GB2446018A - Flat-packed table and seating system - Google Patents
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- GB2446018A GB2446018A GB0701581A GB0701581A GB2446018A GB 2446018 A GB2446018 A GB 2446018A GB 0701581 A GB0701581 A GB 0701581A GB 0701581 A GB0701581 A GB 0701581A GB 2446018 A GB2446018 A GB 2446018A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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Description
Table and Seating System 1, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES GREENING, 30 Weston
Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham. B] I a British Subject, do hereby declare the invention, for which I pray that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be perfomied, to be particularl.y described in and by the following
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Background
This present invention relates to a table and seating system, and the like, and has for its main object to provide an improved form of table and seating, which is suitable for a wide variety of uses and places where the user of a table and seat, and one or more of the related variations to the present invention, is likely to require such facilities. Other variations relating to the present invention shall be described in due course and all supported by the aid of drawings. it is to be undeistood, however, that The invention is not to be regarded as being limited to the particular arrangements hereinafter described which are given purely by way of example, and by any description according to the accompanying drawings, and that whilst the present invention does relate to a table and seating system arrangement, sUbsequent variations will and do change dependent upon their intended use and purpose, however, the manner in which each variation is constructed will remain as described by the present invention.
Today's varied and busy lifestyle demands, and asks questions of, the current market to supply a suitable and affordable range of goods and products that 1IiiI a variety of distinct needs. Consumer demands come in the shape of interests, hobbies, work, education and social events and all of these can and will vary according to the environment, or location, they are to be set in. Interests, hobbies. work or social events may be set at home or in the garden, field trips from work, college.. school, camping trips, walking, barbecues, picnics, to mention but a few, almost all of which are practiced by every age group. Whatever the demand, whatever the destination, choosing, transporting and assembling a suitable, light and practical or relevant type of table and seating equipment to match any particular demand is not always an easy decision, which is a reflection on inadequate.. or inefficient, products currently available in the market.
Catering for oneself, family, or g-oups can add to the physical discomfort of safety carrying suitable amounts of adequate and necessary table and seating equipment. Additionally one must lake into account; the transportation of any said. equipment from the origin point to;ts final destination. whether this be by piivate or public iransport or on 1boi, also, transporting any said equipment from a vehicle to its point of use.
Contemplation as to product suitability must also b given to the user's age, strength, physical ability and size. In summary, personal pursuits, specific needs. interests and hobbies are not always ideally catered for and in many instances the user chooses an existing product which will make do' or is conveniently found in the market place as this is his only option.. )
Statement of Invention
To overcome this, the present invention and subsequent variations to the present invention, proposes a flat-packed table and seating system, a proposition that all other variations to the present invention shall follow regardless of description, shape or size. The present invention comprises a carry-case containing and what shaH be described as; a main body, two cross-pieces, a table-top and a seat-top, a total of five sections and each one is designed to be unfoded.. The main body and two cross-pieces are designed to interlock with each other to form a criss-cross' patterned main structure. The table-top and seat-top are designed to easily fit into position on top of the main body and the two cross-pieces, respectively, and be securely locked into position. The afore mentioned carry-case proposes to be handled in a variety of ways dependant upon the carrier, therefore, it should be able to be worn over one's shoulder, held in one's hand or adorned in the fashion as that of a rucksack It should also have the means to be closed up by way of a zipper or catch plate mechanism..
Advantages The material from which the table and seating system and other variations are made will preferab'y be that of plastic, or an alloy, depending upon the intended use. This process will ensure easier, less tiring and cumbeNome transportation and construction, it will preferably aid the assembly in providing light and easy to handle sections, however, it should be noted that, the present invention and subsequent variations to the present invention could also be manufactured from a number of other materials, these might include wood, MDF, nylon or metal, fowever, such changes are likely to affect the weigfit, strength and transportation of any of the said equipment described herein.
The process of construction is a simple one, and the object of this present invention is to provide means which permits the construction to be one of minimum effort and without the use of tools, wrenches or separate fixings.
This is highlighted by the slotting-together method of the main body and the two cross-pieces. *The securing of the table-top and the seat-top is achieved by the use of locking pins, afl of Which are located on the underside of both respective sections, and for their purpiise are both easy 10 reach and operate. The present invention also proposes a system that reduces the risk of injury, that is, a child or other unobservant person, whose fingers olhentimes can be injured when other mechanisms are used.
Before and afier use this present invention and its variations preferably pack flat into a carry-case aiding storage and transportation.
Introduction to Drawings
A specific embodiment of the present invention and what shall be deemed as a 1-2 seater in adult size will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure (1) shows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, the main body of a table and seating system according to the present rnvention.
Figure (2) shows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, the larger cross-piece of a table and seating system according to the present invention Figure (3) shows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, the smaller cross-piece of a table and seating system according to the present invention..
Figure (4) shows what is, and what shaH be deszTibed and known hereinafter as, the tabEe-top as viewed from underneath of a table and seating system according to the present invention.
Figure (5) shows what is,, and what shaH be described and known hereinafter as, the table-top as viewed from above of a table and seating system according to the present invention.
Figure (6) shows two views of what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a seat-top viewed from both underneath and from above of a table and seating system according to the present üwention.
Figure (7) shows what is, an exploded perspective ckawing detailing the relation between both large and small cross-pieces to their respective positions in relation to the main body and prior to being interlocked according to the present invention..
Figure (8) shows what is, an exploded perspective drawing detailing the relation between both table-top and seat-top sections to their respective positions in relation to both large and small cross-pieces prior to being interlocked according to the present invention.
Figure (9) shows what is, a perspective drawing detailing, the completed table and seating system arrangement with each section interlocked and secured into their respective positions according to the 1present invcntion Figure (U)) shows what is, a cross section of, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a Locking pin of a table and seating systen according to the present mventioa Figures (1) to (9) as hercinbefore described, relates to an adult-size embodiment of the present invention, however, it should be noted that this particular embodiment will also be deemed, with The relevant reductions in dimensions, as child-size.
To illustrate more clearly the extent of the present invention, nine alternative embodiments, in both adult and child size, one, two or three seaters, shall be described herein: The first alternative embodiment to the specific embodiment of the present invention and what shall be deemed as, adult or child-size and designed to accommodate one person, will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure (1!) siiows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, the main body of a table and seating system according to the present invention.
Figure (12) shows what is, both cross-pieces, large and small, a top view and underneath view of what is a seat-top, a top view and underneath view of what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a desktop The second alternative embodiment to the specific embodiment of the present invention and what shall now be deemed as, adult or child-size dependent upon the dimensions, will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure (13) shows what is, and what shall be described and. known hereinafter as, the main, body of a tab9e that is a variation of the present invention according to the present invention..
Figure (14) shows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a cross-piece of a table that is a variation of the present invention according to the present invention.
Figure (15) shows what is, a top view of, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a table top section of a table that is a variation of the present invention according to the present invention..
Figure (16) shows what. is, an underneath view of and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a table-top section of a table that is a variation of the present invention according to the present invention.
Figure (17) shows what is, an exploded perspective drawing detailing the relation between both cross-pieces to their respective positions in relation to the main body and prior to being interlocked according to the present invention.
Figure (18) shows what is, a perspective drawing detailing the completed table with each section interlocked and secured into their respectIve positions according to the present invention..
Figure (19) shows what is, an exploded perspective draWing.....
Figure (20) shows what is, a perspective drawing detailing the completed table as shown in Figure (18), but with the added option of a cover, again each section is interlocked and secured into its respective position according to the present invention.
The third alternative embodiment to the specific embodiment of the present invention and what shall now be deemed as, adult e child-size dependent upon the dimensions, and designed to seat up to three people, will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanyIng drawing in which: Figure (21) shows what is, a perspective drawing detailing a completed table and seating system with each section interlocked and secured into their respective positions according to die present invention, this variation also has the added option of the use of a covet as previously described and demonsratedjn Figure (20).
The forth alternative embodiment to the specific embodiment of the present invention and what shall now be deemed as,, a medium sized barbecue table, will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure (22) shows what is a perspective drawing, part exp'oded, part constructed, of what is and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a main body, two cross-pieces and a table-top featuring a space to incorporate a barbecue pit*. the main body and two cross-pieces are detailed in the interlocked positions according to the present invention, the table-top, detailed in an exploded perspective shows its relative position above the main body and cross-pieces prior to being interlocked and secured into position.
The fifth alternative embodiment to the specific embodiment of the present invention, and what shall now be deemed as, a small stool, will now be described by way of example only and with ieference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure (23) shows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, two cross-pieces and one seat-top of a stool that is a varIation of the present invention according to the present invention. The drawing details the two cross-pieces, each varying in shape and design but not in height The. drawing also details three views of the scat-top, those being1 a side view, an end view and a top view.
The sixth alternative embodiment to the specific embodiment of the present invention, and what shall now be deemed as, a small seat, will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure (24) shows what is, and what shall be described and known hereinafter as, a cross-piece and a seat-top of a stool that is a variation of the present invention according to the present invention. The drawing details the cross-piece and the seat-top as viewed from above. This small seat consists of two cross-pieces and a seat-top, the Cross-pieces being of exact size and dimension.
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Detailed Description
Once removed from the carry-case all variations of the present invention will be constructed in similar Thshion, according to the design variation style. In summary, and using the double table and seat version: * The main body (A) as described in Figure (I) is to be unfolded and made to stand alone on its existing self-supporting three-footed base assuming a V' shaped stance.
* The large cross-piece (B) as shown in Figure (2) is then unfolded and its slot, shown as slot I in Figure (2) is aligned to slot [of the main body, shown in Figure (1). The cross-piece is then lowered to interlock slot-to-slot with the main body.
* The smaller cross-piece (C) as shown in Figure (3) is then unfolded and its slot, shown as slot 1 in Figure (3) is aligned to slot La of the main body. shown in Figure (1). The smaller cross-piece is then lowered to interlock slot-to-slot with the main body.
* The hinge section of the main body is slabilised by sliding sheath 5.
illustrated in Figure (1), across hinge 2 of the main body, illustrated in Figure (1), and clicking into place, thus securing the main body from
unstable movements.
* The table-top (D) is unfolded and placed on top of the constructed base, illustrated in figure 7, in a manner in which its four slots 8, shown in Figure (4) align with the four corresponding elevations 4, shown in Figure (I) on the constructed base. The table-top is then secured in place by sliding the locking pins 9, illustrated in Figure (4), through the holes 3 in the elevations 4, to the Ibur respective keeps LI, shown in Figure (4).
* The seat-top (E) is unfolded and placed on the smaller cross-section and the main body. It is secured in the same manner as the table top. Jo
Claims (6)
- Claims I. A flat-packed table and seating system comprIsing of fivesections; a main body and two cross-pieces, each one to be unfolded and designed to interlock with each other to form a criss-crass' patterned main structure, a table-top and a seat-top, also to be unfolded, which are secunly locked into position on top of the main structure by the use of locking pins, all of iihich are located on the underside of both respective sections allowing the system's construction to be one without the use of tools, wrenches or separate fixings.
- 2. A table and seating system according to claIm I wherein variations of structural size allow for the use of child, single, double, adult and family versions of the product
- 3. A table and seating system according to cLaim 2, wherein the table-top section incorporates a srinlcture which allows for storage facilities within its body.
- 4. A table and seating system according to claim I and claim 2 wherein the main body and the seating sections are separate from one another, not, however, loosing its main construction characteristics, which allows for user choice as to size of table and seat to be used.
- 5. A table and seating system according to claim I and claim 4 wherein a table covering accessory can be adapted to the main body for the purpose of sheltering its structure.
- 6. A table and seating system according to claim 1, claim 2 and claim 4 wherein the tabletop incoiporates a metal basin accessory, purpose-built for barbecuing facility.
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| GB0701581A GB2446018A (en) | 2007-01-27 | 2007-01-27 | Flat-packed table and seating system |
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| US3300245A (en) * | 1966-01-21 | 1967-01-24 | Fenton J Rumble | Picnic table |
| US4076305A (en) * | 1977-03-29 | 1978-02-28 | Lawrence Peska Associates Inc. | Knock-down mobile picnic table and bench assembly |
| US4834450A (en) * | 1988-01-07 | 1989-05-30 | Stickler Rexford W | Tote-table |
| GB2216787A (en) * | 1988-04-08 | 1989-10-18 | Mendoza Blanco Margarita | Furniture |
| WO1990001283A1 (en) * | 1985-07-22 | 1990-02-22 | Suntrek, Inc. | Improved bench table with removable parts |
| US5367964A (en) * | 1993-11-22 | 1994-11-29 | Hockensmith; William L. | Knockdown picnic table |
| US5551748A (en) * | 1995-03-13 | 1996-09-03 | Mckelvey; Patrick | Portable shooting bench |
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| US3300245A (en) * | 1966-01-21 | 1967-01-24 | Fenton J Rumble | Picnic table |
| US4076305A (en) * | 1977-03-29 | 1978-02-28 | Lawrence Peska Associates Inc. | Knock-down mobile picnic table and bench assembly |
| WO1990001283A1 (en) * | 1985-07-22 | 1990-02-22 | Suntrek, Inc. | Improved bench table with removable parts |
| US4834450A (en) * | 1988-01-07 | 1989-05-30 | Stickler Rexford W | Tote-table |
| GB2216787A (en) * | 1988-04-08 | 1989-10-18 | Mendoza Blanco Margarita | Furniture |
| US5367964A (en) * | 1993-11-22 | 1994-11-29 | Hockensmith; William L. | Knockdown picnic table |
| US5551748A (en) * | 1995-03-13 | 1996-09-03 | Mckelvey; Patrick | Portable shooting bench |
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