EP2721950B1 - Folding bistro table - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a folding bistro table, the central leg system carries at the upper end a table top and four cantilevered feet at the bottom, two feet form a stationary pair of feet, while the other two feet are horizontally pivotable and the table top hinged about a horizontal pivot axis , wherein the leg system comprises an outer tube and an inner tube disposed therein, and the one tube is connected to the stationary pair of feet, while the other two feet are connected to a pivotable second pair of feet, which in turn is connected to the other tube and wherein the second Pair of feet with its associated tube about a vertical axis relative to the other pair of feet is pivotable, wherein the pivoting of the second pair of feet relative to the other foot pair is effected by a lever arranged under the table top, which is connected to said other tube.
- Such a bistro table is through the WO 90/03132 known.
- the locking of the table top in its horizontal position by said lever It carries at its free end a screw to be operated from below, which must be screwed after the pivoting of the two pairs of feet in a tapped hole on the underside of the tabletop, so that the table top can not tip.
- This screwing has to be done with horizontal table top and below the same and is therefore uncomfortable for the user.
- Another bistro table is from the US 2,791,477 known.
- the leg system consists of four independent legs. These four table legs project radially at their upper portion to support the tabletop when it is folded to its horizontal position. Likewise, they also protrude radially at their lower ends to form feet.
- this table is to be folded out of the operating position with a horizontal tabletop, the user must know which of the four legs as first to pivot, because the other three legs are locked. The user has determined the correct leg and pivoted by 90 °, he can fold the table top on the side of the weggeschwenkten leg down, causing the first leg diametrically opposite second leg is released from its locking with the table top and then to the the two remaining legs can be swiveled around pair of legs.
- the object of the present invention is to simplify the known bistro table in terms of its operation. Furthermore, the table according to the invention should be characterized by low production costs and pleasing design. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a table equipped with castors is to be improved so that an unintentional rolling is excluded, even if the casters are not sitting in a saucer with raised edge and also have no built-in brake.
- receives the lever for the pivoting of the pairs of feet in the present invention has a dual function in that it also serves for locking the table top in its unfolded horizontal position and in its folded-down vertical position.
- the folding of the bistro table is made easier because the user no longer has to choose the right leg under four legs, but only needs to swing together any two adjacent pairs of feet together.
- the lever for the pivoting of said second pair of feet relative to the stationary pair of feet is preferably positioned so that it runs approximately parallel and close to the folded table top when the pair of feet pivoted together. Thus, he is not in the way when folded tables are to be stored close together.
- the stationary pair of feet connected to the inner tube, the pivotable pair of feet with the outer tube is and that the outer tube is pivotable by means of the lever.
- the table top is appropriately connected to the inner tube, so they do not have to join the pivoting movement.
- the pivot axis of the table top expediently runs approximately parallel to the pair of pivoted pairs of feet, in particular parallel to an angle bisector between the pivoted pairs of feet. This results in a particularly compact design when the table is folded.
- the foot pairs each have a caster at their lower ends, which is mounted with a vertically oriented axis of rotation.
- the table leg is slightly downwards relative to the castor, so that it only needs to be tilted slightly to bring the castor into contact with the ground and at the same time lift the lower end of the table leg off the ground
- the caster forms the lower end of the table leg, so that the table is in its normal location on the entire circumference of the caster and therefore no torque can be exerted on the caster even on downhill. Only when the table is slightly raised on one side, so that its casters are only locally with their peripheral edge on the ground, it can be easily rolled into a new desired position and there brought back to its normal position.
- a particularly advantageous development of the invention is not the casters laterally cantilevered, but to position in direct vertical extension of their table leg. Their outer circumference can pass flush into the table leg end adjoining above, so that the castor is optimally laminated and can not be recognized as such from the outside.
- the construction according to the invention is therefore characterized by extremely successful design.
- the caster is mounted on a plain bearing or roller bearing outer ring, while the bearing inner ring is fixed centrally under the table leg.
- the preferred embodiment of the invention in the form of a folding bistro table is shown, consisting of a central table leg 1, at its upper end a 90 ° pivotable table top 2 is mounted.
- pair of feet 1a is arranged with both sides radially projecting leg extensions.
- foot pair 1 b arranged with both sides radially projecting leg arms, which is, however, mounted pivotably about a vertical axis on the table leg 1.
- each casters 3 are mounted with a vertical axis of rotation. The structural details of these casters will be apparent from the enlarged sectional view in FIG. 2 ,
- the castor 3 consists of a rubber or plastic ring; which is connected to the outer ring of a ball bearing 4 and in the vertical direction has a narrow gap relative to the base plate 12a, so that it is freely rotatable together with the ball bearing outer ring relative to the base plate 12a.
- the inner ring of the ball bearing 4 rotatably connected to the base plate 12a, preferably by a bottom of the ball bearing covering disc 5.
- This disc 5 is slightly stepped at its side facing the ball bearing so that it only presses against the inner ring of the ball bearing, the However, rotation of the ball bearing outer ring is not impaired.
- FIGS. 3 to 7 show how the two pairs of feet 1 a and 1 b can be swung together and how the table top 2 can be folded from its horizontal normal position to the vertical.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 You can see in FIGS. 3 and 4 in that not only the table top 2 is pivotably mounted at the upper end of the table leg 1, but that there is also arranged an approximately radially projecting lever 8, which is mounted pivotably on the table leg 1 about a vertical axis.
- This lever is connected within the table leg 1 a by a non-visible inner tube 9 with the one pair of feet 1b, which is also pivotally mounted on the table leg.
- the lever 8 has expedient a similar radial orientation as the pair of feet 1 b, so runs approximately parallel thereto.
- FIG. 4 shown position is not only optimal for storing the tables, but also to tilt the tables sideways, so that they can be easily rolled away.
- the lever 8 can be easily detected by the operator and thus greatly facilitates the process of the table.
- the foot pairs 1 a and 1 b in their rockgeschwenkten position have a certain hold, the lever 8 in this position according to FIG. 4 locked.
- the locking can be done on corresponding attachments of the table top 2, expediently on the hinge parts 2a.
- FIG. 5 shows the table in such a tilted position.
- FIG. 6 shows a further function of the lever 8 by this lever is not only used for the described pivoting together of the two pairs of feet, but also for locking the table top 2 in its horizontal normal position.
- the lever 8 has a snap element 8a, which corresponds to a snap element 2b mounted on the underside of the table top, expediently on the table top hinge 2a.
- These snap elements are expediently formed by a depression on the one hand and a projection which can be latched into this depression on the other hand.
- the average person skilled in various diverse designs that guarantee a stable fixation of the table top in its horizontal normal position on the lever 8.
- FIG. 7 illustrates the pivot mechanism for the foot pairs.
- the table leg 1 consists of a visible outer tube and an inner tube 10 extending therein. While the outer tube is connected to the pivotable pair of feet 1 b and the lever 8, the inner tube 10 carries at its upper end the table top 2 and at its lower end of the foot pair 1 a.
- the connection between the inner tube 10 and the pair of feet 1a via a collar 10a which is arranged at the lower end of the inner tube 10 and the two feet of lecturpreses 1a relative to the inner tube 10 slightly distanced, so that above the collar 10a, an annular gap remains free. In this annular gap, the lower end of the outer tube 1 is inserted during assembly of the table. Subsequently, the table top 2 is fastened with its hinges 2a on the inner tube 10.
- the invention thus provides easy and reliable handling of the folding mechanism, a secure stand with easy roll-away possibility and at the same time a cost-effective and compact design, if several tables to be stacked next to each other.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen klappbaren Bistrotisch, dessen zentrales Beinsystem am oberen Ende eine Tischplatte trägt und am unteren Ende vier auskragende Füße aufweist, wobei zwei Füße ein ortsfestes Fußpaar bilden, während die beiden anderen Füße horizontal verschwenkbar sind und wobei die Tischplatte um eine horizontale Schwenkachse abklappbar ist, wobei das Beinsystem ein Außenrohr und ein darin angeordnetes Innenrohr aufweist, und das eine Rohr mit dem ortsfesten Fußpaar verbunden ist, während die beiden anderen Füße zu einem verschwenkbaren zweiten Fußpaar verbunden sind, das seinerseits mit dem anderen Rohr verbunden ist und wobei das zweite Fußpaar mit seinem zugeordneten Rohr um eine Vertikalachse relativ zu dem anderen Fußpaar verschwenkbar ist, wobei die Verschwenkung des zweiten Fußpaares relativ zum anderen Fußpaar durch einen unter der Tischplatte angeordneten Hebel erfolgt, der mit dem genannten anderen Rohr verbunden ist.The invention relates to a folding bistro table, the central leg system carries at the upper end a table top and four cantilevered feet at the bottom, two feet form a stationary pair of feet, while the other two feet are horizontally pivotable and the table top hinged about a horizontal pivot axis , wherein the leg system comprises an outer tube and an inner tube disposed therein, and the one tube is connected to the stationary pair of feet, while the other two feet are connected to a pivotable second pair of feet, which in turn is connected to the other tube and wherein the second Pair of feet with its associated tube about a vertical axis relative to the other pair of feet is pivotable, wherein the pivoting of the second pair of feet relative to the other foot pair is effected by a lever arranged under the table top, which is connected to said other tube.
Ein derartiger Bistrotisch ist durch die
Ein anderer Bistrotisch ist aus der
Soll dieser Tisch aus der Betriebsstellung mit horizontaler Tischplatte zusammengeklappt werden, so muss der Benutzer wissen, welches der vier Beine als erstes zu verschwenken ist, denn die drei übrigen Beine sind arretiert. Hat der Benutzer das richtige Bein ermittelt und um 90° verschwenkt, so kann er die Tischplatte an der Seite des weggeschwenkten Beines nach unten klappen, wodurch das dem ersten Bein diametral gegenüber angeordnete zweite Bein aus seiner Arretierung mit der Tischplatte gelöst wird und dann an das die beiden restlichen Beine umfassende Beinpaar herangeschwenkt werden kann.If this table is to be folded out of the operating position with a horizontal tabletop, the user must know which of the four legs as first to pivot, because the other three legs are locked. The user has determined the correct leg and pivoted by 90 °, he can fold the table top on the side of the weggeschwenkten leg down, causing the first leg diametrically opposite second leg is released from its locking with the table top and then to the the two remaining legs can be swiveled around pair of legs.
Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik besteht die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, den bekannten Bistrotisch hinsichtlich seiner Bedienung zu vereinfachen. Des Weiteren soll sich der erfindungsgemäße Tisch durch günstige Herstellungskosten und gefälliges Design auszeichnen. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung soll ein mit Fußrollen ausgestatteter Tisch dahingehend verbessert werden, dass ein ungewolltes Wegrollen ausgeschlossen ist, auch wenn die Fußrollen nicht in einem Untersetzer mit erhöhtem Rand sitzen und auch keine eingebaute Bremse aufweisen.Based on this prior art, the object of the present invention is to simplify the known bistro table in terms of its operation. Furthermore, the table according to the invention should be characterized by low production costs and pleasing design. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a table equipped with castors is to be improved so that an unintentional rolling is excluded, even if the casters are not sitting in a saucer with raised edge and also have no built-in brake.
Diese Aufgabe wird hinsichtlich der ersten Aufgabenstellung erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved in terms of the first task according to the invention by the features of
Zwar ist durch die
Demgegenüber erhält der Hebel für die Verschwenkung der Fußpaare bei der vorliegenden Erfindung eine Doppelfunktion, indem er zugleich auch zur Verrastung der Tischplatte in ihrer aufgeklappten horizontalen Position und in ihrer abgeklappten vertikalen Position dient.In contrast, receives the lever for the pivoting of the pairs of feet in the present invention has a dual function in that it also serves for locking the table top in its unfolded horizontal position and in its folded-down vertical position.
Gegenüber der
Gegenüber der
Zum anderen wird das Zusammenklappen des Bistrotisches erleichtert, weil der Benutzer nicht mehr unter vier Beinen das richtige Bein auszuwählen hat, sondern nur noch zwei beliebige benachbarte Fußpaare zusammen zu schwenken braucht.On the other hand, the folding of the bistro table is made easier because the user no longer has to choose the right leg under four legs, but only needs to swing together any two adjacent pairs of feet together.
Der Hebel für die Verschwenkung des genannten zweiten Fußpaares relativ zu dem ortsfesten Fußpaar ist vorzugsweise so positioniert, dass er bei zusammengeschwenkten Fußpaaren etwa parallel und nahe zur abgeklappten Tischplatte verläuft. Dadurch steht er nicht im Weg, wenn zusammengeklappte Tische dicht nebeneinander gelagert werden sollen.The lever for the pivoting of said second pair of feet relative to the stationary pair of feet is preferably positioned so that it runs approximately parallel and close to the folded table top when the pair of feet pivoted together. Thus, he is not in the way when folded tables are to be stored close together.
Zur Vereinfachung der Konstruktion empfiehlt es sich, dass das ortsfeste Fußpaar mit dem Innenrohr, das verschwenkbare Fußpaar mit dem Außenrohr verbunden ist und dass das Außenrohr mittels des Hebels verschwenkbar ist. Dabei ist die Tischplatte zweckmäßig mit dem Innenrohr verbunden, damit sie nicht die Schwenkbewegung mitmachen muss.To simplify the construction, it is recommended that the stationary pair of feet connected to the inner tube, the pivotable pair of feet with the outer tube is and that the outer tube is pivotable by means of the lever. The table top is appropriately connected to the inner tube, so they do not have to join the pivoting movement.
Damit die zusammengeschwenkten Fußpaare in dieser Position gehalten werden, ist der sie betätigende Hebel zweckmäßig in dieser Position an der Tischplatten-Unterseite und/oder am Tischbein verrastbar.Thus, the zusammengeschwenkten pairs of feet are held in this position, the lever that actuates them is useful locked in this position on the underside of the tabletop and / or on the table leg.
Die Schwenkachse der Tischplatte verläuft zweckmäßig annähernd parallel zu den zusammengeschwenkten Fußpaaren, insbesondere parallel zu einer Winkelhalbierenden zwischen den zusammengeschwenkten Fußpaaren. Dadurch ergibt sich ein besonders kompakter Aufbau, wenn der Tisch zusammengeklappt ist.The pivot axis of the table top expediently runs approximately parallel to the pair of pivoted pairs of feet, in particular parallel to an angle bisector between the pivoted pairs of feet. This results in a particularly compact design when the table is folded.
Bevorzugt empfiehlt es sich, dass die Fußpaare an ihren unteren Enden jeweils eine Fußrolle aufweisen, die mit vertikal ausgerichteter Drehachse gelagert ist.Preferably, it is recommended that the foot pairs each have a caster at their lower ends, which is mounted with a vertically oriented axis of rotation.
Dabei bieten sich im Wesentlichen zwei Alternativen: Entweder steht das Tischbein gegenüber der Fußrolle geringfügig nach unten über, so dass er nur leicht abgekippt zu werden braucht, um die Fußrolle in Kontakt mit dem Boden zu bringen und gleichzeitig das untere Ende des Tischbeines vom Boden abzuheben. Oder die Fußrolle bildet den unteren Abschluss des Tischbeines, so dass der Tisch in seiner normalen Standstelle auf dem gesamten Umfang der Fußrolle steht und daher auch bei Gefälle kein Drehmoment auf die Fußrolle ausgeübt werden kann. Erst wenn der Tisch einseitig leicht angehoben wird, so dass seine Fußrollen nur noch lokal mit ihrer Umfangskante auf dem Boden stehen, kann er leicht in eine neue Wunschposition gerollt und dort wieder in seine normale Standstellung gebracht werden.Essentially, there are two alternatives: Either the table leg is slightly downwards relative to the castor, so that it only needs to be tilted slightly to bring the castor into contact with the ground and at the same time lift the lower end of the table leg off the ground , Or the caster forms the lower end of the table leg, so that the table is in its normal location on the entire circumference of the caster and therefore no torque can be exerted on the caster even on downhill. Only when the table is slightly raised on one side, so that its casters are only locally with their peripheral edge on the ground, it can be easily rolled into a new desired position and there brought back to its normal position.
In beiden Fällen können die bisher notwendigen Unterlagen unter den Fußrollen entfallen und der Einbau von Bremsen wird überflüssig.In both cases, the previously required documents under the casters can be omitted and the installation of brakes is unnecessary.
Eine besonders zweckmäßige Weiterbildung der Erfindung besteht darin, die Fußrollen nicht seitlich auskragend, sondern in direkter vertikaler Verlängerung ihres Tischbeines zu positionieren. Ihr äußerer Umfang kann dabei bündig in das sich oben anschließende Tischbein-Ende übergehen, so dass die Fußrolle optimal kaschiert ist und von außen nicht als solche erkennbar ist.A particularly advantageous development of the invention is not the casters laterally cantilevered, but to position in direct vertical extension of their table leg. Their outer circumference can pass flush into the table leg end adjoining above, so that the castor is optimally laminated and can not be recognized as such from the outside.
Die erfindungsgemäße Konstruktion zeichnet sich daher auch durch äußerst gelungenes Design aus.The construction according to the invention is therefore characterized by extremely successful design.
Zweckmäßig ist die Fußrolle auf einem Gleitlager- oder Rollenlager-Außenring angebracht, während der Lager-Innenring zentral unter dem Tischbein fixiert ist.Appropriately, the caster is mounted on a plain bearing or roller bearing outer ring, while the bearing inner ring is fixed centrally under the table leg.
Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispieles und aus der Zeichnung; dabei zeigt:
Figur 1- den erfindungsgemäßen Tisch in Standstellung;
Figur 2- eine Ausschnittvergrößerung im Bereich der Fußrolle als Vertikalschnitt;
Figur 3- ein Schrägbild des Tisches bei abgeklappter Tischplatte zu Beginn des Zusammenschwenkens der Fußpaare;
Figur 4- ein Schrägbild gemäß
, am Ende des Zusammenschwenkens der Fußpaare;Figur 3 Figur 5- eine Seitenansicht des Tisches gemäß
nach dem Zusammenschwenken der Fußpaare bei zum Wegrollen abgekippter Stellung;Figur 4 - Figur 6
- eine Ausschnittvergrößerung der Tischplattenlagerung;
- Figur 7
- die Vereinzelung der Fußpaare und ihrer Anschlussteile.
- FIG. 1
- the table according to the invention in the standing position;
- FIG. 2
- a detail enlargement in the area of the caster as a vertical section;
- FIG. 3
- an oblique view of the table with folded table top at the beginning of the pivoting together of the foot pairs;
- FIG. 4
- an oblique image according to
FIG. 3 at the end of the pivoting of pairs of feet; - FIG. 5
- a side view of the table according to
FIG. 4 after swinging the pair of feet together when tilted to roll away position; - FIG. 6
- a detail enlargement of the table top storage;
- FIG. 7
- the separation of pairs of feet and their connecting parts.
Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist die bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung in Form eines klappbaren Bistrotisches dargestellt, bestehend aus einem zentralen Tischbein 1, an dessen oberen Ende eine um 90° schwenkbare Tischplatte 2 gelagert ist. Am unteren Ende des Tischbeines ist ein mit ihm starr verbundenes Fußpaar 1a mit beidseits radial auskragenden Beinauslegern angeordnet. Außerdem ist dort ein weiteres Fußpaar 1 b mit beidseits radial auskragenden Beinauslegern angeordnet, das jedoch um eine Vertikalachse schwenkbar am Tischbein 1 gelagert ist.In the embodiment, the preferred embodiment of the invention in the form of a folding bistro table is shown, consisting of a
An den Enden der beiden Fußpaare 1 a und 1 b sind jeweils Fußrollen 3 mit vertikaler Drehachse montiert sind. Die konstruktiven Einzelheiten dieser Fußrollen ergeben sich aus der vergrößerten Schnittdarstellung in
Man sieht dort das äußere Ende eines der vier Beinausleger, hier des Fußpaares 1 a. Dieses äußere Ende läuft nach unten in einer horizontalen Stirnfläche 11a aus und trägt dort eine runde Fußplatte 12a. Ihr Durchmesser ist so bemessen, dass sie mit dem äußeren Umfang der darunter angeordneten Fußrolle 3 korrespondiert, so dass sich ein bündiger Übergang zwischen diesen beiden Teilen ergibt.You can see there the outer end of one of the four leg extensions, here the
Die Fußrolle 3 besteht aus einem Gummi- oder Kunststoffring; der mit dem Außenring eines Kugellagers 4 verbunden ist und in Vertikalrichtung einen schmalen Spalt gegenüber der Fußplatte 12a aufweist, so dass er mit samt dem Kugellager-Außenring gegenüber der Fußplatte 12a frei drehbar ist.The
Der Innenring des Kugellagers 4 ist hingegen mit der Fußplatte 12a drehfest verbunden, vorzugsweise durch eine die Unterseite des Kugellagers abdeckende Scheibe 5. Diese Scheibe 5 ist an ihrer dem Kugellager zugewandten Seite etwas abgestuft, so dass sie lediglich gegen den Innenring des Kugellagers drückt, die Drehung des Kugellager-Außenringes jedoch nicht beeinträchtigt.The inner ring of the
Man kann sich anhand von
Erst dann, wenn durch Neigung des Tischbeines 1 die Drehachse der Fußrolle aus der Vertikalen herausgekippt wird, liegt die Fußrolle nicht mehr mit ihrem gesamten Umfang auf dem Boden auf, sondern theoretisch nur noch punktuell, in der Praxis entlang einem kurzen Umfangsbereich an der Außenkante der Fußrolle 3, wie man dies in
Die
Man sieht in
Man erkennt, dass bei zusammengeschwenkten Fußpaaren der Hebel 8 nahezu an der Unterseite der Tischplatte 2 anliegt und dadurch nicht im Weg steht, wenn mehrere solcher Tische nebeneinander stehend eingelagert werden sollen.It can be seen that with pivoted pairs of feet, the
Die in
Damit die Fußpaare 1 a und 1 b in ihrer zusammengeschwenkten Stellung einen gewissen Halt haben, wird der Hebel 8 in dieser Stellung gemäß
Zusammenfassend bietet die Erfindung also eine leichte und zuverlässige Handhabung des Klappmechanismus, einen sicheren Stand bei leichter Wegroll-Möglichkeit und gleichzeitig einen kostengünstigen und kompakten Aufbau, wenn mehrere Tische nebeneinander gestapelt werden sollen.In summary, the invention thus provides easy and reliable handling of the folding mechanism, a secure stand with easy roll-away possibility and at the same time a cost-effective and compact design, if several tables to be stacked next to each other.
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- Collapsible bistro table, the central leg system (1) of which carries a tabletop (2) at its upper end and has four projecting feet (1 a, 1 b) at its lower end, wherein two feet form a fixed pair of feet (1a), while the two other feet (1 b) can be pivoted horizontally, and wherein the tabletop (2) can be folded down about a horizontal pivot axis, the leg system having an outer tube (1) and an inner tube (10) which is arranged therein, and the one tube (10) being connected to the fixed pair of feet (1a), while the two other feet are connected to form a pivotable second pair of feet (1b) which in turn is connected to the other tube (1), and wherein the second pair of feet (1b) with its associated tube (1) is pivotable about a vertical axis relative to the other pair of feet (1a), the pivoting of the second pair of feet (1 b) relative to the other pair of feet (1a) being effected by a lever (8) arranged under the tabletop (2), which lever is connected to the said other tube (1), wherein the tabletop (2) is lockable in its opened-up horizontal position by interlocking or force-based engagement with the lever (8), characterised in that the tabletop (2) is lockable in its folded-down vertical position by interlocking or force-based engagement with the lever (8).
- Bistro table according to claim 1,
characterised in that
when the pairs of feet (1a, 1b) are in a pivoted-together state, the lever (8) runs approximately parallel and close to the folded-down tabletop (2). - Bistro table according to claim 1,
characterised in that
the fixed pair of feet (1 a) is connected to the inner tube (10) and the pivotable pair of feet (1b) is connected to the outer tube (1), and the outer tube (1) is rotatable relative to the other tube by means of the lever (8). - Bistro table according to claim 1,
characterised in that
the inner tube (10) carries the tabletop (2). - Bistro table according to claim 1,
characterised in that
when the pairs of feet (1 a, 1 b) are in a pivoted-together state the lever (8) is lockable against the underside of the tabletop and/or against the table leg (1). - Bistro table according to claim 1,
characterised in that
the pivot axis of the tabletop (2) runs approximately parallel to an angle bisector between the pivoted-together pairs of feet (1 a, 1 b). - Bistro table according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that
the pairs of feet (1 a, 1 b) each have at their lower ends a foot roller (3) which is mounted with a vertically aligned rotational axis. - Bistro table according to claim 7,
characterised in that
the pairs of feet (1 a, 1 b) project slightly downwards relative to their foot rollers (3). - Bistro table according to claim 7,
characterised in that
the foot rollers (3), on their outer periphery, make a flush transition into the end of the associated pair of feet (1 a, 1 b) adjoining at the top. - Bistro table according to claim 7,
characterised in that
the foot rollers (3) are mounted on their pairs of feet (1 a, 1 b) by means of plain or roller bearings (4). - Bistro table according to claim 10,
characterised in that
the foot rollers (3) are each mounted on an outer ring of a plain or roller bearing, and the inner rings of the bearings are fixed to the associated pairs of feet (1 a, 1 b). - Bistro table according to claim 10 or 11,
characterised in that
the plain or roller bearings (4) are each covered by a cover disc (5) on the underside.
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