Patent ID: 6053117
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A retractable work table assembly for use with a housing and which is mountable to a surface, said table assembly comprising:a bracket upon which the housing can be mounted, said bracket defining a space between said housing and said surface when mounted thereto;a table member comprising a substantially flat plate and movably supported on said bracket, said table member being slidable between a retracted position wherein said table member is disposed within said space, and an extended position wherein said table member is extended substantially perpendicular to said housing, said table member including at least one retaining member mounted thereon capable of engaging the housing to hold said table member in said extended position, said retaining member having a hook whose end extends substantially parallel to and is positioned above said plate, said hook being configured to engage an edge of said housing when said table member is in said extended position to thereby hold said table member in said extended position; anda biasing member supported on said bracket and flexibly connected to said table member to allow said table member to move into said extended position substantially perpendicular to said housing, said biasing member for biasing said table member into said retracted position.