first pivot link pivotally connected to the first base rail, the first pivot link having a first flange extending from a forward edge of the first pivot link;
• a second linkage mechanism configured to move between the closed position and the fully reclined position, the second linkage mechanism having a second base rail and a second pivot link pivotally connected to the second base rail, the second pivot link having a second flange extending from a forward edge of the second pivot link;
• the first linkage mechanism offset from the second linkage mechanism such that the first linkage mechanism is proximate the second linkage mechanism;
• the first flange and the second flange being aligned with one another, the first flange extending towards the second linkage mechanism and the second flange extending towards the first linkage mechanism;
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• the first linkage mechanism coupled to the second linkage mechanism by the first flange and the second flange.

A reclining linkage assembly for a seating unit comprising:

• a base having a forward portion, a rearward portion, a first side portion and a second side portion;
• a first linkage mechanism coupled to the base proximate the first side portion and having a first reciprocal link;
• a second linkage mechanism coupled to the base proximate the first side portion and offset from, but proximate to, the first linkage mechanism towards the second side portion, the second linkage mechanism having a second reciprocal link that corresponds to the first reciprocal link, the first linkage mechanism connected to the second linkage mechanism through the first reciprocal link and the second reciprocal link;
• a third linkage mechanism coupled to the base proximate the second side portion, having a third reciprocal link;
• a fourth linkage mechanism coupled to the base proximate the second side portion and offset from, but proximate to, the third linkage mechanism towards the first side portion, the fourth linkage mechanism having a fourth reciprocal link that corresponds to the third reciprocal link, the third linkage mechanism connected to the fourth linkage mechanism through the third reciprocal link and the fourth reciprocal link;
• a motor tube having a first end opposite a second end, the motor tube spanning between the second linkage mechanism and the fourth linkage mechanism;
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• a motor assembly connected to the base and the motor tube and configured for moving each of said linkage mechanisms between a closed position and a fully reclined position.