EP2389835A1 - Table with a movable table top - Google Patents

Abstract

The table comprises a table plate (2) which is provided with a plate part (4) that is moved on a guiding organ. A slot (10) is formed in the table plate by moving the plate part, where a channel (25) is arranged in a connecting unit for a device. The slot is opened by moving the plate part.

Description

The invention relates to a table with a table top having at least one plate member which is mounted on a guide member and is movable therewith.

Tables with a plate member which is movable downwards are known. This makes it possible to arrange a work surface at a level that is suitable, for example, for working with a laptop. The recessed plate member can be moved back up to the original position, for example, if it is no longer needed to work with a laptop. Such tables are also referred to as functional tables. Furthermore unsatisfactory is the possibility to connect the required devices.

According to the invention a table of the type mentioned is proposed, which is characterized in that when moving the plate member forms a gap in the table top, behind which a channel is arranged, are arranged in the connection means for devices. After moving the plate member are thus behind the gap, the connection means for the connection of at least one device, such as a laptop accessible. Preferably, the plate member is moved down. The plate member is moved in this case in a position that is particularly favorable or ergonomic for working with a laptop. The reduction is preferably a few centimeters, for example 1 cm to 3 cm. Instead of an electronic device, such as a laptop but also another device, such as a cooking device, such as a raclette device can be connected. The connection means comprise, for example, a plug for a power connection and also means for a network connection. Of course, several plugs or cables can be provided for a network connection.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the table top has a comparatively narrow gap which opens when moving the plate part down to the said gap. The comparatively narrow gap is provided in particular for the passage of at least one cable. For example, to connect a cooking appliance, said plate member is moved down so that the connection means are accessible. If the device is connected, the said plate part is moved back to its original position. The comparatively narrow gap allows the passage of the at least one cable. The connection means are essentially not visible here.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the comparatively narrow gap is shorter than the gap which forms when moving the plate part. The gap that forms when moving the plate member preferably extends over an entire length of the table top.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the movable plate part is essentially one half of the table top. The table may for example be an elongated table and the movable plate member may then have a comparatively large length. This allows, for example, working with multiple devices, such as laptops.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the gap has a width of 5 cm to 15 cm, preferably 7 cm to 13 cm and more preferably 9 cm to 11 cm. Preferably, the width of the gap is about 10 cm. This is an optimal width, which allows a simple and secure connection of the necessary lines. Said comparatively narrow gap has a width of preferably less than 5 cm. Preferably, this width is smaller than 3 cm. It can also be only 2 or 1 or even less than 1 cm.

At least one parallel linkage is provided for guiding the movable plate part. Preferably, at least two spaced apart parallel linkage are provided. These are arranged on the underside of the movable plate member and mounted on a frame of the table. The movable plate member is preferably in both Positions horizontal. In principle, however, the movable plate part could also be inclined in a position, preferably in the lower position relative to the horizontal.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the table has two movable plate parts. According to a development of the invention, these two movable plate parts are coupled together, so that automatically moves when moving one plate member, the other plate part. Preferably, both plate parts are moved by the same amount when moving. Preferably, both plate parts are moved down. In principle, however, the two plate parts can also be moved only horizontally. The two plate parts are coupled together, for example with a gear. This transmission may be a gear transmission or other suitable coupling mechanism.

Fig. 1

schematisch eine räumliche Ansicht eines erfindungsgemässen Tisches,

Fig. 2

eine Seitenansicht des Tisches nach Fig. 1,

Fig. 3

eine Draufsicht auf den Tisch gemäss Fig. 1,

Fig. 4

eine Seitenansicht des Tisches gemäss Fig. 1,

Fig. 5

eine weitere Ansicht des Tisches gemäss Fig. 1,

Fig. 6

eine Draufsicht auf den Tisch gemäss Fig. 3, wobei hier der Spalt für den Anschluss des wenigstens einen Gerätes gebildet ist,

Fig. 7

eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemässen Tisches, wobei der genannte Spalt für den Anschluss gebildet ist und

Fig. 8

eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemässen Tisches gemäss einer Variante.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Show it:

Fig. 1

3 is a schematic view of a table according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a side view of the table after Fig. 1 .

Fig. 3

a plan view of the table according Fig. 1 .

Fig. 4

a side view of the table according to Fig. 1 .

Fig. 5

another view of the table according to Fig. 1 .

Fig. 6

a plan view of the table according Fig. 3 , where here the gap is formed for the connection of the at least one device,

Fig. 7

a side view of the inventive table, said gap is formed for the terminal and

Fig. 8

a side view of an inventive table according to a variant.

The in Fig. 1 Table 1 shown has a table top 2 with a plate part 3 and a plate part 4. The plate part 3 has an upper side 5 and the plate part 4 has an upper side 6. The table top 2 is according to Fig. 5 mounted on a frame 12 from which table legs 13 extend downwards. The frame 12 and the table legs 13 may be formed as desired and in a known manner. The table top 2 can be made for example of wood or other suitable material, such as plastic or metal. The table top 2 is oblong as shown, but it can also be a have other shape, it may for example be square or round. The table 1 is a so-called functional table.

The two tabletop parts 3 and 4 are in an original position according to the Fig. 3 placed together so that edges 7 and 8 with the exception of a comparatively narrow gap 11 touch each other. This is especially in Fig. 4 seen. The two tabletop parts 3 and 4 together form the tabletop 2 with a flat top. The table top 3 is firmly connected to the frame 12. The table top 4 is mounted with a guide member 14 movable on the frame 12. The guide member 14 is formed by two spaced apart parallel linkage 15. The guide member 14 allows the plate member 4 to be moved forward and downward with respect to the other plate member 3. If the plate member 4 is pulled forward with his hands, he moves automatically down. In the Fig. 1 is the tabletop part 4 in the lowered position according to Fig. 7 shown. By the movement of the plate member 4, a gap 10 is formed, which is substantially wider than said comparatively narrow gap 11. With the movement of the tabletop part 4 forward and downward thus opens the gap 10. Under this gap 10 is a channel 25, in which, for example, in a plug housing 16 plugs 17 and 18 are arranged. The plugs 17 serve for the electrical power supply and the plug 18 for a mains connection. The width of the gap 10 is for example in the range of 5 cm to 15 cm, preferably in the range of 7 cm to 13 cm or 9 cm to 11 cm. In the illustrated embodiment, the width of the gap is about 10 cm. The height offset is only a few centimeters, for example 3, 2 or 1 cm. The height difference between the two positions of the tabletop part 4 is dependent on the use. If the tabletop part 4 is used to work with a laptop, then a reduction of, for example, 2 or 3 cm is sufficient. Also conceivable is an embodiment in which the table top 4 can be lowered by different amounts down. Basically, a movement is conceivable only in the horizontal direction. Even with such a movement, a gap 10 is formed, behind which the channel 25 is accessible and thus a device can be connected.

The comparatively narrow gap 11 makes it possible, the tabletop part 4 with connected device or connected devices back into the in the Fig..3 and 4 to move shown position. The connected cables can pass through the comparatively narrow gap 11 in this position and can thus remain connected. The table 1 is therefore suitable, for example, for the use of a cooking appliance, such as a raclette oven. To connect such a device, the tabletop part 4 down in the in Fig. 1 shown position moves. After connecting the device, the tabletop part 4 is again upwards or inwards in the in the 3 and 4 shown position moves. If the device is no longer needed, then the tabletop part 4 is moved down again, so that the connection can be solved. Subsequently, the tabletop part 4 is again in the in the 3 and 4 shown starting position moves. The inventive table thus enables a simple and secure connection of devices and ergonomic operation, for example, with a laptop. At the same time it is aesthetically advantageous, since the connection means in the basic position are not visible and also the connection cables can be laid largely invisible.

The Fig. 8 shows a table according to the invention 1 ', which has a table top 2' with the table top parts 3 'and 4'. At the table 2 'are both tabletop parts 3' and 4 'each mounted with a guide member 14' on the frame part 12, not shown here. In addition, the two tabletop parts 3 'and 4' are coupled together with a gear 19. If we moved a tabletop part 3 'or 4', the other table top part 4 'or 3' automatically moves via the gear 19 as well. In the Fig. 8 Both positions are shown. If the two tabletop parts 3 'and 4' in the lower position shown, so there is a gap 10 'between them. Both tabletop parts 3 'and 4' are thus in a lower position and are each suitable for example for working with a laptop. The gap 10 'allows the connection of this device, as explained in the example of the table 1 above. The table 1 'thus also has a channel 25 with connection means or plugs 17 and 18. The transmission 19 may, for example, meshing gears 20 and connections 24 having the gears 20 with the table top parts 3' and 4 '. The guide member 14 'has two pivot joints 21 and 22, which are connected to each other via a connection 24. The transmission 19 and also the management body 14 or 14 'can be designed differently. The person skilled in such transmissions or management organs are known per se. The transmission 19 can basically be omitted. The two tabletop parts 3 'and 4' must then be moved separately. Basically, a motor movement is conceivable. For example, the transmission 19 may be provided with a motor. The two tabletop parts 3 'and 4' are then moved by a motor. A motor drive is also conceivable at the table 1.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

table

2

tabletop

3

Tabletop part

4

Tabletop part

5

top

6

top

7

edge

8th

edge

9

recess

10

gap

11

gap

12

frame

13

Table leg

14

management body

15

parallel linkage

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plug housing

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plug

18

plug

19

transmission

20

gear

21

swivel

22

swivel

23

connection

24

connection

25

channel

Claims (16)

Table comprising a table top (2) which has at least one plate part (4) which is mounted on a guide member (14) and is movable therewith, characterized in that when moving the plate part (4) in the table top (2) a gap (10) is formed, behind which a channel (25) is arranged, are arranged in the connection means (17, 18) for devices. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the table top (2) has a comparatively narrow gap (11) which opens when moving said plate part (4) to said gap (10). Table according to claim 2, characterized in that the comparatively narrow gap (1) is provided for the passage of at least one cable, for example a power cable or a power cable. Table according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the comparatively narrow gap (11) is shorter than the gap (10) which forms during movement of said plate part (4). Table according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the connection means (17, 18) are provided for the connection of an electronic or electrical device. Table according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the movable plate member (4) is movable downwards. Table according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the gap formed (2) is located approximately centrally in the table top (2). Table according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the table (2) is elongate and the gap formed (10) extends in the longitudinal direction of the table top (2). Table according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said plate member (4) is movable forward and downward. Table according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the gap formed (10) has a width of 5 to 15 cm, preferably 7 cm to 13 cm and more preferably 9 cm to 11 cm. Table according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the guide member (11) has at least one parallel linkage (15). Table according to claim 11, characterized in that the guide member has at least two mutually spaced parallel linkage (15). Table according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises at least two movable plate parts (3 ', 4'). Table according to claim 13, characterized in that the two plate parts (3 ', 4') are coupled together, so that when moving one plate member (3 ', 4'), the other plate member (4 ', 3') moves automatically , Table according to claim 14, characterized in that the two movable plate parts (3 ', 4') with a gear (19) are coupled together. Table according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that said plate member (3, 4) is lowerable by less than 4 cm, preferably less than 3 cm and more preferably less than 2 cm.

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