DE10320035A1 - Multi purpose table with two-piece top having flat section and section which can be lowered to provide sloping surface - Google Patents

Abstract

Table has two part top (1,2). First part (1) has hinge (10) and rotatable bar (6) to support top (1) when in horizontal position and bar is opened to lower top. Second part (2) is supported on metal bracket (11) welded to metal legs (3). Bracket (11) has rear angled side piece (12). Arms (7) are butt welded with legs and side pieces. Legs are on rollers and are height adjustable.

Description

The The present invention relates to a versatile table, which especially for the use of laptops is also suitable e.g. as a book edition or serving tray.

conventional Tables can only be used as such. The present invention has therefore set itself the task of creating a table that as also used on sick beds, from armchairs or sofas can be, but the above also as a storage for any objects can serve e.g. as a side table.

there it should also be of comfortable seating can be used in different ranges. Further supposed to be an oblique for easier viewing of the keyboard or a book, like a horizontal arrangement of the table top, each while maintaining high stability.

The solution This task is accomplished with a computer desk, the tabletop of which consists of two parts. The first part facing the user connected with a hinge and from a horizontal to an oblique position pivotable. The second part is carried by a console and rigid with the legs connected, being at least below the table top a rotatable bolt is on which the pivotable first Part of the table top rests in the raised position. The first Part of the table top lies in an approximately horizontal position with legs joined arms, the latch being the first part of the Locking or releasing the table top in a horizontal position by turning it. The first part and the second part of the table top have inclined Position parallel abutting end edges with legs foot side have flat arms.

On such table will meet the above requirements in a variety of ways just. The tiltable table top can be tilted View of a keyboard e.g. lighten a laptop, horizontally Position it can be like a conventional one Table can be used. The limitation to two front flat cantilevers allowed to bring the table close to a sofa, armchair or bed, so that a Easy access is also achieved from such furniture, the Cantilever under this furniture can be pushed.

Furthermore is a very simple means of locking the plate both in oblique, as well as in a horizontal position, whereby the joint for the first, pivotable part of the table top is in particular not terminal.

In inclination beats the end edge of the inclined part parallel against a corresponding opposite one Edge of the second part so that they look like this locked at the top. The angle of inclination of the oblique edges is at least as big as the tangent to the surface end the plate of a circle around the joint.

In inclination the first part rests on the rotating latch, which when lowered Tabletop part after turning back of the bolt the plate resting on the arms locks. In particular, the bolt is spring-loaded so that it is always returns to the locked position.

The Arms serving to support the first part of the table top can be advantageous be connected to the consoles or be made in one piece with them.

In particular each leg has its own console, which is made of metal exist so that they welded together stably or can be screwed. The consoles are structurally particularly simple and high resilient way angles that are on the legs e.g. are welded flat and a free end at the free end Have legs. The arms are e.g. dull with legs and the thigh is also butt welded to the arm.

At the lower end of the legs Rolls be arranged so that after the table can be moved slightly.

At the free end of the boom just like being attached under the legs rubber feet that a Difficulty sliding the table.

The necessary bracing of the bond between the second part of the Table top and legs is advantageously achieved in that the legs an upper front panel is screwed, the second table top part connected to the console. This network is rigid. A very easy height adjustment is achieved in that the legs as telescopically displaceable tubes, in particular square tubes, accomplished are that have aligned hole patterns or elongated holes and over Gags can be secured together.

Based The present invention is explained in more detail in the accompanying figures.

there demonstrate

1 the folding mechanism of the table,

2 a side view,

3 its front view and

4 the console

1 shows in side view the table top with the first part 1 and their second part 2 , The first part 1 is on a joint 10 held and swung up over this. Here lies their diagonally cut end edge 8th against the end edge parallel in this position 9 of the second part and is thus secured against folding up.

Below the second part 2 is about an axis 15 rotatable a bolt 6 attached and under the first part 1 pivoted so that it can not be folded down.

You open the latch 6 , so the first part 1 be swung down into the horizontal and then lies on the arms 7 on.

poor 7 and latch 6 are particularly available in pairs.

The dimensions are chosen so that the latch 6 after folding down the first part 1 on the arm 7 can be pivoted back into the locked position, after which it is on the surface of the first part 1 rests and also secures it in this position.

The second part 2 the table top lies on an angle 11 on and is on one leg 3 welded or screwed to it.

The thigh 12 of the angle juts down and is with the arm 7 connected, for example with the leg 3 is welded. The parts thus form a very stable bond.

Face is against the legs 3 a front panel 14 screwed, which stiffened this.

The first part 1 the table top can also have grooves on its underside that the arms after folding down 7 embrace it and, in particular, rest against it without play in order to further increase the torsional rigidity.

Characteristic of the solution according to the invention is therefore a table top that is either kinked or one with a step. While the inclined part 1 For example, a laptop can be placed on the horizontal 2 utensils or drinks, etc.

in the lower area of the table Cable channels can be provided in a manner known per se.

In 2 the entire table is shown in side view. The legs 3 consist of square tubes that are plugged into one another and can be moved, which have a hole pattern and can be secured to each other with a toggle to enable safe height adjustment. Equally, elongated holes can be used, which then enable continuous adjustment. The top is on the inclined part 1 a laptop shown the table tops 1 . 2 rest on the console 5 with the poor 7 and the angle 11 , The front panel is located on the front 14 ,

Down on the legs 3 are roles 13 shown with their feet are over metal triangles 17 the outrigger 4 connected.

In the front view of the 3 you can see the legs 3 with the roles 13 and the counter-screwed front panel 14 ,

4 ultimately shows the construction of the console 5 in three-dimensional representation. On top of the leg 3 is the angle 11 welded on, the arm 7 which has the hinge at the free end 19 for the articulation of the swiveling table tops is blunt against the leg 3 welded, as is the leg 12 of the angle 11 connected to the arm.

1, 2

tabletop

3

legs

4

boom

5

console

6

bars

7

poor

8th, 9

end edges

10

joint

11

angle

12

leg

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roll

14

front panel

15

axis

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gag

17

metal triangle

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gag

19

hinge

Claims (7)

Multi-purpose table with two front legs ( 3 ) and table top supported by them ( 1 ; 2 ) characterized by the following features: a) the table top consists of two parts ( 1 ; 2 ) with the first part facing the user ( 1 ) with one joint ( 10 ) connected and pivotable from a horizontal to an inclined position, b) the second part ( 2 ) is from a console ( 5 ) carried and rigid with the legs ( 3 ) connected, c) below the second part ( 2 ) there is at least one rotating latch on the table top ( 6 ), on which the swiveling first part ( 1 ) the table top rests in the swiveled-up position, whereby d) the first part ( 1 ) the table top in an approximately horizontal position with the legs ( 3 ) connected arms ( 7 ) where e) the bolt ( 6 ) the first part ( 1 ) locks or releases the table top in a horizontal position by turning and f) the first part ( 1 ) and the second part ( 2 ) the table top in an inclined position parallel abutting end edges ( 8th . 9 ) and where g) the legs ( 3 ) flat outrigger on the foot side ( 12 ) exhibit. Multi-purpose table according to claim 1, characterized in that the arms ( 7 ) with the consoles ( 5 ) are connected. Multi-purpose table according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that each leg ( 3 ) a console ( 5 ), with consoles ( 5 ) and legs ( 3 ) are made of metal and the brackets ( 5 ) with the legs ( 3 ) welded angles ( 11 ) exist and downward thighs ( 12 ) with the arms ( 7 ) blunt with the legs ( 3 ) and the thighs ( 12 ) are welded. Multi-purpose table according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that on the legs ( 3 ) Roll ( 13 ) are arranged. Multi-purpose table according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that this one with the legs ( 3 ) connected front panel ( 14 ) having. Multi-purpose table according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the legs ( 3 ) are adjustable in length. Multi-purpose table according to claim 7, characterized in that the legs ( 3 ) consist of square tube pieces that can be pushed into each other, which can be fixed to one another at the desired height using a perforated grid or elongated holes and gags.