ES1151609U - Convertible table structure (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Convertible table (2) structure (1), of the type comprising support legs (3) intended to support a top board (4) in two positions, one of which is lower to be configured as a low table and the other higher for set as a high table; characterized in that the legs (3) are mounted abatiblemente through articulations (7), comprising first stops (5) of said legs (3) in unattached position coincident with the top position of the table (2) and a second stop (6) thereof in a semi-bent position coinciding with the lower position of the table (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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CONVERTIBLE TABLE STRUCTURE

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OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a convertible table structure, which allows the table to be used as a base table for armchairs, for example, and as a high table to sit around in chairs.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Tables of different heights are known in the domestic sphere. The most usual are high tables, the height of which allows you to sit around them through chairs, so that the seat of the chair and therefore the legs are partially below the board allowing you to work on the table or eat with the help of hands and arms in said sitting position comfortably. The free space under the tabletop is achieved thanks to the table structure comprising substantially vertical legs in a small number, three or four usually.

Other types of tables are used to accompany armchairs and armchairs, and are of a lower height since these armchairs or armchairs are of lower height with respect to the chairs and it is not planned to put the legs under them. For this reason, its lower space is usually provided with drawers or shelves to increase storage possibilities

A growing problem in current homes is the lack of space. Indeed, the living room stay is usually made compatible with that of the dining room, and this room is also increasingly smaller. Taking into account that in it all the associated furniture is available: armchairs, low table, high dining table and corresponding chairs, many times the space left over is insufficient, in addition to the costs of having to buy two tables.

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Although some tables are known whose board is adjustable in height, the lifting mechanism is made through scissors and springs that occupy a considerable space, and need to be stored under the board, so that it is not possible to put a chair or legs easily in raised position. In addition, the elevated position they get is also not very high- This implies that they are not usable as a dining table, since they do not allow sitting around them by putting the seats of the chairs and the legs under them. In addition, despite the docks, its elevation is expensive by older people.

Other structures that achieve the two positions with greater functionality solving the above problems have a complex configuration and / or require drives connected to the power grid, assuming electricity consumption.

These drawbacks are solved with the table structure of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The convertible table structure of the invention has a constitution that allows a configurable table to be realized in two height positions, such that the upper position is fully operative to sit in chairs around, being able to put the legs and seat under the table, and another position lower to function as a low table, with a simple and economical configuration and without the need for mechanisms powered by electricity.

The convertible table structure is of the type comprising support legs intended to support an upper board in two positions, one of them being lower to be configured as a low table and another upper to be configured as a high table where, according to the invention the legs they are mounted foldably through joints, comprising first stops of said legs in an unattended position coinciding with the upper position of the table and a few second stops thereof in a semi-open position coinciding with the lower position of the table.

The use of legs achieves the release of space under the tabletop in the upper position, which allows the use as a dining table or similar, where the

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The seat of the chairs and legs can enter under the table, while in a semi-open position, even if this space is not free, it is not needed as it has already been seen

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figures 1 and 2 show both top and bottom perspective views of the table structure of the invention by configuring the table in the upper position.

Figures 3 and 4 show both top and bottom perspective views of the table structure of the invention by configuring the table in a lower position.

Figure 5 shows a view similar to that of Figure 4 for a variant where the first extensions are joined to the legs by means of rotatable joints to allow their folding on them.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The convertible table structure (1) of the invention is of the type comprising support legs (3) intended to support an upper board (4) in two positions, one of them being lower to be configured as a low table and another upper to be configured as a high table, and according to the invention the legs (3) are foldably mounted through joints (7), comprising first stops (5) of said legs (3) in an unattended position coinciding with the position top of the table (2) and a few second stops (6) thereof in a semi-open position coinciding with the lower position of the table (2).

The legs (3) have a length equivalent to the height of the table (1) in the upper position (see figs 1 and 2), so that it can be used as a high dining table or similar. In addition, it is provided that said legs (3) are preferably offset from each other in the direction of their dejection, so that they do not interfere with the movement to their semi-closed position (see figure 4) that configures the lower position of the table (1), where it can be seen how the legs (3) facing each other in the semiabatid position are crossed without interfering with each other.

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The second stops (6) preferably comprise first lower extensions (3a) bent lower legs (3), of sufficient length to precisely stop with the bottom face of the board (4) in the semi-closed position, as shown in said figure 4. Said first extensions (3a) can in turn be joined by rotating joints (3aa) to the legs (3) to allow their folding on them.

In this preferred example, it is provided that the legs (3) have upper bent second extensions (3b) superiorly (see figs. 2 and 4), at which end the joints (7) are arranged to join the rest of the table (1 ). This allows sufficient stability to the table (1), the legs (3) being separated from each other in the upper position and simultaneously achieving stability in the lower position, the points where the second stops (6) make contact in the lower part of the board (4).

Likewise, in this example of the invention it can be seen how the legs (3) are preferably joined in pairs (9a, 9b), through the first extensions (3a) of the legs of each pair (9a, 9b); while in this case the offset between legs (3) materializes causing a first pair (9a) together to have a width smaller than that of a second pair (9b) facing to enter inside the second pair (9b) in the position semiabatida as seen in figure 4.

In addition, ideally the legs (3) of each pair (9a, 9b) are joined by upper crossbars (10) (see figs. 2 and 4), in which the joints (7) are arranged. Said articulations (7) are ideally in turn connected to upper pleats (8) comprising means for joining the rest of the table (1), which in this case comprise screws (12) for fixing to the bottom of the board (4).

As for the first stops (5), they preferably comprise first contact portions, for example wood or rubber, arranged between the second bent extensions (3b) of the legs (3) and the lower part of the board (4) of the table (one).

Sufficiently described the nature of the invention, as well as the manner in which it is carried out in practice, it should be noted that the provisions indicated above and represented in the attached drawings are subject to detailed modifications in

when they do not alter the fundamental principle.

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5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1. -Structure (1) of convertible table (2), of the type comprising support legs (3) intended to support an upper board (4) in two positions, one of them being lower to be configured as a low table and a higher one to be configured as a high table; characterized in that the legs (3) are foldably mounted through joints (7), comprising first stops (5) of said legs (3) in an unattended position coinciding with the upper position of the table (2) and a few second stops (6) thereof in a semi-open position coinciding with the lower position of the table (2). 2. - Convertible table structure (1) (2) according to claim 1 characterized in that the legs (3) have a length equivalent to the height of the table (1) in the upper position. 3. - Table structure (1) convertible according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the legs (3) are offset from each other in the direction of their dejection. 4. -Table table structure (1) (2) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the second stops (6) comprise first lower extensions (3a) bent lower legs (3). 5. -Table table structure (1) (2) according to claim 4 characterized in that the first extensions (3a) are joined to the legs (3) by rotating joints (3aa) to allow their folding on said legs (3). 6. -Table table structure (1) (2) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the legs (3) have upper bent second extensions (3b), at which end the joints (7) are connected to the rest of the table (1). 7. - Table structure (1) convertible according to claim 6 characterized in that the legs (3) are joined in pairs (9a, 9b) through the first extensions (3a) of the legs (3) of each couple (9a, 9b); while a first couple (9a) together has a width smaller than that of a second couple (9b) facing each other. 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 8. -Table table structure (1) (2) according to claim 7 characterized in that the legs (3) of each pair (9a, 9b) are joined by upper crossbars (10), in which the joints are arranged ( 7). 9. -Table table structure (1) (2) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the joints (7) are joined to upper pleats (8) comprising means for joining the rest of the table (1). 10. - Convertible table structure (1) (2) according to any of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the first stops (5) comprise first contact portions arranged between the second bent extensions (3b) of the legs (3) and the bottom of the board (4) of the table (1).