摘要 |
A retractable communications terminal center (100) for providing conveniently located voice/data terminals (202) is adapted to be mounted in a work surface (104) such as a desk top or similar article of furniture. The communications terminal center (100) is manually operable and includes a station?ry upper housing (128) received within a slot (122) formed in the work surface. In addition, a manually movable and slidable carriage (170) is utilized to mount the communication terminal modules (202). In response to manually exerted forces on the carriage (170), the carriage can be extended upward into an open position. Relatively small bosses (228) extend laterally from lateral sides of the carriage (170) and provide a means to support the carriage (170) in its extended position, with the bosses (228) resting on lips (236) in the housing (128). Still further, ledges (230) are integrally formed on the lateral sides of the carriage (170) near the bottom portions thereof, so as to prevent any further additional movement of the carriage (170) upwardly relative to the housing (128).
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