Patent · US Expired

Pop-up table assembly

US5727478A · kind A · utility

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14References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 1996
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/36
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a table assembly for use in over-the-road trucks. The table assembly includes a table top and a table support linkage assembly having a center support linkage mechanism and a pair of side support linkage mechanisms. The table assembly of the present invention enabling the table top to be positionable between a first elevated position and a second lowered position whereby the table top remains substantially horizontal during the path of travel from the first position to the second position. The table assembly further including a latching mechanism for maintaining table assembly in the first elevated position.

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