Worktop and a method and a support mechanism for supporting a worktop
US9820564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4984
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A worktop (1) comprising a leaf (3) hingedly coupled to a wall (6) about a hinge axis (7) by a pair of support mechanisms (91) between a usable state and a folded state. Each support mechanism (91) comprises a first mounting member (93) and a second mounting member (92) which are pivotally connected by a main pivot pin (94) which defines the hinge axis (7). A strut (15) extends between the first and second mounting members (93,92). A first pivot pin (19) at a first end (17) of the strut (15) is slideable and pivotal in an elongated first guide track (96) in the first mounting member (93) between first and second positions (73,74). A second pivot pin (20) at a second end (18) of the strut (15) is pivotal in a slideable element (25), which in turn is slideable in a second guide track (14) of the second mounting member (92) between first and second positions (26,27). A plunger (40) in the slideable element (25) engages a receiving opening (43) in the second guide track (14) for retaining the slideable element (25) in the first position (23) for retaining the leaf (3) in the usable state. On disengagement of the plunger (40) from the recess opening (43), the leaf (3) is pivoted downwar…
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