CN101588739A - Folding table and seating system - Google Patents
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A folding table and seating apparatus has a generally oval shape and seating structures spaced around the periphery of the table. The folding table includes a pair of semicircular shaped tabletop sections folding along the straight edge of each section. A lock maintains the table in the unfolded position and is released by an end handle that extends downward from the center axis near the edges of the tabletop sections. The framework extends downward and out to eight stools, four stools spaced apart around the curving periphery of each tabletop section in a first seating configuration. In a second seating configuration, the framework supports four benches, two benches spaced apart around the curving periphery of each tabletop section. A support portion of the framework extends below each stool to provide spaced apart supports around the entire table or two legs extend downward from each bench. The benches and stools are interchangeable. The spacing of the pivot points of the benches provides for folding of the tabletop on a folding linkage without requiring the benches to slide relative to the framework.
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The application be submitted on November 16th, 2007, think all designated states except that the U.S. the applicant SICO INCORPORATED (national corporation) and only be the applicant's of the designated state U.S. the pct international patent application of name submission of Christopher C.DICKEY (United States citizen), and require the novel patent application No.11/601 of U.S. utility of submission on November 17th, 2006,439 priority.
The present invention relates to have the flap table of relevant armchair structure, relate more specifically to non-rectangle table, this non-rectangle table is folding between use location and deposit position.And bench is spaced apart around desk.
Background technology
Be that different times is used as in the big multipurpose chamber in dining room, conference hall, dance hall etc., thirst for using multipurpose furniture usually.These furniture comprise desk, chair, bench and/or stool and combination table and seat unit.If being in folded state, these furniture just provide additional function, to minimize required parking space.Flap table and the stool or the bench unit that are associated are well-known, and provide with use in requisite space compare seat and the desk space that needs relative littler storage area.This flap table is generally rectangle, and is folding along center line, and has bench or the stool of placing along the desk both sides, but do not have the seat in the end.Have seat folding formula furniture although these desks successfully provide along either side, still might further improve.
For some teaching, food and drink and other application, particularly when the child is arranged, will be appreciated that the layout that slightly circular is provided rather than the seat of linear arrangement are preferred.This layout provides the balanced distribution of seated person, and can be convenient to more easily contact between the seated person desk center.This layout can have and also is suitable for some regional size better, and can provide additional seat in given space.In order to satisfy this demand, collapsible oval table and seat unit have been researched and developed.The example of this desk and seat unit is in U.S. Patent No. 6,065, and 802,6,254,178 and 6,386, shown in 628, all these patents belong to Bue and have transferred Sico company (assignee of the present invention).
Verified, oval flap table and seat unit provide an a kind of seat and a table space like a bomb, and it centers on seated person to take one's seat around the oval table and be evenly spaced apart substantially around desk.In addition, this desk and seat unit are folding and have a required parking space rate in each relatively low seat.Yet, need the application of booster seat in addition.
For extra seat is provided, combination table and armchair structure can use bench.Though use bench can increase the seat capacity, when bench being used in flap table and the seat system, the problem that will run into activity, support and enter.Folding and further when spaced apart when member, under the situation that the distance between the support member changes, be difficult to support two ends across the bench of support member in folding and expansion process.In order to overcome this difficulty, developed some system with the shortening bench, but can reduce the seat capacity like this.Other system utilizes sliding support, and this can increase the complexity of building, and can block in folding process potentially.Other system strides across the zone that wherein entering of bench is hindered basically by support frame, and can cause the danger of stumbling.Be configured to support bench and compare, the framework of this desk and seat-assembly must differently be constructed when supporting stool, thereby has increased complexity.
As can be seen, need a kind of new and desk and armchair structure improvement.This desk and armchair structure should provide non-rectangular desk, and seat is spaced apart around desk.In addition, desk should allow to use bench to increase the seat capacity.If bench and stool can use under same bracing frame interchangeably, so this desk and seat system just provide extra purposes.Desk and seat system should be able to be easy to folding and the easier bench that enters, and can fold into the deposit position that needs less parking space.The invention solves these and other problem relevant with flap table and seat system.
Summary of the invention
The present invention relates to a kind of flap table and seat unit, be specifically related to non-rectangular flap table and armchair structure.Desktop comprises a pair of for example semicircular along the folding tabletop section of the straight flange of each several part.Lock remains on expanded position with desk, and is easily discharged by near the end handle of the extension downwards of the central axis the tabletop section edge.Framework downwards and extend outwardly into interchangeable seat structure.In first structure, framework is downward and extend outwardly into eight stools, and four stools are opened around the peripheral intervals of each tabletop section.Wheel or leg face down under each stool and extend so that isolated support member to be provided around entire table.Framework extends internally towards desktop from each stool below, so that enter the comfortableness that enters or take one's seat that does not hinder them for what the people who sits on a wooden stool provided convenience.
In second structure, stool replaces with crooked bench.Two crooked benches are relevant with tabletop section.Bench folds into vertical substantially deposit position from horizontal use location.Bench is crooked around the periphery of tabletop section, and has the space that is used to walk between the bench of each end.Bench is increased to 12 people with the seat capacity from 8, when especially being used for allowing children take one's seat.Bench pivotally is installed in the top of seat frame support member, and is folding to allow between operative installations and deposit position.Distance between two respective pivot of the pivotal point of bench and tabletop section and each tabletop section is identical, makes desk and seat-assembly fold under each of assembly partly plays the situation of effect of four bar connecting rods in the type of parallelogram structure.Bench pivots, but the structure of pivotal point and spacing have been eliminated the needs with respect to the slip of framework.
Folding frame folds into vertical position with desktop from horizontal level, and wherein the bottom of desktop substantially toward each other.In first structure, stool is inwardly folding and make seat maintenance level substantially in structure, and this has reduced the shared ground space of assembly that is in the expansion use location.In second seat structure, bench is also around the edge of desk, makes that desk need be than still less ground space in launching the use location.In the folding position, desk and armchair structure are supported on the four wheels, make assembly can be turned to any desired position.For easy and safe mobile, lock remains on desk on the folding position.
Characterizing these novel features of the present invention and other various advantages is to specifically note in the claim of an appended formation part of the present invention.Yet, in order to understand the present invention, advantage better and to use the purpose that realizes to illustrate and to have described preferred implementation of the present invention in the accompanying drawings with reference to accompanying drawing that constitutes its another part and additional description situation by it.
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With reference to accompanying drawing, wherein, identical indicate corresponding construction in all several views with reference to letter and number:
Fig. 1 has the flap table of first seat structure and the armchair structure perspective view at expanded position according to the principle of the invention;
Fig. 2 is the flap table shown in Fig. 1 and the armchair structure perspective view in folded storage;
Fig. 3 is the plan view from above of flap table shown in Fig. 1 and armchair structure;
Fig. 4 is the face upwarding view of flap table shown in Fig. 1 and armchair structure;
Fig. 5 is the right side elevation view of flap table shown in Fig. 1 and armchair structure;
Fig. 6 is the circular flap table shown in Fig. 1 and the end elevation view of armchair structure;
Fig. 7 is the circular flap table shown in Fig. 1 and the armchair structure end perspective view in partially folded position; And
Fig. 8 is the circular flap table shown in Fig. 1 and the armchair structure end elevation view in the folding position that link lock engages;
Fig. 9 has the flap table of second seat structure and armchair structure in accordance with the principles of the present invention at the perspective view of folding position, wherein for the sake of clarity, has removed some parts;
Figure 10 is the flap table shown in Fig. 9 and the armchair structure plan view from above at expanded position;
Figure 11 be the flap table shown in Fig. 9 and armchair structure in the plan view from above of folding position, wherein for the sake of clarity, removed some parts;
Figure 12 is the flap table shown in Fig. 9 and the armchair structure right side elevation view in the folding position; And
Figure 13 is the flap table shown in Fig. 9 and the armchair structure end elevation view in folded storage.
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Referring now to accompanying drawing, have in Fig. 1, show desk and seat-assembly with first seat structure, totally be referred to as 10.Desk comprises a pair of relative tabletop section 14 with folding type support frame 12 with armchair structure.Eight stools 16 are opened around the peripheral intervals of desk, around each tabletop section 14 four stools 16 are arranged, and provide seat near the edge of desktop.Stool 16 is evenly spaced apart substantially, does not invade space each other so that eight users can be sitting in the desk limit.
Desk and armchair structure 10 comprise fold mechanism 18, and this fold mechanism 18 is folding table between use location shown in Figure 1 and folded storage shown in Figure 2.At deposit position, the seat tops of stool 16 keeps level substantially, and desktop 14 folds into the vertical extended position that the bottom surface faces with each other substantially.Launching the use location, desk and armchair structure 10 are supported on the supporting leg 22 below four stools 16, and are supported on caster or the wheel 20 below other four stools 16.In folded storage, desk and armchair structure 10 are supported on the wheel 20 of four rotations, so that desk and armchair structure 10 can be rolled to any desired position.Fold mechanism 18 comprises lock, so that desk and armchair structure 10 are locked in the expansion use location.Lockset has locking component 50, this locking component 50 extends to below desktop 14 along the center line of fold mechanism 18 and keeps to the side, make and to see that from above it hides, yet make it separate and can easily unclamp, with folding table and armchair structure 10 from stopper element by lifting handle 52.
As Fig. 1, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 is the clearest illustrate, framework 12 comprises standpipe 32, the pivot 48 of this standpipe 32 below half-round table surface member 14 extends out.Desktop 14 has the arc outer rim that forms oval (being depicted as circle).Also can imagine and use other non-rectangular shape, for example octagonal or other polygonal, preferred structure is that adjacent stool 16 is centered on nearest straight line portion or the curved edge and opens around the peripheral intervals of desk 10 equably substantially.Standpipe 32 extends to the horizontal component 34 that is drawn out to stool supports 22, and comprises framework near the stool 16 of central fold line, and this framework has the standpipe 33 that leads to two framing component 38A and 38B.In addition, side frame member 36 provides extra support for the horizontal component 34 of end most stools 16.Two frame structures provide the intensity and the support of increase for stool 16.
With reference to Fig. 4 and Fig. 6, fold mechanism 18 comprises that along the outer pivot member 26 of folding central axis, it connects the straight flange of two table top member 14.Fold mechanism 18 also comprises first connecting rod member 42 and second connecting rod member 44, this first connecting rod member 42 and second connecting rod member 44 are attached on the pivot 46 and table top member 14 and pivot member 40 on the framework, this pivot member 40 is installed to cross member 30, and this cross member 30 connects the desk standpipe 32 of the stool that is used for outermost.
As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8, utilize retainer 70 with auxiliary desk 10 to be remained on the wideer folding advanced positions, this wideer folding advanced positions provides bigger stability in the transportation of desk 10.When desk 10 was folding, desk only was supported on the wheel 20 but not may easier promotion under the folding fully folding position as shown in Figure 8 therein.This has kept relatively low center of gravity, and it is mobile easier and safer to make.Retainer 70 is pivotally mounted on the framework 12 below the desktop 14.Retainer 70 comprises the cross bar 72 that engages with the standpipe 32 of framework 12, as shown in Figure 8.Retainer 70 is owing to gravity hangs, and can manually upwards lift so that framework 12 is packed up and do not have obstacle, shown in the mirage of Fig. 8, and allows complete folding table 10, and this just can be suitable for leaving in the limited space, as shown in Figure 2.When desk 10 launched, retainer 70 automatically fell once more.
Framework 12 is used for supporting each stool 16, is attached under the situation that does not also hinder the user when the user sits down below the desktop even simultaneously supporting member 22 is remained.Framework 12 is also provided convenience and is entered stool 16 and do not have unnecessary restriction.Under design of the present invention, the horizontal component of framework extends internally from the stool 16 on the most close table top member 14 summits and along those stools 16 of center folding axis.Outermost stool 16 in table top member 14 each side has support member, and described support member provides opening to be used for the clog-free seat that is easy to enter and leave between them.Space between the stool 16 is enough wide, makes passage between the stool 16 that enough spaces be arranged and does not have obstruction from framing component.The invention provides the even substantially isolated stool 16 of periphery, so that can both make full use of the space on the desktop 14 in the position of respectively taking one's seat around table top member 14.
Referring now to Fig. 9, show desk and seat-assembly in second seat structure, the assembly with this seat structure totally is appointed as 110.Desk comprises a pair of relative tabletop section 114 with folding type support frame 112.Article four, bench 116 is opened around the peripheral intervals of tabletop section 114, two contiguous locating of arch section that bench 116 relatively places each tabletop section 114, and the seat at contiguous desk edge is provided.Bench 116 is evenly spaced apart substantially, make to amount to 12 users and can be seated comfortably in the desk limit and not invade each other space.Although desk has different seats with seat- assembly 10 and 110, fold mechanism is consistent with framework substantially.For second seat structure, corresponding structure is used in the Reference numeral that is used for desk and seat-assembly 10 in first seat structure and adds " 1 " and refer to.
Desk and seat-assembly 110 comprise fold mechanism 118, and this fold mechanism 118 is folding table and seat-assembly 110 between folded storage shown in Figure 9 and expansion use location shown in Figure 10.In deposit position, bench 116 rotates to vertical substantially direction, and desktop 114 folds into the vertical extended position that the bottom surface faces with each other substantially.Launching the use location, desk 110 is supported on the supporting leg 122 and caster or wheel 120 of bench 116 belows.In folded storage, desk 10 is supported on four rotating wheels 120, so that desk 110 can be rolled to any desired position.Fold mechanism 118 comprises that lock launches on the use location so that desk 110 is locked in.Lockset has locking component 150, this locking component is along the center line of fold mechanism 118 and extending to below the desktop 114 near the edge, so as invisible from the top, however by lifting handle it is separated from stopper element, be easy to lock is discharged, make desk 110 to be folded.
As Fig. 9, Figure 12 and Figure 13 were clearly shown that, framework 112 comprised standpipe 132, and the pivot 148 of this standpipe 132 below half-round table surface member 114 extends out.Desktop 114 has the arc outer rim, is shown circle here.Also can imagine and use other non-rectangular shape, for example octagonal or other polygonal, preferred structure is that adjacent bench 116 is opened around the peripheral intervals of desk 110 substantially equably.Standpipe 132 extends to the horizontal component 134 that is drawn out to bench supports 122, and first end of the most close central fold line of bench 116 comprises the framework with standpipe 133, and standpipe 133 leads to two framing component 138A and 138B.In addition, side frame member 136 provides extra support for the horizontal component 134 of second end that is used for bench 116.Two frame structures provide the intensity of increase to support bench 116.
With reference to Fig. 9, Figure 11 and Figure 13, fold mechanism 118 comprises that along the outer pivot member 126 of folding central axis, it connects the straight flange of two table top member 114.Fold mechanism 118 also comprises first connecting rod member 142 and second connecting rod member 144, pivot 146 and pivot 148 that this first connecting rod member 142 and second connecting rod member 144 are attached on the framework arrive table top member 114 and pivot member 140, this pivot member 140 is installed to cross member 130, and this cross member 130 connects the desk standpipe 132 of first end that is used for bench.
As shown in Figure 13, utilize retainer 170 with auxiliary desk 110 to be remained on the wideer folding advanced positions, this wideer folding advanced positions provides bigger stability in the transportation of desk 110.When desk 110 was folding, desk only was supported on the wheel 120 but not may easier promotion under the folding fully folding position therein.This has kept relatively low center of gravity, and it is mobile easier to make.Retainer 170 is pivotally mounted on the framework 112 below the desktop 114.Retainer 170 comprises the cross bar 172 that engages with the standpipe 132 of framework 112, is similar at the cross bar 72 shown in Fig. 4 and 7.Retainer 170 is owing to gravity hangs, and can manually upwards lift so that framework 112 is packed up and do not have obstacle, shown in the mirage of Figure 13, and allows complete folding table 110, and this just can be suitable for leaving in the limited space, shown in Fig. 9 and 11-13.When desk 110 launched, retainer 170 automatically fell once more.
Framework 112 is used for supporting each bench 116, is attached under the minimum situation about hindering below the desktop even make supporting member 122 also only can produce the user when the user sits down simultaneously.Framework 112 enters bench 116 with also providing convenience and takes one's seat and do not have unnecessary restriction.Under design of the present invention, the horizontal component of framework from the end of the bench 116 on the summit of close tabletop section and the opposed end of the bench 116 of the most close center folding axis extend internally.Outermost end at the bench 116 of table top member 114 each side has support member, and described support member provides opening to be used for being easy to enter and leave between bench 116 between them.Space between the bench 116 is enough wide, makes that the passage between the bench 116 has enough spaces.The invention provides the even substantially isolated bench 116 of periphery, so that the favourable even distribution that utilizes the space on the desktop 114 and the position of taking one's seat around table top member 114.In addition, the seat capacity is increased to 12 seated persons.
Bench 116 is supported on the top of bench supports 122.Can be appreciated that bench 116 is pivoted to vertical substantially position from horizontal use location when depositing.Therefore, bench 116 is necessary to pivot around support member 122.Bench 116 comprises the pivot assembly 160 that contains center pivotal pin 162 and hinge leaf 164.Hinge assembly allows bench 116 to move between vertical substantially deposit position and horizontal use location.Will be appreciated that bench is configured such that the constraint of the folding connecting rod 118 that can not be subjected to being used for desk and seat-assembly 110.The axis of folder fin 162A and 162B spaced apart with pivot 146 and 148 between the identical distance of distance.In addition, the pivot axis of bench is parallel to the rotation of pivot 146 and 148.In this manner, further do not sliding or do not having to take place under the situation of pin 162 and/or reed retaining member 164 folding.Desk and seat-assembly 110 are folding as the pair of parallel linkage.The favourable spacing of the pivotal point of seat support member and fold mechanism 118 allows the only pivot of bench 116, eliminated the complexity in the existing design, in existing design,, need terminal bench that bench slidably is installed for folding table and seat-assembly.Fold mechanism 118 and pintle assembly 160 provide safe, easy operating and folding reliably for desk and seat-assembly 110.
Should be appreciated that, the invention provides the structure with stool 16 (shown in Figure 1) and have between the structure (shown in Figure 9) of bench 116 fast and simple conversion.This seat of two types directly is installed to framework and need not to re-construct framework 12 or 112 or re-construct Foldable assembly 18 or 118.
Yet, should be understood that, although many feature and advantage of the present invention in the description of preamble the details in conjunction with 26S Proteasome Structure and Function of the present invention provide, but disclosure only is illustrative, and in the represented principle of the invention scope of the broader terms that claims are explained, can do detailed variation, especially aspect profile, size and the layout of parts.
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1. flap table and seat unit comprise:
Relative first table top member and second table top member, each in the described table top member has straight flange and arc limit, and wherein said straight flange is toward each other;
Support the framework of each described table top member, described framework comprises first frame part that extends laterally substantially along described straight flange and second frame part that extends perpendicular to described straight flange substantially;
Folding connecting rod, described folding connecting rod is folding between use location and deposit position with described table top member, and wherein, in described use location, described table top member forms horizontally extending desktop, and at described deposit position, described table top member is substantially toward each other; And
Bench, described bench extends between described first frame part and described second frame part;
Wherein, described first table top member pivots around framework at the first desk pivot place, and described second table top member pivots around framework at the second desk pivot place, and wherein, the distance of first desk pivot to the second pivot equals the distance of the first bench pivot to the second bench pivot.
2. flap table according to claim 1 and seat unit, wherein, described bench is the unique connection between described first frame part and described second frame part except that desktop.
3. flap table according to claim 1 and 2 and seat unit, wherein, described bench pivotally is installed on described first frame part and second frame part.
4. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 3, wherein, described bench is sentenced pivotable mode at the first bench pivot and is installed on described first frame part, and sentences pivotable mode at the second bench pivot and be installed on described second frame part.
5. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 4, wherein, the pivot axis of the described first desk pivot, the second desk pivot, the first bench pivot and the second bench pivot is parallel.
6. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 5, wherein, described bench can exchange with stool.
7. flap table according to claim 6 and seat unit, wherein, each bench can exchange with two stools.
8. flap table according to claim 7 and seat unit, wherein, described framework comprises vertical seat support member, and wherein, described stool and bench directly are installed to described vertical seat support member.
9. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 8, wherein, the zone below the core under the described bench does not have framework.
10. the method for folding table and seat-assembly, described desk and seat-assembly have desktop folding connecting rod and seat folding connecting rod, and described method comprises:
Along first axle that extends through first pivot and the described desktop folding connecting rod of second folded that extends through second pivot, described first pivot is connected by first member with second pivot;
Along the folding simultaneously described seat folding connecting rod of the 3rd axis that extends through the 3rd pivot and the four axistyle that extends through the 4th pivot, described the 3rd pivot is connected by second member with the 4th pivot;
Wherein, the distance between described first pivot and second pivot equals the distance between described the 3rd pivot and described the 4th pivot, and wherein said first axle, second axis, the 3rd axis are parallel with four axistyle.
11. method according to claim 10, wherein, described second member comprises bench.
12. according to claim 10 or 11 described methods, wherein, described first member comprises the desktop framework member.
13. according to each described method in the claim 10 to 12, wherein, described desk and seat-assembly comprise first table top member and second table top member, and wherein, each table top member comprises desktop folding connecting rod and the seat folding connecting rod that is associated.
14. according to each described method in the claim 10 to 13, wherein, each table top member comprises two benches.
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1. flap table and seat unit comprise:
Two relative table top member, each has straight flange and arc limit in the described table top member, and wherein said straight flange is toward each other;
Support the framework of each described table top member, described framework comprises first frame part that extends laterally substantially along described straight flange and second frame part that extends perpendicular to described straight flange substantially;
Folding connecting rod, described folding connecting rod is folding between use location and deposit position with described table top member, and wherein, in described use location, described table top member forms horizontally extending desktop, and at described deposit position, described table top member is substantially toward each other; And
Bench, described bench extends between described first frame part and described second frame part.
2. flap table according to claim 1 and seat unit, wherein, described bench is the unique connection between described first frame part and described second frame part except that desktop.
3. flap table according to claim 1 and 2 and seat unit, wherein, described bench pivotally is installed on described first frame part and second frame part.
4. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 3, wherein, described bench is sentenced pivotable mode at the first bench pivot and is installed on described first frame part, and sentences pivotable mode at the second bench pivot and be installed on described second frame part.
5. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 4, wherein, described desktop pivots around framework at the first desk pivot place, and pivot around other desktop at the second desk pivot place, wherein, the distance of first desk pivot to the second pivot equals the distance of the first bench pivot to the second bench pivot.
6. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 5, wherein, the pivot axis of the described first desk pivot, the described second desk pivot, the described first bench pivot and the described second bench pivot is parallel.
7. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 6, wherein, described bench can exchange with stool.
8. flap table according to claim 7 and seat unit, wherein, each bench can exchange with two stools.
9. flap table according to claim 8 and seat unit, wherein, described framework comprises vertical seat support member, and wherein, described stool and bench directly are installed to described vertical seat support member.
10. according to each described flap table and seat unit in the claim 1 to 9, wherein, the zone below the core under the described bench does not have framework.
11. the method for folding table and seat-assembly, described desk and seat-assembly have desktop folding connecting rod and seat folding connecting rod, and described method comprises:
Along first axle that extends through first pivot and the described desktop folding connecting rod of second folded that extends through second pivot, described first pivot is connected by first member with second pivot;
Along the folding simultaneously described seat folding connecting rod of the 3rd axis that extends through the 3rd pivot and the four axistyle that extends through the 4th pivot, described the 3rd pivot is connected by second member with the 4th pivot;
Wherein, the distance between described first pivot and second pivot equals the distance between described the 3rd pivot and described the 4th pivot.
12. method according to claim 11, wherein, described second member comprises bench.
13. according to claim 11 or 12 described methods, wherein, described first member comprises the desktop framework member.
14. according to each described method in the claim 11 to 13, wherein, described desk and seat-assembly comprise first table top member and second table top member, and wherein, each table top member comprises desktop folding connecting rod and the seat folding connecting rod that is associated.
15. according to each described method in the claim 11 to 14, wherein, each table top member comprises two benches.
16. method according to claim 11, wherein, described first axle, second axis, the 3rd axis are parallel with four axistyle.
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