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  Translational bracket assemblyUSPTO Application #: 20070215016Title: Translational bracket assembly Abstract: A worktop assembly for use in a travel trailer including a first structural portion, a second structural portion and a plurality of bracket assemblies. The first structural portion has a first end and a second end and the second structural portion has a first end and a second end. The plurality of bracket assemblies include a first bracket assembly and a second bracket assembly. The first bracket assembly is connected to the first structural portion proximate to the first end and to the second structural portion proximate to the first end. The second bracket assembly is connected to the first structural portion proximate the second end and the to the second structural portion proximate to the second end. Each bracket assembly has a plurality of pivot points. The plurality of bracket assemblies allow the first structural portion to move in a translational movement from a position above the second structural portion to a position beside the second structural portion while the pivot points have at least three pivot points in non-alignment during the translational movement. (end of abstract)
Agent: Taylor & Aust, P.C. - Avilla, IN, US Inventor: WILLIAM LEFTWICH USPTO Applicaton #: 20070215016 - Class: 108 95 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070215016. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]This is a non-provisional application based upon U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/782,188, entitled "BRACKET ASSEMBLY", filed Mar. 14, 2006. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]1. Field of the Invention [0003]The present invention relates to a worktop assembly having a translational portion, and, more particularly, to a worktop assembly having a translational portion used in a travel trailer. [0004]2. Description of the Related Art [0005]It is known to translate a portion of a piece of furniture using two substantially parallel members that form a parallelogram during the transition. The translation of a such a device often requires someone to stabilize the assembly by utilizing a handle. A disadvantage of such a construct is that as the pivot points approach a point where they are substantially aligned the translational portion will become unstable since the rotation of the translational portion is not prevented due to the alignment of the pivot points. [0006]Often a pair of parallel members are utilized on each side of a transitional member and none of the parallel members are synchronized in their movement to allow the translational member to easily move. This may even cause the transitional member to become cocked, binding the assembly during its transition. [0007]What is needed in the art is a bracket assembly that avoids the above-mentioned problems SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008]The present invention provides a bracket assembly for the transition of an upper unit of a cabinet to a position adjacent to the bottom unit. [0009]The invention in one form is directed to a worktop assembly for use in a travel trailer including a first structural portion, a second structural portion and a plurality of bracket assemblies. The first structural portion has a first end and a second end and the second structural portion has a first end and a second end. The plurality of bracket assemblies include a first bracket assembly and a second bracket assembly. The first bracket assembly is connected to the first structural portion proximate to the first end and to the second structural portion proximate to the first end. The second bracket assembly is connected to the first structural portion proximate the second end and the to the second structural portion proximate to the second end. Each bracket assembly has a plurality of pivot points. The plurality of bracket assemblies allow the first structural portion to move in a translational movement from a position above the second structural portion to a position beside the second structural portion while the pivot points have at least three pivot points in non-alignment during the translational movement. [0010]An advantage of the present invention is that it prevents the alignment of pivot points thereby holding the two structural portions in a substantially similar attitude during transitions. [0011]Another advantage of the present invention is that a torque member coordinates the movement of the two bracket assemblies. [0012]Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it substantially reduces any binding as the upper cabinet portion moves to and from a position adjacent to the lower cabinet portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013]The above-mentioned and other features and advantages of this invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention will be better understood by reference to the following description of an embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bracket system of the present invention connected to a worktop assembly; [0015]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the upper portion of the worktop assembly of FIG. 1 adjacent to the lower portion; [0016]FIG. 3 is a side view of the worktop assembly of FIGS. 1 and 2 showing upper portion adjacent to the lower portion; [0017]FIG. 4 illustrates the bracket assembly of FIGS. 1-3 as it transitions the upper portion of the cabinet onto the lower portion; and [0018]FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the bracket assembly utilized in FIGS. 1-4. [0019]Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplification set out herein illustrates one embodiment of the invention, in one form, and such exemplification is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Continue reading... Full patent description for Translational bracket assembly Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Translational bracket assembly patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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