Retractable vehicle table
The foldable vehicle table with accordion-like mechanisms and guide rails addresses storage inefficiencies by enabling compact storage and stable deployment, enhancing space utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023007030
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Conventional retractable vehicle tables lack efficient storage performance due to limited folding mechanisms, leading to space inefficiency when not in use.
A foldable vehicle table design featuring a support link mechanism and a table top mechanism that fold in an accordion-like manner, with guide rails and free support columns to ensure smooth deployment and stable support, enhancing storage capabilities.
The design improves storage performance by allowing both support posts and table top to be stored in an accordion-folded state, preventing upward lifting and ensuring smooth folding, thus optimizing space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] Disclosed herein is a retractable table for use in a vehicle. [Background technology]
[0002] For example, retractable tables are disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2. In Patent Document 1, a flat plate serving as a tabletop is unfolded from a vertical state (retracted state) to a horizontal state.
[0003] In Patent Document 2, a table device is placed between a pair of left and right seats in a vehicle cabin. In this table device, the table top is divided into a pair of flat plate portions. Each of the pair of flat plate portions can be unfolded from an upright position (partition state) to a horizontal position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-361 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-62645 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] This specification discloses a retractable table for a vehicle that can improve storage performance compared to conventional tables. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] This specification discloses a foldable table for a vehicle. The table has a support link mechanism and a table top mechanism. The support link mechanism has a plurality of support columns and a plurality of links. Each link connects a pair of support columns. The table top mechanism has a plurality of plate pieces and a plurality of hinges. Each hinge connects a pair of plate pieces. When the foldable table for a vehicle is in a stored state, the support link mechanism is folded in an accordion-like manner in a plan view. Furthermore, in the stored state, the table top mechanism is folded in an accordion-like manner in a front view, following the support link mechanism. Furthermore, when the foldable table for a vehicle is in an unfolded state, the support link mechanism is unfolded in an accordion-like manner in a plan view. Furthermore, in the unfolded state, the table top mechanism is unfolded horizontally, following the support link mechanism.
[0007] According to the above-described configuration, both the support posts and the table top are stored in an accordion-folded state. Compared to a retractable table in which only the table top has a folding structure, the retractable vehicle table according to this embodiment has improved storability.
[0008] In the above configuration, the joint between the pair of plates may be supported on the upper end of the support pole in the unfolded state. In this case, the storable table for a vehicle has a joint. This joint connects the valley portion of the accordion-like fold of the table plate mechanism in the stowed state to the upper end of the support pole. In the stowed state, the peak portion of the accordion-like fold of the table plate mechanism and the upper end of the support pole are spaced apart.
[0009] With this configuration, the bellows-folded peaks of the tabletop mechanism are spaced apart from the upper ends of the support posts. This prevents the support posts from being lifted upward when the tabletop mechanism is folded. Since the weight of the support posts is not added, the tabletop mechanism can be folded smoothly.
[0010] In the above configuration, the storable table for a vehicle may also include a guide rail for guiding a support column connected to the table plate mechanism by a joint.
[0011] According to the above configuration, the deployment direction of the support link mechanism is determined by the guide rail.
[0012] In the above configuration, the support column may include a free support column that is not connected to the table plate mechanism. In this case, the free support column may include a caster, a support column body, and a biasing component. The biasing component supports the support column body while biasing the support column body upward relative to the caster.
[0013] When the table plate mechanism is deployed, the upper end of the free support pillar is pressed by the plate of the table plate mechanism. With the above configuration, when pressed by the plate, the support pillar body is pressed down against the elastic force of the biasing component. As a result, the lower end of the support pillar body abuts against the floor surface. In other words, the support pillar body is used as a stopper.
[0014] In the above configuration, the storable vehicle table may further include a string-like component connected to a pair of links connected to the support posts, and the string-like component restricts the deployment angle of the pair of links to less than 180°.
[0015] According to the above configuration, the support columns are restricted from being arranged in a straight line, which allows the support column link mechanism to stably support the table plate mechanism. [Effects of the Invention]
[0016] The retractable vehicle table disclosed in this specification can improve storage performance compared to conventional tables. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a storage state of a storable vehicle table according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an expanded state of a stowable vehicle table according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a structure of a foldable vehicle table according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a plan view illustrating the support link mechanism in a retracted state. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a plan view illustrating an example of the deployed state of the support link mechanism. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating the operation of the free support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The following describes a foldable vehicle table according to this embodiment with reference to the drawings. The shapes, materials, quantities, and values described below are examples for illustrative purposes and can be changed as appropriate depending on the specifications of the foldable vehicle table. In addition, the same reference numerals are used to designate equivalent elements in all drawings.
[0019] In addition, in Figures 1 to 6, a Cartesian coordinate system consisting of the FR axis, LH axis, and UP axis is used to represent the position and direction of each component. The FR axis is the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, with the front of the vehicle being the positive direction. The LH axis is the transverse axis of the vehicle, with the left side of the vehicle being the positive direction. The UP axis is the vertical axis of the vehicle, with the upward direction being the positive direction.
[0020] <Vehicle interior structure> FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the structure of a vehicle interior. A retractable vehicle table 20 according to this embodiment is disposed within the vehicle interior. In the example of FIG. 1, a door is disposed on only one side of the vehicle interior. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, no door is provided on the right side of the vehicle interior. A sliding door, for example, is disposed on the left side of the vehicle interior. A trim 10, which is an interior material, is disposed on the wall on the right side of the vehicle interior.
[0021] A pair of separate seats 14, 14 are arranged as front seats on the floor 12. The separate seats 14, 14 are positioned so as to face rearward, for example.
[0022] A bench seat 16 is disposed as a rear seat on the floor 12. The bench seat 16 is positioned so as to face forward, for example. That is, the pair of separate seats 14, 14 and the bench seat 16 are disposed so as to face each other.
[0023] Furthermore, a retractable table 20 is disposed on the floor 12. The retractable table 20 is disposed between the pair of separate seats 14, 14 and the bench seat 16. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the retractable table 20 can be transformed into a stored state (see FIG. 1) and an unfolded state (see FIG. 2). In the stored state, the retractable table 20 is moved toward the trim 10. The retractable table 20 is unfolded to the left in the vehicle width direction.
[0024] The retractable table 20 is disposed below the vehicle interior window 11. For example, when the plate pieces 31A-31D are folded in an accordion-like manner, a predetermined gap is provided between the upper ends of the plate pieces 31A-31D and the lower end of the window 11. This allows the scenery outside the vehicle to be seen through the window 11 even when the retractable table 20 is in the retracted state.
[0025] Additionally, guide rails 70 are arranged on the floor 12. As will be described later, the retractable table 20 unfolds while being guided by the guide rails 70. The floor 12 is, for example, a so-called flat floor with no steps on the floor surface. By making the floor 12 a flat floor, the retractable table 20 can be unfolded smoothly.
[0026] Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the retractable table 20. This view is drawn from below looking up at the retractable table 20. Fig. 3 also illustrates the retractable table 20 in the process of transitioning from a retracted state to an unfolded state. As will be described in detail below, the retractable table 20 has a table plate mechanism 30, a support link mechanism 40, and guide rails 70.
[0027] When the retractable table 20 is in the retracted state, the table plate mechanism 30 is folded in an accordion-like manner when viewed from the front (as viewed from the FR axis) in accordance with the support link mechanism 40 (see FIG. 1). When the retractable table 20 is in the unfolded state, the table plate mechanism 30 is unfolded in an accordion-like manner when viewed from the front in accordance with the support link mechanism 40 (see FIG. 2).
[0028] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the table plate mechanism 30 has a plurality of plate pieces 31A-31D, a plurality of hinge tapes 32A-32C, and a trim joint 72. Although Figs. 1 to 3 show four plate pieces 31, the number of plate pieces 31 can be increased or decreased depending on the width of the plate pieces (LH axis dimension) and the width of the vehicle compartment, etc.
[0029] Plate pieces 31A-31D are made of, for example, aluminum plates or resin plates. Each plate piece 31A-31D is formed to have the same thickness, width, and length. The thickness indicates the UP shaft dimension, the width indicates the LH shaft dimension, and the length indicates the FR shaft dimension.
[0030] Furthermore, manufacturing tolerances are set for the manufacture of plate pieces 31A-31D. Even if differences occur in the dimensions of plate pieces 31A-31D, as long as the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances, the dimensions of plate pieces 31A-31D are considered to be the same.
[0031] The hinge tapes 32A-32C rotatably connect the plate pieces 31A-31D. The rotation axis is perpendicular to the unfolding direction of the plate pieces 31A-31D. For example, in the example of Figures 1-3, the rotation axis is parallel to the FR axis. The hinge tapes 32A-32C have, for example, a flexible base sheet. The base sheet is, for example, a resin sheet. Furthermore, an adhesive is applied to both ends of the base sheet.
[0032] Hinge tape 32A connects the pair of plate pieces 31A and 31B. Hinge tape 32B connects the pair of plate pieces 31B and 31C. Hinge tape 32C connects the pair of plate pieces 31C and 31D.
[0033] As illustrated in Fig. 1, in the stored state, the plate pieces 31A-31D are folded in an accordion-like manner when viewed from the front (as viewed from the FR axis). As illustrated in Fig. 3, the hinge tapes 32A and 32C arranged at the peaks of the accordion folds are attached to the undersides of the plate pieces 31A-31D. On the other hand, the hinge tape 32B arranged at the valleys of the accordion folds is attached to the upper surfaces of the plate pieces 31B and 31C.
[0034] With this type of attachment, when the plate pieces 31A-31D are each deployed horizontally, the respective hinge tapes 32A-32C are pulled. Tension is generated in the hinge tapes 32A-32C, thereby maintaining the horizontal state of the plate pieces 31A-31D. Referring to FIG. 3, the plate pieces 31A-31D have seam portions 36A-36C. The height of the seam portion 36B, which forms the valley portion of the accordion fold, does not change between the deployed state and the retracted state. The heights of the seam portions 36A, 36C, which form the peak portions of the accordion fold, change between the deployed state and the retracted state.
[0035] The trim joint 72 is attached to the lower end of the plate piece 31A that is closest to the trim 10 (see Figure 1). The trim joint 72 has a rotation axis. This rotation axis is perpendicular to the deployment direction. One end (the inner end in the vehicle width direction) of the trim joint 72 is connected to the plate piece 31A. The other end (the outer end in the vehicle width direction) of the trim joint 72 is connected to the trim 10 across the rotation axis.
[0036] <Support link mechanism> When the retractable table 20 is in the retracted state, the support link mechanism 40 is folded in an accordion-like manner in a plan view (UP axis view) (see FIG. 4). When the retractable table 20 is in the unfolded state, the support link mechanism 40 is unfolded in an accordion-like manner in a plan view (see FIG. 5).
[0037] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the support link mechanism 40 includes free supports 42A and 42B, connecting supports 52A and 52B, links 60A-60D, table joints 59A and 59B, string-like parts 62A and 62B, and a trim joint 74.
[0038] When the retractable table 20 is in the retracted state, the plate pieces 31A-31D are supported by the connecting columns 52A, 52B and the free columns 42A, 42B. Specifically, the joint portions 36B, 36A, 36C of the plate pieces 31A-31D are supported by the upper ends 58A, 48A, 48B of the connecting column 52A and the free columns 42A, 42B. Supporting the joint portions 36A-36C prevents the plate pieces 31A-31D in the unfolded state from bending downward from the horizontal position.
[0039] The coupling columns 52A and 52B are, for example, cylindrical components. Table joints 59A and 59B are coupled to upper ends 58A and 58B of the coupling columns 52A and 52B. Sliders 55A and 55B are disposed at the lower ends of the coupling columns 52A and 52B.
[0040] The connecting support 52A is positioned directly below the joint 36B between the plate pieces 31B and 31C. For example, the connecting support 52A is positioned so that the cross-sectional circle of the connecting support 52A and the joint 36B partially overlap in a plan view. With this positioning, the joint 36B is supported by the upper end 58A of the connecting support 52A.
[0041] More specifically, joint portion 36B is supported on upper end 58A of connecting support column 52A via table joint 59A. Table joint 59A connects plate piece 31B and connecting support column 52A. Table joint 59A and table joint 59B have a rotation axis. This rotation axis is perpendicular to the unfolding direction of retractable table 20. For example, the rotation axis is parallel to the FR axis.
[0042] One end of the table joint 59A is connected to the upper end 58A of the connecting support 52A, and the other end of the table joint 59A is connected to the lower surface of the plate piece 31B across the rotation axis.
[0043] The joining point to plate piece 31B is determined at joint portion 36B between plate pieces 31B and 31C. For example, table joint 59A is joined to the end of plate piece 31B in the vehicle width direction closer to plate piece 31C. Table joint 59A also has a support protrusion 59A1 extending toward plate piece 31C. With this configuration, plate pieces 31B and 31C are supported on upper end 58A of connecting support pillar 52A via table joint 59A.
[0044] As shown in Figure 3, the joint 36B forms a valley of the accordion fold when folded. The height of this valley remains substantially unchanged when unfolded and when stored. By connecting the table joint 59A to this valley, the connecting support 52A is prevented from being lifted when folding the plates 31A-31D in an accordion-like manner.
[0045] Table joint 59B is connected to plate piece 31D and connecting support pillar 52B. One end of table joint 59B is connected to upper end 58B of connecting support pillar 52B. The other end of table joint 59B is connected to the underside of plate piece 31D across the rotation axis. For example, table joint 59B is connected to the left end of plate piece 31D in the vehicle width direction.
[0046] In this way, plate pieces 31B, 31D and connecting supports 52A, 52B are connected via table joints 59A, 59B, which allows support link mechanism 40 and table plate mechanism 30 to move in conjunction with each other between the stored state and the deployed state.
[0047] For example, sliders 55A, 55B have a larger diameter than the main body portions of connecting struts 52A, 52B. Sliders 55A, 55B slide within guide rails 70. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, guide rails 70 are disposed on floor 12. Guide rails 70 extend linearly, for example, in the vehicle width direction. That is, sliders 55A, 55B move linearly in the vehicle width direction while being guided by guide rails 70. The guide rails 70 regulate the movement direction of sliders 55A, 55B, allowing retractable table 20 to be deployed in the intended direction.
[0048] As shown in Figure 3, link joints 56A, 56B, and 57A are disposed on the outer circumferential surfaces of connecting struts 52A and 52B. Link joints 56A and 56B extend from the outer circumferential surfaces of connecting struts 52A and 52B in the negative direction of the LH axis. Link joint 57A extends from the outer circumferential surface of connecting strut 52A in the positive direction of the LH axis. Ends of links 60B-60D are rotatably coupled to link joints 56A, 56B, and 57A.
[0049] The free columns 42A, 42B are columns that are not coupled to the table plate mechanism 30. The free columns 42A, 42B include column bodies 41A, 41B, sleeves 43A, 43B, 45A, 45B, casters 44A, 44B, and biasing members 49A, 49B.
[0050] The upper ends 48A, 48B of the support pillar bodies 41A, 41B are not connected to the plate pieces 31A-31D. For example, when the plate pieces 31A-31D are folded in an accordion-like shape, the upper ends 48A, 48B of the support pillar bodies 41A, 41B are separated from the plate pieces 31A-31D.
[0051] When the retractable table 20 is in the unfolded state, the upper ends 48A, 48B of the support columns 41A, 41B support the joints 36A, 36C of the plate pieces 31A-31D. Plates (not shown) with a larger diameter than the support columns 41A, 41B may be disposed on the upper ends 48A, 48B. The plates provide more reliable support for the joints 36A, 36C.
[0052] 3, in the stored state, the joints 36A, 36C become the bellows-like ridges when folded. Because the bellows-like ridges are not connected to the upper ends 48A, 48B of the support pillar bodies 41A, 41B, lifting of the free pillars 42A, 42B is avoided when the plate pieces 31A-31D are folded. Because the weight of the free pillars 42A, 42B is not added, the plate pieces 31A-31D can be folded smoothly.
[0053] Link joints 46A, 46B, 47A, and 47B are disposed on the outer circumferential surfaces of sleeves 45A and 45B. Link joints 46A and 46B extend from the outer circumferential surfaces of sleeves 45A and 45B in the negative direction of the LH axis. Link joints 47A and 47B extend from the outer circumferential surfaces of sleeves 45A and 45B in the positive direction of the LH axis. Ends of links 60A-60D are rotatably coupled to link joints 46A, 46B, 47A, and 47B.
[0054] The sleeves 45A, 45B are slidable up and down relative to the support column bodies 41A, 41B. As will be described later, when the retractable table 20 is unfolded, the support column bodies 41A, 41B are pressed down by the plate pieces 31A-31D. At this time, the support column bodies 41A, 41B slide relative to the sleeves 45A, 45B. This maintains the height position of the sleeves 45A, 45B.
[0055] Furthermore, the lower portions of the support pillar bodies 41A, 41B are inserted into sleeves 43A, 43B. Casters 44A, 44B are attached to the sleeves 43A, 43B. The casters 44A, 44B allow the free support pillars 42A, 42B to move in the vehicle width direction and the front-rear direction.
[0056] The sleeves 43A, 43B are connected to the support column bodies 41A, 41B via biasing members 49A, 49B. The biasing members 49A, 49B support the support column bodies 41A, 41B while biasing the support column bodies 41A, 41B upward relative to the casters 44A, 44B. The biasing members 49A, 49B are, for example, coil springs. The upper ends of the coil springs are connected to the support column bodies 41A, 41B. The lower ends of the coil springs are connected to the sleeves 43A, 43B.
[0057] Links 60A-60D are rod-shaped components with joints at both ends. Link 60A connects the trim 10 to the free support column 42A. Link 60B connects the free support column 42A to the connecting support column 52A. Link 60C connects the connecting support column 52A to the free support column 42B. Link 60D connects the free support column 42B to the connecting support column 52B.
[0058] More specifically, one end of link 60A is pivotally coupled to trim joint 74 and link joint 46A. The other end of trim joint 74 is coupled to trim 10 (see FIG. 1). Link 60B is pivotally coupled to link joints 47A and 56A. Link 60C is pivotally coupled to link joints 57A and 46B. Link 60D is pivotally coupled to link joints 47B and 56B. The pivot axes of links 60A-60D are parallel to the UP axis.
[0059] A string-like part 62A is connected to the links 60A and 60B connected to the free support post 42A. Similarly, a string-like part 62B is connected to the links 60C and 60D connected to the free support post 42B. The string-like parts 62A and 62B may be strings made of, for example, a fiber material. The string-like parts 62A and 62B may also be chains made of, for example, a metal.
[0060] 5, string-like parts 62A and 62B regulate the deployment angles of links 60A and 60B and links 60C and 60D. Specifically, the lengths of string-like parts 62A and 62B are determined so that these deployment angles are less than 180°.
[0061] By restricting the deployment angle of the links 60A-60D to less than 180°, the free columns 42A, 42B and the connecting columns 52A, 52B are prevented from being arranged in a straight line. In other words, in the deployed state, the free columns 42A, 42B and the connecting columns 52A, 52B are arranged in a staggered pattern. This allows the column link mechanism 40 to stably support the table plate mechanism 30.
[0062] Furthermore, the string-like parts 62A, 62B determine deployment pitches P1, P2 (see FIG. 5) of the free columns 42A, 42B and the connecting columns 52A, 52B when deployed. The deployment pitches P1, P2 indicate the separation distance in the deployment direction (LH axis direction).
[0063] For example, the length and installation location of string-like part 62A are determined so that pitch P1 between trim 10 and connecting pillar 52A is equal to the sum of the vehicle width dimensions of plate piece 31A and plate piece 31B (see FIG. 3). Similarly, the length and installation location of string-like part 62B are determined so that pitch P2 between connecting pillar 52A and connecting pillar 52B is equal to the sum of the vehicle width dimensions of plate piece 31C and plate piece 31D.
[0064] <Operation when deployed> Figure 4 illustrates the support column link mechanism 40 in a stored state. Figure 5 illustrates the support column link mechanism 40 in an unfolded state. To unfold the retractable table 20, for example, a vehicle occupant grasps the connecting column 52B and pulls it to the left in the vehicle width direction. Note that a handle may be provided on the connecting column 52B to improve the efficiency of the unfolding operation.
[0065] The connecting support 52B moves linearly in the vehicle width direction along the guide rail 70. In conjunction with this, the plate piece 31D (see FIG. 3) connected to the connecting support 52B is pulled to the left in the vehicle width direction. As the connecting support 52B is further pulled to the left in the vehicle width direction, the support link mechanism 40 unfolds as illustrated in FIG. 5. The support link mechanism 40 unfolds until the string-like parts 62A, 62B are stretched in the vehicle width direction. For example, when the connecting support 52B climbs over a stopper 71 of the guide rail 70, the string-like parts 62A, 62B are stretched in the vehicle width direction. For example, the stopper 71 is formed from an elastic member such as rubber.
[0066] The table plate mechanism 30 (see FIG. 3) unfolds following the unfolding of the support link mechanism 40. The plate pieces 31B and 31D are pulled to the left in the vehicle width direction by the connecting support pillars 52A and 52B. Due to this pulling, the plate pieces 31A-31D, which were folded in an accordion-like shape as shown in FIG. 1, unfold as shown in FIG. 2.
[0067] When the plates 31A-31D are unfolded, the plates 31A-31D press down on the upper ends 48A, 48B of the free columns 42A, 42B. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the free column 42A is located directly below the joint 36A between the unfolded plates 31A, 31B. The upper end 48A of the free column 42A, which abuts against the plates 31A, 31B, is pressed down by the plates 31A, 31B. The column body 41A of the free column 42A is pressed down against the biasing force of the biasing component 49A. Furthermore, as illustrated in the lower part of FIG. 6, the lower end of the column body 41A abuts against the floor 12. In this way, the column body 41A functions as a stopper, restricting the movement of the free column 42A.
[0068] <Another example of a retractable table> In the above-described retractable table 20, the right end portion in the vehicle width direction is connected to the trim 10. However, the retractable table 20 according to this embodiment is not limited to such a configuration. For example, an additional connecting support pillar may be provided closer to the trim 10 than the free support pillar 42A. This additional connecting support pillar is connected to the free support pillar 42A by a link.
[0069] The additional connecting support may be fixed to the floor 12. Alternatively, the additional connecting support may be slidable on the guide rail 70. In this case, for example, the retractable table 20 can be used by unfolding only the left side and folding the right side to the left. [Explanation of symbols]
[0070] 10 trim, 20 retractable table, 30 table plate mechanism, 31A-31D plate pieces, 32A-32C hinge tape, 36A-36C joint portion, 40 support link mechanism, 41A, 41B support body, 42A, 42B free support, 43A, 43B, 45A, 45B sleeve, 44A, 44B caster, 46A, 46B, 47A, 47B, 56A, 56B, 57A link joint, 48A, 48B, 58A, 58B upper end of support, 49A, 49B biasing part, 52A, 52B connecting support, 55A, 55B slider, 59A, 59B table joint, 60A-60D link, 62A, 62B string-like part, 70 guide rail, 71 Stopper.
Claims
1. a support link mechanism having a plurality of support columns and a plurality of links connecting a pair of the support columns; a table plate mechanism having a plurality of plate pieces and a plurality of hinges connecting a pair of the plate pieces; Equipped with In a stored state, the support column link mechanism is folded in an accordion-like manner in a plan view, and the table plate mechanism is folded in an accordion-like manner in a front view following the support column link mechanism, In the unfolded state, the support link mechanism is unfolded in an accordion-like fold in a plan view, and the table plate mechanism is unfolded horizontally following the support link mechanism. Retractable table for vehicles.
2. 2. The vehicle storage table according to claim 1, In the deployed state, the joint portion of the pair of plates is supported on the upper end of the support pole, a joint that connects a valley portion of the accordion-folded table plate mechanism in the stored state to an upper end of the support column; In the stored state, the accordion-folded peaks of the table plate mechanism and the upper ends of the support posts are spaced apart. Retractable table for vehicles.
3. 3. The vehicle storage table according to claim 2, a guide rail for guiding the support column connected to the table plate mechanism by the joint; Retractable table for vehicles.
4. 2. The retractable table for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the support pillars include free support pillars that are not connected to the table plate mechanism; The free support is Caster and The support body and a biasing component that supports the support column body while biasing the support column body upward relative to the caster; having Retractable table for vehicles.
5. 5. A retractable vehicle table according to claim 1, a string-like part connected to the pair of links connected to the support posts, and restricting the deployment angle of the pair of links to less than 180°; Retractable table for vehicles.
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