Weatherproof outdoor furniture

Abstract

Outdoor furniture that protects cushions from the elements via an internal lift mechanism and resin waterproof compartment. An operating lever controls the internal lift mechanism that lowers and raises the seat and seat cushions into and out of a resin compartment within the framework of the furniture. The lever allows the furniture to be opened and closed in seconds and does not require the cushions to be removed from the seat or seat back to be protected from the elements. The chair back is hinged, and rotates forward and closes flat creating the waterproof lid for the waterproof compartment. Seals on the chair back and on the frame of the resin waterproof compartment interlock creating the waterproof seal. The resin waterproof compartment protects the seat and seat back from the elements, extending the life of the cushions, and making the furniture easier to manage and enjoy.

1 . A chair, comprising:
 a seat portion;   a seat cushion positioned in the seat portion;   a recess formed in the seat portion;   a back portion pivotably connected to the seat portion;   a back cushion connected to the back portion;   a pivoting actuator portion operationally connected to the back portion;   wherein energization of the pivoting actuator causes travel of the seat portion into the recess;   wherein energization of the pivoting actuator pivots the back portion into the seat portion to define a substantially weatherproof compartment for the seat cushion and back cushion.