Multi-purpose side table
The multi-functional side table design enables dynamic switching between two storage spaces and height adjustment, solving the problem of insufficient storage space in traditional side tables and improving home storage capacity and flexibility of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU GUIPU ENG DESIGN CONSULTING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Traditional side tables offer too little storage space to meet the storage needs of modern homes.
A multi-purpose side table was designed, including a base, a storage box, a storage basket, and a desktop. Through the linkage control of the folding desktop, the dynamic switching between the two storage spaces can be realized. The storage box is detachably installed in the slot on the base, and the storage basket is located between two support bars on the base. Combined with a detachable slot and flat key structure, the slot on the inner side of the support bar and the flat key on the top of the storage basket cooperate to provide quick installation and removal. The upright adopts a nested sliding cooperation of fixed upright and lifting upright to realize height adjustment and multi-position positioning.
It provides more storage space to meet the storage needs of modern homes, improves space utilization, enhances ease of operation and structural reliability, and can be quickly switched to chair or table mode, increasing the flexibility of movement and parking.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of table technology, and in particular to a multi-purpose side table. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional side tables can only meet a limited amount of storage needs. Existing side tables include a base, a tabletop, and drawers. The tabletop has an inner cavity, and an opening is provided on the front side of the tabletop, which connects to the inner cavity. The drawers can be slidably installed in the inner cavity from the opening. The storage space is limited to the drawers in the inner cavity, which is too small to meet the storage needs of modern homes.
[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model discloses a multi-purpose side table to solve the problem that the storage space is too small to meet the storage needs of modern homes.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A multi-purpose side table, characterized in that it comprises:
[0007] The base has two uprights symmetrically arranged on its left and right sides; the top of each upright is provided with a support strip along the width of the base, and the front and rear ends of each support strip are provided with two support frames symmetrically arranged, and the four support frames and the two support strips partially enclose each other to form a box groove.
[0008] A storage box with a first opening at the top, the storage box being detachably disposed within the box slot;
[0009] A storage basket with a second opening at the top, the storage basket being positioned between the two support bars and at the bottom of the storage box;
[0010] The desktop panel has its two rear ends hinged to two symmetrical support frames at the rear end; the desktop panel can be folded over to open or close the first opening.
[0011] A further technical solution is that a slot is provided on one side of the two support bars that are close to each other, and flat keys that cooperate with the slot are provided on the left and right sides of the top of the storage basket. The flat keys cooperate with the keyway of the slot.
[0012] A further technical solution is that the column includes a fixed column, a lifting column, and a pin. Two fixed columns are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rear end of the base. The lifting column is slidably arranged inside the top of the fixed column. The fixed column has a first through hole, and the lifting column has several second through holes spaced vertically. The first through hole matches the second through hole. The pin passes through the first through hole and one of the second through holes in sequence and is fixed. The lifting column is partially fixed inside the fixed column.
[0013] A further technical solution is that the support frame includes a first horizontal section, a second horizontal section, a third horizontal section, a fourth horizontal section, a first vertical section, and a second vertical section. The first horizontal section is arranged along the width direction of the support bar, and the bottom end of the first horizontal section is connected to the support bar. The bottom end of the first vertical section is connected to the top end of the first horizontal section. The second horizontal section is arranged parallel to the first horizontal section, and the top end of the first vertical section is connected to the bottom end of the second horizontal section. The third horizontal section is arranged along the length direction of the support bar, and the end of the third horizontal section near the first vertical section is connected to the end of the first horizontal section away from the storage box. The second vertical section is arranged parallel to the first vertical section, and the bottom end of the second vertical section is connected to the top end of the third horizontal section. The fourth horizontal section is arranged parallel to the third horizontal section, and the top end of the second vertical section is connected to the bottom end of the fourth horizontal section. The end of the fourth horizontal section near the first vertical section is connected to the end of the second horizontal section away from the storage box.
[0014] A further technical solution is that the connection between the first horizontal part and the third horizontal part is rounded; the connection between the second horizontal part and the fourth horizontal part is rounded.
[0015] A further technical solution is that each of the four corners of the bottom of the base is equipped with a universal wheel with a braking device.
[0016] A further technical solution is that a number of anti-slip strips are spaced apart at the top of the base along the width direction of the base.
[0017] A further technical solution is that a waist-shaped hole is symmetrically opened on the left and right sides of the storage box, and the waist-shaped hole is set along the width direction of the storage box.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows:
[0019] (I) A multi-purpose side table includes a base, a storage box, a storage basket, and a desktop. The storage box is detachably installed in a slot on the base. The storage basket is located between two support bars on the base and at the bottom of the storage box. The two sides of the rear end of the desktop are hinged to the support frames on both sides of the base. Flipping the desktop opens the first opening, and pulling the storage box upwards causes it to detach from the slot. The second opening of the storage basket protrudes from the bottom of the slot. Items are stored in the storage basket through the second opening. Then, the storage box is placed back into the slot, and items are stored in the storage box through the first opening. Finally, flipping the desktop closes the first opening. By setting up the storage box and storage basket, and coordinating with the linkage control of the folding desktop, the dynamic switching between dual storage space and work surface is realized, providing more storage space to meet the storage needs of modern homes. The upper storage box stores frequently used items, and the lower storage basket stores infrequently used items, improving the space utilization rate of the multi-purpose side table.
[0020] (ii) Furthermore, a slot is provided on one side of the two support bars that are close to each other, and a flat key is provided on the left and right sides of the top of the storage basket to cooperate with the slot. The flat key cooperates with the keyway of the slot. The storage basket is detachably set between the two support bars by cooperating with the slot and keyway of the support bar, which provides a foundation for easy installation of the storage basket. The tool-free quick installation and removal of the storage basket can be achieved by cooperating with the slot on the inside of the support bar and the keyway of the flat key on the top of the storage basket. The flat key is pushed in horizontally along the slot to ensure the lateral stability of the storage basket under load. When disassembling, it is only necessary to pull the flat key to disengage from the slot to complete the separation. Its horizontal installation direction does not occupy vertical space, ensuring that the lifting path of the storage box is unobstructed, taking into account both the convenience of operation and the reliability of the structure.
[0021] (III) Further, the support column includes a fixed support column, a lifting support column, and a pin. Two fixed support columns are symmetrically located on the left and right sides of the rear end of the base, and the lifting support column is slidably located inside the top of the fixed support column. The fixed support column has a first through hole, and the lifting support column has several second through holes spaced vertically. The first through hole and the second through hole are matched. The pin passes through the first through hole and one of the second through holes in sequence and is fixed. The lifting support column is partially fixed inside the fixed support column. The height can be adjusted by the nested sliding cooperation of the fixed support column and the lifting support column. The pin passes through the matching first and second through holes to form a mechanical interlock, providing multi-level precise positioning, allowing the side table to be quickly switched between chair, side table, or standing table modes. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of a multi-purpose side table according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view at point A.
[0024] Figure 3This is a front view structural diagram of a multi-purpose side table according to the present invention.
[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B.
[0026] Figure 5 This is a side view of the structure of a multi-purpose side table according to the present invention.
[0027] In the picture:
[0028] 100. Base; 110. Column; 111. Fixed column; 112. Lifting column; 113. Pin; 114. First through hole; 115. Second through hole; 120. Support bar; 121. Slot; 130. Support frame; 131. First horizontal section; 132. Second horizontal section; 133. Third horizontal section; 134. Fourth horizontal section; 135. First vertical section; 136. Second vertical section; 140. Box slot; 200. Storage box; 201. Waist-shaped hole; 300. Storage basket; 301. Flat key; 400. Desktop; 500. Casters; 600. Anti-slip strip. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the device proposed by this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer according to the following description. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, only used to conveniently and clearly assist in illustrating the purpose of the embodiments of this utility model. Please refer to the accompanying drawings to make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable. It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.
[0031] Example:
[0032] A multi-purpose side table includes a base 100, a storage box 200, a storage basket 300, and a tabletop 400.
[0033] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of a multi-purpose side table according to the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view at point A. (See image below.) Figures 1-2 As shown, two uprights 110 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the base 100. A support strip 120 is provided at the top of the uprights 110 along the width direction of the base 100. Two support frames 130 are symmetrically arranged at the front and rear ends of the support strip 120. The four support frames 130 and the two support strips 120 partially enclose each other to form a box groove 140. For example, the support frame 130 includes a first horizontal section 131, a second horizontal section 132, a third horizontal section 133, a fourth horizontal section 134, a first vertical section 135, and a second vertical section 136. The first horizontal section 131 is arranged along the width direction of the support strip 120, and its bottom end is connected to the support strip 120. The bottom end of the first vertical section 135 is connected to the top end of the first horizontal section 131. The second horizontal section 132 is arranged parallel to the first horizontal section 131, and the top end of the first vertical section 135 is connected to the bottom end of the second horizontal section 132. The third horizontal section 133 is arranged along the length of the support bar 120. The end of the third horizontal section 133 near the first vertical section 135 is connected to the end of the first horizontal section 131 away from the storage box 200. The second vertical section 136 is arranged parallel to the first vertical section 135. The bottom end of the second vertical section 136 is connected to the top end of the third horizontal section 133. The fourth horizontal section 134 is arranged parallel to the third horizontal section 133. The top end of the second vertical section 136 is connected to the bottom end of the fourth horizontal section 134. The end of the fourth horizontal section 134 near the first vertical section 135 is connected to the end of the second horizontal section 132 away from the storage box 200.
[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the storage box 200 has a first opening at its top and is detachably disposed within the box slot 140. The storage basket 300 has a second opening at its top and is disposed between two support bars 120 and located at the bottom end of the storage box 200. The two sides of the rear end of the desktop panel 400 are respectively hinged to two mutually symmetrical support frames 130 at the rear end. Folding the desktop panel 400 opens or closes the first opening.
[0035] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of a multi-purpose side table according to the present invention. Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view at point B. (See image below.) Figures 3-4As shown, furthermore, a slot 121 is provided on one side of the two support bars 120 that are close to each other. Flat keys 301 that cooperate with the slot 121 are provided on the left and right sides of the top of the storage basket 300. The flat keys 301 cooperate with the key groove of the slot 121. The storage basket 300 is detachably set between the two support bars 120 through the cooperation of the flat keys 301 with the key groove of the slot 121 of the support bar 120, providing a foundation for easy installation of the storage basket 300. Through the cooperation of the slot 121 on the inner side of the support bar 120 with the key groove of the flat key 301 on the top of the storage basket 300, the storage basket 300 can be quickly installed and removed without tools. The flat key 301 is pushed horizontally into the slot 121 to ensure the lateral stability of the storage basket 300 under load. When disassembling, it is only necessary to gently pull the flat key 301 away from the slot 121 to complete the separation. Its horizontal installation direction does not occupy vertical space, ensuring that the lifting path of the storage box 200 is unobstructed, taking into account both the convenience of operation and the reliability of the structure.
[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the support column 110 further includes a fixed support column 111, a lifting support column 112, and a pin 113. Two fixed support columns 111 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rear end of the base 100. The lifting support column 112 is slidably disposed inside the top of the fixed support column 111. The fixed support column 111 has a first through hole 114, and the lifting support column 112 has several second through holes 115 spaced vertically. The first through holes 114 and second through holes 115 are matched. The pin 113 passes through the first through hole 114 and one of the second through holes 115 in sequence and is fixed. The lifting support column 112 is partially fixed inside the fixed support column 111. Height adjustment is achieved through the nested sliding cooperation of the fixed support column 111 and the lifting support column 112. The pin 113 passes through the matched first and second through holes 115 to form a mechanical interlock, providing multi-position precise positioning, allowing the side table to be quickly switched between chair, side table, or standing table modes.
[0037] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the connection between the first horizontal section 131 and the third horizontal section 133 is rounded. The connection between the second horizontal section 132 and the fourth horizontal section 134 is also rounded. The rounded corner design effectively improves the fatigue life of the structure by eliminating the right-angle stress concentration points at the connection of the support frame 130, and the rounded corner treatment prevents users from being injured by bumps.
[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, furthermore, each of the four corners of the base 100 is equipped with a caster wheel 500 with a braking device. The caster wheels 500 with brakes distributed at the four corners realize the mobility and stability of the multi-purpose side table. Closing the brakes allows the multi-purpose side table to be pushed to any location, breaking through the limitations of traditional furniture handling that relies on lifting and moving, and improving the efficiency of moving the multi-purpose side table. Activating the brakes locks the caster wheels 500, allowing the multi-purpose side table to stop where needed, thus improving the stability of the multi-purpose side table.
[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, furthermore, a plurality of anti-slip strips 600 are spaced apart at the top of the base 100 along the width direction of the base 100. These anti-slip strips 600 effectively suppress the back-and-forth sliding of the user's foot when the user steps on it.
[0040] Figure 5 This is a side view structural diagram of a multi-purpose side table according to this utility model. Figure 5 As shown, the storage box 200 is further provided with a waist-shaped hole 201 symmetrically opened on the left and right sides, and the waist-shaped hole 201 is set along the width direction of the storage box 200. By holding the storage box 200 through the waist-shaped hole 201, the storage box 200 can be lifted vertically upward to disengage it from the box groove 140, so that the user can apply a stable force to lift the storage box 200 vertically, which improves the convenience of disassembly operation.
[0041] In operation, this embodiment is as follows:
[0042] In its normal state, the multi-purpose side table has the desktop panel 400 closed, covering the first opening of the storage box 200. The storage box 200 is fixed in the box slot 140, and the storage basket 300 is locked to the slot 121 of the support bar 120 by the flat key 301. The lifting column 112 is in the highest height position, and the caster wheel 500 is braked and locked.
[0043] Pull out the pin 113 to release the lock between the fixed column 111 and the lifting column 112. Slide the lifting column 112 up and down along the inner wall of the fixed column 111 to select the target height, so that the first through hole 114 is aligned with the second through hole 115 corresponding to the target height. Insert the pin 113 into the aligned first through hole 114 and second through hole 115 to complete the height fixation of the column 110. By adjusting the height of the lifting column 112, the overall height can be changed so that it is suitable for use as a chair in the lowest state, or as a table with multiple adjustable heights.
[0044] Fold the desktop panel 400 upwards to open it, exposing the first opening. You can directly put the items to be stored into the storage box 200, or hold the storage box 200 through the waist-shaped hole 201, lift the storage box 200 vertically upwards to remove it from the box slot 140, put the items to be stored into the storage box 200, then align the bottom of the storage box 200 with the box slot 140 and place it in the box slot 140. Fold the desktop panel 400 downwards to close it, closing the first opening.
[0045] Gently pull the storage basket 300 outward to disengage the flat key 301 from the slot 121 of the support bar 120, remove the storage basket 300 for storage, and then push the flat key 301 horizontally into the slot 121 so that the storage basket 300 is installed back at the bottom of the storage box 200.
[0046] In this embodiment, the storage basket 300 is positioned between two support bars 120 on the base 100 and at the bottom of the storage box 200. The two sides of the rear end of the desktop 400 are hinged to the support frames 130 on both sides of the base 100. Flipping the desktop 400 opens the first opening, and pulling the storage box 200 upward causes it to detach from the box groove 140. The second opening of the storage basket 300 protrudes from the bottom of the box groove 140. Items are stored in the storage basket 300 through the second opening, and then the storage box 200 is placed back. Within the slot 140, items are stored in the storage box 200 through the first opening. Finally, the desktop panel 400 is flipped to close the first opening. By setting up the storage box 200 and the storage basket 300 in conjunction with the linkage control of the flip-top desktop panel 400, the dynamic switching between the dual storage space and the work surface is realized, providing more storage space to meet the storage needs of modern homes. The upper storage box 200 stores frequently used items, while the lower storage basket 300 stores infrequently used items, improving the space utilization rate of the multi-purpose side table.
[0047] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0048] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A multi-purpose side table, characterized in that, include: A base (100) is provided with two uprights (110) symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the base (100); the top of the uprights (110) is provided with a support strip (120) along the width direction of the base (100); the front and rear ends of the support strip (120) are provided with two support frames (130); the four support frames (130) and the two support strips (120) partially enclose to form a box groove (140); The storage box (200) has a first opening at the top and is detachably disposed in the box slot (140); A storage basket (300) has a second opening at the top. The storage basket (300) is located between the two support bars (120) and at the bottom of the storage box (200). Desktop panel (400), the two sides of the rear end of the desktop panel (400) are respectively hinged to two mutually symmetrical support frames (130) at the rear end; the desktop panel (400) is folded over to open or close the first opening.
2. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot (121) is provided on one side of the two support bars (120) that are close to each other. A flat key (301) is provided on the left and right sides of the top of the storage basket (300) to cooperate with the slot (121). The flat key (301) cooperates with the keyway of the slot (121).
3. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (110) includes a fixed column (111), a lifting column (112), and a pin (113). The two fixed columns (111) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rear end of the base (100). The lifting column (112) is slidably arranged inside the top end of the fixed column (111). The fixed column (111) has a first through hole (114). The lifting column (112) has several second through holes (115) spaced vertically. The first through hole (114) matches the second through hole (115). The pin (113) passes through the first through hole (114) and one of the second through holes (115) in sequence and is fixed. The lifting column (112) is partially fixed inside the fixed column (111).
4. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (130) includes a first horizontal section (131), a second horizontal section (132), a third horizontal section (133), a fourth horizontal section (134), a first vertical section (135), and a second vertical section (136). The first horizontal section (131) is arranged along the width direction of the support bar (120), and the bottom end of the first horizontal section (131) is connected to the support bar (120). The bottom end of the first vertical section (135) is connected to the top end of the first horizontal section (131). The second horizontal section (132) is arranged parallel to the first horizontal section (131), and the top end of the first vertical section (135) is connected to the bottom end of the second horizontal section (132). The third horizontal section (133) is arranged along the width direction of the support bar (134). 20) is arranged along its length direction, with the end of the third horizontal part (133) near the first vertical part (135) connected to the end of the first horizontal part (131) away from the storage box (200), the second vertical part (136) is arranged parallel to the first vertical part (135), the bottom end of the second vertical part (136) is connected to the top end of the third horizontal part (133), the fourth horizontal part (134) is arranged parallel to the third horizontal part (133), the top end of the second vertical part (136) is connected to the bottom end of the fourth horizontal part (134), and the end of the fourth horizontal part (134) near the first vertical part (135) is connected to the end of the second horizontal part (132) away from the storage box (200).
5. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connection between the first horizontal part (131) and the third horizontal part (133) is rounded; the connection between the second horizontal part (132) and the fourth horizontal part (134) is rounded.
6. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (100) is equipped with casters (500) with brake devices at each of the four corners of its bottom end.
7. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base (100) is provided with a plurality of anti-slip strips (600) spaced apart along the width direction of the base (100).
8. The multi-purpose side table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (200) has a waist-shaped hole (201) symmetrically opened on the left and right sides, and the waist-shaped hole (201) is set along the width direction of the storage box (200).