Patent ID: 8336956
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: B60N,B64D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A table stop assembly comprising: (a) a mounting block comprising at least one receptacle and positioned adjacent an arm of a passenger seat so that the mounting block does not rotate relative to the arm; (b) at least one stop comprising a lower end and an upper end, wherein the lower end comprises a threaded surface coupled to the at least one receptacle and the upper end comprises an outer surface adjacent a polygonal shaped cross-sectional region used for turning the at least one stop by hand or with a tool, wherein a position of the at least one stop within the at least one receptacle is adjustable via rotation of the polygonal shaped cross-sectional region, and the polygonal shaped cross-sectional region is substantially hidden from view; and (c) at least one arm knuckle comprising a side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the side is pivotally coupled to the mounting block, the first end is pivotally coupled to a tray table, and the second end is configured to contact the outer surface of the at least one stop when the tray table is in a deployed position.