JPH08104162A - Folding board - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To prevent the breakage of a receiving plate, prevent the clothes of a passenger from being contaminated even if the liquid in a cup spills, easily treat the spilled out liquid, permit a large number of substances to be placed, permit a heavy article to be hooked free from the passenger from being wounded, and keep the inside of the vehicle, etc., clean. CONSTITUTION: As for a folding board for opening and closing a receiving plate 2, a handle 5 which is formed integrally with the second supporting member 4 is installed at the upper part of a supporting member 3 for supporting the receiving plate 2. On the receiving plate 2, an edge 2a is formed so that liquid can be stored when the receiving plate 2 is developed and put into a horizontal state, and a taper surface 3d is formed so that liquid can be discharged from under the supporting member 3 when the receiving plate 2 is closed.

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 can be attached to a backrest such as a vehicle seat, an aircraft seat or a boat seat, and more particularly, it is safe, convenient when used by passengers, and stain resistant. The present invention relates to a folding stand with improved effects and ease of dust disposal operation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a folding table which can be attached to a backrest of a vehicle seat, an aircraft seat, etc., a folding table as described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-43391 is known. This folding table is the first of the above publications.
As shown in the figure and described in column 4, line 1 to 8, the mounting fixture, the swinging mechanism provided on the mounting fixture and having the same swing axis, and attached to the mounting plate via the swinging mechanism. It is composed of a mounting plate and a saucer attached to the mounting plate with the mounting plate in between, and this folding base is fixed to the seat of the vehicle etc. by the mounting tool, and from the folded state, By swinging the saucer and opening it at a predetermined angle, it can be used as a saucer, and after opening the saucer, swing the mounting plate and place it on the saucer so that it can be used as a mounting table. Has become. Further, when the saucer is closed to the attachment, the saucer and the attachment plate can be folded in a stacked state with the placing plate sandwiched therebetween. Since such a folding table is provided with a saucer and a mounting plate, not only a cup or the like but also a notebook, tableware or the like can be placed.

Further, as a hook provided on the back surface of the vehicle seat or the like, as shown in FIG. 1 of Jpn. Pat. Appln. KOKAI Publication No. 5-30979, a hook is attached to a table stopper for hanging a seat base on the upper back surface of the seat. And a table stopper that is also used as a table stopper (referred to as "hook and table stopper") is provided. The hook of the hook / table stopper is formed on at least one surface of a lever which is rotatably and rotatably supported in the center of the stopper body. The hooks provided as described above allow passengers to easily hook baggage even when seated in a seat.

[0004]

However, in the conventional folding table, the mounting plate or the receiving plate is used when a passenger (especially a child) stands up from the seat or moves while standing while the vehicle is traveling. In addition, since the weight can be directly applied to support the body and the luggage or the like falling from the shelves is likely to be directly hit, the center of rotation thereof is easily damaged, which is dangerous.

When a cup or the like containing a drink is placed on the tray, the vehicle or the like may shake greatly and the liquid in the cup may spill into the tray, but the liquid does not overflow from the tray and is discharged. Because it was not designed to be squeaky, spilled liquid could flow out of the perimeter of the pan and contaminate passenger clothing. In particular, when a hot liquid (for example, hot tea or the like) directly hits the passenger's legs or the like from the saucer, there is a risk of being burned.

On the other hand, since there is no function to prevent the rear surface of the seat from being soiled when the liquid spills into the tray, the rear surface of the vehicle seat is soiled when the liquid in the cup spills.

In addition, when the user is in a vehicle for a long period of time, it may be necessary to take out small items such as a notebook from a bag or the like and place them on a mounting table. Since the area that can be placed is small, there is a risk that the placed object will fall, and it was not possible to place the object sufficiently. Further, in the folding table as described above, since the mounting table and the receiving tray cannot be used at the same time, for example, placing a cup on the receiving tray not only reduces the other mountable area but also reduces the liquid in the cup. If this happens, the liquid may spread over the entire saucer and wet the things on the saucer, which is inconvenient because the objects that can be placed are extremely limited.

Further, as described above, when the user is in a vehicle or the like for a long time, the amount of dust and the like increases, but the pocket net normally provided on the back surface of the seat does not increase the storage amount. However, there is a limit to the amount of dust that cannot be processed on the floor of a vehicle or the like, and there is a problem with the environment of the vehicle and the like.

On the other hand, in general, a camera, a handbag or the like is often carried on a trip using a vehicle or an aircraft, but is placed on a mounting table having a small mountable area as described above in a moving vehicle. When the vehicle etc. shakes, it is easy to fall and there is a risk of injury or damage to the camera, etc. For this reason, a hook for supporting baggage, which is not suitable for placing on a saucer such as a handbag that stores heavy items such as a camera or valuables, was required, but a hook with a projecting portion is unnecessarily attached to the seat. If it is installed on the backrest, it may cause injury to passengers such as passengers catching clothes or hitting them, and it is rather dangerous. However, if there is no hook on the seat, passengers must hold baggage, etc. on their knees, or store it in a net rack, etc. installed in the upper part of the vehicle and take it out every time it is required. In addition, it is not only troublesome for the passenger, but it is also inconvenient because it disturbs the rest of the passengers in the vicinity. Therefore, a hook is provided also as the table stopper as described above, but since the hook is located above the table,
If food and drink are placed on the table, hooking the camera strap on the hook may cause the food and drink to collide with the camera. Moreover, if the table is stored, there is no such a possibility, but then, only one of the hook and the table can be used. in this way,
The conventional folding table is inconvenient because it is not provided with an appropriate hook.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to prevent damage to a saucer, and even if liquid spills on a table, stains on passenger's clothes or burns. You can easily dispose of the garbage without damaging the back of the seat.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an extremely safe and convenient folding table that can carry a lot of items and can keep the inside of the vehicle clean.

[0011]

A folding table according to the present invention is characterized in that a handle is provided on an upper part of a supporting member for supporting the tray in the folding table capable of opening and closing the tray.

Further, in the folding table which can open and close the tray, a support member is provided which is capable of storing the liquid when the tray is opened and brought into a horizontal state, and which supports the tray when the tray is folded. It is characterized in that a mechanism for discharging the liquid from below is provided.

Further, in a folding table which can open and close the tray, a partition is provided in a support member which supports the tray across the back surface of the seat to which the folding table is to be attached, so that the liquid flows out to the back surface of the seat. It is characterized in that it can be blocked.

Furthermore, in a folding table which can open and close the tray, a second tray is provided on the tray, and a second tray is provided.
It is characterized in that the receiving area of the tray can be expanded by rotating and opening the tray.

Furthermore, in the folding table which can open and close the tray, a hook member is provided below the support member for supporting the tray.

[0016]

[Function] By providing the handle on the upper part of the folding table,
When a passenger tries to get up from a moving vehicle, the passengers grab the handle, so that they do not put their weight directly on the tray, and even if luggage is dropped, the passenger hits the handle to reach the tray. Can be avoided and the load applied to the center of rotation can be reduced, so that the tray can be prevented from being damaged. Further, the liquid spilled from the cup or the like is stored in the saucer, and when the saucer is folded, it is discharged from below the supporting member that supports the saucer, so that the liquid is less likely to get on the passengers, and the passengers will not get dirty or burn their clothes. Can escape. Further, in this case, if a hooking member is provided in the lower portion of the support member as described later, it can be hung in advance in a state in which a bag or the like is expanded, and the liquid does not stain clothes or the vehicle, It is housed in a bag. Further, since the partition is provided on the support member with the back surface of the seat separated, it is possible to prevent the liquid from flowing out to the back surface of the seat and prevent the back surface of the seat from being soiled. Furthermore, since the second saucer is rotatably provided in the saucer, by expanding this second saucer as needed, the receiving area of the entire saucer can be expanded and the food and drink can be added to the original saucer. It is possible to use the table and the saucer at the same time, for example, by placing a small object on the second saucer. Furthermore, by providing a catching member below the supporting member that supports the tray, passengers' luggage can be caught, and at this time, the objects placed on the saucer and the luggage etc. Collisions can be avoided. Further, as described above, the bag can be spread and hung to accommodate the dust generated in the vehicle.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the folding table 1 has a tray 2
And the supporting member 3 and the second supporting member 4, as shown in FIGS.
It is attached to the backrest 12 of the front seat as shown in FIG. The tray 2 is provided with an edge 2a around the four directions, and the edge 2a is formed at a height such that about 300 ml of liquid can be stored without spilling. Connection tubes 2b, 2b are provided at both ends on the back side of the tray 2, respectively, and face the connection portions 3a, 3a provided at both ends of the lower portion of the support member 3, for example, pipes and bolts not shown. It is rotatably connected by. Thus, the tray 2 is supported by the support member 3 so as to be openable and closable.

At both ends of the upper portion of the support member 3, connecting portions 3b,
3b are provided respectively, and the connecting portions 3b, 3b are provided.
Is a connecting cylinder 4 provided at both lower ends of the second support member 4.
a and 4a, respectively, and are pivotally connected so as to prevent them from unintentionally turning, for example, by using an O-ring or a ratchet (not shown) so as to be pivotally connected to the support member 3 and the second member.
The angle with the support member 4 is adjusted so that it can be changed by applying a load of 5 to 6 kg.

Further, a ring holding portion 8 is formed on one side of the central portion of the supporting member 3, and fitting holes 8a are formed in the opposing portions, respectively. A ring 7 having an arcuate portion and a rectangular portion is attached to the ring holding portion 8 in a foldable manner so that it can be used with a cylindrical cup or a rectangular parallelepiped milk pack. Hole 8
One end of each is fitted to a. The ring 7 is
The shape is not limited to that of this embodiment as long as it can hold a container containing a drink or the like. A hook 6 is provided at the lower end of the support member 3. A camera and a bag can be hung on the hook 6, but it is also possible to hang a bag as shown in FIG.

A handle 5 having a substantially rectangular space is provided on the upper portion of the second support member 4. The handle 5 is made of reinforced plastic or light metal as a raw material so that it can help passengers stand up or move while the vehicle is running and can withstand the impact of falling objects such as net racks. Has been formed. In this embodiment,
The handle 5 is formed integrally with the second support member 4,
The handle 5 may be provided as a separate member.

Further, the partition 3h is provided on the support member 3 with the back surface of the seat being separated therefrom, so that the liquid can be prevented from flowing out toward the back surface of the seat. In this embodiment, the back surface of the support member 3 and the partition 3h are integrally formed. It should be noted that it is only necessary to prevent the liquid from flowing out, and for example, a partition plate or the like may be separately provided on the back surface of the support member 3 and used as a partition.

Stopper members 3c and 3c are provided on both inner ends of the lower portion of the support member 3, respectively, so that the bottom surface of the tray 2 contacts as shown in the sectional view of FIG. The tray 2 can be opened about 90 ° with respect to the support member 3 about a rotation center shaft 9 shown by a broken line. Further, the edge 2a on the back side of the tray 2 is set to be several mm lower than the edges of the other surroundings, and the support member 3 on the back side of the edge 2a.
A concave surface 3e is formed in the lower part of the. Further, a tapered surface 3d is formed apart from the bottom surface of the tray 2 and is connected to the concave surface 3e on the back side. Therefore, a gap is formed between the tray 2 and the support member 3, and the tray 2 is formed as shown in FIG.
This gap is ensured even when rotating in the folding direction (arrow B direction).

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. Since the folding table of the first embodiment is configured as described above, first, the procedure of using the folding table as a tray will be described. The support member 3 is rotated so as to be in a state vertical to the floor surface of the vehicle. After adjusting the angle with the second support member 4 attached to the backrest 12 of the front seat, when the saucer 2 is turned to the front side as seen from the passengers of the seat, it is provided below the support member. Stopper members 3c, 3
c contacts the bottom surface of the tray 2 and its rotation is restricted. As a result, the tray 2 is held and stopped in a state parallel to the floor surface. Then, when the ring 7 is unfolded, it becomes the usable state shown in FIG. 1, and in this state, cans, confectionery, small items, etc. can be placed on the tray 2.

Here, for example, when the passenger tries to stand up from a running vehicle or moves to stand up and move, the grip 5 provided on the upper portion of the support member 3 is usually gripped, so Do not put your hand directly on the saucer 2. In addition, in the case where a baggage is dropped from a net shelf or the like, the fallen object collides with the handle 5,
Avoid hitting the saucer 2 directly. In this way, the saucer 2
Is avoided from being subjected to a large load or impact, and the center of rotation of the tray 2 is not damaged. Since the handle 5 is robustly formed as described above, it is not normally damaged by the above-mentioned impact.

Further, for example, when a passenger is drinking tea, coffee or the like, or when the cup is stored in the ring 7, sudden braking is applied to change the speed of the vehicle or the vehicle body shakes greatly. If the liquid spills into the saucer 2, the quantity of the liquid is about one cup, the edge 2a formed in the saucer 2 forms a box-shaped or box-like shape, Is blocked and is stored in the tray 2. In such a case, when the tray 2 is slowly rotated in the folding direction (the direction of arrow B) about the rotation center shaft 9, the stored liquid passes through the above-mentioned gap and the tapered surface 3 is formed.
d Flows from the back side to the front side and flows downward. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3 of the present embodiment, the position of the liquid flowing downward from the tapered surface 3d is normally located farther than the tray 2 as seen from the passengers in the seat, so the liquid flowing out is transmitted to the passengers. Such a risk is reduced. In addition, when hot tea or the like is spilled, the spilled liquid loses heat by touching the air, the constituent members of the table, etc. while passing through the outflow route as described above. Even if liquid is applied to the knee, the risk of getting burned is reduced.

Further, since the partition 3h is integrally formed on the support member 3 with the back surface of the seat being separated, even when the liquid in the container is spilled into the receiving tray 2 as described above, the partition 3h is formed. The liquid spilled on the tray 2 is prevented from scattering and flowing out toward the back of the seat, and the seat can be protected from being soiled.

Since the hook 6 is provided, passengers can hook baggage or the like. At this time, since the hook 6 is provided below the support member 3 that supports the tray 2, it is possible to avoid a collision between an object placed on the tray 2 and baggage or the like hung on the hook 6. Further, by spreading the bag on the hook 6 and hanging it, it is possible to store the dust generated in the vehicle. Especially, when the liquid spilled on the tray 2 is discharged from the taper surface 3d as described above. If the bag 11 is hung on the hook 6 in advance as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 4, the liquid will flow into the bag 11 without spilling on the floor. It can be easily processed without any inconvenience.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that, in FIG. 5, the same members as those in the above-described embodiment are indicated by the same numbers. The sub-tray 15 is housed in the tray 2 and can rotate about the rotation shaft 16 by about 180 ° as shown by a chain double-dashed line. The rotating shaft 16 rotatably supports the sub-tray 15 by means of a supporting member (not shown) provided on the tray 2. The sub-tray 15 is provided at a position where its rotation locus does not collide with the rotation locus of the ring 7, and the sub-tray 15 can be opened and closed independently of the ring 7. There is. Of course, the sub-tray 15 may be provided at a position where its rotation locus collides with the rotation locus of the ring 7, but it is preferable to provide the sub-tray 15 at the position as in the second embodiment in consideration of practical use. Is.

The tapered surface 3d provided on the lower surface of the support member 3 has a lower central portion 3g than the both ends 3f, 3f and is inclined at the same time, and at the same time, as seen from the passengers of the seat, it is closer to the front than the rear. It is inclined so as to become lower, and the liquid is formed so as to easily flow and drain through the central portion 3g.

At the lower end of the support member 3, hooks 6 are provided.
Is provided, and the hook portion thereof is oriented in the horizontal direction when viewed from the drawing so as not to project to the front side. Note that the hook portion may be directed inward or outward as long as it is directed in the horizontal direction. The hook 6 is not limited to the hook 6 having the shape shown in FIG. 5 as long as it can securely hold baggage or the like without protruding to the front side.

Since the folding table of the second embodiment is constructed as described above, even if the liquid contained in the cup or the like is accidentally spilled into the receiving tray 2 in the normal use state as the receiving tray, the receiving tray 2 By folding, the liquid can be discharged from the tapered surface 3d as in the first embodiment.
Moreover, since the liquid flows from the back side of the tapered surface 3d to the front side and from both ends 3f to the central portion 3g, the outflow range is narrowed and the flow velocity of the liquid is increased, so that the hook 6 is previously attached to the bag 11. If you hang it, the liquid is bag 1.
However, the liquid can be treated more reliably and more quickly than the first embodiment.

Further, since the hook portion is oriented in the horizontal direction to eliminate the protrusion to the front side, there is a risk that passengers may catch their clothes on the hook or the passenger's body may hit the hook and be injured. Will be reduced.

Further, since the sub-tray 15 is provided, the sub-tray 15 housed in the tray 2 is centered around the rotary shaft 16 when there are many small items for passengers and it is difficult to place it. When it is rotated about 180 ° and unfolded, the whole receiving area of the pan is expanded. In this way, small items and the like can be placed on the expanded tray. If small items are placed on the sub tray 15 that has been unfolded and cups or the like are placed on the tray 2,
Not only is it convenient because it can be used both as a mounting table and a saucer at the same time, but further, even if the liquid in the cup spills into the saucer 2, the liquid is stored and the sub-tray 15
Since it does not reach to, it is possible to prevent small items from being soiled.

In the above first and second embodiments,
Although the second support member 4 is provided in addition to the support member 3 and the angle is variable between these support members, the same effect can be obtained even if the support member 3 alone is used.

In the folding tables of the first and second embodiments, the handle 5 is provided on the upper portion of the support member 3, the hook member 6 is provided on the lower portion of the support member 3, and the tray 2 is opened. It is equipped with a mechanism that can store the liquid when it is brought into a horizontal state and when the tray 2 is folded, the tray 2
A mechanism for discharging liquid from below the support member 3 for supporting the tray is provided, and a partition 3h is provided on the support member 3 for supporting the tray 2 across the back surface of the seat to which the folding table 1 is to be attached. The fact that the liquid can be prevented from flowing out to the back surface of the seat, the second saucer 15 is provided in the saucer 2, and the second saucer 15 is rotated to open the whole saucer Although it is configured by combining the fact that the receiving area can be expanded, the present invention is not limited to each of the above-mentioned embodiments, and a folding base may be formed by arbitrarily combining the above-mentioned respective constituents. .

[0036]

As described above, in the folding table according to the present invention, since the handle is provided on the upper portion of the supporting member for supporting the tray, it is possible for a passenger to place a hand on the tray and directly apply a large load. It can be prevented. Further, even if the luggage falls from the net rack of the swaying vehicle, it can be prevented from hitting the saucer directly because it hits the handle first. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tray from being damaged, which in turn contributes to the prevention of the risk of passenger injuries caused by the fragments.

Further, the tray of the folding table according to the present invention can store the liquid, and moreover, the liquid can be discharged from the lower side of the support member by simply closing the tray slowly. Even if the liquid is emptied on the saucer by overturning, the passenger's clothes can be prevented from being soiled. At this time, if a hook is provided at the lower end of the folding table, it is possible to easily handle the liquid without contaminating clothes or the floor simply by hooking the contents such as a plastic bag or a bucket. You can

Further, at this time, the partition provided on the support member with the back surface of the seat separated from each other can prevent the liquid from flowing out to the back surface of the seat, so that the seat can be prevented from being soiled.

Further, the receiving tray of the folding table according to the present invention can expand the area of the receiving surface as necessary, so that when a lot of luggage etc. are present, items can be put in order and the passengers can feel secure. It can give a feeling. Further, at this time, it is convenient that the expanded surface of the tray and the surface of the original tray can be used simultaneously for different purposes.

Furthermore, since the hook is provided in the lower portion of the supporting member of the saucer according to the present invention, even an object that cannot be placed on the saucer (for example, a camera, a bag, etc.) can collide with an object on the saucer near the passenger. Since it can be hooked on without a passenger, it can give passengers a sense of security. Further, by, for example, hooking a dust bag or the like on the hook, the dust and the like generated in the vehicle can be stored and the inside of the vehicle can be kept clean.

As described above, the folding table according to the present invention can prevent the damage of the members and the stains on the clothes and the seat, is safe and convenient in use, and in turn replaces the damaged parts and stains the clothes and the seat. It has excellent economic effects such as the cost required for washing and cleaning the inside of cars, etc., and its utility value is extremely large in industry.

[0042]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state where a folding base is unfolded in a first embodiment of the folding base according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front explanatory view showing a state where the folding table is unfolded in the first example of the folding table according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the folding table according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing a state where the folding table is attached to a backrest of a seat.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the folding table according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the liquid spilled on the tray is treated.

FIG. 5 is a front explanatory view showing a state where the folding table is unfolded in the second example of the folding table according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Folding stand 2 Saucepan 3 Support member 4 Second support member 5 Handle 6,16 Hook 7 Ring 12 Seat back

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A folding stand that can open and close a tray, wherein a handle is provided on an upper portion of a support member that supports the tray. 2. A support member for a folding base capable of opening and closing a tray, comprising a mechanism capable of storing a liquid when the tray is opened and placed in a horizontal state, and supporting the tray when the tray is folded. A folding table having a mechanism capable of discharging liquid from below. 3. A folding table which can open and close the tray, and a partition is provided in a support member which supports the tray across the back surface of the seat to which the folding table is to be attached, so that the liquid flows out to the back surface of the seat. A folding stand characterized by being able to be blocked. 4. A folding stand which can open and close the tray, wherein a second tray is provided on the tray and the second tray can be opened by rotating the second tray to expand the receiving area of the tray. Folding stand characterized by having been made. 5. A folding stand that can open and close a tray, wherein a catching member is provided below a supporting member that supports the tray.