DE3939632A1 - Versatile collapsible table with rotatable table-tops - incorporates several interfitting table-top panels fitting on in tiers - Google Patents

Abstract

The collapsible table (1-4) is designed with one or more tabletops or closable boxes which can be set down in layers on any lower part. Assembly is by push-on devices and connecting members. The connecting members and tabletops can have different dimensions, shapes, colour or be made of different material and can be adapted to any lower part. The tabletops can be turned on circular push-on devices by manual or motor drive. USE/ADVANTAGE - Greater versatility and easy to use and dismantle.

Description

The invention relates to collapsible tables for apartments, Restaurants, public buildings, offices and sales outlets that can be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily as required are cash.

It is known to place panels on tables, or inside a rotatable, extendable plate underneath a table bring in the additional ways of performing Allows food, drinks and pastries.

However, this is enough especially for larger celebrations. a. Opportunities not out.

The invention has therefore set itself the task of Dar provide food to expand significantly and beyond a variety of additional applications to offer.

The solution to this concern is based on the following basic idea ( FIG. 1): on a lower part (lower table) one or more table tops are placed on top of one another by means of connecting pieces ( 1 ) of different lengths, one after the other like trays ( 2 ) as a multilevel upper part. As a result, the storage space can be significantly enlarged and varied. The attached plates can be rotated.

As a prototype for a lower part, a table ( 3 ) with a built-in device for connecting the lower part and the upper part ( 4 ) with 2 storage areas is proposed.

Particularly advantageous for celebrations is the attachment of plates that are getting smaller and smaller towards the top, giving the overall ensemble the appearance of a pyramid (pyramid table). Fig. 1 shows an example of square shape. Further details of the invention are described below in connection with the exemplary embodiments.

1. Possible connections between the upper part and lower part 1.1 Attachment device for a prepared table ( Fig. 2)

There is a hole ( 1 ) in the center of the table. The first connecting piece ( 3 ) is firmly screwed into a wooden plate ( 2 ) fastened underneath by means of a pin ( 4 ) and a wooden screw ( 5 ). After removing the 1st connecting piece, the hole can be closed again with a fitting plug made of the same material of the table top.

1.2 Self-assembling attachment

According to the same principle as under 1.1 can with little craftsmanship a slip-on device for each any base can be made. A disadvantage would be the minor damage from the hole, but how described under 1.1, by the wooden plug after use of the top can be closed again.

1.3 Attachment device for laying on ( Fig. 3)

According to the same principle as in 1.1. a wooden plate ( 1 ) is made, which can be placed on the provided lower part ( 2 ) congruent or larger than the lower part if required.

1.4 Attachment device for screwing on ( Fig. 4)

According to the same principle as in 1.1, a Aufsteckvorrich device is made from a wooden part of small dimensions ( 1 ), which can be screwed onto a lower part ( 2 ) using 4 wood screws ( 3 ). A disadvantage would be the slight damage to the lower part. Small countersunk screws could also close these holes. It would also be possible to test the attachment of the same Aufsteckvor device using the suction principle.

1.5 Stationary attachment device ( Fig. 5)

A stationary attachment can be made in the form of a compact base ( 1 ) on floors, lawns, in the garden, in the yard, etc. from wood, concrete, bricks or other material and in various ways with the base ( 2 ) by walls, foundations, Digging in or pegging. The first connection piece ( 3 ) is then screwed into the base according to the same principle as in 1.1. This attachment of the upper part is suitable for building larger tables such. B. in public buildings as information stands, in restaurants as a set-up of cold buffets or for larger celebrations and outdoor parties to serve for various dishes and drinks.

1.6 Swiveling attachment device ( Fig. 6)

The swiveling attachment device consists of a screwable attachment to any lower part ( 1 ), an adjustable vertical part ( 2 ) and the adjustable swivel arm ( 3 ), which ends with an attachment device ( 4 ) designed according to the principle in 1.1.

2. Possible connections between the individual table tops in the top

2.1 connectors ( Fig. 7), consisting of a pin ( 1 ) on the lower part and a bore ( 2 ) on the upper part. They can be screwed into each other one after the other after the respective fitting table top ( 3 ) has been placed on the provided contact surfaces ( 4 ). The contact surfaces of the table tops and connecting pieces ( 4 ) must always be round and can therefore be rotated. The connectors can have any shape. In order to guarantee the necessary stability, the connecting pieces of a large upper part must have an ever larger diameter downwards ( FIG. 8). The pins ( 1 ) should always have the same diameter, which increases the possible variations of an upper part from, for example, 5 plates to almost 20. For seats, it is advisable to use intermediate parts ( 4 ).

2.2 Round connectors ( Fig. 9), consisting of only one hole in the upper part ( 1 ). They can also be screwed together one after the other after the table top ( 2 ) has been fitted to fit. If a termination is required, a suitable short connector ( 3 ) can be screwed in.

2.3 connectors, consisting of several, one inside the other pluggable and lockable tubes made of solid material according to the telescope principle.

3. Modifications and possible uses

For a complete ensemble (lower part and upper part) can be any material (wood, plastic, metal or also glass) can be used. Also shape (square, rectangle, hexagon or circle) and Color can be determined. Security, strength and rotatability can be improved when the contact points between the connectors and table tops are reinforced with metal inserts. Upper parts, which are based on existing lower parts (e.g. Tables, chests of drawers, cupboards etc. should be built as well as the associated attachments and Ver binding parts, these can be in size, shape, color and Material can be adapted (also custom-made for ge Turned and period furniture are possible). With the appropriate construction, the table tops can be used an additional 2nd table can be set up. The remaining parts can then be placed on one of the tables put on.

4. Examples of use 4.1 Celebrations of all kinds

• - The lower part can be inserted according to the number of people be covered. After that, the desired dishes and Drinks (already prepared on the table tops) be placed one after the other. The clearing takes place in reverse order. The table tops are here usable as serving plates.
• - On a multi-level top can be seen in Ver binding with a selected lower part is complete The whole buffet can be prepared without any in between must be applied and removed.  
• - Thanks to the swiveling attachment ( Fig. 6), a host has an unusually attractive service option for his guests from a corner.

4.2 Decorative design options

• - Anniversaries of all kinds
• - garden parties
• - Advent table
• - Christmas table
• - Easter table
• - Buffets in restaurants and various Celebrations

The belie achieved by several attachable table tops big large area allows more variants of decoration with the desired decorative accessories.

4.3 Other options

• - Information stands in public buildings
• - Exhibition options - there are also attachable, lockable boxes can be used as an upper part
• - shelves that can be assembled and dismantled quickly, for example for flying dealers can also be used for offices can.

The individual tabletops can also be cut for this ceilings are placed, the recess in the middle must have the size of the connector. As A closed blanket is put on each end. For glasses, bottles etc. a. can also special devices be attached to the table tops.

5. Concluding remarks

In the simplest embodiments, the pyramid becomes table operated manually. However, there are also ways of Technization such as B. the motor drive for turning the plates, the actuation of possible telescopic Ver connecting pieces or the swiveling attachment. However, that would increase the design effort and therefore the Increase costs.  

Of great advantage is the fact that it is described here NEN pyramid tables can be completely dismantled. You can so that they are well packed are particularly suitable for Transport and shipping and thus sales-friendly.

In the end, there are two apparent disadvantages:

• 1. reduced stability of the table tops and
• 2. restricted visual contact with one another while seated People.

The first problem can be largely compensated for through insertable metal parts at the contact points as well observance of the principle of equilibrium. The visual contacts of people sitting opposite each other (e.g. at celebrations) can be improved by a possible height adjustment of individual table tops of the waiter partly in coordination with the seat and table height.

Claims (11)

1. Dismountable table, which is quick and easy to assemble and dismantle as required, characterized in that one or more table tops or lockable boxes on a tiered basis, one after the other like trays, can be put on and taken off again on any base by means of plug-on devices and connecting pieces. 2. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the Ver connecting pieces and the table tops differ measurements, shapes, colors and different materials can have and thus to any bottom part are customizable. 3. Table according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the table tops on circular attachments devices by manual, but also motor drive are rotatable. 4. Table according to claim 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that the attached table tops or boxes accordingly given functions can be designed decoratively.   5. Attachment device for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the 1st connector to the table plate of the upper part by means of a pin in an under one Wood plate located in the hole can be screwed in. 5. Attachment device for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the 1st connector as under 5. is screwed into a wooden plate that on any Bottoms are congruent, but also larger and smaller can be placed. 7. attachment devices for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the 1st connector as under 5. screwed or sucked directly onto a lower part can be. 8. attachment device for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the 1st connector as under 5. on a three-dimensional swivel device that any lower part can be attached, screwed becomes. 9. connectors for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, consisting of a pin at the bottom and a hole as well round contact surfaces for the table tops at the top. They can be screwed together. 10. connectors for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, consisting of only one hole in the upper part. They have a circular diameter and are screwed together bar. 11. connectors for tables according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, consisting of several interlocking, lockable Tubes made of solid material, based on the telescopic principle are pullable apart.