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Stowable armrest table assembly

US4372604A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
5References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1980
Grant dateFeb 8, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 6, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D33/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat armrest assembly which can be moved from an upright to a stowed position is secured to the armrest of a seating unit. The table assembly includes a support bar which extends through a support sleeve having an internal contour. A table portion is attached to the bar at one end and a blocking piece is attached at the other end. A retaining members, secured to the bar intermediate of the ends, is shaped to correspond to the internal contour of the sleeve. In the upright position the retaining member abuts the inner edges of the sleeve to prevent axial rotation of the bar, thus retaining the assembly upright. The assembly is lowered by disengaging the retaining member from the sleeve and rotating the bar-table through 90.degree. to the stowed position.

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