JP2978488B1 - Folding table with side table - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] The use of a plurality of folding tables or the use of a large table in a campsite or the like requires a lot of time and labor when transporting, setting up and retreating, and is bulky in storage. There was a problem of getting in the way. In a folding table (1) that can be folded to the back side, a flat plate-shaped side table (8) is housed and arranged between the back side (3) of a folded top plate (2). One side (8f) of (8) is placed between two legs (11) arranged on the edge of the top plate (2) on the opposite side (7b) of the dividing edge (7). ) Or one side of the side table (8) is hinged to the band edge (6) on the opposite side (7b), and turned outward by approximately 180 degrees. And horizontal support means (9) after turning outward. The auxiliary leg (10) is attached to the side table (8) as necessary.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a folding table which is mainly used for outdoor leisure such as camping and has a portability by being folded, and more particularly to a side table which can be folded and stored in such a table. And a folding table with a side table.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of tables used in camps or the like have been proposed in pursuit of portability and convenience as folding and disassembly type tables.

[0003] Since these tables also function as a temporary storage area for foodstuffs and the like, and a cooking table, when the area of the table is small, another table may be prepared or a larger table may be used.

[0004]

However, using a plurality of folding tables or using a large table at a campsite or the like requires a lot of time and labor during transportation, installation and withdrawal, and also requires storage. There was also a problem that the sex was bulky and hindered.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention increases the table area without increasing the storage volume.
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel folding table with a side table that has greatly improved portability and convenience.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a folding table with a side table according to the present invention is configured as follows.

[0007] For convenience of explanation, the present invention may be described with reference numerals, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the flat top plate (1) is
The divided edges (7) are connected to each other by hinges (7a) so that they can be folded toward the rear surface (3),
A top plate portion (2) having a band edge (6) surrounding the top plate periphery (5) in a band shape with a predetermined width on the back surface (3) side;
The top plate (2) is arranged upright at approximately four corners on the back surface (3) side, and can be stored between the back surface (3) side of the top plate portion (2) folded by folding. In the folding table (1) comprising the legs (11),
One or two flat side tables (8) are housed and arranged between the folded back plate (2) and the back (3) side, and one side (8f) of the side table (8) is Top plate (1) on one side or both sides on the opposite side (7b) of the divided edge (7)
It is characterized in that it is provided near the edge so as to be able to turn outwardly by approximately 180 degrees and is supported, and is provided with horizontal maintaining means (9) after turning outwardly.

Also, the back surface (3) of the side table (8)
An auxiliary leg (10) that can be folded and stored is attached to the side. When the side table (8) is mounted near the edge of the top plate (1), the side table (8) is placed between two legs (11, 11) arranged on the same top plate (2). One side (8f) of (8) is pivoted,
One side of the side table (8) may be attached to the band edge (6) on the opposite side (7b) of the divided edge (7) by a hinge (7a).

[0009]

According to the above construction, the folding table with the side table according to the present invention is expanded when necessary and used as a table.

Here, when a larger area is required,
By expanding the side table, the table area becomes wider, and the convenience is greatly improved.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A specific embodiment of a folding table with a side table according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an overall schematic perspective view of the folding table with the side table according to the first embodiment as viewed from the back side.

The folding table with a side table according to the present embodiment (hereinafter, abbreviated as “main body”) mainly includes a top plate, legs, and side tables. Note that directions in the drawings are used to facilitate understanding of the description of the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The top plate 2 has a left plate 2a and a right plate 2b formed of a wooden plate, a metal plate, a resin plate, or the like, or a combination thereof, and a long edge portion 6 is attached to a peripheral edge 5 thereof. And is connected by a hinge 7a so as to be rotatable only from the divided edge portion 7 to the back surface 3 side.

The leg portion 11 is formed of a hollow metal bar extending a predetermined length downward from the back surface 3 near the four corners of the top plate 2, and the upper end side of the leg portion 11 is connected to the back surface 3 of the top plate 2 and the band edge. The main body 1 is pivotally connected to the band edges 6 near the four corners so that the main body 1 can be folded and stored in a space formed by the main body 1 and the main body 1.

In the first embodiment, the distal ends of the legs 11 provided on the left plate 2a and the right plate 2b are integrally formed in a substantially U-shape. The configuration of the tip is not limited to this, but is formed into an appropriate shape existing in the related art.

The outer side 2c of the right plate 2b of the top plate 2 is provided with a storable side table 8 which is a feature of the present invention.
Is installed. This side table 8 is a right plate 2
It is made of a substantially rectangular plate smaller than b, and a band edge 8d is formed on the periphery 8c.

Band edge 8 of inner side 8f of side table 8
d is rotatably connected to a hinge 8g disposed between the outer edge 2c of the right plate 2b and the band edge 6 as a rotation axis. Legs 11,
11 is folded and stored in a space formed between the two.

In order to maintain a horizontal state at the time of development, a supporting beam member 9 is provided on an engaging projection 8b provided on the band edge 8d of the side 8a of the side table 8 in order to maintain the horizontal state.
Is attached. The support beam 9 is made of a strip-shaped metal piece, one end of which is pivotally connected to the legs 11, 11 and the other end of which is formed with an engagement recess 9a.
After unfolding the side table 8 substantially horizontally, the side table 8 is extended over and engaged with the engaging projections 8b of the side table 8,
The side table 8 is held substantially horizontally (FIG. 5).

[Operation of First Embodiment] The folding table 1 with the side table of the first embodiment having the above-described structure operates as follows.

That is, when the main body 1 is used, the top plate 2 is expanded using the hinge 7a of the divided edge portion 7 as a rotation axis and the folded leg portion 11 is pulled up to the ground as in the conventional product. The upper surface 4 of the top plate 2 is provided upright for use.

Next, to use the side table 8,
Outer side 2c of right plate 2b and inner side 8f of side table 8
Side table 8 with hinge 8g connecting
After being unfolded and made substantially horizontal (FIG. 4), the side table 8 is provided with a predetermined load strength by engaging the engaging concave portion 9a of the support beam member 9 with the engaging convex portion 8b of the side table 8. It is held substantially horizontally (FIG. 5).

When only the top plate 2 is used and the side table 8 is not used, the side table 8 may be used with the side table 8 hung downward. After deploying to the back surface 3 side of the right plate 2b, the side table 8 may be stored on the back surface side of the right plate 2b by engaging the support beam 9 with the side table 8.

Incidentally, in order to store the side table 8, it is sufficient to carry out the reverse procedure of the use. [Modification of Embodiment 1] To achieve the object of the present invention,
The first embodiment can be modified as follows.

That is, in the present embodiment, the top plate is formed in a rectangular shape, but may be formed in a circular shape, an oval shape, or a polygonal shape. In addition, the hinge on the side opposite to the divided edge portion and the divided edge portion of the right plate may be any one as long as it supports the two top plates and functions as a folding rotary shaft, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the length of the leg portion may be formed so as to be able to move up and down, so that the table can be set at an appropriate height. Alternatively, the table may be completely different from the leg portion of this embodiment. .

Further, the side table may be attached to either of the left and right top plates, or may be attached to both sides. The side table may be any shape as long as it can be stored on the back side of the top plate, and may be rectangular, semicircular, semielliptical, polygonal, or the like.

When the side tables are mounted on both sides of the top plate, the height of the hinges of the side table is adjusted by slightly lowering the height of the lower end of the band edge opposite to the dividing edge. It is preferable that the band edges of both top plates are completely fitted and closed when closed by not protruding downward from the band edge.

The horizontal holding means for holding the side table substantially horizontally is not limited to the mechanism of the support beam member 9 of this embodiment as long as it has the same function. In addition, in order to store the side table on the back side of the top plate, a locking member for the side table may be separately provided on the back side of the top plate to release the lock when the side table is used.

[Second Embodiment] Next, the configuration of a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an overall schematic perspective view of the folding table with the side table according to the second embodiment as viewed from the back side.

In the second embodiment, in addition to the support beam 9 for holding the side table 8 substantially horizontally, the side table 8
Attached to the back surface 3 is an auxiliary leg 10, 10 which can be folded and stored and whose length can be moved up and down. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The auxiliary legs 10, 10 are legs made of a hollow metal rod or the like which extends downward from the rear surface 3 near both ends of the outer side 8e of the side table 8 by a predetermined length. It is configured to be folded and stored in a space formed by the back surface 3 side of the side table 8 and the band edge 8d.

[Operation of the Second Embodiment] The folding table with the side table of the second embodiment having the above-described structure operates as follows.

That is, in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, after the main body 1 is expanded, the side table 8 is expanded and held substantially horizontally (FIG. 4), and the support beam is provided as necessary. 9 is engaged with the engaging projection 8b (FIG. 5), and the auxiliary leg 1 folded and stored on the back side of the side table 8 is provided.
It is used by raising 0 and 10 to stand on the ground (FIG. 6).

As a result, the side table 8 is more securely held horizontally than in the first embodiment, and the size of the side table 8 is reduced by the back surface 3 of the right plate 2b and the legs 11, 1 of the right plate 2b.
Even if the space is increased to the limit of the space formed between them, it is possible to cope with the mounting of a certain amount of heavy object on the side table 8.

In order to store the side table 8,
What is necessary is just to perform in the reverse order of the above-mentioned use. [Modification of Embodiment 2] To achieve the object of the present invention,
The second embodiment can be modified as follows.

In this embodiment, an auxiliary leg for holding the side table substantially horizontally is provided. Since this auxiliary leg has a function as a horizontal maintaining means, the above-mentioned support beam is used when the side table 8 is used. Material 9 is optional.

The auxiliary legs are not limited to this embodiment, but may be one or more detachable auxiliary legs (not shown). [Third Embodiment] Next, the configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to the third embodiment as viewed from the back side.

In the third embodiment, the attachment of the side table 8 to the top plate 2 is different from that of the first embodiment, but the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.
A detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The side table 8 of the third embodiment disposed on the right plate 2b side of the top plate 2 is disposed near the height of the band edge 6 as in the first embodiment.
f is provided between the legs 11, 11 on the right plate 2b side.
A pivot is attached to a.

The legs of the third embodiment are different from the legs of the first embodiment in that the front and rear legs 11 are formed separately and connected by a horizontal rod, but their functions are the same. [Operation of Third Embodiment] With the above configuration, the second embodiment operates as follows.

That is, the main body 1 is provided with the hinge 7a of the divided edge portion 7.
The top plate 2 is expanded and folded through the legs 11
Is caused and used. In order to use the side table 8, the side table 8 that hangs down by raising the legs 11, 11 on the right plate 2b side (FIG. 8)
(A)) Then, after the shaft support portion 11a provided on the leg portions 11 and 11 is expanded outward as a rotation axis to be substantially horizontal (FIG. 8).
(B)), the engaging concave portion 9a of the support beam member 9 is engaged with the engaging convex portion 8b of the side table 8 so as to be held substantially horizontally (FIG. 9), and opposes the placing of a heavy object.

Incidentally, in order to store the side table 8, it is sufficient to carry out the procedure reverse to the procedure when used. [Fourth Embodiment] Next, the configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to the fourth embodiment.

In the fourth embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the third embodiment, auxiliary legs 10 and 10 which can be folded and stored are attached to the back surface 3 of the side table 8.
The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The auxiliary legs 10, 10 of the side table 8
It has the same configuration as the auxiliary legs 10 and 10 used in the second embodiment, and is disposed so as to be folded and housed in a space formed by the back surface 3 side of the side table 8 and the band edge portion 8d. Things.

[Operation of the Fourth Embodiment] The folding table with the side table 8 of the fourth embodiment having the above-described structure operates as follows.

That is, in the same manner as in the third embodiment,
After the side table 8 is expanded and held substantially horizontally (FIG. 8), the support beam 9 is engaged with the engaging projection 8b as necessary (FIG. 8). 9),
The auxiliary legs 10 and 10 folded and stored on the back surface 3 side of the side table 8 are raised to use the side table 8 for use (FIG. 6).

Incidentally, in order to store the side table 8, it is sufficient to carry out the reverse procedure of the use.

[0049]

As described above, according to the folding table with the side table according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a folding table having a larger area without sacrificing portability.

In particular, by adopting a configuration in which foldable side tables are attached to both the left and right top plates, a folding table having an area almost twice as large as that of the conventional folding table is obtained, and the convenience for the user is remarkably improved. Things.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to the first embodiment as viewed from the back side.

FIG. 3 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to a second embodiment as viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a development explanatory view of a side table according to the first and second embodiments.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of mounting the horizontal maintaining means by an enlarged view of a portion A in FIGS.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an auxiliary leg of a side table according to the second and fourth embodiments.

FIG. 7 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to a third embodiment as viewed from the back side.

FIG. 8 is a development explanatory view of a side table according to the third and fourth embodiments.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view for mounting the horizontal maintaining means in an enlarged view of a portion A in FIGS.

FIG. 10 is an overall schematic perspective view of a folding table with a side table according to a fourth embodiment as viewed from the back side.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Top plate 2a Left plate 2b Right plate 2c Outer side 3 Back surface 4 Upper surface 5 Peripheral edge 6 Band edge 7 Dividing edge 7a Hinge 8 Side table 8a Side 8b Engagement convex portion 8c Peripheral 8d Band edge 8e Outer side 8f Inner side 8g Hinge 9 Support beam (horizontal maintaining means) 9a Engagement recess 10 Auxiliary leg 11 Leg 11a Shaft support

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A flat top plate (1) is divided into two equal parts, and the divided edge portions (7) are connected to each other by a hinge (7a) so that they can be folded toward the back surface (3). A top plate portion (2) having a band edge (6) surrounding the top plate periphery (5) in a band shape with a predetermined width on the back surface (3) side, and a back surface (2) of the top plate portion (2). 3) A fold comprising leg portions (11) arranged upright in the vicinity of the four corners on the side and configured to be stowable between the back (3) side of the top plate (2) folded by folding. In the table (1), one or two flat plate-shaped side tables (8) are housed and arranged between the back surface (3) side of the folded top plate part (2), and one side of the side table (8) The outer side (8f) is positioned on one side or both sides of the opposite side (7b) of the divided edge (7), near the edge of the top plate (1), and approximately 180 outward. While supporting and enabling rotation, folding with side table characterized by comprising a horizontal maintaining means after rotation of the outer (9) table. 2. The folding table with a side table according to claim 1, wherein an auxiliary leg that can be folded and stored is attached to the back surface of the side table. 3. When mounting the side table (8), two legs (11, 1) arranged on the same top plate (2).
The folding table with a side table according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one side (8f) of the side table (8) is pivotally supported between 1). 4. Attachment of the side table (8) to the band edge (6) on the opposite side (7b) of the divisional edge (7) with one side of the side table (8) using a hinge (7a). 3. The folding table with a side table according to claim 1, wherein the folding table is attached.