Tabletop assembly

Abstract

This application provides a tabletop assembly, including a first tabletop, the first tabletop comprising: a first frame, which is plate-shaped; a second frame, which is plate-shaped and covers the first frame; and a third frame, which surrounds the periphery of the first frame and the second frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a tabletop assembly, and more particularly to a foldable tabletop assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Tabletop components can provide users with a temporary desktop when needed for working, dining, or placing items, etc. One existing tabletop component is foldable, allowing for space-saving storage when not in use. However, existing tabletop components also have some drawbacks, such as being heavy, having a complex structure, unreliable construction, low strength, poor operational quality, and an unattractive appearance.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements to the existing tabletop assembly are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] A tabletop assembly according to this application includes a first tabletop, the first tabletop comprising: a first frame, which is plate-shaped; a second frame, which is plate-shaped and covers the first frame; and a third frame, which surrounds the periphery of the first frame and the second frame.

[0005] In one embodiment, the second frame is formed by molding on the first frame such that the second frame wraps around the upper surface, lower surface and edges of the first frame.

[0006] In one embodiment, the third frame is formed by overmolding onto the second frame.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first frame is made of metal, the second frame is made of plastic, and the third frame is made of PC resin or ABS resin and has an electroplated coating.

[0008] In one embodiment, a beveled portion is formed on one side of the third frame, and a curved portion is formed on the outer periphery of the third frame.

[0009] In one embodiment, the tabletop assembly includes a second tabletop and a pivot; the third frame has a groove, one end of the pivot is connected to the first tabletop at the groove, and the other end of the pivot is connected to the second tabletop, such that the first tabletop and the second tabletop can pivot relative to each other.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first frame has at least one first pivot at its edge, and at least one connector is welded to each first pivot; the second frame has at least one second pivot at its edge, each second pivot corresponding to the first pivot and exposing the connector; the third frame has at least one third pivot at its edge, each third pivot corresponding to both the first and second pivots and exposing the connector; the pivot member is connected to the connector.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first tabletop is pivotable relative to the second tabletop to a position where the first tabletop and the second tabletop are flush, and to a position where the first side of the first tabletop and the first side of the second tabletop face each other.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first tabletop further includes: at least one of a first cover plate and a second cover plate, respectively covering opposite sides of the frame portion along the thickness direction, the frame portion being composed of the first frame, the second frame, and the third frame, the third frame having a surface covering the second frame on the side not covered by the first cover plate or the second cover plate; and at least one of a first cover layer and a second cover layer, respectively covering the first cover plate and the second cover plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the outer perimeter of the third frame is larger than the outer perimeter of each of the first cover and the second cover, and the outer perimeter of the third frame is larger than the outer perimeter of each of the first cover and the second cover. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figures 1A to 1F These are, respectively, the front view, rear view, left view, right view, top view, and bottom view of the tabletop assembly according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 It is based on the exploded perspective view of the tabletop assembly;

[0016] Figure 3 This is an exploded 3D view of the first tabletop;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded 3D view of the second tabletop from another angle;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the first frame, the second frame, and the third frame;

[0019] Figure 6 This is the main view of the tabletop component;

[0020] Figure 7 It is along Figure 6A sectional view taken by line AA in the diagram;

[0021] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of the area within the box;

[0022] Figure 9 It is the first table panel of the table panel assembly according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 10 The first table panel is a table panel assembly according to the third embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 11 It is the first table panel of the table panel assembly according to the fourth embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure Labels

[0026] 1. Tabletop assembly

[0027] 100 First Table Board

[0028] 110 First Frame

[0029] 111 Plate section

[0030] 112 windows

[0031] 113 First Through Hole

[0032] 114 First pivot section

[0033] 115 Connector

[0034] 120 Second Frame

[0035] 121 Second Through Hole

[0036] 122 Second pivot section

[0037] 123 Flange

[0038] 130 Third Frame

[0039] 131 Groove

[0040] 132 First End

[0041] 133 Second End

[0042] 134 Bevel part

[0043] 135 Bending section

[0044] 136 Third pivot section

[0045] 137 Hollow Section

[0046] 140 First cover plate

[0047] 141 First joint

[0048] 150 First Cover Layer

[0049] 151 First bend

[0050] 160 Second cover plate

[0051] 161 Second Joint

[0052] 170 Second cladding

[0053] 171 Second bend

[0054] 200 First Table Board

[0055] 210 Fourth Frame

[0056] 220 Fifth Frame

[0057] 230 Sixth Frame

[0058] 240 Third cover plate

[0059] 250 Third cladding

[0060] 260 Fourth cover plate

[0061] 270 Fourth cladding layer

[0062] 300 pivot components Detailed Implementation

[0063] To further illustrate the principles and structure of this application, preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described are for illustrative and explanatory purposes only and should not be used to limit the scope of patent protection of this application.

[0064] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0065] The tabletop assembly 1 of this application can be applied to vehicles, such as automobiles, trains, airplanes, ships, etc. The tabletop assembly 1 of this application can also be applied to other environments.

[0066] See Figures 1A to 2A tabletop assembly 1 according to a first embodiment of this application is described in general. The tabletop assembly 1 includes a first tabletop 100 and a second tabletop 200. The first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 are pivotally connected by a pivot member 300. The first tabletop 100 may be larger than the second tabletop 200, or the second tabletop 200 may be larger than the first tabletop 100. More specifically, the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 may have substantially the same length (i.e., longitudinal dimension) and thickness, and the width (i.e., lateral dimension) of the first tabletop 100 may be larger than the width of the second tabletop 200.

[0067] The two ends of the pivot member 300 can be respectively connected to a longitudinal edge of the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200, so that the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 can pivot relative to each other about a longitudinal axis. Therefore, the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 can be in the unfolded position (see...). Figures 1A to 1F It pivots between the folded position (not shown) and the folded position.

[0068] In the unfolded position, the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 are flush. At this time, the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 form a single plane, thus providing the tabletop assembly 1 with a larger usable area. In the folded position, the upper or lower side of the first tabletop 100 faces the upper or lower side of the second tabletop 200. At this time, the surface of the first tabletop 100 can contact the surface of the second tabletop 200, allowing the tabletop assembly 1 to be stored without occupying a large space. In this application, "upper side" can refer to the side that serves as the tabletop when using the tabletop assembly 1, also known as the upper surface. Correspondingly, "lower side" can refer to the side facing the ground when using the tabletop assembly 1, also known as the lower surface.

[0069] The first tabletop 100 includes: a first frame 110, a second frame 120, a third frame 130, a first cover plate 140, a first covering layer 150, a second cover plate 160, and a second covering layer 170. The first frame 110, second frame 120, and third frame 130 can be collectively referred to as the frame section. Generally, the first frame 110 and second frame 120 are stacked along their thickness direction, and the third frame 130 surrounds the outer periphery of the first frame 110 and second frame 120, thereby forming the frame section. The first cover plate 140 covers the upper side of the frame section. The second cover plate 160 covers the lower side of the frame section. The first covering layer 150 covers the upper side of the first cover plate 140. The second covering layer 170 covers the lower side of the first cover plate 140.

[0070] In this application, considering the processing technology, robustness, and user experience of the frame section, the first frame 110, the second frame 120, and the third frame 130 are made of different materials. For example, the first frame 110 can be made of metal, such as aluminum alloy. The second frame 120 can be made of plastic. The third frame 130 can be made of ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) and PC resin (polycarbonate), and can have an electroplated coating, powder coating, or baked enamel coating to provide an aesthetic effect.

[0071] Both the first coating 150 and the second coating 170 may be formed from a soft material, such as leather, polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane, but this application is not limited thereto.

[0072] When assembling the first tabletop 100, the first cover 150 and the second cover 170 can be fixed to the first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 respectively, and then the first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 can be fixed to the frame portion. Optionally, the first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 can be fixed to each other.

[0073] The first cover 150 and the second cover 170 can be glued to the first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 respectively. The first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 can be glued to the frame portion. The first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 can also be welded to the frame portion.

[0074] The second tabletop 200 includes: a fourth frame 210, a fifth frame 220, a sixth frame 230, a third cover plate 240, a third cladding 250, a fourth cover plate 260, and a fourth cladding 270. The fourth frame 210, fifth frame 220, and sixth frame 230 can respectively correspond to the first frame 110, second frame 120, and third frame 130, thus forming the frame portion of the second tabletop 200. The third cover plate 240, third cladding 250, fourth cover plate 260, and fourth cladding 270 can respectively correspond to the first cover plate 140, first cladding 150, second cover plate 160, and second cladding 170. Therefore, the specific structure of the second tabletop 200 is similar to that of the first tabletop 100; therefore, the following description will primarily focus on the first tabletop 100.

[0075] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 More specifically, the first tabletop 100. The frame portion consisting of the first frame 110, the second frame 120, and the third frame 130 has at least one through hole extending along the thickness direction. (Refer to reference...) Figure 5The through hole is formed by the first through hole 113 or window 112 of the first frame 110, the second through hole 121 of the second frame 120, and the hollow portion 137 of the third frame 130. The first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160 are joined to each other through the through hole.

[0076] Specifically, the frame section may have multiple through holes. Multiple through holes help reduce the weight and manufacturing cost of the frame section. (Refer to reference...) Figure 8 The first cover plate 140 has a first joint portion 141, and the second cover plate 160 has a second joint portion 161. The first joint portion 141 is, for example, a column extending from the first cover plate 140 toward the second cover plate 160, and has a recess on its surface facing the second cover plate 160. The second joint portion 161 is, for example, a tapered portion extending from the second cover plate 160 toward the first cover plate 140, and engages with the recess in the first joint portion 141. Both the first joint portion 141 and the second joint portion 161 can be formed as circular, but this application is not limited thereto.

[0077] The first joint 141 passes through the through hole of the frame portion and engages with the second joint 161. The engagement of the first joint 141 and the second joint 161 fixes the first joint 141 and the second joint 161 to each other. The first cover plate 140 may have a plurality of first joints 141, and the second cover plate 160 may have a plurality of second joints 161. The number of first joints 141 may correspond to the number of second joints 161. The positions of the plurality of first joints 141 and the plurality of second joints 161 correspond to each other and may be evenly distributed.

[0078] Reference Figure 5 The description continues with the first frame 110, the second frame 120, and the third frame 130 of the first tabletop 100, which are shown in an exploded view. However, it should be noted that... Figure 5 This does not mean that the first frame 110, the second frame 120, and the third frame 130 were manufactured separately and then assembled together. The second frame 120 is formed outside the first frame 110 by molding, thus the second frame 120 encloses the first frame 110, particularly its upper surface, lower surface, and edges (longitudinal outer edges and transverse outer edges). Therefore, the first frame 110 is essentially hidden inside the second frame 120. For this reason, the longitudinal, transverse, and thickness dimensions of the first frame 110 are all smaller than the corresponding dimensions of the second frame 120.

[0079] The third frame 130 is formed outside the second frame 120 by molding, and therefore includes all edges of the second frame 120 (longitudinal outer edge and transverse outer edge). The third frame 130 is generally in the form of a hollow square with a hollow portion 137 running vertically through the center. Therefore, the upper and lower surfaces of the second frame 120 are not covered by the third frame 130. For this reason, the longitudinal, transverse, and thickness dimensions of the second frame 120 are all smaller than the corresponding dimensions of the third frame 130. In addition, the outer peripheral dimension of the third frame 130 is larger than the outer peripheral dimension of each of the first cover layer 150 and the second cover layer 170, and the outer peripheral dimension of the third frame 130 is larger than the outer peripheral dimension of each of the first cover plate 140 and the second cover plate 160.

[0080] More specifically, the first frame 110 includes a plate portion 111, which is a generally rectangular sheet extending longitudinally and laterally. The plate portion 111 has at least one first through-hole 113 and at least one window 112, the first through-hole 113 and the window 112 being distributed at different locations on the plate portion 111 and penetrating the plate portion 111 along its thickness direction. The first through-hole 113 is circular and generally corresponds to the post portion of the first cover plate 140 (see...). Figure 4 The dimensions of the window 112 are square and larger than the dimensions of the column. Both the first through hole 113 and the window 112 form through holes in the frame portion, and given that the first frame 110 is made of metal and has a high density, the larger window 112 is more conducive to weight reduction.

[0081] At least one first pivot portion 114 is provided at a longitudinal edge of the plate portion 111 (i.e., the edge near the second tabletop 200). At least one connector 115 is fixed to the first pivot portion 114, for example, welded to it. The connector 115 is used to connect to the pivot member 300, for example, the connector 115 is a nut, and the pivot member 300 has a bolt, so that the pivot member 300 can be threadedly connected to the connector 115. In this embodiment, the first pivot portion 114 is in the form of a laterally extending tubular shape to facilitate welding to the connector 115 and to facilitate the forming of the entire frame portion. In other embodiments, the shape of the first pivot portion 114 may be varied depending on the form of the connector 115.

[0082] The second frame 120 has at least one second through hole 121, each second through hole 121 corresponding to the position of the first through hole 113 or window 112, to form a through hole for the entire frame portion. At least one second pivot portion 122 is provided at the lateral edge of the second frame 120. The second pivot portion 122 corresponds to the position of the first pivot portion 114 and partially or completely covers the first pivot portion 114, but does not obstruct the connector 115, so that the connector 115 is exposed to the outside of the frame portion through the second pivot portion 122 for connection to the pivot member 300.

[0083] At least one third pivot portion 136 is provided at the lateral edge of the third frame 130. The third pivot portion 136 corresponds to the position of the first pivot portion 114 and the second pivot portion 122, and partially or completely covers the first pivot portion 114 and the second pivot portion 122, but does not obstruct the connector 115, so that the connector 115 is exposed to the outside of the frame portion through the third pivot portion 136 for connection to the pivot member 300. The third frame 130 forms a laterally recessed groove 131 at the third pivot portion 136 to at least partially accommodate the pivot member 300. Another part of the pivot member 300 is accommodated in the groove 131 of the sixth frame 230 of the second tabletop 200 (see...). Figure 2 This allows the first tabletop 100 and the second tabletop 200 to come into close contact with each other.

[0084] Combined with reference Figure 8 More specifically, the third frame 130 has a first end 132 located on the upper side and a second end 133 located on the lower side. A beveled portion 134 is formed on the lower side of the third frame 130, and a curved portion 135 is formed on the outer periphery of the third frame 130. The curved portion 135 may be formed in an arc shape. A flange 123 with increased thickness may be formed on the outer periphery of the second frame 120. The first end 132 and the second end 133 of the third frame 130 are bent relative to the curved portion 135 and the beveled portion 134, respectively, thereby abutting against the flange 123 of the second frame 120, so that the third frame 130 is more firmly fixed to the second frame 120.

[0085] The curved portion 135 gives the edge of the tabletop assembly 1 a soft touch so as not to cause injury to the user upon impact. The beveled portion 134 allows the edge of the tabletop assembly 1 to have a thinner thickness, thereby making it easier to grip the edge of the tabletop assembly 1 and making the tabletop assembly 1 appear lighter subjectively.

[0086] Continue to refer to Figure 8The first cover 150 and the second cover 170 may each have a first bent portion 151 and a second bent portion 171. The first bent portion 151 and the second bent portion 171 may be located on the outer periphery of the first cover 150 and the second cover 170, respectively. The first bent portion 151 passes through the gap between the first cover plate 140 and the frame portion (specifically the second frame 120), and further bends to contact the lower side of the first cover plate 140. The second bent portion 171 may pass through the gap between the second cover plate 160 and the frame portion (specifically the second frame 120), and further bends to contact the upper side of the second cover plate 160. The gap may be slightly smaller than the thickness of the first cover 150 and the second cover 170, thereby giving the gap a clamping force on the first cover 150 and the second cover 170, but this application is not limited thereto. The first cover 150 and the second cover 170 of the second cover plate 160 can be flexible, and the first bending portion 151 and the second bending portion 171 can be formed by bending the first cover 150 and the second cover 170 respectively. That is to say, the first bending portion 151 and the second bending portion 171 are not inherent, but are temporarily presented when the first cover 150 and the second cover 170 are arranged in a specific structure.

[0087] Reference Figure 9 The second embodiment according to this application is described. For ease of description, the components in the second embodiment corresponding to those in the first embodiment are referred to by the same names and reference numerals. The first tabletop 100 of the tabletop assembly 1 in the second embodiment includes a first frame 110, a second frame 120, a third frame 130, a first cover plate 140, and a second cover plate 160, the shapes and positional relationships of these components being similar to those in the first embodiment. The first tabletop 100 may optionally include a first cover 150 or a second cover 170, or may exclude either the first cover 150 or the second cover 170.

[0088] Figure 9 The diagram shows a case including a first covering layer 150, which covers the outer side of the first cover plate 140 (i.e., the side facing away from the first frame 110, second frame 120, and third frame 130 along the thickness direction), similar to the first embodiment. For the uncovered second cover plate 160, its outer side may be covered with a coating, including but not limited to electroplating, powder coating, and paint coating. Even without the first covering layer 150, the first cover plate 140 may also be covered with a coating.

[0089] The second embodiment includes a second tabletop 200 and a pivot 300 (not shown), wherein the pivot 300 is similar to the first embodiment, and the second tabletop 200 may be similar to the second tabletop 200 of the first embodiment or similar to the first tabletop 100 of the second embodiment.

[0090] Reference Figure 10The description pertains to a third embodiment of this application. For ease of description, the components in the third embodiment corresponding to those in the first embodiment are referred to by the same names and reference numerals. The first tabletop 100 of the tabletop assembly 1 in the third embodiment includes a first frame 110, a second frame 120, a third frame 130, a first cover plate 140, and a first covering 150. The shapes and positional relationships of these components are similar to those in the first embodiment, except that the third frame 130 surrounds the perimeter of the second frame 120 and the surface not covered by the first cover plate 140. Therefore, the third frame 130 is not a hollow frame as in the first embodiment, but has a surface on the side facing away from the first cover plate 140 that can cover the second frame 120. This surface of the third frame 130 may be covered with a coating, including but not limited to electroplating, powder coating, and paint coating.

[0091] The third embodiment may omit the first cover plate 140 and the first cover layer 150, and instead have a second cover plate 160 and a second cover plate 170 (not shown), whose structure and position are similar to the first embodiment. In this case, the third frame 130 has a surface on the side opposite to the second cover plate 160 and the second cover plate 170 that can cover the second frame 120.

[0092] The third embodiment includes a second table 200 and a pivot 300 (not shown), wherein the pivot 300 is similar to the first embodiment, and the second table 200 may be similar to the second table 200 of the first embodiment or similar to the first table 100 of the second and third embodiments.

[0093] Reference Figure 11 The description pertains to a fourth embodiment of this application. For ease of description, components in the fourth embodiment corresponding to those in the first embodiment are referred to by the same names and reference numerals. The first tabletop 100 of the tabletop assembly 1 in the fourth embodiment includes a first frame 110, a second frame 120, and a third frame 130, the shapes and positional relationships of which are similar to those in the first embodiment. The first tabletop 100 may optionally include a first cover plate 140 or a second cover plate 150, or may exclude either the first cover plate 140 or the second cover plate 150.

[0094] Figure 11 The diagram shows a first tabletop 100 including a first cover plate 140, wherein a third frame 130 has a surface on its side facing away from the first cover plate 140 that can cover a second frame 120. This surface of the third frame 130 may be coated, including but not limited to electroplating, powder coating, or paint coating. The surface of the first cover plate 140 facing away from the third frame 130 may also be coated.

[0095] In the case where the first tabletop 100 is provided with a second cover plate 150 instead of a first cover plate 140, the third frame 130 has a surface on the side facing away from the second cover plate 150 that can cover the second frame 120.

[0096] The third embodiment includes a second table 200 and a pivot 300 (not shown), wherein the pivot 300 is similar to the first embodiment, and the second table 200 may be similar to the second table 200 of the first embodiment or similar to the first table 100 of the second, third, and fourth embodiments.

[0097] Although this application has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Because this application can be embodied in many forms without departing from its spirit and essence, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense within the scope defined by the claims. Therefore, all variations falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the claims.

Claims

1. A table board assembly, characterized by The tabletop assembly (1) includes a first tabletop (100), the first tabletop (100) comprising: The first frame (110) is plate-shaped; The second frame (120) is plate-shaped and covers the first frame (110); The third frame (130) surrounds the periphery of the first frame (110) and the second frame (120).

2. The tabletop assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second frame (120) is formed by molding on the first frame (110) such that the second frame (120) wraps around the upper surface, lower surface and edges of the first frame (110).

3. The tabletop assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third frame (130) is formed by overmolding onto the second frame (120).

4. The tabletop assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first frame (110) is made of metal, and the second frame (120) is made of plastic; The third frame (130) is made of PC resin or ABS resin and has an electroplated coating.

5. The tabletop assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third frame (130) has a beveled portion (134) on one side and a curved portion (135) on the outer periphery of the third frame (130).

6. The tabletop assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tabletop assembly (1) includes a second tabletop (200) and a pivot (300); The third frame (130) has a groove (131), one end of the pivot (300) is connected to the first tabletop (100) at the groove (131), and the other end of the pivot (300) is connected to the second tabletop (200), such that the first tabletop (100) and the second tabletop (200) can pivot relative to each other.

7. The tabletop assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first frame (110) has at least one first pivot (114) at its edge, and at least one connector (115) is welded to each first pivot. The second frame (120) has at least one second pivot (122) at its edge, each second pivot (122) corresponding to the first pivot (114) and exposing the connector (115); At least one third pivot (136) is provided at the edge of the third frame (130), each of the third pivots (136) corresponding to the first pivot (114) and the second pivot (122), and exposing the connector (115); The pivot (300) is connected to the connector (115).

8. The table board assembly of claim 6, wherein, The first tabletop (100) can pivot relative to the second tabletop (200) to a position where the first tabletop (100) and the second tabletop (200) are flush, and to a position where the first side of the first tabletop (100) and the first side of the second tabletop (200) face each other.

9. The tabletop assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first tabletop (100) also includes: At least one of the first cover plate (140) and the second cover plate (160) covers opposite sides of the frame portion along the thickness direction, the frame portion being composed of the first frame (110), the second frame (120) and the third frame (130), the third frame (130) having a surface covering the second frame (120) on the side not covered by the first cover plate (140) or the second cover plate (160); At least one of the first cover (150) and the second cover (170) covers the first cover plate (140) and the second cover plate (160), respectively.

10. The table board assembly of claim 9, wherein, The outer perimeter of the third frame (130) is greater than the outer perimeter of each of the first cover (150) and the second cover (170), and the outer perimeter of the third frame (130) is greater than the outer perimeter of each of the first cover plate (140) and the second cover plate (160).

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