EP1145665A1 - Folding table - Google Patents

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EP1145665A1
EP1145665A1 EP01420086A EP01420086A EP1145665A1 EP 1145665 A1 EP1145665 A1 EP 1145665A1 EP 01420086 A EP01420086 A EP 01420086A EP 01420086 A EP01420086 A EP 01420086A EP 1145665 A1 EP1145665 A1 EP 1145665A1
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Laurent Montluet
Francois Mallet
Vincent Esteve
Serge Girard
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B3/00Folding or stowable tables
    • A47B3/08Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe
    • A47B3/091Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with struts supporting the legs
    • A47B3/0911Folding 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
    • A47B3/0915Folding 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

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  • a folding table usually includes a platform supported by at least one foot articulated on this platform. Each leg is movable between an unfolded position, corresponding when using the table, and a folded position, where it extends in the vicinity of the plateau, which corresponds to the storage of Table.
  • FR-A-2 639 408 a folding table whose feet are articulated to a connecting rod, which is slidably mounted in a slide of a locking piece, arranged on the underside of the tray. This part is fitted with a notch lock opening downwards, in which the connecting rod is received when the feet are in the unfolded position.
  • This known folding table has drawbacks, however. Indeed, the operations consisting of folding and unfold cannot be carried out with maximum security. In particular, these operations involve significant risks pinching of a user's fingers, or even shock against the head of the latter.
  • the invention proposes to make a folding table which, while having satisfactory stability in its position of use, can be handled easily, without generating risk important to the user.
  • a folding table comprising a plate and at least one foot movable between a position folded, in which it extends in the vicinity of the plate, and a unfolded position, a connecting rod extending between the plate and each leg, as well as a locking element secured to the foot and which ensures the blocking of this foot at least in its unfolded position, this locking element being mounted sliding relative to said connecting rod and being arranged, in the unfolded position of the foot, in at least one housing of which is provided with said connecting rod, characterized in that this table further comprises a blocking member for the locking element, suitable for covering the or each reception housing of the locking element, the locking member being movable between a covering position of said housing and a position of free access to this housing, and in that this body blocking device is provided with an operating region, making protruding away from the body of the connecting rod, this region of maneuver to move the locking member of its covering position, towards its free access position.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a folding table, designated in its together by reference 2, which includes a plate 4 and feet, of which only 6 is shown.
  • the tray is provided with wedges 8 made in one piece with the plate, and which extend beyond the feet 6, in the folded position of these shown in Figure 3.
  • these shims have a support function, either on the ground or on the platform a table below in a stack of tables, which prevents any deterioration of the feet and trays.
  • Each leg 6 comprises a base 10 from which extend two parallel uprights 12, the end of which upper 13 is articulated to the plate 4, in yokes 14.
  • the uprights 12 are connected, at their upper part, by a transverse rod 16, the function of which will be explained in this following.
  • Table 2 is provided with a connecting rod 18 connecting the plate 4 and foot 6, which includes a first end 20, adjacent to the plate 4, articulated in a yoke 22 mounted on the underside of this plate 4.
  • the connecting rod 18 comprises also a body 24, of cross section generally in U shape, which is formed from a core 26, from which extend, opposite the plate 4, two lateral webs 28.
  • the core 26 is hollowed out, opposite the yoke 22, a recess 30 intended for the passage of a lever 40, as will be explained in the following.
  • Each web 28 is pierced with a longitudinal groove 32, intended to form a slide for the rod 16.
  • This groove 32 is finished, in the vicinity of the plate 4, by a notch 34 directed towards the plateau, while the other end of the groove 32 is terminated by a notch 36 forming a housing extending opposite the plate 4.
  • the rod 18 is also provided with a second end 38, opposite to the yoke 22, in which is received a lever 40.
  • the latter which is articulated around an axis horizontal 42, includes two wings, namely a first wing 44, projecting opposite the body 24, and a second wing 46, extending in the direction of the body 24. It is also provided with a return spring, not shown, tending to bring back the wing 46 on a lower range 48 of the slide 32. In this position, the underside of the wing 46 prevents access to the notch 36. Furthermore, the free end of this wing 46 forms a ramp 50, extending obliquely, both opposite the axis 42 and the bearing surface 48.
  • folding table 2 will now be explained, with reference to all of the figures.
  • the groove 32 is separated from the notch 34 by a neck 35, the dimensions of which are smaller than those of the diameter of the rod 16. This thus allows the latter to remain in the notch 34 in the position illustrated in FIG. 3, only an external action acting through the foot 6 allowing the rod 16 to be released from this notch. This thus ensures satisfactory support of the feet in folded position, when transporting the table.
  • the rod 16 When you want to bring the table back to its position of use, the rod 16 is made to slide along the slide 32, opposite the notch 34. When this rod 16 comes into contact with the ramp 50, it induces a pivoting lever 40, according to arrow F above, which is allowed by the oblique profile of this ramp 50. The rod 16 can thus be moved along beach 48 to notch 36 so to recover its position illustrated in FIG. 2.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 illustrate a setting device tension of the feet 6.
  • the upper end 13 of the feet, articulated to the plate 4 is received in a cover 52 fixed on the underside of the tray 4 and hollowed out with two openings 54 allowing the passage of this end 13.
  • This last is integral with an elastic body 56, which is therefore able to pivot with this foot.
  • This elastic body is supported in the unfolded position foot, against the underside of the plate 4 and undergoes, made of its elastic nature, an effort F '.
  • the latter allows remove the functional games to which the foot is subject, this which gives great stability to the table, due to the setting in tension of this foot in the unfolded position.
  • two elastic bodies are provided on each end upper leg, on either side of the connecting rod 18.
  • the connecting rod may have a different shape of a U, like for example a form of I and having a single veil, or even be rectangular monobloc.
  • the invention makes it possible to achieve the objectives previously mentioned.
  • the folding table of the invention is easy to handle particularly easy and safe. So when a user wish to manipulate the table, to fold or unfold it, it is able to access all of the operating components of this table, without risk of pinching or shock. Indeed, the the above-mentioned operating members are permanently accessible to the user, easily, insofar as they found outside the foot course.

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The table comprises a top (4) and a leg (6) which can move between folded and unfolded positions. A connecting rod (18) extends between the top and each leg and a leg locking component (16) slides relative to the connecting rod. A locking part (40) which can be moved to cover the reception housing (36) of the locking component has an operating region (44) which projects opposite the connecting rod body (24).

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La présente invention concerne une table pliante. Une table pliante comprend, de façon habituelle, un plateau supporté par au moins un pied articulé sur ce plateau. Chaque pied est mobile entre une position dépliée, correspondant à l'utilisation de la table, et une position pliée, où il s'étend au voisinage du plateau, qui correspond au stockage de la table.The present invention relates to a folding table. A folding table usually includes a platform supported by at least one foot articulated on this platform. Each leg is movable between an unfolded position, corresponding when using the table, and a folded position, where it extends in the vicinity of the plateau, which corresponds to the storage of Table.

On connaít, par FR-A-2 639 408, une table pliante dont les pieds sont articulés à une bielle, qui est montée coulissante dans une glissière d'une pièce de verrouillage, disposée sur la face inférieure du plateau. Cette pièce est munie d'un cran de verrouillage débouchant vers le bas, dans lequel la bielle est reçue lorsque les pieds se trouvent dans la position dépliée. On ramène la table dans son agencement de stockage, en faisant sortir l'extrémité de la bielle opposée aux pieds, hors du cran de verrouillage précité, puis en faisant pivoter de manière classique chaque pied en direction du plateau.We know, by FR-A-2 639 408, a folding table whose feet are articulated to a connecting rod, which is slidably mounted in a slide of a locking piece, arranged on the underside of the tray. This part is fitted with a notch lock opening downwards, in which the connecting rod is received when the feet are in the unfolded position. We bring the table back to its storage arrangement, making take the end of the rod opposite the feet out of the notch lock, and then rotating it classic each leg towards the plateau.

Cette table pliante connue présente cependant des inconvénients. En effet, les opérations consistant à la plier et à la déplier ne peuvent être réalisées avec une sécurité maximale. En particulier, ces opérations induisent des risques significatifs de pincement des doigts d'un utilisateur, voire de choc contre la tête de ce dernier.This known folding table has drawbacks, however. Indeed, the operations consisting of folding and unfold cannot be carried out with maximum security. In particular, these operations involve significant risks pinching of a user's fingers, or even shock against the head of the latter.

Afin de pallier ces différents inconvénients, l'invention se propose de réaliser une table pliante qui, tout en possédant une stabilité satisfaisante dans sa position d'utilisation, puisse être manipulée de façon aisée, sans générer de risque important vis-à-vis de l'utilisateur.In order to overcome these various drawbacks, the invention proposes to make a folding table which, while having satisfactory stability in its position of use, can be handled easily, without generating risk important to the user.

A cet effet, elle a pour objet une table pliante, comprenant un plateau et au moins un pied mobile entre une position pliée, dans laquelle il s'étend au voisinage du plateau, et une position dépliée, une bielle s'étendant entre le plateau et chaque pied, ainsi qu'un élément de verrouillage solidaire du pied et qui assure le blocage de ce pied au moins dans sa position dépliée, cet élément de verrouillage étant monté coulissant par rapport à ladite bielle et étant disposé, dans la position dépliée du pied, dans au moins un logement dont est pourvue ladite bielle, caractérisée en ce que cette table comprend en outre un organe de blocage de l'élément de verrouillage, apte à recouvrir le ou chaque logement de réception de l'élément de verrouillage, l'organe de blocage étant mobile entre une position de recouvrement dudit logement et une position de libre accès à ce logement, et en ce que cet organe de blocage est pourvu d'une région de manoeuvre, faisant saillie à l'opposé du corps de la bielle, cette région de manoeuvre permettant de déplacer l'organe de blocage de sa position de recouvrement, vers sa position de libre accès.For this purpose, it relates to a folding table, comprising a plate and at least one foot movable between a position folded, in which it extends in the vicinity of the plate, and a unfolded position, a connecting rod extending between the plate and each leg, as well as a locking element secured to the foot and which ensures the blocking of this foot at least in its unfolded position, this locking element being mounted sliding relative to said connecting rod and being arranged, in the unfolded position of the foot, in at least one housing of which is provided with said connecting rod, characterized in that this table further comprises a blocking member for the locking element, suitable for covering the or each reception housing of the locking element, the locking member being movable between a covering position of said housing and a position of free access to this housing, and in that this body blocking device is provided with an operating region, making protruding away from the body of the connecting rod, this region of maneuver to move the locking member of its covering position, towards its free access position.

L'invention va être décrite ci-après, en référence aux dessins annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de face illustrant une table pliante conforme à l'invention, dans sa position dépliée ;
  • les figures 2 et 3 sont des coupes partielles, à plus grande échelle et selon la ligne II-II à la figure 1, illustrant la table de la figure 1, dans des positions respectivement dépliée et pliée, et
  • les figures 4 et 5 sont des vues de dessous et en coupe axiale, illustrant un dispositif de mise en tension des pieds de la table.
The invention will be described below, with reference to the appended drawings given solely by way of nonlimiting example, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a front view illustrating a folding table according to the invention, in its unfolded position;
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 are partial sections, on a larger scale and along the line II-II in FIG. 1, illustrating the table of FIG. 1, in positions respectively unfolded and folded, and
  • Figures 4 and 5 are views from below and in axial section, illustrating a tensioning device of the table legs.

La figure 1 illustre une table pliante, désignée dans son ensemble par la référence 2, qui comprend un plateau 4 et des pieds, dont un seul 6 est représenté. Le plateau est pourvu de cales 8 réalisées d'un seul tenant avec le plateau, et qui s'étendent au-delà des pieds 6, dans la position repliée de ces derniers illustrée à la figure 3. De la sorte, ces cales ont une fonction d'appui, soit sur le sol, soit sur le plateau d'une table située au-dessous dans une pile de tables, ce qui évite toute détérioration des pieds et des plateaux.Figure 1 illustrates a folding table, designated in its together by reference 2, which includes a plate 4 and feet, of which only 6 is shown. The tray is provided with wedges 8 made in one piece with the plate, and which extend beyond the feet 6, in the folded position of these shown in Figure 3. In this way, these shims have a support function, either on the ground or on the platform a table below in a stack of tables, which prevents any deterioration of the feet and trays.

Chaque pied 6 comprend une embase 10 à partir de laquelle s'étendent deux montants 12 parallèles, dont l'extrémité supérieure 13 est articulée au plateau 4, dans des chapes 14. Les montants 12 sont reliés, à leur partie supérieure, par une tige transversale 16, dont la fonction sera explicitée dans ce qui suit.Each leg 6 comprises a base 10 from which extend two parallel uprights 12, the end of which upper 13 is articulated to the plate 4, in yokes 14. The uprights 12 are connected, at their upper part, by a transverse rod 16, the function of which will be explained in this following.

La table 2 est pourvue d'une bielle 18 de liaison entre le plateau 4 et le pied 6, qui comprend une première extrémité 20, adjacente au plateau 4, articulée dans une chape 22 montée sur la face inférieure de ce plateau 4. La bielle 18 comporte également un corps 24, de section transversale globalement en forme de U, qui est formé d'une âme 26, à partir de laquelle s'étendent, à l'opposé du plateau 4, deux voiles latéraux 28. L'âme 26 est creusée, à l'opposé de la chape 22, d'un évidement 30 destiné au passage d'un levier 40, comme cela sera explicité dans ce qui suit.Table 2 is provided with a connecting rod 18 connecting the plate 4 and foot 6, which includes a first end 20, adjacent to the plate 4, articulated in a yoke 22 mounted on the underside of this plate 4. The connecting rod 18 comprises also a body 24, of cross section generally in U shape, which is formed from a core 26, from which extend, opposite the plate 4, two lateral webs 28. The core 26 is hollowed out, opposite the yoke 22, a recess 30 intended for the passage of a lever 40, as will be explained in the following.

Chaque voile 28 est percé d'une rainure longitudinale 32, destinée à former glissière pour la tige 16. Cette rainure 32 est terminée, au voisinage du plateau 4, par une échancrure 34 dirigée vers le plateau, alors que l'autre extrémité de la rainure 32 est terminée par un cran 36 formant logement s'étendant à l'opposé du plateau 4.Each web 28 is pierced with a longitudinal groove 32, intended to form a slide for the rod 16. This groove 32 is finished, in the vicinity of the plate 4, by a notch 34 directed towards the plateau, while the other end of the groove 32 is terminated by a notch 36 forming a housing extending opposite the plate 4.

La bielle 18 est par ailleurs munie d'une deuxième extrémité 38, opposée à la chape 22, dans laquelle est reçu un levier 40. Ce dernier, qui est articulé autour d'un axe horizontal 42, comprend deux ailes, à savoir une première aile 44, faisant saillie à l'opposé du corps 24, et une seconde aile 46, s'étendant en direction du corps 24. Il est par ailleurs prévu un ressort de rappel, non représenté, tendant à ramener l'aile 46 sur une plage inférieure 48 de la glissière 32. Dans cette position, la face inférieure de l'aile 46 empêche l'accès au cran 36. Par ailleurs, l'extrémité libre de cette aile 46 forme une rampe 50, s'étendant de manière oblique, à la fois à l'opposé de l'axe 42 et de la plage d'appui 48.The rod 18 is also provided with a second end 38, opposite to the yoke 22, in which is received a lever 40. The latter, which is articulated around an axis horizontal 42, includes two wings, namely a first wing 44, projecting opposite the body 24, and a second wing 46, extending in the direction of the body 24. It is also provided with a return spring, not shown, tending to bring back the wing 46 on a lower range 48 of the slide 32. In this position, the underside of the wing 46 prevents access to the notch 36. Furthermore, the free end of this wing 46 forms a ramp 50, extending obliquely, both opposite the axis 42 and the bearing surface 48.

L'utilisation de la table pliante 2 va maintenant être explicitée, en référence à l'ensemble des figures.The use of folding table 2 will now be explained, with reference to all of the figures.

Dans la position dépliée de la table, illustrée aux figures 1 et 2, la tige de verrouillage 16 est logée dans le cran 36, le levier 40 recouvrant, par son aile 46, le logement précité, sous l'effet du ressort de rappel. La présence de ce levier de blocage 40 de la tige 16 dans son logement 36 confère une stabilité importante à la table, dans cette position d'utilisation.In the unfolded position of the table, illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the locking rod 16 is housed in the notch 36, the lever 40 covering, by its wing 46, the housing above, under the effect of the return spring. The presence of this blocking lever 40 of the rod 16 in its housing 36 gives significant stability at the table, in this position of use.

Si l'on désire replier le pied 6, on actionne vers le bas la région de manoeuvre 44 du levier 40, selon la flèche F à la figure 2. Ceci provoque un pivotement correspondant de la région de recouvrement 46, qui fait alors saillie au travers de l'évidement 30, de sorte que le levier 40 est alors dans une position permettant l'accès libre au cran 36.If you want to fold up the foot 6, you press down the operating region 44 of the lever 40, according to the arrow F at the figure 2. This causes a corresponding pivoting of the overlap region 46, which then projects through the recess 30, so that the lever 40 is then in a position allowing free access to the notch 36.

Il est ensuite possible d'extraire la tige 16 hors de ce cran, dans la position de libre accès de ce dernier, puis de faire coulisser cette tige le long de la glissière 32, en direction de l'échancrure 34 opposée. Ceci induit le pivotement du pied 6 par rapport au plateau 4. A la fin de ce mouvement de coulissement, la tige 16 est logée dans l'échancrure 34, ce qui correspond à la position de stockage de la table, illustrée à la figure 3.It is then possible to extract the rod 16 from this notch, in the free access position of the latter, then slide this rod along the slide 32, while opposite direction of notch 34. This induces pivoting of the foot 6 relative to the plate 4. At the end of this movement of sliding, the rod 16 is housed in the notch 34, which corresponds to the storage position of the table, illustrated in Figure 3.

La rainure 32 est séparée de l'échancrure 34 par un col 35, dont les dimensions sont inférieures à celles du diamètre de 1a tige 16. Ceci permet ainsi à cette dernière de rester dans l'échancrure 34 dans la position illustrée à la figure 3, seule une action extérieure s'exerçant par l'intermédiaire du pied 6 permettant de libérer la tige 16 hors de cette échancrure. Ceci assure ainsi un maintien satisfaisant des pieds en position repliée, lors du transport de la table.The groove 32 is separated from the notch 34 by a neck 35, the dimensions of which are smaller than those of the diameter of the rod 16. This thus allows the latter to remain in the notch 34 in the position illustrated in FIG. 3, only an external action acting through the foot 6 allowing the rod 16 to be released from this notch. This thus ensures satisfactory support of the feet in folded position, when transporting the table.

Lorsqu'on désire ramener la table dans sa position d'utilisation, on fait coulisser la tige 16 le long de la glissière 32, à l'opposé de l'échancrure 34. Lorsque cette tige 16 entre en contact avec la rampe 50, elle induit un pivotement du levier 40, selon la flèche F précitée, ce qui est permis par le profil oblique de cette rampe 50. La tige 16 peut ainsi être déplacée, le long de la plage 48, jusqu'au cran 36, de manière à recouvrer sa position illustrée en figure 2.When you want to bring the table back to its position of use, the rod 16 is made to slide along the slide 32, opposite the notch 34. When this rod 16 comes into contact with the ramp 50, it induces a pivoting lever 40, according to arrow F above, which is allowed by the oblique profile of this ramp 50. The rod 16 can thus be moved along beach 48 to notch 36 so to recover its position illustrated in FIG. 2.

Une fois la tige 16 logée dans le cran 36, le levier 40 bascule, à l'opposé de la flèche F, sous l'action du ressort de rappel, ce qui induit un bruit caractéristique. Le levier 40 empêche alors tout mouvement intempestif de cette tige 16.Once the rod 16 is housed in the notch 36, the lever 40 rocker, opposite arrow F, under the action of the spring recall, which induces a characteristic noise. Leverage 40 then prevents any untimely movement of this rod 16.

Les figures 4 et 5 illustrent un dispositif de mise en tension des pieds 6. A cet effet, l'extrémité supérieure 13 des pieds, articulée au plateau 4, est reçue dans un capot 52 fixé sur la face inférieure du plateau 4 et creusé de deux ouvertures 54 permettant le passage de cette extrémité 13. Cette dernière est solidaire d'un corps élastique 56, qui est donc apte à pivoter avec ce pied.Figures 4 and 5 illustrate a setting device tension of the feet 6. For this purpose, the upper end 13 of the feet, articulated to the plate 4, is received in a cover 52 fixed on the underside of the tray 4 and hollowed out with two openings 54 allowing the passage of this end 13. This last is integral with an elastic body 56, which is therefore able to pivot with this foot.

Ce corps élastique prend appui, dans la position dépliée du pied, contre la face inférieure du plateau 4 et subit, du fait de sa nature élastique, un effort F'. Ce dernier permet de supprimer les jeux fonctionnels auxquels est sujet le pied, ce qui confère une grande stabilité à la table, du fait de la mise en tension de ce pied dans la position dépliée. Avantageusement, deux corps élastiques sont prévus sur chaque extrémité supérieure du pied, de part et d'autre de la bielle 18.This elastic body is supported in the unfolded position foot, against the underside of the plate 4 and undergoes, made of its elastic nature, an effort F '. The latter allows remove the functional games to which the foot is subject, this which gives great stability to the table, due to the setting in tension of this foot in the unfolded position. Advantageously, two elastic bodies are provided on each end upper leg, on either side of the connecting rod 18.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et représentés. Ainsi, la bielle peut présenter une forme différente d'un U, comme par exemple une forme de I et posséder un unique voile, ou bien encore être de forme rectangulaire monobloc.The invention is not limited to the examples described and represented. Thus, the connecting rod may have a different shape of a U, like for example a form of I and having a single veil, or even be rectangular monobloc.

L'invention permet de réaliser les objectifs précédemment mentionnés.The invention makes it possible to achieve the objectives previously mentioned.

La table pliante de l'invention est d'un maniement particulièrement aisé et sûr. Ainsi, lorsqu'un utilisateur désire manipuler la table, pour la plier ou la déplier, il est à même d'accéder à l'ensemble des organes de manoeuvre de cette table, sans risque de pincement ou de choc. En effet, les organes de manoeuvre précités sont en permanence accessibles à l'utilisateur, de façon aisée, dans la mesure où ils se trouvent à l'extérieur du parcours des pieds.The folding table of the invention is easy to handle particularly easy and safe. So when a user wish to manipulate the table, to fold or unfold it, it is able to access all of the operating components of this table, without risk of pinching or shock. Indeed, the the above-mentioned operating members are permanently accessible to the user, easily, insofar as they found outside the foot course.

Ceci est à comparer avec l'art antérieur dans lequel l'utilisateur doit interposer son bras, voire sa tête, sur le trajet de pivotement des pieds, lorsqu'il désire manoeuvrer ces derniers. Ainsi, lorsqu'il est en particulier fait appel à un élément mécanique de rappel, le pied considéré peut entrer violemment en contact avec l'utilisateur.This is to be compared with the prior art in which the user must place his arm, or even his head, on the pivoting path of the feet, when it wishes to maneuver these last. So when a particular call is made mechanical return element, the foot in question can enter violently in contact with the user.

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Table pliante (2), comprenant un plateau (4) et au moins un pied (6) mobile entre une position pliée, dans laquelle il s'étend au voisinage du plateau, et une position dépliée, une bielle (18) s'étendant entre le plateau (4) et chaque pied (6), ainsi qu'un élément de verrouillage (16) solidaire du pied et qui assure le blocage de ce pied au moins dans sa position dépliée, cet élément de verrouillage (16) étant monté coulissant par rapport à ladite bielle (18) et étant disposé, dans la position dépliée du pied, dans au moins un logement (36) dont est pourvue ladite bielle (18), caractérisée en ce que cette table comprend en outre un organe de blocage (40) de l'élément de verrouillage, apte à recouvrir le ou chaque logement de réception (36) de l'élément de verrouillage (16), l'organe de blocage (40) étant mobile entre une position de recouvrement dudit logement (36) et une position de libre accès à ce logement (36), et en ce que cet organe de blocage (40) est pourvu d'une région de manoeuvre (44), faisant saillie à l'opposé du corps (24) de la bielle (18), cette région de manoeuvre permettant de déplacer l'organe de blocage (40) de sa position de recouvrement, vers sa position de libre accès.Folding table (2), comprising a plate (4) and at least one foot (6) movable between a folded position, in which it extends in the vicinity of the plate, and an unfolded position, a connecting rod (18) extending between the plate (4) and each foot (6), as well as a locking element (16) integral with the foot and which ensures the blocking of this foot at least in its unfolded position, this locking element (16) being mounted sliding relative to said connecting rod (18) and being disposed, in the unfolded position of the foot, in at least one housing (36) which is provided with said connecting rod (18), characterized in that this table further comprises a locking member (40) of the locking element, capable of covering the or each receiving housing (36) of the locking element (16), the locking member (40) being movable between a position for covering said housing ( 36) and a position of free access to this housing (36), and in that this blocking member (40) is t provided with an operating region (44), projecting opposite the body (24) of the connecting rod (18), this operating region allowing the locking member (40) to be moved from its covering position , towards its position of free access. Table pliante (2) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'il est prévu des moyens de rappel, notamment élastique, dudit organe de blocage (40) dans sa position de recouvrement.Folding table (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that return means, in particular elastic, are provided for said blocking member (40) in its covering position. Table selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que l'organe de blocage (40) comprend également une région de recouvrement (46) du logement de réception.Table according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking member (40) also comprises a covering region (46) of the receiving housing. Table pliante (2) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'organe de blocage (40) est pourvu d'une rampe (50) permettant son basculement sous l'action de l'élément de verrouillage (16), de ladite position de recouvrement à ladite position de libre accès audit logement de réception (36).Folding table (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking member (40) is provided with a ramp (50) allowing it to tilt under the action of the locking element (16) , from said covering position to said position of free access to said reception housing (36). Table pliante (2) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ledit organe de blocage (40) est disposé à l'extrémité libre de la bielle (18), opposée au plateau (4).Folding table (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said blocking member (40) is arranged at the free end of the connecting rod (18), opposite the plate (4). Table pliante (2) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ladite bielle (18) présente sensiblement une forme de U et possède deux voiles latéraux (28), dans lesquels sont ménagées des glissières (32) de réception de l'élément de verrouillage (16), lors de son mouvement de coulissement.Folding table (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connecting rod (18) has substantially a U-shape and has two lateral webs (28), in which are slides (32) for receiving the 'locking element (16), during its sliding movement. Table pliante (2) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la bielle est pourvue de moyens de maintien (35) de l'élément de verrouillage (16), dans la position pliée du pied (6).Folding table (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting rod is provided with holding means (35) of the locking element (16), in the folded position of the leg (6). Table pliante (2) selon les revendications 6 et 7, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de maintien comprennent au moins un col (35), de dimensions transversales inférieures à celle de l'élément de verrouillage (16), ce col (35) étant prévu à l'extrémité des glissières (32) adjacente au plateau (4).Folding table (2) according to claims 6 and 7, characterized in that the holding means comprise at least one neck (35), of transverse dimensions smaller than that of the locking element (16), this neck (35) being provided at the end of the slides (32) adjacent to the plate (4). Table pliante (2) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens de mise en tension du pied (6) dans sa position dépliée.Folding table (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for tensioning the leg (6) in its unfolded position. Table pliante (2) selon la revendication 9, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de mise en tension du pied (6) comprennent au moins un corps élastique (56) solidaire d'une extrémité (13) du pied articulée au plateau (4), ce corps élastique étant apte à prendre appui conte la face inférieure du plateau (4) dans ladite position dépliée du pied.Folding table (2) according to claim 9, characterized in that the means for tensioning the foot (6) comprise at least one elastic body (56) secured to one end (13) of the foot hinged to the plate (4) , this elastic body being able to bear against the underside of the plate (4) in said unfolded position of the foot.
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