Cam guide drive mechanism for power-assisted chairs and the like
CA 2045785 C · Owner: New Venture Gear, Inc. · Inventors: Lapointe, Larry Patrick
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The chair of the present invention includes a powerassisted linear actuation drive mechanism having a modified nut or "cam guide" which is linearly moveable upon rotation of the power screw for selectively actuating the lift and tilt linkage mechanism for causing forward lifting and tilting movement of the chair when the motor is operated in a first direction. Rotation of the screw shaft in a second opposite direction acts to lower the chair to the normal seating position. Continued rotation in the second direction causes sequential operative extension of the leg rest assembly followed by angular reclining movement of the chair. This sequential operation of the leg rest assembly and the …
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- Filed June 27, 1991 and granted March 22, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 27, 2011.
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