Table extension for the handicapped

Details Table extension for the handicapped Table extension for the handicapped

1980-10-31

1983-05-24

McCall, James T.

Horizontally supported planar surfaces

Plural related horizontal surfaces

Coplanar extension surface

108 93, 108 90, 108 96, 312 27, 312266, A47B 104

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043845320

ABSTRACT:
A table extension suitable for use by a person confined to a wheelchair which is mountable beneath an existing table, and also a table in combination with such a table extension. The Table extension includes a pair of opposed spaced side frame members forming a housing, means for securing the housing to the underside of a table top, a first planar member, support means in each side frame member for slidably supporting the first planar member, a second planar member disposed above and substantially parallel to the first planar member, and locking hinge means connecting the planar members and providing for movement of the planar members from a collapsed position within the housing to an extended position wherein the second planar member is raised to a position substantially at the same level as the table top.

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