CN202739180U

CN202739180U - Desk

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Publication number: CN202739180U
Application number: CN2012202283571U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 温德尔·佩里; 大卫·C·温特尔; 米切·詹森
Original assignee: Lifetime Products Inc
Current assignee: Lifetime Products Inc
Priority date: 2011-04-25
Filing date: 2012-04-25
Publication date: 2013-02-20
Anticipated expiration: 2022-04-25
Also published as: CN102783818A; CN202566937U; CN202566938U; CN102783817A; CN102783816A; CN102783815A; CN202566935U; CN102783817B; CN202566920U; CN102783819A; CN202566936U; CN102783819B; CN102783818B; CN102783815B; CN102772011A; CN102783816B

Abstract

A desk, in size, is suitable for forming a structure capable of being nested with adjacent desks so as to reduce the height of the nested desks. The desk comprises a desk board made of molding plastics and composed of an accommodate part which, in size, is suitable for forming a structure capable of being accommodated in the junction part of the frameworks of the adjacent desks in the nested structure; the desk further comprises a metal framework connected with the desk board, and the metal framework includes the junction part which, in size, is suitable for forming a structure capable of being arranged in the accommodate part of the adjacent desks of the nested structure, and if necessary, the outer surface of the junction part is exposed out of a notch on a flange part.

Description

Desk

The cross reference of related application

The name that the application requires on April 25th, 2011 to submit to is called the U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/478 of desk, No. 786, the name of submitting on April 25th, 2011 is called the U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/478 of desk and chair, No. 879, the name of submitting on April 25th, 2011 is called U.S.'s design patent application 29/390 of tabletop section, No. 471, the name of submitting on September 5th, 2011 is called the U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/531 of desk, the name of submitting in No. 081 and on October 4th, 2011 is called the U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/543 of desk, No. 277 priority, each application all is incorporated herein by reference at this.

Technical field

The utility model relates in general at least a portion by the structure that plastics consist of, and relates in particular to the furniture that can comprise molded plastic part, for example desk and chair.

Background technology

There are as everyone knows many dissimilar desks to be used to multiple different purpose.For example, conventional desk can comprise pivoting and be connected to the leg of desktop, and leg can be in leg movement between the folding memory location that is adjacent to desktop of outward extending use location and leg from desktop.Conventional desk with relatively large desktop and folding leg is commonly called " banquet table ", and these desks usually in the auditorium, other places of banquet hall, conference centre, hotel, school, church and great number of people's party use.The desk of these types often has various structure and uses under multiple different configurations.When no longer needing banquet table, table leg can move to the memory location and desk can more easily move or store.

Because most of banquet table length are between 6 to 10 feet, width is between 3 to 4 feet, even therefore leg is in the folding position, the required storage area of this desk is also quite large.Large like this storage area is problematic for commercial location or mechanism (for example hotel, school and church), because must the considerable this desk of storage.

Conventional desk often comprises the desktop of being made by various materials (for example timber, particieboard or metal).Yet, often relatively heavier by timber, particieboard or metal desktop, and this can make the desk heaviness or be difficult to mobile.Generally before using, must be processed or be polished by timber or metal desktop cost also relatively high and this desktop.For example, make desktop by timber and generally must obtain sand milling and colouring, and the metal desktop must be formed required form and be painted.In addition, because these are wooden and the metal desktop is relatively heavy, the cost that therefore can increase the desk transportation and transport.The weight of desktop makes desk more be difficult to mobile and storage.

In order to reduce the weight of conventional desk, desktop can be made by the material (for example plastics) of relative lightweight.Disadvantageously, the desktop of being made by light material can need large stiffener or other structure members (for example support, support, supporting member, etc.) to strengthen desktop.Although these optional features can increase the intensity of desktop, optional feature also can increase the weight of desk.These optional features can cause manufacturing cost to increase and the more time assembling of needs desk.In addition, need extra securing member with these assembling parts and be connected on the desk, this also needs the extra time and artificial in manufacture process.Optional feature and securing member can further increase the cost of desk and make desk more be difficult to make.And these optional features and securing member have possibility injury user's leg or the sharp edges of arm.

Conventional desk can comprise the framework that links to each other with desktop.Framework can comprise an offside hurdle that utilizes securing member to link to each other with the desktop side.The power that needs a plurality of securing members that framework and desktop are fixedly linked and will be applied to desktop is delivered to framework.Undesirable is that when when some existing desks apply larger load or power, framework is understood bending, is out of shape and/or separated with desktop.In addition, may separate or break away from desktop for the securing member of connecting frame to desktop.If load or power surpass certain value, securing member even can damage and tear desktop.In addition, the framework of some existing desks or the securing member folding that can collapse in some cases.

If relatively large load or power are applied on the part of desktop, the desktop of some existing desks may occur not wish the bending that occurs or be out of shape.For example, if load or power are applied to the outer part of conventional desktop, then the movement or the bending that occur may occur not wish in that part of desktop.Particularly, that part of desktop may downwards when load or power are applied to the upper surface of desktop.

The large scale of conventional banquet table needs manufacturer, retailer and consumer that a large amount of memory spaces is provided.And a large amount of memory spaces especially individual problem for manufacturer, retailer and the consumer of the demand that storage is arranged, transport and/or display many desks.

Summary of the invention

Therefore a kind of desk elimination need to be provided or alleviate defects and problem.

On the one hand, a kind of desk can comprise desktop and one or more leg, and described leg size is suitable for and is formed at surface (for example floor or ground) top supporting desktop.This desk can also comprise framework and the leg that links to each other with framework.These legs can be mobile between folding or memory location and extension or use location with respect to desktop.Particularly, these legs can pivot between the outward extending extended position from desktop at folding position and the leg of the contiguous at least desktop lower surface arrangement of leg.If necessary, when leg was in the folding position, leg can at least part of contact or in abutting connection with the lower surface of desktop.In addition, the lower surface of desktop can comprise one or more recesses, and its size is suitable for and is formed at least a portion of holding leg when leg is in the folding position.Advantageously, can reduce like this to store and/or transport the required space of desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk is lightweight relatively, can make like this desk more easily transport and move.For example, desk can include the lightweight table top that helps reduce the desk gross weight.Desk can also by parts few in number or module composition, can reduce the weight of desk like this.In addition, need securing member few in number to assemble desk, so also can reduce the weight of desk.These securing members few in number can also make desk be assembled more fast and easily.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the desktop that is made of plastics.For example, desktop can adopt blowing, injection moulding, rotary molding or other suitable molding processes to make by molded plastics.The molded plastics desktop can provide relatively hard and high-intensity structure, can bear like this using and wear and tear repeatedly.The manufacturing of molded plastics desktop also relatively fast, easily and efficiently.In addition, the molded plastics desktop can easily be molded as required size and dimension, such as universal table, bidge table, personal table etc.The molded plastics desktop is lightweight relatively, for example because it can be included in the hollow inside that forms in the molding process.The molded plastics desktop can also comprise substantially two relative walls of constant and/or preset distance of interval, can help to improve like this strength and stiffness of desktop.In addition, the molded plastics desktop generally can have weatherability and to temperature-insensitive.In addition, the molded plastics desktop can burn in the duration get rusty or occurs that other are deteriorated, can help like this to form durable desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can by molded plastics make and one or more feature integrally formed in the molding process as the part of whole Construction integration.For example, the molded plastics desktop can comprise that one or more recesses (being also referred to as " the recessed section (tack-offs) of closing ") and these recesses can be designed to improve the intensity of desktop and/or make isolated wall interconnection.These recesses can also size be suitable for and be configured to define the structure with special characteristics and quality, and for example desktop has substantially uniformly intensity, rigidity and/or structural intergrity.The molded plastics desktop can also comprise other features, for example improves the structure of intensity, rigidity and/or the torsion resistance of at least a portion of desktop.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the parts that can access quick and convenient manufacturing.For example, the manufacturing on the side hurdle of leg and/or framework can be relatively simple.In addition, the side hurdle of leg and/or framework can connect on the table fast and easily, can reduce manufacturing cost like this.Desk can also only be made of a small amount of parts and need securing member few in number, and desk can be assembled fast and easily by manufacturer, retailer and/or consumer.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can be so that the stacking of a plurality of desks.Advantageously, the configuration that the desk that stacks can be arranged to align.For example, a desk can align with adjacent tables at an easy rate, is convenient to like this transportation, storage and/or the display of a plurality of desks.Importantly, the desk of alignment can be vertical according to be in the state such as transportation, storage or display such as desk, level or become suitable angle to arrange.If necessary, the desk that stacks can lock or have a tendency that keeps together.For example, frictional fit or interference engagement can be tended to that desk is remained in and stack configuration between the desk of adjacent one another.If desk has the tendency that keeps together, then this can help to reduce in transportation, storage and/or the display process damage to desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can space to reduce take nested with adjacent tables.Importantly, nested desk makes these desks can be stored in less area, can significantly reduce like this storage and cost of transportation.Nested desk can also be stored the desk of greater number under the area identical with the conventional desk that does not nest together.In addition, nested desk can help to protect desk to avoid damaging.For example, because the top of a desk can be arranged within the bottom of adjacent tables, therefore can help to prevent that desk is damaged.Nested desk also can have the desktop measure-alike or substantially the same with conventional desk, shows that like this these desks can have similar outward appearance and characteristic, for example intensity, structural intergrity etc.Nested desk can also have the footprints identical with conventional desk, but nested desk obviously can have more desk to be arranged on the tray or in the container, and/or can have the desk of equal number to be arranged in the obviously less space.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can nestedly with adjacent tables be in and stack configuration.Advantageously, nested desk is compared the height that can have obvious reduction with the conventional desk that does not nest together.For example, existing desk can have highly and can stack at least 63.75 inches height for about 2.125 inches desktop and 30 existing like this desks.The illustrative embodiments of nested desk can have the about 2.0 inches desktop of thickness, but can be with adjacent tables overlapping about 0.25 inch, so that the height of overlapped section only is about 1.75 inches when nested with another desk.Therefore, the height of 30 nested desks only is about 52.75 inches, because adjacent tables can nest together.Particularly since the part of desk can be arranged in the adjacent tables or with the overlapping nested arrangement that is in of adjacent tables, therefore the total height of nested desk is reduced.Therefore, in this representative configuration, the height that is in the desk of nested arrangement can only be about 1.75 inches.Thereby, to compare with existing desk, each of nested desk stacks desk can reduce highly about 0.375 inch to 0.25 inch.Can there be so more desks to arrange to be in and stack configuration, thereby greatly increase the quantity that can overlay on tray or the shelf or be arranged in the desk in container or the truck.

Another aspect, a kind of desk can nest together to reduce the total height that stacks desk with adjacent tables.For example, conventional desk can have highly about 2.0 inches blow molded plastic desktop and highly about 1.625 inches framework.The height of the framework of this conventional desk is greater than 80% desk that has desirable strength and rigidity with formation of height of table top.The framework that is used for this conventional desk can have rectangular cross sectional configuration, help like this with the interval substantially two relative walls of constant distance form girder structures.Be known that the reduction that reduces to cause desk intensity of frame height.It is also known that frame width reduce can make desk that distortion and/or the bending that occurs occurs not wish.Compare with these existing desks, nested desk can have total height and the outward appearance identical with conventional desk, and overall strength and the structural intergrity identical with conventional desk, but desk can nest together.The similar size of desk and footprints can make the consumer infer immediately, and nested desk has overall strength, rigidity and the torsion resistance identical with conventional desk.Yet the framework of nested desk has obviously reduced two or more height that stack desk.Because nested desk can have significantly reduced height under nested arrangement, therefore can save considerable space, this point is extremely important to manufacturer in manufacturing and transportation; Extremely important to the retailer when storing or displaying a plurality of desk; And/or also extremely important to the consumer who buys, transports or store a plurality of desks.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can size be suitable for and be configured to nestedly, surpasses 10% so that the height of nested desk reduces.For example, the height of single desk can be about 2.0 inches.When desk was nested with another desk, the height of desk can be about 1.75 inches, because the part of desk nests together.In this embodiment, the nested desk height that causes each to stack desk reduces about 0.25 inch.Therefore, the aspect ratio that is in the desk that stacks configuration is in that non-to stack configuration little by about 12.5%.Advantageously, make like this desk can obtain more efficiently storage, transport and display, because need less space.In another embodiment, standard pallet or transport configuration can comprise 21 conventional desks, but the desk with nested feature disclosed herein can allow 27 or 29 desks to be arranged on the standard pallet or in the typical transport configuration.If arrange 27 rather than 21 desks on tray or in the standard transport configuration, then can store more, transport or display roughly 28% desk.If arrange 29 rather than 21 desks on tray or in the standard transport configuration, can realize that then desk quantity improves 38%.Advantageously, this can cause significantly saving and cost advantage, because for example can store, transport or display obviously more desk under equal area; Or in storage to 25% area when young, transport or display the desk of equal number.When a large amount of desks for example obtains transporting in standard or high power capacity container, can cause greatly saving cost and have cost advantage.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can be nested with adjacent tables, so that the height of nested desk reduces roughly 20%.For example, the height of conventional blow molded plastic desktop is normally 2.0 inches or larger.The height of table top of nested desk is about 2.0 inches when it is not nested with another desk, but the height of desk overlapped section only is about 1.5 inches to 1.75 inches when nested with another desk.Cause like this when two or more desks nest together, highly significant reduces by 12.5% to 25%.Particularly, about 20% if nested table height reduces, then these desks can have about 1.6 inches height when being in nested arrangement.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise on the top of desktop and holding or nested parts, for example groove, raceway groove or recess, and its size is suitable for and is configured to hold the part of adjacent tables so that desk nested.For example, holding portion can be arranged in upper surface and/or the periphery of desktop.More specifically, holding portion can have substantially L shaped structure, and simultaneously lower surface is parallel to the upper surface of desktop and sidewall substantially substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of desktop.The part of adjacent tables can be arranged in the holding portion so that desk can nest together.Particularly, the part of the part of framework (for example protuberance or flange) and/or desktop (for example edge or table angle) can be arranged in the holding portion.More specifically, the part on the side hurdle of framework along the side arrangement of adjacent nested desk in holding portion.The table angle of the bottom of flange part and/or desktop can be arranged in the holding portion of adjacent nested desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured so that the framework that desk stacks.For example, framework can comprise the top of aliging with the bottom of desktop substantially.The top of framework can be arranged in the framework holding portion of bottom of desktop and this can help to make framework remain on desired location.Framework can also comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to contact the bottom on top of the desk of adjacent one another.Framework can also comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in bonding part in the holding portion of adjacent nested desk.The bonding part can comprise to the flange of downward-extension or protuberance, and its size is suitable for and is configured to be engaged in the holding portion (for example groove or otch) of adjacent nested desk.Advantageously, under nested arrangement, framework can directly support the weight that is applied on the desk and/or at least a portion of power, helps like this to prevent that desk is damaged.For example, when desk stacks when being in horizontal arrangement, the framework of a desk can be by making the desk that stacks support most of weight in order to avoid damage the desk that the mode of desk contacts adjacent one another.Can arrange 10 stacking under the configuration like this, 20,30 or more desk damage and can not produce any desk.In addition, if the bonding part of framework is arranged in the holding portion of adjacent tables, then can be convenient to stacking, store and/or transporting of desk, stack configuration and guarantee that weight obtains suitably and/or evenly distributes because can help these desks are remained in.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can size be suitable for and be configured to nestedly with the desk of adjacent one another, and wherein wt or load are in a plurality of zones, be supported at diverse location and/or by different surfaces.Advantageously, a plurality of contact areas can make stress and power be distributed in more on the large tracts of land and can help to prevent that desk is damaged.For example, desk can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to contact one or more contact areas of the upper surface of adjacent desktop.More specifically, the side hurdle of framework can comprise the bottom that the upper surface with desktop is arranged in parallel substantially, for example straight contact surface or load-bearing surface.In addition, the side hurdle of framework can comprise the bonding part, and for example to flange or the protuberance of downward-extension, its size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in the holding portion of desk of adjacent one another.The bottom of flange can contact the lower surface of holding portion, and it can be another load-bearing surface.In addition, desk can comprise other parts, table angle or flange part for example, and its size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in the holding portion of adjacent one another desk.For example, table angle and/or flange part can comprise the compressed edge of the lower surface that contacts holding portion, and it also can be load-bearing surface.When two or more desks nested together, a plurality of contact areas can be so that stacking of desk and can not scratch or damage desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the desktop with one or more parts of being made by the compression moulding plastics.For example, the part of table angle and/or flange part can form in the blowing process in compression moulding.Advantageously, compression moulding table angle and/or flange part can help to form the structure of firmer, larger rigidity and/or larger impact resistance, can improve like this life-span and the practicality of desk.Importantly, compression moulding can make the part of an angle and/or flange part relatively thin, because almost do not have between the wall of compression moulding plastic construction or any gap useless or space.Compression moulding table angle and/or flange part also can size be suitable for and be configured to be engaged in the holding portion of desk of adjacent one another, like this can be so that the stacking with nested of desk.Compression moulding part can also size be suitable for and be configured to the part of contact frame.For example, compression moulding part can arrange and the side hurdle of framework can contact or in abutting connection with the compression moulding part along at least a portion of flange part, can help like this framework location and remains on desired location.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise compressed edge.For example, if desktop is made by blow molded plastic, then compressed edge can be formed by the outer wall that folds on himself, so that compressed edge thickness is roughly the twice of outer wall thickness.Compressed edge can be made by any suitable mode.Compressed edge can be arranged around all or part of girth (for example edge and/or table angle) of desktop.Advantageously, compressed edge can help to improve intensity, rigidity, structural intergrity and/or impact resistance.Compressed edge also can size be suitable for and be configured to being arranged at least in part in the holding portion of adjacent nested desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the compressed edge with different size.For example, the table angle of desktop can comprise the compressed edge different from the compressed edge size of extending along side and/or the end of desktop.Particularly, desktop can comprise to the flange part of downward-extension and table angle and can comprise the compressed edge that is equal to or greater than highly substantially the most of height of flange part.The table angle can also comprise highly substantially or be substantially equal at least the compressed edge of flange part height.The side of desktop can comprise the compressed edge less than the compressed edge at table angle.For example, the side of desktop can comprise the compressed edge that is equal to or less than highly substantially the flange part height.The height of the compressed edge of arranging along side and/or the end of desktop also can be obviously less than the height of flange part.In the exemplary embodiment, along the compressed edge of the side arrangement of desktop have about 0.125 inch to about 0.25 inch height, and a table angle can comprise height about 0.25 inch to about 0.5 inch height.Along the compressed edge of the end of desktop can have about 0.125 inch to about 0.5 inch height.Therefore, the compressed edge of table angle and/or the end of desktop can be than along the large twice of compressed edge of side or many times.If necessary, the table angle compressed edge height can than along the side and/or the height of the compressed edge of end much bigger, for example three times, four times, five times or many times.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise handle or the handgrip of the one or both ends that are arranged in desktop.Handle can by desktop on the flange part of downward-extension recess or opening consists of and handle can be constructed integrally formed with desktop as a whole.Preferably, handle size is suitable for and is configured so that moving and transport desk.In addition, handle can help to make and is in the desk that stacks configuration and separates.Desktop can also comprise that the part that makes framework is along recess or the opening of the side arrangement of desktop.For example, the side of desktop can comprise the opening that at least a portion of making framework is exposed.Therefore, the end of the desk opening that can be included on the flange part opening that consists of handle and the part of framework can be exposed.Other parts of framework can be inserted the periphery of desktop and/or from its inside layout, can help like this to protect framework to avoid damaging.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise framework, and it has along the first of the side layout of desktop and the second portion of arranging along the second side of desktop.Particularly, framework can comprise along the first side hurdle of the first side arrangement of desktop with along the second side hurdle of the second side arrangement of desktop.The side hurdle can along the length of desktop and/or width extends and the side hurdle can help supporting desktop and/or be convenient to leg to link to each other with desktop.Each side hurdle can comprise that main body and main body can be elongated, has one or more composition surfaces, and can by relatively hard material for example metal make.More specifically, the main body on side hurdle can be close at least desktop and be arranged and the main body on side hurdle can be arranged vertically substantially with respect to desktop to the flange part of downward-extension.The side hurdle can also comprise the upper and lower.For example, the top on side hurdle can comprise the flange that becomes at a certain angle (for example right angle) to extend internally with main body.The top on side hurdle can also comprise can be to the second edge of downward-extension, for example inward flange.This inward flange can be arranged to the end on the top on adjacent side hurdle at least and main body that it can be parallel to the side hurdle is substantially arranged.The bottom on side hurdle can comprise the outward extending flange of outer part to desktop.The bottom can also comprise the downward extension perpendicular to the lower disposed on side hurdle, for example flange or protuberance.If necessary, downwards the extension can have and compares twice or double thickness with other parts of framework.Particularly, downwards the extension can self be folding or to self bending and comprise and extend upward part, its size is suitable for and is configured to contact the part of desktop, for example the downward lower surface of stretch flange formability section.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the desktop with one or more holding portions, and described accommodation section minute size is suitable for and is configured to hold the part of framework.For example, desktop can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to hold the framework holding portion on the top on frame side hurdle.In addition, desktop can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to the sidewall of contact side hurdle main body and the flange part that size is suitable for and is configured to bottom, contact side hurdle.If necessary, the inwall of flange part can consist of the bottom that the bottom of at least a portion of sidewall and flange part can contact frame.Advantageously, desktop can size be suitable for and be configured to help desired location is located and/or remained on the side hurdle.In addition, desktop can size be suitable for and be configured to help prevent that the side hurdle is crooked, twists or other occur and move, thereby can help to form firmer and solid desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise having one or more substantially L shaped and/or U-shaped frameworks partly.For example, the side hurdle of framework can comprise the top of inverted U-shaped structure substantially and the bottom of U-shaped structure substantially.The top of framework can size be suitable for and be configured to be arranged in the framework holding portion on desktop bottom or the bottom.The bottom of framework can size be suitable for and be configured to contact being in the adjacent tables that stacks nested arrangement.Particularly, the bottom of framework can comprise lower surface, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact the upper surface of the adjacent tables that is in nested arrangement.The bottom of framework can also comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in bonding part in the holding portion of the adjacent tables that is in nested arrangement.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise and is convenient to the nested and framework that stacks of a plurality of desks.This framework can also help the downward stretch flange formability section of supporting desktop.For example, framework can support lugn section inner surface, lower surface and/or outer part.In addition, framework can provide a plurality of contact areas, and for example plane engagement surface and bonding part or flange can make load be distributed in a plurality of zones like this when a plurality of desks nest together.Can there be so more desk to be arranged in to stack in the configuration and/or helps to prevent damage to desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the framework with inside arranging section and outside arranging section.For example, framework can comprise to the first of desktop internal placement and the second portion of arranging to the outer part of desktop.Inwardly arranging section can be at least in part or is basically inwardly arranged from the downward stretch flange formability section of desktop, and outwards arranging section can contact and/or hold at least a portion of flange part.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise that the part of framework and framework can be along edge or the periphery layout of desktop.For example, desktop can comprise that the outer part of flange part with opening and framework can be arranged in the opening or at least in its vicinity.Advantageously, the part of framework is exposed and the exposed portions serve of framework can show that desk is firm, high strength and durable to the consumer.The exposed portions serve of framework can align with the periphery of desktop and/or inwardly separate substantially.The exposed portions serve of framework can also be alignd substantially with the bottom (for example lower surface, flange part and/or the end at table angle) of desktop.More specifically, opening can along the side arrangement of desktop in flange part and the exposed portions serve of framework can be arranged in the opening and/or with opening and align substantially.Can align with the foot of desktop in the bottom of framework or it can stretch out than other parts of desktop more.Thereby in this structure, the bottom of framework can consist of the foot of desktop.The framework that exposes can also form the desk of aesthetic measure and/or pattern change.For example, the framework that exposes can provide the color contrast with desktop.Namely, desktop can have one or more colors and framework and can have one or more different colors have stylized outward appearance or create an aesthetic feeling design with formation desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise desktop, and desktop has opening so that the part of framework can be exposed and/or be arranged near the desktop periphery.For example, desktop can comprise one or more openings, these openings make at least a portion of framework expose and be arranged at least the desktop periphery near.These openings can be along at least most of length extension of desktop.Desktop can also be included in one or more openings for handle of desktop end.Preferably than the large certain multiple of opening of desktop end, for example be five times, ten times, 20 times or more times for the length of the opening of handle along the opening of desktop side.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the flange part of contact, joint and/or supporting desktop and/or the framework of periphery.Advantageously, if framework arrange along the outward flange of desktop, then framework can improve desktop edge or terminal support.In addition, if the part of framework be arranged in flange part below or near, then framework can help to prevent that desktop is damaged.For example, framework can impact-absorbing or power, otherwise may damage desktop.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise have the bonding part framework of (for example protuberance or flange), is convenient to like this nested of desk and stacks.Protuberance can align with the bottom (for example compressed edge) of flange part and/or arrange in its vicinity substantially.Because protuberance and compressed edge can have double wall thickness, therefore can help to prevent that desk is damaged.More specifically, can be by self is crooked or be folded to form protuberance backward with framework, so that it comprises two adjacent, parallel walls and rounded ends.Compressed edge can comprise adjacent, parallel and contacted inner and outer wall preferably.If necessary, protuberance and compressed edge can comprise and align substantially and be arranged in lower surface on the same level.Advantageously, the double wall thickness of framework and flange part can help to prevent that desktop is damaged.In addition, double wall thickness can promote stacking with nested of desk because for example can make that desk is firm, thinner, elasticity and/or anti-broken parts be arranged in the holding portion of adjacent tables.

On the other hand, a kind of framework for desk, it occurs not wish that the possibility crooked or distortion that occurs is less.For example, framework can have when load or power and is applied on the framework time opposing distortion or the structure of rotation.In addition, framework can provide the more carrying of balance when applying load or power.For example, framework can comprise a plurality of bendings or angle, for example the angle of a plurality of right angles or 90 °.Advantageously, a plurality of angles can help to improve framework intensity, load or power when being applied on the framework anti-twist or verticity and/or the more carrying of balance is provided.Framework can also comprise one or more parts, and described part is crooked or folding 180 ° of angles backward, so that these parts of framework have double thickness.Can also help to improve like this framework intensity, when load or power when being applied on the framework anti-twist or verticity and/or the more carrying of balance is provided.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the framework in one or more holding portions of arranging at least in part on the table.Desktop can also comprise one or more holding portions, and its size is suitable for and is configured to hold the miscellaneous part of desk, such as crossbeam, cross bar etc.For example, desktop can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to hold the holding portion on supporting construction top.Desktop can also comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to hold the holding portion of the part of leg when leg is in the folding position.In addition, framework can comprise that size is suitable for and be configured so that leg is connected to the one or more openings on the desk.For example, framework can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to hold the opening on the top of the end of crossbeam and/or supporting construction.According to shape and the layout of framework, the opening on the framework can be circle or non-circular configuration.By making transverse tube extend through opening on the framework, leg can be fixedly connected with desktop.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise framework and the leg assembly of being made by relatively firm and durable material (such as metal, steel etc.).Yet, can recognize, framework and leg assembly can be made by the other materials with suitable attribute and characteristic.In addition, desk, framework, leg assembly etc. can have according to the required purposes of for example desk multiple arbitrarily suitable shape, size, structure and layout.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise that framework and framework can comprise the side hurdle with V-arrangement cross section substantially or structure.More specifically, V-arrangement side hurdle can comprise first and the second portion that is arranged to substantially ° angle, 30 ° of angles to 90 (for example about 45 ° or 60 ° of angles).First and second parts on side hurdle also can be arranged to different angles according to the required purposes of for example desk.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the framework with side hurdle, and described side hurdle has different length.For example, the top on side hurdle can be larger than the bottom on side hurdle.Particularly, the part that extends internally on top, side hurdle can be larger than the part that stretches out of bottom, side hurdle.In addition, the end on side hurdle can have not isostructure.For example, the end on top, side hurdle can extend upward with respect to the lower surface of the desktop end to downward-extension and bottom, side hurdle.In addition, the part on side hurdle is compared with other parts on side hurdle and can be had double thickness.Advantageously, increasing thickness can provide greater strength, toughness, impact resistance and/or rigidity, and can by with the part of framework backward self folding or bending form double thickness.

On the other hand, a kind of framework for desk can comprise the bonding part with circle or crooked end.This rounded ends can have circular substantially structure and it can prevent that the bonding part has the sharp edges of exposing.The bonding part can size be suitable for and be configured to be arranged in the holding portion of adjacent one another desk.For example, the rounded ends of bonding part can size be suitable for and be configured to holding portion, can form relatively large contact area like this between the adjacent one another desk.

On the other hand, a kind of framework for desk can comprise the side hurdle that exposes at least in part.For example, the outer part on side hurdle or edge can separate with other parts of desktop and not link to each other with other structures substantially.The described exposed portions serve on side hurdle can be alignd substantially with the outer part of desktop or it can insert the periphery of desktop or inwardly arranges from the periphery of desktop, can help like this to prevent that desk is damaged.The exposed portions serve on side hurdle can also be with respect to the angled layout of the outer wall of desktop.In addition, the exposed portions serve of framework can be with respect to the lower surface of desktop inwardly or stretch out and the exposed portions serve on side hurdle can align with the bottom surface of flange part or lower surface and/or inwardly be spaced from substantially.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the desktop with holding portion, and described accommodation section minute size is suitable for and is configured to hold at least a portion of framework.For example, desktop can comprise holding portion, for example groove or raceway groove, and its size is suitable for and is configured to hold at least a portion of framework.Particularly, holding portion can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to contact or the wall of abutment frame appropriate section.For example, desktop can have the substantially holding portion of U-shaped, and it is suitable for size and is configured to contact wall with the abutment frame appropriate section.On the other hand, holding portion can have other suitable structures, and V-arrangement substantially for example, described construction size are suitable for and are configured to contact and in abutting connection with the sidewall of V-arrangement framework substantially.If necessary, the groove of V-arrangement can comprise first side shorter than the second side substantially, can make like this part of framework expose and/or be not supported.The second side of the groove of V-arrangement can be at least in part be made of the one or more projections from the lower surface of desktop to downward-extension substantially.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the framework with side hurdle, and described side hurdle has symmetrical substantially structure.For example, the side hurdle can have Z-shaped substantially structure, has the outer part that the outward flange of the inside of lower disposed of contiguous desktop and contiguous desktop is arranged.More specifically, inside can size be suitable for and be configured to be arranged at least in part in the holding portion on the bottom of desktop.The outer part on side hurdle can comprise aligns with flange part and/or parallel part substantially.Particularly, the outer part on side hurdle can be parallel to the lower disposed of flange part.The foot on side hurdle can comprise straight substantially surface, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact being in the adjacent tables that stacks configuration.The foot on side hurdle can inwardly separate with the periphery of desktop and the part (for example compressed edge) of flange part can extend beyond the foot on side hurdle.

On the other hand, a kind of framework can directly link to each other with desktop.For example, framework can comprise that one or more key shape openings and desktop can comprise one or more corresponding bonding parts.The bonding part can be designed to insert the interior also subsequently movement of major part of key shape opening or slip in the smaller portions of opening, thereby helps framework to link to each other with desktop.In addition, the bonding part can be independent of other structures of desktop and be spaced from, and framework can directly be linked to each other with desktop in several distributed locations.The bonding part can also be formed on the framework holding portion of desktop, for example the sidewall of groove.The bonding part can comprise holding portion, and the part of for example lower cut, and framework can be arranged in the holding portion to help that framework is linked to each other with desktop.Importantly, framework can directly be linked to each other with desktop and it can make framework link to each other with desktop and need not any additional structure or parts, for example securing member.Yet, can adopt one or more securing members to help preventing that framework from moving and/or helping to keep the joint of framework and bonding part with respect to desktop.Advantageously, if framework links to each other with desktop by the bonding part, then securing member is not mainly used in framework fixing on the table.On the contrary, securing member prevents that just framework from moving with respect to desktop.Thereby, need the possibility of less securing member and securing member damage desktop very little, because securing member is not carrying or supporting member.In addition, if desktop is made by molded plastics, then the bonding part can the part of structure be integrally formed as a whole in molding process.Yet, can adopt one or more securing members or other suitable structures that framework is linked to each other with desktop.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can be fast and is easily made and assemble.For example, the side hurdle of framework can be arranged in the framework holding portion that is formed on the desktop and the bonding part can be arranged in the opening on the framework.Framework then can slide or be mobile, so that the bonding part engages so that framework links to each other with desktop with framework.Can adopt subsequently one or more securing members to prevent that framework from moving with respect to desktop.Advantageously, desk is transported and the consumer can assemble desk under unassembled structure, make and cost of transportation thereby can reduce.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the desktop with a plurality of recesses.Described a plurality of recess can the interval closely and can cover lower surface most of, basically whole at least of desktop, in fact all or all.Described a plurality of recess with substantially uniformly mode arrange, its center dant has identical substantially size, shape structure, directed and arrange.In addition, the most of at least recess in described a plurality of recess can separate substantially constant or uniform distance with one or more adjacent recesses.Advantageously, recess can help to form the desktop that intensity, rigidity and/or structural intergrity improve.In addition, if some recesses in described a plurality of recess substantially evenly the interval and with substantially uniformly mode arrange, then can help to form and have the substantially desktop of uniform properties.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can comprise stiffener, such as contiguous and/or in abutting connection with the recess of table structure supporting member or arrangements of components, rib, raceway groove etc.For example, desktop can comprise a plurality of stiffeners contiguous and/or that abutment frame is arranged.More specifically, desktop can comprise one or more framework holding portions, and its size is suitable for and the side hurdle and the framework holding portion that are configured to hold framework can comprise a plurality of stiffeners.When framework links to each other with desktop, all or part of of the stiffener of framework in can the cover framework holding portion.The stiffener that is arranged in the framework holding portion can be arranged to difference and arrange and/or construct, and can be used to form like this zone that increases intensity and/or different qualities.For example, stiffener can be arranged to be in the first and second structures.Particularly, first of stiffener is configured in first direction for example along substantially alignment on the direction of the length of desktop, and the second structure of stiffener can be in second direction for example along substantially alignment on the direction of the width of desktop.The first structure of stiffener can provide in a direction or position larger intensity and the second structure of stiffener to provide larger intensity in second direction or position.Because stiffener can provide extra intensity at different directions and/or position, can make like this structure of relatively firm, solid, stable and/or rigidity.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can comprise stiffener, and it has not isostructure and/or is arranged in diverse location concentrates etc. with the weak spot that prevents or reduce to occur, stress.For example, stiffener can size be suitable for and be configured to supporting desktop being arranged in the outer zone of framework.Stiffener also can size be suitable for and be configured to help prevent desktop bend, collapse folding or deflection when load or power applies on the table.In addition, stiffener can size be suitable for and be configured to help prevent that desktop is with respect to framework distortion or rotation.Advantageously, because stiffener can help supporting desktop to be arranged in the part of framework and/or top, edge, therefore can form desk firm, solid and that effectively supported.So also further be convenient to stacking with nested of desk, because the desk below for example in stacking desk unlikely is subject to stacking the damage of desk weight.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can comprise and is arranged in framework holding portion and the outer part of desktop for example between the flange part and/or be connected the two one or more stiffeners.Particularly, one or more stiffeners can the connecting frame holding portion and the part of flange part, for example the inwall of flange part or sidewall.More specifically, one or more stiffeners can be arranged on the upper surface and/or sidewall of framework holding portion at least in part, and at least a portion of the sidewall of flange part.Because stiffener can make the framework holding portion link to each other with flange part, so stiffener can improve intensity and/or the structural intergrity of framework holding portion and/or flange part.In addition, because at least a portion that framework can the cover framework holding portion and the sidewall of flange part, so these stiffeners can be hidden invisible substantially.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can comprise substantially a plurality of stiffeners of alignment.For example, stiffener can comprise substantially can or paralleling to the axis along same axis with the main body of axial alignment and each stiffener in a plurality of stiffener and aligns substantially.Advantageously, because the stiffener with axial alignment can for example have intensity, structural intergrity and/or other features of increase along axis on specific direction substantially, therefore make stiffener can help to form substantially the unanimously desktop of attribute and characteristic along same axis or the alignment that parallels to the axis.Desktop can also comprise other a plurality of stiffeners that align substantially along different axis.For example, can improve intensity, structural intergrity and/or other characteristics along this axis along the stiffener of different axis arranged.Therefore, the stiffener along different axis arranged can be used to form the part that desktop has different qualities.This for example allow some stiffeners in the framework holding portion can be for example along arranging with the first axle that desktop length is alignd substantially, and other stiffeners can be for example along second axis arranged of aliging substantially with the desktop width.If necessary, one or more stiffeners can size be suitable for and be configured to help outward flange or the side of supporting desktop.For example, stiffener can help to prevent that the desktop outward flange that is not subjected to frame supported from bending unintentionally, distortion or deflection.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can comprise outward flange or the stiffener on the flange part, for example rib that is arranged in desktop.For example, desktop can comprise flange part or edge and can form a plurality of stiffeners at flange part.Particularly, the inner surface of flange part for example sidewall can comprise a plurality of stiffeners that extend internally.In addition, these stiffeners can be arranged in the framework holding portion at least in part.Importantly, stiffener can provide intensity, hardness, rigidity and/or the structural intergrity that increases to the part of desktop, and for example desktop is positioned at for example flange part of the part of framework top and part that desktop extends beyond framework.Advantageously, stiffener can help also to prevent that undesirable bending, distortion or deflection from appearring in desktop.

On the other hand, a kind of desktop can comprise have difformity, the stiffener of size, layout, orientation and/or structure.For example, desktop most of or basically whole core can comprise the recess that has substantially consistent shape, size, layout, orientation and construct.Can help like this to form and have the substantially desktop of permanent character.Yet, the side of desktop or edge can comprise have difformity, recess or the stiffener of size, layout, orientation and/or structure.For example, the edge of desktop can comprise substantially the first group of recess that aligns at first direction and the second group of recess that aligns in second direction substantially.If necessary, first direction can be substantially perpendicular to second direction, or angled for example approximately 30 °, 45 ° or 60 °.Because recess or stiffener can align in different directions, so the each several part of desktop can have different characteristics.The stiffener at contiguous desktop edge also can have different structures.For example, first group of stiffener can be arranged in the framework holding portion, and second group of stiffener can be arranged at least a portion of framework holding portion and flange part.These stiffeners can be arranged in the part of framework top and/or the part that desktop extends beyond framework by supporting desktop.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the leg folder, and its size is suitable for and is configured to when supporting construction is in the folding position leg or supporting construction being fixed on the fixed position with respect to desktop.For example, the leg folder can comprise connection bottom on the table.This bottom can connect at least in part and/or be arranged in the recess or holding portion on the lower surface of desktop.The bottom can also be with respect to recess and/or one or more adjacent or angled layout of surrounding recess.In addition, the bottom can comprise the upper surface that is aligned in substantially in the desktop lower surface or is arranged in desktop lower surface below.If necessary, leg presss from both sides in the groove or raceway groove that can be arranged at least in part on the desktop lower surface.For example, raceway groove can be formed on the lower surface of desktop and can be arranged in the raceway groove at least in part with a part and the leg folder that holds the supporting construction that is in the folding position.In addition, one or more recesses can be formed in the raceway groove and leg presss from both sides in the recess that can be arranged at least in part on the raceway groove.

On the other hand, can comprise can be so that the pad that desk stacks, insert or pad for a kind of desk.For example, when for make, transport, store, the purpose such as display stacks and/or during nested desk, can apply obviously larger weight or power at desk.Described weight or power are for especially obvious towards the desk of the folded lower disposed of desk.In addition and since feature disclosed herein can stack obviously more desk (for example tray stack 27 or 29 desks rather than on tray routine stack 21 desks), therefore can apply sizable weight or power at desk.Pad, insert or pad can be used to prevent from damaging desk.For example, pad can comprise that size is suitable for and the part that is configured to be connected to framework other suitable clips on the part of crossbeam, supporting construction or framework for example.Pad can comprise straight substantially surface, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact the upper surface of adjacent tables.Pad can help to make that weight or power are more impartial, on the more high surface area that is evenly distributed in adjacent tables.Advantageously, because pad can connect by clip, can make like this that manufacturer, retailer, consumer etc. are easier to be connected and/or remove pad with being connected.In addition, the quantity of pad depends on the quantity that stacks desk.For example, if stack the desk of greater number, then can adopt the pad of greater number.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the one or more pin caps that are connected on the table leg pin.For example, desk can comprise leg or the supporting construction with two slender members that connect by connecting elements.Slender member can be circular by having substantially, oval, the metal tube of rectangle or rectangular cross sectional configuration is made.Slender member can crooked or bending, so that the top of slender member more closely is arranged together than the interval, bottom of slender member.Can help like this to form and for example have the more stable desk that increases the leg space.The pin cap can comprise the top that is fixedly linked with the end of slender member and contact for example bottom on ground or floor of stayed surface.Because the end of slender member can angled for example about 8 ° of layouts, this point can be by curving slender member required form or structure is realized, so the pin cap preferably is designed to include and is parallel to the lower surface that the floor is arranged.In addition, slender member and pin cap can comprise alignment members.For example, slender member can comprise notch, otch, groove, breach etc., and the pin cap can comprise corresponding protuberance, projection, projection etc.These alignment members can help to guarantee that slender member and pin cap accurately are connected to desired location and textural.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can comprise the combination of contents such as above-mentioned one or more features, aspect.For example, desk can comprise the framework with bonding part, and described bonding part size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in when desk nests together in the holding portion on the adjacent tables.Desk can also comprise that size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in one or more compressed edge in the holding portion on the adjacent nested desk.Thereby framework and compressed edge can stack structure so that desk is aimed at and is nested into.In addition, desk can comprise recess or stiffener contiguous or that a part of for example side of abutment frame hurdle is arranged, and these physical dimensions are suitable for and are configured to improve desktop being arranged in the part of framework top and/or contiguous framework and desktop and can't help intensity, rigidity and/or the structural intergrity of the part that framework directly supports.In addition, desk can comprise recess and/or the stiffener with respect to the angled layout of desktop lower surface.For example, desk can be included in respect to the stiffener in the vertically arranged flange part of the lower surface of desktop.In addition, desk can comprise so that when using or the storage table period of the day from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m can expose and be easy to see the opening in the side or the recess of the part of framework, and form other openings of handle in the end.

On the other hand, a kind of desk can be made by one or more materials and technique.For example, desktop can by molded plastics for example blow molded plastic make.Framework and leg can by high-strength material for example steel make.Particularly, framework and/or leg can be made by High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) steel rather than conventional carbon steel.Importantly, the HSLA steel can be lighter by 20% to 30% than the carbon steel with same intensity.Therefore, the desk of being made by the HSLA steel can be lightweight and have the intensity identical with the conventional desk that consists of with the carbon steel framework because can adopt the more HSLA steel of small dimension.For example, can adopt the HSLA steel of 16 or 18 specifications less than conventional steel to make desk.Yet the HSLA steel is not yet adopted in this industry or other relevant industries, because it is than expensive many of conventional steel.That is to say, the HSLA steel is too expensive.Yet the minimizing of making the required steel amount of desk with one or more features disclosed herein is more than sufficient for the price of offsetting or support more expensive HSLA steel.Particularly, obviously lack than making the required steel amount of corresponding conventional desk because make the required steel amount of desk with the open feature of this paper, so the HSLA steel is no longer too expensive.Like this, owing to need steel still less and/or the HSLA steel is firmer and lightweight more, so can utilize HSLA steel making desk.

From following to will become more fully understood these and other aspects of the present utility model, feature and advantage brief description of the drawings, accompanying drawing, detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the application's claim.

Description of drawings

The figure that accompanying drawing comprises illustrative embodiments is with further explanation and illustrate above and other aspect of the present utility model, advantage and feature.Will recognize that, these accompanying drawings only represent illustrative embodiments of the present utility model, rather than will limit its scope.In addition, will recognize that, although accompanying drawing can illustrate the preferred size of the utility model, ratio, relation and structure, these accompanying drawings are not the scopes of wanting the utility model of requirement for restriction protection.To describe and explain supplementary features of the present utility model and details by adopting accompanying drawing, wherein:

Fig. 1 is the birds-eye perspective of exemplary desk;

Fig. 2 is the face upwarding view of desk shown in Figure 1;

Fig. 3 is the enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 1;

Fig. 4 is the perspective view of the part of desk shown in Figure 1, shows the side hurdle of framework;

Fig. 5 is the enlarged side view on the side hurdle of framework shown in Figure 4;

Fig. 6 is the side cut away view of the part of desk shown in Figure 1;

Fig. 7 arranges to be in nested birds-eye perspective with stacking two exemplary desks of structure;

Fig. 8 is the side cut away view along the hatching 8-8 intercepting of the part of desk shown in Figure 7;

Fig. 9 is the enlarged side view of the part of desk shown in Figure 8, and the side hurdle that shows framework and desktop are arranged in the part of the nested parts of adjacent nested desk;

Figure 10 is the perspective view of another exemplary desk;

Figure 11 is the amplification face upwarding view of the part of desk shown in Figure 10;

Figure 12 is the enlarged side view of the part of desk shown in Figure 10, shows the side hurdle of framework;

Figure 13 arranges to be in the birds-eye perspective that stacks with two exemplary desks of nested configuration;

Figure 14 is the amplification side cut away view along the line 14-14 intercepting of the part of desk shown in Figure 13;

Figure 15 is the enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 13, shows framework and is connected exemplary connection with desktop;

Figure 16 is another enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 13, shows framework and is connected exemplary connection with desktop;

Figure 17 is another enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 13, shows framework and is connected exemplary connection with desktop;

Figure 18 is the side cut away view along the line 18-18 intercepting of the part of desk shown in Figure 17;

Figure 19 is the perspective view of another exemplary desk;

Figure 20 is the cutaway view of the part of desk shown in Figure 19, shows two desks and is in and stacks and nested configuration;

Figure 21 is the perspective view of another exemplary desk, shows two desks and is in and stacks and nested configuration;

Figure 22 is the cutaway view of the part of desk shown in Figure 21;

Figure 23 is the perspective view of another exemplary desk;

Figure 24 is the perspective view of another exemplary desk;

Figure 25 is the sectional side view along the line 25-25 intercepting of the part of desk shown in Figure 23;

Figure 26 is the enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 23;

Figure 27 is the enlarged perspective of another part of desk shown in Figure 23;

Figure 28 is two exemplary end-views that stack desk;

Figure 29 is two perspective views that stack the part of desk shown in Figure 28;

Figure 30 is the face upwarding view of exemplary desk, shows the leg folder that is used to supporting construction is fixed on the fixed position;

Figure 31 is the face upwarding view of desk shown in Figure 30, shows the leg folder that is connected on the supporting construction;

Figure 32 is the enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 30, shows the leg folder on the bottom that is connected to desktop;

Figure 33 is the enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 31, and the leg folder that is connected on the supporting construction is shown;

Figure 34 is the amplification birds-eye perspective of leg folder;

Figure 35 is the amplification face upwarding view of leg folder;

Figure 36 is the enlarged perspective of the part of desk shown in Figure 31, shows propclip;

Figure 37 is the amplification birds-eye perspective of propclip;

Figure 38 is the amplification face upwarding view of propclip;

Figure 39 is the perspective view that is in two exemplary desks of nested configuration;

Figure 40 is the sectional side view along the line 40-40 intercepting of desk shown in Figure 39;

Figure 41 is the perspective view of exemplary end cap;

Figure 42 is another perspective view of end cap shown in Figure 41;

Figure 43 is another perspective view of end cap shown in Figure 41;

Figure 44 is end cap shown in Figure 41 and another perspective view of supporting construction bottom;

Figure 45 is the perspective view of exemplary support structure and end cap;

Figure 46 is the enlarged perspective of the part of supporting construction shown in Figure 45 and end cap;

Figure 47 is the side view of the part of supporting construction shown in Figure 45 and end cap;

Figure 48 is the birds-eye perspective of the part of exemplary desk, shows handle; And

Figure 49 is the birds-eye perspective of arranging two exemplary desks that are in nested configuration.

The specific embodiment

The utility model relates in general to desk.Yet principle of the present utility model is not limited to desk.Will recognize that, according to the disclosed content of the utility model, desk disclosed herein can have various shapes, size, structure and layout.In addition, although desk illustrated in the accompanying drawings is banquet table or universal table, will recognize that, desk can have any suitable pattern or structure, for example round table, private table, conference table or bidge table.In addition, utility model disclosed herein can be successfully used with furniture and/or the textural association of other types.

In addition, in order to help to describe the preferred embodiment of desk, term is upper and lower, forward and backward, a left side and the right side can be used to describe accompanying drawing, accompanying drawing can but needn't proportionally draw.Also will recognize, desk can be arranged and be in multiple desired location or orientation, and deposit use at a plurality of places, environment and cloth.The below describes the preferred embodiment of desk in detail.

As illustrated in fig. 1 and 2, exemplary desk 10 can comprise that desktop 12 and desktop can be made by molded plastics.Desktop 12 can comprise for example for example bottom and periphery 18 of upper face, bottom 16 of top 14.As shown in the figure, sidewall can be arranged in around the periphery 18 of desktop 12.Top 14 can with the bottom 16 spaced apart certain distances of desktop 12, this distance is constant substantially distance.Desktop 12 can also comprise that the top 14 and the hollow between the bottom 16 that are arranged in desktop are inner.In addition, desktop 12 can comprise flange part 20, and it is from the bottom 16 of desktop to downward-extension.Desktop 12 can also comprise one or more sides 22, table angle 24 and end 26.The desktop 12 that comprises top 14, bottom 16, hollow inside, flange part 20, side 22, table angle 24 and/or end 26 can be used as the part of integral single piece structure in molding process integrally formed.If desktop 12 is made of plastics, then it can be formed required form by blowing, injection moulding, rotary molding and/or other suitable technique.Will recognize that, desktop 12 can adopt various materials to make such as timber, metal etc.

Desk 10 can also comprise one or more supporting constructions 28, and its size is suitable for and is formed at surface for example floor or supporting desktop 12 above the ground.Supporting construction 28 can comprise that one or more legs or support member 30 and supporting construction can be mobile between extension or use location and folding or memory location with respect to desktop 12.As shown in the figure, supporting construction 28 can comprise that pair of leg or support member 30 and connecting elements 32 can make the support member interconnection.

Desk 10 can comprise the framework 36 that links to each other with desktop 12.If necessary, supporting construction 28 can link to each other with framework 36.In addition, supporting construction 28 can and framework 36 be movably connected so that leg 30 can stretch out or use location and folding or memory location between mobile.For example, supporting construction 28 can comprise that

crossbeam

38,40 or coupled and leg 30 can link to each other with

crossbeam.Crossbeam

38,40 links to each other with framework 36 subsequently.Particularly, framework 36 can comprise that elongated support member or

side hurdle

42,44 and

crossbeam

38,40 link to each other with the side hurdle.Will recognize that,

crossbeam

38,40 also can be the part of framework 36.

Side hurdle

42,44 can extend along the length of desktop 12 and/or width, and the side hurdle can help supporting desktop and/or be convenient to connected support structure 28 and/or

crossbeam

38,40 to desktop.

Yet supporting construction 28 and/or leg 30 needn't link to each other with

crossbeam

38,40 or framework 36.On the contrary, supporting construction 28 and/or leg 30 can link to each other with any suitable part of desk 10.Also will recognize, desk 10 can comprise according to the required purposes of for example desk supporting construction 28 and/or the leg 30 of any right quantity.Also will recognize, desktop 12, supporting construction 28 and leg 30 can have various sizes, shape, structure and layout according to the required purposes of for example desk 10.Also will recognize, framework 36,

side hurdle

42,44 and/or

crossbeam

38,40 are optional, and if necessary, desk 10 can have miscellaneous part, feature, aspect, characteristic etc.

Desk 10 can also comprise the first and second bracket components 46,48 that link to each other with supporting construction 28.Particularly, bracket component 46,48 can link to each other with leg 30, and can size is suitable for and is constructed such that leg is mobile between use location and memory location.As shown in Figure 2, bracket component 46,48 can comprise the 50A of first that links to each other with leg 30 and the second portion 50B that links to each other with crossbeam 52 and/or desktop 12.The first and

second part

50A, 50B can interconnect to consist of bracket component 46,48.

Desk 10 preferred sizes are suitable for and are configured to stacking with one or more other desks.Particularly, stack desk 10 and preferably nest together to reduce the height that stacks desk, can make like this desk obtain transportation, store and transport at small size more.This can cause for example significantly saving for example cost of manufacturer, because need less memory space and can realize the remarkable minimizing of shipment and delivery cost.

Framework 36 can size be suitable for and be configured so that the nested of desk 10.For example, as shown in Figure 2, the

side hurdle

42,44 of framework 36 can be arranged along the side 22 of desktop 12.Advantageously, if side 22 layouts of

side hurdle

42,44 contiguous desktops 12, then the side of desktop can be supported by framework 36, help like this to form firm and solid desk 10.In addition,

side hurdle

42,44 can size be suitable for and be configured to help so also helping to form firm and solid desk 10 to the core of desk and away from periphery 18 transmission power.

Be clearly shown that in Fig. 3-6, exemplary sidebar 42 can have the main body 54 with inner surface 56 and outer surface 58.Side hurdle 44 preferably has similar or complementary structure, as shown in the figure.Main body 54 can have straight substantially structure and it can extend in the almost whole length of desktop 12.Main body 54 can also vertically be arranged with the bottom 16 that is orthogonal to desktop 12 substantially.Side hurdle 42 preferably includes a plurality of angled parts or flange, can help like this to improve intensity, rigidity and torsion resistance.For example, side hurdle 42 can comprise with respect to the main body 54 vertical or top 60 that meets at right angles and arrange substantially.Top 60 can comprise that downward stretch flange formability 62 and top preferably extend internally to the core of desktop 12.As shown in Figure 3, the top 60 on side hurdle 42 has in the structure and the framework holding portion 64 on its bottom 16 that can be arranged in desktop 12 of U-shaped substantially.Particularly, the madial wall 66 that the upper surface on the top 60 on side hurdle 42 can contact or the outer surface of the lower surface of abutment frame holding portion 64 and flange 62 can the contact frame holding portion.

Side hurdle 42 can also comprise to the outward extending bottom 68 of the outer part of desktop 12.Bottom 68 can comprise the coupling part 70 with the main body 54 angled for example arranged at right angles on side hurdle 42.Coupling part 70 can have straight substantially structure, and it is with upper surface 72 and the lower surface 74 of the lower surface arrangement of oriented flange part 20.The bottom 68 on side hurdle 42 can also comprise and engaging or mate 76, for example protuberance or flange, and it meets at right angles to downward-extension and with respect to lower surface 74.Bonding part 76 can have the composition surface 78 for circle or curved surface.The bottom 68 on side hurdle 42 can also have and extends upward part 80 with end 82.As shown in Figure 1, for example, when observing desk 10 from the side, as seen the outer surface that extends upward part 80 can expose and.

If the part of framework 36 for

example side hurdle

42,44 arrange under the bottom of flange parts 20 or near, then framework can help to prevent that desktop 12 from damaging.This also allows framework 36 to absorb impact or the power that can damage desktop 12.For example, as shown in Figure 1, the bottom on side hurdle 42 can extend under the bottom of flange part 20 along the side 22 of desktop 12.In addition, the bottom on side hurdle 42 can be alignd also coplanar with bottom and the end 26 at table angle 24.

As shown in Figure 4, side hurdle 42 can comprise that hole 84 and hole can size be suitable for and be constructed such that

crossbeam

38,40 can link to each other with framework 36.Hole 84 can also make crossbeam 52 link to each other with framework 36.In addition, as shown in Figure 3, hole 84 can securing member 88 easy to use be connected to the

side hurdle

42,44 of framework 36 on the desktop 12.Particularly, hole 84 can so that the

side hurdle

42,44 of framework 36 be connected on the flange part 20 of desktop 12.

As shown in Figure 6, side hurdle 42 can adjacent flange section 20 be arranged and the outer surface 58 of main body 54 can contact or the inwall of adjacent flanges section.Advantageously, can make like this framework 36 help support lugn section 20.The top 60 on side hurdle 42 can be arranged in the framework holding portion 64, and its part and desktop 12 that can be used as unitary one-piece construction is integrally formed.Particularly, the upper surface on top 60 can contact or the outer surface of the lower surface of abutment frame holding portion 64 and flange 62 can contact or in abutting connection with sidewall 66.Framework holding portion 64 can help the location on side hurdle 42 near the location of flange parts 20 and can help to prevent that framework 36 from movement or the bending that occurs occuring not wish when applying load or power to desk 10.

The bottom 68 on side hurdle 42 can be arranged in the bottom of flange part 20 at least substantially.For example, coupling part 70 can keep at a certain distance away with the bottom of flange part 20.Particularly, the upper surface 72 of coupling part 70 can be with the lower surface of flange part 20 spaced apart and coupling part can be parallel to substantially the lower disposed of flange part.Bonding part 76 can align substantially with the foot of desktop 12 or be arranged in and the foot of desktop 12 identical plane for example on the lower surface at table angle 24 substantially to downward-extension and composition surface 78.Side hurdle 42 extend upward part 80 preferred arrangements in the opening of flange part 20 or recess 90 or adjacent openings 90, can make like this part on side hurdle visible or expose.The end 82 on side hurdle 42 can contact or the lower surface of adjacent flanges section 20.In addition, the end 82 on side hurdle 42 can contact or the edge 92 of adjacent flanges section 20 inner surface of compressed edge for example.As shown in Figure 6, alignment members 94 can be arranged on the lower surface of flange part 20 and the end 82 on side hurdle 42 can be arranged between compressed edge 92 and the alignment members 94, can help like this to make framework 36 location and/or prevent that the side hurdle from movement or the bending that occurs occuring not wish.

Advantageously, compressed edge 92 and alignment members 94 can the part of one-piece construction be integrally formed as a whole with desktop 12.In addition, if desktop is made by blow molded plastic, then compressed edge can be folded to form to self by outer wall, so that compressed edge has the thickness that is approximately equal to the twice outer wall thickness.Compressed edge can help to improve intensity, hardness, structural intergrity and/or impact resistance.

Side hurdle 42 can be formed representative configuration shown in the drawings fast and at an easy rate.For example, one piece material for example steel can be formed as required structure.In addition, can be fast and be disposed at an easy rate desired location in side hurdle 42, because top 60 can be arranged in the framework holding portion 64, the inner surface that the outer surface 58 of main body 54 can engages male edge 20, and end 82 can be arranged between compressed edge 92 and the alignment members 94.Simultaneously, owing to only needing one or more securing members that side hurdle 42 is linked to each other with desktop 12, therefore can accelerate manufacture process.In addition, bonding part 76 can have the intensity of increase, compares double thickness because it can have with other parts on side hurdle 42.Thereby intensity, rigidity and/or the impact resistance that provides can be provided in bonding part 76.

As mentioned above, the

side hurdle

42,44 of framework 36 can help stacking with nested of desk 10.For example, as shown in Figure 7, two desks 10 can stack and nest together.Advantageously, if desk 10 nests together, then can reduce the height that stacks desk.For example, if can stack 21 desks at conventional tray, 798 the conventional desks of can in conventional 40 feet high power capacity containers, packing into so.Yet the nested desk 10 shown in the accompanying drawings can allow to load 26 desks at conventional tray.Importantly, 988 desks of can in 40 feet identical high power capacity containers, packing into like this.Thereby nested desk 10 so that can transport 190 desks more in each container.Therefore, in the container of same size, can transport 25% desk more, can significantly reduce cost of transportation like this.

Shown in Fig. 7-9, desk 10 can comprise that size is suitable for and is configured so that the nested nested parts of desk 100.Nested parts 100 preferred arrangements are around the periphery 18 of desktop 12.Particularly, nested parts 100 preferred arrangements comprise at desktop 12 side 22, table angle 24 and end 26 whole periphery around.Nested parts 100 can be arranged on the upper surface 102 and sidewall 104 of desktop 12 at least in part.Ideally, nested parts 100 can be arranged in the below, plane of aiming at the upper surface 102 of desktop 12.Nested parts 100 preferred sizes are suitable for and are configured to hold the bonding part 76 of the adjacent tables that is in nested configuration.If desktop is made by molded plastics, then in molding process nested parts 100 to can be used as a part and the desktop 12 of unitary one-piece construction integrally formed.

More specifically, nested parts 100 can be arranged at least intersection of adjacent upper surface 102 and sidewall 104.In addition, nested parts 100 can have the substantially L shaped structure in the two sides upper shed, can help like this aligning of desk 10 with nested.As shown in Figure 9, nested parts 100 can be groove or the raceway groove with height H and width W.Height H preferably between about 0.25 inch to about 0.5 inch, for example about 0.3 inch or 0.4 inch, and width W can be than highly large certain multiple, for example twice, three times or more times.For example, width W can roughly be the twice of height H, so that in the exemplary embodiment, if highly be about 0.25 inch, then width can be about 0.5 inch.Height H and width W also can be about equally.For example, if height H is about 0.5 inch, then width W also can be about 0.5 inch.Also will recognize, width W can be less than height H.Therefore, if for example height H is about 0.4 inch, then width W can be about 0.3 inch or less.Will recognize that, height H and/or width W can change according to the required purposes of for example desk 10.

As mentioned above, nested parts 100 bonding part 76 that can size be suitable for and be configured to hold framework 36.Particularly, the composition surface 78 of bonding part 76 can contact or in abutting connection with lower surface 106 and/or the sidewall 108 of nested parts.Nested parts 100 also can size be suitable for and be configured to hold the part of desktop 12.For example, the bottom at table angle 24 can be arranged in the nested parts 100.In addition, the bottom of the end 26 of desktop 12 can be arranged in the nested parts 100.Thereby desktop 12 can comprise one or more bonding parts, and its size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in the nested parts 100.Therefore, nested parts 100 can be held one or more bonding parts 76 of framework 36 and/or one or more bonding parts of desktop 12.

The bonding part of desktop 12 can comprise the bonding part 110 of flange part 20.For example, shown in Fig. 8 and 9, the bonding part 110 of flange part 20 can along the side arrangement of desktop 12 and can along or the bonding part 76 of contiguous framework 36 be arranged in the nested parts 100.In addition, table angle 24 can comprise that bonding part 112 and end 26 can comprise bonding part 114, and its size is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in the nested parts 100.The bonding part 76 that can make like this framework 36 is arranged in the nested parts 100 along the side 22 of desktop 12, bonding part 112 is arranged in the nested parts on the angle 24, and bonding part 114 is arranged in the nested parts along the end 26 of adjacent desktop.Therefore, be arranged in the combination that bonding part in the nested parts 100 can comprise one or more parts of framework 36 and/or desktop 12.

As mentioned above, the bonding part 76 of framework 36 can have double wall thickness.In addition, the bonding part 110,112,114 of desktop 12 can have double wall thickness, because for example these parts of desktop can comprise compressed edge.Compressed edge can have double wall thickness, because outer wall can be folding to self, so that the contact of the inner surface of outer wall or adjacency.In addition, as mentioned above, the opening on the flange part 20 or recess 90 can comprise compressed edge 92.Therefore, if necessary, the whole or major part that compressed edge can be around the bottom 16 of desktop 12 for example extend by flange part 20, side 22, table angle 24 and/or end 26.In addition, as shown in the figure, compressed edge 92,110,112,114 can have differing heights.For example, the compressed edge 92 on the opening 90 can have the less height of compressed edge 114 of the compressed edge 112 at compressed edge 110 than flange part 20, table angle 24 and/or end 26.In addition, the compressed edge 112 at table angle 24 can have than compressed edge 92,110 or 114 larger height.Yet, compressed edge 92,110,112,114 preferably have constant substantially thickness.Advantageously, the double wall thickness of bonding part 76 and compressed edge can provide intensity, rigidity, structural intergrity and/or the impact resistance of increase, and this can produce firmer, durable and non-damageable desktop 12.The double wall thickness of bonding part 76 and compressed edge can also produce the structure of the relative thin that allows to minimize nested parts 100 sizes.

Shown in Fig. 8 and 9, the side hurdle 42 of framework 36 can have a plurality of contact surfaces or zone, and their sizes are suitable for and are configured to contact adjacent nested desk.For example, the lower surface 74 of the coupling part 70 on side hurdle 42 can have straight substantially contact surface 116, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact or in abutting connection with the upper surface 102 of adjacent nested desk 10.Contact surface 116 can have about 0.25 inch, about 0.5 inch, about 1.0 inches or larger width and can basically extend in the whole length of desktop 12.In addition, the composition surface 78 of the bonding part 76 of framework 36 can consist of at least a portion of contact surface 118, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact or in abutting connection with lower surface 106 and/or the sidewall 108 of nested parts 100.In addition, compressed edge 92,110,112,114 can size is suitable for and is configured to contact or in abutting connection with lower surface 106 and/or the sidewall 108 of nested parts 100.Advantageously, when nested desk 10, can make like this load or power share or be distributed on a plurality of zones.Thereby, can consist of load-bearing surface by surface 116, surface 118 and/or compressed edge 92,110,112,114.Particularly, surface 116 can be the first load-bearing surface, and surface 118 can be the second load-bearing surface.Described a plurality of load-bearing surface makes desk 10 can support larger weight and can have other desk to obtain stacking with nested, and can prevent the damage to desk 10.

Therefore, framework 36 can provide a plurality of load-bearing surfaces between adjacent one another desk 10, and this can allow the desk of larger quantity to nest together and can not damage.Framework 36 can also help to be in alignment and the location of the desk 10 in the nested configuration.In addition, framework 36 can help to keep desk 10 to be in nested configuration, because can produce and being frictionally engaged or interference engagement of adjacent nested desk.In addition, framework 36 can be protected desktop 12 in order to avoid damage because it can extend under at least a portion of flange part 20, and if bonding part 76 have double wall thickness, then framework can be firmer and has an impact resistance of increase.In addition, framework 36 can help the nested of desk 10, and it can significantly reduce the height of a plurality of nested desks, and this is especially favourable and work as manufacturing, transportation, storage and the display table period of the day from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.At last, framework 36 can allow desk 10 to have overall dimension, structure and the outward appearance identical with conventional desk, but only needs much smaller area when desk nests together.

Another illustrative embodiments of desk 200 has been shown in Figure 10-18.Desk 200 can have and desk 10 identical shape, size, structure and layout substantially.In addition, desk 200 can have one or more features and/or the aspect of desk 10.Therefore, will recognize that, desk 200 can comprise the one or more similitudes with respect to desk 10, and for convenient and succinct, identical Reference numeral can be used to indicate same or analogous parts.

Desk 200 can comprise having the substantially framework 202 of V-shaped configuration.For example, as shown in figure 12, framework 202 can comprise the side hurdle 204 along the side arrangement of desktop 12.Side hurdle 204 can comprise to the outer part 206 of the outer surface of desktop 12 or periphery 18 layouts.Outer part 206 can have straight substantially outer surface and can be arranged in the opening 90 on the flange part 20 of desktop 12.Can be crooked or become circle and its size and be suitable for and be configured to be arranged in the nested parts 100 of adjacent nested desk in the end 208 of outer part 206.Side hurdle 204 can also comprise the inside 210 to the internal placement of desktop 12.Inner 210 can also comprise the flange 212 that extends internally.

As shown in figure 13, desk 200 can arrange and be in nested configuration, wherein below the top nested of desk in the above in the bottom of desk.More specifically, as shown in figure 14, desktop 12 can comprise that framework holding portion 214 and the framework 202 of V-arrangement can be arranged in the framework holding portion at least in part substantially.Advantageously, can help like this side hurdle 204 to be positioned at desired location and to prevent that the side hurdle from undesigned movement or bending occuring.When desk nested together, the end 208 on side hurdle 204 can be arranged in the nested parts 100 of adjacent tables.

More specifically, the end 208 on side hurdle 204 can have double wall thickness, because backward self bending (for example shown in Figure 12) or with 180 ° of angles folding (for example shown in Figure 14) of this end.End 208 can be arranged in the nested parts 100 of the adjacent tables that is in nested configuration.Particularly, the end 208 on side hurdle 204 can contact lower surface 106 and/or the sidewall 108 of nested parts 100.In addition, if the outer part 206 on side hurdle 204 is arranged in the opening 90 on the side of desktop 12, then when observing the side of desktop, can be easy to see the exposing surface 216 on side hurdle.

Shown in Figure 15-18, can be arranged in by the bonding part 220 with desktop 12 in the holding portion 222 on side hurdle 204 side hurdle 204 is linked to each other with desktop 12.For example, as shown in figure 15, bonding part 220 can be arranged in holding portion 222 to have in the amplifier section 224 that key shape is constructed substantially.As shown in figure 16, side hurdle 204 can slide or be mobile, so that the bonding part is arranged in the smaller portions 226 of holding portion 222 for 220 this moments.Can be clear that in Figure 18, bonding part 220 can comprise holding portion, and for example lower cut 228, and its size is suitable for and is configured to hold the edge 230 of holding portion 222.Advantageously, lower cut 228 and edge 230 can help side hurdle 204 is fixed on the fixed position in the framework holding portion 214.For example, lower cut 228 and edge 230 can form frictional fit or interference engagement between bonding part 220 and holding portion 222.This representative configuration can make framework 202 link to each other with desktop 12, and need not any optional feature, securing member etc.Yet, can adopt one or more securing members for example securing member 232 side hurdle 204 is remained on the fixed position and/or the side hurdle is connected on the desktop 12.

Advantageously, if the side hurdle of framework 36 204 is connected to desktop 12 by joint and holding portion 220,222, then securing member can mainly be not used in fixed frame to desktop.On the contrary, securing member can be used for preventing that framework 36 from moving with respect to desktop 12 simply.Therefore, can use less securing member and desktop 12 can not damage, because securing member can be as bearing carrier or supporting member.Can recognize, this illustrative embodiments that connects desktop 12 and framework can be implemented in conjunction with any desk disclosed herein.Can also recognize, desk can for example depend on the required purposes of desk, comprises disclosed herein various features, aspect, characteristic etc. or its combination of any suitable quantity.In addition, can recognize, although desk can have similar aspect, feature, characteristic etc., desk also can have other or different aspect, feature, characteristic etc.

For example, framework 202 can help alignment and the location of desk 200.Framework 202 can also be protected desktop 12 in order to avoid damage, because it extends under the flange part 20 and the double wall thickness of end 208 can provide intensity and the impact resistance of increase.In addition, framework 202 can help the nested of desk 200 and can significantly reduce the height of a plurality of nested desks.In addition, can expose because desk 200 has the part of overall dimension, structure and the outward appearance identical with conventional desk and/or framework 202, the consumer can recognize immediately that desk 200 has intensity and the structural intergrity identical with conventional desk.Can recognize, desk 200 and other desks disclosed herein can comprise any appropriate combination of these aspects, feature, characteristic etc.

Another illustrative embodiments of desk has been shown in Figure 19-22.In this structure, desk 300 can comprise having the substantially framework 302 on S shape side hurdle 304.More specifically, side hurdle 304 can comprise the outer part 306 with end 308 and the inside 310 with flange 312.The inside 310 on side hurdle 304 can be arranged in the framework holding portion 314 on the bottom 16 of desktop 12.The end 308 of the outer part on side hurdle 304 can be arranged in holding portion 316 for example in groove or the raceway groove, and the bottom that is arranged in flange part 20 is divided in the described accommodation section.

Can be clear that in Figure 20, when desk 300 nested together, the side hurdle 304 of framework 302 can align substantially, made like this desk that is in nested configuration can support sizable weight.In addition, for example compressed edge can be along the side arrangement of desktop 12 in the downward extension 320 of flange part 20.The downward extension 320 of flange part 20 can be arranged in the nested parts 100 of adjacent nested desk.Be similar to above-mentioned desk, nested desk 300 can significantly reduce the height of a plurality of nested desks.Advantageously, the height of reduction can be saved space during the manufacture process, reduces shipment and delivery cost, reduce required amount of memory, and allows more easily to display and store desk.

As shown in figure 22, desk 300 can have not isostructure, and wherein side hurdle 304 can setover or be arranged to the side 22 of desktop 12 different distance is arranged.In this structure, the side hurdle 304 of biasing make desk 300 can with contact and the bottom 16 of the desk of adjacency stacks.More specifically, the outer part 306 on side hurdle 304 can adjacent flange section 20 be arranged and is in the holding portion 322 that forms on the lower surface of flange part of adjacent nested desk.

When desk 300 stacks as shown in figure 22, the bottom of a desk and the bottom nested of adjacent nested desk.In this structure, framework 302 below the outer part 306 of desk 300 1 sides be arranged in above in the holding portion 322 of flange part 20 bottoms of desk.The framework 302 up outer part 306 of desk 300 opposite sides is arranged in the holding portion 322 of flange part 20 bottoms of below desk.Therefore, because the skew of the side hurdle 304 of framework 302, when desk is arranged in the directed change of desk 300 when stacking in the nested configuration.Advantageously, because the bottom nested of desk 300 together, the top of desk is more not fragile.In addition, because the upper surface of desk 300 is preferably straight generally, and the upper surface of a desk can contact the upper surface of another desk when a plurality of desks are stacked together, and the load on the desk and power can be distributed on the large tracts of land, and this helps to prevent that desk from damaging.

Another illustrative embodiments has been shown in Figure 23-29, and wherein desk 400 comprises the framework 402 on the periphery 18 that is connected to desktop 12.For example, can see in Figure 23 and 24, desk 400 can have and desk 10,200 and 300 identical size, shape, structure and layouts substantially.Yet framework 402 can comprise side hurdle 404, and it comprises that size is suitable for and is configured to hold the holding portion 406 at the edge of desktop 12.Side hurdle 404 can also comprise outward flange or flange 408, and it has the upper surface that aligns substantially with the top 14 of desktop 12.Advantageously, holding portion 406 and flange 408 can help to protect desktop 12 to avoid damaging.Side hurdle 404 can also comprise one or more flanges 410,412 that extend internally, and its size is suitable for and is constructed such that supporting construction 28 can link to each other with desk 400.In addition, desk 400 can comprise an angle 414, and it helps to protect framework 402 and/or desktop 12 to avoid damaging.If necessary, table angle 414 can link to each other with framework 402.On the other hand, table angle 414 can be used to make framework 402 to link to each other with desk 400.In addition, shown in Figure 28 and 29, a table angle 414 can comprise to downward-extension protuberance 416, and its size is suitable for and is configured so that stacking and/or aliging of desk 400.

As mentioned above, desk can comprise the feature of any right quantity, and it can depend on for example required purposes independent assortment of desk.Supplementary features for example leg folder, pad, insert, pad, pin cap and handle are described hereinafter in more detail.Although desk can comprise any amount of feature, these supplementary features not necessarily.

Can see in Figure 30-36, desk 10 can comprise leg folder 140, and its size is suitable for and is configured to when supporting construction 28 is in the folding position supporting construction 28 and/or leg 30 are fixed on fixed position with respect to desktop 12.For example, can be clear that in Figure 34 and 35, leg folder 140 can comprise the bottom with sloping edge 144 142 that is substantially square or rectangular configuration.Leg folder 140 can also comprise having two holding portions 146 that extend upward arm 148,150.When the part of supporting construction 28 was inserted in the opening 152 between the end that is arranged in arm, arm 148,150 can move or strain.When supporting construction 28 is arranged between the arm 148,150, arm can elastic reset to their initial structure so that supporting construction 28 is remained on the fixed position.

Bottom 142 can connect at least in part and/or be arranged in the recess or holding portion 154 on the bottom 16 of desktop 12.For example, holding portion 154 can comprise the opening more smaller than bottom 142 so that in case the bottom insert in the opening, then the bottom can fixed and arranged in holding portion.In addition, bottom 142 can comprise and aligns substantially with the lower surface 16 of desktop 12 or arrange thereunder upper surface 156.In addition, shown in Figure 32 and 33, leg folder 140 can be arranged in the groove or raceway groove 160 on the lower surface 16 of desktop 12 at least in part.For example, raceway groove 160 can be formed on the lower surface 16 of desktop 12 to hold the part of the supporting construction 28 that is in the folding position.As shown in the figure, leg folder 140 can be arranged in the raceway groove 160 at least in part.If necessary, bottom 142 can be arranged in the recess 162 on the lower surface 16 that is formed at desktop 12 at least in part.Bottom 142 can also be with respect to recess 162 angled layouts.In addition, can form in one or more recesses 162 and leg folder 140 recesses that can be arranged at least in part on the raceway groove at raceway groove 160.

Shown in Figure 31 and 36-40, desk 10 can comprise pad, insert or fill up 170, like this can be so that the stacking of desk.For example, when desk 10 for make, transport, store, the purpose such as display is stacked and/or when nested, can apply obviously larger weight or power at desk.Described weight or power are for especially obvious to the desk 10 of the folded lower disposed of desk.Pad 170 can comprise clip 172, and its size is suitable for and the part that is configured to be connected to framework 36 other of crossbeam 38,40,52, supporting construction 28 and/or desk 10 suitably on the part for example.Pad 170 can comprise straight substantially contact surface 174, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact the upper surface 14 of nested desk.Pad 170 can help to make weight or power is more impartial, distribute equably and/or be distributed on the larger surf zone of adjacent tables.Advantageously, because pad 170 can connect by clip 172, manufacturer, retailer and/or consumer are more easily and quickly connected and/or remove pad.In addition, the quantity of pad 170 depends on the quantity of the desk 10 that stacks.For example, if if stack desk 10 or larger weight or the power of the essential support of desk of larger quantity, then need the pad 170 of larger quantity.

On the other hand, a kind of desk 10 can comprise the foot 182 that is connected to supporting construction 28 and/or the one or more pin caps 180 on the leg 30.For example, desk 10 can comprise supporting construction 28, and wherein leg is the slender member 30 that connects by connecting elements 32.Slender member 30 can be made by having substantially the metal tube of circle, ellipse, rectangle, rectangle or other suitable cross-sectional configuration.Slender member 30 can crooked or bending, so that the top of slender member more closely is arranged together than the interval, bottom of slender member.Slender member 30 is bent into for example about 8 ° of layouts of the angled X in end that required form or structure can impel slender member.Pin cap 180 preferred sizes are suitable for and are configured to be connected on the end of supporting member 30 and comprise and be parallel to the lower surface that the floor is arranged.Particularly, pin cap 180 compensates the corner ends of slender member 30 ideally, so that desk 10 firmly drops on settling position with respect to the floor.

Can see in Figure 41-47, slender member 30 can insert in the top 184 of pin cap 180.Slender member 30 and pin cap 180 can comprise that alignment members accurately locates to help to guarantee the pin cap.For example, slender member 30 can comprise alignment members 186, such as notch, otch, groove, breach etc., and pin cap 180 can comprise corresponding alignment members 188, such as protuberance, projection, projection etc.Alignment members 186,188 can help to guarantee slender member 30 and pin cap 180 correct orientations.Pin cap 180 can also comprise bottom 190, and its size is suitable for and is configured to contact stayed surface, for example ground or floor.

Shown in Figure 48 and 49, desk 10 can comprise the handle 192 of one or two end that is arranged in desktop 12.Handle 192 preferred sizes are suitable for and are configured so that moving and transport desk 10.In addition, handle 192 can help to make the desk 10 that is in nested configuration to separate.Handle 192 can by the recess on the lower flange 20 of desktop 12 or opening consists of and handle to can be used as a part and the desktop of unitary one-piece construction integrally formed.Thereby desk 10 can comprise the handle 192 on two ends 26 that are arranged in desktop 12 and be arranged in opening 90 on the side 22 of desktop.Therefore, the flange part 20 on each side of desktop 12 can comprise opening or recess.Yet, 90 can be than the handle 192 long certain multiple on the end 26 of desktop, for example five times, ten times, 20 times or more times along opening of the side 22 of desktop 12.

Those of ordinary skills can recognize after reading the utility model content, and desk disclosed herein can have multiple different scheme, feature, characteristic and structure.In addition, desk can have according to the required purposes of desk scheme, feature, characteristic and the structure of any right quantity.

For example, recess can have other shape, size, structure and arrangements of being fit to, the United States Patent (USP) 7 that for example is called " HIGH-STRENGTH; LIGHTWEIGHT BLOW-MOLDED PLASTIC STRUCTURES (high-strength light blow-molded plastic) " by the name of submitting to the applicant's 4 days July in 2006,069, No. 865 open, and it is open to be called the Chinese patent 03803188.4 of " high-strength light blow-molded plastic " by the name that the applicant submitted on April 9th, 2003, and it all is incorporated herein by reference at this.In addition, desk can have other feature and structures of being fit to, the pending trial U.S. Patent application 11/372 that for example is called " HIGH-STRENGTH; LIGHTWEIGHT BLOW-MOLDED PLASTIC STRUCTURES (high-strength light blow molded plastic structure) " by the name of submitting to the applicant's 9 days March in 2006, No. 515 open, and it all is incorporated herein by reference at this.

Can recognize, desk 10 can comprise other features that are fit to, aspect, structure etc., for example open by following application: the name that the applicant submitted on April 24th, 2012 is called No. 13/455,041, the U.S. Patent application (the case L1006.10610US01 of agency) of " TABLES WITH NESTING TABLE TOPS (desk with nested desktop) "; The name of submitting on April 24th, 2012 is called No. 13/455,055, the U.S. Patent application (the case L1006.10611US01 of agency) of " FRAME FOR A TABLE (framework of desk) "; The name of submitting on April 24th, 2012 is called No. 13/455,073, the U.S. Patent application (the case L1006.10612US01 of agency) of " TABLE WITH MOLDED PLASTIC TABLE TOPS (desk with molded plastics desktop) "; The name of submitting on April 24th, 2012 is called No. 13/455,076, the U.S. Patent application (the case L1006.10613US01 of agency) of " TABLE WITH MOLDED PLASTIC TABLE TOPS (desk with molded plastics desktop) "; And the name of submission on April 24th, 2012 is called No. 13/455,081, the U.S. Patent application (the case L1006.10614US01 of agency) of " TABLE TOP (desktop) "; And the name that the applicant submitted on April 25th, 2012 is called the Chinese invention patent application (the case M0141-00044 of agency) of " desk with nested desktop "; The name that the applicant submitted on April 25th, 2012 is called the Chinese invention patent application (the case M0141-00046 of agency) of " framework that is used for desktop "; The name of submitting on April 25th, 2012 is called the Chinese invention patent application (the case M0141-00048 of agency) of " desk with molded plastics desktop "; The name of submitting on April 25th, 2012 is called the Chinese invention patent application (the case M0141-00050 of agency) of " desk with molded plastics desktop "; The name of submitting on April 25th, 2012 is called the Chinese invention patent application (the case M0141-00052 of agency) of " desktop ".Each patent and application all are incorporated herein by reference at this.

Although described the utility model for some preferred embodiment, apparent other embodiments of those of ordinary skills are also dropped in the scope of the present utility model.Therefore, scope of the present utility model is only limited by the application's claim.

Claims

1. desk, its size is suitable for and is configured to the height that with reduction be in the desk of nested configuration nested with one or more adjacent tables, and described desk comprises:

By the desktop (12) that molded plastics is made, this desktop comprises:

Top (14);

Be formed at least in part the holding portion (100) on top, this holding portion size is suitable for and is configured to the bonding part (76) that holds the framework (36) of the first adjacent tables when desk and the first adjacent tables are in nested configuration;

Bottom (16);

From the bottom (16) of desktop (12) to the flange part (20) of downward-extension; And

Recess (90) on the flange part (20), its middle and upper part, holding portion, bottom (16), flange part and the recess as a whole part in the one-piece construction are integrally formed;

The metal framework that links to each other with desktop (36), this framework comprises:

The elongate body (54) that the flange part (20) of contiguous desktop (12) is arranged; And

Bonding part (76), its size is suitable for and is configured to being arranged in the holding portion (100) of the second adjacent tables when desk and the second adjacent tables are in nested configuration, and bonding part (76) at least the recess (90) in the adjacent flange section (20) are arranged;

Can be between with respect to the extended position of desktop (12) and folding position mobile the first supporting construction (28); And

Can be between with respect to the extended position of desktop (12) and folding position mobile the second supporting construction (28).

2. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, the outer surface of bonding part (76) is visible and expose in the recess (90) of flange part (20).

3. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, desk (10), the first adjacent tables and the second adjacent tables are substantially the same.

4. desk as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, comprise that also one-piece construction as a whole is integrally formed in the framework holding portion (64) of the bottom (16) of desktop (12), the sidewall (66) of framework holding portion (64) aligns substantially with the inwall of flange part and is coplanar;

The top of framework is arranged in the framework holding portion; And

The sidewall of a part of contact frame of framework and the inwall of flange part.

5. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, bonding part (76) are arranged in the recess (90) of flange part (20) at least in part.

6. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, at least a portion of bonding part (76) is alignd substantially with the recess (90) of flange part (20) and be coplanar.

7. desk as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, also comprise the first in command (192) on the first end that is integrally formed in desktop, this handle size is suitable for and the separating of the movement that is configured to be convenient to desk when desk is in nested configuration with the second adjacent tables and desk and the second adjacent tables.

8. desk as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that, also comprises the second in command (192) on the second end that is integrally formed in desktop.

9. desk as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, what also comprise the framework that contacts with the bottom of flange part (20) extends upward part (80), and this extends upward part and is arranged at least in part in the recess (90) of flange part (20).

10. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, at least a portion of flange part (90) comprises compressed edge (92); And

At least a portion of compressed edge (92) is arranged at least a portion of recess (90).

11. desk as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, the stayed surface (106 that also comprises the holding portion (100) of desktop (12), 108), its size is suitable for and is configured to contact the composition surface (78) of the bonding part (76) of the first adjacent tables when desk is in nested configuration with the first adjacent tables.

12. desk as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, desktop (12) be suitable for framework (36) size and the height that is constructed such that the desk that is in nested configuration be in not the height of the desk of nested configuration and compare and reduce about 20% or more.

13. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises:

The part of one-piece construction is integrally formed in the framework holding portion (64) on the bottom (16) of desktop (12) as a whole;

Be arranged in the bonding part (220) in the framework holding portion (64) of desktop (12), this bonding part size is suitable for and is configured so that framework links to each other with desktop; And

Be arranged in the holding portion (222) on the framework, this holding portion comprises that size is suitable for and is configured to hold the enlarged of bonding part (220) (224), this holding portion (222) comprises that size is suitable for and is configured to the smaller portions (226) that contact and engage with bonding part (220), and the smaller portions size of holding portion is suitable for and is constructed such that framework remains on fixing substantially position with respect to desktop.

14. desk as claimed in claim 13, it is characterized in that, also be included in the lower cut (228) on the bonding part (220), edge (230) size of holding portion (222) is suitable for and is configured to be arranged in the lower cut (228) so that framework remains on fixing substantially position with respect to desktop; And

Lower cut (228) and bonding part (220) as a whole a part and the desktop of one-piece construction are integrally formed.

15. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises:

First load-bearing surface (116) of framework, its size are suitable for and are configured to contact substantially straight upper surface of the second adjacent tables when desk and the second adjacent tables are nested, and the first load-bearing surface has straight substantially structure; And

Second load-bearing surface (118) of the bonding part of framework, its size are suitable for and are configured to contact the holding portion (100) of the second adjacent tables when desk and the second adjacent tables are nested.

16. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, framework has the wall thickness of measuring between inner surface and outer surface; And

The thickness of bonding part (76) is the twice of described wall thickness.

17. desk as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, the lower surface of bonding part (76) aligns substantially with the lower surface of the side (22) of desktop and is coplanar;

The lower surface of bonding part aligns substantially with the lower surface at the table angle (24) of desktop and is coplanar; And

The lower surface of bonding part aligns substantially with the lower surface of the end of desktop (26) and is coplanar.

18. desk as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, also be included in the compressed edge of flange part bottom, the bonding part size of compressed edge and framework is suitable for and is configured to being arranged in simultaneously in the holding portion of the second adjacent tables when desk is nested with the second adjacent tables.

19. desk as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that, the desktop that molded plastics is made has the wall thickness of measuring between the inner surface of outer wall and outer surface;

The thickness of compressed edge is the twice of described wall thickness;

Metal framework has the wall thickness of measuring between the inner surface of framework and outer surface; And

The thickness of the bonding part of framework is the twice of described wall thickness.

20. a desktop that is used for desk, its size are suitable for and are configured to height when reducing desk be in nested configuration nested with one or more adjacent tables, described desktop is made by blow molded plastic, and this desktop comprises:

Top;

At the holding portion of top arranged around, this holding portion size is suitable for and is configured to the bonding part that holds the framework of adjacent tables when desk is nested with adjacent tables;

The bottom;

The hollow that is arranged between top and the bottom is inner;

From the bottom of desktop to the flange part of downward-extension; And

Recess on the flange part, the part of one-piece construction is integrally formed as a whole in the blowing process for its middle and upper part, holding portion, bottom, hollow inside, flange part and recess;

The metal framework that links to each other with desktop, this framework comprises:

The elongate body that the flange part of contiguous desktop is arranged; And

Bonding part, its size are suitable for and are configured to being arranged in the holding portion of adjacent tables when desk is nested with adjacent tables, and the bonding part at least recess in the adjacent flange section is arranged;

Wherein desk and adjacent tables are substantially the same; And

Desktop be suitable for frame size and the height that is constructed such that the desk that is in nested configuration be in not the height of the desk of nested configuration and compare and reduce about 20% or more.