A meal table assembly for use in a seating arrangement including a side console. In embodiments, the meal table assembly includes a fixed column, a sleeve rotatably mounted on the fixed column, a support arm mounted to the sleeve, and a meal table mounted on the support arm. The assembly further includes a rotational lifting mechanism including at least one fixed lateral post mounted to the fixed column, and at least one helical slot provided in the sleeve, wherein the fixed lateral post and the helical slot are configured to interact to synchronize rotational and vertical motion of the sleeve relative to the fixed column. In further embodiments, the assembly may include a lifting mechanism for acting on the sleeve to provide lift assistance.
MEAL TABLE WITH ROTATIONAL LIFTING ASSISTANCE
03.07.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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