Retractable table structure
AssigneesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
InventorsMichael Paul Rowe, Danil V. Prokhorov
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Abstract
A table structure includes a table top structured to be configurable to a retracted configuration and to a fully deployed configuration for use. At least one shape memory material (SMM) member is operably connected to the table top such that energization of the SMM member configures the table top to the fully deployed configuration and de-energization of the at least one SMM member enables configuration of the table top the retracted configuration. The table structure may be incorporated into a wall of a vehicle as an optional, retractable accessory.
Claims20
A table structure comprising:
- a table top structured to be configurable to a retracted configuration and to a fully deployed configuration;
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- at least one shape memory material (SMM) member operably connected to the table top such that energization of the at least one SMM member configures the table top to the fully deployed configuration and de-energization of the at least one SMM member enables configuration of the table top the retracted configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.