Patent ID: 6431511
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: F16M,Y10S

Abstract:
A device for mounting an article to a structural element so the article can be swung from one juxtaposition to another juxtaposition relative to the structural element, the device comprising:a mounting member fixed to the structural element; a first orifice defined by the mounting member; a frame member holding the article and connecting to the mounting member, the frame member having a retracted position where it lies along the mounting member and a deployed position where it is swung out from the mounting member; a second orifice defined by the frame member; a slide member in sliding contact with the frame member; a slot defined by the slide member; means for retaining the slide member in the sliding contact with the frame member; a guide member connected between the slide member and the mounting member, the guide translating the slide member in concert with motion of the frame member; a latch mounted to the frame member; an elongate member of the latch passing through the second orifice; wherein the slot and first orifice lie in a swing path of the elongate member; and means for retaining the elongate member in the first orifice during the retracted position and for retaining the elongate member in the slot during the deployed position.