Folding table

Abstract

A folding table includes: a mounting bracket; a rotatable bracket rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket and including a slot; a platform coupled to the rotatable bracket; an adjustable leg rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket and engaged with the slot; and a release lever rotatably coupled to the rotatable bracket and configured to selectively restrict movement of the adjustable leg in the slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to folding tables, including folding tables that may be used, for example, in conjunction with a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] There are many problems in the field of tables for use in conjunction with vehicles. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present disclosure includes the following non-limiting examples:

[0004] A folding table comprises: a mounting bracket; a rotatable bracket that is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket and includes a narrow slot; a platform that is connected to the rotatable bracket; an adjustable leg that is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket and engages with the narrow slot; and a release lever that is rotatably connected to the rotatable bracket and is configured to selectively limit movement of the adjustable leg in the narrow slot.

[0005] According to any of the foregoing embodiments, the folding table further includes a latch body connected to one of the mounting bracket or the rotatable bracket and a latch pin connected to the other of the mounting bracket or the rotatable bracket, wherein the latch pin is configured to engage the latch body to maintain the folding table in a closed position.

[0006] The folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the release lever is biased toward a locked position in which the release lever restricts movement of the adjustable leg to maintain the folding table in an open position.

[0007] A folding table according to any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the narrow slot is a first narrow slot; the rotatable bracket includes a first flange defining the first narrow slot and a second flange spaced apart from the first flange; the second flange defines a second narrow slot; and the adjustable leg engages with the second narrow slot.

[0008] The folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the release lever is at least partially disposed between the first flange and the second flange.

[0009] A folding table according to any of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the first flange and the second flange are spaced apart by a first distance in a first direction; the release rod includes a release rod width defined in the first direction; the adjustable leg includes a first section and a second section, the second section being spaced apart from the first section by a second distance in the first direction; and the release rod width is smaller than the first distance and the second distance.

[0010] The folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein in a closed position of the folding table, a portion of the release lever is disposed in a gap between the first section and the second section.

[0011] The folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein in an open position of the folding table, the release lever is disposed outside of the gap.

[0012] A folding table according to any of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the rotatable support is capable of rotating around the axis of the rotatable support; the release lever is capable of rotating around the axis of the release lever; the adjustable leg is capable of rotating around the axis of the adjustable leg; and the axis of the release lever, the axis of the rotatable support and the axis of the adjustable leg are parallel.

[0013] The folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the platform comprises a flat upper surface and a cup holder.

[0014] A folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein in the open position of the folding table, the rotatable support axis is disposed at a higher height than the release lever axis, and the release lever axis is disposed at a higher height than the adjustable leg axis.

[0015] A folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein in a closed position of the folding table, the rotatable support axis is disposed at a higher height than the adjustable leg axis, and the adjustable leg axis is disposed at a higher height than the release lever axis.

[0016] The folding table according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the release lever comprises a shaft and a one-piece body.

[0017] The folding table according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the single-piece body includes an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion contacting the adjustable legs to lock the folding table in an open position, and the outer portion providing a handle for unlocking the folding table.

[0018] A vehicle comprises a mounting surface and a folding table according to any of the preceding embodiments coupled to the mounting surface.

[0019] A vehicle as in any preceding embodiment, wherein the mounting surface includes a recess, and wherein in the closed position of the folding table, the folding table is at least partially disposed in the recess.

[0020] A vehicle as in any preceding embodiment, wherein in the closed position the platform is flush with an outer surface of the mounting surface.

[0021] A vehicle seat comprises a folding table according to any of the preceding embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Although the claims are not limited to specific illustrations, an understanding of various aspects may be gained through a discussion of various examples. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features may be exaggerated or hidden to better illustrate and explain the innovative aspects of the examples. In addition, the exemplary illustrations described herein are not exhaustive or otherwise limiting, and the embodiments are not limited to the precise forms and configurations shown in the drawings or disclosed in the following detailed description. The exemplary illustrations are described in detail with reference to the drawings as follows:

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in an open position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 2 is a perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in an open position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 3 is a perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in an open position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 4 is a perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in an open position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 5 is a side view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in an open position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 6 is a side view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in a closed position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 7 is a side view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in a first intermediate position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 8 is a side view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in a second intermediate position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0031] Fig. 9 is a side view generally illustrating an embodiment of a folding table in an open position in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the detailed description that follows, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various embodiments described. However, it is apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various embodiments described may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, processes, components, circuits, and networks are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the embodiments.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , the folding table 20 is shown having a platform 30, a mounting bracket 32, a rotatable bracket 34, and a release lever 36. The folding table 20 is shown in an open position and is mounted to a mounting surface 38 via the mounting bracket 32. Optionally, the mounting surface 38 includes a portion of a vehicle 40, such as a body panel and / or a vehicle seat. The platform 30 includes a flat top surface 50 that serves as a table. The platform 30 optionally includes one or more cup holders, such as a first cup holder 52 and a second cup holder 54. The folding table 20 defines an X direction (e.g., forward and rearward), a Y direction (e.g., left and right), and a Z direction (e.g., up and down).

[0034] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The rotatable bracket 34 is rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket 32 ​​at a rotatable bracket axis 60, such as via one or more pins or shafts 62. The rotatable bracket axis 60 is parallel to the X direction. The rotatable bracket 34 includes a body 70, a first flange 72, and a second flange 74. The body 70 is parallel to the XY plane when in the open position, and parallel to the XZ plane ( Figure 6 ). The first flange 72 and the second flange 74 are parallel to the YZ plane such that the first flange 72 and the second flange 74 extend perpendicularly from the body 70. The first flange 72 and the second flange 74 are spaced apart from each other by a first distance D1 in the X direction. The first flange 72 includes a first slot 78. The second flange 74 includes a second slot 80. The mounting bracket 32 ​​includes a first tab 90 and a second tab 92 spaced apart from the first tab in the X direction. The first tab 90 and the second tab 92 are parallel to the YZ plane.

[0035] The folding table 20 includes an adjustable leg 100 that is rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket 32, engages with the first slot 78 and / or engages with the second slot 80. The adjustable leg 100 includes a first section 102 and a second section 104. The first section 102 and the second section 104 are spaced apart from each other by a second distance D2 in the X direction. The first section 102 is rotatably coupled to the first tab 90 of the mounting bracket 32, and the second section 104 is rotatably coupled to the second tab 92 of the mounting bracket 32, so that the adjustable leg 100 can rotate about an adjustable leg axis 108 that is parallel to the X direction, parallel to the rotatable bracket axis 60, and offset from the rotatable bracket axis 60 in at least the Z direction. The adjustable leg 100 includes a third section 110 coupled to the first section 102 and / or the second section 104. The third section 110 is parallel to the X direction. The third segment 110 includes a first end 112 at least partially slidably disposed in the first slot 78, and includes a second end 114 at least partially slidably disposed in the second slot 80. The first slot 78 includes a first slot first end 120 and a first slot second end 122. The second slot 80 includes a second slot first end 124 ( Figure 3 ) and the second slot second end 126. The first slot first end 120 and the second slot first end 124 are disposed further away from the rotatable support axis 60 than the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126. In the open position of the folding table 20, the first end 112 and the second end 114 of the third section 110 of the adjustable leg 100 are disposed in the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126, respectively. The release lever 36 holds the first end 112 and the second end 114 in the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126 to lock the folding table 20 in the open position.

[0036] The folding table 20 includes a latch assembly 130. The latch assembly 130 includes a latch body 132 coupled to the mounting bracket 32 ​​and includes a latch pin 134 coupled to the rotatable bracket 34. In the closed position ( Figure 6 ), the latch pin 134 engages with the latch body 132 so that the latch body 132 restricts movement (e.g., rotation) of the rotatable bracket 34 away from the closed position. For example, the latch pin 134 snaps into the latch body 132. Although the latch body 132 is shown coupled to the mounting bracket 32 ​​and the latch pin 134 is shown coupled to the rotatable bracket 34, this configuration can be reversed so that the latch body 132 is coupled to the rotatable bracket 34 and the latch pin is coupled to the mounting bracket 32.

[0037] The first flange 72 includes a first mounting portion 150 that is spaced apart from the first slot 78 (e.g., below the first slot 78 in the Z direction when the folding table 20 is in the open position) and is disposed further away from the body 70 than the first slot 78. The second flange 74 includes a second mounting portion 152 that is spaced apart from the second slot 80 (e.g., below the second slot 80 in the Z direction when the folding table 20 is in the open position) and is disposed further away from the body 70 than the second slot 80. The release lever 36 is rotatably coupled to the rotatable bracket 34 via the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 152, such that the release lever 36 is rotatable about a release lever axis 156 that is parallel to the X direction, the rotatable bracket axis, and / or the adjustable leg axis 108. Optionally, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 152 include a hole into which and / or through which a portion of the release lever 36 extends. For example, the release lever 36 includes a release lever body 158 and a shaft 160 coupled to the release lever body 158 and extending into or through the first and second mounting portions 150, 152. One or more springs 154 rotationally bias the release lever 36.

[0038] The release lever body 158 of the release lever 36 includes an outer portion 170, an inner portion 172, and an intermediate portion 174. Optionally, the release lever body 158 is a single, integral, one-piece component. The intermediate portion 174 is disposed between the outer portion 170 and the inner portion 172 and is rotatably coupled to the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 152. The outer portion 170 is disposed further away from the rotatable bracket axis 60 than the inner portion 172. The outer portion 170 is configured to release the adjustable leg 100, such as by actuation by a user. For example, the outer portion 170 serves as a handle to unlock the folding table 20 to allow the folding table 20 to be folded to a closed position. The inner portion 172 is configured to engage the adjustable leg 100 (such as the third section 110) to limit the movement of the adjustable leg 100 in the first slot 78 and the second slot 80, thereby locking the folding table 20 in the open position. One or more springs 154 rotationally bias the inner portion 172 toward or into contact with the body 70, and rotationally bias the outer portion 170 away from the body 70 (e.g., in Figure 6-Figure 9 counterclockwise).

[0039] The platform 30 includes an outer edge 180 that defines a platform recess 182. The platform recess 182 facilitates a user pulling the platform 30 to move the folding table 20 to various positions. Additionally or alternatively, the platform recess 182 is aligned with at least a portion of the release lever 36 (such as the outer portion 170), which can provide increased visibility of and / or access to the release lever 36. For example, the platform recess 182 can be at least partially aligned with the release lever 36 in the X-direction and / or such that at least a portion of the release lever 36 is visible when looking down at the platform 30 in the Z-direction with the folding table 20 in the open position. The platform recess 182 is shown as a trapezoidal configuration, but other configurations may be included.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the folding table 20 is shown in an open position, wherein the release lever 36 (e.g., the inner portion 172) engages the third section 110 of the adjustable leg 100 to engage the first slot 78 and the second slot 80 ( Figure 4 ) of the first slot second end 122 ( Figure 4 ) and the second slot second end 126 ( Figure 4 ) locks the third section 110. For example, in the open position, the weight of the platform 30, the rotatable bracket 34, and any items placed on or in the platform 30 apply a downward force to the adjustable leg 100 in the Z direction, which will cause the adjustable leg 100 to rotate downward and rotate in the first slot 78 and the second slot 80 ( Figure 4 ) slides toward or to the first slot first end 120 and the second slot first end 124 ( Figure 3 ), but the inner portion 172 blocks sliding of the adjustable leg 100, which blocks such rotation and locks the folding table 20 in the open position.

[0041] Reference Figure 5 , the first flange 72 and the second flange 74 are spaced apart from each other by a first distance D1 in the X direction. The first section 102 and the second section 104 are spaced apart from each other by a second distance D2 in the X direction, such that a gap 178 exists between the first section 102 and the second section 104. The release lever body 158 has a width W defined in the X direction. The first distance D1 is greater than the second distance D2, and the second distance D2 is greater than the width W. For example, a portion, a majority, or all of the release lever 36 and / or the adjustable leg 100 may be aligned between the positions of the first flange 72 and the second flange 74 relative to the X direction.

[0042] Reference Figure 6-Figure 9, the folding table 20 is in the closed position, the first intermediate position, the second intermediate position, and the open position, respectively. Optionally, the mounting surface 38 extends (e.g., extends vertically) from the support surface 198 (e.g., the vehicle floor) and includes a recess 200, in which a portion or all of the folding table 20 is disposed in the closed position. The mounting surface 38 can define a mounting protrusion 202 that is disposed in the recess 200 and to which the mounting bracket 32 ​​is coupled. In some examples, the recess 200 is configured such that when the folding table 20 is in the closed position, the platform 30 is flush with an outer surface 204 of the mounting surface 38.

[0043] When the folding table 20 is Figure 6 In the closed position shown in , the platform 30, the rotatable support 34 including the first slot 78 and the second slot 80, and / or the adjustable leg 100 are generally vertical (e.g., parallel to the XZ plane), and the platform 30 is flush with the outer surface 204 of the mounting surface 38. In addition, the latch pin 134 is shown as being engaged with the latch body 132 (e.g., snapping into the latch body 132). The rotatable support axis 60 is disposed at the top of the folding table 20. In the closed position, the third section 110 (e.g., relative to the support surface 198) is disposed at a height H4 that is lower than the height H1 of the rotatable support axis 60, the height H2 of the adjustable leg axis 108, and / or the height H3 of the release lever axis 156. The height H1 of the rotatable support axis 60 and the height H2 of the adjustable leg axis 108 are fixed. In the closed position, the third section 110 (e.g., relative to the support surface 198) is disposed at a height H4 that is lower than the height H1 of the rotatable support axis 60, the height H2 of the adjustable leg axis 108, and / or the height H3 of the release lever axis 156. Figure 6 In the closed position, the heights H1 and H2 are greater than the height H3 of the release lever axis 156 and the height H4 of the third section 110 .

[0044] The folding table 20 is configured to rotate the rotatable bracket 34 about the rotatable bracket axis 60 relative to the mounting bracket 32, for example. Figure 6 The closed position moves to Figure 7 For example, the platform 30 includes an outer edge 180, and the user can move outward in the Y direction (e.g., in Figure 6 The outer edge 180 is pulled leftwardly in the center of the rotatable bracket 34 to cause rotation of the adjustable leg 100. The third section 110 and the first and second slots 78 and 80 are configured so that when the rotatable bracket 34 and the adjustable leg 100 are rotated upward, the third section 110 can slide from the first and second slot first ends 120 and 124 toward the first and second slot second ends 122 and 126.

[0045] The folding table 20 is configured to be pulled outward and upward toward the outer edge 180. Figure 7 The first intermediate position moves to Figure 8For example, as the folding table 20 moves to the second intermediate position and from the second intermediate position toward the open position, the third segment 110 is configured to continue to slide toward the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126 and contact the release lever 36. The third segment 110 and the release lever 36 are configured such that such contact causes the release lever 36 to rotate against the force of the one or more springs 154 (e.g., in Figure 8 For example, the third section 110 is configured to slide between the body 70 and the inner portion 172 of the release lever 36. Optionally, when the folding table 20 is in the closed position ( Figure 6 ), the first intermediate position ( Figure 7 ) and / or the second intermediate position ( Figure 8 ), a portion of the release lever 36, such as at least a portion of the inner portion 172, is disposed directly between the first section 102 and the second section 104 in the X direction (e.g., between Figure 5 104). For example, as the folding table 20 moves to and from the closed position and the open position, the release lever 36 can be configured to slide between the first section 102 and the second section 104. This configuration can allow the folding table 20 to be in a closed position with a reduced size.

[0046] In the open position, the release lever 36 is disposed outside the gap 178 ( Figure 3 ). Optionally, when the folding table 20 is in the closed position ( Figure 6 ), the first intermediate position ( Figure 7 ) and / or the second intermediate position ( Figure 8 ), the first section 102 is partially disposed between the release lever body 158 and the first flange 72, and / or the second section 104 is partially disposed between the release lever body 158 and the second flange 74 ( Figure 5 ). For example, the difference between the width W and the first distance D1 can be at least as great as the combined widths of the first segment 102 and the second segment 104 to facilitate sliding movement of the first segment 102 and the second segment 104 between the first flange 72 and the second flange 74 and the release lever body 158. In at least the closed position and the first intermediate position, the first segment 102 and the second segment 104 can be partially disposed between the shaft 160 and the body 70 of the rotatable bracket 34.

[0047] The folding table 20 is configured to be pulled upwardly from the outer edge 180, for example. Figure 8 The second intermediate position moves to Fig. 9For example, the third segment 110 is configured to slide in the first slot 78 and the second slot 80 to the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126. When the third segment 110 is located in the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126, the third segment 110 extends beyond the inner portion 172 of the release lever 36 (e.g., closer to the rotatable support axis 60 than the inner portion 172 of the release lever 36), and the inner portion 172 can be rotated back toward the body 70. Fig. 9 In the blocking position, the inner portion 172 limits / blocks the sliding movement of the third section 110 away from the first slot second end 122 and the second slot second end 126, which locks the folding table 20 in the open position. Fig. 9 In the open position, the height H4 of the third section 110 is greater than the height H3 of the release lever axis 156, and the height H3 is greater than the height H2 of the adjustable leg axis 108. Additionally or alternatively, in the open position, the height H4 of the third section 110 is lower than the height H1 of the rotatable support axis 60.

[0048] The release lever 36 is configured to release / unlock the folding table 20 from the open position to allow the folding table 20 to move toward or to the closed position. The release lever 36 is rotatable about a release lever axis 156 (e.g., in Fig. 9 The outer portion 170 may be moved toward the body 70 and the inner portion 172 may be moved away from the body 70 to disengage the inner portion 172 from the third section 110 of the adjustable leg 100. With the inner portion 172 disengaged from the third section 110, the third section 110 may be moved in the first slot 78 and the second slot 80 to allow the rotatable bracket 34 and the platform 30 to rotate downward to move the folding table 20 to or toward the closed position.

[0049] The embodiments of the folding table 20 disclosed herein may include various advantages over other designs. For example, the folding table 20 may provide a more compact design and / or a less complex design, such as directly releasing the folding table 20 to move toward the closed position and directly locking the folding table 20 in the open position via the release lever 36. Additionally or alternatively, the first flange 72 and the second flange 74 may provide the first slot 78 and the second slot 80 while also increasing the strength of the rotatable bracket 34.

[0050] Various examples / embodiments for various devices, systems, and / or methods are described herein. Many specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the overall structure, function, manufacture, and use of the examples / embodiments described in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the examples / embodiments can be practiced without such specific details. In other examples, well-known operations, parts, and elements are not described in detail so as not to obscure the examples / embodiments described in this specification. It should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the examples / embodiments described and illustrated herein are non-limiting examples, and therefore it can be appreciated that the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein can be representative and do not necessarily limit the scope of the embodiments.

[0051] References to "examples", "in examples", "according to examples", "various embodiments", "according to embodiments", "in embodiments", "embodiments", "according to some configurations", "in some configurations", etc. throughout the specification mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with an example / embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the appearance of the phrases "examples", "in examples", "according to examples", "in various embodiments", "according to embodiments", "in embodiments", "embodiments", "according to some configurations", "in some configurations", etc. throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, particular features, structures, and / or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more examples / embodiments. Therefore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics shown or described in conjunction with one embodiment / example may be combined in whole or in part with the features, structures, functions, and / or characteristics of one or more other embodiments / examples without restriction, as long as such combination is not illogical or non-functional. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The word "exemplarily" is used herein to mean "as a non-limiting example".

[0052] It should be understood that references to a single element are not necessarily so limited, and may include one or more of such elements unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Any directional references (e.g., positive, negative, upper, lower, upward, downward, left, right, leftward, rightward, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counterclockwise) are used only for identification purposes to help the reader understand the present disclosure and do not create limitations, particularly with respect to the position, orientation, or use of the examples / embodiments.

[0053] "One or more" includes a function performed by one element, a function performed by more than one element (e.g., in a distributed manner), several functions performed by one element, several functions performed by several elements, or any combination of the above. The term "at least one of..." in the context of, for example, "at least one of A, B, and C" or "at least one of A, B, or C" includes only A; only B; only C; or any combination or any subset of A, B, and C, including any combination or subset of one or more A, one or more B, and one or more C.

[0054] Although the terms first, second, etc., in some cases, are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first element can be called a second element, and similarly, a second element can be called a first element without departing from the scope of the various embodiments described. Both the first element and the second element are elements, but they are not the same element.

[0055] The terms used in the description of the various embodiments described herein are only used for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be limited. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the items listed in the relevant list. The use of "and" and "or" should be interpreted broadly (e.g., regarded as "and / or"). For example and without limitation, the use of "and" does not necessarily require all listed elements or features, and the use of "or" is inclusive, unless such a construction is originally illogical. When used in this specification, the terms "includes", "including", "comprises" and / or "comprising" specify the presence of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or their groups.

[0056] References to engagement (e.g., attachment, connection, connection, etc.) should be interpreted broadly and may include intermediate members between the connection of elements, relative movement between elements, direct connection, indirect connection, fixed connection, removable connection, operational connection, indirect contact and / or direct contact. Therefore, reference to engagement does not necessarily mean that two elements are directly connected / coupled and are in a fixed relationship with each other. The connection of electrical components (if any) may include mechanical connections, electrical connections, wired connections and / or wireless connections, etc. The use of "for example" and "such as" in this specification should be interpreted broadly and used to provide non-limiting examples of embodiments of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to such examples.

[0057] Although processes, systems, and methods may be described herein with respect to one or more steps in a particular sequence, these methods may be practiced with steps in a different order, by performing certain steps simultaneously, with additional steps, and / or by omitting certain described steps.

[0058] As used herein, the term "if" is optionally interpreted to mean "when..." or "upon..." or "in response to determining..." or "in response to detecting...", as the context requires. Similarly, the phrases "if it is determined" or "if [the condition or event] is detected" are optionally interpreted to mean "upon determining..." or "in response to determining..." or "upon detecting [the condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the condition or event]", as the context requires.

[0059] It is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not limiting. Changes may be made in detail or structure without departing from the disclosure.

Claims

1. A folding table, characterized in that: The folding table comprises: Mounting bracket; a rotatable bracket rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket and including a slot; a platform coupled to the rotatable support; an adjustable leg rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket and engaged with the slot; and A release lever is rotatably coupled to the rotatable bracket and is configured to selectively limit movement of the adjustable leg in the slot.

2. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding table also includes a latch body coupled to one of the mounting bracket or the rotatable bracket and a latch pin coupled to the other of the mounting bracket or the rotatable bracket, the latch pin being configured to engage the latch body to hold the folding table in a closed position.

3. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The release lever is biased toward a locked position in which the release lever restricts movement of the adjustable leg to maintain the folding table in an open position.

4. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot is a first slot; The rotatable bracket includes a first flange defining the first slot and a second flange spaced apart from the first flange; The second flange defines a second slot; and The adjustable leg engages the second slot.

5. The folding table according to claim 4, characterized in that: The release lever is at least partially disposed between the first flange and the second flange.

6. The folding table according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first flange and the second flange are spaced apart by a first distance in a first direction; the release lever comprising a release lever width defined in the first direction; The adjustable leg includes a first section and a second section, the second section being spaced apart from the first section by a second distance in the first direction; and The release lever width is smaller than the first distance and the second distance.

7. The folding table according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the closed position of the folding table, a portion of the release lever is disposed in a gap between the first section and the second section.

8. The folding table according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the open position of the folding table, the release lever is arranged outside the gap.

9. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotatable support is capable of rotating about a rotatable support axis; The release lever is rotatable about a release lever axis; The adjustable leg is rotatable about an adjustable leg axis; and The release lever axis, the rotatable bracket axis and the adjustable leg axis are parallel.

10. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform includes a planar upper surface and a cup holder.

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