Folding structure and folding table and stool assembly
By designing connecting components, leg components, and diagonal bracing components, the stability problem of folding table and stool structures is solved, providing stability and load-bearing capacity, making them suitable for portable and multifunctional furniture.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423298822.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing folding tables and stools have poor leg structure stability and lack locking mechanisms, making them prone to tilting or breaking when bearing heavy loads.
The design incorporates connecting components, leg components, and diagonal bracing components. The leg components can rotate and are locked in a supported state by the diagonal bracing components. The support frame increases the span, forming a stable support leg frame structure. The leg components are locked using fasteners.
The folding tables and stools are stable, have a strong load-bearing capacity, are easy to carry and store, and are suitable for occasions where they are frequently disassembled and moved.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household articles, and particularly relates to a folding structure and a folding table and stool assembly. BACKGROUND
[0002] The folding table and stool assembly is a common portable furniture, and is particularly suitable for open-air gatherings, picnics, family gatherings, camping and the like. In commercial applications, such as bars, beer festivals, open-air markets and the like, the folding table and stool assembly is also very common, and can provide seats for customers without occupying too much space. The folding table and stool are convenient to store and transport, and are particularly suitable for occasions that need to be frequently disassembled and moved. The leg structure of the folding table and stool currently usually adopts an X-shaped support structure, which can achieve rapid unfolding or folding, but has poor stability and lacks a locking structure, and is prone to tilting or breaking when bearing more weight. SUMMARY
[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a folding structure and a folding table and stool assembly, which are not only convenient to carry and store, but also have the characteristics of good stability and strong bearing capacity.
[0004] One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide a folding structure, which adopts the following technical scheme:
[0005] A folding structure, characterized in that it comprises a connecting assembly, a leg assembly and a diagonal brace assembly.
[0006] The connecting assembly comprises a first connecting beam and a second connecting beam; opposite sides of the first connecting beam form a first connecting part and a mounting part, respectively; the first connecting part is used for connecting with a panel, and the mounting part is used for connecting with the leg assembly; opposite sides of the second connecting beam form a second connecting part and a support seat, respectively; the second connecting part is used for connecting with the panel, and the support seat is used for clamping with the diagonal brace assembly.
[0007] The upper end of the leg assembly is hinged to the mounting part, so that the leg assembly can rotate relative to the first connecting beam, and the leg assembly can be switched between a folding state and a supporting state.
[0008] One end of the diagonal brace assembly is hinged to the leg assembly, and the other end is used for clamping with the support seat, so as to lock the leg assembly in the supporting state.
[0009] In an optional embodiment, the first connecting beam forms a first leg seat and a second leg seat thereon.
[0010] The leg assembly comprises a first upper leg and a second upper leg; the first upper leg is hingedly connected to the first leg seat, and the second upper leg is hingedly connected to the second leg seat; one side of the first leg seat is provided with a first limiting plate, and one side of the second leg seat is provided with a second limiting plate; when the leg assembly is rotated to a supporting state, the first limiting plate abuts against the first upper leg, and the second limiting plate abuts against the second upper leg, thereby limiting further rotation of the leg assembly.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the leg assembly further comprises a support frame, and the support frame comprises a receiving beam, and the receiving beam extends downward at both ends to form a first lower leg and a second lower leg, respectively; and the upper side of the receiving beam is fixed with the first upper leg and the second upper leg, respectively.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, the first upper leg, the second upper leg and the support frame are all made of a circular pipe.
[0013] In an optional embodiment, the first lower leg and the second lower leg are detachably connected with anti-skid pads at the ends.
[0014] In an optional embodiment, the diagonal brace assembly comprises a first diagonal brace and a second diagonal brace, and one end of each of the first diagonal brace and the second diagonal brace is fixed with a first rotating shaft, and the other end is fixed with a second rotating shaft; and the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the first upper leg and the second upper leg.
[0015] In an optional embodiment, a clamping groove is formed in the support seat, and a clamping piece is movably connected in the clamping groove; one end of the clamping piece is hingedly connected to the support seat, and the other end forms a push plate; a limiting groove is formed in the clamping piece, and the limiting groove is matched with the second rotating shaft; the clamping piece is rotated through the push plate to drive the limiting groove to approach the clamping groove, thereby locking the second rotating shaft in the clamping groove and locking the leg assembly in the supporting state.
[0016] In an optional embodiment, the distance from the first connecting beam to the first rotating shaft is equal to the distance from the first connecting beam to the clamping groove, and the first rotating shaft is matched with the limiting groove; the first rotating shaft is locked in the clamping groove through the clamping piece, thereby locking the leg assembly in the folding state.
[0017] The second purpose of the utility model is to provide a folding table and stool assembly, which is achieved by the following technical scheme: a folding table and stool assembly, comprising a folding stool and a folding table and stool assembly, wherein the folding stool comprises a stool panel, and both ends of the bottom of the stool panel are provided with the folding structure according to any one of the first purpose of the utility model.
[0018] In an alternative embodiment, the folding table and stool assembly comprises a table top panel, and both ends of the bottom of the table top panel are provided with the folding structure as claimed in any one of the purposes of the utility model.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:
[0020] 1. The folding structure of the utility model is fixed at both ends of the bottom of the panel of the folding stool or folding table and stool assembly through the connecting assembly, and the upper end of the supporting leg assembly is hinged to the mounting portion of the connecting assembly, so that the supporting leg assembly can rotate relative to the first connecting beam, and in the use process, the supporting leg assembly can be switched between the folding state and the supporting state by rotating the supporting leg assembly, the folding state is that the supporting leg assembly is rotated to be parallel to the table panel or stool panel, which is convenient for storage, stacking and carrying, and the supporting state is that the supporting leg assembly is rotated to be perpendicular to the table panel or stool panel or to form an obtuse angle, which is convenient for use, one end of the inclined support assembly is hinged to the supporting leg assembly, and the other end is used for clamping the supporting seat, the supporting leg assembly is locked in the supporting state, and stable support is provided.
[0021] 2. The folding structure of the utility model is provided with a supporting frame at the bottom of the supporting leg assembly, the distance between the first lower supporting leg and the second lower supporting leg is greater than the distance between the first upper supporting leg and the second upper supporting leg, the span of the supporting leg assembly on the ground is greatly improved, the anti-rollover capability of the folding table or folding stool is improved, and the transversely arranged receiving beam plays a role in connecting and reinforcing the bottom of the supporting leg assembly, forming a stable supporting leg frame structure. The first upper supporting leg, the second upper supporting leg and the supporting frame are all made of round pipes, so that the folding structure is firm and can bear relatively heavy pressure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the folding structure of embodiment 1;
[0023] Figure 2 It is a front view of the folding structure of embodiment 1;
[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic view of the first connecting beam of the folding structure of embodiment 1;
[0025] Figure 4 It is a local enlarged view of part A of the folding structure of embodiment 1;
[0026] Figure 5 It is a connecting schematic view of the second connecting beam of the folding structure of embodiment 1;
[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic view of the folding structure of another embodiment of embodiment 1;
[0028] Figure 7A front view of a folding structure according to another embodiment of example 1;
[0029] Figure 8 A structural schematic view of a folding table of the folding table and stool assembly according to example 2 from another angle;
[0030] Figure 9 A structural schematic view of a folding table of the folding table and stool assembly according to example 2 from another angle;
[0031] Figure 10 A structural schematic view of a folding stool of the folding table and stool assembly according to example 2;
[0032] Figure 11 A structural schematic view of a folding stool of the folding table and stool assembly according to example 2 from another angle.
[0033] In the figure: 10, connecting assembly; 11, first connecting beam; 111, first connecting part; 112, mounting part; 113, first leg seat; 1131, first limiting plate; 114, second leg seat; 1141, second limiting plate; 12, second connecting beam; 121, second connecting part; 122, support seat; 123, buckle piece; 1231, push plate; 1232, limiting groove; 20, leg assembly; 21, first upper leg; 22, second upper leg; 23, support frame; 231, receiving beam; 232, first lower leg; 233, second lower leg; 24, non-slip pad; 30, diagonal brace assembly; 31, first diagonal brace; 32, second diagonal brace; 33, first rotating shaft; 34, second rotating shaft; 40, stool panel; 50, table panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, it is explained that, under the premise of not conflicting, the following described each embodiment or each technical feature between can be combined randomly to form new embodiment. Except special explanation, the material and equipment adopted in this embodiment can be bought from market. The example of the embodiment is shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary, only for explaining the application, and cannot be understood as limiting the application.
[0035] In the description of the application, it needs to be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the application. In the description of the application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specified and limited.
[0036] In the description of the application, it needs to be understood that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "communicated", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or connected through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0037] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units does not necessarily limit to those steps or units clearly listed, but can include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to the process, method, product or device.
[0038] Embodiment 1:
[0039] Please refer to Figures 1-7 The embodiment provides a folding structure, which comprises a connecting assembly 10, a leg assembly 20 and a diagonal brace assembly 30.
[0040] The connecting assembly 10 is used to fix the folding structure to the bottom of the panel of a folding stool or a folding table. The connecting assembly 10 comprises a first connecting beam 11 and a second connecting beam 12; the top of the first connecting beam 11 forms a first connecting part 111, and the bottom forms a mounting part 112, wherein the first connecting part 111 is used to connect with the panel, and the mounting part 112 is used to mount the leg assembly 20; the top of the second connecting beam 12 forms a second connecting part 121, and the bottom forms a support seat 122, wherein the second connecting part 121 is used to connect with the panel, and the support seat 122 is used to be clamped with the diagonal brace assembly 30.
[0041] The upper end of the leg assembly 20 is hinged to the mounting portion 112, so that the leg assembly 20 can rotate relative to the first connecting beam 11, so that the leg assembly 20 can be switched between a folded state and a supporting state; the folded state is that the leg assembly 20 is rotated to be parallel to the tabletop panel 50 or the stool panel 40, which is convenient for storage, stacking and carrying; the supporting state is that the leg assembly 20 is rotated to be perpendicular or obtuse to the tabletop panel 50 or the stool panel 40, which is convenient for use.
[0042] One end of the diagonal support assembly 30 is hinged to the leg assembly 20, and the other end is used for clamping with the support seat 122, so as to lock the leg assembly 20 in the supporting state.
[0043] Further, the first connecting beam 11 is formed with a first leg seat 113 and a second leg seat 114;
[0044] The leg assembly 20 comprises a first upper leg 21 and a second upper leg 22; the end of the first upper leg 21 is hinged to the first leg seat 113, and the end of the second upper leg 22 is hinged to the second leg seat 114; one side of the first leg seat 113 is formed with a first limiting plate 1131, and one side of the second leg seat 114 is formed with a second limiting plate 1141; when the leg assembly 20 is rotated to the supporting state, the first limiting plate 1131 abuts against the first upper leg 21, and the second limiting plate 1141 abuts against the second upper leg 22, so as to limit the further rotation of the leg assembly 20; by providing the first leg seat 113 and the second leg seat 114, a restraining force is provided for the first upper leg 21 and the second upper leg 22, so as to avoid the shaking of the folding structure due to overloading during use, and improve the stability.
[0045] The support frame 23 of the embodiment is in the shape of an inverted U, and an arc-shaped transition is formed between the receiving beam 231 and the first lower support leg 232 and the second lower support leg 233. The distance between the first lower support leg 232 and the second lower support leg 233 is greater than the distance between the first upper support leg 21 and the second upper support leg 22, which greatly improves the span of the support leg assembly 20 on the ground and the anti-rollover capability of the folding table or folding stool. The receiving beam 231 arranged transversely strengthens the connection of the bottom of the support leg assembly 20 and forms a stable support leg frame structure. The first upper support leg 21, the second upper support leg 22 and the support frame 23 are all made of a circular tube, usually a steel or aluminum alloy circular tube. The circular tube metal structure makes the folding structure firm and capable of bearing heavy pressure. The first lower support leg 232 and the second lower support leg 233 are detachably connected with a non-slip pad 24 or a rubber foot cover at the end, which improves the safety and stability during use.
[0046] The diagonal support assembly 30 of the embodiment includes a first diagonal support 31 and a second diagonal support 32, one end of each of which is fixed with a first rotating shaft 33 and the other end of each of which is fixed with a second rotating shaft 34. The first rotating shaft 33 is rotatably connected between the first upper support leg 21 and the second upper support leg 22, so that the diagonal support assembly 30 is hinged to the support leg assembly 20.
[0047] The support seat 122 is provided with a clamping groove, and a buckle 123 is movably connected in the clamping groove. One end of the buckle 123 is hinged in the support seat 122, and the other end forms a push plate 1231. A limiting groove 1232 is formed on the buckle 123, and the limiting groove 1232 is matched with the second rotating shaft 34. The buckle 123 is rotated by the push plate 1231, the limiting groove 1232 is driven to approach the clamping groove, the second rotating shaft 34 is locked in the clamping groove, the support leg assembly 20 is locked in the supporting state, and a more stable supporting function is provided.
[0048] As a preferred embodiment, the distance from the first connecting beam 11 to the first rotating shaft 33 is equal to the distance from the first connecting beam 11 to the clamping groove, and the first rotating shaft 33 is matched with the limiting groove 1232. The first rotating shaft 33 is locked in the clamping groove by the buckle 123, the support leg assembly 20 is locked in the folded state, and it is convenient for carrying and storing.
[0049] Embodiment 2:
[0050] Please refer to Figures 8-11The embodiment is based on the embodiment 1 and provides a folding table and stool assembly, which comprises a folding stool and a folding table.
[0051] The panel material of the stool panel 40 and the table panel 50 can be a simple plastic plate, a wooden plate, a metal plate or other durable materials, and the focus is on simplicity and functionality. A plurality of connecting holes are formed on the first connecting beam 11 and the second connecting beam 12, and the stool panel 40 or the table panel 50 is firmly connected through threaded fasteners. The metal part of the folding structure is subjected to rust-proof treatment such as galvanizing, spraying or coating to increase its weather resistance and durability.
[0052] The folding structure of the embodiment is particularly suitable for beer table and stool combination and can also be applied to other furniture which needs to be quickly folded. It has the advantages of convenient carrying and storage, durability, comfort and multifunction, and becomes an indispensable part of modern outdoor life and gathering scene.
[0053] Although some components and embodiments of the present application have been illustrated and described, many modifications and changes (for example, variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, mounting arrangements, materials used, colors, orientations, etc.) can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the claims.
[0054] Finally, it should be noted that: the above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiment modes of the present application, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Any non-essential changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art on the basis of the present application are within the scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A folding structure, characterized in that, Includes connecting components, leg components, and bracing components; The connecting assembly includes a first connecting beam and a second connecting beam; a first connecting part and a mounting part are respectively formed on opposite sides of the first connecting beam; the first connecting part is used to connect with the panel, and the mounting part is used to connect with the support leg assembly; a second connecting part and a support base are respectively formed on opposite sides of the second connecting beam, the second connecting part is used to connect with the panel, and the support base is used to engage with the diagonal brace assembly. The upper end of the outrigger assembly is hinged to the mounting part, thereby allowing the outrigger assembly to rotate relative to the first connecting beam, and enabling the outrigger assembly to switch between a folded state and a supported state. One end of the diagonal brace assembly is hinged to the leg assembly, and the other end is used to engage with the support seat to lock the leg assembly in a supported state.
2. The folding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first leg seat and a second leg seat are formed on the first connecting beam; The outrigger assembly includes a first upper outrigger and a second upper outrigger; the end of the first upper outrigger is hinged to the first outrigger seat, and the end of the second upper outrigger is hinged to the second outrigger seat; a first limiting plate is formed on one side of the first outrigger seat, and a second limiting plate is formed on one side of the second outrigger seat; when the outrigger assembly rotates to the supporting state, the first limiting plate abuts against the first upper outrigger, and the second limiting plate abuts against the second upper outrigger, restricting further rotation of the outrigger assembly.
3. The folding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outrigger assembly also includes a support frame, which includes a support beam. A first lower outrigger and a second lower outrigger extend downward from both ends of the support beam, and the upper side of the support beam is fixed to the first upper outrigger and the second upper outrigger, respectively.
4. A folding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first upper support leg, the second upper support leg, and the support frame are all made of round tubes.
5. A folding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first and second lower support legs have anti-slip pads detachably connected to their ends.
6. A folding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diagonal bracing assembly includes a first diagonal brace and a second diagonal brace. One end of the first diagonal brace and the second diagonal brace are fixed with a first rotating shaft, and the other end is fixed with a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the first upper support leg and the second upper support leg.
7. A folding structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support base has a snap-fit groove, and a snap-fit component is movably connected in the snap-fit groove. One end of the snap-fit component is hinged to the support base, and the other end forms a lever. A limit groove is formed on the snap-fit component, and the limit groove is adapted to the second rotating shaft. By rotating the snap-fit component with the lever, the limit groove is moved closer to the snap-fit groove, locking the second rotating shaft in the snap-fit groove and locking the support leg assembly in the supported state.
8. A folding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The distance from the first connecting beam to the first rotating shaft is equal to the distance from the first connecting beam to the snap-fit groove, and the first rotating shaft is adapted to the limiting groove; the first rotating shaft is locked in the snap-fit groove by the snap fastener, and the support leg assembly is locked in the folded state.
9. A folding table and stool assembly, characterized in that, The invention includes a folding stool and a folding table and stool assembly, wherein the folding stool includes a stool panel, and both ends of the bottom of the stool panel are provided with a folding structure as described in any one of claims 1-8.
10. A folding table and stool assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The folding table and stool assembly includes a desktop panel, and both ends of the bottom of the desktop panel are provided with a folding structure as described in any one of claims 1-8.