ES1281769U - Transportable folding table (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Transportable folding table (1), of the type comprising a base (2) on which a board (3) is arranged with sectors articulated between them: characterized in that: -The base (2) comprises a drawer (20) with telescopic sections that comprise an outer half-box (21) open on one of its smaller sides and an inner half-box (22) mounted on the inside of the outer half-box (21) by means of elements guides directed towards the open side (21a) of the outer half-box (21), and the board (3) comprises: -a first sector (31) arranged at the top of the drawer (20), - a second sector (32) articulated to the first sector (31) by its transverse edge corresponding to the open side (21a) of the outer half-box (21); - the first sector (31) or the second sector (32) comprising first semi-hinges (35a) on their longitudinal edges, -comprising, at least, a semicircular extension (30) that can be attached to one of the edges of the first sector (31) and the second sector (32), formed by a third sector (33) and a fourth sector (34), both with shape of a circular sector of 90 degrees wide, articulated together by their adjoining straight edges, the third sector (33) or the fourth sector (34) comprising second half-hinges (35b) that can be coupled to the first half-hinges (35a), -the drawer (20) comprising horizontal lateral wings (23) under the first sector (31) or second sector (32) devoid of the first semi-hinges (35a), and - the drawer (20) also comprising vertical wings (24) joined thereto through a vertical joint (27). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

TRANSPORTABLE FOLDING TABLE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a portable folding table.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Different design embodiments of folding round tables are known, configured by a base on which a table top is arranged with sectors articulated to each other.

In all of them, the articulated sectors are joined together by hinges arranged in parallel, being able to have a central hinge defining two equal portions, one of which is also slidably mounted on the base to be arranged centered on it when the board is folded, or laterally displaced when the tabletop is open, so that the set formed by the two portions remains centered on the base and forming a tabletop twice as large as when folded.

In other embodiments, the deck comprises a central portion arranged centrally on the base, and two lateral extensions or wings, one on each side of the central portion. Forming in the unfolded position a board somewhat larger than in the case of two portions alone, also having the central portion, but being hardly usable in the folded position, since said central portion is usually very narrow.

Therefore, in both cases the board is foldable only in one direction, perpendicular to the hinges, and the difference in size between the unfolded and folded configurations is slightly less than double at best, which results in a difficulty. transport if the table is large, since its maximum size can only be reduced to half at most, and vice versa, in a limitation of the maximum size of the table if it is desired to be easily transportable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The transportable folding table of the invention is of the type that comprises a base on which a board is arranged with sectors articulated between them, where according to the invention:

-The base comprises a drawer (with blank or free walls) with telescopic sections, which comprise an outer half-box open on one of its smaller sides and an inner half-box, mounted on the inside of the outer half-box by means of guiding elements directed towards the open side of the outer half-drawer, and the board comprises: -a first sector arranged at the top of the drawer,

-a second sector articulated to the first sector by its transversal edge corresponding to the open side of the outer half-box;

-the first sector or the second sector comprising first semi-hinges on their longitudinal edges,

-comprising, at least, a semicircular extension attached to one of the edges of the first sector and the second sector, formed by a third sector and a fourth sector, both in the shape of a circular sector of 90 degrees of amplitude, articulated with each other by their contiguous straight edges, the third sector or the fourth sector comprising second half-hinges that can be coupled to the first half-hinges,

-the drawer comprising lateral extreme horizontal wings under the first sector or second sector devoid of the first semi-hinges, to support the sector of the semi-circular extension devoid of second semi-hinges, and

- the drawer also comprising vertical wings joined to it through a vertical joint, for deployment under the semicircular extension in a medial position of the same.

In this way, the table is capable of folding in two directions, that is, in quarters of the tabletop, reducing the folded size by half, for the same unfolded dimensions, with respect to the existing folding table typologies. which makes it easy to transport for a larger table size, thus increasing versatility.

In addition, handling, transport and assembly by a single person and in any transport vehicle, both in parts and in a totally stable set.

But it is that, also resulting from the developed configuration, an additional innovation has been achieved, consisting in that the table has four different ways of unfolding: the first as a fully deployed round table, the second approximately in a semicircular shape, the third only deploying a fourth of the table, having the shape of a 90 ° circular sector, and the fourth fully retracted, being able to be used as a support piece of furniture anywhere in the house or garden.

Likewise, it is a table that can be used both indoors and outdoors or in the garden.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1.- Shows a view of the table of the invention in the folded position, and a detail of the connection between the first and second semi-hinges.

Figure 2.- Shows a view similar to figure 1 with the sectors of the circular extensions disassembled to see only the drawer, and the first two sectors of the board in the folded position.

Figure 3.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 2, with the drawer extended, to appreciate the outer half-box and the inner half-box.

Figure 4.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 3, with the vertical wing of the seen side extended and with the placement of the extension that comprises the horizontal wings, and a detail with said extension placed in the inner half-drawer.

Figure 5.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 4, with the second sector of the board unfolded and resting on the inner half-box.

Figure 6.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 5, with the sectors that make up the semicircular extension of the proximal side in place, and in particular with the third sector open and the fourth sector being deployed to its open position.

Figure 7.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 6, with the sectors that make up the semicircular extension positioned and fully deployed, and a lower detail of the interlocks arranged under the semicircular extension to fix the position of the vertical wings

Figure 8.- Shows a view of the table of the invention in a fully deployed position.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The portable folding table (1) of the invention is of the type comprising a base (2) on which a board (3) is arranged with sectors articulated to each other, where according to the invention:

-The base (2) comprises a drawer (20) with telescopic sections that comprise an outer half-box (21) open on one of its smaller sides and an inner half-box (22) mounted on the inside of the outer half-box (21) by means of elements guide, not shown, directed towards the open side (21a) of the outer half-box (21) (see fig.

3), and the board (3) comprises:

-a first sector (31) arranged at the top of the drawer (20),

- a second sector (32) articulated to the first sector (31) by its transverse edge corresponding to the open side (21a) of the outer half-box (21);

-the first sector (31) or the second sector (32) comprising first semi-hinges (35a) on their longitudinal edges,

-comprising, at least, a semicircular extension (30) (see in figs. 7 and 8) attached by one of the edges of the first sector (31) and the second sector (32), formed by a third sector (33) and a fourth sector (34), both in the shape of a circular sector of 90 degrees wide, articulated together by their adjoining straight edges, the third sector (33) or the fourth sector (34) comprising second half-hinges (35b) that can be coupled to the first half-hinges (35a) (see in detail of fig. 1),

-the drawer (20) comprising horizontal lateral wings (23) (see figs. 4 to 6) under the first sector (31) or second sector (32) devoid of the first semi-hinges (35a), to support the sector of the semi-circular extension devoid of second semi-hinges, and

- the drawer (20) also comprising vertical wings (24) joined thereto through a vertical joint (27) for deployment under the corresponding semicircular extension (30) in a medial position thereof.

Most preferably (see figs. 1 and 6), the first semi-hinges (35a) are arranged in the first sector (31), the extreme horizontal wings (23) in the inner half-drawer (22), and the second semi-hinges (35b) in the third sector (33), which is therefore articulated to the first sector (31); being the vertical wings (24) articulated to the outer half-box (21) by an area near its open side (21a), which allows, on the one hand, to be located in the medial position of the semicircular extension, and on the other hand, to give them a similar length than that of the outer semi-drawer, and even higher, achieving maximum stability. In addition, this configuration achieves a more compact and reduced shape when folding.

In the embodiment shown in the figures, the (see fig. 4) horizontal wings (23) are materialized by a plate (23a), joined to a lower extension (23b) removably insertable below a cross member (22a) of the half-box interior (22).

Furthermore, it is preferred that the semi-hinges (35a, 35b) comprise locking latches (35c) in the axial direction to prevent them from coming out, as they are in a horizontal position (see detail in fig. 1). This also provides greater strength and stability to the table. Likewise, it is preferred that the vertical wings (24) comprise interlocks (24a) arranged under the semicircular extension (30) (see in detail in fig. 7). The rest of the joints between sectors of the board are preferably of the type that can be embedded in the edges thereof.

Most preferably, it is provided that the outer half-box (21) and the inner half-box (22) comprise directionally rotating wheels (25), arranged at their distal lower corners (those opposite to the opening from which the inner half-box extends). , this facilitates the transport of the folded table. More specifically, it is preferred that the outer half-box (21) comprises directionally rotatable wheels (25) disposed at its proximal lower corners. All or some of the wheels may have brakes. Furthermore, the vertical wings (24) will ideally comprise leveling legs (24b) (threaded studs from a lower threaded piece) for perfect leveling.

Finally, it should be noted that the table can comprise a circular top (5) (see fig. 8), with a diameter less than the diameter of the table top (3), and that it comprises a rotating structure, not shown, supporting said table top (3 ). On it, utensils, food or the like can be arranged, which can be shared by diners, given the large size that the table can take. Also indicate that the sectors in the form of a 90 degree circular sector could be quadrangular, leaving the lateral semicircular extensions as lateral quadrangular extensions without distorting the invention, preferring the circular sector shape to generate a large rounded table where all the diners can be seen the faces.

Claims (9)

1.-Transportable folding table (1), of the type comprising a base (2) on which a board (3) is arranged with sectors articulated to each other; characterized by: -The base (2) comprises a drawer (20) with telescopic sections that comprise an outer half-box (21) open on one of its smaller sides and an inner half-box (22) mounted on the inside of the outer half-box (21) by means of elements guides directed towards the open side (21a) of the outer half-box (21), and the board (3) comprises: -a first sector (31) arranged at the top of the drawer (20), - a second sector (32) articulated to the first sector (31) by its transverse edge corresponding to the open side (21a) of the outer half-box (21); -the first sector (31) or the second sector (32) comprising first semi-hinges (35a) on their longitudinal edges, -comprising, at least, a semicircular extension (30) attached by one of the edges of the first sector (31) and the second sector (32), formed by a third sector (33) and a fourth sector (34), both with shape of a circular sector of 90 degrees wide, articulated together by their adjoining straight edges, the third sector (33) or the fourth sector (34) comprising second half-hinges (35b) that can be coupled to the first half-hinges (35a), -the drawer (20) comprising horizontal lateral wings (23) under the first sector (31) or second sector (32) devoid of the first semi-hinges (35a), and -the drawer (20) also comprising vertical wings ( 24) attached to it through a vertical joint (27). 2. -Transportable folding table (1) according to claim 1, where the first semi-hinges (35a) are arranged in the first sector (31), the extreme horizontal wings (23) in the inner half-drawer (22), and the second semi-hinges (35b) in the third sector (33); being the vertical wings (24) articulated to the outer half-box (21) by an area near its open side (21a). 3.-Transportable folding table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the horizontal wings (23) are materialized by a plate (23a) joined to a lower extension (23b) removably insertable under a crossbar (22a) of the inner half-drawer (22). 4.-Transportable folding table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the semi-hinges (35a, 35b) comprise locking latches (35c) in the axial direction to prevent them from coming off. 5. -Transportable folding table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the vertical wings (24) comprise interlocks (24a) arranged under the semicircular extension (30). 6.-Transportable folding table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer half-box (21) and the inner half-box (22) comprise directionally rotating wheels (25) arranged at their distal lower corners. 7.-Transportable folding table (1) according to claim 6, wherein the outer half-drawer (21) comprises directionally rotating wheels (25) arranged at their proximal lower corners. -Transportable folding table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, where the vertical wings (24) comprise leveling legs (24b). 9.-Transportable folding table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein it also comprises a circular top (5) with a diameter less than the diameter of the board (3), and comprising a rotating support structure on said board (3) .