Abstract: A folding table for the rear of a backrest, the table having a surface with a depression therein in which a carrier for visible material, like an advertisement, is disposed. The carrier is received in an undercut in the depression. Alternatively, a frame around the edge of the carrier has projections received in grooves in the table for holding the frame and thereby the carrier to the surface.

Abstract: A workstation includes at least one vertical wall that is pivotable between an open and a closed position. In the closed position, wires that are behind the pivotable wall are concealed from view. In the open position, easy access is provided to the wires for re-arranging or changing the wires. The pivotable vertical wall includes at least one horizontal work surface that extends forwardly. A stationary vertical wall may be positioned adjacent the pivotable wall and may provide partial support for another horizontal work surface that extends forwardly from the stationary wall. The stationary wall may include a pivotable panel that allows easy access to wires positioned behind the stationary wall. A top shelf may extend across both the pivotable and stationary walls and include apertures positioned behind the plane defined by the two walls so that wires can be inserted through the apertures to the space behind the walls.

Abstract: A desk is designed for mounting to a wall or for mounting to either side of a door. The desk consists of a table surface attached via a hinge mechanism to the wall or door. When folded down into its utilized state, there is a leg support, with integral springs that supports the desk surface to the floor, wall or door. Additionally, a swing arm support supports the rear of the desk surface from the wall as well. Additional swing down components such as shelves, paper holders, and even a desk chair are also envisioned. All supporting hardware is of high-strength design and is locking for sure support. Any surfaces which may touch finished surfaces are provided with rubber bumpers for protection. The use of the desk allows those with limited floor space, or those who do not want the appearance of a permanent desk, to have a useful and functional desk to perform various activities that require a flat, horizontal surface almost anywhere in a home.

Abstract: A collapsible display structure and a shelf module for insertion therein are provided. The display structure includes a back panel and a first and second wing panel that are connected to the back panel and are movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The interior surface of the wing panels includes guides for receiving a shelf module. The shelf modules include a frame and a merchandise-receiving portion for holding an item of merchandise to be displayed. The shelf modules further include guide-engaging elements for engaging the guides on the display structure. The shelf module includes a locking device that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position the locking device prevents the shelf module from being removed from the display structure. In the unlocked position the locking device allows the shelf module to be removed from the display structure.

Abstract: A stowable surface including an extending surface support assembly, for use as a table, bed, seat, stand, or other purpose requiring a substantially horizontal surface which folds away. The surface support assembly pivots between a deployed position and a stowed position, the surface support assembly assuming an extended position when deployed and a retracted position when stowed. A locking element is engaged to prevent extension of the surface support assembly when the surface support assembly is stowed. The locking element is moved into a disengaged position to permit extension of the surface support assembly as the surface support assembly pivots during deployment.

Abstract: A truck catwalk system for allowing an individual to easily access the interior of a truck box. The inventive device includes a pair of support brackets, at least one pivot bracket, a pair of chains attached to the support brackets, a catch mechanism pivotally attached to one of the support brackets, a platform pivotally attached to the support brackets and catchably engaged by the catch mechanism, a foldable rail structure attached to the platform, a handle attached to the platform, and a ladder attached to the platform and the truck box.

Abstract: A receiving plate supporting device includes a base, a supporting portion, a plate and a pair of rods. The base has a pair of piece-like bodies which are spaced with a predetermined distance and are installed at a wall. A supporting portion is installed at the two piece-like bodies having an upper slide path and a lower slide path. The plate is a rectangular plate with a width corresponding to a distance between two piece-like bodies. The pair of rods is corresponding to the supporting portion and is installed at lateral sides of the plate. The plate can be placed horizontally or vertically as desired. Therefore, it is space-efficient and convenient. Furthermore, the receiving plate supporting device can be assembled easily, and structure of each component is easy and is cost-effective.

Abstract: A folding seat is provided for the cab of an agricultural vehicle. The seat is provided with a mounting bracket secured by bolts to an inclined -horizontal surface in the cab, such as part of the wheel arch. A seat member is pivotably mounted at its rear end on the mounting bracket for pivotal movement between a horizontal operative position and an inclined storage position in which the seat member lies against the mounting bracket. A stay is mounted to pivot between an operative position in which it extends vertically from the mounting bracket to the seat member in order to support the weight of the seat member on the mounting bracket and a storage position in which it lies between the mounting bracket and the seat member.

Abstract: A folding seat is provided for the cab of an agricultural vehicle. The seat is provided with a mounting bracket secured by bolts to an inclined-horizontal surface in the cab, such as part of the wheel arch. A seat member is pivotably mounted at its rear end on the mounting bracket for pivotal movement between a horizontal operative position and an inclined storage position in which the seat member lies against the mounting bracket. A stay is mounted to pivot between an operative position in which it extends vertically from the mounting bracket to the seat member in order to support the weight of the seat member on the mounting bracket and a storage position in which it lies between the mounting bracket and the seat member.

Abstract: A tray assembly for mounting on the back of a first seat, such as a front seat of a car, that is disposed substantially in front of a second seat, such as a back seat of a car, to permit a user to sit on the second seat and utilize the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes first and second inverted generally U-shaped hooks. Each of the hooks has first and second legs. Each of the first legs extends along a front face of the first seat and each of the second legs extends along the rear face of the seat back of the first seat. First and second laterally spaced cross members extend between the second legs of the first and second inverted generally U-shaped members along the rear face of the first seat.

Abstract: A stowable shelf assembly for use in a vehicle. The shelf assembly has a shelf and a bracket. The shelf has a first flange and a brace member each extending outwardly from the shelf. The shelf is also movable between use and stowed positions. The bracket has a second flange and a support, each extending outwardly from the bracket. The first flange of the shelf is located between the second flange and the support. The first flange abuts the second flange, the shelf is carried by the support and the brace member is adjacent the bracket while the shelf is in the use position. Conversely, the first flange is spaced apart from the second flange, the shelf is spaced apart from the support and the brace member is spaced apart from the bracket while the shelf is in the stowed position.

Abstract: An adjustable sliding assembly. The sliding assembly includes an article sliding surface, the sliding surface having a proximal end pivotally connectable to a work surface and a free distal end; and a support member pivotally connected to the sliding surface between a midpoint of the sliding surface and the distal end of the sliding surface, the support member selectively holding the sliding surface in one of a plurality of inclinations and being actuated to progressively adjust the height of the distal end of the sliding surface in correspondence to the plurality of inclinations. Also disclosed are methods of stacking articles using the sliding assembly.

Abstract: A compact storage bracket and shelf apparatus is disclosed for the interior of an equipment enclosure. The bracket is attached to the inner surface of an enclosure door. This forms a storage compartment for literature or the like to be maintained within the enclosure. The shelf is pivotally connected to the bracket to close in a very compact arrangement and to open with enough space for a service technician's laptop computer. The shelf may be opened and closed in a very easy manner and the opening and closing may be accomplished with one hand. The shelf is maintained in a closed position by use of a spring biased plunger, and a shoulder bolt is used to abut an edge of a shelf wall to support the shelf in an opened position.

Abstract: A foldable table for steering wheel with features and devices that include: a table angle control (9), a springing strip (31), a limit stopper (32) and reinforcing rib (34) on the support (3) to restrict the foldable table not to fall apart in fold-up position for easy carrying and storage; different ways of easily and rigidly mounting the foldable table on a steering wheel which can be removed just as easily as mounting; and a oblong slot on the surface of the foldable table for storage of pens, utensils, etc.

Abstract: An electrical cabinet stores, or houses, a variety electrical components. The electrical components within the cabinet may be interconnected and may be connected to other electrical components external to the cabinet. The cabinet has an access door with a door stop that allows the door to be locked in an open position. The cabinet contains a workstation with a pivoting platform that supports an electrical component. The cabinet has an extendable bracket that extends allows an electrical component to be extended from the cabinet and removed by lifting the component in an upward direction. The cabinet has a board guide module that aligns a circuit board with an electrical connector in the cabinet. The cabinet has a bulkhead connector that reduces electromagnetic degradation in electrical cables that extend from the cabinet.

Abstract: A collapsible wall mounted seat comprising a linkage mount for fixing to a wall, a seat for supporting a person, and a linkage connecting the seat to the linkage mount. The linkage includes a first end and a second end and is connected at the first end to the linkage mount and at the second end to the seat. The linkage is movable between a folded position with the seat lying adjacent and substantially parallel to the wall, and an extended position with the seat extending outwards from and substantially perpendicular to the wall. The collapsible wall mounted seat includes a releasable lock for unlocking the linkage in the extended position.

Abstract: A foldable working bench includes two side frames each including two posts and a collapsible device connected between the two posts. An upper deck is connected on the top of the two side frames and a lower deck is connected between the two side frames and located below the upper deck. The upper deck is able to be slid to the same side of the two side frames when the two side frames are collapsed. A board is fixedly connected to the other side of the two side frames and the lower deck is pivotally connected to the board when the two side frames are collapsed. A roof unit is removably connected to the top of the two side frames.

Abstract: A collapsible workbench mounts to a wall and is movable between a deployed position and a storage position. A support structure is secured to the wall for supporting the bench in a generally horizontal deployed position. The support structure allows the bench to be detached from the wall or, alternatively, folded down to a storage position adjacent to the wall.

Abstract: A tray assembly for a vehicle, having an anchor member, a tray member, a first link pivotally mounted to the anchor member and pivotally secured to the tray member, and a second link pivotally mounted to the anchor member and pivotally secured to the tray member. The first and second links cooperate to guide the tray member during a deployment of the tray member from a stored position to a use position. The tray assembly also includes a stop member having a pin coupled with the tray member and a cam with a notch coupled to one of the first and second links. The two portions of the stop member engage each other and retain the tray member in a use position after the deployment of the tray member.In one embodiment of the invention, the location of the pin of the stop member is selectively adjustable thereby allowing adjustment of the angle of the tray member relative to the anchor member.

Abstract: A scoring board mounting arrangement includes a mounting frame fixedly mounted on the main rod member of a golf cart, a scoring board covered with a hinged cover plate and having a front end pivoted to a front end of the mounting frame, a coupling member coupled between the scoring board and the mounting frame and moved between a first position where the scoring board is closely attached to the mounting frame, and a second position where the scoring board is lifted from the mounting frame and retained in a horizontal position, and retaining means provided at the mounting frame to hold the coupling member in the second position.

Abstract: A multi-functional display rack including a base structure in combination with movable side walls provided with fan-shaped side racks is disclosed. The base structure fabricated by a rear wall and two lateral side walls and equipped with a table face, an upper layer, and a lower layer is mainly retained by two metallic rectangular posts, each having two pivoting plates disposed at both upper and lower outer side thereof. The movable side wall fabricated mainly by a pivoting post and a supporting leg is provided with three transverse beams, each having two annular tubes pivotally joined to one side of the fan-shaped side racks. The pivoting post thereof can be joined to the pivoting plates thereof via screws so as to engaged the movable side wall with the rear wall of the base structure.

Abstract: A multiple level or tier foldable bench type seating assembly which is mounted to a wall or bulkhead and which may be folded to a compact position against the wall. A support is secured to the wall. An upper seat support is pivotally attached to the wall support at a bracket. The opposite end is pivotally attached to a rear leg. A lower seat support has a front folding leg and has a roller which travels in a track on the rear leg between the folded and unfolded position. An anti-tampering detent lock prevents the inadvertent or unauthorized folding of the seating.

Abstract: A vehicle attachment including an elongated platform pivotally attached along one side of a vehicle for movement between a vertical carrying position adjacent the side of the vehicle and a second horizontal position to enable a user to walk along the side at the rear of the vehicle when launching a boat into a body of water or during recovery of the boat without requiring the user to get into the water.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible shelf includes a generally rectangular frame with a panel extending across the frame to support a cat or the like. A pair of clips are snapped on to one of the frame members to permit pivotal movement of the frame within the clips. The clips are mounted on a storm door, immediately below a window. A pair of chains are mounted to the door jamb, with lower ends of the chains removably connected to the shelf, to thereby selectively retain the shelf in a horizontal position. The chains may be disconnected from the shelf to permit the shelf to pivot downwardly to a vertical storage position.

Abstract: Provided is a table assembly for use in over-the-road trucks. The table assembly includes a table top and a table support linkage assembly having a center support linkage mechanism and a pair of side support linkage mechanisms. The table assembly of the present invention enabling the table top to be positionable between a first elevated position and a second lowered position whereby the table top remains substantially horizontal during the path of travel from the first position to the second position. The table assembly further including a latching mechanism for maintaining table assembly in the first elevated position.

Abstract: A wall mounting bracket for an ironing board and iron, comprising an elongated rigid member means for mounting to a wall, said elongated member incorporating a top portion for supporting a hand iron, and bottom portion providing pivotal support for a conventional ironing board, whereby said ironing board is movable from a first position, wherein said ironing board is vertically disposed adjacent to the supporting wall and a second position, whereby said ironing board is horizontally disposed in spaced relation to said supporting wall, said ironing board support further providing for vertical adjustment of said ironing board to a user-selected height.

Abstract: A foldable bench type seating assembly is disclosed which may be retracted to a stored out-of-the-way position. A seat support is securable to a wall at a bracket. The seat support is pivotally attached to a leg. When the seating is folded, the seat support moves to a position with the seat cushion outwardly disposed and with the leg also closely adjacent the wall. The seating assembly may be provided with single or multiple level seating.

Abstract: An article organizing shelf frame includes a lower unit adapted to be placed on for example ground and an upper unit detachably mounted on the lower unit. The lower unit has two first rear legs to each of which a first side frame comprising a front leg is pivoted to be rotatable between an expanded position and a stowed position. A first article support member is disposed between the first side frames and pivoted to the first rear legs to be movable between an expanded position and a stowed position. The upper unit has two second rear legs having reduced lower sections to be fit into holes formed on the first rear legs of the lower unit. Two second side frames are respectively pivoted to the second rear legs to be rotatable between an expanded position and a stowed position and each having a second front leg dimensioned to be supported on the respective first front leg.

Abstract: An ironing board for mounting to a structure, such as a wall or door, and which is pivotally attached to a frame. The ironing board pivots between a vertical position when stored and a horizontal position when in use. The mounting frame is configured as an inverted, U-shaped structure with vertically oriented legs positioned on opposite sides of the ironing board. The ironing board can be vertically displaced while in its horizontal position, so as to permit the easy placement and removal of an ironing board cover. The frame is mounted to a door or wall through a bracket which has protruding members formed thereon designed to engage with corresponding slotted keyways in the mounting frame. Vertical adjustment of the frame is achieved by engaging appropriate slotted keyways with the protruding members. In one embodiment of the invention, the bracket has a hook portion formed thereon which extends over the top of a door for supporting the mounting frame therefrom.

Abstract: A compact portable workstation designed for the tradesman and equally for the home person. In closed position, the workstation is small enough to transport by car. In open position, the workstation provides an enormous uniquely inviting work space and is inviting to perform almost any task upon. The workstation totes like an upright dolly and features two independent work surfaces (46,50) each which hinge atop the workstation and have folding legs (48,52) opposite hinges (54). Work surfaces (46,50) boast a size of 51.times.69 cm. and 51.times.74 cm. while the station base (8) is 31.times.41.times.84 cm. high. A middle leaf of the extended work surface doubles as a collapsible stool (38) which is 31.times.41 cm..times.36 cm. high. Full work surface length is 173 cm. Station base appropriately is designed to house heavier, bulky items in a bottom bin and by virtue of the two walled simplistic design structure, is easy to access bulky items. Similarly, three storage drawers (28) also access from two sides.

Abstract: The rack assembly includes a pair of mounting struts which are disposed spacedly in a parallel relationship and which are respectively formed with an elongated groove that has a lower end provided with an engaging member and an upper end. A plate member has two opposed end edges and two opposed side edges. One of the end edges of the plate member is disposed between the struts. Each of the side edges of the plate member has a positioning projection extending into an adjacent one of the guiding grooves. A connecting rod has a first end pivoted to one of the struts at a position above the upper end of the guiding groove and a second end pivoted to an adjacent side edge of the plate member to permit engagement between the engaging members and the positioning projections of plate member when the positioning projections of the plate member are moved to the lower ends of the guiding grooves of the struts.

Abstract: A bedside table is arranged to include a support base plate arranged for mounting to a side wall of an associated bed, with the support base plate having a bifurcated mount to rotatably position a support plate thereto, with the support plate hingedly mounting a table at an upper distal end of the support plate spaced from the bifurcated mount. The table includes a support link, with the support link pivotally mounted to the table and received through the support plate in a selectively locked manner.

Abstract: A collapsible desk with unique height adjustment features which allow users to change positions frequently and exercise while they work. The desk may also be used for a variety of other purposes.

Abstract: The invention provides a wall mountable projector cabinet which has a cabinet body with a back wall, upright side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall connected together to provide an enclosure behind a projector. The cabinet has an upright front projector supporting door which also acts as a shelf for holding the projector. A transversely positioned hinge connected to the bottom of the door extends between the side walls and is located in spaced relationship above the bottom wall of the cabinet, enabling the projector supporting door to swing downwardly from the top about the horizontal hinge. A storage compartment is preferably provided between the hinge and the bottom wall of the cabinet. An upright slot is provided in the cabinet below the hinge and above the bottom wall of the cabinet. A brace arm is pivotally connected at an upper end to the door and extends through the slot into the cabinet.

Abstract: Hinge device (10, 10') having a tubular member (12, 12') and an elongate member (14, 114'). The elongate member (14, 14') is slideable in the tubular member (12, 12'). The elongate member (14, 14') comprises a first portion (28, 28') and a second portion (16, 16'). When the first portion (28, 28') is positioned inside the tubular member (12, 12') the elongate member (14, 14') is swivelable about its longitudinal axis (24, 24'). When the second portion (16, 16') is positioned inside the tubular member (12, 12') the elongate member (14, 14') is not swivelable about its longitudinal axis (24, 24').

Abstract: A grill support is disclosed for supporting a barbecue grill in locations where a table is not available. The grill support may be attached to a ladder or to a balcony rail or similar support structure and includes a support platform supported in cantilevered manner spaced outwardly from the support structure. In addition an adjustment mechanism is provided whereby the support platform may be moved to a level position regardless of variations in orientation of the support structure.

Abstract: Portable electronic devices, such as personal computers, are provided by this invention which include hinged housing compartments containing a monitor and a keyboard as well as at least one extendable flap for extending the keyboard surface to more closely approximate a full size keyboard. These devices are much easier to type on and do not sacrifice functionality of compactness. Extendable supports are provided to retain the flap in a substantially planar orientation.

Abstract: A panel (12) is mounted to a partition (10) by a hinge (50). The panel (12) includes a support member (118) which is pivotably mounted to a bracket (102) on the panel (12). The support member (118) includes a pedestal (120) which is adapted to engage the partition (10) to hold the panel (12) in an open position.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible workbench is provided which may be secured to the upper edge of a door. A perforated back panel is provided with tubes secured to opposite edges, the tops of the tubes have clamps to be attached to the door. A benchtop is pivotally secured to the lower ends of the tubes. The benchtop is pivoted between two a horizontal position in use and a vertical position below the back panel for storage. Legs are pivotally secured to the end of the benchtop opposite the tube to support the benchtop in the horizontal position. The legs are folded parallel to the benchtop in the vertical position.

Abstract: An ironing board assembly for mounting on a standard door in the home or the like includes a tubular mounting frame, a pivoted ironing board on the frame and, if desired, a swinging cover for enclosing the board and frame when not in use. The frame is supported by at least one hanger bracket adapted to extend over the top of the door. The bracket includes an inverted U-shaped hook and a second hook extending in the opposite direction. A coupler section in between provides a small included angle of approximately 6.degree. between the hooks for pre-biasing the assembly so as to maintain it snug against the door. A bent prong rotatably fixes the second hook to the frame. The ironing board is supported in the horizontal operative position by a U-shaped support brace. One of the pivot pins mounting the brace is flexible and engages a tab with a cam portion forming a detent providing snap action retention when the board is raised. A plastic stop absorbs shock as the board moves to the operative position.

Abstract: An improved and highly versatile wall mounted folding table with mounting brackets of various configurations, to allow the table to be mounted directly to planar wall surfaces and exposed wall support studs. By varying the vertical distance between the upper and lower mounting brackets, a forward sloping table surface is formed for use in drafting.

Abstract: An ironing board assembly for mounting on a standard door in the home or the like includes a tubular mounting frame, a pivoted ironing board on the frame and, if desired, a swinging cover for enclosing the board and frame when not in use. The frame is supported by at least one hanger bracket adapted to extend over the top of the door. The bracket includes an inverted U-shaped hook and a second hook extending in the opposite direction. A coupler section in between provides a small included angle of approximately 6.degree. between the hooks for pre-biasing the assembly so as to maintain it snug against the door. A bent prong rotatably fixes the second hook to the frame. The ironing board is supported in the horizontal operative position by a U-shaped support brace. One of the pivot pins mounting the brace is flexible and engages a tab with a cam portion forming a detent providing snap action retention when the board is raised. A plastic stop absorbs shock as the board moves to the operative position.

Abstract: An ironing table assembly (10) of the type for movement between stored and work positions and particularly adapted for fixed connection in a closet (12). The assembly (10) includes a support member (20) which may be secured to the closet floor (16) and the closet rod (14). A pivot member (48) is pivotally secured to the tubular member and presents a tubular portion (54). A table (42) is included and has a guide rod (58) depending therefrom. The guide rod (58) is slideably retained in the tubular portion (54). An arm (62) is pivotally connected to the tubular support member (20) at one end and is pivotally mounted to the bottom of the table (42) at the other end. The arm (62) guides rotational and translational movement of the table (42) in a fore and aft (Y-Z) plane from the upper stored position to a knife edge position. The table is then rotated to a lateral (X-Z) plane to the lower work position. A socket member (66) limits rotational movement of the board from the knife edge to the working position.

Abstract: Improved support for reclinable boards that consists of two arms articulated to each other, forming a folding square and presenting jamming and releasing systems, that has been structured for reliable practical positions. Simple and functional constitution that permits reclining the board in different positions. For achieving these, the support has two arms (1 and 2) joined to each other in which common point (3) joins a crosspiece (10) which through its other end joins the axis (8) where a leg compass is joined (4 and 5) through which ends (6 and 7) are joined to the indicated arms. The mentioned crosspiece is provided with a longitudinal slot (9) where the axis slides (8) selectively engaging a series of upper inlets (11) of the slot in order to maintain the board in different angular positions.

Abstract: An ironing board assembly for mounting on a standard door in the home or the like includes a tubular mounting frame, a pivoted ironing board on the frame and, if desired, a swinging cover for enclosing the board and frame when not in use. The frame is supported by at least one hanger bracket extending over the top of the door. The bracket includes an inverted U-shaped hook and a second hook extending in the opposite direction. A coupler section in between provides a small included angle of approximately 6.degree. between the hooks for pre-biasing the assembly so as to maintain it snug against the door during movement. A bent prong rotatably fixes the second hook to the frame. The ironing board is supported in the horizontal operative position by a U-shaped support brace. One of the pivot pins mounting the brace is flexible and engages a detent for holding the board in the retracted position.

Abstract: A wall-mounted ironing board swingable from an upright storage orientation to a horizontal use orientation is also pivotal about an upright axis to any one of a number of rotative positions once lowered to its horizontal orientation. The ironing board is carried therebeneath by an elongated support which extends substantially along the entire length of the board and which moves with the board during pivotal motion of the latter in a horizontal plane to the selected rotative position. The board is also shiftable along the length of the support toward either a retracted position or an extended position, and the inner end of the board when in the retracted position prevents pivotal motion of the board about the upright axis. An inclined brace extending upwardly from the wall cabinet is fixed to the support and is pivotal therewith as the board swings from one rotative orientation to another.

Abstract: A stowable workbench adapted to be mounted on a tool box having a flat work surface movable between a working position in which it extends laterally from the work bench and a stowage position in which it extends perpendicular to the workbench.

Abstract: A hinge device particularly adapted for positioning a work surface in a vertical in-storage position or a horizontal in-use position comprises a first and a second arm. Each arm is defined by an elongated segment connecting with an angularly positioned short segment. An end of first arm short segment is pivotally attached to an upper end of a support member. An end of the first arm elongated segment in turn is pivotally attached to an outer part of the work surface. In the first arm elongated segment is a slot positioned inward from the end. An end of the elongated segment of the second arm is pivotally attached to a lower end of the support member. An end of the second arm short segment in turn is pivotally attached to an inner part of the work surface. In the second arm short segment is a recess defined in part by an inner support ledge.

Abstract: A collapsible table capable of being supported either in an obvious location such as being mounted on a wall or in a somewhat hidden location such as in the arm of a furniture structure such as a chair, couch, etc. A base is fixed to the supporting wall or furniture piece structure and a carriage member is slidably movable thereon. A table top is pivotal relative to the carriage but movable therewith relative to the base so that the table top may selectively be disposed in an operative, substantially horizontal orientation or in an inoperative, stored location. A top support structure is also carried by the carriage and is selectively positionable beneath and in supporting relation to an under surface of the table top.

Abstract: A multi-purpose retractable desk or table top is provided for use in conjunction with a shelving or wall system. The system includes vertical standards having channels which typically are receptive to shelf brackets. The retractable desk top is attached to the standards by a linkage and mechanism which enables the top to be infinitely oriented at any angle from horizontal to vertical. In its vertical, retracted configuration, the desk top lies substantially flat against the standards and the linkage is substantially concealed within the standards. The attachment linkage and mechanism is constructed to enable the height of the entire device to be adjusted.