Garden swing

Abstract

A garden swing has a fixed support structure and a seat support frame pivotally suspended from the support structure. The seat support frame is suspended on a single pivot axis so as to provide simple pendular motion. At least one seat is attached the seat support frame, the seat having a seating portion and a backrest portion. In one embodiment, the seat includes a moveable leg rest having a stowed position beneath the seating portion of the seat and an extended position forward of the seating portion of the seat. In another embodiment of the invention, the backrest portion of the seat is pivotally coupled to the seating portion of the seat so as to be positionable at a selected angle of recline. In still another embodiment, a headrest is pivotally and telescopically attached to the backrest.

1 . A swing comprising: 
 a fixed support structure;    a seat support frame pivotally suspended from the support structure;    at least one seat attached to the seat support frame, the seat having a seating portion and a backrest portion;    a leg rest coupled to the seat support frame so as to be moveable between a stowed position beneath the seating portion of the seat and an extended position forward of the seating portion of the seat.    
     
     
         2 . The swing of  claim 1  further comprising a headrest coupled to the backrest.  
     
     
         3 . The swing of  claim 2  wherein the headrest is adjustable.  
     
     
         4 . The swing of  claim 3  wherein the headrest is pivotally coupled to the backrest.  
     
     
         5 . The swing of  claim 4  wherein the headrest is positionable at a plurality of tilt angles relative to the backrest.  
     
     
         6 . The swing of  claim 5  wherein the headrest comprises a ratchet mechanism.  
     
     
         7 . The swing of  claim 5  wherein the headrest comprises a locking mechanism.  
     
     
         8 . The swing of  claim 3  wherein the headrest is positionable at a plurality of extension positions relative to the backrest.  
     
     
         9 . A swing comprising: 
 a fixed support structure;    first and second seat support frames independently pivotally suspended from the support structure;    a seat attached to each of the seat support frames, the seat having a seating portion and a backrest portion.    
     
     
         10 . The swing of  claim 9  wherein the seats attached to the first and second seat support frames are arranged to face in opposite directions.  
     
     
         11 . The swing of  claim 9  wherein the seats attached to the first and second seat support frames are arranged to face in the same direction.  
     
     
         12 . The swing of  claim 11  wherein the first and second seat support frames are interconnected so as to pivot in unison about the fixed support structure.  
     
     
         13 . The swing of  claim 9  wherein each of the seats includes a leg rest coupled to the respective seat support frame so as to be moveable between a stowed position beneath the seating portion of the seat and an extended position forward of the seating portion of the seat.  
     
     
         14 . The swing of  claim 9  wherein each of the seats includes a headrest coupled to the backrest portion.  
     
     
         15 . A swing comprising: 
 a fixed support structure;    a seat support frame pivotally suspended from the support structure;    at least one seat attached to the seat support frame, the seat having a seating portion and a backrest portion;    a headrest pivotally coupled to the backrest portion;    an adjustment mechanism for positioning the headrest at one of a plurality of positions relative to the backrest portion of the seat.    
     
     
         16 . The swing of  claim 15  further comprising means for positioning the headrest at a plurality of extension positions relative to the backrest portion of the seat.  
     
     
         17 . The swing of  claim 15  further comprising means for positioning the headrest at a plurality of tilt angles relative to the backrest portion of the seat.  
     
     
         18 . A seat for an amusement device such as a garden swing or an exercise device comprising: 
 a seating portion;    a backrest portion;    a headrest pivotally coupled to the backrest portion;    an adjustment mechanism for positioning the headrest at one of a plurality of tilt angles relative to the seat;    means for positioning the headrest at a plurality of extension positions relative to the seat.