Flip-top storage table

Abstract

The utility model aims at providing a kind of uncovering cover type storage table, it includes table body and lid assembly, is set with storage cavity in table body, lid assembly includes table board, two parallel supports and two hydraulic rods, two parallel supports are respectively set on the two sides inner wall of storage cavity, two parallel supports are also connected with the two ends of the same side of table board, two hydraulic rods are respectively set on two parallel supports, parallel support includes lower crossbeam, upper crossbeam and two supporting blocks, lower crossbeam is set on the inner side wall of storage cavity, upper crossbeam is set on table board, two supporting blocks both ends are respectively rotatably connected with lower crossbeam and upper crossbeam, to make the connecting point between lower crossbeam, upper crossbeam, two supporting blocks form a parallelogram, hydraulic rod is rotatably connected on one of supporting blocks, the output shaft of hydraulic rod is rotatably connected on upper crossbeam.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of furniture, and in particular to a hinged storage table. Background Technology

[0002] Storage tables are widely used in homes, offices, and various public spaces, serving as both desktop furniture and storage solutions. Currently, the mainstream storage tables on the market are mainly divided into two categories: drawer-style and lift-up-top style. Both types meet the basic needs of different users with their respective structural features, but both have certain functional limitations in actual use, making it difficult to fully meet users' dual demands for "convenience" and "multi-functionality" in storage tables.

[0003] Flip-top desks utilize a hinged top panel to create a storage compartment within the desk. Compared to drawer-style storage desks, flip-top desks eliminate the need for drawer space and feature a one-piece storage structure, making them more adaptable to storing larger items. Therefore, they are more commonly used in small apartments and compact offices. However, the traditional flip-top desk's panel remains tilted during the flipping process, causing significant inconvenience. To access items, the panel must be lifted, but the tilted panel cannot support any weight. If items like computers, books, or water glasses are already on the desk, they must be moved before the flip-top can be opened. After retrieving items, they must be returned to the desk, a cumbersome process that reduces efficiency and may cause damage due to collisions during transport.

[0004] In view of this, in order to overcome the limitations of existing flip-top tables, the flip-top storage table of this application is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a hinged storage table that ensures the tabletop remains parallel during the opening process and is more convenient to use.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A hinged storage table, comprising: The table body has a storage cavity inside; A lid-closing assembly includes a tabletop, two parallel supports, and two hydraulic rods. The two parallel supports are respectively disposed on the inner walls of both sides of the storage cavity, and are also connected to the two ends of the same side of the tabletop. The two hydraulic rods are respectively disposed on the two parallel supports. Each parallel support includes a lower crossbeam, an upper crossbeam, and two support blocks. The lower crossbeam is disposed on the inner wall of the storage cavity, and the upper crossbeam is disposed on the tabletop. The two ends of each support block are rotatably connected to the lower crossbeam and the upper crossbeam, respectively, so that a parallelogram is formed between the transition points of the lower crossbeam, the upper crossbeam, and the two support blocks. The hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to one of the support blocks, and the output shaft of the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the upper crossbeam.

[0007] Optionally, the lid assembly further includes two slide rails and two slide blocks, the two slide blocks being respectively disposed on two opposing inner walls of the storage cavity, the two slide rails being slidably disposed on the two slide blocks, and the two lower crossbeams being respectively disposed on the two slide rails.

[0008] Optionally, the slide block is provided with a T-shaped groove, and the slide rail is adapted to slide within the T-shaped groove.

[0009] Optionally, the lower crossbeam protrudes away from the slide rail to form two spaced-apart support portions, and the two support blocks of the same parallel bracket are rotatably connected to the two support portions respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the closing assembly further includes a top pressing block, a sliding column, and an elastic element. The sliding column passes through the slide rail, and the elastic element abuts against the sliding column and the slide rail respectively. The elastic element is used to push the sliding column away from the slide seat. The top pressing block is connected to one of the support blocks, and the top pressing block is located on the side of the support portion closer to the slide rail. The support block is used to push or move away from the sliding column when rotating relative to the lower crossbeam. When the top pressing block pushes the sliding column, it causes the sliding column to abut against the slide seat.

[0011] Optionally, the cover assembly further includes an elastic sheet, one end of which is disposed on the side of the slide rail near the slide base, and the elastic sheet is aligned with the top pressing block. The slide column is used to push the elastic sheet so that the elastic sheet locks the slide base.

[0012] Optionally, the elastic sheet has a locking part on one side near the slide, and the slide has a locking groove. When the top pressing block pushes the elastic sheet, the locking part engages with the locking groove.

[0013] Optionally, the elastic element is a spring.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom of the table is provided with several table legs.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages: This utility model discloses a hinged storage table, comprising a table body and a lid-closing assembly. The table body has a storage cavity. The lid-closing assembly includes a tabletop, two parallel supports, and two hydraulic rods. The two parallel supports are respectively mounted on the inner walls of both sides of the storage cavity and are also connected to the two ends of the same side of the tabletop. The two hydraulic rods are respectively mounted on the two parallel supports. Each parallel support includes a lower crossbeam, an upper crossbeam, and two support blocks. The lower crossbeam is located on the inner wall of the storage cavity, and the upper crossbeam is located on the tabletop. Both ends of the two support blocks are rotatably connected to the lower and upper crossbeams, respectively, so that the transition points between the lower and upper crossbeams and the two support blocks form a parallelogram. The hydraulic rods are rotatably connected to one of the support blocks, and the output shaft of the hydraulic rods is rotatably connected to the upper crossbeam. Thus, the tabletop is supported by the two parallel supports and the two hydraulic rods, ensuring that the tabletop remains parallel to the horizontal plane during opening or closing, facilitating use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hinged storage table in the closed state according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows one of the open states of the flip-top storage table. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another open state of the flip-top storage table shown; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the cover assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of the lid assembly from another angle is shown; Figure 6 for Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cover assembly is shown.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Flip-top storage table; 100. Table body; 200. Lid assembly; 110. Storage cavity; 210. Tabletop; 220. Parallel support; 230. Hydraulic rod; 221. Lower crossbeam; 222. Upper crossbeam; 223. Support block; 240. Slide rail; 250. Slide seat; 251. T-shaped slide groove; 2211. Support part; 260. Top pressure block; 270. Slide column; 280. Elastic element; 290. Elastic sheet; 291. Locking part; 252. Locking groove; 120. Table leg. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a hinged storage table 10 includes a table body 100 and a lid-closing assembly 200. The table body 100 has a storage cavity 110. The lid-closing assembly 200 includes a tabletop 210, two parallel supports 220, and two hydraulic rods 230. The two parallel supports 220 are respectively disposed on the inner walls of both sides of the storage cavity 110, and are also connected to the two ends of the same side of the tabletop 210. The two hydraulic rods 230 are respectively disposed on the two parallel supports 220. Each parallel support 220 includes a lower crossbeam 2. 21. The upper crossbeam 222 and two support blocks 223 are provided. The lower crossbeam 221 is set on the inner wall of the storage cavity 110, and the upper crossbeam 222 is set on the table 210. The two support blocks 223 are rotatably connected to the lower crossbeam 221 and the upper crossbeam 222 respectively, so that a parallelogram is formed between the transition points of the lower crossbeam 221, the upper crossbeam 222, and the two support blocks 223. The hydraulic rod 230 is rotatably connected to one of the support blocks 223, and the output shaft of the hydraulic rod 230 is rotatably connected to the upper crossbeam 222.

[0021] It should be noted that the tabletop 210 is mounted on the table body 100 via two parallel supports 220. The parallel supports 220 are cushioned by hydraulic rods 230, allowing the tabletop 210 to move parallel to the table body 100, enabling it to close onto the table body 100 to conceal the storage cavity 110, or to lift off the table body 100 to expose the storage cavity 110. Specifically, for one of the parallel supports 220, the lower crossbeam 221 is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the storage cavity 110 by screws. The upper crossbeam 222 is horizontally fixed to the tabletop 210 by screws. Two support blocks 223 are parallel to each other, and both ends of each support block 223 are rotatably connected to the upper crossbeam 222 and the lower crossbeam 221, respectively. For example, the support blocks 223 are installed with the upper crossbeam 222 and the lower crossbeam 221 via pins. Thus, the rotatable connection points between the support block 223 and the upper crossbeam 222 and the lower crossbeam 221 are the transition points, and the lines connecting the four transition points form a parallelogram. Furthermore, the hydraulic rod 230 is rotatably mounted on one of the support blocks 223 in the parallel bracket 220 via a pin, and the output shaft of the hydraulic rod 230 is rotatably mounted to the upper crossbeam 222 in the parallel bracket 220 via a pin. Thus, when the tabletop 210 is closed on the storage cavity 110, applying a lifting force to the tabletop 210 causes the parallel support 220 formed by the lower crossbeam 221, upper crossbeam 222, and two support blocks 223 to deform, allowing the tabletop 210 to be lifted off the table body 100 while remaining parallel. When the angle between the support block 223 and the lower crossbeam 221 changes from an acute angle to a right angle, and finally to an obtuse angle, the output shaft of the hydraulic rod 230 extends to its limit position, keeping the parallel support 220 in a stable state, thus ensuring the tabletop 210 remains in a stable lifted state. At this point, applying a lifting force to the tabletop 210 again causes the angle between the support block 223 and the lower crossbeam 221 to change from an obtuse angle to a right angle, and then back to an acute angle, ultimately allowing the tabletop 210 to close again on the storage cavity 110. Thus, the tabletop 210 remains parallel to the horizontal plane during the opening or closing process. Compared with the existing tabletops which become tilted, the flip-top storage table 10 of this application is more convenient to use.

[0022] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the lid assembly 200 further includes two slide rails 240 and two slide blocks 250. The two slide blocks 250 are respectively disposed on two opposing inner walls of the storage cavity 110, and the two slide rails 240 are respectively slidably disposed on the two slide blocks 250. The two lower crossbeams 221 are respectively disposed on the two slide rails 240.

[0023] It should be noted that when the tabletop 210 is opened, in order to increase the distance between the tabletop 210 and the table body 100 for easier access to items, an installation structure is provided in which the slide rail 240 and the slide base 250 cooperate. Specifically, the slide base 250 is fixed to the inner wall of the storage cavity 110 with screws, the slide rail 240 is adapted to slide laterally on the slide base 250, and the lower crossbeam 221 is fixed to the slide rail 240 with screws. Thus, when the tabletop 210 is closed on the table body 100, the slide rail 240 is at the first extreme position of the slide block 250. At this time, a lifting force is applied to the tabletop 210, and the tabletop 210 is lifted relative to the table body 100. Then, a lateral pushing force is applied to the tabletop 210, causing the slide rail 240 to slide relative to the slide block 250 to the second extreme position. This increases the distance between the tabletop 210 and the side of the table body 100 closest to the slide block 250, making it easier for the user to pick up and put down items. When it is necessary to close the tabletop 210, a reverse lateral pushing force is applied to the tabletop 210, causing the slide rail 240 to slide relative to the slide block 250 from the second end to the first end and be held in place. Then, a lifting force is applied to the tabletop 210, causing the tabletop 210 to rotate relative to the table body 100 and finally close on the storage cavity 110.

[0024] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a T-shaped groove 251 is provided on the slide block 250, and the slide rail 240 is adapted to slide within the T-shaped groove 251.

[0025] It should be noted that, correspondingly, the cross-section of the slide rail 240 is set as a T-shaped structure, allowing the slide rail 240 to be slidably mounted on the slide block 250. Furthermore, in another embodiment, the slide rail 240 and the slide block 250 can also be connected by ball bearings, thereby improving the sliding stability between the slide rail 240 and the slide block 250. Furthermore, in another embodiment, the slide rail 240 and the slide block 250 can use existing cabinet slide rail kits.

[0026] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the lower crossbeam 221 protrudes in a direction away from the slide rail 240 to form two spaced support portions 2211, and the two support blocks 223 of the same parallel bracket 220 are rotatably connected to the two support portions 2211 respectively.

[0027] It should be noted that the support block 223 and the lower crossbeam 221 are rotatably mounted by a pin, that is, the pin passes through the lower crossbeam 221. In order to avoid the pin obstructing the slide rail 240, a protruding support part 2211 is provided on the lower crossbeam 221, so that the support block 223 is rotatably mounted on the support part 2211 by the pin.

[0028] like Figures 4 to 6As shown, in one embodiment, the cover assembly 200 further includes a pressing block 260, a sliding column 270, and an elastic member 280. The sliding column 270 passes through the slide rail 240, and the elastic member 280 abuts against the sliding column 270 and the slide rail 240 respectively. The elastic member 280 is used to push the sliding column 270 away from the slide seat 250. The pressing block 260 is connected to one of the support blocks 223, and the pressing block 260 is located on the side of the support portion 2211 closer to the slide rail 240. When the support block 223 rotates relative to the lower crossbeam 221, it causes the pressing block 260 to push or move away from the sliding column 270. When the pressing block 260 pushes the sliding column 270, it causes the sliding column 270 to abut against the slide seat 250.

[0029] It should be noted that the sliding column 270 passes through the slide rail 240 so that it can slide relative to the slide rail 240. The elastic element 280 is sleeved on the sliding column 270 and abuts against the sliding column 270 and the slide rail 240 respectively. For example, the elastic element 280 is a helical spring, so that the elastic element 280 pushes the sliding column 270 so that it tends to move away from the slide seat 250. The top pressing block 260 is fixedly installed with the support block 223. For example, the support block 223 is rotatably installed with the lower crossbeam 221 through a pin. The top pressing block 260 is integrally fixed on the pin. In this way, when the support block 223 rotates relative to the lower crossbeam 221, the top pressing block 260 rotates accordingly. Thus, when the tabletop 210 is closed on the storage cavity 110, the top pressing block 260 continuously pushes the sliding column 270, causing the other end of the sliding column 270 to abut against the slide seat 250, so that the slide rail 240 is fixed relative to the slide seat 250 via the sliding column 270. That is, the slide rail 240 is fixed on the first end of the slide seat 250. At this time, when a lifting force is applied to the tabletop 210, the slide rail 240 remains fixed relative to the slide seat 250 and does not slide, so that the tabletop 210 can be stably lifted relative to the table body 100. When the tabletop 210 is fully opened relative to the table body 100, that is, when the hydraulic rod 230 is in the state of fully extended output shaft, the top pressing block 260 moves with the support block 223, so the top pressing block 260 disengages from the pusher slide column 270. The slide column 270 is pushed away from the slide seat 250 by the elastic member 280. At this time, the slide rail 240 can slide relative to the slide seat 250. When a lateral pushing force is applied to the tabletop 210, the slide rail 240 slides from the first end to the second end of the slide seat 250, thereby increasing the distance between the tabletop 210 and the side of the table body 100 near the first end of the slide seat 250, so as to facilitate the user to pick up and put down items. When the tabletop 210 needs to be closed, since the angle between the support block 223 and the lower crossbeam 221 is obtuse, the tabletop 210 needs to be pulled to make the support block 223 rotate relative to the lower crossbeam 221. Therefore, when the tabletop 210 is pushed in the opposite direction without being pulled, the tabletop 210 will continue to be in the open state, that is, the parallel support 220 remains in the unfolded state and the hydraulic rod 230 remains in the state of the output shaft extending. The slide rail 240 will slide in the opposite direction to the slide block 250 until the slide rail 240 slides from the second end of the slide block 250 to the first end limit position. At this time, the table board 210 continues to be pushed in the opposite direction, or the table board 210 is pulled, so that the support block 223 rotates relative to the lower crossbeam 221. The included angle between the support block 223 and the lower crossbeam 221 changes from an obtuse angle to a support leg, and finally to an acute angle. During this process, the top pressing block 260 moves with the support block 223 and presses the slide column 270 again, so that the slide column 270 abuts against the slide block 250 to fix it. At the same time, the output shaft of the hydraulic rod 230 is compressed synchronously. Under the hydraulic buffering effect of the hydraulic rod 230, the table board 210 slowly covers the storage cavity 110 of the table body 100.

[0030] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the cover assembly 200 further includes an elastic sheet 290. One end of the elastic sheet 290 is disposed on the side of the slide rail 240 near the slide block 250, and the elastic sheet 290 is aligned with the top pressing block 260. The slide column 270 is used to push the elastic sheet 290 so that the elastic sheet 290 locks the slide block 250.

[0031] It should be noted that if the slide column 270 directly abuts against the slide base 250, wear will gradually occur between the slide column 270 and the slide base 250. To maintain sufficient structural strength, the slide column 270 is designed to be made of metal. Therefore, to prevent direct wear of the slide column 270 or the slide base 250, an elastic plate 290 is installed on the side of the slide rail 240 near the slide base 250. In one embodiment, the elastic plate 290 is made of plastic. One end of the elastic plate 290 is fixed to the slide rail 240 with screws, and the other end extends to align with the slide column 270. Thus, when the top pressure block 260 pushes the slide column 270, the slide column 270 pushes the elastic plate 290, causing the elastic plate 290 to come into contact with the slide base 250. In this way, compared to direct wear of the slide column 270 and the slide base 250, the wear can be controlled on the elastic plate 290 by installing the elastic plate 290, making replacement more convenient and less costly. It should be noted that after the slide bar 270 stops pushing the elastic plate 290, the elastic plate 290 returns to its original position under its own elastic force and moves away from the slide block 250.

[0032] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the elastic sheet 290 is provided with a locking part 291 on the side near the slide, and the slide 250 is provided with a locking groove 252. When the top pressing block 260 pushes the elastic sheet 290, the locking part 291 engages with the locking groove 252.

[0033] It should be noted that, in order to improve the reliability of the engagement between the elastic plate 290 and the slide block 250, a locking part 291 is provided on the elastic plate 290. The locking part 291 is a protruding structure, and a slot 252 is opened on the inner bottom wall of the T-shaped slide groove 251 of the slide block 250. Multiple slots 252 are provided, and each slot 252 is distributed at intervals along the T-shaped slide groove 251. In this way, when the elastic plate 290 is pushed close to the slide block 250 by the pressing block 260, the locking part 291 tightly abuts against the slot 252, thereby increasing the friction between the elastic plate 290 and the slide block 250, so that when the pressing block 260 pushes the slide column 270, the slide rail 240 and the slide block 250 are reliably fixed.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in one embodiment, the bottom of the table body 100 is provided with a plurality of table legs 120. For example, the table legs 120 may be cylindrical or plate-shaped as needed. Furthermore, the table legs 120 are fixedly installed on the bottom surface or outer wall of the table body 100 by screws.

[0035] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. Unless otherwise specifically defined, the installation / fixing / setting mentioned in this utility model can be understood as including, but not limited to, locking and fixing with screws / bolts, welding, or bonding with adhesives, wherein the adhesives used can be commercially available finished products. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hinged storage table, characterized in that, include: The table body has a storage cavity inside; A lid-closing assembly includes a tabletop, two parallel supports, and two hydraulic rods. The two parallel supports are respectively disposed on the inner walls of both sides of the storage cavity, and are also connected to the two ends of the same side of the tabletop. The two hydraulic rods are respectively disposed on the two parallel supports. Each parallel support includes a lower crossbeam, an upper crossbeam, and two support blocks. The lower crossbeam is disposed on the inner wall of the storage cavity, and the upper crossbeam is disposed on the tabletop. The two ends of each support block are rotatably connected to the lower crossbeam and the upper crossbeam, respectively, so that a parallelogram is formed between the transition points of the lower crossbeam, the upper crossbeam, and the two support blocks. The hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to one of the support blocks, and the output shaft of the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the upper crossbeam.

2. The hinged storage table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid assembly also includes two slide rails and two slide blocks. The two slide blocks are respectively disposed on two opposing inner walls of the storage cavity. The two slide rails are slidably disposed on the two slide blocks. The two lower crossbeams are respectively disposed on the two slide rails.

3. The hinged storage table according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide block is provided with a T-shaped slide groove, and the slide rail is adapted to slide within the T-shaped slide groove.

4. The hinged storage table according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower crossbeam protrudes away from the slide rail to form two spaced-apart support portions, and the two support blocks of the same parallel bracket are rotatably connected to the two support portions respectively.

5. The hinged storage table according to claim 4, characterized in that, The closing assembly further includes a top pressing block, a sliding column, and an elastic element. The sliding column passes through the slide rail, and the elastic element abuts against the sliding column and the slide rail respectively. The elastic element is used to push the sliding column away from the slide seat. The top pressing block is connected to one of the support blocks, and the top pressing block is located on the side of the support portion closer to the slide rail. When the support block rotates relative to the lower crossbeam, it causes the top pressing block to push against or move away from the sliding column. When the top pressing block pushes against the sliding column, it causes the sliding column to abut against the slide seat.

6. The hinged storage table according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cover assembly also includes an elastic sheet, one end of which is disposed on the side of the slide rail near the slide base, and the elastic sheet is aligned with the top pressure block. The slide column is used to push the elastic sheet so that the elastic sheet locks the slide base.

7. The hinged storage table according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic sheet has a locking part on one side near the slide block, and the slide block has a locking groove. When the top pressing block is used to push the elastic sheet, the locking part engages with the locking groove.

8. The hinged storage table according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic element is a spring.

9. The hinged storage table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the table is provided with several table legs.

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