Modular tray table with rotational displacement mechanism
US11912186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Examples provide a modular tray table apparatus associated with a console of a seat unit. A tray table carrier unit is removably mounted to a portion of the console. A tray table support element is coupled to the carrier unit and a tray table. The tray table support element movably supports the tray table. A linear displacement mechanism is disposed between the tray table and the tray table support element. The tray table slides along a linear displacement path between a fully retracted configuration and at least one deployed configuration. A rotational displacement mechanism disposed between the tray table and the tray table support element. The tray table slides along a rotational displacement path defined by at least one rotational guide between a linear configuration of the tray table and a substantially perpendicular configuration of the tray table when the tray table is in a fully deployed configuration.
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