Table

Abstract

Table (10) showing: - a rack (12), - a first tabletop (14) pivotably attached to the frame (12), which is pivotable relative to the frame (12) about a first pivot axis (28), - a second tabletop (16) pivotably attached to the frame (12) and separate from the first tabletop (14), which is pivotable relative to the frame (12) about a second pivot axis (34), wherein - the first tabletop (14) and the second tabletop (16) can be pivoted independently of each other about their respective pivot axis (28, 34), and - the second tabletop (16) is height-adjustable such that the height of the second tabletop (16) can be adjusted relative to the height of the first tabletop (14).

Description

Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a table. background

[0002] Tables are versatile and can be used as individual or group workstations, for presentations, video conferences, or discussion rounds. Tables should be easy to assemble and disassemble and usable while sitting or standing.

[0003] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a table that is multifunctional and can be used flexibly. Solution to the problem

[0004] These and other problems, which become apparent upon reading the present description, are solved by the subject matter of independent claim 1. Preferred embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a table is specified. The table comprises: a frame (table frame), a first tabletop pivotably attached to the frame and pivotable relative to the frame about a first pivot axis, a second tabletop pivotably attached to the frame and separate from the first tabletop and pivotable relative to the frame about a second pivot axis, wherein the first tabletop and the second tabletop are pivotable independently of each other about their respective pivot axes, and the second tabletop is height-adjustable such that the height of the second tabletop is adjustable relative to the height of the first tabletop.

[0006] The present invention is based on the understanding that a table with two independently pivotable tabletops, one of which is height-adjustable, provides a versatile and flexible table. For example, the height adjustment allows the table to be used at both seated and standing heights. Furthermore, one of the tabletops can be folded down and used, for example, as a whiteboard, pinboard, or the like, while the other, unfolded tabletop can still be used as a table. When both tabletops are folded down, the table can be easily stored, as it occupies relatively little space in the folded state.

[0007] Preferably, the two tabletops are independently pivotable between a first position, in which the tabletop can be used as a table, and a second position, in which the tabletop is folded in. The first position can also be referred to as the unfolded or extended position, and the second position can also be referred to as the folded or retracted position.

[0008] Preferably, the two tabletops can be pivoted from the first position to the second position in a common pivoting direction.

[0009] Preferably, in the second position of the two tabletops, the tops of the first tabletop and the tops of the second tabletop are arranged on a common side of the table. Preferably, in this position, the tabletops conceal part of the frame, for example, a cross brace of the frame.

[0010] Preferably, the two tabletops are arranged in a partially overlapping position, both in the first and second positions. The overlapping arrangement is visible, for example, in a top view of the tabletops.

[0011] Preferably, in the first position, one of the two tabletops, preferably the second tabletop, is arranged above the other tabletop, preferably the first tabletop, and the two pivot axes are arranged offset from each other, preferably by at least one thickness of the first tabletop, such that when pivoting the two tabletops from the first position to the second position, first the tabletop arranged above and then the tabletop arranged below can be pivoted.

[0012] Preferably, the two pivot axes are arranged parallel to each other, perpendicular to each other on the upper surfaces of the unfolded tabletops when viewed from above. Alternatively or additionally, at least in the case of the upper tabletop, a spacer can be arranged between the pivot axis and an underside of the tabletop, so that first the upper tabletop and then the lower tabletop can be pivoted. Preferably, the spacer has a height that is at least equal to the thickness of the lower tabletop.

[0013] Preferably, the first tabletop and / or the second tabletop, preferably both tabletops, are pivotable by an angle of rotation which lies in a range of 80° to 110°, preferably in a range of 85° to 95°.

[0014] Preferably, the second tabletop is height-adjustable within a range of 10 cm to 60 cm, more preferably from 20 cm to 50 cm, and more preferably from 25 cm to 45 cm, and / or the minimum adjustable height of the second tabletop is within a range of 70 cm to 80 cm and / or within a range of seated height, and / or the maximum adjustable height of the second tabletop is within a range of 90 cm to 120 cm and / or within a range of standing height, and / or the ratio between the height adjustment of the second tabletop and the diameter of the first tabletop is within a range of 1:4 to 1:2, preferably within a range of 1:3.5 to 1:2.5, and / or the ratio between the height adjustment of the second tabletop and the diameter of the second tabletop is within a range of 1:3.5 to 1:1.5, preferably within a range of 1:3 to 1:2.

[0015] Preferably the first tabletop is larger than the second tabletop, and / or the ratio of the diameter of the first tabletop to the diameter of the second tabletop is in a range of 1.1 to 2, preferably in a range of 1.2 to 1.5, more preferably in a range of 1.25 to 1.35.

[0016] Preferably, the height of the second tabletop can be adjustable in a range of approximately 70 cm to approximately 120 cm, and / or the first tabletop can be circular and have a diameter in a range of approximately 120 cm to approximately 130 cm, and / or the second tabletop can be circular and have a diameter in a range of approximately 90 cm to approximately 100 cm.

[0017] Preferably, the frame has three legs. Ideally, two of the three legs are used to hold the first tabletop, and the third leg is designed to hold the second, height-adjustable tabletop.

[0018] Preferably, the third leg has a cross member. Preferably, two wheels are arranged on the cross member for moving the table.

[0019] Preferably, the two feet associated with the first tabletop are pivotable about a third pivot axis, preferably wherein the third pivot axis is arranged perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

[0020] Preferably, the frame has a cross brace that connects the third leg to the two legs associated with the first tabletop. Preferably, the first tabletop is pivotally attached to the cross brace by a hinge, the hinge allowing pivoting about the first pivot axis. Preferably, the two legs associated with the first tabletop are connected to each other by a cross connector. Preferably, the cross connector is attached to the frame's cross brace by a pivot bearing that allows pivoting about the third pivot axis.

[0021] Preferably, the cross-connecting piece is pivotable about the third pivot axis between a first position in which a pivoting movement of the first tabletop about the first pivot axis is blocked, and a second position in which a pivoting movement of the first tabletop about the first pivot axis is allowed.

[0022] Preferably, the cross-connector is arranged substantially perpendicular to the cross member in the first position and substantially parallel to the cross member in the second position. The phrase "substantially" is intended to express that deviations from an ideally parallel and / or perpendicular arrangement are possible, for example due to tolerances, material deformation, or other effects.

[0023] Preferably, the cross connector is detachably locked to the first tabletop in the first position. For example, the first tabletop can have clamping fittings arranged on its underside, into which the cross connector can be detachably locked in the first position.

[0024] Preferably, the cross-connector is arranged on a first side of the cross brace in the second position, and the pivoted first tabletop and / or the pivoted second tabletop are arranged on a second side of the cross brace opposite the first side. Preferably, the pivoted first tabletop conceals the cross brace at least partially, preferably by at least 50%. Preferably, the pivoted second tabletop and the pivoted first tabletop together conceal at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, of the cross brace and / or at least 50%, preferably at least 80%, of the entire frame. Brief description of the characters Fig. 1A and Fig. Figure 1B shows schematic side and front views of an embodiment of a table according to the invention, wherein in the Fig. 1A and Fig. 18, the second tabletop is arranged at standing height. Fig. 2A and Fig. Figure 2B shows schematic side and front views of an embodiment of a table according to the invention, wherein in the Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B, the second tabletop is positioned at a seat height. Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a table according to the invention, looking at the underside of the table. Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic top view of the two tabletops of the table. Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic view of the table, in which the second tabletop is arranged at standing height. Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic view of the table, in which the second tabletop is positioned at a seat height. Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic view of the table with twisted table legs. Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic view of the table with twisted table legs and (folded in) the second tabletop. Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic view of the table with twisted table legs, (folded in) second tabletop and (folded in) first tabletop. Fig. Figure 10 shows the table with the first and second tabletops folded in when the table is moved. Fig. Figure 11 shows one way in which the tables according to the invention can be arranged in a stack to save space. Detailed description

[0025] Within the figures, identical reference symbols denote identical objects or components.

[0026] Fig. 1A and Fig. Figure 1B shows side and front views of a table 10 according to the invention. The table 10 has a frame (table frame) 12, a first tabletop 14 pivotally attached to the frame 12, and a second tabletop 16 pivotally attached to the frame 12 and separate from the first tabletop 14. The two tabletops 14 and 16 are pivotable independently of each other, as will be explained in more detail later. The second tabletop 16 is also height-adjustable, so that the height of the second tabletop 16 can be adjusted relative to the height of the first tabletop 14. Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B is the second tabletop 16 at a height that is within the range of standing height. For example, the second tabletop 16 can have a height of approximately 110 cm to approximately 120 cm.

[0027] Fig. 2A and Fig. Figure 2B shows side and front views of table 10 with the two tabletops 14 and 16, where in the Fig. 2A and Fig. Figure 2B shows the second tabletop 16 with a height that is within a range of seat height. For example, the second tabletop 16 can have a height of approximately 70 cm to approximately 78 cm.

[0028] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic view of table 10, looking at one of its undersides. In the specific example of Fig. The frame 12 has three feet (table legs) 18. Two of the three feet 18, specifically feet 181 and 182, are assigned to the first tabletop 14. The third foot 183 is assigned to the second, height-adjustable tabletop 16. The foot 183 assigned to the second tabletop 16 has a cross member 20 on which two wheels 22 are arranged. The table 10 can be moved by means of the wheels 22, as shown in more detail in Fig. Figure 10 is shown. In other embodiments not shown, the foot 183 may have one roller 22, three or more rollers 22, or no roller 22 at all.

[0029] The frame 12 has a cross brace 24 that connects the third leg 183 to the two legs 181 and 182. The first tabletop 14 is pivotally connected to the cross brace 24 by means of two hinges 26. The hinges 26 allow the first tabletop 14 to pivot about a first pivot axis 28 (indicated by the arrows).

[0030] The leg 183 associated with the second tabletop 16 has a height adjustment mechanism. This is, in the specific example of Fig. 3 is realized in the form of a gas spring 30, but in other embodiments not shown it can be realized by other means.

[0031] A fitting 32 is arranged on the underside of the second tabletop 16, connecting the second tabletop 16 to the height-adjustable foot 183 or the gas spring 30. The fitting 32 has a swivel mechanism that allows the second tabletop 16 to swivel about a second pivot axis 34 (indicated by the arrows). An operating lever 36 allows the height adjustment of the second tabletop 16 and / or the swiveling of the second tabletop 16 about the second pivot axis 34.

[0032] In the specific example of Fig. In section 3, the two feet 181 and 182 are connected to each other via a cross-connecting piece 38. The cross-connecting piece 38 is connected to the cross brace 24 via a pivot bearing 40 and allows the cross-connecting piece 38 to pivot about a third pivot axis 42. The third pivot axis 42 is, in this specific example, Fig. 3 arranged perpendicular to the first pivot axis 28. The transverse connecting piece 38 is positioned around the third pivot axis 42 between a first position (see Fig. 3), in which a pivoting movement of the first table top 14 about the first pivot axis 28 is blocked, and a second position (see for example Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. 10), in which a pivoting movement of the first table top 14 about the first pivoting axis 28 is allowed, pivotable.

[0033] In the specific example of Fig. The first tabletop 14 has clamping fittings 44 on its underside, into which the cross connector 38 releasably engages in the first position. In the first position, the cross connector 38 is also arranged essentially perpendicular to the cross brace 24.

[0034] By pivoting the cross-connecting piece 38 about the third pivot axis 42 (indicated by the arrows), the cross-connecting piece 38 is moved from the first position to the second position and the two table tops 14, 16 can be pivoted about their respective pivot axes 28, 34.

[0035] Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic top view of the two non-rotating tabletops 14, 16 of table 10. Fig. Figure 4 also indicates the two pivot axes 28 and 34. In the specific example of Fig. In section 4, the second tabletop 16 is arranged above the first tabletop 14. The pivot axes 28 and 34 are spaced apart from each other by a distance 46 such that when the two tabletops 14 and 16 are pivoted from the first, unfolded position to the second, folded position, the second tabletop 16, located above, is pivoted first, followed by the first, below, tabletop 14. The distance 46 is preferably at least as large as the thickness of the first tabletop 14, so that the pivoted second tabletop 16 can be positioned in front of the folded first tabletop 14 in the pivoted second position.Alternatively or additionally, a spacer can be provided between the second pivot axis 34 and an underside of the second table top 16, which is preferably at least as thick as the thickness of the first table top 14, so that the pivoted second table top 16 can be arranged in front of the pivoted first table top 14.

[0036] In other words, the two pivot axes 28, 34 can be arranged such that when pivoting, first the tabletop arranged above, in this case the second tabletop 16, and then the tabletop arranged below, in this case the first tabletop 14, is pivoted.

[0037] Fig. Figure 5 shows a perspective view of table 10, in which the second tabletop 16 is positioned above and partially overlapping the first tabletop 14, with the second tabletop 16 being at standing height. The maximum adjustable height of the second tabletop 16 can, for example, be in the range of 90 cm to 120 cm.

[0038] Fig. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of table 10, in which the second tabletop 16 is positioned above and partially overlapping the first tabletop 14, with the second tabletop 16 being at seat height. The lowest adjustable height of the second tabletop 16 can, for example, be in the range of 70 cm to 80 cm.

[0039] The height adjustment of the second tabletop 16 can be in a range of 10 cm to 50 cm, preferably in a range of 20 cm to 40 cm, and more preferably in a range of 25 cm to 35 cm.

[0040] A ratio between the height adjustment of the second tabletop 16 and the diameter of the first tabletop 14 can be in a range of 1:4 to 1:2, preferably in a range of 1:3.5 to 1:2.5.

[0041] A ratio between the height adjustment of the second tabletop 16 and the diameter of the second tabletop 16 can be in a range of 1:3.5 to 1:1.5, preferably in a range of 1:3 to 1:2.

[0042] Preferably the first tabletop 14 is larger than the second tabletop 16, and / or the ratio of the size (diameter) of the first tabletop 14 to the size (diameter) of the second tabletop 16 is in a range of 1.1 to 2, preferably in a range of 1.2 to 1.5, more preferably in a range of 1.25 to 1.35.

[0043] Preferably the first tabletop 14 is circular and / or the second tabletop 16 is circular.

[0044] Preferably, the second tabletop 16 can be adjusted between a height of approximately 70 cm and a height of approximately 120 cm.

[0045] The preferred diameter of the first tabletop is 14 cm, within a range of approximately 120 cm and approximately 130 cm.

[0046] The preferred diameter of the second tabletop is 16 cm, within a range of approximately 90 cm to approximately 100 cm.

[0047] Fig. Figure 6 shows the two feet 181, 182 of the frame 12 in the first position (compare Fig. 3).

[0048] In Fig. Figure 7 shows the feet 181 and 182 of table 10 in their second position. In the second position of feet 181 and 182, the cross-connecting piece 38 is shown (compare Fig. 3) arranged essentially parallel to the cross member 24. In the specific example of Fig. 7 the cross connecting piece 38 is also arranged behind the cross strut 24 of the frame 12.

[0049] Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic view of the table 10, in which the second tabletop 16 is arranged in the second, folded position. In the second position, the second tabletop 16 is positioned in front of the crossbar 24. In the second position, the second tabletop 16 at least partially conceals the crossbar 24 of the frame 12. Fig. Figure 8 shows the first tabletop 14 in its first, unfolded position. The top surface 48 of the first tabletop 14 and the top surface 50 of the second tabletop 16 are arranged at an angle of approximately 90° to each other. The two tabletops 14 and 16 do not touch.

[0050] Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic view of the table 10, in which both tabletops 14, 16 are arranged in the second, folded position. Both tabletops 14, 16 have been pivoted in the same direction about their respective pivot axes, so that the upper surfaces 48, 50 of the tabletops 14 and 16, respectively, are arranged on a common and / or the same side of the table 10. Both tabletops 14, 16 are arranged overlapping. The second tabletop 16 is arranged in front of the first tabletop 14. Both tabletops 14, 16 are arranged in front of the cross brace 24 of the frame 12. The cross connector 38 (compare Figure 9) is located in the frame 12. Fig. 3) and the two feet 181, 182 of the frame 12 are arranged behind the cross brace 24. The two tabletops 14, 16 together cover a large part of the cross brace 24 and / or the frame 12. Preferably, the tabletops 14, 16 cover at least 90%, more preferably at least 95%, of the cross brace 24. Preferably, the tabletops 14, 16 cover at least 50%, more preferably at least 80%, of the entire frame 12.

[0051] Fig. Figure 10 shows the table with the tabletops 14 and 16 folded in. In this state, table 10 is particularly space-saving. Using the casters 22, table 10 can be moved by a user 52. Fig. Figure 10 also indicates the three pivot axes 28, 34, 42. As further shown in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 10, the two tabletops 14, 16 are arranged on a first side of the cross member 24, and the cross connecting piece 38 and the feet 181, 182 are arranged on a second side of the cross member 24 opposite the first side. The swivel angle of the tabletops 14, 16 between the first and second positions can be in a range of 80° to 110°, preferably in a range of 85° to 95°.

[0052] Fig. Figure 11 shows one way in which the tables 10 according to the invention can be arranged in a stack to save space.

Claims

[1] Table (10) having: - a rack (12), - a first tabletop (14) pivotably attached to the frame (12), which is pivotable relative to the frame (12) about a first pivot axis (28), - a second tabletop (16) pivotably attached to the frame (12) and separate from the first tabletop (14), which is pivotable relative to the frame (12) about a second pivot axis (34), wherein - the first tabletop (14) and the second tabletop (16) can be pivoted independently of each other about their respective pivot axis (28, 34), and - the second tabletop (16) is height-adjustable such that the height of the second tabletop (16) can be adjusted relative to the height of the first tabletop (14). [2] Table (10) according to claim 1, wherein the two table tops (14, 16) are each pivotable between a first position in which the respective table top (14, 16) can be used as a table and a second position in which the respective table top (14, 16) is folded in. [3] Table (10) according to claim 2, wherein the two table tops (14, 16) are pivotable from the first position to the second position in a common pivoting direction. [4] Table (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein in the second position of the two table tops (14, 16) a top surface (48) of the first table top (14) and a top surface (50) of the second table top (16) are arranged on a common side of the table (10). [5] Table (10) according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the two table tops (14, 16) are arranged to partially overlap in the first position and in the second position. [6] Table (10) according to one of claims 2 to 5, wherein in the first position one of the two table tops (16, 14), preferably the second table top (16), is arranged above the other table top (14, 16), preferably the first table top (14), and the two pivot axes (28, 34) are arranged offset from each other, preferably at least by a thickness of the first table top (14), such that when pivoting the two table tops (14, 16) from the first position to the second position, first the table top (16) arranged above and then the table top (14) arranged below can be pivoted. [7] Table (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first table top (14) and / or the second table top (16), preferably both table tops (14, 16), are pivotable about an angle of rotation which is in a range of 80° to 110°, preferably in a range of 85° to 95°. [8] Table (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein - the second tabletop (16) is height-adjustable in a range of 10 cm to 60 cm, preferably from 20 cm to 50 cm, and more preferably from 25 cm to 45 cm, and / or - a minimum adjustable height of the second tabletop (16) in a range of 70 cm to 80 cm and / or - a maximum adjustable height of the second tabletop (16) in a range of 90 cm to 120 cm is and / or - a ratio between a height adjustment of the second tabletop (16) and a diameter of the first tabletop (14) is in a range of 1:4 to 1:2, preferably in a range of 1:3.5 to 1:2.5, and / or - a ratio between a height adjustment of the second table top (16) and a diameter of the second table top (16) in a range of 1:3.5 to 1:1.5, preferably in a range of 1:3 to 1:

2. [9] Table (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein - the first tabletop (14) is larger than the second tabletop (16), and - preferably a ratio of the diameter of the first table top (14) to the diameter of the second table top (16) in a range of 1.1 to 2, preferably in a range of 1.2 to 1.5, more preferably in a range of 1.25 to 1.

35. [10] Table (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame (12) has three feet (18), wherein two (181, 182) of the three feet (18) are designed to hold the first table top (14) and the third foot (183) is designed to hold the second, height-adjustable table top (16). [11] Table (10) according to claim 10, wherein the third leg (183) has a transverse part (20) with two wheels (22) for moving the table (10). [12] Table (10) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the two feet (181, 182) associated with the first table top (14) are pivotable about a third pivot axis (42), preferably wherein the third pivot axis (42) is arranged perpendicular to the first pivot axis (28). [13] Table (10) according to claim 12, wherein - the frame (12) has a cross brace (24) that connects the third leg (183) with the two legs (181, 182) associated with the first table top (14), - the first tabletop (14) is pivotally attached to the crossbar (24) by a hinge (26), the hinge (26) allowing a pivoting movement about the first pivot axis (28), and - the two feet (181, 182) associated with the first table top (14) are connected to each other via a cross-connecting piece (38), the cross-connecting piece (38) being attached to the cross strut (24) of the frame (12) by means of a pivot bearing (40) which allows a pivoting movement about the third pivot axis (42). [14] Table (10) according to claim 13, wherein the cross connecting piece (38) is pivotable about the third pivot axis (42) between a first position in which a pivoting movement of the first table top (14) about the first pivot axis (28) is blocked, and a second position in which a pivoting movement of the first table top (14) about the first pivot axis (28) is released. [15] Table (10) according to claim 14, wherein the cross-connecting piece (38) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the cross-strut (24) in the first position and substantially parallel to the cross-strut (24) in the second position. [16] Table (10) according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the cross connecting piece (38) is detachably locked to the first table top (14) in the first position. [17] Table (10) according to claim 14, 15 or 16, wherein the cross-connecting piece (38) is arranged in the second position on a first side of the cross brace (24) and the pivoted first tabletop (14) and / or the pivoted second tabletop (16) is arranged on a second side of the cross brace (24) opposite the first side, preferably such that the pivoted first tabletop (14) covers the cross brace (24) at least partially, preferably at least 50%, further preferably wherein the pivoted second tabletop (16) and the pivoted first tabletop (14) together cover at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, of the cross brace (24) and / or at least 50%, preferably at least 80%, of the entire frame (12).

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