GB2380931A - Demountable table for a bunk bed - Google Patents

Demountable table for a bunk bed Download PDF

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GB2380931A
GB2380931A GB0121965A GB0121965A GB2380931A GB 2380931 A GB2380931 A GB 2380931A GB 0121965 A GB0121965 A GB 0121965A GB 0121965 A GB0121965 A GB 0121965A GB 2380931 A GB2380931 A GB 2380931A
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bunk bed
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Richard John Wood
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C19/00Bedsteads
    • A47C19/22Combinations of bedsteads with other furniture or with accessories, e.g. with bedside cabinets
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B23/00Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/02Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else releasably mounted on the bedstead or another item of furniture
    • A47B23/025Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else releasably mounted on the bedstead or another item of furniture mounted on the bedstead
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B5/00Suspended or hinged panels forming a table; Wall tables

Abstract

A demountable table is attachable e.g. to a bunk bed. The table includes a support surface (10) and a bracket along which the support surface (10) is slidable between an extended position and a retracted postion.

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September 6i2001 Improvements in and relating to Articles of Funuture such as Demountable Tables for Clamping to Bunk Beds and the like I, Richard John Wood, A British citizen of 154 Wlutelees Road, Cumbemauld Glasgow, do here by declare the invention for which I desire that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement :- This invention relates to articles of furniture, particularly demountable tables and like articles such as flat tables or box type tables, which can be mounted on the side of a bunk bed or other articles of furniture or indeed other surfaces where applicable More specifically the invention is concerned with providing a table with means whereby it can be clamped on another member such as the side of a bunk bed so as to be within easy reach of the occupant According to the invention a demountable table comprise a bracket assembly wherein there is a clamping bracket wluch is mounted for example to the side of a bunk bed by means of a clamp or clamps the clamping bracket is arranged so that the clamping bracket also forms the table support, a diagonal brace which is part of the clamping bracket also forms the table base support, a diagonal support brace which is part of the clamping bracket provides the table surface which when affixed is maintained to remain horizontal.
The table surface is arranged whereby a shaped metal plate is fixed non-detachably to the underside of the table in such a manner that the table can be fitted to the clamping bracket by means of sliding the table base over the protruding surface of the clamping bracket.
The metal plate which is non detachably fixed to the underside of the table base is shaped in such a way that there is provided a space between the metal plate and the underside of the table base relative to the shape and size of the protruding end of the clamping bracket, there is also provided in the non detachable base plate and on the protruding part of the clamp bracket a slot which the diagonal support brace passes through.
The diagonal support brace will stop the table from sliding off the clamping bracket while the table is being used in such a manner that the user can push the table or pull the table on the clampmg bracket, which for this purpose will be refereed to as a horizontal plane.
The table may be fixed to the closed position by inserting a bolt and wing nut.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :- FIG 1. Is a side view of the table (10) and clamping bracket (12) fixed for example to the side of a tubular framed bunk bed this view also shows the fixing clamps (14), the diagonal support brace (l1), the shaped metal plate (16) fixed to the table by screws (15) FIG 2. Is the same view ass FIG 1 however FIG 2 illustrates the position of the table (lO) after being pushed, pulled or slid to an open position the view more clearly illustrates which part of the clampmg bracket (12) the table (11) moves on.
FIG 3. Gives an overall view or face on view of the various assembled parts FIG 4 Shows in perspective the table in the closed position FIG 5 Shows in perspective the table in the open position.

Claims (7)

1. A bunkbed table attachment comprising a table which is adapted to slide from a retracted position to an extended position along a bracket.
2. The table has located on the underside a slide plate, which is adapted to engage the horizontal face of the bracket can be fixed in the retracted position by means of bolts or other suitable means.
3. The table is provided with drawers, which can be utilised for storage space within the table.
4. If preferred the table is alternatively provided with a hinged top which as in Claim 3 may provide for access to storage space.
5. Modifications and improvements may be made to the foregoing within the scope of the present invention for example. The table may be made of any material. e. g.-wood, metal, plastic, or a combination of materials.
6. The bracket preferably made of metal may be made of any material. e. g. wood, metal, plastic, or a combination of materials.
7. A bunkbed attachment substantlly as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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Citations (4)

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US3046072A (en) * 1960-01-21 1962-07-24 Shampaine Ind Inc Accessory supports for surgical operating tables and the like
GB2044085A (en) * 1979-02-23 1980-10-15 Gould A J Improvements in furniture assemblies
US5359741A (en) * 1993-04-21 1994-11-01 Brian Lang Rotatable and removable bed tray
JP2000023758A (en) * 1998-07-14 2000-01-25 Sankyo Denki Kogyosho:Kk Bed with table

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3046072A (en) * 1960-01-21 1962-07-24 Shampaine Ind Inc Accessory supports for surgical operating tables and the like
GB2044085A (en) * 1979-02-23 1980-10-15 Gould A J Improvements in furniture assemblies
US5359741A (en) * 1993-04-21 1994-11-01 Brian Lang Rotatable and removable bed tray
JP2000023758A (en) * 1998-07-14 2000-01-25 Sankyo Denki Kogyosho:Kk Bed with table

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