GB2074852A

GB2074852A - Elevating swivel table

Info

Publication number: GB2074852A
Application number: GB8014627A
Authority: GB
Original assignee: AN TEH TSEUG
Current assignee: AN TEH TSEUG
Priority date: 1980-05-02
Filing date: 1980-05-02
Publication date: 1981-11-11

Abstract

A dining table comprises a swivel plate (10) mounted on a device (16, 15, 14) for receiving bottles which can be elevated through a central opening (40) of the table top (1). The bottle receiving device (16, 15, 14) is raised and lowered by screwing a bolt 19 out of and into a threaded recess (21). The table top includes covered (24) tray- receiving cavities. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Elevating Swivel Table This invention relates to a novel dining table includes a swivel plate mounted on an elevating device which can be moved substantially through å central opening of a top plate thereof, a number of replaceable tray-like devices placed respectively within cavities provided in the top plate, and cover devices for covering the cavities to conceal the dregs of food left in the tray-like devices.

Most conventional dining tables have a flat top plate for receiving different kinds of articles thereon. However, an outstanding disadvantage of those conventional tables is that it is very inconvenient for food taking, and conversation between the people sitting around the table when there are beverage bottles scatters on the top plate. Furthermore, the beverage bottles tend to tumble over to create a scene of mess and embarrassment. Although some tables are provided with a swivel plate on its top plate for receiving dishes so that people may take their favorite food easily by turning the swivel plate, it still can not overcome the above-described disadvantage of the conventional dining tables.

Additionally, collecting and cleaning of the cigarette ash and leftover are troublesome when the conventional tables are in use.

In accordance with the present invention a novel dining table comprises a supporting bracket having a main shaft with a threaded cylindrical recess therein, a top plate mounted on the bracket having a circular opening on its central portion and a number of cavities on the peripheral portion thereof, a number of tray-like devices usually placed within the recesses and covered by a cover device which is preferably mounted on the upper edge of the recess, a threaded bolt for screwing with the threaded cylindrical recess of the main shaft having a larger flat top end, and a circular swivel device for receiving beverage bottles supported on a means which may be moved upwards and downwards through the opening of the table top by turning the threaded bolt into or out of the threaded recess of the shaft.

The swivel device thereof can be turned by the user like the known swivel plate. The receiving means may be elevated above the table top so that one may easily put a beverage bottle therein and take it therefrom.

Accordingly, it is an important object of the present invention to provide a novel table having devices for collecting and storing cigarette ash and leftover food.

It is another important object of the present invention to provide a novel dining table comprising an elevating device which can be moved above or below the table top to receive beverage bottles so as to avoid obstruction of the view lines between the people when they are engaged in conversation.

These and other objects, features and advantages will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part thereof.

Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a novel table in accordance with the present invention; and Fig. 2 is an enlarged partial exploded perspective view of a tray-like device with a cover.

Referring to Fig. 1 there is shown a novel dining table of the present invention in which a round, flat top plate 1 is provided with a number of cavities (not shown) each covered by a cover device 24, and a circular opening 40 on the central portion thereof. The cavities are preferably disposed on the edge portion of the top plate 1 in spaced relation. A supporting bracket 3 includes four symmetrical legs 31 standing on the ground, a shaft 22 positioned on the legs 31 having a threaded longitudinal recess 21 therein for engaging with a threaded bolt 1 9 with a larger flat top 18, and two arms 20 mounted on the shaft 22 for supporting the top plate 1.Mounted on the flat top 1 8 of the bolt 1 9 is a receiving device 1 6 consisting of a lower round plate 1 7 having an upward flange 171 on its upper peripheral edge, three vertical stems 1 5 positioned on the lower round plate 1 7 and each stem being located at a corner of an imaging equilateral triangle, and an upper round plate 14 supported by the stems 1 5.

The diameter of the round plates 1 7 and 14 is preferrably equal to or slightly smaller than that of the opening 40. Accordingly, by turning the bolt 1 9 into or out of the recess 21 of the shaft, the receiving device 16 may move above or below the top plate 1 for a desired distance.

An annular bearing device 13 is fixed on the central portion of the upper round plate 14 and attached to a swivel plate 10. The bottom of the swivel plate 10 is provided with a metal pad 11 for contacting directly with steel balls received within the bearing device 13, and a short stem 12 provided at the centre thereof for inserting into the central opening of the annular bearing device 13 so that one may turn clockwise or counterclockwise the swivel plate 10.

Usually, a replaceable tray-like device 9 (as shown in Fig. 2) is placed into the cavity of the top plate 1 for containing the dregs of food or cigarette ash. The covers 24 are kept at the same level as the upper surface of the top plate 1 when they cover the cavities. As desired, the receiving device 1 6 can be adjusted above and below the top plate 1 for a certain length which is about one thirds of height of the common wine bottle so that a bottle can be readily put therein or taken therefrom.

While there has been described what is at present considered to be the preferred embodiment of the invention, it will be understood that various modifications may be made therein, and it is intended to cover in the appended claims all such modifications as of falling within the true spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A dining table comprising: a top plate having a circular opening disposed on the central portion thereof and a number of cavities arranged in a spaced relation; a supporting bracket having legs for standing on the ground, a main shaft positioned on the legs having a longitudinal threaded recess therein, and arms mounted on the shaft for supporting said top plate; a threaded bolt designed for screwing into the longitudinal threaded recess of said main shaft having a larger flat top end; means for receiving bottles mounted on the flat top end of said bolt to be elevated through the circular opening of said top plate; and bearing device mounted on the top of said means to support a smaller circular plate for receiving different kinds of food thereon whereby said smaller circular plate can be turned in both clockwise and counterclockwise direction by the user, and said means can be moved above or below the said top plate by turning said bolt out of or into the threaded recess of said shaft.

2. A dining table as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means consists of a lower round plate having an upward flange on the upper edge thereof, vertical stems mounted on said lower round plate, and an upper round plate supported by said stems.

3. A dining table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the diameter of said lower and upper round plates is preferably equal to or slightly smaller than that of the circular opening of said top plate.

4. A dining table substantially as hereinbefore described with reference and as shown in the accompanying drawing.