Patent Description:
<CIT>, according to its abstract, states that a portable, tray and carrying case apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tray adapted for being placed in at least a working position and a stowed position; a carrying case for storing or stowing the tray when not in use; a support arm secured to the carrying case and adapted for being placed in an elevated position whereby the tray may be placed in the working position; a support arm locking mechanism for locking the support arm in the elevated position relative to the carrying case; and a tray locking and support bracket assembly for locking the tray in the working position relative to the support arm and for providing support to the tray when the tray is in the working position and being used by a user. The portable, tray and carrying case apparatus may further include a handle and/or an apparatus stabilizing structure.

<CIT> relates to arm-stowed table installations and discloses a table stowed in an arm of an aircraft seat, which is pivotally mounted on a support block that moves along a slide on a removable cassette fitted to the arm.

<CIT>, according to its abstract, states that a folding table and support frame assembly is disclosed. The table comprises two planar portions connected by a hinging member. One of the planar portions is coupled to a support frame such that the folded table can be moved into a stowed position within the support frame assembly. The planar portions comprise a proximal portion or inner member and a distal portion or outer member. The proximal portion and distal portion are connected to one another by the hinging member or middle member. The hinging member enables the rotation of the distal portion into a folded relationship upon the proximal portion. When the two planar portions are folded, they provide a smaller table surface in a half-open or partially extended position. When the two planar portions are opened along the hinging member, the planar portions and the hinging member provide a larger contiguous table in the fully extended position.

<CIT>, according to its abstract, relates to a table arrangement for use in an aircraft seat module, the table arrangement comprising a first table element suitable for being movably mounted to a mounting structure of the aircraft seat module, the first table element being provided with a first table surface, a second table element provided with a second table surface substantially parallel to the first table surface, wherein the second table element is mounted to the first table element, such that the second table element is moveable from a first position with respect to the first table element to a second position with respect to the first table element, the second position being transformed from the first position within the plane of the second table element. Also an aircraft seat module, an aircraft and a method of deploying a table arrangement are provided.

According to the present disclosure, a tray table apparatus as defined in independent claim <NUM> is provided. Further embodiments of the claimed invention are defined in the dependent claims. Although the claimed invention is only defined by the claims, the below embodiments, examples, and aspects are present for aiding in understanding the background and advantages of the claimed invention.

In one aspect, a tray table apparatus includes a table carrier structure releasably mountable to a console element, wherein the table carrier structure is configured as a housing. The tray table apparatus further includes an adjustment mechanism housed within the table carrier structure, wherein the adjustment mechanism has a table support element movable relative to the table carrier structure. The tray table apparatus also includes a table element coupled to the table support element and together movable between at least a retracted stowed position in which the table element is housed within the table carrier structure and a deployed use position in which the table element protrudes from the table carrier structure.

In another aspect, a console element for a seat includes a console base structure having a front utility structure and an open rear structure. The console element further includes a tray table apparatus having a table carrier structure releasably mountable to the console base structure, and an adjustment mechanism housed within the table carrier structure and having a table support element movable relative to the table carrier structure. The table element is coupled to the table support element, with the table element movable with the table carrier structure between at least a retracted stowed position in which the table element is housed within the table carrier structure and a deployed use position in which the table element protrudes from the table carrier structure.

In another aspect, an aircraft seat unit includes a console element arranged substantially laterally relative to the seat and having a front utility structure for a passenger of the seat and an open rear structure with at least a tray table apparatus for a passenger seated behind the console element. A tray table apparatus having a table carrier structure is releasably mountable to a console base structure of the console element. An adjustment mechanism is housed within the table carrier structure and has a table support element movable relative to the table carrier structure between at least a retracted stowed position in which a table element is housed within the table carrier structure and a deployed use position in which a table element protrudes from the table carrier structure.

The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus, are not limitative of the present disclosure, wherein:.

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain examples and implementations will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. Further, references to "one example" or "one implementation" are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional examples or implementations that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, examples "comprising" or "having" an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property can include additional elements not having that property.

While various spatial and directional terms, such as "top," "bottom," "upper," "lower," "vertical," and the like are used to describe examples and implementations of the present disclosure, it is understood that such terms are merely used with respect to the orientations shown in the drawings. The orientations can be inverted, rotated, or otherwise changed, such that a top side becomes a bottom side if the structure is flipped <NUM> degrees, becomes a left side or a right side if the structure is pivoted <NUM> degrees, and the like.

Certain implementations of the present disclosure provide a tray table apparatus for a console element, wherein the tray table apparatus is configured as a pre-assembled module that is releasably mountable to the console element. As a result, an assembly and disassembly for maintenance work, repair work or component exchanging is simplified in various examples.

In some examples, a console element with a tray table apparatus and seat unit include a seat and a substantially adjacent console element with a tray table apparatus for a passenger seated behind the seat unit. In one implementation, a table carrier structure is releasably mountable to a console element and is configured as a housing. An adjustment mechanism is housed within the table carrier structure and has a table support element movable relative to the table carrier structure. A table element is fixed to the table support element and movable between at least a retracted stowed position in which the table element is housed within the table carrier structure and a deployed use position in which the table element protrudes from the table carrier structure.

A simple and compact tray table apparatus that can be used with different types of console elements, and is substantially lightweight having a compact built-in design. Any component of the tray table apparatus is exchangeable in an easy manner, and the table carrier structure is configurable in different shapes, such that the structure is individually formed to fit to a console element. In operation, the tray table element, such as a table top, is stowed in the retracted stowed position within the table carrier structure, such that the tray table element is protected against external influences, e.g. dust and dirt. As such, an optical appearance is improved and passenger space increased when the tray table element is in the retracted stowed position.

As described in more detail herein, the tray table apparatus is configured in some implementations as a cassette assembly. For example, the console element or any other structural component of a vehicle having an open space can be used, such that the tray table apparatus is easily insertable into the open space (e.g., at least form-fitting and/or force-fitting attachable thereto). The tray table apparatus is a pre-assembled module (e.g., the table carrier structure, the adjustment mechanism and the table element are pre-assembled together to form the pre-assembled module) in some examples and configured to be releasably mountable to a console element or other aircraft cabin element, such as a bulkhead. For example, the tray table apparatus can be attached to any free mounting space of a structural element.

<FIG> show schematically in upper views an implementation of a tray table apparatus <NUM> for a console element <NUM> (shown in <FIG> and <FIG>). The tray table apparatus <NUM> in the illustrated example includes a table carrier structure <NUM> that is releasably mountable to the console element <NUM> and defines a housing or casing. The tray table apparatus <NUM> includes an adjustment mechanism <NUM> that is housed within the table carrier structure <NUM>. The adjustment mechanism <NUM> includes a table support element <NUM> (e.g., a support arm or other support structure) movable relative to the table carrier structure <NUM>. In the illustrated example, the tray table apparatus <NUM> further includes a table element <NUM>, such as a passenger table, coupled (e.g., fixedly attached) to the table support element <NUM>. In operation, the table element <NUM> is movable between at least (i) a retracted stowed position P1 (as shown in <FIG>) in which the table element <NUM> is housed within the table carrier structure <NUM> and (ii) a deployed use position P2 (as shown in <FIG>) in which the table element <NUM> protrudes or extends from the table carrier structure <NUM> (e.g., is useable by a passenger on an aircraft). That is, in the deployed use position P2, the table support element <NUM> is moved (e.g., translated) outward from the table carrier structure <NUM>, such that the table element <NUM> housed therein is moved to be accessible by a user.

In one implementation, the tray table apparatus <NUM> is configured as a pre-mounted assembly, such as a cassette-like pre-mounted assembly. For example, <FIG> shows the tray table apparatus <NUM> with pre-assembled components, wherein the table element <NUM> and the table support element <NUM> are positioned within the table carrier structure <NUM>. The tray table apparatus <NUM> with pre-assembled components is a fully functional package in various implementations. For example, the console element <NUM> or any other structural component of a vehicle cabin may provide an open space in which the tray table apparatus <NUM> is easily insertable, when the table element <NUM> is in the retracted stowed position P1 (e.g., inserted into the open space and form-fitting and/or force-fitting attachable thereto).

In one example, the tray table apparatus <NUM> is configured as a pre-assembled module M to be releasably mountable to the console element <NUM> or any other aircraft cabin element, such as a bulkhead. For instance, the table carrier structure <NUM>, the adjustment mechanism <NUM> and the table element <NUM> are assembled together to build or form the pre-assembled module M. As such, installation and/or replacement of the is facilitated by the pre-assembled design of the module M.

The table carrier structure <NUM> defines a housing in the illustrated example that includes an open housing side <NUM> (e.g., an open upper housing side). For example, in an aircraft application, the table carrier structure <NUM> is configured to be open towards a ceiling of an aircraft cabin. As such, the adjustment mechanism <NUM> is easily mounted into the table carrier structure <NUM> through the open housing side <NUM>. When arranged in the console element <NUM>, the open housing side <NUM> (e.g., open towards a ceiling of the aircraft cabin) may be covered by an upper structure of the console element <NUM> (e.g., an outer covering) as described in more detail herein. Optionally or additionally, the table carrier structure <NUM> is open and freely accessible from one or more different housing sides <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, for example, to exchange and/or repair single components. Thus, in various examples, the table carrier structure <NUM> is configured as a housing which is at least partially open on at least one side. As such, the adjustment mechanism <NUM> in some examples is integrated into the table carrier structure <NUM> in a simplified manner through the open housing side <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM>.

It should be noted that different configurations of the table carrier structure <NUM> are contemplated. For example, the table carrier structure <NUM> can be configured as a casing or housing with fully covered sides embedding a mounting space within the casing or housing.

The table carrier structure <NUM> includes a base plate <NUM> and at least one front wall <NUM> extending vertically from the base plate <NUM>, for example, perpendicular to the base plate <NUM> and in a direction towards the ceiling of the aircraft cabin. The base plate <NUM> and the front wall <NUM> define a space S behind the front wall <NUM>, wherein in the retracted stowed position P1, the table element <NUM> is fully retracted and arranged behind the front wall <NUM> and above the base plate <NUM>. In the deployed use position P2, the table element <NUM> is guided and passes through an opening <NUM> of the front wall <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM>. That is, the table element <NUM> is movable in and out of the table carrier structure <NUM> through the opening <NUM> in the front wall <NUM>.

In one example, the space S behind the front wall <NUM> is at least open in a direction towards the ceiling of the aircraft cabin. The base plate <NUM> is releasably mountable to the console element <NUM>. As should be appreciated, because the table carrier structure <NUM> is in the console element <NUM>, the table carrier structure <NUM> can be assembled from a reduced number of components, such that the console element <NUM> encloses the open housing sides <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>. In some examples, the front wall <NUM> is configured to be flush with a console surface (e.g., forming a planar surface) and covering the space S behind the front wall <NUM> from a passenger's view, as well as providing a protective covering for the adjustment mechanism <NUM> and the table element <NUM> when stowed as described in more detail herein.

Thus, the front wall <NUM> includes at least one opening <NUM> through which the table support element <NUM> (and the table element <NUM> coupled thereto) are guided when the table element <NUM> is moved to or positioned in the deployed use position P2. In the illustrated implementation, a front side <NUM> of the table element <NUM>, which points in a direction towards a passenger, is flush with the front wall <NUM> in the retracted stowed position P1. Optionally, in some implementations, the front side <NUM> is configured to be located slightly protruding from the front wall <NUM> (pointing in a direction towards the passenger) when in the retracted stowed position P1, such that the passenger can grab the protruding portion of the table element <NUM> and manually pull the table element <NUM> from the retracted stowed position P1 to the deployed use position P2.

It should be noted that the base plate <NUM> in various implementations supports various components in addition to the components described above. The adjustment mechanism <NUM> is supported on the base plate <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM>.

In some implementations, the table element <NUM>, in particular the table support element <NUM>, is linearly displaceable relative to the table carrier structure <NUM>. In the deployed use position P2, the table element <NUM> is positioned in front of a passenger seated behind the console element <NUM>. For example, the table element <NUM> is positioned above a passenger's lap in the deployed use position P2.

The table element <NUM> is configured in some examples as a bi-fold table. For example, the table element <NUM> includes two table tops <NUM>, <NUM> (or leaves) that are hinged to each other on respective lateral portions <NUM>, <NUM>. One table top <NUM> is foldable onto the other table top <NUM>. The non-foldable table top <NUM> is fixedly mounted to the table support element <NUM> in one implementation. When the table tops <NUM>, <NUM> are in an unfolded state (as shown in <FIG>), both table tops <NUM>, <NUM> are arranged in a single horizontal plane, for example, providing an enlarged dining surface or working surface for the passenger. The table element <NUM> is also usable in its folded state (as shown in <FIG>), wherein the passenger movement space is increased, e.g., for egress or ingress. In operation, the table element <NUM> is storable within the table carrier structure <NUM> when the table tops <NUM>, <NUM> are in the folded state. As such, the opening <NUM> of the front wall <NUM> is configured in the illustrated implementation to be smaller in comparison to a full width of the table element <NUM> in the unfolded state. Thus, the front wall <NUM> provides more mounting area, for example, for operational elements, such as switches to actuate a deployment of the table element <NUM> and/or lighting or other devices.

<FIG> and <FIG> show schematically in a perspective view and a top view an implementation of the tray table apparatus <NUM>. As described herein, the tray table apparatus <NUM> includes the table carrier structure <NUM>, which is releasably mountable to the console element <NUM> shown in <FIG> (configured as a housing or casing in this implementation). As can be seen, the tray table apparatus <NUM> includes the adjustment mechanism <NUM> housed within the table carrier structure <NUM>. The adjustment mechanism <NUM> includes the table support element <NUM> movable relative to the table carrier structure <NUM>. As described in more detail herein, the tray table apparatus <NUM> include the table element <NUM> fixed to the table support element <NUM>, such that the table element <NUM> is movable between at least a retracted stowed position P1 (as shown in <FIG>) in which the table element <NUM> is housed within the table carrier structure <NUM> and a deployed use position P2 as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, wherein the table tops <NUM>, <NUM> are in a folded state and protrude in a direction away from the table carrier structure <NUM>.

As can be seen in <FIG> and <FIG>, the table carrier structure <NUM> further includes at least a side wall <NUM> extending vertically from the base plate <NUM> and which is connected to the front wall <NUM>. Depending on a shape of the console element <NUM> and/or a position of an aligned seat <NUM> (shown in <FIG>) relative to the console element <NUM>, a shape of the table carrier structure <NUM> and/or an arrangement of the adjustment mechanism <NUM> within the table carrier structure <NUM> can be varied or adjust (e.g., sized and shaped accordingly). In the illustrated implementation, an end side of the adjustment mechanism <NUM> is arranged in an area of a rear corner of the base plate <NUM>. The side wall <NUM> is configured to protect the adjustment mechanism <NUM> in the corner area of the table carrier structure <NUM> and laterally along the housing side <NUM>.

The adjustment mechanism <NUM> includes a latch mechanism <NUM> having a latch device <NUM> and a corresponding latch element <NUM>, such as a pin, bolt or restraining bar or loop, or other latching mechanism. The latch device <NUM> is configured as a rotary latch having an engaging pawl that engages the latch element <NUM> in a locked state in the retracted stowed position P1 of the table element <NUM> and which releases the latch element <NUM> when actuated. The latch device <NUM> is mounted on the base plate <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM> and the corresponding latch element <NUM> is mounted on the table support element <NUM>, or vice versa. The adjustment mechanism <NUM> further includes a latch release mechanism <NUM> having a release actuation device <NUM> and a release cable <NUM>, which is a Bowden cable connecting the release actuation device <NUM> and the latch device <NUM> of the latch mechanism <NUM>. The release actuation device <NUM>, such as a button or switch, is arranged in an area of the front wall <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM>, for example, in another opening <NUM> formed in the front wall <NUM>. When a passenger pushes the release actuation device <NUM>, the release cable <NUM> transmits an actuation force to the latch device <NUM> to disengage and release the latch element <NUM>. The release cable <NUM> is arranged within the table carrier structure <NUM>, in particular in the space S behind the front wall <NUM> and above the base plate <NUM>.

The adjustment mechanism <NUM> includes a mechanical deploy mechanism <NUM> having two distanced brackets <NUM> and two corresponding spring elements <NUM>. The brackets <NUM> are mounted on the base plate <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM> and the corresponding spring elements <NUM> are mounted on the table support element <NUM>. The spring elements <NUM> are compression springs in one example, which are held in a compressed state against a spring force in the retracted stowed position P1 of the table element <NUM> and the table support element <NUM>, so that the latch element <NUM> is locked in the latch device <NUM>. Upon release of the table support element <NUM> (with the table element <NUM> being in the retracted stowed position P1), the spring element <NUM> pushes the table support element <NUM> away from the bracket <NUM> (by the spring force) substantially towards the deployed use position P2, for example, until a front side <NUM> of the table element <NUM> protrudes from the opening <NUM>. In this position, a front side <NUM> can be grabbed by the passenger to pull the table element <NUM> towards him or her.

The adjustment mechanism <NUM> further includes a rail device <NUM> having at least a lower rail <NUM> and an upper rail <NUM> in movable engagement with the lower rail <NUM>. The lower rail <NUM> is attached to the base plate <NUM> of the table carrier structure <NUM> and the upper rail <NUM> is attached to the table support element <NUM>, wherein the table support element <NUM> is linearly displaceable relative to the lower rail <NUM>. The table element <NUM> is thereby linearly displaceable relative to the table carrier structure <NUM>. In the deployed use position P2, the table element <NUM> is positioned in front of a passenger seated behind the console element <NUM>. For example, the table element <NUM> is positioned above a passenger's lap in the deployed use position P2.

<FIG> shows schematically in a rear view an implementation of a console element <NUM> including the tray table apparatus <NUM>. The console element <NUM> includes a console base structure <NUM> with a front utility structure <NUM> (as shown in <FIG>), an open rear structure <NUM>, and the tray table apparatus <NUM> as described above, wherein the tray table apparatus <NUM> is releasably mounted to the console base structure <NUM> within the open rear structure <NUM>. The console base structure <NUM> is configured substantially box-shaped with an upper wall <NUM> and lateral walls <NUM> extending in a downward direction from the upper wall <NUM>, creating the open rear structure <NUM>, wherein the tray table apparatus <NUM> is held in position in an area of the upper wall <NUM>. It should be noted that the console base structure <NUM> can have different shapes and sizes, such as based on the configuration of the tray table apparatus <NUM>.

The open rear structure <NUM> includes a footwell space <NUM> for a passenger seated behind the console base structure <NUM>. The utility structure <NUM> includes at least one of a shelf, an armrest, a table, storage space and storage means, or other devices. The storage means can provide storage space for a remote control, magazines, suitcases, shoes, headphones or other items belonging to the passenger or airline. Additionally, the utility structure <NUM> can include service and operational elements, such as switches and an HMI-panel to control operable features of the seat <NUM> and/or a seat unit SU to SU" (as shown in <FIG>).

The open rear structure <NUM> includes a mounting device <NUM> located at a defined distance (e.g., predefined or preconfigured) from the upper wall <NUM> in a downward direction, whereas the tray table apparatus <NUM>, which is configured as a pre-assembled module M, is arranged between the upper wall <NUM> and the mounting device <NUM>. The console element <NUM> further includes a display <NUM> in the illustrated example, such as an entertainment device for the passenger seated behind the console element <NUM> and which is mounted on a partition screen <NUM> vertically extending above the open rear structure <NUM>.

<FIG> show schematically in upper views, implementations of seat arrangements SA to SA" having a number of different seat units SU to SU" arranged one behind another. Each seat unit SU to SU", illustrated as aircraft seat units, include at least a seat <NUM> and a console element <NUM> as described herein, wherein the console element <NUM> is arranged substantially laterally relative to the seat <NUM> and providing a front utility structure for a passenger of the adjacent seat <NUM>, and an open rear structure <NUM> with at least a tray table apparatus <NUM> for a passenger seated behind the respective console element <NUM>.

<FIG> show in perspective views, in particular perspective rear views, the seat arrangement SA" having a number of seat units SU" arranged substantially behind each other. The tray table apparatus <NUM> of the illustrated seat unit SU'' is mounted to the console base structure <NUM> in a position relative to the upper wall <NUM> and/or to the lateral wall <NUM> in an area of the upper wall <NUM> of each console element <NUM>.

Thus, various implementations as described in one or more examples, provide a tray table apparatus for a console element, wherein the console element can form part of or be installed within a seat unit.

Some examples of the disclosure are used in manufacturing and service applications as shown and described in relation to <FIG>. Thus, examples of the disclosure are described in the context of an apparatus of manufacturing and service method <NUM> shown in <FIG> and an apparatus <NUM> shown in <FIG>. In <FIG>, a diagram illustrating an apparatus manufacturing and service method <NUM> is depicted in accordance with an example. In one example, during pre-production, the apparatus manufacturing and service method <NUM> includes specification and design <NUM> of the apparatus <NUM> and material procurement <NUM>. During production, component, and subassembly manufacturing <NUM> and system integration <NUM> of the apparatus <NUM> takes place. Thereafter, the apparatus <NUM> goes through certification and delivery <NUM> in order to be placed in service <NUM>. While in service by a customer, the apparatus <NUM> is scheduled for routine maintenance and service <NUM>, which in one example, includes modification, reconfiguration, refurbishment, and other maintenance or service subject to configuration management, described herein.

In one example, each of the processes of the apparatus manufacturing and service method <NUM> are performed or carried out by a system integrator, a third party, and/or an operator. In these examples, the operator is a customer. For the purposes of this description, a system integrator includes any number of apparatus manufacturers and major-system subcontractors; a third party includes any number of venders, subcontractors, and suppliers; and in one example, an operator is an owner of an apparatus or fleet of the apparatus, an administrator responsible for the apparatus or fleet of the apparatus, a user operating the apparatus, a leasing company, a military entity, a service organization, or the like.

With reference now to <FIG>, the apparatus <NUM> is provided. As shown in <FIG>, an example of the apparatus <NUM> is a flying apparatus <NUM>, such as an aerospace vehicle, aircraft, air cargo, flying car, satellite, planetary probe, deep space probe, solar probe, and the like. As also shown in <FIG>, a further example of the apparatus <NUM> is a ground transportation apparatus <NUM>, such as an automobile, a truck, heavy equipment, construction equipment, a boat, a ship, a submarine, and the like. A further example of the apparatus <NUM> shown in <FIG> is a modular apparatus <NUM> that comprises at least one or more of the following modules: an air module, a payload module, and a ground module. The air module provides air lift or flying capability. The payload module provides the capability of transporting objects such as cargo or live objects (people, animals, etc.). The ground module provides the capability of ground mobility. The disclosed solutions and examples herein can be applied to each of the modules separately or in groups, such as air and payload modules, or payload and ground modules, etc. or all modules.

With reference now to <FIG>, a more specific diagram of the flying apparatus <NUM> is depicted in which an implementations of the disclosure are advantageously employed. In this example, the flying apparatus <NUM> is an aircraft produced by the apparatus manufacturing and service method <NUM> in <FIG> and includes an airframe <NUM> with a plurality of systems <NUM> and an interior <NUM>, which can include seats and the tray table apparatus <NUM>. Examples of the plurality of systems <NUM> include one or more of a propulsion system <NUM>, an electrical system <NUM>, a hydraulic system <NUM>, and an environmental system <NUM>. However, other systems are also candidates for inclusion. Although an aerospace example is shown, different advantageous examples are applied to other industries, such as the automotive industry, etc..

Claim 1:
A tray table apparatus (<NUM>), comprising:
a table carrier structure (<NUM>) releasably mountable to a console element (<NUM>), the table carrier structure (<NUM>) configured as a housing;
an adjustment mechanism (<NUM>) housed within the table carrier structure (<NUM>), the adjustment mechanism (<NUM>) having a table support element (<NUM>) movable relative to the table carrier structure (<NUM>); and
a table element (<NUM>) coupled to the table support element (<NUM>) and together movable between at least a retracted stowed position (P1) in which the table element (<NUM>) is housed within the table carrier structure (<NUM>) and a deployed use position (P2) in which the table element (<NUM>) protrudes from the table carrier structure (<NUM>),
wherein the table carrier structure (<NUM>) comprises at least a base plate (<NUM>) and a front wall (<NUM>) extending vertically from the base plate (<NUM>) that together define a space (S) behind the front wall (<NUM>), and wherein (i) in the retracted stowed position (P1) the table element (<NUM>) is fully retracted and arranged behind the front wall (<NUM>) and (ii) in the deployed use position (P2) the table element (<NUM>) is guided through an opening of the front wall (<NUM>) of the table carrier structure (<NUM>) to extend from the front wall (<NUM>),
wherein the adjustment mechanism (<NUM>) is supported on the base plate (<NUM>) of the table carrier structure (<NUM>),
wherein the adjustment mechanism (<NUM>) comprises at least a latch mechanism (<NUM>) having a latch device (<NUM>) arranged on the base plate (<NUM>) of the table carrier structure (<NUM>) and a corresponding latch element (<NUM>) arranged on the table support element (<NUM>), and
wherein the latch device (<NUM>) engages the corresponding latch element (<NUM>) in the retracted stowed position (P1) of the table element (<NUM>),
wherein the adjustment mechanism (<NUM>) comprises at least a latch release mechanism (<NUM>) having at least a release actuation device (<NUM>) arranged in an area of the front wall (<NUM>) of the table carrier structure (<NUM>) and a release cable (<NUM>) connecting the release actuation device (<NUM>) and the latch device (<NUM>),
wherein the release cable (<NUM>) is a Bowden cable.