Tray table and method therefor
A tray table that facilitates consumption of entertainment and various other media via a portable electronic device is disclosed herein. The tray table includes a panel that secures the portable electronic device for hands free operation. One or more channels at the panel receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The panel is capable of rotating between an open and closed position, while the tray table itself may rotate between a stowed and service position.
1. A method for holding a portable electronic device at a tray table comprising:
providing a panel having a first side, a second side and one or more channels at the first side,
the one or more channels dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device;
providing one or more rotatable mounts;
attaching a first portion of the one or more rotatable mounts to the panel; and
affixing a second portion of the one or more rotatable mounts to a body of the tray table, wherein the second portion is fixed in position relative to the body while the first portion is rotatable relative to the body.
2. A method for holding a portable electronic device at a passenger seat comprising:
identifying a tray table;
providing a panel having one or more channels attached thereto, the one or more channels dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device;
providing one or more rotatable mounts;
attaching a first portion of the one or more rotatable mounts to the panel; and
affixing a second portion of the one or more rotatable mounts to a body of the tray table, wherein the second portion is fixed in position relative to the body while the first portion is rotatable relative to the body.
3. A tray table for securing a portable electronic device at a passenger seat comprising:
a planar body;
a panel rotatably attached to the planar body by one or more rotatable mounts;
one or more channels at at least one side of the panel, the one or more channels dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device; and
one or more mounting points at which the planar body is attached to the passenger seat.