EP1033431A1 - Folding table, particularly for ironing - Google Patents

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EP1033431A1
EP1033431A1 EP00440063A EP00440063A EP1033431A1 EP 1033431 A1 EP1033431 A1 EP 1033431A1 EP 00440063 A EP00440063 A EP 00440063A EP 00440063 A EP00440063 A EP 00440063A EP 1033431 A1 EP1033431 A1 EP 1033431A1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F81/00—Ironing boards 
    • D06F81/02—Ironing boards  with collapsible underframe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B3/00—Folding or stowable tables
    • A47B3/08—Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe
    • A47B3/091—Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with struts supporting the legs
    • A47B3/0911—Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with struts supporting the legs the struts being permanently connected to top and leg or underframe and leg
    • A47B3/0915—Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with struts supporting the legs the struts being permanently connected to top and leg or underframe and leg the strut having a linear sliding connection with the leg
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F81/00—Ironing boards 
    • D06F81/003—Ironing boards  with flat iron support

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  • the present invention relates to a folding table, in particular for ironing, comprising a tray and four uprights connected two by two by at least one bar transverse so as to form a front foot and a rear foot, as well as a articulation arranged to allow an angular opening of said feet in position of use, said articulation ensuring the junction between the plate and the end upper of each of the feet.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks by proposing a folding table, intended more particularly for ironing, having a reduced manufacturing cost and offering great maneuverability, both when opened in position of use only when it is closed in the storage position.
  • the invention relates to a table of the kind indicated in the preamble, characterized in that it comprises two sleeves slidably mounted respectively on the two uprights of one leg and two connecting elements, one connecting the sleeves to the plate, the other connecting the sleeves to the other foot, said connecting elements being mounted free to rotate about their axis.
  • the elements link can have the same length. They can be arranged so that form a parallelogram with the plate and the foot not carrying the sleeves.
  • the connecting elements may have the form of a X, the branches of which are curved at their ends, two branches being mounted free to rotate respectively on the two sleeves, the other two branches being mounted free in rotation on the plate or the two uprights of the foot do not not wearing the sleeves.
  • the tray may include a frame, said frame having two holes to receive the two branches of the connecting element.
  • each sleeve and the uprights of the foot not carrying the sleeves have holes to receive the branches of the connecting elements.
  • At least one of the uprights of the foot carrying the sleeves may include a stop limit switch corresponding to the maximum angular opening, the plate then being horizontal.
  • At least one of the sleeves may include a clip lock provided with a lug arranged to be housed in at least one orifice provided in said corresponding amount when the feet are in the open position maximum angular, the plate then being horizontal.
  • This locking clip can include an integrated release lever arranged to release said lug from the opening and allow folding of the table.
  • the rear foot has dimensions greater than the front foot of so that the front and rear legs can be folded down substantially in the same plane.
  • the folding table according to the invention is an ironing table 1.
  • This table 1 comprises in known manner a plate 2 on which is mounted a iron rest 3 to support an iron 4.
  • Table 1 also includes four uprights 5a, 5b connected two by two by a crossbar 6 so that the uprights 5a and 5b constitute a front foot 7a and a rear foot 7b in the shape of a U.
  • Table 1 thus has excellent stability.
  • the rear foot 7b has dimensions greater than that of the front leg 7a so that, as shown will see later, the front feet 7a and rear 7b are foldable substantially in the same plan.
  • the plate 2 of the table 1 is mounted on a frame 8 consisting by a section of rectangular section. Said section can also be oval or round.
  • the feet 7a, 7b are connected to the plate 2 by the upper end 13a, 13b of the uprights 5a, 5b.
  • a articulation 9 mounted on the frame 8 and therefore on the plate 2, and consisting of one piece at square 10, with a screw 11 and a self-tightening cap nut 12.
  • the screw / nut system can be replaced by any other equivalent means such as axis, a pin or the like.
  • the square piece 10 has a horizontal part 10a rectangular and a vertical part 10b semi-circular.
  • the rectangular part 10a is welded to the frame 8.
  • the semicircular part 10b as well as the upper end 13a, 13b of the uprights 5a, 5b are provided with an orifice 14 to receive the screw 11 or an axis if necessary. Washers (not shown) are inserted between the screw and the upright 5a, between the two uprights 5a, 5b, between the upright 5b and the angle piece 10, and between the square part 10 and the nut 12.
  • the uprights 5a of the front leg 7a are provided respectively of a sleeve 15 made for example of plastics and mounted sliding along said uprights according to arrows A.
  • the uprights 5a comprise also a stop 18 marking the end of travel of the sleeves 15 and corresponding at the maximum angular opening of the feet 7a, 7b.
  • the sleeves 15 are connected to the plate 2 and at the foot 7b by connecting elements 16a, 16b arranged so that the connecting element 16a is parallel to the foot 7b and that the connecting element 16b is parallel to plate 2 so as to form a parallelogram with plate 2 and the foot 7b.
  • These connecting elements 16a, 16b are of the same length and have a shape X, each of whose four branches has its end curved by about 60 °.
  • the sleeves 15 comprise respectively two hollow cylinders 17a, 17b, one for receiving a branch of the element in X 16a and the other to receive a branch of the element in X 16b.
  • the frame 8 of the plate 2 and the uprights 5b do not not carrying the sleeves 15 have holes 19 for receiving the end of the other branches of the connecting elements 16a, 16b respectively.
  • branches of the connecting elements 16a, 16b and holes 19 or hollow cylinders 17a, 17b are chosen so that the connecting elements 16a, 16b are fitted into said holes 19 or cylinders 17a, 17b while being able to rotate freely in rotation around their axis.
  • the material of the connecting elements 16a, 16b is also chosen. so that these elements 16a, 16b have sufficient elasticity to be able to be placed then remain prisoners respectively of the frame 8 and of the sleeve 15, and of the foot 7b and the sleeve 15.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the invention in which one of the sleeves 15 mounted on an upright 5a is equipped with a locking clip 20.
  • This locking clip 20 allows both to replace the stopper 18 and to lock the sleeve 15 on the corresponding upright 5a, when the feet are in position maximum angular opening, in order to prevent the table from folding in particular under the effect of a significant weight exerted on the plate.
  • the locking clip 20 is formed in one piece substantially oblong and flat, made of flexible synthetic material, and attached to the sleeve 15. It has, for this purpose, a mounting tab 21 followed by a support sole 22, delimiting between them a space 23.
  • the mounting tongue 21 is intended to fit into a recess 15a provided at one end of the sleeve 15. The space remaining between this recess 15a and the edge of the sleeve 15 fits into space 23 without play to ensure a fixed connection.
  • the support sole 22 carries a lug 24 protruding at its end opposite the sleeve 15. This lug 24 is arranged to fit into a corresponding hole 5a 'provided in the amount 5a at a distance which corresponds to the maximum angular opening of the feet.
  • This locking clip 20 further comprises an unlocking lever 25 which extends substantially from the center of the support sole 22 outwards and beyond the lug 24, forming an acute angle with said sole.
  • This simple construction makes it possible to produce a table 1 which is very easy to handle.
  • the deformable parallelogram facilitates the unfolding of the table since it ensures automatically the correct angular positioning of the feet relative to one the other. In addition, it ensures good stability of the table in the unfolded position. of use.
  • the addition of the locking clip 20 further strengthens this stability by preventing it from folding up, particularly when it is pressed on the front of the platform.
  • the table 1 is in the position of use when the sleeves 15 are in contact with the stopper 18 or when the locking clip 20 automatically locks one of the sleeves 15 on its upright 5a.
  • the opening angular between the front feet 7a and rear 7b is maximum.
  • the plate 2 is horizontal, as is the connecting element 16b.
  • Element 16a is parallel to foot 7b.
  • the size would be reduced at least.
  • the shape of the connecting elements is not limiting. They can by example present the shape of an I, the bars of the I corresponding to the branches curved with X.
  • the elements in X 16a, 16b are also not necessarily of same dimensions.
  • the connecting element 16b is not not mounted directly in the 5b uprights but in protrusions substantially hemispherical welded to the outside of said uprights 5b. This construction allows the front and rear feet to be exactly on the same plane in the closed position.

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The table consists of a top (2) and two pairs of folding legs (5a, 5b) joined together at the bottom by cross-pieces (6) to form feet. One pair of legs (5a) has sliding sleeves (15) e.g. of plastic which are joined to the underside of the table top and to the other pair of legs by X-shaped connectors (16a, 16b) forming a parallelogram with the top and the other pair of legs (5b). The table legs and top are joined by cross shaped connectors. The ends of both connectors are turned outwards to engage with holes in the sliders, legs and a frame under the table top to form pivots. In addition, one of the sliders is fitted with a locking clip to fix it relative to the table leg in the deployed position.

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La présente invention concerne une table pliante, notamment pour le repassage, comprenant un plateau et quatre montants reliés deux à deux par au moins une barre transversale de manière à former un pied avant et un pied arrière, ainsi qu'une articulation agencée pour permettre une ouverture angulaire desdits pieds en position d'utilisation, ladite articulation assurant la jonction entre le plateau et l'extrémité supérieure de chacun des pieds.The present invention relates to a folding table, in particular for ironing, comprising a tray and four uprights connected two by two by at least one bar transverse so as to form a front foot and a rear foot, as well as a articulation arranged to allow an angular opening of said feet in position of use, said articulation ensuring the junction between the plate and the end upper of each of the feet.

On connaít déjà des tables pour le repassage dont les pieds sont articulés en X, l'articulation étant placée sensiblement au centre des pieds. Il est alors nécessaire de prévoir, comme dans le cas des brevets FR-A-2 239 219 et FR-A-2 273 495, des moyens pour faire coulisser un pied le long du plateau afin de pouvoir replier la table lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée. Cela signifie qu'il faut également prévoir des moyens de verrouillage en position d'utilisation pour empêcher que la table se referme. Ces moyens doivent ensuite être déverrouillés lorsque l'on veut replier la table.We already know ironing tables whose feet are hinged in X, the joint being placed substantially in the center of the feet. It is then necessary to provide, as in the case of patents FR-A-2 239 219 and FR-A-2 273 495, means for sliding a leg along the table so as to be able to fold the table when not in use. This means that means must also be provided for locked in use position to prevent the table from closing. These means must then be unlocked when you want to fold the table.

Par ailleurs, il existe d'autres tables pliantes pour le repassage dont l'articulation des pieds assure simultanément la jonction entre le plateau de la table et lesdits pieds. C'est le cas notamment des tables décrites dans les publications US-A-2 057 751, EP-A-0 686 722 et DE-C-232 470. Néanmoins, la construction de ces tables est relativement complexe et coûteuse puisqu'il est nécessaire de prévoir des tringles ou leviers additionnels ainsi que des dispositifs de verrouillage pour assurer respectivement le positionnement correct des pieds au pliage et au dépliage de la table ainsi que le verrouillage des pieds en position dépliée pour éviter que la table se referme.In addition, there are other folding tables for ironing, including the articulation of legs simultaneously provides the junction between the table top and said legs. This is particularly the case for the tables described in the publications US-A-2,057,751, EP-A-0 686 722 and DE-C-232 470. However, the construction of these tables is relatively complex and expensive since it is necessary to provide rods or additional levers as well as locking devices to ensure the correct positioning of the feet when folding and unfolding the table and locking the legs in the unfolded position to prevent the table from close.

Ces différentes tables nécessitent donc de nombreuses pièces à assembler, d'où un temps de fabrication important. Elles sont également difficiles à manier, aussi bien au moment de leur ouverture puisqu'il ne faut surtout pas oublier d'activer les moyens de verrouillage, qu'au moment de leur fermeture puisqu'il faut commencer par libérer ces moyens de verrouillage.These different tables therefore require many parts to be assembled, resulting in a significant manufacturing time. They are also difficult to handle, both moment of their opening since it is important not to forget to activate the means of lock, only at the time of their closure since it is necessary to start by releasing these locking means.

La présente invention vise à pallier ces inconvénients en proposant une table pliante, destinée plus particulièrement au repassage, ayant un coût de fabrication réduit et offrant une grande maniabilité, aussi bien lors de son ouverture en position d'utilisation que lors de sa fermeture en position de rangement.The present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks by proposing a folding table, intended more particularly for ironing, having a reduced manufacturing cost and offering great maneuverability, both when opened in position of use only when it is closed in the storage position.

Dans ce but, l'invention concerne une table du genre indiqué en préambule, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend deux manchons montés de manière coulissante respectivement sur les deux montants d'un pied et deux éléments de liaison, l'un reliant les manchons au plateau, l'autre reliant les manchons à l'autre pied, lesdits éléments de liaison étant montés libres en rotation autour de leur axe. Les éléments de liaison peuvent avoir la même longueur. Ils peuvent être agencés de manière à former un parallélogramme avec le plateau et le pied ne portant pas les manchons.To this end, the invention relates to a table of the kind indicated in the preamble, characterized in that it comprises two sleeves slidably mounted respectively on the two uprights of one leg and two connecting elements, one connecting the sleeves to the plate, the other connecting the sleeves to the other foot, said connecting elements being mounted free to rotate about their axis. The elements link can have the same length. They can be arranged so that form a parallelogram with the plate and the foot not carrying the sleeves.

D'une manière avantageuse, les éléments de liaison peuvent présenter la forme d'un X, dont les branches sont recourbées à leurs extrémités, deux branches étant montées libres en rotation respectivement sur les deux manchons, les deux autres branches étant montées libres en rotation sur le plateau ou les deux montants du pied ne portant pas les manchons. Le plateau peut comporter un cadre, ledit cadre présentant deux trous pour recevoir les deux branches de l'élément de liaison. De même, chaque manchon et les montants du pied ne portant pas les manchons présentent des trous pour recevoir les branches des éléments de liaison.Advantageously, the connecting elements may have the form of a X, the branches of which are curved at their ends, two branches being mounted free to rotate respectively on the two sleeves, the other two branches being mounted free in rotation on the plate or the two uprights of the foot do not not wearing the sleeves. The tray may include a frame, said frame having two holes to receive the two branches of the connecting element. Likewise, each sleeve and the uprights of the foot not carrying the sleeves have holes to receive the branches of the connecting elements.

Au moins un des montants du pied portant les manchons peut comporter une butée de fin de course correspondant à l'ouverture angulaire maximale, le plateau étant alors horizontal. At least one of the uprights of the foot carrying the sleeves may include a stop limit switch corresponding to the maximum angular opening, the plate then being horizontal.

D'une manière avantageuse, au moins un des manchons peut comporter un clip de verrouillage pourvu d'un ergot agencé pour se loger dans au moins un orifice prévu dans ledit montant correspondant quand les pieds sont en position d'ouverture angulaire maximale, le plateau étant alors horizontal. Ce clip de verrouillage peut comporter un levier de déverrouillage intégré et agencé pour dégager ledit ergot de l'orifice et permettre le repliage de la table.Advantageously, at least one of the sleeves may include a clip lock provided with a lug arranged to be housed in at least one orifice provided in said corresponding amount when the feet are in the open position maximum angular, the plate then being horizontal. This locking clip can include an integrated release lever arranged to release said lug from the opening and allow folding of the table.

De préférence, le pied arrière présente des dimensions supérieures au pied avant de sorte que les pieds avant et arrière sont rabattables sensiblement dans un même plan.Preferably, the rear foot has dimensions greater than the front foot of so that the front and rear legs can be folded down substantially in the same plane.

La présente invention et ses avantages apparaítront mieux dans la description suivante d'un exemple de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels:

  • la figure 1 représente une vue en perspective de la table selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de détail de l'articulation des pieds avec le plateau,
  • la figure 3 est une vue de détail d'un manchon monté sur un montant,
  • la figure 4 est une vue de détail d'une branche de l'élément de liaison montée sur le cadre du plateau,
  • la figure 5 est une vue de détail d'une branche de l'élément de liaison montée sur un montant ne portant pas le manchon,
  • la figure 6 est une vue de détail d'un manchon monté sur un montant, ce manchon étant équipé d'un clip de verrouillage,
  • la figure 7 est une vue de détail du clip de verrouillage, et
  • les figures 8 à 10 représentent schématiquement la table selon l'invention dans une position d'utilisation, semi-fermée et fermée pour le rangement.
The present invention and its advantages will appear more clearly in the following description of an exemplary embodiment, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of the table according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the articulation of the feet with the plate,
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a sleeve mounted on an upright,
  • FIG. 4 is a detail view of a branch of the connecting element mounted on the frame of the plate,
  • FIG. 5 is a detail view of a branch of the connecting element mounted on an upright not carrying the sleeve,
  • FIG. 6 is a detailed view of a sleeve mounted on an upright, this sleeve being fitted with a locking clip,
  • FIG. 7 is a detailed view of the locking clip, and
  • Figures 8 to 10 schematically show the table according to the invention in a position of use, semi-closed and closed for storage.

En référence à la figure 1, la table pliante selon l'invention est une table à repasser 1. Cette table 1 comprend de manière connue un plateau 2 sur lequel est monté un repose-fer 3 pour supporter un fer à repasser 4. La table 1 comprend également quatre montants 5a, 5b reliés deux à deux par une barre transversale 6 de sorte que les montants 5a et 5b constituent un pied avant 7a et un pied arrière 7b en forme de U. La table 1 présente ainsi une excellente stabilité. Le pied arrière 7b présente des dimensions supérieures à celle du pied avant 7a de manière à ce que, comme on le verra plus loin, les pieds avant 7a et arrière 7b soient rabattables sensiblement dans un même plan.With reference to FIG. 1, the folding table according to the invention is an ironing table 1. This table 1 comprises in known manner a plate 2 on which is mounted a iron rest 3 to support an iron 4. Table 1 also includes four uprights 5a, 5b connected two by two by a crossbar 6 so that the uprights 5a and 5b constitute a front foot 7a and a rear foot 7b in the shape of a U. Table 1 thus has excellent stability. The rear foot 7b has dimensions greater than that of the front leg 7a so that, as shown will see later, the front feet 7a and rear 7b are foldable substantially in the same plan.

En référence à la figure 2, le plateau 2 de la table 1 est monté sur un cadre 8 constitué par un profilé de section rectangulaire. Ladite section peut également être ovale ou ronde. Conformément à la présente invention, les pieds 7a, 7b sont reliés au plateau 2 par l'extrémité supérieure 13a, 13b des montants 5a, 5b. Pour cela, il est prévu une articulation 9 montée sur le cadre 8 et donc sur le plateau 2, et constituée d'une pièce en équerre 10, d'une vis 11 et d'un écrou borgne auto-serrant 12. Il est bien évident que le système vis/écrou peut être remplacé par tout autre moyen équivalent tel qu'un axe, une goupille ou autre. La pièce en équerre 10 présente une partie horizontale 10a rectangulaire et une partie verticale 10b semi-circulaire. La partie rectangulaire 10a est soudée sur le cadre 8. Elle peut être également fixée par rivetage ou tout autre moyen connu en soi. La partie semi-circulaire 10b ainsi que l'extrémité supérieure 13a, 13b des montants 5a, 5b sont pourvues d'un orifice 14 pour recevoir la vis 11 ou un axe le cas échéant. Des rondelles (non représentées) sont insérées entre la vis et le montant 5a, entre les deux montants 5a, 5b, entre le montant 5b et la pièce en équerre 10, et entre la pièce en équerre 10 et l'écrou 12. Referring to Figure 2, the plate 2 of the table 1 is mounted on a frame 8 consisting by a section of rectangular section. Said section can also be oval or round. According to the present invention, the feet 7a, 7b are connected to the plate 2 by the upper end 13a, 13b of the uprights 5a, 5b. For this, a articulation 9 mounted on the frame 8 and therefore on the plate 2, and consisting of one piece at square 10, with a screw 11 and a self-tightening cap nut 12. It is quite obvious the screw / nut system can be replaced by any other equivalent means such as axis, a pin or the like. The square piece 10 has a horizontal part 10a rectangular and a vertical part 10b semi-circular. The rectangular part 10a is welded to the frame 8. It can also be fixed by riveting or any other means known per se. The semicircular part 10b as well as the upper end 13a, 13b of the uprights 5a, 5b are provided with an orifice 14 to receive the screw 11 or an axis if necessary. Washers (not shown) are inserted between the screw and the upright 5a, between the two uprights 5a, 5b, between the upright 5b and the angle piece 10, and between the square part 10 and the nut 12.

En référence aux figures 1 et 3, les montants 5a du pied avant 7a sont pourvus respectivement d'un manchon 15 réalisé par exemple en matières plastiques et monté coulissant le long desdits montants selon les flèches A. Les montants 5a comportent également une butée 18 marquant la fin de course des manchons 15 et correspondant à l'ouverture angulaire maximale des pieds 7a, 7b. Les manchons 15 sont reliés au plateau 2 et au pied 7b par des éléments de liaison 16a, 16b disposés de sorte que l'élément de liaison 16a est parallèle au pied 7b et que l'élément de liaison 16b est parallèle au plateau 2 de manière à former un parallélogramme avec le plateau 2 et le pied 7b.Referring to Figures 1 and 3, the uprights 5a of the front leg 7a are provided respectively of a sleeve 15 made for example of plastics and mounted sliding along said uprights according to arrows A. The uprights 5a comprise also a stop 18 marking the end of travel of the sleeves 15 and corresponding at the maximum angular opening of the feet 7a, 7b. The sleeves 15 are connected to the plate 2 and at the foot 7b by connecting elements 16a, 16b arranged so that the connecting element 16a is parallel to the foot 7b and that the connecting element 16b is parallel to plate 2 so as to form a parallelogram with plate 2 and the foot 7b.

Ces éléments de liaison 16a, 16b sont de même longueur et présentent une forme en X, dont chacune des quatre branches a son extrémité recourbée d'environ 60°. Pour recevoir l'extrémité de deux de ces branches, les manchons 15 comportent respectivement deux cylindres creux 17a, 17b , l'un pour recevoir une branche de l'élément en X 16a et l'autre pour recevoir une branche de l'élément en X 16b. De même, en référence aux figures 4 et 5, le cadre 8 du plateau 2 et les montants 5b ne portant pas les manchons 15 comportent des trous 19 pour recevoir l'extrémité des autres branches des éléments de liaison 16a, 16b respectivement. Les dimensions des branches des éléments de liaison 16a, 16b et des trous 19 ou des cylindres creux 17a, 17b sont choisies de sorte que les éléments de liaison 16a, 16b sont emmanchés dans lesdits trous 19 ou cylindres 17a, 17b tout en pouvant tourner librement en rotation autour de leur axe. La matière des éléments de liaison 16a, 16b est également choisie pour que ces éléments 16a, 16b présentent une élasticité suffisante pour pouvoir être posés puis rester prisonniers respectivement du cadre 8 et du manchon 15, et du pied 7b et du manchon 15.These connecting elements 16a, 16b are of the same length and have a shape X, each of whose four branches has its end curved by about 60 °. For receive the end of two of these branches, the sleeves 15 comprise respectively two hollow cylinders 17a, 17b, one for receiving a branch of the element in X 16a and the other to receive a branch of the element in X 16b. Of same, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the frame 8 of the plate 2 and the uprights 5b do not not carrying the sleeves 15 have holes 19 for receiving the end of the other branches of the connecting elements 16a, 16b respectively. The dimensions of branches of the connecting elements 16a, 16b and holes 19 or hollow cylinders 17a, 17b are chosen so that the connecting elements 16a, 16b are fitted into said holes 19 or cylinders 17a, 17b while being able to rotate freely in rotation around their axis. The material of the connecting elements 16a, 16b is also chosen. so that these elements 16a, 16b have sufficient elasticity to be able to be placed then remain prisoners respectively of the frame 8 and of the sleeve 15, and of the foot 7b and the sleeve 15.

La figure 6 illustre une variante de réalisation de l'invention dans laquelle un des manchons 15 monté sur un montant 5a est équipé d'un clip de verrouillage 20. Ce clip de verrouillage 20 permet à la fois de remplacer la butée 18 et de verrouiller le manchon 15 sur le montant 5a correspondant, quand les pieds sont en position d'ouverture angulaire maximale, ceci afin d'empêcher la table de se replier notamment sous l'effet d'un poids important exercé sur le plateau. En référence également à la figure 7, le clip de verrouillage 20 est formé d'une pièce sensiblement oblongue et plane, réalisée en matière synthétique, souple, et rapportée sur le manchon 15. Il comporte, à cet effet, une languette de montage 21 suivie d'une semelle d'appui 22, délimitant entre elles un espace 23. La languette de montage 21 est destinée à s'emboíter dans un évidement 15a prévu à une extrémité du manchon 15. L'espace restant entre cet évidement 15a et le bord du manchon 15 s'emboíte dans l'espace 23 sans jeu afin d'assurer une liaison fixe. La semelle d'appui 22 porte un ergot 24 disposé de manière saillante à son extrémité opposée au manchon 15. Cet ergot 24 est agencé pour s'emboíter dans un trou 5a' correspondant prévu dans le montant 5a à une distance qui correspond à l'ouverture angulaire maximale des pieds. Ce clip de verrouillage 20 comporte en plus un levier de déverrouillage 25 qui s'étend sensiblement du centre de la semelle d'appui 22 vers l'extérieur et au-delà de l'ergot 24, formant un angle aigu avec ladite semelle.FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the invention in which one of the sleeves 15 mounted on an upright 5a is equipped with a locking clip 20. This locking clip 20 allows both to replace the stopper 18 and to lock the sleeve 15 on the corresponding upright 5a, when the feet are in position maximum angular opening, in order to prevent the table from folding in particular under the effect of a significant weight exerted on the plate. In reference also in FIG. 7, the locking clip 20 is formed in one piece substantially oblong and flat, made of flexible synthetic material, and attached to the sleeve 15. It has, for this purpose, a mounting tab 21 followed by a support sole 22, delimiting between them a space 23. The mounting tongue 21 is intended to fit into a recess 15a provided at one end of the sleeve 15. The space remaining between this recess 15a and the edge of the sleeve 15 fits into space 23 without play to ensure a fixed connection. The support sole 22 carries a lug 24 protruding at its end opposite the sleeve 15. This lug 24 is arranged to fit into a corresponding hole 5a 'provided in the amount 5a at a distance which corresponds to the maximum angular opening of the feet. This locking clip 20 further comprises an unlocking lever 25 which extends substantially from the center of the support sole 22 outwards and beyond the lug 24, forming an acute angle with said sole.

Quand l'opérateur veut déverrouiller le clip de verrouillage 20 pour replier la table 1 en position de rangement, il tire légèrement sur ce levier de déverrouillage 25 qui dégage l'ergot 24 de l'orifice 5a' et libère le manchon 15 du montant Sa autorisant le coulissement dudit manchon sur son montant. Quand l'opérateur relâche le levier de déverrouillage 25, celui-ci revient automatiquement dans sa position initiale, replaçant le clip de verrouillage 20 dans une position prête à verrouiller, grâce à l'élasticité de la matière. Ce clip de verrouillage 20 est donc très simple d'utilisation puisqu'au moment de l'ouverture de la table 1, l'opérateur n'a pas besoin de s'en occuper. En effet, lorsque le manchon 15 coulisse sur son montant 5a, le clip de verrouillage 20 se soulève grâce à son élasticité propre pour autoriser ce coulissement, jusqu'à ce que l'ergot 24 se retrouve face à l'orifice 5a', dans lequel il s'emboíte automatiquement, sans manipulation particulière de l'opérateur, verrouillant ainsi la table 1 dans sa position d'utilisation en toute simplicité. When the operator wants to unlock the locking clip 20 to fold the table 1 in the storage position, it slightly pulls on this unlocking lever 25 which releases the lug 24 from the orifice 5a 'and releases the sleeve 15 from the amount Sa authorizing the sliding of said sleeve on its upright. When the operator releases the unlocking 25, this automatically returns to its initial position, replacing the locking clip 20 in a position ready to lock, thanks to the elasticity of the material. This locking clip 20 is therefore very easy to use since at the time of opening table 1, the operator does not need to leave it to occupy. Indeed, when the sleeve 15 slides on its upright 5a, the clip lock 20 is lifted thanks to its own elasticity to allow this sliding, until the lug 24 finds itself facing the orifice 5a ', in which it fits automatically, without special operator manipulation, thus locking the table 1 in its position of use with ease.

Cette construction simple permet de réaliser une table 1 très facile à manier. Le parallélogramme déformable facilite le dépliage de la table puisqu'il assure automatiquement le positionnement angulaire correct des pieds l'un par rapport à l'autre. De plus, il assure une bonne stabilité de la table en position dépliée d'utilisation. L'addition du clip de verrouillage 20 permet de renforcer encore cette stabilité en évitant qu'elle se replie notamment en cas d'appui sur l'avant du plateau.This simple construction makes it possible to produce a table 1 which is very easy to handle. The deformable parallelogram facilitates the unfolding of the table since it ensures automatically the correct angular positioning of the feet relative to one the other. In addition, it ensures good stability of the table in the unfolded position. of use. The addition of the locking clip 20 further strengthens this stability by preventing it from folding up, particularly when it is pressed on the front of the platform.

En référence aux figures 8 à 10, la table 1 est en position d'utilisation lorsque les manchons 15 sont au contact de la butée 18 ou lorsque le clip de verrouillage 20 verrouille automatiquement un des manchons 15 sur son montant 5a. L'ouverture angulaire entre les pieds avant 7a et arrière 7b est maximale. Dans cette position, le plateau 2 est horizontal, de même que l'élément de liaison 16b. L'élément 16a est parallèle au pied 7b.With reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, the table 1 is in the position of use when the sleeves 15 are in contact with the stopper 18 or when the locking clip 20 automatically locks one of the sleeves 15 on its upright 5a. The opening angular between the front feet 7a and rear 7b is maximum. In this position, the plate 2 is horizontal, as is the connecting element 16b. Element 16a is parallel to foot 7b.

Pour fermer la table 1, il est nécessaire de soulever par exemple le pied avant 7a et de le ramener vers le pied 7b selon la flèche B de manière à faire coulisser les manchons 15 vers le bas par l'intermédiaire de l'élément de liaison 16b et ainsi entraíner le plateau 2 vers le bas par l'intermédiaire de l'élément de liaison 16a jusqu'à atteindre la fermeture totale représentée figure 10. Le pied avant 7a plus petit que le pied arrière 7b s'encastre à l'intérieur de sorte que la table 1 pliée est extraplate. Pour rouvrir la table 1, il suffit de soulever le plateau 2.To close table 1, it is necessary to lift for example the front leg 7a and bring it back to foot 7b according to arrow B so as to slide the sleeves 15 down through the connecting element 16b and thus cause the tray 2 down via the connecting element 16a until reaching the total closure shown in Figure 10. The front foot 7a smaller than the rear foot 7b is fitted inside so that the folded table 1 is extra flat. To reopen the table 1, just lift the tray 2.

On peut, par ailleurs, prévoir deux glissières parallèles sous le plateau, lesdites glissières étant agencées pour permettre le déplacement le long du plateau de l'articulation des pieds jusqu'à l'extrémité du plateau adjacente au repose-fer, les pieds et le plateau présentant la même longueur. Ainsi, l'encombrement serait réduit au minimum.One can, moreover, provide two parallel slides under the plate, said slides being arranged to allow movement along the shelf the articulation of the feet up to the end of the plate adjacent to the iron rest, the feet and the top having the same length. Thus, the size would be reduced at least.

La présente invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation décrits mais s'étend à toute modification et variante évidentes pour un homme du métier. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described but extends to any modification and variant obvious to a person skilled in the art.

Notamment, la forme des éléments de liaison n'est pas limitative. Ils peuvent par exemple présenter la forme d'un I, les barres du I correspondant aux branches recourbées du X. Les éléments en X 16a, 16b ne sont également pas forcément de mêmes dimensions. D'autre part, on peut prévoir que l'élément de liaison 16b n'est pas monté directement dans les montants 5b mais dans des protubérances sensiblement hémisphériques soudées sur l'extérieur desdits montants 5b. Cette construction permet aux pieds avant et arrière d'être exactement selon un même plan en position fermée. On peut également prévoir un autre système de clip de verrouillage mais dont le fonctionnement est équivalent. Ce clip de verrouillage peut également faire partie intégrante d'un des manchons.In particular, the shape of the connecting elements is not limiting. They can by example present the shape of an I, the bars of the I corresponding to the branches curved with X. The elements in X 16a, 16b are also not necessarily of same dimensions. On the other hand, it can be provided that the connecting element 16b is not not mounted directly in the 5b uprights but in protrusions substantially hemispherical welded to the outside of said uprights 5b. This construction allows the front and rear feet to be exactly on the same plane in the closed position. We can also provide another clip system locking but whose operation is equivalent. This locking clip can also be part of one of the sleeves.

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Table pliante (1), notamment table de repassage, comprenant un plateau (2) et quatre montants (5a, 5b) reliés deux à deux par au moins une barre transversale (6) de manière à former un pied avant (7a) et un pied arrière (7b), ainsi qu'une articulation (9) agencée pour permettre une ouverture angulaire desdits pieds (7a, 7b) en position d'utilisation, ladite articulation assurant la jonction entre le plateau (2) et l'extrémité supérieure (13a, 13b) de chacun des pieds (7a, 7b), caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend deux manchons (15) montés de manière coulissante respectivement sur les deux montants (5a) d'un pied (7a) et deux éléments de liaison (16a, 16b), l'un reliant les manchons (15) au plateau (2), l'autre reliant les manchons (15) à l'autre pied (7b), lesdits éléments de liaison (16a, 16b) étant montés libres en rotation autour de leur axe.Folding table (1), in particular an ironing table, comprising a tray (2) and four uprights (5a, 5b) connected two by two by at least one crossbar (6) so as to form a front foot (7a) and a rear foot (7b), as well as a articulation (9) arranged to allow an angular opening of said feet (7a, 7b) in the position of use, said articulation ensuring the junction between the plate (2) and the upper end (13a, 13b) of each of the legs (7a, 7b), characterized in that that it comprises two sleeves (15) slidably mounted respectively on the two uprights (5a) of a foot (7a) and two connecting elements (16a, 16b), one connecting the sleeves (15) to the plate (2), the other connecting the sleeves (15) to the other stand (7b), said connecting elements (16a, 16b) being mounted free to rotate around of their axis. Table selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les éléments de liaison (16a, 16b) sont de même longueur.Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting elements (16a, 16b) are the same length. Table selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que les éléments de liaison (16a, 16b) sont agencés de manière à former un parallélogramme avec le plateau (2) et le pied (7b) ne portant pas les manchons (15).Table according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting elements (16a, 16b) are arranged so as to form a parallelogram with the plate (2) and the foot (7b) not carrying the sleeves (15). Table selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les éléments de liaison (16a, 16b) présentent la forme d'un X, dont les branches sont recourbées à leurs extrémités, et en ce que deux branches sont montées libres en rotation respectivement sur les deux manchons (15), les deux autres branches étant montées libres en rotation sur le plateau (2) ou les deux montants (5b) du pied (7b) ne portant pas les manchons (15).Table according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting elements (16a, 16b) have the shape of an X, the branches of which are curved at their ends, and in that two branches are mounted free in rotation respectively on the two sleeves (15), the other two branches being mounted to rotate freely on the plate (2) or the two uprights (5b) of the foot (7b) not carrying the sleeves (15). Table selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que le plateau (2) comporte un cadre (8), ledit cadre présentant deux trous (19) pour recevoir les deux branches de l'élément de liaison (16a). Table according to claim 4, characterized in that the plate (2) has a frame (8), said frame having two holes (19) for receiving the two branches of the connecting element (16a). Table selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que chaque manchon (15) et les montants (5b) du pied (7b) ne portant pas les manchons (15) présentent des trous (19) pour recevoir les branches des éléments de liaison (16b).Table according to claim 4, characterized in that each sleeve (15) and the uprights (5b) of the foot (7b) not carrying the sleeves (15) have holes (19) to receive the branches of the connecting elements (16b). Table selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un des montants (5a) du pied (7a) portant les manchons (15) comporte une butée (18) de fin de course correspondant à l'ouverture angulaire maximale, le plateau étant alors horizontal.Table according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the uprights (5a) of the foot (7a) carrying the sleeves (15) comprises an end stop (18) corresponding to the maximum angular opening, the plate then being horizontal. Table selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un des manchons (15) comporte un clip de verrouillage (20) pourvu d'un ergot (24) agencé pour se loger dans au moins un orifice (5a') prévu dans ledit montant (5a) correspondant quand les pieds sont en position d'ouverture angulaire maximale, le plateau étant alors horizontal.Table according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the sleeves (15) has a locking clip (20) provided with a lug (24) arranged to be lodge in at least one orifice (5a ') provided in said corresponding upright (5a) when the feet are in the position of maximum angular opening, the platform being then horizontal. Table selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que ce clip de verrouillage (20) comporte un levier de déverrouillage (25) intégré et agencé pour dégager ledit ergot (24) de l'orifice (5a') et permettre le repliage de la table.Table according to claim 8, characterized in that this locking clip (20) comprises an unlocking lever (25) integrated and arranged to release said lug (24) of the orifice (5a ') and allow the table to be folded back. Table selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le pied arrière (7b) présente des dimensions supérieures au pied avant (7a) de sorte que les pied avant (7a) et arrière (7b) sont rabattables sensiblement dans un même plan.Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear leg (7b) has dimensions greater than the front leg (7a) so that the front legs (7a) and rear (7b) are foldable substantially in the same plane.
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