DE10038223B4 - folding table - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding table with four table legs, especially for seminars and conferences, in which the table top (2) is pivotally mounted about a horizontal longitudinal axis in a vertical position, characterized in that in the position of use of the table (1), the table top (2) by a vertical axis (11) on a longitudinal tube (4) pivotally mounted crossbeam (10) extending approximately in the longitudinal center of the table (1) under the table top (2) and which interacts with flat wedges (12) fastened under the table top (2) ; that the four table legs (5, 6) of the table frame (3) with an upper vertical section (7) are rigidly attached to the longitudinal tube (4) and as lower sections each spread leg extension (8) with in a conventional manner at the lower end have the same attached castors (9), the table legs (5, 6) of the same design being fastened to the longitudinal tube (4) in such a way that the two leg brackets (8) of the table legs (5) on one long side of the table (1) have a smaller distance (a) ...

Description

The invention relates to a Folding table with four table legs, especially for seminars and conferences, in which the table top around a horizontal longitudinal axis into a vertical Position is pivotally mounted.

At seminars, conferences and similar events must the Arrangement of tables the respective room, conversation or Adapted to work situations become what is often and quickly required in a particular room is.

There are folding tables that stack when not in use be stacked after the table leg frame is folded has been. All of this is a time-consuming and also exhausting Job.

From WO 98/24342 A1 and CH 240961 collapsible tables are known, the table tops via hinges can be pivoted into a vertical position around the tables when not in use to be able to accommodate space-saving.

In the embodiment known from WO 98/24342 A1 have to the table legs in the use position with one under the table top located localization component are connected, what when setting up the table a cumbersome handling is.

In the embodiment known from CH 240961 when not in use, the pairs of table legs are each about a vertical axis pivoted into a common plane, then the table top vertically to be able to ask. The folded tables are in this non-use position not able to stand alone.

The invention is based on the object to provide a folding table that can be moved quickly and easily, can be set up and put away to save space.

This object is achieved by the Features of claim 1 solved.

Appropriate developments of the invention are in the subclaims characterized.

The folding table according to the invention can be quick and easily into the one you want Positioned in use and just as quickly and easily in one Can be transported and put away when not in use. By the special arrangement and design of the leg extension is in the non-use position a large number of folding tables of the type according to the invention can be nested, like this e.g. happens with shopping carts. The folding table according to the invention is also characterized by a particularly stable position of use and from a safe stand when folded.

An embodiment of the folding table according to the invention will now be described with reference to the drawing. It shows

1 a view of the broad side of the folding table in the use position,

2 a view of the narrow side of the folding table 1 .

3 the folding table seen from below,

4 the broad side of the folding table with the table top placed vertically to put away in the waiting position,

5 the narrow side of the folding table 4 .

6 the folding table 4 seen from below,

7 several nested folding tables in the non-use or waiting position seen from above,

8th the nested folding tables 7 seen from the narrow side,

9 in an enlarged view the swivel mechanism for the table top in the use position and

10 the mechanism 9 with vertically placed table top.

The one in the 1 to 3 Folding table shown in the use position 1 consists essentially of a table top 2 and a table frame 3 , The latter has a longitudinal tube 4 , for example oval tube, which is approximately in the longitudinal center of the folding table 1 under the table top 2 stretches, and two pairs of table legs 5 respectively. 6 on that on the longitudinal tube 4 are attached so that the table legs 5 the one pair have a smaller distance a from each other than the table legs 6 of the other pair with a greater distance A from each other. Also the angle α that the table legs 5 of a couple in the top view or bottom view 3 with the longitudinal tube 4 form are smaller than that of the table legs 6 of the other pair with the longitudinal tube 4 formed angle β. To simplify production, all table legs are 5 . 6 the same design, the aforementioned geometry only by the appropriate attachment of the table legs 5 respectively. 6 on the longitudinal tube 4 taking into account the angles α and β.

Every table leg 5 respectively. 6 consists of an upper vertical section 7 and a lower spread leg extension 8th , At the lower ends of the leg extensions 8th are lockable castors if necessary 9 provided so that the folding tables 1 can be easily used in position without having to be carried.

In the in the 1 to 3 shown use position is the table top 2 in its horizontal position by means of a cross boom 10 locked around a vertical axis 11 on the longitudinal tube 4 is rotatably mounted and with flat wedges 12 that interacts under the table top 2 are attached. The flat wedges 12 are designed as double wedges, so that the cross-arm 10 for locking the table top 2 can be turned in any direction.

The 4 to 6 show the folding table 1 in the non-use position, ie with the table top set vertically 2 ,

In these figures and the following not all reference numbers are listed again, only the most important ones and new ones.

The table top 2 is in camps 13 (see also 9 and 10 ) pivoted so that it is held in the vertical position by eccentric shifting of its center of gravity and thus by its own weight, namely at stops 14 that the pivotal movement of the table top 2 limit.

The 7 and 8th show a top view or side view of several, here for example three, nested folding tables when not in use 1 ,

This is due to the geometry of the table legs described above 5 . 6 possible with the table legs 5 , which, as described, have the smaller distance a from one another between the table legs 6 can be pushed with the larger distance A. For storing the folding tables 1 little space is required. It is also possible to have a group of several folding tables 1 to move or transport together because of the intended castors without having to use much force.

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folding table

2

tabletop

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table support

4

longitudinal tube

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table legs at a distance from each other

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table legs with distance A from each other

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vertical sections of 5 and 6

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spread Leg extensions from 5 and 6

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castors

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cross arm

11

axis of rotation for 10

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flat wedges (Double wedges)

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pivot bearing for 2

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Stops for 2

Claims (5)

Folding table with four table legs, especially for seminars and conferences, where the table top ( 2 ) is pivotally mounted about a horizontal longitudinal axis into a vertical position, characterized in that in the use position of the table ( 1 ) the table top ( 2 ) by a around a vertical axis ( 11 ) at about the middle of the table ( 1 ) under the table top ( 2 ) extending longitudinal tube ( 4 ) pivoting cross-arm ( 10 ) is locked in place under the table top ( 2 ) fixed flat wedges ( 12 ) interacts; that the four table legs ( 5 . 6 ) of the table frame ( 3 ) each with an upper vertical section ( 7 ) on the longitudinal tube ( 4 ) are rigidly attached and the lower sections are spread leg extensions ( 8th ) with castors attached to the lower end of the same in a manner known per se ( 9 ), the table legs of the same design ( 5 . 6 ) on the longitudinal tube ( 4 ) are attached so that the two leg extensions ( 8th ) the table legs ( 5 ) on one long side of the table ( 1 ) have a smaller distance (a) from each other than the leg extensions ( 8th ) the table legs ( 6 ) on the other long side of the table ( 1 ). Folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that the table legs of the same design ( 5 . 6 ) in different angular positions (α, β) on the longitudinal tube ( 4 ) are attached in such a way that the different distances (a, A) of the leg extensions ( 8th ) occurrence. Folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that the flat wedges ( 12 ) are designed as double wedges. Folding table according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the table top ( 2 ) to the side of the leg brackets arranged at a shorter distance (a) from one another ( 8th ) can be folded into the vertical position. Folding table according to claim 4, characterized by stops ( 14 ) to limit the vertical position of the table top ( 2 ).