RU155304U1 - TABLE TRANSFORMER - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A transforming table containing a base, fixed to the base of the central part of the countertop, the side parts of the countertop pivotally connected to it, and 4 pairs of legs, in each pair one leg is long and the other is short, characterized in that the legs are rigidly connected in each pair between each other on the axis of rotation at an acute angle to each other, and the axis of rotation is fixed on the supporting base at the edges of the central part of the countertop. 2. The table according to claim 1, characterized in that the long legs are connected in pairs by cross members for simultaneous rotation of two pairs of legs. 3. The table according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting base is made around the perimeter of the central part of the countertop in the form of a frame structure.

Description

The utility model relates to the design of a transforming table, which can be transformed from coffee to dining and vice versa.

Currently, convertible furniture, including tables, is widely used. Previously, dining tables were widely used, the table top of which was extended in length, but now tables that have been converted from a coffee table that takes up little space into a dining table for more guests have gained popularity.

Known table MK1, offered by the studio DUFFY, London, which can be transformed from coffee to dining and vice versa, see information on the Internet (on Youtube dated February 07, 2013)

http://duffylondon.com/product/tables/mk1-transforminq-coffee-table/

The table top of this table consists of three parts, pivotally connected, and four legs in the shape of the number 7. Each leg consists of a short part, rigidly connected to the side part of the table top, and a long part made at an angle to the short. In the position of the coffee table, the side parts of the tabletop are lowered down, the long legs are located diagonally under the central part of the tabletop and are stops for the side tabletops.

In this design, in the position of the dining table, the system of legs abuts against the place of articulation of two parts of the tabletop. The disadvantage of this design may be too high a load on the hinges connecting the central and side parts of the countertop. In addition, this design is traumatic, since at the moment the table is in the coffee position, injury to the user's fingers is possible. So, if the user takes on the narrow side of the table and lifts it to fold, then the whole burden of the lever from the legs of the table will fall on his fingers.

A table of a similar design is offered by Danish designer Tom Possau (published on March 20, 2010).

http://www.contemporist.com/2010/03/20/convertible-bamboo-table-by-tom-rossau/

http://www.tomrossau.dk/cmsms/index.php?page=tt01

The table also contains a countertop, consisting of three articulated parts, and 2 pairs of legs. Each pair is connected by a transverse crossbeam (paddle) and mounted on the side parts of the countertop. Moreover, each crossbar is equipped with a telescopic limiter, pivotally connected to the Central part of the countertop. When using the table in the coffee version, the role of the supporting legs is played by the side parts of the tabletop. In the case of transforming into a dining option, the side parts of the countertops rise, and the legs with the crossbars are lowered. In this case, telescopic stops are extended and fix the position of the table parts. The disadvantage of this design is the presence of complex telescopic holders, which complicates and increases the cost of production.

The closest solution to the proposed design of the transformable table can be considered the table of the French designer Frederick Cadet, see the Internet (publ. February 05, 2013)

http://www.homecrux.com/2013/02/05/3656/wooden-dining-table-folds-to-become-a-low-coffee-table.html.

http://decodesiqnparis.canalblog.com/archives/2014/03/09/29402705.html (published March 09, 2014)

The table contains a worktop, consisting of three articulated parts, and 4 pairs of legs, one of which is short and the second is long. The legs are interconnected at right angles. The central part of the countertop and a pair of table legs are fixed to the base in the form of two parallel rungs on the front and rear sides of the central part of the countertop. Here, as a limiter for the movement of the legs of the table, there is a crossbar mounted on the reverse side of the countertop. It restricts the movement of the legs of the table in both directions, but it has to be fixed in each case of table transformation.

The proposed design of the transformer table allows us to solve the problem of simplifying the design and increasing its reliability.

To solve this problem, in a transformer table containing a bearing base, a central part of the tabletop fixed to the base, side parts of the tabletop pivotally connected to it, and 4 pairs of legs, each of which is one long and the other short, otherwise the legs are fastened. In each pair, the legs are rigidly interconnected on the axis of rotation at an acute angle to each other, and the axis of rotation is fixed to the carrier base at the edges of the central part of the countertop.

Long legs are connected in pairs by cross members for simultaneous rotation of two pairs of legs.

The bearing base is made around the perimeter of the central part of the countertop in the form of a frame structure.

This design of the table in the low (coffee) version provides fixation of the position of the table due to the support on short legs and the emphasis on long (table) legs at an angle to the floor. In the high (dining) version, the table rests on long legs. At the same time, short legs fix the position of the tilted parts of the countertop.

The proposed transformer table is illustrated by drawings, which show:

FIG. 1 - a general view of the table in the coffee version,

FIG. 2, 3 - the position of the table parts during transformation,

FIG. 4 is a general view of a table in coffee design.

The transforming table comprises a base 1 in the form of a frame structure, the central part of the countertop 2 rigidly fixed on it, pivotally side parts of the countertop 3 and 4 connected to it and four pairs of legs. Each pair includes a short 5 (for the coffee option) leg and a long 6 (for the lunch option). Each pair of legs is rigidly connected to each other, at an acute angle to each other, approximately 70 degrees, so that a pair of legs forms the number "7". The axis of each pair of legs is fixed to the base on the rotation axis 7, about 10 centimeters from the edge of the countertop. In order to make it easier to assemble and disassemble, each pair of legs in the form of the number "7" is connected by a cross member 8 with another pair located with it on the same axis of rotation.

The table is transformed as follows. When transferring a table from a low - coffee option to a lunch (high) option, it is enough to turn the legs 90 degrees up along the axis of rotation. At the same time, short legs will rest against the table top and will no longer be able to rotate. The tabletop in this position will rest on long legs, which, being at an angle to the tabletop, do not have the possibility of reverse movement, as they are pressed by the gravity of the table itself, i.e. they are in a stable position between the floor and the countertop. To increase the surface of the table on the short legs located in a horizontal position, the side parts of the tabletop are laid.

For reverse folding, it is enough to turn the side parts of the countertop in the reverse order, then the leg structure by 90 degrees. In this case, the short legs will occupy a perpendicular position relative to the floor, and the long legs, which are at an acute angle to the short legs, will rest with their ends on the floor, which will ensure stability of the position of the table in the coffee version.

The presented version of the table can be made of any sheet derived from wood material: plywood, MDF, glued board or solid wood. The wood species of beech, birch, oak, ash and so on, from the cheapest to the most expensive and exclusive types of wood, is also unlimited. The design of the table is completely made of wood, with the exception of fasteners. It is also possible to use plastic sheets: expanded polystyrene, ABS or laminated paper.

Thus, the proposed design of the table is simpler than in the prototype, eliminating the use of a restrictive bar, which must be set manually in each case of table transformation. This creates usability. Reliability of fixing the position of the table is provided by the place and method of fastening the legs to the countertop.

Claims (3)

1. A transforming table containing a base, fixed to the base of the central part of the countertop, side parts of the countertop pivotally connected to it, and 4 pairs of legs, in each pair one leg is long and the other is short, characterized in that in each pair of legs are rigidly connected between each other on the axis of rotation at an acute angle to each other, and the axis of rotation is fixed on the supporting base at the edges of the central part of the countertop. 2. The table according to claim 1, characterized in that the long legs are connected in pairs by cross members for simultaneous rotation of two pairs of legs. 3. The table according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting base is made around the perimeter of the central part of the countertop in the form of a frame structure.

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