CRADLE FOR A HANDSET

摘要

A cradle (13) for a handset (1) for a telephone or other electronic apparatus is dimensioned to fit within a chair arm, for example an aircraft seat arm. The cradle includes an integral cord spool (16) having a rewind bias spring, and a catch for maintaining the handset in the cradle. The cord (3) is locked in an extended condition by a braking cam, releasable for rewinding the cord by a pushbutton. Latching means are provided for maintaining the pushbutton depressed until the cord is rewound. Other brake and latching means, including a ratchet and pawl arrangement, are disclosed.