Countertop leveling assembly and billiard table

Abstract

The utility model provides a deck plate leveling assembly and a billiard table. The deck plate leveling assembly comprises a deck plate connector, a deck plate leveling screw and a deck plate leveling plate. A billiard table includes a deck plate on a base frame. The deck plate includes a plurality of openings for receiving a deck plate connector including a cylindrical nut and a connector screw. The deck plate leveling screws may be inserted through respective openings provided in the base frame and connected to respective deck plate connectors provided in the deck plate. The deck plate leveling plate can be positioned around at least a portion of the deck plate leveling screws to allow the deck plate to be raised when the deck plate leveling screws are loosened. The deck plate may be lowered by removing the deck plate leveling plate and tightening the deck plate leveling screws.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of billiards equipment, and more particularly to a table bed leveling assembly and billiards table. BACKGROUND

[0002] Billiards tables are tables used for playing billiards games, such as French billiards, American billiards, snooker, or various other games. Billiards tables typically include a flat surface, referred to as a table bed, which is covered with cloth and surrounded by a cushion that forms the perimeter of the playing surface. The table bed sits on top of a base, so the table bed is higher than the supporting surface, such as a floor. For the billiards table to function properly, it is important that the table bed forms a level surface so that the balls on the table bed can continue to roll smoothly. In some cases, the table bed can not be level due to the way the table bed is placed on the base. In other cases, the table bed itself can have a concave or convex curvature. Removing the table bed from the base to address these issues can be time consuming. Accordingly, improvements in the art are needed. SUMMARY

[0003] Some embodiments include a billiards table including a base, which can have a base frame and legs extending from the base frame. The base frame can include an inner support frame and support brackets extending from the inner support frame. The inner support frame can be provided with support bracket openings.

[0004] The billiards table can also include a table bed positioned on top of the base frame and supported by the base. The table bed can be a single piece or composed of multiple pieces. The table bed can include table bed openings aligned with the support brackets extending from the inner support frame.

[0005] One or more table bed leveling assemblies can be used to connect the table bed to the base frame and ensure that the table bed is in a level position on the base. The table bed leveling assembly can include a table bed connector, a table bed leveling screw, and a table bed leveling plate. A portion of the table bed leveling screw can be configured to fit within the table bed connector. The table bed leveling plate is adapted to be removably positioned around at least a portion of the table bed leveling screw.

[0006] The table bed connector can be positioned within the table bed openings. The table bed leveling screw is adapted to be inserted into the support bracket openings such that a portion of the table bed leveling screw is positioned on a first side of the support bracket and a portion of the table bed leveling screw including the leveling screw flange is positioned on a second side of the support bracket.

[0007] The deck plate leveling assembly is adapted to move the deck plate away from the base frame when the deck plate leveling plate is positioned between the leveling screw flange and the support bracket and the deck plate leveling screw is loosened relative to the deck plate connector. The deck plate leveling assembly is also adapted to move the deck plate toward the base frame when the deck plate leveling plate is removed from the deck plate leveling screw and the deck plate leveling screw is tightened relative to the deck plate connector.

[0008] In certain aspects, the deck plate connector can have a deck plate connector notch. A portion of the deck plate leveling screw can fit within the deck plate connector notch to attach the deck plate leveling screw to the deck plate connector. In some embodiments, the deck plate connector can include a barrel nut and a connector screw. The connector screw can be embedded within the barrel nut, and the connector screw can have the deck plate connector notch. In some cases, the connector screw can be threaded into the barrel nut.

[0009] In some embodiments, the deck plate leveling screw can include a leveling screw head, a leveling screw body, and a leveling screw flange extending radially from the leveling screw body. A proximal portion of the leveling screw body can be disposed between the leveling screw head and the leveling screw flange. The leveling screw body can have a threaded portion such that the leveling screw body can be threaded into the deck plate connector notch.

[0010] In some embodiments, the deck plate leveling plate can include a leveling plate slot, wherein the deck plate leveling screw can be configured to fit within the leveling plate slot when the deck plate leveling plate is removably positioned around a portion of the deck plate leveling screw. The leveling plate slot can be disposed at a first edge of the deck plate leveling plate. A length of the first edge of the deck plate leveling plate can be less than a length of a second edge of the deck plate leveling plate. The deck plate leveling plate can also include a leveling plate seat recessed within a deck plate leveling plate body of the deck plate leveling plate. The leveling plate seat can at least partially surround the leveling plate slot. The leveling screw flange can rest on the leveling plate seat when the deck plate leveling screw is positioned in the leveling plate slot.

[0011] In certain embodiments, the internal support frame can include a plurality of support brackets, and a deck plate leveling assembly can be inserted in each of the plurality of support brackets. For example, one of the plurality of support brackets can be positioned at a first side of the internal support frame, and another of the plurality of support brackets can be positioned at an opposite second side of the internal support frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the billiards table can further include a perimeter frame, a frame top surface, and a frame opening disposed through the frame top surface. A perimeter support can be disposed extending from the perimeter frame. The perimeter support can include a leveling surface having a leveling surface opening. A frame nut can be positioned on a first side of the leveling surface and aligned with the leveling surface opening. A table top panel perimeter leveling assembly can include a perimeter leveling bolt having threads, a perimeter bolt ball joint positioned at an end of the perimeter leveling bolt, and a bolt spacer surrounding the end of the perimeter leveling bolt including the ball joint. The perimeter leveling bolt can be inserted through the leveling surface opening into the frame nut such that the bolt spacer is on the first side of the leveling surface. On a second side of the leveling surface, a lock nut can be threaded onto the perimeter leveling bolt.

[0013] The table top panel perimeter leveling assembly can be configured to cause the table top panel to move away from the base frame when the perimeter leveling bolt is tightened relative to the frame nut. The table top panel perimeter leveling assembly can be configured to cause the table top panel to move away from the base frame when the perimeter leveling bolt is loosened relative to the frame nut.

[0014] Further forms, objects, features, aspects, benefits, advantages, and embodiments of the application will become apparent from a detailed description and drawings provided herewith. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a billiards table including a table top panel positioned on a base.

[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a billiards table base frame of Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a table top panel of the billiards table of Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a table top panel leveling assembly of the billiards table of Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 5 is a side view of a table top panel connector of the table top panel leveling assembly of Figure 4 .

[0020] Figure 6 is a side view of a table top panel leveling screw of the table top panel leveling assembly of Figure 4 .

[0021] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a table top panel leveling plate of the table top panel leveling assembly of Figure 4 .

[0022] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a leveling plate of a table top leveling assembly of Figure 7 is positioned around a portion of a table top leveling screw of Figure 6 .

[0023] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a leveling plate of a table top leveling assembly of Figure 7 and a table top leveling plate shown in Figure 1 is connected to a base frame and a table top of a billiard table of .

[0024] Figure 10A is a cross-sectional view of a table top leveling assembly of Figure 4 configured to push a table top of a billiard table of Figure 1 upward when a table top leveling screw is tightened.

[0025] Figure 10B is a cross-sectional view of a table top leveling assembly of Figure 4 configured to push a table top of a billiard table of Figure 1 downward when a table top leveling screw is loosened.

[0026] Figure 11 is a side view of a table top perimeter leveling assembly of a billiard table of Figure 1 .

[0027] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of a longitudinal frame of a billiard table of Figure 11 having a table top perimeter leveling assembly of Figure 1 installed.

[0028] Figure 13 is a bottom perspective view of a billiard table of Figure 1 wherein a table top perimeter leveling assembly of Figure 11 is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe these embodiments. It will, nevertheless, be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is intended by this specification of embodiments, some alterations and further modifications of the illustrated devices, and some further applications of the principles illustrated herein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the disclosure relates.

[0030] Directional terms as used in this specification, such as front, rear, top, bottom, and the like, are used for convenience to describe the exemplary embodiments shown and disclosed. It is understood that the devices are intended for use in other orientations.

[0031] The disclosed table top leveling system allows a user to adjust the table top of a billiard table to be level on the billiard table frame. The table top leveling system utilizes different mechanisms to level the center of the table top and the periphery of the table top. In the center of the table top, a table top center leveling assembly utilizes a leveling screw and a leveling plate. The leveling screw supports the table top on a bracket on the billiard table frame. A T-shaped barrel nut mating connector is embedded in the table top and is adapted to receive a threaded portion of the leveling screw. The leveling screw also includes a flange that extends around the body of the leveling screw. The flange supports the leveling screw on the bracket. If the center of the table top needs to be raised, a leveling plate can be inserted between the bracket and the flange. The leveling plate includes a slot and a seat. The slot allows the leveling plate to slide over the shaft of the leveling screw. The seat receives a portion of the flange to secure the position of the plate relative to the leveling screw.

[0032] In the periphery, the table top leveling system includes a table top periphery leveling assembly. The table top periphery leveling assembly generally includes a bolt and a pad. The pad is coupled to the top of the bolt and supports the table top. The pad is coupled to the bolt by a ball joint that allows the pad to pivot to a certain extent. With the pivoting of the pad, the pad can be flush with the table top regardless of the orientation of the bolt. The bolt is screwed into a frame nut that is welded to the billiard table frame. To adjust the height of the table top, a user can screw the bolt further into or out of the frame nut. The leveling assembly also includes a lock nut. To lock the position of the leveling assembly, a user can tighten the lock nut on the frame along the bolt.

[0033] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a billiard table 100, not showing the frame of the complete product, nor the typical playing felt surface. The billiard table 100 includes a base 105, which includes a base frame 110 and legs 130 extending from the base frame 110. The legs 130 include feet 134 that contact the floor or other support surface required for the billiard table 100. Although the table top 150 is shown in Figure 1 as a single, unitary piece, in other embodiments, the table top 150 can include multiple panels. For example, the table top 150 can be formed from three panels, four panels, or more or fewer panels, as desired.

[0034] Figure 2 The base 105 is shown in greater detail in FIG. 1. The perimeter of the base frame 110 is composed of a pair of opposing longitudinal frames 112 and a pair of opposing transverse frames 122, one of which is located between and at one end of the pair of opposing longitudinal frames 112. The longitudinal frames 112 are longer in length than the transverse frames 122. Further, the longitudinal frames 112 are positioned parallel to each other, and the transverse frames are positioned parallel to each other to form a rectangular shape.

[0035] Each longitudinal frame 112 includes a longitudinal frame top surface 114 that extends substantially perpendicular to the body of the longitudinal frame 112 and provides a support surface for the base frame 110 to support the perimeter of the countertop panel 150. A plurality of longitudinal frame openings 117 are disposed through the longitudinal frame top surface 114. The longitudinal frame openings 117 are adapted to receive fasteners for securing the countertop panel 150 to the base frame 110. Likewise, each lateral frame 122 includes a lateral frame top surface 124 that enables the base frame 110 to support the perimeter of the countertop panel 150. A plurality of lateral frame openings 127 are disposed through the lateral frame top surface 124. The lateral frame openings 127 are adapted to receive fasteners for securing the countertop panel 150 to the base frame 110.

[0036] Each corner of the base frame 110 includes a corner pocket 113 where each longitudinal frame 112 and each lateral frame 122 meet. Each longitudinal frame 112 includes a side pocket 115 located approximately halfway along the length of the longitudinal frame 112. Each longitudinal frame 112 includes a plurality of brackets 118 positioned along the length of the longitudinal frame 112 and aligned with the longitudinal frame openings 117. The brackets 118 are adapted to provide support for a frame surface that covers the longitudinal frame 112. Likewise, each lateral frame 122 includes a plurality of brackets 128 that provide support for a frame surface that covers the lateral frame 122.

[0037] A pair of interior support frames 142 extend between the longitudinal frames 112 parallel to the lateral frames 122. A cross support frame 144 extends between the interior support frames 142. One or more support brackets 145 extend from each side of each interior support frame 142. The interior support frames 142 and the cross support frame 144 assist in supporting the central portion of the countertop panel 150 when the countertop panel 150 is positioned on the base frame 110. The support brackets provide attachment points to secure the countertop panel 150 to the base frame 110.

[0038] Figure 3 A perspective view of the countertop panel 150 is shown. The countertop panel 150 includes a plurality of countertop panel openings 153 located along the perimeter of the countertop panel 150. The countertop panel openings 153 extend through the entire thickness of the countertop panel 150. In the illustrated embodiment, each latitudinal edge 154 of the countertop panel 150 includes a total of three countertop panel openings 153. The countertop panel 150 also includes six countertop panel openings 153 along each longitudinal edge 152 of the countertop panel 150. A total of four countertop panel openings 153 are located in the interior of the countertop panel 150. In other embodiments, the countertop panel 150 can include more or fewer countertop panel openings 153 as desired.

[0039] As Figure 4As shown, each deck plate opening 153 is adapted to receive a deck plate connector 160 of a deck plate leveling assembly 155. The deck plate connector 160 is removably connected to a deck plate leveling screw 170. A deck plate leveling plate 180 can be positioned around a portion of the deck plate leveling screw 170. As shown, the deck plate leveling plate 180 is positioned around the deck plate leveling screw 170 and is connected to the deck plate connector 160. As described in more detail below, the deck plate leveling assembly 155 can be adjusted as needed to move the deck plate 150 upward or downward to form a level playing surface. Figure 4 As shown, the deck plate leveling assembly 155 can be adjusted as needed to move the deck plate 150 upward or downward to form a level playing surface, as described in more detail below.

[0040] Figure 5 The deck plate connector 160 is shown in more detail in FIG. 2. Each deck plate connector 160 is adapted to fit into a deck plate opening 153 provided in the deck plate 150. The deck plate connector 160 includes a barrel nut 161 having a barrel nut head 162 and a barrel nut body 163 extending from the barrel nut head 162. The barrel nut body 163 has a threaded inner surface 164 and has a barrel nut recess 165. The deck plate connector 160 also includes a connector screw 166 including a connector body 167 having threads that threadably screw into the barrel nut recess 165. The connector screw 166 also includes a connector screw head 168 and a deck plate connector recess formed by a connector screw recess 169 made up of the connector screw head 168 and at least a portion of the connector body 167 having threads.

[0041] The barrel nut 161 is inserted into the deck plate opening 153 through the top surface of the deck plate 150 such that the barrel nut body 163 is within the deck plate opening 153. In some embodiments, the deck plate opening 153 can be shaped such that the barrel nut head 162 is recessed into the deck plate opening 153 such that the barrel nut head 162 does not protrude above the top surface of the deck plate 150. The connector screw 166 is inserted into the deck plate opening 153 through the bottom surface of the deck plate 150 and the connector body 167 is threadably engaged with the barrel nut body 163 such that the connector body 167 is within the barrel nut recess 165. The connector screw head 168 can be positioned outside of the deck plate opening on the bottom surface of the deck plate 150.

[0042] Figure 6A tabletop leveling screw 170 is shown. The tabletop leveling screw 170 includes a leveling screw head 171 and a leveling screw body 172. The leveling screw head 171 includes a shoulder 173. A leveling screw flange 174 is located around the leveling screw body 172 and spaced apart from the leveling screw head 171. The diameter of the leveling screw flange 174 is larger than the diameter of the leveling screw body 172, but may be smaller than the diameter of at least a portion of the leveling screw head 171. The leveling screw flange 174 divides the leveling screw body 172 into a proximal portion 175 between the leveling screw head 171 and the leveling screw flange 174, and a distal portion 177 extending between the ends of the leveling screw flange 174 and the leveling screw body 172. At least a portion of the distal portion 177 of the leveling screw body 172 may be threaded to allow the platform leveling screw to be threaded into the connector screw recess 169 to connect the platform leveling screw 170 to the platform connector 160.

[0043] Figure 7 A tabletop adjusting plate 180 is shown. In the illustrated embodiment, the tabletop adjusting plate 180 includes a rectangular tabletop adjusting plate body 182. In other embodiments, the tabletop adjusting plate body 182 may be other suitable shapes, such as triangular, square, or circular. An adjusting plate groove 183 extends through the thickness of the adjusting plate body 182 and extends from one edge of the adjusting plate body 182 into its interior. An adjusting plate seat 184 is disposed in the adjusting plate body at the end of the adjusting plate groove 183 such that the adjusting plate seat 184 surrounds at least a portion of the adjusting plate groove 183. The adjusting plate seat 184 only partially penetrates the adjusting plate body 182. In the illustrated embodiment, the adjusting plate seat 184 has a circular shape corresponding to the shape of the leveling screw flange 174, thereby allowing the leveling screw flange 174 to be fitted within the adjusting plate seat 184.

[0044] Figure 8 A tabletop leveling plate 180 is shown that mates with the tabletop leveling screw 170. As shown, the tabletop leveling plate 180 is positioned relative to the leveling screw 170 such that the proximal portion 175 of the leveling screw body 172 is located within the leveling plate groove 183. This causes the leveling screw flange 174 to be located within the leveling plate seat 184 on the top surface of the leveling plate body 182. The leveling screw head 171 is located on the opposite side of the leveling plate body 182 relative to the leveling screw flange 174.

[0045] In a particular embodiment, when the platform panel 150 is positioned on the base frame 110, the platform panel connector assembly 160 can be used to assist in adjusting the central portion of the platform panel 150. For example... Figure 9As shown, each support bracket 145 on the internal support frame 142 can receive a tabletop connector 160. A leveling screw head 171 is located on a first side of the support bracket 145, and a leveling screw body 172 extends through a support bracket opening 193 provided in the support bracket 145. A threaded portion of the distal end 177 of the leveling screw body 172 is located within a connector screw recess 169 to mate the leveling screw with the tabletop connector 160.

[0046] like Figure 10A and 10B As shown, the adjustable plate 180 can be used to move the table panel 150 up and down to ensure that the table panel 150 is level. Figure 10A In the middle, the platform 180 is located on the support bracket 145, such that the proximal portion 175 of the leveling screw body 172 is located within the leveling plate groove 183. By rotating the leveling screw 170 out of the connector screw recess 169, the leveling screw 170 is loosened relative to the platform connector 160, and the platform 150 can be pushed upward.

[0047] exist Figure 10B In this configuration, the tabletop adjustment plate 180 is removed, so that the tabletop adjustment plate 180 is no longer located on the support bracket 145. The leveling screw 170 can be tightened relative to the tabletop connector 160, so that the leveling screw extends further into the connector screw recess 169, thereby pulling the tabletop 150 downward.

[0048] Figure 11 A tabletop perimeter leveling assembly 200 is shown. The tabletop perimeter leveling assembly 200 includes a perimeter leveling bolt 210. The perimeter leveling bolt 210 includes a perimeter bolt head 212 and a perimeter bolt body 214. The perimeter bolt body 214 is threaded. A perimeter bolt ball joint 216 is located at the distal end 215 of the perimeter bolt body 214, opposite the end having the perimeter bolt head 212. A bolt washer 220 may be located on the distal end 215 of the perimeter bolt body 214. The bolt washer 220 is located around the ball joint 216 and has a tapered shape such that the diameter of the bolt washer 220 increases with distance from the perimeter leveling bolt 210. In some embodiments, the ball joint 216 may have a threaded portion, and the bolt washer 220 may be threaded to the perimeter leveling bolt 210 at the ball joint 216. In some embodiments, the bolt washer 220 may be made of a plastic material. In other embodiments, the bolt washer 220 may be made of a polymer material or metal.

[0049] Figure 12 The working status of the leveling component 200 around the table panel is displayed. Figure 12The illustrated embodiment shows the deck perimeter leveling assembly 200 mounted on one of the longitudinal frames 112 as a representative example. However, it should be recognized that the deck perimeter leveling assembly 200 can also be used with the transverse frames 122.

[0050] The deck perimeter leveling assembly 200 is located within one of the perimeter brackets 118 extending from the longitudinal frame 112. The perimeter bracket 118 includes a leveling surface 119 located below and substantially parallel to the longitudinal frame top surface 114. The perimeter bolt body 214 extends through a leveling surface opening provided in the leveling surface 119 such that the ball joint 216 is located on the top side of the leveling surface 119 and the perimeter bolt head 212 is located on the bottom side of the leveling surface 119.

[0051] The frame nut 238 is located on the top side of the leveling surface 119 and receives the ball joint 216 and the perimeter bolt body 214. In some embodiments, the frame nut 238 can be welded directly to the leveling surface 119. The lock nut 236 is located around the perimeter bolt body 214 and can be tightened into contact with the bottom side of the leveling surface 119. In this position, the perimeter leveling bolt 210 is positioned such that the bolt pad 220 is in contact with the underside of the longitudinal frame top surface 114. The ball joint 216 allows the bolt pad 220 to pivot to some extent such that the bolt pad 220 can be flush with the deck panel 150 regardless of the orientation of the bolt when the deck panel 150 is located on the base frame 110.

[0052] To adjust the height of the deck panel 150 along the perimeter of the base frame 110, a user can tighten or loosen the perimeter leveling bolt 210 relative to the frame nut 238. When the lock nut 236 is located on the leveling surface 119, as the perimeter leveling bolt 210 is tightened into the frame nut 238, the bolt pad 220 moves upward, thereby pushing the deck panel 150 upward. As the perimeter leveling bolt 210 is loosened from the frame nut 238, the perimeter leveling bolt 210 and the bolt pad 220 move downward, thereby moving the deck panel downward.

[0053] As Figure 13 To lock the deck panel 150 in the desired level, the deck panel bolt 252 can be tightened into the deck panel barrel nut 250, which extends through the longitudinal frame top surface 114 and into the deck panel 150, as shown. When the perimeter leveling bolt 210 is positioned such that the deck panel 150 is in the desired position, the deck panel bolt 252 is tightened into the deck panel barrel nut 250 to secure the perimeter of the deck panel 150 to the base frame 110. In certain embodiments, the bolt inserted into the deck panel barrel nut 250 is a standard 3 / 8-24 UNF bolt. However, in other embodiments, other suitable bolts can be used to secure the deck panel at the desired level along the perimeter of the base frame 110.

[0054] While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only the preferred embodiment has been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the application as defined by the following claims are desired to be protected.

Claims

1. A leveling assembly for a billiard table bed, comprising: comprises: a deck connector having a deck connector recess and adapted to fit within a deck connector opening provided in a deck; a deck leveling screw comprising a leveling screw head, a leveling screw body, and a leveling screw flange extending radially from the leveling screw body, wherein a proximal portion of the leveling screw body is disposed between the leveling screw head and the leveling screw flange; a deck leveling plate comprising a deck leveling plate body and a leveling plate slot, the leveling plate slot being disposed through an edge of the deck leveling plate body; wherein the leveling screw body is adapted to fit within the deck connector recess to attach the deck leveling screw to the deck connector; wherein the deck leveling plate is adapted to be positioned around at least a portion of the deck leveling screw by fitting the proximal portion of the leveling screw body within the leveling plate slot; and wherein the deck leveling assembly is adapted to move the deck by advancing or retracting the leveling screw body within the deck connector recess.

2. The deck leveling assembly of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the leveling screw body is threaded.

3. The deck leveling assembly of claim 2, wherein the deck connector recess is threaded, and wherein the leveling screw body is adapted to threadably screw into the deck connector recess.

4. The deck leveling assembly of claim 1, wherein the deck leveling plate has a leveling plate seat, wherein the leveling plate seat is recessed within the deck leveling plate body, and wherein the leveling plate seat at least partially surrounds the leveling plate slot.

5. The deck leveling assembly of claim 4, wherein the leveling screw flange rests on the leveling plate seat when the deck leveling screw is positioned in the leveling plate slot.

6. The deck leveling assembly of claim 1, wherein the deck connector comprises a barrel nut and a connector screw, wherein the connector screw is adapted to fit within the barrel nut.

7. The deck leveling assembly of claim 6, wherein the deck connector recess is disposed within the connector screw.

8. The deck leveling assembly of claim 6, wherein the connector screw is threaded into the barrel nut.

9. The deck leveling assembly of claim 1, wherein the leveling plate slot is disposed through a first edge of the deck leveling plate, and wherein a length of the first edge of the deck leveling plate is less than a length of a second edge of the deck leveling plate.

10. A billiard table, characterized in that comprises: a base comprising a base frame, wherein the base frame comprises an inner support frame and a support bracket extending from the inner support frame, wherein the support bracket is provided with a support bracket opening; a deck supported on the base frame, wherein the deck is provided with a deck opening disposed therethrough, and wherein the deck opening is aligned with the support bracket opening; A deck plate leveling assembly including a deck plate connector, a deck plate leveling screw including a leveling screw flange, and a deck plate leveling plate, wherein a portion of the deck plate leveling screw is adapted to fit within the deck plate connector, and wherein the deck plate leveling plate is removably positioned around a portion of the deck plate leveling screw; wherein the deck plate connector is adapted to be positioned within the deck plate opening, and wherein the deck plate leveling screw is adapted to be inserted through the support bracket opening such that a portion of the deck plate leveling screw is positioned on a first side of the support bracket and a portion of the deck plate leveling screw including the leveling screw flange is positioned on a second side of the support bracket; wherein the deck plate leveling assembly is adapted to move the deck plate away from the base frame when the deck plate leveling plate is positioned between the leveling screw flange and the support bracket and when the deck plate leveling screw is loosened relative to the deck plate connector; and wherein the deck plate leveling assembly is adapted to move the deck plate toward the base frame when the deck plate leveling plate is removed from the deck plate leveling screw and when the deck plate leveling screw is tightened relative to the deck plate connector.

11. The billiard table of claim 10, wherein the deck plate connector is provided with a deck plate connector notch, and wherein a portion of the deck plate leveling screw fits within the deck plate connector notch to attach the deck plate leveling screw to the deck plate connector.

12. The billiard table of claim 10, wherein the deck plate leveling plate includes a leveling plate slot, and wherein the deck plate leveling screw is adapted to fit within the leveling plate slot when the deck plate leveling plate is removably positioned around a portion of the deck plate leveling screw.

13. The billiard table of claim 12, wherein the deck plate leveling plate includes a leveling plate seat recessed into a deck plate leveling plate body of the deck plate leveling plate, and wherein the leveling plate seat at least partially surrounds the leveling plate slot.

14. The billiard table of claim 13, wherein the leveling screw flange rests on the leveling plate seat when the deck plate leveling screw is positioned in the leveling plate slot.

15. The billiard table of claim 10, wherein the deck plate connector includes a cylindrical nut and a connector screw, wherein the connector screw is adapted to be embedded within the cylindrical nut.

16. The billiard table of claim 10, wherein the internal support frame includes a plurality of support brackets, and wherein each of the plurality of support brackets includes a deck plate leveling assembly.

17. The billiard table of claim 16, wherein one of the plurality of support brackets is positioned on a first side of the internal support frame, and wherein another of the plurality of support brackets is positioned on an opposite second side of the internal support frame.

18. Billiard table according to claim 10, characterized in that further comprising: a perimeter frame, a frame top surface, and a frame opening disposed through the frame top surface; a deck plate connector, a deck plate leveling screw including a leveling screw flange, and a deck plate leveling plate, wherein a portion of the deck plate leveling screw is adapted to fit within the deck plate connector, and wherein the deck plate leveling plate is removably positioned around a portion of the deck plate leveling screw; wherein the deck plate connector is adapted to be positioned within the deck plate opening, and wherein the deck plate leveling screw is adapted to be inserted through the support bracket opening such that a portion of the deck plate leveling screw is positioned on a first side of the support bracket and a portion of the deck plate leveling screw including the leveling screw flange is positioned on a second side of the support bracket; wherein the deck plate leveling assembly is adapted to move the deck plate away from the base frame when the deck plate leveling plate is positioned between the leveling screw flange and the support bracket and when the deck plate leveling screw is loosened relative to the deck plate connector; and wherein the deck plate leveling assembly is adapted to move the deck plate toward the base frame when the deck plate leveling plate is removed from the deck plate leveling screw and when the deck plate leveling screw is tightened relative to the deck plate connector. a perimeter bracket extending from the perimeter frame, wherein the perimeter bracket has a leveling surface provided with a leveling surface opening, and a frame nut positioned on a first side of the leveling surface and aligned with the leveling surface opening; and a table top panel perimeter leveling assembly including a perimeter leveling bolt having a thread, a perimeter bolt ball joint at an end of the perimeter leveling bolt, and a bolt pad surrounding the end of the perimeter leveling bolt including the ball joint; wherein the perimeter leveling bolt is inserted into the leveling surface opening and the frame nut such that the bolt pad is on a first side of the leveling surface; and wherein, on a second side of the leveling surface, a lock nut is threaded onto the perimeter leveling bolt.

19. The table as defined in claim 18, wherein the table top panel perimeter leveling assembly is adapted to move the table top panel away from the base frame when the perimeter leveling bolt is tightened relative to the frame nut.

20. The table as defined in claim 18, wherein the table top panel perimeter leveling assembly is adapted to move the table top panel away from the base frame when the perimeter leveling bolt is loosened relative to the frame nut.

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