Space saving, pivotal, transportable, work table/bench and supports

Abstract

This is space saving, pivotal, transportable, work table/bench consisting of a more or less rectangular shaped top secured to a wall or other vertical support via the upper pivotal attachment point of the two individual connection devices, of which each have two pivotal attachment points allowing them to be equally spaced and attached toward opposite ends on one of the long sides of the of table/bench top utilizing the upper most pivotal connection point while the linear top piece of the a-frame type support leg sets are attached to the bottom or lower pivotal connection points, thus allowing the supports to be pivoted to a horizontal position for use while the table/bench top is pivoted to a vertically or stored position, the supports can then pivoted to a horizontal position enabling the table/bench top to rest on them for use at that location or the table/bench top and/or the supports can separated from the pivotal connection and taken individually or as a unit to another location for use then upon completion be returned to the connection point and again secured for use at the original attachment location or pivoted to a vertical position for storage.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention is directed to the field of full size space saving, wall mounted work table/bench for use at the normally stored location or taken from that position for use at any other location and then returned to the original location for further use or storage.

[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art

[0004] The current invention relates to a space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench that is attached to a wall or other vertical support, pivoted vertically for storage, pivoted horizontally for use either as supports only, as supports with a work table/bench top or separated from it's wall attachment and easily transported to any other location for use and again returned to it's original location for use or storage.

[0005] 3. Prior Art

[0006] Prior art lacks the versatility of the presented embodiment in all ways as follows.

[0007] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench in a mounted on the wall configuration

[0008] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench that is attached to the wall and allowed to pivot to a horizontal position for use while resting on supports.

[0009] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench having two independent supports that can be used independently from the table/bench top.

[0010] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench that can be separated from its' wall connection and taken to another location for use.

[0011] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench that can remain in the vertically stored position while the supports pivoted to a horizontal position for use at the secured location.

[0012] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench that can remain in the vertically stored position while the supports are separated from the wall connection and taken to any other location for use.

[0013] Prior art does not support a full sized work table/bench that compares with the versatility of the presented embodiment

[0014] Prior art shows no capability of supplying a full sized working surface.

[0015] a.) U.S. Pat. No. 6,039,416 instructs a space saver, pivotal work bench assembly comprising a fixed tool storage housing mounted on a wall, and a pivotal work bench having pivotal and lockable legs. In a preferred embodiment, cooperative latching members are provided between the tool storage housing and pivotal work bench to temporarily secure the assembly to the wall.

[0016] b.) U.S. Pat. No. 5,829,501, relates to a complete workstation comprising a workbench and worktable. A facility is for supporting worktable upon the workbench so that a person can utilize the workbench and the worktable simultaneously.

[0017] c.) U.S. Pat. No. 4,856,435, is directed a stowable workbench adapted to be mounted on a tool box having a flat work surface movable between a working position in which it extends laterally from the work bench and a stowage position in which it extends perpendicular to the workbench.

[0018] d.) U.S. Pat. No. 4,527,605 teaches a bench having a horizontal working surface and a fence at the rear edge which defines a straight edge. The fence include a forwardley extended ledge which overhangs the rear portion of the working surface. The working surface can be raised and lowered/so that a work piece on the working surface can be releasably clamped between the ledge and the working surface. A bridged is secured to the fence and includes guide rails extending forwardly accurately perpendicular to the fence to guide a guide on which can be mounted a power tool such as a router, e.g. to form an accurate edge on the work piece.

[0019] e.) U.S. Pat. No. 4,313,385, relates to a folding table pivotally mounted to a vertical support by a pair of longer arms and two pairs of shorter arms Os that it can swing from a horizontal position to a vertical position against the support. A ground engaging leg of adjustable length is hinged to the outer end of the table and can be swung up under the table when the table 9 is to folded away. The shorter arms lie lengthwise in channel brackets when the table is extended, thereby giving the table better lateral support. Adjustable stops engage the underside of the table when extended.

[0020] f.) U.S. Pat. No. 4,155,609, teaches a wall-hung cabinet comprising a body portion fixedly attached to a wall. A door is hingedly mounted to said body portion and equipped to independently store items therein. A foldable work bench extends from the bottom body portion of the cabinet . In one embodiment the bottom of the cabinet is at approximately table height. In another embodiment the cabinet extends practically to the floor. The top of the cabinet is approximately no higher than the average person. Thus the wall-hung cabinet provides an ideal and compact unit for storing making use of craft and hobby tools and apparatus.

[0021] g.) U.S. Des. 263,533, is a design patent illustrating a foldaway workshop.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0022] This invention is directed to space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench and a-frame type supports to be attached to a wall or other vertical support, to pivot vertically for out of the way storage, pivot horizontally for use while resting on it's a-frame type as a work platform at that location or the supports and/or the work table/bench top can be readily disconnected from the vertical support and transported to any other location for use, then when finished readily returned for reconnection and either use at that location or for storage, thus enabling a person to have either work supports or a complete work table/support at any needed location.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] FIG. 1 is a isometric view showing the work table/bench in a position for use

[0024] FIG. 2 is an isometric view showing the work table/bench top in the secured position and the a-frame type supports in the down for use position

[0025] FIG. 3 is an isometric view showing the ability of the work table/bench top and the a-frame type supports to be separated from the will mounted pivotal connection.

[0026] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the work table/bench top and the a-frame type supports in the stored out of the way position.

[0027] FIG. 5 is an elevation view of the end of the work table/bench top and one a-frame type support.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a side view of the pivotal connection

[0029] FIG. 7 is a front view of the pivotal connection

[0030] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the pivotal connection

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT AS A WHOLE

[0031] This invention as a whole relates to a space saving, pivotal, transportable, work table/bench and its' a-frame type supports having the advantages of either a working surface and/or supports at a fixed location that can be pivoted horizontally and used at that location or pivoted vertically and secured in an out of the way position for storage. In addition this invention has the versatility of either the table/bench top and/or the a-frame type supports being easily separated from the wall mounted pivotal connection and transported to any other location for use. The fashion in which the various ways of use will be further clarified in the further description of the drawing.

[0032] FIG. 1: The table/bench top (1) and the support leg sets (3) are pivoted at the pivotal connection (2) from a vertical position to a horizontal position to enable their use at that location.

[0033] FIG. 2: The table/bench top (1) is pivoted vertically at the pivotal connection (2) to the up-right or stored position while the a-frame type supports (3) are pivoted at the pivotal connection (2) to a horizontal position for use at that location.

[0034] FIG. 3: The table/bench top (1) being shown in a position detached from the pivotal connection (2) depict the versatility which allows the table/bench top (1) to be separated and transported to another location for use. Also shown are the a-frame type supports (3) as being detached from the pivotal connection (2) which depicts the versatility that allows them to be taken to any other location for use.

[0035] FIG. 4: Shown is the table/bench top (1) and the a-frame type support (3) being pivoted vertically at the pivotal connection (2) and are all secured in the vertical position for storage.

[0036] FIG. 5: Shows end view of the table/bench top (1), the a-frame type supports (3) and the wall mounted pivotal connection point (2) attached to the special pivotal connection base plate (10). Clearly shown is how the table/bench top (1) is attached to the bench top pivotal connection point (8), where the support top piece (6) connects to the pivotal connection point (9), where the a-frame type leg sets (3) attached to the support top piece (6) via a support leg set pivotal connection point (7), the support leg lock (5) and the support leg linkage (4).

[0037] FIG. 6: This is a side view of the pivotal connection (2), clearly showing the special pivotal connection base plate (10), the table/bench top (1) connection point (8), the a-frame type support (3) connection point, and the pivotal hinge pins and their attachment tethers (11).

[0038] FIG. 7: This is a front view to the pivotal connection (2) as described in FIG. 6.

[0039] FIG. 8: This is an isometric view to better depict what was shown and described in the descriptions for FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.

SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES

[0040] In consideration of the invention as detailed herein depicting the advantages in both theory and in elemental parts and lineaments; therefor as to the previously listed examples known to this inventor as prior art this invention provides beneficial advantages that must be examined, both as to their individual advantage and to be considered as a value to the whole. Such features are as follows.

[0041] (1) Simple to use

[0042] (2) Inexpensive to fabricate

[0043] (3) Can be used at point of initial installation

[0044] (4) Easily transported for use as required

[0045] (5) Can be used in many different configurations

[0046] (6) Readily stored taking little space

[0047] (7) Extremely sturdy

LIST OF COMPONENTS

For Convenience of the Examiner

[0048] 1. Table/bench top

[0049] 2. Pivotal connection

[0050] 3. A-frame type support

[0051] 4. Support leg linkage

[0052] 5. Support leg lock

[0053] 6. Support tom piece

[0054] 7. Support leg set pivotal connection point

[0055] 8. Bench top pivotal connection point

[0056] 9. A-frame type support pivotal connection point

[0057] 10. Special pivotal connection base plate

[0058] 11. Pivotal hinge pin and attachment tether

Claims

1. A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench utilizing two individual a-frame type supports that work in conjunction with or separately from the table

(a) A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench comprised of a tabletop which includes a topside, bottom side and four perimeter edges, two being long and two being shorter thus forming a more or less rectangular shape.

(b) A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench comprised of a rectangular table top utilizing two special pivotal attachments, each being constructed using a common back plate and having two individual pivotal connection points one located slightly above and parallel to the other thus making this one working piece of the total.

(c) A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench having two special pivotal attachments, as referenced in each having two individual pivotal points, reference (b) with removable hinge pins therefore allowing the table/bench top and or the individual a-frame type supports to be easily taken to a different location for use, then returned and reattached to the special pivotal attachment

(d) A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench having two pivotal connections, as described in (b), utilizing the upper most pivotal point of each pivotal connection and attached in a location that is to be toward each end of one of the long perimeter edges, that will hereafter be referred to a the back edge;

(e) A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench attached to a wall of other vertical support, via the pivotal connection creating a permanent pivotal point that enables the table/bench top to be pivoted to a horizontal position for use when resting on the a-frame type supports, as described in (f), pivoted to a vertical position for storage or by removing the hinge pivot pin allowing the top to be transported for use in any desired location;

(f) A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench utilizing two a-frame type supports as referenced in (e) which can be used as work supports either individually, in pairs, or as the supports for the table/bench top;

2. A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench as (1) having two a-frame type supports, as referenced in (e), connected at one end to the second and lowest hinge pivotal point on the pivotal connection allowing each to pivot individually to a vertical position and secured to the vertically stored table/bench top, pivot to a horizontal position with leg sets resting securely on the floor for use as a work support either individually our in pairs, or used as a support for the table/bench top when the table/bench top is pivoted to a horizontal allowed to rest on the top of the two a-frame type supports for use.

3. A space saving, pivotal, transportable work table/bench of being comprised as described can be used in the location where the pivotal connections are attached to the wall or when the hinge pins are removed from the pivot point of the connection between the table/bench top and the pivotal connection the top can be transported and used at another location for use.

4. A space saving, pivotal, transportable, work table/bench of claim (1) can be pivoted to a vertical position for storage in that location.

5. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) are attached to the second and lower pivot point of the pivotal connection allowing each of the supports to pivot individually to vertical position against the bottom side of the table/bench top and there secured for storage.

6. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) are comprised of a linear top piece and two individual legs sets that are located toward opposite ends of the linear top piece, each set being comprised of two legs that are in close proximity to one another a the top and having a cross member installed between the legs toward the opposite end causing them to be spread apart a the bottom resulting in a configuration which somewhat resembles the letter “A”;

7. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) having two individual legs set, each being attached to the linear top piece via an independent hinge allowing the leg sets to pivot to a vertical position to form the support when pivoted to a horizontal position or to pivot to a parallel condition against the bottom side of the linear tip piece when the entire support is pivoted vertically and secured to the bottom of the table/bench top for storage;

8. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) being attached to the second and lower pivot point of the pivotal connections makes it possible for the a-frame type supports to pivot from the vertically storage position to a horizontal position for use either singly or in pairs;

9. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) utilizes two (2) each individual leg sets that are attached to the bottom side of the linear top piece via independent hinges (10) allowing them to pivot as needed when the support are either in the horizontal position for use or in the vertical position for storage.

10. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) utilize a locking device (5) on one of the leg sets and a linkage device (4) between the two leg sets to assure both legs sets remain locked in the upright position until released

11. The a-frame type supports of claim (1) as with the table/bench top, can be moved and used at another location by removing the hinge pivot pin from its' pivotal connection point and transported elsewhere for use either with the table/bench top or individually.