Aircraft seat deployable bridge table, mounting provisions, and storage provisions
US10946967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0644
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly including a first armrest having a first lateral side and a first mounting panel pivotally attached to the first lateral side, and a second armrest having a second lateral side facing the first armrest, and a second mounting panel pivotally attached to the second lateral side. The mounting panels are pivotable between stowed positions and deployed positions. A bridge table is removably positionable between the first and second armrests and has a first lateral side for mounting upon the first mounting panel and a second lateral side for mounting upon the second mounting panel, each lateral side including a respective engagement feature for releasably engaging one of the mounting panels. When not in use, the bridge table stores within a box attachable below a seat position of the seat assembly.
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