JPS6013383Y2 - Interlocking table - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to an interlocking table that allows various layouts.

Various types of connected tables of this kind have conventionally been provided as they have been widely used as conference tables or banquet tables, but all of them basically include a unit table body for corner use only. Legs are necessarily provided on the lower surface of both ends of the top plate of the unit table body, and the unit table bodies are simply arranged continuously using the legs.

Therefore, while conventional interlocking tables can easily obtain the desired layout simply by arranging them on the floor,
Since all of the unit table bodies have legs at least on the lower surface of both ends of the top plate, each leg body is unnecessarily present at the connecting part between the unit table bodies, and there is dead space below the top plate of the connecting part. This has the disadvantage that it wastes space and makes it impossible to make effective use of the connecting portion of the top plate.

Such drawbacks were particularly noticeable at the joints between corner-dedicated unit table bodies in a curved layout or between a corner-dedicated unit table body and a normal rectangular unit table body.

Furthermore, the unit table body is also required to be stored in a narrow space when not in use, and the reality is that the legs are generally equipped with a complicated folding mechanism to enable folding. Therefore, providing legs with such a folding mechanism to all unit table bodies as in the past has brought about a major drawback in terms of cost.

The present invention has been devised in view of the drawbacks of the conventional connected table mentioned above, and it consists of a conventional unit table body with a unit table body of - and another unit table body, and a unit table of - The table body is provided with legs, and the other unit table bodies are not provided with legs, but are simply provided with locking members that lock with engagement receiving members provided on the legs of one unit table body, The above-mentioned drawbacks are effectively solved by adopting a structure in which the locking member and the engagement receiving member are locked and the unit table body and other unit table bodies are connected alternately.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on one embodiment illustrating the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the unit table body T□ is composed of a rectangular top plate 1 and legs 2, 2 provided on the lower surface of both ends thereof.

As shown in the figure, each of the legs 2 has two main pipe parts 3, 3 having mounting bases 3a bent in both directions, and a mouth-shaped part fixed to the tip of the two main pipe parts 3.3. The mounting bases 3a, 3a are rotatably supported at predetermined locations on the lower surface of the top plate 1 via synthetic resin fixtures 5, 5.

Further, a U-shaped slide member 6 whose base end is pivotally attached is provided between the main pipe portions 3, 3 of each of the legs 2, and the mounting base 3at
The rotation of the legs 2 accompanying the rotation of the legs 3a is regulated by the slide member 6, the 10th and 20th hook members described later, and a movement guide plate, and the usage state and folding of each leg 2, 2 is controlled. It is configured to reliably obtain the state.

As shown in FIG. 3, the tenth hook member 7 has an oval shape in cross section with fixing protrusions 7a, 7a on both upper edges, and horizontal U-shaped notch grooves 1b, 7b on both inner ends. The fixing projections 7a, ? It is configured to be fixed in place on the lower surface of the top plate 1 with screws etc. via a.

The 20th hook member 8 has a --shaped cross section, and the lateral U-shaped notch grooves 7b, 7 of the 10th hook member 7 on both sides thereof.
U-shaped notch grooves 8a, 8a are formed at locations corresponding to b, and the tenth hook member 7 is rotatably mounted on the outside via a shaft pin 9, and a spring is attached to the shaft pin 9. The structure is such that the U-shaped notch grooves 8a, 8a are always urged toward the lower surface of the top plate 1 by wrapping the material 10 around them.

Further, the movement guide plate 11 grasps the connecting tip 6a of the slide member 6 between the lower surfaces of the top plate 1 and guides the movement.
One end thereof is fixed to the lower surface of the top plate 1 with screws or the like inside the tenth hook member 7, and the other end thereof is fixed to the lower surface of the center side of the top plate 1 with screws or the like. be.

Therefore, the leg portion 2.2 of the negative unit table body T1 is
As shown in FIG. 2A, the connecting tip 6a of the slide member 6 is simultaneously fitted into the horizontal U-shaped notch 7b of the tenth hook member 7 and the U-shaped notch i8a of the twentieth hook member 8, and the slide member By obtaining the locking action of both notches i7b and 8a with respect to the connecting tip 6a of the top plate 1, the state of use perpendicular to the lower surface of the top plate 1 is ensured.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, the legs 2, 2 lock the notch i8a of the 20th lock member 8 against the urging force of the spring member 10 and the connecting tip 6a of the slide member 6. Released'
to allow the leg body 2 to rotate inward,
When the respective rear leg bodies 2 are rotated inwardly, the connecting tip 6a of the slide member 6 automatically moves to the first position in conjunction with the rotation.
The leg body 2 is pulled out from the horizontal U-shaped notch groove 7b of the zero-tuck member 7 and moved within the movement guide plate 11 to restrict the above-mentioned inward rotation of the leg body 2, so that the leg body 2 is folded in contact with the lower surface of the top plate 1. At the same time, the grounding portion 4 of the leg 2 is gripped by the gripper 12, thereby ensuring the folded state.

In addition, the operation of obtaining the above-mentioned usage state from the folded state is performed in the second
The locking member 8 is rotated against the spring member 10 in the unlocking direction of the cutout groove 8a, and then each leg body 2 is rotated outward, and at the same time, the connecting tip 6a of the slide member 6 is moved toward the movement guide plate. If the legs 2 are moved until they fit into the notch grooves 7b of the tenth hook member 7 according to the guide 11, the legs 2 will be perpendicular to the top plate 1 at this point, so the next step is to move the leg body 2 to the notch groove 7b of the tenth hook member 7. By simply fitting the notch groove 8a into the connecting tip 6a of the slide member 6, the usage state shown in FIG. 2A can be obtained.

Further, the present invention has a mounting base 3a of each of the main pipe parts 3 constituting each of the legs 2 of the unit table body T1 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, when the legs 2 are in use, they extend outward from the top plate 1 parallel to the lower surface of the top plate 1 at a constant distance S, and when folded, they extend outward from the mounting base 3a. An engagement receiving member 13 made of synthetic resin and having a rectangular cross section is provided so as to rotate integrally with the top plate 1 and protrude downward in a state perpendicular to the lower surface of the top plate 1.

Furthermore, the top plate 1 of the - unit table body T1 has a snap lock 14 serving as a connecting and fixing means at one of the substantially central portions of the lower surface of both ends.
and a hook piece 15 is fixed to the other side.

On the other hand, the other unit table body T2 is as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B.
As shown in the figure, it consists of only a rectangular top plate 16 without any legs, and the engagement receiving members 13 and the top plate are located on the lower surface of both ends of the top plate 16 at locations corresponding to the positions of the respective holding receiving members 13. Board 1
A locking member 17 made of a metal plate and having a cross-sectional shape substantially equal to the above-mentioned interval S formed on the lower surface is fixedly fixed to protrude by a certain width from both ends of the top plate 16, and is fixed to both ends of the top plate 16. A hook piece 15' that engages with the snap lock 14 is fixed on one side of the lower surface substantially in the center, and a snap lock 14' that engages with the hook piece 15 is fixed on the other side.

In addition, each locking member 17 has a foot portion 1 made of hard rubber as shown in the figure.
8 is installed inside in a state of protruding downward.

In addition, when configuring the other unit table body T2 as a corner-dedicated unit table body T2', the fifth
As shown in the figure, the above-mentioned locking members 17 are similarly attached to the lower surfaces of both sides of the top plate 16' connected to the above-mentioned unit table body T1.
are fixed respectively, and a snap lock 14 is also provided at approximately the center thereof.
' and hook piece 15' are fixedly installed.

Therefore, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6A, the legs 2,
If the unit table body T1 is placed on the floor after obtaining the usage condition of 2, each mounting base 3a of the leg body 2.
The engagement receiving member 13 provided in the unit table body T1 extends outward in parallel with the lower surface of both ends of the top plate 1 of the unit table body T1 at a constant distance S, so that the engagement receiving member 13 provided in By fitting and locking the corresponding locking members 17 of the other unit table body T2 between the engagement receiving members 13, the minus unit table body T1 and the other unit table body T2 are connected.

Therefore, after that, if you connect the - unit table body T1 and the other unit table body T2 alternately and continuously using only the legs 2 of the - unit table body T□, the other unit table body T2 is latched and supported by the - unit table body T1 with legs 2 at both end connecting parts, and a connected table that is completely unchanged from the conventional one is constructed.

Moreover, the connection between the - unit table body T□ and the other unit table body T2 is not limited to the engagement between the engagement receiving member 13 and the locking member 17 as described above, but also the connection between each connection as shown in FIG. 6B. Snap lock 1 on the unit table body T1 side in the section
4 is the hook piece 15' on the other unit table body T2 side, and the snap lock 14' on the other unit table body T2 side is -
The hook pieces 15 on the unit table body T1 side are engaged with each other to securely connect and fix the top plates of the adjacent unit table bodies T and T2, so there is no need to worry about the connecting parts coming loose or separating. do not have.

Therefore, when using the interlocking table according to the present invention, by the engagement of the engagement receiving member 13 and the locking member 17 and the engagement of the snap locks 14, 14' and the hook pieces 15, 15', Not only can a linear layout as shown in FIG. 7A be easily obtained, but also the corner-dedicated unit table body T2' shown in FIG. 5 can be used as shown in FIGS. 7B and C.
A layout including a curved shape as shown in the figure can also be easily obtained.

Incidentally, since the table body T2' dedicated to this corner also does not have legs as described above, the top plate 16' of the table body T2'
Needless to say, no dead space is formed below.

Although not shown, each unit table body T1. If the top plate 1.16 of T2 is made into a curved shape, a layout with only a curved shape can be easily obtained.

Furthermore, when storing the - unit table body T□ and the other unit table body T2 according to the present invention, the - table body T□ can be turned into the shape shown in FIG. 2B by folding the legs 2, 2. As shown, the engagement receiving member 13 rotates and extends downward, so that the eighth
As shown in FIG. A, the engagement receiving members 13 serve as legs when folded and can be stacked up and down in order for storage, and the legs 2 themselves can be stored and stored compactly without damaging the lower top plate surface.

Further, other table bodies T2 may be similarly stacked and stored by simply using the rubber feet 18 provided inside the locking member 17, as shown in FIG. 8B.

Moreover, the same effect can be obtained even if the negative table body T1 and the other table body T2 are alternately stacked and stored.

Therefore, the present invention consists of a conventional unit table body with a unit table body and another unit table body,
- The unit table body is provided with a foldable leg body having an engagement receiving member, and the other unit table bodies are not provided with any legs at all and are simply engaged with the engagement receiving member when connected. A device characterized in that a locking member is provided, and the locking member and the engagement receiving member are locked to alternately connect - and other unit table bodies using only the legs of the - unit table body. Therefore, compared to the conventional structure in which all unit table bodies are provided with legs, the number of legs that are unnecessary at the connecting part can be reduced by half, and the space below the top plate connection can be used effectively. At the same time, there is no need to provide legs with a complicated folding structure on other unit table bodies.
This can greatly contribute to cost reduction.

Furthermore, since the present invention constitutes a table body exclusively for corners with another unit table body not provided with the above-mentioned legs, it can greatly contribute to the effective use of the top plate, especially in corners.

Moreover, the engagement receiving member, which enables the connection of the table and other unit table bodies together with the locking member, protrudes downward in a state perpendicular to the lower surface of the top plate when the legs are folded. The holding and receiving member in this state can also be used as a means for reliably stacking and storing negative unit table bodies vertically.

Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that when connecting the above-mentioned - and other unit table bodies, the connecting portions of adjacent top plates are securely connected and fixed using snap locks and hook pieces, so that it is possible to easily sit and take off seats. Since there is no fear that the top plate will slide or come apart due to the operation of the table top, combined with the above advantages, it is possible to provide an optimal table for conferences, banquets, etc.

It goes without saying that the principle structure of the present invention can be applied not only to various types of connected tables, but also to all structures that connect top plates, such as reception counters.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a bottom view of the unit table body of - that constitutes the present invention, Fig. 2 A is a front view of the main part showing the usage state of the legs of the unit table body of -, and Fig. B shows the diffraction folded state. A front view of the main parts, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the 10th hook member, the 20th hook member and the movement guide plate, and FIGS. 4A and B are bottom views of other unit table bodies constituting the present invention. and a side view, and FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing an example of configuring another unit table body as a unit table body exclusively for corners.
Fig. 6A is a front view in cross section showing the connected state of the unit table body and other unit table bodies, Fig. 6B is a front view showing the state in which they are connected and fixed by the connection and fixing means, and Figs. 7A, B, and C are A plan view showing an example of the layout of the interlocking table according to the present invention, FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a stacked storage state of - unit table bodies, and FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a stacked storage state of other unit table bodies. It is a diagram. T□・・・・・・− unit table body, T2...
...Other unit table body, T2'...Unit table body for corner, 1, 16.16'...
...Top plate, 2...Legs, 3a...Mounting base, 6...Slide member, 7...10th hook member, 7b... ...Horizontal U-shaped notch groove,
8...20th hook member, 8a...U-shaped notch groove, 11...Movement guide plate, 13...
...Engagement receiving member, 14, 14'... Snap lock, 15, 15'... Hook piece, 17...
...Locking member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A unit table body comprising foldable legs whose bases are rotatably supported on the lower surfaces of both ends of the top plate;
It is composed of another unit table body that does not have legs and consists only of a top plate, and the unit table body with - is attached to the base of each of its own legs at a certain distance from the bottom surface of the top plate when the legs are in use. An engagement receiving member is integrally provided that extends outward in parallel and extends downward perpendicularly to the bottom surface of the top plate when the legs are folded. A locking member is provided at a location corresponding to the engagement receiving member, which is fitted between the lower surface of the top plate of the unit table body and the engagement receiving member when the legs are in use, and locks with the engagement receiving member, respectively; By locking both members, the unit table body of - and the other unit table body are alternately connected using only the legs of the unit table body of -, and the unit table body of - and the other unit table body are connected alternately using only the legs of the unit table body of -. A snap lock and a hook piece are respectively provided on the lower surface of both ends of each top plate, and the snap lock and the hook piece are engaged to fix the connecting portion of the unit table body of - and the other unit table body. A connected table characterized by: