CA2492948A1 - Foldable work bench - Google Patents
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Abstract
A foldable work bench includes a table top support adapted to receive a table top.
The table top support has a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges. An underlying support leg is provided having an upper end pivotally secured to the table top support and a lower end pivotally secured to a vertical surface. A track is provided which is positioned vertically in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface.
A travelling member is provided which travels up and down the track. The travelling member engages the back edge of the table top supports and facilitates movement of the table top from a working position in which the table top is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table top is substantially vertical.
The table top support has a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges. An underlying support leg is provided having an upper end pivotally secured to the table top support and a lower end pivotally secured to a vertical surface. A track is provided which is positioned vertically in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface.
A travelling member is provided which travels up and down the track. The travelling member engages the back edge of the table top supports and facilitates movement of the table top from a working position in which the table top is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table top is substantially vertical.
Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
Foldable Work Bench FIELD OF THE INVENTION
'The present invention relates to a work bench that mounts to a vertical surface and has a substantially horizontal working position and a substantially vertical stored position.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The records of the United States Patent and Trade Mark Office disclose a number of patents related to wall mounted foldable work benches, including: U.S. Des 263,533 (Ferdinand et al 1982) entitled "Foldaway Workshop"; U.S. Des295,007 (Hardy et al 1988) entitled "Wall-mounted Foldable Work Bench"; U.S. 5,170,719 (Pestone 1992) entitled "Hideaway Work Bench"; U.S. 6,039>416 (Lambent 2000) entitled "Wall Mounted Pivoting Work Bench; and U.S. 6,786,162 (Volkmer et al 2004) entitled "Space-saver Workbench".
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention there is provided a foldable work bench which includes one of a table top or a table top support adapted to receive a table top. The table top or table top support has a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges. At least one 2 0 underlying support leg is provided having an upper end and a lower end.
The upper end of the at least one support leg is being pivotally secured to the table top or table top support for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis. Means are provided for pivotally mounting the lower end of the at least one support leg to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis. At least one track is 2 5 provided which is adapted to be positioned vertically in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface. At least one travelling member is provided which is adapted to travel up and down the track. The at least one travelling member engages the back edge and facilitating movement of the table top from a working position in which the table top is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table top is substantially vertical.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a foldable work bench constructed in accordance with the teachings of invention, with the table top in a substantially vertical stored position.
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top in a substantially horizontal working position.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top shown in the process of being moved between the stored position and the working pasition.
FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top shown in the process of being moved between the stored position and the working position.
FIG. 5 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top shown in the process of being moved between the stored position and the working position.
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.1.
FIG. 7 is a detailed side elevation view of a alternative form of reinforcement for the 2 0 underlying support leg of the work bench when in the working position.
FIG. 8 is a detailed side elevation view of a alternative manner reinforcing the table top of the work bench when in the working position.
The preferred embodiment, a foldable work bench generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIG.1 through 6.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIG. 2, work bench 10 includes a table top 12 having a top surface 14. Table top 12 is secured to a table top support 11 having a front edge I 6, a back edge 18 and opposed side edges 20. Refernng to FIG. 6, a pair of underlying support legs 22 are provided. Referring to FIG. 2, each of support legs 22 has an upper end 24 and a lower end 26. Upper end 24 of each of support legs 22 is pivotally secured to opposed side edges 20 of table top support 11 adjacent to front edge 16, for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by first pin connection 27. A
mounting bracket 28 is provided for pivotally mounting lower end 26 of each of support legs 22 to a vertical surface, such as a wall 200, for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by second pin connection 30. A lifting mechanism, generally identified by reference numeral 32, is provided which is adapted to be mounted in substantially parallel spaced relation to wall 200 and exert a vertical lifting force parallel to wall 200. Referring to FIG. 6, the preferred form of lifting mechanism 32 which has been chosen for illustration is a vertically oriented screw 34 rotated by a motor 36. Referring to FIG. 2, screw 34 has an upper end 38 and a lower end 40. An upper mounting bracket 42 is provided, which is adapted to mount upper end 38 of screw 34 to a vertical surface, such as wall 200. A lower mounting bracket 44 is provided, which is adapted to mount lower end 40 of screw 34 to wall 200. A primary travelling member 46 is engaged with threads on screw 34. When screw rotates in a first rotational direction, travelling member 46 travels toward upper end 38 of screw 34. When screw 34 rotates in a second direction, travelling member 46 travels toward lower end 40 of screw 34. The movement of travelling member 46 can best be 2 0 understood by comparing its position in FIG.1 to its position in FIG. 2, and reviewing its positioning in intermediate views provided by FIG. 3 through FIG. 5. Refernng to FIG. I, travelling member 46 is coupled by a pivotal link 48 to back edge 18 of table top 12. Pivotal link 48 is adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by third pin connection 50. As travelling member 46 moves up and down screw 2 5 34, it moves table top 12 from a working position, in which top surface 14 is substantially horizontal, as illustrated in FIG. 2, to a stored position, in which table surface 14 is substantially vertical, as illustrated in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, an upper tool support 52 is suspended from upper wall mount 42. Upper tool support 52 is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity. Referring to FIG. l, table top 12 is concealed behind 3 0 upper tool support 52, when table top is in the stored position. Referring to FIG. 3 through 5, upper tool support 52 swings out of the way to accommodate movement of table top l2, as table top 12 moves between the working position and the stored position.
Referring to FIG. 2, a lower tool support 54 is suspended from upper end 24 of support legs 22. As can be seen from a review of FIG. 1 through FIG. 5, lower tool support 54 is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity, during movement of support legs 22.
Referring to FIG. 6, for added strength, is preferred that a brace 56 be extended between support legs 22. It is also preferred that a pair of guides, generally identified by reference numeral 58, be provided. The preferred form of guide, as illustrated, are guide rods 60 positioned in parallel spaced relation to wall 200 on either side of screw 34.
Overlying guide rods 60 are secondary travelling members in the form of guide sleeves 62.
Guide sleeves 62 are pivotally connected to back edge 18 of table top 12 with a pivotal connection (now shown) identical to that on travelling member 46. Guide sleeves 62 slide along guide rods 60 to guide movement of table top 12 between the working position and the stored position.
Operation:
The use and operation of wall mounted foldable work bench 10, will now be described with reference to FIG. 1 through 6, Referring to FIG.1, when work bench 10 is not in use, table top 12 is maintained in the stored position, with top surface in a substantially vertical orientation, as illustrated. When in this stored position, tools (not shown) are stored 2 0 out of the way by securing them to face 53 of upper tool support 52 and face 55 of lower tool support 54. The manner of detachably securing tools to such a surface as face 53 and face 55, is well known in the art and, for that reason, will not be further described.
When work bench 10 is required, motor 36 is activated to rotate screw 34 in the second direction. Referring to FIG. 3 through FIG. 5, as screw 34 is rotated in the second direction, travelling member 46 2 S travels toward lower end 40 of screw 34, carrying back edge 18 of table top 12 with it.
Travelling member 46 continues its travel, until it reaches the substantially horizontal working position illustrated in FIG. Z. The travel of travelling member 46 can be controlled manually by holding down a control button or can be controlled through the use of limit switches. As both modes of operation are well known, they will not be further described. The 3 0 movement between the stored position and the working position, is accommodated by the various pivotal connections. As table top 12 is lowered or raised, pivotal movement must occur between table top support 11 and upper end 24 of support legs 22 at first substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by first pin connection 27. Pivotal movement must also occur between mounting bracket 28 and lower end of 26 of support legs 22 at a second substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by second pin connection 30.
As travelling member 46 moves pivotal movement must occur between travelling member 46 and back edge 18 of table top support 11, at a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by third pin connection 50. It must be noted, that tools do not have to be removed from either upper tool support 52 or lower tool support 54 during this movement. Referring to FIG. 1 through FIG. 5, upper tool support 52 and lower tool support 54 maintain a substantially vertical orientation, by force of gravity, during movement of table top 12.
Upper support 52 pivots out of the way, as required, to accommodate movement of table top 12.
When work on work bench 10 is completed, top surface l4 is cleared in preparation of the return of table top l2 to the stored position. Motor 36 is activated to rotate screw 34 in the first direction. As screw rotates in the first rotational direction, travelling member 46 travels toward upper end 38 of screw 34, carrying back edge 18 of table top 12 with it. 'This movement can be followed by reviewing in reverse order FIG. 3 through FIG. 5. Travelling member 46 eventually will arrive back in the stored position, illustrated in FIG. I.
Refernng to FIG. 6, in order to ensure smooth movement and adequate support, it is preferred that movement be guided by guides 58. With guides 58, guide sleeves 62 slide along guide rods 60 to guide movement of table top 12 between the working position and the stored position.
The greater 2 0 the weight carried by table top 12 during movement, the greater the importance of guides 58.
For example, it is not uncommon for a vice to be mounted on a work bench. The presence of a vice adds weight to only a portion of the work bench, causing a weight imbalance. This could cause a twisting and binding of table top during movement, in the absence of guides 58.
Similar comments can be made with respect to weight placed upon work bench during use.
There are further steps which can be taken to increase the stability of work bench 10;
- Angle of underlying support leg: Referring to FIG. 2, it is preferred that underlying support leg 22 assume a 45 degree angle when in the working position. Although 3 0 other angles will work adequately, a 45 degree angle provides the greatest strength and stability.
- Use of engagement shoulders: Referring to FIG. 7, it is preferred that engagement shoulders 23 be provided which engage each end of support leg 22 when in the working position.
- Use of a locking receiver: Referring to FIG. 8, table top support 1 I is made from angle iron. A lower edge 70 of table top support 11 is received in a slotted receiver 72 and is maintained in engagement with slotted receiver 72 by screw 34.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Foldable Work Bench FIELD OF THE INVENTION
'The present invention relates to a work bench that mounts to a vertical surface and has a substantially horizontal working position and a substantially vertical stored position.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The records of the United States Patent and Trade Mark Office disclose a number of patents related to wall mounted foldable work benches, including: U.S. Des 263,533 (Ferdinand et al 1982) entitled "Foldaway Workshop"; U.S. Des295,007 (Hardy et al 1988) entitled "Wall-mounted Foldable Work Bench"; U.S. 5,170,719 (Pestone 1992) entitled "Hideaway Work Bench"; U.S. 6,039>416 (Lambent 2000) entitled "Wall Mounted Pivoting Work Bench; and U.S. 6,786,162 (Volkmer et al 2004) entitled "Space-saver Workbench".
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention there is provided a foldable work bench which includes one of a table top or a table top support adapted to receive a table top. The table top or table top support has a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges. At least one 2 0 underlying support leg is provided having an upper end and a lower end.
The upper end of the at least one support leg is being pivotally secured to the table top or table top support for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis. Means are provided for pivotally mounting the lower end of the at least one support leg to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis. At least one track is 2 5 provided which is adapted to be positioned vertically in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface. At least one travelling member is provided which is adapted to travel up and down the track. The at least one travelling member engages the back edge and facilitating movement of the table top from a working position in which the table top is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table top is substantially vertical.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a foldable work bench constructed in accordance with the teachings of invention, with the table top in a substantially vertical stored position.
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top in a substantially horizontal working position.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top shown in the process of being moved between the stored position and the working pasition.
FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top shown in the process of being moved between the stored position and the working position.
FIG. 5 is a side elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.
1, with the table top shown in the process of being moved between the stored position and the working position.
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the foldable work bench illustrated in FIG.1.
FIG. 7 is a detailed side elevation view of a alternative form of reinforcement for the 2 0 underlying support leg of the work bench when in the working position.
FIG. 8 is a detailed side elevation view of a alternative manner reinforcing the table top of the work bench when in the working position.
The preferred embodiment, a foldable work bench generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIG.1 through 6.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIG. 2, work bench 10 includes a table top 12 having a top surface 14. Table top 12 is secured to a table top support 11 having a front edge I 6, a back edge 18 and opposed side edges 20. Refernng to FIG. 6, a pair of underlying support legs 22 are provided. Referring to FIG. 2, each of support legs 22 has an upper end 24 and a lower end 26. Upper end 24 of each of support legs 22 is pivotally secured to opposed side edges 20 of table top support 11 adjacent to front edge 16, for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by first pin connection 27. A
mounting bracket 28 is provided for pivotally mounting lower end 26 of each of support legs 22 to a vertical surface, such as a wall 200, for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by second pin connection 30. A lifting mechanism, generally identified by reference numeral 32, is provided which is adapted to be mounted in substantially parallel spaced relation to wall 200 and exert a vertical lifting force parallel to wall 200. Referring to FIG. 6, the preferred form of lifting mechanism 32 which has been chosen for illustration is a vertically oriented screw 34 rotated by a motor 36. Referring to FIG. 2, screw 34 has an upper end 38 and a lower end 40. An upper mounting bracket 42 is provided, which is adapted to mount upper end 38 of screw 34 to a vertical surface, such as wall 200. A lower mounting bracket 44 is provided, which is adapted to mount lower end 40 of screw 34 to wall 200. A primary travelling member 46 is engaged with threads on screw 34. When screw rotates in a first rotational direction, travelling member 46 travels toward upper end 38 of screw 34. When screw 34 rotates in a second direction, travelling member 46 travels toward lower end 40 of screw 34. The movement of travelling member 46 can best be 2 0 understood by comparing its position in FIG.1 to its position in FIG. 2, and reviewing its positioning in intermediate views provided by FIG. 3 through FIG. 5. Refernng to FIG. I, travelling member 46 is coupled by a pivotal link 48 to back edge 18 of table top 12. Pivotal link 48 is adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by third pin connection 50. As travelling member 46 moves up and down screw 2 5 34, it moves table top 12 from a working position, in which top surface 14 is substantially horizontal, as illustrated in FIG. 2, to a stored position, in which table surface 14 is substantially vertical, as illustrated in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, an upper tool support 52 is suspended from upper wall mount 42. Upper tool support 52 is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity. Referring to FIG. l, table top 12 is concealed behind 3 0 upper tool support 52, when table top is in the stored position. Referring to FIG. 3 through 5, upper tool support 52 swings out of the way to accommodate movement of table top l2, as table top 12 moves between the working position and the stored position.
Referring to FIG. 2, a lower tool support 54 is suspended from upper end 24 of support legs 22. As can be seen from a review of FIG. 1 through FIG. 5, lower tool support 54 is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity, during movement of support legs 22.
Referring to FIG. 6, for added strength, is preferred that a brace 56 be extended between support legs 22. It is also preferred that a pair of guides, generally identified by reference numeral 58, be provided. The preferred form of guide, as illustrated, are guide rods 60 positioned in parallel spaced relation to wall 200 on either side of screw 34.
Overlying guide rods 60 are secondary travelling members in the form of guide sleeves 62.
Guide sleeves 62 are pivotally connected to back edge 18 of table top 12 with a pivotal connection (now shown) identical to that on travelling member 46. Guide sleeves 62 slide along guide rods 60 to guide movement of table top 12 between the working position and the stored position.
Operation:
The use and operation of wall mounted foldable work bench 10, will now be described with reference to FIG. 1 through 6, Referring to FIG.1, when work bench 10 is not in use, table top 12 is maintained in the stored position, with top surface in a substantially vertical orientation, as illustrated. When in this stored position, tools (not shown) are stored 2 0 out of the way by securing them to face 53 of upper tool support 52 and face 55 of lower tool support 54. The manner of detachably securing tools to such a surface as face 53 and face 55, is well known in the art and, for that reason, will not be further described.
When work bench 10 is required, motor 36 is activated to rotate screw 34 in the second direction. Referring to FIG. 3 through FIG. 5, as screw 34 is rotated in the second direction, travelling member 46 2 S travels toward lower end 40 of screw 34, carrying back edge 18 of table top 12 with it.
Travelling member 46 continues its travel, until it reaches the substantially horizontal working position illustrated in FIG. Z. The travel of travelling member 46 can be controlled manually by holding down a control button or can be controlled through the use of limit switches. As both modes of operation are well known, they will not be further described. The 3 0 movement between the stored position and the working position, is accommodated by the various pivotal connections. As table top 12 is lowered or raised, pivotal movement must occur between table top support 11 and upper end 24 of support legs 22 at first substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by first pin connection 27. Pivotal movement must also occur between mounting bracket 28 and lower end of 26 of support legs 22 at a second substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by second pin connection 30.
As travelling member 46 moves pivotal movement must occur between travelling member 46 and back edge 18 of table top support 11, at a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, represented by third pin connection 50. It must be noted, that tools do not have to be removed from either upper tool support 52 or lower tool support 54 during this movement. Referring to FIG. 1 through FIG. 5, upper tool support 52 and lower tool support 54 maintain a substantially vertical orientation, by force of gravity, during movement of table top 12.
Upper support 52 pivots out of the way, as required, to accommodate movement of table top 12.
When work on work bench 10 is completed, top surface l4 is cleared in preparation of the return of table top l2 to the stored position. Motor 36 is activated to rotate screw 34 in the first direction. As screw rotates in the first rotational direction, travelling member 46 travels toward upper end 38 of screw 34, carrying back edge 18 of table top 12 with it. 'This movement can be followed by reviewing in reverse order FIG. 3 through FIG. 5. Travelling member 46 eventually will arrive back in the stored position, illustrated in FIG. I.
Refernng to FIG. 6, in order to ensure smooth movement and adequate support, it is preferred that movement be guided by guides 58. With guides 58, guide sleeves 62 slide along guide rods 60 to guide movement of table top 12 between the working position and the stored position.
The greater 2 0 the weight carried by table top 12 during movement, the greater the importance of guides 58.
For example, it is not uncommon for a vice to be mounted on a work bench. The presence of a vice adds weight to only a portion of the work bench, causing a weight imbalance. This could cause a twisting and binding of table top during movement, in the absence of guides 58.
Similar comments can be made with respect to weight placed upon work bench during use.
There are further steps which can be taken to increase the stability of work bench 10;
- Angle of underlying support leg: Referring to FIG. 2, it is preferred that underlying support leg 22 assume a 45 degree angle when in the working position. Although 3 0 other angles will work adequately, a 45 degree angle provides the greatest strength and stability.
- Use of engagement shoulders: Referring to FIG. 7, it is preferred that engagement shoulders 23 be provided which engage each end of support leg 22 when in the working position.
- Use of a locking receiver: Referring to FIG. 8, table top support 1 I is made from angle iron. A lower edge 70 of table top support 11 is received in a slotted receiver 72 and is maintained in engagement with slotted receiver 72 by screw 34.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Claims (10)
1. A foldable work bench, comprising:
one of a table top or a table top support adapted to receive a table top, the table top or table top support having a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges;
at least one underlying support leg having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of the at least one support leg being pivotally secured to the table top or table top support for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis;
means for pivotally mounting the lower end of the at least one support leg to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis;
at least one track adapted to be positioned vertically in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface; and at least one travelling member adapted to travel up and down the track, the at least one travelling member engaging the back edge and facilitating movement of the table top from a working position in which the table top is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table top is substantially vertical.
one of a table top or a table top support adapted to receive a table top, the table top or table top support having a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges;
at least one underlying support leg having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of the at least one support leg being pivotally secured to the table top or table top support for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis;
means for pivotally mounting the lower end of the at least one support leg to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis;
at least one track adapted to be positioned vertically in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface; and at least one travelling member adapted to travel up and down the track, the at least one travelling member engaging the back edge and facilitating movement of the table top from a working position in which the table top is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table top is substantially vertical.
2. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein there is a pair of underlying support legs positioned in spaced relation.
3. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein a pivotal link couples the least one travelling member to the back edge of the table top, the pivotal link being adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis.
4. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein a lifting mechanism moves the at least one travelling member up and down the track.
5. The workbench as defined in Claim 4, wherein the lifting mechanism includes a vertically oriented screw rotated by a motor, the screw having an upper end and a lower end, the screw serving as the track for the at least one travelling member, the travelling member engaging the threads on the screw, such that when the screw rotates in a first rotational direction the at least one travelling member travels toward the upper end of the screw and when the screw rotates in a second direction the at least one travelling member travels toward the lower end of the screw.
6. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein a lower tool support is suspended from the upper end of the at least one support leg, such that the lower tool support is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity.
7. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein the track is a vertically oriented elongated member.
8. The workbench as defined in Claim 7, wherein the vertically oriented elongated member has an upper mount and a lower mount both of which are adapted for mounting to a vertical surface, an upper tool support being suspended from the upper mount, such that the upper tool support is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity, the table top being concealed behind the upper tool support when the table top is in the stored position.
9. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein a brace extends between the support legs.
10. The workbench as defined in Claim 7, wherein the elongated members forming the track are a pair of guide rods mounted in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface, two of the travel members being provided in the form of sleeves, each one of the sleeves overlying one of the guide rods and being pivotally connected to the back edge of the table top, such that the sleeves slide along the guide rods to guide movement of the table top.
12. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein the means for pivotally mounting the lower end of each of the support legs to the vertical surface is a mounting bracket.
13. A Foldable Work Bench, comprising:
a table top support adapted to support a table top, the table top support having a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges;
a pair of underlying support legs having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of each of the support legs being pivotally secured to the opposed side edges of the table top support for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a mounting bracket for pivotally mounting the lower end of each of the support legs to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a lifting mechanism adapted to be mounted in a vertical orientation in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface and exert a vertical lifting force, the lifting mechanism being a vertically oriented screw rotated by a motor, the screw having an upper end having an upper mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface and a lower end with a lower mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface, a primary travelling member engaging the threads on the screw, such that when the screw rotates in a first rotational direction the primary travelling member travels toward the upper end of the screw and when the screw rotates in a second direction the primary travelling member travels toward the lower end of the screw, the primary travelling member being coupled by a pivotal link to the back edge of the table top support, the pivotal link being adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, the primary travelling member moving the table top from a working position in which the top surface is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table surface is substantially vertical.
14. The foldable work bench as defined in Claim 13, wherein an upper tool support is suspended from the upper mounting bracket, such that the upper tool support being maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity, the table top being concealed behind the upper tool support when the table top is in the stored position.
15. The workbench as defined in Claim 13, wherein a lower tool support is suspended from the upper end of the support legs, such that the lower tool support is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity.
16. The workbench as defined in Claim 13, wherein a brace extends between the support legs.
17. The workbench as defined in Claim 13, wherein a pair of guide rods are positioned in parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface on either side of the lifting mechanism and a pair of secondary travelling members are provided in the form of sleeves, each one of the sleeves overlying one of the rods and being pivotally connected to the back edge of the table top support, such that the sleeves slide along the guide rods to guide movement of the table top.
18. A Foldable Work Bench, comprising:
a table top having a top surface, a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges;
a pair of underlying support legs having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of one of the support legs being pivotally secured to the table top for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a mounting bracket for pivotally mounting the lower end of each of the support legs to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a lifting mechanism adapted to be mounted in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface and exert a vertical lifting force, the lifting mechanism being a vertically oriented screw rotated by a motor, the screw having an upper end having an upper mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface and a lower end with a lower mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface, a primary travelling member engaging threads on the screw, such that when the screw rotates in a first rotational direction the primary travelling member travels toward the upper end of the screw and when the screw rotates in a second direction the primary travelling member travels toward the lower end of the screw, the primary travelling member being coupled by a pivotal link to the back edge of the table top, the pivotal link being adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, the primary travelling member moving the table top from a working position in which the top surface is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table surface is substantially vertical.
12. The workbench as defined in Claim 1, wherein the means for pivotally mounting the lower end of each of the support legs to the vertical surface is a mounting bracket.
13. A Foldable Work Bench, comprising:
a table top support adapted to support a table top, the table top support having a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges;
a pair of underlying support legs having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of each of the support legs being pivotally secured to the opposed side edges of the table top support for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a mounting bracket for pivotally mounting the lower end of each of the support legs to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a lifting mechanism adapted to be mounted in a vertical orientation in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface and exert a vertical lifting force, the lifting mechanism being a vertically oriented screw rotated by a motor, the screw having an upper end having an upper mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface and a lower end with a lower mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface, a primary travelling member engaging the threads on the screw, such that when the screw rotates in a first rotational direction the primary travelling member travels toward the upper end of the screw and when the screw rotates in a second direction the primary travelling member travels toward the lower end of the screw, the primary travelling member being coupled by a pivotal link to the back edge of the table top support, the pivotal link being adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, the primary travelling member moving the table top from a working position in which the top surface is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table surface is substantially vertical.
14. The foldable work bench as defined in Claim 13, wherein an upper tool support is suspended from the upper mounting bracket, such that the upper tool support being maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity, the table top being concealed behind the upper tool support when the table top is in the stored position.
15. The workbench as defined in Claim 13, wherein a lower tool support is suspended from the upper end of the support legs, such that the lower tool support is maintained in a substantially vertical orientation by force of gravity.
16. The workbench as defined in Claim 13, wherein a brace extends between the support legs.
17. The workbench as defined in Claim 13, wherein a pair of guide rods are positioned in parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface on either side of the lifting mechanism and a pair of secondary travelling members are provided in the form of sleeves, each one of the sleeves overlying one of the rods and being pivotally connected to the back edge of the table top support, such that the sleeves slide along the guide rods to guide movement of the table top.
18. A Foldable Work Bench, comprising:
a table top having a top surface, a front edge, a back edge and opposed side edges;
a pair of underlying support legs having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of one of the support legs being pivotally secured to the table top for pivotal movement about a first substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a mounting bracket for pivotally mounting the lower end of each of the support legs to a vertical surface for pivotal movement about a second substantially horizontal pivot axis;
a lifting mechanism adapted to be mounted in substantially parallel spaced relation to the vertical surface and exert a vertical lifting force, the lifting mechanism being a vertically oriented screw rotated by a motor, the screw having an upper end having an upper mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface and a lower end with a lower mounting bracket adapted to mount the screw to the vertical surface, a primary travelling member engaging threads on the screw, such that when the screw rotates in a first rotational direction the primary travelling member travels toward the upper end of the screw and when the screw rotates in a second direction the primary travelling member travels toward the lower end of the screw, the primary travelling member being coupled by a pivotal link to the back edge of the table top, the pivotal link being adapted for pivotal movement about a third substantially horizontal pivot axis, the primary travelling member moving the table top from a working position in which the top surface is substantially horizontal to a stored position in which the table surface is substantially vertical.
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