Sectional sofa including convertible unit

Abstract

A sectional sofa and a convertible unit is disclosed. The sectional sofa includes a stationary portion and a moving portion. The moving portion is adjacent to the stationary portion and the moving portion is capable of moving relative to the stationary portion. The moving portion and the stationary portion are also connected to one another by a common base. The sofa also includes provisions for joining the moving portion with the stationary portion and for facilitating and accommodating the motion of the moving portion.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A sectional sofa comprising: 
 a stationary portion including a first upholstered cushion adapted to support an occupant;    a moving portion including a second upholstered cushion adapted to support an occupant, the moving portion being adjacent to the stationary portion;    the moving portion capable of moving relative to the stationary portion;    the moving portion and the stationary portion connected to one another by a base.    
     
     
         2 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 1 , wherein the base includes a moving sub-frame capable of rotating with respect to the base.  
     
     
         3 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 2 , wherein the moving portion is associated with the moving sub-frame.  
     
     
         4 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 1 , wherein the moving portion and the stationary portion include backrests.  
     
     
         5 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 4 , wherein the backrest of the moving portion and the backrest of the stationary portion are matching.  
     
     
         6 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 4 , wherein the moving portion includes a first position wherein the backrest of the moving portion and the backrest of the stationary portion abut one another.  
     
     
         7 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 6 , wherein the moving portion includes a second position wherein the backrest of the moving portion and the backrest of the stationary portion are separated from one another.  
     
     
         8 . A sectional sofa comprising 
 a convertible unit including a stationary portion and a moving portion;    the stationary portion having a stationary backrest with a first profile;    the moving portion having a moving backrest with a second profile;    the stationary portion and the moving portion both being mounted to a common base;    wherein the first profile of the stationary backrest and the second profile of the moving backrest match; and wherein the moving portion moves relative to the stationary portion.    
     
     
         9 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 8 , wherein the base includes a moving sub-frame capable of rotating with respect to the base.  
     
     
         10 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 9 , wherein the moving portion is connected to a moving sub-frame.  
     
     
         11 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 8 , wherein the motion of the moving portion is substantially rotational.  
     
     
         12 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 11 , wherein the rotational motion of the moving portion is limited and a stop prevents the moving portion from rotating 360°.  
     
     
         13 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 8 , wherein a rotary bearing associates the moving portion with the base.  
     
     
         14 . The sectional sofa according to  claim 13 , wherein the rotary bearing includes protrusions that limit the rotation of a portion of the rotary bearing.  
     
     
         15 . A convertible unit comprising a base supporting a stationary portion and a moving portion, the stationary portion having a backrest and seating surface, the moving portion having a backrest and a seating surface; 
 wherein the moving portion moves relative to the stationary portion, and    wherein the moving portion has a first position where the backrest of the moving portion is adjacent and defines a generally continuous backrest with the backrest of the stationary portion and wherein the moving portion has a second position such that the backrest of the moving portion is separated from the backrest of the stationary portion.    
     
     
         16 . The convertible unit according to  claim 15 , wherein the base includes a moving sub-frame capable of rotating with respect to the base.  
     
     
         17 . The convertible unit according to  claim 16 , wherein the moving portion is connected to a rotating sub-frame.  
     
     
         18 . A convertible unit comprising: 
 a base associated with at least one leg;    a first side of the base supporting a stationary portion and a second side of the base supporting a moving portion, the second side of the base including a moving sub-frame capable of rotating with respect to the base.    
     
     
         19 . The convertible unit according to  claim 18 , wherein the motion of the moving portion is substantially rotational.  
     
     
         20 . The convertible unit according to  claim 19 , wherein the rotational motion of the moving portion is limited and a stop prevents the moving portion from rotating 360°.  
     
     
         21 . The convertible unit according to  claim 18 , wherein a rotary bearing associates the moving portion with the base.  
     
     
         22 . The convertible unit according to  claim 21 , wherein the rotary bearing includes protrusions that limit the rotation of a portion of the rotary bearing.  
     
     
         23 . The convertible unit according to  claim 18 , wherein the stationary portion and the moving portion include respective seating surfaces.  
     
     
         24 . The convertible unit according to  claim 23 , wherein the seating surface of the moving portion includes a substantially circular outer periphery and wherein the seating surface of the stationary portion includes a concave portion matching the outer periphery of the seating surface of the moving portion.