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Lavatory system

US7007318B1 · kind B1 · utility

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38Claims
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Filing dateFeb 12, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K13/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lavatory system is disclosed. The lavatory system comprises a base, a panel coupled to the base and configured for translating movement between a first position and a second position, a cover configured for pivoting movement relative to the base between a deployed position and a stowed position, a linkage coupled to the cover and the panel, and a motion control device including a damper configured to affect the movement of the cover and the panel. The linkage comprising at least one member configured to transfer the pivoting movement of the cover to translating movement of the panel. Movement of the cover from the deployed position towards the stowed position actuates the at least one member to move the panel from an extended position towards a retracted position. The damper is configured to control the velocity of the cover during movement.

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