Abstract: A modular apron assembly for use in a folding mechanism is provided. The apron assembly may include a cross bar and four perpendicular bars. The perpendicular bars may be affixed to the cross bar and oriented substantially perpendicular to the cross bar. Two of the perpendicular bars may include a leg mount. A coupling flange may extend from each end of the cross bar. Each coupling flange may define a coupling hole for connecting to the coupling holes of an opposing apron assembly. An elbow flange may extend from the cross bar and define a mounting hole. The distance between the mounting hole and the coupling holes may be less than 40 millimeters, the distance between the coupling holes and the leg mounts may be more than 69 millimeters, and the distance between the coupling holes and the leg mounts may be less than 120 millimeters.

Abstract: A folding table with increased seating space is provided. The table may include a tabletop and a plurality of legs affixed to an underside of the tabletop. The legs may be configured to be movable, bi-directionally, between an unfolded position and a folded position. The folding table may include two or more folding mechanisms for moving the legs between the unfolded position and the folded position. The folding table may include a plurality of bump brackets affixed to the underside of the tabletop. Each bump bracket may correspond to one of the plurality of legs. When the legs are in the unfolded position, each bump bracket may be configured to engage the corresponding leg and provide structural support for the corresponding leg.

Abstract: A modular apron assembly for use in a folding mechanism is provided. The apron assembly may include a cross bar and four perpendicular bars. The perpendicular bars may be affixed to the cross bar and oriented substantially perpendicular to the cross bar. Two of the perpendicular bars may include a leg mount. A coupling flange may extend from each end of the cross bar. Each coupling flange may define a coupling hole for connecting to the coupling holes of an opposing apron assembly. An elbow flange may extend from the cross bar and define a mounting hole. The distance between the mounting hole and the coupling holes may be less than 40 millimeters, the distance between the coupling holes and the leg mounts may be more than 69 millimeters, and the distance between the coupling holes and the leg mounts may be less than 120 millimeters.

Abstract: Methods for producing a folding table with increased seating space are provided. A method may include affixing a plurality of legs to an underside of a tabletop, and configuring the legs to be movable, bi-directionally, between an unfolded position and a folded position via multiple folding mechanisms. Installing each of the folding mechanisms may include affixing a central support bar to the underside of the tabletop via a hinged bracket, and securing a central portion of a transverse support bar assembly against the central support bar such that the central portion is configured to slide along the central support bar. A method may also include attaching one end of a first side support bar to the central portion, and another end to one of the legs, and attaching one end a second side support bar to the central portion, and another end to another one of the legs.

Abstract: A folding table with increased seating space is provided. The table may include a tabletop and a plurality of legs affixed to an underside of the tabletop. The legs may be configured to be movable, bi-directionally, between an unfolded position and a folded position. The folding table may include two or more folding mechanisms for moving the legs between the unfolded position and the folded position. The folding table may include a plurality of bump brackets affixed to the underside of the tabletop. Each bump bracket may correspond to one of the plurality of legs. When the legs are in the unfolded position, each bump bracket may be configured to engage the corresponding leg and provide structural support for the corresponding leg.

Abstract: Methods for producing a folding table with increased seating space are provided. A method may include affixing a plurality of legs to an underside of a tabletop, and configuring the legs to be movable, bi-directionally, between an unfolded position and a folded position via multiple folding mechanisms. Installing each of the folding mechanisms may include affixing a central support bar to the underside of the tabletop via a hinged bracket, and securing a central portion of a transverse support bar assembly against the central support bar such that the central portion is configured to slide along the central support bar. A method may also include attaching one end of a first side support bar to the central portion, and another end to one of the legs, and attaching one end a second side support bar to the central portion, and another end to another one of the legs.