Patent ID: 6572187
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
In a cantilever anchoring system for releasably interlocking a seat assembly to a fixed console of a work or gaming station, said seat assembly comprising a seat member and a sled member having a lead edge, the improvement comprising:A. a pin assembly mounted to said lead edge comprising a pin support means and a pin extending from said pin support means, whereby said pin support means provides for orientation of said pin relative a complimentary latch assembly, so as to permit engagement of said pin by said latch assembly; and B. said latch assembly comprising a latch support means and an open housing, whereby said latch support means provides for orientation thereof relative to a complimentary pin assembly, so as to permit engagement of said pin by said latch assembly, said open housing of said latch assembly comprising pin engagement means, including an open ramp comprising a riser, a crest, a snare and a brake, said ramp of said open housing being configured to receive and guide said pin along said ramp, and said snare being configured to retain said pin upon advancement thereof subsequent to advancement of said pin along and over said crest of said ramp, and said brake of said open housing being pivotally mounted above said ramp, to secure said pin within said snare upon advancement of said pin along and over said crest of said ramp.