Folding table with expandable side plates
By designing detachable extendable side panels and foldable table legs on the folding table, the problem of small tabletop area in existing folding tables is solved, providing additional storage space and ensuring overall stability, thus improving the user's outdoor activity experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422652151.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing folding tables have a small tabletop area, which cannot meet users' needs for a large tabletop during outdoor activities, affecting the user experience, especially in activities involving multiple people, where they cannot provide enough storage space.
A folding table with extendable side panels was designed. The side panels are connected to the tabletop via detachable side panels, and a connecting structure is provided between the side panels and the tabletop. The table leg assembly can be folded or unfolded, and the support feet and table leg assembly form a triangular support structure to ensure the stability of the side panels and the overall stability.
It provides additional storage space, and users can install or remove the side panels as needed. The table leg assembly can be folded to save space. The support feet, side panels, and table leg assembly form a triangular support structure to prevent the side panels from tilting and ensure the stability and safety of the folding table.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of folding table technology, and in particular to a folding table with extendable side panels. Background Technology
[0002] Folding tables are popular due to their portability and ease of use, and are widely used in various settings, from outdoor picnics and camping trips to other outdoor gatherings. They offer great convenience. However, the tabletop area of currently available folding tables is relatively small, often failing to meet users' actual needs. Many users desire a large enough tabletop for food, cutlery, and other necessities during outdoor activities, a requirement that folding tables often lack, causing inconvenience. Furthermore, for activities requiring multiple participants, such as family gatherings or meals with friends, the small tabletop prevents people from sitting comfortably together, impacting the overall experience. Therefore, improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by providing a folding table with extendable side panels. This table features a simple and reasonable structure, is easy to operate, and includes side panels that provide users with additional storage space. Users can flexibly install or remove the side panels according to their actual needs. To achieve the above objective, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:
[0004] The present invention discloses a folding table with expandable side panels, comprising a tabletop, at least one side of which is provided with a side panel, and a connecting structure between the side panel and the tabletop. The side panel is detachably fixed to the tabletop through the connecting structure. The tabletop has mounting notches around its perimeter that correspond to the connecting structure. A table leg assembly is hinged to the bottom of the tabletop, and the table leg assembly can be folded or unfolded relative to the tabletop. A support leg is hinged to the bottom of the side panel, and the support leg can be folded or unfolded relative to the side panel. When the side panel is connected to the tabletop, the lower end of the support leg rests on the table leg assembly, and the upper surface of the side panel is flush with the upper surface of the tabletop. The support leg, the side panel, and the table leg assembly form a triangular support structure.
[0005] Furthermore, the connection structure includes a hook portion disposed on the side plate, a first screw and a second screw disposed on the tabletop, the first screw and the second screw being fixedly connected to the tabletop, and an installation space for the hook portion to enter and exit is formed between the first screw and the second screw, the hook portion being in a limiting engagement with the first screw and the second screw.
[0006] Furthermore, the side plate is provided with a first notch and a second notch respectively. The first notch is located between the hook part and the side plate, and the second notch is located below the hook part. The first notch is limited to a first screw, and the second notch is limited to a second screw.
[0007] Furthermore, mounting components are fixedly connected to the lower end of the tabletop around its perimeter, and the mounting notch exposes the outer wall of the mounting component. The first screw and the second screw pass through the outer wall of the mounting component from the outside to the inside and are fixedly connected to the mounting component.
[0008] Furthermore, a limiting structure is hinged between the table leg assembly and the tabletop. The limiting structure includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The upper end of the first limiting member is hinged to the tabletop, the lower end of the first limiting member is hinged to the upper end of the second limiting member, and the lower end of the second limiting member is hinged to the table leg assembly.
[0009] Furthermore, the first limiting member is provided with a bent first limiting block, and the second limiting member is provided with a bent second limiting block. When the limiting structure is unfolded, the first limiting block and the second limiting member are mutually limiting and engaged, and the second limiting block and the first limiting member are mutually limiting and engaged.
[0010] Furthermore, the first limiting member has inwardly recessed notches on both sides, and the notches cooperate with the second limiting block for limiting.
[0011] Furthermore, the table leg assembly includes a first table leg and a second table leg, with a connecting rod fixedly connected between the first table leg and the second table leg. The lower end of the support foot is provided with a third notch, and the support foot is supported on the connecting rod through the third notch. The lower end of the second limiting member is hinged to the connecting rod.
[0012] Furthermore, a nut post is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the table, and the upper end of the first limiting member is hinged to the nut post.
[0013] Furthermore, the tabletop is provided with a first connecting slot around its perimeter, and the side panel is provided with a second connecting slot at the end away from the hook portion.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The folding table with expandable side panels described in this utility model provides users with additional storage space. Users can flexibly install or remove the side panels according to their actual needs. The tabletop has installation notches around its perimeter to facilitate the installation of the side panels. A table leg assembly is hinged to the bottom of the tabletop. The table leg assembly can be folded or unfolded relative to the tabletop. When in use, unfolding the table leg assembly provides stable support for the tabletop; when stored, the table leg assembly can be easily folded up to save space. A support foot is hinged to the bottom of the side panel. The support foot can be folded or unfolded relative to the side panel. When the side panel is connected to the tabletop, the lower end of the support foot rests on the table leg assembly, which can support the side panel to improve its stability. The upper surface of the side panel is flush with the upper surface of the tabletop to form a tabletop. The support foot, side panel, and table leg assembly form a triangular support structure, which can effectively prevent the side panel from tilting during use and ensure the overall stability and safety of the folding table. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side plate of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the table leg assembly of this utility model when it is unfolded relative to the tabletop;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the table leg assembly of this utility model when it is folded relative to the tabletop;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure when it is folded.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the limiting structure is deployed;
[0021] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the connection structure;
[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure.
[0023] Figure 1 - Figure 8In the middle: 1. Tabletop; 11. Mounting notch; 12. First screw; 13. Second screw; 14. Mounting part; 15. Nut post; 16. First connecting slot; 2. Side plate; 21. Support leg; 211. Third notch; 212. Limiting screw; 22. Hook part; 23. First notch; 24. Second notch; 25. Second connecting slot; 3. Limiting structure; 31. First limiting component; 311. First limiting block; 312. Notch part; 32. Second limiting component; 321. Second limiting block; 4. Table leg assembly; 41. First table leg; 42. Second table leg; 43. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] like Figure 1 - Figure 8 The table shown is a folding table with extendable side panels, including a tabletop 1. At least one side of the tabletop 1 has a side panel 2. A connecting structure is provided between the side panel 2 and the tabletop 1. The side panel 2 is detachably fixed to the tabletop 1 through the connecting structure. The side panel 2 provides additional storage space for the user. The user can flexibly install or remove the side panel 2 according to their actual needs. The tabletop 1 has mounting notches 11 around its perimeter that correspond to the connecting structure, facilitating the installation of the side panel 2. A table leg assembly 4 is hinged to the bottom of the tabletop 1. The table leg assembly 4 can be folded or unfolded relative to the tabletop 1. When in use, unfolding the table leg assembly 4 provides stable support for the tabletop 1; when stored, the table leg assembly 4 can be easily folded up, saving space. In this space, a support leg 21 is hinged to the lower part of the side panel 2. The support leg 21 can be folded or unfolded relative to the side panel 2. When the side panel 2 is connected to the tabletop 1, the lower end of the support leg 21 is supported on the table leg assembly 4. Preferably, in this embodiment, the lower end of the support leg 21 is provided with a third notch 211. The support leg 21 is supported on the table leg assembly 4 through the third notch 211. The support leg 21 can support the side panel 2 to improve the stability of the side panel 2. The upper surface of the side panel 2 is flush with the upper surface of the tabletop 1 to form a tabletop. The support leg 21, the side panel 2 and the table leg assembly 4 form a triangular support structure, which can effectively prevent the side panel 2 from tilting during use and ensure the overall stability and safety of the folding table.
[0026] Preferably, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 7The connection structure includes a hook portion 22 disposed on the side plate 2, and a first screw 12 and a second screw 13 disposed on the tabletop 1. Preferably, in this embodiment, the hook portion 22 has two parts located at both ends of one side of the side plate 2. The first screw 12 and the second screw 13 are correspondingly engaged with the hook portion 22. The first screw 12 and the second screw 13 are fixedly connected to the tabletop 1 to ensure the reliability of the connection. An installation space is formed between the first screw 12 and the second screw 13 for the hook portion 22 to enter and exit, which facilitates the entry and exit of the hook portion 22. The hook portion 22 is limited and engaged with the first screw 12 and the second screw 13.
[0027] Preferably, in this embodiment, refer to Figures 5-6 The lower end of the tabletop 1 is fixedly connected with mounting parts 14 around its perimeter. The mounting notch 11 exposes the outer wall of the mounting parts 14, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the side panel 2. The first screw 12 and the second screw 13 pass through the outer wall of the mounting parts 14 from the outside to the inside and are fixedly connected to the mounting parts 14. The connection is stable and reliable.
[0028] Preferably, see Figure 7 The first screw 12 is a stepped screw, which includes a first shank, a stepped portion, and a first head. The first shank passes through the outer wall of the mounting member 14 and is fixedly connected to the mounting member 14, ensuring a stable and reliable connection. The stepped portion and the first head are disposed on the outer wall of the mounting member 14 and are engaged with the first notch 23 for limiting the movement of the side plate 2, ensuring that the side plate 2 can be maintained in a predetermined position.
[0029] Preferably, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 2 The side plate 2 is provided with a first notch 23 and a second notch 24 respectively. The first notch 23 is located between the hook part 22 and the side plate 2, and the second notch 24 is located below the hook part 22. The first notch 23 is limited to the first screw 12, and the second notch 24 is limited to the second screw 13.
[0030] Specifically, when installing the side panel 2 to the tabletop 1, the hook portion 22 enters the installation space at an angle downwards. The second screw 13 then presses against the second notch 24. Using the second screw 13 as a fulcrum, the side panel 2 is rotated upwards so that the first screw 12 enters the first notch 23, thereby restricting the movement of the side panel 2. The first screw 12 and the first notch 23 engage in a limiting fit to restrict the side panel 2's freedom of movement in the left-right and upward directions. At the same time, the second screw 13 presses against the second notch 24, further restricting the side panel 2's freedom of movement in the left-right and downward directions. The cooperation of the first screw 12 and the second screw 13 can restrict the side panel 2's freedom of rotation, ensuring that the side panel 2 is not easily displaced after being connected to the tabletop 1. This ensures that the side panel 2 can be kept in the predetermined position, improving the reliability of the overall structure of the folding table. When disassembling the side panel 2 from the tabletop 1, the side panel 2 is rotated downwards using the second screw 13 as a fulcrum so that the first screw 12 disengages from the first notch 23. Then, the side panel 2 can be removed at an angle upwards. This allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the side panel 2, saving operation time.
[0031] Preferably, in this embodiment, refer to Figures 5-6 The table leg assembly 4 is hinged to the tabletop 1 by a limiting structure 3. The limiting structure 3 includes a first limiting member 31 and a second limiting member 32. The upper end of the first limiting member 31 is hinged to the tabletop 1, the lower end of the first limiting member 31 is hinged to the upper end of the second limiting member 32, and the lower end of the second limiting member 32 is hinged to the table leg assembly 4. Preferably, in this embodiment, the first limiting member 31 is provided with a bent first limiting block 311, and the second limiting member 32 is provided with a bent second limiting block 321. Preferably, in this embodiment, the first limiting member 31 has inwardly recessed notches 312 on both sides. The notches 312 and the second limiting blocks 321 are mutually limitingly engaged. When the limiting structure 3 is unfolded, the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 are mutually limitingly engaged, and the second limiting member 32 is mutually limitingly engaged with the notches 312, thus preventing the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 from opening excessively and affecting use.
[0032] Preferably, in this embodiment, the table leg assembly 4 includes a first table leg 41 and a second table leg 42. A connecting rod 43 is fixedly connected between the first table leg 41 and the second table leg 42. Preferably, there are several connecting rods 43. The support foot 21 is supported on the uppermost connecting rod 43. The lower end of the second limiting member 32 is hinged to the connecting rod 43. By setting the connecting rod 43, it can be ensured that the first table leg 41 and the second table leg 42, which are fixedly connected by the connecting rod 43, can achieve synchronous movement. In addition, the connecting rod 43 can also improve the stability of the table leg assembly 4 structure. The support foot 21 is supported on the connecting rod 43 through the third notch 211.
[0033] Preferably, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 6The inner wall of the tabletop 1 is fixedly connected with a nut post 15. By setting the nut post 15, the limiting structure 3 is supported to a certain height to prevent the limiting structure 3 from interfering with other parts when the table leg assembly 4 is folded and stored, thus affecting its use. The upper end of the first limiting member 31 is hinged to the nut post 15. There is a gap between the mounting member 14 and the inner wall of the tabletop 1. The first table leg 41 or the second table leg 42 is located in the gap. The inner wall of the tabletop 1 is also fixedly connected with a limiting screw 212. The limiting screw 212 cooperates with the support foot 21 to limit the opening angle of the support foot 21.
[0034] Preferably, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 The tabletop 1 has a first connecting slot 16 around its perimeter, and the side plate 2 has a second connecting slot 25 at the end away from the hook part 22, which facilitates connection with other connecting parts and improves flexibility.
[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.
Claims
1. A folding table with extendable side panels, comprising a tabletop (1), characterized in that: The tabletop (1) has a side panel (2) on at least one side. A connecting structure is provided between the side panel (2) and the tabletop (1). The side panel (2) is detachably fixed to the tabletop (1) through the connecting structure. The tabletop (1) has mounting notches (11) around its perimeter that correspond to the connecting structure. A table leg assembly (4) is hinged to the bottom of the tabletop (1). The table leg assembly (4) can be folded or unfolded relative to the tabletop (1). A support foot (21) is hinged to the bottom of the side panel (2). The support foot (21) can be folded or unfolded relative to the side panel (2). When the side panel (2) is connected to the tabletop (1), the lower end of the support foot (21) is supported on the table leg assembly (4). The upper surface of the side panel (2) is flush with the upper surface of the tabletop (1). The support foot (21), the side panel (2), and the table leg assembly (4) form a triangular support structure.
2. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection structure includes a hook portion (22) disposed on the side plate (2) and a first screw (12) and a second screw (13) disposed on the tabletop (1). The first screw (12) and the second screw (13) are fixedly connected to the tabletop (1). An installation space for the hook portion (22) to enter and exit is formed between the first screw (12) and the second screw (13). The hook portion (22) is limited and engaged with the first screw (12) and the second screw (13).
3. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side plate (2) is provided with a first notch (23) and a second notch (24). The first notch (23) is located between the hook part (22) and the side plate (2), and the second notch (24) is located below the hook part (22). The first notch (23) is in a limiting fit with the first screw (12), and the second notch (24) is in a limiting fit with the second screw (13).
4. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the tabletop (1) is fixedly connected to the mounting parts (14) around the perimeter. The mounting notch (11) exposes the outer wall of the mounting parts (14). The first screw (12) and the second screw (13) pass through the outer wall of the mounting parts (14) from the outside to the inside and are fixedly connected to the mounting parts (14).
5. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The table leg assembly (4) and the tabletop (1) are hinged to a limiting structure (3). The limiting structure (3) includes a first limiting member (31) and a second limiting member (32). The upper end of the first limiting member (31) is hinged to the tabletop (1), the lower end of the first limiting member (31) is hinged to the upper end of the second limiting member (32), and the lower end of the second limiting member (32) is hinged to the table leg assembly (4).
6. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first limiting member (31) is provided with a bent first limiting block (311), and the second limiting member (32) is provided with a bent second limiting block (321). When the limiting structure (3) is unfolded, the first limiting block (311) and the second limiting member (32) are mutually limiting and engaged, and the second limiting block (321) and the first limiting member (31) are mutually limiting and engaged.
7. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first limiting member (31) has inwardly recessed notches (312) on both sides, and the notches (312) are in a limiting fit with the second limiting block (321).
8. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The table leg assembly (4) includes a first table leg (41) and a second table leg (42). A connecting rod (43) is fixedly connected between the first table leg (41) and the second table leg (42). The lower end of the support foot (21) is provided with a third notch (211). The support foot (21) is supported on the connecting rod (43) through the third notch (211). The lower end of the second limiting member (32) is hinged to the connecting rod (43).
9. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the tabletop (1) is fixedly connected to a nut column (15), and the upper end of the first limiting member (31) is hinged to the nut column (15).
10. A folding table with extendable side panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tabletop (1) has a first connecting slot (16) around its perimeter, and the side panel (2) has a second connecting slot (25) at the end away from the hook (22).