EP3001930A1 - Height-adjustable table - Google Patents

Abstract

In a table (1) with a height-adjustable table top (2) and support structures (3), the table top (2) is attached to the support structures (3) so that the support structures (3) support the table top (2). The support structures (3) can be adjusted to a floor. The table (1) comprises at least one band (4) interconnecting the support structures (3) and the table top (2) so that the table top (2) is supported by the support structures (3) by means of the band (4 ) hangs on the support structures (3). The inventive table (1) allows a simple, comfortable, fast and accurate setting of the table top height according to the needs of the user of the table (1).

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a table according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

Such tables with a height-adjustable table top and adjustable support structures on a floor, in which the table top is attached to the support structures, so that the support structures support the table top, can be used for example as work desks in offices. In particular, such tables are suitable for workplaces in which both a standing and a sitting work should be easily possible and / or where the users of the tables change frequently.

State of the art

Height-adjustable tables are nowadays increasingly used in situations where the users are relatively long at the table. For health reasons, as well as for reasons of convenience is increasingly sought to allow for relatively long use of tables, changes in the position of the users of the tables. It has proven to be particularly useful to design tables so that the users can use the tables both sitting as well as standing use.

Another purpose of height-adjustable tables is to allow multiple users to use a table while still being adjusted to the particular user. For example, in workplaces where workplaces are shared by multiple people, height-adjustable tables can accommodate the individual needs of users. Among other things, even in such work environments but also in other uses, it is also often desirable that the tables can be easily and space-saving removed.

Height-adjustable tables usually have - like other tables also - a horizontal table top and a plurality of, for example, lateral quasi-vertical support structures. The support structures may be, for example, table legs, stand brackets or similar structures that support the table top. In order to enable a height adjustment of the table top, today supporting structures are often equipped with a mechanism that allows a vertical displacement of the table top. For example, support structures with screened rails are known, wherein the table top is connected via the rails with the support structures. To adjust the table top height, the table top is moved along the rails and locked in place at a preferred location.

In order to enable a comfortable stepless height adjustment of the table tops, today also hydraulics are used in the mechanisms of the supporting structures. At the same time, the hydraulics connect the tabletop with the supporting structure. To adjust the table top height, the hydraulics are operated, which moves the table top to the desired position. However, support structures with hydraulic mechanisms are typically relatively bulky and heavy. Especially with tables that are to be used flexibly, tables with such support structures often do not meet the needs to a simple and compact wegräumbarkeit or transportability.

Height adjustable tables of the type described above are also often equipped with a motor that drives the mechanism for height adjustment of the table top. Such motors are also typically relatively heavy and bulky. In addition, they are typically powered by electricity and require a connection to a power grid. This further restricts the flexibility of use of the tables.

The present invention is therefore based on the object to propose a table in which the height of his table top can be adjusted manually and conveniently continuously and easily. In addition, another object may be to allow the table to be cleared away efficiently and in a space-saving manner.

Presentation of the invention

The object is achieved according to the invention by a height-adjustable table, as defined in the independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the inventive table will be apparent from the dependent claims.

The essence of the invention consists in the following: A table comprises a height-adjustable table top and adjustable support structures on a floor. The table top is attached to the supporting structures so that the supporting structures support the table top. The table further comprises at least one band interconnecting the support structures and the table top so that the table top is carried by the support structures by hanging from the support structures by means of the strap.

The term "tape" may in particular be understood to mean a textile fabric having a limited width and any length. Often, such bands include relatively fixed longitudinal side edges. Tapes of this type are used, for example, as straps for roller shutters, as safety belts in transportation or as tension straps in transportation. In the context of the invention, the term "strap" may also include non-woven straps such as leather or plastic straps. He can also refer to ropes or cords or the like.

The support structures may be made of a strong, stable material such as metal, wood or a solid plastic. You can have feet that can be stably placed on the ground.

In connection with the table top, the term "height-adjustable" can be understood to mean that the height of the table top or the distance of the table top from the floor on which the table is standing can be set by a user of the table. In particular, the height of the table top can be adjusted while it is oriented horizontally.

To adjust the height of the table may have a suitable adjusting mechanism that can be easily operated by a user of the table. Not as height adjustable in this sense may be when the table has to be at least partially disassembled and reassembled to change the height of the table top. Such a disassembly and reassembly, which is not understood to be height adjustment in the sense of the present invention, typically uses a tool and must often be performed by a person skilled in the art.

By hanging the table top over the at least one band between the support structures, it can be achieved that the table top is infinitely height-adjustable. In particular, adjustment of the tape length causes the table top to be raised or lowered with respect to the support structures. This allows a simple, convenient, fast and accurate adjustment of the tabletop height according to the needs of the user of the table.

Preferably, two support structures are each arranged laterally of the table top, the band connecting the support structures and the table top to one another in such a way that the table top hangs between the two support structures.

The term "lateral" may refer to side edges of the tabletop with respect to the tabletop. In particular, the table top can have a front edge facing a user of the table, a rear edge facing away from the user of the table, and two side edges connecting the front edge to the rear edge. In a rectangular or rectangular tabletop, the side edges may correspond to the shorter sides of the rectangle and the leading and trailing edges respectively to one of the two longer sides of the rectangle. By hanging the table top between the support structures, it can hang relatively stable. Unwanted vibration, for example, in the lateral direction can be dammed or avoided so efficiently.

Preferably, the table top has a lower side and an upper side, and the at least one band extends from one of the two support structures along the underside of the table top to the other of the two support structures. The top of the table top may define a work surface of the table. By the at least one band extending transversely under the table top from one support structure to the other support structure, can be achieved be that relatively few bands must be used for a stable hanging of the table top. In addition, such a configuration allows a relatively simple adjustment of the height of the table top. For example, this can be achieved by changing the length of the belt at a single location. Since the band passes underneath the entire table top, such adjustment of the band length is distributed over the entire width of the table top.

Preferably, the at least one band comprises two bands. The use of two in particular transversely under the table top through from one support structure to the other supporting structure extending bands allows the tabletop can be kept balanced and adjusted. A one-sided tilting or tilting of the table top can be avoided. There may also be more than two bands.

In this case, the table top preferably has a front edge, two side edges and a rear edge and the two bands are preferably mounted offset with respect to the side edges of the table top to each other on the support structures. Preferably, a first of the two bands extends from a front portion of one of the two side edges of the table top closer to the front edge of the table top over the underside of the table top to a rear portion of another of the two side edges of the table top closer to the rear edge of the table top Table top is located, and a second of the two bands from a rear portion of one of the two side edges of the table top, which is closer to the rear edge of the table top, over the underside of the table top to a front portion of the other of the two side edges of the table top closer to the front edge of the table top is located.

By this arrangement of the two bands can be achieved that the two bands at the bottom of the Cross the tabletop. As a result, the force distribution on the table top can be uniform and balanced when adjusting the table height, for example by adjusting the length of the bands. In addition to a distribution of the forces acting on the table top in the height adjustment forces across the width of the table top as well as a corresponding force distribution in the depth of the table top can be effected. This can allow an efficient, precise and clean adjustment of the height of the table top as well as an efficient picking up of the weights arranged on the table top.

Preferably, the table has arranged on the underside of the table top deflecting means, wherein the at least one band is guided by the deflection means along the underside of the table top. By means of the deflection means, the at least one band can be guided along the underside of the table top so that the table top is supported stably and uniformly. For example, in the use of two bands, the bands offset from one another rectilinearly guided to the underside, crossed by deflection and guided by further deflection again straight from the bottom of the table top away. The deflection means may comprise straight and or curved guide flanks along which the at least one band runs. Such guide flanks enable efficient guiding and deflection of the at least one band in any direction.

Preferably, the support structures are configured as side walls. Such side walls allow a relatively simple design of stable supporting structures. In addition, such side walls can serve for delimitation or for visual and sound insulation of a workplace, for example in an open-plan office. The side walls may be made of wood or a plastic, for example.

In this case, the table preferably has a rear wall lying between the side walls. With such a back wall, the table top can be surrounded and embedded from three sides. At the same time, the support structures can be firmly connected to each other. This can give the table increased stability. In addition, the back wall allows further delineation of the table from its surroundings. The rear wall can also be made of wood or a plastic and in particular of the same material as the side walls.

Preferably, the table comprises a winding shaft, wherein the at least one band extends over the winding shaft, so that it can be wound onto the winding shaft. The winding shaft can be mounted in particular on the underside of the table top. By means of the winding shaft, the length of the at least one band can be adjusted accurately and steplessly in an efficient manner. With this length adjustment, the height of the table top can be set precisely and continuously at the same time.

In this case, the table preferably has an actuating crank, with which the winding shaft is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The actuating crank may in particular be a hand crank, which is arranged, for example, close to the front edge of the table top on its underside. The actuating crank allows easy manual or motorized winding of the at least one band on or from the winding shaft.

The actuating crank can also be designed to be removable, so that it can be connected to adjust the table top height with the table and can be removed from it with set table top height. This can be prevented that the operating crank is present as a disturbing part of the table when it is not needed. Thus, the actuating crank is removable, it may for example be socket-like, for example, provided with a square connection. The actuating crank can via a transmission gear with the Be connected winding shaft. In this way, on the one hand can be achieved that the table top can be manually adjusted by a comfortable effort. On the other hand, the winding shaft can thereby also have a different axis of rotation of the winding shaft, which allows a comfortable crank movement for height adjustment of the table top.

Preferably, a guide rail is arranged on at least one of the support structures and a guide element is arranged on an associated side edge of the table top, wherein the guide rail of the support structure interacts with the guide element of the table top. In order to achieve a uniform guidance, a guide rail can be provided in particular on two or more support structures, and a guide element can be provided on the associated sides or edges of the table top. By means of the guide rail and the guide element, a vertical vertical movement of the tabletop when adjusting the height thereof can be ensured. Thereby, the risk of tilting or blocking the vertical movement of the table top can be reduced.

Preferably, the table top is tiltable about a transverse axis with respect to the two support structures between a horizontal position and a vertical position. In this way, the table top can be designed to be folded up, which may be desirable in particular for space-saving clearing of the table.

In this case, the table top preferably has a plurality of each of the support structures associated pivot bearing. In particular, two pivot bearings may be present. Such pivot bearings allow a relatively simple and reliable design of the tilting table top. If the table is provided at the same time with guide rails and guide elements of the type described above, the Guide elements to be mounted on the pivot bearings. This causes the transverse axis can be stable between the two rails.

Preferably, the support structures are at least partially foldable when the table top is folded into the vertical position. Such folding support structures allow the table can be put away relatively space-saving.

In this case, the support structures preferably each have a fixed portion and a folding portion hingedly connected to the fixed portion. Such a two-part design of the support structures also makes it possible, in particular, that the support structures can be folded in efficiently and at the same time still ensure sufficient stability of the table construction if the support structures are designed as side walls.

Preferably, the flap portions of the support structures are each connected via a hinge joint with the fixed portion of the support structures. Such hinge joints allow a relatively simple and stable design of the support structures with a folding portion and a fixed portion, especially even if the support structures are formed as side walls.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemässen Tischs mit einer auf Sitzhöhe eingestellten Tischplatte;

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Ansicht von unten an den Tisch von Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Tischs von Fig. 1 mit der Tischplatte auf Stehhöhe eingestellt;

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Tischs von Fig. 1 während eines Kippens seiner Tischplatte, wobei die Bänder nicht dargestellt sind;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Tischs von Fig. 1 mit vollständig gekippter Tischplatte, wobei die Bänder nicht dargestellt sind;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Detailansicht von einigen Bauteilen des Tischs von Fig. 1 mit vollständig gekippter Tischplatte, wobei die Bänder nicht dargestellt sind;

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Tischs von Fig. 1 mit vollständig gekippter Tischplatte und einer vollständig eingeklappten Seitenwand, wobei die Bänder nicht dargestellt sind;

Fig. 8

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Tischs von Fig. 1 mit vollständig gekippter Tischplatte und beiden vollständig eingeklappten Seitenwänden, wobei die Bänder nicht dargestellt sind; und

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemässen Tischs mit einer auf Sitzhöhe eingestellten Tischplatte.

Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with the aid of the schematic drawing. In particular, the table according to the invention will be described in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments, with reference to the attached drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a first embodiment of an inventive table with a seat height set table top;

Fig. 2

a perspective view from below of the table of Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

a perspective view of the table of Fig. 1 adjusted to the standing height with the table top;

Fig. 4

a perspective view of the table of Fig. 1 while tilting its tabletop, the tapes not being shown;

Fig. 5

a perspective view of the table of Fig. 1 with fully tilted table top, the bands are not shown;

Fig. 6

a detailed perspective view of some components of the table of Fig. 1 with fully tilted table top, the bands are not shown;

Fig. 7

a perspective view of the table of Fig. 1 with fully tilted table top and a fully folded side wall, the tapes are not shown;

Fig. 8

a perspective view of the table of Fig. 1 with fully tilted table top and two completely folded side walls, the tapes are not shown; and

Fig. 9

a perspective view of a second embodiment of an inventive table with a set table top seat height.

Way (s) for carrying out the invention

Certain terms are used in the following description for convenience and are not meant to be limiting. The words "right,""left,""bottom," and "top" indicate directions in the drawing to which reference is made becomes. The terms "in" and "out" and "back" and "front" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of the table and designated parts thereof. The terminology includes the words expressly mentioned above, derivatives thereof, and words of similar meaning.

Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a height-adjustable and retractable table according to the invention 1. The table 1 comprises a table top 2, two vertical side walls 3 as support structures and the side walls 3 connecting vertical rear wall 5. The table top 2 has a substantially rectangular top 21, one of the rear wall 5 facing rear edge 24, one of the rear edge 24 opposite leading edge 23 and two each of the rear edge 24 with the front edge 23 connecting side edges 25 on. The side edges 25 form the short sides of the rectangular top 21 of the table top 2 and the front edge 23 and the rear edge 24 whose long sides. In the rear edge 24, two recesses are inserted through which, for example, cables or the like can be pulled through in the use of the table 1.

The side walls 3 each comprise a fixed portion 32 fixed at right angles to the rear wall 5 and a folding portion 31 hingedly connected by two hinges 33 to the associated fixed portion 32. In each of the folding portions 31, a horizontal slot grip 311 is inserted. At their lower end, the side walls 3 each have a foot part 34 with a rear foot 341, a front foot 342 and a connecting bar 343 connecting the rear leg 341 with the front leg 342. In this case, the return feet 341 are arranged adjacent to the rear wall 5 and the front legs 342 on an end remote from the rear wall of the flap portions 31. The table 1 is in intended use parked with the backs 341 and the front legs 342 on the floor.

At its lower end, the rear wall 5 has two side wall mounting arms 52. On the inner sides of the fixed portions 32 of the side walls 3, a guide rail 61 of a table top guide 6 is arranged in each case. The guide rails 61 each extend vertically over the entire height of the associated fixed portion 32. Next is in Fig. 1 a mounted on the table top 2 actuating crank 7 with a vertically downwardly extending handle 72 can be seen.

The table top 2 is fastened by means of two bands 4 on the side walls 3. In this case, a first band 41 is mounted near an upper edge of the right side wall 3 and away from the rear wall 5 on the right rear wall 3. A second band 42 is mounted near the upper edge of the right side wall 3 and near the rear wall 5 on the right side wall 3. The bands 4 pass under the table top 2 and are moored in an analogous manner to the left side wall 3 again.

For fastening the bands 4, the side walls 3 near their upper edges in each case two band fastenings 35. The band fasteners 35 each comprise a rotatably mounted disc with a slot and on the outside a clamping device. The bands 4 are fastened by means of the band fasteners 35 on the side walls by passing through the slots of the discs and clamped on the outside of the side walls 3 by means of the clamping device. The first band 41 is attached to the folding portion 31 of the right side wall 3 and runs along this vertically down to the table top 2. Similarly, the second band 42 is fixed to the fixed portion 32 of the right side wall 3 and extends along this also vertically down to Table top 2.

In the Fig. 1 is the table top 2 set to seat height and aligned horizontally, that is arranged with a horizontal top 21 and not tilted, shown. It is suspended between the side walls 3 on the bands 4. It is surrounded by the side walls 3 and the rear wall 5 and bordered by these. This gives the table top 2 stability and prevents unwanted swinging or wobbling. The side walls 3 and the rear wall 5 project beyond the table top 2 in the vertical direction so upwards. As a result, the upper side 21 of the table top 2 and in particular a workplace formed by it can be separated or protected from view and noise.

The following definition applies to the entire further description: If reference signs are included in a figure for the sake of clarity of drawing, but are not mentioned in the directly related descriptive text, reference is made to their explanation in the preceding description of the figures. If reference signs are also mentioned in the description text which belongs directly to a figure and are not contained in the associated figure, reference is made to the preceding or following figures.

In the Fig. 2 the table 1 is shown from below. It can be seen that the table top 2 has a bottom 22 on which the actuating crank 7, a winding shaft 8 and a tape guide 9 is mounted as a deflection. The tape guide 9 each comprises two on both sides of the side walls adjacent entrance guides 92, two transversely across the bottom 22 of the table top 2 extending transition bar 93, each with two passages and four lying between the transition bars 93 deflecting 91. Between the right transition bar 93 and the right end the table top 2, the winding shaft 8 is mounted transversely to the bottom 22 of the table top 2 rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The winding shaft 8 has two each one of the two right entry guides 92 associated tape receivers 81.

The two bands run as follows under the table top 2 along its bottom 22: The first band 41 is passed on the right side of the closer to the front edge 23 of the table top 2 entrance guide 92 on the bottom 22 of the table top 2. From there it runs parallel to the front edge 23 via one of the tape receivers 81 of the winding shaft 8 and through one of the two passages of the right transition beam 93 therethrough to the left. After the transition bar 93, the first band 41 is diverted diagonally to the rear of one of the four deflecting elements 91 in the direction of the rear edge 24, where it meets another of the four deflecting elements 91. From this it is again redirected so that it runs parallel to the rear edge 24 through the rear of the two passages of the left transition bar 93 to the nearer to the rear edge 23 entrance guide 92 to the left. From this entry guide 92 it runs along the left side wall 3 upwards, where it is fixed to the fixed portion 32 of the left side wall 3.

The second band 42 extends complementary to the first band 41 along the underside 22 of the table top 2. It is guided on the right side of the closer to the rear edge 24 entrance guide 92 on the bottom 22 of the table top 2. From there it runs parallel to the rear edge 24 over the other of the tape receivers 81 of the winding shaft 8 and through the other of the two passages of the right transition beam 93 through to the left. After the transition bar 93, the second band 42 is diverted diagonally forward from a further one of the four deflecting elements 91 in the direction of the front edge 23, where it encounters a last of the four deflecting elements 91. From this, it is again redirected so that it runs parallel to the leading edge 23 through the front of the two passages of the left transition bar 93 through to the nearer to the leading edge 23 entrance guide 92 to the left. Of this Entry guide 92 from it runs along the left side wall 3 upwards, where it is attached to the folding portion 31 of the left side wall 3. Between the four deflection elements 91, the first band 41 and the second band 42 intersect.

The actuating crank 7 comprises a gearbox 73 fixedly mounted on the underside 22 of the table top 2. The handle 71 is connected to the transmission gear 73 together with an arm via a square connector 72. It can also be subtracted from the transmission gear 73 and removed from the table top 2. The transmission gear 73 is connected to the winding shaft 8 so that a rotational movement of the handle 72, the winding shaft 8 rotates about its longitudinal axis. The tapes 4 are wound onto the tape holders 81 of the winding shaft 8 or unwound from these. Accordingly, the length of the bands 4 between the band fastenings 35 of the side walls 3 is changed continuously and the height of the table top 2 is adjusted or adjusted continuously. For example, the length of the bands 4 between the band fastenings 35 of the side walls 3 is shortened by winding the bands 4 on the winding shaft 8, so that the table top 2 is still lifted up. About the crossed leadership of the bands 4 along the bottom 22 of the table top 2, the forces are distributed relatively evenly, so that a clean tilt and tilt-free vertical movement of the table top 2 is possible.

The vertical movement of the table top 2 is also guided by the table top guide 6. It comprises close to the rear edge 24 arranged left and right laterally projecting Eingreifnasen 62 and wheels 63. The Eingreifnasen 62 engage the guide rails 61 and prevent movement of the table top 2 in the direction of the rear wall 5 and away from the rear wall 5. The wheels 63 extend beyond the table top 2 slightly to the left and to the right. During a vertical movement of the table top, they roll along the respectively associated one Side wall 3. They thus ensure that the table top 2 is slightly spaced from the side walls 3, so that upon a vertical movement of the table top 2 relatively little frictional forces between the table top 2 and the side walls 3 occurs.

As in Fig. 2 is also apparent, the side wall mounting arms 52 of the rear wall 5 are designed as flat rods, which can be arranged flush along the lower edge of the rear wall 5. Approximately at mid-height to the left and right edge in each case a horizontal slot handle 51 is inserted into the rear wall 5.

Fig. 3 shows the table 1 in a position in which the table top 2 is located at the top. This can for example be a standing position of the table 1, in which a user can work standing on the table 1. The bands 4 (in Fig. 3 not shown) by means of the actuating crank 7 rolled onto the winding shaft 8. The effective length of the bands 4 between the band fastenings 35 of the two side walls 3 is relatively small, so that the table top 2 is located far above.

As in Fig. 3 also visible, the slot handles 51 of the rear wall 5 and the slot handles 311 of the side walls 3 are formed corresponding to each other. They are also embedded at the same height.

In Fig. 4 the table 1 is shown during a folding up of the table top 2 for clearing away or transporting the table 1. The table top 2 is lifted to its front edge 23 and tilted on the table top 2 near the rear edge 24 mounted pivot bearing 64 or rotated. The use of bands 4 (in Fig. 4 not shown) allows this folding up of the table top 2 can take place unhindered.

Fig. 5 shows the table 1 with fully folded table top 2. The table top 2 is vertically aligned in this position. As indicated in the right side wall 3, the folding sections 31 of the side walls 3 can be folded inwards by means of the hinges 33 when the table top 2 is folded up.

In Fig. 6 certain components of some components of the table 1 are shown in more detail. The two arranged on the left and right of the table top pivot bearing 64 define a transverse axis 25 of the table top 2, by which this folding relationship is pivotally. The pivot bearings 62 are each formed by a arranged in an opening of a transverse frame of the table top 2 pivot pin. The pivot pins are each fixedly connected to one of the wheels 63 and via an arc section with one of the engaging lugs 62.

The entry guides 92 each have a rotatably mounted circular disc with a slot-shaped passage. In the final state, the bands 4 (in Fig. 6 not shown) pulled through the passages of the disc, so that the entrance guides 62, the bands 4 lead. By the discs are rotatably mounted, it can be achieved that the bands 4 are aligned during the folding up of the table top 2, so that a rotation of the bands can be avoided.

The tape receivers 81 of the winding shaft each have a cylinder portion which is bounded on both sides by a flange portion. In the cylinder portion, a slot is attached, through which the associated band 4 is pulled. When the band 4 is rolled up, the flange portions prevent it from moving axially or being rolled up at a location not intended for this purpose.

The deflection elements 91 each comprise a quarter-circle-shaped guide flank 911, a fixing pin 912 and a square cover plate 913. The associated strip 4 is arranged along the guide flank 911 and held by the fixing pin 912 thereon. The band 4 is deflected by a maximum of a quarter circle. The cover plate 913 covers the flank 911 and the fixing pin 912 and prevents the tape 4 from slipping.

Fig. 7 shows the table 1 with folded-up table top 2 and fully folded folding section 31 of the right side wall 3. The folded flap section 31 is parallel to the rear wall 5. In Fig. 8 the table 1 is shown collapsed with the hinged sections 31 of both side walls 3. The side wall fasteners 52 of the rear wall 5 are swung out so that they are at right angles to the rear wall 5. They lock the Einklappabschnitte 31 of the side walls 3 on the rear wall. 5

In this position, the table 1 forms a compact unit which can be stacked in a space-saving and efficient manner and which can be transported efficiently. For folding the table top 2 and the folding of the folding portions 31 no tool is needed and it can be easily performed by the user. The slot handles 311 of the side walls 3 and the slot handles 51 of the rear wall 5 are opposite each other, so that the table 1 can be comfortably carried by one or two persons via these slot handles 311, 51.

In Fig. 9 a second embodiment of a table 10 according to the invention is shown. The table 10 is identical over long distances as the table 1 from the preceding FIG. In particular, it comprises identical side walls 30 with slot handles 3110 having fold-in portions 310, fixed portions 320 and return feet 3410, front legs 3420 and connecting beams 3430 having foot parts 340, a back wall 50 with side wall mounting arms 520, a table top 20 with a top 210, a front edge 230, a rear edge 240 and side edges 250, a table top guide with guide rails 610, tapes 40 with a first band 410 and a second belt 420 and an actuating crank 70 with a handle 720.

The side walls 30 of the table 10 have four band fasteners 350. They are designed as a clamping version, wherein the bands 40 are clamped and screwed between the clamping socket and the inside of the side walls 310.

In addition, the side walls 310 each include two hinges 330, each having a hinge 3310 and a mounting plate 3320. In contrast to the hinges 33 of the table 1 shown in the preceding figures, the fastening plates 3320 are fastened to the outer sides of the folding sections 310 of the side walls 30.

While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by the figures and the accompanying description, this description and detailed description are to be considered illustrative and exemplary and not limiting as to the invention. It is understood that those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the following claims.

The present disclosure also includes embodiments having any combination of features that are mentioned or shown above or below various embodiments. It also comprises individual features in the figures, even if they are shown there in connection with other features and / or are not mentioned above or below. Also, the alternatives of embodiments described in the figures and the description and individual alternatives of their features of Subject of the invention or be excluded from the disclosed objects. The disclosure includes embodiments which exclusively comprise the features described in the claims and in the exemplary embodiments as well as those which include additional other features.

Furthermore, the term "comprising" and derivatives thereof do not exclude other elements or steps. Likewise, the indefinite article "a" or "a" and derivatives thereof does not exclude a multitude. The functions of several features listed in the claims may be fulfilled by a unit or a step. The terms "substantially", "approximately", "approximately" and the like in connection with a property or a value in particular also define precisely the property or exactly the value. The terms "about" and "approximately" in the context of a given numerical value or range may refer to a value or range that is within 20%, within 10%, within 5%, or within 2% of the given value or range. All reference signs in the claims are not to be understood as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims (15)

Table (1; 10) with a height-adjustable table top (2; 20) and supporting structures (3; 30), in which
the table top (2; 20) is fastened to the support structures (3; 30) such that the support structures (3; 30) support the table top (2; 20), wherein
the support structures (3; 30) are adjustable to a floor,
characterized in that
the table (1; 10) comprises at least one band (4; 40) interconnecting the support structures (3; 30) and the table top (2; 20) such that the table top (2; 20) is supported by the support structures (3 30) by hanging on the support structures (3; 30) by means of the at least one band (4; 40). A table (1; 10) according to claim 1, wherein two support structures (3; 30) are each arranged laterally of the table top (2; 20), the at least one band (4; 40) forming the support structures (3; 30) and the Table top (2, 20) together so that the table top (2, 20) between the two support structures (3; 30) hangs. A table (1; 10) according to claim 2, wherein
the table top (2; 20) has a lower side (22) and an upper side (21; 210) and
the at least one band (4; 40) extends from one of the two support structures (3; 30) along the underside (22) of the table top (2; 20) to the other of the two support structures (3; 30). A table (1; 10) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one band (4; 40) comprises two bands (4; 40). A table (1; 10) according to claim 4, wherein
the table top (2; 20) has a front edge (23; 230), two side edges (25; 250) and a rear edge (24; 24), and
the two bands (4; 40) are mounted offset with respect to the side edges (25; 250) of the table top (2; 20) on the support structures (3; 30), wherein
a first of the two bands (4; 40) from a front region of one of the two side edges (25; 250) of the table top (2; 20) closer to the front edge (23; 230) of the table top (2; 20), via the underside (22) of the table top (2; 20) to a rear portion of another of the two side edges (25; 250) of the table top (2; 20) closer to the rear edge (24; 24) of the table top (2; 20), runs, and
a second of the two bands (4; 40) from a rear portion of one of the two side edges (25; 250) of the table top (2; 20) closer to the rear edge (24; 24) of the table top (2; 20) , via the underside (22) of the table top (2; 20) to a front portion of the other of the two side edges (25; 250) of the table top (2; 20) closer to the front edge (23; 230) of the table top (2 ; 20) lies, runs. A table (1; 10) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, comprising diverter means (9) arranged on the underside (22) of the table top (2; 20), the at least one band (4; 40) being guided by the deflection means (9 ) is guided along the underside (22) of the table top (2; 20). Table (1; 10) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the support structures (3; 30) are designed as side walls (3; 30). A table (1; 10) according to claim 7, comprising a rear wall (5; 50) located between the side walls (3; 30). A table (1; 10) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a winding shaft (8), said at least one belt (4; 40) extending over said winding shaft (8) so as to be windable on said winding shaft (8). Table (1; 10) according to claim 9, comprising an actuating crank (7) with which the winding shaft (8) is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. A table (1; 10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a guide rail (61; 610) is provided on at least one of the support structures (3; 30) and a guide element on an associated side edge (25; 250) of the table top (2; (62), wherein the guide rail (61; 610) of the support structure (3; 30) cooperates with the guide element (62) of the table top (2; 20). A table (1; 10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the table top (2; 20) is tiltable about a transverse axis (25) with respect to the two support structures (3; 30) between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A table (1; 10) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the table top (2; 20) comprises a plurality of pivot bearings (64) each associated with one of the support structures (3; 30). Table (1; 10) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the support structures (3; 30) are at least partially foldable when the table top (2; 20) is folded into the vertical position. A table (1; 10) according to claim 14, wherein the support structures (3; 30) each comprise a fixed portion (32; 320) and a hinged portion (31; 310) hingedly connected to the fixed portion (32; 320).

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