Folding type table

Abstract

To provide a convenient folding type table which can be easily assembled and stored and can be carried by folding without getting bulky.SOLUTION: A folding type table 1 according to the invention includes a top plate part 2 constituted of a right top plate part 2R and a left top plate part 2L which are rotatably connected by a hinge, a leg part 3 constituted of four plate materials of a first support body 3a to a fourth support body 3d which are rotatably connected by a hinge, a first rope body 4 which is constituted of four rope bodies of a left front rope body 4a to a right rear rope body 4d for connecting the top plate part 2 and the leg part 3 to be overlapped with each other, and a second rope body 5 which connects the first support body 3a to the fourth support body 3d to be overlapped with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a table that can be easily folded. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, tables have fixed legs attached to the underside of the table top. Tables used indoors tend to have the above-mentioned fixed legs because they are stable when in use. However, when the table is no longer in use and needs to be put away, it takes up space in that state. For example, there is a table such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-194185 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the table disclosed in Patent Document 1 is intended to be used as a place to put luggage, and is not designed for users to eat or work on. In addition, if the legs of the table in Patent Document 1 were lengthened so that people could eat or work while sitting on a chair, the disclosed structure would likely increase the thickness of the table when folded by the length of the legs, which could reduce its portability. In this case, the increased thickness would require more storage space.

[0005] In recent years, outdoor recreation, leisure, camping, and the like have become popular. As a result, a wide variety of leisure and camping products are available on the market, including a wide variety of folding tables. For outdoor use, the majority of folding tables are small, as seen in camping equipment, but most of these have a screw-fastened structure, and require many assembly steps, making them somewhat time-consuming.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE In view of the above problems, the present invention has an object to provide a highly convenient folding table that can be easily assembled and stored, and can be folded up and carried without taking up too much space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions.

[0008] The folding table of the present invention is characterized by having a top plate portion, legs that support the top plate portion from below and are made up of a plurality of supports, a first rope body that connects the top plate portion and the legs in a foldable manner, and a second rope body that connects the plurality of supports in a manner that allows them to be stacked on top of each other.

[0009] Preferably, the top plate portion consists of a right top plate portion and a left top plate portion, which are hinged to each other so that they can rotate, and the legs are composed of four plate members: a "left front support" that supports the front side of the left top plate portion from below, a "right front support" that supports the front side of the right top plate portion from below, a "left rear support" that supports the rear side of the left top plate portion from below, and a "right rear support" that supports the rear side of the right top plate portion from below, which are hinged to each other so that they can rotate, and the first rope body connects the top plate portion and the legs and enables them to be foldable, and the second rope body connects the four left front support member to the four right rear support members and enables them to be stacked on top of each other.

[0010] Preferably, the first rope body connects the top plate portion and the leg portion in a foldable manner, and is composed of four ropes: a "left front rope body" that connects the front side of the left top plate portion and the upper side of the left front support, a "right front rope body" that connects the front side of the right top plate portion and the upper side of the right front support, a "left rear rope body" that connects the rear side of the left top plate portion and the upper side of the left rear support, and a "right rear rope body" that connects the rear side of the right top plate portion and the upper side of the right rear support.

[0011] Preferably, the second rope body connects the left front support body to the right rear support body at the upper part of the portion where the four support bodies are butted against each other so that they can be freely overlapped with each other, and serves as a stopper portion that prevents the four support bodies from opening too wide when the folding table is assembled. Effect of the Invention

[0012] The folding table of the present invention is highly convenient because it can be easily assembled and stored, and can be folded up to be carried without taking up too much space. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a folding table according to the present invention in an assembled state; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the folding table of the present invention when folded. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a folding table of the present invention in a folded state; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a typical outline of the folding table of the present invention in a stored state. [Diagram 5] 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic outline of the center part of the leg and the second rope body. FIG. [Figure 6] 1A to 1C are plan views showing the folding table of the present invention in a schematic manner when assembled and when stored. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a folding table according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] The embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention, and the configuration of the present invention is not limited to this specific example.

[0016] The front, rear, left and right directions of the folding table 1 are as shown in the drawings. However, the front, rear, left and right directions of the folding table 1 and the front, rear, left and right directions attached to the names of the members described later are given for the convenience of explanation and are not limited to the examples.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the folding table 1 of the present invention has a top plate 2 having a predetermined size, legs 3 supporting the top plate 2 from below, a first rope body 4 connecting the top plate 2 and the legs 3 in a separable and foldable manner when stored, and a second rope body 5 connecting the legs 3 in a foldable manner.

[0018] The folding table 1 of the present invention is characterized in that the top plate portion 2 and the legs 3 are connected by a first rope body 4 and a second rope body 5, so in the following description, the folding table 1 will be referred to as the "roping table 1."

[0019] 1 to 6, the table top 2 of this embodiment is made up of two horizontal plate members, a right table top 2R and a left table top 2L, both of which have the same rectangular shape. In other words, the table top 2 can be said to be a large flat plate member divided into two equal parts.

[0020] The top plate 2 of this embodiment can be made of various materials, such as wood, but it can be made lighter by using a board material in which a foam is sandwiched between facing or decorative materials. Note that the materials and configurations of the top plate 2 described above are merely examples and are not limited to those exemplified.

[0021] In addition, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, it is preferable that the top plate portion 2 is waterproofed so that it can withstand sudden rain.

[0022] The size of the tabletop 2 in this embodiment is as follows: front-rear (long side) length: about 70 cm, left-right (short side) length: about 50 cm (left and right tabletops 2R, 2L: about 25 cm x 2), and plate thickness: about 15 mm. The size of the tabletop 2 (right tabletop 2R and left tabletop 2L) is an example, and is not limited to this size.

[0023] The right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L are hinged to be rotatable relative to each other. A flexible top cloth body 6 that forms a hinge (cloth hinge) is attached to the right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L.

[0024] In detail, the left end of the lower surface (reverse surface) of the right top panel 2R and the right end of the lower surface (reverse surface) of the left top panel 2L are butted against each other and hinged together. In this embodiment, a flexible top cloth body 6 is attached to the left end of the lower surface of the right top panel 2R and the right end of the lower surface of the left top panel 2L.

[0025] The right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L are hinged together by the cloth hinge of the top panel 6. The top panel 2 is connected to the right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L by the hinge (top panel 6) on the back side of the top panel 2R. It is said to be rotatable (and can be folded by stacking).

[0026] The material of the top cloth 6 is not limited to fabrics such as linen or cotton, but may be synthetic fiber cloth, leather, synthetic leather, film sheet, or any other material that is flexible and can be spread out flat.

[0027] In addition, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, it is preferable that the top cloth body 6 is waterproofed so that it can withstand sudden rain. The same applies to the material and waterproofness of the front, back, left and right cloth bodies 7a-7d attached between the support members 3a-3d of the leg part 3 described later.

[0028] In this way, the right top plate 2R and the left top plate 2L are hinged so that they can rotate and be stacked together. The top plate 2 is also foldable by the first rope body 4, which is connected to both ends by a knot.

[0029] When "assembling" the roping table 1, the two right top panel portions 2R and left top panel portions 2L are opened, and the opposing edges of the right top panel portion 2R and the left top panel portion 2L are butted against each other so that the angle between the right top panel portion 2R and the left top panel portion 2L is approximately 180°, resulting in a flat top panel portion 2 of a specified width.

[0030] On the other hand, when the rope table 1 is "stored", the right top plate 2R and the left top plate 2L are closed and overlap each other, the angle between the right top plate 2R and the left top plate 2L becomes approximately 0°, and the top plate 2 is folded. The folded top plate 2 is arranged to the side of the leg 3.

[0031] 1 to 6, the leg portion 3 is made up of a plurality of supports, and is configured so that a plurality of support plate materials can be stacked on top of each other by a second rope body 5 connected at both ends with knots. In this embodiment, the leg portion 3 is made up of a plurality of supports 3a to 3d.

[0032] For the legs 3, for example, instead of plate material, hard plastic pipes or iron pipes formed into rectangular frames can be used as the supports 3a to 3d. That is, for example, frames formed by combining rectangular square bars with a cross section of several cm x several cm or round bars with a cross section diameter of several cm can be used as the supports 3a to 3d.

[0033] In addition, for the supports 3a to 3d, for example, the space surrounded by the rod body constituting the frame body may be covered with a cloth body. Note that the materials and configurations of the supports 3a to 3d described above are merely examples and are not limited to those exemplified.

[0034] The leg 3 in this embodiment is composed of four plates: a "left front support plate 3a" that supports the front side of the left top plate 2L from below, a "right front support plate 3b" that supports the front side of the right top plate 2R from below, a "left rear support plate 3c" that supports the rear side of the left top plate 2L from below, and a "right rear support plate 3d" that supports the rear side of the right top plate 2R from below.

[0035] The first support plate 3a to the fourth support plate 3d are hinged to one another so that they can rotate (the side edges where the four plates meet are hinged), and are arranged in an upright position with a specified distance between them. The first support plate 3a to the fourth support plate 3d have the same shape.

[0036] The above-mentioned first support plate material 3a to fourth support plate material 3d are preferably made of the same material as the top plate portion 2, and can be made of various materials, typically wood, but weight can be reduced by using a plate material in which a foam is sandwiched between facing or decorative materials. Note that the materials and configurations of the above-mentioned first support plate material 3a to fourth support plate material 3d are merely examples and are not limited to those exemplified.

[0037] Moreover, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, the first to fourth support plates 3a to 3d are preferably waterproofed so as to withstand sudden rain.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first to fourth support plate members 3a to 3d have the same shape, a height (length in the long side direction) of about 60 cm, a horizontal length (length in the short side direction) of about 40 cm, and a plate thickness of about 15 mm. The sizes of the first to fourth support plate members 3a to 3d (legs 3) are merely examples and are not limited to these sizes.

[0039] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the left front support plate 3a (first support plate 3a) and the right front support plate 3b (second support plate 3b) are hinged and can rotate relative to each other. The left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b of this embodiment are provided with a front cloth body 7a that is hinged (cloth hinge). It is affixed.

[0040] In detail, one side edge of the left front support plate 3a and the other side edge of the right front support plate 3b are butted against each other and hinged. In this embodiment, a flexible front cloth body 7a is attached to one side edge of the left front support plate 3a and the other side edge of the right front support plate 3b.

[0041] The left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are hinged together by the cloth hinge of the front cloth body 7a. The left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are hinged together (they can be folded together).

[0042] The left front support plate 3a (first support plate 3a) and the left rear support plate 3c (third support plate 3c) are hinged and can rotate relative to each other. A left cloth body 7b that forms a hinge (cloth hinge) is attached to the left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c in this embodiment.

[0043] In detail, the other side edge of the left front support plate 3a and one side edge of the third support plate 3c are butted against each other and hinged. In this embodiment, a flexible left cloth body 7b is attached to the other side edge of the left front support plate 3a and one side edge of the left rear support plate 3c.

[0044] The left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c are hinged together by the cloth hinge of the left cloth body 7b. The left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c are hinged together so that they can rotate (they can be folded together).

[0045] The right front support plate 3b (second support plate 3b) and the right rear support plate 3d (fourth support plate 3d) are hinged and can rotate relative to each other. A right cloth body 7c that forms a hinge (cloth hinge) is attached to the right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d in this embodiment.

[0046] In detail, one side edge of the right front support plate 3b and the other side edge of the right rear support plate 3d are butted against each other and hinged. In this embodiment, a flexible right cloth body 7c is attached to one side edge of the right front support plate 3b and the other side edge of the right rear support plate 3d.

[0047] The right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d are hinged together by the cloth hinge of the right cloth body 7c. The right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d are hinged together (they can be folded together).

[0048] The left rear support plate 3c (third support plate 3c) and the right rear support plate 3d (fourth support plate 3d) are hinged and can rotate relative to each other. A rear cloth body 7d that forms a hinge (cloth hinge) is attached to the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d in this embodiment.

[0049] More specifically, the other side edge of the left rear support plate 3c and one side edge of the right rear support plate 3d are butted against each other and hinged together. A flexible rear cloth body 7d is attached to the other side edge of the left rear support plate 3c and one side edge of the right rear support plate 3d.

[0050] In this embodiment, the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are hinged together by the cloth hinge of the rear cloth body 7d. The left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are hinged together (they can be folded together).

[0051] That is, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are hinged to be rotatable relative to one another (foldable by overlapping them). When the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are unfolded to unfold the folding table 1, the hinge connections between them open, so that the central portion 3e (center portion 3e) of the leg 3 becomes hollow. That is, the leg 3 is crossed at the central portion 3e in a plan view.

[0052] In this manner, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are hinged so as to be rotatable relative to one another and can be stacked on top of one another.

[0053] When the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are spread apart during assembly of the roping table 1, the hinge connections between them are opened, so that the central portion 3e (center portion 3e) of the leg 3 becomes hollow. In other words, the leg 3 is in a cross state at the central portion 3e in a plan view.

[0054] In other words, when the legs 3 are spread, for example, the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are arranged in an approximately perpendicular direction (they form an angle of approximately 90°), and the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are arranged in an approximately perpendicular direction (they form an angle of approximately 90°).

[0055] In other words, when the legs 3 are spread, the left front support plate 3a and the right rear support plate 3d are positioned in a diagonal position, and the right front support plate 3b and the left rear support plate 3c are positioned in a diagonal position.

[0056] On the other hand, when the legs 3 are folded, for example, the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b overlap (they form an angle of approximately 0°), and the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d overlap (they form an angle of approximately 0°).

[0057] In other words, when the leg 3 is folded, the left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c become approximately flat (they form an angle of approximately 180°), and the right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d become approximately flat (they form an angle of approximately 180°).

[0058] 1 to 6, the first rope body 4 has knots at both ends to separably connect the top plate 2 and the legs 3 when stored, and also to make the legs 3 foldable. In other words, the top plate 2 and the legs 3 are each separable within the length of the first rope body 4.

[0059] The material of the first rope body 4 is not limited to ropes made of hemp or cotton, but may be any rope with a predetermined strength, such as a rope made of synthetic fibers such as nylon or polyester.

[0060] In addition, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, the first rope body 4 is preferably waterproofed so as to withstand sudden rain.

[0061] The first rope body 4 in this embodiment is composed of four ropes: a "left front rope body 4a" that connects the front side of the left top plate portion 2L to the upper side of the left front support plate material 3a, a "right front rope body 4b" that connects the front side of the right top plate portion 2R to the upper side of the right front support plate material 3b, a "left rear rope body 4c" that connects the rear side of the left top plate portion 2L to the upper side of the left rear support plate material 3c, and a "right rear rope body 4d" that connects the rear side of the right top plate portion 2R to the upper side of the right rear support plate material 3d.

[0062] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the left front rope body 4a connects the left front corner (left front edge) of the left top plate portion 2L and the upper part of the left front support plate material 3a. The left front rope body 4a has a predetermined length that is set appropriately. The left front rope body 4a is approximately the same length as the right front rope body 4b, the left rear rope body 4c, and the right rear rope body 4d, which will be described later.

[0063] In this embodiment, a through hole 8 is formed in the left front corner (left front edge) of the left top plate portion 2L. Also, in this embodiment, a through hole 9 is formed in the upper part of the left front support plate material 3a, midway in the front-rear direction.

[0064] A knot 10 larger than the through hole 8 of the left top plate portion 2L is tied on one end of the left front rope body 4a. The left front rope body 4a is passed through the through hole 8 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a on the opposite side. The left front rope body 4a is pulled until the knot 10 comes into contact with the through hole 8.

[0065] The other end of the left front rope body 4a is inserted through the through hole 9 of the left front support plate 3a. A knot 11 larger than the through hole 9 of the left front support plate 3a is tied at the other end of the left front rope body 4a. The left front corner (left front edge) of the left top plate portion 2L and the left front support plate 3a become movable between the knots 10, 11 of the left front rope body 4a.

[0066] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the right front rope body 4b connects the right front corner (right front edge) of the right top plate portion 2R to the upper part of the right front support plate material 3b. The right front rope body 4b has a predetermined length and is set appropriately.

[0067] In this embodiment, a through hole 12 is formed in the right front corner (right front edge) of the right top plate portion 2R. Also, in this embodiment, a through hole 13 is formed in the upper part of the right front support plate material 3b, in the middle in the front-rear direction.

[0068] A knot 14 larger than the through hole 12 of the right top plate portion 2R is tied on one end of the right front rope body 4b. The right front rope body 4b is passed through the through hole 12 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a on the opposite side. The right front rope body 4b is pulled until the knot 14 comes into contact with the through hole 12.

[0069] The other end of the right front rope body 4b is inserted through the through hole 13 of the right front support plate 3b. A knot 15 larger than the through hole 13 of the right front support plate 3b is tied at the other end of the right front rope body 4b. The right front corner (right front edge) of the right top plate portion 2R and the right front support plate 3b become movable between the knots 14, 15 of the right front rope body 4b.

[0070] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the left rear rope body 4c connects the left rear corner (left rear edge) of the left top plate portion 2L to the upper part of the left rear support plate material 3c. The left rear rope body 4c has a predetermined length and is set appropriately.

[0071] In this embodiment, a through hole 16 is formed in the left rear corner (left rear edge) of the left top plate portion 2L. Also, in this embodiment, a through hole 17 is formed in the upper part of the left rear support plate material 3c, midway in the front-rear direction.

[0072] A knot 18 larger than the through hole 16 of the left top plate portion 2L is tied at one end of the left rear rope body 4c. The left rear rope body 4c is passed through the through hole 16 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a on the opposite side. The left rear rope body 4c is pulled until the knot 18 comes into contact with the through hole 16.

[0073] The other end of the left rear rope body 4c is inserted through the through hole 17 of the left rear support plate 3c. A knot 19 larger than the through hole 17 of the left rear support plate 3c is tied at the other end of the left rear rope body 4c. The left rear corner (left rear edge) of the left top plate portion 2L and the left rear support plate 3c become movable between the knots 18, 19 of the left rear rope body 4c.

[0074] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the right rear rope body 4d connects the right rear corner (right rear edge) of the right top plate portion 2R to the upper part of the right rear support plate material 3d. The right rear rope body 4d has a predetermined length and is set appropriately.

[0075] In this embodiment, a through hole 20 is formed in the right rear corner (right rear edge) of the right top plate portion 2R. Also, in this embodiment, a through hole 21 is formed in the upper part of the right rear support plate 3d, midway in the front-rear direction.

[0076] A knot 22 larger than the through hole 20 of the right top plate portion 2R is tied at one end of the right rear rope body 4d. The right rear rope body 4d is passed through the through hole 20 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a on the opposite side. The right rear rope body 4d is pulled until the knot 22 comes into contact with the through hole 20.

[0077] The other end of the right rear rope body 4d is inserted through the through hole 21 of the right rear support plate 3d. A knot 23 larger than the through hole 21 of the right rear support plate 3d is tied at the other end of the right rear rope body 4d. The right rear corner (right rear edge) of the right top plate portion 2R and the right rear support plate 3d become movable between the knots 22, 23 of the right rear rope body 4d.

[0078] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are connected by a second rope body 5. In this embodiment, the second rope body 5 is a single piece. That is, the single second rope body 5 has knots at both ends to connect the four left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d and enable them to be stacked on top of each other.

[0079] The second rope body 5 connects the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d at the butted portions (crossed portions) of the upper portions of the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d. The second rope body 5 has a predetermined length, which is appropriately set according to the opening angle of the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d.

[0080] The material of the second rope body 5 is preferably the same as that of the first rope body 4, and is not limited to ropes made of hemp or cotton, but may be any rope with a predetermined strength, such as a rope made of synthetic fibers such as nylon or polyester.

[0081] In addition, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, the second rope body 5 is preferably waterproofed so as to withstand sudden rain.

[0082] In this embodiment, a through hole 24 is formed in the upper part and rear side of the left front support plate 3a. A through hole 25 is formed in the upper part and rear side of the right front support plate 3b. The through holes 24 and 25 are located adjacent to each other on the left and right. The through holes 24 and 25 are in communication when the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are overlapped (when the legs 3 are stored).

[0083] In this embodiment, a through hole 26 is formed in the upper front part of the left rear support plate 3c. A through hole 27 is formed in the upper front part of the right rear support plate 3d. The through holes 26 and 27 are located next to each other on the left and right. The through holes 26 and 27 are in communication when the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are overlapped (when the legs 3 are stored).

[0084] A knot 28 larger than the through hole 24 of the left front support plate 3a is tied on one end of the second rope body 5. The second rope body 5 is passed through the through hole 24 from the other end of the second rope body 5 on the opposite side. The right front rope body 4b is pulled until the knot 28 comes into contact with the through hole 24.

[0085] The other end of the second rope body 5 is passed through the through hole 25 of the right front support plate 3b. In addition, the other end side of the second rope body 5 is passed through the through hole 26 of the left rear support plate 3c and further through the through hole 27 of the right rear support plate 3d.

[0086] The second rope body 5 is pulled until the knot 28 comes into contact with the through hole 24 of the left front support plate 3a. Then, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are spread apart from each other so that the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are crossed in a plan view, and the leg 3 is left standing.

[0087] With the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d open at a desired angle, a knot 29 larger than the through hole 26 of the left rear support plate 3c is tied on the other end of the second rope body 5. The left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d become movable between the knots 28, 29 of the second rope body 5. The length of this second rope body 5 functions as a "stopper portion" which will be described later.

[0088] When the roping table 1 (folding table 1) is "assembled," the second rope body 5 is pulled by the four open support plates 3a to 3d, and serves as a "stopper" that prevents the legs 3 from opening too far. At this time, the second rope body 5 resembles a ring (C-shape or U-shape) in plan view.

[0089] The second rope body 5 has a predetermined length to function as a stopper. The length of the second rope body 5 is determined, for example, by the opening angle of the four support plates 3a to 3d. It is preferable that the angle between adjacent support plates is as close to a right angle as possible so that the leg 3 can be reliably erected.

[0090] When the roping table 1 is "stored," the second rope body 5 is in a slack, excess state, and serves as a "handle" that enables the roping table 1 to be carried. [Operation mode] The procedure for "assembling (unfolding)" the roping table 1 (folding table 1) of the present invention will be described below. The procedure for assembling the roping table 1 is in the order of Fig. 4 → Fig. 3 → Fig. 2 → Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a view of the roping table 1 as seen from the right side.

[0091] As shown in Figures 4, 3, etc., when "assembling" the roping table 1, the top plate portion 2, consisting of two top plates, a right top plate portion 2R and a left top plate portion 2L, is first lifted above the legs 3 while holding the second rope body 5 as a handle.

[0092] The legs 3 consisting of four plates, namely, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d, are suspended by a first rope body 4, and the bottom surfaces of the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are placed on the floor.

[0093] 2, the four support plates 3a to 3d are spread apart from one another. The legs 3 are then erected with the support plates 3a to 3d crossed in a plan view.

[0094] In other words, the four support plates, namely the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d, are spaced apart so that, for example, the angle between any two adjacent support plates, the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b, becomes larger (approximately a right angle) when viewed in a plane.

[0095] Here, the four pieces of the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are spread and stabilized until the second rope body 5 is taut. At this time, the second rope body 5 becomes approximately annular (C-shaped or U-shaped) in a plan view, and serves as a "stopper portion" that prevents the four pieces of the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d from opening too wide.

[0096] As shown in Fig. 1, the four supporting plates, left front 3a to right rear 3d, are set upright to form the legs 3, and the two top plates, right 2R and left 2L, are opened to form a single flat plate (top 2), which is then placed horizontally on the top of the legs 3. In this way, the roping table 1 is assembled and placed in an unfolded state.

[0097] When the roping table 1 is "assembled," the upper corners of the four support plates, left front 3a to right rear 3d, are positioned at diagonal corners of the top plate 2. When the roping table 1 is in an assembled state, the four first rope bodies 4a to 4d are in a slack state.

[0098] The assembled size of the roping table 1 of this embodiment is: Height: Approximately 60cm The length of the rope is approximately 70 cm, the length of the front-rear direction (long side direction): approximately 70 cm, and the length of the left-right direction (short side direction): approximately 50 cm. However, the size of the rope table 1 is merely an example, and is not limited to this size.

[0099] Next, we will explain the procedure for "storing" the roping table 1. The procedure for storing the roping table 1 is performed in the order of Fig. 1 → Fig. 2 → Fig. 3 → Fig. 4 (the reverse procedure of assembly).

[0100] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, when the rope table 1 is "stored", the top plate portion 2 consisting of two right top plate portions 2R and left top plate portions 2L is lifted up by separating it from the legs 3. The right top plate portion 2R and the left top plate portion 2L are overlapped with each other, and the top plate portion 2 is folded.

[0101] Then, the four support plates, from the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d, are overlapped and closed to fold the leg 3. That is, the four support plates, from the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d, are made parallel to each other and the leg 3 is folded.

[0102] As shown in Figure 4, the two overlapping right top plate 2R and left top plate 2L (folded top plate 2) are suspended by the first rope body 4 and placed to the side of the overlapping left front support plate 3a to right rear support plate 3d (folded leg portion 3). When the top plate 2 is in the suspended state, the first rope body 4 is in a taut state. At this point, the slackened second rope body 5 is pulled up to form a "handle portion."

[0103] The roping table 1 in the stored state can be carried by holding the second rope body 5 as a handle.

[0104] The roping table 1 (folding table 1) of the present invention described above in detail can be easily assembled and stored, and can be folded up to be carried without taking up too much space, making it highly convenient.

[0105] Furthermore, the roping table 1 of the present invention is suitable for indoor use, and is also ideal for outdoor recreation, leisure, camping, etc. In other words, the roping table 1 of the present invention has a wide range of uses.

[0106] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered as limiting. In particular, in the embodiments disclosed herein, matters not explicitly stated, such as operating conditions, operation conditions, dimensions and weights of components, do not deviate from the scope of ordinary practice by a person skilled in the art, and are matters that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art. [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 1 Folding table (roping table) 2 Top plate 2R Right top plate section 2L left top plate section 3 legs 3a Left front support plate material 3b Right front support plate material 3c Left rear support plate material 3d right rear support plate 4 First rope body 4a Left front rope body 4b Right front rope body 4c Left rear rope body 4d Right rear rope body 5 Second rope body

Claims

1. A top plate portion, A leg portion that supports the top plate portion from below and is made up of a plurality of supports; A first rope body that foldably connects the top plate portion and the leg portion; A second rope body that connects the plurality of supports so that they can be stacked on top of each other. A folding table characterized by:

2. The top plate portion is made up of a right top plate portion and a left top plate portion, which are hinged to each other so as to be rotatable with respect to each other, The legs are composed of four plates: a "left front support" that supports the front side of the left top plate from below, a "right front support" that supports the front side of the right top plate from below, a "left rear support" that supports the rear side of the left top plate from below, and a "right rear support" that supports the rear side of the right top plate from below, and are hinged to each other so as to be rotatable. The first rope body connects the top plate portion and the leg portion and enables the top plate portion to be folded. The second rope body connects the four pieces of the left front support body to the right rear support body and enables them to be stacked on top of each other.

2. The folding table according to claim 1 .

3. The first rope body connects the top plate portion and the leg portion in a foldable manner, and is composed of four ropes: a "left front rope body" that connects the front side of the left top plate portion and the upper side of the left front support, a "right front rope body" that connects the front side of the right top plate portion and the upper side of the right front support, a "left rear rope body" that connects the rear side of the left top plate portion and the upper side of the left rear support, and a "right rear rope body" that connects the rear side of the right top plate portion and the upper side of the right rear support.

3. The folding table according to claim 2.

4. The second rope body connects the left front support to the right rear support to be freely overlapped with each other at upper portions of the portions where the four left front support to the right rear support are butted against each other, When the folding table is assembled, the four pieces of the left front support to the right rear support serve as stoppers to prevent them from opening too far.

4. The folding table according to claim 3.

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