An outdoor folding table
By incorporating connecting plates and positioning corner plates, the design addresses the issues of stability and aesthetics in outdoor folding tables, resulting in more stable tabletop support and better load-bearing capacity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO PIEDMONT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing outdoor folding tables lack sufficient support stability, and are prone to deformation or breakage, especially when bearing heavy objects. They also have poor aesthetic appeal when folded.
The table features symmetrically arranged tabletops on both sides and rotatably connected legs. Stable support for the tabletops is achieved through connecting plates and extensions. The bottom stability is enhanced by positioning corner plates and snap-fit pins. Meanwhile, excessive folding is prevented by limiting grooves and limiting ends.
It improves the support stability and load-bearing capacity of the tabletop, enhances its aesthetics, prevents the tabletop from collapsing or deforming under external forces, and provides stable reserved space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor products technology, and in particular to an outdoor folding table. Background Technology
[0002] When camping outdoors, people usually bring foldable tables and chairs with them in their vehicles.
[0003] To reduce the space occupied after folding, existing outdoor folding tables can usually be folded once along the length of the table. The overall folding process includes at least: first folding the table legs to a position close to the tabletop, and then folding the two tabletops in half.
[0004] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN214904553U discloses a portable folding table, including a folding table body. Both tabletops have U-shaped frames fitted along their edges. Table legs are rotatably connected to each U-shaped frame via a pivot. Each table leg assembly includes two legs and an upper crossbar connecting the two legs. Support bars are rotatably connected to each leg via pivots, with the other end of the support bars rotatably connected to the U-shaped frames via pivots. A bagging structure is also provided between the two legs. The bagging structure includes a bag body, a connecting rod, and two connecting seats. Each connecting seat has a slot on its opposite side. The bag body has several pockets. This utility model allows items that do not need to be placed on the tabletop for extended periods to be placed in the pockets, preventing damage and facilitating retrieval, thus allowing the folding table body to hold more items.
[0005] In the above technical solution, the table is folded in half only by setting a hinge structure in the middle of the tabletop, so that the two sides of the tabletop can rotate and fold around the hinge rod. This folding method connects the two sides of the tabletop only through the hinge rod. When unfolded, the two sides of the tabletop are aligned and abutted. The overall support of the tabletop is provided by the hinge rod and the abutting support of the two sides of the tabletop. The load-bearing capacity of this support method is limited. When a heavy object is placed on the tabletop, the abutting point of the tabletop may deform or the hinge may deform or break, resulting in unstable tabletop support. On the other hand, since folding tables need to be folded so that the table legs are parallel to and against the tabletop when folded, some space should be left between the two sides of the tabletop after the table is folded to accommodate the folded table legs. This means that the hinges on both sides of the tabletop need to be located under the tabletop and protrude downwards. After folding, the hinges are located in the middle of the two sides of the tabletop, and the downward protrusion of the hinges is roughly half the distance between the two sides of the tabletop after folding. This design results in a large downward protrusion of the hinges after the tabletop is unfolded, which is not aesthetically pleasing.
[0006] Based on this, those skilled in the art have proposed an outdoor folding table, which offers a new solution to the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an outdoor folding table to address the problems raised in the background art.
[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The outdoor folding table specifically includes table panels symmetrically arranged on both sides and table legs rotatably connected to the bottom corners of the two table panels that are far apart from each other. A connecting plate is rotatably connected between the two sides of the two table panels. The end of the table panel near the connecting plate extends outward to form an extension. When the two table panels are fully unfolded, the extension abuts against the top of the connecting plate.
[0009] Optionally, the connecting plate includes a plate body and connecting cylinders disposed at both ends of the plate body. The plate body and the connecting cylinders are integrally formed. A connecting pin is provided inside the connecting cylinder. The table is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting cylinder through the corresponding connecting pin.
[0010] Optionally, one of the tabletops is rotatably connected to a positioning angle plate at the bottom of the tabletop and at one end of the connecting plate, and the other tabletop is fixed with a snap-fit pin at the bottom. The end of the positioning angle plate is provided with a snap-fit groove that matches the snap-fit pin.
[0011] Optionally, a second snap-fit pin is fixed at the bottom of the extension, a second snap-fit groove adapted to the second snap-fit pin is provided on the positioning corner plate, and a clearance groove adapted to the second snap-fit pin is provided on one side of the plate.
[0012] Optionally, when the two tabletops are fully extended, the end faces of the two extensions that are close to each other abut against each other.
[0013] Optionally, the two extensions are provided with positioning steps at their bottom ends close to each other, and the top center of the connecting plate is provided with a positioning protrusion that matches the positioning steps. When the two tabletops are fully extended, the side arm of the positioning step abuts against the side wall of the positioning protrusion.
[0014] Optionally, a limiting groove is provided at both ends of the bottom of the connecting plate and between the plate body and the connecting cylinder, and a limiting end adapted to the limiting groove is provided at the bottom of the end of the table board near the connecting plate.
[0015] Optionally, the inner side of the plate is provided with several through holes.
[0016] Optionally, a blocking post is fixed on the table where the positioning corner plate is located and on one side of the positioning corner plate.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model connects the tabletops at both ends through a connecting plate. The tabletops at both ends are hinged to both sides of the connecting plate. With the design of the extension part, when the tabletops at both ends are fully extended, the connecting plate can support the ends of the tabletops, thereby improving the stability of the tabletop support and increasing the load capacity of the tabletops.
[0018] 2. This utility model connects the bottoms of two tabletops by fastening the positioning corner plate with the first and second fastening pins. At the same time, the positioning corner plate provides bottom support for the tabletops at both ends, preventing them from bending upwards from the bottom and improving overall stability.
[0019] 3. Through the cooperative design of the limiting groove and the limiting end, this utility model ensures that after the two tabletops are folded around the connecting plate to a parallel state, the limiting end is located inside the limiting groove, thereby preventing the tabletops from folding inwards excessively. This improves the stability of the two tabletops after folding and provides a stable reserved space for the table legs.
[0020] 4. This utility model replaces the traditional downward protrusion for hinge by using a connecting plate design, so that when the two tabletops are fully unfolded, the top and bottom transitions are more flush and natural, improving the aesthetics. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the tabletop and connecting plate; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the state structure during the tabletop folding process. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the state structure during the tabletop folding process. Figure 2 ; Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the folding process of the tabletop and connecting plate. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the folding process of the tabletop and connecting plate. Figure 2 ; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the tabletop after folding. Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the tabletop when fully extended. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the tabletop and legs are folded. Figure 1 ; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the tabletop and legs are folded. Figure 2 .
[0023] The markings in the diagram are explained as follows: 1. Tabletop; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Table leg; 11. Extension; 12. Snap-fit pin two; 13. Snap-fit pin one; 14. Blocking post; 15. Positioning corner plate; 16. Snap-fit groove two; 17. Snap-fit groove one; 18. Limiting end; 19. Positioning step; 21. Connecting cylinder; 22. Connecting pin shaft; 23. Clearance groove; 24. Limiting groove; 25. Plate body; 26. Through hole; 27. Positioning protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0029] Please refer to Figure 1-11 The present invention provides an outdoor folding table including symmetrically arranged table panels 1 on both sides and table legs 3 rotatably connected to the bottom corners of the two table panels 1 at opposite ends. A connecting plate 2 is rotatably connected between the two sides of the two table panels 1. The end of the table panel 1 near the connecting plate 2 extends outward to form an extension 11. When the two table panels 1 are fully unfolded, the extension 11 abuts against the top of the connecting plate 2, and the end of the table panel 1 is supported by the connecting plate 2. At the same time, the two ends of the connecting plate 2 connect the two table panels 1. The connecting plate 2 and the table panel 1 are in surface contact, which makes the support of the table panel 1 more stable.
[0030] The connecting plate 2 includes a plate body 25 and connecting cylinders 21 disposed at both ends of the plate body 25. The plate body 25 and the connecting cylinders 21 are integrally formed. A connecting pin 22 is provided inside the connecting cylinder. The table 1 is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting cylinder 21 through the corresponding connecting pin 22.
[0031] In the above embodiment, the bottom of the tabletop 1 can be supported by the connecting plate 2. When an external force is applied to the top of the tabletop 1, the connecting plate 2 makes the tabletop more stable. However, in this case, when an external force is applied from below the tabletop 1, the two tabletops 1 may fold together, making the support of the tabletop 1 for the tabletop object unstable. Therefore, please refer to... Figure 3 One of the tabletops 1 has a positioning angle plate 15 rotatably connected to its bottom and one end of the connecting plate 2. The other tabletop 1 has a snap-fit pin 13 fixed to its bottom. The end of the positioning angle plate 15 has a snap-fit groove 17 that matches the snap-fit pin 13. After the two tabletops 1 are fully unfolded, the positioning angle plate 15 is rotated to snap into the snap-fit pin 13. At this time, the positioning angle plate 15 abuts against the tabletop 1, so that when the positioning angle plate 15 does not disengage from the snap-fit pin 13, it can connect the bottom of the two tabletops 1, thereby making the tabletops 1 more stable and effectively preventing the two tabletops 1 from folding together when external force is applied from below. At the same time, it allows the extension 11 to stably abut against the connecting plate 2, thereby improving stability.
[0032] Furthermore, a second snap-fit pin 12 is fixed at the bottom of the extension 11, and a second snap-fit groove 16 adapted to the second snap-fit pin 12 is opened on the positioning corner plate 15. A clearance groove 23 adapted to the snap-fit pin is opened on one side of the plate body 25. By snapping the second snap-fit pin 12 and the first snap-fit pin 13 simultaneously with the positioning corner plate 15, the stability of the connection of the positioning corner plate 15 is improved. At the same time, the top and bottom of the connecting plate 2 and the table board 1 are connected together, which improves the stability.
[0033] Further reference Figure 9 When the two tabletops 1 are fully extended, the end faces of the two extensions 11 that are close to each other abut against each other. Through the abutment of the two extensions 11, the two tabletops 1 can provide mutual force in the horizontal direction, effectively preventing the two tabletops 1 from collapsing downward at the position of the connecting plate 2 after they are extended, thus improving the stability of the support for the tabletops 1.
[0034] Further, refer to Figure 9 The two extensions 11 are close to each other and have a positioning step 19 at one end. The top center of the connecting plate 2 has a positioning protrusion 27 that matches the positioning step 19. When the two tabletops 1 are fully extended, the side arm of the positioning step 19 abuts against the side wall of the positioning protrusion 27. Through the abutment between the positioning step 19 and the side wall of the positioning protrusion 27, the connecting plate 2 provides a certain degree of support for the tabletops 1 at both ends in the horizontal direction, making the support for the tabletops 1 more comprehensive and solid.
[0035] In an alternative embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 6-9 Limiting grooves 24 are provided at both ends of the bottom of the connecting plate 2 and between the plate body 25 and the connecting cylinder 21. The bottom of the table board 1 near the connecting plate 2 is provided with a limiting end 18 that is adapted to the limiting groove 24. Through the cooperation design of the limiting groove 24 and the limiting end 18, the limiting end 18 is located inside the limiting groove 24 after the two table boards 1 are folded around the connecting plate to a parallel state, thereby preventing the table boards 1 from being folded too inward. This can improve the stability of the two table boards 1 after folding and provide a stable reserved space for the table legs 3.
[0036] Several through holes 26 are provided on the inner side of the plate 25 to reduce the material consumption of the connecting plate 2, reduce costs, and reduce the weight of the connecting plate 2, thereby reducing the weight of the entire table.
[0037] A blocking post 14 is fixed on the tabletop 1 where the positioning corner plate 15 is located and on one side of the positioning corner plate. The design of the blocking post 14 allows the positioning corner plate 15 to be stored on one side of the blocking post 14 after the two tabletops 1 are folded together, making it easy to store the positioning corner plate 15 and preventing it from rotating freely and affecting its use.
[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. An outdoor folding table comprising two table boards (1) arranged symmetrically on both sides and table legs (3) rotatably connected to the end corners of the bottom of the two table boards (1) away from each other, characterized in that, A connecting plate (2) is rotatably connected between the two tabletops (1) on both sides. The end of the tabletop (1) near the connecting plate (2) extends outward to form an extension (11). When the two tabletops (1) are fully unfolded, the extension (11) abuts against the top of the connecting plate (2).
2. An outdoor folding table as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The connecting plate (2) includes a plate body (25) and connecting cylinders (21) disposed at both ends of the plate body (25). The plate body (25) and the connecting cylinder (21) are integrally formed. A connecting pin (22) is provided inside the connecting cylinder. The table board (1) is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting cylinder (21) through the corresponding connecting pin (22).
3. An outdoor folding table as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that One of the tabletops (1) is rotatably connected to a positioning angle plate (15) at the bottom and at one end of the connecting plate (2), and the other tabletop (1) is fixed with a snap-fit pin (13) at the bottom. The end of the positioning angle plate (15) is provided with a snap-fit groove (17) that is compatible with the snap-fit pin (13).
4. An outdoor folding table as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that The bottom of the extension (11) is fixed with a snap-fit pin two (12), the positioning angle plate (15) is provided with a snap-fit groove two (16) adapted to the snap-fit pin two (12), and the side of the plate (25) is provided with a clearance groove (23) adapted to the snap-fit pin.
5. The outdoor folding table of claim 1, wherein, When the two tabletops (1) are fully extended, the end faces of the two extensions (11) that are close to each other abut against each other.
6. An outdoor folding table as defined in claim 1, wherein, The two extensions (11) are close to each other and have a positioning step (19) at one end. The top center of the connecting plate (2) is provided with a positioning protrusion (27) that matches the positioning step (19). When the two tabletops (1) are fully unfolded, the side arm of the positioning step (19) abuts against the side wall of the positioning protrusion (27).
7. An outdoor folding table as claimed in claim 2, wherein, Limiting grooves (24) are provided at both ends of the bottom of the connecting plate (2) and between the plate body (25) and the connecting cylinder (21). A limiting end (18) adapted to the limiting groove (24) is provided at the bottom of the table board (1) near the connecting plate (2).
8. An outdoor folding table as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The inner side of the plate (25) is provided with several through holes (26).
9. An outdoor folding table as claimed in claim 3, wherein, A blocking post (14) is fixed on the tabletop (1) where the positioning corner plate (15) is located and on one side of the positioning corner plate.