TW202108041A - Top plate and foldable table using the same can achieve easy carrying, easy assembling and low costs - Google Patents

Abstract

A purpose of the disclosure is to provide a foldable table solving problems of ease of conveyance and low costs. The foldable table has: a foldable leg portion, and a top plate freely attached and detached to an upper side of the leg portion. The top plate has: a foldable top plate portion and a loading support portion freely disposed and detached on a plate surface of the top plate portion. The top plate portion has: a main body, and support axle portion configured at two side portions of the main body. The loading support portion is a support shaft and passes through to retain at folding belt-like bodies as sleeve components fixed to a back surface of the main body.

Description

Top board and folding table using it

Invention field

The invention relates to a top board and a folding table using the top board.

Background of the invention

The conventional outdoor folding table is provided with a foldable foot and a top plate that can be freely attached and detached on the upper side of the foot. In order to simplify this table, in addition to the legs, the top plate is mostly foldable (Patent Document 1, etc.). Advanced technical literature Patent literature

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Exhibit No. 7-41375

Summary of the invention The problem to be solved by the invention

However, according to the morphology of the above-mentioned conventional example, in terms of support strength, the top plate itself becomes heavier, and consequently the top plate is inconvenient to carry. Therefore, it is also difficult to reduce the cost of the top plate.

The present invention was created in view of the above situation, and its purpose is to provide a top plate that can achieve easy portability and low cost, and a folding table using the top plate. Means to solve the problem

The top plate of one aspect of the present invention includes: a top plate part; and a load support part detachably provided on the top plate part. The top plate has a freely foldable sheet-shaped body and pivot parts arranged on both sides of the body.

According to the top plate with such a structure, since the load supporting portion receives the load acting on the plate surface of the top plate portion, the cost of the top plate can be reduced. In addition, since the load support portion is freely attachable to and detachable from the top plate portion, the top plate portion becomes easy to fold. In addition, since the number of parts of the top plate is small and lightweight, the top plate can be easily carried.

A sleeve member can also be fixed on the back of the main body. In this case, the load support part may also be a support shaft, and may be configured to penetrate and be held by the sleeve member.

According to the top plate of such a form, since the structure of the load supporting portion is simple, the cost of the top plate can be further reduced by this point. In addition, since the load support portion is arranged on the inner side of the top plate without obstruction, the usability is also improved.

The load support portion may be a configuration in which the support shaft is arranged orthogonally to the support shaft portion or is arranged crosswise.

According to the top plate of such a configuration, in addition to the simple structure of the load support portion, the supporting strength of the top plate is also improved and lighter, so that the top plate can be further easily carried.

The sleeve member may have a structure having a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a third sleeve that are separately arranged in a row so that the support shaft passes through in sequence. The third sleeve can be made into a bottomed shape to support the front end of the support shaft.

According to the top plate of such a configuration, since the structure of the load support portion is simple and light, the top plate can be further easily carried and reduced in cost.

A closing part can also be fixed on the back of the main body. The opening of the first sleeve can be configured such that it can be opened and closed by the closing portion.

A folding table of one aspect of the present invention is provided with any of the above-mentioned top plates and foldable feet. The leg has a shape that allows the upper end to be engaged with the support shaft of the top plate from below.

According to the folding table configured in this way, in addition to the top plate, the structure of the connection mechanism between the top plate and the leg portion is simple and the number of parts is small. Therefore, from this point of view, the table is also lighter, so that the table can be easily carried, assembled, and reduced in cost.

Detailed description of the preferred embodiment

Hereinafter, the embodiment of the folding table A of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the folding table A is provided with a leg 200 and a top plate 100 that is freely attachable to and detachable from the upper end of the leg 200. Table A is mainly used for outdoor use, but it is not limited to this.

The top plate 100 includes a top plate portion 110. The top plate 110 has a sheet-shaped body 111 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. The main body 111 has a plurality of plate-shaped bodies made of resin and a cover body. The plate-shaped bodies are arranged side by side in the short-side direction of the main body 111 (hereinafter, also referred to as the first direction X), are covered by a cover body, and creases are formed between adjacent plate-shaped bodies. The main body 111 can be folded in the fold.

The main body 111 has two sides in the first direction X. The two sides include: a first side part on one side of the main body 111 in the first direction X, and a second side part on the other side of the main body 111 in the first direction X. At the first and second side portions, the end side cylindrical portion 1112, the central side cylindrical portion 1111, and the end side cylindrical portion 1112 are provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the main body 111 (hereinafter, also referred to as the second direction Y )on. A gap is generated between the center side cylindrical portion 1111 and the end side cylindrical portion 1112 at the first and second side portions.

The top plate portion 110 further includes first and second shaft portions 112 for connecting the legs disposed on the first and second side portions of the main body 111. The first and second support shaft portions 112 are metal rectangular hollow tubes. The first and second support shaft portions 112 penetrate through the end side cylindrical portion 1112 of the first and second side portions 1112, the central side cylindrical portion 1111, and the end side cylindrical portion 1112, and are held at the first and second side portions. Between the center side cylindrical portion 1111 and the end side cylindrical portion 1112 of the first and second side portions, a part of the first and second support shaft portions 112 is exposed from the gap. The upper end portion of the leg portion 200 can be connected to the exposed portions of the first and second shaft portions 112.

The top plate 100 is further provided with a load supporting portion 120. The load supporting portion 120 is detachably provided on the plate surface of the top plate portion 110. The load support portion 120 is reinforced from the inside, so that the central portion of the top plate portion 110 does not bend. Therefore, even if camping equipment or the like is placed on the surface of the top plate portion 110 in the unfolded state, it is difficult for the central portion of the top plate portion 110 to bend due to its load.

In this embodiment, the load support portion 120 is a support shaft 121 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The support shaft 121 uses the same metal rectangular tube as the first and second support shaft portions 112. In order to increase the support strength on the surface of the main body 111, the support shaft 121 is arranged slightly orthogonal to or crosses the first and second support shaft portions 112. In addition, the creases of the support shaft 121 with respect to the main body 111 are also arranged substantially orthogonally or crosswise.

On the back of the main body 111, a sleeve member 122 is fixed. The support shaft 121 penetrates and is held in the sleeve member 122. The sleeve member 122 has a first sleeve 1223, a second sleeve 1222, and a third sleeve 1221 that are separately arranged in a row so that the support shaft 121 passes through in sequence.

The first sleeve 1223, the second sleeve 1222, and the third sleeve 1221 are arranged in a row in a slightly orthogonal or intersecting direction (hereinafter referred to as the orthogonal or intersecting direction) and fixed to the main body 11 The center of the back side. The first sleeve 1223 is provided in the central portion of the central cylindrical portion 1111 of the first side portion. The third sleeve 1221 is provided in the central portion of the central cylindrical portion 1111 of the second side portion. The second sleeve 1222 is provided in the central part of the main body 111. In addition, the orthogonal direction among the orthogonal or crossing directions corresponds to the first direction X.

As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the first sleeve 1223, the second sleeve 1222, and the third sleeve 1221 are band-shaped bodies with an Ω-shaped cross-section or an O-shaped cross-section. The first sleeve 1223 and the second sleeve 1222 have openings at both ends in the orthogonal or crossing direction. On the other hand, the third sleeve 1221 is open in one of the orthogonal or crossing direction, but the other side of the orthogonal or crossing direction is closed and formed in a bottomed shape to receive the front end surface of the support shaft 121. Near the open end of the first sleeve 1223, a band-shaped closing portion 125 is provided for closing the opening of the sleeve portion 1223 in an openable and closable manner from one side of the orthogonal or crossing direction. The front end of the closing portion 125 is a free end, and on the other hand, the base end of the closing portion 125 is fixed to the central cylindrical portion 1111. Furthermore, the outer surface of the first sleeve 1223 and the inner surface of the closing portion 125 are hooks.

That is, when the front end portion of the closing portion 125 is pulled in one of the orthogonal or crossing direction, the opening on one side of the orthogonal or crossing direction of the first sleeve 1223 is exposed and becomes an open state. The support shaft 121 is sequentially inserted into the first sleeve 1223, the second sleeve 1222, and the third sleeve 1221 from here. When the support shaft 121 enters the first sleeve 1223, the second sleeve 1222, and the third sleeve 1221 until the front end surface of the support shaft 121 contacts the bottom of the third sleeve 1221, the other end of the support shaft 121 will be located at the bottom of the third sleeve 1221 The vicinity of the opening on one side of the orthogonal or crossing direction of 1 sleeve 1223. When the front end of the closing portion 125 is brought into contact with the outer surface of the first sleeve 1223 in this state, the opening on one side of the orthogonal or crossing direction of the first sleeve 1223 is closed, and this state is maintained by the hook and loop fastener .

Furthermore, near the closed portion 125 of the top plate 110, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a long strip of buckle 130 can be fixed to maintain the main body 111 of the top plate 110 in the folded state. status. The tie 130 can be omitted.

The leg portion 200 is configured to open and close freely from the unfolded state shown in FIG. 1 to the closed state (folded state) shown in FIG. 10. The leg part 200 has a total of 4 X-shaped link parts 210, a total of 4 lower connection blocks 230, and a total of 4 upper connection blocks. The X-shaped link portion 210 is arranged in a quadrangular ring shape in a plan view. Each X-shaped link portion 210 has a pair of brackets that intersect in an X shape, and the brackets are connected to be open and closed at their intersections. The lower connecting block 230 connects the lower ends of the adjacent X-shaped link parts 210. The upper connecting block connects the upper ends of the adjacent X-shaped link parts 210. The upper connecting block includes two upper connecting blocks 220a on one side of the first direction X and two upper connecting blocks 220b on the other side of the first direction X.

The upper end portions of the upper connecting blocks 220a and 220b have a U-shaped cross-sectional shape (engagement hole 221) that can be engaged with the exposed portions of the first and second shaft portions 112 from below. The lower end surface of the lower connecting block 230 has a concave-convex shape that is difficult to slide on the ground. Furthermore, the connecting rod 240 may also span the upper connecting block 220a and the upper connecting block 220b. In this case, the upper connecting block 220a connects the rear end of the connecting rod 240, on the other hand, the upper connecting block 220b has a shape capable of receiving the front end of the connecting rod 240. For example, the upper ends of the upper connecting blocks 220a and 220b may also be provided with an engaging hole at the bottom of the engaging hole 221 for the end of the connecting rod 240 to be inserted.

The method of using table A constructed as above is as follows. First, take out the top board 100 and the feet 200 in a folded state from the special box not shown in the figure, pull the feet 200 apart and place them on the ground. On the other hand, the top plate portion 110 of the top plate 100 is pulled apart, and in this state, the support shaft 121 is inserted and attached to the back side of the top plate portion 110. When the support shaft 121 is installed on the surface of the top plate portion 110, the top plate portion 110 is maintained in the unfolded state. In this way, after the top plate 100 is assembled, it is mounted on the upper side of the leg 200. Then, the first and second support shaft portions 112 of the top plate portion 110 are fitted from above and engaged with the engagement holes 221 of the leg portion 200, and as a result, the top plate 100 and the leg portion 200 are connected. In this way, table A can be unfolded.

Again, proceed in the opposite direction to the above. That is, the top plate 100, the support shaft 121, and the leg portion 200 are separated from each other, and the top plate 100 and the leg portion 200 are folded. In this way, table A is disassembled. Put the folded top board 100 and the feet 200 together with the support shaft 121 into the special box not shown in the figure. In such a state where the parts are folded, table A is placed in the special box outside the figure and can be carried.

Even if heavy camping equipment is placed on the surface of the top plate 100 of the table A, the load support 120 can be used to bear the load. Therefore, the top plate 110 is difficult to bend on the surface of the top plate 100, and camping equipment, etc., will not fall. The problem.

In this way, the load supporting portion 120 is used to bear the load acting on the surface of the top plate 100. Therefore, regarding the top plate portion 110, there is no need to use high-cost materials on the material/structural surface, and the low strength and low strength of the top plate 100 can be solved. The problem of low cost. In addition, in order to facilitate the portability of the table A, the top board 100 and the feet 200 can be separated, the top board 100 can be folded as described above, and the feet 200 can be folded as described above. Furthermore, the structure of the top plate part 110 and the foot part 200 is simple, and the connection mechanism with the top plate part 110 and the foot part 200 is also simple, so the number of parts of the table A is small, and the table A as a whole is lightweight. Thereby, the table A can be reduced in cost, easier to carry, and easier to assemble.

The top plate of the present invention is not only used as a top plate of a folding table, but can also be used as a seat surface of a folding chair or a bed plate of a folding bed, similarly to the top plate of a table. In addition, the top plate may have any form as long as it is a foldable sheet. For example, the top plate part may be a structure in which a plurality of plate-shaped bodies such as wood or urethane are connected to each other in a planar shape. The plate-shaped body of the present invention may also be foldably connected by a hinge or the like.

The structure of the connecting mechanism of the top plate to the leg portion of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be designed and modified arbitrarily.

The load support part of this invention should just be the form provided on the board surface of a top board part detachably. For example, as long as the sleeve member is held through the support shaft, its shape or the number of sleeve parts can be arbitrarily designed and deformed. For example, the second sleeve may be equally divided into a plurality of pieces. Conversely, the sleeve member may not have a plurality of sleeves, but may have a structure that extends in a straight line as a whole. If the sleeve member extends linearly, the sleeve member can also extend in a direction orthogonal or crossing the crease of the main body of the top plate. In addition, the sleeve member may have at least any of the above-mentioned sleeves. The at least two sleeves can also be arranged separately in a row in a direction orthogonal or crossing the folds of the main body of the top plate. Furthermore, the sleeve of the present invention can also be formed by a metal component or a resin component with a U-shaped or O-shaped cross section. Furthermore, the load support part of the present invention may be a form in which the support shaft is arranged on the surface of the top plate part, a form in which the top plate part is inserted from the side surface of the top plate part into the interior of the top plate part, or a form in which a skeleton structure or the like is used instead of the support shaft. The closing part of the present invention does not have to be a belt shape, as long as the first sleeve can be opened and closed from one end side of the top plate.

The folding table of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. As long as the legs of the table have a foldable structure, the shape or mechanism does not matter. Moreover, when the table is a small size, it can also be applied to a folding chair, etc. On the other hand, when it is a large size, it can also be applied to a folding bed or the like. The first direction of the present invention can be arbitrarily changed as long as it extends along the plane of the main body of the top plate. The second direction of the present invention can be arbitrarily changed as long as it crosses the first direction.

100: top plate 110: Top plate 111: body 1111: Central cylindrical part 1112: End side cylindrical part 112: The first and second pivot parts 120: Load support part 121: Support shaft 122: sleeve member 1221: 3rd sleeve 1222: 2nd sleeve 1223: 1st sleeve 125: closed part 130: Lace 200: feet 210: X-shaped connecting rod 220a, 220b: upper link block 221: Card Hole 230: lower link block 240: connecting rod A: Folding table/table X: 1st direction Y: 2nd direction

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a folding table according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a plan view of the top plate used on the same table. Figure 3 is a bottom view of the same top plate. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the top plate viewed from the bottom surface, and shows the state where the support shaft is removed from the top plate portion of the top plate. Fig. 5 is a back view of the same top plate. Figure 6 is a front view of the same top plate. Fig. 7 is a left side view of the same top plate. Fig. 8 is a right side view of the same top plate. Fig. 9 is a perspective view from the bottom surface of the top plate, and shows a state where the support shaft is removed from the top plate part and the top plate part is folded. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the feet of the same folding table, and shows a state where the feet have been folded.

100: top plate

110: Top plate

120: Load support part

200: feet

210: X-shaped connecting rod

220a, 220b: upper link block

221: Card Hole

230: lower link block

240: connecting rod

A: Folding table/table

Claims (10)

A top plate, with: Roof section; and The load supporting part is freely detachably arranged on the aforementioned top plate part, The top plate part has a foldable sheet-shaped body and pivot parts arranged on both sides of the body. Such as the top plate of claim 1, wherein a sleeve member is fixed on the back of the aforementioned body, The load support portion is a support shaft, which penetrates and is held by the sleeve member. Such as the top plate of claim 2, wherein the supporting shaft is arranged orthogonally or crossing the supporting shaft portion. For example, the top plate of claim 2 or 3, wherein the sleeve member has a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a third sleeve separately arranged in a row to allow the support shaft to pass through in sequence, and the third sleeve is The front end surface of the support shaft has a bottomed shape. Such as the top plate of claim 4, wherein on the back surface of the main body, a closing portion that can open and close the opening of the first sleeve is fixed. Such as the top plate of claim 1, wherein the aforementioned body has folds, The aforementioned load supporting portion is a supporting shaft, and is orthogonal to or crosses the aforementioned crease. Such as the top plate of claim 6, wherein a sleeve member extending in a direction orthogonal to or intersecting the aforementioned fold is fixed on the back of the aforementioned main body, The load supporting portion penetrates and is held by the sleeve member. Such as the top plate of claim 6, wherein a sleeve member is fixed to the back of the body, and the sleeve member has a plurality of sleeves arranged separately in a row in a direction orthogonal to or crossing the folds, The load supporting portion penetrates and is held by the plurality of sleeves. Such as the top plate of claim 8, wherein one of the plurality of sleeves is provided on one of the side parts of the two sides of the body, The support shaft is inserted and held in the one sleeve, and orthogonally or intersects the support shaft portion arranged on the one side portion. A folding table with: Such as the top plate of any one of claims 1 to 9; and Foldable feet, The said leg part has the shape which the upper end part can engage with the said support shaft part of the said top plate from below.

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