Mobile serving table

Abstract

Serving table, characterized in that it has a standing surface A attached to the stand structure C and a swiveling carrying device B.

Description

Initial situation

[0001] Mobile serving tables currently on the market typically consist of either 1. consisting of a combination of a stand with a removable tray, where the stand remains in one place and the tray can be removed and is used to carry items, e.g. plates and cups, 2. from a table that can be lifted and carried by means of a handle, a loop or other fixed device, 3. from a tray which has a foldable stand attached to the underside, 4. a table on wheels that can be moved around using a sliding device. Problems of these designs

[0002] Due to its design, the following disadvantage arises for the construction type mentioned in initial situation 1: 1. The stand is not mobile and remains in one location when items are being transported on the tray. This means the stand may be unavailable at other locations where the removed tray might need to be taken and placed.

[0003] Due to their design, the following disadvantages arise for the construction types mentioned in initial situation 2:

[0004] 2. A fixed support device often protrudes from the center of the table surface for balance reasons, thus reducing the size and function of the usable area by, for example, hindering or impairing the placement of objects on the surface.

[0005] 3. A fixed carrying or sliding device impairs the visual appearance and gives the table the visual impression of a functional object.

[0006] 4. A carrying device made of flexible material in the middle of the table (such as a leather loop, etc.) cannot compensate for the uneven load caused by weights (bottles, etc.). This can easily lead to the serving table becoming unstable and tilted when being carried.

[0007] Due to its design, the following disadvantages arise for the construction type mentioned in initial situation 3:

[0008] 5. The folding stand is not safe or is difficult to operate with one hand during transport.

[0009] 6. Reliable locking and unlocking of the stand is not possible with one hand, or only with difficulty, when switching from the carrying function to the standing function.

[0010] Due to its design, the following disadvantage arises for the construction type mentioned in initial situation 4:

[0011] 7. Due to its design, a table on wheels is not suitable for overcoming steps and high thresholds. The solution

[0012] Problem 1 is solved by firmly attaching the support apparatus to the structure, so that the table is always moved as a unit.

[0013] Problem 2 is solved by connecting the carrying device to the table in such a way that it does not change the size or shape of the shelf, even when the table is being carried. The carrying device is integrated into the frame, but not into or onto the shelf.

[0014] Problem 3 is solved by designing the carrying device in such a way that it only appears in form and function when being carried, but is form-fitting and harmoniously integrated when at rest.

[0015] Problem 4 is solved by ensuring that the hand position when carrying the table is at a suitable distance from the table surface and centered over the center of gravity of the loaded table, and that the stop of the carrying device helps to prevent the table surface from rocking when carrying.

[0016] Problems 5 and 6 are solved by designing the carrying device in such a way that it can be operated with one hand even when the table is loaded and can be unfolded without unlocking.

[0017] Problem 7 is solved by allowing the entire table to be lifted off the ground for transport and carried over obstacles. Drawings Fig. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the invention in the resting state. Fig. Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the invention with the carrying device swung out, wherein the design of the carrying device itself serves as a limit to the swiveling movement. Fig. Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the invention with the carrying device swung out, wherein the carrying device includes an element that limits the swiveling movement.

Claims

[1] Serving table, characterized by that it has a standing surface A attached to the stand structure C and a swiveling carrying device B. [2] Serving table, characterized by that it has a carrying device B which does not impair the size or usability of the floor space A. [3] Serving table, characterized by that it has a carrying device B which can be operated with one hand without locking. [4] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by that it has a carrying device B which fits snugly around the outer contour of the base A. [5] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by that it has a carrying device B which rotates around the axis of rotation F. [6] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized bythat it has a carrying device B, the pivoting movement of which about the axis of rotation F is limited by a device G or H attached to the carrying device B, so that the handle area in the pivoted state is positioned above the center of gravity E of the table in order to keep the base A perpendicular to gravity when carrying the table. [7] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by that the devices G or H, in the swung-out state of the carrying device B, strike the stand structure C or the underside of the base A, thereby fixing the carrying position of the carrying device B by the weight of the table and the load itself, thus preventing the table from rocking around the axis of rotation F. [8] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized bythat it has a carrying device B, the pivoting movement of which about the axis of rotation F is limited by a device J, so that the carrying device B lies positively locked around the base A in the rest state. [9] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by that it has a marking D on the carrying device B, which may be shaped, for example, as a recess for more comfortable carrying and which at the same time shows the user where he can ideally grip the carrying device B. [10] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by that the axis of rotation F of the carrying device B is located as far outside the center of the surface A as possible, so that the height Y is as high as possible in order to be able to transport even tall objects standing on the surface A (as in Fig. 3 shown). [11] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the carrying device B, mounted about the axis of rotation F, after the transport process (as in Fig. 2 or Fig. 3 shown) independently into the resting position (as shown in Fig. 1 shown) returns. [12] Serving table according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the exact position of the rest position of the carrying device B (as in Fig. 1 shown) by the design of the stop elements H and F, for example by a screw that can be turned by the user and limits the rotational movement of the carrying device B about the axis of rotation F in one direction.

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