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A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs that may be movable between extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. The lower surface of the table top, however, may include a first lip disposed proximate a first end of the table top and a second lip disposed proximate a second end of the table top. The lower surface may also include mounting members that are sized and configured to allow a frame to be connected to the table top. Desirably, the mounting members allow side rails of a frame to be attached to the table top and at least a portion of the side rails are disposed between the first and second lips. This may allow at least a portion of the frame to be exposed and visible when the table is being used.
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Technical field
Present invention relates in general to furniture, particularly, relate to desk.
Background technology
Traditional desk is used for multiple purpose and has a variety of designs.Traditional desk generally includes the table top by the material structure of for example timber, particieboard or metal.Yet heavier relatively usually by the table top of timber, particieboard or metal construction, this can make desk inconvenience or be difficult to move.Table top by timber or metal construction is also comparatively expensive, and the table of these types withstands on, and use must be through handling or polishing as last.For example, generally must be by the table top of wood structure through polishing and japanning, the metallic desk top then must form intended shape and through japanning.In addition, these heavier relatively table tops can increase the cost of shipment, transportation and/or the storage of desk.
In order to reduce the weight of traditional desk, known table top can be by the material of relative lightweight--for example plastics---structure.Unfriendly, these lightweight tables top often need reinforcement member or for example other constitutional details of strut, support, supporting member wait and strengthen the table top.Although these add-on parts can increase the intensity on table top, described add-on parts also can increase the weight of desk.In addition, these add-on parts can increase manufacturing cost and need the additional time to assemble desk.For example, can need additional fasteners that these add-on parts are connected to desk, this can need extra time and work in process for making.Add-on parts and securing member also can increase the cost of desk and make desk be difficult to more make.Further, these add-on parts can have the cusp edge of shank, arm or other body parts that can injure the user.
Traditional desk generally includes a shank that is pushed up by size design and the surperficial upper support table that is constructed to be permeable on for example floor or ground and a framework that is connected to the table top.Framework can comprise and a pair ofly utilizes securing member and be connected to the side pole of a top side portion.Be known that the peripheral outer lips that the side pole of framework is connected to the table top equally.Particularly, be known that, use securing member that framework is attached to flange thus by side pole being passed in the securing member insertion and being inserted in the flange.
Unfortunately, when excessive power or load put on this desk, securing member can make framework can throw off from the table top or separately.In addition, if table top is by constructed in plastic material, then surpass when a certain amount of in load or power, securing member can damage the table top even draw to wear and push up.And the side pole of some traditional desk and framework can have lower intensity and/or structure integraty, and this can make desk that fracture can take place undesirably or cave in.
Summary of the invention
Thereby, there is demand to a kind of like this desk, described desk is eliminated or has been reduced above-mentioned and/or other shortcoming and problem.
On the one hand, described desk can comprise table top and one or more shank, and described shank is by size design and the stayed surface upper support table top that is constructed to be permeable on for example floor or ground.Described desk can comprise that also framework and shank can be connected to framework.Shank can move with respect to the table top between folding or memory location and expansion or use location.Particularly, shank can pivot between folding position and expanded position, and in the folding position, shank is placed to the lower surface that pushes up near table at least, and at expanded position, shank stretches out from the table top.If desired, when shank was in the folding position, shank can contact or butt with the lower surface on table top at least in part.In addition, the table top can comprise one or more recesses, and described recess is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive shank when shank is in the folding position.Advantageously, this can reduce storage and/or the required amount of space of shipment desk.
On the other hand, described desk is lightweight comparatively, and this can make desk to transport more easily and to move.For example, desk can comprise the lightweight table top of the gross weight that reduces desk.Desk also can comprise the lightweight framework that is connected to the table top.In addition, desk can be included in the lightweight shank on surperficial upper support table top.Importantly, if desk comprises lightweight table top, framework and/or shank, then can construct the desk of lightweight.In addition, desk can be by the part or the unit architecture of limited quantity, and this can reduce the weight of desk further.Further, can need the securing member of limited quantity to assemble desk, this also can reduce the weight of desk.
Another aspect, described desk can comprise the table top by the light material structure of for example blow molding plastics.Advantageously, described lightweight table top can make it possible to produce the desk that carries easily and can be lifted easily and be moved by a people.The plastic table of blow molding top can provide can stand the firm high-strength structure reusing and wear and tear.In addition, desired size and dimension can be easily made and be formed on the plastic table of blow molding top.
Importantly, the plastic table of blow molding top can be made apace and effectively.For example, the plastic table of blow molding top can comprise that with isolated two the relative wall bodies of the constant and/or predetermined distance of almost fixed this can increase the intensity and the rigidity on table top.The table top of blow molding also can comprise one or more recesses or rib (tack-off), and described recess can be designed to increase the intensity and/or the isolated wall body that interconnects on table top.In addition, the table top of blow molding can be lightweight, durable, roughly weather proof and temperature-resistant.Further, the table top of blow molding can be in the long time period not burn into get rusty or deterioration, this can help to produce lasting desk.The plastic table top of blow molding can also easily form different shape, size, configuration and design comparatively speaking.
Again on the one hand, described desk can be included in the framework that several discrete positions are connected to the table top.For example, framework preferably is connected to independent structure, for example from the lower surface extension downwards on table top and with isolated projection of given distance or installation component.Framework can be connected to discrete structure by the securing member of for example screw.Described projection preferably is independent of other structures of periphery flange for example and opens with described other spacing structures.If desired, described projection can be arranged to towards the interior part of desk and described framework can be arranged to the outer part towards desk, and described framework can be connected to described projection by this way, makes that securing member is hidden and cannot see when desk just is used.Particularly, securing member can insert and pass projection and be inserted in the interior part of framework, thereby roughly cannot see described securing member when desk just is used.Advantageously, described projection can be integrally formed with the table top in the blow molding technical process.
Also on the one hand, described desk can comprise having and is substantially equal to a shank of the width of top width degree.For example, if framework is connected to table top by different projections, shank can have and is approximately equal to a width of top width degree so, and the structure of the flange of extension can make the width of shank reduce because for example not have downwards.In addition, if desired, isolated projection can make described framework can be attached to the outward flange on table top, thereby can make wideer table leg to be used in combination with desk.For example, desk can comprise two side poles that are provided with along the sidepiece of desk, and table leg can be placed between the side pole when shank is in the folding position.Advantageously, because side pole can be along the edge setting on table top, so shank can have and is approximately equal to or slightly less than the width of table top width degree.Thereby shank can comprise two support sections that are provided with near the edge of desk, and support section can be approximately equal to or slightly less than the distance of table top width degree separately.Shank also can have and is approximately equal to or slightly less than the footing of table top width degree.Advantageously, be approximately equal to a width of top width degree, thereby can make it possible to produce firm and stable desk because shank can have.
Again on the one hand, described desk can comprise that at least a portion of framework and described framework can expose for the user.For example, described framework can comprise the side pole of extending along at least a portion of desk length.Ideally, described framework comprises two side poles that are provided with along the opposite edges or the sidepiece of desk.Particularly, described side pole can roughly be alignd with the sidepiece of desk, and perhaps described side pole can be grasped or grip from the inwardly spaced apart so that edge on table top of the sidepiece of desk.This can make desk easily to move or to transport.Described framework also can comprise one or more parts of for example end pole that is provided with along the end on table top.Therefore, described framework can be arranged on desk the periphery or outer peripheral near.
On the one hand, described desk can comprise the side pole of exposing to small part again.For example, described desk can comprise having outer peripheral table top, and described side pole can be along the outward flange setting.Particularly, described side pole can comprise when described desk just be used up to small part expose towards outer sidepiece and comprise towards interior sidepiece.If desired, describedly can be connected to mounting structure towards interior sidepiece.Preferably being arranged near the outward flange on table top and towards the outward flange on table top of described side pole towards outer sidepiece, side pole towards interior sidepiece then preferably towards the core on table top.If desired, at least a portion towards outer sidepiece of side pole is exposed, be made and when watching desk from the side, can see side pole.Described side pole even also can expose when comprising the flange of downward extension on table top.For example, if desk comprises the lower flange that roughly extends downwards, then the part of flange can be removed, save, and perhaps is of different sizes, so that at least a portion of side pole can be exposed.It will be appreciated that described side pole needn't expose, and described desk can not need flange or other such structures.
Advantageously, if at least a portion of described framework is exposed, then can manifest described desk has increase when comparing with traditional desk intensity and/or rigidity to user or buyer.Just, the framework that exposes can produce the more strong sensation of desk.In addition, if the outward flange setting that described framework pushes up along table, then described framework can be the edge or the terminal support that increase is provided on table top.Therefore, can use described framework to make more strong and/or firmer desk.Further, if the outward flange setting that framework pushes up along table, then described framework can help to prevent that the table top is damaged.For example and since framework be arranged on table top periphery near, described framework can absorb otherwise will be applied directly to the bump or the power on table top.Therefore, described framework also can help protection table top to avoid being recessed into, damage or rupture.
In addition, if at least a portion of described framework is exposed, then can produce desk with improved aesthetic property and pattern.For example, the described framework that exposes can provide the color that forms contrast with the table top.Just, described table top can be that a kind of color and described framework can have different colors, has the desk of stylized outward appearance with generation.
On the other hand, described desk can comprise the table top with the lower surface that roughly is the plane.For example, described desk can comprise not having roughly the table top of the part of extension or flange downwards, and the part of described downward extension or flange can be used to described framework is attached to the table top.If the table top does not comprise the projection of any downward extension, then can make the table top be more prone to make.In addition, can reduce the plastics that are used for making described table top or the amount of other materials.Yet described desk can comprise the structure that extends beyond the lower surface that roughly is the plane, for example by size design and the projection or the installation component that are configured to be convenient to framework is attached to the table top.The structure that described table top also can comprise upwards and the upper surface towards the table top extends, for example recess or rib.
Another aspect, described desk can comprise the table top with receiving unit, and described receiving unit is by a size design and a part that is constructed to be permeable to receive framework.For example, described framework can comprise side pole, and described receiving unit can be by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receiver side pole.In further detail, described side pole can have top-surface camber, and the lower surface on table top can comprise and the receiving unit of curved surface approximate match that described receiving unit is by size design and the top that is constructed to be permeable to receive described framework.For example, described table pushes up and can comprise by the receiving unit of size design with the roughly spill on the top of the roughly convex that is constructed to be permeable to receiver side pole.Ideally, if described desk by the blow molding constructed in plastic material, then described receiving unit is can be in the blow molding technical process integrally formed and as the part of single integral type tectosome with the table top.Importantly, if described receiving unit is integrally formed as the part on table top, then described table top can have the intensity and/or the structure integraty of increase.
Advantageously, described side pole and/or receiving unit can have multiple suitable configuration and setting.For example, described side pole can have the tubular configuration that its cross-sectional configuration roughly is the hollow of annular.Described receiving unit can have by size design and the corresponding configuration that is constructed to be permeable at least a portion of receiver side pole.Described side pole also can have roughly rectangular configuration, and described roughly rectangular structure has the sidewall and the general planar of two almost parallels or is the basal surface on plane.The upper surface of described side pole preferably has the configuration of bending, arc and/or convex.The roughly rectangular configuration and/or the basal surface of general planar can help to increase the intensity and/or the structure integraty of side pole.It will be appreciated that described side pole and/or receiving unit can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and/or setting, for example depend on the desired use of desk.
On the one hand, described desk can have the lower surface that roughly is planar upper surface and roughly is the plane again.Preferably, upper surface and lower surface are spaced apart with the constant distance of almost fixed, and upper surface and lower surface are with the configuration setting of almost parallel.
Also on the one hand, described desk can comprise the table top, described table top have by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive framework at least a portion receiving unit and by size design be constructed to be permeable to be convenient to framework is installed to the mounting structure on table top.Described receiving unit preferably extends internally from the lower surface on table top, and described mounting structure preferably stretches out from the lower surface on table top.In further detail, if roughly align with the lower surface on table top in a plane, then described mounting structure preferably is substantially disposed on the side on described plane at least, and described receiving unit is substantially disposed on the opposite side on described plane at least.
Another aspect, described desk can comprise the various structures of a part that is integrally formed as the table top.For example, if table top by the blow molding constructed in plastic material, then described mounting structure can be integrally formed in the blow molding technical process in the table top and as the part of single single type structure.Described mounting structure can comprise first wall body, isolated second wall body and be arranged on hollow interior section between the described sidewall.The hollow interior section of described mounting structure preferably is communicated with the hollow interior section on table top.Importantly, described mounting structure can make the desk framework can securely be connected to the table top.For example, when described framework is connected to when top table by mounting structure, one or more securing members are extensible to be passed the sidewall of mounting structure and extends in the side pole of described framework.By making securing member extend through two isolated wall bodies of mounting structure, described framework can securely be connected to the table top.In addition, the wall body of described mounting structure can be anti-the damage.For example, described securing member unlikely damages the wall body of described mounting structure, and then unlikely damages other parts on table top.Further, described securing member is unlikely drawn two sidewalls wearing and/or damage mounting structure.It will be appreciated that described mounting structure needn't push up integrally formedly with table, but can comprise the independent structure that can be connected to table top.Should be further appreciated that and to use other suitable moulding and manufacturing process to form mounting structure and table top.
On the other hand, described desk can comprise by the footing that is clasped, frictional fit and/or interference engagement are connected to shank or leg assembly.Advantageously, if use be clasped, frictional fit and/or interference engagement be connected to shank with footing, then footing need not to be connected to described shank by securing member, this can help to reduce the manufacturing cost of desk.Yet, it will be appreciated that described footing can use securing member, adhesive and/or other suitable structures or means and is connected to leg assembly.
On the one hand, described desk can comprise shank or the leg assembly with the configuration that roughly takes the shape of the letter U again.For example, described leg assembly can comprise the microscler part of two almost parallels that are connected to the table top and the coupling part that connects microscler part.Preferably, described microscler part has roughly straight and upright configuration, and described coupling part can have roughly straight and upright or crooked configuration.Described desk also can comprise the footing that is connected to microscler part and/or coupling part, and this can help avoid footing and non-expectation takes place move.In addition, at least a portion of described footing can be below microscler part extension and/or extend beyond microscler part, thereby can increase the stability of desk by for example producing wideer leg assembly.It will be appreciated that described desk and leg assembly also can have other suitable configurations.For example, described desk can comprise two footing that are connected to leg assembly, described leg assembly has the configuration that roughly takes the shape of the letter U, and the described configuration that roughly takes the shape of the letter U comprises two the roughly mid portion of upstanding part, approximate horizontal and the sweeps that extend between the mid portion of roughly upstanding part and approximate horizontal.
Another aspect, described desk can comprise the footing with a plurality of wall bodies.Particularly, described footing can comprise a pair of isolated wall body limiting receiving unit, described receiving unit by size design and be constructed to be permeable to use be clasped, frictional fit and/or interference engagement and receive and/or at least a portion of clamping leg assembly.Described wall body can comprise one or more recesses (for example otch), and described recess is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to when receiving unit receives leg assembly release action in the stress of wall body.Advantageously, this can help to prevent the broken and/or fracture of described wall body.
On the other hand, described desk can comprise framework and the leg assembly by the metal construction of for example steel.At least a portion of described framework and/or leg assembly is also preferably constructed by the member of general hollow, and described member can have the roughly cross-sectional configuration of annular.Yet, it will be appreciated that described side pole and leg assembly can and can have multiple other suitable shape and/or configurations by other suitable material structures.
On the one hand, described desk can be assembled comparatively simply again.Advantageously, this can make desk to make apace and easily.In addition, this can make desk to load and transport with unassembled configuration, and the consumer can assemble described desk.Make and the shipment cost thereby make it possible to reduce.
Another aspect, described desk can comprise can parts quick and that easily make.For example, the lower part on described table top can have the structure that roughly is the plane, but this simplified manufacturing technique and make it possible to fast and easily make described table top.In addition, described shank and/framework can be fast and easily be attached to table top, this can reduce manufacturing cost.Described desk also can be only by the securing member structure of a little part and limited quantity, this can make that producer, retailer and/or consumer can be fast and easily assemble described desk.For example, described desk can be fully by table top, two side poles, two leg assemblies and some securing members structure.Particularly, can use four or eight securing members that leg assembly is attached to side pole, thereby desk can be assembled fully.If desired, for example the miscellaneous part of footing also can be attached to desk.
On the other hand, described desk can comprise: the table top, and described table top comprises first sidepiece, second sidepiece, first end, the second end, upper surface and lower surface; First plane of roughly aliging with the upper surface on table top; With second plane that the lower surface on table top roughly aligns, first plane and second plane are arranged in the plane of almost parallel and are spaced apart with the constant distance of almost fixed; First shank that the first end that pushes up near table is provided with, described first shank can move with respect to the table top between expanded position and folding position; Second shank that the second end that pushes up near table is provided with, described second shank can move with respect to the table top between expanded position and folding position; From downward first flange that extends of the lower surface on table top, described first flange is near the first end setting on table top; From downward second flange that extends of the lower surface on table top, described second flange is near the second end setting on table top; And the framework that comprises the first side pole and the second side pole, the first side pole is near the first sidepiece setting on table top, the second side pole is near the second sidepiece setting on table top, the first side pole is arranged between first flange and second flange, and the second side pole is arranged between first flange and second flange.
If desired, described desk can further comprise first framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface and the second framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface, the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the first side pole, and the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the second side pole.In addition, the described first framework receiving unit can have the curved surface that roughly extends internally; And the described second framework receiving unit can have the curved surface that roughly extends internally.The described first side pole can comprise that also top-surface camber and the described second side pole can comprise top-surface camber.In addition, described desk can comprise first framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface and the second framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface, wherein, the described first framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the first side pole, the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and the top-surface camber that is constructed to be permeable to receive the first side pole, the described second framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the second side pole, and the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the second side pole.
Advantageously, described desk can comprise: have roughly first flange of c-shaped configuration, described configuration has the second portion of the first of first sidepiece setting on approaching top, approaching the middle part part that the first end that pushes up is provided with and approaching second sidepiece that pushes up setting; Have roughly second flange of c-shaped configuration, described configuration has the second portion of the first of first sidepiece setting on approaching top, approaching the middle part part that the second end that pushes up is provided with and approaching second sidepiece that pushes up setting.Described desk can further comprise first opening between first flange and second flange that is arranged at table top first sidepiece, and second opening between first flange and second flange that is arranged at table top second sidepiece.The described first side pole can be near the first opening setting, and when described desk just had been used, the user roughly can see the outer surface of the described first side pole; And the described second side pole can be near the second opening setting, and when described desk just had been used, the user roughly can see the outer surface of the second side pole.If desired, described desk can additionally comprise: from the downward first installation component group of extending of the lower surface on table top, the first sidepiece setting on the nearly table of described first installation component winding top, the described first installation component group is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to make the first side pole to be attached to the table top, and the described first installation component group is independent of other parts on table top and is different from other parts on table top; And from the downward second installation component group of extending of the lower surface on table top, the second sidepiece setting on the nearly table of described second installation component winding top, the described second installation component group is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to make the second side pole to be attached to the table top, and the described second installation component group is independent of other parts on table top and is different from other parts on table top.
On the one hand, described desk can comprise again: the table top, and it comprises first sidepiece, second sidepiece, first end, the second end, upper surface and lower surface; First shank that the first end that pushes up near table is provided with, described first shank can move with respect to the table top between expanded position and folding position; Second shank that the second end that pushes up near table is provided with, described second shank can move with respect to the table top between expanded position and folding position; From downward at least two first installation components that extend of the lower surface on table top, described first installation component is arranged to first sidepiece towards the table top, first installation component is independent of and is different from other parts on table top, first installation component comprise the first side wall, second sidewall and be arranged on the first side wall and second sidewall between outer wall; From downward at least two second installation components that extend of the lower surface on table top, described second installation component is arranged to second sidepiece towards the table top, second installation component is independent of and is different from other parts on table top, second installation component comprise the first side wall, second sidewall and be arranged on the first side wall and second sidewall between outer wall; Be connected to the first side pole of first installation component, the described first side pole is near the first sidepiece setting on described table top; And the second side pole that is connected to second installation component, the described second side pole is near the second sidepiece setting on described table top.
Described desk can further comprise: from downward first flange that extends of the lower surface on table top, described first flange is near the first end setting on table top; And from downward second flange that extends of the lower surface on table top, described second flange is near the second end setting on table top.The described first side pole can be arranged between first flange and second flange, and the described second side pole can be arranged between first flange and second flange.In addition, described desk can comprise: be arranged at the first framework receiving unit of a top lower surface, the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the first side pole; And the second framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface, the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the second side pole.If desired, the first framework receiving unit can have the curved surface that roughly extends internally, and the described second framework receiving unit can have the curved surface that roughly extends internally.In addition, the first side pole comprises top-surface camber, and the second side pole comprises top-surface camber.Described desk can further comprise: the first framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface, the described first framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the first side pole, and the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the first side pole; And the second framework receiving unit that is arranged at a top lower surface, the described second framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the second side pole, and the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the second side pole.
If desired, described first flange can have roughly c-shaped configuration, and described configuration has the second portion of the first of first sidepiece setting on approaching top, approaching the middle part part that the first end that pushes up is provided with and approaching second sidepiece that pushes up setting; And described second flange has roughly c-shaped configuration, and described configuration has the second portion of the first of first sidepiece setting on approaching top, approaching the middle part part that the second end that pushes up is provided with and approaching second sidepiece that pushes up setting.In addition, described desk can comprise: first opening between first flange and second flange that is arranged at table top first sidepiece; And second opening between first flange and second flange that is arranged at table top second sidepiece.Further, the described first side pole can be near the first opening setting, and when described desk just is being used, the user can roughly see the outer surface of the described first side pole, and the described second side pole can be near the second opening setting, and when desk just was used, the user can roughly see the outer surface of the second side pole.
From following Brief Description Of Drawings and accompanying drawing self, these and other aspect, feature and advantage of the present invention will become more fully apparent.
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Accompanying drawing comprises the diagram of preferred implementation, further to illustrate and to illustrate above-mentioned and other aspect, advantage and feature of the present invention.It will be appreciated that these figure only to draw preferred implementation of the present invention and be not intended to limit its scope.Present invention is described and explanation with additional characteristic and details by using accompanying drawing, and described accompanying drawing is:
Fig. 1 is the top perspective view of exemplary desk, shows the shank that is in expanded position;
Fig. 2 is the stereogram of bottom view of desk as shown in Figure 1;
Fig. 3 is the stereogram of bottom view of the part of desk as shown in Figure 1;
Fig. 4 is the amplification side cross-sectional, view of the part of desk as shown in Figure 2 along line 4-4, shows the part of table top and side pole;
Fig. 5 be as shown in Figure 4 table top and the described cross-sectional view taken of side pole;
Fig. 6 is the amplification stereogram of bottom view of the part of desk as shown in Figure 1, shows side pole and mounting structure;
Fig. 7 is the upward view of the described part of desk as shown in Figure 6;
Fig. 8 is the upward view of the part of desk as shown in Figure 6, shows the securing member that connects side pole and mounting structure;
Fig. 9 is the exploded upward view of the described part of desk as shown in Figure 8;
Figure 10 is the stereogram of the part of the exemplary footing that can be used in combination with desk and exemplary shank; And
Figure 11 is the stereogram of footing as shown in figure 10.
The specific embodiment
Present invention relates in general to have the desk of the shank that can between expanded position and folding position, move with respect to the table top.Yet principle of the present invention is not limited to have the desk of the shank that can move with respect to the table top between expanded position and folding position.Should be appreciated that according to disclosure of the present invention, described desk can have multiple suitable shape, size, configuration and setting.In addition, described desk can have various parts, parts etc.; And described desk can be used for various objectives, function, intended purposes etc.
In addition, in order to help to describe desk, can use for example top, bottom, forward and backward, right and left word to describe accompanying drawing.Yet, it will be appreciated that the present invention can be positioned at the position of multiple expectation, comprise various angles, side direction and even inversion.Be the detailed description of described desk below.
As shown in Figure 1, the illustrative embodiments of desk 2 comprises table top 4.Described table top 4 is preferably constructed by the light material of for example plastics.Particularly, described table top 4 can be by constructed in plastic material, and for example high density polyethylene (HDPE) pushes up but also can use the other materials with proper characteristics to construct table.Described table top 4 is formed by blow molding technology ideally, because for example it can make it possible to apace and easily make comparatively strong, lightweight, firm and firm table pushes up.Particularly, the table top 4 of blow molding is lightweight comparatively, because it is included in the hollow inside that forms in the blow molding technical process.In addition, discuss more in detail as following institute, the plastic table top 4 of described blow molding can be by the constructed in plastic material more at least than traditional plastic table, and this has saved manufacturing cost and has reduced consumer's expense.Further, the table top 4 of described blow molding can manufacture has relatively thin outer wall, and this can make that table withstands in the manufacture process can faster cooling, thereby reduces manufacturing time and cost.
The plastic table top 4 of described blow molding can be configured and form multiple suitable shape, configuration, size, design and/or color, and this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.For example, as shown in Figure 1, described table top 4 can be configured to have the configuration of essentially rectangular, and it can be used to make practical desk.Particularly, described top 4 can comprise first sidepiece 6, second sidepiece 8, first end 10 and the second end 12.Described desk 2 also can have for example about four, six or eight feet length, and is in the width in about two or three feet scope.Persons skilled in the art will recognize that described table top 4 can have other suitable dimensions to make greater or lesser table top.In addition, one skilled in the art will recognize that described table top 4 can have other suitable configurations.For example, described table top 4 can have its diameter and is in from about two circular configurations to about six feet scopes; Perhaps its length of side is from about two configurations to about four feet general square shape.Certainly, the table top 4 of described blow molding can have any suitable shape, size, configuration and/or setting, and this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
Described table top 4 is preferably by the blow molding constructed in plastic material, because it is durable, weather proof and to temperature-insensitive.In addition, the plastic table of blow molding top 4 can anticorrosive and anti-getting rusty.The plastic table top 4 of blow molding also can make it possible to produce durable desk 2.One skilled in the art will recognize that table pushes up 4 and needn't and can use other suitable materials and/or technology to construct the table top by the blow molding constructed in plastic material, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.For example, described top 4 can be by the plastics of other adequate types or the other materials structure with appropriate characteristics.Can use other technologies, for example injection mo(u)lding, extrusion molding, compression forming wait constructs described table top 4.
As shown in drawings, table top 4 preferably has the configuration that roughly is the plane.For example, described table top 4 can have and roughly is planar upper surface 14, and this can make desk to use in a variety of occasions and environment.Described table top 4 also can have and the upper surface 14 isolated lower surfaces 16 that roughly are the plane, and the interior section of hollow can be arranged between the upper and lower surface.Preferably, upper surface 14 and lower surface 16 are spaced apart with the constant distance of almost fixed, and upper surface and lower surface all have the configuration that roughly is the plane.Advantageously, roughly be planar upper surface 14 and lower surface 16 and can make table top 4 to make fast and easily, this can reduce the manufacturing cost of desk 2.Further, described table top 4 roughly be planar upper surface 14 and lower surface 16 can reduce the required quantity of material in structure table top, this also can reduce the manufacturing cost of desk 2.Because desk 2 can more low-cost structure, for consumers, can reduce the price of desk.Roughly be planar upper surface 14 and lower surface 16 although described table top 4 preferably has, described table top can comprise one or more inside or outward extending projections or part.For example, as in Fig. 2 and 3 as seen, table top 4 can comprise one or more recesses that extend internally 18.In addition, discuss more in detail as institute, described table top 4 can comprise one or more outward extending projections or part, and its lower surface 16 from table top 4 extends downwards.
If table top 4 comprises the lower surface 16 that roughly is planar upper surface 14 and roughly is the plane, so described table top can have the cross beam type design.This cross beam type design can help to make the table top 14 with intensity increase and/or reduce the potentiality warpage that table pushes up.One skilled in the art will recognize that described table top 4 design and the structures that can have other adequate types, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
Table top 4 can comprise one or more features, and it is formed in the table top as the part of single single type structure.For example, as in Fig. 2 and 3 as seen, recess 18 can be used as the part of single single type structure and is formed in the table top 4.But described recess 18 size design and the intensity and the structure integraty that are constructed to be permeable to increase table top 4.Described recess 18 can push up a surface of 14 from table, and for example lower surface 16, extend to the apparent surface, and for example upper surface 14.The end of described recess 18 can contact or engage with the apparent surface, but the end of recess also can be spaced apart with the apparent surface.Advantageously, but described recess 18 size design and the intensity and/or the structure integraty that are constructed to be permeable to increase table top 4, and this can make the table top can be constructed with thinner wall body.Advantageously, this can reduce the amount of plastic on structure table top 4.Thinner wall body also can be used to make such table top 4, and it is faster cooling in process for making, and this can make it possible to faster manufacturing table top.In addition, this can make it possible to construct the lighter table top 4 of weight, thereby has reduced the weight of desk 2.The feature that it will be appreciated that any suitable quantity can push up 4 integrally formed and as the part of single single type structure with table.Yet described feature needn't push up 4 integrally formed and as the part of single single type structure with table.Further, it will be appreciated that described table top 4 can have the feature of any suitable quantity, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.Yet there is not requirement on described desk 2 and/or table top 4 to any specific feature or the quantity of feature.
As depicted in figs. 1 and 2, desk 2 can comprise one or more shanks or leg assembly 20,22.Described shank 20,22 preferably can move between expansion or use location and folding or memory location, is launching or the use location, and described shank stretches out from the table top, and in folding or memory location, described shank is positioned proximate to the lower surface 16 on table top 4.As shown in drawings, preferably, described shank 20,22 has the configuration that roughly takes the shape of the letter U.For example, described shank 20,22 can comprise the microscler part 24,26,28,30 of two almost parallels and the coupling part 32,34 that connects described microscler part respectively.Described microscler part 24,26,28,30 and coupling part 32,34 preferably have roughly straight and upright configuration, but microscler part and/or coupling part also can be crooked or have other suitable configurations.In addition, microscler part 24,26,28,30 with preferably be crooked or tortuous being connected of coupling part 32,34.Advantageously, this can make shank 20,22 to make more easily.In addition, described coupling part 32,34 can help to make microscler part 24,26,28,30 to maintain desired locations, and described coupling part can help to form more strong and/or firmer shank 20,22.It will be appreciated that the described shank 20,22 that comprises microscler part 24,26,28,30 and coupling part 32,34 can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and setting, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
As shown in drawings, described shank 20,22 preferably is arranged to push up near table at least 4 opposed end.In addition, microscler part 24,26,28,30 is arranged so that preferably described shank 20,22 has the width that is approximately equal to or pushes up 4 width less than table.Advantageously, if microscler part 24,26,28,30 has the width that approximates greatly or push up 4 width slightly less than table, can construct firm desk 2 so.Should be appreciated that any suitable part and described shank that described shank 20,22 can be attached to table top 4 can have other patterns or design, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
As shown in Figure 2, described shank 20,22 can be connected to cross member or cross bar 36,38.For example, described shank 20,22 is pivotably connected to cross bar 36,38 so that shank can move between expanded position and folding position.On the other hand, described cross bar 36,38 is pivotably connected to described table top 4.In addition, described cross bar 36,38 can form the part of shank 20,22, and perhaps described cross bar can be independent structure, and this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.Although described shank 20,22 is preferably and can pushes up 4 with respect to table and move, if desired, described shank can remain on the fixed position.
Advantageously, the configuration that roughly takes the shape of the letter U can help shank 20,22 to keep intended shape and configuration.In addition, the shank 20,22 that roughly takes the shape of the letter U can make desk 2 can support bigger weight, because described shank can support more substantial power.Further, when load was applied to desk 2, described coupling part 30,32 can help to prevent that microscler part 24,26,28,30 from non-expectation taking place move.In addition, the shank 20,22 that roughly takes the shape of the letter U is preferably by comparatively strong material structure, steel for example, and can have the hollow tubular configuration, this can make the weight of described shank to lighten.Described shank 20,22 also can be offset, and this depends on for example size on table top 4.Thereby can making described shank can have the described table of longer length top 4, the shank 20,22 through being offset to be supported on higher height place.
The shank 20,22 that roughly takes the shape of the letter U can make that also described shank can be apace and easily be attached to desk 2 and/or remove from desk 2.For example, because described desk 2 can only comprise two shanks 20,22, described shank can comparatively uncomplicated and simple mode be connected to desk.This can make producer, retailer and/or consumer can assemble desk 2.This also can make desk 2 can easily not be connected to the shipment or the placement of storage configuration of described desk with described shank 20,22, by shank being attached to described table top 4 described desk 2 is placed to use the position then.
When described shank 20,22 was in folding and/or loads and transports configuration, at least a portion of described shank can be placed in the one or more receiving units that are formed on the table top 4.For example, described table top 4 can comprise two shank receiving units or recess 40,42, and it is formed on the lower surface 16 on table top 4.Preferably, described shank receives recess 40,42 size design and is constructed to be permeable to receive at least a portion of the shank 20,22 of the desk that is in folding or memory location.Advantageously, this is convenient to piling up of desk 2 and/or the shank of desk is fastened on the folding position.
Described desk 2 also can comprise framework 44, and described framework 44 can comprise one or more side poles.For example, described framework 44 can comprise two side poles 46,48, and first and second sidepieces 6,8 of 4 are provided with along table top for it, and described side pole is preferably along at least one most of extension of the length on table top 4.Described side pole 46,48 can roughly be alignd with the sidepiece 6,8 on table top 4 or open with the marginating compartment on table top.Especially, described side pole 46,48 is preferably spaced apart and be arranged in parallel with the sidepiece 6,8 on table top 4.It will be appreciated that described side pole 46,48 also can be arranged on other suitable position and positions, this depends on for example size and the configuration on table top 12.
Preferably, described side pole 46,48 be arranged on table top 4 periphery or outer peripheral near.Advantageously, because described side pole 46,48 can be arranged to the periphery near table top 4, therefore described framework 44 can help to support the edge or the end on table top.This can make it possible to form more strong desk 2, because described framework 44 can support the edge on table top 12.In addition, described framework 44 can help to prevent the damage to the table top.For example, if power or unexpected bump are applied to the table top, described framework 44 can help to prevent that table top 4 from the tortuous or distortion of non-expectation taking place.
If the edge that described side pole 46,48 is arranged near table top 4 can make wideer shank 20,22 can be attached to desk 2 so.For example, if side pole 46,48 is arranged to first and second sidepieces 6,8 near table top 4, so described shank 20,22 can have and is approximately equal to or slightly less than the width of table top width degree.Therefore, the microscler part 24,26,28,30 of described shank 20,22 can be arranged to the sidepiece 6,8 near side pole 46,48 and table top; This will make that microscler part can be to be approximately equal to or to separate less than the distance of described table top width degree slightly.Advantageously, because described shank 20,22 can have the width that is approximately equal to table top 4 width, therefore can make it possible to produce firm and stable desk 2.
As the clearlyest finding out in Figure 4 and 5, preferably, described side pole 46,48 has roughly rectangular configuration, and described configuration has the first side wall 50, second sidewall 52, lower wall 54 and upper wall 56.The described the first side wall 50 and second sidewall 52 are preferably spaced apart with the constant distance of almost fixed, and are arranged in the plane of almost parallel.Described lower wall 54 preferably is arranged perpendicular to first and second sidewalls 58,60; And described lower wall first and second sidewalls that preferably interconnect.It is crooked or arc that described upper wall 56 preferably is.Particularly, described upper wall 56 preferably stretches out and comprises rounded upper surface.Described lower wall 54 preferably has general planar or is the basal surface on plane, and this can be convenient to piling up of desk 2.In addition, lower wall 54 and/or the circular top wall 56 that roughly is the plane can help to make strong and/or firm side pole 46,48.Side pole 46,48 preferably has the hollow configuration, and this can reduce the weight of framework 44.Yet described side pole 46,48 needn't be a hollow, and described framework 44 can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and setting, and this for example depends on the size on table top 4 or the desired use of shape and/or desk 2.
Described framework 44 also can comprise cross bar 36,38, and it preferably is arranged to the end 10,12 near table top 4.Yet it is inwardly spaced apart that described framework 44 can comprise that 4 end 10,12 can be pushed up from table in other coupling parts and described coupling part.The end of described cross bar 36,38 can be set in place in the opening in side pole 46,48, and this can make cross bar can be attached to framework pivotally.Described cross bar 36,38 also can with side pole 46,48 securely and/or form to make single single type framework 44.Certainly, described cross bar 36,38 and side pole 46,48 needn't interconnect, and described framework 44 can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and setting, and this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
Described framework 44 is preferably by comparatively strong and firm material structure, and steel for example is because described framework can be used for supporting table top 4 all or part of.Yet, it will be appreciated that described framework 44 can be by the other materials structure with proper characteristics, and described desk can not need framework.In addition, although described framework 44 preferably pushes up 4 outer part at least near table, described framework can be connected to any desired part on table top.
As illustrated in fig. 1 and 2, can use strut that shank 20,22 is connected to desk 2.Described strut is preferably fluting strut 58,60, and it comprises the first end that is connected to shank 20,22 and is connected to the second end of the side pole 46,48 of framework 44.Preferably, the first end of described strut 58,60 is slidingly attached to the side pole 46,48 that shank 20,22 and the second end are pivotally connected to framework 44.Should be appreciated that if desired, the first end of described strut 58,60 is pivotably connected to described shank 20,22 and the second end is connected to framework 44 slidably.As shown in drawings, single strut 58,60 can be connected respectively to each in the shank 20,22.Yet, should be appreciated that can use the strut of any suitable quantity, and described strut can have other shapes, size, configuration and setting, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
Preferably, described strut 58,60 size design and be constructed to be permeable to make shank 20,22 to maintain expanded position.Particularly, strut 58,60 preferably is locked in expanded position with shank 20,22, and if desired, can use described strut that shank is locked in the folding position.Described strut 58,60 also can help the described shank 20,22 of guiding between expansion and folding position.In addition, can setover described strut 58,60 to help making shank 20,22 maintain desired locations.For example, can setover described strut 58,60 so that shank 20,22 maintains latched position.Described strut 58,60 is preferably by comparatively strong material structure, for example metal.Should recognize, described strut 58,60 can have multiple suitable shape, size, configuration and setting, for example the name of submitting on June 22nd, 2004 is called the U.S. Patent Application Serial 10/873 of " Cover for a Brace (housing that is used for strut) ", shown in 777, wherein said patent application is by quoting as proof with its full content combination in this application.
Described table top 4 also can comprise the projection of one or more downward extensions, for example flange.Particularly, table top 4 can comprise and is arranged near first flange 62 of the first end 10 on table top and is arranged to second flange 64 near the second end 12 on table top.Preferably, described flange 62,64 has roughly rectangular configuration respectively, and described configuration has outer wall 66,68, inwall 70,72 and lower wall 74,76.Described outer wall 66,68 preferably is arranged to be roughly parallel to the outward flange on table top 4 and is alignd with described outward flange, and described inwall 70,72 is preferably inwardly spaced apart from outer wall.Described lower wall 74,76 preferably has the configuration that roughly is the plane, and is arranged perpendicular to outer wall 66,68 and inwall 70,72.If desired, the lower wall 74,76 of described flange 62,64 can be arranged to be roughly parallel to the lower wall 54 of side pole 46,48.Advantageously, the described lower wall 74,76 that roughly is the plane can be convenient to piling up of desk 2 and/or store.In addition, the hollow interior section can be arranged in the flange 62,64, and the hollow interior section preferably is communicated with the hollow interior section on table top 4.Further, described flange 62,64 preferably pushes up 4 integrally formed and as the part of single single type structure with table in the blow molding technical process.It will be appreciated that described flange 62,64 can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and setting, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.For example, described flange 62,64 can push up that 4 marginating compartment is opened and described flange can be provided with at a certain angle from table.Should be further appreciated that described flange 62,64 needn't push up 4 integrally formedly in the blow molding technical process with table, and can make described flange by various technologies and method.
In further detail, described flange 62,64 preferably extends downwards from the lower surface 16 on table top 4, and comprises the end 78,80 of the opposed end 10,12 of being arranged to contiguous table top 4.Each flange 54,56 also can comprise the sidepiece 82,84,86,88 that is provided with along the opposite side portion 6,8 on table top 4.Preferably, described end 78,80 and sidepiece 82,84,86,88 roughly align with the respective edges on table top 4 and are arranged in parallel.In addition, preferably, described flange 62,64 has the roughly c-shaped configuration that has end 78,80 and sidepiece 82,84,86,88 respectively.Described flange 62,64 also preferably only is arranged on the end 10,12 and the corner on table top 4.Further, between flange 62,64, be provided preferably with space or the opening that is provided with along the sidepiece 6,8 on table top 4.
It will be appreciated that described flange 62,64 can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and setting.For example, described flange 62,64 needn't push up 4 whole end 10,12 extensions along table, and described flange needn't be arranged on the corner on table top.In addition, described desk 2 can comprise the flange of any suitable quantity or the projection of extending downwards, and this depends on for example size or the shape on table top 4.Go through more as following institute, described flange 62,64 is size design and be constructed to be permeable to when described desk 2 just is being used at least a portion of described framework 44 be exposed preferably.
As the clearlyest finding out in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, when described desk 2 just had been used, at least a portion of described framework 44 was preferably exposed and can be seen.Just, when described desk 2 was in the use location, at least a portion of described framework 44 was exposed and is visible for the user.Thereby preferably, framework 44 is arranged so that with respect to table top 4 at least a portion of framework is visible for the user.Ideally, at least a portion of described side pole 46,48 is visible for the user.It will be appreciated that any desired part that can make described framework 44 is exposed or be visible for the user.Advantageously, if the part of framework 44 is visible, can use contrast contrast between table top 4 and the framework to produce the desk 2 of popular or fashion so.For example, because table top 4 can use different materials, quality and/or color to construct with framework 44, so can produce desk 2 with pleasant outward appearance.In addition, can use the contrast contrast between table top 4 and the framework 44 to produce desk 2 with different aesthetic properties.
No matter advantageously, if at least a portion of described framework 44 is exposed, then can produce the comparatively strong impression of desk 2, be real or the imagination.In addition, if at least a portion of side pole 46,48 outward flange setting of 4 along table top, so described framework 44 can be the edge or the terminal support that increase is provided on table top.Further, if framework 44 outward flange setting of 4 along table top, so described framework can help to prevent that the table top is damaged.For example, described framework 44 can help to absorb bump or power, because it is near the periphery setting on table top 4.Therefore, described framework also can help to protect described table top to avoid being recessed into, damage or rupture.
But described table top 4 is size design and be configured to protect framework 44 also.For example, can the clearest seeing as institute in Fig. 2, the side pole 46,48 of framework 44 can be slightly inwardly spaced apart from the outward flange on table top.Because the edge on table top 4 extends beyond side pole 46,48, described table top can help to prevent framework 44.For example, the exposed surface of framework 44 is paintable and/or have polished surface, thereby even less bump also can stay tangible scar or other flaws that can see on this surface.Because described table top 4 can be by durable elastomeric materials, for example blow molding plastics, so described table top can help to protect framework 44 to avoid damaging.Therefore, but described table top 4 size design and being constructed to be permeable to help to minimize or reduce damage framework 44, this can help to make desk 2 to keep looking that picture is new.
In further detail, can the clearest seeing as institute in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, when described desk 2 just is being used, only can see the part of framework 44.Particularly, when desk 2 just had been used, the end of side pole 46,48 can be cannot see.For example, when desk 2 just had been used, first flange 62 and second flange 64 can hide or prevent that the end of side pole 46,48 from being seen.Therefore, table top 4 can comprise the flange 62,64 of downward extension, and its part that prevents framework 44 when desk 2 just is being used is seen.
If desired, described framework 44 can be connected to flange 62,64.Particularly, the end of side pole 46,48 can be connected to the sidepiece 82,84,86,88 of flange 62,64 side pole is attached to table top 4.Yet side pole 46,48 and framework 44 needn't be connected in flange 62,64.On the contrary, described side pole 46,48 preferably is being independent of flange 62,64 and several discrete position or structure place spaced away is connected to table top 4.For example, can the clearest seeing as institute at Fig. 6 to 9, the side pole 46,48 of framework 44 preferably is connected to the installation components 90 that extend from the lower surface 16 on table top 4 downwards.Described installation component is preferably the isolated absolute construction of other parts with other installation components and table top 4.Particularly, described installation component 90 preferably is independent of the structure of flange 62,64 for example and spaced away.
As shown in drawings, a plurality of installation components 90 can push up 4 opposite side portion setting near table, and described installation component can make the side pole 46,48 of framework 44 can be connected to these discrete structures.Preferably, described side pole 46,48 only is connected to installation component 90 but not other parts on table top 4, but if desired, described side pole can be connected to other parts of desk 2.Described installation component 90 is preferably inwardly spaced apart from the edge on table top 4.Described installation component 90 also preferably is partitioned into and makes the side pole 46,48 of described framework 44 can be arranged at desired position.It will be appreciated that described installation component 90 can be arranged on other positions, this depends on for example desired locations of framework 44.
Preferably, installation component 90 is made framework 44 be connected to table top 4 by the securing member 92 of for example screw or bolt by size design with being constructed to be permeable to.For example, can the clearest seeing as institute in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, installation component 90 can comprise two sidewalls 94,96 and bending outer surface 98.Preferably between sidewall 94,96, be provided with the hollow interior section, and described hollow interior section is communicated with the hollow interior section on table top 4 preferably.Installation component 90 can comprise by size design and the receiving unit 100 that is constructed to be permeable to receive securing member 92.Preferably, installation component 90 is arranged so that described securing member 92 extends through in the side pole 46,48 that two sidewalls 94,96 extend into framework 44 then.Described installation component 90 can comprise by size design and the threaded sleeve that is constructed to be permeable to receive securing member 92.
Importantly, installation component 90 can make framework 44 can securely be connected to table top 4, passes relative sidewall 94,96 because for example described securing member 92 can insert.Described sidewall 94,96 can help to make securing member 92 to maintain desired site and position.In addition, installation component 90 can be arranged to the interior part towards desk 2, and the side pole 46,48 of framework 44 can be arranged to the outer part towards desk.Described side pole 46,48 can be connected to installation component 90 and make that securing member 92 is hidden and cannot see when desk just is used.Particularly, described securing member 92 can insert and pass in the madial wall that installation component 90 then is inserted into side pole 46,48, thereby securing member is not roughly seen when desk just is used.Advantageously, described installation component 90 can push up 4 integrally formed in the blow molding technical process with table.It will be appreciated that if desired installation component 90 also can be the independent structure that is attached to table top 4.
In further detail, when desk 2 just had been used, framework 44 preferably was hidden and cannot see with being connected of installation component 90.For example, as mentioned above, securing member 92 preferably extends through the sidewall 94,96 of installation component 90 and is connected to the madial wall of the side pole 46,48 of framework 44.Preferably, securing member 92 does not penetrate whole two sidewalls of side pole 46,48.Just, securing member 92 preferably only extends through the madial wall of side pole and does not pass whole two sidewalls of side pole.This can make securing member 92 can keep hiding and do not seen, still make side pole 46,48 can securely be connected to table top 4 simultaneously.It will be appreciated that described if desired securing member 92 can extend fully through side pole 46,48, and can use other suitable structures and parts that described framework 44 is connected to installation component 90.
As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5, the lower surface 16 on table top 4 can comprise by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive one or more receiving units of at least a portion of framework 44.Particularly, described table top 4 can comprise by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive two framework receiving units 102,104 of at least a portion of the side pole 46,48 of framework 44.As mentioned above, preferably, it is crooked or arc that the top 56 of described side pole 46,48 is, and preferably, and receiving unit 102,104 comprises by size design and is constructed to be permeable to the curved surface 106,108 of approximate match of the last sweep of receiver side pole.In further detail, described top 4 can comprise by the framework receiving unit 102,104 of size design with the roughly spill on the top 56 of the roughly convex that is constructed to be permeable to receiver side pole 46,48.Ideally, if table top 4 by the blow molding constructed in plastic material, so described framework receiving unit 102,104 can be integrally formed in the blow molding technical process in the table top and as the part of single single type structure.Importantly, if framework receiving unit 102,104 conduct tables push up a part of 4 and integrally formed, so described table top can have the intensity and/or the structure integraty of increase.
Because the framework receiving unit in the lower surface 16 on table top 4 102,104 is preferably rounded, crooked, arc and/or extend internally, therefore can make table push up can construct more easily.Particularly, described top 4 can be more easily by the blow molding constructed in plastic material, because described framework receiving unit 102,104 can not comprise sharp turning or edge.In addition, the framework receiving unit 102,104 of described bending can provide the structure integraty and/or the rigidity of increase, because described table top 4 can have consistent more wall thickness.Just, Wan Qu framework receiving unit 102,104 and peripheral region all can have essentially identical wall thickness.In addition, the framework receiving unit 102,104 of described bending makes table push up 4 cataclysm and/or the inconsistencies that can be constructed with still less, and this can help to prevent the generation of weak spot.Except table top 4 is more prone to the structure, these factors can make the table top can be constructed with the wall thickness that reduces.Particularly, the framework receiving unit 102,104 of described bending can make table top 4 more easily by the blow molding constructed in plastic material and/or be configured to have thinner outer wall.
Advantageously, the upper wall 56 of side pole 46,48 preferably has the shape and size size of mating at least substantially with the shape and size size of framework receiving unit 102,104.Because at least a portion of described side pole 46,48 can be arranged in the framework receiving unit 102,104, therefore can help framework 44 is fastened on desired locations, and can make desk 2 to assemble more apace and easily.Should be appreciated that framework 44 and framework receiving unit 102,104 can have multiple suitable configuration and setting.For example, side pole 46,48 can have the tubular configuration that its cross-sectional configuration roughly is the hollow of annular.Described receiving unit 102,104 can have by size design and be constructed to be permeable to the corresponding configuration of at least a portion of receiver side pole 46,48.Therefore, it will be appreciated that side pole 46,48 and/or receiving unit 102,104 can have other suitable shapes, size, configuration and/or setting, this depends on for example desired use of desk 2.
Because described table top 4 can only comprise two flanges 62,64 and described flange only be arranged on the table top periphery a part near, therefore can make sizable part on table top can not comprise flange.In addition, because the installation component that framework 44 can only be connected to discrete installation component 90 and can only need limited quantity is attached to table top (for example four, six, eight, ten etc.) with framework, therefore the lower surface 16 on table top 4 roughly is plane owing to only have a little projection of extending downwards.Because described table top 4 can only comprise the projection that a little extends downwards, therefore the lower surface 16 on table top 4 can have roughly all characteristics of even unanimity.This also can make table top 4 be easier to by the blow molding constructed in plastic material.
Shown in Fig. 1,2,10 and 11, footing 110 can be connected to shank 20,22.Preferably, by be clasped, frictional fit and/or interference engagement and described footing 110 is connected to shank 20,22.Advantageously, if described footing 110 by be clasped, frictional fit and/or interference engagement be connected to shank 20,22, so described footing need not to be connected to shank by securing member, and this can help to reduce the required time quantum of structure desk and can reduce manufacturing cost.Yet, it will be appreciated that and can utilize securing member, adhesive and/or other suitable structures or means that footing 110 is connected to shank 20,22.
In further detail, described footing 110 can be connected to the following turning of the shank 20,22 that roughly takes the shape of the letter U.For example, described footing 110 can be connected to the cross-shaped portion of microscler part 24,26,28,30 and coupling part 32,34, and this can help to prevent that footing from non-expectation taking place move.In addition, at least a portion of described footing 110 can be below microscler part 24,26,28,30 extension and/or extend beyond described microscler part 24,26,28,30, thereby can help to increase the stability of desk 2 by for example producing wideer leg assembly.It will be appreciated that desk 2 and shank 20,22 also can have other suitable configurations.
Can the clearest seeing as institute in Figure 10 and 11, described footing 110 can comprise by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the receiving unit 112 of the part of shank 20,22.The part 114 that stretches out that described footing 110 also can comprise by size design and be constructed to be permeable to extend in the mode of the outer surface that is parallel to shank 20,22 at least.Described footing 110 can further comprise concave cutouts 116,118, and it is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to make footing securely to be connected to shank 20,22.In addition, described footing 110 can comprise a pair of isolated wall body 120,122 that limits described receiving unit 112 at least in part, described receiving unit 112 by size design and be constructed to be permeable to utilize be clasped, frictional fit and/or interference engagement and receive and/or at least a portion of clamping shank.Described otch 116,118 also can and be constructed to be permeable to by size design receive shank release action in 20,22 o'clock in the stress of wall body 120,122 at described receiving unit 112.Advantageously, described otch 116,118 can help to prevent that wall body 120,122 from avoiding taking place the broken and/or fracture of non-expectation.
Described footing 110 can help to prevent that shank 20,22 from moving or slide, and described footing can help to reduce wearing and tearing and prevent damage to shank.Preferably, described footing 110 is lightweights, and by comparatively strong and resilient material structure, for example plastics.Described footing 110 can help to produce the desk 2 that its stability increases, because it can provide the big zone that contacts with stayed surface.Further, described footing 110 can help to produce stable desk 2, provides the bigger position of keeping a foothold because it can be shank 20,22.Preferably, when described shank was in the folding position, described footing 110 made shank 20,22 to fold and abuts against a lower surface 16 on top 4.In addition, if desired, described footing 110 can easily can be replaced and/or remove.
Although described the present invention according to some preferred implementation, conspicuous for a person skilled in the art other embodiments are also located within the scope of the invention.Therefore, scope of the present invention is intended to be limited only by the accompanying claims.
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1. desk comprises:
The table top, it comprises first sidepiece, second sidepiece, first end, the second end, upper surface and lower surface;
First plane, its upper surface with described table top roughly aligns;
Second plane, its lower surface with described table top roughly aligns, and described first plane and described second plane are arranged in the plane of almost parallel and are spaced apart with the constant distance of almost fixed;
First shank, it is near the first end setting on described table top and can move with respect to described table top between expanded position and folding position;
Second shank, it is near the second end setting on described table top and can move with respect to described table top between expanded position and folding position;
First flange, it is from lower surface extension downwards on described table top and the first end setting on approaching described table top;
Second flange, it is from lower surface extension downwards on described table top and the second end setting on approaching described table top; And
Framework, the second side pole of the first side pole that it first sidepiece that comprises that approaching described table pushes up is provided with and second sidepiece setting on approaching described top, the described first side pole is arranged between described first flange and described second flange, and the described second side pole is arranged between described first flange and described second flange.
2. desk according to claim 1 further comprises a plurality of recesses that lower surface that is arranged at described table top and the upper surface that pushes up towards described table are extended.
3. desk according to claim 1 further comprises the first framework receiving unit that is arranged at described lower surface that pushes up, and the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the described first side pole; And
Further comprise the second framework receiving unit of the lower surface that is arranged at described table top, the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the described second side pole.
4. desk according to claim 3, wherein, the described first framework receiving unit has the curved surface that roughly extends internally; And the described second framework receiving unit has the curved surface that roughly extends internally.
5. desk according to claim 1, wherein, the described first side pole comprises top-surface camber, and
The described second side pole comprises top-surface camber.
6. desk according to claim 5, the first framework receiving unit that further comprises the lower surface that is arranged at described table top, the described first framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the described first side pole, and the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the described first side pole; And
The second framework receiving unit that further comprises the lower surface that is arranged at described table top, the described second framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the described second side pole, and the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the described second side pole.
7. desk according to claim 1, wherein, described first flange has roughly c-shaped configuration, and described configuration has the middle part part of the first of approaching described first sidepiece setting of pushing up, approaching described first end setting of pushing up and the second portion of approaching described second sidepiece setting of pushing up; And
Described second flange has roughly c-shaped configuration, and described configuration has the middle part part of the first of approaching described first sidepiece setting of pushing up, approaching described the second end setting of pushing up and the second portion of approaching described second sidepiece setting of pushing up.
8. desk according to claim 7 further comprises first opening between described first flange and described second flange that is arranged at described first sidepiece that pushes up; And
Second opening between described first flange and described second flange that further comprises second sidepiece that is arranged at described table top.
9. desk according to claim 8, wherein, the described first side pole is near the described first opening setting, and when described desk when being used, the user roughly can see the outer surface of the described first side pole; And
The described second side pole is near the described second opening setting, and when described desk when being used, the user roughly can see the outer surface of the described second side pole.
10. desk according to claim 1, further comprise the first installation component group of extending downwards from the lower surface on described table top, the first sidepiece setting on the nearly described table of described first installation component winding top, the described first installation component group is by size design and be configured such that the described first side pole can be attached to described table top, and the described first installation component group is independent of and is different from other parts on described table top; And
Further comprise the second installation component group of extending downwards from the lower surface on described table top, the second sidepiece setting on the nearly described table of described second installation component winding top, the described second installation component group is by size design and be configured such that the described second side pole can be attached to described table top, and the described second installation component group is independent of and is different from other parts on described table top.
11. a desk comprises:
The table top, it comprises first sidepiece, second sidepiece, first end, the second end, upper surface and lower surface;
First shank, it is near the first end setting on described table top and can move with respect to described table top between expanded position and folding position;
Second shank, it is near the second end setting on described table top and can move with respect to described table top between expanded position and folding position;
At least two first installation components, described first installation component is from the lower surface extension downwards on described top and the first sidepiece setting of pushing up towards described table, described first installation component is independent of and is different from other parts on described table top, and described first installation component comprises:
The first side wall;
Second sidewall; And
Be arranged on the outer wall between described the first side wall and described second sidewall;
At least two second installation components, described second installation component is from the lower surface extension downwards on described top and the second sidepiece setting of pushing up towards described table, described second installation component is independent of and is different from other parts on described table top, and described second installation component comprises:
The first side wall;
Second sidewall; And
Be arranged on the outer wall between described the first side wall and described second sidewall;
The first sidepiece setting that the first side pole, the described first side pole are connected to described first installation component and push up near described table; And
The second sidepiece setting that the second side pole, the described second side pole are connected to described second installation component and push up near described table.
12. desk according to claim 11 further comprises:
First flange, described first flange is from the lower surface extension downwards on described table top and the first end setting on approaching described table top; And
Second flange, described second flange is from the lower surface extension downwards on described table top and the second end setting on approaching described table top.
13. desk according to claim 12, wherein, the described first side pole is arranged between described first flange and described second flange; And
The described second side pole is arranged between described first flange and described second flange.
14. desk according to claim 11 further comprises the first framework receiving unit that is arranged at described lower surface that pushes up, the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the described first side pole; And
Further comprise the second framework receiving unit of the lower surface that is arranged at described table top, the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and at least a portion that is constructed to be permeable to receive the described second side pole.
15. desk according to claim 14, wherein, the described first framework receiving unit has the curved surface that roughly extends internally; And
The described second framework receiving unit has the curved surface that roughly extends internally.
16. desk according to claim 11, wherein, the described first side pole comprises top-surface camber; And
The described second side pole comprises top-surface camber.
17. desk according to claim 16, the first framework receiving unit that further comprises the lower surface that is arranged at described table top, the described first framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the described first side pole, and the described first framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the described first side pole; And
The second framework receiving unit that further comprises the lower surface that is arranged at described table top, the described second framework receiving unit comprises the curved surface with the top-surface camber approximate match of the described second side pole, and the described second framework receiving unit is by size design and be constructed to be permeable to receive the top-surface camber of the described second side pole.
18. desk according to claim 11, wherein, first flange has roughly c-shaped configuration, and described configuration has the middle part part of the first of approaching described first sidepiece setting of pushing up, approaching described first end setting of pushing up and the second portion of approaching described second sidepiece setting of pushing up; And
Second flange has roughly c-shaped configuration, and described configuration has the middle part part of the first of approaching described first sidepiece setting of pushing up, approaching described the second end setting of pushing up and the second portion of approaching described second sidepiece setting of pushing up.
19. desk according to claim 18 further comprises first opening between described first flange and described second flange that is arranged at described first sidepiece that pushes up; And
Second opening between described first flange and described second flange that further comprises second sidepiece that is arranged at described table top.
20. desk according to claim 19, wherein, the described first side pole is near the described first opening setting, and when described desk just had been used, the user roughly can see the outer surface of the described first side pole; And
The described second side pole is near the described second opening setting, and when described desk just had been used, the user roughly can see the outer surface of the described second side pole.
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