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A seating structure includes a support assembly for supporting the body of a user. The support assembly includes a frame member defining an opening and having a channel formed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the opening and an expandable carrier member expandable between at least a first

A seating structure includes a support assembly for supporting the body of a user. The support assembly includes a frame member defining an opening and having a channel formed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the opening and an expandable carrier member expandable between at least a first and second configuration. The carrier member is inserted into the channel when expanded to the second configuration. A membrane of elastic material covers the central opening. The membrane has an edge, at least a portion of which is attached to the carrier member. The membrane is stretched a desired amount as the carrier member is expanded between the first and second configurations. A method of assembling a seating structure is also provided.

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A seating structure includes a support assembly for supporting the body of a user. The support assembly includes a frame member defining an opening and having a channel formed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the opening and an expandable carrier member expandable between at least a first

A seating structure includes a support assembly for supporting the body of a user. The support assembly includes a frame member defining an opening and having a channel formed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the opening and an expandable carrier member expandable between at least a first and second configuration. The carrier member is inserted into the channel when expanded to the second configuration. A membrane of elastic material covers the central opening. The membrane has an edge, at least a portion of which is attached to the carrier member. The membrane is stretched a desired amount as the carrier member is expanded between the first and second configurations. A method of assembling a seating structure is also provided. ly extending and retracting a slide-out portion of a vehicle, comprising: securing a first pair of elongated members to a fixed portion of the vehicle; securing a second pair of elongated members to the slide-out portion; telescopically coupling the second pair of elongated members to the first pair of elongated members, wherein the slide-out portion extends and retracts relative to the fixed portion of the vehicle; coupling a motor and a brake separate from said motor to the second pair of elongated members through a gear box, wherein the brake is coupled to an output shaft of the gear box and wherein the motor and the brake operate in combination to selectively extend, retract, and lock the slide-out portion; manually extending and retracting the slide-out portion in the event that the motor is inoperable; and remotely releasing and locking the brake when the motor is inoperable. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein said remotely releasing and locking the brake when the motor is inoperable further comprises: providing a brake-only switch in a readily accessible location; and releasing the brake by activating the brake-only switch; and locking the brake by deactivating the brake-only switch. aid access port is closed by said second arm. 4. A console for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an operating spring for biasing said goods-supporting member toward the operative position is connected to said goods-supporting member, and a locking means capable of locking and releasing said goods-supporting member in the standby position is mounted between said goods-supporting member and said lid. 5. A console for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein an operating spring for biasing said goods-supporting member toward the operative position is connected to said goods-supporting member, and a locking means capable of locking and releasing said second arm in the standby position of said goods-supporting member is mounted between said second arm and said lid. 6. A console for a vehicle according to claim 5, wherein said goods-supporting member is designed so that when a tip end of said first arm abuts against an inner wall of the tray in a course of closing of said lid when said goods-supporting member is in the operative position, said goods-supporting member is turned toward the standby position by the resulting reaction force. 7. A console for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said goods-supporting member is formed into a rod-shape and slidably supported on said lid so that it can be moved between the standby position in which it is housed in said lid, and the operative position in which it protrudes toward said opening in said tray; an operating spring for biasing said goods-supporting member toward the operative position is connected to said goods-supporting member; and a locking means capable of locking and releasing said goods-supporting member in the standby position is mounted between said goods-supporting member and said lid.