CN219920535U

CN219920535U - Table with movable table board

Info

Publication number: CN219920535U
Application number: CN202320075876.7U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 爽·萨
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2023-01-10
Filing date: 2023-01-10
Publication date: 2023-10-31
Anticipated expiration: 2033-01-10

Abstract

The present utility model relates to a table with a movable table top. Embodiments of the present utility model provide tables whose table tops are capable of moving horizontally, and in particular along the longest dimension thereof, or to a position that places the table itself in an out-of-balance condition. Because the desk plate is movable, a user can conveniently use objects placed in different areas of the desk plate or in different positions on the desk plate without moving bodies, and the desk plate is more convenient and safer.

Description

Table with movable table board

Technical Field

The present utility model relates to tables, and more particularly to a table with a movable table top.

Background

Tables are common furniture and may be used in many applications. People place objects on the upper surface of the table. Often the table is stationary and thus the user will typically move his body (e.g., by moving a chair on which the user sits, or bending over, or stretching his hand) if it is desired to get closer to an item on the table that is away from the user, but such movement can sometimes be perceived by the user as a bad experience (a nuisance) and there is sometimes a safety hazard (a movable chair is always a potential risk).

Disclosure of Invention

Embodiments of the present utility model provide a table with a movable table top, comprising: a table plate; a support for supporting the table; and a connecting structure connecting the table and the supporting member to allow the table to move horizontally.

In one embodiment, the table further comprises a base, and the lower portion of the support is connected to the base.

In one embodiment, the center of gravity of the base is on a first side of the support, and the table is movable in a first direction away from or toward the first side of the support.

In one embodiment, the base includes a force receiving portion adapted to be forced by a user to compress the base in a direction of gravity.

In one embodiment, the force receiving portion is a planar surface having an area suitable for a person to stand or sit on.

In one embodiment, a seat cushion is disposed on the force receiving portion.

In one embodiment, the center of gravity of the table is located on a second side of the support opposite the first side when the table is moved horizontally to a furthest position in a direction away from the first side of the support.

In one embodiment, a lower portion of the support is pivotally connected to the base.

In one embodiment, the connection structure enables the table to also pivot relative to the support.

In one embodiment, the support is a vertically telescoping post.

In one embodiment, the table is further movable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a horizontal plane.

In one embodiment, the connecting structure includes a slide rail, wherein the slide rail is always positioned below the table as the table moves.

In one embodiment, the table may be horizontally movable in the dimension of its longest dimension.

In one embodiment, the connecting structure comprises a sliding rail arranged parallel to the dimension direction of the longest dimension.

In one embodiment, the table is further movable in a dimension direction perpendicular to the dimension direction of the longest dimension in a horizontal plane.

In one embodiment, the connecting structure comprises a slide rail comprising a first slide rail arranged parallel to the dimension direction of the longest dimension and a second slide rail arranged transversely parallel to the first slide rail.

In one embodiment, the table is capable of arbitrary movement within a defined area of a horizontal plane.

In one embodiment, the table can be tilted.

In one embodiment, the connection structure is located below the table and above the support.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the table plate protrudes horizontally from the connecting structure when moved horizontally.

In one embodiment, the table is portable.

The table board of the table according to the embodiment of the utility model is movable, so that a user can conveniently use objects placed in different areas of the table board or in different positions on the table board without moving the body, and the table board is more convenient and safer.

Drawings

Figures 1A-1C illustrate various states of a table in use according to embodiments of the utility model.

Figures 2A and 2B illustrate an exemplary connection mechanism between a table and a support member.

Figure 3 shows an example of a pivotable support and table.

Fig. 4 shows an example portion of a telescoping support.

Figure 5 shows an example of a table that is movable in two perpendicular directions.

Figure 6 shows an example of a table that is movable in the longest dimension.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure will now be discussed with reference to several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are discussed only to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to better understand and thus practice the teachings of the present utility model, and are not meant to imply any limitation on the scope of the utility model.

As used herein, the term "comprising" and variants thereof are to be interpreted as meaning "including but not limited to" open-ended terms. The term "based on" is to be interpreted as "based at least in part on". The terms "one embodiment" and "an embodiment" are to be interpreted as "at least one embodiment. The term "another embodiment" is to be interpreted as "at least one other embodiment".

Embodiments of the present utility model relate to a table with a removable table top that may allow a user to conveniently reach objects farther from the table top without having to significantly move the body or a portion of the body.

Fig. 1A shows a state of a table in use according to an embodiment of the present utility model. The table comprises a table top 1, a support 2 and a base 3. The table 1 is placed on the support 2. The user 4 sits on the futon 8 with a portion of the futon pressed against the base 3 of the table. The table 1 has an object 5 placed thereon in an inclined manner, which may be, for example, an inclined book plate (on which a book or tablet can be placed). The desk board 1 is also provided with a bracket 7 relatively far away from the user 5, and the mobile phone 6 is clamped on the bracket.

The support 2 is connected to the base 3 preferably by a relatively firm connection, but the connection may also be detachable. As shown in fig. 1A, the support may not be located at the center of the base 3, but the center of gravity of the base 3 is located at one side of the support 2.

Fig. 1B shows a top view of the table of fig. 1A in use. Compared to the state of fig. 1A, the user 4 pulls the table 1 in itself (but the body remains substantially stationary), for example, to better view the information on the phone 6. To better illustrate the movement of the table 1, the item 5, the stand 7 and the phone 6 are not shown in fig. 1B.

Fig. 1C shows a top view of the table of fig. 1A in another use configuration. The user 4 pushes the table 1 away (but the body remains substantially stationary) compared to the state of fig. 1A, for example, to better view the information on the book or tablet on the item 5 (which may be larger compared to the information on the cell phone). To better illustrate the movement of the table 1, the item 5, the stand 7 and the phone 6 are not shown in fig. 1C.

As mentioned above, the centre of gravity of the base 3 is on one side of the support 2 and therefore corresponds to moving away from or towards that side when the table is moved away from or towards the user. It will be appreciated that when the table top is moved away from the side, the entire table is geometrically in an "out of balance" condition: the center of gravity of the base 3 is on one side of the support 2 and the center of gravity of the upper table 1 is on the other side of the support 2. The geometry that provides this "imbalance" is unexpectedly advantageous because in this configuration, the user's body can obtain a larger active space while still being able to create a greater table distance. In embodiments of the present utility model, various means may be employed to maintain the entire table in this state stable and not toppling over. For example, the base 3 may be formed from a heavier material and the support 2 and table top 1 may be formed from a lighter material. Additional structures, such as bolts, may be used to secure the base 3 to the ground or floor, for example. It is also possible to maintain the balance of the table by the weight of the user himself (i.e. the user presses the base 3 by the futon 8) as shown in figure 1A. For this purpose, the base 3 may be shaped and sized to provide a force-receiving portion (e.g., a recess adapted to the shape of the futon portion) such that a user applies force to the base 3 via the force-receiving portion to compress the base 3 in the direction of gravity. The shape of the base 3 may be, for example, triangular, square, rectangular, circular, oval, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the force receiving portion is a planar surface having an area suitable for a person to stand or sit on. In other preferred embodiments, a cushion (e.g., futon) may be provided on the force-bearing portion to facilitate the user's use without carrying additional items.

Although only one support 2 is shown in fig. 1A-1C, there may be two or more supports in different embodiments (a greater number may mean a more stable support). There may be, for example, two columns side by side, but only one is seen in fig. 1A due to the viewing angle relationship.

The table 1 and the supporting member 2 have a connecting structure therebetween so that the table 1 can be placed on the supporting member 2 and also can be moved in a horizontal direction. The connection structure can be realized by adopting known technology according to the requirement. Figures 2A and 2B show top views of two exemplary connecting structures, generally below the table and above the support members. In fig. 2A, the cross beam 10 is fixed to the support 2 (preferably in a relatively firm fixed relationship). The table 1 is placed on the cross member 10 with both sides of the table being received in grooves 9 provided at both ends of the cross member 10 so that the table can be moved in the up and down direction as shown in fig. 3 (i.e., the table 1 can be moved closer to or farther away from the user when the user sits on the base 3). The recess 9 may be of sufficient length to allow the table 1 to be movable but still relatively securely hold the table 1. Figure 2A shows the table 1 being pushed almost furthest from the user and a portion (which may be a substantial portion) of the table protruding horizontally from the connected structure.

Figure 2B illustrates a top view of another exemplary connection of the table 1 to the support member 2. In this case, the support 2 is plate-shaped, with rail supports provided on both sides. Two slide rails 11 are arranged under the table plate 1 and can slide in the slide rail supporting pieces on two sides of the supporting piece 2. In figure 2B the table has been moved to a position nearest to the user sitting on the base 3. In embodiments of the utility model, the length and position of the slide rail under the table 1 may be such that in any position of the sliding movement of the table 1, the slide rail is located below the table 1, i.e. not exposed from the edge of the table 1 in a top view. Such an arrangement is more aesthetically pleasing and safe.

Although fig. 2A and 2B illustrate two exemplary coupling mechanisms between the table 1 and the support member 2, one skilled in the art will recognize that other types of coupling mechanisms may be used as long as the table 1 is supported on the support member 2 and movable in a horizontal direction. All such types of attachment mechanisms are within the spirit and scope of the present utility model. For example, the connection structure may be provided on the side of the table.

In the embodiment of the utility model, the lower part of the support 2 is pivotally connected to the base 3. As shown in fig. 3, this connection enables the support member 2 to pivot about the connection point between the two as an axis, forming an inclined state, as compared with the state of fig. 1A, thereby obtaining a further degree of flexibility. In some embodiments, the connection between the support 2 and the table 1 may allow the table 1 to pivot relative to the support 2 while allowing the table 1 to move horizontally. In the state diagram on the left side of fig. 3, the table 1 is in a horizontal state, whereas in the state diagram on the right side, the table 1 is pivoted relative to the support 2. The pivoting of the table 1 relative to the support 2 can provide a further degree of flexibility. The pivoting structure between the support 2 and the base 3, and between the table 1 and the support 2, may be achieved using known structures.

In an embodiment of the utility model, the support 2 is a vertically telescopic column, for example as shown in fig. 4. Fig. 4 shows schematically three telescopic states of the support 2, the heights shown being exemplary and suitable for sitting, sitting and standing positions, respectively, of a user's pan leg.

In the embodiment of the present utility model, the table 1 may be moved in a direction perpendicular to the direction in addition to being moved in a direction approaching and moving away from the user. For example, as shown in fig. 5, four sliding rails may be disposed under the table 1, two vertical rails 12 and two horizontal rails 13. Although not shown in the drawings, the support 2 may be provided with 4 balls corresponding to the intersections of the 4 slide rails of the table 1. With this arrangement, when the intersection of the slide rails corresponds to the ball position (initial position), the table 1 can slide either forward or backward or left or right. When the desk board 1 slides forwards (or backwards) to a position and needs to slide left (or slide right), the desk board can slide left (or slide right) only by pushing the desk board back to the initial position. The same applies to the left slide (or right slide) back to the initial position and then the front and back slide is realized. Such an arrangement provides greater flexibility to the user.

In life, a user may use a table with a table that is particularly long in one dimension relative to the other dimension. Such tables may be elongated or may be angled. In a user's habit or thinking, such desks are divided into different work areas, for example, one area is for placing a computer, another area is for placing a document, yet another area is a conversation area, and yet another area is a leisure area. Typically, a user switches from one area to another by moving the body or using a movable chair. Some embodiments of the present utility model provide tables in which the table is movable in its longest dimension, so that the user does not need to move himself or herself, but only the table is moved to effect switching of work areas. Fig. 6 shows a top view of an exemplary table according to these embodiments. The table is rectangular with a length substantially greater than a width and is divided into three work areas A, B, C from left to right. Two slide rails can be arranged below the table plate so that the table plate can move left and right along the length direction, and the three working areas can move to the front of a user respectively. It will be appreciated that the table of these embodiments may also be corner or circular arc shaped, and that a circular arc shaped slide rail may be provided below the table to allow the table to rotatably slide. That is, the sliding rails of the tables of these embodiments are oriented parallel to the direction of movement of the table (i.e., the dimension of the longest dimension of the table). In addition, although not shown in fig. 6, the table may be coupled to the support member by a rail such that the table is positioned above the support member. Furthermore, tables according to these embodiments do not necessarily require a pedestal and the support may directly contact the ground or floor.

As a more preferred embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 6 may also be provided with cross-rails similar to that shown in FIG. 5, such that the table may be movable in a width direction perpendicular to the length direction in addition to the length direction, thereby providing greater flexibility to the user. In addition, although fig. 5 shows 4 sliding rails, there may be only two sliding rails perpendicular to each other, i.e., the table may be moved in the length and width directions (the movement direction is parallel to the sliding rail direction) at the same time.

In some embodiments, more complex movement structures may be used, such as using a gimbal to connect the support and the table such that the table may move in any direction within the horizontal plane defined by the bracket. In addition, it will be appreciated that in addition to being movable in any direction along a horizontal plane, the gimbal may also enable the table to be tilted at different angles (e.g., slightly tilted toward the user to provide a better reading angle).

The tables of the various embodiments of the present utility model are suitable for portable use (i.e., mobile) both for placement in generally constant locations and for securing to the floor even by means of bolts or the like, and for having a smaller size and lighter weight.

Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the foregoing description is by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the utility model so described. The present utility model is also capable of numerous modifications and variations. Any modifications or variations which come within the spirit and scope of the utility model are desired to be protected.

Claims

1. A movable table with a table top, comprising:

a table plate;

a support for supporting the table;

a connecting structure connecting the table and the supporting member to allow the table to move horizontally; and

the lower part of the supporting piece is connected with the base, the gravity center of the base is arranged on the first side of the supporting piece, and the table board can move away from or towards the first side of the supporting piece along the first direction.

2. The movable table as in claim 1, wherein the base includes a force receiving portion adapted to be forced by a user to compress the base in a direction of gravity.

3. A movable table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the force receiving portion is a planar surface having an area suitable for a person to stand or sit on.

4. A movable table as claimed in claim 3, wherein the force receiving portion is provided with a seat cushion.

5. The movable table as in claim 1, wherein the center of gravity of the table is located on a second side of the support member opposite the first side when the table is moved horizontally to a furthest position in a direction away from the first side of the support member.

6. The movable table of claim 1 wherein the lower portion of the support member is pivotally connected to the base.

7. A movable table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the connection structure enables the table to also pivot relative to the support.

8. The movable table as in claim 1, wherein the support member is a vertically telescoping post.

9. The movable table as in claim 1, wherein the table is further movable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a horizontal plane.

10. The movable table as in claim 1, wherein the connecting structure includes a rail, wherein the rail is positioned below the table at all times when the table is moved.

11. A movable table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the table is movable horizontally in the dimension of its longest dimension.

12. The movable table as in claim 11, wherein the connecting structure includes a rail disposed parallel to the longest dimension.

13. The movable table as in claim 11, wherein the table is further movable in a dimension direction perpendicular to the longest dimension in a horizontal plane.

14. The movable table of claim 13 wherein the connecting structure includes a track, the track including a first track and a second track,

the first slide rail is arranged parallel to the dimension direction of the longest dimension,

the second slide rail is arranged transversely parallel to the first slide rail.

15. A movable table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the table is movable within a defined area of a horizontal plane.

16. A movable table as claimed in claim 15 wherein the table is tiltable.

17. A movable table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the connection structure is located below the table and above the support member.

18. A movable table as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the table protrudes horizontally from the connecting structure when moved horizontally.

19. A movable table as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 18 wherein the table is portable.