WO1996022040A2

WO1996022040A2 - Table for use in or on a bed, lounger or similar reclining furniture

Info

Publication number: WO1996022040A2
Application number: PCT/DE1996/000047
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alice Schlattl
Original assignee: Alice Schlattl
Priority date: 1995-01-17
Filing date: 1996-01-16
Publication date: 1996-07-25
Also published as: DE19532957A1; WO1996022040A3

Abstract

A table (1) for use in or on a bed, lounger or similar reclining furniture has a transverse support, at least one stand (3, 3a) or securing component to hold the transverse support in a horizontal or virtually horizontal position and at least one tray (13, 13a) which can be detachably secured to the transverse support in at least one position, in which the tray is arranged parallel or approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support and when the table is in use, this tray is in a horizontal or substantially horizontal plane.

Description

Table for use in or on a bed, a couch or similar couch furniture

The invention relates to a table and in particular also to a table-like dining, reading and / or writing shelf for use in bed, on a lounger, on a sun chair or other reclining furniture.

The object of the invention is to show such a table, which is characterized by a particularly simple, functional and versatile construction.

To solve this problem, a table is designed according to the characterizing part of claim 1.

The table according to the invention is versatile, for example as a dining, reading and writing tray for the bed in private areas, in hospitals, in hotels, etc., with all versions having in common that the table in its simplest version consists of the shelf that can be detachably attached to the crossbeam or to the profile forming this crossbeam. A major advantage of the table according to the invention is, among other things, that it has a simple and also visually appealing shape and is highly stable with a low weight.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bearing piece with which the shelf is fastened to the crossbar or profile rail is designed such that two different positions or layers are possible for this shelf on the crossbar by turning the shelf, namely the normal position of use, in which the shelf is arranged horizontally as a dining shelf, for example for breakfast in bed, and the reading and writing position in which the shelf is inclined. Because the shelf can be easily removed from the rest of the table, it can be easily cleaned and stowed away even when not in use. Furthermore, the tray can also be used as a tray on which, for example, food and drinks are provided or served.

The respective shelf can be moved and adjusted along the crossbar. There is also the option of hanging several shelves or other auxiliary elements, for example lights with a correspondingly shaped foot part, on the crossbar.

In addition to the respective tray, a tablet is preferably also provided, which can be inserted into the tray in a suitable manner. Finally, the table according to the invention is also suitable as a children's table, in particular when stand elements are used which have a sufficient height.

Developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures using exemplary embodiments. Show it:

1 shows a simplified perspective illustration of a first embodiment of the table according to the invention;

Figures 2 and 3 each in an enlarged view a vertical section through the storage of the table of Figure 1, in two different positions of use.

4 shows a section through the traverse in the area of a grid; 5 shows a simplified perspective illustration of a second possible embodiment of the table according to the invention;

6 shows a perspective illustration of a third possible embodiment of the table according to the invention for direct attachment to a bed frame, preferably on a hospital bed;

7 shows a perspective view of a further possible embodiment of the table according to the invention;

FIG. 8 the table of FIG. 7 in a view from below with the foot parts folded inwards;

FIG. 9 shows a side view of the table of FIG. 7 with the foot parts folded inwards;

10 - 1 3 in an enlarged detail representation a connecting piece designed as a multiple joint for the gradual adjustment or pivoting of the cross member about its longitudinal axis and for articulating the foot part at the table of FIG. 7 in a horizontal section, in a view corresponding to the arrow X of FIG 10, in a view corresponding to the arrow Y in FIG. 10 and in a simplified sectional view of a further sectional view of the housing of the connecting piece rotated by 90 °;

14-16 sections according to the section lines A-A, B-B and C-C of Fig. 10;

17 shows a simplified partial representation and in section an adjustment between two adjustable parts of the table of FIG. 7, preferably the adjustment of the foot parts of this table; FIG. 18 shows a multiple shelf formed by a plurality of table elements of FIG. 7 placed one above the other together with additional supporting frame elements;

19 and 20 sections corresponding to the section lines D-D and E-E of Fig. 18;

21 shows an enlarged partial view of a section through the telescopically interlocking sections of two foot elements, a height-adjustable foot part in a further possible embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 22 is a section along the line E-E of Fig. 21;

23 and 24 in perspective representations further possible embodiments of the table according to the invention.

The table 1 shown in FIG. 1, which is intended in particular for use in a bed, for example for eating (for example breakfast) or reading, essentially consists of a supporting frame which, in the embodiment shown, has a single cross member 2 and two Base or stand elements 3 is formed, each of which is provided at one end of the cross member 2. The stand elements 3 in the illustrated embodiment each consist of a curved or bow-like foot part 4, which is made of plastic with two legs 4 'and 4 ", the bottom with their free ends forming stand surfaces 3' and 3" and of which at In the embodiment shown, the length of the leg 4 "can be adjusted. Both legs 4 'and 4" merge into one another in the upper region of the part 4 in FIG. On the inner side, ie the cross member 2, of the part 4 it is connected via a joint 5 to a pipe or profile piece 6, which telescopically engages in a profile 7 forming the cross member 2. In the case of use of the table 1, the stand elements 3 are arranged such that the two legs 4 and 4 "of each stand element lie in a common plane, which is cut from the axis of the cross member 2 at a right angle or at an angle of slightly less than 90 ° in the latter case, the stand elements 3 are set slightly obliquely outwards, so that the two stand elements 3 provided on both ends of the cross member 2 are at a somewhat greater distance from one another in the area of their stand surfaces 3 'and 3 "than in the area of the joints 5 In use, the table 1 is still used in such a way that the cross member 2 extends across the respective bed, with a sufficient distance between the upper side due to the design of the stand elements 3, ie in particular also due to the length of the legs 4 'and 4 " of the bed and the crossmember 2. The leg 4 'is the user or the head part of the bed and the leg 4 "in Foot part of the bed facing.

The joints 5 are further designed so that they engage reliably in the position of use and thereby reliably ensure the position of the stand elements 3 described.

When not in use, the two stand elements 3 can be pivoted inward with the aid of the joints 5, preferably by overcoming a resilient latching or snap mechanism, so that the legs 4 'and 4 "of each stand element are centered on the cross member 2 or on one of the cross members 2 have an imaginary central plane that intersects at right angles and the plane of each stand element 3 is parallel or approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cross member 2. In this position, too, the joints 5 preferably snap into place, so that the table 1 can be stowed comfortably and easily when not in use can.

As particularly shown in Figures 2 and 3, the cross member 2 consists of a length of the tubular profile 7 made of metal, preferably aluminum or one Aluminum alloy. The profile 7 has an essentially oval cross-section, the larger cross-sectional dimension of which lies in the plane which forms the horizontal plane when the table 1 is used and in which the swivel or joint axes of the joints 5 are also arranged. The cross-sectional profile is provided with a longitudinally extending groove-shaped indentation or bead 8, which extends over the entire length of the crossmember 2, is provided on one side in the region of the larger cross-sectional axis of the profile 7, namely symmetrically to a larger cross-sectional axis as well the imaginary plane including the longitudinal axis of the traverse 2. The bead 8 is only open on the outer surface of the cross member 2 and at the two ends of this cross member. The pipe or profile piece 6 of each stand element 3 has an inner cross section adapted to the outer cross section 7 such that each pipe piece 6 for fastening the stand element 3 in question is inserted into one end of the crossmember and held there by a clamp fit or by a resilient grid. For this purpose, a resilient catch 9 is provided, for example, in the region of the free end of the respective pipe piece 6, which can snap into an opening 11 of the cross member 2 or the profile 7 with a peg-shaped catch element 10, as enlarged in FIG. 4 is shown. In this embodiment, the latching element 10 is a pin provided on a leaf spring 12, which is arranged so that it interacts with openings 11 provided on the underside of the crossmember 2, which are therefore not visible in use. The openings 1 1 form a row of holes at at least one end of the cross member 2, so that a length adjustment of the support element of the table is possible by inserting the corresponding tube piece 6 into the cross member 2 to a greater or lesser extent. As also shown in FIG. 1, the two support elements 3 are mirror-symmetrical with respect to the imaginary central plane that intersects the cross member 2.

The pipe sections 6 are provided on the stand elements 3 or on the joints 5 there so that when the stand elements 3 are extended, ie in the state of use, the longer cross-sectional axis of the oval profile of the pipe sections 6 in one plane parallel to the connection of the two standing surfaces 3 'and 3 "of the respective standing element 3, which means that, in use, the cross member 2 with the larger cross-sectional axis of its oval cross-section is oriented essentially in the horizontal direction.

With 13 a tray-like tray is designated, which can be positioned anywhere along the traverse 2 and forms a top, substantially rectangular storage surface or top, which is delimited by a self-contained peripheral edge 14 projecting slightly above this storage surface. On the underside, the shelf 1 3 has a bearing piece 15 projecting over this underside, which is essentially a strip-like projection which extends parallel to the front 13 'or rear 13 "of the shelf 13 and is at a greater distance from the front 13' than from the back 13 ". The bearing piece 1 5 has a groove-like recess 16 which extends over the entire width of this bearing element and is open at both ends and which is adapted in a manner described in more detail below to the oval outer cross section of the cross member 2 and accordingly one in its course overall concave contact surface 1 7 forms, with which the shelf 13 is supported on the cross member 2 or on the profile 7.

As FIGS. 2 and 3 show, this contact surface 17 extends over an area which is slightly larger than half the circumference of the profile 7. The bearing element 15 furthermore has a strip-like projection 18 which extends over the entire length of the bearing element and which is located on the rear 13 "adjacent side edge of the recess 16 and protrudes beyond the contact surface 17 into the recess 16 and engages in the bead 8 of the profile 7 when the tray 13 in the position shown in FIG. 2 on the Truss 3 is placed in this case, the tray 1 3 is arranged parallel to a plane that includes the longitudinal axis and the larger cross-sectional axis of the profile 7, ie the horizontal or approximately horizontal plane in use is. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper region of the profile is enclosed by the bearing element 15, which also engages behind the profile 7 on the side opposite the bead 8 in the manner of a resilient catch, so that the shelf 13 is only removed again after a certain force has been overcome the traverse 2 can be removed. For this purpose, the bearing piece 15 is designed as an elastic clip or clip and has on the side opposite the projection 18 an elastically deformable clip-like section 19 with a contact or clamping surface reinforced by a metal insert 20.

The bearing piece 15 is made in one piece with the shelf 13 from a suitable plastic material.

While in the position of use, in which the shelf 13 is arranged substantially in the horizontal direction and the front 13 'protrudes forward over the leg 4' and the rear 13 "over the leg 4" backwards, the shelf 13 can also in one rotated position are attached to the cross member 2, as shown in FIG. 3. In this case, the back 13 "of the tray 13 faces the front of the table and the front 13 'of the tray faces the back of the table, the tray 13 being inclined such that the front 13' of the tray 13 is higher than that Back 13 ". The recess 16 is shaped so that the profile 7 fits exactly into the recess in this position. The distance between the metal insert 20 and the inner surface of the projection 18 facing it is smaller than the larger outer diameter of the oval profile 7, supports the metal insert 20 on the profile 7 above the bead 8 in the position of the holder 13 shown in FIG. 3 and above the plane including the larger cross-sectional axis and the longitudinal axis and the projection 18 on the opposite side and thereby below this plane on the profile 7, so that the tray 1 3 is held reliably in the inclined position shown, the section 19 in addition Beading 8 is snapped into place. 3 reproduced location, the tray 13 can be used as an oblique, pulse-like tray for books, magazines, etc. when reading.

21 with a tray is designated, which can be set to fit in the tray 1 3, so that in particular food and drinks can be conveniently arranged on the tray 21 and then placed on the table 1 in this state.

Fig. 5 shows a further possible embodiment of a table 1 a, which differs from the embodiment of Figures 1 - 4 essentially only in that instead of the stand elements 3 stand elements 3 a are provided, each having a foot part 4 corresponding to the stand or foot part 4a, specifically with a connection profile or connection piece 22 projecting above the top of this foot part, which can be connected to one end of the cross member 2 via a profile-like intermediate piece 23 and an angle piece 24 having a joint. The intermediate piece 23, together with the angle piece 24 and / or the connecting piece 22, permits height adjustment, preferably by snapping it into place. Furthermore, the intermediate piece 23 can also be removed, ie the stand elements 3a can also be used without the intermediate piece 23 or using longer intermediate pieces 23. Due to the joint 25 provided on each angle piece 24, the stand elements 3a can in turn be folded inwards when not in use, so that there is little storage space when not in use. The joints 25 are in turn designed so that the stability of the stand elements 3a is ensured at least in the case of use and the table 1a does not collapse undesirably. As FIG. 5 also shows, the stand elements 3a or their foot parts 4a can also be provided with a roller 26 in order to make it easier to move the table 1a. Since the table 1 a can be formed with a high height, it is in particular also possible to arrange this table so that it with its stand elements 3a on the Floor stands and bridges a bed or a bed, for example a sun bed with the cross member 2 in the transverse direction.

Fig. 6 shows in a further embodiment a table 1 b, which is particularly suitable for mounting or mounting on the frame 27 of a bed 28, for example a hospital bed. For this purpose, the table 1 b has a support column 29 instead of the stand elements 3 or 3a, which can be fastened to the frame 27 or to a longitudinal strut 27 ', specifically in the longitudinal direction of the bed and in such a way that the support column 29 with its axis in the vertical direction oriented and protrudes above the frame 27. At the upper, vertically adjustable end of the support column 29, a support arm 30 is fastened with one end, which is pivotable about the vertical axis of the support column 29, preferably can also be pivoted or adjusted about its horizontal axis, with the help of a the top of the support column 29 provided joint 31. With the other end, the support arm 30 engages in one end of the cross member 2 forming the profile 7 and is held there by snapping. For this purpose, the support arm 30 is formed by a length of the profile tube 6. The shelf 13 can in turn be suspended in the manner described above from the extension 2 of the cross arm 2.

The advantage of the table 1, which is intended in particular as a table for a hospital bed, can also be seen in the fact that the shelf 13 in all three spatial axes, ie in the horizontal direction in the longitudinal direction of the bed, in the horizontal direction along the cross member 2 and in the vertical direction by adjustment in the support column 29 and by pivoting about the axis of the support column 29 and the axis of the support arm 30 for the respective patient can be optimally adjusted and moreover the tray 13 at any time from the area of the bed 28 by pivoting about the vertical axis of the support column 29 can be moved out in order to be able to carry out a treatment of the patient unhindered by the shelf 13. The individual settings are preferably via spring catches secured so that an adjustment is only achieved after overcoming a certain force.

With table 1 b, the shelf 13 can in turn be easily and conveniently placed on and removed from the profile rail 7, either in the horizontal normal position (corresponding to FIG. 2) or in the inclined position or desk position (corresponding to FIG 3).

7 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a table 1 c, which essentially corresponds to the table 1 of FIGS. 1 to 4 in terms of its external shape and function and is mainly due to the design of the foot parts 4 c and their attachment to the cross member 2 differs.

In the table 1 c, the two foot parts 4 c are each formed in two parts and consist of a lower foot element 32 and an upper foot element 33, which, like the foot element 32, consists of a tubular profile, in the illustrated embodiment from a tubular profile made of plastic and / or steel is made with a square cross section.

The foot element 32 is curved or bent in such a way that it forms two spaced-apart standing surfaces 34 which are connected by a central arcuate section. Where the foot elements 32 and 33 interlock telescopically, these foot elements extend vertically upwards when the table is in the use position and enable height adjustment. With the table 1 c unfolded, the base parts 4 c are in turn perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the cross member 2. At both ends of the cross member 2 there is a connecting piece 35 designed as a multiple joint, which on the one hand allows the base parts 4 c to be folded inwards enable the non-use state in such a way that the foot parts then below the cross member 2 or the shelf 1 3 are arranged, as shown in Figures 8 and 9. On the other hand, the connecting piece 35 also allows a step-like adjustment of the cross member 2 about its longitudinal axis, so that different inclined positions of the shelf 13 attached to the cross member 2 are possible.

Figures 10-16 show this connector 35 in detail. The connecting piece essentially consists of a housing 36 which has an inner cylindrical bore or housing opening 37 which is arranged coaxially with the longitudinal axis L of this housing and which is open on one side of the housing 36. On the other side, the housing 36 has a wall 38 with an opening 39 with a reduced cross section. The longitudinal axis L of the housing forms the axis about which the relevant foot part 4c can be folded. A pipe section 40 is provided in the bore 37 so as to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis L. The foot element 33 is fastened to this tube piece with its end adjacent to the connecting piece 35. Basically, it is also possible that the pipe section 40 is part of the foot element 33, ie manufactured in one piece with this foot element or is part of the profile of this foot element. When the table 1 c is in use, the axis L lies approximately in the horizontal direction. A hollow pin 41, whose longitudinal axis L ′ lies radially or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L, projects radially away from the outside of the housing 36. A screw 42 is provided in the hollow pin with the same axis as the axis L '. This screw engages with its free end in a groove 43 of the pipe section 40 serving as a hinge pin and thus secures this pipe section in the axial direction in the housing 36, so that a rotation of the pipe section 40 and thus a pivoting of the relevant foot part 4c about the axis L to the required extent (an angular amount of approximately 90 ° is possible, but the pipe section 40 is secured in the axial direction in the housing 36. In order to prevent the pipe section 40 from pivoting beyond this angular amount, the groove 43 extends only over a corresponding angular range A locking element is provided in order to secure the respective foot part 4c in the unfolded use position or in the inwardly folded non-use position. This latching device essentially consists of a button 44, which is axially displaceable by a predetermined amount, but is provided in a torsion-proof manner on the pipe section 40 and projects with a button-shaped head 45 through the opening 39 through the wall 38 to the outside. By molded leaf spring-like elements 46, the latching element 44 is biased into its latching position, in which latching teeth 47 formed on the latching element 44 engage in latching grooves 48 formed on the inner surface of the wall 38, which are provided open on the circumference of the opening 39 and towards this opening. The locking grooves 48 are distributed in the embodiment shown so that there are two locking positions offset by 90 ° for the pipe section 40 and thus for the respective foot part 4c when pivoting about the axis L. To release the latched latching element 44 or to pivot the foot part 4c from the use position into the non-use position and vice versa, the latching element 44 on the head 45 is pressed into the housing 36 against the action of the spring elements 46 in the direction of the axis L, thus locking the teeth 47 come out of engagement with the locking grooves 48 and the foot part 4c can be pivoted.

On the side having the hollow pin 41, the housing 36 is of flat design and, where the hollow pin 41 merges with the rest of the housing 36, has an annular annular groove 49 concentrically surrounding the axis L 'and having a plurality of groove-shaped grooves on its outer edge Recesses or locking grooves 50 is provided, in the embodiment shown with a total of twelve locking grooves 50, which form two groups of six locking grooves, each group extending over an angular range of approximately 90 ° with respect to the axis L ', specifically symmetrical to a plane including the axes L and Y, and the two groups being opposite each other with respect to the axis L '. On the hollow pin 41, a rotary piece 51 is placed, which is axially secured to the hollow pin 41 by molded catches 41 ', in such a way that the rotary piece 51 can be rotated about the axis L' on the hollow pin 41, but is secured in the axial direction. The respective end of the crossmember 2 is pushed onto the rotating piece 51 and secured by a clamp fit or in another suitable manner. The Rotary piece 51 has an outer cross section adapted to the inner cross section of the profile of the cross member 2, so that there is a rotationally fixed connection between the rotary member 51 and the cross member 2 and furthermore the central axis of the cross member 2 lies coaxially with the axis of the hollow pin 41. Where the groove or bead 8 of the profile of the cross member 2 is provided, a bracket-like latch 52 is formed on the rotating piece 51, which has two bracket arms 52 ″ and 52 ″, which are integrally connected to one another via a yoke section 52 ′ and which parallel with their longitudinal extension to the axis L 'and from which the inner bracket arm 52 "at its end remote from the yoke section 52' merges into the rest of the rotating piece 51, on the side of the rotating piece facing the housing 36, so that this bracket arm 52" from the bead 8 of the Travese 2 is added and thereby additionally ensures a rotation lock between the cross member 2 and the rotating piece 51. The with respect to the axis L 'further outside bracket arm 52'"extends with its free end into the annular groove 49 and rests there (due to the inherent elasticity of the material used) resiliently against the outer edge surface of this annular groove 49, so that this free end of the Bracket arm 52 '"can engage in the locking grooves 50, making certain rotational positions of the traverse 2 about the longitudinal axis L', which are predetermined by the locking grooves 50, possible. To release the latching element 52, the bracket arm 52 '"is pressed inwards in a resilient manner, so that the free end of this bracket arm disengages from the relevant latch 52. In itself, a group of latching grooves 50 is required. The second group of latching grooves 50 is provided in order to be able to use one and the same connecting piece 35 both on the left and on the right side of the crossmember 32.

The housing 36 with the hollow pin 41, the locking element 44 with the spring elements 46, the rotary piece 51 with the molded locking element 52 and preferably also the pipe piece 40 are made as an injection molded part made of plastic. Fig. 1 7 shows in a simplified representation and in section the connection between the telescoping interlocking foot elements 32 and 33. For the height adjustment of the table 1 c, the foot element 33 is slit twice at its end engaging in the foot element 32 in an area in the longitudinal direction, so that a resilient tongue 53 is obtained. A latching lug 54 is formed on the tongue 53 and is assigned openings 54 on the foot element 32 or in the profile forming this foot element. The area of the openings 55 is covered by a film 56 made of an elastic material, for example rubber or an elastic plastic, so that by pushing the locking lug 54 inward, an adjustment of the foot element 33 relative to the foot element 32 by latching the locking 54 into different openings 55 it is possible that foreign matter, ie in particular also dirt, liquids, etc., cannot penetrate through the openings 55 into the interior of the foot part 1 c. 57 also designates an annular seal which seals the gap between the foot elements 32 and 33, so that here too there is a hermetic seal.

Fig. 18 shows an arrangement in which a plurality of tables 1 c are provided one above the other in order to obtain a multi-level storage. In order to enable the tables 1 c to be placed one above the other, a plurality of frame elements 58 are used, each of which is made in one piece from plastic and, as FIGS. 19 and 20 show, essentially have a U-shaped profile cross section. Each frame element 58 is composed of a plurality of sections 59-63, of which the section 59 is curved in accordance with the part of the foot element 32 which has the base 34, but following this curvature merges essentially at right angles into the rectilinear section 60, which then also adjoins rectilinear section 61 connects at right angles. Section 61 is adjoined by section 62 and section 63 adjoins this in such a way that sections 59-63 form an almost closed frame, albeit interrupted between sections 59 and 63, in which section 62 is inward and section 63 again runs outwards. The U- Profile of the frame element 58 or the sections 59-63 is chosen so that the section 59 can be placed on the foot element 32 and the section 63 on the transition between the two foot elements 32 and 33, in such a way that the frame element after placement 58 is not only held on the relevant foot part 4c and is held with the frame plane 4c and lies in a common plane with the foot part 4c with the frame plane of the frame element 58, but then the horizontal frame section 61 adjoining the vertical frame section 60 is above the plane of FIG Traverse 2 or the storage there 1 3 is arranged. The frame section 61 forms with its top the support for the standing surfaces 34 of the foot part 1 c of a table 1 c arranged above it, so that in the manner shown in FIG. 18 a plurality of tables 1 c can be arranged one above the other, the two lower tables in each case are provided with the frame element 48 on both foot parts 4c.

As a comparison of FIGS. 19 and 20 shows, the inner cross section of the frame section 63 has a different width B and b, respectively, adapted to the different width of the outer cross section of the profile of the foot elements 32 and 33. Where the foot element 32 is from the section 53 is encompassed, the inner cross section of section 63 has a greater width B. Where the foot element 32 ends and the foot element 33 connects, the section 63 has a smaller width b on the inside, so that the frame element 58 not only fits on the foot elements 32 and 33 sits, but the section 63 also forms a stop with which the frame element 58 rests at the transition between the foot elements 32 and 33 on the end face of the footrest 32 there and thus slips off of the section 63 and thus of the frame element 58 on the foot element 32 prevented below under load.

FIGS. 21 and 22 show a foot part 4d very similar to the foot part 4c of FIGS. 7 and 8, which also consists of the two foot elements 32 and 33 which intermesh telescopically for height adjustment consists of which the foot element 32 has an outer, rectilinear and obliquely upward-pointing sleeve-like section 64 and the foot element 63 has a section 65 engaging in the section 64. On the inner section 65, a pivot lever 66 is pivotally mounted in its center by means of a hinge pin 67 about an axis which is perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the sections 64 and 65. At the upper end of the pivot lever 66, a button-like handle 68 is formed, which projects outwards through a recess in the section 65, specifically in the space enclosed by the angular foot parts 32 and 33. At the other end, which is located away from the handle 68, the pivot lever 67 is provided with a catch 69 which projects beyond the side of the pivot lever 67 facing away from the handle 68. In order to achieve the required mechanical strength, the pivot lever 66 is designed as a U-profile on both sides of the articulation point 67.

A pressure spring 70 acts on the side of the pivot lever 66 facing away from the catch 69, which surrounds a pin 71 connected to the pivot lever 66 and with one end against the inside of the pivot lever 66 facing away from the catch 69 and with the other end against the pin 70 enclosing spring counter bearing 72, which bears against the inner surface of section 64. The catch 69 is assigned a plurality of counter-catches or depressions 73 which are successive in the longitudinal direction of the section 64 and are provided on the inner surface of the section 64 and firmly on the latter, specifically on an insert 74 inserted into the section 64 and held thereon. This insert , which in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the sections 64 and 65 is also designed as a U-profile enclosing the swivel lever 66, has on its yoke surface which connects the two legs of this profile to one another the counter detents 73. The insert 74 is held at a lower end in FIG. 21 by a resilient locking lug 75 and also in the interior of the section 64 in that it is supported by an upper resilient arm 76 on the side of the pivot lever 66 facing away from the handle 68. By latching the latch 69 into different counter-latches 73, a height adjustment of the foot part 4d is possible in steps, specifically in three steps in the embodiment shown. After the latching of the latch 69 in a counter latch 73, the foot part 4d is locked in the respective height position. By pressing the handle 69 or by pivoting the pivot lever 66 about the pivot point 67 against the action of the compression spring 70 (in the illustration selected for FIG. 21 by pivoting clockwise), the catch 69 is released from the counter catch 73 so that then a telescopic adjustment of the two sections 64 and 65 is possible.

In the area of the handle 68, the section 65 or the hollow profile forming this section has an internal partition 77 against which the pivot lever 66 is attached in the area of the handle 68, i.e. is supported with the end located away from the catch 69. Furthermore, in the area of the handle in the interior of section 65, intermediate walls 78 are provided, which form a lateral guidance of the handle 68 or the end of the pivot lever 66 there, so that the articulation axis 67 is largely kept free of forces, i.e. In particular, forces acting on the foot part 4d are not transmitted via the joint 67, but in particular via the support surface 77 and the pivot lever 66 as well as the detent 69 and counter detent 73.

Another major advantage of the foot part 4d is simple operation and the fact that in particular the section 64 has a smooth and thus appealing outer surface despite the height adjustment.

The two foot elements 32 and 33, the pivot lever 66 and the insert 74 are also made in this embodiment as injection molded parts made of high-strength plastic. As shown in FIG. 22 in particular, the two sections 64 and 65 each have a cross-section deviating from the circular shape, ie in the embodiment shown an approximately rectangular cross-section in order to provide a rotationally secure connection of the sections 64 and 65 about their longitudinal axis in the desired height adjustment to reach.

23 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of the table 4e according to the invention. This table corresponds to the embodiment in FIG. 7, but in addition to the removable shelf 13, a further shelf 13a made of sheet metal is provided below it at the ends of the crossmember.

Fig. 24 shows a perspective view of another, designed as a desk embodiment of the invention, the height of the two elements 33 on a column-like or one-legged foot element 79 or on extensions 80 which protrude like a horn from the top of the foot element, on which in turn Via the connecting piece 35, the cross member 2 is provided adjustable for a storage or table element.

The invention has been described above using exemplary embodiments. It goes without saying that numerous further changes and modifications are possible without thereby departing from the inventive idea on which the invention is based.

Reference list

, 1 a, 1 b table c table

Traverse, 3a stand element, 4a base c, 4d base

joint

Profile tube or pipe section

profile

Surround

Rest

Locking element

opening

Leaf spring, 13a shelf 'front of shelf "rear of shelf

Peripheral wall

Stock

Recess

Contact surface

head Start

section

Metal insert

tray

Connector

connecting piece

Elbow joint

Roller

Bed frame

bed

Support column

Beam

Articulated, 33 foot element

Footprint

joint

casing

drilling

Front wall

opening

Drill bit

Hollow pin 'latch

screw

groove

Locking element

head

Spring element

Latch

Locking groove

Ring groove

Locking groove

Rotating piece

Locking element 'yoke section ", 52'" leg or bracket section tongue

Rest

opening

foil

Ring seal

Frame element - 63 frame section, 65 section

Swivel lever

joint

Handle

Rest

compression spring

pen

Spring bearing

Towards

commitment

Rest

Arm, 78 partition

Foot element

renewal

Claims

claims

1 . Table for use in or on a bed, couch or similar couch furniture, characterized by a cross member (2), by at least one standing or holding element (3, 3a, 29) for holding the cross member in a horizontal or almost horizontal Position as well as by at least one shelf (13) which can be detachably fastened to the cross member (2) at least in a first position, in which the shelf is parallel or approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bracket (2) and in a horizontal position when the table is used or is arranged substantially horizontally.

2. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that standing elements (3, 3a) are attached to the crossmember at both ends.

3. Table according to claim 2, characterized in that the stand elements (3, 3a) are each connected via a hinge or a joint (5, 25) to the cross member (2) and by means of this joint between a position of use in which the stand elements (3, 3a) project downwards over the cross member (2) and can be pivoted to a non-use position, in which the stand elements (3, 3a) are folded towards the cross member (2).

4. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding element is a holder, for example a holder (29) which can be fastened to a bed frame (27) or to a wall element.

5. Table according to one of claims 1-4, characterized in that the cross member is formed by a single crossmember (2).

6. Table according to one of claims 1-5, characterized in that the cross member is adjustable in length and for this preferably from at least consists of two telescopically interlocking partial lengths or profiles (6, 7).

7. Table according to one of claims 1-6, characterized in that the at least one shelf (13) in the longitudinal direction of the cross member (2) is adjustable thereon.

8. Table according to one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the cross member of at least one length of a tubular profile (7), preferably of a length of a metal tubular profile is formed.

9. Table according to claim 8, characterized in that the metal profile is one made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy.

10. Table according to one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the cross member or a cross member (2) of at least one length of a tubular profile (7) are formed, which has a longitudinal groove or bead (8), and in that the underside of the receptacle (13) at least one on the cross member or the cross member (2) shoe-like and the cross member (2) is then provided on part of its circumference encompassing bearing piece (15), and that on the shelf (13) or on Bearing piece (15) at least one projection (18) engaging in the longitudinal groove or bead (8) is provided.

1 1. Table according to Claim 10, characterized in that the longitudinal groove or bead (8) is offset by an angular amount, for example by an angular amount of 90 °, about the longitudinal axis of the crossbar (2) with respect to the upper side of the crossbar (2).

12. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross member (2) forming profile (7) has an oval outer cross section.

13. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing piece (15) from a front (13 ') of the preferably rectangular or square shelf (13) has a greater distance than from an opposite rear (1 3 ") ,. and that the projection (18) on the rear side (13 ") side of the bearing piece

(1 5) or a recess formed in this bearing piece for the crossmember (2)

(16) is provided.

14. Table according to one of claims 1-13, characterized in that the tray (13) is secured by a preferably molded clip (19) on the cross member (2).

15. Table according to one of claims 1-14, characterized in that the shelf (15) in a second, relative to the horizontal about the axis of the cross member (2) pivoted position on this cross member can be fastened, preferably with the help of the same Bearing piece (1 5) in an inverted position, in which the back (13 ") of the tray (1 3) faces forward.

16. Table according to one of claims 1-15, characterized by a tray (21) which can be inserted in the tray (13).

17. Table according to one of claims 1-16, characterized in that the crossmember or the cross member (2) by rotation about its longitudinal axis (L ') is preferably adjustable by latching.

18. Table according to one of claims 1-17, characterized by subframes or frame elements (58) which can be placed on the foot parts (4c) and which, after being placed on, form a surface with a frame section (61) on which another table (1 c) can be parked with a stand element or foot section (4c) can.

19. Table according to claim 18, characterized in that the surface formed by the one section (61) of the frame element (58) attached to the stand element or foot part (4c) is provided above the plane of the shelf (13).

20. Table according to one of claims 1-19, characterized in that for a height adjustment of the foot part (4d) this consists of two foot elements (32, 33), one of which forms the footprint of the table and the other is connected to the cross member that the foot elements (32, 33) with sections (64, 65) intermesh telescopically, and that in the interior of a foot element (33) or a section an at least one catch (69) forming lever (66) is pivotally provided, which is by spring means (70) for engaging the catch (69) in one of counter catches (73) on the inner surface of the other section (64).

21. Table according to claim 20, characterized in that the counter detents (73) on the inner surface of the outer of the two telescopic sections (64, 65) is provided.

22. Table according to claim 20 or 21. characterized in that the counter-catches (73) are formed by an insert (74).

23. Table according to one of claims 20 - 22, characterized in that the locking lever (66) has a handle (68) which protrudes from an opening of the foot element having this locking lever (33).

24. Table according to one of claims 20 - 23, characterized in that support surfaces (77) in the interior of the foot element having the latching lever (66). for this locking lever (66) are also provided in particular for axial support.

25. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by its design as a desk with a one-legged, columnar foot element (79).