Abstract: A table may include a tabletop, a frame, and a leg assembly. The leg assembly may include a support element, a translation mechanism, and a lock device. The support element may include an end structure attached to an elongated structure. The end structure may be rotatably coupled to the frame such that the support element is rotatable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. The translation mechanism may be retained relative to the support element and the frame. The translation mechanism may be configured to translate along the support element as the support element rotates. The lock device may be configurable in an engaged arrangement in which the lock device fixes the translation mechanism to the support element and in a disengaged arrangement in which the translation mechanism is not fixed relative to the support element.

Abstract: Example composite material devices, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods of manufacture are disclosed. An example adjustable stabilizer bar includes: a first segment having a first end and a second end; a second segment having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second segment to at least partially overlap the second end of the first segment; an attachment mechanism to position the second segment with respect to the first segment; a first clamping portion at the first end of the first segment to removably affix the first segment to a first furniture element; and a second clamping portion at the second end of the second segment to removably affix the second segment to a second furniture element.

Abstract: A portable workbench assembly includes a table. Objects may be positioned on the table thereby facilitating the objects to be accessible. A handle is hingedly coupled to the table thereby facilitating the table to be carried. A pair of stands is provided and each of the stands is hingedly coupled to the table. Each of the stands is selectively positioned in a deployed position to abut a support surface. Each of the stands is selectively positioned in a stored position.

Abstract: A portable workbench assembly includes a table. Objects may be positioned on the table thereby facilitating the objects to be accessible. A handle is hingedly coupled to the table thereby facilitating the table to be carried. A pair of stands is provided and each of the stands is hingedly coupled to the table. Each of the stands is selectively positioned in a deployed position to abut a support surface. Each of the stands is selectively positioned in a stored position.

Abstract: An adjustable height desk platform includes: a platform including a substantially flat work surface and a lower surface opposite to the work surface; a first leg member and a second leg member coupled to the lower surface, the first leg member and the second leg member each movable between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position; a rack and pinion gear system associated with the first leg member and the second leg member; and a latch mechanism associated with the rack and gear system, the latch mechanism adapted to selectively immobilize the rack and pinion gear system to retain the first leg member and the second leg member in the fully raised position or the fully lowered position.

Abstract: An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a table top having a top surface and a bottom surface; a frame assembly disposed on a bottom surface of the table top; at least two leg assemblies pivotally coupled to the frame assembly for movement between an extended position and a folded position; at least two support members, each support member pivotally coupled to the frame assembly and to the at least two leg assemblies; and at least one locking assembly coupled to the at least two support members, each of the at least one locking assembly comprising a ramp portion integrally formed with a locking portion, a channel formed under the ramp portion for guiding and receiving a locking pin, the locking portion having an opening for receiving a pushbutton and the locking pin.

Abstract: Presented is an improved latching mechanism for table legs. While maintaining the benefits of standard folding mechanisms, the mechanism also achieves many benefits including improved table rigidity, an intuitively operable release mechanism, an easily constructed mechanism with as little as three molded pieces and a spring, a single release action to release the mechanism from both a “use” and “folded” configuration, and four spatially separated latching points for each of the “use” and “folded” configurations. Additionally the mechanism meets or exceeds government and industry standards while having a refined appearance.

Abstract: An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component.

Abstract: A supporting portion for a foldable table or a foldable bench is described. The supporting portion includes a V-shaped assembly and a supporting brace. The V-shaped assembly includes two connecting rods and a sliding sleeve. Each of the connecting rods has a disconnected end and a connected end. The connected ends are connected to opposite sides of the sliding sleeve to form a unitary block. The sliding sleeve includes a front ring, a rear ring and a middle piece. The middle piece has a locking hole. The disconnected ends are rotatably connected to a pair of legs respectively. One end of the supporting brace is connected to the undersurface of the table or bench top, and the other end is adapted to slide through the sliding sleeve. The supporting brace has an elastic pin proximate to the other end. When the foldable table or bench is in unfolded position, the elastic pin is inserted into the locking hole.

Abstract: A folding mechanism for a folding table is described. The folding table includes a table top, a supporting portion and a leg portion with two legs and a fixing rod mounted between the two legs. The two legs form a rotatable connection with the table top. The supporting portion includes a supporting rod and a locking member. The locking member has a U-shaped sheet and a locking element disposed in the supporting rod. The U-shaped sheet includes a central vertical sheet and two side vertical sheets. The central vertical sheet and the two side vertical sheets are fixed to the fixing rod. The central vertical sheet has a sliding opening for accommodating the supporting rod so that the supporting rod rotates relative to the sliding opening during sliding. One end of the supporting rod is rotatably connected to a lower surface of the table top. The other end passes through the sliding opening.

Abstract: A folding device for a tabletop includes a pivot, a first bracket, and a latch mechanism. The pivot is fixed with a pedestal and a base is mounted on the pivot. An opening is defined in the base and extends therethrough longitudinally. The first bracket connects to the pivot rotatably for adapting to the tabletop. The latch mechanism includes a fixed mount, a sliding block, and a paw. The fixed mount is secured to the first bracket and includes a passage corresponding to the opening in the base. The sliding block moves in the passage and includes a groove. The paw connects to the fixed mount pivotally and elastically and includes a first end selectively engaging with the sliding block. The tabletop is un-rotatable when the sliding block extends into the opening in the base.

Abstract: A collapsible ironing board comprising a board arranged on two legs (1, 2) forming an X configuration, the center of the X constituting the central axis (C) about which the two legs (1, 2) can pivot; at least one (2) of the two legs being hinged and consisting of two continuous segments pivoting about a hinge axis (D), which ironing board is characterized in that it includes return means (R) located in the environment of the hinge axis (D), said return means (R) comprising a first end and a second end connected to the first segment and to the second segment, respectively, of the hinged leg (2).

Abstract: The wheeled cart apparatus provides transport of multiple items from a vehicle to a chosen destination. The apparatus features collapsible telescopic legs of which each has a swivel wheel with wheel lock. The upper borders surround substantially the entire rectangular table top. The lower skirts provide teeth for preventing movement of the apparatus when loaded into a vehicle. The grips on the first skirt provided for lifting that side of the apparatus while the casters on the opposite skirt enable ease of apparatus movement with the first skirt lifted. The lockably hinged legs are prevented escape from the collapsed position by the c-clips and the keeper rod. Legs are spaced inwardly from the skirts to aide in apparatus support while legs are extended or collapsed.

Abstract: A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembly portable.

Abstract: A folding leg apparatus for an article of furniture having a top and a support leg movable between an extended and a folded position comprises a mounting plate configured for attachment to the top of the article of furniture and including a pair of mounting flanges extending along opposite sides of the mounting plate, an upper pivot rod attached to the support leg adjacent the top end, a first pivoting connection between each end of the upper pivot rod and a corresponding one of the pair of mounting flanges and a second pivoting connection between the support leg and a corresponding one of the pair of mounting flanges offset on the support leg from the upper pivot rod. A latch mechanism is provided that includes a pair of pivot arms, each pivotably mounted to a corresponding one of the pair of mounting flanges and positioned between the flanges. Each of the pivot arms includes an actuator plate positioned between the flanges and adapted to be manually pressed.

Abstract: A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembly portable.

Abstract: Tubular fold-away legs for support surfaces which includes a joint, which is made up of an element for coupling to the tubular body and an attachment element to said support surface, the legs being mobile between a first closed non-operative position and a second open operative position, tilted by an angle with respect to the support surface. The joint is equipped with elastic locking device to secure it in either the non-operative or operative positions and with a stable attachment device when in the operative position, as well as matching tilted centering surfaces.

Abstract: A movable table stand is mainly composed of a platform, a first foot frame, a second foot frame and a joint member. The platform has an upper surface for a table saw to be mounted thereon and provided with a sliding groove at its two lengthwise sides respectively. A locking member is set at a front end of each sliding groove. The first foot frame is fixed pivotally with a supporting shaft having a sliding pivot at its two sides respectively for sliding along the sliding groove of the platform. The second foot frame is provided with a fixing bolt at its two sides respectively able to insert coordinately into the joint member. The joint member is fixed on the first foot frame and connected pivotally with the platform and the second foot frame.

Abstract: A mechanism for folding one of at least three legs of a table to a tabletop thereof is disclosed. The mechanism includes a bracket secured to the bottom of the tabletop, a stand as a main portion of each leg pivotally connected to the bracket by a pivot, and a spring having one end connected to an upper pivotal shaft and the other end connected to the lower pivot such that lifting an outer end of the shaft about the other end thereof by one hand and pivoting the stand clockwise about the bracket by the other hand will fold the stand under the tabletop.

Abstract: A table includes a table top and a leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. A support brace interconnects the leg and the table top, and a locking member is used to secure the support brace in a fixed position. The locking mechanism preferably includes a body with an outwardly extending tab that is sized and configured to lock the support brace in a fixed position when the leg is in an extended position and the locking mechanism is in a locked position. Desirably, a biasing member is used to bias the locking member into the locked position.

Abstract: A table includes a table top, a leg coupled to the table top for movement relative thereto, and a leg lock. The leg lock includes a button arranged for movement between a locking position locking the leg in a fixed position relative to the table top and an unlocking position allowing movement of the leg relative to the table top. A button actuator is arranged to move the button from the locking position to the unlocking position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a member, in one embodiment an ironing board, allows the member to be moved angularly from a storage position to a working position. First and second links are each pivotally mounted to a support at respective first ends of each link, and each pivotally mounted to the member at respective second ends of each link. The links each include an abutment portion and are arranged so that when the member is moved into the working position the abutment portions of the first and second links engage to prevent movement of the member past the working position. At the working position of the member, the second end of the first link and the second end of the second link are both intermediate the first end of the fast link and the first end of the second link.

Abstract: A folding and tilting table which is versatile, simply constructed and easy to use. The table includes a table top, an elongated support member, two leg assemblies pivotally mounted to ends of the support member, a set of wheels connected to the leg assemblies and an elongated hinge connected to the support member and to the table top. A first pair of latch assemblies restrain the table top to the support member and a second pair of latch assemblies restrain the leg assemblies. Once released, the table top may rotate from an in-use horizontal position to a vertical position for storage. Also once released, the leg assemblies may move from the use mode to storage mode quickly and easily.

Abstract: A folding table base is provided which includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bottom of a table. A hinge plate is hingedly connected to the side of the mounting plate. The hinge plate is adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position. A leg is secured to the hinge plate and extends generally orthogonal thereto. A latching mechanism is secured to the bottom of the table. The latching mechanism includes a latch mounting plate and a pull latch. The pull latch being slidably mounted on the latch mounting plate such that the pull latch is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism engages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the latched position and disengages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the unlatched position.

Abstract: A control structure of a supporting foot for collapsible furniture comprises a base having a rotation shaft fixed on the supporting foot. A concave hole is formed in the base and an extension shaft of the rotation shaft is combined with a spring and a sleeve. When the supporting feet are rotated to a predetermined position where the sleeve aims exactly at the concave hole of the base, the sleeve is pushed into the hole by the spring to fix and unfold the supporting feet. On the contrary, when the sleeve is pulled out of the hole, the supporting feet are free now for getting folded and closed together with the furniture body by relative rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding structure provided with a lock structure for the folding leg stud, which is capable of releasing the respective locked state by pressing the lock lever being in almost the same standby position even when the leg stud is deployed or folded.

Abstract: A foldable wire shelf assembly having a shelf with crossed wires attached to a peripheral frame. U-shaped leg supports have upwardly directed legs cooperating with connectors secured to the shelf support the shelf. The connectors have upright spaced flanges for holding the legs normal to the plane of the shelf.

Abstract: A folding table base is provided which includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bottom of a table. A hinge plate is hingedly connected to the side of the mounting plate. The hinge plate is adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position. A leg is secured to the hinge plate and extends generally orthogonal thereto. A latching mechanism is secured to the bottom of the table. The latching mechanism includes a latch mounting plate and a pull latch. The pull latch being slidably mounted on the latch mounting plate such that the pull latch is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism engages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the latched position and disengages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the unlatched position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a positioning structure of a workbench, which includes a platform and four folded legs. A positioning slice is pivotally connected at the end-side of the platform, which can be elastic engaged with a rod on the folded leg to maintain the stable used state of the workbench. And the positioning slice also can be engaged with a rod on the platform for keeping the leg folded beneath the platform in secure for storage and carriage.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device (1) for stabilizing stacking up of tables (2) having folding legs (4) and a plate (3) provided with an edge (5), an upper face (6) and a lower face (7), the device (1) comprising: one latch-like element (12) movably connected to the plate (3) and one tooth (13) defining one end of said latch-like element (12), the latter being drivingly movable from a rest position to a work position at which the tooth (13) projects from the plate (3) to form a stop abutment preventing slipping with respect to an underlying plate (3′).

Abstract: A foldable leg for furniture includes a tubular leg and a pivot assembly attached to a top of the tubular leg. The pivot assembly includes a front plate and two wing plates respectively perpendicularly extending from two opposite sides of the front plate and facing each other. Each of the wing plates has a curved top edge and an elongated slot longitudinally defined in each of the wing plates. A bracket is pivotally connected to the pivot assembly and includes two side plates parallel to each other, and each has a through hole defined in a lower portion of the side plate. A locking plate connects the two side plates and the locking plate is selectively locked by the pivot assembly. A spring has two ends respectively secured around the pivot pin and at a free end of the tongue of the pivot assembly.

Abstract: A foldable leg for furniture includes a tubular leg and a pivot assembly attached to a top of the tubular leg. The pivot assembly includes a front plate and two wing plates respectively perpendicularly extending from two opposite sides of the front plate and facing each other. Each of the wing plates has a curved top edge and an elongated slot longitudinally defined in each of the wing plates. A bracket is pivotally connected to the pivot assembly and includes two side plates parallel to each other, and each has a through hole defined in a lower portion of the side plate. A locking plate connects the two side plates and the locking plate is selectively locked by the pivot assembly. A spring has two ends respectively secured around the pivot pin and at a free end of the tongue of the pivot assembly.

Abstract: A folding table (2) of robust construction having a reinforced picture-frame edge and underside elongate chassis members (24, 26) running along the length thereof, the chassis member (26) pivotally supporting two pairs of legs (6) and opposed track elements (40, 46) associated with each pair of legs. The track elements (40, 46) accommodate followers (50) attached to opposite ends (52, 53) of a connecting element (52) to which are fixedly secured legs (56, 58) of a support frame (54), legs (56, 58) of which pivotally connect the connecting element (52) to the legs (6) so that movement of the followers (50) in the track elements causes movement of the pairs of legs (6) between a first inoperative position and a second operative position. Latching members (70) are provided to lock each pair of legs (6) in one or other of their inoperative and operative positions and damper members (90, 140) are provided on each leg (32, 36) to prevent rapid movement of legs (32, 36) between said positions.

Abstract: A hurdle board assembly for separating sheet piles in a delivery of a sheet-fed printing machine includes a hurdle board. A plurality of spacer elements are connected to the hurdle board at locations in the vicinity of the border of one surface of the hurdle board. The spacer elements are respectively movable between a condition wherein they are retracted into the hurdle board and a condition wherein they extend vertically from the hurdle board. Respective prestressing devices are provided for prestressing the spacer elements, respectively, in a direction in the condition wherein the spacer elements, respectively, extend from the hurdle board. Respective locking devices are provided for securing the spacer elements, respectively, in the retracted condition. The locking devices are deactivatable from a side of the hurdle board so as to release the spacer elements.

Abstract: A folding table base is provided which includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bottom of a table. A hinge plate is hingedly connected to the side of the mounting plate. The hinge plate is adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position. A leg is secured to the hinge plate and extends generally orthogonal thereto. A latching mechanism is secured to the bottom of the table. The latching mechanism includes a latch mounting plate and a pull latch. The pull latch being slidably mounted on the latch mounting plate such that the pull latch is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism engages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the latched position and disengages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the unlatched position.

Abstract: A folding bench for supporting objects is described. The folding bench comprises a platform with two legs attached to the platform. Each leg comprises a cross member comprising a locating pin and a pin receiver. A first support is attached to the cross member and a second support is attached to the cross member opposite to the first support. The first support and the second support diverge. A bracket attaches each leg to the platform. The bracket comprises a cap wherein the cross member is contained between the cap and the platform. The cap further comprises a locating slot positioned to receive the locating pin wherein the locating pin and the locating slot work in concert to prohibit the legs from moving sideways. A locking mechanism is secured to the cap and reversibly engagable with the pin receiver to prohibit the legs from rotation.

Abstract: A folding table (1) with a table top (5) and a pair of breakaway legs (15) supporting the top. A brace member (47) at each end of the table has a leg assembly (7,9) attached thereto. A top supporting beam (11) extends along the table top between the brace members. The support beam is pivotally mounted to the table top. Each leg assembly has a hinge structure (35) near its top end and a foot structure (24) at its bottom end. The hinge (35) allows the leg (15) to break down and fold inwardly against the table top. A pair of leg braces (81,83) are attached to the support beam and are moveable with the beam. Each leg brace is removably attached to a corresponding leg by a locking assembly (87). When the leg braces (81,83) are attached to the leg, they transfer downward force from the table top to the legs at a point below the hinges (35) to keep the legs in the unfolded position. The locking assembly (87) can be disengaged and the leg braces pivoted out of the way to allow the legs to be folded.

Abstract: A folding table leg apparatus for a table including one or more legs operable between an extended and a folded position. The folding table leg apparatus associated with each of the legs includes a pair of side supports which are connected to the underside of the table top. Each of the side supports includes a receiving notch which receives a cross bar connected to the upper end of the table leg when the table leg is in the extended position. A hinge bracket and a folding plate are connected between the pair of side supports and the table leg to permit the table leg to move between the folded and extended position. The table leg is pivotable about a lower leg pivot axis which is spaced from the upper end of the table leg, such that when the table leg is in the folded position, the distance which the table leg extends from the folding apparatus is less than the entire length of the table leg.

Abstract: A folding leg mechanism for use in foldably interconnecting a foldable leg assembly with a support platform such as a table top. The mechanism includes platform engaging links; a platform engaging plate pivotally connected to the first and second links proximate the ends thereof; and first and second spaced-apart, leg-engaging links pivotally connected to the platform engaging links and to the leg assembly. Each of the leg engaging links has a rod receiving slot formed therein which includes a channel portion, a ramp portion located proximate one end of the channel portion and a locking opening disposed proximate the ramp portion. A locking rod extends between the platform engaging links with the end portion of the rod being slidably received within the channel portion of the slot formed in the leg engaging links. When the rod resides within the locking opening, the platform engaging links and the leg engaging links are locked against relative pivotal movement.

Abstract: Folding table leg system for positive locking of a table leg in a down and locked position or for positive locking of a table leg in an up and locked position, where a spring loaded lever operated pawl automatically engages an extruded rotatable block member to achieve either an uplocked or downlocked position. A secondary safety lock is also provided. An alternate embodiment provides for a folding table leg system having a minimum of structural components which features primary tangential and wedge locking and secondary locking for massive load or violent shock load occurrence.

Abstract: A foldable table leg for use in combination with a tabletop, the combination having a table surface including a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one foldable leg, the foldable leg includes a leg connecting template fixed to the table surface bottom for securing the foldable leg to the table, a column base support attached to the leg connecting template for pivotally receiving the foldable leg reciprocally between a folded position and a supporting position, a track for positioning the foldable leg between folded position and supporting position, an arm support pivotally secured at one end to the table leg and slidably engaged at another end to the track, the arm support for guiding the leg between folded position and supporting position, structure for locking the table leg in supporting position, a release mechanism for releasing the table leg from a supporting position into a folded position wherein the foldable table leg is light-weight.

Abstract: A mechanism for folding the T-leg of a table is contained within a tubular housing carried by the end of the pedestal portion of the leg. Spring-loaded cams at each end of the housing slide in slotted frames mounted to the underside of the table. A locking shoulder at one end of each slot retains its cam in a locking position and a lever associated with each cam unlocks it and allows the leg to fold.

Abstract: A livestock stand includes a platform having a perforated aluminum sheet upper supporting surface, a headrest assembly, and front and rear leg assemblies connected to the platform, each being pivotable between a first folded position and a second extended position. The headrest assembly includes a livestock headrest connected to a support arm which, in turn, is connected to the platform. Clamp assemblies are provided to permit the support arm to be adjustably positioned relative to the platform, as well as to permit the headrest to be adjustably positioned relative to the support arm. The clamp assemblies have a rigid envelope through which either the support arm or a mounting channel for the livestock headrest slide, and a clamp screw including a friction locking plug. Each leg assembly may be secured in its first and second positions utilizing a spring-loaded lock. The leg assemblies are vertically adjustable to raise and lower the level of the upper supporting surface of the platform.

Abstract: A foldable table is disclosed that comprises three basic parts (a table top assembly, a bench assembly, and four leg assemblies) interactively coupled to form a sturdy table that is easily folded or unfolded. The leg assemblies are spring biased to swing out to the unfolded position and the bench assembly rests on the leg assemblies by the engagement of bench stops on the bench assembly with notches on the leg assemblies. The table is securable in either the folded or unfolded position so that the legs will not unfold when in the folded position unless securing means are released and so that the table will remain fixed in the unfolded position unless securing means are released.

Abstract: In a computer comprising a computer body for supporting a keyboard and enclosing electronic circuits, several elements are provided including recesses provided on the bottom side of the computer body, leg members for tilting the computer body, the leg members being positioned in the recesses and being rotatable around a supporting shaft of the leg members and slidable along the direction of the axis of the supporting shaft, a spring for forcing the leg members to rotate so as to open from the recesses and to slide in one direction along the supporting shaft, and engagement apparatus for engaging the leg members with the recesses in spite of the force caused by the spring to rotate the leg members, handling portions for facilitating the slide manipulation of the leg members along the supporting shaft are provided on the exposed surface of the leg members while in the recesses, so that it becomes unnecessary to provide additional members for manipulation.

Abstract: A folding table is disclosed. The table includes legs pivotably connected to the underside of a table surface so that when the table is folded, the legs lay flat against the underside of the table. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the legs in an unfolded position, and a release mechanism is provided to unlock the legs, thereby allowing the table to be folded.

Abstract: The invention comprises a latch mechanism, particularly adapted for a table with folding legs, having a latch bar, a latch-bar-receiving member incorporating notches for receiving the latch bar, a latch-bar-securing member, and a compression spring for urging the latch-bar-securing member into the latched position. The latch-bar-securing member incorporates an inclined plane configuration which serves as a wedge to hold the latch bar firmly secured in place regardless of wear or loose fit of the component parts.

Abstract: A collapsible support platform having a table, two collapsible support legs interconnected by a pivot rod, two pivot brackets secured to the table and cooperating with the pivot rod, and a latch spring and latch lever also secured to the table to guide movement of the pivot rod in the brackets.

Abstract: A unit for storing a demountable roof panel, wherein movement of the demountable roof panel is controlled by a roof panel fixing device, with which one end edge of the demountable roof panel is engaged, and a roof panel holding device, with which the other end edge of the demountable roof panel is engaged. The demountable roof panel is thereby stored in a storing space of a motor vehicle. The roof panel fixing device includes: a support mounted to an inner peripheral wall of the storing space; a stay pivoted on a rotary shaft to be rotatable about the rotary shaft horizontally provided on the support from a retracted position wherein the stay is substantially close to and parallel to the inner peripheral wall of the storing space to a position where the stay projects into the storing space, to be engaged with a mounting bracket provided at one end edge of the demountable roof panel; and stay fixing means for fixing the stay to the projected positon so that the mounting bracket is engaged with the stay.