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EP1237441B1
EP1237441B1 EP00988772A EP00988772A EP1237441B1 EP 1237441 B1 EP1237441 B1 EP 1237441B1 EP 00988772 A EP00988772 A EP 00988772A EP 00988772 A EP00988772 A EP 00988772A EP 1237441 B1 EP1237441 B1 EP 1237441B1
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Heinrich Iglseder
Detlef Trutwig
Peter Angenendt
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Wilkhahn Wilkening and Hahne GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • 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
    • A47B3/0809Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with elastic locking means
    • A47B3/0815Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with elastic locking means the resilient force of the elastic locking means acting in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the leg
    • 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
    • A47B87/00Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units
    • A47B87/002Combination of tables; Linking or assembling means therefor
    • 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
    • A47B2003/0821Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe the leg holder being mounted to underside of the table top
    • 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
    • A47B2003/0824Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe the table legs being individually collapsible against the underside of the table top

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  • the invention relates to a table with a table top and at least one foldable or foldable Tischbein, according to the preamble of the claim 1.
  • Tables and table systems so to use and to compile that the respective requirements appropriate, variable table sizes and shapes achieved can be. If the tables are not needed, you can these can be stacked in a space-saving manner.
  • table legs from one Completely dismantle table top or a table foldable to perform by folding the table legs arranged at the bottom of the table top are.
  • each two legs rotatable by one on the Bottom of the table top stored, for example connecting element formed in the form of a tube firmly connected to each other so that they pivoted as a unit or folded and with the help of a latch attached to the underside of the table top can be.
  • US-A-2 532 902 is a table known according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention has for its object a table specify according to the preamble of claim 1, at which the table legs turn on or off in a simple way foldable and lockable when unfolded are.
  • the table consists of a table top and at least a table leg that can be folded in or out, the held on the table top by means of an articulated fitting is, the hinge fitting one on the table top attached first joint part and one on one Second joint part fastened at the end of the table leg has, the two joint parts for execution the folding movement are hinged together and further a locking device for locking the table leg is provided in the unfolded state is.
  • the locking device is in shape a locking sleeve formed relative to Joint fitting between a release and a locking position is slidably supported, the locking sleeve can be locked in the locking position by turning it in the manner of a bayonet catch.
  • the locking sleeve is through formed the upper end portion of the table leg shaped like a clock.
  • the table is also folded Table legs designed to be stackable, with the face of the first facing away from the table top Joint parts form a support area.
  • the face expediently has a sliding element for Protection of the contact surface.
  • this connection device in the area of the first joint part provided and consists of one around a table top vertical axis swiveling support element.
  • the table shown in the drawings consists of essentially from a table top 1 and at least one foldable or extendable table leg 2, which by means of a hinge fitting 3 held on the table top 1 is.
  • the hinge fitting 3 has a on the table top 1 fastened via a mounting element 7 first joint part 3.1 and one attached to one end of the table leg 2 second joint part 3.2. Both joint parts are articulated to perform the folding movement one extending parallel to the table top, one Bolt 3.3 forming pivot axis connected to each other.
  • This locking device is in the form of a Locking sleeve 2.1 formed relative to the hinge fitting 3 between a release position (see Fig.2) and a locking position (see Fig.5) is slidably supported.
  • the locking sleeve 2.1 through an end portion of the tubular trained table leg.
  • the locking sleeve 2.1 has an inner circumferential groove 2.2 on, in which a ring 5 made of spring steel snapped is the three protruding into the locking sleeve Has protrusions 5.1.
  • the locking sleeve can 2.1 lock in the locking position, so that on the one hand the locking sleeve when Do not accidentally lift the table into the release position slips and on the other hand the locking sleeve 2.1 held on the tabletop 1 with as little play as possible is about a wobble of the table set up to avoid.
  • a locking mechanism according to Art a bayonet lock provided.
  • the locking mechanism consists of one on the first joint part 3.1 provided annular groove or in the illustrated Embodiment of three ring groove segments 3.4 and from the projections engaging the ring groove 5.1 of the fixed to the locking sleeve 2.1 Rings 5.
  • To lock the locking sleeve 2.1 is this in the locking position like a Twisted bayonet catch. In doing so, the projections 5.1 rotated into the ring groove segments 3.4.
  • the Ring groove segments 3.4 have inclined run-up surfaces 3.5 on that come into contact with the projections 5.1, so that the locking sleeve 2.1 and thus the table leg 2 is tightened against the first joint part 3.1. Thereby there is a largely play-free coupling of the unfolded table leg.
  • Each table leg is expediently with feet 2.3 provided a lengthwise adjustment of the table leg enable.
  • feet 2.3 provided a lengthwise adjustment of the table leg enable.
  • the illustrated embodiment are the complementary 8.2 trained by formed a plug of the leg 2, the one has axial internal thread into which the foot 2.3 over an external thread 2.4 can be screwed in.
  • the table legs can be in the folded position optionally parallel to the outer edges of the table tops or, as in the example shown in FIG. 11, fixed slightly inward with the table top 1 become.
  • the variant shown in Fig. 11 offers itself especially when the table legs 2 for folding parallel to the outer edges of the table top are long.
  • the table is folded Stackable table legs.
  • the from the table top 1 facing end face 3.1.1 of the first joint part 3.1 forms a support area with a sliding element 9 is provided to protect the contact surface.
  • the support surface each through the table top 1 of the previously filed Formed table.
  • the sliding element is, for example made of felt, so that scratching or damage the contact surface can be reliably avoided.
  • connection device for detachable connection the table with an adjacent table element, for example an insert plate.
  • the first joint part 3.1, the connecting device and the mounting plate 7 form one on the underside the table top 1 attached unit.
  • the connection device has one to the table top 1 vertical axis 11 pivotable support element 10 on.
  • the laying element 10 sees two in Angle aligned and rigid with each other connected support legs 10.1 and 10.2 before, optionally one or both support legs over the table top 1 can be swung out.
  • the angle between the two rigidly connected support legs 10.1 and 10.2 can be 90 ° or 135 °, for example.
  • the support element 10 in one or more pivoted positions snapped.
  • the support legs have holes 10.1.1 and 10.2.1 on, into which pins can be inserted for connection provided on corresponding suspension plates 1.1 or 1.2 are.
  • the first joint part 3.1 is fixed to the mounting plate 7 connected by a screw 12 while the Support element 10 can be pivoted on the mounting plate 7 is stored.
  • the mounting plate 7 is again firmly attached to the underside of the table top 1.
  • the mounting plate 7, the hinge fitting 3 and that Support element 10 form a compact fitting that firstly folding the table legs and secondly enables the coupling of further table elements.
  • the first joint part 1 is then either immediate at the bottom of the table top 1 or above a bracket plate connected to this.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a table with a table top and at least one fold-in or fold-out table leg (2) which is retained on the table top by means of a hinge fitting, wherein the hinge fitting has a first hinge part fixed on the table top and a second hinge part fixed on one end of the table leg, the two hinge parts being hinged to one another so as to carry out the folding movement, and furthermore a locking device is provided for locking the table leg in the folded-out state. The locking device is constructed in the form of a locking sleeve which is held so as to slide relative to the hinge fitting between a released position and a locked position, whereby the locking sleeve is formed by an end region of the table leg.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Tisch mit einer Tischplatte und wenigstens einem ein- bzw. ausklappbaren Tischbein, entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a table with a table top and at least one foldable or foldable Tischbein, according to the preamble of the claim 1.

Es ist bereits eine große Anzahl von Tischausführungen bekannt, bei denen an der Unterseite einer Tischplatte wenigstens ein abklappbares Tischbein angebracht ist.It is already a large number of table versions known at the bottom of a table top at least one foldable table leg is attached.

Aus der Praxis ist es ganz allgemein bekannt, für Konferenzen, große Besprechungen, größere Feiern und dergleichen Tische und Tischsysteme so zu verwenden und zusammenzustellen, daß den jeweiligen Erfordernissen entsprechende, variable Tischgrößen und -formen erzielt werden können. Werden die Tische nicht benötigt, können diese in geeigneter Weise raumsparend gestapelt werden. Zu diesem Zweck ist es bekannt, Tischbeine von einer Tischplatte vollkommen abzumontieren oder einen Tisch zusammenklappbar auszuführen, indem die Tischbeine abklappbar an der Unterseite der Tischplatte angeordnet sind.In practice it is generally known for conferences, big meetings, bigger celebrations and the like Tables and table systems so to use and to compile that the respective requirements appropriate, variable table sizes and shapes achieved can be. If the tables are not needed, you can these can be stacked in a space-saving manner. For this purpose, it is known to use table legs from one Completely dismantle table top or a table foldable to perform by folding the table legs arranged at the bottom of the table top are.

Aus der DE-OS 23 09 576 läßt sich beispielsweise ein Klapptisch mit einer Tischplatte und darunter abklappbar angeordneten Tischbeinen entnehmen. Im Verbindungsbereich zwischen der Unterseite der Tischplatte und dem oberen Ende jedes Tischbeines ist jeweils ein Klappgelenk etwa nach Art einer Gelenkkulisse mit Langloch-Achsenbolzen-Verbindungen vorgesehen. Dabei sind an einem rechteckigen Tisch an den Schmalseiten jeweils zwei Beine paarweise miteinander verbunden und können gemeinsam verschwenkt werden. From DE-OS 23 09 576, for example Folding table with a table top and foldable underneath remove the arranged table legs. In the connection area between the underside of the table top and the The upper end of each table leg is a folding joint for example in the manner of an articulated link with elongated hole-axis bolt connections intended. There are one rectangular table on the narrow sides two each Legs connected in pairs and can be pivoted together.

Auch bei einer anderen Tischausführung (gemäß DE-U-298 03 651) sind jeweils zwei Beine durch ein drehbar an der Unterseite der Tischplatte gelagertes, beispielsweise in Form eines Rohres ausgebildetes Verbindungselement fest miteinander verbunden, so daß sie als Einheit geschwenkt bzw. geklappt werden und mit Hilfe eines an der Unterseite der Tischplatte angebrachten Riegels arretiert werden können.Also with another table version (according to DE-U-298 03 651) are each two legs rotatable by one on the Bottom of the table top stored, for example connecting element formed in the form of a tube firmly connected to each other so that they pivoted as a unit or folded and with the help of a latch attached to the underside of the table top can be.

Aus der US-A-2 532 902 ist ein Tisch gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 bekannt.US-A-2 532 902 is a table known according to the preamble of claim 1.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Tisch gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 anzugeben, bei dem die Tischbeine auf einfache Art und Weise ein- bzw. ausklappbar und im ausgeklappten Zustand verriegelbar sind.The invention has for its object a table specify according to the preamble of claim 1, at which the table legs turn on or off in a simple way foldable and lockable when unfolded are.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Anspruches 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by Features of claim 1 solved.

Der Tisch besteht dabei aus einer Tischplatte und wenigstens einem ein- bzw. ausklappbaren Tischbein, das mittels eines Gelenkbeschlags an der Tischplatte gehaltert ist, wobei der Gelenkbeschlag ein an der Tischplatte befestigtes erstes Gelenkteil und ein an einem Ende des Tischbeines befestigtes zweites Gelenkteil aufweist, wobei die beiden Gelenkteile zur Ausführung der Klappbewegung gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind und ferner eine Verriegelungseinrichtung zur Verriegelung des Tischbeines im ausgeklappten Zustand vorgesehen ist. Die Verriegelungseinrichtung ist dabei in Form einer Verriegelungshülse ausgebildet, die relativ zum Gelenkbeschlag zwischen einer Freigabe- und einer Verriegelungsstellung verschiebbar gehaltert ist, wobei die Verriegelungshülse in der Verriegelungsstellung durch Verdrehen nach Art eines Bajonettverschlusses arretierbar ist.The table consists of a table top and at least a table leg that can be folded in or out, the held on the table top by means of an articulated fitting is, the hinge fitting one on the table top attached first joint part and one on one Second joint part fastened at the end of the table leg has, the two joint parts for execution the folding movement are hinged together and further a locking device for locking the table leg is provided in the unfolded state is. The locking device is in shape a locking sleeve formed relative to Joint fitting between a release and a locking position is slidably supported, the locking sleeve can be locked in the locking position by turning it in the manner of a bayonet catch.

Die Verriegelungshülse wird dabei durch den oberen Endbereich des vohrförmig ausgebildeten Tischbeines gebildet.The locking sleeve is through formed the upper end portion of the table leg shaped like a clock.

Während beim Stand der Technik zum Abklappen eines Beines zunächst die Verriegelungshülse entriegelt und in einem zweiten Handgriff das Bein abgeklappt werden kann, ist bei der erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung lediglich ein Handgriff erforderlich, da das Tischbein gleichzeitig mit seinem oberen Endbereich die Verriegelungshülse bildet.While in the prior art for folding a leg first unlocked the locking sleeve and in the leg can be folded down in a second step can, is only in the configuration according to the invention a handle is required because of the table leg the locking sleeve simultaneously with its upper end region forms.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of subclaims.

In einer Ausführungsvariante ist der Tisch mit eingeklappten Tischbeinen stapelbar ausgeführt, wobei die von der Tischplatte abgewandte Stirnfläche der ersten Gelenkteile einen Abstützbereich bilden. Die Stirnfläche weist dabei zweckmäßigerweise ein Gleitelement zum Schutz der Auflagefläche auf.In one design variant, the table is also folded Table legs designed to be stackable, with the face of the first facing away from the table top Joint parts form a support area. The face expediently has a sliding element for Protection of the contact surface.

Werden eine Vielzahl von Tischen zu einer zusammenhängenden Tischanordnung aufgestellt, ist es zweckmäßig, nicht nur einzelne Tische aneinanderzustellen, sondern vielmehr zwischen zwei Tischen eine sogenannte Einhängeplatte vorzusehen. Zu diesem Zweck müssen die Tische Verbindungseinrichtungen zur lösbaren Verbindung des Tisches mit der Einhängeplatte aufweisen.A variety of tables become a coherent Table arrangement, it is advisable not just to put individual tables together, but rather, a so-called hanging plate between two tables provided. For this purpose, the tables Connection devices for releasable connection of the Have a table with the hanging plate.

In einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist diese Verbindungseinrichtung im Bereich des ersten Gelenkteils vorgesehen und besteht aus einem um eine zur Tischplatte senkrechte Achse verschwenkbares Auflageelement.In a preferred embodiment, this connection device in the area of the first joint part provided and consists of one around a table top vertical axis swiveling support element.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen und Vorteile der Erfindung werden anhand der Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispieles und der Zeichnung näher erläutert.Further refinements and advantages of the invention will be based on the description of an embodiment and the drawing explained in more detail.

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Fig.1
eine Seitenansicht des Tisches,
Fig.2
eine Schnittdarstellung im Bereich der Halterung des Tischbeines an der Tischplatte in der Freigabestellung der Verriegelungseinrichtung,
Fig.3
eine Schnittdarstellung längs der Linie III-III der Fig.2,
Fig.4
eine Schnittdarstellung längs der Linie IV-IV der Fig.2,
Fig.5
eine Schnittdarstellung im Bereich der Halterung des Tischbeines an der Tischplatte in der Verriegelungsstellung der Verriegelungseinrichtung,
Fig.6
eine Schnittdarstellung längs der Linie VI-VI der Fig.5,
Fig.7
eine Schnittdarstellung längs der Linie VII-VII der Fig.5,
Fig.8
eine Seitenansicht im Bereich der Halterung des Tischbeines an der Tischplatte in der Freigabestellung der Verriegelungseinrichtung,
Fig.9
eine Aufsicht eines Tischbeines am vom Gelenkteil abgewandten Ende,
Fig.10
eine Schnittdarstellung längs der Linie X-X der Fig.9,
Fig.11
eine Unteransicht des Tisches mit abgeklappten Beinen,
Fig.12
eine Seitenansicht mehrerer übereinander gestapelter Tische,
Fig.13
eine Unteransicht einer Tischanordnung.
Show in the drawing
Fig.1
a side view of the table,
Fig.2
2 shows a sectional illustration in the region of the holder of the table leg on the table top in the release position of the locking device,
Figure 3
2 shows a sectional illustration along the line III-III of FIG. 2,
Figure 4
2 shows a sectional illustration along the line IV-IV of FIG. 2,
Figure 5
2 shows a sectional illustration in the region of the holder of the table leg on the table top in the locking position of the locking device,
Figure 6
3 shows a sectional illustration along the line VI-VI of FIG. 5,
Figure 7
2 shows a sectional illustration along the line VII-VII of FIG. 5,
Figure 8
2 shows a side view in the region of the holder of the table leg on the table top in the release position of the locking device,
Figure 9
a top view of a table leg at the end facing away from the joint part,
Figure 10
3 shows a sectional illustration along the line XX of FIG. 9,
Figure 11
a bottom view of the table with legs folded down,
Figure 12
a side view of several tables stacked one above the other,
Figure 13
a bottom view of a table arrangement.

Der in den Zeichnungen dargestellte Tisch besteht im wesentlichen aus einer Tischplatte 1 und wenigstens einem ein- bzw. ausklappbaren Tischbein 2, das mittels eines Gelenkbeschlags 3 an der Tischplatte 1 gehaltert ist.The table shown in the drawings consists of essentially from a table top 1 and at least one foldable or extendable table leg 2, which by means of a hinge fitting 3 held on the table top 1 is.

Wie insbesondere aus den Figuren 2 bis 8 ersichtlich wird, weist der Gelenkbeschlag 3 ein an der Tischplatte 1 über ein Halterungselement 7 befestigtes erstes Gelenkteil 3.1 und ein an einem Ende des Tischbeins 2 befestigtes zweites Gelenkteil 3.2 auf. Beide Gelenkteile sind zur Ausführung der Klappbewegung gelenkig über einen sich parallel zur Tischplatte erstreckenden, eine Schwenkachse bildenden Bolzen 3.3 miteinander verbunden.As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 2 to 8 the hinge fitting 3 has a on the table top 1 fastened via a mounting element 7 first joint part 3.1 and one attached to one end of the table leg 2 second joint part 3.2. Both joint parts are articulated to perform the folding movement one extending parallel to the table top, one Bolt 3.3 forming pivot axis connected to each other.

Ferner ist eine Verriegelungseinrichtung zur Verriegelung des Tischbeins im ausgeklappten Zustand vorgesehen. Diese Verriegelungseinrichtung ist in Form einer Verriegelungshülse 2.1 ausgebildet, die relativ zum Gelenkbeschlag 3 zwischen einer Freigabestellung (siehe Fig.2) und einer Verriegelungsstellung (siehe Fig.5) verschiebbar gehaltert ist.There is also a locking device for locking the table leg is provided in the unfolded state. This locking device is in the form of a Locking sleeve 2.1 formed relative to the hinge fitting 3 between a release position (see Fig.2) and a locking position (see Fig.5) is slidably supported.

In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel wird die Verriegelungshülse 2.1 durch einen Endbereich des rohrförmig ausgebildeten Tischbeins gebildet.In the illustrated embodiment, the locking sleeve 2.1 through an end portion of the tubular trained table leg.

Wie insbesondere Fig.5 erkennen läßt, bilden die äußeren Umfangsflächen des ersten und zweiten Gelenkteils 3.1 und 3.2 in der ausgeklappten Stellung des Tischbeins eine Gleitfläche für die Verriegelungshülse 2.1.As can be seen particularly in Fig.5, the outer Circumferential surfaces of the first and second joint parts 3.1 and 3.2 in the extended position of the table leg a sliding surface for the locking sleeve 2.1.

In der Entriegelungsstellung gemäß den Figuren 2 und 8 läßt sich das Bein 2 in Richtung des Pfeiles 4 um den Bolzen 3.3 abklappen.In the unlocked position according to FIGS. 2 and 8 can leg 2 in the direction of arrow 4 around Fold down bolt 3.3.

Die Verriegelungshülse 2.1 weist eine innere Umfangsnut 2.2 auf, in die ein Ring 5 aus Federstahl eingeschnappt ist, der drei in die Verriegelungshülse hineinragende Vorsprünge 5.1 aufweist. The locking sleeve 2.1 has an inner circumferential groove 2.2 on, in which a ring 5 made of spring steel snapped is the three protruding into the locking sleeve Has protrusions 5.1.

Zur Gewährleistung der Verschiebbarkeit der Verriegelungshülse 2.1 gegenüber den Gelenkteilen 3.1 und 3.2 sind an den Gelenkteilen entsprechende Ausnehmungen vorgesehen, die zum einen ein Verschieben der Verriegelungshülse 2.1 in axialer Richtung ermöglichen, ein Verdrehen zwischen der Freigabestellung und der Verriegelungsstellung jedoch verhindern.To ensure the displaceability of the locking sleeve 2.1 compared to the joint parts 3.1 and 3.2 are corresponding recesses on the joint parts provided, on the one hand, a displacement of the locking sleeve 2.1 enable in the axial direction Twisting between the release position and the locking position prevent however.

Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel läßt sich die Verriegelungshülse 2.1 in der Verriegelungsstellung arretieren, so daß zum einen die Verriegelungshülse beim Anheben des Tisches nicht unbeabsichtigt in die Freigabestellung rutscht und zum anderen die Verriegelungshülse 2.1 möglichst spielfrei an der Tischplatte 1 gehaltert ist, um ein Wackeln des aufgestellten Tisches zu vermeiden.In the illustrated embodiment, the locking sleeve can 2.1 lock in the locking position, so that on the one hand the locking sleeve when Do not accidentally lift the table into the release position slips and on the other hand the locking sleeve 2.1 held on the tabletop 1 with as little play as possible is about a wobble of the table set up to avoid.

Zu diesem Zweck ist ein Arretiermechanismus nach Art eines Bajonettverschlusses vorgesehen.For this purpose, a locking mechanism according to Art a bayonet lock provided.

Der Arretiermechanismus besteht aus einer am ersten Gelenkteil 3.1 vorgesehenen Ringnut bzw. im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel aus drei Ringnutsegmenten 3.4 und aus den mit der Ringnut in Eingriff kommenden Vorsprüngen 5.1 des an der Verriegelungshülse 2.1 fixierten Rings 5. Zur Arretierung der Verriegelungshülse 2.1 wird diese in der Verriegelungsstellung nach Art eines Bajonettverschlusses verdreht. Dabei werden die Vorsprünge 5.1 in die Ringnutsegmente 3.4 gedreht. Die Ringnutsegmente 3.4 weisen schräge Auflaufflächen 3.5 auf, die mit den Vorsprüngen 5.1 in Kontakt kommen, so daß die Verriegelungshülse 2.1 und damit das Tischbein 2 gegen den ersten Gelenkteil 3.1 festgezogen wird. Dadurch ergibt sich eine weitgehend spielfreie Ankopplung des ausgeklappten Tischbeines.The locking mechanism consists of one on the first joint part 3.1 provided annular groove or in the illustrated Embodiment of three ring groove segments 3.4 and from the projections engaging the ring groove 5.1 of the fixed to the locking sleeve 2.1 Rings 5. To lock the locking sleeve 2.1 is this in the locking position like a Twisted bayonet catch. In doing so, the projections 5.1 rotated into the ring groove segments 3.4. The Ring groove segments 3.4 have inclined run-up surfaces 3.5 on that come into contact with the projections 5.1, so that the locking sleeve 2.1 and thus the table leg 2 is tightened against the first joint part 3.1. Thereby there is a largely play-free coupling of the unfolded table leg.

Damit die eingeklappten Tischbeine gemäß den Figuren 11 und 12 in dieser Stellung in ausreichendem Maße fixiert sind, sind auf der Unterseite der Tischplatte 1 für jedes Tischbein an dem vom Gelenkbeschlag abgewandten Ende mit der Tischplatte zusammenwirkende Einrastmittel 8 vorgesehen, die in den Figuren 9 und 10 näher dargestellt sind. Zu diesem Zweck sind in der Tischplatte 1 in diesem Bereich Klipse 8.1 vorgesehen, die mit am Tischbeinende vorgesehenen, entsprechend komplementär ausgebildeten Mitteln 8.2 derart zusammenwirken, daß das Tischbein zum einen sicher gehalten wird, aber zum andern auch leicht wieder gelöst werden kann.So that the folded table legs according to FIGS. 11 and 12 are sufficiently fixed in this position are on the bottom of the table top 1 for each Table leg on the side facing away from the joint fitting End engaging with the table top 8 provided, which are shown in more detail in FIGS. 9 and 10 are. For this purpose, 1 provided in this area clips 8.1, which with Table leg ends provided, correspondingly complementary trained means 8.2 cooperate such that the table leg is held securely on the one hand, but on the other other can also be easily solved.

Jedes Tischbein ist zweckmäßigerweise mit Füßen 2.3 versehen, die eine längenmäßige Anpassung des Tischbeines ermöglichen. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel werden die komplementär ausgebildeten Mittel 8.2 durch einen Verschlußstopfen des Beines 2 gebildet, der ein axiales Innengewinde aufweist, in das der Fuß 2.3 über ein Außengewinde 2.4 eingedreht werden kann.Each table leg is expediently with feet 2.3 provided a lengthwise adjustment of the table leg enable. In the illustrated embodiment are the complementary 8.2 trained by formed a plug of the leg 2, the one has axial internal thread into which the foot 2.3 over an external thread 2.4 can be screwed in.

Die Tischbeine können in der eingeklappten Stellung wahlweise parallel zu den Außenkanten der Tischplatten oder, wie im dargestellten Beispiel gemäß Fig.11, leicht nach innen gedreht mit der Tischplatte 1 fixiert werden. Die in Fig.11 dargestellte Variante bietet sich insbesondere dann an, wenn die Tischbeine 2 für ein Abklappen parallel zu den Außenkanten der Tischplatte zu lang sind. The table legs can be in the folded position optionally parallel to the outer edges of the table tops or, as in the example shown in FIG. 11, fixed slightly inward with the table top 1 become. The variant shown in Fig. 11 offers itself especially when the table legs 2 for folding parallel to the outer edges of the table top are long.

Wie Fig.12 erkennen läßt, ist der Tisch mit eingeklappten Tischbeinen stapelbar. Die von der Tischplatte 1 abgewandte Stirnfläche 3.1.1 des ersten Gelenkteils 3.1 bildet dabei einen Abstützbereich, der mit einem Gleitelement 9 zum Schutz der Auflagefläche versehen ist. Abgesehen vom untersten Tisch wird die Auflagefläche jeweils durch die Tischplatte 1 des zuvor abgelegten Tisches gebildet. Das Gleitelement besteht beispielsweise aus Filz, so daß ein Verkratzen bzw. Beschädigen der Auflagefläche zuverlässig vermieden werden kann.As Fig.12 shows, the table is folded Stackable table legs. The from the table top 1 facing end face 3.1.1 of the first joint part 3.1 forms a support area with a sliding element 9 is provided to protect the contact surface. Apart from the lowest table, the support surface each through the table top 1 of the previously filed Formed table. The sliding element is, for example made of felt, so that scratching or damage the contact surface can be reliably avoided.

Das in den Zeichnungen dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel bietet nicht nur die bisher beschriebene Möglichkeit des Ein- bzw. Ausklappens der Tischbeine, sondern weist ferner eine Verbindungseinrichtung zur lösbaren Verbindung des Tisches mit einem benachbarten Tischelement, beispielsweise einer Einlageplatte, auf.The embodiment shown in the drawings not only offers the possibility described so far the folding or unfolding of the table legs, but points also a connection device for detachable connection the table with an adjacent table element, for example an insert plate.

Der erste Gelenkteil 3.1, die Verbindungseinrichtung sowie die Halterungsplatte 7 bilden eine auf der Unterseite der Tischplatte 1 angebrachte Einheit. Die Verbindungseinrichtung weist ein um eine zur Tischplatte 1 senkrechte Achse 11 verschwenkbares Auflageelement 10 auf. Gemäß Fig.13 sieht das Auflegeelement 10 zwei im Winkel zueinander ausgerichtete und starr miteinander verbundene Tragschenkel 10.1 und 10.2 vor, wobei wahlweise ein oder beide Tragschenkel über die Tischplatte 1 herausschwenkbar sind. Der Winkel zwischen den beiden starr miteinander verbundenen Tragschenkeln 10.1 und 10.2 kann beispielsweise 90° oder 135° betragen. In einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Auflageelement 10 in ein oder mehreren ausgeschwenkten Stellungen einrastbar. The first joint part 3.1, the connecting device and the mounting plate 7 form one on the underside the table top 1 attached unit. The connection device has one to the table top 1 vertical axis 11 pivotable support element 10 on. According to Fig.13, the laying element 10 sees two in Angle aligned and rigid with each other connected support legs 10.1 and 10.2 before, optionally one or both support legs over the table top 1 can be swung out. The angle between the two rigidly connected support legs 10.1 and 10.2 can be 90 ° or 135 °, for example. In one preferred embodiment is the support element 10 in one or more pivoted positions snapped.

Die Tragschenkel weisen Bohrungen 10.1.1 bzw. 10.2.1 auf, in die zur Verbindung Zapfen einführbar sind, die an entsprechenden Einhängeplatten 1.1 bzw. 1.2 vorgesehen sind.The support legs have holes 10.1.1 and 10.2.1 on, into which pins can be inserted for connection provided on corresponding suspension plates 1.1 or 1.2 are.

Durch einfaches Herausschwenken der Auflageelemente 10 können auch größere Tischkonfigurationen schnell und sicher aufgestellt werden.By simply pivoting out the support elements 10 can also quickly and large table configurations be set up safely.

Wie insbesondere die Figuren 2 und 5 erkennen lassen, ist der erste Gelenkteil 3.1 fest mit der Halterungsplatte 7 über eine Schraube 12 verbunden, während das Auflageelement 10 schwenkbeweglich an der Halterungsplatte 7 gelagert ist. Die Halterungsplatte 7 ist wiederum fest an der Unterseite der Tischplatte 1 fixiert.As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 2 and 5, the first joint part 3.1 is fixed to the mounting plate 7 connected by a screw 12 while the Support element 10 can be pivoted on the mounting plate 7 is stored. The mounting plate 7 is again firmly attached to the underside of the table top 1.

Die Halterungsplatte 7, der Gelenkbeschlag 3 und das Auflageelement 10 bilden einen kompakten Beschlag, der zum einen das Abklappen der Tischbeine und zum anderen das Ankoppeln weiterer Tischelemente ermöglicht. Selbstverständlich sind im Rahmen der Erfindung auch Ausführungen ohne das ausschwenkbare Auflageelement denkbar. Der erste Gelenkteil 1 ist dann entweder unmittelbar an der Unterseite der Tischplatte 1 oder über eine Halterungsplatte mit dieser verbunden.The mounting plate 7, the hinge fitting 3 and that Support element 10 form a compact fitting that firstly folding the table legs and secondly enables the coupling of further table elements. Of course, within the scope of the invention Versions without the swing-out support element conceivable. The first joint part 1 is then either immediate at the bottom of the table top 1 or above a bracket plate connected to this.

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  1. Table with a table top (1) and at least one fold-in or fold-out table leg (2) which is retained on the table top by means of a hinge fitting (3), wherein the hinge fitting has a first hinge part (3.1) fixed on the table top and a second hinge part (3.2) fixed on one end of the table leg, the two hinge parts being hinged to one another so as to carry out the folding movement, and furthermore a locking device is provided for locking the table leg in the folded-out state, whereby the locking device is constructed in the form of a locking sleeve (2.1) which is held so as to slide relative to the hinge fitting (3) between a released position and a locked position, wherein the locking sleeve (2.1) can be latched in the locked position by twisting in the manner of a bayonet catch,
    characterised in that the locking sleeve (2.1) is formed by an end region of the tubular table leg (2).
  2. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the two hinge parts (3.1, 3.2) are connected to one another by way of a pivot pin (3.3) extending parallel to the table top.
  3. Table as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer peripheral surfaces of the first and second hinge parts (3.1, 3.2) form a sliding surface for the locking sleeve (2.1) in the folded-out position of the table leg (2).
  4. Table as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the table can be stacked with the table legs (2) folded in, whereby the end face (3.1.1) of the first hinge part (3.1) remote from the table top (1) forms a support region.
  5. Table as claimed in Claim 4, characterised in that the end face (3.1.1) has a slide element (9) for protection of a contact surface.
  6. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the latching mechanism has an annular groove (3.4) provided on the first hinge part (3.1) and at least one projection (5.1) on the locking sleeve (2.1) which comes into engagement with the annular groove.
  7. Table as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the locking sleeve is guided so that it is secure against twisting between the released position and the locked position.
  8. Table as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each table leg (2) has on the end remote from the hinge fitting (3) catch means (8) which co-operate with the table top (1) for temporary fixing of the table leg (2) in the folded-in position.
  9. Table as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in the region of the first hinge part (3.1) a connecting device is provided for releasable connection of the table to an adjacent table element (1.1, 1.2).
  10. Table as claimed in Claim 9, characterised in that the first hinge part (3.1), the connecting device and a mounting plate (7) form a unit attached to the underside of the table top (1).
  11. Table as claimed in Claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the connecting device has a bearing element (10) which is pivotable about an axis (11) perpendicular to the table top.
  12. Table as claimed in Claim 11, characterised in that the bearing element (10) has two bearing arms which are oriented at an angle to one another and rigidly connected to one another, whereby as required one or both bearing arms can be pivoted out over the table top (1) for the attachment of one or two table elements (1.1, 1.2).
  13. Table as claimed in Claim 11, characterised in that the bearing element (10) can be latched in one or more pivoted-out positions.
  14. Table as claimed in Claim 10, characterised in that the first hinge part (3.1) is firmly fixed to the mounting plate (7) and the bearing element (10) is pivotably fixed on the mounting plate (7).
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