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A collapsible table assembly is provided that allows a platform table to be easily stowed parallel to a wall when not in use. The collapsible table assembly having a hinged interlocking assembly comprising support arms coupled to a table platform. The support arms are capable of guiding the platform

A collapsible table assembly is provided that allows a platform table to be easily stowed parallel to a wall when not in use. The collapsible table assembly having a hinged interlocking assembly comprising support arms coupled to a table platform. The support arms are capable of guiding the platform from a stowed position, to a deployed position. The hinged interlocking assembly further comprises a first and a second pliant member disposed within the guide groove. The pliant members act to restrict certain directional movement of the hinge axis pin as it travels through the guide groove while the table platform is transitioned from the stowed position to the deployed position, and vice-versa. The pliant members prevent the table platform from collapsing inadvertently, by only allowing the hinge axis pin to travel in one direction throughout the guide groove while transitioning between stowed and deployed.

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1. A collapsible table assembly comprising: a table platform having a proximal end and a distal end mounted for rotation between a deployed position and a stowed position;a wall support pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the table platform that mounts to a wall structure;a hinged support arm f

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A collapsible table assembly comprising: a table platform having a proximal end and a distal end mounted for rotation between a deployed position and a stowed position;a wall support pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the table platform that mounts to a wall structure;a hinged support arm for supporting the table platform having a first segment having a top end and a bottom end, the top end attaches to the table platform spaced apart from the proximal end of the table platform, a second segment having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end of the second segment coupled to a wall structure below the table platform, and the top end of the second segment coupled to the bottom end of the first segment;a hinge assembly disposed in an intermediate region of the hinged support arm that pivotally couples the first segment and the second segment together, the hinge assembly includes, a hinge axis pin that retains the first segment and the second segment together;a guide groove defined by either the first segment or the second segment that confines the hinge axis pin within a closed path having a stopper groove;a plurality of pliant members, including a first pliant member and a second pliant member disposed within the guide groove to restrict certain directional movement of the hinge axis pin as it traverses about the closed path when the table platform is moved between the stowed and the deployed positions,the first pliant member extending across the guide groove in a manner at an angle sufficient to allow the hinge axis pin to bend the first pliant member when approaching from a first side, and also sufficient to prevent the hinge axis pin from bending the first pliant member when as approaching from an opposite side, thereby allowing the hinge axis pin to travel in only one direction through the guide groove;the second pliant member disposed proximate to the stopper groove, extending across the guide groove at a sufficient angle and of sufficient length to allow the hinge axis pin to travel one direction, but prevent the hinge axis pin from traveling the other direction; the second pliant member being sufficiently pliant to bend when the hinge axis pin contacts the second pliant member from one side, yet sufficiently angled relative to the guide groove to not bend when the hinge axis pin contacts the second pliant member from the opposite side, such that the second pliant member prevents inadvertent disengagement of the hinged support arm when the table platform is in the deployed position, by restricting the hinge axis pin to pass only when transitioning the table platform into the deployed position;when the table platform is in the deployed position, the platform is supported by the hinge axis pin resting on the stopper groove; when the table platform is in the stowed position, the table platform is supported by the hinge axis pin resting at the bottom end of the guide groove. 2. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the first and second segments are tubular, U-shaped, cross-sections such that the first segment rests within the second segment when the platform is collapsed into the stowed position. 3. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the guide member of the guide groove is solid. 4. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the guide member of the guide groove comprises multiple, separate portions, spaced to confine the hinge axis pin to the guide groove. 5. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein two or more hinged support arms are employed. 6. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the first pliant member extends across the guide groove, having an intermediate portion of the first pliant member contacting the guide member. 7. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the first pliant member extends across the guide groove, having an intermediate portion of the first pliant member spaced apart from the guide member. 8. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the second pliant member extends across the guide groove at an angle between zero degrees and ninety degrees relative to the guide groove wall. 9. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 8, wherein the second pliant member extends across the guide groove, having a length sufficient to contact the guide member. 10. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 8, wherein the second pliant member extends across the guide groove, but does not contact the guide member. 11. A collapsible table assembly, comprising: a table platform having a proximal end and a distal end mounted for rotation between a deployed position and a stowed position; a wall support pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the table platform and that mounts to a wall structure; a hinged support arm having a first segment having a top end and a bottom end, the top end attaches to the table platform spaced apart from the proximal end of the table platform, a second segment having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end coupled to the wall structure below the table platform, and the top end coupled to the bottom end of the first segment;a hinge assembly disposed in an intermediate region of the hinged support arm that pivotally couples the first segment and the second segment together, the hinge assembly includes, a hinge axis pin that retains the first segment and the second segment together;a guide groove defined by either the first segment or the second segment that confines the hinge axis pin within a closed path having a stopper groove;a plurality of pliant members, including a first pliant member and a second pliant member disposed within the guide groove to restrict certain directional movement of the hinge axis pin as it traverses around the guide member when the table platform is moved between the stowed and deployed positions;the first pliant member anchored within the guide groove wall, extending across the guide groove at an angle sufficient to allow the hinge axis pin to bend the first pliant member when approaching from a first side, and also sufficient to prevent the hinge axis pin from bending the first pliant member when approaching from an opposite side thereby allowing the hinge axis pin to travel in only one direction through the guide groove;the second pliant member anchored within the guide groove wall proximate to the stopper groove, extending towards the guide member at a sufficient angle and sufficient length to allow access when the hinge axis pin is traveling one direction, but prevent access when traveling the other direction the second pliant member being sufficiently pliant to bend when the hinge axis pin contacts the second pliant member from one side, yet sufficiently angled relative to the guide groove to not bend when the hinge axis pin contacts the second pliant member from the opposite side, such that the second pliant member prevents inadvertent disengagement of the hinged support arm when the table platform is in the deployed position, by restricting the hinge axis pin to pass only when bringing the table platform into the deployed position;the first segment further having a snap member disposed near the bottom end;the second segment further having a snap connector disposed at the top end;when the table platform is in the deployed position, the platform is supported by the hinge axis pin resting on the stopper groove, with the snap member and the snap connector engaged to reinforce the hinge assembly;when the table platform is in the stowed position, the table platform is supported by the hinge axis pin resting on the guide groove wall. 12. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the first and second segments are tubular, U-shaped, cross-sections such that the first segment rests within the second segment when the platform is collapsed into the stowed position. 13. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the guide member of the guide groove is solid. 14. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the guide member of the guide groove comprises multiple, separate portions, spaced to confine the hinge axis pin to the guide groove. 15. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein two or more hinged support arms are employed. 16. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the first pliant member extends across the guide groove, having an intermediate portion of the first pliant member contacting the guide member. 17. A collapsible table assembly comprising: a table platform having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the table platform coupled to a wall structure for rotation between a deployed position and a stowed position; anda hinged support arm for supporting the table platform having a first segment coupled to the table platform and a second segment coupled to a wall structure below the table platform, and the top end of the second segment coupled to the bottom end of the first segment wherein the first segment is coupled to the second segment via a hinge assembly, the hinge assembly includes: a hinge axis pin that retains the first segment and the second segment together;a guide groove defined by either the first segment or the second segment that confines the hinge axis pin within a closed path having a stopper groove;a plurality of pliant members, including a first pliant member and a second pliant member disposed within the guide groove to restrict certain directional movement of the hinge axis pin as it traverses past each pliant member when the table platform is moved between the stowed and the deployed positions,the first pliant member anchored within the guide groove wall, extending across the guide groove at an angle sufficient to allow the hinge axis pin to bend the first pliant member when approaching from a first side, and also sufficient to prevent the hinge axis pin from bending the first pliant member when approaching from an opposite side thereby allowing the hinge axis pin to travel in only one direction through the guide groove;the second pliant member anchored within the guide groove wall proximate to the stopper groove, extending towards the guide member at a sufficient angle and sufficient length to allow access when the hinge axis pin is traveling one direction, but prevent access when traveling the other direction the second pliant member being sufficiently pliant to bend when the hinge axis pin contacts the second pliant member from one side, yet sufficiently angled relative to the guide groove to not bend when the hinge axis pin contacts the second pliant member from the opposite side, such that the second pliant member prevents inadvertent disengagement of the hinged support arm when the table platform is in the deployed position, by restricting the hinge axis pin to pass only when bringing the table platform into the deployed position;when the table platform is in the deployed position, the platform is supported by the first and second segments extended; when the table platform is in the stowed position, the table platform is supported by the first and second segments being folded. 18. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 17 wherein the second pliant member extends across the guide groove at an angle between zero degrees and ninety degrees relative to the guide groove wall. 19. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 18, wherein the first pliant member extends across the guide groove, having an intermediate portion of the first pliant member contacting the guide member. 20. The collapsible table assembly as defined in claim 17, wherein the guide member of the guide groove comprises multiple, separate portions, spaced to confine the hinge axis pin to the guide groove.