GB509018A - A new or improved play table for children - Google Patents

Abstract

509,018. Combined tables and chairs. CROWN BEDDING CO., Ltd., .and WALLIS, L. S. Jan. 8, 1938, No. 616. [Classes 52 (ii) and 52 (iii)] A children's play-table is provided with a seat 19, Fig. 3, arranged below an opening in a flat top adapted to fold or collapse against the underside thereof, the table being provided with a peripheral flange 11 of substantial depth, supported by hinged legs 12 which fold into the frame when not in use so that the table forms a flat package. The top is provided with a rectangular hole adapted to be closed by the back 17 of the seat. Lugs 18 secured to the underside of the back 17 have pivoted to them frame strips 19 connected by parallel links 20, 21 to a strip 22 secured under the table. A pin 23 on the link 20 slides in a slot in a stay 24 pivoted to the strip 22. A board 25 secured to the strip 19 forms a seat. Each lug 18 is connected by a crank link 26 to an angle strip 27 supporting a foot-rest 29. Stays 24 limit the movement of the seat which is latched by latches 31, 32. In the folded position, the seat is held by a catch engaging rollers 33. A detachable cover may be provided and the table may have sockets to support a canopy. A modification, Fig. 8, is described in which links 43 pivoted to a rim 42 surrounding the underside of the opening carry brackets 44 carrying a foot-rest 45. A wide fabric strip 46 extending between the rim and foot-rest forms a seat and back rest. When in use, the links 43 are held extended by wire stays 49 having cranked arms engaging the rim 42.