Abstract: A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided.

Abstract: A folding reading desk formed by a support structure with two boards, with an intermediate cavity in-between wherein a worktop board can be introduced and extracted, wherein said worktop board is coupled, in a sliding assembly with a braking system, to a board arranged in the mentioned intermediate cavity between the facing boards.

Abstract: A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided.

Abstract: A system includes a board having opposing surfaces and at least one leg connected to one surface of the board through a first pivotable fitting to allow the board and the leg to move between a first position wherein the board and the leg are substantially parallel and a second position wherein the board and the leg are substantially perpendicular. The system also includes a locking mechanism secured to the board through a second pivotable fitting at a first end and configured to rotate at a second end opposite the first end between a storage position extending parallel with the board and a work position extending perpendicular to the board.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A collapsing device for a desk includes a main frame provided with two longitudinal rods respectively disposed with projections and a pivotal hole. Two guide frames are respectively fixed at opposite upper corners of a front plate and bored with a through channel extending backward and slanting upward to correspond with the pivotal hole. Two pivotal wheels are respectively received in the guide frames and actuated to shift therein, and two leg frames are pivotally assembled between the rear side of the front plate and the guide frames, respectively having an upper side bored with plural fitting slots. Thus, when the longitudinal rods are pivotally turned downward or upward by the pivotal wheels, with the projections of the longitudinal rods respectively fitted in or pulled out of the fitting slots of the leg frames, the desk can be stretched or collapsed.

Abstract: Folding table having fixed support structure, a table-top articulated to the fixed support structure and movable between a lowered position and a raised position, and a first and a second pair of legs borne by the fixed support structure and movable between a usage position and a stowage position. The first and the second pair of legs are rotatable around respective vertical axes and are connected to the table-top by means of an actuating device which actuates the rotation of the first and of the second pair of legs as a result of the movement of the table-top from the lowered position to the raised position and vice versa.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile folding table with attached seating having an improved lift-assist mechanism. In particular, the table includes a gas cylinder that provides a force tending to extend the cylinder to assist in folding the table into a storage position, the cylinder providing substantially no force to resist rapid extension thereof. Preferably, a mobile folding table according to the present invention also includes a stabilizing mechanism including center bench legs attached to a center leg structure that is maintained substantially upright whether the table is in an unfolded use configuration, in a mobile folded storage configuration, or in the process of being folded or unfolded. In this manner, the attached benches are prevented from freely tipping when the table is being folded or moved.

Abstract: A lock device for preventing rotation of a rotating portion of a piece of furniture includes a positioning device, an engaged portion, an engaging portion, a biasing element, and an operation lever. The engaging portion is rotatable around an axis parallel to a rotating axis of the rotating portion, and is engageable with the engaged portion when the rotating portion is in a position positioned by the positioning device. The engaging portion includes at least one engaging surface engageable with the engaged portion. The engaged portion includes at least one engaged surface engageable with the engaging portion. The at least one engaging surface is rotated while being moved in a direction of departing from the engaged surface in accordance with a rotation of the engaging portion by the operation lever.

Abstract: A dual-axis folding table including four quarter panels that together form a table top when extended into a flat and horizontal position. The four quarter panels include a first panel and a second panel hinged together with a first axis hinge along a first folding axis, a fourth panel and a third panel hinged together with an additional first axis hinge, also along the first folding axis, and the second panel and the third panel further hinged together with a second axis hinge along a second folding axis. Furthermore, the first panel is configured to fold into the second panel about the first axis hinge and the fourth panel is configured to fold into the third panel about the additional first axis hinge to fold the table top in half, and the second panel is configured to fold into the third panel about the second axis hinge to fold the table top into a quarter-sized self-contained carrying case.

Abstract: A hinge (10) comprising an elongate base (11) and first and second hinge plates (12, 13) pivotally mounted on said base (11) for carrying hinged structures (21, 22). The base (11) has two parallel spaced holes (14, 15) for receiving two parallel spaced pivot pins (16, 17) that extends at right angles to the length of the base (11) across the width of the base. Each of the hinge plates (12, 13) has an upstanding portion (23) extending in a direction extending along the length of the base (11) and encompassing a part of the perimeter of the base (11). Flange means (24) are provided for fixing the hinge plate (12, 13) to the hinged structures (21, 22). Each hinge plate (12, 13) has two aligned holes (27) that align with one of the holes (14,15) in the base (11) for receiving one of said pivot pins (16, 17) thereby enabling each hinge plate (12, 13) to pivot relative to the base (11) about a respective one of the pivot pins (16 or 17).

Abstract: An improved folding table is distinguished by the following features: a locking means is provided, by means of which the table top (5) can be locked in the work or use position thereof and in the storage position thereof, the locking means can be unlocked by means of a disengagement means (15), as well as the hand-actuatable disengagement means (15a), a further foot-actuatable or shoe-actuatable disengagement means (15b) is provided, and the at least one further foot-actuatable or shoe-actuatable disengagement means (15b) is provided on the underside of the table on the table half which is lower than the pivot axis of the table top (5) and/or is lower than the hand-actuatable disengagement means (15a) when the table top (5) is pivoted into the storage position.

Abstract: A portable table system engageable with a trailer hitch receiver mounted on a vehicle. The device features a pair of tables which are rotationally engaged to a support structure to allow movement from a deployed horizontal position, to vertical positions in a stacked arrangement adjacent to the rear of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is a mobile structure that is stowable and releasably securable to a wall or other rigid body to maximize floor space. The mobile structure preferably comprises a frame defining upper and lower ends, a work surface or pair of cabinets located on the frame and movable between deployed and stowed positions, and a plurality of legs located at the lower end of the frame. Each leg preferably terminates at a wheel or caster to enable the rolling transport of the mobile structure across a floor or other surface. To facilitate the stowable, compact capabilities of the mobile structure, at least one leg of the plurality is movable between deployed and stowed positions. An interlock assembly is also preferably located on the frame and operable to releasably secure the structure to a rigid body in a predetermined location.

Abstract: A foldable tool stand includes a base frame, a platform pivotally and slidingly connected to the base frame at a first side, a leg support having a top end pivotally connected to the base frame, a pair of links pivotally coupled between a second side of the platform and the base frame, a driving member pivotally connected to the links, and a follower set pivotally connected to the base frame. The driving member and follower set interact to selectively lock the foldable tool stand in either an extended supporting position, where the second side of the platform is spaced from the base frame, or a collapsed position, where the second side of the platform lies adjacent to the base frame.

Abstract: A table includes a main panel, side panels extending along the edges of the main panel, respectively, and including first and second side panels connected to each other at a corner of the main panel, the first pivot bar extending between inner surfaces of the first and second side panels near the corner of the main panel, a leg connected to the first pivot bar and configured to pivotally move between an unfolded position and a folded position with respect to the first pivot bar, and a locking unit configured to selectively engage the leg to prevent the leg from departing from the unfolded position.

Abstract: A combination table (1) arranged for use as a baby changing table or a desk or a partition, including either two vertical side members (2) and one horizontal table top (5) and at least one horizontal shelf (7); or two vertical side members (2) and one horizontal table top (5) and one horizontal crossbeam (10) and alternatively one or more shelves (7) mounted between the side members (2); or at least two vertical side members (2) mounted together by its vertical edges.

Abstract: A display table movable between a standing position and a folded position is disclosed, comprising a back, a table top pivotable with respect to the back, a middle leg pivotable with respect to the back, and a brace pivotable with respect to the back and slidably received in the middle leg. In the standing position the brace engages the middle leg so as to resist movement of the middle leg with respect to the brace.

Abstract: Nesting and folding table, comprising a supporting structure including two pairs of legs, a top articulated to the supporting structure about a horizontal axis and mobile between a position of use and a position of storage, and a pair of supporting devices each including an arched guide fixed with respect to the top, a rotatable arm, and a supporting member, carried by the rotatable arm and slidably engaging said arched guide. The first and the second pairs of legs are both fixed to one another and are staggered with respect to one another in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the surface. Said arm has a first end that rotatably engages an end of a respective leg and a second end that is connected to said supporting member by means of a joint, designed to enable a movement of rotation of the supporting member with respect to said second end of the arm about at least two mutually orthogonal axes.

Abstract: A foldable table configured to provide a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.

Abstract: A foldable table and a foldable Bench disclosed comprising a table(bench) top, a leg portion and a supporting portion, the top end of the leg portion formed rotatable connection with the table(bench) top, wherein the supporting portion comprising a V-shaped assembly and a supporting brace, the V-shaped assembly comprising two connecting rods and a sliding sleeve, the connecting rods are provided with disconnected ends and connected ends, the connected ends clamp the sliding sleeve and are fixed into one block, the disconnected ends are rotatably connected to a pair of legs respectively; one end of the supporting brace is connected to the undersurface of the table (bench) top, and the other end can slide through the sliding sleeve; and when the foldable table(bench) is in unfolded position, the connected ends of the connecting rod connected to the leg portion is locked with the supporting brace via the sliding sleeve.

Abstract: An oven includes an oven cavity having multiple pairs of horizontally disposed guide slots recessed into the side walls of the oven cavity. At least one oven rack is configured with at least two wheels mounted on axles secured to at least one hinged support along an edge of the oven rack. After the oven rack is inserted into the oven cavity, the hinged support is pivoted to move the axles of the wheels to a generally horizontal position to cause the wheels to engage the horizontal slots and support the oven rack. The oven rack is removed from the oven cavity by lifting the oven rack to cause the wheels to disengage from the horizontal guide slots and to pivot so that the axles are at an angle with respect to the horizontal position. With the wheels disengaged from the guide slots, the oven rack is readily removable from the oven cavity.

Abstract: A folding table is disclosed. The folding table includes two top panels hingedly connected together to form a table top having a top surface and a bottom surface. The table top has a folding action about the hinged connection of the two top panels. Four leg panels depend from the bottom surface of the table top. Each of the leg panels has a first section and a second section. The first section has a top edge hingedly connected to the bottom surface of the table top and a side edge hingedly connected to the second section. The leg panels are arranged in two pairs of leg panels wherein the second section of each thin leg panel in the respective pair is hingedly connected to the other resulting in a stiff leg member. The hinged action of the two interconnected second panels fall in a plane of symmetry with the folding action of the table top whereby the folding table may be collapsed from a deployed state forming a table to a folded state for storage and portability.

Abstract: A folding table includes a frame with a folding top mounted to the frame. A linkage mounts to the frame and to the top and facilitates movement of the top between a horizontal use position and a folded position wherein the top is substantially vertical. The linkage includes a link mounted to the frame at a first end and to the table top at a second end. A first element mounts to the underside of the top and has a slot with a straight portion and an end portion extending upward at an oblique angle to the straight portion. A follower mounts at the top of the frame and slides in the slot and resting in the end portion when the top is in the use position. The slot, follower and linkage are configured so that the table top does not require latching, but cannot be accidentally folding when force is applied to the top.

Abstract: A collapsible table has a blow-molded tabletop comprising two table top halves. Each tabletop half has a substantially planar top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an inner edge, and an opposing outer edge which is substantially parallel to the inner edge. A hinge assembly pivotally connects the two tabletop halves along their inner edges, allowing the two tabletop halves to be folded together into a storage position. Four collapsible legs are attached to the bottom surface of the tabletop halves. Each collapsible leg is operable to collapse independently of any of the other legs. A first pair of the legs collapse to positions which are substantially parallel to the outer edges of the tabletop halves, and a second pair of the legs collapse to positions which are substantially diagonal to the outer edges of the tabletop halves.

Abstract: Table with a top which can pivot around a lockable pivot axis characterized in that each of two centrally located table legs is connected at the top end by a mounting assembly to a frame part, which carries the table top. A force-transmitting device is provided in at least one of the frame parts. A handle is connected to the force-transmitting device, and the pivot axis can be released by actuating the handle against the force of at least one spring to allow the table top to pivot.

Abstract: A paintball work table having a paintball pod carry suspender, helmet cavity and paintball gun cavity is described herein. The paintball work table permits the paintball player to effectively and efficiently manage his/her equipment between paintball scrimmages. Also, the paintball work table may be foldable and easy to carry.

Abstract: A height adjustable folding work platform includes two footplates, a footplate folding portion that foldably connects the footplates, two legs, and two leg folding portions, each of which connect the leg to the outer end of the footplate. Each of the legs includes two support legs and a plurality of cross members that connect the support legs. The leg folding portion selectively engages with one of the cross members so that the height of the height adjustable folding work platform is adjusted.

Abstract: A collapsible table includes a table board, at least one folding mechanism, and plural table legs. The folding mechanism further includes a central body, at least one rotation lock assembly, and a pair of fastening assemblies mounted on the table legs. The central body is settled between the two fastening assemblies. The rotation lock assembly is arranged between the central body and one of the fastening assemblies, wherein the central body, the rotation lock assembly, and the fastening assembly are mutually coupled and fixed. The rotation lock assembly contains a rotating piece that is rotatable to be positioned at predetermined positions. The rotating piece has one end fixed to a bottom surface of the table board. Thus, all components related to rotating and locking are modularized into and thereby hidden in the folding mechanism to facilitate assembly, disassembly, transportation, and storage of the collapsible table.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a table and a bench movably coupled to the table. The table and the bench collectively have a first configuration and a second configuration. The table has a first width when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a first height when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a second width and a second height when the table and the bench are in the second configuration. The second width is less than half of the first width, and the second height is less than half of the first width.

Abstract: A flip top table assembly including a table top member having an undersurface, a leg member having a top end, a hinge linking the top member to the top end of the leg member for pivotal movement between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, a restrainer forming at least first and second openings and forming an edge, a slider forming at least first and second distal pin ends, the slider supported by one of the table top member and the leg member proximate the restraining member and at least a first spring biasing the slider toward the restraining member where, when the top member is in the horizontal position, the first pin end is aligned with the first opening and is biased by the spring toward a restraining position and, when the top member is in the vertical position, the second pin end is aligned with the second opening and is biased by the spring toward a restraining position received within the second opening and the first pin end is biased by the spring toward a spac

Abstract: A foldable floral table has a foldable stand and a tabletop. The foldable stand has two leg assemblies and two articulated brackets. The leg assemblies connect pivotally to each other and each leg assembly has two legs and at least one crossbar. Each leg has a top support. The articulated brackets pivotally connect adjacent legs in different leg assemblies and selectively hold the leg assemblies in an expanded configuration or allow the leg assemblies to be folded. Each articulated bracket has two ends and a central joint. The tabletop is pivotally connected to the central joint of the articulated bracket and is held in place by the top supports of the legs when the leg assemblies are unfolded. With the pivotal connections between the leg assemblies, the articulated brackets and the tabletop, the floral table is folded to a minimum volume for convenient storage and transportation.

Abstract: Embodiments of a portable multi-use folding working platform for use with portable electronic devices and/or for increasing comfort of a user while traveling are herein provided. In one embodiment, the portable multi-use folding working platform includes two rigid components hingedly connected and adapted to close into a folded state or to open into an expanded state. The platform may include at least one extractable accessory holder or tray having at least one opening for receiving and holding one or more objects such as a pen, a cup or the like. The device may include a compressible padding on an interior surface. The platform may include one or more openings for ventilation purposes or for receiving an adjustable strap.

Abstract: Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extending between a first end and a second end and forming a chamber there between. A plurality of depressions is formed on the second surface and extends into the chamber. The depressions are usually unitary structures formed by a depression wall. Generally, the steeper the depression wall, the more strength is provided to the structure. In addition, where the plurality of depressions has a low profile and a greater density, increased strength is provided to the structure. The depressions may or may not be joined to the first surface.

Abstract: The shelf device mainly contains two rectangular top boards horizontally arranged side by side on top of a frame structure formed by at least three vertical and two horizontal frame members. Each vertical frame member has a number of horizontal beams each horizontal frame member has its two shorter edges hinged to the horizontal beams of two vertical frame members at the two sides of the horizontal frame member. The shelf device can be easily collapsed by lifting a handle on the top edge of the vertical frame member in the middle. When that happens, due to the way the vertical and horizontal frame members are hinged together, the top board and frame structure at the two sides of the shelf device are automatically closed towards each other. At last, the shelf device becomes a flat object for easy storage and carry.

Abstract: Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extending between a first end and a second end and forming a chamber there between. A plurality of depressions is formed on the second surface and extends into the chamber. The depressions are usually unitary structures formed by a depression wall. Generally, the steeper the depression wall, the more strength is provided to the structure. In addition, where the plurality of depressions has a low profile and a greater density, increased strength is provided to the structure. The depressions may or may not be joined to the first surface.

Abstract: A pivotable board with at least one leg is provided. The leg is connected to the board with a pivotable fitting. The pivotable fitting has a pivoting axis which is disposed in a slanted position with respect to the board and on which the leg or the board are pivotally mounted.

Abstract: A telescopic and foldable table comprises a table frame having two supporting posts at two sides thereof; each post having a liftable inner tube; each post being installed to a transversal leg at a bottom end thereof; an upper end of the inner tube of the post having a pivotal unit which is pivotally installed to the table plane so that the table plane can pivotally move or transversally displace. By above mentioned components, the table is telescopic and foldable. Each post has a plurality of openings for determining the elevation of the post; each inner tube has a telescopic buckle and a control rod for controlling the telescopic movement of the buckle; and the control rod is controlled by a control unit protruding out of the inner tube. The pivotal unit is pivotally installed to a pivotal seat at a bottom surface of the table plane.

Abstract: A portable workbench is provided for holding a work piece, and includes a bench top, foldable legs, and a plurality of horizontal and vertical holes adapted to receive a pipe clamp for clamping the work piece to the bench top. The bench top is a torsion box with an internal grid so that the workbench is lightweight, yet strong and stable. The legs include two-piece crossbraces which are quickly and easily connected and disconnected via male and female ends and a securing pin.

Abstract: A collapsible table includes a blow-molded table top and two opposing collapsible support stands mounted on a bottom of the table top. The support stands are supported by articulated support braces attached to cross braces that span the underside of the table top. At opposing ends of the cross braces are substantially U-shaped brackets that receive leg members of the support stands when the support stands are in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A welding table used in welding industry and woodworking applications comprises a metal table top with retractable carrying handle and elongated slots for insertion of clamping tools, a protrusion-adjustable angle flange with V-notch mounted to at least one edge of the table top, a support structure having an angle and height adjusting mechanism, and a foldable base frame with casters.

Abstract: A folding device for a tabletop includes a pivot, a first bracket, and a latch mechanism. The pivot is fixed with a pedestal and a base is mounted on the pivot. An opening is defined in the base and extends therethrough longitudinally. The first bracket connects to the pivot rotatably for adapting to the tabletop. The latch mechanism includes a fixed mount, a sliding block, and a paw. The fixed mount is secured to the first bracket and includes a passage corresponding to the opening in the base. The sliding block moves in the passage and includes a groove. The paw connects to the fixed mount pivotally and elastically and includes a first end selectively engaging with the sliding block. The tabletop is un-rotatable when the sliding block extends into the opening in the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable frame structure of the foldable table or bed which comprises main frames, secondary frames, L-shaped folding hinges and connecting members. Accordingly, the adjacent side of each main frame and the secondary frame is formed a foldable joint which is connected by the connecting members and the L-shaped folding hinges. The size of the secondary frames is smaller than the main frames, wherein each of the secondary frames are able to be folded in the main frames.

Abstract: A folding table includes a base structure (12) and a resting surface (14) mounted upon the base structure (14). The resting surface oscillates between a substantially vertical inoperative position, and a substantially horizontal operative position. The resting surface (14) is mounted so that it can oscillate with respect to the base structure (12) about a first horizontal axis (26). The base structure (12) includes a retention device (38), which has at least one articulation arm (40) articulated to the base structure (12) about a second horizontal axis (30) parallel to the first axis (26), and a connection member (42, 142) operatively set between said arm (40) and the resting surface (14).

Abstract: A portable chair and table set is provided that is tiltable and nestable to simplify and accommodate compact storage. The chair includes a seat shell that is pivotably mounted to a nestable support frame. Hinges connect the shell to the frame and are configured to hold the seat shell in a tilted configuration for storage. In this tilted configuration, several chairs can be horizontally nested so that the overall length of the nest chairs is minimized. Similarly, the table includes a table top having a unitary desk surface and modesty panel that is pivotably mounted to a support frame by hinges that are configured to hold the table top in a tilted configuration that allows horizontal nesting of several tables in a minimal overall length. The hinges can be easily disengaged by manual movement of the table top to its in use position.

Abstract: A joint between a leg and an elevated platform includes a tapered receptacle with straight widening walls coupled to one of either the leg or the platform. A mating insert is coupled to the other of the leg or the platform and is selectively insertable into the tapered receptacle. The mating insert has straight narrowing walls that are engageable with the widening walls of the tapered receptacle. The weight of the platform pushes the insert into the receptacle such that the narrowing walls of the insert engage the widening walls of the tapered receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.

Abstract: A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembly portable.

Abstract: A portable staging assembly having a first platform panel pivotally connected to a second platform panel with the second platform panel further being pivotally connected to a base assembly. When the first and second platform panels are in a position for use substantially parallel to a ground surface, the second platform panel is supported by a plurality of ground engaging supports and the first platform panel is supported by at least one ground engaging support and by the second platform panel. The invention further provides a method of assembling the portable staging assembly.

Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.