EP1171075A1 - Portable and folding table for massaging or any other type of treatment - Google Patents
Portable and folding table for massaging or any other type of treatmentInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
- A61G13/10—Parts, details or accessories
- A61G13/105—Portable, foldable or collapsible tables, e.g. for surgery or treatment
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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
- A47B3/00—Folding or stowable tables
- A47B3/12—Stowable tables with detachable top leaves
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
- A61G13/009—Physiotherapeutic tables, beds or platforms; Chiropractic or osteopathic tables
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- TR ATTEMENT PT RIM AND TR ANSPORTABUE.
- the present invention relates to the technical field of the treatment of a person, maintained in a lying position either directly against the ground, or at a raised level, in order to allow him to perform exercises or be manipulated and / or treated, for example during a massage operation.
- It relates more particularly to a new type of table, foldable and portable, consisting, in known manner, of a base and a tray intended to support the person in the lying position.
- the new type of table according to the invention will be referred to as a "massage table", although it could possibly be used for other applications.
- the base is permanently fixed to the tray, and consists of uprights, possibly associated with crosspieces, articulated with respect to to the tray and can be folded against the latter, said tray also being made up of a plurality of elements which can be folded together.
- the most attractive solution is that which is the subject of FR 2 555 422 in which the tray consists of two equal parts, articulated with respect to each other, and is equipped with folding feet, against the back of said tray, which makes it possible to have, in the folded and closed state, an assembly which is substantially in the form of a suitcase.
- Such an embodiment is, however, relatively complex and, in use, wear can occur on the bearings supporting the hinge pins, which can go as far as breaking.
- this possibility goes to the detriment of the stability of the table and, the leveling is difficult to achieve since one must adjust independently of the others the eight legs that such a table has.
- the base consists of a parallelepipedal block comprising four vertical faces and forming a box open at its base and at its upper part, said vertical faces being articulated two by two with respect to each other along of their common edge.
- the invention aims to propose a new type of massage table, foldable and transportable, which not only is very simple, but also makes it possible to obtain perfect stability during use.
- the table top can not only be used in the normal way by being associated with a base, but which, moreover, can possibly be used by placing it directly on the ground, thus serving as " exercise mat for the user.
- the new type of foldable and transportable table according to the invention therefore consists of a base intended to support a tray on which a person can rest in the lying position, and in which:
- the base consists of at least one parallelepipedal block comprising only four vertical faces and forming a box open at its base and at its upper part, said vertical faces being articulated two by two with respect to each other along their common edge;
- the tray consists of at least two panels hinged relative to each other.
- the table according to the invention is characterized in that: the table has a length and a width greater than the bearing surface on the floor of the base;
- the underside of the tray includes means able to be embedded on the base by being supported around and against the peripheral edge of the box forming said base;
- the articulation between the two panels constituting the plate is formed by a connecting strip on either side of which the panels elementary are connected so as to form two articulations, the width of said connecting strip being at least equal to the total thickness of the folded side walls of the box (es) forming the base, the dimensions of the two elementary portions constituting said plate substantially corresponding to the height and width of the non-foldable side faces of the elementary box (es) constituting the base.
- the base consists of a single rectangular block whose long side faces have a plurality of folding zones.
- said base is preferably composed of two parallelepipedic blocks, which can be joined to one another, two opposite faces comprising a folding zone in their middle part.
- the central connection part comprises, on its underside, means able to be embedded on and around the ends of the panels, and on either side of the juxtaposed faces of the two elementary blocks constituting the base, thus improving the stability of the whole.
- the two boxes can be folded, the two side faces trapping between them the front and rear faces of the box which are folded.
- the boxes thus folded are arranged between the elementary panels constituting the tray, connected together by any suitable means such as a strap, so as to form a compact unit which is easy to store and transport.
- the tray is constituted for example by a plastic plate comprising, along its length, one or two folding zones, and covered on its face upper layer ensuring comfort for the user, for example a layer of thermo-compressed foam, in a way forming a carpet.
- Figure 1 schematically illustrates, in perspective, a preferred form of massage table according to the invention during its use
- FIGS 2,3,4 and 5 illustrate, also in perspective, the different operating phases for disassembling, folding the different elements constituting such a table in order to group them ( Figure 5) when one wishes to move it;
- FIG 6 illustrates a variant of the box to achieve the base of the table according to the invention;
- Figures 7 and 8 are respectively cross-sectional and longitudinal views of a table produced in accordance with the invention, and showing more particularly the manner in which the association of the table top with its base is produced;
- Figure 9 illustrates a simplified form of a variant of a folding base for making a table according to the invention.
- the invention therefore relates to a new type of table, designated by the general reference (1) which therefore consists of a base, designated by the general reference (2) supporting a tray (3) on which a person can rest in a lying position.
- the base (2) consists of two parallelepipedic blocks designated by the same reference (4), open at their base and at their upper part and therefore comprising only four vertical faces (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b), articulated two to two relative to each other along their common edge (7), the two opposite faces (6a, 6b) having a folding zone (8) in their middle part.
- the plate (3) has a length and a width greater than the bearing surface on the floor of the base which is therefore constituted by the two boxes (5a) joined to one another.
- This plate (3) consists of at least two panels (9) articulated with respect to each other.
- the tray is covered on its upper face with a layer of material ensuring comfort for the patient.
- Its lower face (10) comprises means (11) able to be embedded on the boxes forming the base while being in abutment against the peripheral rim of the latter.
- the articulation between the two main elements (9) constituting the plate is formed by a connecting strip (12) on either side of which the elementary panels are connected so as to form two joints (13).
- this connecting strip (12) is shaped in the form of a groove defined between two raised beads (14), which traps the two lateral faces (6a, 6b) of the two elementary caissons (see FIG. 8 ).
- Such a tray is preferably made by thermoforming a plastic material.
- the dimensions of the elementary boxes (4) are such that the surface of the side walls (5a, 5b) correspond to the surface of the panels (9) constituting the tray.
- connection zone (12) has a width such that it is equal to approximately eight times the thickness of the side walls of the boxes.
- the boxes forming the base are made from a material such as densified cardboard having a thickness of
- the side faces (5a, 5b) will have a height of 67 cm and a length of 82 cm, the width of the panel (6) being 63 cm, the dimensions of the elementary panels (9) corresponding to those of side panels (5), and the junction area (12) having a width of 14 cm.
- each box being folded so that the faces (6a, 6b) fold up around the vertical axis ( 8) and are held between the lateral faces (5a, 5b), the tray is itself also folded and is arranged on either side of the boxes (FIG. 4), the extreme edges of the trays then being interconnected by any suitable means, such as by means of a strap.
- such a table also has additional advantages by the fact that the side walls of the base being full, it is possible to use them as a support for decorative or advertising element. Furthermore, additional means can be provided to ensure the elementary boxes are kept in the folded state, for example by providing hooking means of the "Velcro" type on the folded faces.
- the base when the base consists of two elementary boxes, the latter may comprise on the faces facing one another, attachment means also of the "Velcro" type.
- the base can also be made from a single block of parallelepiped shape.
- the lateral faces will have folding zones (8), while the front and rear faces will be formed from rigid panels.
- the base which, in its folded form, therefore has a thickness corresponding to the total sum of the thicknesses of each element of the articulated walls.
- the tray will preferably be produced as previously by including a central zone (12), thus making it possible to use this element to surround the base in the folded state.
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Abstract
The invention concerns a portable and folding table consisting of a base (2) designed to support a plate (3) whereon a person can lie down, characterised in that: the plate has length and width greater than the support surface of the base on the ground; The lower part of the plate (3) comprises means to be fitted onto the base while being supported around and against the peripheral edge of the box forming said base; the articulation between the two panels (9) forming the plate, is formed by a connecting strip (12) on either side of which the elementary panels (9) are linked so as to form two articulations (13), the width of said connecting strip (12) being not less than the total thickness of the folded side walls of the box(es) forming the base, the dimensions of the two elementary panels (9) forming said plate corresponding substantially to the height and the width of the non-folding side surfaces of the elementary box(es) forming the base.
Description
TABT-E DE MASSAGE OU POUR TOTTT AUTRE TYPE DEMASSAGE TABT-E OR TOTTT OTHER TYPE OF
TR ATTEMENT. PT JANTE ET TR ANSPORTABUE.TR ATTEMENT. PT RIM AND TR ANSPORTABUE.
nnmaine technique La présente invention a trait au domaine technique du traitement d'une personne, maintenue en position allongée soit directement contre le sol, soit à un niveau surélevé, afin de lui permettre d'effectuer des exercices ou être manipulée et/ou traitée, par exemple lors d'une opération de massage.nnmaine technique The present invention relates to the technical field of the treatment of a person, maintained in a lying position either directly against the ground, or at a raised level, in order to allow him to perform exercises or be manipulated and / or treated, for example during a massage operation.
Elle a trait plus particulièrement à un nouveau type de table, pliable et portable, constituée, de manière connue, d'un piétement et d'un plateau destiné à supporter la personne en position allongée.It relates more particularly to a new type of table, foldable and portable, consisting, in known manner, of a base and a tray intended to support the person in the lying position.
Dans la suite de la description, le nouveau type de table conforme à l'invention sera dénommée « table de massage », bien qu'elle pourrait éventuellement être utilisée pour d'autres applications.In the following description, the new type of table according to the invention will be referred to as a "massage table", although it could possibly be used for other applications.
Techniques antérieuresPrevious techniques
Outre les tables de massage conventionnelles dont le piétement et le plateau sont solidarisés de manière permanente entre eux, il a été proposé depuis fort longtemps, pour une telle utilisation, de réaliser des tables pliables et transportables.In addition to conventional massage tables whose legs and table are permanently joined together, it has been proposed for a long time, for such use, to make foldable and transportable tables.
Parmi les solutions proposées à ce jour, on peut citer celles faisant l'objet notamment des brevets français 2 611 123, 2 591 475 et 2 555 422.Among the solutions proposed to date, mention may be made of those subject in particular to French patents 2,611,123, 2,591,475 and 2,555,422.
Dans toutes ces installations qui, d'une manière générale, peuvent être comparées aux tables pliantes utilisées dans le domaine des loisirs, le piétement est fixé de manière permanente au plateau, et est constitué de montants, associés éventuellement à des traverses, articulées par rapport au plateau et pouvant être repliées contre ce dernier, ledit plateau étant également constitué d'une pluralité d'éléments repliables les uns contre les autres.In all these installations which, in general, can be compared to the folding tables used in the leisure sector, the base is permanently fixed to the tray, and consists of uprights, possibly associated with crosspieces, articulated with respect to to the tray and can be folded against the latter, said tray also being made up of a plurality of elements which can be folded together.
Parmi ces dispositifs, la solution la plus séduisante est celle faisant l'objet du FR 2 555 422 dans laquelle le plateau est constitué de deux parties égales, articulées l'une par rapport à l'autre, et est équipé de pieds repliables, contre
l'envers dudit plateau, ce qui permet d'avoir, à l'état replié et refermé, un ensemble se présentant sensiblement sous la forme d'une valise.Among these devices, the most attractive solution is that which is the subject of FR 2 555 422 in which the tray consists of two equal parts, articulated with respect to each other, and is equipped with folding feet, against the back of said tray, which makes it possible to have, in the folded and closed state, an assembly which is substantially in the form of a suitcase.
Un tel type de réalisation est cependant relativement complexe et, à l'usage, il peut se produire une usure des paliers supportant les axes d'articulation pouvant aller jusqu'à la rupture. De plus, si le fait de posséder des pieds permettant un réglage en hauteur peut sembler séduisant, cette possibilité va au détriment de la stabilité de la table et, la mise à niveau est délicate à réaliser puisque l'on doit régler indépendamment les uns des autres les huit pieds que comporte une telle table.Such an embodiment is, however, relatively complex and, in use, wear can occur on the bearings supporting the hinge pins, which can go as far as breaking. In addition, if the fact of having feet allowing a height adjustment may seem attractive, this possibility goes to the detriment of the stability of the table and, the leveling is difficult to achieve since one must adjust independently of the others the eight legs that such a table has.
Il a également été proposé, ainsi que cela ressort du FR-A-2 572 633, de réaliser des meubles pliants et démontables composés d'un piétement destiné à supporter un plateau.It has also been proposed, as is apparent from FR-A-2 572 633, to produce folding and dismountable furniture composed of a base intended to support a tray.
Dans un tel mode de réalisation, le piétement est constitué d'un bloc parallélépipédique comportant quatre faces verticales et formant un caisson ouvert à sa base et à sa partie supérieure, lesdites faces verticales étant articulées deux à deux les unes par rapport aux autres le long de leur arête commune.In such an embodiment, the base consists of a parallelepipedal block comprising four vertical faces and forming a box open at its base and at its upper part, said vertical faces being articulated two by two with respect to each other along of their common edge.
Une telle solution pose cependant des problèmes lorsque l'on souhaite stocker et transporter l'ensemble après l'avoir démonté, compte tenu du fait que les faces latérales du piétement se retrouvent simplement repliées les unes contre les autres, entraînant donc un encombrement en longueur égal à deux fois la largeur de chaque côté de l'embase.However, such a solution poses problems when it is desired to store and transport the assembly after having disassembled it, taking into account the fact that the lateral faces of the base are simply folded back against each other, thus causing a lengthwise overall size. equal to twice the width on each side of the base.
Dans le brevet US 4 138 951 qui concerne une table démontable et pliable, également constituée d'un piétement et d'un plateau encastrable à la partie supérieure du piétement, les faces latérales dudit piétement comportent des zones de pliage permettant de réduire l'encombrement de l'ensemble lors du stockage et transport. De même, le plateau supérieur peut être également plié dans sa partie médiane.In US patent 4,138,951 which relates to a removable and foldable table, also consisting of a base and a built-in tray at the top of the base, the lateral faces of said base include folding zones making it possible to reduce the space requirement. of the assembly during storage and transport. Similarly, the upper plate can also be folded in its middle part.
Une telle solution ne donne cependant pas entière satisfaction par le fait que le piétement occupe une surface au sol identique à celle du plateau, et le maintien de ce dernier sur ledit plateau manque de fiabilité.
Par ailleurs, lorsque le piétement et le plateau sont repliés, ils forment un ensemble relativement encombrant et délicat à transporter et à stocker.However, such a solution is not entirely satisfactory by the fact that the base occupies an area on the ground identical to that of the plate, and the maintenance of the latter on said plate lacks reliability. Furthermore, when the base and the tray are folded, they form a relatively bulky assembly and delicate to transport and store.
Exposé de l'inventionStatement of the invention
L'invention vise à proposer un nouveau type de table de massage, pliable et transportable, qui non seulement soit d'une grande simplicité, mais par ailleurs, permette d'obtenir une stabilité parfaite lors de l'utilisation.The invention aims to propose a new type of massage table, foldable and transportable, which not only is very simple, but also makes it possible to obtain perfect stability during use.
Elle vise également un nouveau type de table éliminant tout risque d'usure et de rupture qu'entraîne la présence d'articulation dans les solutions antérieures.It also aims at a new type of table eliminating any risk of wear and breakage caused by the presence of articulation in previous solutions.
Enfin, elle vise à réaliser une structure telle que le plateau puisse, non seulement être utilisé de manière normale en étant associé à un piétement, mais qui, par ailleurs, peut éventuellement être utilisé en le posant directement sur le sol, servant ainsi de « tapis » d'exercice pour l'utilisateur.Finally, it aims to achieve a structure such that the table top can not only be used in the normal way by being associated with a base, but which, moreover, can possibly be used by placing it directly on the ground, thus serving as " exercise mat for the user.
D'une manière générale, le nouveau type de table pliable et transportable conforme à l'invention se compose donc d'un piétement destiné à supporter un plateau sur lequel une personne peut reposer en position allongée, et dans laquelle :In general, the new type of foldable and transportable table according to the invention therefore consists of a base intended to support a tray on which a person can rest in the lying position, and in which:
_ le piétement est constitué d'au moins un bloc parallélépipédique ne comportant que quatre faces verticales et formant un caisson ouvert à sa base et à sa partie supérieure, lesdites faces verticales étant articulées deux à deux les unes par rapport aux autres le long de leur arête commune ; _ le plateau est constitué d'au moins deux panneaux articulés l'un par rapport à l'autre._ the base consists of at least one parallelepipedal block comprising only four vertical faces and forming a box open at its base and at its upper part, said vertical faces being articulated two by two with respect to each other along their common edge; _ the tray consists of at least two panels hinged relative to each other.
La table conforme à l'invention se caractérise en ce que : _ le plateau a une longueur et une largeur supérieure à la surface d'appui sur le sol du piétement ;The table according to the invention is characterized in that: the table has a length and a width greater than the bearing surface on the floor of the base;
_ la face inférieure du plateau comporte des moyens aptes à s'encastrer sur le piétement en étant en appui autour et contre le rebord périphérique du caisson formant ledit piétement ;_ the underside of the tray includes means able to be embedded on the base by being supported around and against the peripheral edge of the box forming said base;
_ l'articulation entre les deux panneaux constituant le plateau, est formée par une bande de raccordement de part et d'autre de laquelle les panneaux
élémentaires sont reliés de manière à former deux articulations, la largeur de ladite bande de raccordement étant au moins égale à l'épaisseur totale des parois latérales repliées du ou des caisson(s) formant le piétement, les dimensions des deux portions élémentaires constituant ledit plateau correspondant sensiblement à la hauteur et à la largeur des faces latérales non pliables du ou des caisson(s) élémentaire(s) constituant le piétement._ the articulation between the two panels constituting the plate, is formed by a connecting strip on either side of which the panels elementary are connected so as to form two articulations, the width of said connecting strip being at least equal to the total thickness of the folded side walls of the box (es) forming the base, the dimensions of the two elementary portions constituting said plate substantially corresponding to the height and width of the non-foldable side faces of the elementary box (es) constituting the base.
Selon une forme de réalisation la plus simple, le piétement est constitué d'un seul bloc parallélépipédique dont les faces latérales de grande longueur comportent une pluralité de zones de pliage.According to a simplest embodiment, the base consists of a single rectangular block whose long side faces have a plurality of folding zones.
Selon une forme préférentielle de réalisation, ledit piétement est de préférence composé de deux blocs parallélépipédiques, accolables l'un à l'autre, deux faces opposées comportant une zone de pliage dans leur partie médiane.According to a preferred embodiment, said base is preferably composed of two parallelepipedic blocks, which can be joined to one another, two opposite faces comprising a folding zone in their middle part.
Dans cette forme de réalisation préférentielle, la partie centrale de raccordement comporte, sur sa face inférieure, des moyens aptes à s'encastrer sur et autour des extrémités des panneaux, et de part et d'autre des faces juxtaposées des deux blocs élémentaires constituant le piétement, améliorant ainsi la stabilité de l'ensemble.In this preferred embodiment, the central connection part comprises, on its underside, means able to be embedded on and around the ends of the panels, and on either side of the juxtaposed faces of the two elementary blocks constituting the base, thus improving the stability of the whole.
Comme matériau permettant de réaliser les caissons formant le piétement, on peut utiliser des plaques en carton densifié, matière plastique, de manière à former, à l'état déplié, une structure de forme parallélépipédique articulée dans ses quatre angles, deux parois opposées dites « face avant » et « face arrière » comportant également une zone de pliage sur toute leur hauteur.As a material making it possible to produce the boxes forming the base, it is possible to use plates of densified cardboard, plastic material, so as to form, in the unfolded state, a structure of parallelepipedal shape articulated in its four angles, two opposite walls called " front side "and" rear side "also comprising a folding zone over their entire height.
Grâce à une telle conception, les deux caissons peuvent être repliés, les deux faces latérales emprisonnant entre elles les faces avant et arrière du caisson qui sont repliées. Lors du transport, les caissons ainsi repliés sont disposés entre les panneaux élémentaires constituant le plateau, reliés entre eux par tout moyen approprié tel que sangle, de manière à former un ensemble compact facile à stocker et à transporter.Thanks to such a design, the two boxes can be folded, the two side faces trapping between them the front and rear faces of the box which are folded. During transport, the boxes thus folded are arranged between the elementary panels constituting the tray, connected together by any suitable means such as a strap, so as to form a compact unit which is easy to store and transport.
Le plateau est constitué par exemple par une plaque en matière plastique comportant, sur sa longueur, une ou deux zones de pliage, et recouvert sur sa face
supérieure d'une couche assurant le confort à l'utilisateur, par exemple une couche de mousse thermocomprimée, formant en quelque sorte un tapis.The tray is constituted for example by a plastic plate comprising, along its length, one or two folding zones, and covered on its face upper layer ensuring comfort for the user, for example a layer of thermo-compressed foam, in a way forming a carpet.
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L'invention sera cependant mieux comprise grâce à l'exemple de réalisation concret donné ci-après à titre indicatif mais non limitatif, et qui est illustré par les schémas annexés dans lesquels :The invention will however be better understood thanks to the concrete embodiment given below by way of indication but not limitation, and which is illustrated by the appended diagrams in which:
_ la figure 1 illustre schématiquement, en perspective, une forme préférentielle de table de massage conforme à l'invention lors de son utilisation ;_ Figure 1 schematically illustrates, in perspective, a preferred form of massage table according to the invention during its use;
_ les figures 2,3,4 et 5 illustrent, également en perspective, les différentes phases opératoires permettant de démonter, replier les différents éléments constituant une telle table en vue de les regrouper (figure 5) lorsque l'on souhaite la déplacer ; _ la figure 6 illustre une variante de caisson permettant de réaliser le piétement de la table conforme à l'invention ;_ Figures 2,3,4 and 5 illustrate, also in perspective, the different operating phases for disassembling, folding the different elements constituting such a table in order to group them (Figure 5) when one wishes to move it; _ Figure 6 illustrates a variant of the box to achieve the base of the table according to the invention;
_ les figures 7 et 8 sont respectivement des vues en coupe transversale et longitudinales d'une table réalisée conformément à l'invention, et montrant plus particulièrement la manière dont est réalisée l'association du plateau de la table avec son piétement ;_ Figures 7 and 8 are respectively cross-sectional and longitudinal views of a table produced in accordance with the invention, and showing more particularly the manner in which the association of the table top with its base is produced;
_ la figure 9 illustre une forme simplifiée d'une variante d'un piétement repliable permettant de réaliser une table conforme à l'invention._ Figure 9 illustrates a simplified form of a variant of a folding base for making a table according to the invention.
Manière de réaliser l'invention En se reportant aux schémas annexés, l'invention concerne donc un nouveau type de table, désigné par la référence générale (1) qui se compose donc d'un piétement, désigné par la référence générale (2) supportant un plateau (3) sur lequel peut reposer une personne en position allongée.Manner of Carrying Out the Invention Referring to the appended diagrams, the invention therefore relates to a new type of table, designated by the general reference (1) which therefore consists of a base, designated by the general reference (2) supporting a tray (3) on which a person can rest in a lying position.
Le piétement (2) est constitué de deux blocs parallélépipédiques désignés par la même référence (4), ouverts à leur base et à leur partie supérieure et ne comportant donc que quatre faces verticales (5a,5b,6a,6b), articulées deux à deux les unes par rapport aux autres le long de leur arête commune (7), les deux faces opposées (6a,6b) comportant une zone de pliage (8) dans leur partie médiane.
Le plateau (3) a une longueur et une largeur supérieures à la surface d'appui sur le sol du piétement qui est donc constitué par les deux caissons (5a) accolés l'un à l'autre. Ce plateau (3) est constitué d'au moins deux panneaux (9) articulés l'un par rapport à l'autre.The base (2) consists of two parallelepipedic blocks designated by the same reference (4), open at their base and at their upper part and therefore comprising only four vertical faces (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b), articulated two to two relative to each other along their common edge (7), the two opposite faces (6a, 6b) having a folding zone (8) in their middle part. The plate (3) has a length and a width greater than the bearing surface on the floor of the base which is therefore constituted by the two boxes (5a) joined to one another. This plate (3) consists of at least two panels (9) articulated with respect to each other.
Le plateau est recouvert sur sa face supérieure d'une couche de matière assurant le confort pour le patient.The tray is covered on its upper face with a layer of material ensuring comfort for the patient.
Sa face inférieure (10) comporte des moyens (11) aptes à s'encastrer sur les caissons formant le piétement en étant en appui contre le rebord périphérique de ces derniers.Its lower face (10) comprises means (11) able to be embedded on the boxes forming the base while being in abutment against the peripheral rim of the latter.
Dans la forme de réalisation préférentielle illustrée aux figures annexées, l'articulation entre les deux éléments principaux (9) constituant le plateau, est formée par une bande de raccordement (12) de part et d'autre de laquelle les panneaux élémentaires sont reliés de manière à former deux articulations (13).In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the appended figures, the articulation between the two main elements (9) constituting the plate, is formed by a connecting strip (12) on either side of which the elementary panels are connected so as to form two joints (13).
La face inférieure de cette bande de raccordement (12) est conformée sous la forme d'une gorge définie entre deux bourrelets en relief (14), qui vient emprisonner les deux faces latérales (6a,6b) des deux caissons élémentaires (voir figure 8).The underside of this connecting strip (12) is shaped in the form of a groove defined between two raised beads (14), which traps the two lateral faces (6a, 6b) of the two elementary caissons (see FIG. 8 ).
Un tel plateau est de préférence réalisé par thermoformage d'une matière plastique.Such a tray is preferably made by thermoforming a plastic material.
Lorsque le plateau et le piétement sont associés l'un à l'autre, tel que cela ressort des figures 1, 7 et 8, on obtient une table d'une parfaite stabilité.When the table top and the base are associated with each other, as shown in Figures 1, 7 and 8, a table is obtained with perfect stability.
Pour obtenir un ensemble pouvant être transporté sous un encombrement minimum, les dimensions des caissons élémentaires (4) sont telles que la surface des parois latérales (5a,5b) correspondent à la surface des panneaux (9) constituant le plateau.To obtain an assembly that can be transported in a minimum space, the dimensions of the elementary boxes (4) are such that the surface of the side walls (5a, 5b) correspond to the surface of the panels (9) constituting the tray.
Par ailleurs, la zone de liaison (12) a une largeur telle qu'elle est égale à environ huit fois l'épaisseur des parois latérales des caissons.
A titre indicatif, pour une table de massage ayant une largeur de 69 cm et une longueur totale de 180 cm, et dans laquelle les caissons formant le piétement sont constitués à partir d'un matériau tel que carton densifié ayant une épaisseur deFurthermore, the connection zone (12) has a width such that it is equal to approximately eight times the thickness of the side walls of the boxes. As an indication, for a massage table having a width of 69 cm and a total length of 180 cm, and in which the boxes forming the base are made from a material such as densified cardboard having a thickness of
1,5 cm, les faces latérales (5a,5b) auront une hauteur de 67 cm et une longueur de 82 cm, la largeur du panneau (6) étant de 63 cm, les dimensions des panneaux élémentaires (9) correspondant à celles des panneaux latéraux (5), et la zone de jonction (12) ayant une largeur de 14 cm.1.5 cm, the side faces (5a, 5b) will have a height of 67 cm and a length of 82 cm, the width of the panel (6) being 63 cm, the dimensions of the elementary panels (9) corresponding to those of side panels (5), and the junction area (12) having a width of 14 cm.
Grâce à une telle conception, il est possible, comme cela ressort des figures 3 à 5, de démonter aisément ladite table, chaque caisson étant replié de manière à ce que les faces (6a,6b) se replient autour de l'axe vertical (8) et soient maintenues entre les faces latérales (5a,5b), le plateau est lui-même également replié et est disposé de part et d'autre des caissons (figure 4), les bords extrêmes des plateaux étant alors reliés entre eux par tout moyen approprié, tel qu'au moyen d'une sangle.Thanks to such a design, it is possible, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, to easily disassemble said table, each box being folded so that the faces (6a, 6b) fold up around the vertical axis ( 8) and are held between the lateral faces (5a, 5b), the tray is itself also folded and is arranged on either side of the boxes (FIG. 4), the extreme edges of the trays then being interconnected by any suitable means, such as by means of a strap.
Les bords ainsi repliés, l'ensemble des éléments constituant la table peut donc être facilement stockée et transportée.The edges thus folded, all the elements constituting the table can therefore be easily stored and transported.
Lorsque l'on souhaite monter ladite table, cette opération se fait très rapidement en ouvrant l'attache (10) (figure 5), puis en dépliant les caissons (figureWhen it is desired to mount the said table, this operation is done very quickly by opening the fastener (10) (FIG. 5), then by unfolding the boxes (FIG.
4) et le plateau (figure 3). Les deux caissons étant accolés l'un à l'autre, on réalise alors l'encastrement de la face intérieure dudit plateau à l' intérieur du piétement ainsi formé.4) and the plate (figure 3). The two boxes being placed side by side, one then realizes the embedding of the interior face of said plate inside the base thus formed.
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple concret de réalisation décrit et il pourrait être envisagé, comme cela ressort de la figure 6, d'avoir des caissons supplémentaires conçus pour recevoir des renforts transversaux, tels que des plaques encastrables dans des gorges prévues à la partie supérieure des faces latérales (5) de chaque caisson.Of course, the invention is not limited to the concrete example of embodiment described and it could be envisaged, as is apparent from FIG. 6, to have additional boxes designed to receive transverse reinforcements, such as plates built into grooves provided in the upper part of the side faces (5) of each box.
Outre sa grande facilité de mise en place, une telle table présente également des avantages additionnels par le fait que les parois latérales du piétement étant pleines, il est possible de les utiliser comme support d'élément décoratif ou publicitaire.
Par ailleurs, des moyens additionnels peuvent être prévus pour assurer le maintien à l'état replié des caissons élémentaires, par exemple en prévoyant les moyens d'accrochage du type « Velcro » sur les faces repliées.In addition to its great ease of installation, such a table also has additional advantages by the fact that the side walls of the base being full, it is possible to use them as a support for decorative or advertising element. Furthermore, additional means can be provided to ensure the elementary boxes are kept in the folded state, for example by providing hooking means of the "Velcro" type on the folded faces.
De même, lorsque le piétement est constitué de deux caissons élémentaires, ces derniers peuvent comporter sur les faces en regard l'une de l'autre, des moyens d'accrochage également du type « Velcro ».Similarly, when the base consists of two elementary boxes, the latter may comprise on the faces facing one another, attachment means also of the "Velcro" type.
Enfin, il peut être prévu de réaliser des orifices latéraux sur les parois du ou des caisson(s) formant le piétement, orifices permettant d'assurer le maintien d'accessoires divers.Finally, provision may be made for lateral orifices on the walls of the casing (s) forming the base, orifices making it possible to maintain various accessories.
Enfin, comme cela ressort de la figure 9, le piétement peut également être réalisé à partir d'un seul bloc de forme parallélépipédique.Finally, as shown in Figure 9, the base can also be made from a single block of parallelepiped shape.
Dans une telle forme de réalisation, les faces latérales comporteront des zones de pliage(8), alors que les faces avant et arrière seront quant à elles, formées de panneaux rigides.In such an embodiment, the lateral faces will have folding zones (8), while the front and rear faces will be formed from rigid panels.
Comme dans l'exemple préférentiel décrit précédemment, il est donc possible de replier le piétement qui, sous sa forme repliée, présente donc une épaisseur correspondant à la somme totale des épaisseurs de chaque élément des parois articulées.As in the preferred example described above, it is therefore possible to fold the base which, in its folded form, therefore has a thickness corresponding to the total sum of the thicknesses of each element of the articulated walls.
Dans un tel cas, le plateau sera de préférence réalisé comme précédemment en comportant une zone centrale (12), permettant donc d'utiliser cet élément pour entourer le piétement à l'état replié.
In such a case, the tray will preferably be produced as previously by including a central zone (12), thus making it possible to use this element to surround the base in the folded state.
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1/ Table pliable et transportable composée d'un piétement (2) destiné à supporter un plateau (3) sur lequel une personne peut reposer en position allongée, et dans laquelle :1 / Foldable and transportable table composed of a base (2) intended to support a tray (3) on which a person can rest in the lying position, and in which:
_ le piétement (2) est constitué d'au moins un bloc parallélépipédique ne comportant que quatre faces verticales et formant un caisson ouvert à sa base et à sa partie supérieure, lesdites faces verticales étant articulées deux à deux les unes par rapport aux autres le long de leur arête commune ; _ le plateau (3) est constitué d'au moins deux panneaux (9) articulés l'un par rapport à l'autre, caractérisée en ce que :_ the base (2) consists of at least one parallelepipedal block comprising only four vertical faces and forming a box open at its base and at its upper part, said vertical faces being articulated two by two with respect to each other the along their common edge; _ the plate (3) consists of at least two panels (9) articulated with respect to each other, characterized in that:
_ le plateau a une longueur et une largeur supérieure à la surface d'appui sur le sol du piétement ; _ la face inférieure du plateau (3) comporte des moyens aptes à s'encastrer sur le piétement en étant en appui autour et contre le rebord périphérique du caisson formant ledit piétement ;_ the tray has a length and a width greater than the bearing surface on the floor of the base; _ the underside of the plate (3) comprises means capable of fitting onto the base while being supported around and against the peripheral rim of the box forming said base;
_ l'articulation entre les deux panneaux (9) constituant le plateau, est formée par une bande de raccordement (12) de part et d'autre de laquelle les panneaux élémentaires (9) sont reliés de manière à former deux articulations (13), la largeur de ladite bande de raccordement (12) étant au moins égale à l'épaisseur totale des parois latérales repliées du ou des caisson(s) formant le piétement, les dimensions des deux portions élémentaires (9) constituant ledit plateau correspondant sensiblement à la hauteur et à la largeur des faces latérales non pliables du ou des caisson(s) élémentaire(s) constituant le piétement._ the articulation between the two panels (9) constituting the plate, is formed by a connecting strip (12) on either side of which the elementary panels (9) are connected so as to form two articulations (13) , the width of said connecting strip (12) being at least equal to the total thickness of the folded side walls of the box (es) forming the base, the dimensions of the two elementary portions (9) constituting said plate corresponding substantially to the height and width of the non-foldable side faces of the elementary box (es) constituting the base.
2/ Table pliable et transportable selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la face supérieure du plateau est recouverte d'une couche de matière assurant le confort pour le patient.2 / foldable and transportable table according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper face of the tray is covered with a layer of material ensuring comfort for the patient.
3/ Table selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisée en ce que le piétement (2) est constitué d'un seul caisson de forme parallélépipédique dont les faces latérales de grande longueur comportent une pluralité de zones de pliage.
4/ Table selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisée en ce que le piétement (2) est constitué de deux blocs parallélépipédiques (4), accolables l'un à l'autre, deux faces opposées (6a,6b) comportant une zone de pliage (8) dans leur partie médiane.3 / Table according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the base (2) consists of a single box of parallelepiped shape whose long side faces have a plurality of folding zones. 4 / Table according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the base (2) consists of two parallelepipedic blocks (4), contiguous to each other, two opposite faces (6a, 6b) comprising a folding zone (8) in their middle part.
5/ Table selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que la partie centrale de raccordement (12) comporte, sur sa face inférieure, des moyens (14) aptes à s'encastrer sur et autour des extrémités des panneaux et de part et d'autre des faces juxtaposées des deux blocs élémentaires constituant le piétement.5 / table according to claim 4, characterized in that the central connection part (12) comprises, on its underside, means (14) adapted to be embedded on and around the ends of the panels and on the one hand and another of the juxtaposed faces of the two elementary blocks constituting the base.
6/ Table selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que le ou les caisson(s) formant le piétement (2) sont réalisés dans des plaques en carton densifié, matière plastique... .6 / Table according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the box or boxes (s) forming the base (2) are made of plates of densified cardboard, plastic ....
11 Table selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que le plateau (3) est constitué par une plaque en matière plastique thermoformée recouverte sur sa face supérieure d'une couche assurant le confort à l'utilisateur, telle qu'une couche de mousse thermocomprimée, et comporte, sur sa face inférieure, des zones en relief aptes à s'encastrer à l'intérieur du ou des caisson(s) formant le piétement en appui contre ou autour des parois de ce ou ces derniers).
11 Table according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the plate (3) consists of a thermoformed plastic plate covered on its upper face with a layer ensuring comfort for the user, such as a layer of thermocompressed foam, and has, on its underside, raised areas capable of fitting inside the box (es) forming the base bearing against or around the walls of this or these) .
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