Wine and picnic table

Abstract

Wine and picnic table (1) consisting of a horizontal tabletop (2) with a vertical base element (3), characterized in that the base element (3) is made of metal and is hinged to the tabletop (2) and is provided with a bottle base holder (7) which, when set up, serves as a footplate to press the base element (3) into the ground. The base element (3) is designed to absorb lateral (21) and torsional forces (22) occurring in the set-up state in order to ensure the stability of the table and to prevent it from tipping or twisting.

Description

[0001] Small side tables that are easily transportable yet offer sufficient functionality for safely placing or storing items during outdoor activities are difficult to find on the market. They are usually designed in such a way that they are difficult to transport, are unstable during use, do not offer sufficient space, and / or are severely damaged after a short period of use.

[0002] For example, tables with multiple legs are available that are unstable on uneven or sloped surfaces, and whose tabletops run parallel to the slope of the floor. This means there's no horizontal support surface.

[0003] Tables with a central leg are also available. The table leg is pressed into the ground. The term "ground" in this context refers to various materials and application conditions. For example, soil, such as meadows or lawns, is just as conceivable as forest soil, sand, snow, or other materials into which the table leg can be pressed and provide the necessary support. These tables usually consist of a very small tabletop and a wooden leg screwed to it. These tables have the following disadvantages: The wooden leg has a relatively large cross-section, which must be pressed into the floor with a relatively large amount of force. Due to the compact cross-section, usually square, rectangular or round, forces acting on the side of the leg, such as those caused when the table is tilted, for example by a load on one side, can only be absorbed by the floor to a small extent. The table begins to tilt when the table top is loaded on one side. For this reason, only a very small table top is usually installed and the distance from floor to table top is kept as small as possible in order to minimize the forces that the floor has to withstand. If the wooden leg is pushed into the floor, it is usually so badly damaged after just a few uses that it no longer functions.

[0004] An optimized version of existing tables features a round metal spike (a nail) attached to the lower part of the table leg and pressed into the floor. This cylindrical spike has the disadvantage that it can absorb even less lateral forces or transfer them to the floor, causing the table to tilt and tip even more quickly. Furthermore, the cylindrical spike offers no locking mechanism to prevent the table from rotating.

[0005] The table usually has to be pushed into the ground by hand. The bottle holder, if present, is usually so small and weak that it's impossible to push the table into place with the foot of the person setting it up.

[0006] The aim of the invention is to provide a small, stable table that is easy to transport and assemble. The table is designed in such a way that it offers sufficient stability and protection against twisting, despite a larger table top and a greater distance between the floor and the table top. The table top can also be set up on uneven or inclined surfaces with the table top horizontal. This is achieved by designing the table leg in such a way that more floor material has to be moved when tilting or turning. The resulting higher counterforce of the floor material keeps the table stable. The increase in the counterforce is achieved, for example, by appropriate cross-sections that have large-area elements to offer large contact surfaces. It is important that the surfaces are designed in terms of shape, position and size according to the force that occurs.This cross-section also increases the stability of the table leg, resulting in better buckling and bending resistance with less weight. The material is selected and processed to ensure the table can fulfill its purpose over the long term. Possible interchangeable and add-on parts allow the table to be adapted to individual needs. Interchangeable tabletops are conceivable, for example, a tabletop with a holder for wine or champagne glasses, a tabletop for other beverage glasses, closed tabletops, or tables for other requirements.

[0007] It's also possible to change the table leg according to your circumstances and requirements. In addition to the version with a tip that's pressed into the floor, a table leg or adapter for use on paved surfaces or indoors is also conceivable. A short version that could be placed directly on the couch, for example, is also conceivable.

[0008] To set up, the table leg is pressed into the ground, for example, grass, sand, forest or garden soil, or snow. The contours of the table leg ensure that the table remains stable, preventing it from tilting or rotating due to its own weight or one-sided loading. By using a single leg, the table can be set up even on uneven terrain or a sloped surface, ensuring the tabletop remains horizontal and does not wobble.

[0009] To set up the table, the person can use their leg to press part of their body weight into the floor by applying pressure to the bottle base holder. The depth of the depression can vary depending on the floor and the desired table height.

[0010] The tabletop creates a horizontal, flat surface for placing objects. It also creates a distance from the ground, making it difficult for soil-dwelling creatures such as ants and beetles to reach the placed objects. The holder holds bottles stable and offers only a small contact surface. This reduces energy transfer to the table and slows the temperature acclimatization of the bottle contents to the environment. Stem glasses (such as wine or champagne glasses or beer tulips) can be securely held in the recesses. Recesses or other types of support, such as attached elements, cutouts, openings, fastening or holding by clamping, increasing the coefficient of friction, or sinking, are also conceivable. A recessed handle for carrying or pulling the bottle out of the ground is also advantageous.

[0011] The table leg is designed to provide anti-twist protection due to its contour. This is achieved, for example, by having at least one, usually several, tabs that transfer the torsional forces to the floor. The table achieves its anti-twisting stability through the counterforce of the floor, which would have to be moved when the table rotates. This could also be achieved by at least one additional element connected to the table and embedded in the floor at a distance from the table leg.

[0012] The stability of the table against tilting is achieved, for example, by using large flat surfaces on the table leg or by pressing it deeper into the floor. This increases the amount of flooring that must be moved and thus the force required to tilt the table. The flat surfaces should preferably be attached and positioned so that they can absorb forces from all directions.

[0013] The table leg features a bottle holder, which serves as an axial stop for a bottle. It can also be used to transfer force during setup. When setting up the table, the person can press their leg against the bottle holder, transferring part of their body weight to the table leg and pressing it into the floor.

[0014] The lower part of the table leg is designed to be pressed into the ground with as little force as possible, avoiding or displacing objects in the ground such as branches, roots, or stones. This is usually achieved by attaching a spike to the lower end of the leg.

[0015] A swivel joint is provided at the top of the table leg, around whose center axis the tabletop can be tilted. The tabletop can be locked in place when in the upright position. This can be achieved, for example, by a positive connection such as bolts, locking hooks, lugs, pins, or contours, or by a force-locking connection such as clamps, for example, a screw, spring, or anti-slip elements, or by applying appropriate pressure to the individual parts. With a force-locking connection, the force can be permanent or variable. Combinations of several variants are also conceivable.

[0016] This makes it easier to transport the table or store it in a space-saving manner.

[0017] A connector between the table leg and tabletop is also conceivable, separating the two elements with minimal tools. This allows for the attachment of other tabletops or table legs, as described, to expand the range of possible uses.

[0018] The table can also accommodate at least one holder for, for example, a bottle opener and / or corkscrew, or some or all of the items can be integrated directly into the table assembly. Other items and aids are also conceivable, depending on the intended use. These can be permanently mounted or removable. They can be attached directly or via spacers, for example, using screws, joints, magnets, or clamping elements.

[0019] A further advantageous embodiment provides for additional fastening elements, such as pockets, drawers, baskets, or nets, to be removable or permanently attached to the tabletop or table leg. These can be used to store additional items such as sunglasses, smartphones, wallets, or similar items.

[0020] For transporting the table, for example, when hiking, it's conceivable to attach a carrying aid. This can be achieved in the form of a bag with carrying straps (similar to a backpack) or carrying straps attached directly to the table. These carrying elements can be permanently attached to the table or only for transport. When using the table, they can be removed in whole or in part, or left attached.

[0021] Further details and features will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments, particularly in conjunction with the subclaims. The respective features can be implemented individually or in combination with one another. The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments; the examples are intended to illustrate the inventive concept. The exemplary embodiments are illustrated schematically in the figures. Identical reference numerals in the individual figures designate identical or modified elements with the same or similar function.

[0022] They show: Fig. 1 An embodiment of the invention in perspective view table set up Fig. 2 Table set up in side view Fig. 3 Table in transport / storage condition in side view Fig. 4 Detailed view of the transition between the table top and the table leg in perspective view. Invisible edges shown. Fig. 5 Sectional view of table leg in plan view Fig. 6 Another possible design with two table levels Table set up in perspective view Fig. 7 Execution of the Fig. 7 with table top in transport and storage condition in perspective view

[0023] The Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the invention. The wine and picnic table (1) consists of a table top (2) and a table leg (3). The table leg consists of two folded sheet metal parts that are firmly connected to one another. The table leg (3) has a bottle base holder (7) that is also used to press the table leg (3) into the ground (not shown) in the pressing direction (18) using muscle power via the leg of the person setting it up. In order to reduce the counterforce when pressing in or to avoid or displace objects in the ground such as roots or stones, a tip (8) is attached to the lower end of the table leg (3).

[0024] A cutout (6) is provided in the tabletop (2). Together with the bottle base holder (7), a beverage bottle (not shown) can be positioned and held here. The bottle base rests on the bottle base holder (7) and the bottle body or neck is inserted into the cutout (6) for bottles.

[0025] Furthermore, two holders for stemmed glasses (4) are provided. The glass stem can be inserted through the opening. When the stemmed glass is lowered, the base of the bowl rests against the round opening all the way around. To remove the stemmed glass, it is lifted and can be removed from the holder by moving it sideways. There is also an opening (5) that serves as a handle. The handle (5) can be used to carry the wine and picnic table (1) or, in the transport position, to pull the wine and picnic table (1) out of the ground.

[0026] The Fig. 2 shows the same wine and picnic table (1) as in Fig. 1, but in the side view also in the upright position.

[0027] The table top (2) is firmly connected to the support elements (17). The table leg (3) is rotatably mounted in the support elements (17). The axis element, for example, a screw, is not shown.

[0028] The holding element (17) has several openings (10) for locking. The opening (10) located vertically below the pivot axis (9) is also located in the table leg (3). By inserting the locking pin (not shown), the table is locked in the set-up position. It can also be locked in the transport position.

[0029] In the Fig. Figure 3 is the same table as shown in Figures 1 and 2, but with the table top (2) in the transport or storage position. For this purpose, the retaining pin (11 - not shown) has been removed and the table top (2) has been pivoted along the pivot axis (9). In this position, the carrying handle (5) is in the upper area of ​​the table top (2) so that the table (1) can be easily transported. The locking pin (11 - not shown) can be reinserted into the lock (10) vertically below the pivot point (9). In this position, the carrying handle (5) can also be used to pull the wine and picnic table (1) out of the ground (not shown).

[0030] The Fig. Figure 4 shows a detailed view of the transition area between the table top (2) and the table leg (3). The table (1) is set up in this illustration. The axis element, e.g., a screw, is not shown. The table top (2) is fixed by inserting the locking pin (11) through the locking hole (10), which is congruently located in the holding element (17) and the table leg (3). This absorbs the forces of the direction of rotation (12), the center of which is through the axis element (not shown) in the axis of rotation (9) and the locking pin (11).

[0031] In the Fig. Figure 5 shows the cross-section of the table leg (3) in plan view. Here, the tabs (20) can be seen, which absorb forces from various directions when the table (1) is in the upright position with the table leg (3) pressed into the ground and secure the table against tilting or rotating in the ground (not shown).

[0032] In the Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 shows another version of the table top (2). A second table level (13) is mounted below the table top (3). It is held at a distance from the table top (2) by spacers (14). The slot (19) in the lower table level (13) allows the table (1) to be moved into the transport or storage position.

[0033] The table top (2) has cutouts (15) positioned vertically above the recesses (16) in the second table level (13). Drinking glasses or bottles (not shown) can be placed in the recess (16), with the cutout (15) additionally securing the bottles or glasses. In this design, the bottle base holder (7) is used as a support surface for pressing the table leg (3) into the ground. The carrying handle (5) is used to pull the wine and picnic table (1) out of the ground (not shown) and as a handle for carrying the table (1).

[0034] This type of table top ( Fig. 5) can also be used as a coffee bar without the table leg (3) and support elements (17). For this purpose, the table top (2) with spacers (14) and a second table level (13) is placed on the seat and can be used as a cup holder or table. List of reference symbols 1 wine picnic table 2 table top 3 table legs 4 stemware holders 5 Carrying handle 6 Breakthrough for bottle 7 bottle bottom holders 8 lace 9 axis of rotation 10 locking hole 11 Locking pin 12 Direction of rotation 13 Second table level 14 Spacer element 15 Breakthrough 16 Deepening 17 Holding element 18 Push-in direction 19 slot 20 tabs

Claims

[1] Wine and picnic table (1) consisting of a horizontal table top (2) with a vertical base element (3) characterized by that the base element (3) is made of metal and is hingedly connected to the table top (2) and is provided with a bottle base holder (7), which serves as a step when set up to press the base element (3) into the ground. The base element (3) is designed such that it can absorb lateral (21) and torsional forces (22) occurring when set up, in order to ensure a stable stand of the table and to prevent tipping and twisting of the table. [2] Wine or picnic table, according to claim 1 Characterized by that the table top is removable [3] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the table top can be changed [4] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the table leg can be changed [5] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the table top can be locked vertically to the table leg [6] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the table top can be locked parallel to the table leg [7] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the table top can be locked at a different angle to the table leg [8] Wine or picnic table according to claim 5, 6 or 7 Characterized by that the locking is achieved by form closure [9] Wine or picnic table according to claim 5, 6 or 7 Characterized by that the locking is achieved by frictional engagement [10] Wine or picnic table, according to claim 9 Characterized by that the strength of the adhesion can be changed [11] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that one or more additional table levels can be attached [12] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that there are recesses or elevations on the table top that serve to fix objects [13] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that the holding options arise from the interaction of several table levels or in connection with the table leg or other components [14] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that there are additional fastening options for objects on the table top or table leg [15] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that adapters are provided on the table top, the holding element or the table leg to which additional fastening options or attachments can be attached. [16] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that the fastening options or attachments are interchangeable [17] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that the opening for the bottle is dimensioned in such a way that sparkling wine bottles and bottles with cooling sleeves can also be accommodated. [18] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that a removable carrying aid is attached to the table [19] Wine or picnic table according to claim 1 Characterized by that a carrying aid is permanently attached to the table

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