Convertible table structure for sewing machines
US4226486A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1978 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05B75/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A convertible table structure, providing a planar table top adapted, among other things, to support an open-arm or portable type of sewing machine, includes an apertured platform providing the table top and having a platform section fitting the aperture and adapted to mount the sewing machine so it can be lowered to a position wherein its working surface is coplanar with the work top of the platform proper. Link means, such as parallel motion mechanism, attaches the platform section to the platform proper, and means, such as a specially shaped lever rod, is provided for moving the platform section between its coplanar position and a lowered position, as well as for locking the platform section in its coplanar position. Other means are provided for holding such platform section in a selected lowered position. Legs or other suitable structure, such as a cabinet, supports the platform at a convenient working level.
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