JP3345796B2 - Folding table with curtain - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a folding table in which a top plate is pivotally mounted on the upper end of a leg rod, and the top plate is rotated according to use or non-use, so that the table can be in a horizontal state or an upright state. More particularly, the present invention relates to a folding table with a curtain that moves a curtain in conjunction with rotation of a top plate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, both sides of the lower surface of a top plate are pivotally attached to the upper end of a leg with pivots pointing in the left and right directions, and the top is brought into contact with the upper surface of the leg with the pivot as a fulcrum. And an upright state that stands upright on the rear side of the leg rod, and the upper part of the curtain plate is pivotally connected to the left and right sides of the rear lower surface of the top plate with pivots that point to the left and right, respectively. It is pivotally connected to the rear end of the link rod pivotally attached to the leg rod with a pivot point in the left and right direction, and interlocks with the rotation of the top plate and separates the curtain plate behind the leg rod when the top plate is horizontal. ,
The folding table with a curtain plate that moves so that the top plate moves closer to the back of the leg when the top plate is standing,
No. 6,009,036. One example of such a known folding table with a curtain is shown in FIG.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional folding table with a curtain plate, the table storage efficiency when the top plate is folded upright is greatly influenced by the distance from the rear surface of the top plate to the front surface of the leg rod. The shorter the distance, the more tables can be stored in the same space (area). That is, the curtain plate (6) shown in FIG. 7 moves so as to approach the rear of the leg rod (2) when the top plate (3) is in the upright state. Although the distance (X) to the front of the rod (2) is designed to be shorter,
Compared to the case without the curtain plate, the thickness is increased by the thickness (A) of the curtain plate (6), so that the table storage efficiency is deteriorated. Also, when moving the folded table to the storage location, the curtain plate collides with the building or other tables, etc., and shakes greatly in the left and right direction, the link rod deforms and not only the curtain plate, but also the top plate This also hinders rotation.

[0004] In order to improve the table storage efficiency, a table in which a curtain plate is installed in the left and right legs is also proposed. In this case, if the side edges of the top plate are abutted and arranged,
Since there is no curtain plate on the outside of the leg rod, there is a problem that a gap is formed between the leg rod of the adjacent table and the appearance is poor.

According to the present invention, the table can be stored efficiently when the top plate is folded upright, and even when the side edges of the top plate are arranged in contact with each other, the space between the table and the curtain plate of the next table can be improved. It is an object of the present invention to provide a folding table with a curtain plate that does not have any gaps and has a good appearance.

[0006]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is solved as follows. (1) Both sides of the lower surface of the top plate are pivotally attached to the upper portions of a pair of leg bars, respectively, and the top plate is placed in a horizontal state above the leg bars and a vertical position standing on the rear side of the leg bars. A state in which the curtain plate is pivotally mounted on both sides of the rear lower surface of the top plate, and the lower end of the lower end of the link rod is pivotally connected to the leg rod. In the folding table with the curtain plate, the top plate is separated from the rear of the leg rod when the top plate is in the horizontal state, and is moved closer to the leg rod in the standing state. A vertical opening groove is formed on the front surface of the curtain plate at a position facing the left and right legs so as to fit into the rear portion of the legs in the upright state.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an upright state in which a folding table with a curtain plate according to an embodiment of the present invention is folded almost vertically, and FIG. 5 shows a horizontal state in which the table is used. The state is shown. As is clear from these figures, the folding table has
(1) A bracket (4) for supporting a top plate (3) is pivotally supported on the top of a pair of left and right square tubular legs (2) standing upright at the rear part. The rear end of the bracket (4) is pivotally connected to the upper end of a curtain plate (6) via a support member (5).
The lower end of (6) is pivotally connected to one end of a link rod (7).
The other end of the link rod (7) is pivotally connected to the leg rod (2). Reference numeral (8) denotes a shelf attached to the bracket (4).

In the use state shown in FIG. 5, the top plate (3)
And the shelf (8) are in a substantially horizontal position, and the curtain plate (6) is in a substantially vertical position, and hides the bottom of the table from the line of sight of a person. When the lock is released by pressing the operation lever (10), the top plate (3) can rotate to the vertical posture as shown in FIG. This posture is a folded state.

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG.
(6) is the distance between the outer parts of the left and right footrests (1) or the top plate
It has a left-right length approximately equal to the left-right length of (3),
Near the left and right ends on the front side, that is, inside the table, a vertical opening groove (9) is formed in a vertical direction having a width larger than the left and right width of the leg (2) and capable of fitting the leg (2). ing. These front opening grooves (9) just face the leg rod (2).

Therefore, in folding, the front opening (9) of the curtain plate (6) fits into the rear part of the leg rod (2) as shown in FIG. At this time, from the rear surface (top surface) of the top plate (3),
The distance (X) to the front surface of (2) is the front and rear width (B) of the leg rod (2) plus the thickness of the curtain plate (6), ie, the front and rear width (A) minus the front opening groove of the curtain plate (9). Depth (C) plus thickness of the top plate (3)
(D) (X = B + A−C + D). In the conventional example shown in FIG. 7, since X = B + A + D, it is clear that the folding distance (X) is shortened by the depth (C) of the front opening groove (9).

At the time of storage, as shown in FIG. 6, the folded table is stored by bringing the rear surface of the top plate of one table into close contact with the front surface of the leg of the subsequent table. , The shortened distance (C) is multiplied by the number of tables, and the occupied area can be considerably reduced.

[0012]

According to the present invention, when the top plate is folded upright, the curtain plate can be pulled toward the leg rod until the front opening groove facing the vertical direction of the curtain plate covers the rear part of the leg rod. Therefore, the distance from the rear surface of the top plate to the front surface of the leg rod can be reduced, and the storage efficiency of the table can be improved.

Also, when a plurality of tables are arranged with the side end portions of the top plate in contact with each other, no gap is formed between the table and the curtain plate of an adjacent table, so that the appearance is good.

Further, the middle portion of the curtain plate between the left and right legs in the left-right direction does not need to be thin, so that the deformation of the curtain plate itself can be prevented and the impact plate is strong against impact.
In addition, the vibration sound of the curtain plate when the top plate is locked can be reduced.

In addition, the rear portion of the leg rod is fitted into the front opening groove of the curtain plate, so that when the folded table is moved, the curtain plate collides and is largely shaken in the left-right direction to deform the link rod. To prevent that.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention in a folded state.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the curtain plate of the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 1, with an intermediate portion omitted.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in a state of use.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing a state where a plurality of the embodiments shown in FIG. 1 are stored.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing a conventional folding table with a curtain in a folded state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Leg stand (2) Leg rod (3) Top plate (4) Bracket (5) Support member (6) Curtain plate (7) Link rod (8) Shelf (9) Front opening groove (10) Operation lever ( X) Distance from the top surface (rear surface) of the top plate to the front surface of the legs (A) Thickness of the curtain plate (front and rear width) (B) Front and rear width of the legs (C) Depth of the front opening groove (D) thickness

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. Both sides of a lower surface of a top plate are respectively pivotally attached to upper portions of a pair of leg bars, and the top plate is raised in a horizontal state above the leg bars and in a rear side of the leg bars. And a rotatable support for the upright state.The upper end of the curtain plate is pivoted on both sides of the rear lower surface of the top plate, and the lower end of the lower end of the link rod is pivotally attached to the leg rod. By folding and attaching to the rear end, the top plate is separated from the rear of the leg when the top plate is in a horizontal state, and is moved so as to approach the leg when in the upright state. In the table, at the position facing the left and right legs on the front surface of the curtain plate, a vertical front opening groove portion that fits into the rear portion of the leg bars in the upright state is formed. table.