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- the present invention relates generally to children's activity centers and more particularly, to a children's' activity center that is capable of adjusting in height as children grow.
- Typical injection molded activity centers designed for young children are designed in a one size fits all manner by certain age groups. Children working at these activity centers tend to concentrate better if they are comfortable. This is especially beneficial in learning environments and institutions or at times when it is desired for children to concentrate and focus for learning purposes at home. In these learning environments, a one chair fits all types of children is not advantageous for some children. In addition, a one table fits all arrangement is also not advantageous for all children. Despite these varying needs, institutions and learning centers still use a one size fits all arrangement. All children grow and develop differently thereby making one child's respective needs different from the next.
- the present invention discloses a system, method and apparatus for adjusting a height of a table and chair that form part of a children's activity center.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a child activity center.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a portion of the adjustable legs of the child activity center.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a general assembly view of the adjustable chair.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the adjustable table at various height settings.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a general assembly view of the adjustable chair of the child activity center.
- FIG. 6 illustrates the adjustable chair at various height settings.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a representative male insert member.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the representative male insert member.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the representative female insert member.
- the present invention discloses a child activity center 100 that is designed to grow or adjust as children grow.
- the child activity center 100 includes at least one adjustable table 102 and at least one adjustable chair 104 .
- the adjustable table 102 and chair 104 are preferentially designed so that the physical heights of the adjustable table 102 and chair 104 may be adjusted so that as young children grow, from the approximate ages of 2-6 years old in the illustrated embodiments, the table height of the table 102 and/or the chair height of the chair 104 may be readily adjusted without the use of any tools.
- the adjustable table 102 and/or chair 104 are also beneficial to children having different physical characteristics or needs within a single classroom. The adjustable table 102 and chair 104 may quickly and easily be adjusted to properly fit the individual characteristics of a respective child.
- the adjustable table 102 includes a table top portion 106 and a right table leg 108 and a left table leg 110 .
- the right and left table legs 108 , 110 are removably connected with the table top portion 106 so that the adjustable table 102 may quickly and easily be assembled.
- the adjustable table 102 also includes a flip lid 112 , which, as set forth below, may be designed such that each side of the flip lid 112 may be used by a child while the child is sitting at the adjustable table 102 .
- At least one utensil tray 114 is also be included in the table top 106 allowing children to place utensils, such as pencils, pens, crayons, markers, and dry-erase markers, in the utensil tray 114 while not in use by the child.
- the utensil tray 114 comprises a generally oval shaped recess in the table top 106 at a side portion of the table top 106 .
- the adjustable chair 104 includes a back rest portion 116 , a seat portion 118 , a right chair leg 120 and a left chair leg 122 .
- the back rest 116 may be removably connected with the seat 118 .
- the seat 118 may be removably connected with the right and left chair legs 120 , 122 .
- the chair legs 120 , 122 are designed to adjust up and down so that the height of the chair 104 may be adjusted to fit a respective child's physical characteristics.
- the table legs 108 , 110 include an upper support segment 200 and a pair of opposing leg extension segments 202 .
- the two leg extension segments 202 extend downwardly and away from the upper support segment 200 toward a ground point at a predetermined angle in relation to the upper support segment 200 .
- each leg extension segment 202 includes a lower inner recessed connector portion 204 that includes a plurality of connector mounts 206 that protrude outwardly from an inside portion 208 of the leg extension segment 202 .
- a generally rectangular shaped male insert member 210 is connected to the connector mounts 206 using conventional connection methods such as by screws or welding for example.
- the male insert members 210 include a plurality of apertures 212 that allow the male insert members 210 to be connected with the connector mounts 206 .
- the male insert members 210 include a plurality of retention clips 214 that protrude outwardly from an upper surface of the male insert members 210 .
- the retention clips 214 are oriented along a vertical axis of the male insert members 210 .
- the table 102 also includes a pair of adjustable leg extension segments 216 that include a female insert member 218 connected to an inside surface 220 of the adjustable leg extension segments 216 .
- the female insert members 218 include a plurality of apertures 219 that allow the female insert members 218 to be connected to connector mounts 206 of the adjustable leg extension segments 216 .
- the female insert member 218 may be connected with the adjustable leg extension segments 216 using conventional connection methods such as by screws or welding for example.
- the female insert members 218 include a plurality of clip receiving apertures 222 that run along a vertical axis of the female insert members 216 .
- the adjustable leg extension segments 216 are removably/adjustably connected with the leg extension segments 202 of the table legs 108 , 110 .
- the retention clips 214 of the male insert members 210 removably fit within the clip receiving apertures 222 of the female insert members 218 such that an inner upper surface 221 of the retention clips 214 engage a respective upper edge 223 of at least one clip engagement surface 225 formed by the clip receiving apertures 222 .
- the retention clips 214 are designed such that they provide a friction fit on a surface of the clip engagement surface 225 .
- the retention clips 214 are located in the leg extension segments 202 , when the adjustable leg extension segments 216 are connected to the leg extension segments 202 , downward force applied to the table 102 causes the retention clips 214 to securely hold the adjustable leg extension segments 216 on the leg extension segments 202 .
- the inner upper surface 221 of the retention clips 214 engage the upper edge 223 of the clip engagement surfaces 225 and a portion of the retention clips 214 engage a surface of the clip engagement surfaces 225 .
- adjustable leg extension segments 216 To remove the adjustable leg extension segments 216 from the legs 108 , 110 to adjust the height of the adjustable table 102 , upward force is applied to a lower surface 224 of the adjustable leg extension segments 216 . This causes the retention clips 214 of the male insert members 210 to move upwardly so that they release from the clip engagement surfaces 225 . The retention clips 214 may then be removed from the clip receiving apertures 222 thereby disconnecting the adjustable leg extension segments 216 from the leg extension segments 202 . The adjustable leg extension segments 216 may then be adjusted up or down on the male insert members 210 to thereby adjust the overall height of the table 102 . See FIG. 4 . The adjustable table 102 may be adjusted to multiple different heights. A felt or rubber pad 226 may be connected with the lower surface 224 of the adjustable leg extension segments 216 .
- Each flip lid 112 includes a white board 250 and a main body 252 .
- the white board 250 is connected to a recessed portion 254 of the main body 252 .
- the white board 250 may be connected to the recessed portion 254 using a plurality of attachment members 256 or glued or integrally formed as a part of the main body 252 .
- the white board 250 allows children to use dry erase markers to write or draw during activities.
- a lower surface 258 of the main body 252 is flat so that children may use the lower surface 258 to write, draw or color on.
- each flip lid 112 has two sides that may be used for activities.
- the flip lids 112 are removably positioned in a recessed portion 260 of the table top 106 .
- the recessed portion 260 defines a generally rectangular shaped storage area in which various items may be stored, such as pencils, markers, crayons, books and so forth.
- the flip lids 112 rest on an upper edge 262 of the recessed portion 260 . Although two flip lids 112 are illustrated in the figures, it should be appreciated that only one flip lid 112 may be included in other embodiments.
- the upper support segment 200 of the legs 108 , 110 is designed to snap fit into a leg receiving segment 270 located and formed on the underside of the table top 106 . This is so that the entire table 102 may be packaged unassembled in a compact package. The table 102 may be assembled without the assistance of any tools as all components come pre-assembled and all of the components “snap-fit” together.
- the male and female insert members 210 , 218 are illustrated as separate components, it should be appreciated that the leg extension segments 202 of the legs 108 , 110 and the adjustable leg extension segments 216 may be molded or manufactured to include male and female insert members 210 , 218 .
- the male and female insert members 210 , 218 are manufactured from sheet metal or the like to add strength.
- the leg extension segments 202 and the adjustable leg extension segments 216 may be integrally molded to include retention clips 214 and clip receiving apertures 222 .
- the adjustable table 102 includes extendable legs 108 , 110 .
- Three representative table height settings are illustrated in FIG. 4 . Additional height settings are available but have not been illustrated as the principles taught by the present invention can be illustrated showing three available height settings.
- the interlocking leg members 202 , 216 are configured to be securely connected and unconnected to one another at various height settings without the use of tools.
- the upper support segment 200 of the legs 108 , 110 include leg extension segments 202 that are capable of securely being connected with the adjustable leg extension segments 216 while at the same time being capable of being easily removed and adjusted to different height settings. It does not require tools to change the height settings of the table 102 .
- the adjustable chair 104 of the representative child activity center 100 is illustrated.
- the adjustable chair 104 includes a pair of opposing chair frame segments 300 .
- the chair frame segments 300 include a seat or base segment 302 , a pair of downwardly extending leg segments 304 , and an upwardly extending chair back segment 306 .
- the seat segment 302 is generally rectangular in shape and is designed to snap fit together with a lower portion 308 of the seat 118 .
- the seat 118 includes a frame engagement section 310 located in the lower portion 308 of the seat 118 that receives the seat segment 302 .
- the seat segment 302 snap fits into the frame engagement section 310 of the seat 118 . Once snap fit in place, the seat 118 is securely engaged with the chair frame segments 300 .
- the downwardly extending leg segments 304 extend downwardly and outwardly from the seat segment 302 a predetermined distance at a predetermined angle.
- the leg segments 304 include a male insert member 312 .
- Each chair frame segment 300 has a pair of adjustable leg extension segments 314 that include a female insert member 316 that is designed to be releaseably connected with the male insert member 312 of the leg segments 304 .
- the leg segments 304 , 314 of the adjustable chair 104 are designed to be connected and reconnected to one another so that the height of the adjustable chair 104 may be readily adjusted to fit the needs and requirements of an individual child.
- leg segments 304 , 314 are adjusted is not necessary as it has been previously been discussed with respect to the adjustable table 102 .
- the components of the legs 120 , 122 of the chair 104 have the same design as the components of the legs 108 , 110 of the table 102 .
- the upwardly extending chair back segments 306 of the seat frame segments 300 are used to attach the chair back rest 116 to the chair frame segments 300 .
- the upwardly extending chair back segment 306 is connected with the seat segment 302 by an elbow shaped segment 321 .
- the chair back rest 116 snap fits to the upwardly extending chair back segments 306 .
- a plurality of snap fit protrusions 320 extending outwardly from an outer surface of the upwardly extending chair back segments 306 snap fit into apertures 322 located in the chair back rest 116 . As such, the chair back rest 116 snap fits onto the upwardly extending chair back segments 306 of the chair frame segments 300 . This is beneficial during shipping, assembly, and disassembly because no tools are required.
- a lower portion 330 of the adjustable leg extension segments 314 may include a felt or rubber pad 332 that helps stabilize the legs of the chair 104 .
- the back rest 116 of the adjustable chair 104 may also include a hand holder 334 that allows the chair 104 to be picked up and moved easily.
- the adjustable chair 104 includes extendable legs 304 , 314 .
- Three representative chair height settings are illustrated in FIG. 6 . Additional height settings are available but have not been illustrated as the principles taught by the present invention can be illustrated showing three available height settings.
- the interlocking leg members 304 , 314 are configured to be securely connected and unconnected to one another at various height settings.
- the main upper segment 300 of the legs 304 , 314 include leg extension segments 314 that are capable of securely being connected with the adjustable leg extension segments 304 while at the same time being capable of being easily removed and adjusted to different height settings. It does not require tools to change the height settings of the chair 104 .
- the child activity center 100 includes an adjustable table 102 and chair 104 that easily and readily adjusts to satisfy the individual requirements of a child that uses the activity center 100 .
- the adjustable table and chair 102 , 104 have also been designed to be stackable.
- the table 102 has been designed such that each table 102 may easily be stacked on other tables 102 .
- the chair 104 has been designed such that each chair 104 may easily be stacked on other chairs 104 . This is beneficial for institutions such as churches, daycares, schools, and other educational or child related facilities.
- the male insert member 210 includes a plurality of retention clips 214 .
- the retention clips 214 are made from spring steel so that the retention clips 214 naturally tend to go back to their unattached state. This helps the retention clips 214 secure the adjustable leg extension segment 216 to the leg segment 202 .
- the female insert member 218 includes a plurality of apertures 222 that the retention clips 214 fit within.
- the inner upper portion 221 of the retention clips 214 rest on the upper portions 223 of an engagement surface 225 formed by the apertures 222 .
- An engagement portion 275 of the retention clips 214 provides force to the engagement surfaces 225 to hold the respective pieces together when connected to one another.
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Abstract
A child activity center is disclosed that includes an adjustable table and chair. The adjustable table and chair are configured to have their heights adjusted quickly and easily without the requirement of any type of tool. The table and chair include adjustable leg extension members that are removably attached to main leg extension members that allow the height of the table and chair to be readily and quickly adjusted without the necessity of tools. In addition, the individual components of the table and chair are snap fit together to such that the table and chair may be assembled out of the box without the requirement of tools.
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- The present application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/766,652 filed on Feb. 3, 2006.
- 1. Technical Field
- The present invention relates generally to children's activity centers and more particularly, to a children's' activity center that is capable of adjusting in height as children grow.
- 2. Related Art
- Typical injection molded activity centers designed for young children, for example from ages 3-6, are designed in a one size fits all manner by certain age groups. Children working at these activity centers tend to concentrate better if they are comfortable. This is especially beneficial in learning environments and institutions or at times when it is desired for children to concentrate and focus for learning purposes at home. In these learning environments, a one chair fits all types of children is not advantageous for some children. In addition, a one table fits all arrangement is also not advantageous for all children. Despite these varying needs, institutions and learning centers still use a one size fits all arrangement. All children grow and develop differently thereby making one child's respective needs different from the next.
- As such, a need exists for a children's table and chair in which the heights of the table and chairs may be quickly and easily adjusted to fit the child's individual needs.
- The present invention discloses a system, method and apparatus for adjusting a height of a table and chair that form part of a children's activity center. Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention will be, or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the following claims.
- The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a child activity center. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a portion of the adjustable legs of the child activity center. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a general assembly view of the adjustable chair. -
FIG. 4 illustrates the adjustable table at various height settings. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a general assembly view of the adjustable chair of the child activity center. -
FIG. 6 illustrates the adjustable chair at various height settings. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a representative male insert member. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the representative male insert member. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the representative female insert member. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , the present invention discloses achild activity center 100 that is designed to grow or adjust as children grow. Thechild activity center 100 includes at least one adjustable table 102 and at least oneadjustable chair 104. As set forth in greater detail below, the adjustable table 102 andchair 104 are preferentially designed so that the physical heights of the adjustable table 102 andchair 104 may be adjusted so that as young children grow, from the approximate ages of 2-6 years old in the illustrated embodiments, the table height of the table 102 and/or the chair height of thechair 104 may be readily adjusted without the use of any tools. The adjustable table 102 and/orchair 104 are also beneficial to children having different physical characteristics or needs within a single classroom. The adjustable table 102 andchair 104 may quickly and easily be adjusted to properly fit the individual characteristics of a respective child. - The adjustable table 102 includes a
table top portion 106 and aright table leg 108 and aleft table leg 110. The right andleft table legs table top portion 106 so that the adjustable table 102 may quickly and easily be assembled. The adjustable table 102 also includes aflip lid 112, which, as set forth below, may be designed such that each side of theflip lid 112 may be used by a child while the child is sitting at the adjustable table 102. At least oneutensil tray 114 is also be included in thetable top 106 allowing children to place utensils, such as pencils, pens, crayons, markers, and dry-erase markers, in theutensil tray 114 while not in use by the child. Theutensil tray 114 comprises a generally oval shaped recess in thetable top 106 at a side portion of thetable top 106. - The
adjustable chair 104 includes aback rest portion 116, aseat portion 118, aright chair leg 120 and aleft chair leg 122. Theback rest 116 may be removably connected with theseat 118. In addition, theseat 118 may be removably connected with the right andleft chair legs table legs chair legs chair 104 may be adjusted to fit a respective child's physical characteristics. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , a general assembly view of one of thelegs table legs upper support segment 200 and a pair of opposingleg extension segments 202. The twoleg extension segments 202 extend downwardly and away from theupper support segment 200 toward a ground point at a predetermined angle in relation to theupper support segment 200. - In the illustrated embodiment, each
leg extension segment 202 includes a lower inner recessed connector portion 204 that includes a plurality ofconnector mounts 206 that protrude outwardly from aninside portion 208 of theleg extension segment 202. A generally rectangular shapedmale insert member 210 is connected to theconnector mounts 206 using conventional connection methods such as by screws or welding for example. Themale insert members 210 include a plurality ofapertures 212 that allow themale insert members 210 to be connected with theconnector mounts 206. Themale insert members 210 include a plurality ofretention clips 214 that protrude outwardly from an upper surface of themale insert members 210. Theretention clips 214 are oriented along a vertical axis of themale insert members 210. - The table 102 also includes a pair of adjustable
leg extension segments 216 that include afemale insert member 218 connected to aninside surface 220 of the adjustableleg extension segments 216. Thefemale insert members 218 include a plurality ofapertures 219 that allow thefemale insert members 218 to be connected toconnector mounts 206 of the adjustableleg extension segments 216. Thefemale insert member 218 may be connected with the adjustableleg extension segments 216 using conventional connection methods such as by screws or welding for example. Thefemale insert members 218 include a plurality ofclip receiving apertures 222 that run along a vertical axis of thefemale insert members 216. - When assembled, the adjustable
leg extension segments 216 are removably/adjustably connected with theleg extension segments 202 of thetable legs retention clips 214 of themale insert members 210 removably fit within theclip receiving apertures 222 of thefemale insert members 218 such that an innerupper surface 221 of theretention clips 214 engage a respectiveupper edge 223 of at least oneclip engagement surface 225 formed by theclip receiving apertures 222. Theretention clips 214 are designed such that they provide a friction fit on a surface of theclip engagement surface 225. Since theretention clips 214 are located in theleg extension segments 202, when the adjustableleg extension segments 216 are connected to theleg extension segments 202, downward force applied to the table 102 causes theretention clips 214 to securely hold the adjustableleg extension segments 216 on theleg extension segments 202. The innerupper surface 221 of theretention clips 214 engage theupper edge 223 of theclip engagement surfaces 225 and a portion of theretention clips 214 engage a surface of theclip engagement surfaces 225. - To remove the adjustable
leg extension segments 216 from thelegs lower surface 224 of the adjustableleg extension segments 216. This causes the retention clips 214 of themale insert members 210 to move upwardly so that they release from the clip engagement surfaces 225. The retention clips 214 may then be removed from theclip receiving apertures 222 thereby disconnecting the adjustableleg extension segments 216 from theleg extension segments 202. The adjustableleg extension segments 216 may then be adjusted up or down on themale insert members 210 to thereby adjust the overall height of the table 102. SeeFIG. 4 . The adjustable table 102 may be adjusted to multiple different heights. A felt orrubber pad 226 may be connected with thelower surface 224 of the adjustableleg extension segments 216. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , an assembly view of the adjustable table 102 is illustrated. Eachflip lid 112 includes awhite board 250 and amain body 252. Thewhite board 250 is connected to a recessedportion 254 of themain body 252. Thewhite board 250 may be connected to the recessedportion 254 using a plurality ofattachment members 256 or glued or integrally formed as a part of themain body 252. Thewhite board 250 allows children to use dry erase markers to write or draw during activities. Alower surface 258 of themain body 252 is flat so that children may use thelower surface 258 to write, draw or color on. As such, eachflip lid 112 has two sides that may be used for activities. - The
flip lids 112 are removably positioned in a recessedportion 260 of thetable top 106. The recessedportion 260 defines a generally rectangular shaped storage area in which various items may be stored, such as pencils, markers, crayons, books and so forth. Theflip lids 112 rest on anupper edge 262 of the recessedportion 260. Although twoflip lids 112 are illustrated in the figures, it should be appreciated that only oneflip lid 112 may be included in other embodiments. - Referring collectively to
FIGS. 1-3 , theupper support segment 200 of thelegs leg receiving segment 270 located and formed on the underside of thetable top 106. This is so that the entire table 102 may be packaged unassembled in a compact package. The table 102 may be assembled without the assistance of any tools as all components come pre-assembled and all of the components “snap-fit” together. Although the male andfemale insert members leg extension segments 202 of thelegs leg extension segments 216 may be molded or manufactured to include male andfemale insert members female insert members leg extension segments 202 and the adjustableleg extension segments 216 may be integrally molded to includeretention clips 214 andclip receiving apertures 222. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , the adjustable table 102 includesextendable legs FIG. 4 . Additional height settings are available but have not been illustrated as the principles taught by the present invention can be illustrated showing three available height settings. The interlockingleg members upper support segment 200 of thelegs leg extension segments 202 that are capable of securely being connected with the adjustableleg extension segments 216 while at the same time being capable of being easily removed and adjusted to different height settings. It does not require tools to change the height settings of the table 102. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , theadjustable chair 104 of the representativechild activity center 100 is illustrated. Theadjustable chair 104 includes a pair of opposingchair frame segments 300. Thechair frame segments 300 include a seat orbase segment 302, a pair of downwardly extendingleg segments 304, and an upwardly extending chair backsegment 306. Theseat segment 302 is generally rectangular in shape and is designed to snap fit together with alower portion 308 of theseat 118. Theseat 118 includes aframe engagement section 310 located in thelower portion 308 of theseat 118 that receives theseat segment 302. Theseat segment 302 snap fits into theframe engagement section 310 of theseat 118. Once snap fit in place, theseat 118 is securely engaged with thechair frame segments 300. - The downwardly extending
leg segments 304 extend downwardly and outwardly from the seat segment 302 a predetermined distance at a predetermined angle. Theleg segments 304 include amale insert member 312. Eachchair frame segment 300 has a pair of adjustableleg extension segments 314 that include afemale insert member 316 that is designed to be releaseably connected with themale insert member 312 of theleg segments 304. As with the adjustable table 102, theleg segments adjustable chair 104 are designed to be connected and reconnected to one another so that the height of theadjustable chair 104 may be readily adjusted to fit the needs and requirements of an individual child. A detailed discussion of the manner in which theleg segments legs chair 104 have the same design as the components of thelegs - The upwardly extending chair back
segments 306 of theseat frame segments 300 are used to attach the chair backrest 116 to thechair frame segments 300. The upwardly extending chair backsegment 306 is connected with theseat segment 302 by an elbow shapedsegment 321. The chair backrest 116 snap fits to the upwardly extending chair backsegments 306. A plurality of snapfit protrusions 320 extending outwardly from an outer surface of the upwardly extending chair backsegments 306 snap fit intoapertures 322 located in the chair backrest 116. As such, the chair backrest 116 snap fits onto the upwardly extending chair backsegments 306 of thechair frame segments 300. This is beneficial during shipping, assembly, and disassembly because no tools are required. Alower portion 330 of the adjustableleg extension segments 314 may include a felt orrubber pad 332 that helps stabilize the legs of thechair 104. Theback rest 116 of theadjustable chair 104 may also include ahand holder 334 that allows thechair 104 to be picked up and moved easily. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , theadjustable chair 104 includesextendable legs FIG. 6 . Additional height settings are available but have not been illustrated as the principles taught by the present invention can be illustrated showing three available height settings. The interlockingleg members upper segment 300 of thelegs leg extension segments 314 that are capable of securely being connected with the adjustableleg extension segments 304 while at the same time being capable of being easily removed and adjusted to different height settings. It does not require tools to change the height settings of thechair 104. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , thechild activity center 100 includes an adjustable table 102 andchair 104 that easily and readily adjusts to satisfy the individual requirements of a child that uses theactivity center 100. The adjustable table andchair chair 104 has been designed such that eachchair 104 may easily be stacked onother chairs 104. This is beneficial for institutions such as churches, daycares, schools, and other educational or child related facilities. - Referring to
FIGS. 7 and 8 , a representativemale insert member 210 that may be utilized in the present invention is illustrated. As previously set forth, themale insert member 210 includes a plurality of retention clips 214. In this embodiment, the retention clips 214 are made from spring steel so that the retention clips 214 naturally tend to go back to their unattached state. This helps the retention clips 214 secure the adjustableleg extension segment 216 to theleg segment 202. - Referring to
FIGS. 7-9 , thefemale insert member 218 includes a plurality ofapertures 222 that the retention clips 214 fit within. The innerupper portion 221 of the retention clips 214 rest on theupper portions 223 of anengagement surface 225 formed by theapertures 222. Anengagement portion 275 of the retention clips 214 provides force to the engagement surfaces 225 to hold the respective pieces together when connected to one another. - While the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
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1. An activity center, comprising:
a table including a table top having leg segments extending downwardly from a lower surface of the table top, wherein the leg segments have adjustable leg segments adjustably connected with the leg segments that are selectively configured to adjust a table height of the table; and
a chair including a seat segment having chair leg segments extending downwardly from the lower surface of the seat segment, wherein the chair leg segments have adjustable chair leg segments adjustably connected with the chair leg segments that are selectively configured to adjust a chair height of the chair.
2. The activity center of claim 1 , wherein the table top includes at least one flip lid removably connected with an upper surface of the table top.
3. The activity center of claim 2 , wherein a first upper surface of the flip lid includes a dry erase board, wherein a second lower surface of the flip lid includes a flat writing surface.
4. The activity center of claim 1 , wherein the table top includes a recessed storage area located in an upper surface of the table top, wherein a flip lid covers the recessed storage area.
5. The activity center of claim 1 , wherein the table top includes a pair of table top leg receiving segments that are connected with a leg frame segment of the table top leg body receiving segments, wherein the pair of table top leg body receiving segments snap fit within the table top leg body receiving segments.
6. An adjustable table, comprising:
a table top;
a pair of fixed leg segments connected with the table top, wherein the pair of fixed leg segments include downwardly extending support segments;
an adjustable leg segment connected with each downwardly extending support segment; and
wherein the adjustable leg segments and the downwardly extending support segments include a tool-less connection arrangement that allows the adjustable leg segments to be removably connected with each of downwardly extending segments.
7. The adjustable table of claim 6 , wherein the pair of fixed leg segments snap fit into the table top.
8. The adjustable table of claim 6 , wherein the table top includes at least one utensil tray.
9. The adjustable table of claim 6 , wherein the table top includes at least one storage area recessed within an upper portion of the table top.
10. The adjustable table of claim 9 , wherein a flip lid covers the at least one storage area.
11. The adjustable table of claim 6 , wherein the adjustable leg segments are secured to the downwardly extending support segments such that the application of a predetermined amount of force in a direction opposite a normal use position of the table top causes said adjustable leg segments to detach from the downwardly extending support segments.
12. The adjustable child table of claim 6 , wherein the downwardly extending support segments include a male member that releaseably engages a female member of the adjustable leg segments.
13. An adjustable chair, comprising:
a backrest;
a pair of chair leg frames, wherein said backrest is connected with an upper portion of said pair of chair leg frames;
a seat connected with said pair of chair leg frames;
a plurality of leg extension segments removably connected with an inside surface of said pair of chair legs such that said extension segments may be adjusted thereby adjusting a height of the adjustable chair.
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