FOLDING TABLE
The present invention provides a folding table, including a main body with table panel and foot stand as well as a folding mechanism. The folding mechanism includes a fixed limiting seat, which is provided with assembly portion and first locating portion. A moveable limiting seat is provided with a second locating portion. A moveable control rod is, interconnected with the moveable limiting seat for simultaneous assembly and positioning. The folding mechanism allows the moveable control rod to shift transversely, so that the moveable limiting seat is activated simultaneously, enabling the second locating portion to move transversely for positioning together with the first locating portion, preventing the swinging of the table panel, or removing the limiting state of the second locating portion of the moveable limiting seat in reverse transversing. The table panel can move rotatably.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a folding table, and more particularly to an innovative table featuring easy operation and simplified structure.
2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98.
Table is a necessity for the general public. Due to the large space occupied by a table, a folding table structure has been developed for space-saving purposes.
Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior art, it would be an advancement in the art to provide an improved structure that can significantly improve efficacy.
Therefore, the inventor has provided the present invention of practicability after deliberate design and evaluation based on years of experience in the production, development and design of related products.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThere is enhanced efficacy of the present invention.
Based on the unique folding table of the present invention, a fixed limiting seat is provided with a first locating portion, which is arranged in collaboration with the moveable limiting seat with a second locating portion, and connected with the a moveable control rod for simultaneous assembly and positioning. The moveable control rod can be shifted to drive the moveable limiting seat, so that the second locating portion of the moveable limiting seat is assembled slidably on the first locating portion, enabling the table panel to be stretched in a flat state. Alternatively, the limiting state of the first and second locating portions can be removed. In such state, the user can swing the table panel into a folding state, and operate it easily and robustly with a simple and efficient folding structure, thereby improving the structural stability and easy operation with better applicability.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
The folding table comprises a main body 10, containing a table panel 12 with back surface 11 and foot stand 13. A pivot joint 14 is preset on the main body 10, and a folding mechanism 20 is also arranged on the main body 10.
The folding mechanism 20 comprises at least a fixed limiting seat 21, which is provided with assembly portion 211 and first locating portion 212. The assembly portion 211 is mounted onto the back surface 11 of the table panel 12. The folding mechanism 20 also comprises at least a moveable limiting seat 22, which is provided with a second locating portion 222. The second locating portion 222 can move transversely, and be mated with the first locating portion 212 in limited state. There is a moveable control rod 23, which is extended transversely along the main body 10, assembled onto the pivot joint 14 and connected with the moveable limiting seat 22 for simultaneous assembly and positioning. Next, a locator 24 is used to retain securely the moveable control rod 23, enabling the folding table to be opened or folded in tune with the user requirements.
The first locating portion 212 of the fixed limiting seat 21 is of an inverted concave profile to form two vertical locating walls 213 and locating plates 215. The locating plates 215 are protruded from the end of two vertical locating walls 213. The second locating portion 222 can penetrate transversely like a groove, so that the second locating portion 222 is transversely assembled onto the locating plate 215 for a limitation state. The locator 24 is formed by the concave flange of the first locating portion 212.
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Two handles 231 are arranged at both ends of the moveable control rod 23 for pushing and pulling purposes. Since the handles 231 are arranged at both ends of the moveable control rod 23, the user is allowed for control from either end.
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Based upon the above-specified structures, the fixed limiting seat 21, moveable limiting seat 22 and moveable control rod 23 of the folding mechanism 20 of the folding table are incorporated onto the main body 10 as shown in
When the folding table is folded, referring to
Claims
1. A folding table, comprising:
- a main body, containing a table panel with a back surface and foot stand;
- a pivot joint being preset on said main body; and
- a folding means arranged on said main body, said folding means comprising:
- a fixed limiting seat, provided with assembly portion and first locating portion, said assembly portion being mounted onto said back surface of said table panel;
- a moveable limiting seat, provided with a second locating portion being transversely moveable and mated with said first locating portion in a limited state;
- a moveable control rod, extended transversely along said main body, assembled onto said pivot joint and connected with said moveable limiting seat for simultaneous assembly and positioning; and
- a locator securely retaining said moveable control rod.
2. The folding table defined in claim 1, wherein the first locating portion of the fixed limiting seat is of an inverted concave profile to form two vertical locating walls and locating plates, the locating plates being protruded from an end of two vertical locating walls, the second locating portion transversely penetrating and being transversely assembled onto the locating plate for a limitation state, the locator being formed by a concave flange of the first locating portion.
3. The folding table defined in claim 1, wherein interlocked assembly portions are arranged at four corners on the back surface of the table panel of the main body, a plurality of main bodies being assembled and connected.
4. The folding table defined in claim 3, wherein the interlocked assembly portion has an embedded bulge and an embedded groove placed at both ends thereof, connecting and separating via the interlocked assembly portion of different main bodies.
5. The folding table defined in claim 1, wherein said pivot joint is arranged at a top of said foot stand of the main body, and provided with a through-hole for the penetration of the moveable control rod.
6. The folding table defined in claim 1, wherein said moveable control rod has two handles arranged at both ends thereof for pushing and pulling.
7. The folding table defined in claim 1, wherein said main body is fitted with a snapping member, being arranged onto the locating seat of the back surface of the table panel, and also onto the locking seat of the foot stand of the main body, a locking end being formed on one end of the locating seat, the locking end being locked into the locking seat.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 25, 2009
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2011
Inventor: Wen-Shan KO (Qigu Shiang)
Application Number: 12/509,460
International Classification: A47B 3/00 (20060101); A47B 13/00 (20060101);