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EP1157633B1
EP1157633B1 EP01112147A EP01112147A EP1157633B1 EP 1157633 B1 EP1157633 B1 EP 1157633B1 EP 01112147 A EP01112147 A EP 01112147A EP 01112147 A EP01112147 A EP 01112147A EP 1157633 B1 EP1157633 B1 EP 1157633B1
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    • 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
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  • the invention relates to a folding table according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • So-called wallpapering tables are well known. she usually consist of two table top elements or - halves that are around a central cross to the table's longitudinal direction running tilt axis can be folded. This Tables have corresponding ones on the underside of the table Stand facilities and folding elements that can be folded up can be folded over to the underside of the table, around the so-called wallpapering table as a box-shaped element to be able to carry away.
  • a folding table comparable with the basic principle two collapsible table halves is from EP 0 064 365 B1 became known.
  • In the middle of the table is one foot device remaining even when folded provided with rollers.
  • the table halves are in a condition above tilting axis running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the table pivoted so that the tabletop halves are on of the stand equipment provided with casters. The In this way, the table can be put down and provided in the folded position become.
  • folding tables have also become known, a parallelogram arrangement on the underside of the table have, which as a guide and support device serves for the tabletop half.
  • a generic folding table is from US 3,861,325 A became known. It comprises two table top halves, which by means of a common the two tabletop halves centered in a fixed assignment to each other Joint axis are hinged together to the two tabletop halves from their horizontal Use position in a vertical standby position to be able to swivel in the table only a comparative narrow storage space required. To do this furthermore, the two table top halves are each on the outside pivotable about horizontal axes connected to the Legs are provided.
  • This table can also be used between a functional position, in which the two tabletop halves are in the usual way horizontal position, and a folded position can be adjusted in the two table top halves at least approximately parallel to each other lie.
  • the support leg devices due to the different kinematics the support leg devices compared to the normal use position additionally twisted.
  • a folding table is also from DE 198 47 397 A1 became known.
  • This includes two tabletop halves Folding table has a parallel to the table top level lever-shaped adjustment structure on the middle Side view of a trapezoidal area with the supporting device connecting the two tabletop halves includes.
  • the construction of this folding table is therefore further from the generic state of the art.
  • This folding mechanism according to the invention is constructed that the two tabletop halves only over the articulated support devices connected to each other are. To implement the required kinematics is also in complete contrast to the state the technology additionally provided that the two articulated Support devices a common connecting them Have pivot axis.
  • the table in A stand device is offset in the longitudinal direction of the table 1, which is more like the middle of the table outer front edge area is assigned.
  • the stand device 1 does not have to be exactly on the face area the table top 3 can be arranged, but can the front end of the table top 3 also further inside be provided.
  • each Pair of feet 1 ' in the embodiment shown from the underside of the table top to the bottom of the Stand device 1, mounted rollers 5 diverge, on the one hand in the direction of the opposite Longitudinal areas and the other in the longitudinal direction of the table.
  • the table top comprises 3 two table top elements 3 ', in the embodiment shown hereinafter also as table top halves 3 ' be designated.
  • each half of the table top assigned two each transverse to the table top longitudinal direction offset and in the longitudinal direction of the tabletop extending mounting rails 7 arranged, which u.a. also for additional support of the tabletop halves 3 ' serve.
  • the design includes several pivoting Tilting axes, all of them parallel and transverse to the longitudinal direction of the table top are arranged. Here are these pivot and tilt axes explained in detail below also aligned horizontally.
  • the stand device 1 is in each case via an upper one Stand tilt axis 15 at least indirectly articulated with the Underside of table top connected.
  • the stand tilt axis 15 is held over the mounting rails 7 and in this Embodiment thus indirectly with the table top halves 3 'connected.
  • this upper pedestal tilt axis 15 is at the Stand devices 1 have a lower stand tilt axis 17 trained or connected, on the one hand the respective support device 11, i.e. the respective double pipe device 11 'is supported in an articulated manner.
  • the two support devices 11 are over the middle one, which runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the table Vertical / symmetry level 19 extended.
  • the longitudinal side view of the table intersect two mutually extending support devices 11 in the area of the middle vertical / symmetry plane 19, and on a cross to the longitudinal direction of the table in the middle Vertical / symmetry plane 19 horizontal Axis line 21.
  • a connecting axis 23 is along this axis line 21 formed the double pipe device 11 'of the two Supports 11 articulated together.
  • the associated stand device 1 opposite end of the respective support device 11 each have an articulated axis 27, via which the Support device 11 articulated with a spacer 29 which is rigid and rigid on the underside of the table the associated table top 3 'and / or on the mounting rails 7 is held and supported.
  • the construction explained has the following Special features on that the upper and lower pedestal tilt axis 15 and 17 not in a common transverse to Table top longitudinal direction vertical plane 31 lying, neither in the folded nor in the set up Status. Rather, it turns out that reference on Figure 1, the lower pedestal tilt axis 17 in the direction Table center is offset, the distance ⁇ the lower stand tilt axis 17 to one through the upper Pedestal tilt axis 15 extending horizontal plane 33 is preferred about 2 to 4 times the distance X between the lower stand tilt axis 17 and the through the upper pedestal tilt axis 15 extending vertical plane 31 corresponds.
  • the distance A corresponds to the respective one Joint axis 27 and the common connection axis 23 approximately the vertical distance B between the connecting axis 23 and the underside of the table top.
  • the distance A should be in the ratio B preferably between 30% to 300%, preferably 60% to 200%, in particular 90% to 120% vary.
  • a first coil spring is wound around the connecting shaft 23 37 and / or around the lower pedestal tilt axes 17 second coil spring devices 39 laid over what Biasing forces on the support 11 in the form of Double tube device 11 'act to collapse lighten in the direction of the illustration according to FIG.
  • the above-mentioned middle spring 37 is supported on both of them opposite spring ends (what in the drawings is not shown in detail) once on the in Figure 4 support device on the left or on the support device in FIG. 4 support device on the right, in the Closeness of the separation level 19.
  • the other external ones Spring devices 39 are on a connecting rod 40 attached, each horizontally on the two faces extending the connection or pedestal tilt axis 15 forms.
  • One end of this spring device is supported 39 each on the associated stand device 1 and the other end on a cross brace 8, which is different to the embodiment of Figure 4 usually is closer to the spring device 39, and the in Connects longitudinally extending mounting rails 7.
  • the two tabletop halves are in the ready position 3 'preferably adjacent to the middle vertical / Symmetry level 19 taken and the table tops after raised above.
  • the support devices 11 are with pivoted in the raised position, the outer Stand devices on their rollers 5 towards each other roll, as in an intermediate position according to FIG. 2 can be seen.
  • the two table halves can continue towards each other, the common Connection axis 23 moves upwards and the two Stand devices are moved towards each other.
  • the exemplary embodiment explained can be doubled in this respect or tripled, for example, by another, basically the same Folding table is provided as an extended table by for example a next interacting one Pair of table halves on an exceptional end face with the in Figure 4 left end hinged is. In the collapsed state there is then one double coherent construction according to the Representation according to FIG. 3.

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The folding table has a table top (3) with at least two table top elements (3'), which can be folded and spaced stand foot units (1,1'). A support unit (11,11') is arranged under each table top element. Several parallel hinge and pivot axles are arranged transversely to the table top. An upper pivot axis (15) for each stand foot unit pivots it directly with respect to the table top. An outer lower pivot axis (17) for each stand foot unit is supported at each support unit. Both support units are connected in the area of a connection axle (23) running transverse to the central vertical or symmetry plane (19). A joint axle (27) is provided opposite ends of the support unit opposite the outer lower stand foot pivot axis. The lower side of the table has spacers (29), which is connected at each projecting end under the table plate lower side with the joint axles.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Klapptisch nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a folding table according to the preamble of claim 1.

Sogenannte Tapeziertische sind hinlänglich bekannt. Sie bestehen in der Regel aus zwei Tischplattenelementen oder -hälften, die um eine mittlere quer zur Tischlängsrichtung verlaufende Kippachse zusammengelegt werden können. Diese Tische verfügen auf der Tischunterseite über entsprechende Standfußeinrichtungen und Klappelemente, die zum Zusammenklappen auf die Tischunterseite zu umgelegt werden können, um den sogenannten Tapeziertisch als kastenförmiges Element wegtragen zu können.So-called wallpapering tables are well known. she usually consist of two table top elements or - halves that are around a central cross to the table's longitudinal direction running tilt axis can be folded. This Tables have corresponding ones on the underside of the table Stand facilities and folding elements that can be folded up can be folded over to the underside of the table, around the so-called wallpapering table as a box-shaped element to be able to carry away.

Ein vom Grundprinzip her vergleichbarer Klapptisch mit zwei zusammenklappbaren Tischhälften ist aus der EP 0 064 365 B1 bekannt geworden. In der Mitte des Tisches ist eine auch im zusammengeklappten Zustand verbleibende Fußeinrichtung mit Rollen vorgesehen. Im zusammengeklappten Zustand werden die Tischhälften über eine oben liegende quer zur Tischlängsrichtung verlaufende Kippachse aufeinanderzu verschwenkt, so dass die Tischplattenhälften auf der mit Rollen versehenen Standeinrichtung ruhen. Der Tisch kann so in zusammengeklappter Position ab- und bereitgestellt werden.A folding table comparable with the basic principle two collapsible table halves is from EP 0 064 365 B1 became known. In the middle of the table is one foot device remaining even when folded provided with rollers. When folded The table halves are in a condition above tilting axis running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the table pivoted so that the tabletop halves are on of the stand equipment provided with casters. The In this way, the table can be put down and provided in the folded position become.

Darüber hinaus sind auch bereits Klapptische bekannt geworden, die eine Parallelogrammanordnung auf der Tischunterseite aufweisen, die als Führungs- und Stützeinrichtung für die Tischplattenhälfte dient.In addition, folding tables have also become known, a parallelogram arrangement on the underside of the table have, which as a guide and support device serves for the tabletop half.

Bei einer bekannt gewordenen Tischkonstruktion ist dabei die parallelogrammartige Abstützfunktion parallel zur Tischplatte unterhalb derselben verlaufend angeordnet, und dabei an den stirnseitig außenliegenden Stützfüßen unterhalb der Tischplattenebene abgestützt. In der Tischmitte ist eine Stützbasis an der Tischplattenunterseite vorgesehen, die zur unmittelbaren Trennungsebene im Abstand dazu versetzt liegend an der Tischunterseite angelenkt ist. An diesem nach unten vorstehenden Basiselement sind auch die einen Teil der Parallelogrammführung darstellenden horizontalen Quertraverse gelenkig angebunden. Die von den jeweiligen stirnseitig außenliegenden Fußkonstruktionen aufeinanderzu verlaufenden parallel zur Plattenebene angeordneten Stütztraversen sind an ihrem aufeinander zuweisenden Ende jeweils mit einem miteinander kämmenden Zahnrad oder zahnradähnlichen Drehkörper versehen, dessen Achse an der oben erwähnten Basis mit abgestützt ist. Dadurch kann gewährleistet werden, dass das Zusammenklappen bzw. das Aufklappen der beiden Tischhälften mit jeweils symmetrisch zueinander ausgerichteten Tischplattenhälften erfolgt. In the case of a table construction that has become known, there is the parallelogram-like support function parallel to Table top arranged underneath it, and while doing so on the outside support legs below supported on the table top level. In the middle of the table is a support base on the underside of the table top provided that the immediate separation level at a distance articulated to the underside of the table is. On this base element protruding downwards are also part of the parallelogram horizontal crossbar articulated. The foot constructions on the outside on the front to run parallel to the plate level arranged crossbeams are on her on top of each other end facing each with a meshing end Provided gear or gear-like rotating body, whose axis is supported on the above-mentioned base is. This can ensure that the folding or opening the two table halves with in each case symmetrically aligned table top halves he follows.

Schließlich ist dabei auch bekannt, entsprechende Federeinrichtungen vorzusehen, um das Zusammenklappen bzw. Aufstellen der beiden Tischhälften zu erleichtern und zu unterstützen.Finally, it is also known to have corresponding spring devices to be provided in order to fold or Setting up the two table halves to facilitate and support.

Ein gattungsbildender Klapptisch ist aus der US 3,861,325 A bekannt geworden. Er umfasst zwei Tischplattenhälften, die mittels einer gemeinsamen die beiden Tischplattenhälften in einer festen Zuordnung zueinander haltenden mittigen Gelenkachse miteinander gelenkig verbunden sind, um die beiden Tischplattenhälften von ihrer horizontalen Gebrauchsstellung in eine vertikale Bereitschaftsstellung verschwenken zu können, in der der Tisch nur einen vergleichsweise schmalen Stauraum beansprucht. Dazu sind ferner die beiden Tischplattenhälften jeweils außen liegend um horizontale Achsen verschwenkbar, die an den Standbeinen vorgesehen sind. Schließlich umfasst der Klapptisch Lenker, die die Tischbeine jeweils mit den Tischplatten gelenkig verbinden, und zwar derart, dass die Lenker einmal gelenkig um mit den Tischbeinen verbundene Horizontalachsen verschwenkbar sind und an ihrem gegenüberliegenden Ende jeweils an der nicht mit dem jeweiligen Tischbein verbundenen Tischplatte angelenkt sind.A generic folding table is from US 3,861,325 A became known. It comprises two table top halves, which by means of a common the two tabletop halves centered in a fixed assignment to each other Joint axis are hinged together to the two tabletop halves from their horizontal Use position in a vertical standby position to be able to swivel in the table only a comparative narrow storage space required. To do this furthermore, the two table top halves are each on the outside pivotable about horizontal axes connected to the Legs are provided. Finally, the Folding table handlebars, each with the table legs Connect the table tops in an articulated manner in such a way that the Handlebar once articulated around the table legs Horizontal axes are pivotable and on their opposite End each at the not with the respective Table leg connected table top are articulated.

Auch dieser Tisch kann zwischen einer Funktionsstellung, in der die beiden Tischplattenhälften sich in üblicher horizontaler Lage befinden, und einer eingeklappten Stellung verstellt werden, in der die beiden Tischplattenhälften zumindest annähernd parallel zueinander verlaufend liegen. Allerdings werden aufgrund der andersartigen Kinematik die Stützfußeinrichtungen gegenüber der normalen Gebrauchsstellung zusätzlich verdreht. This table can also be used between a functional position, in which the two tabletop halves are in the usual way horizontal position, and a folded position can be adjusted in the two table top halves at least approximately parallel to each other lie. However, due to the different kinematics the support leg devices compared to the normal use position additionally twisted.

Schließlich ist ein Klapptisch auch aus der DE 198 47 397 A1 bekannt geworden. Dieser zwei Tischplattenhälften umfassende Klapptisch weist eine zur Tischplattenebene parallele hebelförmige Verstellkonstruktion auf, die im mittleren Bereich in Seitenansicht eine trapezförmige mit den beiden Tischplattenhälften verbundende Abstützeinrichtung umfasst. Der Aufbau dieses Klapptisches liegt somit weiter vom gattungsbildenden Stand der Technik ab.Finally, a folding table is also from DE 198 47 397 A1 became known. This includes two tabletop halves Folding table has a parallel to the table top level lever-shaped adjustment structure on the middle Side view of a trapezoidal area with the supporting device connecting the two tabletop halves includes. The construction of this folding table is therefore further from the generic state of the art.

Demgegenüber ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ausgehend von dem gattungsbildenden Stand der Technik gemäß der US 3,861,325 A einen verbesserten zusammenklappbaren Tisch zu schaffen, der einfach und dabei funktionssicher aufgebaut ist und eine verbesserte Kinematik aufweist.In contrast, it is an object of the present invention based on the generic state of the art according to US 3,861,325 A an improved collapsible To create a table that is simple and reliable is built up and has improved kinematics.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß entsprechend den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.The task is according to the invention in accordance with the claim 1 specified features solved. Advantageous configurations the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Es muss als völlig überraschend bezeichnet werden, dass eine zusammenklappbare Tischkonstruktion möglich ist, bei der die beiden Tischplattenhälften keine gemeinsame Gelenkverbindung aufweisen!It must be described as completely surprising that a collapsible table construction is possible at the two tabletop halves do not have a joint connection exhibit!

Dadurch ergibt sich nämlich keine definierte unmittelbare und feste gelenkige Verbindung zwischen den beiden Tischplattenhälften. Gleichwohl ist eine Vorteile aufweisende und eine sichere Handhabung gewährleistende Lösung möglich, bei welcher unter Umgehung einer Gelenkachsen-Verbindung zwischen den den beiden Tischplattenhälften eine dazu völlig andersartige Klappkinematik umgesetzt wird. This does not result in a defined immediate one and firm articulated connection between the two tabletop halves. Nonetheless, it is beneficial and a solution that ensures safe handling is possible, in which bypassing a joint axis connection one between the two tabletop halves completely different folding kinematics is implemented.

Dieser erfindungsgemäße Klappmechanismus ist so aufgebaut, dass die beiden Tischplattenhälften lediglich über die gelenkigen Abstützeinrichtungen miteinander verbunden sind. Um die entsprechende gewünschte Kinematik zu realisieren ist dabei ferner in völligem Gegensatz zum Stand der Technik zusätzlich vorgesehen, dass die beiden gelenkigen Abstützeinrichtungen eine gemeinsame sie verbindende Verschwenkachse aufweisen.This folding mechanism according to the invention is constructed that the two tabletop halves only over the articulated support devices connected to each other are. To implement the required kinematics is also in complete contrast to the state the technology additionally provided that the two articulated Support devices a common connecting them Have pivot axis.

Es wird also eine Konstruktion gewählt, bei der die von den außenliegenden Stützfußeinrichtungen nach innen verlaufenden Abstützeinrichtungen so angeordnet, ausgebildet und an den Enden gelenkig verbunden sind, dass die beiden Tischplattenelemente problemlos von ihrer in der Regel durchgängigen horizontalen Gebrauchsstellung in eine zusammengeklappte Verstaustellung verstellbar sind, in der die beiden Tischplattenhälften quasi parallel zueinander verlaufend angeordnet sind. Das Konstruktionsprinzip ist dabei so umsetzbar, dass die Füße, d.h. die Standfußeinrichtungen unabhängig davon, ob der Tisch in Gebrauchsstellung aufgeklappt oder in Verstaustellung zusammengeklappt ist, quasi immer die gleiche Position und Lage einnehmen, also während des Zusammenlegvorgangs oder dem Aufstellvorgang keiner weiteren Schwenkbewegung unterliegen.So a construction is chosen in which the by the outside support leg devices running inwards Support devices arranged, designed and hinged at the ends that the two Tabletop elements usually go smoothly from theirs continuous horizontal position of use in a folded Stowage position are adjustable in the the two tabletop halves almost parallel to each other are arranged progressively. The construction principle is can be implemented so that the feet, i.e. the stand facilities regardless of whether the table is in the use position opened or folded in the stowed position is almost always the same position and location ingest, i.e. during the merge process or the Installation process are not subject to any further swivel movement.

Dabei bedarf es keiner weiteren konstruktiven Maßnahmen, um ein symmetrisches Aufklappen bzw. Zusammenlegen der beiden Tischplattenhälften oder Tischplattenelementen zu gewährleisten.No further constructive measures are required to symmetrically open or fold the both tabletop halves or tabletop elements guarantee.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus dem nachfolgend anhand von Zeichnungen erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiel. Dabei zeigen im einzelnen

Figur 1 :
einen erfindungsgemäßen Tisch in Seitendarstellung im aufgeklappten Zustand;
Figur 2 :
eine Zwischendarstellung während des Zusammenklappens des erfindungsgemäßen Tisches in seine Bereitstellungsposition;
Figur 3 :
eine entsprechende Seitendarstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Tisches in seiner platzsparenden zusammengeklappten Verstauposition; und
Figur 4 :
eine schematische Draufsicht auf den erfindungsgemäßen Tisch unter Verwendung von transparenten Tischplattenhälften.
Further details of the invention emerge from the exemplary embodiment explained below with reference to drawings. Show in detail
Figure 1:
a table according to the invention in side view in the opened state;
Figure 2:
an intermediate representation during the folding of the table according to the invention in its ready position;
Figure 3:
a corresponding side view of the table according to the invention in its space-saving folded stowed position; and
Figure 4:
is a schematic plan view of the table according to the invention using transparent table top halves.

Wie aus den Figuren ersichtlich ist, weist der Tisch in Tischlängsrichtung versetztliegend eine Standfußeinrichtung 1 auf, die bezogen auf die Mitte des Tisches eher dem äußeren Stirnseitenrandbereich zugeordnet ist. Die Standfußeinrichtung 1 muss dabei nicht exakt am Stirnseitenbereich der Tischplatte 3 angeordnet sein, sondern kann zu dem stirnseitigen Ende der Tischplatte 3 auch weiter innenliegend vorgesehen sein.As can be seen from the figures, the table in A stand device is offset in the longitudinal direction of the table 1, which is more like the middle of the table outer front edge area is assigned. The stand device 1 does not have to be exactly on the face area the table top 3 can be arranged, but can the front end of the table top 3 also further inside be provided.

Wie aus der Draufsicht gemäß Figur 4 ersichtlich ist, umfassen die in Längsrichtung des Tisches versetztliegenden Standfußeinrichtungen 1 beispielsweise jeweils ein Paar Standfüße 1', die im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel von der Tischplattenunterseite zu den am unteren Ende der Standfußeinrichtung 1 montierten Laufrollen 5 divergieren, und zwar jeweils zum einen in Richtung der gegenüberliegenden Längsseitenbereiche und zum anderen in Tischlängsrichtung.As can be seen from the top view according to FIG. 4, include those offset in the longitudinal direction of the table Stand devices 1, for example, each Pair of feet 1 ', in the embodiment shown from the underside of the table top to the bottom of the Stand device 1, mounted rollers 5 diverge, on the one hand in the direction of the opposite Longitudinal areas and the other in the longitudinal direction of the table.

Dabei sind, wie sich insbesondere aus den Seitendarstellungen ergibt, im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel die Füße leicht doppelwellenförmig verlaufend gestaltet, was aber nicht zwingend ist.Here are how, in particular, from the page displays results in the illustrated embodiment, the feet slightly double-wave design, but what is not mandatory.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst die Tischplatte 3 zwei Tischplattenelemente 3', die im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel nachfolgend auch als Tischplattenhälften 3' bezeichnet werden.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the table top comprises 3 two table top elements 3 ', in the embodiment shown hereinafter also as table top halves 3 ' be designated.

An der Tischplattenunterseite sind jeder Tischplattenhälfte zugeordnet jeweils zwei quer zur Tischplattenlängsrichtung versetztliegende und in Tischplattenlängsrichtung verlaufende Montageschienen 7 angeordnet, die u.a. auch zur ergänzenden Abstützung der Tischplattenhälften 3' dienen.On the underside of the table top are each half of the table top assigned two each transverse to the table top longitudinal direction offset and in the longitudinal direction of the tabletop extending mounting rails 7 arranged, which u.a. also for additional support of the tabletop halves 3 ' serve.

Wie in Seitendarstellung auch ersichtlich ist, sind jeder Tischplattenhälfte zugeordnet jeweils eine Abstützeinrichtung 11, die jeweils aus einem in Tischplattenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Doppelrohranordnung 11' besteht. Schließlich umfasst die Konstruktion mehrere Verschwenkund Kippachsen, die allesamt parallel und quer zur Tischplattenlängsrichtung angeordnet sind. Dabei sind diese nachfolgend im einzelnen erläuterten Schwenk- und Kippachsen zudem horizontal verlaufend ausgerichtet.As can also be seen in the page display, everyone is Half of the table top each assigned a support device 11, each from a table top in the longitudinal direction extending double tube arrangement 11 '. Finally, the design includes several pivoting Tilting axes, all of them parallel and transverse to the longitudinal direction of the table top are arranged. Here are these pivot and tilt axes explained in detail below also aligned horizontally.

Die Standfußeinrichtung 1 ist jeweils über eine obere Standfußkippachse 15 zumindest mittelbar gelenkig mit der Tischplattenunterseite verbunden. Die Standfußkippachse 15 ist dabei über die Montageschienen 7 gehalten und in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel also mittelbar mit den Tischplattenhälften 3' verbunden.The stand device 1 is in each case via an upper one Stand tilt axis 15 at least indirectly articulated with the Underside of table top connected. The stand tilt axis 15 is held over the mounting rails 7 and in this Embodiment thus indirectly with the table top halves 3 'connected.

Gegenüber dieser oberen Standfußkippachse 15 ist an den Standfußeinrichtungen 1 eine untere Standfußkippachse 17 ausgebildet oder damit verbunden, an der zum einen die jeweilige Abstützeinrichtung 11, d.h. die jeweilige Doppelrohreinrichtung 11' gelenkig abgestüzt ist.Opposite this upper pedestal tilt axis 15 is at the Stand devices 1 have a lower stand tilt axis 17 trained or connected, on the one hand the respective support device 11, i.e. the respective double pipe device 11 'is supported in an articulated manner.

Schließlich sind die beiden Abstützeinrichtungen 11 über die mittlere quer zur Tischlängsrichtung verlaufende mittlere Vertikal-/Symmetrieebene 19 hinaus verlängert. In Längsseitenansicht des Tisches schneiden sich dabei die beiden aufeinanderzu verlaufenden Abstützeinrichtungen 11 im Bereich der mittleren Vertikal-/Symmetrieebene 19, und zwar auf einer quer zur Tischlängsrichtung in der mittleren Vertikal-/Symmetrieebene 19 horizontal verlaufenden Achslinie 21.Finally, the two support devices 11 are over the middle one, which runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the table Vertical / symmetry level 19 extended. In The longitudinal side view of the table intersect two mutually extending support devices 11 in the area of the middle vertical / symmetry plane 19, and on a cross to the longitudinal direction of the table in the middle Vertical / symmetry plane 19 horizontal Axis line 21.

Längs dieser Achslinie 21 ist eine Verbindungsachse 23 ausgebildet, die die Doppelrohreinrichtung 11' der beiden Abstützeinrichtungen 11 gelenkig miteinander verbindet.A connecting axis 23 is along this axis line 21 formed the double pipe device 11 'of the two Supports 11 articulated together.

Wie aus den zeichnerischen Darstellungen auch ersichtlich ist, ist an dem zu der zugehörigen Standfußeinrichtung 1 gegenüberliegenden Ende der jeweiligen Abstützeinrichtung 11 jeweils eine Gelenkachse 27 ausgebildet, worüber die Abstützeinrichtung 11 gelenkig mit einem Abstandshalter 29 verbunden ist, der starr und fest an der Tischunterseite der zugehörigen Tischplatte 3' und/oder an den Montageschienen 7 gehalten und abgestützt ist. As can also be seen from the graphic representations is on the associated stand device 1 opposite end of the respective support device 11 each have an articulated axis 27, via which the Support device 11 articulated with a spacer 29 which is rigid and rigid on the underside of the table the associated table top 3 'and / or on the mounting rails 7 is held and supported.

Die erläuterte Konstruktion weist dabei noch die folgenden Besonderheiten auf, dass die obere und untere Standfußkippachse 15 und 17 nicht in einer gemeinsamen quer zur Tischplattenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Vertikalebene 31 liegen, und zwar weder im zusammengeklappten noch im aufgestellten Zustand. Vielmehr ergibt sich, dass Bezug nehmend auf Figur 1 die untere Standfußkippachse 17 in Richtung Tischmitte versetzt liegt, wobei der Abstand γ der unteren Standfußkippachse 17 zu einer durch die obere Standfußkippachse 15 verlaufenden Horizontalebene 33 bevorzugt etwa dem 2-fachen bis 4-fachen des Abstandes X zwischen der unteren Standfußkippachse 17 und der durch die obere Standfußkippachse 15 verlaufenden Vertikalebene 31 entspricht.The construction explained has the following Special features on that the upper and lower pedestal tilt axis 15 and 17 not in a common transverse to Table top longitudinal direction vertical plane 31 lying, neither in the folded nor in the set up Status. Rather, it turns out that reference on Figure 1, the lower pedestal tilt axis 17 in the direction Table center is offset, the distance γ the lower stand tilt axis 17 to one through the upper Pedestal tilt axis 15 extending horizontal plane 33 is preferred about 2 to 4 times the distance X between the lower stand tilt axis 17 and the through the upper pedestal tilt axis 15 extending vertical plane 31 corresponds.

Schließlich entspricht der Abstand A zwischen der jeweiligen Gelenkachse 27 und der gemeinsamen Verbindungsachse 23 in etwa dem Vertikalabstand B zwischen der Verbindungsachse 23 und der Tischplattenunterseite. Der Abstand A soll dabei im Verhältnis B bevorzugt zwischen 30% bis 300%, vorzugsweise 60% bis 200%, insbesondere 90% bis 120% schwanken.Finally, the distance A corresponds to the respective one Joint axis 27 and the common connection axis 23 approximately the vertical distance B between the connecting axis 23 and the underside of the table top. The distance A should be in the ratio B preferably between 30% to 300%, preferably 60% to 200%, in particular 90% to 120% vary.

Schließlich ist aus der zeichnerischen Darstellung auch zu entnehmen, dass die Abstützeinrichtung 11 von ihrer jeweils in Tischplattenlängsrichtung außen liegenden Standfußkippachse 17 nach innen hin zumindest leicht ansteigend verläuft, vorzugsweise im Winkel von zumindest mehr als 5 gegenüber einer Horizontalebene.Finally, from the graphic representation too can see that the support device 11 of their respective Stand tilt axis on the outside in the longitudinal direction of the table top 17 at least slightly rising towards the inside runs, preferably at an angle of at least more than 5 against a horizontal plane.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind um die mittlere Verbindungsachse 23 herum aufgewickelt eine erste Schraubenfeder 37 und/oder um die unteren Standfußkippachsen 17 zweite Schraubenfedereinrichtungen 39 herumgelegt, worüber Vorspannkräfte auf die Abstützeinrichtung 11 in Form der Doppelrohreinrichtung 11' wirken, die ein Zusammenklappen in Richtung der Darstellung gemäß Figur 3 erleichtern.In the exemplary embodiment shown are around the middle A first coil spring is wound around the connecting shaft 23 37 and / or around the lower pedestal tilt axes 17 second coil spring devices 39 laid over what Biasing forces on the support 11 in the form of Double tube device 11 'act to collapse lighten in the direction of the illustration according to FIG.

Die erwähnte mittlere Feder 37 stützt sich an ihren beiden gegenüberliegenden Federenden (was in den Zeichnungen nicht im Detail dargestellt ist) einmal an der in Figur 4 links liegenden Abstützeinrichtung bzw. an der in Figur 4 rechts liegenden Abstützeinrichtung ab, und zwar in der Nähe der Trennungsebene 19. Die weiteren außenliegenden Federeinrichtungen 39 sind an einer Verbindungsstange 40 angebracht, die an den beiden Stirnseiten jeweils horizontal verlaufend die Verbindungs- oder Standfußkippachse 15 bildet. Dabei stützt sich das eine Ende dieser Federeinrichtung 39 jeweils an der zugehörigen Standfußeinrichtung 1 und das andere Ende an einer Querstrebe 8 ab, die abweichend zum Ausführungsbeispiel nach Figur 4 in der Regel näher an der Federeinrichtung 39 liegt, und dabei die in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Montageschienen 7 verbindet.The above-mentioned middle spring 37 is supported on both of them opposite spring ends (what in the drawings is not shown in detail) once on the in Figure 4 support device on the left or on the support device in FIG. 4 support device on the right, in the Closeness of the separation level 19. The other external ones Spring devices 39 are on a connecting rod 40 attached, each horizontally on the two faces extending the connection or pedestal tilt axis 15 forms. One end of this spring device is supported 39 each on the associated stand device 1 and the other end on a cross brace 8, which is different to the embodiment of Figure 4 usually is closer to the spring device 39, and the in Connects longitudinally extending mounting rails 7.

Zum Zusammenlegen des Klapptisches von seiner in Figur 1 gezeigten Gebrauchsstellung in seine in Figur 3 wiedergegebenen Bereitstellungslage werden die beiden Tischplattenhälften 3' bevorzugt benachbart zur mittleren Vertikal /Symmetrieebene 19 ergriffen und die Tischplatten nach oben angehoben. Die Abstützeinrichtungen 11 werden dabei mit in angehobene Stellung verschwenkt, wobei die äußeren Standfußeinrichtungen auf ihren Laufrollen 5 aufeinanderzu rollen, wie dies in einer Zwischenstellung gemäß Figur 2 zu ersehen ist. Die beiden Tischhälften können dabei weiter aufeinanderzu geführt werden, wobei die gemeinsame Verbindungsachse 23 nach oben wandert und die beiden Standfußeinrichtungen aufeinanderzu bewegt werden.For folding the folding table from its in FIG. 1 shown use position in its reproduced in Figure 3 The two tabletop halves are in the ready position 3 'preferably adjacent to the middle vertical / Symmetry level 19 taken and the table tops after raised above. The support devices 11 are with pivoted in the raised position, the outer Stand devices on their rollers 5 towards each other roll, as in an intermediate position according to FIG. 2 can be seen. The two table halves can continue towards each other, the common Connection axis 23 moves upwards and the two Stand devices are moved towards each other.

Wie aus der Endstellung gemäß Figur 3 auch zu ersehen ist, nehmen dabei in Längsseitenansicht die Standfußeinrichtungen die gleiche, praktisch unveränderte Lage wie in Gebrauchsstellung des Tisches ein.As can also be seen from the end position according to FIG. 3, take the stand facilities in the longitudinal side view the same, practically unchanged position as in the use position of the table.

Das erläuterte Ausführungsbeispiel kann insoweit verdoppelt oder beispielsweise verdreifacht werden, indem beispielsweise ein weiterer, im Prinzip gleich aufgebauter Klapptisch als verlängerter Tisch vorgesehen ist, indem beispielsweise ein jeweils nächstes zusammenwirkendes Tischhälftenpaar an einer ausnehmenden Stirnseite mit der in Figur 4 links liegenden Stirnseite gelenkig verbunden ist. Im zusammengelegten Zustand ergibt sich dann eine doppelte zusammenhängende Konstruktion entsprechend der Darstellung gemäß Figur 3.The exemplary embodiment explained can be doubled in this respect or tripled, for example, by another, basically the same Folding table is provided as an extended table by for example a next interacting one Pair of table halves on an exceptional end face with the in Figure 4 left end hinged is. In the collapsed state there is then one double coherent construction according to the Representation according to FIG. 3.

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  1. Collapsible table having a table top (3) which comprises at least two table-top elements (3') which are located on either side of a vertical separating plane (19) and can be changed over between an opened-out use position and a collapsed standby position, in which they are oriented at least more or less parallel with a predominantly vertical component, having the following further features:
    in each case one stand (1), associated with the relevant table-top element (3'), is provided in an offset manner in the longitudinal direction of the table,
    the stand (1), associated with the respective table-top element (3') is connected in an articulated manner to the respective table-top element (3') at least indirectly via a top stand tilting spindle (15),
    a supporting device (11, 11') in the form of an articulated lever is arranged on the stand (1) such that it can be pivoted about a further stand tilting spindle (17) at a lower level, the opposite end of said supporting device being connected to the respectively other table-top element (3') via a further articulation pin (27),
    characterized by the following further features:
    the at least two table-top elements (3') are connected merely indirectly, bypassing an articulation-pin connection,
    the two table-top elements (3') are connected merely via the articulated supporting devices (11, 11'), and
    the supporting devices (11, 11') assigned to the at least two table-top elements (3'), are connected via a connecting pin (23) which is parallel to the stand spindles (15, 17) and about which the supporting devices can be jointly pivoted.
  2. Collapsible table according to Claim 1, characterized in that the respective bottom stand tilting spindle (17) is located closer to the central vertical and symmetry plane (19) than the top stand tilting spindle (15).
  3. Collapsible table according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the vertical distance (Y) between the bottom stand tilting spindle (17) and the opened-out table top (3) located in the customary use position corresponds to approximately 0.5 to 10 times, in particular 1 to 8 times, 2 to 6 times and preferably 3 to 4 times the distance (X) between the bottom stand tilting spindle (17) and a vertical plane (31) which runs through the top stand tilting spindle (15).
  4. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the distance (A) between the connecting pin (23) and the articulation pin (27) corresponds to more than 40% and less than 300% of the distance (B) between the connecting pin (23) and the underside of the respectively associated table-top element (3').
  5. Collapsible table according to Claim 4, characterized in that the distance (A) corresponds approximately to the distance (B).
  6. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the distance between the bottom stand tilting spindle (17) and a vertical plane (31) which passes through the top stand tilting spindle (15) corresponds at least approximately to the distance between the articulation pin (27) and the associated underside of the table-top element (3') +/- 50%, in particular less than +/- 30%, preferably less than +/-10%.
  7. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the supporting device (11) comprises a double tube system (11') with the tubes preferably arranged parallel to one another.
  8. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the connecting pin (23) and the articulation pins (27) are also located above the bottom stand tilting spindle (17) in the use position of the collapsible table.
  9. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one stand (1) is provided with running rollers (5), and preferably both stands (1) located opposite one another are provided therewith.
  10. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a spring device (37) is formed at least on the pin (23) connecting the two supporting devices and/or spring devices (39) are formed on the bottom stand tilting spindles (17), these spring devices making it easier for the table-top parts to be collapsed and opened out.
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