Collapsible Desk Assembly

Abstract

A collapsible desk assembly for selectively deflecting bullets includes a set of first legs that are selectively positioned on a support surface. A set of second legs is provided and the second legs are selectively positioned on the support surface. A seat is movably coupled to the set of second legs for sitting. A table is pivotally coupled between each of the set of first legs and the set of second legs. Moreover, the table is horizontally oriented when the set of second legs is positioned in the deployed position to define a work surface. The table is comprised of a bullet resistant material and the table is vertically oriented when the set of second legs is positioned in the folded position. In this way the table is positioned to deflect a bullet.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The disclosure and prior art relates to desk devices and more particularly pertains to a new desk device for selectively deflecting bullets.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a set of first legs that are selectively positioned on a support surface. A set of second legs is provided and the second legs are selectively positioned on the support surface. A seat is movably coupled to the set of second legs for sitting. A table is pivotally coupled between each of the set of first legs and the set of second legs. Moreover, the table is horizontally oriented when the set of second legs is positioned in the deployed position to define a work surface. The table is comprised of a bullet resistant material and the table is vertically oriented when the set of second legs is positioned in the folded position. In this way the table is positioned to deflect a bullet.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a collapsible desk assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a top phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a back view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new desk device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the collapsible desk assembly 10 generally comprises a set of first legs 12 that are selectively positioned on a support surface 14 such as a floor or the like. The set of first legs 12 includes a central member 16 extending between a pair of outward members 18. The outward members 18 are spaced apart from each other and are oriented perpendicular to the central member 16 such that the set of first legs 12 has a U-shape. Each of the outward members 18 has a distal end 20 with respect to the central member 16.

A pair of supports 22 is provided and each of the supports 22 is coupled to and extends between the outward members 18. The supports 22 are spaced apart from each other and are distributed between the central member 16 and the distal end 20 of the outward members 18. A bottom most 23 one of the supports 22 may have feet rested thereon. A bag 25 is suspended from a topmost one 27 of the supports for storing objects. The bag 25 may be comprised of a stretchable mesh material or the like.

A pair of weights 24 is provided and each of the weights 24 is coupled to the set of first legs 12. Each of the weights 24 is positioned around an associated one of the outward members 18 and each of the weights 24 is aligned with the distal end 20 of the associated outward member 18. A pair of wheels 26 is provided and each of the wheels 26 is rotatably coupled to the set of first legs 12 for rolling along the support surface 14. Each of the wheels 26 is positioned on the distal end 20 of an associated one of the outward members 18. A pair of rod shackles 28 is each slidably coupled to an associated one of the outward members 18. Each of the rod shackles 28 are positioned between the weight 24 on the associated outward member 18 and the bottom most support 23.

A set of second legs 30 is provided and the set of second legs 30 are selectively positioned on the support surface 14. The set of second legs 30 includes a central member 32 extending between a pair of outward members 34. The outward members 34 of the second legs 30 are spaced apart from each other and are oriented perpendicular to the central member 32 of the second legs 30 such that the set of second legs 30 has a U-shape. Each of the outward members 34 of the second legs 30 has a distal end 36 with respect to the central member 32 of the second legs 30.

A pair of feet 38 is each coupled to the distal end 20 of an associated one of the outward members 34 of the second legs 30 and each of the feet 38 abuts the support surface 14. A pair of rods 40 is provided and each of the rods 40 has a first end 42 and a second end 44. The first end 42 of each of the rods 40 is pivotally coupled to an associated one of the rod shackles 28. Additionally, the second end 44 of each of the rods 40 is pivotally coupled to an associated one of the outward members 34 of the second legs 30. The set of second legs 30 is selectively positioned in a deployed position having the set of second legs 30 being spaced from and being aligned with the set of first legs 12. Additionally, the set of second legs 30 is selectively positioned in a folded position has the set of second legs 30 being positioned adjacent to the set of first legs 12.

A seat 46 is movably coupled to the set of second legs 30 and the seat 46 is selectively sat upon. The seat 46 comprises a seat shackle 48 that is slidably coupled to an associated one of the outward members 34 of the set of second legs 30. The seat shackle 48 is positioned at a selected height along the associated outward member 34. The seat shackle 48 may include a lock or the like and the lock may releasably engage the associated outward member 34 to retain the seat shackle 48 at the selected point. A pole 50 is provided that has a first end 52 and a second end 54 and the first end 52 of the pole 50 is pivotally coupled to the seat shackle 48. The pole 50 has a first section 56 that is slidably coupled to a second section 58 such that the pole 50 has a telescopically adjustable 70 length.

A chair 60 is included that has a top surface 62 and a peripheral edge 64 and the peripheral edge 64 is continuous such that the chair has a disk shape. The peripheral edge 64 is coupled to the second end 44 of the pole 50 such that the top surface 62 is positioned to be sat upon. A pad 66 is coupled to the top surface 62 of the chair 60 and the pad 66 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort of the chair 60.

A back rest 68 is pivotally coupled to the top surface 62 of the chair 60 and the back rest 68 is aligned with the peripheral edge 64. Thus, the back rest 68 may be leaned against when the chair 60 is sat upon. The back rest 68 is selectively positioned in a deployed position having the back rest 68 extending upwardly from the top surface 62. Additionally, the back rest 68 is selectively positioned in a stored position having the back rest 68 lying flat on the top surface 62.

A table 70 is included and the table 70 is pivotally coupled between each of the set of first legs 12 and the set of second legs 30. The table 70 is horizontally oriented when the set of second legs 30 is positioned in the deployed position to define a work surface 72. The table 70 is comprised of a bullet resistant material such as Kevlar or the like. Moreover, the table 70 is vertically oriented when the set of second legs 30 is positioned in the folded position. Thus, the table 70 is oriented to deflect a bullet when a bullet is fired toward the table 70.

The table 70 has a top surface 74 and a bottom surface 76 and the top surface 74 has a depression 78 extending towards the bottom surface 76. The depression 78 stores objects, such as pencils or the like, when the table 70 is horizontally oriented. The top surface 74 has a prominence 80 extending upwardly therefrom to inhibit objects from rolling off of the table 70. The prominence 80 may be spaced from the depression 78 and the prominence 80 may be coextensive with the depression 78.

A set of first bearings 82 is provided and each of the first bearings 82 is coupled to the bottom surface 76 of the table 70. The central member 16 of the set of first legs 12 extends through each of the first bearings 82 such that the set of first legs 12 is pivotally coupled to the table 70. A set of second bearings 84 is each coupled to the bottom surface 76 of the table 70. The central member 32 of the set of second legs 30 extends through each of the second bearings 84 such that the set of second legs 30 is pivotally coupled to the table 70.

In use, the set of second legs 30 is positioned in the deployed position such that the table 70 is horizontally oriented. The seat shackle 48 is positioned at the selected height and the seat shackle 48 is rotated to extend the pole 50 away from the set of second legs 30 at a selected angle. In this way the chair 60 is positioned at a selected orientation with respect to the table 70 thereby enhancing a user's access to the table 70 when the user sits on the chair 60. The user may be a student in an educational environment or the like. The set of second legs 30 is selectively positioned in the folded position in the event of an active shooter in the educational environment. Thus, the table 70 is vertically oriented thereby facilitating the user to hide behind the table 70 such that the user is shielded from being struck by a bullet.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

1. A collapsible desk assembly having a bullet resistant panel wherein said assembly is configured to protect a user from a bullet, said assembly comprising:

a set of first legs being configured to be positioned on a support surface;

a set of second legs being configured to be positioned on a support surface;

a seat being movably coupled to said set of second legs wherein said seat is configured to be sat upon; and

a table being pivotally coupled between each of said set of first legs and said set of second legs, said table being horizontally oriented when said set of second legs is positioned in said deployed position wherein said table is configured to define a work surface, said table being comprised of a bullet resistant material, said table being vertically oriented when said set of second legs is positioned in said folded position wherein said table is configured to deflect a bullet.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising said set of first legs including a central member extending between a pair of outward members, said outward members being spaced apart from each other and being oriented perpendicular to said central member such that said set of first legs has a U-shape, each of said outward members having a distal end with respect to said central member.

3. The assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a pair of supports, each of said supports being coupled to and extending between said outward members, said supports being spaced apart from each other and being distributed between said central member and said distal end of said outward members wherein a bottom most one of said supports is configured to have feet rested thereon.

4. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a pair of weights, each of said weights being coupled to said set of first legs, each of said weights being positioned around an associated one of said outward members, each of said weights being aligned with said distal end of said associated outward member.

5. The assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a pair of wheels, each of said wheels being rotatably coupled to said set of first legs wherein said wheels are configured to roll along the support surface, each of said wheels being positioned on said distal end of an associated one of said outward members.

6. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a pair of rod shackles, each of said rod shackles being slidably coupled to an associated one of said outward members, each of said rod shackles being positioned between said weight on said associated outward member and said bottom most support.

7. The assembly according to claim 6, wherein said set of second legs includes a central member extending between a pair of outward members, said outward members of said second legs being spaced apart from each other and being oriented perpendicular to said central member of said second legs such that said set of second legs has a U-shape, each of said outward members of said second legs having a distal end with respect to said central member of said second legs.

8. The assembly according to claim 7, further comprising a pair of feet, each of said feet being coupled to said distal end of an associated one of said outward members of said second legs wherein each of said feet is configured to abut the support surface.

9. The assembly according to claim 7, further comprising a pair of rods, each of said rods having a first end and a second end, said first end of each of said rods being pivotally coupled to an associated one of said rod shackles, said second end of each of said rods being pivotally coupled to an associated one of said outward members of said second legs.

10. The assembly according to claim 9, wherein said set of second legs is selectively positioned in a deployed position having said set of second legs being spaced from and being aligned with said set of first legs, said set of second legs being selectively positioned in a folded position having said set of second legs being positioned adjacent to said set of first legs.

11. The assembly according to claim 7, wherein said seat comprises:

a seat shackle being slidably coupled to an associated one of said outward members of said set of second legs, said seat shackle being positioned at a selected point along said associated outward member; and

a pole having a first end and a second end, said first end of said pole being pivotally coupled to said seat shackle, said pole having a first section being slidably coupled to the second section such that said pole has a telescopically adjustable length.

12. The assembly according to claim 11, wherein said seat comprises:

a chair having a top surface and a peripheral edge, said peripheral edge being continuous such that said chair has a disk shape, said peripheral edge being coupled to said second end of said pole wherein said top surface is configured to be sat upon;

a pad being coupled to said top surface of said chair, said pad being comprised of a resiliently compressible material wherein said pad is configured to enhance comfort of said chair; and

a back rest being pivotally coupled to said top surface, said back rest being aligned with said peripheral edge wherein said back rest is configured to be leaned against when said chair is sat upon, said back rest being selectively positioned in a deployed position having said back rest extending upwardly from said top surface, said back rest being selectively positioned in a stored position having said back rest lying flat on said top surface.

13. The assembly according to claim 7, wherein said table has a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface having a depression extending towards said bottom surface wherein said depression is configured to store objects such as pencils or the like, said top surface having a prominence extending upwardly therefrom wherein said prominence is configured to inhibit objects from rolling off of said table.

14. The assembly according to claim 13, further comprising a set of first bearings, each of said first bearings being coupled to said bottom surface of said table, said central member of said set of first legs extending through each of said first bearings such that said set of first legs is pivotally coupled to said.

15. The assembly according to claim 14, further comprising a set of second bearings, each of said second bearings being coupled to said bottom surface of said table, said central member of said set of second legs extending through each of said second bearings such that said set of second legs is pivotally coupled to said table.

16. A collapsible desk assembly having a bullet resistant panel wherein said assembly is configured to protect a user from a bullet, said assembly comprising:

a set of first legs being configured to be positioned on a support surface, said set of first legs including a central member extending between a pair of outward members, said outward members being spaced apart from each other and being oriented perpendicular to said central member such that said set of first legs has a U-shape, each of said outward members having a distal end with respect to said central member;

a pair of supports, each of said supports being coupled to and extending between said outward members, said supports being spaced apart from each other and being distributed between said central member and said distal end of said outward members wherein a bottom most one of said supports is configured to have feet rested thereon;

a pair of weights, each of said weights being coupled to said set of first legs, each of said weights being positioned around an associated one of said outward members, each of said weights being aligned with said distal end of said associated outward member;

a pair of wheels, each of said wheels being rotatably coupled to said set of first legs wherein said wheels are configured to roll along the support surface, each of said wheels being positioned on said distal end of an associated one of said outward members;

a pair of rod shackles, each of said rod shackles being slidably coupled to an associated one of said outward members, each of said rod shackles being positioned between said weight on said associated outward member and said bottom most support;

a set of second legs being configured to be positioned on a support surface, said set of second legs including a central member extending between a pair of outward members, said outward members of said second legs being spaced apart from each other and being oriented perpendicular to said central member of said second legs such that said set of second legs has a U-shape, each of said outward members of said second legs having a distal end with respect to said central member of said second legs;

a pair of feet, each of said feet being coupled to said distal end of an associated one of said outward members of said second legs wherein each of said feet is configured to abut the support surface;

a pair of rods, each of said rods having a first end and a second end, said first end of each of said rods being pivotally coupled to an associated one of said rod shackles, said second end of each of said rods being pivotally coupled to an associated one of said outward members of said second legs, said set of second legs being selectively positioned in a deployed position having said set of second legs being spaced from and being aligned with said set of first legs, said set of second legs being selectively positioned in a folded position having said set of second legs being positioned adjacent to said set of first legs;

a seat being movably coupled to said set of second legs wherein said seat is configured to be sat upon, said seat comprising: a seat shackle being slidably coupled to an associated one of said outward members of said set of second legs, said seat shackle being positioned at a selected point along said associated outward member; a pole having a first end and a second end, said first end of said pole being pivotally coupled to said seat shackle, said pole having a first section being slidably coupled to the second section such that said pole has a telescopically adjustable length; a chair having a top surface and a peripheral edge, said peripheral edge being continuous such that said chair has a disk shape, said peripheral edge being coupled to said second end of said pole wherein said top surface is configured to be sat upon; a pad being coupled to said top surface of said chair, said pad being comprised of a resiliently compressible material wherein said pad is configured to enhance comfort of said chair; and a back rest being pivotally coupled to said top surface, said back rest being aligned with said peripheral edge wherein said back rest is configured to be leaned against when said chair is sat upon, said back rest being selectively positioned in a deployed position having said back rest extending upwardly from said top surface, said back rest being selectively positioned in a stored position having said back rest lying flat on said top surface;

a table being pivotally coupled between each of said set of first legs and said set of second legs, said table being horizontally oriented when said set of second legs is positioned in said deployed position wherein said table is configured to define a work surface, said table being comprised of a bullet resistant material, said table being vertically oriented when said set of second legs is positioned in said folded position wherein said table is configured to deflect a bullet, said table having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface having a depression extending towards said bottom surface wherein said depression is configured to store objects such as pencils or the like, said top surface having a prominence extending upwardly therefrom wherein said prominence is configured to inhibit objects from rolling off of said table;

a set of first bearings, each of said first bearings being coupled to said bottom surface of said table, said central member of said set of first legs extending through each of said first bearings such that said set of first legs is pivotally coupled to said table; and

a set of second bearings, each of said second bearings being coupled to said bottom surface of said table, said central member of said set of second legs extending through each of said second bearings such that said set of second legs is pivotally coupled to said table.