Patent ID: 6026753
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A47B,B25H

Abstract:
A retractable tool support for mounting a tool on a mounting structure above a floor for movement between a stored position and a use position, said tool support comprising:mounting means for mounting the tool support on the mounting structure;a tool carrier for carrying the tool;a linkage coupling the mounting means and the tool carrier, the linkage constraining the tool carrier to move relative to the mounting structure between a stored position adjacent the mounting structure and a use position spaced from the mounting structure and below the stored position, the linkage constraining the tool carrier to remain in a horizontal orientation in the stored and use positions and during movement between the stored and use positions;a carrier support strut depending from the tool carrier and supporting the tool carrier on the floor in the use position; andselectively releasable latch means for latching the tool support in the stored position.