US724961A - Extension-table. - Google Patents

Description

No. 724,961. PATENTED APR. 7, 1903;

' c. N. SMITH.

EXTENSION TABLE.

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EXTENSION TABLE.

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CHRIS N. SMITH, or ELGIN; ILLINOIS.

EXTENSlON-TABLE.

SPECIFICATION forming'part of Letters Patent No. 724,961, dated April 7, 1903.

Application filed May 2,1902. Serial No. 105,615. (No model) 7 Extension-Table,

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My present 'inventionrelates to'that class" of dining or extension tables having means under the central or fixedly-held top member for storing the leaves or extension-sections when notin use;.and mysaid inventionpri marily seeks to provide a table of the character stated of 'a very simple and economical construction, in which the several parts are arranged for a quick and convenient adjusting thereof to their extended or closed position and which embodies the elements of cornpactness, strength, and general durability.

In its generic nature my present invention comprehends a special construction of pockets adapted to receive the extension-leaves when not in use and havinga special correl ative arrangement with the saidleaves and the extensible frame-sections,whereby to provide for the convenient insertion or removal.

of the aforesaid'leave s. I

In its more completemake-up'my invention includes a pocket for receiving the leaves slidably mounted under the main or fixedlyheld table-top, whereby the said pockets,with the several leaf members held therein, can be readily shifted lengthwise to render the withdrawal or insertion of any one or all of the leafsections held therein easy and without inter fering with the extension-sections after they are fitted in place to form an extension of the table-top.

In its more subordinate features my'invention consists in certain novel details of construction and peculiar combination of parts, all of which will hereinafter be" fully explained, and specifically pointedout in the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved table,"the extensible sections being closed in. Fig. 2 is an inverted perspective viewof the same. 7 Fig.3 is an inverted plan view, one of -the en'dsections being drawn out and 'one of the slidable pockets being shown slightly pulled out. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section on the line 4 4 of Fig. 3, one of'the pockets being shown partly drawn out and with apoirtion of "its near side broken away, the manner in'which the leaf members are withdrawn, from the pockets being also shown. 5 is a longitudinal'section of the table, the table beingin-its normal or unextended position.

Fig. .6 is a cross-sectionof the same on the line 6 6 of Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is a detail view showing oneof the end sections pulled out and one of the pockets partly drawn out to permit of the convenient withdrawal of one of the extension leaves or members. Fig.8 is a perspective view of one of the leaf-holding pockets detached. Fig. 9 is a detail sectional view of one end of one of the'extensible sections, showing the dowel or stop pin connection. Fig. 10;'is "a sectional plan view taken-on the line 10 10 of Fig. 9. llis'a detail view of one of the dowelpins, hereinafter referred to. a

In" my present construction of table the same includes a central or fixedly-held top 1,

having pendent sides 1*, a stationary crossbar 2, joined at the end with the sides, as

clearly shown in Fig. 6. I The bar 2 forms a central supporting member for the slide-arms of the extensible sections, and to the said bar is fixedly secured'a central leg 3, as shown.

In the preferred construction my improved table has an extensible section at each end, the two sections being indicated generally by 4 in thedrawings, and each section consists of an end cross-piece aand two side members or slide-arms b, fixedly connected to the ends a. The-slide members I) are of a height to snugly movebetween the under side of the table-top 1 and the stationary cross-bar 2, and the members I) of the sections 4 are separated sufficien'tly toslide between the fixedly-held longitudinal guide-bars 5 and the sides 1 of the table 1,'as clearly shown in Fig. 6, and to hold "the members bin 3. true alinement with the guides-fisaid guides are formed with horizontal tongues 5"* on their opposite faces to engage the grooves b in the members I), as shown. I 7

6 designates a central longitudinally-disposed guide member that separates the space ICO under the fixed top 1 into two longitudinal compartments, (indicated by a: y in Figs. 6 and 7.)

7 and 7 indicate two pockets or receivers adapted to slide within the compartments my, and each of said pockets 7 7 is of a width to fill the space between the central guide 6 and the inner slide-arms b. Each of the pockets or receivers comprises two side portions 7 7 formed with a series of opposing horizontal grooves 7 7", a vertical end or cross member 7, and a plurality of cross connecting bottom pieces 7 7 the outer one, 7, having a number of openings 7 to provide finger-grips forconveniently pulling the pockets out when desired. The pockets 7 are of a length equal that of the space between the ends or cross members of the extensible sections when the said sections are closed in, as clearly shown in Fig. 5, and in adjusting, the several parts to the table one of the pockets is slid endwise under the table-top from one end and the other is likewise slid under the table top from the other end, and one of said pockets is provided to accommodate the removable leaves or extension members from one end of the table and the other to receive the extensionleaves from the other end of the table.

To firmly hold the outerends of the extensible sections from sagging or rattling when closed in against the central or stationary part of the table, I provide the upper edges of the slide-arms b with longitudinal grooves Z), which merge at the outer ends with sockets Z1 in the cross member of the extensible sections covered by a metal cap-plate b embedded flush with the upper edge of the side members 1), whereby the cross member of the extensible sections can be smoothly slid under the table-top 1, as clearly shown in Fig. 9, by reference to which and to Fig. 10 it will be also seen a dowel-pin D is made fast to the lower side of the table-top and provided with a horizontal angle or hook end d, that projects into the groove 6' of the members b, and when the extensible sections are closed in said ends (2 project into the sockets b and under the cap-plates and form a locking means for holding the two opposing parts of the table from rocking or loose motion, and by reason of the ends d fitting the grooves b of the members I) said members I) are also further held from lateral movement and guided in their sliding action in and out from under the fixed table.

The stationary table portion is also provided with end cross or supporting pieces 2 2 (see Figs. 3 and 4,) each of which has stop pin or screw 8, adapted to project down into the grooves b on the under side of the slidearms I) and to cooperate with the stop pins or screws 8 s on the inner ends of said arms I), as clearly shown in Fig. 3. Each of the extensible sections has a pair of supportinglegs 3 3 secured thereto in anywell-known manner.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it is thought the advantages of my invention and the manner of adjusting the parts thereof will be readily understood. By provid1ng pockets to receive the leaves a simple and economical means is produced for hold ng the several leaves under the table-top without direct contact with any part of the top, and hence warping or unusual looseness of the joints between the leaves and the table sides, as is usually the case when the leafsections are supported directly on the stationary sides of the table, is entirely overcome. Furthermore, by slidably mounting the pockets under the stationary top very advantageous results are obtained over the old method of sliding the leaves in grooves or ways formed on the sides of said t0p, for the reason all of the leaves can be withdrawn from under the table at one time, if desired, and replaced the same way. The main advantage, however, in provld ng a sliding pocket to receive the leaf-sections L is that the sections L can be the more conveniently returned to their position under the table-top or removed therefrom than 18 possible by the old methods now employed. This will be readilyu nderstood by referring to Figs. 4 and '7, from which it will be noticed the pocket out of which the leaf L is being withdrawn can he slid out a distance sufficient to permit of pulling the leaf L up and outward without interfering or binding on the leaf or leaves L already set in position, and, again, by reason of the slidability of the pockets they can he slid out to the more conveniently admit of inserting the ends of the leaves L into their groove. To prevent bind ing and a free insertion and withdrawahof the leaves in or out of the pockets, the side walls of the pockets are spaced apart, so that the dowel-pins Z of the leaves L only Wlll ride in the grooves of said pockets, as shown. In practice each edge of each end of the leaves has a dowel Z and adjacent thereto a socket Z to receive the dowel of the adjacent leaf when the leaf-sections are assembled to form a continuation of the top.

I am aware that it is not new to provide a fixedly-held table-section with slideways under the top to receive the extension-leaves. My invention differentiates from what has been done in this line, so far as I know, in providing a special construction of pocket for sustaining the leaves free from direct contact with the fixed table part, whereby warping or slight displacement of the several parts of the fixed table-section will not interfere with a proper support and slidable action of the leaves, and in means for supporting all of the leaves and for moving them in bulk or singly in or out of place and for positioning the pockets with the leaves relatively to the outer edge of the fixed top or the extensible leaves added thereto without binding against said edges or leaves. Another and important advantage is that the pockets form a means for packing the leaf-sections separate from the body in shipping, and hence the usual crating required for such purpose in the ordinary styles of extension-tables is made unnecessary.

The dowel-pins D, hereinbefore referred to, may be of any approved construction; but, on the score of economy and ease in applying the same, I prefer to use the form of dowelpin shown in Figs. 9 and 11, from which it will be seen the penetrating end or shank of the dowel is formed with laterally-projecting barbs D, which prevent the dowel working out of its socket, and to further hold the dowel rigidly in place a washer D is used therewith, having spurs d to enter the surface surrounding the dowel-socket.

As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, my present construction of slides or runners also include transverse members I), that extend from one slide or runner piece to the other, (see Fig. 3,) and said members form convenient means for attaching the legs 3 and also to assist in supporting the ends of the central or pocketcarrying part of-the table, as clearly shown in Fig. 5.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In an extensible table, of the character described, the combination with the stationary table-section and an extensible section, the latter including removable top members;

of a pocket removably supported lengthwiseunder the stationary top and slidable under the said top, said pocket being open at both ends, and provided with means for pivotally and detachably supporting the removable leaf members of the extensible top, substantially as shown and for the purposes described.

2. In an extensible table, of the character described, the combination with the stationary table-section, and an extensible section; of a pocket longitudinally slidable under the top of the stationary table-section and removably supported thereunder, said pocket having both ends open, and provided with separated guide-grooves in its opposing inner faces, and detachable leaves for the extensible section, said leaves having laterally-projecting dowels adapted to engage the guidegrooves in the said pocket, whereby to provide for moving the leaves lengthwise in the horizontal plane of the said pocket, and tilting them vertically relatively to said pocket.

3. The combination with the stationary table-section, including the top 1, and sides 1 cross members 2 2*, and the end and central,

fixedly-held guides 5 and 6; of pockets longitudinally slidable between the guides 5 and 6, said pockets fitting between the table-top 1 and the members 2 2 said pockets having their outer end open, and provided with means on the inner faces of their sides for detachably and pivotally supporting the removable leaf members, as set forth.

4. In a table of the character described, a pocket for holding the removable extensionleaves supported under the stationary top and slidable longitudinally on its supports and removable leaf-sections supportable pivotally in the pocket, and having-independent longitudinal movement therein, as set forth.

5. In a table as described, the combination with the stationary table-top, having a pendent dowel at its outer edge, said dowel having an outwardly-projecting horizontal portion d; of the extensible section, including cross member, and the side arms I), said side arms each having a groove in its upper edge to receive the dowel member (1, the cross member having a socket to receive said dowel, and the plate over said socket, all being arranged substantially as shown and described.

6. The hereinbefo're described improvement in extension-tables, comprising, in combination, a stationary table-section, includinga top 1, pendent sides 1, cross members 2 2 a central guide 6, and side guides 5 5, extending lengthwise under the top 1, said guide 6 dividing the space under the table into compartments a: y, apocket slidable into the compartment w from one end, a similar pocket slidable into the compartment xfrom.

the opposite end, said pockets each having horizontal grooves on the inner face of their side members, the extensible sections 4 4:, and the leaves L the latter having dowels Z adapted to engage with and slide in the grooves in the pocket side members, all being arranged substantially as shown and for the purposes described.

cums N. SMITH.

\Vitnesses:

A. ROVELSTAD, FRED. O. SCHWARTZ.

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