A lounge has a foot-operated mechanism for propelling the lounge with a rocking motion. The lounge has a frame with at least one arcuate runner contacting the floor. A user-supporting surface is attached to the frame with portions of the surface adapted to support different body regions of the user, particular the body regions proximate to the user's knees, neck and buttocks. The user-supporting surface may be configured so that the user's buttocks are at a lower elevation than the user's knees and neck. A foot pedal is connected by a linkage assembly to an actuating member that contacts the ground. By pushing against the pedal, the user can impart a rocking motion to the lounge. The lounge may be folded along portions of the frame for compact, convenient storage.
1. A rocker comprising:
a frame having a pair of arcuate runners;
a user-supporting surface;
a user-operated linkage coupled to the frame for imparting a rocking motion to the rocker, wherein the user-operated linkage comprises an arm member pivotally coupled to the frame and located on a longitudinal centerline thereof, the arm member having a floor-contacting portion extending downwardly between the arcuate runners, and the user-operated linkage further comprising a foot-operated pedal coupled to the arm member;
wherein the user-operated linkage is configured to press the floor-contacting portion downwardly against a floor in response to user operation of the pedal.
2. The rocker of claim 1 further comprising a support coupled to the frame, the support configured to prevent the frame from rocking in at least one direction.
3. The rocker of claim 2 wherein the support is adjustable.
4. The rocker of claim 2 wherein the support is pivotally coupled to the frame proximate to a head end of the user-supporting surface.
5. The rocker of claim 1 wherein the user operated linkage is adjustable.