Table assembly kit for a base such as a barrel, and table based on such a kit
The table mounting kit with hooks and tensioners enables easy assembly and disassembly of tables on barrel bases, addressing complexity and promoting material reuse.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024008016
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing collapsible tables require complex materials and machining, making assembly and disassembly difficult, and often discard reusable materials like barrels from wine production.
A table mounting kit using hooks and tensioners, which can be integrated into or attached to a tabletop and base, allowing easy assembly and disassembly, utilizing reusable barrel bases.
Provides a simple and efficient method to assemble and disassemble tables using readily available barrels, reducing material complexity and promoting reuse of discarded materials.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Table mounting kit for a base such as a barrel, and a table based on such a kit
[0001] The invention relates to the field of furniture devices and systems, and in particular to the field of tables of the type that are easily disassembled and reassembled.
[0002] Known collapsible tables include a tabletop mounted on legs with a hinge between the tabletop and one or two legs, and a folding mechanism allowing the tabletop to be folded against the legs for storage or for quick reassembly. This solution generally requires the supply of specific materials, usually metallic, and complex machining and shaping of the tabletop, legs, and folding mechanism.
[0003] One objective of the present invention is to remedy the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide an alternative table that is easy to assemble and disassemble. Furthermore, the invention proposes to reuse equipment that is normally discarded by winegrowers and wine producers.
[0004] To achieve this objective, the invention proposes a table mounting kit for a base means, preferably a barrel, the mounting kit comprising: - a tabletop including a receiving section configured to receive an upper support part of the base means, preferably a circular upper part of the barrel, the tabletop having on one face a set of hooks around the receiving section; - at least one tensioner configured to be inserted into the hooks to tighten the tabletop against the base; - tensioner receivers configured to be fixed to the means of base and to receive the tensioner so as to tighten the platform against the means of base.
[0005] According to one variant, the hooks are integrated into the plate.
[0006] According to another aspect, the invention further proposes a table mounting kit for a base means, preferably a barrel, the mounting kit comprising: - hooks configured to be fixed to a tabletop receiving an upper support part of the base means, preferably a circular upper part of the barrel; - at least one tensioner configured to be inserted into the hooks to tighten the tabletop against the base; - tensioner receivers configured to be fixed to the means of base and to receive the tensioner so as to tighten the platform against the means of base.
[0007] According to other aspects taken individually or combined according to all technically feasible combinations: - the platform has a circular shape, specifically a disc shape; and / or - The mounting kit includes six hooks arranged in a circular pattern around the receiving section; and / or - the tensioner is an elastic cord; and / or - the tensioner receivers are in the form of a pulley equipped with a screw; and / or - the tensioner receivers are fixed to a surface of revolution of the base means.
[0008] The invention further relates to a table comprising: - a means of support, preferably a barrel, comprising an upper part; - a platform from a mounting kit according to the invention arranged on said base means, or hooks and a platform from a mounting kit according to the invention, arranged on said base means; - tensioner receivers of said mounting kit, fixed to said means of base; - at least one tensioner from said mounting kit, attached to the hooks and tensioner receivers.
[0009] Another object of the invention relates to a method for assembling and disassembling a table using an assembly kit according to the invention, comprising: - preferably a step of mounting the hooks on a tray; - a step of placing the tray on a means of support, preferably a barrel; - a step of fixing the tensioner receivers using a base; - a step of assembling the tensioner to the hooks and tensioner receivers; - preferably a step of dismantling the tensioner from the hooks and tensioner receivers; and - preferably a step of removing the tabletop from the base.
[0010] Advantageously, the kit of the invention makes it possible to offer a solution with limited bulk, taking advantage of the barrels generally available from several actors, in particular from winegrowers and wine producers.
[0011] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following description, which is by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0012] [Fig-1] is a view in space of a barrel and a barrel table mounting kit according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;
[0013] [Fig.2] is a spatial view of an assembly step of a barrel table according to the first embodiment;
[0014] [Fig.3] is a 3D view of another subsequent assembly step of said barrel table;
[0015] [Fig.4] is a 3D view of another subsequent assembly step of said barrel table;
[0016] [Fig.5] is a view in space of said barrel table once mounted;
[0017] [Fig.6] is a three-dimensional view of a barrel table mounting kit according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention.
[0018] The invention relates to a kit for mounting a table on a base. In preferred embodiments, the base is a barrel, but other bases such as a drum or other can be considered.
[0019] Fig. 1 shows the different elements of an assembly kit according to a first embodiment. The assembly kit for a barrel table includes a platform PI, a tensioner T, and tensioner receivers D.
[0020] The plate PI can be metallic. It includes a receiving section S configured to receive a circular upper part of a barrel F. Furthermore, the plate PI has on a lower face a set of hooks Cl around the receiving section S. In the first embodiment, the hooks Cl are integrated into the plate PL. In particular, the hooks Cl are formed by a cut and a fold of the plate PI towards the lower face.
[0021] The PI plate preferably has a circular shape, in particular a disc shape. This makes it easier to center the PI plate on the barrel F.
[0022] The tensioner T is here an elastic cord. It is configured to be inserted into the hooks Cl to clamp the plate PI against the barrel F by applying a downward vertical force. Of course, it is possible to use several tensioners within the framework of the invention.
[0023] The tensioner receivers D are here pulley-shaped devices through which a screw passes, in particular diabolo devices. They are configured to be fixed to the barrel F and to receive the tensioner T so as to clamp the plate PI against the barrel F by the aforementioned force. More precisely, the tensioner receivers D are fixed to the surface of revolution of the barrel F.
[0024] In use, the PI plate is supplied in the kit. Assembly can be carried out as follows: The PI plate is placed on the upper circular surface of a barrel F, positioned vertically. The PI plate is centered on the barrel F. This step is illustrated by [Fig. 2].
[0025] Next, the tensioner receivers D are inserted into the surface of revolution of the barrel F, for example by screwing them in. Preferably, the receivers D are screwed in line with a hook Cl, wedged under one of the metal rings of the barrel F. The edge of the receiver D may touch the metal ring of the barrel F, but must not preferably not screwed onto it. According to a preferred aspect, the PI plate is pivoted so as to interpose the hooks Cl with the receivers D. In other words, the PI plate is arranged so that the projections of each hook Cl are each positioned between two tensioner receivers D. This improves the efficiency of the tensioner T. These steps are illustrated in [Fig. 3].
[0026] Next, the tensioner T is inserted between the hooks Cl and the tensioner receivers D so as to apply the aforementioned force and hold the plate PI against the barrel F. This step is illustrated by [Fig.4].
[0027] Figure 6 illustrates a kit according to a second preferred embodiment, in which the hooks C2 are pre-attached to the plate P2. This is, for example, by screwing through the holes shown in Figure 6. Thus, the kit can be supplied with or without the plate P2. The rest of the kit and the assembly can be the same as those of the first embodiment.
Claims
Demands
1. A table mounting kit for a base, preferably a barrel, the mounting kit comprising: - a tabletop (PI) including a receiving section (S) configured to receive an upper support part of the base, preferably a circular upper part of the barrel (F), the tabletop (PI) having on one face a set of hooks (Cl) around the receiving section (S); - at least one tensioner (T) configured to be inserted into the hooks (Cl) to tighten the tabletop (PI) against the base (F); - tensioner receivers (D) configured to be fixed to the base (F) and to receive the tensioner (T) so as to tighten the tabletop (PI) against the base (F).
2. Mounting kit according to the preceding claim, in which the hooks (Cl) are integrated into the plate (PI).
3. A table mounting kit for a base, preferably a barrel, the mounting kit comprising: - hooks (C2) configured to be fixed to a tabletop (P2) receiving an upper support part of the base, preferably a circular upper part of the barrel (F); - at least one tensioner (T) configured to be inserted into the hooks (C2) to tighten the tabletop (P2) against the base (F); - tensioner receivers (D) configured to be fixed to the base (F) and to receive the tensioner (T) so as to tighten the tabletop (P2) against the base (F).
4. Mounting kit according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tray (PI; P2) has a circular shape, in particular a disc shape.
5. Mounting kit according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising six hooks (Cl; C2) having a circular arrangement around the receiving section.
6. Mounting kit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tensioner (T) is an elastic cord.
7. Mounting kit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tensioner receivers (D) have a pulley shape equipped with a screw.
8. Mounting kit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tensioner receivers (D) are fixed to a surface of revolution of the base means (F).
9. Table comprising: - a base means, preferably a barrel (F), including an upper part; - a tabletop (PI) of a mounting kit according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and 4 to 8 disposed on said base means (F), or hooks (C2) and a tabletop (P2) of a mounting kit according to any one of claims 3 to 8, disposed on said base means (F); - tensioner receivers (D) of said mounting kit, fixed to said base means (F); - at least one tensioner (T) of said mounting kit, attached to the hooks (C1; C2) and to the tensioner receivers (D).
10. A method for assembling and disassembling a table using an assembly kit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising: - preferably a step of mounting the hooks (Cl; C2) on a tabletop (PI; P2); - a step of placing the tabletop on a base, preferably a barrel (F); - a step of attaching the tensioner receivers (D) to the base (F); - a step of assembling the tensioner (T) to the hooks (Cl; C2) and the tensioner receivers (D); - preferably a step of removing the tensioner (T) from the hooks (Cl; C2) and the tensioner receivers (D); and - preferably a step of removing the tabletop (PI; P2) from the base (F).