Table with table top extension

Abstract

A table (1) comprising at least one tabletop (2a, 2b) and a tabletop extension (3) with a first supplementary part (3a) and a second supplementary part (3b), the relative mobility of which to one another and to the tabletop (2a, 2b) allows the tabletop extension (3) to be transferred from a storage position (S1) into a use position (S2) enlarging the table surface (F) of the tabletop (2a, 2b) and back again, wherein the two supplementary parts (3a, 3b) are movably connected to a, in particular rod-shaped, guide means (6) which is displaceably supported on at least one rail element (7a, 7b) with respect to a displacement direction (V) preferably extending perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the guide means (6), and wherein a pivoting device (8) is articulated to the first supplementary part (3a), which pivoting device is rotatably mounted on a holding device (9). such,that the first supplementary part (3a), which is displaced during manipulation of the tabletop extension (3) together with the guide means (6) which is displaced along the displacement direction (V), can be converted into a combined rotational and translational movement, characterized in that the second supplementary part (3b) has a displacement device (10) which is mounted on a support device (11) in such a way that the second supplementary part (3b), which is displaced during manipulation of the tabletop extension (3), is movably guided by its displacement device (10) along at least one section of the support device (11) relative to the latter, in particular is forcibly guided at least in some areas.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a table according to the preamble of claim 1, which comprises at least one tabletop and a tabletop extension.

[0002] To increase the usable surface area of ​​a table when needed, some tables feature a tabletop extension. Such an extension should allow for the simplest and most intuitive handling of its moving parts. Especially in multi-part designs, the individual extension pieces should therefore have the most precise guides possible to effectively prevent improper use of the extension, which could lead to damage or even injury from pinching.

[0003] DE 20 2023 101 221 U1 discloses a table comprising at least one tabletop and a tabletop extension with a first extension part and a second extension part. Due to their relative mobility with respect to each other and to the tabletop, the tabletop extension can be moved from a storage position to a working position that increases the table surface area of ​​the tabletop and back again. For this purpose, the two extension parts of the respective tabletop extension are movably connected to a guide element, in particular a rod-shaped one, which is slidably supported on at least one rail element with respect to a direction of movement, preferably perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the guide element.Furthermore, a swiveling device is articulated to the first supplementary part, which is rotatably mounted on a holding device in such a way that the first supplementary part, which moves during a displacement of the table extension together with the guide means which moves along the direction of displacement, can be converted into a combined rotary and translational movement.

[0004] The current design of such tables already offers a high degree of proper and safe operation of their tabletop extension.

[0005] The present invention is based on the objective of further developing a table described above in such a way that it has improved handling, in particular of its second supplementary part, which can be achieved with only a few components.

[0006] This problem is solved by a table with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0007] According to the invention, it is proposed that the second supplementary part should now have a traversing device mounted on a support device. The mounting of this traversing device on the support device is designed such that the second supplementary part, which shifts during manipulation of the tabletop extension, is guided by its traversing device along at least a section of the support device relative to it, and in particular is guided by positive force at least in certain areas.

[0008] The resulting advantage lies in the fact that the second extension piece now experiences controlled, guided movement – ​​preferably along its entire range of motion – to move from its storage position to its operating position and back again. This predetermined mobility of the second extension piece is thus achieved, on the one hand, by its movable connection to the sliding guide and, on the other hand, by the movable guide of its mechanism on the support device. The sequence of movements necessary to change the position of the table extension can only be initiated by grasping and lifting the first extension piece. Since this rests on top of the second extension piece in its storage position, the risk of injury to the person operating the table from having their hand caught is minimized.

[0009] In an advantageous further development of the basic inventive concept, the support device can comprise at least one bearing unit. Furthermore, the traversing device of the second supplementary part can have at least one support unit, which is then movably supported on the bearing unit. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the support device can alternatively comprise a total of two bearing units, while the traversing device can have a total of two support units, so that the support units are then each movably supported on one of the bearing units. Due to the movable support on the support device that is thus possible at two different areas of the traversing device, the second supplementary part can be guided more stably overall.

[0010] The invention preferably provides that the support unit, in particular the respective one, can have a traversing means. The bearing unit, in particular the respective one, can, conversely, have a track on which the bearing unit, in particular the respective one, can then be traversed. The traversing means, in particular the respective one, can have a sliding element and / or a rolling element, for example, rotatably mounted. Alternatively, the traversing means, or at least one of them, can be designed as a sliding element and / or as a rolling element, for example, rotatably mounted. In any case, the traversing means, in particular the respective one, serves to movably support the support unit, in particular the respective one, of the traversing device with as little resistance as possible on and along the track of the bearing unit, in particular the respective one.The method along the, in particular the respective, track has the advantage of being more economical in manufacture and simpler in assembly compared to a possible kinematic movable guide, for example via at least one correspondingly rotatable link.

[0011] With regard to the path of the storage unit, in particular the respective one, it can have at least three different path sections. Specifically, it can have a first path section, which preferably can be at least partially straight. Furthermore, it can have a third path section, which preferably can be at least partially straight and / or parallel to the table surface. The first path section can be inclined relative to the third path section. In addition, the path, in particular the respective one, can have a second path section inserted between the third path section and the first path section, which preferably can be at least partially curved.Due to the track being designed in this way, in particular the respective one, the means of transport, in particular the respective one, can be supported during its process at least sectionally on a plateau (third track section) and on a track inclined in the opposite direction (first track section), whereby the otherwise abrupt change in inclination between these two track sections is allowed a smooth transition of movement by the track (second track section) which preferably runs at least partially curved between them.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, an overhang can be arranged in the area of ​​the first track section, particularly the respective bearing unit. This refers to an area spaced apart from the first track section and spanning it at least partially. In this way, a guide groove can advantageously be formed between at least a part of the first track section and this overhang. Due to the preferred inclination of the first track section, in particular the respective one, it is ensured that the transport element, in particular the associated one, cannot lift off the first track section uncontrollably even during rapid movement of the second supplementary part, but is always subject to secure guidance, at least partially, between the first track section and the overhang.

[0013] Preferably, a fourth track section can be connected to the third track section of the respective storage unit. The fourth track section can preferably run at least partially in a straight line and / or parallel to the table surface. In a particularly preferred manner, the fourth track section can be designed such that it is offset from the third track section. This means that its height differs from that of the third track section. This can establish a kind of end position for the second supplementary part in its operating position, in which the respective transport device, for example, experiences some resistance as soon as it moves from the third track section to the fourth track section when the second supplementary part is repositioned in its operating position.The resistance then results from the force otherwise required to move the respective transport element from the fourth track section back to the third track section, which is preferably located at a higher elevation. Alternatively or additionally, the difference in elevation between the third and fourth track sections can serve to relieve the respective transport element. This means that it can escape the load from the weight of the second supplementary part as soon as the respective transport element reaches the fourth track section, which is lower than the third. The second supplementary part, which also lowers slightly in the process, can thus be supported, at least indirectly, by at least one other area of ​​the table, for example, by its base.Preferably, at least one further means can be provided in this context to change the position of the second supplementary part relative to the tabletop or to one of the tabletops, particularly with respect to the table surface. In this way, any deviations during assembly and / or subsequently can be precisely compensated for. Such a means can be a leveling device, which can, for example, include or be designed as at least one leveling screw.

[0014] With regard to the transition from the third track section to the fourth track section or vice versa, particularly between the respective storage units, a ramp connecting the track sections can be arranged between them. The required force to overcome the resulting resistance can be easily adapted structurally by adjusting the length and / or incline of the ramp, in order to move the second supplementary part back towards its storage position.

[0015] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the table according to the invention, the support unit of the traversing device, in particular each individual unit, can have a base connected to the second supplementary part. The base, in particular each individual unit, serves to arrange the traversing means, in particular the associated means, on the second supplementary part, which for this purpose can be arranged either directly on the base or via an intermediate support element.

[0016] Preferably, the table according to the invention can have at least one console. The invention provides that the console(s) can be designed and arranged such that the second extension part, when stowed, can be supported at least indirectly on the console(s). Thus, the console(s) not only form a support for the second extension part to hold it, at least partially, in its stowed position. Rather, this is particularly relevant because both extension parts rest on top of each other when stowed, so that a large part of the weight of the table extension, which would otherwise only be borne by the moving mechanism and the support device, can be transferred into the console(s) and ultimately distributed in a suitable manner to the surface on which the table is placed.

[0017] In an advantageous further development of the table according to the invention, it can have at least one spring element by which the second supplementary part is loaded, at least in its stowed position. In other words, the second supplementary part is loaded by a restoring force of the spring element such that its lifting from the console(s) is thereby supported. This support is only available until the spring element is relieved of its load by lifting the second supplementary part to such an extent that its restoring force is zero. Preferably, the spring element can be arranged on the console(s).

[0018] It is generally considered advantageous that the supplementary parts can each be movably coupled to the guide element by a double joint. This allows each supplementary part to pivot not only around one axis of symmetry of the guide element, but also simultaneously around a further axis, preferably parallel to it. In this way, greater mobility between the supplementary parts and relative to the guide element is achieved. The resulting "play" enables the necessary movements of the individual parts. In particular, this prevents the supplementary parts from jamming against each other.

[0019] The guiding element can preferably be a rod (solid material) or a tube (hollow body). Combinations of the above are, of course, also conceivable. Advantageously, the guiding element can have a round, particularly circular, cross-section. Alternatively or additionally, the guiding element can comprise a rod or tube as described above, or a combination thereof as described above.

[0020] To achieve the most stable and precise movement of the guide element, it is considered advantageous within the scope of the invention if the table, in particular at least, has two spaced-apart rail elements between which at least a section of the guide element extends. In this way, the guide element can, for example, be slidably mounted at its ends on the rail elements. Alternatively, the guide element can be slidably mounted on at least one of the rail elements only in a section.

[0021] In principle, a preferred embodiment of the table according to the invention provides that the rail element(s), in particular each, may have a cam guide in which the guide means is at least partially slidably supported. The cam guide may preferably extend parallel to the direction of movement. More preferably, the cam guide may extend in a straight line. In any case, the cam guide may, for example, be designed as a longitudinal slot which is formed or arranged on and / or in the rail element(s).

[0022] The first extension piece can advantageously have a handle by which it can be grasped for the purpose of repositioning it. For this purpose, the handle can preferably be located on the top side of the first extension piece that faces upwards when stored, so that a person operating the table can immediately recognize and use the handle when accessing the table extension.

[0023] Depending on the design, the table extension can be arranged in and / or attached to a frame that is relatively movable relative to the table's base. Alternatively, the table extension can be arranged in and / or attached to the table base itself. The first design can be used, for example, when the table extension can be pulled out from under the tabletop at one end of the table. The second design can be used, for example, when the table has two tabletops that can be moved relative to each other, and the table extension only becomes visible when the two tabletops are moved apart.

[0024] Preferably, the table according to the invention can comprise at least two tabletops which can be moved relative to each other in respect of an extension direction.

[0025] In conjunction with the frame described above, the table according to the invention preferably has at least one locking device, by manipulation of which the relative displacement of the frame relative to the table base can either be blocked or released. This effectively prevents unintentional displacement of the table extension relative to the tabletop, particularly as a potential source of danger.

[0026] Within the scope of the invention, it is considered particularly advantageous that the first supplementary part can have at least one recess, which is, for example, slot-shaped. This recess is designed so that, at least in the stowed position, the swivel mechanism can be at least partially accommodated within it. This results in extremely compact dimensions for the tabletop extension when stowed.

[0027] The table according to the invention, now presented, offers extremely simple handling, especially of its second supplementary part, which can be realized with only a few components.

[0028] Further embodiments of the invention become apparent in connection with the schematically illustrated and subsequently described in more detail exemplary embodiment of the invention. The figures show: Fig. 1 a table according to the invention in a perspective top view, Fig. 2 the table according to the invention in a view of its upper surface, Fig. 3 the table according to the invention in a view of its underside, Fig. 4 an enlarged section from the illustration of the table according to the invention in Fig. 3, Fig. 5 a first longitudinal section through the table according to the invention in the folded state of its tabletop extension, Fig. 6 the longitudinal section from Fig. 5 by the table according to the invention in a partially unfolded state of its tabletop extension, Fig. 7 the longitudinal section through the table according to the invention in a view opposite to the illustration in Fig. 6 further unfolded state of its tabletop extension, Fig. 8 the longitudinal section through the table according to the invention in the fully unfolded state of its tabletop extension, Fig. 9 an enlarged section from the longitudinal section through the table according to the invention in Fig. 8, Fig. 10 an enlarged section from the perspective view of the table according to the invention in Fig. 1 in the almost fully opened state of its tabletop extension as well as Fig. 11 the perspective view of the table according to the invention Fig. 1 in the fully extended position of its tabletop extension.

[0029] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a table 1 according to the invention. The table 1 is shown reduced to the parts relevant to explaining the invention and has no table leg(s). The table 1 comprises, by way of example, two individual tabletops 2a, 2b – however, there could also be only one tabletop, 2a, 2b – which are movable relative to each other in an extension direction R. The table 1 also includes a tabletop extension 3, which is shown here in its storage position S1. The tabletops 2a, 2b are shown moved away from each other, so that the tabletop extension 3 is visible. In the pushed-together state, the two tabletops 2a, 2b, alone or in combination with the tabletop extension 3, which can be moved into a working position S2, form a table surface F.The two tabletops 2a, 2b and the tabletop extension 3 are arranged on a table base 4, which is located below the tabletops 2a, 2b. The tabletop extension 3 has a first extension part 3a and a second extension part 3b, of which the view here focuses on the first extension part 3a, while the second extension part 3b lies below the first extension part 3a and is therefore concealed by it.

[0030] In the example shown here, the table base 4 has a multi-part frame 5 on which the two tabletops 2a, 2b are mounted so as to be slidably relative to each other. For this purpose, the frame 5 has a total of four frame rails 4a, 4b; 5a, 5b, which are mounted in pairs parallel to the extension direction R so as to be slidably relative to a corresponding support T1, T2 of the table base 4. Specifically, one of the two supports T1, T2 is integrated between two of the frame rails 4a, 4b; 5a, 5b, with the supports T1, T2 being the fixed parts of the table base 4, while the pairs of frame rails 4a, 4b; 5a, 5b, each supporting one of the tabletops 2a, 2b, are mounted so as to be longitudinally slidable on the supports T1, T2.

[0031] Fig. Figure 2 shows a top view of the table 1 according to the invention. The first extension part 3a of the tabletop extension 3 can be seen to have a handle H. By grasping this handle, the first extension part 3a can be lifted from its position shown here for the purpose of repositioning it.

[0032] This initiates a sequence of movements, which is further illustrated by, in particular, Fig. 5 to Fig. 8 will be explained in more detail. In every possible embodiment of the table 1 according to the invention, the two extension parts 3a, 3b of the tabletop extension 3 are movably connected to a guide element 6. In the present example, the guide element 6 is designed as a rod or tube. A U-shaped pivoting device 8 is articulated to the first extension part 3a and is rotatably mounted on a holding device 9, which is not shown in detail here. Due to its design, the pivoting device 8 can also be described as a bracket. The free ends of the two legs of the pivoting device 8 are bent towards each other and are each rotatably mounted in a bearing arrangement 15a, 15b. In the present example, the first extension part 3a has a total of two slot-shaped recesses 16a, 16b, in which the two legs of the pivoting device 8 can be at least partially received in the storage position S1 shown here.The two supplementary parts 3a, 3b of the table extension 3 are each movably coupled to the guide means 6 by a two-joint 20a, 20b; 21a, 21b, of which only the two-joints 21a, 21b are visible in the present case.

[0033] Of course, the swiveling device 8 can also comprise two or more U-shaped components, in particular brackets, or another component fulfilling its assigned task, in a manner not shown in detail, and / or be designed as such.

[0034] Fig. Figure 3 now shows a top view of the underside U of the table 1, in which the other two-joints 20a, 20b are also visible. As can be seen, the two supports T1, T2 are connected to the table base 4 by two outriggers 13a, 13b; 14a, 14b each. The second supplementary part 3b has a traversing device 10, which is mounted on a support device 11. Its specific design and interaction are described in particular in Fig. 5 to Fig. Figure 9 further clarifies this. In any case, the traversing device 10 is mounted on the support device 11 in such a way that the second supplementary part 3b, which shifts during manipulation of the table extension 3, is guided movably along at least a section of the support device 11 by its traversing device 10, and in particular is guided in a positive direction at least in certain areas.

[0035] Fig. 4 illustrates this using an excerpt from Fig. 3 again the connection of the support T1 with the table base 4. It is further evident that the support device 11 comprises two bearing units 11a, 11b, of which only one, namely bearing unit 11b, is clearly visible due to the detail view. The traversing device 10, on the other hand, has two support units 10a, 10b, of which again only one, namely support unit 10b, is clearly visible due to the detail view. In any case, the two support units 10a, 10b are each movably supported on the associated bearing unit 11a, 11b. Furthermore, a total of two brackets 12a, 12b are provided, of which again only one, namely bracket 12b, is clearly visible due to the detail view. The two brackets 12a, 12b are designed and arranged such that the second supplementary part 3b can be supported on them in storage position S1.The supporting unit 10b shown here illustrates that both supporting units 10a, 10b each have a base M1 connected to the second supplementary part 3b, on which a corresponding traversing device M is arranged via a support element M2. The respective traversing device M serves to support the respective supporting unit 10a, 10b traversably against the respective bearing unit 11a, 11b, as will become clearer later. In the embodiment shown here, the traversing devices M are each designed as a sliding element. Furthermore, a locking device 18 is visible, by manipulation of which the relative displacement of the tabletops 2a, 2b relative to the table base 4 can be either locked or released.

[0036] Fig. 5 shows one along a in Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 indicated cutting line AA longitudinal section through the table 1 according to the invention. The two supplementary parts 3a, 3b are recognizably lying on top of each other in the storage position S1 of the table extension 3 shown here, resting on the consoles 12a, 12b on one side and supported on the other by the guide means 6.

[0037] Due to the sectional view, only one of the duplicate components is visible, so any statements regarding these apply to both components.

[0038] According to at least one possible embodiment, a spring element 17 can be arranged on the console 12a, by which the second supplementary part 3b is loaded, at least in the storage position S1 shown here. The load is such that lifting the second supplementary part 3b from the consoles 12a, 12b is thereby supported. For this purpose, the at least one spring element 17 is arranged on the console 12a purely by way of example. Of course, the spring element(s) 17, or at least one of them, can also be attached at another suitable location, for example, on one of the supports T1, T2. In the narrow sides of the two tabletops 2a, 2b, both recesses 19a and centering bodies 19b are provided, which correspond to corresponding recesses 19a and centering bodies 19b in the narrow sides of the two supplementary parts 3a, 3b.These can be engaged with each other in operating position S2 of the tabletop extension 3 by moving the two tabletops 2a, 2b towards each other and thus bringing them close to the extension parts 3a, 3b. The longitudinal section now also shows the holding device 9, on which the swivel mechanism 8 is rotatably mounted. A circular arc segment K1, indicated by a dashed line, symbolizes the maximum intended swivel range of the swivel mechanism 8 and indicates its orientation in that position. As already mentioned elsewhere, in the storage position S1 shown here, the swivel mechanism 8 is at least partially enclosed within the recesses 16a, 16b.

[0039] Fig. 6 is again the longitudinal section from Fig. Figure 5 shows that the manipulation of the tabletop extension 3 has begun, as evidenced by the initial change in position of both extension parts 3a and 3b from their storage position S1. The guide element 6 is slidably supported on two rail elements 7a and 7b with respect to a displacement direction V. The displacement direction V is perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the guide element 6. The two rail elements 7a and 7b are each arranged on one of two crossbeams of the table base 4.

[0040] Alternatively, only one rail element 7a, 7b can be provided, on which the guide means 6, which is also designed differently, is slidably supported with respect to the displacement direction V, which is preferably also perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the guide means 6.

[0041] Due to the relative mobility of the two extension parts 3a, 3b relative to each other and to the tabletop 2a, 2b, the tabletop extension 3 can be moved from the storage position S1 to a working position S2, which increases the table surface F of the tabletop 2a, 2b, and back again. In the slightly shifted representation of the tabletop extension 3, it becomes clear that the rail elements 7a, 7b each have a guide L extending in a straight line, for example parallel to the direction of movement V, in which the guide element 6 is supported, at least partially, in a sliding manner.

[0042] The specific movement sequence now provides that the first supplementary part 3a, which moves along the direction of movement V during a relocation of the table extension 3, can be converted into a combined rotational and translational movement, as can be seen here. In this process, the swivel device 8 initially performs an upward movement (see change of orientation of Fig. 5 to Fig. 6) and then downwards again (see change of orientation from Fig. 6 to Fig. 8) Directed movement with respect to the circular path segment K. Since the two extension parts 3a, 3b are movably connected to the guide means 6 and thus also to each other, the second extension part 3b is simultaneously lifted and moved along and relative to the bearing units 11a, 11b of the support device 11. The lifting of the second extension part 3b is assisted by a spring element 17, if present. This causes the spring element 17 to assume a relaxed position, while when the table extension 3 is returned to the storage position S1, it is displaced from its unloaded orientation, in particular pushed down, by the second extension part 3b against its restoring force.

[0043] Fig. Figure 7 illustrates the further relocation of the tabletop extension 3 towards the operating position S2. The view of the individual components now becomes even clearer. The bearing unit 11a, 11b clearly has a track W, which comprises a total of four track sections W1 to W4, which are in Fig. Figure 9 is even more clearly recognizable. Specifically, it features a third track section W3, which runs straight and parallel to the table surface F, and a first track section W1, which is inclined relative to the third track section W3 and is also at least partially straight. A second track section W2, which is at least partially curved, is integrated between these two track sections W1 and W3. A fourth track section W4, which is at least partially straight and runs parallel to the table surface F, connects to the third track section W3 and is offset from the third track section W3. A ramp WR, connecting the third track section W3 and the fourth track section W4, is arranged between these two track sections W3 and W4.During the relocation of the second supplementary part 3b, the traversing means M of the storage units 11a, 11b were first moved on the inclined first track section W1, then over the curved second track section W2 to the straight third track section W3, whereby the area of ​​the second supplementary part 3b facing away from the guide means 6 was raised to the area of ​​the plane of the two table tops 2a, 2b.

[0044] Fig. Figure 8 shows the end of the previously described movement sequence of the table extension 3, at which point it has assumed its operating position S2. The means of transport M of the storage units 11a and 11b can be seen moving via their respective ramps WR to the fourth track section W4, which is located lower than the third track section W3. As can be seen, an overhang C is arranged in the area of ​​the first track section W1, forming a guide groove C1 between at least part of the first track section W1 and the overhang C. This prevents uncontrolled lifting when the table extension 3 is moved back into its storage position S1.

[0045] Fig. Figure 9 shows the previously described configurations of table 1 even more clearly, as these represent an enlarged area of ​​the longitudinal section. Fig. 5 to Fig. 8 shows.

[0046] Fig. Figure 10 shows a further section, depicting a perspective view of table 1 in the area of ​​one of the bearing units 11a, 11b of the support device 11. Due to the slightly inclined view and the fact that the table extension 3 has not yet fully reached its operating position S2, a view of part of track W and one of the two rail elements 7a, 7b is possible.

[0047] Fig. Figure 11 shows another perspective view of table 1. This is shown here, and in particular compared to the representation in Fig.As can be clearly seen from the relative mobility of the two extension parts 3a, 3b relative to each other and to the tabletops 2a, 2b, the tabletop extension 3 can be moved from its storage position S1 to its operating position S2, which increases the table surface F of the tabletops 2a, 2b. By finally shifting the two tabletops 2a, 2b relative to each other with respect to the extension direction R, the gaps still existing between them and the extension parts 3a, 3b are closed, resulting in a continuous usable surface. Reference symbol: 1 table 2a, 2b Tabletop from 1 3 Tabletop extensions from 1 4 table bases from 1 5 frames of 3 6 management tools out of 3 7a Rail element of 3 7b Rail element of 3 8 swivel device of 3 9 holding device of 8 10 Moving device of 3 10a Carrying unit of 10 10b Carrying unit of 10 11 support device of 3 11a Storage unit of 11 11b Storage unit of 11 12a Console of 3 12b console of 3 13a Cantilever from 1 13b Outrigger of 1 14a Cantilever from 1 14b Outrigger of 1 15a Storage arrangement at 3a for 8 15b Storage arrangement at 3a for 8 16a Exemption in 3a 16b Exclusion in 3a 17 spring elements out of 3 18 locking device of 5 19a recess in 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b 19b Centering body in 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b 20a Two-joint of 3 20b Two-joint of 3 21a Two-joint of 3 21b Two-joint of 3 A cut mark C Overhang of W1 C1 guide groove between W1 and C F Table surface of 1 H Handling of 3a K circular track section of 8 Guided tour of the scenery by classes 7a and 7b M Means of 10a and 10b M1 base for M M2 support element between M and M1 R Extension direction of 1 S1 storage level of 3 S2 Usage position of 3 T1 carriers between 4a and 5a T2 carriers between 4b and 5b U bottom of 1 V Direction of movement of 6 W track from 11a and 11b W1 first railway section from W W2 second railway section from W W3 third railway section from W W4 fourth railway section from W WR ramp between W3 and W4 QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Table (1) comprising at least one tabletop (2a, 2b) and a tabletop extension (3) with a first supplementary part (3a) and a second supplementary part (3b), the relative mobility of which with respect to each other and with respect to the tabletop (2a, 2b) allows the tabletop extension (3) to be moved from a storage position (S1) to a working position (S2) that increases the table surface (F) of the tabletop (2a, 2b) and back, wherein the two supplementary parts (3a, 3b) are movably connected to a guide element (6), in particular a rod-shaped one, which is slidably supported on at least one rail element (7a, 7b) with respect to a displacement direction (V), preferably perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the guide element (6), and wherein a pivoting device (8) is articulated to the first supplementary part (3a), which is rotatably mounted on a holding device (9). suchthat the first supplementary part (3a), which shifts during a manipulation of the table extension (3) together with the guide means (6) which shifts along the direction of displacement (V), can be converted into a combined rotational and translational movement, . characterized by , that the second supplementary part (3b) has a traversing device (10) which is mounted on a support device (11) such that the second supplementary part (3b), which shifts during a manipulation of the table extension (3), is guided by its traversing device (10) along at least a section of the support device (11) in a manner movably relative to it, in particular being guided at least partially in a constrained manner. [2] Table (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the support device (11) comprises at least one bearing unit (11a, 11b), wherein the traversing device (10) has at least one support unit (10a, 10b) which is movably supported on the bearing unit (11a, 11b). [3] Table (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the support device (11) comprises a total of two bearing units (11a, 11b), wherein the traversing device (10) has a total of two support units (10a, 10b), each of which is movably supported on one of the bearing units (11a, 11b). [4] Table (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by , that the, in particular, respective, carrying unit (10a, 10b) has a means of movement (M) which is movable on a track (W) of the, in particular, respective, storage unit (11a, 11b). [5] Table (1) according to claim 4, characterized by, that the, in particular the respective, means of transport (M) has a sliding body and / or a rolling body, in particular rotatably mounted, or is designed as such. [6] Table (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by , that the, in particular, respective, track (W) has a third track section (W3) which is preferably at least partially straight and / or parallel to the table surface (F) and a first track section (W1) which is inclined relative to the third track section (W3) and is preferably at least partially straight, between which a second track section (W2) which is preferably at least partially curved is inserted. [7] Table (1) according to claim 6, characterized by , that in the area of ​​the first track section (W1), in particular the respective bearing unit (11a, 11b), an overhang (C) is arranged, wherein a guide groove (C1) is formed between at least a part of the first track section (W1) and the overhang (C). [8] Table (1) according to one of claims 6 or 7, characterized by , that a fourth track section (W4), preferably at least partially straight and / or running parallel to the table surface (F), is connected to the third track section (W3), in particular to the respective storage unit (11a, 11b), and is offset from the third track section (W3). [9] Table (1) according to claim 8, characterized by , that between the third track section (W3) and the fourth track section (W4), in particular the respective storage unit (11a, 11b), a ramp (WR) connecting these two track sections (W3, W4) is arranged. [10] Table (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized by , that the, in particular, respective support unit (10a, 10b) has a base (M1) connected to the second supplementary part (3b), on which the means of movement (M) is arranged either directly or by means of an intermediate support element (M2). [11] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one console (12a, 12b) which is designed and arranged in such a way that the second supplementary part (3b) can be supported at least indirectly on the console (12a, 12b) in stow position (S1). [12] Table (1) according to claim 11, characterized by at least one spring element (17) by which the second supplementary part (3b) is loaded at least in stow position (S1) in such a way that lifting the second supplementary part (3b) from the console(s) (12a, 12b) can be supported thereby. [13] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the supplementary parts (3a, 3b) are each movably coupled to the guide means (6) by a double joint (20a, 21a; 20b, 21b). [14] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the guiding means (6) is a rod or a tube. [15] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the guiding means (6) comprises a rod or a tube. [16] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by two spaced-apart rail elements (7a, 7b), between which at least one section of the guide means (6) extends. [17] Table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the rail element(s) (7a, 7b), in particular each, has / have a cam guide (L) extending, preferably parallel to the direction of movement (V), preferably in a straight line, in which the guide means (6) is supported at least partially in a displaceable manner. [18] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first supplementary part (3a) has a handle (H) by which the first supplementary part (3a) can be grasped for the purpose of its relocation. [19] Table (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the tabletop extension (3) is arranged in and / or on a table base (4). [20] Table (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized by , that the tabletop extension (3) is arranged in and / or on a frame (5) which is relatively movable relative to a table base (4). [21] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least two tabletops (2a, 2b) which are movable relative to each other with respect to an extension direction (R), wherein the relative movableness of the tabletops (2a, 2b) can be either blocked or released by a locking device (18). [22] Table (1) according to claim 20, characterized by at least one locking device (18) by manipulation of which the relative displacement of the frame (5) relative to the table base (4) can either be blocked or released. [23] Table (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first supplementary part (3a) has at least one, in particular slot-shaped, recess (16a, 16b), wherein at least in the stowed position (S1) the pivoting device (8) can be received at least partially within the recess (19).

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