TABLE SETUP FOR A VEHICLE

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a table device for a vehicle. State of the art

[0002] It is already common practice to provide tables for passengers in vehicles, where they can, for example, eat or work. To make particularly efficient use of the vehicle's interior space, the table may be adjustable between a storage position and at least one usable position.

[0003] WO 96 / 08985 A1 discloses a table device according to the preamble of claim 1. Description of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a solution which enables the provision of a table surface for a person in a vehicle with particularly little disturbance to a seating area in which the person is sitting in the vehicle.

[0005] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent patent claim. Further possible embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims, the description, and the figures.

[0006] The invention relates to a table device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, especially a passenger car. The table device comprises a table adjustable between at least one operating position and a stowed position, which includes a tabletop element providing a table surface in the operating position and a support element. This tabletop element is thus configured to provide the table surface for use by a person in the at least one operating position. The tabletop element is held by the support element. The table device further comprises a holding device on which the support element is held. The tabletop element is thus held by the support element on the holding device. For adjusting the table device, the support element is configured to be rotated relative to the holding element about a pivot axis.Furthermore, for adjusting the table mechanism, the tabletop element is designed to pivot relative to the support element about a pivot axis that runs obliquely to the axis of rotation. This means that the support element allows the tabletop element to be aligned with the holding device when adjusting the table mechanism between the storage position and at least one operating position. When pivoting the table mechanism, the tabletop element and the support element are thus pivoted relative to the holding device about the axis of rotation, and the tabletop element is additionally pivoted relative to the holding device about the pivot axis, with the axis of rotation and the pivot axis being oblique to each other.This allows for a particularly complex movement of the tabletop element relative to the holding device when adjusting the table from its stowed position to at least one operating position. This minimizes any potential interference with a person seated in the vehicle by the tabletop element during adjustment. When extending the tabletop element from its stowed position to at least one operating position, it can be moved particularly far around the seated person, especially without requiring the person to move out of the way. Thus, the table design enables a particularly ergonomic adjustment of the tabletop element when moving the table from its stowed position to at least one operating position.

[0007] According to the invention, the table device comprises a guide track in which a slide is guided. This guide track can, in particular, be configured as a slot in which a pin of the slide is inserted, thereby guiding the slide in the guide track. The guide track is designed to define a pivoting movement of the tabletop element relative to the support element when the slide moves along the guide track. A contour of the guide track thus defines the pivoting movement to be undertaken by the tabletop element relative to the support element and, in particular, relative to the holding device when the table device is adjusted between the storage position and the at least one operating position. In particular, the slide guided in the guide track can define a folding movement of the tabletop element relative to the support element about the pivot axis.The guide track thus enables the pivoting movement of the tabletop element relative to the support element and, in particular, also relative to the holding device, to be specified and defined with exceptional precision.

[0008] In a further embodiment of the invention, the slide guided in the guide track is held on the tabletop element by a connecting element that is pivotable relative to both the slide and the tabletop element. The tabletop element's angle around the pivot axis relative to the support element can thus be adjusted via the connecting element held on the slide and a contour of the guide track. In particular, the connecting element allows the tabletop element to be folded relative to the support element around the pivot axis, with the respective folding angle depending on the position of the slide in the guide track and the geometry of the guide track. The guide track can, in particular, be provided within the support element.The connecting element, which can pivot relative to the slide as well as relative to the tabletop element, allows the tabletop element to be pivoted relative to the support element about the pivot axis, which in particular runs parallel to a plane in which the guide track extends.

[0009] According to the invention, the guide track has at least two sections, each defining a partial pivoting movement of the table assembly. To adjust the table assembly from its storage position to at least one operating position, all partial pivoting movements of the table assembly must be performed. The first section of the guide track defines a first pivoting movement of the table relative to the holding device about the axis of rotation. During this first pivoting movement defined by the first section, the tabletop element can remain unchanged in its orientation relative to the support element. The second section of the guide track defines a second pivoting movement of the tabletop element about the pivot axis relative to the support element.During the second pivoting movement of the tabletop element around the pivot axis relative to the support element, the second section can simultaneously prescribe a pivoting of the support element around the rotation axis. In other words, the guide track dictates that when the table assembly is moved from its storage position to at least one operating position, the table pivots around the rotation axis. While the carriage is positioned in the first section of the guide track, the tabletop element is fixed in its orientation relative to the support element around the pivot axis. When the carriage is positioned in the second section of the guide track, the tabletop element pivots around the pivot axis relative to the support element, in contrast to its position relative to the support element in the table assembly's storage position.Consequently, the guide mechanism allows the table to be moved from its storage position to at least one operating position. First, the table is pivoted around the pivot axis relative to the holding device, and then the tabletop element is folded around the pivot axis relative to the support element. This allows the tabletop element to be positioned for the user. This means the tabletop element can be moved particularly far around the user when moving the table from its storage position to at least one operating position, minimizing interference with the user during the process.

[0010] In this context, it can be provided, in particular, that in the first section the distance between the guide track and the axis of rotation remains constant, and in the second section the guide track approaches the axis of rotation along an adjustment direction of the slide within the guide track from the first section to the second section. Thus, if the slide moves within the guide track from the direction of the first section towards the second section, especially from one end of the guide track associated with the stowed position to one end of the guide track associated with at least one operating position, then the slide is moved ever closer to the axis of rotation as it moves within the second section of the guide track, thereby reducing the distance between the slide and the axis of rotation as the slide moves within the guide track in the second section.As the carriage moves closer to the axis of rotation, the connecting element, with its end held by the carriage, can be drawn towards the axis of rotation during the carriage's movement in the second section of the guide track. By drawing the connecting element towards the axis of rotation when the carriage moves in the second section of the guide track towards the end of the guide track associated with at least one operating position, the connecting element, with its end held by the tabletop element, pivots about the pivot axis relative to the support element. Thus, the guide track allows the first pivoting movement of the table about the axis of rotation to be coupled particularly well and precisely with the second pivoting movement of the tabletop element relative to the support element about the pivot axis.The guide rail thus allows for precise control of the entire adjustment of the table setup between at least one storage position and at least one operating position.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the tabletop element comprises a rotation device by which a tabletop of the tabletop element, providing the table surface, can be pivoted relative to the support element about an axis of rotation that is inclined to the pivot axis. The tabletop can be pivoted about the axis of rotation, particularly when the table assembly is in at least one operating position. When the table assembly is in its storage position or during an adjustment process between the storage position and the at least one operating position, rotation of the tabletop about the axis of rotation can be prevented. By pivoting the tabletop relative to the support element about the axis of rotation, the tabletop can be pivoted towards or away from the person sitting on the seat.This axis of rotation can be oriented such that, when the table is in at least one operating position, it runs obliquely to the axis of rotation, and when the table is in its storage position, it is parallel to the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is defined by the rotating mechanism, which holds the tabletop to the support element. The rotating mechanism is designed to allow the tabletop to pivot around the axis of rotation relative to the support element. The rotating mechanism thus allows a person to pivot the tabletop towards or away from them, adapting it to their individual needs.

[0012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the guide track has a branch at one end associated with at least one operating position, through which different operating positions are defined. This branch allows the carriage to assume different end positions at the end of the guide track associated with the at least one operating position, with each possible end position defining an operating position. Depending on which end position of the carriage is selected at the branch, the operating position to be assumed by the table device can be selected from the several possible operating positions.At the junction, the guide rail divides at its end corresponding to at least one operating position into at least two distinct end sections, each corresponding to a specific operating position. The carriage for setting the operating position of the table mechanism can be positioned either in the first or the second end section of the guide rail. Providing this junction in the guide rail allows for the precise presetting of at least two, and in particular several, operating positions for the table mechanism.

[0013] In a further embodiment of the invention, the table assembly includes a spring assembly configured to apply a spring force to the carriage. By applying this spring force, a first operating position is established when the carriage is moved to the end of the guide track corresponding to the operating position without overcoming the spring force. Upon overcoming the spring force, a second operating position, different from the first, is established. This means that the spring assembly is configured to guide the carriage, when the spring assembly is adjusted from the storage position to at least one operating position, by means of spring force at the branch point into a predetermined first end section of the guide track.By overcoming the spring force, the carriage can be guided at the junction into a second, predetermined end section that differs from the first, thereby arranging the table unit in a second operating position corresponding to the second end section of the guide track. The spring mechanism thus defines a standard operating position for the table unit. To arrange the table unit in a further operating position different from the standard position, the spring force of the spring mechanism must be overcome. This spring force can, for example, be overcome by a person.

[0014] In a further embodiment of the invention, a drive device is provided which is configured to adjust the table between the storage position and at least one operating position when an actuating element is activated. The drive device can, in particular, be configured to adjust the table between the storage position and at least one operating position via a gas spring and / or an electric motor. The drive device thus enables the user to adjust the table between the storage position and at least one operating position particularly easily and conveniently, by triggering the adjustment of the table by actuating the actuating element.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting device is a center console for a motor vehicle. The table is specifically designed for use in a motor vehicle, particularly a car. Because the mounting device is configured as the center console, the table is held in place by the center console of the motor vehicle. When the table is in its stowed position, it can be either recessed within the center console or positioned laterally against it.This means that the table, when in its stowed position, can be stored particularly well in the interior of a motor vehicle, especially a car, saving installation space, thus minimizing disturbance or restriction of movement to vehicle occupants when the table is in its stowed position.

[0016] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention may become apparent from the following description of possible embodiments and from the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as those shown below in the figure description and / or in the figures themselves, are not only usable in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or individually, as long as they remain within the scope of the claims. Brief character description

[0017] The drawing shows in: Fig. 1 a schematic perspective view of a table arrangement in a vehicle, which is arranged next to a person in the vehicle, wherein the table arrangement is in a stowed position in which no table surface is provided for the person; Fig. 2 a schematic perspective view of the table arrangement in different positions during an adjustment process in which the table arrangement is moved from the stowed position to at least one operating position in which the table arrangement provides a table surface for the person; Fig. 3 a schematic perspective view of the table arrangement which is in the at least one operating position in which a tabletop element of the table arrangement provides the table surface for the person, wherein the tabletop element covers at least part of the person's legs in the vertical direction; Fig.4. A schematic perspective view of the table assembly in the stowed position, wherein a holding device of the table assembly is designed as the center console of the vehicle, a support element is rotatably held on the holding device about a pivot axis, and the tabletop element, which is pivotable relative to the support element about a pivot axis, is held on the support element; Fig. 5. A schematic perspective view of a drive device, which is configured to drive the adjustment of the table assembly from the stowed position into at least one operating position; Fig.6. A schematic side view of the table device, wherein the table device comprises a slide guided in a guide track of the holding device, on which a connecting element is held, via which the tabletop element is coupled to the slide in such a way that a pivoting movement of the tabletop element about the pivot axis is specified via the slide; Fig. 7. A schematic perspective view of the table device in at least one of the operating positions, wherein the connecting element is pulled via the slide towards a pivot axis about which the support element can be rotated relative to the holding device, whereby the tabletop element is folded about the pivot axis relative to the support element compared to the storage position; Fig.8. A schematic side view of a section of the table assembly showing different positions of the slide in the guide track during adjustment of the table assembly between the storage position and at least one operating position; Fig. 9. A schematic side view of the holding device with the guide track, wherein the guide track has a branch at which the guide track divides into two different end sections, each end section defining a respective operating position; and Fig. 10. A schematic perspective view of the table assembly, wherein the tabletop element includes a rotation device by which a tabletop of the tabletop element, providing the table surface, can be rotated relative to the support element about an axis of rotation, allowing the person to rotate the tabletop towards or away from themselves.

[0018] Elements with the same function are assigned the same reference symbols in the figures.

[0019] In the Figs. 1 to 3 The respective perspective views show a table unit 10, which is designed for use in a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. Alternatively, the table unit 10 can be used, for example, in a train or an airplane. The table unit 10 is designed to provide a table surface 12 for a person 14, in particular a vehicle occupant. In order to make particularly efficient use of the vehicle's installation space, the table unit 10 is designed to be positioned between a Fig. 1 shown storage position 16 and at least one in Fig. 3 The shown operating position 18 can be adjusted. Fig. 2The table device 10 is shown in different intermediate positions during the adjustment between the storage position 16 and the at least one operating position 18.

[0020] The table assembly 10 comprises a holding device 20, a support element 22, and a tabletop element 24. The tabletop element 24 is designed to provide the table surface 12 for person 14. The tabletop element 24 is pivotally mounted on the support element 22 about a pivot axis 26 relative to the support element 22. The support element 22, in turn, is rotatably mounted on the holding device 20 about a rotation axis 28. In the present case, when adjusting the table device 10 from the storage position 16 to at least one operating position 18, a table comprising the tabletop element 24 and the support element 22 is pivoted about the pivot axis 28 out of the storage position 16 and then the tabletop element 24 is pivoted about the pivot axis 26 relative to the support element 22, whereby the tabletop element 24 can be folded towards the lap of the person 14, whereby in turn the tabletop element 24 can provide the table surface 12.

[0021] In this case, the holding device 20 is part of a center console of the vehicle. This allows the table to be positioned against the center console in its stow position 16 or to be stored within the center console, thus enabling particularly space-saving storage of the table in stow position 16. Fig. 4 In its stowed position 16, the table is positioned laterally against the center console. This means that in stowed position 16, both the tabletop element 24 and the support element 22 are laterally against the center console.

[0022] In Fig. 5The holding device 20 is shown in a rear view. A drive unit 30 of the table device 10 can be seen, by means of which the adjustment of the table device 10 between the storage position 16 and the at least one operating position 18 can be driven. In this case, the drive unit 30 comprises a gas spring by means of which a rotary element 32 can be rotated about the axis of rotation 28. The rotary element 32 is non-rotatably connected to the support element 22. This means that when the rotary element 32 is rotated about the axis of rotation 28 by means of the drive unit 30, the support element 22 is also rotated about the axis of rotation 28 along with the rotary element 32. In this case, the drive unit 30 and the support element 22 are arranged on opposite sides of the holding device 20, with the rotary element 32 extending through the holding device 20.

[0023] In Fig. 6A side view of the table assembly 10 in the stowed position 16 is shown, whereby the support element 22 is only partially shown for the sake of clarity. As in Fig. 6 and even better in Fig. 7As can be seen, the holding device 20 has a guide track 34. In this case, the guide track 34 is provided in the form of a groove. A slide 36 is guided in this guide track 34. This means that the slide 36 can be moved in the guide track 34. In this case, the support element 22 has a recess 38 in which the slide 36 is arranged and which allows translational movement of the slide 36 relative to the support element 22. In this case, the recess 38 allows translational movement of the slide 36 towards and away from the axis of rotation 28. A connecting element 40 is pivotally held on the slide 36. This connecting element 40 is thus held at one end on the slide 36. At the other end, the connecting element 40 is pivotally held on the tabletop element 24.Thus, the tabletop element 24 is held on the slide 36 by means of the connecting element 40, which is pivotable relative to the tabletop element 24. Using the slide 36, the tabletop element 24 can be folded relative to the support element 22 about the pivot axis 26 via the connecting element 40. By moving the slide 36 towards the pivot axis 28 or moving the slide 36 away from the pivot axis 28, the tabletop element 24 is pivoted about the pivot axis 26 relative to the support element 22.

[0024] In Fig. 8 A pivoting movement of the tabletop element 24 via the movement of the slide 36 relative to the axis of rotation 28 is shown, whereby the support element 22 is not shown for clarity. As in Fig. 8As can be further detected, the carriage 36 is guided in the guide track 34 by means of a pin 42 engaging in the guide track 34. This pin 42 can thus be moved within the guide track 34, thereby guiding the carriage 36 in the guide track 34. As in Fig. 8 As can be clearly seen, when the table, and thus both the support element 22 and the tabletop element 24, are pivoted about the axis of rotation 28, the pivot axis 26 is also pivoted about the axis of rotation 28. The pivot axis 26 defines a possible pivoting of the tabletop element 24 relative to the support element 22 and is therefore moved about the axis of rotation 28 when the table is pivoted about the axis of rotation 28.

[0025] A precise adjustment movement of the tabletop element 24 relative to the holding device 20 is defined by the geometry of the guide track 34. As in Fig. 8As can be seen, the guide track 34 is curved, with the curvatures of the guide track 34 differing from one another at different points along its length. In this case, the guide track 34 has a first section 44 and a second section 46. In the first section 44, the distance between the guide track 34 and the axis of rotation 28 is at least substantially the same at every point along the guide track 34. This means that when the carriage 36 is moved along the guide track 34 in the first section 44, the distance between the carriage 36 and the axis of rotation 28 remains at least substantially constant. As long as the carriage 36 is moved in the first section 44 of the guide track 34, the tabletop element 24 does not pivot relative to the support element 22 about the pivot axis 26.In the present case, the first sub-section 44 of the guide track 34 specifies a first pivoting movement of the table relative to the holding device 20 about the axis of rotation 28, in which the table top element 24 remains unchanged in its orientation relative to the support element 22.

[0026] In the second section 46 of the guide track 34, the distance between different points of the guide track 34 and the axis of rotation 28 varies. Specifically, the guide track 34 approaches the axis of rotation 28 in the second section 46. In other words, the guide track 34 moves along the adjustment direction of the carriage 36 within the guide track 34 from the first section 44 to the second section 46, approaching the axis of rotation 28. Therefore, if the carriage 36 is initially guided in the first section 44 of the guide track 34, the distance between the carriage 36 and the axis of rotation 28 remains constant. However, if the carriage 36 is moved from the first section 44 to the second section 46 of the guide track 34, and especially if it moves towards a free end of the second section 46, the carriage 36 moves closer to the axis of rotation 28.As the slide 36 approaches the axis of rotation 28, an anchor point of the tabletop element 24, at which the connecting element 40 is pivotally held to the tabletop element 24, is pulled towards the axis of rotation 28 via the connecting element 40. This causes the tabletop element 24 to pivot about the pivot axis 26 relative to the support element 22. The second section 46 of the guide track 34 thus initiates a second pivoting movement of the tabletop element 24 relative to the support element 22 or relative to the holding device 20.

[0027] By rotating the rotary element 32 about the axis of rotation 28 by means of the drive unit 30, the support element 22 and, via the support element 22, the table are rotated about the axis of rotation 28 relative to the holding device 20. Simultaneously, via the cam guide of the carriage 36 in the guide track 34, the tabletop element 24 is folded about the pivot axis 26 relative to the support element 22. The drive unit 30 is thus configured to initiate both the first pivoting movement of the table about the axis of rotation 28 and the folding movement of the tabletop element 24 about the pivot axis 26, and thus the second pivoting movement. In this way, each adjustment movement of the table assembly 10 between the storage position 16 and at least one operating position 18 can be precisely controlled via the guide track 34.

[0028] In Fig. 9The holding device 20 is shown with the guide cam 34, wherein the guide cam 34 has a branch 48 for defining two different operating positions 18. At the branch 48, the guide cam 34 divides into a first end section 50 and a second end section 52. Both the first end section 50 and the second end section 52 each define a predefined operating position 18 when the slide 36 is arranged in the respective end section 50, 52.

[0029] The holding device 20 has a receptacle 54 in which a spring assembly can be arranged. This spring assembly can, in particular, comprise a torsion spring configured to apply a spring force to the slide 36. By applying the spring force to the slide 36, the spring assembly can guide the slide 36 into a predetermined, defined end section 50, 52. To guide the slide 36 into the other end section 52, 50 of the guide track 34, the spring force of the spring assembly must be overcome. A standard operating position for the table device 10 can thus be defined by means of the spring assembly. In this case, the spring assembly is configured to press the slide 36 into the first end section 50 of the guide track 34 by means of the spring force.When the carriage 36 is moved in the guide track 34 towards one of the ends of the guide track 34 associated with the operating positions 18, and if the spring force is not overcome, a first operating position of the table assembly 10, associated with the first end section 50, is set. If the spring force of the spring assembly is overcome when the carriage 36 is moved in the guide track 34, then the carriage 36 can be positioned in the second end section 52, whereby the table assembly 10 is positioned in a second operating position 18, associated with the second end section 52 and different from the first operating position 18. Thus, when the carriage 36 is moved in the guide track 34 towards the end of the guide track 34 associated with the operating position 18, the second operating position 18 of the table assembly 10, which is different from the first operating position 18, is set when the spring force is overcome.To define further operating positions 18, additional end sections can be provided at the end of the guide track 34 associated with the operating positions 18. The receptacle 54 thus provides space for a leg spring, which causes the tabletop element 24 to align itself horizontally with the table surface 12 relative to the person 14 if the spring force of the spring assembly is not overcome. The branch 48 allows the tabletop element 24 to be easily adjusted, in particular from the first operating position 18 to the second operating position 18, when the person 14 slightly lifts the tabletop element 24.

[0030] In Fig. 10The table assembly 10 is shown in its stowed position 16. The tabletop element 24 comprises a rotation device 56 and a tabletop 58. The tabletop 58 is pivotally mounted on the support element 22 about the pivot axis 26 via the rotation device 56. The connecting element 40 is pivotally mounted on the rotation device 56. The rotation device 56 defines a rotation axis 60 about which the tabletop 58 can be rotated relative to the support element 22 and the pivot axis 26. The rotation axis 60 runs obliquely, in particular perpendicularly, to the pivot axis 26 and is spaced apart from the pivot axis 26. The alignment of the rotation axis 60 relative to the pivot axis 28 depends on the swivel position of the tabletop element 24 relative to the support element 22 about the swivel axis 26. The tabletop 58 is designed to provide the table surface 12 for person 14.By rotating the tabletop 58 around the axis of rotation 60, person 14 can align the tabletop 58, in particular swivel it towards themselves or away from themselves.

[0031] The table mechanism 10 enables the table to be moved independently from a rest position to a working position by means of the drive mechanism 30. In the rest position, the table is positioned to the side of person 14. To move the table from the rest position to the working position, the table first pivots upwards and then folds down in front of person 14 towards the end of the movement. The guide track 34 ensures that the table's movements transition smoothly. This smooth movement is made possible by the carriage 36, which is guided in the guide track 34 by the pin 42. The table mechanism 10 provides a particularly high level of comfort for person 14 when moving the table between the storage position 16 and at least one working position 18.

[0032] The provision of the rotation device 56 allows the tabletop 58 to be made particularly large, thereby providing a particularly large table surface 12 for person 14. Furthermore, the tabletop element 24 can be folded down in front of person 14 much later and is not positioned as close to person 14 when the rotation device 56 is provided. The rotation device 56 allows the tabletop 58 to be pivoted about the axis of rotation 60 towards person 14.

[0033] Overall, the invention demonstrates how a table that can independently move into a usable position can be provided. REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0034] 10 Table device 12 Table surface 14 Person 16 Storage position 18 Operating position 20 Holding device 22 Support element 24 Table top element 26 Swivel axis 28 Rotary axis 30 Drive device 32 Rotary element 34 Guide track 36 Slide 38 Recess 40 Connecting element 42 Pin 44 First section 46 Second section 48 Branch 50 First end section 52 Second end section 54 Mount 56 Rotation device 58 Table top 60 Rotation axis

Claims

1. Table device (10) for a vehicle, comprising a table adjustable between at least one use position (18) and a stowage position (16), which includes a tabletop element (24) providing a table surface (12) in the use position (18), and a support element (22) to which the tabletop element (24) is attached, and a holding device (20) to which the support element (22) is attached, wherein for adjusting the table device (10), the support element (22) is configured to rotate relative to the holding element (20) about a rotation axis (28), and the tabletop element (24) is configured to pivot relative to the support element (22) about a pivot axis (26) inclined to the rotation axis (28), wherein a guide track (34) is provided in which a carriage (36) is guided and which is configured to define a pivoting movement of the tabletop element (24) relative to the support element (22) when the carriage (36) moves along the guide track (34), characterized in that the guide track (34) comprises at least two sections (44, 46), each defining a partial pivoting movement of the table device (10), wherein the first section (44) defines a pivoting movement of the table relative to the holding device (20) about the rotation axis (28), during which the orientation of the tabletop element (24) relative to the support element (22) remains unchanged, and the second section (46) defines a pivoting movement of the tabletop element (24) about the pivot axis (26) relative to the support element (22).

2. Table device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the carriage (36) guided in the guide track (34) is held on the tabletop element (24) via a connecting element (40) that is pivotable relative to the carriage (36) and relative to the tabletop element (24).

3. Table device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the first section (44), a distance of the guide track (34) to the rotation axis (28) is constant, and in the second section (46), the guide track (34) along an adjustment direction of the carriage (36) in the guide track (34) from the first section (44) to the second section (46) approaches the rotation axis (28).

4. Table device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tabletop element (24) comprises a rotation device (56), via which a tabletop (58) providing the table surface (12) of the tabletop element (24) can be pivoted relative to the support element (22) about a rotation axis (60), which is oriented obliquely to the pivot axis (26).

5. Table device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide track (34) has a branch (48) at one end assigned to at least one use position (18), via which different use positions (18) are defined.

6. Table device (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that a spring device is provided, which is configured to apply a spring force to the carriage (36), whereby when the carriage (36) is moved to the end assigned to the use position (18), a first use position (18) is set without overcoming the spring force, and when the spring force is overcome, a second use position (18) different from the first use position (18) is set.

7. Table device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a drive device (30) is provided, which is configured to adjust the table device (10) between the stowage position (16) and the at least one use position (18) upon detecting an actuation of an actuation element.

8. Table device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (22) is a center console for a motor vehicle.