Foldable table with auxiliary support

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11533987-B2
Application number	US-202117368253-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jul 6, 2021
Priority date	Jul 21, 2020
Publication date	Dec 27, 2022
Grant date	Dec 27, 2022

Abstract

A foldable table includes a supporting frame, tabletop and auxiliary support. The supporting frame includes first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected to each other. The tabletop includes first and second panels coupled with the first and second mounting assemblies such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. The auxiliary support includes an auxiliary bar and one or more linking assemblies. The auxiliary bar is coupled with the supporting frame, and each of one or more linking assemblies is coupled with the first and second panels. When the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, each of the one or more linking assemblies abuts the auxiliary bar toward the first and second panels. As such, the auxiliary support provides support to the first and second panels and enhances stability of the foldable table.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A foldable table comprising:
a tabletop comprising a first panel and a second panel, wherein each of the first and second panels comprises an upper side and a lower side;
a supporting frame to support the first and second panel, the supporting frame comprising:
a first mounting assembly connected to the lower side of the first panel; and
a second mounting assembly connected to the lower side of the second panel, wherein the first and second mounting assemblies are pivotally coupled with each other at proximal sides thereof such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position; and

an auxiliary support configured to assist in supporting and stabilizing the first and second panels when they are in the unfolded position, the auxiliary support comprising:
an auxiliary bar disposed between the first and second mounting assemblies in a first direction of the foldable table, and coupled with the first and second mounting assemblies, wherein the auxiliary bar is elongated in a second direction of the foldable table that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction; and
one or more linking assemblies, wherein each of the one or more linking assemblies comprises:
a first linking piece fixedly coupled with the proximal side of the first panel;
a second linking piece fixedly coupled with the proximal side of the second panel; and
a third linking piece comprising a first portion pivotally coupled with the first linking piece, a second portion pivotally coupled with the second linking piece, and a third portion between the first and second portion;
wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the first, second and third linking pieces collectively form a receptacle to receive, cross-sectional-wise, a portion of the auxiliary bar, thereby enhancing stability of the foldable table at the proximal sides of the first and second panels.

2. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein:
each of the first and second mounting assemblies comprises a first mounting bar disposed at a first side of the foldable table and a second mounting bar disposed at a second side of the foldable table;
the first mounting bars of the first and second mounting assemblies are pivotally coupled with each other at proximal ends thereof by a first connector;
the second mounting bars of the first and second mounting assemblies are pivotally coupled with each other at proximal ends thereof by a second connector; and
the auxiliary bar has a first end fixedly coupled with the first connector and a second end fixedly coupled with the second connector.

3. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the supporting frame further comprises:
a first leg assembly connected with the first mounting assembly; and
a second leg assembly connected with the second mounting assembly,
wherein when the first and second panels are in the folded position, the first and second leg assemblies and the first and second mounting assemblies are disposed between the first and second panels.

4. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the one or more linking assemblies comprise a first linking assembly and a second linking assembly spaced apart along the second direction of the foldable table.

5. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein a bottom of the receptacle is substantially flat.

6. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein an edge adjacent to an opening of the receptacle is curved outwardly.

7. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein a respective linking piece in the first and second linking pieces comprises a fourth portion fixedly connected to a corresponding panel in the first and second panels, and a fifth portion pivotally connected to a corresponding portion in the first and second portions of the third linking piece.

8. The foldable table of claim 7 , wherein the fourth portion of the respective linking piece is fixedly connected to the corresponding panel by a fastener.

9. The foldable table of claim 7 , wherein the corresponding panel comprises a recess at the lower side thereof to receive the fourth portion of the respective linking piece.

10. The foldable table of claim 7 , wherein the fourth and fifth portions of the respective piece are substantially perpendicular to each other.

11. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein a cross-section of the auxiliary bar is substantially rectangular.

12. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary support further comprises a third leg assembly coupled with the auxiliary bar of the auxiliary support, wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the third leg assembly provides support to the first and second panels, and wherein when the first and second panels are in the folded position, the third leg assembly is disposed between the first and second panels.

13. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second panels comprises a first notch formed at a distal side thereof, wherein when the first and second panels are in the folded position, the first notches of the first and second panels face each other and collectively form a gap.

14. The foldable table of claim 1 , further comprising a handle connected to the supporting frame or tabletop to facilitate carrying of the foldable table.

15. The foldable table of claim 14 , wherein the handle is connected to a side of the first panel, and a second notch is formed at a side of the second panel, wherein when the first and second panels are in the folded position, the handle and the second notch are adjacent to each other.

16. A foldable table comprising:
a tabletop comprises a first panel and a second panel, wherein each of the first and second panels comprises an upper side and a lower side;
a supporting frame to support the first and second panel, the supporting frame comprising:
a first mounting assembly connected to the lower side of the first panel; and
a second mounting assembly connected to the lower side of the second panel, wherein the first and second mounting assemblies are pivotally coupled with each other at proximal sides thereof such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position; and

an auxiliary support configured to assist in supporting and stabilizing the first and second panels when they are in the unfolded position, the auxiliary support comprising:
an auxiliary bar disposed between the first and second mounting assemblies in a first direction of the foldable table, wherein the auxiliary bar is elongated in a second direction of the foldable table that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and has a first end coupled with the first and second mounting assemblies at a first side of the foldable table and a second end coupled with the first and second mounting assemblies at a second side of the foldable table; and
a first linking assembly and a second linking assembly, each spaced apart from both the first and second ends of the auxiliary bar in the second direction of the foldable table, wherein each of the first and second linking assemblies is coupled with a proximal side of the first panel and a proximal side of the second panel;
wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, each of the first and second linking assemblies forms a receptacle to receive, cross-sectional-wise, a portion of the auxiliary bar, thereby enhancing stability of the foldable table at the proximal sides of the first and second panels.

Assignees

• Inno Sports Co Ltd

Inventors

• Choi Kwan Jun

Classifications

• A47B3/087 Primary

  with struts supporting the legs · CPC title

• A47B2003/0835

  being superimposed, hinged and foldable · CPC title