Abstract: A sink includes a basin including a bottom wall and adjoining side walls which delimit a receiving space. An insert plate separate from the basin is inserted into the receiving space, and a lifting apparatus moves the insert plate relative to the basin. The lifting apparatus includes a lifting unit with a lifting device to move the insert plate in a vertical direction. The lifting apparatus includes a tilting device configured to perform a tilting movement of the insert plate relative to a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A sink includes a basin having a base wall and lateral walls adjoining the base wall, with the basin having a receiving area delimited by the base wall and the lateral walls. An insert plate separate from the basin is inserted into the receiving area of the basin and movable relative to the basin by a lifting apparatus. The lifting apparatus includes a lifting unit and at least two support vanes on which the insert plate sits. The support vanes are arranged on an upper end of the lifting unit and configured to protrude laterally in a horizontal plane beyond the lifting unit.

Abstract: A sink includes a basin including a base wall and lateral walls adjoining the base wall, with the basin including a receiving area delimited by the base wall and the lateral walls. An insert plate separate from the basin is inserted into the receiving area and moveable by a lifting device relative to the basin. The lifting device extends into the base wall through an opening such that the lifting device is arranged on both sides of the base wall. A securing device secures the lifting device to the base wall.

Abstract: Described are tray tables having a shroud and a core assembly. The shroud may form an outer surface of the tray table. The core assembly may be within the shroud and may include a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a honeycomb core. The honeycomb core may be between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The honeycomb core may define a plurality of cells.

Abstract: A table arrangement has a mounting element to be fastened to a fastening structure element. A first table element is connected to the mounting element, pivotally relative to the mounting element about a first pivot axis between a stowage position, in which the first table element extends substantially parallel to a mounting plane defined by the mounting element, and a position of use, in which the first table element extends substantially perpendicular to the mounting plane. A second table element is connected to the first table element substantially parallel to the first table element and rotatable relative to the first table element about a rotation axis that is parallel to the mounting plane in the position of use.

Abstract: A trunk shelf system for mounting onto a seat back of a vehicle includes a support structure configured to be secured to the seat back; and a shelf movably mounted to the support structure, the shelf being movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, the shelf having a bottom surface providing a primary support surface and a supplemental support surface that is movable from a retracted position to an extended position when the shelf is in the deployed position.

Abstract: A shelf includes a bottom plate, a vertical plate, and a side plate. The bottom plate and the vertical plate are pivotally connected through a pivot mechanism and a first restricting mechanism that are disposed at a pivot joint of the bottom plate and the vertical plate. The pivot mechanism includes a rotating shaft disposed on the bottom plate and a first engaging hook disposed on the vertical plate. The first engaging hook is configured to catch the rotating shaft. The first restricting mechanism is configured to restrict a maximum unfolding angle of the bottom plate and the vertical plate. A second restricting mechanism is provided between the side plate and the vertical plate. The shelf simplifies installation steps and reduces installation and transportation costs.

Abstract: A combination stand assembly is provided. The assembly includes a dual-use stand adapted to provide a floor stand and/or a bed top stand. The combination stand includes a floor base configured with a telescoping upright support structure and a top tray. The top tray may be used to support various items such as, but not limited to, a laptop computer. The top tray is removable from the upright support structure and includes extendable legs so that the tray, when separated from the upright support, may be used as a self-contained secondary stand (e.g., for use as a bed top stand). In this way, the combination stand may be configured for use as a floor stand and/or for use as a bed top stand. The angle of the tray is adjustable in either configuration for ergonomic positioning.

Abstract: In the specification and drawings a cooler-mounted utility table is described and shown with a work surface; a vertical support member; at least one work surface support rail connected to the work surface and pivotally connected to the vertical support member so that the work surface may pivot from a horizontal position for use and a vertical position for storage and transport; and a mounting bracket configured to securely receive the vertical support member and to be attached to the cooler using the existing structure of the cooler.

Abstract: A console mounted pilot tray assembly includes an aircraft cockpit having a console. A seat is mounted in the aircraft and faces the console. A side stick is mounted laterally to the console and a leg receiving space is positioned under the console. A mount is positioned under and is mounted to the console. The mount includes a guide rail. A panel has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a rear edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A slide attached to the panel and is moveably mounted to the guide rail. The panel is moved along the guide rail and under the console to define a stored position. The panel is moved to a deployed position. The deployed position is defined as the panel extending outwardly away from the guide rail and the console.

Abstract: A retainment assembly that includes a proximal retainer member that is movable between a first retracted position, a second retracted position and a deployed position, a distal retainer member that is movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. When the proximal retainer member moves from the deployed position to the first retracted position the distal retainer member does not move, and when the proximal retainer member moves from the deployed position to the second retracted position the distal retainer member moves from the deployed position to the retracted position.

Abstract: An accessory device for attachment to a folding step ladder includes a square or rectangular receiver frame that hingedly attaches to the top end of the ladder and a tray that is removably supported within the receiver frame. In a preferred embodiment, the receiver frame is attached with two or more hinges to the ladder and includes collapsible pivoting support arms on opposite sides extending between and connecting to the sides of the receiver frame and the ladder. In use, the receiver frame is supported horizontally, extending out from the top of the ladder, and is held by the support arms that lock into an extended position. When not in use, the receiver frame is folded down and collapsed against the side of the ladder for transport and storage.

Abstract: Foldable tables capable of being locked in place when positioned in a raised position and having a substantially narrow profile when in a folded position. The tables may be locked in place and folded via a support structure, and may have integrated beverage holders. The tables may also be mounted or coupled to furniture, exterior and/or interior walls, etc. such that the table is flush with the same when in the folded position. The support structure may also be mounted on an existing table.

Abstract: An access system (10) for an earth moving equipment (100) to allow a person to travel from ground level to an elevated position, said access system (10) includes an access means (12) mountable on to the earth moving equipment (100), and a retraction mechanism (50) to move the access means (10) between a deployed position (14) wherein a person can ascend or descend on the access means and a retracted position (16) wherein the access means (10) is stowed, and a locking means (52) moveable to an operative position wherein the locking means (52) restrains movement of the access means (10) in the retracted position (16).

Abstract: An apparatus configurable between a stowed or collapsed position against a support surface (e.g., wall) and a deployed position extending from the support surface for support of objects thereon. The apparatus is configured to make simultaneous use of first and second perpendicular pivot axes to both rotate the apparatus about the first pivot axis through the support surface and pivot first and second pieces of the apparatus relative to each other about the second pivot axis as the furniture system moves between the stowed and deployed positions. This ergonomic and balanced arrangement advantageously allows users to move the apparatus between the stowed and deployed positions with reduced levels of effort.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.

Abstract: A cargo assist apparatus is provided for a motor vehicle. That cargo assist apparatus includes a panel and a translating and pivoting connector whereby the panel is displaced between a stowed position below an upper face of the seat bottom, a first deployed position projecting above the upper face and a second deployed position projecting forward from the upper face.

Abstract: A table system includes a cabinet housing, a slide frame positioned within the cabinet housing, an adjustable table assembly including a table support frame slideably coupled to the slide frame, and a pivot system. The pivot system includes a support mast and a sliding component. The sliding component is coupled to the support mast such that the sliding component is configured to slide up the support mast such that the adjustable table assembly pivots around a pivot point between an extended position and a folded position.

Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component comprises a base, a bin and a cover. The cover is configured to move relative to the base from a closed position to cover the bin to an intermediate position to partially uncover the bin to an open position to uncover the bin. A button is coupled to the cover. The component comprises a link coupled to the cover and a latch. The link is configured to secure the cover to the base and/or release cover from the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch comprises two arms. The link is configured to translate downward movement of the button into lateral movement of the two arms between an extended position and a retracted position. The two arms engage with the base to secure the cover to the base when the two arms are at the extended position. The two arms disengage with the base to release the cover from the base when the two arms are at the retracted position.

Abstract: A height-adjustable furniture piece has a wall mounting plate configured to be secured to an interior wall, a frame, a first actuator secured to the wall mounting plate and to a wall-facing surface of the frame, and a display mount secured to a room-facing surface of the frame. A worksurface is secured to and extends outwardly from a lower portion of the frame. A single height-adjustable leg is secured to the worksurface to support the furniture piece on a floor surface. The height-adjustable leg has a second actuator. The first actuator and the second actuator are adapted to operate to raise and lower the frame and the worksurface relative to the floor surface.

Abstract: The present apparatus relates generally to a height adjustable support tray apparatus and accessories, and more particularly to an improved height adjustable support tray apparatus to provide a portable working surface. Particularly the instant apparatus includes a unique attaching section which securely attaches the instant apparatus to the selected support structure. The instant apparatus, when attached to the applicable support structure, provides a broadly useable working surface on which to support various items. The instant apparatus includes a variety of repositioning elements thereby allowing users a multitude of adjustments of the angle and position of the working surface. The instant apparatus also includes support elements which greatly increases the load carrying capacity of the working surface over minimally supported or non-supported working services.

Abstract: A device is capable of preventing a door and a user from being damaged by automatically locking the door during a cab tilting of a truck. An automatic door locking device having a new shape in which a locked state of the door can be forcibly maintained in a cab tilted state by an associated operation between a weight and a key lever when the cab is tilted, is implemented so that door unlocking when the cab is tilted cannot be performed and thus damage of the cab caused by opening of the door and user injury can be prevented.

Abstract: A collapsible table assembly is provided that allows a platform table to be easily stowed parallel to a wall when not in use. The collapsible table assembly having a hinged interlocking assembly comprising support arms coupled to a table platform. The support arms are capable of guiding the platform from a stowed position, to a deployed position. The hinged interlocking assembly further comprises a first and a second pliant member disposed within the guide groove. The pliant members act to restrict certain directional movement of the hinge axis pin as it travels through the guide groove while the table platform is transitioned from the stowed position to the deployed position, and vice-versa. The pliant members prevent the table platform from collapsing inadvertently, by only allowing the hinge axis pin to travel in one direction throughout the guide groove while transitioning between stowed and deployed.

Abstract: A console assembly includes an outer frame having a bin aperture defined therein, wherein an arcuate back wall extends from the bin aperture to within the outer frame. A rotatable bin is disposed in the bin aperture and includes an interior volume accessible through a rim. The rotatable bin is rotationally operable within the bin aperture between a closed position and an open position, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable bin is rotated through the bin aperture and the interior volume of the rotatable bin is accessible from above. A biasing mechanism extends from the arcuate back wall to the rear wall of the rotatable bin. The biasing mechanism includes a constant force spring that biases the rotatable bin toward the open position. A latch/release mechanism retains the rotatable bin in the closed position against a biasing force of the biasing mechanism.

Abstract: A shelving unit including three wall clip/brackets and a shelf pivotally attached to the clip/brackets. Each clip/bracket includes a mounting engagement portion and a pair of parallel, extending arms. Each arm has a curved slot, and a pivot hole positioned above one end of the slot. The arc of the slot sets the other end of the slot higher. The shelf is pivotally bolted to the clip/bracket. A pin pivotally passes through the curved slots of the pair of arms and engages the shelf. One of the three clip/brackets has an additional vertical retention slot at the lower end of the curved slot. The shelf is pivotable to a first, substantially horizontal position with the pins at the other end of the slots, and to a second, substantially vertical position with the pin of the one of the three brackets being in the vertical retention slot of the one bracket.

Abstract: A table for a vehicle includes a table main body, and an extending and retracting mechanism which connects the table main body to a base so as to be extended and retracted relative to the base. The mechanism includes link mechanism units which extend and retract the table main body relative to the base by a link movement, an operation part which is connected to the link mechanism units and operates the link mechanism units, and a cancel mechanism unit which prevents the link mechanism units from being operated without through an operation of the operation part. The cancel mechanism unit is configured such that when one of the link mechanism units is operated in a direction without through the operation of the operation part, an operating force is not transmitted to the operation part.

Abstract: Provided herein are extendible table apparatuses.

Abstract: A foldable exhibition and working furniture includes a lower wall hingedly attached to an upper wall, both walls form a housing when the exhibition furniture is folded. In the furniture, a side wall is laterally spaced from the lower wall but connected by a foldable shelf, a foldable support holding the shelf and a cover hingedly attached to the lower wall and detachably joined on the side wall. To fold the exhibition furniture, the cover is detached from the side wall, this approaches towards the lower wall thereby automatically folding the foldable support and the shelf, the cover is lowered to cover the side wall and finally the upper wall is lowered to be coupled with the lower wall then forming the housing.

Abstract: A work bench, mountable on a pair of vertical elongate members, adapted to be mounted on a wall. The work bench can be collapsed from an extended position to a stowed position coplanar with the elongate members. The elongate members each have longitudinally spaced notches. A bracing member is provided with a pair of trunnion members that extend from the bracing member and are releasably pivotably coupled to a pair of notches in respective of the pair of elongate members; the bracing member further having a distal end for releasably engaging the working surface of the work bench. When in the extended position, the distal end of the bracing member releasably engages the work bench to support the work bench; when in the collapsed position the work bench overlays the bracing assembly.

Abstract: A work table stowage and support fixture includes a bracket to fixedly mount to a substantially vertical wall. A vertical guide has a top end fixed to the bracket and a bottom end distal to the top end fixed to the bracket. A sliding hinge has a hinge body, a bearing disposed on the hinge body to engage the guide and to substantially prevent horizontal motion between the bearing and the guide wherein the bearing is vertically translatable along the guide between a working position and a stowed position, and a hinge pin protruding substantially horizontally from the hinge body wherein the hinge pin has a distal end opposite the hinge body to matingly engage a complementary socket disposed on a work table. A gravity stop is on the bracket to vertically support the sliding hinge when the work table is in a working configuration corresponding to the working position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, in particular for attaching to the back of a seat. The apparatus comprises a plate with a flat recess and an insert which is removably mountable in the flat recess of the plate and is configured to receive an information medium which is viewable when the insert is mounted in the flat recess of the plate. For releasably fixing of the insert on mounting of the same in the flat recess, the insert has the following: at least one tongue on a first border area of the insert for engagement in at least one correspondingly shaped groove in the plate, and at least one releasable fixing that is present in or on at least one second border area of the insert and that is operable by twisting and/or sliding at least one component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.

Abstract: A concealed 180° hinge for the movable connection of two parts between a collapsed state and a fully opened-out state of the parts has at least two U-shaped pivoting brackets. The hinge, which has the highest possible strength and also allows the two parts to be moved in relation to one another without any risk of collision, includes rotary pins of the two pivoting brackets on the one hinge part that are arranged in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the part, which can be connected to this one hinge part. The rotary pins of the two pivoting brackets on the second hinge part are disposed in a plane located substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the part, which can be connected to this second hinge part.

Abstract: A shelving system includes shelves pivotally coupled to stanchions. The shelves are coupled to braces used to support the shelves in a working position. Further, the shelves include recesses for receiving the braces when the shelves are in a stored position. The shelves of the shelving system may be arranged such that all shelves may be moved from the working to stored position without interfering with an adjacent shelf. In one example, the shelves couple to the stanchions with spring loaded barrel bolts and rotate along a common bolt axis.

Abstract: A folding workbench includes a work surface pivotally mounted to a wall for movement between a raised, horizontal use position and a lowered, vertical storage position. The workbench includes a pair of legs which are pivotally mounted at opposite ends to the wall and to the work surface. Each leg includes a knee joint. The legs are straight when the work surface is up and bent when the work surface is down. A lock prevents the legs from accidentally folding when the work surface is in the raised, use position.

Abstract: A folding table is provided that includes: a table frame that enables a table body to move between the in-use position and the stowed position, that is disposed within the table body, and that supports the table body; a support member that pivotably supports the table frame; and a lock, provided in a position where the support member and the table frame are linked, that holds the table frame in the in-use position and prevents the table frame from pivoting. The lock has: a retaining member in which an engagement groove is formed; a pivoting member capable of engaging with and disengaging from the engagement groove; and a lock biaser that biases the pivoting member in the direction of engagement with the engagement groove.

Abstract: A design structure for a circuit for obtaining a desired phase locked loop (PLL) duty cycle without a pre-scaler is provided. The PLL circuit of the illustrative embodiments utilizes two separate loops that simultaneously operate on the VCO. One loop ensures the frequency and phase lock while the other loop ensures the duty cycle lock. The VCO is modified to have an additional control port to adjust the duty cycle. Thus, the VCO has one control port for performing frequency adjustment and one control port for duty cycle adjustment. As a result, both the duty cycle and the frequency may be controlled using the VCO of the PLL circuit of the illustrative embodiments so as to achieve any desired duty cycle output without requiring a VCO pre-scaler circuit or duty cycle correction circuit.

Abstract: A display system for a vehicle seat comprises a receiving surface including a recess. A cover plate is adapted to cover and/or fit into the recess. The recess has a support surface and a slot for receiving a tab located on the cover plate. An information carrier can be located between the cover plate and the support surface.

Abstract: A tray apparatus has a tray base assembly, a tray member and a tray articulating member. The tray base assembly includes a stop member positioned on a front surface thereof and a tray articulation coupling member. The tray member has a top surface and a bottom surface and a first and second side edge. The tray articulating member has a bracket rotatably coupled to the tray articulation coupling member of the tray base assembly, a first side region rotatably coupled to the first side edge and a second side region rotatably coupled to the second side edge. The tray member is movable between a collapsed configuration wherein the top surface of the tray member substantially abuts the front surface of the tray base assembly, and an articulated configuration wherein the top surface of the tray member substantially abuts the stop member of the tray base assembly.

Abstract: A portable table for reclining seats, non-reclining seats or even permanent bed structures of an aircraft is disclosed. The portable table includes a table-top and a stand assembly, wherein the table-top is pivotally connected to the stand assembly such that the table-top can move from an erect orientation in which the table-top is supported laterally to the stand assembly and a collapsed orientation in which the table-top is substantially parallel to the stand assembly. The stand assembly also includes a re-leasable connector in the form of a clamping device for releasably mounting the portable table to a railing or other suitable support structure on the side of a seat or a bed of an aircraft.

Abstract: A portable folding bar includes a table top piece forming a table counter top, and a frame coupled with the table top piece for coupling the portable folding bar with a structure, and includes an ergonomic handle coupled with the frame for transporting the portable folding bar.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a table stop assembly comprising a mounting block having at least one receptacle, at least one stop coupled to the receptacle, and at least one arm knuckle. The arm knuckle includes 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 stop when the tray table is in a deployed position. In some embodiments, the position of the stop is adjustable relative to the receptacle. In other embodiments, the tray table in the deployed position comprises a surface that forms an angle relative to a horizontal axis that is controlled by the position of the stop.

Abstract: Exercise equipment includes a stationary dock and a user support frame engaging the dock in docking relation, including application as a weight training rack and bench including a weight rack frame and a bench frame releasably lockable to the weight rack frame at a plurality of selectable locking locations therealong. A pair of collapsible spotter platforms are mounted to respective upstanding support posts.

Abstract: A folding work surface for mounting on a wall. The work surface includes a platform hinged to the wall. A pair of upper supports are pivotally connected to the platform and pivotally connected to a lower support. The lower support is then pivotally connected to the wall. A locking ring is positioned on each of the upper supports. A stop bracket is also included and has a base secured to the lower support and has a pair of locking tabs separately extending outwardly which extend along a portion of the upper supports. When the platform is in an opened position, the upper supports and the lower supports aligned to permit the locking rings to slide over the locking tabs securing the locking tabs against the upper supports and thereby locking the platform in the opened position.

Abstract: A pivotable table has a lower housing and a table top which can be moved from a storage position, in which the table top is arranged substantially perpendicularly in the lower housing, into a use position, in which the table top is arranged substantially horizontally above the lower housing and is carried by the lower housing. The table includes at least one carrying arm that has an end region which is connected pivotably to the table top and a remote end region which is connected to the lower housing via a carrying arm guide. The table also includes at least one supporting arm, the two end regions of which are connected in each case to the table top and to the carrying arm, at least one of these two connections being of displaceable configuration via at least one supporting arm guide.

Abstract: A table device comprising: a substantially vertical support member adapted to be positionable adjacent to an item of furniture; and a table platform movably coupled to the support member such that the table device is movable from a first position in which the table platform is substantially parallel and adjacent to a vertical portion of the item of furniture to a second deployed position in which the table platform is substantially horizontal and extends over a horizontal portion of the item of furniture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of vehicles having table assemblies. One embodiment of a vehicle comprises a vehicle body structure, a support member, and a table member. The vehicle body structure defines at least a portion of a compartment and has an opening permitting access to the compartment. The support member is coupled to the vehicle body structure to move from an interior position in which the support member is substantially inboard of the compartment, to an exterior position in which at least a portion of the support member moves through the opening to a location outboard of the vehicle body structure. The table member is coupled to the support member to move from a first position in which the table member is located inboard of the vehicle body structure, to a second position in which the table member is located outboard of the vehicle body structure.

Abstract: Cooking apparatus includes a support structure which supports a cooking area, a side attachment such as a side table removably attached to the support structure and extending laterally alongside the cooking area, and connecting assemblies which enables the foldability and removability of the side table. Each connecting assembly includes two pins attached to vertical supports of the support structure and side brackets attached to the side table which each include two substantially L-shaped slots into which the pins are received. The slot of each bracket closest to an elongate portion of the bracket opens to an outer edge and is oriented upward while the other slot of each bracket opens to the inner edge and is also oriented upward.

Abstract: A portable ironing board assembly which allows the ironing board to be mounted with magnets on a household appliance for convenient use and storage. The assembly has a portable mounting frame, an ironing board pivotally mounted on the frame for raising to a substantially horizontal position for use and for lowering to a substantially vertical position for storage, an ironing board support to help maintain the ironing board's horizontal position, and magnets affixed to the portable mounting frame for attaching the frame to a mounting surface.

Abstract: A bed frame may include a footboard. The footboard may have two corner posts and at least one cross member that may extend between the corner posts. A platform may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position. The platform may be pivotally coupled to the corner posts and/or the cross member. A support member may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the support member may support the platform.