Patent · US Expired

Retractable tray table

US6220658A · kind A · utility

52Cited by
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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 1999
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/70
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A retractable tray table for use with a seat having an armrest on one side thereof includes a tray table connected to the armrest by a support arm and moveable to a first position and a second position. A pivot assembly mounts the tray table to the support arm. The tray table is rotatable about a first axis parallel to the support arm and a second axis perpendicular to the support arm to move the tray table from the first position to the second position. A locking mechanism cooperating with the support arm releasably secures the tray table in the first position and the second position.

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