Mechanism for an extension leaf

A mechanism for an extension leaf, the mechanism comprising:

• a frame defining:
• a first formation configured for engagement by an end of a first axle of the extension leaf to mount the end of the first axle for rotation about a first axis and constrain the first axle against translation in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, and
• a second formation defining an elongate path along the frame, the second formation being configured for engagement by an end of a second axle of the extension leaf to support the end of the second axle for rotation about a second axis and during movement of the second axle along the elongate path, a first end of the path being associated with the position of the end of the second axle when the extension leaf is in an extended configuration and an opposite, second end of the path being associated with the position of the end of the second axle when the extension leaf is in a collapsed configuration;
• a force transfer component hingedly connected to the frame about a third axis and defining an abutment surface extending across the elongate path in the frame, rotation of the force transfer component in a first direction about the third axis causing the abutment surface to move toward the first end of the path and rotation of the force transfer component in an opposite, second direction about the third axis causing the abutment surface to move toward the second end of the path, the abutment surface being configured for engagement by the end of the second axle during the movement of the second axle toward the second end of the elongate path;
• and
• a damper connected to the force transfer component to damp force applied to the force transfer component by the end of the second axle during the movement of the second axle toward the second end of the elongate path.