Side cabinet integrated with hidden folding table plate
By integrating a hidden folding table into the side cabinet, the problems of limited functionality and large space occupation of side cabinets on rail vehicles are solved, realizing the multi-functional use of the table and optimizing space, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the vehicle.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-27
AI Technical Summary
The side cabinets on existing rail vehicles have limited functions and occupy a large amount of carriage space, lacking a hidden folding table structure.
Design a side cabinet with an integrated hidden folding tabletop, including a side cabinet body, a mounting box, a rotating mechanism and a folding tabletop. It adopts a two-stage tabletop design, using a rotating mechanism and a limiting mechanism to achieve 90° rotation and concealment of the tabletop. Combined with the limiting bracket assembly, it forms a modular unit.
It improves the space utilization inside rail transit vehicles, provides multi-functional use, and the table can be used as a desktop or hidden in the side wall, enhancing functionality and integration.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of rail transit passenger equipment, and more particularly to a side cabinet with an integrated hidden folding table. Background Technology
[0002] The concealed folding table can be hidden inside the side cabinet flush with the side wall when not in use, secured by a latch on the panel. In use, it rotates 90° via a combination of slides within the left and right rotating mechanism and tracks within the table, forming a stable small table with the limiting bracket assembly. The rotating, limiting, and locking mechanisms are effectively connected via a mounting box, forming a modular concealed folding table unit. The side cabinet, through pre-drilled openings, allows the modular concealed folding table units to be integrated into a single unit, which can be mounted on the side wall of the vehicle as a lower side wall. The side cabinet also features a soft padding feature, serving as an armrest for passengers.
[0003] However, the side cabinets on existing rail vehicles often do not have folding and hidden tables, which not only have limited functions, but also occupy a large amount of carriage space with fixed small tables.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop new frame structures to overcome the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] Purpose of the invention: In view of the shortcomings and defects of the existing technology, the present invention provides a side cabinet with an integrated hidden folding table, which improves the utilization rate of space inside rail transit vehicles, and has high integration and strong functionality.
[0006] Technical Solution: The present invention provides a side cabinet with an integrated hidden folding tabletop, characterized in that it comprises a side cabinet body, a mounting box, a rotating mechanism, and a folding tabletop. The folding tabletop has a secondary tabletop, the secondary tabletop being an HPL board. The rotating mechanism comprises a swing arm welded component, a connecting plate, a limiting block, and a gas spring. The folding tabletop comprises an integrated table frame, an HPL board, a handle, a hidden hinge, a cup holder, a limiting mechanism, a handle lock, a pivot seat, and a slide rail.
[0007] The side cabinet body is composed of an installation box, and the side cabinet body is connected to the folding tabletop through the rotating mechanisms on the left and right sides.
[0008] The connecting plate is equipped with a limiting block; the gas spring connects the swing arm welded component and the connecting plate.
[0009] The folding tabletop has an HPL board inside its one-piece frame and a cup holder on its surface.
[0010] The HPL plate of the folding table is connected to the slide rail, and a handle is provided at the bottom of the HPL plate.
[0011] The folding tabletop is equipped with a limiting mechanism and a handle lock at its end, and the handle lock has a hidden hinge.
[0012] The HPL board mentioned above is an HPL board with a wood grain color on the surface.
[0013] The number of cup holders is 2.
[0014] The rotating mechanism is equipped with rollers.
[0015] Beneficial Effects: Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the following significant advantages: This invention comprises a side cabinet body, a mounting box, a rotating mechanism, and a folding table, offering two usage modes. In table mode, the table can withstand a large load and can be used by passengers to place items; in folded-down mode, the side cabinet serves as the lower side wall panel inside the vehicle. This improves the utilization rate of interior space in rail transit vehicles, exhibiting high integration and strong functionality. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the folding table hidden inside the side cabinet of the present invention in its open state;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the folding tabletop hidden inside the side cabinet of the present invention in its stowed state;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the folding tabletop of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a side view of the folding tabletop of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a front view of the rotating mechanism of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 7 This is a side view of the rotating mechanism of the present invention.
[0023] In the diagram, 1 is the main body of the side cabinet; 2 is the mounting box assembly; 3 is the rotating mechanism; 4 is the folding tabletop; 5 is the integrated table frame; 6 is the HPL board; 7 is the handle; 8 is the concealed hinge; 9 is the cup holder; 10 is the limiting mechanism; 11 is the handle lock; 12 is the axle seat assembly; 13 is the slide rail; 14 is the swing arm welded component; 15 is the connecting plate assembly; 16 is the limiting block; 17 is the gas spring; and 18 is the roller. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding tabletop of the present invention includes a side cabinet body 1, a mounting box assembly 2, a rotating mechanism 3, and a folding tabletop 4. The folding tabletop 4 has a secondary tabletop, the secondary tabletop being an HPL plate 6. The rotating mechanism 3 includes a swing arm welded component 14, a connecting plate assembly 15, a limiting block 16, and a gas spring 17. The folding tabletop 4 includes an integrated table frame 5, an HPL plate 6, a handle 7, a concealed hinge 8, a cup holder 9, a limiting mechanism 10, a handle lock 11, a pivot seat assembly 12, and a slide rail 13. The side cabinet body 1 has a mounting box assembly 2, and the side cabinet body 1 is connected to the folding tabletop 4 via the rotating mechanisms 3 on both sides. The connecting plate assembly 15 has a limiting block 16; the gas spring 17 connects the swing arm welded component 14 and the connecting plate assembly 15. The integrated table frame 5 of the folding tabletop 4 contains an HPL plate 6, and the folding tabletop 4 has a cup holder 9. The HPL board 6 of the folding tabletop 4 is connected to the slide rail 13, and a handle 7 is provided at the bottom of the HPL board 6. The end of the folding tabletop 4 is provided with a limiting mechanism 10 and a handle lock 11, and a hidden hinge 8 is provided at the handle lock 11. The HPL board 6 is an HPL board with a wood grain color. There are 2 cup holders 9. The rotating mechanism 3 is provided with rollers 18.
[0026] This invention relates to a side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table. The folding table has a simple, stable, and high-load-bearing structure with a concealed function. Integrated with the side cabinet, it can serve as a lower side wall panel inside a train. It includes a tabletop for passenger use; left and right rotating mechanisms for supporting the table and providing a track for folding the concealed table; and a mounting box for connecting the rotating mechanisms to the train body, serving as the basic load-bearing component for the modular concealed folding table. The rotating mechanism and the table using it provide a normal tabletop mode, allowing passengers to place more items when the secondary table is opened. The rotating mechanism and the table using it can also be concealed within the side wall mode. The concealed folding table, integrated with the side cabinet, can be used as a lower side wall panel.
[0027] Example 1: As Figure 1 The side cabinet shown features an integrated concealed folding table, which can be used as a table when unfolded. The table is securely and stably in the unfolded state via a left-right rotating mechanism 3 and a limiting mechanism 10 hidden at the rear of the table, ensuring safe use by passengers. The table can be folded and unfolded as needed, and two cup holders 9 are also built into the tabletop for passenger use.
[0028] Example 2: As Figure 2The integrated concealed folding table shown can be folded up and hidden inside the side cabinet. The table can be folded up by flipping the second-level table using the handle 7. The handle lock 11 on the back of the first-level table can be lifted by hand, so that the table can be slowly slid down into the mounting box assembly 2 along the slide on the rotating mechanism 3. Push the small table so that its panel is flush with the side cabinet panel. Release the handle lock 11, and the table can be locked into the side cabinet as one unit.
[0029] Compared with existing rail vehicle tables and side cabinets, this invention has the following advantages: 1. The table consists of two levels, which can be freely selected as needed. Opening both levels can increase the usable desktop area; 2. The table can be hidden in the side wall mode, and when hidden, it is flush with the side wall, providing passengers with a larger and more convenient indoor space.
Claims
1. A side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding tabletop, characterized in that: The cabinet includes a main body (1), a mounting box (2), a rotating mechanism (3), and a folding tabletop (4). The folding tabletop (4) has a secondary tabletop, which is an HPL board (6). The rotating mechanism (3) includes a swing arm welded component (14), a connecting plate component (15), a limiting block (16), and a gas spring (17). The folding tabletop (4) includes an integrated table frame (5), an HPL board (6), a handle (7), a concealed hinge (8), a cup holder (9), a limiting mechanism (10), a handle lock (11), a bearing component (12), and a slide rail (13).
2. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body of the side cabinet (1) is equipped with an installation box (2), and the main body of the side cabinet (1) is connected to the folding table (4) through the rotating mechanism (3) on the left and right sides.
3. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate assembly (15) is provided with a limiting block (16); the gas spring (17) connects the swing arm welded part (14) and the connecting plate assembly (15).
4. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The folding tabletop (4) has an HPL board (6) inside its integrated table frame (5) and a cup holder (9) on its folding tabletop (4).
5. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The HPL plate (6) of the folding table (4) is connected to the slide rail (13), and the bottom of the HPL plate (6) is provided with a handle (7).
6. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The folding table (4) is provided with a limiting mechanism (10) and a handle lock (11) at its end, and a hidden hinge (8) is provided at the handle lock (11).
7. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The HPL board (6) is an HPL board with a wood grain color on the surface.
8. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The number of cup holders (9) is 2.
9. The side cabinet with an integrated concealed folding table as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (3) is equipped with rollers (18).