A tray table assembly and furniture component having the same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tray table assembly and furniture component with it, this tray table assembly, include: a tray table, a support rod and fastening assembly, the support rod with adjustable type connection of tray table makes tray table can change between the stowed position and the unfolded position, fastening assembly is used for connecting support rod, when fastening assembly is in first orientation, support rod can move between stowed position and unfolded position, when fastening assembly is in second orientation, support rod is locked in stowed position or unfolded position, the utility model has the advantages of convenient folding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of furniture component technology, specifically relating to a tray table assembly and furniture components having the same. Background Technology

[0002] To optimize the comfort and convenience of furniture use, the industry often adds tray tables to furniture components such as chairs, sofas, and love sofas to hold small items like water cups, mobile phones, and books. However, traditional fixed tray tables have significant limitations: because they are permanently connected to the main body of the furniture, they cannot be folded up flexibly when not in use, resulting in wasted space, a problem that is particularly pronounced in small apartments. Furthermore, while some detachable tray tables with threaded connections offer some flexibility, they lack anti-misoperation designs. Users may accidentally rotate them in the opposite direction during daily use, causing the tray table to detach from the support rod, leading to structural loosening, tipping over, and other safety hazards. To address these issues, a tray table component and furniture parts incorporating it are proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model proposes a tray table assembly and a furniture component having the same, which has the advantage of being easy to store and store.

[0005] A tray table assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a tray table, a support rod, and a fastening assembly; the support rod is adjustablely connected to the tray table, allowing the tray table to switch between a stowed position and an unfolded position; the fastening assembly is used to connect the support rod, and when the fastening assembly is in a first position, the support rod can move between the stowed position and the unfolded position, and when the fastening assembly is in a second position, the support rod is locked in the stowed position or the unfolded position.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a mounting bracket assembly, which is connected to the tray table. The support rod and the fastening assembly are both connected within the mounting bracket assembly, so that the support rod and the fastening assembly are effectively connected.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket assembly includes a circular platform, a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, wherein the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are disposed opposite to and spaced apart on the circular platform.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fastening assembly includes a bolt and a handle connected to the bolt. The handle is used to rotate the bolt so that it locks the support rod in either a retracted or extended position or allows it to move between the retracted and extended positions.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the handle moves from a first position to a second position, the predetermined rotational motion of the handle includes a quarter-turn rotational motion.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the support rod is located between a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate. A threaded hole is formed on the first mounting plate, and the threaded hole is threadedly connected to a bolt. A third through hole is formed on the second mounting plate. The handle drives the bolt through the third through hole and then threadedly connects it to the threaded hole, so that the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are brought closer to each other, thereby fixing the support rod.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a second through hole is formed on the circular platform, the second through hole being used to accommodate one end of the support rod when the support rod is moved to the unfolded position.

[0012] A furniture component having a tray table assembly, comprising any of the tray table assemblies described above, wherein the support rod is mounted on the furniture component.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that it uses a fastening component to fix the support rod, so that the support rod can move between the retracted position and the unfolded position or be locked in the retracted position or the unfolded position. In this way, the tray table component can be retracted when it is not needed, reducing unnecessary space occupation and making more reasonable use of space. It can be unfolded when needed, which improves the convenience for users.

[0014] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention.

[0015] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the tray table assembly and furniture components of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the tray table assembly of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the circular platform structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fastening component structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled fastening component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the left front view of the disassembled fastening component structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a right front view schematic diagram of the disassembled fastening component structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of area A of the support rod of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom support rod of the tray table assembly of this utility model in the folded and stowed position, and the fastening component is in the unlocked state at this time;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom support rod of the tray table assembly of this utility model in the unfolded and positioned position;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom support rod of the tray table assembly of this utility model in the unfolded and positioned position, and at this time the fastening component is in the locked state;

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 100. Pallet table assembly; 102. Pallet table; 104. Support rod; 106. Mounting bracket assembly; 108. Fastening assembly; 110. Circular platform; 112. First through hole; 114. First threaded fastener; 116. First mounting plate; 118. Second mounting plate; 120. Second through hole; 122. Threaded hole; 124. Third through hole; 128. Cut surface; 130. Fourth through hole; 132. Cylindrical boss; 133. Bolt; 136. Handle; 138. Helical spring; 140. Second threaded fastener; 142. Lower hub; 144. Blade section; 146. First recess; 148. Second recess; 150. Collar section; 152. Protrusion; 154. Washer; 156. Flat surface. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0032] 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," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The following describes in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of the present invention: a tray table assembly and a furniture component having the same.

[0035] like Figures 1-12 As shown, the tray table assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a tray table 102, a support rod 104, a mounting bracket assembly 106 for fixing the support rod 104 to the lower side of the tray table 102, and a fastening assembly 108 for fixing the support rod 104 to its unfolded or retracted position, and for unlocking the support rod 104 so that it can move between the retracted and unfolded positions.

[0036] like Figure 3As shown, the mounting bracket assembly 106 includes a circular platform 110, on the end face of which are provided a plurality of first through holes 112. These first through holes 112 are arranged in an array along the circumferential direction of the circular platform 110. First threaded fasteners 114 are inserted into the first through holes 112. The first threaded fasteners 114 are used to fix the circular platform 110 to the underside of the tray table 102.

[0037] A first mounting plate 116 and a second mounting plate 118 are mounted on a circular platform 110. The first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118 are positioned opposite each other and spaced apart, and are parallel to each other. The first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118 are cantilevered on the circular platform 110 to effectively exhibit a predetermined amount of flexibility. The circular platform 110 also has a second through hole 120 located between the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118. A threaded hole 122 is formed on the first mounting plate 116 along the arrangement direction of the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118, and a third through hole 124 is formed on the second mounting plate 118 along the arrangement direction of the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118. The central axis of the threaded hole 122 is collinear with the central axis of the third through hole 124. Figure 8-9 As shown, the support rod 104 has a cylindrical structure. Two cross-sections 128 are formed on the circumferential surface of the lower end of the support rod 104. The two cross-sections 128 are arranged opposite to each other. A fourth through hole 130 is formed at the lower end of the support rod 104 along the arrangement direction of the two cross-sections 128. The two ends of the fourth through hole 130 pass through the two cross-sections 128 respectively. When the lower end of the support rod 104 is inserted between the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118, the central axis of the fourth through hole 130 is collinear with the central axis of the third through hole 124, so that the fastening assembly 108 can fix the support rod 104 and the circular platform 110 together in an adjustable manner. A cylindrical boss 132 is formed at the end of the support rod 104. The cylindrical boss 132 is used to insert into the second through hole 120 to play a role in positioning and maintaining stability.

[0038] like Figure 4-7As shown, the fastening assembly 108 includes a bolt 133, a handle 136, a coil spring 138, and a second threaded fastener 140 with external threads. One end of the bolt 133 has external threads, and the other end has internal threads. The handle 136 includes a lower hub 142 and a blade portion 144 extending radially outward from a specific circumferential point of the lower hub 142. One end of the lower hub 142 has a first recess 146 formed along its central axis, and the cross-section of the first recess 146 is hexagonal. The other end of the lower hub 142 has a second recess 148 formed along its central axis, and the cross-section of the second recess 148 is circular. A collar portion 150 is fitted onto the bolt 133. A protrusion 152 is formed on the end face of the collar portion 150 facing the other end of the bolt 133. The external cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 152 is hexagonal so that it can be inserted into the first recess 146. The helical spring 138 is inserted into the second recess 148, the other end of the bolt 133 passes through the helical spring 138, and the external thread of the second threaded fastener 140 is threadedly connected to the internal thread of the other end of the bolt 133.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, a washer 154 is fitted onto one end of the bolt 133 so that it is close to and engages with the collar portion 150 of the bolt 133.

[0040] The second mounting plate 118 has a flat surface 156 on the side facing away from the first mounting plate 116. When the fastening assembly 108 passes through and fully engages with the third through hole 124, the fourth through hole 130 and the threaded hole 122, the washer 154 will fit against the flat surface 156.

[0041] During operation, when the blade portion 144 of the fastening assembly 108 is parallel to the tray table 102, the fastening assembly 108 is actually in a locked state, and the support rod 104 cannot move. When the blade portion 144 of the fastening assembly 108 is in any position other than parallel to the tray table 102, the fastening assembly 108 is actually in an unlocked state, allowing the support rod 104 to move between the retracted and extended positions. That is, when the blade portion 144 is rotated a quarter turn, i.e., 90 degrees, given that the threaded portion of the bolt 133 is located within the threaded hole 122 of the first mounting plate 116, when according to... Figure 7When the blade portion 144 of the fastening assembly 108 is rotated clockwise as shown, the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118 will actually move closer to each other, effectively reducing the space or gap defined between the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118. In this way, the support rod 104 will be tightly clamped between the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118. The blade portion 144 drives the external thread portion of the bolt 133 to screw into or out of the threaded hole 122 of the first mounting plate 116, thereby adjusting the distance between the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118. This allows the first mounting plate 116 and the second mounting plate 118 to clamp or move away from the two cut surfaces 128 on the support rod 104, thereby releasing or locking the angle of the support rod 104.

[0042] Specifically, the fourth through hole 130 is racetrack-shaped, and its length direction is parallel to the central axis of the support rod 104. When the support rod 104 moves from its central axis parallel to the tray table 102 to perpendicular to the tray table 102, the cylindrical boss 132 can move from the folded / stowed position (e.g., ...) through the space of the fourth through hole 130. Figure 2 and Figure 10 Move to the upright / expanded position (as shown) Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, by means of the elliptical or approximately elliptical fourth through hole 130 provided at the lower end of the support rod 104, the cylindrical boss 132 at the lower end of the support rod 104 can be inserted into the second through hole 120 to ensure the stability of the support rod 104 in supporting the tray table 102.

[0043] A furniture component having a tray table assembly, including any one of the tray table assemblies, with a support rod 104 mounted on the furniture component.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tray table assembly, characterized in that, include: A tray table (102); A support rod (104) is adjustablely connected to the tray table (102), allowing the tray table (102) to switch between a stowed position and an unfolded position; Fastening assembly (108) is used to connect support rod (104). When the fastening assembly (108) is in a first position, the support rod (104) can move between a retracted position and an extended position. When the fastening assembly (108) is in a second position, the support rod (104) is locked in the retracted position or the extended position. The fastening assembly (108) includes a bolt (133) and a handle (136) connected to the bolt (133). The handle (136) is used to rotate the bolt (133) so that it locks the support rod (104) in either a stowed or extended position or allows it to move between the stowed and extended positions.

2. The tray table assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting bracket assembly (106) connected to the tray table (102), wherein the support rod (104) and the fastening assembly (108) are both connected within the mounting bracket assembly (106) to ensure effective connection between the support rod (104) and the fastening assembly (108).

3. The tray table assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket assembly (106) includes a circular platform (110), a first mounting plate (116) and a second mounting plate (118), the first mounting plate (116) and the second mounting plate (118) being disposed opposite to and spaced apart on the circular platform (110).

4. The tray table assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the handle (136) moves from the first position to the second position, the predetermined rotational motion of the handle (136) includes a quarter-turn rotational motion.

5. The tray table assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the support rod (104) is located between the first mounting plate (116) and the second mounting plate (118). The first mounting plate (116) has a threaded hole (122) which is threadedly connected to the bolt (133). The second mounting plate (118) has a third through hole (124). The handle (136) drives the bolt (133) through the third through hole (124) and then threadedly connected to the threaded hole 122, so that the first mounting plate (116) and the second mounting plate (118) move closer to each other to fix the support rod (104).

6. The tray table assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A second through hole (120) is formed on the circular platform (110), which is used to accommodate one end of the support rod (104) when the support rod (104) is moved to the unfolded position.

7. A furniture component having a tray table assembly, characterized in that, The support rod (104) is mounted on the furniture component using the tray table assembly as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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