Armrest assembly
US8282051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/62
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An armrest assembly for use with a first control device and a second control device arranged generally in a tandem configuration is disclosed herein. The armrest assembly includes, but is not limited to, a base member configured for mounting to the horizontal surface proximate the first control device in a position aligned with the first and the second control devices. The armrest assembly also includes an arm support member movably mounted to the base member. The arm support member is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The arm support member is configured to steady a user's arm when accessing the first control device when the arm support member is in the first position. The arm support member is further configured to steady the user's arm when accessing the second control device when the arm support member is in the second position.
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