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Multi-planar knockdown table

a multi-planar, knock-down technology, applied in the direction of rigid tables, sectional furniture, cabinets, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the stability of the floor, so as to achieve the effect of large pressure on the surface of the planar member

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-06-24
LOEBNER HUGH GENE
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"The present invention provides a multi-planar knockdown table system that allows for easy assembly and disassembly. The system includes a base and at least two axially aligned supporting columns that support at least two planar members. The planar members are made of wood particulate matter with a resin binder and a surface finish. The system also includes mounting cups with sockets that fit the supports. The columns are tapered at the ends to fit the sockets, and the planar members are circles or squares. The system can be used with non-tapered columns and cups, but the pressure on the surface of the planar member will be large. The top planar member has a mounting cup attached to the bottom surface, while intermediary planar members have two opposed mounting cups attached to the top and bottom surfaces by nuts and bolts or by pop rivets. The system allows for easy assembly and disassembly by withdrawing the columnar supports from the sockets of the cups."

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It is a limitation of the assembly described is that the shelving must be machined, that is, holes must be drilled to accommodate the specific dimensions and shapes of the associated supporting columns.
Another limitation of that design is the fact that the supporting columns are located at the corners of the shelves.
This creates a “cage” structure that may impede unobstructed access to an interior shelf.
Yet another limitation of this design is the necessity to have four columns supporting one shelf.

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[0031]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view the invention. A “top” planar members 1a and an “intermediary” planar member 1b are supported by two central axially aligned columnar support members 3a and 3b which are inserted into sockets of centrally attached mounting cups. One mounting cup, 2d is attached to base 4. Another cup, 2b is attached to the top surface of “intermediary” planar member 1b. Two mounting cups, 2a and 2c, are not shown.

[0032]It should be noted that in the preferred embodiment all mounting cups 2a-2d are identical, and the lettered sub-indicators “a” through “d” are used to specify which cup is being discussed, and not to imply that the cups differ except for their location in the table.

[0033]FIG. 2 is an elevation of a two planar member embodiment of the invention more clearly showing the disposition of base, cups, and planar members. A mounting cup 2d is attached to base 4 by means of pop rivets 7. Columnar support 3b fits into the socket of centrally attached mounti...

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Abstract

The present invention describes a knockdown table with superposed multiple planar members, where the multiple planar members are supported by multiple axially aligned columnar supports inserted into receiving cups attached to the planar members. Vertical separation of the superposed planar members is determined by the length of the columnar supports.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Knockdown tables are convenient and portable tables that can be assembled and disassembled quickly. One design comprises a base, a supporting column, and a planar member supported on the column by a cup.[0002]Multi-level shelving units and tables are a known method of increasing storage surface area in a fixed floor area. This invention combines the two in a novel manner creating a knockdown table having multiple planar members that can be easily assembled, disassembled, stored, and transported. In addition, this invention permits multiple configurations of the table, including different heights and different sizes of the planar members.[0003]Taub, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,010,698 describes a multi-shelved display assembly. It is a limitation of the assembly described is that the shelving must be machined, that is, holes must be drilled to accommodate the specific dimensions and shapes of the associated supporting columns. Another limitation o...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B13/00A47B1/08
CPCA47B87/0246A47B7/02
Inventor LOEBNER, HUGH GENE
Owner LOEBNER HUGH GENE