Folding table for vehicle with support arm and piston
The folding table design addresses load-bearing capacity and visibility issues by using a compact, hidden mechanism for single-shelf operation, enhancing user comfort and perceived quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023014590
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-12-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle folding tables suffer from poor load-bearing capacity, visibility of deployment mechanisms, and user discomfort due to complex and visible deployment processes, particularly when attached to seat backs or arranged between seats.
A folding table design featuring two shelves with translation tracks, pivot points, and support arms connected to a piston, allowing deployment or closure by operating one shelf, with a compact mechanism that hides all parts from view and ensures good load capacity.
The design provides improved user comfort by allowing single-shelf operation, maintaining a compact and hidden mechanism, and ensuring high load capacity while enhancing perceived quality.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Folding table for vehicle with support arm and piston
[0001] The present invention relates to a folding table for a vehicle.
[0002] In order to improve the comfort and functionality of vehicle interiors, it is known to provide folding tables, which can be attached to a seat back or arranged between seats.
[0003] Tables attached to a seat back are not entirely satisfactory due to poor load-bearing capacity and the dependence of the table's unfolded angle on the inclination of the front seats. Furthermore, the perceived quality is diminished by the fact that the table and its mechanism are usually visible to the user.
[0004] Tables arranged between seats typically include two shelves extending in opposite directions, which are deployed by a complex mechanism. These tables usually leave their deployment mechanism visible, which degrades the perceived quality for the user. Furthermore, known mechanisms require each shelf to be deployed individually, resulting in user discomfort.
[0005] The aim of the invention is to provide a folding table for vehicles that improves user comfort, while ensuring good perceived quality for the user and good load capacity.
[0006] For this purpose, the invention relates to a folding table for a vehicle comprising:
[0007] - at least two shelves, each shelf comprising a translation track;
[0008] - a table leg comprising, for each shelf, at least one pivot, the shelf being mobile in rotation relative to the table leg along the pivot;
[0009] - a piston received in the table leg and adapted to slide relative to the leg of table;
[0010] - for each tablet, a support arm connecting the tablet to the piston, the arm of support comprising a translation end and a rotation end, the translation end being received in the translation track of the tablet and being movable along the translation track, the rotation end being connected to the piston and movable in rotation relative to the piston; the support arms of the tablets extending in opposite directions relative to the piston.
[0011] Such a folding table structure allows the table to be deployed or closed by operating only one of the two shelves, for improved user comfort. Furthermore, the mechanism is compact and leaves none of the parts visible to the user. Mechanical chain adjustments allow the table to be deployed. The support arm also ensures a good load capacity for the tabletop.
[0012] According to other advantageous aspects of the invention, the table comprises one or more of the following features, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations:
[0013] - the piston is adapted to slide relative to the table leg along an axis of piston translation and each tablet is mobile in rotation relative to the table leg along a tablet rotation axis perpendicular to the piston translation axis;
[0014] - each support arm is movable in rotation relative to the table leg according to a axis of rotation of the arm parallel to each axis of rotation of the tablet;
[0015] - the piston comprises, for each support arm, a fin cooperating with the rotation end of the support arm, the rotation end comprising at least two guide fingers gripping the fin;
[0016] - each tablet also includes an envelope defining an interior volume in which is arranged the translation track;
[0017] - the support arms are longitudinally offset from each other without su perposition;
[0018] - each tablet comprises a tray having a flat upper surface and the table is suitable for presenting a deployed configuration, in which the upper surface of each shelf is perpendicular to a direction of elevation of the table, and a closed configuration, in which the upper surface of each shelf is parallel to the direction of elevation;
[0019] - the table leg comprises, for each shelf, two pivots extending from one side and on the other side of the support arms; and, the table leg includes two shoulders, arranged on either side of the support arms, each shoulder receiving one of the pivots of each shelf;
[0020] - the table leg has, at each shoulder, a superior surface shoulder, the upper surface of the shoulder flush with the upper surface of each tabletop, when the table is in its deployed configuration; and
[0021] - the table also includes a covering skin, the covering skin being attached to the upper surface of the tabletop of each shelf and presenting at least one free area opposite the table leg, the free area being taut when the table is in the deployed configuration.
[0022] The invention will become clearer upon reading the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the drawings in which:
[0023] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] is a schematic perspective view of a table according to a mode realization of the invention;
[0024] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic cross-sectional view, in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, of the table in [Fig. 1]; and
[0025] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a schematic perspective detail view of an example of construction of a hinge for the table in [Fig.1].
[0026] A folding table 10 according to one embodiment is shown in figures 1 and 2.
[0027] Table 10 is for example integrated into a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.
[0028] Table 10 is, for example, arranged between two seats of the vehicle, for example rear seats. Table 10 is then preferably integrated into an armrest.
[0029] We define an elevation direction Z, a longitudinal direction X perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, and a transverse direction Y perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X and the elevation direction Z.
[0030] The elevation direction Z is typically perpendicular to the vehicle's running plane when the table 10 is integrated into the vehicle. The longitudinal direction X is, for example, parallel to the vehicle's forward direction.
[0031] Hereafter, the terms "above" and "below" are understood with respect to the Z elevation direction. The terms "length", "longitudinal" or "longitudinally" are understood with respect to the X longitudinal direction. The terms "width" or "transverse" are understood with respect to the Y transverse direction.
[0032] Table 10 is suitable for presenting a deployed configuration, illustrated on [Fig.1], and a closed configuration, not illustrated.
[0033] The table 10 includes at least two shelves 12, a table leg 14 and a piston 16. The table 10 also includes, for each shelf 12, a support arm 18 connecting the shelf 12 to the piston 16.
[0034] Preferably, the table 10 includes, for each support arm 18, a hinge 19 connecting the support arm 18 to the table leg 14.
[0035] Table 10 preferably has a symmetric plane parallel to the longitudinal direction X and parallel to the elevation direction Z.
[0036] In the preferred embodiment illustrated, the table 10 comprises only two shelves 12. The shelves 12 are preferably substantially identical in dimensions. Each of the shelves 12 corresponds, for example, to substantially the same part.
[0037] Each tablet 12 is suitable for use as a support or resting place, for example for placing objects on the tablet 12.
[0038] Each shelf 12 is movable in rotation relative to the table leg 14 along a shelf rotation axis. The shelf rotation axis is parallel to the longitudinal direction X.
[0039] Each tablet 12 comprises a tray 20 having a flat upper surface 22.
[0040] In the deployed configuration of the table, illustrated in [Fig.1], the upper surface 22 of each plate 20 extends perpendicularly to the elevation direction Z. In particular, the upper surface 22 of each plate 20 then extends perpendicularly to the piston translation axis 16.
[0041] In the deployed configuration, the upper surfaces 22 of the platforms 20 are level with each other and preferably extend parallel to each other.
[0042] In the deployed configuration, the trays 20 join along a joining line 24, and are separated from each other along the joining line 24.
[0043] The profiles of the plates 20 that are opposite each other along the joining line 24 are complementary. The spacing between the plates 20 has a constant width along the joining line 24. The width of the spacing is, for example, less than 2.0 cm, for example less than 1.0 cm.
[0044] In the closed configuration, the upper surfaces 22 of the platforms 20 extend for example parallel to the elevation direction Z.
[0045] As illustrated in [Fig.2], each tablet 12 includes a translation track 26.
[0046] The translation track 26 is for example straight and extends along a directrix perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, in the deployed configuration of the table 10.
[0047] The translation track 26 extends for example in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X.
[0048] The translation track 26 has a bottom 28 and is open opposite the bottom 28, in the transverse direction Y.
[0049] The translation track 26 is not visible to the user. In particular, preferably, each tablet 12 also includes an enclosure 30 defining an internal volume in which the translation track 26 is arranged.
[0050] The envelope 30 is closed by the tray 20.
[0051] The envelope 30 has, for each support arm 18, an opening for the passage of the support arm 18, through which the support arm 18 passes.
[0052] In the deployed configuration, each passage opening extends in a plane perpendicular to the Z elevation direction.
[0053] The table leg 14 includes, for each shelf 12, at least one pivot 32. Each shelf 12 is then mobile in rotation relative to the table leg 14 according to the or each of its pivots 32.
[0054] The table leg 14 is preferably movable relative to the vehicle seats. By example the table leg 14 is movable relative to the armrest in which it is integrated.
[0055] In the preferred embodiment illustrated, the table leg 14 comprises, for each shelf 12, two pivots 32 extending longitudinally on either side of the support arms 18. In the illustrated example, the table leg 14 thus comprises four pivots 32.
[0056] The pivots 32 of the same tablet 12 are aligned along the axis of rotation of the tablet 12 with respect to the table leg 14.
[0057] Each pivot 32 is an elongated part, for example cylindrical, defining the axis of rotation of the tablet.
[0058] Each pivot 32 of one of the tablets 12 is arranged longitudinally opposite one of the pivots 32 of the other tablet 12.
[0059] The table leg 14 includes walls 34 extending along the elevation direction Z and delimiting between them a receiving space 36 for the piston 16. The piston 16 is then received in the receiving space 36.
[0060] The walls 34 comprise at least two lateral walls, extending perpendicularly to the transverse direction Y.
[0061] The table leg 14 has, for each support arm 18, for example an opening for the passage of the support arm 18, through which the support arm 18 passes.
[0062] Each passage opening extends in a plane perpendicular to the transverse direction Y. Each passage opening is in particular delimited in one of the lateral walls of the table leg 14.
[0063] The passage openings are longitudinally offset from one another along the longitudinal direction X. In projection onto the longitudinal direction X, the passage openings are preferably offset without overlapping.
[0064] The table leg 14 includes for example two shoulders 38, arranged on either side of the support arms 18, each shoulder 38 receiving one of the pivots 32 of each shelf.
[0065] The table leg 14 has, at each shoulder 38, a superior shoulder surface 40.
[0066] The upper shoulder surface 40 is flush with the upper surface 22 of each tray 20, when the table 10 is in the deployed configuration.
[0067] As illustrated in [Fig.1], in the deployed configuration, the joining line 24 joins the two upper shoulder surfaces 40.
[0068] The piston 16 is adapted to slide relative to the table leg 14 along a piston translation axis.
[0069] The piston translation axis is parallel to the Z-axis elevation direction. The piston translation axis is thus perpendicular to the tablet rotation axis of each tablet.
[0070] The piston translation axis is longitudinally centered in the table foot 14. In particular, the piston translation axis is arranged longitudinally halfway between the pivots 32. It should therefore be noted that [Fig.2] is a cross-sectional view of the table 10 taken at the longitudinal midpoint of the table 10.
[0071] As illustrated in [Fig.2], the piston 16 comprises, for each support arm 18, a fin 42 cooperating with the rotation end 48 of the support arm 18 detailed below.
[0072] In the example of [Fig.2], the piston 16 comprises two fins 42 extending on either side of the longitudinal direction X.
[0073] The piston 16 also includes an elongated base body 44, extending along the piston's axis of translation. The elongated base body 44 has, for example, a cylindrical shape, for example of revolution about the piston's axis of translation.
[0074] The elongated base body 44 is preferably received in a guide hole delimited by the table leg 14. The guide hole has a cross-section, taken perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, complementary to the cross-section of the elongated base body 44.
[0075] Each fin 42 extends from the elongated base body 44.
[0076] The piston 16 has a general shape, for example in a T shape.
[0077] The piston 16 forms a rigid piece, for example a single piece.
[0078] Any hinge 19 connecting the support arm 18 to the table leg 14 is conceivable within the scope of the invention.
[0079] The hinge 19 is received in the table leg 14. In particular, the hinge 19 is then received in the receiving space 36 of the table leg 14.
[0080] In the illustrated example, the table 10 includes, for each support arm 18, at least two hinges 19 connecting the support arm 18 to the table leg 14.
[0081] A preferred embodiment of a hinge 19 is illustrated in more detail in [Fig.3]. In this optional embodiment, each hinge 19 includes a damping system 60 for the rotation of the support arm 18 relative to the table leg 14 in at least one direction of rotation.
[0082] The damping system 60 includes for example a foot insert 62 attached to the table foot 14 and an arm insert 64 attached to the support arm 18, the arm insert 64 being movable in rotation relative to the foot insert 62.
[0083] The inserts are aligned to define the axis of rotation of the support arm 18 relative to the table leg 14.
[0084] Preferably, the foot insert 62 is press-fitted into the table foot 14 and the arm insert 64 is press-fitted into the support arm 18.
[0085] The foot insert 62 includes a projection, for example longitudinal, and the table foot 14 has a slot in which the projection of the insert foot 62 is press-fitted.
[0086] The damping system 60 is configured to dampen the rotation of the support arm 18 relative to the table foot 14 at least in the direction of rotation corresponding to the passage of the table from the closed configuration to the deployed configuration.
[0087] More specifically, the damping system 60 is configured to dampen the rotation of the arm insert 64 relative to the foot insert 62.
[0088] The damping system 60 is suitable for exerting a damping torque, for example, greater than or equal to 0.25 Nm and / or less than or equal to 6.0 Nm
[0089] The damping torque is preferably a function of the direction of rotation of the support arm 18 relative to the table leg 14. Advantageously, the damping torque exerted when moving the table 10 from the closed configuration to the deployed configuration is greater than the damping torque exerted when moving the table 10 from the deployed configuration to the closed configuration.
[0090] The damping system 60 is, for example, a friction damping system. Friction is exerted in particular between the two inserts foot 62 and arm 64 to produce the damping torque.
[0091] Each hinge 19 is for example a hinge having a damping system 60 with adjustable damping torque.
[0092] This makes it possible to unfold the table 10 without the user having to manually guide it, for improved user comfort. Furthermore, the mechanism is compact and does not leave the hinge 19 visible to the user.
[0093] In the deployed configuration, the support arm 18 supports the weight of the tablet 12. It also supports the weight of the objects that are placed on the platform 20.
[0094] The support arms 18 of the tablets 12 extend in opposite directions relative to the piston 16.
[0095] The support arms 18 are longitudinally offset from one another along the longitudinal direction X. In projection onto the longitudinal direction X, the support arms 18 are preferably offset without overlapping.
[0096] Only one support arm 18 is thus visible on the [Fig.2], since it is a cross-section in the middle longitudinal of the table 10.
[0097] Each support arm 18 is movable in rotation relative to the table leg 14 along an axis of rotation arm, the axis of rotation arm being parallel to the respective tabletop axis of rotation.
[0098] Each support arm 18 forms a rigid piece, for example a single piece.
[0099] The axis of rotation of the arm is parallel to the longitudinal direction X.
[0100] The axis of rotation of the arm is fixed relative to the table leg 14, during all rotation of the respective tablet 12 relative to the table leg 14.
[0101] Each support arm 18 is movable in rotation relative to the table leg 14 by means of the respective hinge 19. To achieve this, the support arm 18 includes, for example, for each hinge 19, a sleeve 66 surrounding the hinge 19.
[0102] The base body of the support arm 18 then extends from each sleeve 66. When the support arm 18 is rotated relative to the table leg 14, each sleeve 66 rotates around the hinge 19 and thus drives the base body.
[0103] The sheath 66 surrounds and is integral with the arm insert 64.
[0104] The sheath 66 has a cross-section of complementary shape to the arm insert 64.
[0105] The sheath 66 has a groove 68, for example longitudinal. The arm insert 64 includes for example a projection, the projection being received in the groove 68. In particular, the projection is press-fitted into the groove of the sheath 66.
[0106] During the rotation of the support arm 18 relative to the table leg 14, the sleeve 66 causes the arm insert 64 to rotate relative to the table leg 14, which in turn causes the leg insert 62 to rotate relative to the table leg 14, the damping torque then being applied by the damping system 60.
[0107] Each support arm 18 comprises a translation end 46 and a rotation end 48.
[0108] Each support arm 18 also includes a base body 50 integral with the translation end 46 and the rotation end 48.
[0109] In the deployed configuration of Figures 1 and 2, the base body 50 of the support arm 18 extends below the platform 20.
[0110] The part of the support arm 18 extending between the opening for the table leg 14 and the opening for the shelf 12 is, for example, visible to a user.
[0111] The translation end 46 of the support arm 18 is received in the inner volume of the envelope 30 of the tablet 12. The translation end 46 is thus not visible to a user.
[0112] The translation end 46 includes a translation finger 52 extending from the base body 50 in the longitudinal direction X. Thus, the base body 50 of the support arm 18 extends until it is opposite the translation track 26.
[0113] The translation finger 52 is received in the translation track 26.
[0114] The translation finger 52 has a section complementary to the track of translation 26.
[0115] As illustrated in [Fig.2], when the table 10 is in the deployed configuration, the translation finger 52 is positioned closer to the bottom 28 of the translation track 26 than it is when the table 10 is in the closed configuration.
[0116] The rotation end 48 of the support arm 18 is received in the table leg 14. More precisely, the rotation end 48 is received in the space of reception 36 of the table foot 14 which receives the piston 16. The rotation end 48 is thus not visible to a user.
[0117] The rotating end 48 comprises at least two guide fingers 54 extending along the longitudinal direction X, the guide fingers 54 clamping the respective fin 42. The fin 42 of the piston 16 is thus arranged between the guide fingers 54 of the rotating end 48.
[0118] The guide fingers 54 preferably extend from the sleeve 66 of the support arm 18. This refers in particular to the sleeve 66 arranged opposite the piston 16. The sleeve 66 is suitable for driving the guide fingers 54 in rotation relative to the table leg 14 and vice versa.
[0119] The fin 42 of the piston 16 is in contact with the guide fingers 54 throughout the entire kinematic movement of the table 10 from one configuration to the other. The guide fingers 54 thus allow the piston 16 to be operated, that is to say, moved along the piston translation axis, during the transition of the table 10 from one configuration to the other.
[0120] When projected into a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X, the guide fingers 54 and the fin 42 have external contours having complementary profiles.
[0121] The outer contour of the fin 42 has a concave profile opposite each guide finger 54. In other words, the fin 42 is recessed at each of the guide fingers 54.
[0122] When projected into a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X, the location of the point of contact between the fin 42 and each guide finger 54 changes depending on the position of the tablet 12 relative to the table leg 14.
[0123] A kinematic transition from one of the configurations to the other will now be described.
[0124] The piston 16, each support arm 18 and each translation track 26 together form a mechanical control chain capable of controlling the kinematics of the table 10 moving from one configuration to another.
[0125] This kinematic action is typically controlled by a user by grasping one of the tablets 12, the other tablet 12 being ungrasped. The user then imparts a rotation to the grasped tablet 12 around the tablet's axis of rotation relative to the table leg 14.
[0126] The rotation of the tablet 12 held relative to the table leg 14 simultaneously causes the translation end 46 (and therefore the translation finger 52) of the support arm 18 of the tablet 12 held in the respective translation track 26 to move. This movement simultaneously causes the entire support arm 18 to rotate relative to the table leg 14 along the axis of rotation of the arm. In particular, the rotation end 48 (and therefore the guide fingers 54) is driven in rotation relative to the table leg 14.
[0127] The rotation of the rotation end 48 then causes the piston 16 to move relative to the table leg 14. This movement simultaneously causes the rotation end 48 of the other support arm 18 to rotate relative to the table leg 14.
[0128] This rotation of the rotation end 48 of the other support arm 18 simultaneously causes the entire other support arm 18 to rotate relative to the table leg 14 along the arm's axis of rotation. Consequently, the translation end 46 (and therefore the translation finger 52) of the support arm 18 of the ungripped tablet 12 is moved along the respective translation track 26, which causes the ungripped tablet 12 to rotate around its tablet axis of rotation relative to the table leg 14.
[0129] Thus, it is possible to deploy or close the table 10 by operating only one of the two tablets 12, for improved user comfort. Furthermore, the control chain is compact and does not leave any of the joints allowing the deployment of the table 10 visible to the user.
[0130] In an alternative embodiment not shown, table 10 includes the two shelves 12 and also a trim skin.
[0131] The upholstery skin is attached, for example, glued to the upper surface 22 of the tray 20 of each shelf 12 and has at least one free area opposite the table leg 14. The upholstery skin is, for example, completely glued to the trays 20 outside the free area.
[0132] The free zone corresponds to a portion of the upholstery skin capable of moving away from the plate 20.
[0133] The free area extends at least in relation to the alignment line 24 of the platforms 20, in the deployed configuration of the table.
[0134] The free area extends along the longitudinal direction X over the entire length of the upholstery skin.
[0135] The free zone has a width taken perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X, the width of the zone being greater than the width presented by each upper shoulder surface 40.
[0136] The width of the free zone is preferably constant, along the longitudinal direction X.
[0137] The upholstery skin is flexible.
[0138] By "flexible", it is understood that the free area of the upholstery skin is able to fold without generating residual mechanical stress.
[0139] The free area of the upholstery skin is taut when the table 10 is in its deployed configuration. Thus, the upholstery skin lies in a plane when the table 10 is in deployed configuration.
[0140] The upholstery skin thus makes it possible to provide a table 10 without visible joints between the shelves 12, which greatly improves the quality perceived by the user.
[0141] In the closed configuration of the table 10, the free area of the upholstery skin hangs by gravity and is folded back on itself due to the proximity of the shelves 12.
[0142] The upholstery skin is one piece.
[0143] The upholstery material is, for example, made of a textile material, an elastomeric material, or leather. A person skilled in the art will know which adhesive to use depending on the material chosen for the upholstery material.
[0144] Preferably, the table leg 14 defines a housing for the upholstery. The housing is arranged so that, in the closed configuration of the table, the free area of the upholstery is received in the housing.
[0145] In the deployed configuration of the table, the 20 trays extend over the housing.
[0146] The housing thus allows the upholstery skin to be accommodated in a closed configuration.
Claims
Demands
1. Folding table (10) for vehicle comprising: - at least two shelves (12), each shelf (12) comprising a translation track (26); - a table leg (14) comprising, for each shelf (12), at least one pivot (32), the shelf (12) being rotationally movable relative to the table leg (14) along the pivot (32); - a piston (16) received in the table leg (14) and adapted to slide relative to the table leg (14); - for each tablet (12), a support arm (18) connecting the tablet (12) to the piston (16), the support arm (18) comprising a translation end (46) and a rotation end (48), the translation end (46) being received in the translation track (26) of the tablet (12) and being movable along the translation track (26), the rotation end (48) being connected to the piston (16) and movable in rotation relative to the piston (16);the support arms (18) of the tablets (12) extending in opposite directions with respect to the piston (16).;
2. Folding table (10) according to claim 1, wherein the piston (16) is adapted to slide relative to the table leg (14) along a piston translation axis and each shelf (12) is mobile in rotation relative to the table leg (14) along a shelf rotation axis (12) perpendicular to the piston translation axis.
3. Folding table (10) according to claim 2, wherein each support arm (18) is movable in rotation relative to the table leg (14) along an arm rotation axis parallel to each table rotation axis.
4. Folding table (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the piston (16) comprises, for each support arm (18), a fin (42) cooperating with the rotation end (48) of the support arm (18), the rotation end (48) comprising at least two guide fingers (54) clamping the fin (42).
5. Folding table (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each shelf (12) also includes an envelope (30) defining an interior volume in which the translation track (26) is arranged.
6. Folding table (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (18) are longitudinally offset from each other without overlapping.
7. Folding table (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each shelf (12) comprises a tray (20) having a flat upper surface (22) and the table (10) is suitable for having an unfolded configuration, in which the upper surface (22) of each shelf (12) is perpendicular to an elevation direction (Z) of the table (10), and a closed configuration, in which the upper surface (22) of each shelf (12) is parallel to the elevation direction (Z).
8. Folding table (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the table leg (14) comprises, for each shelf (12), two pivots (32) extending on either side of the support arms (18); and, the table leg (14) comprises two shoulders (38), arranged on either side of the support arms (18), each shoulder (38) receiving one of the pivots (32) of each shelf.
9. Folding table (10) according to claim 8, in combination with claim 7, wherein the table leg (14) has, at each shoulder (38), an upper shoulder surface (40), the upper shoulder surface (40) being flush with the upper surface (22) of each tabletop (20), when the table (10) is in the deployed configuration.
10. Folding table (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, taken in combination with claim 7, wherein the table (10) also comprises a covering skin, the covering skin being attached to the upper surface (22) of the tabletop (20) of each shelf (12) and having at least one free area opposite the table leg (14), the free area being taut when the table (10) is in the deployed configuration.