A folding storage workbench

By designing a folding and storage workbench, the workbench panel can be hidden and stored, solving the problem of large space occupation after folding in existing technologies, protecting the workbench panel, and improving the workbench's flexibility and space utilization.

CN224373990UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Existing machine workbenches still take up a lot of space when folded, and the work surface is easily damaged during storage.

Method used

A folding and storage workbench was designed. By folding the platform frame and the tabletop simultaneously, combined with a moving seat and a motor-driven cable system, the tabletop can be hidden and stored. Furthermore, the space occupied is reduced by using a support frame and locking bolts.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the flat dimensions of the workbench after folding, while protecting the worktop and preventing damage during storage, thus improving flexibility and space utilization.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a folding and storage workbench, including a base and a workbench body disposed on the base. The workbench body includes a platform frame and a tabletop mounted on the platform frame. A support frame extending vertically is mounted on the base. A connecting seat rotatably connected to the middle of the platform frame is provided at the top of the support frame. Crossbeams connected to the tabletop are located at both ends of the platform frame. A rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the tabletop for synchronous folding of the tabletop and the platform frame. When the platform frame is folded, the tabletop folds along with it, concealing the upper surface of the tabletop and preventing it from being exposed after folding. This reduces the planar dimensions of the folded workbench while simultaneously protecting the tabletop.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical workbench technology, and in particular relates to a folding and storage workbench. Background Technology

[0002] In the machining process, a mechanical limit table is required. A limit positioning structure is installed on the table to position and clamp the workpiece to be processed, help fix the workpiece, and improve the stability of the processing equipment. In other words, the table limit device plays an important role in the machining process.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN201841533U discloses a workbench support device and a folding workbench, including support bars and a support frame, the support frame being foldable; it also relates to a corresponding folding workbench, including a workbench body and a workbench support device, the body including a first workbench and a second workbench, the second workbench being located on the side of the first workbench and being foldable, which increases the working surface of the workbench when in use, while reducing the space occupied by the workbench body when not in use, making it convenient to use and particularly suitable for use in workshops;

[0004] The idea is to design the workbench with a foldable structure, which can effectively improve the flexibility of the workbench. However, when the existing workbench is folded, it still occupies most of the space. It can only be folded, but cannot be further stored after folding, thus reducing the flat size of the workbench after folding. At the same time, it is difficult to hide and protect the workbench surface after folding, and the surface of the workbench is easily scratched during storage. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a foldable storage workbench. When the platform frame is rotated and folded, the table panel can be folded together with the platform frame, so that the upper surface of the table panel is hidden, avoiding exposure to the outside after folding, reducing the plane size of the workbench after folding, and hiding and protecting the table panel.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A foldable and retractable workbench includes a base and a workbench body disposed on the base;

[0008] The workbench body includes a platform frame and a table panel mounted on the platform frame. A support frame extending vertically is mounted on the base. A connecting seat rotatably connected to the middle of the platform frame is provided at the top of the support frame. The two ends of the platform frame have crossbeams connected to the table panel. A rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the table panel so that the table panel and the platform frame can be folded synchronously.

[0009] In this embodiment, the middle part of the platform frame is rotatably connected to the connecting seat. When folding, both ends of the platform frame fold upward, and the table panel connected to the platform frame also folds upward along the rotation axis, so that the upper surface of the table panel is hidden inside, reducing the planar size of the workbench after folding and hiding and protecting the table panel.

[0010] In one embodiment, a movable seat is slidably mounted on the support frame, and a connecting seat is disposed on the movable seat. The support frame has multiple screw holes along the vertical direction for the locking bolts on the movable seat to be connected to the support frame.

[0011] In this embodiment, the folded worktable can be adjusted vertically by using a movable seat that is slidably mounted on the support frame, thereby further reducing the space of the folded worktable.

[0012] In one embodiment, a drive assembly and an elastic element are connected to the bottom of the movable base, and the elastic element is disposed between the bottom of the movable base and the bottom of the support frame;

[0013] In this embodiment, a drive assembly is used to pull the movable seat downward along the support frame, while the elastic element accumulates elastic potential energy during the downward movement of the movable seat, so as to drive the movable seat upward when the worktable needs to be opened.

[0014] In one embodiment, the drive assembly includes a cable connected to the bottom of the movable seat, the other end of the cable being provided with a winding shaft, and the winding shaft being connected to a motor;

[0015] In this embodiment, the motor drives the winding shaft, causing the cable to wind around the winding shaft, which in turn drives the moving seat to move downward along the support frame, thereby reducing the space occupied by the worktable.

[0016] In one embodiment, the platform frame includes two frames arranged side by side, which are rotatably connected by a pivot, and the pivot is also connected to the connecting seat.

[0017] In one embodiment, the tabletop includes two plates arranged side by side, each plate having a connecting ring at its bottom corresponding to the crossbeam, and a rotating shaft between the plates.

[0018] In one embodiment, the crossbeam is connected to both ends of the platform frame by bolts.

[0019] In one embodiment, the support frame is tenon-and-mortise fitted onto the base.

[0020] In one embodiment, the support frame has a U-shaped cross-section to allow the movable seat to be slidably mounted on the support frame.

[0021] In one embodiment, the elastic element is a support spring disposed between the movable seat and the bottom of the support frame.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] (1) The two frames of the platform frame are connected by a pivot, and the pivot is rotatably connected to the connecting seat. That is, when the workbench needs to be folded, the two ends of the platform frame are folded upward along the pivot, and the table panel connected to the platform frame by the crossbeam is also folded upward along the pivot between the two frames, so that the upper surface of the table panel is hidden inside, reducing the planar size of the workbench after folding and at the same time hiding and protecting the table panel.

[0024] (2) After the platform frame is folded, the movable seat slides along the inner side of the support frame to protect the table panel. At the same time, the motor drives the winding shaft to rotate, thereby winding up the cable. As the cable is continuously wound and shortened, it pulls the movable seat to move towards the bottom of the support frame. During this process, the support spring is compressed and slides down with the movable seat, thereby bringing the folded platform frame and table panel into the inner side of the support frame and keeping them on the same plane as the support frame. The screw holes on the support frame and the locking bolts on the movable seat limit the movable seat, thereby reducing the space of the folded table panel and platform frame. When the workbench needs to be opened, the locking bolts on the movable seat are released, and the movable seat is pushed up under the action of the support spring, thereby automatically opening the workbench, which is convenient for the operator to use. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will be described in more detail below based on embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherein:

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 Showing Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the partial structure at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the movable base of this utility model is shown;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the platform frame of this utility model is shown;

[0030] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals. The drawings are not to scale.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 1-Base, 2-Support frame, 3-Moving seat, 4-Connecting seat, 5-Platform frame, 6-Crossbeam, 7-Tabletop, 8-Rotating shaft, 9-Locking bolt, 10-Supporting spring, 11-Cable, 12-Winding machine shaft, 13-Motor, 14-Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] This utility model provides a foldable storage workbench, including a base 1 and a workbench body disposed on the base 1;

[0035] The workbench body includes a platform frame 5 and a table panel 7 installed on the platform frame 5. A support frame 2 extending vertically is installed on the base 1. A connecting seat 4 rotatably connected to the middle of the platform frame 5 is provided on the top of the support frame 2. The two ends of the platform frame 5 have crossbeams 6 connected to the table panel 7. A rotating shaft 148 is provided in the middle of the table panel 7 so that the table panel 7 and the platform frame 5 can be folded synchronously.

[0036] Furthermore, a movable seat 3 is slidably mounted on the support frame 2, and a connecting seat 4 is disposed on the movable seat 3. The support frame 2 has multiple screw holes along the vertical direction for the locking bolts 9 on the movable seat 3 to connect with the support frame 2. A drive assembly and an elastic element are connected to the bottom of the movable seat 3. The elastic element is disposed between the bottom of the movable seat 3 and the bottom of the support frame 2. The drive assembly includes a cable 11 connected to the bottom of the movable seat 3. A winding shaft 12 is disposed at the other end of the cable 11, and a motor 13 is connected to the winding shaft 12.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, as Figures 1-4As shown, the folding workbench includes a base 1, a support frame 2 mortise and tenon fitted on the top of the base 1, a movable seat 3 slidably mounted on the inner side of the upper end of the support frame 2, crossbeams 6 bolted to both ends of the platform frame 5, and a tabletop 7 fixedly mounted on the top of the platform frame 5 through the crossbeams 6, with a rotating shaft 14 mounted in the middle of the tabletop 7, a pivot 8 in the middle of the platform frame 5, and the middle of the platform frame 5 hidden inside the connecting seat 4. The middle of the platform frame 5 and the interior of the connecting seat 4 are rotatably connected to facilitate folding of the platform frame 5. The crossbeams 6 pass horizontally through the bottom of the tabletop 7, and the two ends of the crossbeams 6 are bolted together. The end is connected to the platform frame 5 so that the table panel 7 can be combined with the platform frame 5. The center of the table panel 7 is provided with a rotating shaft 14. When the platform frame 5 is folded, the table panel 7 is folded upwards in coordination with the platform frame 5. In this way, the upper surface of the table panel 7 will be hidden inside and will not be exposed outside after folding. After the platform frame 5 is folded, the platform frame 5 is slid along the inner side of the support frame 2 using the movable seat 3. The folded platform frame 5 and table panel 7 are tucked into the inner side of the support frame 2 and kept on the same plane as the support frame 2, further reducing the space of the folded table panel 7 and platform frame 5.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and 3 As shown, the support frame 2 has a U-shaped cross-section to allow the movable seat 3 to slide on it. A support spring 10 connects the bottom of the movable seat 3 to the bottom of the support frame 2. A cable 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable seat 3, and a winding shaft 12 is installed at the lower end of the cable 11. A motor 13 is fixedly connected to the shaft of the winding shaft 12. A connecting seat 4 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the movable seat 3. A sliding structure is formed between the movable seat 3 and the inner side of the support frame 2. A locking bolt 9 is threaded on the surface of the movable seat 3. The locking bolt 9 on the surface of the movable seat 3 and the threaded hole fixedly opened on the surface of the support frame 2 are threadedly connected. That is, the sliding structure between the movable seat 3 and the inner side of the support frame 2 allows the connecting seat 4 to slide down along the support frame 2, allowing the movable seat 3 to slide to the support. After placing the bottom of frame 2, ensure that the movable seat 3 and connecting seat 4 are on the same plane as the support frame 2 to avoid occupying vertical space. This will help to further reduce the space occupied and achieve folding and storage. The motor 13 drives the winding shaft 12 to rotate. As the winding shaft 12 rotates continuously, it winds the cable 11, causing the cable 11 to shorten and pull the movable seat 3 downward. During the movement, the support spring 10 will be compressed. Conversely, when it is needed, the cable 11 can be gradually released. Under the rebound of the support spring 10, the movable seat 3 is pushed upward. After the position is determined, the locking bolt 9 is inserted horizontally from the screw hole on the surface of the support frame 2, passing through both the support frame 2 and the movable seat 3, thereby locking the position of the movable seat 3. When it is needed, the locking bolt 9 can be removed.

[0039] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4 The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0040] In use, firstly, the middle part of the platform frame 5 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 4 via the pivot 8, allowing the platform frame 5 to be folded. When the platform frame 5 needs to be folded, it can rotate along the pivot 8. At the same time, the rotating shaft 14 in the middle of the table panel 7 will also rotate in coordination with the platform frame 5, allowing the table panel 7 to be folded upwards. The motor 13 drives the winding shaft 12 to rotate, and the winding shaft 12 winds the cable 11. The cable 11 shortens, pulling the movable seat 3 downwards along the inner side of the support frame 2. During the downward movement, the movable seat 3 will compress the support spring 10 until the movable seat 3 slides down. Move the support frame 2 to its bottom. At this point, the movable seat 3 and the connecting seat 4 are in the same plane as the support frame 2, completing the initial folding and storage. The position of the movable seat 3 can be locked using the locking bolt 9. When the workbench is needed, remove the locking bolt 9 from the locking hole of the support frame 2 and gradually release the cable 11. Under the rebound action of the support spring 10, the movable seat 3 will be pushed upward. After the movable seat 3 rises to the required position, insert the locking bolt 9 horizontally from the screw hole on the surface of the support frame 2, passing through both the support frame 2 and the movable seat 3, thereby locking the position of the movable seat 3 and fixing the height of the workbench.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "bottom", "top", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0042] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to them, it should be understood that these embodiments are merely examples of the principles and applications of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that many modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments, and other arrangements can be designed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that different dependent claims and features described herein can be combined in ways different from those described in the original claims. It is also understood that features described in conjunction with individual embodiments can be used in other described embodiments.

Claims

1. A foldable storage workbench, characterized by, Includes a base and a worktable body disposed on the base; The workbench body includes a platform frame and a table panel mounted on the platform frame. A support frame extending vertically is mounted on the base. A connecting seat rotatably connected to the middle of the platform frame is provided at the top of the support frame. The two ends of the platform frame have crossbeams connected to the table panel. A rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the table panel so that the table panel and the platform frame can be folded synchronously.

2. The folding storage workbench of claim 1, wherein, A movable seat is also slidably mounted on the support frame, and the connecting seat is disposed on the movable seat. The support frame has multiple screw holes along the vertical direction for the locking bolts on the movable seat to be connected to the support frame.

3. The folding storage workbench of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the movable base is connected to a drive assembly and an elastic element, which is disposed between the bottom of the movable base and the bottom of the support frame.

4. The folding storage workbench of claim 3, wherein, The drive assembly includes a cable connected to the bottom of the movable seat, and a winding shaft is provided at the other end of the cable, the winding shaft being connected to a motor.

5. A folding and storage workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform frame includes two frames arranged side by side, which are rotatably connected by a pivot, and the pivot is also connected to the connecting seat.

6. A folding and storage workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tabletop includes two plates arranged side by side, each plate having a connecting ring at its bottom corresponding to the crossbeam, and a rotating shaft between the plates.

7. A folding and storage workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbeam is connected to both ends of the platform frame by bolts.

8. A folding and storage workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is tenon-and-mortise fitted onto the base.

9. A folding and storage workbench according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame has a U-shaped cross-section to allow the movable seat to slide on the support frame.

10. A folding and storage workbench according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic element is a support spring disposed between the movable seat and the bottom of the support frame.

Citation Information

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    CN201841533U