Table and seat restraint apparatus

A table and seat assembly for limiting movement of connecting means of ankle shackles being worn by a first person, said table and seat assembly comprising:

• a table including a first pedestal;
• a seat including a second pedestal having a linear sleeve bearing, said seat being occupied by the first person, and said second pedestal connected to said first pedestal;
• and
• a locking mechanism including a drive rod having a portion in said linear sleeve bearing, a foot pedal for moving said drive rod from a first position to a second position, a receiver socket for receiving said drive rod, and a guide socket for guiding said drive rod to said receiver socket, wherein said foot pedal is configured for operation by a foot of a second person positioned behind the first person, wherein said drive rod in the first position is at least partially through said guide socket but not inside said receiver socket, wherein said drive rod in the second position is through said guide socket and inside said receiver socket, wherein said drive rod in the first position is for moving the connecting means of the ankle shackles downward between said guide socket and said receiver socket, and wherein said drive rod in the second position is for limiting the movement of the connecting means of the ankle shackles so that the connecting means cannot move upwards between said guide socket and said receiver socket.