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Folding table

US10383434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2016
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D11/0638
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A folding table for an aircraft comprising a supporting device for a tabletop, a pull-out device for moving the supporting device from a vertical stowing position to a horizontal usage position via a pull-out position, wherein the pull-out device has a guiding device for guiding the supporting device between the stowing position and the pull-out position, wherein the guiding device has a linear first guide track for a first guide element on the supporting device and a second guide track for a second guide element on the supporting device, which second guide track has linear and arcuate segments, wherein the supporting device is slid along the linear segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the stowing position into the pull-out position, and is pivoted along the arcuate segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the pull-out position into the usage position.

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