Stackable tables

By designing stackable tables and adopting a tapered column and tapered groove structure, the problem of single function and conflicting storage and use of existing furniture is solved, and the effects of flexible use and efficient storage are achieved.

CN115104843BActive Publication Date: 2025-01-24TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202110297063.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-03-19
Publication Date
2025-01-24
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-19

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Technical Problem

The furniture in existing college classrooms has single functions and is not flexible enough, and there are contradictions in storage and use, making it difficult to meet the needs of college management and storage.

Method used

Designed a sturdy tablet, a table leg and a cone -shaped groove with a cone column structure. The surrounding area of ​​the table board forms multiple recessed chamfers. , Save storage space.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the flexible use and efficient storage of desks, creates a more comfortable learning and office environment, and reduces production, transportation and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a stackable table set, comprising: a table frame (10) and a table board (20) arranged on the table frame (10); the table legs (11) of the table frame (10) are tapered columns with an outer diameter gradually decreasing from top to bottom, the tapered columns are provided with tapered grooves (111), the tapered grooves (111) extend downward from the top of the tapered columns, and the inner diameter of the tapered grooves (111) gradually decreases from top to bottom, the inner diameter of at least part of the tapered grooves (111) is greater than the outer diameter of at least part of the tapered columns; the top of the tapered grooves (111) is not covered by the table board (20). The stackable table set provided by the present invention has beautiful appearance, is easy to install, can be stacked, occupies little storage space, and is easy to transport.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of furniture design, in particular to a stackable table set. Background Art

[0002] For modern colleges and universities, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the current classroom furniture, both in terms of function and quality. Most of the classroom furniture only meets the basic needs of students, and there are no more effective breakthroughs in the rationality of functions, humanization and functional innovation. In addition, a large number of stackable tables and chairs also pose great problems for the management and storage of colleges and universities. Even storage requires a lot of space. Some existing desks on the market can be stacked and stored, but students do not have good flexibility and splicing functions when using them, which causes a contradiction between storage and use.

[0003] For furniture manufacturers, although there is a large demand for college desks, the existing products on the market are simple, outdated and have single functions. Due to structural problems, manufacturers cannot carry out reasonable and efficient disassembly, transportation and assembly, and incur a lot of extra costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The stackable table for colleges and universities of the embodiment of the present invention, on the one hand, emphasizes the practicality, flexibility and humanization of the functions, and is an optimization of the existing stackable table for colleges and universities. On the other hand, it realizes "efficiency" in the true sense from the perspectives of production, transportation and later maintenance. The stackable table can be used as desks for students in schools, and can also be used as desks, dining tables, etc. in families.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides a stackable table set used as any one of a desk, a desk, an office desk or a dining table, comprising: a table frame and a table top;

[0006] The table frame includes a crossbeam frame and table legs, the table legs are fixedly connected to the crossbeam frame, and the table top is laid on the crossbeam frame;

[0007] The table legs of the table frame are tapered columns with an outer diameter gradually decreasing from top to bottom, the tapered columns are provided with tapered grooves, the tapered grooves extend downward from the top of the tapered columns, and the inner diameter of the tapered grooves gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the inner diameter of at least part of the tapered grooves is greater than the outer diameter of at least part of the tapered columns;

[0008] The top of the conical groove is not covered by the table top.

[0009] The stackable table of the embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: creating a more comfortable and warm learning and office environment, the table legs are designed as a tapered column structure, and tapered grooves are provided to allow them to be nested with each other, meeting the demand for stacking desks and saving storage space.

[0010] In one embodiment, the conical groove runs through from the top end of the conical column to the bottom end of the conical column, and a baffle is provided in the conical groove. The inner diameter of the conical groove where the baffle is located is greater than or equal to the minimum outer diameter of the conical column.

[0011] In one embodiment, at least part of the tapered groove is provided with a strip-shaped notch, and the strip-shaped notch extends downward from the top of the tapered groove;

[0012] The top opening of the tapered groove and the top of the strip-shaped notch are smoothly transitioned through a curved surface.

[0013] In one embodiment, the width of the strip-shaped gap gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0014] In one embodiment, a plurality of inwardly concave chamfers are formed on the periphery of the table top, the chamfers correspond one-to-one to the conical columns, and the top of the conical groove is located in the corresponding chamfer.

[0015] In one embodiment, the table frame includes a crossbeam frame and the tapered column, the tapered column is fixed to the crossbeam frame, and the table top is laid on the crossbeam frame.

[0016] In one embodiment, the table top is in the shape of a regular polygon or a rectangle.

[0017] In one embodiment, there are two cross beam frames, which are symmetrically arranged, and both ends of each cross beam frame are fixedly connected to a conical column.

[0018] In one embodiment, the two cross beams are both C-shaped, and the middle areas of the two cross beams are close together.

[0019] In one embodiment, each of the crossbeam frames is provided with a hanging basket, and the hanging basket is located below the table top.

[0020] In one embodiment, the connection position between the cross beam frame and the tapered column is lower than the top of the tapered column, so that when the table top is laid on the cross beam frame, the upper surface of the table top is flush with the top of the tapered column. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a stackable table set in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a stackable table set in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 is a top view of a stackable table set in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 is a front view of a stackable table set in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a left side view of a stackable table set in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 is a top view of half of a table frame in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a plurality of stackable table sets put together from a first perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 is a perspective schematic diagram of a plurality of stackable table sets put together from a second viewing angle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Fig. 9 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a plurality of stackable table sets stacked in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a table leg in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0032] This embodiment provides a stackable table that can be used as any one of a desk, a desk, an office desk or a dining table. Figure 1 and Figure 2The stackable tableware comprises: a table frame 10 and a table top 20 arranged on the table frame 10; the table legs 11 of the table frame 10 are tapered columns with an outer diameter gradually decreasing from top to bottom, the tapered columns are provided with tapered grooves 111, the tapered grooves 111 extend downward from the top of the tapered columns along the length direction of the tapered columns, and the inner diameter of the tapered grooves 111 gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the inner diameter of at least part of the tapered grooves 111 is greater than the outer diameter of at least part of the tapered columns; since the inner diameter of the tapered grooves 111 and the outer diameter of the tapered columns are different The height positions of the conical grooves 111 are different, and the size change mode of the two is gradually reduced from top to bottom. Therefore, the position where the inner diameter of the conical groove 111 is the largest is the top end, and the position where the inner diameter is the smallest is the bottom end. The position where the outer diameter of the conical column (i.e., the table leg 11) is the largest is the top end, and the position where the outer diameter is the smallest is the bottom end. The purpose of setting the inner diameter of at least part of the conical groove 111 greater than the outer diameter of at least part of the conical column in this embodiment is to make it easier to stack two stackable table sets together. The stacking method can be as follows: Fig. 9 As shown, stackable tableware can be stacked together for easy transportation and storage; as long as the inner diameter of at least part of the conical groove 111 is larger than the outer diameter of at least part of the conical column, it can be ensured that the lower part of one conical column can be inserted into the conical groove 111 of another conical column, thereby achieving the following effect: Fig. 9 In the stacking method shown, the depth of the tapered groove 111 in which one tapered column can be inserted into another tapered column can be designed according to the requirements. In order to minimize the space occupied after stacking, the interval between the two table tops 20 can be reduced as much as possible. The smaller the interval between the table tops 20 of the two stackable table sets, the smaller the space occupied. The table legs 11 are set as tapered columns and tapered grooves 111 are provided. When the table legs 11 of the two stackable table sets are put together, the whole is very stable and will not shake during transportation and movement, thereby improving the convenience of transportation. In addition, for idle stackable table sets, stacking them can reduce the space occupied. Since the whole is very stable, there is no safety hazard during storage.

[0033] In order to prevent the table top 20 from blocking the top entrance of the conical groove 111, the top of the conical groove 111 is not covered by the table top 20. Figure 3 As shown, the four corners of the table top 20 are all provided with inwardly concave chamfers. If the inwardly concave chamfers are not provided, the area of ​​the table top 20 can be reduced, or the table legs 11 can be arranged at a more outward position to ensure that the top of the conical groove 111 is not covered by the table top 20.

[0034] In one embodiment, the periphery of the table top 20 is formed with a plurality of inwardly concave chamfers, and the chamfers correspond to the conical columns one by one. The top of the conical groove 111 is located in the corresponding chamfer. The utilization rate of the corner position of the table top 20 is low and it is easy to hurt people. The table legs 11 are arranged at this position, which cleverly solves two problems at the same time. The inwardly concave chamfers are arc chamfers, and their size can be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the top of the table legs 11. This structure can ensure that the table legs will not exceed the rectangular plane of the table top 20, and it is easy to realize the seamless splicing of the table tops 20 and the multiple stackable tablewares spliced ​​together. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, there is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of four stackable tables put together.

[0035] In one embodiment, the conical groove 111 runs through from the top of the conical column to the bottom of the conical column, so that the conical column becomes a tubular structure, and a baffle 112 is provided in the conical groove 111. The inner diameter of the position of the baffle 112 in the conical groove 111 is greater than or equal to the minimum outer diameter of the conical column. The baffle 112 can limit the stacking position of the stackable tableware above, so as to avoid the situation that the nesting is too firm and causes inconvenience in use.

[0036] In one embodiment, see Fig.10 At least part of the conical groove 111 is provided with a strip notch 113, which extends downward from the top of the conical groove 111; the top opening of the conical groove 111 and the top of the strip notch 113 are smoothly transitioned through the curved surface 114. By providing the strip notch 113, the inner diameter of the same position of the conical groove 111 can be slightly changed when necessary, for example, when multiple stackable tablewares are stacked. Fig. 9 When stacking, the upper leg 11 of the stackable table set may squeeze the conical groove 111, causing the lower leg 11 to deform and enlarge the inner diameter of the conical groove 111. The presence of the strip notch 113 makes this change more flexible, which can effectively avoid the problem of two stackable table sets getting stuck and difficult to pull out after being stacked together.

[0037] In one embodiment, the width of the strip notch 113 gradually decreases from top to bottom. The strip notch 113 cooperates with the curved surface 114 to make the stackable table more beautiful, and because the outer diameter of the tapered column is larger, the width of the strip notch 113 at this position can provide sufficient support strength even if it is larger, thereby ensuring the overall structural strength of the stackable table.

[0038] See also Figure 1-Figure 6 The table frame 10 includes a crossbeam frame 12 and a tapered column (i.e., table leg 11), the tapered column is fixed to the crossbeam frame 12, and the table top 20 is laid on the crossbeam frame 12. Figure 2As shown, the table frame 10 includes two cross beam frames 12 and four tapered columns. Specifically, a table frame 10 can be composed of two identical table frame units, such as Figure 6 As shown, it shows half a table frame 10 (i.e., a table frame unit). The two parts can be connected by bolts or welding. During production, only the table frame unit needs to be produced, and then a complete table frame 10 can be formed through assembly. A single table frame unit is easier to process and transport.

[0039] In one embodiment, there are two crossbeam frames 12, which are symmetrically arranged, and a conical column is fixedly connected to both ends of each crossbeam frame 12. That is, the table frame 10 is composed of two table frame units with exactly the same shape, which are symmetrically arranged and combined to ensure the standardization and efficiency of production and save finished products. At the same time, it can be effectively stacked for easy transportation. The table frame 10 can also be designed with other structural solutions according to needs, which will not be specifically introduced here.

[0040] In one embodiment, the two cross beams 12 are both "C" shaped, and the middle areas of the two cross beams 12 are close together. The "C" shape here represents a general outline and is not required to be exactly the same as the letter shape.

[0041] The table top 20 can be set to be circular, square, triangular or other polygonal shapes according to the needs. In this embodiment, a rectangular table top 20 is selected to facilitate multiple stackable tableware such as Figure 7 Splicing shown.

[0042] See also Figure 1-Figure 6 , each crossbeam frame 12 is provided with a hanging basket 121, and the hanging basket 121 is located below the table board 20. The hanging basket 121 can hang personal belongings such as school bags, and maximize the function in this most effective and direct way. The hanging basket 121 can be set as a hollow structure, and the hollow hanging basket form can also prevent the loss and forgetting of personal belongings; for students who often use computers, the design of the hanging basket 121 provides a placement for the power strip and power supply, avoiding placing the corresponding electrical appliances on the desktop to affect the usable area, and also preventing it from being placed on the ground to cause safety problems; the hanging basket 121 can be a completely independent component, which can be hung at any position under the desktop according to needs.

[0043] In one embodiment, the connection position between the cross beam frame 12 and the tapered column is lower than the top of the tapered column, so that when the table top 20 is laid on the cross beam frame 12, the upper surface of the table top 20 is flush with the top of the tapered column. Thus, the upper surface of the table top 20 can smoothly transition with the top of the tapered column, reducing the problem of scratches and bumps.

[0044] Based on the above introduction to various embodiments of stackable tableware, the stackable tableware provided in this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0045] From the perspective of use and appearance:

[0046] 1. It provides a new model of stackable desks, changing the current status of old-fashioned, simple and crude stackable desks, creating a more comfortable and warm learning and office environment for students, so that students can study in a more comfortable and quality environment;

[0047] 2. In order to meet the large-scale use and storage needs of desks in colleges and universities, a comprehensive consideration is given to the appearance and function: the conical cylindrical table legs can be nested with each other, meeting the needs of stacking desks and saving storage space; in addition, college students have certain needs for the mobility of desks, and the desks can be seamlessly spliced ​​together to achieve various combinations according to teaching and use needs.

[0048] From a production perspective:

[0049] 1. All functional structures and materials in the desk can be purchased directly from the market or slightly processed to improve the production efficiency of the enterprise;

[0050] 2. The desk can be disassembled in all functional structural components, which is convenient for transportation and handling, and can be installed on site;

[0051] 3. It is common for students to damage its various components due to high-frequency use. The independence of the desk structure makes it easier to replace various functional components at any time, providing possibilities for market promotion. These in themselves are also interpretations of humanized design.

[0052] In this embodiment, the orientation limitations of "up" and "down" are based on the normal placement of the stackable tableware.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms “center”, “longitudinal”, “lateral”, “length”, “width”, “thickness”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, “clockwise”, “counterclockwise”, “axial”, “radial”, “circumferential”, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0054] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0055] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0056] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0057] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0058] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and vary the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A stackable table used as any one of a desk, a writing desk, an office desk or a dining table, characterized in that: include: Table frame (10) and table top (20); The table frame (10) comprises a crossbeam frame (12) and table legs (11), the table legs (11) are fixedly connected to the crossbeam frame (12), and the table top (20) is laid on the crossbeam frame (12); The table legs (11) of the table frame (10) are tapered columns whose outer diameter gradually decreases from top to bottom, the tapered columns are provided with tapered grooves (111), the tapered grooves (111) extend downward from the top of the tapered columns, and the inner diameter of the tapered grooves (111) gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the inner diameter of at least some positions of the tapered grooves (111) is greater than the outer diameter of at least some positions of the tapered columns; The top of the conical groove (111) is not covered by the table top (20); The conical groove (111) extends from the top end of the conical column to the bottom end of the conical column, a baffle (112) is provided in the conical groove (111), and the inner diameter of the conical groove (111) where the baffle (112) is located is greater than or equal to the minimum outer diameter of the conical column; At least part of the tapered groove (111) is provided with a strip-shaped notch, and the strip-shaped notch extends downward from the top of the tapered groove (111); The top opening of the tapered groove (111) and the top of the strip-shaped notch are smoothly transitioned through a curved surface; The width of the strip-shaped notch gradually decreases from top to bottom.

2. The stackable table set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The periphery of the table top (20) is formed with a plurality of inwardly concave chamfers, the chamfers corresponding to the conical columns one by one, and the top of the conical groove (111) is located in the corresponding chamfer.

3. The stackable table set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The table top (20) is in the shape of a regular polygon or a rectangle.

4. The stackable table set according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two cross beam frames (12), which are symmetrically arranged, and both ends of each cross beam frame (12) are fixedly connected to a conical column.

5. The stackable table set according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two cross beam frames (12) are both in a "C" shape, and the middle areas of the two cross beam frames (12) are close together.

6. The stackable table set according to claim 5, characterized in that: A hanging basket (121) is provided on each of the crossbeam frames (12), and the hanging basket (121) is located below the table top (20).

7. The stackable table set according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection position between the crossbeam frame (12) and the conical column is lower than the top of the conical column, so that when the table top (20) is laid on the crossbeam frame (12), the upper surface of the table top (20) is flush with the top of the conical column.

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