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Sliding and pivoting tray table

US10562634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 7, 2015
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2036

Classification

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

Abstract

Described are pivoting and sliding tray tables (10) that move through a substantially constant plane from a stowed position to a deployed position for use with passenger seats. The tray table (10) rides on two elements (14, 18) that themselves ride along guide tracks or guide rails (21, 22, 23) to provide a combination rotating and translating motion during deployment. In the deployed position, the tray table may be displaced linearly but is restricted from rotation. The tray table may be moved to accommodate passengers of differing size or to allow ingress and egress from the passenger seat with a reduced risk of unintentional rotation.

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