Stowable tables
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1. A seat assembly comprising:
- a. a backrest;
b. a member protruding rearward from the backrest so as to define a space therebetween; and
c. a table adapted to be stowed when not in use and to be deployed for use, the table being connected to the member when stowed and disconnected from the member when deployed.
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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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15 Claims
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1. A seat assembly comprising:
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a. a backrest;
b. a member protruding rearward from the backrest so as to define a space therebetween; and
c. a table adapted to be stowed when not in use and to be deployed for use, the table being connected to the member when stowed and disconnected from the member when deployed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A seat assembly comprising:
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a. a backrest;
b. a table adapted (i) generally to abut the backrest when stowed and (ii) to extend therefrom when deployed; and
c. means, comprising (i) a spring and (ii) an arm communicating with the table and about which the spring is positioned, for biasing the table away from the backrest when the table is deployed. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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8. A seat assembly comprising;
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a. a frame;
b. a backrest connected directly or indirectly to the frame;
c. a stowable table adapted generally to abut the backrest when stowed and to extend therefrom when deployed;
d. a pair of arms connected directly or indirectly to the frame;
e. a rod connecting the pair of arms;
f. first and second minor arms connecting the table to at least the rod; and
g. at least one spring positioned about the first minor arm between the table and rod. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A seat assembly comprising:
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a. a backrest;
b. a stowable table adapted generally to abut the backrest when stowed and to extend therefrom when deployed, the table defining sides and first and second ends, the first end positioned above the second end when the table is stowed; and
c. a cover connected at least indirectly to the backrest so as to overlap at least part of the first end of the table when the table is stowed. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A seat assembly comprising:
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a. a backrest having a width;
b. a stowable table adapted generally to abut the backrest when stowed and to extend therefrom when deployed; and
c. a cover spanning the width of and connected at least indirectly to the backrest so as to overlap at least part of the table when the table is stowed. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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