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US 6,862,777 · App. 10/196,898 · Granted Mar 8, 2005

Oil-less rivet system for a reclining chair mechanism

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Patent No.
US 6,862,777
App. No.
10/196,898
Granted
Mar 8, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

An improved rivet system is disclosed. A wall proximity reclining/tilt chair includes the improved rivet system which eliminates the need for oil lubrication and additional bushings. The rivet system is such that installation is simplified and manufacturing inconsistencies are reduced. In this manner, the rivet system can be installed with less need for quality control confirmations.

Claims (17)

1. A rivet system of the type having a rivet pivotally coupling a first connecting link and a second connecting link, the improvement comprising:

a metal rivet having an enlarged head portion and a shank portion having a shoulder portion adjacent to said head portion and a tenon portion, said shank portion received within apertures formed through said first and second connecting links;

a wave washer interposed between said enlarged head portion and said first connecting link on said shank portion to exert an axial force between said head portion of said rivet and said first connecting link; and

a bushing having a washer portion interposed between said first connecting link and said second connecting link on said shank portion and a shoulder portion received within said aperture formed in said first connecting link, said shoulder portion of said bushing having a continuous inner diameter and permitting axial translation of said bushing relative to said shoulder portion of said rivet, said bushing being fabricated of a low friction plastic material.

2. The rivet system of claim 1 wherein said bushing is a nylon bushing.

3. The rivet system of claim 1 wherein a face of said shoulder portion of said rivet shank is in contact with said second connecting link.

4. A rivet system of the type having a rivet pivotally coupling a first connecting link and a second connecting link, the improvement comprising:

a metal rivet having an enlarged head portion and a shank portion having a shoulder portion adjacent to said head portion and a tenon portion, said shank portion received within apertures formed through said first and second connecting links;

a first thrust washer received on said tenon portion interposed between said first connecting link and said second connecting link,

a spring bushing received on said shank portion having a washer portion interposed between said first connecting link and said enlarged head portion, and a shoulder portion received within said aperture formed in said first connecting link, said bushing being fabricated of a low friction plastic material, said spring bushing adapted to bias said first connecting link away from said enlarged head portion, said first connecting link moveable toward said enlarged head portion to overcome said bias along an axis defined by said first connecting link aperture.

5. The rivet system of claim 4 , wherein said first thrust washer is a metallic thrust washer.

6. The rivet system of claim 4 , wherein said spring bushing is a nylon bushing.

7. A rivet system of the type having a rivet pivotally coupling a first connecting link, a second connecting link and a third connecting link, the improvement comprising:

a metal rivet having an enlarged head portion and a shank portion having a shoulder portion adjacent to said head portion and a tenon portion, said shank portion received within apertures formed through said first, second and third connecting links;

a first thrust washer received on said tenon portion interposed between said first connecting link and said second connecting link;

a second thrust washer received on said shoulder portion interposed between said first connecting link and said third connecting link;

a spring bushing received on said shank portion having a washer portion interposed between said first connecting link and said enlarged head portion, and a shoulder portion received within said aperture formed in said first and third connecting links, said bushing being fabricated of a low friction plastic material, said spring bushing adapted to bias said first connecting link away from said enlarged head portion, said first connecting link moveable toward said enlarged head portion to overcome said bias along an axis defined by said first connecting link aperture.

Assignments (2)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 22, 2011
From: WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE LLC (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA CAPITAL FINANCE CORPORATION)
To: LA-Z--BOY INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 027265/0717 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 11, 2008
From: LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED; KINCAID FURNITURE COMPANY, INCORPORATED; ENGLAND, INC.; BAUHAUS U.S.A., INC; LA-Z-BOY GREENSBORO, INC.; LZB FINANCE, INC.; LADD TRANSPORTATION, INC.; LA-Z-BOY LOGISTICS, INC.; LZB CAROLINA PROPERTIES, INC.; LZB FURNITURE GALLERIES OF PARAMUS, INC.; LZB FURNITURE GALLERIES OF ST. LOUIS, INC.; LZB RETAIL, INC.; LA-Z-BOY SHOWCASE SHOPPES, INC.; LZB FURNITURE GALLERIES OF WASHINGTON D.C., INC.; LZBFG OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC; BOCA RATON GALLERIES, LLC; LZB FURNITURE GALLERIES OF KANSAS CITY, INC.; LZB FURNITURE GALLERIES OF BOSTON, INC.; LZB DELAWARE VALLEY PROPERTIES, INC.; LZB DELAWARE VALLEY INC.; MONTGOMERYVILLE HOME FURNISHINGS, INC.; LZB MANUFACTURING, INC.
To: WACHOVIA CAPITAL FINANCE CORPORATION (CENTRAL), AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 020487/0199 →