A table beam assembly and a table

By designing plug-in components and a limiting structure, the problem of inconvenient beam connection in existing technologies is solved, enabling quick installation and disassembly of the table shelf. It is suitable for various outdoor tables, improving convenience and structural versatility.

CN224440671UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03YONGKANG TIANYE IND & TRADE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YONGKANG TIANYE IND & TRADE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing table beam connection method is inconvenient, which affects the quick assembly and disassembly of the shelves, and it relies on auxiliary tools, which goes against the convenience requirements of outdoor leisure activities.

Method used

It adopts a plug-in assembly, including plug-in parts and limiting structure, which plugs into the table legs through U-shaped slots and uses locking parts or elastic protrusions to achieve quick fixation, simplifying the installation and disassembly process.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick connection and disassembly of the crossbeam and table legs, is compatible with a variety of outdoor tables, improves the ease of adding shelves and the versatility of the structure, and reduces assembly steps and costs.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to a table crossbeam assembly, characterized in that it includes a crossbeam and plug-in assemblies disposed at both ends of the crossbeam. Each plug-in assembly includes a plug-in member having a first plug-in portion and a second plug-in portion. The first plug-in portion is inserted into the end of the crossbeam, and the second plug-in portion abuts against the end of the crossbeam. The second plug-in portion has a forward-facing U-shaped slot for inserting a corresponding table leg. The two side walls of the U-shaped slot extend parallel to the axis of the corresponding table leg to limit the lateral displacement of the crossbeam relative to the table leg. This utility model is not only easy to assemble and disassemble, convenient to add shelves, and widely applicable, but also has advantages such as simple structure and low cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of portable furniture technology, and in particular to a table beam assembly and a table. Background Technology

[0002] In outdoor recreational settings, activities such as camping and picnics often require placing items such as drinks, food, and camping equipment on tables. To improve storage space and convenience, shelves are often installed on the crossbeams of the table to form a dedicated shelf.

[0003] However, the existing beam connection methods have obvious inconveniences: whether it is screw fastening or snap-fitting, it not only requires repeated adjustment of positioning, but also relies on auxiliary tools. This directly affects the quick assembly of the shelf, and the disassembly process is cumbersome, which conflicts with the convenience characteristics pursued by outdoor leisure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a table beam assembly and table that are not only easy to assemble and disassemble, easy to install shelves, and have a wide range of applications, but also have the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A table crossbeam assembly includes a crossbeam and plug-in assemblies disposed at both ends of the crossbeam. The plug-in assembly includes a plug member having a first plug portion and a second plug portion. The first plug portion is inserted into the end of the crossbeam, and the second plug portion abuts against the end of the crossbeam. The second plug portion has a forward-facing U-shaped slot for inserting a corresponding table leg. The side walls of the U-shaped slot extend along a direction parallel to the axis of the corresponding table leg to limit the lateral displacement of the crossbeam relative to the table leg.

[0007] Furthermore, a rectangular groove extending along the length of the beam is provided at the transition between the top surface and the front end surface of the beam, and the rectangular groove extends through the entire length of the beam.

[0008] Furthermore, the plug-in assembly also includes a limiting structure for confining the table legs within the U-shaped slot to prevent the crossbeam from dislodging from the table legs.

[0009] Furthermore, the plug-in assembly also includes an overlapping portion that overlaps the bottom surface of the rectangular groove, which is used to improve the connection strength between the plug-in and the crossbeam.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting structure includes a locking member and an extension arm. The extension arm extends forward from the side end of the U-shaped slot away from the crossbeam. The extension arm has a first snap-fit ​​notch with an upward opening. One end of the locking member is pivotally connected to the front end face of the crossbeam via a pivot. The other end of the locking member has a second snap-fit ​​notch with a downward opening. The second snap-fit ​​notch engages with the first snap-fit ​​notch.

[0011] Furthermore, the overlapping part is an abutting arm provided on the rear end face of the locking member, the abutting arm abuts against the second insertion part, and the bottom end of the abutting arm abuts against the bottom surface of the rectangular groove.

[0012] Alternatively, the limiting structure is a protrusion provided on the opposing inner sides of the two groove walls of the U-shaped slot, the protrusion being located at the open end of the U-shaped slot, and the connector being made of elastic plastic.

[0013] Furthermore, the overlapping portion is a reinforcing rib disposed on one side of the second insertion portion abutting against the end of the crossbeam, and the reinforcing rib abuts against the bottom surface of the rectangular groove.

[0014] A table includes a tabletop and symmetrically arranged left and right table frames. The left table frame includes a left front table leg and a left rear table leg, and the right table frame includes a right front table leg and a right rear table leg. The table is characterized in that a crossbeam assembly is inserted between the left front table leg and the right front table leg, and between the left rear table leg and the right rear table leg. The crossbeam assembly is the crossbeam assembly described above.

[0015] Furthermore, each table leg is fitted with a support sleeve at its bottom, and the lower end of each U-shaped slot abuts against the support sleeve of the corresponding table leg.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a shelf, wherein the rectangular groove opening of the crossbeam between the left and right rear table legs is oriented in the same direction as the rectangular groove opening of the crossbeam between the left and right front table legs, and the two ends of the shelf are respectively embedded in the corresponding rectangular grooves to form a shelf for supporting items.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] First, easy to assemble and disassemble: the crossbeam is quickly connected to the table legs via a U-shaped slot to achieve lateral positioning; the front and rear displacement can be restricted by the locking buckle or the protrusion in the U-shaped slot, and fixing and disassembly can be completed without tools, which is suitable for the needs of rapid outdoor assembly.

[0019] Secondly, the shelves are easy to install: the rectangular grooves on the crossbeams provide a continuous positioning reference for the shelves, making them easy to install quickly.

[0020] Third, it has a wide range of applications: the structural design of the beam assembly is versatile and can be adapted to various outdoor tables such as folding camping tables and patio leisure tables, providing a unified solution for adding shelves in different outdoor scenarios and improving scene adaptability.

[0021] Fourth, simple structure and low cost: the plug-in components have fewer parts and are easier to process, reducing assembly steps and costs, avoiding the loss of small parts such as screws, and meeting the cost-effectiveness requirements of outdoor furniture. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of the crossbeam assembly of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 2 of the crossbeam assembly of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a table and beam assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a table and beam assembly connection according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Figures 1 to 3 The illustration shows a table crossbeam assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, including a crossbeam 1 and plug-in assemblies 2 disposed at both ends of the crossbeam 1. The plug-in assembly 2 includes a plug-in member 21, which has a first plug-in portion 22 and a second plug-in portion 23. The first plug-in portion 22 is inserted into the end of the crossbeam 1, and the second plug-in portion 23 abuts against the end of the crossbeam 1. The second plug-in portion 23 is provided with a U-shaped slot 24 with the opening facing forward. The U-shaped slot 24 is used to insert the corresponding table leg, and the two side walls of the U-shaped slot 24 extend along the axis parallel to the corresponding table leg to limit the lateral displacement of the crossbeam 1 relative to the table leg.

[0032] As described above, a rectangular groove 11 extending along the length of the beam 1 is provided at the transition between the top surface and the front end surface of the beam 1. The rectangular groove 11 extends through the entire length of the beam 1.

[0033] As described above, the plug-in assembly 2 also includes a limiting structure 3 for limiting the table legs within the U-shaped slot 24 to prevent the crossbeam 1 from coming off the table legs.

[0034] As described above, the plug-in assembly 2 also includes an overlapping portion 4 that overlaps the bottom surface of the rectangular groove 24, which is used to improve the connection strength between the plug-in 21 and the crossbeam 1.

[0035] As described above, the limiting structure 3 includes a locking member 31 and an extension arm 32. The extension arm 32 extends forward from the side end of the U-shaped slot 24 away from the crossbeam 1. The extension arm 32 is provided with a first latching notch 33 with the opening facing upward. One end of the locking member 31 is pivotally connected to the front end face of the crossbeam 1 via a pivot. The other end of the locking member 31 is provided with a second latching notch 34 with the opening facing downward. The second latching notch 34 engages with the first latching notch 33.

[0036] As described above, the overlapping part 4 is an abutting arm 41 provided on the rear end face of the locking member 31. The abutting arm 41 abuts against the second insertion part 23, and the bottom end of the abutting arm 41 abuts against the bottom surface of the rectangular groove 11.

[0037] The steps for installing and removing crossbeam 1 are as follows:

[0038] During installation, align the openings of the U-shaped slots 24 at both ends of the crossbeam 1 with the two table legs respectively, and insert the U-shaped slots 24 into the corresponding table legs. Then, rotate the locking member 31 to engage the second buckle notch 34 with the first buckle notch 33, so that the table legs are confined within the U-shaped slots 24, thus completing the installation of the crossbeam 1.

[0039] During disassembly, rotate the locking 31 in the opposite direction to disengage the second snap notch 34 from the first snap notch 33. Then, remove the crossbeam 1 from the two table legs to complete the disassembly of the crossbeam 1.

[0040] Figures 4 to 6 The table crossbeam assembly of Embodiment 2 of this utility model is shown. The difference from Embodiment 1 is the limiting structure 3 and the overlapping part 4. The limiting structure 3 is a protrusion 35 provided on the opposing inner sides of the two groove walls of the U-shaped slot 24. The protrusion 35 is located at the opening end of the U-shaped slot 24. The plug-in 21 is made of elastic plastic.

[0041] As described above, the overlapping part 4 is a reinforcing rib 42 provided on one side of the second insertion part 23 that abuts against the end of the crossbeam 1, and the reinforcing rib 42 abuts against the bottom surface of the rectangular groove 11.

[0042] The steps for installing and removing crossbeam 1 are as follows:

[0043] During installation, align the openings of the U-shaped slots 24 at both ends of the crossbeam 1 with the two table legs respectively, so that the U-shaped slots 24 are inserted into the corresponding table legs. At this time, the protrusions 35 in the U-shaped slots 24 limit the table legs to be located in the U-shaped slots 24, thus completing the installation of the crossbeam 1.

[0044] During disassembly, use your hands to pry open the elastic walls on both sides of the U-shaped slot 24 to separate the protrusion 35 from the table legs. Then, remove the crossbeam 1 from the two table legs to complete the disassembly of the crossbeam 1.

[0045] This utility model also provides a table, including a tabletop 5 and symmetrically arranged left and right table frames 6 and 7. The left table frame 6 includes a left front table leg 61 and a left rear table leg 62, and the right table frame 7 includes a right front table leg 71 and a right rear table leg 72. Crossbeam assemblies are inserted between the left front table leg 61 and the right front table leg 71, and between the left rear table leg 62 and the right rear table leg 72. Figure 7 The crossbeam assembly shown is the crossbeam assembly of Embodiment 1, such as... Figure 8 The crossbeam assembly shown is the crossbeam assembly of Embodiment 2.

[0046] As described above, each table leg is fitted with a support sleeve 8 at its bottom, and the lower end of each U-shaped slot 24 abuts against the support sleeve 8 of the corresponding table leg.

[0047] As described above, it also includes a shelf 9, which is assembled from multiple splicing boards 91. The opening direction of the rectangular groove 11 of the crossbeam 1 between the left rear table leg 62 and the right rear table leg 72 is set opposite to the opening direction of the rectangular groove 11 of the crossbeam between the left front table leg 61 and the right front table leg 71. The two ends of the shelf 9 are respectively embedded in the corresponding rectangular groove 11 to form a shelf for supporting items.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the present utility model patent application and the description of the utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model patent.

Claims

1. A beam assembly for a table, the beam assembly comprising: The table includes a crossbeam and plug-in assemblies located at both ends of the crossbeam. Each plug-in assembly includes a plug member having a first plug-in portion and a second plug-in portion. The first plug-in portion is inserted into the end of the crossbeam, and the second plug-in portion abuts against the end of the crossbeam. The second plug-in portion has a forward-facing U-shaped slot for inserting a corresponding table leg. The two side walls of the U-shaped slot extend along a direction parallel to the axis of the corresponding table leg to limit the lateral displacement of the crossbeam relative to the table leg.

2. The cross beam assembly of claim 1, wherein, A rectangular groove extending along the length of the beam is provided at the transition between the top surface and the front surface of the beam, and the rectangular groove runs through the entire length of the beam.

3. The cross beam assembly of claim 2, wherein, The plug-in assembly also includes a limiting structure for confining the table legs within the U-shaped slot to prevent the crossbeam from coming out of the table legs.

4. The cross beam assembly of claim 3, wherein, The plug-in assembly also includes an overlapping portion that overlaps the bottom surface of the rectangular groove, which is used to improve the connection strength between the plug-in and the crossbeam.

5. The beam assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting structure includes a locking member and an extension arm. The extension arm extends forward from the side end of the U-shaped slot away from the crossbeam. The extension arm has a first snap-fit ​​notch with an upward opening. One end of the locking member is pivotally connected to the front end face of the crossbeam via a pivot. The other end of the locking member has a second snap-fit ​​notch with a downward opening. The second snap-fit ​​notch engages with the first snap-fit ​​notch.

6. The cross beam assembly of claim 5, wherein, The overlapping part is an abutting arm provided on the rear end face of the locking member. The abutting arm abuts against the second insertion part, and the bottom end of the abutting arm abuts against the bottom surface of the rectangular groove.

7. The cross beam assembly of claim 4, wherein, The limiting structure is a protrusion on the inner side of the two groove walls of the U-shaped slot, the protrusion is located at the opening end of the U-shaped slot, and the connector is made of elastic plastic.

8. The cross beam assembly of claim 7, wherein, The overlapping portion is a reinforcing rib provided on one side of the second insertion portion that abuts against the end of the crossbeam, and the reinforcing rib abuts against the bottom surface of the rectangular groove.

9. A table, comprising a tabletop and symmetrically arranged left and right table frames, wherein the left table frame includes a left front table leg and a left rear table leg, and the right table frame includes a right front table leg and a right rear table leg, characterized in that, A crossbeam assembly is inserted between the left front table leg and the right front table leg, and between the left rear table leg and the right rear table leg. The crossbeam assembly is the crossbeam assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The table of claim 9, wherein, Each table leg is fitted with a support sleeve at its bottom, and the lower end of each U-shaped slot abuts against the support sleeve of the corresponding table leg.

11. The table of claim 10, wherein, It also includes a shelf, wherein the rectangular groove opening of the crossbeam between the left and right rear table legs is oriented in the same direction as the rectangular groove opening of the crossbeam between the left and right front table legs, and the two ends of the shelf are respectively embedded in the corresponding rectangular grooves to form a shelf for supporting items.