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Modular conference table

a technology of modular construction and conference table, which is applied in the field of large conference table, can solve the problems of lack of strength and rigidity, inadequate support of modules, etc., and achieve the effect of uniform weight distribution

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-06
MAYLINE
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[0003]In accordance with the subject invention, a modular table assembly includes two or more table sections with strategically positioned supporting legs and module interconnection assemblies that provide uniform weight distribution and necessary strength and rigidity, regardless of the table length.

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In modular prior art table constructions, inadequate support of the modules and lack of strength and rigidity has been a problem.

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[0023]A modular table assembly 10 of the most basic form of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. The table assembly 10 includes a pair of identical end sections 11 each having a flat upper main table portion 12. Each main table portion has a finished end edge 13 and a connection end edge 14 and a pair of opposite side edges 15. Each table end section 11 has an end supporting leg 16 that extends between the side edges 15 and parallel to the end edges 13 and 14. As is also apparent in FIG. 2, the end leg 16 is positioned closer to the finished end edge 13 than it is to the connection end edge 14.

[0024]Referring also to FIGS. 3-5, the table end sections 12 are supported by a common center leg 17 that is connected to both main table portions 12 and also provides connection for other structural and functional components of the assembly, as will be described in greater detail below. The center supporting leg 17 is sized and shaped generally the same as the end legs 16 and is position...

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Abstract

A modular conference table may be expanded from an assembly of two identical end sections by adding one or more extension sections with all configurations utilizing the same connection assemblies. The two and three module tables use the same single center leg. The use of structural connecting blocks at the joints between the extension section and each of the end sections obviates the need for additional supporting legs.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention pertains to large conference tables and, in particular, to tables of modular construction which can be extended to accommodate varying desired lengths.[0002]Modular tables are well known in the art and include large conference tables of the type used for business meetings requiring seating for relatively large numbers of people. From the standpoint of the manufacturer and seller of such tables, it is convenient if a modular table can be easily assembled to meet a customer's size and length requirements. From the standpoint of the buyer and user, such tables should be relatively easy to assemble and should possess adequate strength and rigidity, particularly as the length increases with the addition of modules. In modular prior art table constructions, inadequate support of the modules and lack of strength and rigidity has been a problem.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]In accordance with the subject invention, a modular table assem...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B13/00
CPCA47B13/088A47B13/003
Inventor GRAY, DANIEL G.WEINFURTER, STEVEN D.
Owner MAYLINE
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