JP2788419B2 - table - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a table as a toy especially for an infant.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There have been various types of tables for toys for infants conventionally, but those tables merely have supporting legs mounted on a horizontal top plate. Many. For this reason, the conventional table can only be used as a normal table, and its use range is limited. As a toy for an infant, it is less attractive and the infant gets tired immediately.

[0003] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to enable various uses.
An object of the present invention is to provide a table that infants do not get tired of immediately.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a table body, a support leg attached to the table body, and
And a pair of the top plate for mounting on the table body, a horizontal state of Oite horizontally placed top plate on <br/> table body, heaven
Tilt the boards so that they face each other on the table body
It is intended to place on the inclined state of placing.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the table according to the first aspect, the top plate is detachably mounted on the table main body, and the top surface of the table main body is engaged with an edge of the top plate. An engaging portion for holding the top plate in an inclined state is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the table according to the first or second aspect, the table main body is provided with a storage recess opening on the upper surface thereof, and the top plate can be slid horizontally on the table main body. This is what we support.

[0007]

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the pair
When the top plate is placed horizontally on the table body, it can be used as a normal table. Further, when the pair of top plates are arranged on the table body in an inclined state, the pair of top plates can be used as a drawing plate.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the top plate is removed from the table main body, and the edge of the top plate is engaged with the engaging portion of the table main body, so that the top plate is placed on the table main body. Is held in an inclined state.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the top plate functions as a cover for opening and closing the storage recess on the table body. That is, by sliding the top plate, the opening of the storage recess can be opened, various objects can be stored in the recess or taken out from the recess, and the opening of the storage recess can be closed. In addition, the stored items can be kept clear so that they cannot be seen from the outside.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a table 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of components (four support legs 2, a table body 3 and a pair of top plates 4) molded of synthetic resin such as polypropylene, and is made of nylon. It is formed by assembling using a screw 5 and a female screw plate 6 molded of a synthetic resin such as ABS or ABS resin.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the support leg 2 has a substantially arc-shaped cross section, and a plurality of ribs 7 are formed on an inner peripheral surface thereof for maintaining strength. Bottomed cylindrical mounting part 8
Are provided integrally with the upper end of the support leg 2, an insertion hole 8 a is formed through the bottom plate, and a pair of engagement grooves 8 b is formed on the lower surface of the bottom plate at a position corresponding to the insertion hole 8 a.
Are formed facing each other. The female screw plate 6 has a square plate shape,
A screw hole 6a is provided at the center thereof. And
As shown by a chain line in FIG. 5, the female screw plate 6 is adapted to be engaged with an engagement groove 8b of the mounting portion 8.

The table body 3 has a rectangular shape in a plane, and a rib 9 is formed at a peripheral portion thereof so as to face downward. The support legs 2 are attached to four corners of the table main body 3, respectively. That is, a concave portion 11 for accommodating the head of the screw 5 is formed at each corner of the table main body 3 from the upper surface side, and an insertion hole 11a is formed through the inner bottom surface of the concave portion 11. or,
As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of ribs 12 are formed on the entire lower surface of the table main body 3 for maintaining strength.
2 is formed in an arc shape, and a concave portion 11
Surrounds the part forming. Table body 3
A rib 13 extending outward from a portion forming the recess 11 is formed on the lower surface of the support leg 2, and a substantially annular space formed between the rib 13 and the ribs 9 and 12 is formed. An engagement recess 14 is provided for engaging the mounting portion 8.

As shown in FIG. 5, the female screw plate 6 is engaged with the engaging groove 8b of the mounting portion 8 of the support leg 2, and the mounting portion 8 is engaged with the engaging recess 14 of the table body 3. Insert and engage from below. In this state, the screw 5 is inserted into the recess 11 of the table body 3 from above,
The screw portion is screwed into the screw hole 6a of the female screw plate 6 through the insertion hole 11a of the concave portion 11 and the insertion hole 8a of the mounting portion 8, and is tightened.
Is attached. At this time, the head of the screw 5 is housed in the recess 11 so as to be substantially flush with the upper surface of the table body 3.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in this embodiment, the screw 5 is an exclusive screw formed of a synthetic resin, and has a head-shaped engaging hole formed at its head. ing. And in order to tighten this screw 5,
A dedicated tool 15 similarly made of synthetic resin is provided. Therefore, even an infant can easily perform the tightening operation of the screw 5 using the dedicated tool 15 while enjoying the operation.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 to 9, a pair of side plates 16 are formed on the left and right sides of the table body 3, respectively.
A recess 17 is formed in the middle of the facing surfaces. Further, a stopper 18 is protruded from an intermediate portion of the recess 17. The guide grooves 19 are notched in each side plate 16 so as to extend from both ends of the recess 17 toward both front and rear ends of the table body 3.

The pair of top plates 4 has a rectangular plate shape, and a rib 4a is formed on the peripheral edge thereof so as to face downward.
The engagement projections 20 are provided at one end of the ribs 4a on both left and right sides of the top plate 4. Then, in a state where the engaging projections 20 correspond to the recesses 17 of the side plate 16 of the table main body 3,
By placing each top plate 4 horizontally on the table main body 3, as shown in FIGS.
Is completed.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
Is formed at the center of the table body 3 so as to open on the upper surface thereof. When each of the top plates 4 is moved outward from the state shown in FIG. 1 along the side plate 16 of the table body 3, the opening of the storage recess 21 is opened as shown in FIG. Note that, as shown in FIGS.
When the engaging projections 20 on both sides thereof are moved while being guided in the guide groove 19 of the side plate 16, and as shown by a chain line in FIG. Further, the top plate 4 is prevented from being further moved outward, and is held at a predetermined open position. Thus, the amount of protrusion of the top plate 4 can be restricted to such a degree that the table 1 does not fall even if a force is applied carelessly on the top plate 4. Further, since the engaging projection 20 is guided in the guide groove 19, when the top plate 4 is opened and moved, the top plate 4 does not come off by tilting with respect to the table body 1.

On the other hand, when the top plate 4 is closed and moved in the opposite direction, as shown in FIG.
Concealed by At the time of closing movement of the top plate 4, as shown by a solid line in FIG. 6, the engagement projection 20 is engaged with the stopper 18 at the intermediate portion of the side plate 16, thereby moving the top plate 4 further inward. It is prevented from being moved and is held in a predetermined closed position.

Since the head of the screw 5 is accommodated in the recess 11 so as to be substantially flush with the upper surface of the table body 3, if the screw 5 becomes loose, the head of the screw 5 will be removed. Project upward from the upper surface of the table body 3 and interfere with the top plate 4 when the top plate 4 slides. Therefore, the loosening of the screw 5 due to the interference can be reliably detected at an early stage, and the support leg 2 can be prevented from falling off from the table main body 3 beforehand.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 9, a pair of recesses 22 for accommodating small items such as pencils and crayons are provided.
Are formed at both ends of the upper surface of the table body 3 so as to extend along the width direction thereof. A pair of long groove-like engaging grooves 23 having a substantially V-shaped cross section extend along the width direction on the upper surface of the table main body 3 so as to be located between each of the recesses 22. And a pair of locking claws 23a protrude into each of the engagement grooves 23. In the present embodiment, an engaging portion is constituted by the engaging groove 23 and the locking claw 23a.

A pair of recesses 24 are formed at one edge of each top plate 4.
Is formed, and a locking piece 24a is protruded from an opening edge of the concave portion 24. First, the top plate 4 is removed from the table main body 3 in the state of FIG. Next, FIG.
As shown by a dashed line, one edge of the removed top plate 4 is engaged with the engagement groove 23 on the table body 3 from above, and the top plate 4 is tilted in one direction (clockwise in FIG. 9). Then, as shown by the solid line in the figure, the locking piece 24a is locked by the locking claw 23a, and the top plate 4 is securely held by the table main body 3 in an inclined state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, two sets of insertion holes 25 are formed at the other end of each top plate 4, and a pair of synthetic resin clips are inserted through the insertion holes 25. 26
Is attached. Then, with the top plate 4 supported in an inclined state as described above, the top plate 4 is
The paper 27 can be fixedly supported thereon. In addition, as shown by a solid line and a chain line in FIG. 2, by providing one set of the insertion holes 25 inside and outside in the width direction of the top plate 4,
The attachment position of the clip 26 can be appropriately selected according to the size of the paper 27 to be used.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, gripping concave portions 28 are formed at both end edges of the table main body 3. It can be removed or slid outward.

The table 1 constructed as described above
In FIG. 1, when each of the top plates 4 is set horizontally on the table main body 3, as shown in FIG.
Can be used as a normal table. Also, in this state, put a hand on each top plate 4 from the holding concave portion 28,
When the top plate 4 is slid outward, the storage recess 21 on the table body 1 is opened to the outside as shown in FIG. Therefore, in this state, various toys and the like are stored in the recess 2.
1 and can be taken out of the storage recess 21. On the other hand, when the top plate 4 is closed and moved in the opposite direction, the opening of the storage recess 21 is hidden by the top plate 4 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the stored items in the storage recesses 21 can be made clear so as not to be seen from the outside, and the external appearance is improved.

In the state shown in FIG. 1, the user puts his hand on the top plate 4 from the holding recess 28 and removes the top plate 4 from the table body 3. Next, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 9,
When one edge of the top plate 4 is engaged with the engagement groove 23 on the table main body 3, the top plate 4 is held by the table main body 3 in an inclined state. Then, in this state, if the paper 27 is fixed on the top plate 4 by the clip 26, the top plate 4 can be used as a drawing plate. In this case, the accommodating recess 22 provided on the table main body 3 is located on the near side of the top plate 4, so that when drawing a picture, small objects such as pencils and crayons are not scattered in the accommodating recess 22. Can be housed in a lump. Moreover, in the present embodiment, a pair of the top plates 4 is provided, and the top plates 4 in the inclined state are arranged so as to face the table main body 3. For this reason, two infants can draw while facing each other and having fun.

As described above, Table 1 of this embodiment is
Not only can it be used as a normal table, but also by arranging the top plate 4 in an inclined state, the top plate 4 can be used as a drawing board. For this reason, unlike the conventional one that can only be used as a normal table, various usages are possible, and the infant does not get tired immediately.
In addition, by putting a hand on the top plate 4 from the holding concave portion 28 formed in the table body 3, the top plate 4 can be easily removed or slid.

In this embodiment, the support leg 2 is attached to the table main body 3 by a dedicated screw 5 and a female screw plate 6 made of synthetic resin using a dedicated tool 15. Therefore, the infant can easily perform the assembly work while enjoying the work.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but may be embodied by changing the configuration of each part as follows .

( 1 ) The top plate 4 is rotatably attached to the table main body 3 so that the top plate 4 can be arranged in an inclined state by rotating the top plate 4. In this case, if the top plate 4 is configured to be held at an arbitrary angle of inclination, it is possible to widely correspond to the user's preference.

( 2 ) Arranging a partition plate in the storage recess 21. In this way, even for relatively small items,
It can be stored without being scattered. The technical concept that can be grasped from the embodiment will be described below.

[0031]

( 1 ) In claim 2, the engaging portion comprises an engaging groove formed on the table body and a locking claw protruding in the engaging groove. Is a table in which a locking piece protrudes, and the locking piece is locked to the locking claw in a state where the edge of the top plate is engaged with the engagement groove on the table body.

In this manner, the top plate can be reliably held on the table body in an inclined state. ( 2 ) The table according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a storage recess is provided on a portion of the table body on the front side in a state where the top plate is arranged in an inclined state.

In this way, when drawing a picture, small objects such as pencils and crayons can be accommodated collectively without being scattered in the accommodation recesses.

[0035]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the following excellent effects can be obtained. According to the invention of claim 1 or 2, not only can it be used as a normal table,
By arranging the pair of top plates in an inclined state, the pair of top plates can be used as a drawing board, so that various uses can be made and the infant does not get tired immediately. In addition
Two children face each other and have fun while painting
Can be

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by sliding the top plate, the opening of the storage recess can be opened, and various objects can be stored in or removed from the recess. At the same time, close the opening of the storage recess,
Stored items can be kept clear so that they cannot be seen from the outside.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a table embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a top plate is used as a drawing plate.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a top plate is slid outward.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a table.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a main part, showing the mounting structure of the support leg in an enlarged manner from a lower surface side.

FIG. 6 is a partially broken plan view showing a part of the table in an enlarged manner.

FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Table, 2 ... Support leg, 3 ... Table main body, 4 ... Top plate, 21 ... Storage concave part, 22 ... Storage concave part, 23 ... Engagement groove which comprises an engagement part, 23a ... Engagement which comprises an engagement part Stop claws, 2
4a: locking piece.

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A table main body, a supporting leg attached to the table main body, and a pair mounted on the table main body.
And a top plate of a horizontal state of Oite horizontally placed top plate on the table body, inclined so as to face the top plate on the table body
A table to be placed in an inclined state to be placed and placed. 2. A top plate is detachably mounted on a table main body, and an engagement portion is provided on an upper surface of the table main body for engaging with an edge of the top plate to hold the top plate in an inclined state. The table according to claim 1. 3. The table according to claim 1, wherein the table main body is provided with a storage recess opening on the upper surface thereof, and the top plate is slidably supported on the table main body in a horizontal state.