(57) A table for use with a recline chair or a like piece of furniture such as a lounge
chair or even a bed enables the occupant to perform tasks such as reading, writing
or even the use of computers or word processors. The table includes a relatively heavy
T-shape base (10) with an adjustable height telescoping tubular vertical pedestal
(11) extending from the intersection of the stem and head of the T. A convenient hand
wheel (15) is provided readily to adjust the height of the upper vertically movable
portion of the pedestal. Mounted on the height adjustable portion of the pedestal
is a first or lower table surface (17) which is supported on a cantilever parallelogram
linkage (16) so that it may be swung toward and away from the user through a limited
swing arc without changing its front edge orientation with respect to the user. However,
at the limit of such parallel orientation swinging away from the user the proximal
connection of the linkage to the pedestal is released so that the entire table assembly
including the supporting linkage may be swung approximately 45° about the vertical
axis of the pedestal to clear the area above the chair. Such first or lower table
surface may be tilted about its front toward or away from the user and locked in the
desired tilt position. At the edge closest to the user the surface includes a rotating
rail (150) which in one position provides a tray or stop surface to hold books, papers,
pads, pencils, or even a keyboard from sliding or rolling into the lap of the user.
On top of the pedestal there is provided another table surface or tray (19) which
may be rotated about a vertical axis on the end of a swinging arm. Such tray may support,
for example, a video display or it may be omitted or replaced entirely by a lamp.
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