Abstract: The invention relates to a folding armrest, in particular for a motor vehicle, of the type that hinges via one of its ends about a hinge (2) between at least two positions, one of these being a substantially horizontal lower operational position H, and the other a substantially vertical upper folded position V, in order to be held therein by locking means. According to the invention, said locking means are constituted by indexing means (3) integral with one of the fixed or mobile parts of the hinge, in permanent elastic contact with the other part, said other part having at least two notches, designed to co-operate with said indexing means so as to give the armrest (1) at least two stable end positions, an upper one V and a lower one H, which can be taken up or left automatically simply by operating said armrest, depending on a predetermined force F exerted by a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding armrest, in particular for a motor vehicle, of the type that hinges via one of its ends about a hinge (2) between at least two positions, one of these being a substantially horizontal lower operational position H, and the other a substantially vertical upper folded position V, in order to be held therein by locking means.