Abstract: A table including a one-piece, monolithic plastic top part having a reinforcing rib structure integral therewith and a reinforcing rail arrangement. The rib structure includes a main flange which extends generally downwardly from the lower side of the top part and an edge wall which also extends downwardly and forms a periphery thereof. The edge wall is spaced-apart from and surrounds the main flange. A pair of pivotable leg assemblies are connected to the top at the lower side thereof. The reinforcing rib structure includes a plurality of cross ribs which extend between the edge wall and the main flange on the lower side of the top part. A handle member is also provided on and extends downwardly from the lower side of the top part and is integral therewith for manipulating the table during transport thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 22, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2002
Assignee:
Globe Business Furniture of Tennessee, Inc.