Table frame and table

Abstract

A table frame for a table has a first column and a second column for supporting a table top, a cross member of hollow profile construction by which the first column and the second column are interconnected with each other and a first cantilever support mounted on the top end of the first column and a second cantilever support mounted on the top end of the second column. The first and the second column each have two projections at respective top ends thereof. The cross member, at each end section thereof, has a pair of oblong holes disposed on its lower side and through which the two projections of the respective column extend into the cross member. Each cantilever support has a first and a second flange which are arranged spaced-apart from one another, each of the flanges abutting the cross member on a lateral side portion thereof.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to table frames and tables for both private and commercial use.[0002]A table is a furniture with a table top forming a flat or essentially flat upper surface used to support objects, for storage, show, and / or manipulation. A common type of table is a desk, which is typically used to hold items that one would need to do work, such as papers, textbooks, or computers. The surface is usually supported from below by several vertical columns or “legs,” which may be adjusted to set the table top of the workstation at a desired height. The legs are usually interconnected at their upper ends by a crossbeam for reason of stability.[0003]The connection between the legs and the crossbeam or cross member is crucial for keeping the table top stable even under load. This is why the connection is usually of a rather complex construction and which may comprise many parts that have to be welded or screwed together. Further, as the tables ...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The table frame according to the invention is suitable for private or commercial use and comprises a first column and a second column for supporting a table top. Each of the columns have a longitudinal axis, an upper end and a lower end. The table frame has a cross member of hollow profile construction by which the first column and the second column are interconnected with each other in the region of their upper ends, the cross member having a longitudinal extension. The cross member allows for a high margin of safety against overturning of the columns and a high grade of stability. The table frame further comprises a first cantilever support mounted on the upper end of the first column and a second cantilever support mounted on the upper end of the second column. Each of the cantilever supports is having two arms extending in an orthogonal direction with respect to the longitudinal extension of the cross member for support of the table top; thereby, table tops of various sizes may be mounted on the columns without the risk of tipping over. Also, thinner table tops with reduced stiffness may be

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