Abstract: A support assembly for a table being mounted on a first wall includes a frame configured to be at least partially inserted in a cavity defined in a second wall. The table is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The support assembly includes at least one support arm rotatably coupled to the frame and movable through a plurality of positions between a retracted position and an extended position. A biasing member is operatively connected to the frame and configured to bias the support arm toward the retracted position, wherein the at least one support arm is configured to move from the retracted position to the extended position as the table moves from the stowed position to the deployed position. A method for assembling a table system and a table system having the support assembly are provided.

Abstract: A foldout bed assembly with bifold doors is described. The assembly includes a first door that folds along a first seam to reduce the width of the first door. The first door is hingeably coupled with a first side wall such that the door and side wall can be folded together in an accordion fashion. The door and side wall combination can also be folded along a third seam that is perpendicular to the first and second seams. The third seam allows for reduction of the height of the unit. The foldout bed assembly includes a second door and second side wall that is similar in construction as the first door and first side wall (e.g., left and right doors). Each door and side wall combination can be shipped in a folded configuration for economic shipping. Upon delivery, the combination can be unfolded for quick and easy installation.

Abstract: A precision machine tool, comprising a table which is suspended so that it is substantially a swivelable table; a driving element for driving a tood during machining of a part; and a device for orienting said table, said orienting device including at least three orienting elements, each including a plurality of rolling bodies which are brought successively into a contact with a surface of said table on which work pieces to be machined are located.

Abstract: An ergonomic work station for computer components or for other purposes that is especially adapted for use by an individual having decreased mobility due to back pain or other conditions. The work station includes a base that extends beneath a chair or bed. A support arm has counter weight on a first side of a pivotal mount and a work table on a second side of the pivotal mount. The support arm may be pivoted to place the table in a work position in front of a user or in vertical position to permit unobstructed egress from or ingress to the chair or bed. The counter weight allows for the support arm to be easily pivoted from the work position to the vertical position by application of only very light pressure.

Abstract: A retractable work table assembly for use with a housing such as an electrical panel is disclosed. The housing is mountable on a bracket to which a table member is slidably attached. The table member is formed from a flat plate which can have side panels around the perimeter to form a trough. The table member is attached to the upper end of the bracket via a biasing member, and is slidably movable between a retracted position in which the table member is positioned behind the housing, and an extended position in which the table member is positioned extending from the housing at a right angle. The table member can have a retaining member mounted on the flat plate for engaging the housing to retain the table member in the extended position.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus and system provides for two or more interacting screens that have elements such as shelves, tables, desks, lamps, lights, beds, sinks, ranges or drawers stored within the appropriate screen, when not in use, and in most instances suspended from the appropriate screen or screens, when in use. The screens and most of the elements interrelate when in a fully set up configuration. The screens with elements in the stored configuration may be moved against a wall, into a space in the wall or into a closet. The screens with elements in a set up configuration are stabilized by interacting hinges, locks and stabilization legs. The screens are also interconnected with conduits to permit utility, electrical, water and communications connections to be available at the appropriate screen. The system provides a quickly and easily set up and stored environment for use as a work, play, privacy or sleep area. Some of the elements are designed to be free standing when in use.

Abstract: A self-retracting, wall-mounted desk and chart holder especially useful as a decentralized nurses' station is provided having a slim profile, compact construction, and being specifically designed for mounting on walls outside patient rooms. The chart holder includes a body having structure for defining a side entry storage slot of sufficient width to receive a medical chart standing on edge and extending parallel to the wall on which the chart holder is mounted. The slot is shorter than the chart so that a portion of the chart may project out beyond the slot and above the slot to make it visible at-a-glance. The chart holder further includes a desktop which is swingably attached to the body for movement of the desktop between a horizontal open position for use as a work surface, and a vertical closed position.

Abstract: A counterbalancing mechanism allows a weight or constant force to be counterbalanced for any practical linear range of travel, including means for effortlessly adjusting the mechanism for a constant force or load of any practical magnitude. A load support slides along an axis substantially passing through a fixed lower pivot point. The load support member is pivotally connected to the top end of an upper lever arm. The upper lever arm is pivotally connected by a horizontal link to the upper end of a lower lever arm that is pivotally connected to the fixed point. A pully that may swivel about its swivel axis embraces the axis and guides a cable connected to the horizontal link at one end to a spring assembly at the other end. The spring assembly may be adjusted.

Abstract: A folding table assembly includes enclosed gaseous power cylinders for assisting the folding and unfolding operations. The cylinders are mounted to the supporting legs so that their weights are not added to that of the table members to be lifted. The cylinders exert constant forces tending to fold the table, and they provide cushions to resist the table weight during the unfolding operation.

Abstract: A storage cabinet containing a folding cutting table of the type having hingedly connected table top panels which may be extended to form a flat continuous table surface or folded into a relatively compact, stacked assembly and stored within the cabinet.

Abstract: A mechanism for positioning a sewing machine in a sewing machine cabinet includes an improved linkage attached to the cabinet and supporting a mounting platform for the sewing machine. The linkage permits movement of the platform between a storage position within the cabinet to either one of two horizontal operating positions. The linkage includes one pair of pivot arms connected from each side of the platform to a bracket suspended from the cabinet. Also one support pin projects from each side of the platform and cooperatively engages an associated positioner attached to the cabinet. The positioners retain the platform in either horizontal operating position. The platform may be tilted from the horizontal operating positions to release the support pins from the positioners and permit movement of the platform to another desired position.

Abstract: The top of a table such as a drafting table which may be adjustable in its elevation, is counterbalanced by counterbalancing elements exerting an approximately constant balancing force. The counterbalancing elements comprise at least one leaf spring forming a bow inserted between the table top and a counter abutment below the table top so that the leaf spring or springs is biassed to form said bow, whereby the load on the bow has a tendency to cause a lateral flexure of the bow. The arrangement is such, that the downwardly directed force component caused by the weight of the table top and the pressure exerted by the bent leaf spring or springs, are directed opposite to each other.

Abstract: An elevationally adjustable mobile folding stage includes two independent stage members pivotally connected for movement between an operational position and a folded storage position. Support legs are pivotally mounted to the two stage members and are pivotally connected to cross brace linkage means which interconnect the support legs and the stage members for automatically folding the legs when the stage members are pivoted to their folded position. The legs of the stage are elevationally adjustable and include roller wheels for mobility of the stage when in its folded position. A counter balance spring system is provided to assist in folding the stage.