JPH07298927A - Foldable table - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve transportability by forming an engaging projecting part on the edge on one side of divided top boards and an engaging recessed part on the edge on the other side and combining the divided top boards cylindrically with plural joint members on which a recessed part and a projecting part to be engaged with those engaging projecting part and recessed part are provided. CONSTITUTION:The engaging projecting part 210A is formed on the long edge on one side of the divided top boards 200A, and the engaging recessed part 220A on the long edge on the other side. Other divided top boards 200B-200D are also comprised similarly. A large top board 250 can be comprised by engaging the engaging projecting parts 210A-210D of other divided top boards 200A-200D with the engaging recessed parts 220A-220D of the divided top boards 200A-200D. Also, the divided top boards 200A-200D are combined cylindrically with four joint members 400 in which joint side engaging recessed parts 420 to be engaged with the engaging projecting parts 210A-210D and joint side engaging projecting parts 410 to be engaged with the engaging recessed parts 220A-220D are formed and a leg part and the joint members are housed in them.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a folding table, and more particularly to a folding table used outdoors such as in a campsite.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional folding table used outdoors will be described. This kind of folding table
It consists of a top plate and legs that support this top plate.
A plate material is connected by a hinge or the like so that it can be folded. Also, the legs are foldable.

[0003]

In a folding table used outdoors, compactness when folded, that is, portability is very important. In this respect, the conventional folding table has a problem. That is, the size of this folding table when folded is determined by the size of the top plate. Further, since the top plate and the legs are separate bodies, both must be stored in one storage bag and carried.

The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and when folded, it becomes compact and excellent in portability.
Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a folding table that can store a top plate and legs together.

[0005]

A folding table according to the present invention is a folding table having a plurality of divided top plates that are combined into one top plate and foldable legs that support the top plate. In the table, the engaging projection is formed on one edge of the split top plate, and the engaging projection is engaged on the other edge opposite to the edge on which the engaging projection is formed. A plurality of joint members, each of which is formed with a corresponding engaging concave portion, and provided with a joint side engaging concave portion that engages with the engaging convex portion and a joint side engaging convex portion that engages with the engaging concave portion. The joint member allows the divided top plate to be combined in a tubular shape, and the folded leg portion and the joint member can be housed inside the cylindrical divided top plate. There is.

The folding table according to the present invention is combined into one top plate n (n is a natural number of 3 or more).
Of the split top plate and a foldable leg portion for supporting the top plate, wherein the split top plate has an edge formed at an angle of (90-180 / n) °. At the same time, an engaging convex portion is formed on one edge portion, and an engaging concave portion that engages with the engaging convex portion is formed on the other edge portion facing the edge portion on which the engaging convex portion is formed. , The split top plate can be combined in a tubular shape by engaging the engaging convex portion of the divided plate member with the engaging concave portion of another divided plate member,
The legs can be housed inside a split top plate assembled in a tubular shape in a folded state.

A foldable table according to the present invention is a foldable table having a plurality of divided top plates that are combined into one top plate and foldable legs that support the top plate. A connecting band for connecting the divided top plates to each other, and a joint rail that is fitted to the edges of the plurality of divided top plates when the divided top plates connected by the connecting bands are extended to form one top plate. It is provided with a stopper on the back surface side of each of the split top plates, which comes into contact with the back surface of the adjacent split top plate when the split top plate is formed into a tubular shape by bending from the connecting band, and is folded. The split legs and the joint rails can be housed inside a cylindrical split top plate.

[0008]

1 is a schematic perspective view of a folding table according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view from the back side of a split top plate used in the folding table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a leg portion used in the folding table according to the first embodiment, FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a lateral support rod of the leg portion, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a joint member used in such a folding table, FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a stored state of the folding table according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a folding type according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic side view showing a portable state of the table, and FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of a substantially semicircular split top plate that can be attached to the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of one top plate which is a combination of divided top plates used in the folding table according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a folding table according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a schematic side view of a case where the divided top plate used is assembled in a tubular shape, and FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory view when the tubular shape formed by the divided top plate is different.

FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of a split top plate used in the folding table according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 13 is a split top plate and a connecting band used in the folding table according to the third embodiment. It is a schematic side view which shows the relationship with.

First, the folding table 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

Foldable table 1 according to the first embodiment
00 is a foldable table having four divided top plates 200A to 200D that are combined to form one top plate 250, and foldable legs 300 that support the top plate 250. Engagement projections 210A to 210D are provided on one edge of the top plates 200A to 200D, and the engagement projection 210A is provided on the other edge opposite to the edge on which the engagement projections 210A to 210D are formed. To 210D, engaging recesses 220A to 220D are formed, respectively, and a joint side engaging recess 420 to engage with the engaging protrusions 210A to 210D, and the engaging recesses 220A to 220D.
It has four joint members 400 provided with a joint side engaging convex portion 410 that engages with each other, and by the joint member 400, the divided top plates 200A to 200.
D can be combined in a cylindrical shape, and the leg portion 300 and the joint member 400 in the folded state can be stored inside the four divided top plates 200A to 200D combined in a cylindrical shape.

The split top plate 200A, as shown in FIG.
It is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a substantially T-shaped engaging projection 210A is formed on one long edge of the split top plate 200A. The engaging convex portion 210A is formed over substantially the entire length of the long edge portion.

On the other hand, an engaging concave portion 220A with which the engaging convex portion 210A engages is formed on the long edge portion opposite to the long edge portion on which the engaging convex portion 210A is formed, that is, the other long edge portion.
Are formed. That is, this engagement recess 220A also
Like the engaging protrusion 210A, it is formed over substantially the entire length of the long edge portion.

Further, a concave groove 230A having the same shape as the engaging concave portion 220A is formed along the long edge portion on the rear surface side of the divided top plate 200A. The recessed groove 230A is a portion to which a lateral support rod 320 described later is attached.

The other divided top plates 200B to 200D have the same structure as the divided top plate 200A.

Therefore, the other divided top plates 200A to 200D are fitted in the engaging recesses 220A to 220D of the divided top plates 200A to 200D.
By engaging the engaging protrusions 210A to 210D of 00D, one large top plate 250 is configured.

The divided top plate 200A and the like shown in FIG.
Although the inside is hollow, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be solid. Further, when the inside is hollow, a lid (not shown) made of synthetic resin or the like is attached.

As shown in FIG. 3, the leg portion 300 has a support leg body 310 and two lateral support rods 320 which are laid over the upper ends of the support leg body 310.

First, the horizontal support bar 320 is a round bar, and as shown in FIG. 4, a ridge 321 having a substantially T-shaped cross section is formed over substantially the entire length excluding the end. . The ribs 321 allow the horizontal support bar 320 to move the divided top plate 200.
It is attached to the back side of A and 200D, that is, the back side of the top plate 250. Therefore, this ridge 321
Is set to have the same shape as the engaging recesses 220A to 220D. The rib portion 321 is not provided at the end portion of the lateral support rod 320 because a rubber cap is fitted to the end portion to prevent danger.

The support leg 310 includes four support legs 31.
1A to 311D and four sets of X-shaped connecting bars 312A to 312 for connecting the supporting legs 311A to 311D to each other.
D and four fitting members 313A to 131D attached to the upper ends of the support legs 311A to 311D.

The four support legs 311A to 311D are the legs of the folding table, and rubber ridges, for example, are attached to the lower ends thereof.

The connecting bar 312A is provided between the support leg 311A and the support leg 311B, and has two bars 312a ₁ and 31a that are pivotally supported in a substantially central portion so as to be openable and closable.
2a ₂ and two sliders 312a attached to one ends of the bars 312a ₁ and 312a ₂ and slidably attached to the support legs 311A and 311B.
_3, and a 312a _4. Bars 312a ₁ , 31
2a _{2 at} the other end, that is, sliders 312a ₃ and 312a
_On the side opposite to the side where ₄ is provided, each fitting member 313
It is pivotally supported by A to 313D.

The other connecting bars 312B to 312D are similar to the connecting bar 312A described above.

The fitting members 313A to 313D are made of an elastic synthetic resin or the like, and are formed in such a size and shape that the lateral support rod 320 is fitted therein.

Therefore, in the leg portion 300, the lateral support rod 320 is removed from the support leg body 310, and the four support legs 311A to 311A.
When 311D is converged, connecting bars 312A to 312D
It is configured to be folded by the action of.

Further, when the leg portion 300 is folded, the length dimension thereof is set to be smaller than the length dimension of the long edge portions of the divided top plates 200A to 200D. Further, the length dimension of the horizontal support bar 320 is also divided into the top plates 200A to 200D.
Is set to be smaller than the length dimension of the long edge portion of.

The joint member 400 is a split top plate 2.
00A to 200D is a rod body having a length equivalent to the long edge portion, and the joint side engagement concave portion 420 that engages with the engagement convex portions 210A to 210D and the engagement concave portions 220A to 22D.
A joint-side engagement protrusion 410 that engages with 0D is provided.

That is, the joint member 400 is shown in FIG.
Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the surface on which the joint side engaging concave portion 420 is provided and the surface on which the joint side engaging convex portion 410 is provided are orthogonal to each other. For this reason,
Two joint tops 200 with one joint member 400
When A and 200B are connected, two split top plates 200A,
200B becomes orthogonal. Therefore, when the four divided top plates 200A to 200D are connected by the four joint members 400, as shown in FIG.
A to 200D will be assembled in a rectangular tubular shape.

Four divided top plates 20 assembled in a tubular shape
Caps 500 are fitted on both ends of 0A to 200B. One such cap 500 is attached to each end of the belt 510. Therefore, the cap 500
4 divided top plates 200A to 20 assembled in a tubular shape
When fitted on both ends of 0B, split top plates 200A to 200D
The inside of is closed. This inside is used as a space for accommodating the legs 300 and the like. The belt 510 is
It is worn on your shoulder when you carry it, and the split top plate 200A ~
It is set to be longer than the length dimension of the long end of 200D.

Therefore, this folding table 100
Is four divided top plates 200A to 200D and one top plate 2
50, the support leg 310 of the leg portion 300 is expanded, and the concave groove 230A of the divided top plate 200A and the concave groove 2 of the divided top plate 200D are formed.
Insert the ridge portion 321 of the lateral support rod 320 into 30D,
The horizontal support bar 320 is attached to the four fitting portions 313A to 313D.
It can be used as a table by being fitted to. In this case, each of the four joint members 400 may be connected to each of the divided top plates 200A and 200D as shown in FIG. Also,
Divided top plate 200 without horizontal support bar 320 attached
It may be connected to the concave grooves 230B and 230C of B and 200C.

On the other hand, at the time of storage and carrying, the four divided top plates 200A to 200D are connected to the four joint members 400.
And the support leg 310 of the leg portion 300 and the lateral holding rod 320 are housed in the internal space, and the cap 500 is connected.
It suffices to fit into both ends of the four divided top plates 200A to 200D. As a result, it becomes a quadrangular prism shape as a whole and can be stored easily, and the belt 510 is hung on the shoulder to improve portability.

It is to be noted that two divided top plates 200E and 200F having a substantially semicircular shape as shown in FIG.
00E, 200F are divided into four top plates 200A to 200D
If you make it a size that can be stored inside the tubular body consisting of
The top plate 250 may have a substantially oval shape. That is,
The divided top plate 200E is provided with an engaging convex portion 210E,
If the engaging groove 220F is provided in 00F, the divided top plate 200E is connected to the divided top plate 200D, and the divided top plate 200F is connected to the divided top plate 200A.

Next, a folding table according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

The folding table according to the second embodiment is composed of four divided top plates 600A to 600D which are combined into one top plate 650, and a foldable leg portion 300 for supporting the top plate 650. The split top plates 600A to 600D have an edge portion formed at an angle of 45 °, and the engaging protrusions 610A to 610D are formed on one edge portion of the engaging protrusions 610A to 610D. Part 610A-
Engagement recess 620 that engages with the engagement protrusions 610A to 610D at the other edge facing the edge where 610D is formed.
A to 620D are respectively formed, and the engaging protrusions 610A to 610D of the divided plate members 600A to 600D are engaged with the engaging concave portions 620A to 6D of the other divided plate members 600A to 600D.
Split top plates 600A-6 by engaging with 20D
00D can be combined in a tubular shape, and the leg portion 30
0 is a split top plate 6 assembled in a tubular shape in a folded state
It is configured to be stored inside 00A to 600D.

Since the leg portion 300 of the folding table according to the second embodiment is the same as the leg portion 300 used in the folding table 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The foldable table according to the second embodiment differs from the foldable table 100 according to the first embodiment in that the divided top plates 600A to 600D are combined in a tubular shape. The point is that the joint member 400 in the embodiment is not used.

For this reason, the divided top plates 600A to 600D
The angle of the edge portion of (90-180 / 4) ° = 45 °. When the angle of the edge is formed in this way, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, even when the divided top plates 600A to 600D are combined in a tubular shape, the edge portions of the divided top plates 600A to 600D are in direct contact with each other, so that it is not necessary to use the joint member 400 or the like.

A substantially T-shaped engaging projection 610A is formed on one long edge of the split top plate 600A.
The engaging concave portion 62 is provided on the long edge portion opposite to the long edge portion provided with
0A is formed respectively. In addition, the divided top plate 600
A concave groove 630A having the same shape as the engaging concave portion 620 is formed on the wider surface of A.

The other three divided top plates 600B to 600D are also formed in the same manner as the above-mentioned divided top plate 600A. Four
Caps (not shown) are fitted on both ends of a cylindrical combination of the divided top plates 600A to 600D, and the legs 300 and the like are housed inside.

By the way, although the four divided top plates 600A to 600D are used in the second embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of divided top plates is n (n is a natural number of 3 or more), the angle of the edge is (9
If it is 0-180 / n) °, the split top plate can be assembled in a tubular shape without using a member such as the joint member 400. For example, as shown in FIG.
If five divided top plates 900A to 900E are used, the edge portion may be formed at (90-180 / 5) ° = 54 °. Then, five divided top plates 900A to 900E
Is assembled as a regular pentagonal tube as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, if six divided top plates 910A to 910F are used,
The edge may be formed at (90-180 / 6) ° = 60 °. Then, the six divided top plates 910A to 910F are assembled as a regular hexagonal cylinder as shown in FIG. 11 (B). The same applies regardless of whether the number of divided top plates is three or seven or more.

The cap (not shown) in this case is a positive n
It may be formed in a rectangular shape. Even in the folding table according to the second embodiment, a belt is attached between the caps.

In the folding table according to the second embodiment as well, like the folding table 100 according to the first embodiment, two substantially semicircular divided top plates are provided.
If this divided top plate is sized so as to be able to be housed inside a cylindrical body composed of the divided top plate, the top plate can be formed into a substantially oval shape.

Next, a folding table according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

The folding table according to the third embodiment is composed of four divided top plates 700A to 700D which are combined into one top plate 750 and a foldable leg portion 300 for supporting the top plate 750. A folding table having two connecting bands 710 and 720 for connecting the divided top plates 700A to 700D to each other, and the connecting band 7.
Divided top plates 700A to 700D connected by 10, 720
And two joint rails 800 to be fitted into the edge portions of the plurality of divided top plates 700A to 700D when they are extended to form one top plate 750, and each of the above-mentioned divided top plates 700 is provided.
On the back side of A to 700D, the connecting bands 710 and 720 are provided.
When the split top plates 700A to 700D are formed into a tubular shape by bending from the above, stoppers 730A to 730D that contact the back surface of the adjacent top plates 700A to 700D are provided, and the folded leg portion 300 and the joint rail are provided. 8
00 is capable of being housed inside the cylindrical top plates 700A to 700D.

Since the leg portion 300 of the folding table according to the third embodiment is the same as the leg portion 300 used in the folding table 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The folding table according to the third embodiment differs from the folding table 100 according to the first and second embodiments in that each of the split top plates 700A to 700D is different.
There is no use of the engaging concave portion, the engaging convex portion, or the like for the cylindrical combination.

First, the divided top plates 700A to 700D are
The rectangular plate members have the same shape and are connected to each other by two connecting bands 710 and 720 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. The connecting band 710 is formed by the division plate members 700A and 70A.
It is attached to the front surface side of 0C and the rear surface side of the divided plate members 700B and 700D. In addition, the connecting band 720 is provided on the rear surface side of the split plate members 700A and 700C and the split plate member 70.
It is attached to the front side of 0B and 700D.

Further, on the back surface side of each of the divided top plates 700A to 700D, stoppers 730A to 730 having a substantially right triangle shape are formed.
D is provided. These stoppers 730A to 730D
When each of the divided top plates 700A to 700D is formed into a tubular shape, the divided top plates 700A to 700D come into contact with the adjacent divided top plates 700A to 700D to prevent deformation of the internal space of the tubular shape composed of the divided top plates 700A to 700D. It is a thing.

Further, recessed grooves 740A and 740D into which the protrusions 321 of the lateral support rod 320 of the leg portion 300 are inserted are formed on the back side of the divided top plates 700A and 700D.

As shown in FIG. 12, the joint rail 800 is a rod body having a substantially U-shape in a side view, and is fitted into the edge of each of the divided top plates 700A to 700D in the extended state to form each of the divided top plates. Plates 700A-700D are one top plate 750
It is what

When it is used as a table, each of the divided top plates 700A to 700D is extended to form each of the divided top plates 700A.
The joint rail 800 is fitted to the edge portion of up to 700 D to form one top plate 750. Next, the groove 740A,
The horizontal support rod 320 is attached to the top plate 750 using 740D, and the horizontal support rod 320 is attached to the support leg 31 of the leg portion 300.
It is attached to 0.

When storing or carrying, the joint rail 800 is removed to make each of the split top plates 700A to 700D into a cylindrical shape. At this time, the cylindrical shape is held by the stoppers 730A to 730D.

Cylindrical divided top plates 700A to 700
The joint rail 800 and the leg portion 300 are housed inside D, and caps (not shown) are attached to both ends. Also,
Of course, a belt is attached to this cap.

In the first to third embodiments, if an opening, a groove or the like for attaching a hook is provided at the edge of each divided top plate, the cooking utensil can be used when it is used as a cooking table. It is convenient because it can be hooked.

[0056]

The folding table according to claim 1 is
A foldable table having a plurality of divided top plates that are combined into one top plate and foldable legs that support the top plate, wherein one edge of the divided top plate is engaged. The engaging convex portion is formed with an engaging concave portion that engages with the engaging convex portion on the other edge portion that opposes the edge portion on which the engaging convex portion is formed. It has a plurality of joint members provided with a joint side engaging concave portion and a joint side engaging convex portion that engages with the engaging concave portion, and the split top plate is formed into a tubular shape by this joint member. The legs can be combined with each other, and the legs can be stored inside the split top plates that are combined in a tubular shape in a folded state. Therefore, in this folding table, since the legs are housed inside the split top plate, the folding table becomes compact when folded and is excellent in portability.

The folding table according to the second aspect of the invention also has the same effect, but the joint member is not required, so that the folding table can be made more compact. Further, the folding table according to claim 3 also has the same effect.

Further, the leg portion has a support leg body and a lateral support rod which is hung on an upper end of the support leg body, and the lateral support rod is formed on the back surface of the split top plate. Since the protrusion portion that can be inserted into the concave groove is formed, it is easy to assemble and is strong when used as a table.

Further, since there are caps fitted to both ends of the split top plate assembled in a tubular shape, there is no fear of losing the leg portions or the like stored during carrying.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a folding table according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view from the back surface side of a split top plate used in the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a leg portion used in the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a lateral support rod of a leg portion.

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a joint member used in the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a stored state of the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view showing a portable state of the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of a substantially semicircular split top plate that can be attached to the folding table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of one top plate which is a combination of divided top plates used in the folding table according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of a case where the split top plate used in the folding table according to the second embodiment is assembled into a tubular shape.

FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory diagram when the cylindrical shapes formed by the divided top plates are different.

FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of a split top plate used in the folding table according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a schematic side view showing a relationship between a split top plate and a connecting band used in the folding table according to the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 Foldable table (according to the first embodiment) 200A to 200D Split top plate 210A to 210D Engagement protrusion 220A to 220D Engagement recess 250 Top plate 300 Leg 400 Joint member 410 Joint side engagement protrusion 420 Joint Side engaging recess

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A folding table having a plurality of divided top plates that are combined to form one top plate and foldable legs that support the top plate, wherein one edge of the divided top plate is provided. Has an engaging projection, and an engaging recess that engages with the engaging projection is formed on the other edge opposite to the edge where the engaging projection is formed. A plurality of joint members provided with a joint-side engaging concave portion that engages with the engaging concave portion and a joint-side engaging convex portion that engages with the engaging concave portion. A foldable table characterized in that it can be combined in a tubular shape, and the folded leg portion and the joint member can be stored inside a split top plate that is combined in a tubular shape. 2. A combination of n (n
Is a natural number equal to or greater than 3), and a foldable table having foldable legs that support the top plate, wherein the divided top plate has an edge portion of (90-180 / n) °.
Engagement recesses formed at an angle of 1 and engaging engagement protrusions on one edge, and engaging engagement protrusions on the other edge facing the edge on which the engagement protrusions are formed. Are formed respectively, the split top plates can be combined in a tubular shape by engaging the engaging projections of the split plate members with the engaging recesses of other split plate members, and the leg portions are in a folded state. A foldable table characterized in that it can be stored inside a split top plate that is combined in a tubular shape. 3. A folding table having a plurality of divided top plates that are combined to form a single top plate and foldable legs that support the top plate, wherein the divided top plates are connected to each other. It is provided with a connecting band and a joint rail that is fitted to the edges of a plurality of divided top plates when the divided top plates connected by the connecting band are extended to form one top plate,
A stopper is provided on the back side of each of the divided top plates that comes into contact with the back surface of an adjacent divided top plate when the divided top plate is formed into a tubular shape by bending from the connecting band, and the folded leg portion is provided. A foldable table characterized in that the joint rail and the joint rail can be stored inside a split top plate having a tubular shape. 4. The leg portion has a support leg body and a lateral support rod that is hung on an upper end of the support leg body, and the lateral support rod is formed on the back surface of the split top plate. The foldable table according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a protruding portion that can be inserted into the concave groove is formed. 5. The engagement convex portion and the rib portion of the lateral support rod have the same shape, and the engagement concave portion and the concave groove have the same shape. Alternatively, the folding table according to item 4. 6. The folding table according to claim 1, further comprising caps fitted to both ends of the split top plate assembled in a tubular shape.