Patent ID: 8205564
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. An aircraft table system, comprising: a table member configured to move reversibly from an at least partially undeployed position to an at least partially deployed position; a sled member coupled to the table member, wherein the sled member is configured to move reversibly between a lower sled position when the table member is in the at least partially undeployed position to an upper sled position, wherein the table member is manually adjustable by a user to an at least partially deployed position when the table member is in the upper sled position; a spine member configured to mount to a structure in an aircraft and to carry the sled member and the table member; one or more spring elements coupled to the sled member; and one or more cables, wherein at least one of the one or more cables comprises a portion coupled to the spine member and at least one other portion coupled to at least one of the spring elements.