Combination folding table

Abstract

To provide a combination type folding table which is small in size and light in weight, is easy to carry on a business trip, and enables an individual to use a notebook personal computer anytime and anywhere.SOLUTION: The table includes a table plate 11 and a folding support leg 5 provided on the bottom surface of the table plate 11. The table plate 11 is provided with a circular center hole penetrating the table plate 11, and a base plate is provided in the center hole. A locking structure capable of suspending the folding chair 7 is provided on the bottom surface of the base plate. When in use, the folding table 1 and the folding chair 7 can be unfolded separately by releasing the simple snap-fit structure. When a decorative rod 6 is attached to the folding table 1 and a luminaire, a decorative part or a wind chime is hung on the hook of the decorative rod, it becomes a comfortable and small environment-beautifying ornament optimum for being placed outdoors.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a folding table, and more particularly to a combination folding table with folding chairs. [Background technology]

[0002] Folding tables are commonly used tools in daily life. Traditional folding tables are commonly found in restaurants, eateries, or homes with small living spaces. They usually include a main table top and a folding table top, and the main table top is usually square. The folding tables are attached to each side of the main table top using a hinge structure, and the folding tables can be rotated from bottom to top as needed to create a large-area round table.

[0003] The above folding table has the following drawbacks:

[0004] 1. Due to its large volume, it can only be used in fixed locations and is inconvenient to carry. 2. When in use, a number of chairs or stools must be provided, which may be separate from the folding table or may be integrated into the folding table. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a combination folding table that is small, lightweight, and easy to carry when traveling, and allows individuals to use notebook computers and the like anytime, anywhere. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention employs the following technical means.

[0007] The folding table of the present invention includes a table top and folding support legs attached to the bottom of the table top. The table top has a circular central hole penetrating through it, and a plurality of card plates are attached at intervals to the inner wall of the central hole, extending toward the center of the hole. A base plate is attached within the central hole to engage with the card plates, and a locking mechanism is attached to the bottom of the base plate to suspend and secure a folding chair.

[0008] The locking mechanism includes a locking mechanism provided on the top surface of the base plate and a movable engagement plate provided on the bottom surface of the base plate. Correspondingly, an engagement hole is provided on the top surface of the folding chair, into which the engagement plate can be inserted and locked, and the engagement plate is interlocked with the locking mechanism.

[0009] There are two engaging holes and two engaging plates, a crescent-shaped first hole and a circular second hole, respectively. Correspondingly, a crescent-shaped positioning enclosing plate that can be inserted into the first hole by accurately aligning with it, and a cylindrical positioning tube plate that can be inserted into the second hole by accurately aligning with it, are provided on the bottom surface of the base plate. The two engaging plates are a first locking engaging plate provided in the positioning enclosing plate and a second locking engaging plate provided in the positioning tube plate, respectively.

[0010] The first and second lock engagement plates are movable toward or away from each other along slide rails provided on the bottom surface of the base plate, and corresponding engagement bases are provided in the first and second holes, respectively, with which the first and second lock engagement plates can engage.

[0011] The locking mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the base plate and includes a first lock and a second lock, each of which includes an engagement handle and a lock handle, and is located above and below the first lock engagement plate and the second lock engagement plate, respectively.

[0012] The base plate has a screw hole at the center of its top surface into which the bottom end of a decorative rod can be screwed in. The decorative rod is a rod that extends upward and has a straight, curved, arcuate, or circular shape, and the tip of the decorative rod has a hook for hanging a lighting fixture, ornament, or wind chime.

[0013] The table plate has handle holes on the sides for easy holding.

[0014] At least three folding support legs are provided at intervals. Each folding support leg includes a base attached to the bottom of the table top and a hinge shaft where the upper end of the folding support leg is hingedly connected to the base. The folding support legs are divided into an upper leg and a lower leg, and the lower leg is inserted into the upper leg. An elastic ball is provided between the lower end of the upper leg and the upper end of the lower leg, which is fixed when the lower leg is pulled out from the upper leg to its limit position.

[0015] The leg base is a rectangular tube with a high leg that is installed vertically, and one side and the bottom end of the leg base are open. The upper leg can be folded from the open side toward the table top or bent downward and pulled out.

[0016] A lock plate is provided at the opening on the bottom end surface of the leg seat to prevent the foldable support legs from being accidentally folded and pulled out when the foldable support legs are stored in the folded position.

[0017] The combination folding table of the present invention is a combination of a small table and chair that can be folded individually and used separately. When out and about, the small table and chair can be folded separately and then assembled via an interlocking structure to form a compact, portable, and attractive item. When in use, the small table and chair can be unfolded by simply unlocking the simple interlocking structure. It can be used as a small table for placing a laptop computer or as a small chair for resting. By attaching a decorative rod to the small table and hanging lights, ornaments, or wind chimes from the hooks on the decorative rod, it can be used as a very comfortable entertainment item that beautifies the surrounding environment and is ideal for placing outdoors when out and about. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the combination folding table of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the combination folding table of FIG. 1 after it has been unfolded. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the folding table of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the folding chair of FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a plan view of FIG. 3. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of FIG. 3. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the folding chair after storage. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. 1 after being turned upside down. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the device shown in FIG. 9 after the folding chair has been removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] 1 to 10, combination folding table 8 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a foldable small table (hereinafter referred to as folding table 1) and a small chair (hereinafter referred to as folding chair 7). When not in use, the support legs of the small table are folded onto the bottom of table board 11, and the folded small chair can be assembled using a quick disassembly and assembly structure provided between the bottom of table board 11 and seat board 71 of the small chair, thereby forming combination folding table 8 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is compact and easy to carry.

[0020] 1. Folding table 1 As shown in Figures 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10, the table is composed of a table top 11 and a plurality of foldable support legs 5 that are foldably provided on the bottom surface of the table top 11. The table top 11 is preferably circular, and the number of foldable support legs 5 is preferably four.

[0021] (1) Table top 11 The table plate 11 is provided with a circular central hole 12 penetrating the table plate 11. A plurality of card plates (not shown) extending toward the center of the hole are provided at intervals on the inner wall of the central hole 12. There are preferably four card plates, and a notched gap 262 (see FIG. 10) larger than the arc length of the card plates is provided between two adjacent card plates.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 10 , a circular base plate 2 is attached within the central hole 12. A cylindrical surrounding tube 26 extending downward is provided on the bottom surface of the base plate 2. The diameter of the surrounding tube 26 is smaller than the diameter of the base plate 2, and multiple fastening plates 261 extending outward are provided at intervals around the bottom periphery of the surrounding tube 26. The fastening plates 261 are placed in the central hole 12 so that they align with the cutout gaps 262, and the fastening plates 261 can be engaged with the card plate by rotating the base plate 2 clockwise or counterclockwise (after engagement, they can also be further fixed with screws). This allows the base plate 2 to be fixed in the center of the table plate 11.

[0023] The inner area of ​​the enclosing tube 26 on the bottom surface of the base plate 2 is provided with a locking structure that can suspend and fix the folding chair 7.

[0024] 5, the locking structure is composed of two parts: one is a locking mechanism provided on the top surface of the base plate 2, and the other is a movable engagement plate provided on the bottom surface of the base plate 2.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1, 5, and 6, the locking mechanism includes a first lock 21 and a second lock 22 provided on the upper surface of the base plate 2. The first lock 21 and the second lock 22 each include an engagement handle 23 and a lock handle 24. The first lock 21 and the second lock 22 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the base plate 2. The first lock 21 and the second lock 22 have the same structure, and the engagement handle 23 and the lock handle 24 are preferably rectangular and can slide linearly back and forth. A notched recess 25 is provided on the long side of the engagement handle 23. The lock handle 24 is perpendicular to the engagement handle 23. To lock the engagement handle 23, first slide the engagement handle 23 to the locked position, then slide the lock handle 24 toward the engagement handle 23 until the tip of the lock handle 24 engages with the notched recess 25, thereby locking the engagement handle 23. To unlock the engagement handle 23, perform the reverse operation.

[0026] 5 and 10, the engagement plate is controlled by the locking mechanism, and a crescent-shaped positioning enclosing plate 3 and a cylindrical positioning cylinder plate 4 are provided on the bottom surface of the base plate 2. The positions of the positioning enclosing plate 3 and the positioning cylinder plate 4 correspond to the top and bottom of the first lock 21 and the second lock 22, respectively.

[0027] 10, there are two engagement plates: a first lock engagement plate 31 corresponding to the first lock 21, and a second lock engagement plate 41 corresponding to the second lock 22. The first lock engagement plate 31 is provided on the positioning enclosing plate 3 and is fixedly connected to the corresponding engagement handle 23. The second lock engagement plate 41 is provided on the positioning cylindrical plate 4 and is fixedly connected to the corresponding engagement handle 23. Slide rails are provided in the positioning enclosing plate 3 and the positioning cylindrical plate 4, respectively, which allow the first lock engagement plate 31 and the second lock engagement plate 41 to slide toward each other or in opposite directions.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the table plate 11 has handle holes 13 on the side thereof for easy holding.

[0029] (2) Foldable support legs 5 At least three folding support legs 5 are provided at intervals, and preferably four, for example. Each folding support leg 5 includes a leg base 53 attached to the bottom side of the table plate 11 and a hinge shaft (not shown) at which the upper end of the folding support leg 5 is hinged to the leg base 53.

[0030] 9, the leg base 53 is a tall, vertically installed rectangular tube, the upper end of which is fixed to the bottom surface of the table top 11. One side and the bottom end of the leg base 53 are open. The folding support leg 5 is divided into an upper leg 51 and a lower leg 52, and the lower leg 52 is inserted into the upper leg 51 in a telescopic manner. An elastic ball is provided between the lower end of the upper leg 51 and the upper end of the lower leg 52, which is fixed when the lower leg 52 is pulled out from the upper leg 51 to its limit position.

[0031] The upper leg 51 can be folded from the open side of the leg seat 53 toward the table top 11 or folded downward from the table top 11 and pulled out.

[0032] A lock plate 54 is provided at the opening on the bottom end surface of the leg seat 53 to prevent the folding support leg 5 from being accidentally folded and pulled out when the folding support leg 5 is stored in the folding position.

[0033] In this embodiment of the present invention, the leg seats 53 corresponding to the four folding support legs 5 are arranged in pairs on both sides of the bottom surface of the table board 11, symmetrically with respect to the center of the table board 11. In this way, in order to reduce the space occupied by the two folding support legs 5 on the same side when they are stored in the storage position, the hinge shafts attached to the two leg seats 53 on that side are set to be at different heights.

[0034] 2. Decorative rod 6 As shown in Figures 5, 7 and 10, as a further improvement to this embodiment of the present invention, a screw hole 61 is provided in the center of the top surface of the base plate 2, into which the bottom end of a decorative rod 6 can be screwed and fixed. The decorative rod 6 is a rod that extends upward and has a straight, curved, arcuate or circular shape, and the tip of this decorative rod 6 is provided with a hook from which a lighting fixture, ornament or wind chime can be hung.

[0035] The decorative rod 6 is preferably divided into two parts: a straight rod and an arc rod, the lower end of which is externally threaded, and the upper end of which is a hollow tube. The lower end of the arc rod can be inserted into the hollow tube, and the upper end of the arc rod is a hook.

[0036] The bottom surface of the table plate 11 is provided with a mounting position for mounting the decorative rod 6.

[0037] 3. Folding chair 7 2, 4, 8, and 9, the folding chair 7 includes a seat 71 and chair legs 72. The seat 71 is preferably circular, and the chair legs 72 have an extendable structure that becomes trapezoidal when unfolded and pillar-shaped when stored.

[0038] Two engagement holes are provided on the upper surface of the seat plate 71. These two engagement holes correspond to the positioning surrounding plate 3 and the positioning cylindrical plate 4, respectively.

[0039] 8, the two engagement holes are a crescent-shaped first hole 73 and a circular second hole 74. The positioning shroud 3 can be inserted into the first hole 73, and the positioning cylinder plate 4 can be inserted into the second hole 74.

[0040] 8, 10, etc., a first lock engagement base (not shown) and a second lock engagement base (not shown) are provided in the first hole 73 and the second hole 74, respectively. When assembling the table plate 11 and the folding chair 7, the first lock engagement plate 31 on the positioning enclosing plate 3 is inserted into the first hole 73, and the second lock engagement plate 41 on the positioning cylindrical plate 4 is inserted into the second hole 74. At this time, when the engagement handles 23 corresponding to the first lock 21 and the second lock 22 are operated to the lock position, the first lock engagement plate 31 and the second lock engagement plate 41 are engaged with the first lock engagement base and the second lock engagement base, respectively, and thereby the folding chair 7 is fixed on the folding table 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1. Folding table 11. Table top 12...Central hole 13...handle hole 2. Base plate 21. First Lock 22. Second Lock 23 Engagement handle 24···Lock handle 25 Notch recess 26. Enclosing tube 261 Fastening plate 262...Notch gap 3. Positioning enclosure 31 First lock engagement plate 4. Positioning cylinder plate 41 Second lock engagement plate 5. Foldable support legs 51 Upper leg 52 Lower leg 53 Leg base 54 Locking plate 6. Decorative rod 61....Screw hole 7. Folding chair 71... Seat board 72 Chair legs 73 First hole 74 Second hole 8. Combination folding table

Claims

1. A combination folding table comprising a table plate (11) and folding support legs (5) provided on the bottom surface of the table plate (11), wherein the table plate (11) is provided with a circular central hole (12) penetrating the table plate (11), and a plurality of card plates extending toward the center of the hole are provided at intervals on the inner wall of the central hole (12), and a base plate (2) is provided within the central hole (12) to engage with the card plates, and a locking mechanism is provided on the bottom surface of the base plate (2) to suspend and secure a folding chair (7).

2. The combination folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking mechanism includes a locking mechanism provided on the top surface of the base plate (2) and a movable engagement plate provided on the bottom surface of the base plate (2). Correspondingly, an engagement hole is provided on the top surface of the folding chair (7) into which the engagement plate can be inserted and locked, and the engagement plate is interlocked with the locking mechanism.

3. The combination folding table of claim 2, characterized in that there are two engagement holes and two engagement plates, each of which is a crescent-shaped first hole (73) and a circular second hole (74), and correspondingly, on the bottom surface of the base plate (2) there are provided a crescent-shaped positioning enclosing plate (3) that can be accurately aligned and inserted into the first hole (73), and a cylindrical positioning tube plate (4) that can be accurately aligned and inserted into the second hole (74), and the two engagement plates are a first lock engagement plate (31) provided in the positioning enclosing plate (3) and a second lock engagement plate (41) provided in the positioning tube plate (4), respectively.

4. The combination folding table according to claim 3, characterized in that the first lock engagement plate (31) and the second lock engagement plate (41) are each movable toward or in opposite directions along slide rails provided on the bottom surface of the base plate (2), and correspondingly, engagement bases capable of engaging the first lock engagement plate (31) and the second lock engagement plate (41) are provided in the first hole (73) and the second hole (74), respectively.

5. The combination folding table according to claim 4, wherein the locking mechanism includes a first lock (21) and a second lock (22) provided on the upper surface of the base plate (2) and positioned above and below the first lock engagement plate (31) and the second lock engagement plate (41), respectively, and the first lock (21) and the second lock (22) include an engagement handle (23) and a lock handle (24), respectively.

6. The combination folding table of claim 5, characterized in that the center of the top surface of the base plate (2) is provided with a screw hole (61) into which the bottom end of a decorative rod (6) can be screwed and fixed, the decorative rod (6) being a straight, curved, arc-shaped, or circular rod extending upward, and the tip of the decorative rod (6) is provided with a hook for hanging a lighting fixture, ornament, or wind chime.

7. 7. The combination folding table according to claim 6, wherein the table plate (11) has a handle hole (13) on the side thereof for easy holding by hand.

8. The combination folding table of claim 1, characterized in that there are at least three folding support legs (5) provided at intervals, each folding support leg (5) including a leg base (53) attached to the bottom surface of the table top (11) and a hinge shaft where the upper end of the folding support leg (5) is hingedly connected to the leg base (53), the folding support leg (5) is divided into an upper leg (51) and a lower leg (52), the lower leg (52) is inserted into the upper leg (51), and an elastic ball is provided between the lower end of the upper leg (51) and the upper end of the lower leg (52) to be fixed when the lower leg (52) is pulled out from the upper leg (51) to its limit position.

9. The combination folding table of claim 8, wherein the leg seat (53) is a rectangular tube with a high leg installed vertically, one side and the bottom end of the leg seat (53) are open, and the upper leg (51) can be folded from the open side toward the table top (11) or bent downward from the table top (11) and pulled out.

10. The combination folding table according to claim 9, characterized in that a lock plate (54) is provided at the open portion of the bottom end surface of the leg seat (53) to prevent the folding support leg (5) from being accidentally folded and pulled out when the folding support leg (5) is stored in the folding position.

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