Stowable tables
US6761398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/064
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Structures and assemblies for stowable tables and similar objects are detailed. Versions of the assemblies may cooperate with pivoting covers mounted to vehicle seats for purposes of deploying and retaining the tables. Other versions may include tables biased to fit snugly in recessed portions of backrests of seats, with compression of the biasing mechanism occurring sometimes when backrests are reclined and expansion of the mechanism occurring sometimes when the tables are deployed. Yet other versions may include tables latching to bars or other objects protruding rearward from the backrests.
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