Folding 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 Art

[0002] Generally, a table is provided with fixed legs on the lower side of the tabletop. In the case of a table used indoors, since it is stable during use, many of them have the aforementioned fixed legs. However, when putting away the table when it is no longer used, it takes up space as it is. Therefore, for example, there is a table as disclosed in Patent Document 1.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the table disclosed in Patent Document 1 is for placing luggage, so it is not designed for users to have meals or work on. Also, if the legs of the table in Patent Document 1 are lengthened to sit on a chair or the like to have a meal or work, with the disclosed structure, there is a possibility that the thickness will increase by the length of the legs when folded, and the convenience of carrying and the like may be impaired. Also, in this case, the storage space will be selected according to the increased thickness.

[0005] Recently, recreation, leisure, camping, etc. are popular outdoors. Therefore, various leisure goods and camping goods are commercially available, and various folding tables are also commercially available. When used outdoors, for example, a small type of folding table deployed as camping supplies accounts for the majority, and many of them have a screw-tightening structure, and the assembly procedure is numerous and it is a somewhat laborious structure.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a highly convenient folding table that can be easily assembled and stored, and can be folded and carried without taking up much space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical means.

[0008] The folding table according to the present invention comprises a tabletop portion and a support for the tabletop portion from below, Hinged together so that they can rotate relative to each other A leg section consisting of multiple supports, and the top plate section and the leg section and The first rope body to connect, The plurality of supports A second rope body that connects them, and Furthermore, the top plate and the legs are detachable and foldable while remaining connected by the first rope, the top plate separated from the legs can be positioned to the side of the legs while suspended by the first rope, the legs separated from the top plate can be rotated and stacked on top of each other while remaining connected by the second rope, and the stacked support members in the legs separated from the top plate can be lifted up while remaining stacked on top of each other by pulling up the second rope. It is characterized by the following:

[0009] Preferably ,before The foot section is, The plurality of supports, which are hinged together so as to be rotatable to one another, before record Board part left before Department Supporting from below Left front support body and ,before record Board part right before Department Supporting from below right front support body and ,before record Board part left rear Department Supporting from below Left rear support body and ,before record Board part right rear Department Supporting from below right rear support body and 4 It has a support structure. That's good. Preferably, the top plate portion consists of a right top plate portion and a left top plate portion that are hinged together so as to be rotatable with respect to each other, and the top plate portion separated from the legs portion is foldable by rotating the right top plate portion and the left top plate portion.

[0010] Preferably, the first rope body That was, The front side of the left top panel and the upper side of the left front support are connected. Left Front rope body and , connecting the front side of the right top plate and the upper side of the right front support. right Front rope body and connects the rear side of the front top plate portion and the upper side of the left rear support Left Rear rope body and connects the rear side of the right top plate portion and the upper side of the right rear support right Rear rope body and Four rope body It may be composed of these.

[0011] Preferably, the second rope body The aforementioned multiple supports are hinged together At the upper part of the portion where they abut against each other The plurality of supports each other Related to is tied, The leg portion supports the top plate portion from below. When assembling the folding table, between the plurality of supports it may serve as a stopper to prevent over-opening. Preferably, each of the plurality of supports is made of a plate material. Preferably, each of the plurality of supports has a frame made of rods. Preferably, each of the plurality of supports has a cloth that covers the space enclosed by the rods that form the frame.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] According to the folding table of the present invention, it can be easily assembled and stored, and has high convenience in that it can be carried around without bulkiness when folded.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0013] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view schematically showing the assembled state of the folding table of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view schematically showing the folding state of the folding table of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view schematically showing the folding state of the folding table of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view schematically showing the storage state of the folding table of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view schematically showing the central part of the legs and the second rope body. [Figure 6] It is a plan view schematically showing the assembling and storage states of the folding table of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the foldable table according to the present invention will be described with reference to the figures.

[0015] The embodiments described below are merely examples that embody the present invention, and these specific examples do not limit the configuration of the present invention.

[0016] Furthermore, the front, back, left, and right directions of the folding table 1 are as shown in the drawing. However, the front, back, left, and right directions of the folding table 1, as well as the front, back, left, and right designations attached to the names of the components described later, are for illustrative purposes only and are not limited to examples.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the folding table 1 according to the present invention comprises a tabletop portion 2 having a predetermined area, legs 3 supporting the tabletop portion 2 from below, a first rope body 4 connecting the tabletop portion 2 and the legs 3 in a detachable and foldable manner when stored, and a second rope body 5 connecting the legs 3 in a foldable manner.

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

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the top plate section 2 of this embodiment consists of two horizontal plates, the right top plate section 2R and the left top plate section 2L, both of which are rectangular in shape. In other words, the top plate section 2 can be described as a single large flat plate that has been divided into two equal parts.

[0020] The top plate portion 2 of this embodiment can be formed from various materials, primarily wood, but its weight can be reduced by using a board material in which foam is sandwiched between facing or decorative materials. The materials and structure of the top plate portion 2 described above are merely examples and are not limited to those exemplified.

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

[0022] The dimensions of the top panel 2 in this embodiment are approximately 70 cm in length in the front-to-back direction (long side direction), approximately 50 cm in length in the left-to-right direction (short side direction) (left and right top panel sections 2R and 2L: approximately 25 cm x 2), and a thickness of approximately 15 mm. The dimensions of the top panel 2 (right top panel section 2R and left top panel section 2L) are just an example and are not limited to these dimensions.

[0023] The right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L are hinged together, allowing them to rotate relative to each other. Furthermore, a flexible top panel 6, which acts as a hinge (fabric hinge), is attached to both the right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L.

[0024] More specifically, the left end of the lower surface (back surface) of the right top panel 2R and the right end of the lower surface (back surface) of the left top panel 2L are butted together and hinged. In this embodiment, a flexible top panel 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 connected by a fabric hinge formed by this top panel 6. The top panel 2 is connected by the hinge (top panel 6) on the back side of the right top panel 2R and the left top panel 2L. It is designed to be rotatable (and foldable when stacked).

[0026] Furthermore, the material of the top fabric 6 is not limited to woven fabrics such as hemp or cotton, but may also be flexible and able to be spread flat, such as synthetic fiber cloth, leather, synthetic leather, or film sheets.

[0027] Furthermore, since the roped table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, it is preferable that the top fabric 6 be waterproof so that it can withstand sudden rain. The same applies to the material and waterproofness of the front, back, left, and right fabrics 7a to 7d that are attached between the support members 3a to 3d of the leg portion 3, which will be described later.

[0028] Thus, the right top plate section 2R and the left top plate section 2L are hinged together, allowing them to rotate and overlap. Furthermore, the top plate section 2 is foldable thanks to the first rope body 4, which is connected to both ends by knots.

[0029] When the rope table 1 is "assembled," the two right and left tabletop sections 2R and 2L are opened, and the opposing edges of the right and left tabletop sections 2R and 2L are brought together so that the angle between them is approximately 180°, resulting in a flat tabletop section 2 with a predetermined width.

[0030] On the other hand, when the rope table 1 is "stored," the two right and left tabletop sections 2R and 2L are closed and overlapped, so that the angle between the right and left tabletop sections 2R and 2L is approximately 0°, and the tabletop section 2 is folded. The folded tabletop section 2 is positioned to the side of the leg section 3.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the leg portion 3 consists of multiple support members, and multiple support plate materials can be overlapped by a second rope body 5 connected to both ends with knots. In this embodiment, the leg portion 3 consists of multiple support members 3a to 3d.

[0032] Regarding the leg portion 3, for example, instead of plate material, it is also possible to use supports 3a to 3d made by creating a rectangular frame from rigid plastic pipes or iron pipes. In other words, for example, supports 3a to 3d can be made by creating a frame by combining rectangular rods with a cross-section of several cm x several cm, or round rods with a cross-section diameter of several cm.

[0033] Furthermore, the supports 3a to 3d may, for example, be covered with a cloth to enclose the space formed by the rods constituting the frame. Note that the materials and configurations of the supports 3a to 3d described above are examples and are not limited to those exemplified.

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

[0035] The first support plate members 3a to the fourth support plate members 3d are hinged together so that they can rotate relative to each other (the side edges where the four plates meet are hinged together), and are arranged in an upright position with a predetermined interval between them. The first support plate members 3a to the fourth support plate members 3d are of the same shape.

[0036] The first to fourth support plates 3a to 3d described above are preferably made of the same material as the top plate 2 and can be formed from various materials, such as wood. However, weight reduction is possible by using plates in which foam is sandwiched between facing or decorative materials. The materials and configurations of the first to fourth support plates 3a to 3d described above are examples only and are not limited to those exemplified.

[0037] Furthermore, since the rope table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, it is preferable that the first support plate material 3a to the fourth support plate material 3d be waterproofed so that they can withstand sudden rain.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first to fourth support plates 3a to 3d are all the same shape, with a height (length in the long side direction) of approximately 60 cm, a horizontal length (length in the short side direction) of approximately 40 cm, and a thickness of approximately 15 mm. The size of the first to fourth support plates 3a to 3d (leg portion 3) is just an example and is not limited to this size.

[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 together and can rotate relative to each other. In this embodiment, the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are connected by a front fabric body 7a which forms a hinge (fabric hinge). It is attached.

[0040] More specifically, 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 together. In this embodiment, a flexible front fabric 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 connected by a fabric hinge formed by the front fabric body 7a. The left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are rotatable (can be folded and overlapped) due to the hinge connection.

[0042] The left front support plate 3a (first support plate 3a) and the left rear support plate 3c (third support plate 3c) are hinged together and can rotate relative to each other. In this embodiment, a left fabric body 7b, which forms a hinge connection (fabric hinge), is attached to the left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c.

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

[0044] This left fabric body 7b acts as a fabric hinge, connecting the left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c. The left front support plate 3a and the left rear support plate 3c are rotatable (can be folded and stacked) due to the hinge connection.

[0045] The right front support plate 3b (second support plate 3b) and the right rear support plate 3d (fourth support plate 3d) are hinged together and can rotate relative to each other. In this embodiment, the right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d have a right fabric body 7c attached to them, which forms a hinge connection (fabric hinge).

[0046] More specifically, 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 together. In this embodiment, a flexible right fabric material 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 fabric hinge, formed by the right fabric body 7c, connects the right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d. The right front support plate 3b and the right rear support plate 3d are rotatable (can be folded and stacked) due to the hinge connection.

[0048] The left rear support plate 3c (third support plate 3c) and the right rear support plate 3d (fourth support plate 3d) are hinged together and can rotate relative to each other. In this embodiment, a rear fabric body 7d, which forms a hinge connection (fabric hinge), is attached to the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d.

[0049] More specifically, the other side edge of the left rear support plate 3c and the one side edge of the right rear support plate 3d are butted against each other and hinged together. A flexible rear fabric 7d is attached to the other side edge of the left rear support plate 3c and the 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 connected by a fabric hinge formed by the rear fabric body 7d. The left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are rotatable (can be folded and overlapped) by the hinge connection.

[0051] In other words, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are hinged together, allowing them to rotate relative to each other (and be folded together). When the folding table 1 is unfolded, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are spread apart, and the hinge connections between them open, creating a hollow space in the central part 3e of the leg portion 3. In other words, in a plan view, the leg portion 3 is crossed at the central part 3e.

[0052] Thus, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are hinged together, allowing them to rotate relative to each other and to overlap.

[0053] When the rope table 1 is assembled, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are spread apart, causing the hinge connections between them to open, and the central part 3e of the leg 3 becomes hollow. In other words, in a plan view, the leg 3 is in a state where it crosses at the central part 3e.

[0054] In other words, when the leg section 3 is extended, for example, the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are positioned in approximately orthogonal directions (at an angle of approximately 90°), and the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are positioned in approximately orthogonal directions (at an angle of approximately 90°).

[0055] In other words, when the leg section 3 is extended, the left front support plate 3a and the right rear support plate 3d are positioned diagonally opposite each other, and the right front support plate 3b and the left rear support plate 3c are positioned diagonally opposite each other.

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

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

[0058] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the first rope body 4 has knots at both ends to connect the top plate 2 and the leg parts 3 so that they can be separated when stored, and the leg parts 3 can be folded. In other words, the top plate 2 and the leg parts 3 can be separated within the length range of the first rope body 4.

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

[0060] Furthermore, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, it is preferable that the first rope body 4 be waterproofed so that it can withstand sudden rain.

[0061] The first rope body 4 of this embodiment consists of four ropes: a "left front rope body 4a" that connects the front side of the left top plate 2L to the upper side of the left front support plate 3a; a "right front rope body 4b" that connects the front side of the right top plate 2R to the upper side of the right front support plate 3b; a "left rear rope body 4c" that connects the rear side of the left top plate 2L to the upper side of the left rear support plate 3c; and a "right rear rope body 4d" that connects the rear side of the right top plate 2R to the upper side of the right rear support plate 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 2L to the upper part of the left front support plate 3a. The left front rope body 4a has a predetermined length and is set as appropriate. The left front rope body 4a is approximately the same length as the right front rope body 4b, left rear rope body 4c, and 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, in the middle in the front-rear direction.

[0064] Make a knot 10 at one end of the left front rope body 4a that is larger than the through hole 8 in the left top plate part 2L. Pass the left front rope body 4a through the through hole 8 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a. Pull the left front rope body 4a until the knot 10 touches the through hole 8.

[0065] The other end of the left front rope body 4a is inserted and passed through the through hole 9 in the left front support plate material 3a. A knot 11 is made on the other end of the left front rope body 4a that is larger than the through hole 9 in the left front support plate material 3a. The left front corner (left front edge) of the left top plate section 2L and the left front support plate material 3a are now able to move between the knots 10 and 11 of the left front rope body 4a.

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

[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. In addition, 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-to-back direction.

[0068] Make a knot 14 at one end of the right front rope body 4b that is larger than the through hole 12 in the right top plate 2R. Pass the right front rope body 4b through the through hole 12 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a. Pull the right front rope body 4b until the knot 14 touches the through hole 12.

[0069] The other end of the right front rope body 4b is inserted and passed through the through hole 13 of the right front support plate material 3b. A knot 15 is made on the other end of the right front rope body 4b that is larger than the through hole 13 of the right front support plate material 3b. The right front corner (right front edge) of the right top plate section 2R and the right front support plate material 3b are now able to move between the knots 14 and 15 of the right front rope body 4b.

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

[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. In addition, in this embodiment, a through hole 17 is formed in the upper part of the left rear support plate material 3c, in the middle in the front-rear direction.

[0072] Make a knot 18 at one end of the left rear rope body 4c that is larger than the through hole 16 in the left top plate part 2L. Pass the left rear rope body 4c through the through hole 16 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a. Pull the left rear rope body 4c until the knot 18 touches 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 material 3c. A knot 19 is made on the other end of the left rear rope body 4c that is larger than the through hole 17 of the left rear support plate material 3c. The left rear corner (left rear edge) of the left top plate section 2L and the left rear support plate material 3c are now able to move between the knots 18 and 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 2R to the upper part of the right rear support plate 3d. The right rear rope body 4d has a predetermined length and is set as appropriate.

[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. In addition, in this embodiment, a through hole 21 is formed in the upper part of the right rear support plate material 3d, in the middle in the front-rear direction.

[0076] Make a knot 22 at one end of the right rear rope body 4d that is larger than the through hole 20 in the right top plate part 2R. Pass the right rear rope body 4d through the through hole 20 from the other end of the left front rope body 4a on the opposite side. Pull the right rear rope body 4d until the knot 22 touches the through hole 20.

[0077] The other end of the right rear rope body 4d is inserted and passed through the through hole 21 of the right rear support plate material 3d. A knot 23 is made on the other end of the right rear rope body 4d that is larger than the through hole 21 of the right rear support plate material 3d. The right rear corner (right rear edge) of the right top plate part 2R and the right rear support plate material 3d can move between the knots 22 and 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 5. In this embodiment, the second rope 5 is a single piece. That is, the single second rope 5 has knots at both ends to connect the four left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d, and also allows them to be overlapped.

[0079] The second rope body 5 connects the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d at the points where they abut each other (crossed points) at the top 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 set appropriately depending on 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 is also acceptable if it is a rope with a specified strength, such as a rope made of synthetic fibers like nylon or polyester.

[0081] Furthermore, since the roping table 1 of this embodiment can be used outdoors, it is preferable that the second rope body 5 be waterproofed so that it can withstand sudden rain.

[0082] In this embodiment, a through hole 24 is formed on the rear side of the upper part of the left front support plate 3a. Similarly, a through hole 25 is formed on the rear side of the upper part of the right front support plate 3b. The through holes 24 and 25 are located adjacent to each other on the left and right sides. Furthermore, the through holes 24 and 25 are in communication when the left front support plate 3a and the right front support plate 3b are superimposed (the leg portion 3 is in the retracted state).

[0083] In this embodiment, a through hole 26 is formed on the front side of the upper part of the left rear support plate 3c. Also, a through hole 27 is formed on the front side of the upper part of the right rear support plate 3d. The through holes 26 and 27 are located adjacent to each other on the left and right sides. Furthermore, the through holes 26 and 27 are in communication when the left rear support plate 3c and the right rear support plate 3d are superimposed (the leg portion 3 is in the retracted state).

[0084] A knot 28 is made at one end of the second rope body 5, larger than the through hole 24 in the left front support plate 3a. The second rope body 5 is passed through the through hole 24 from the other end of the second rope body 5. The right front rope body 4b is pulled until the knot 28 contacts the through hole 24.

[0085] The other end of the second rope body 5 is passed through the through hole 25 in the right front support plate 3b. Furthermore, the other end of the second rope body 5 is passed through the through hole 26 of the left rear support plate 3c. Then, it is passed through the through hole 27 of the right rear support plate 3d.

[0086] Pull the second rope body 5 until the knot 28 contacts the through hole 24 in the left front support plate 3a. At this point, spread the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d apart from each other so that, in a plan view, the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are crossed, and stand the leg 3 upright.

[0087] With the left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d opened to the desired angle, a knot 29 is made on the other end of the second rope body 5, larger than the through hole 26 in the left rear support plate 3c. The left front support plate 3a to the right rear support plate 3d can then move between the knots 28 and 29 of the second rope body 5. The length of this second rope body 5 will function as the "stopper section" described later.

[0088] When the roped table 1 (folding table 1) is assembled, the second rope body 5 is pulled taut by the four open left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d, acting as a stopper to prevent the legs 3 from opening too far. At this time, the second rope body 5 takes on a ring-like shape (C-shape or U-shape) when viewed from above.

[0089] The second rope body 5 serves as a stopper and is therefore set to a predetermined length. The length of the second rope body 5 is determined, for example, by the angle at which the four left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are opened. Regarding the angles formed by adjacent support plates, it is preferable that they be as close to right angles as possible to ensure that the legs 3 can be securely erected.

[0090] Furthermore, when the rope table 1 is "stored," the second rope body 5 becomes loose and slack, forming a "handle" that allows the rope table 1 to be carried. [Operating mode] The following describes the "assembly (unfolding)" procedure for the rope table 1 (foldable table 1) of the present invention. However, the assembly procedure for the rope table 1 proceeds in the order of Figure 4 → Figure 3 → Figure 2 → Figure 1. Figure 4 is a view of the rope table 1 from the right side.

[0091] As shown in Figures 4 and 3, when assembling the rope table 1, the second rope body 5 is held as a handle, and the tabletop section 2, which consists of two right tabletop sections 2R and left tabletop section 2L, is temporarily lifted above the leg section 3.

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

[0093] As shown in Figure 2, spread out the four left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d so that they are separated from each other. In a plan view, the left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d should be crossed, and the leg portion 3 should be erected.

[0094] In other words, among the four left front support plates 3a to right rear support plates 3d, the spacing between the four plates is widened so that, in a plan view, for example, the angle between two adjacent left front support plates 3a and right front support plate 3b becomes larger (approximately a right angle).

[0095] Here, the four left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are spread out and stabilized until the second rope body 5 is taut. At this time, the second rope body 5 will have a shape that is roughly ring-like (C-shaped or U-shaped) in plan view, and will act as a "stopper" to prevent the four left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d from spreading too wide.

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

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

[0098] The assembled dimensions of the rope table 1 in this embodiment are approximately 60 cm in height. The dimensions are approximately 70cm in the front-to-back direction (long side) and approximately 50cm in the left-to-right direction (short side). However, the size of rope table 1 is just an example and is not limited to this size.

[0099] Next, we will explain the procedure for "storing" the rope table 1. However, the procedure for storing the rope table 1 should be carried out in the order of Figure 1 → Figure 2 → Figure 3 → Figure 4 (the reverse of the assembly procedure).

[0100] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, when the rope table 1 is "stored," the tabletop section 2, which consists of two right tabletop sections 2R and left tabletop section 2L, is separated from the legs 3 and lifted up. The right tabletop section 2R and left tabletop section 2L are then overlapped and the tabletop section 2 is folded.

[0101] Then, the four left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are stacked and closed, and the leg section 3 is folded. In other words, the four left front support plates 3a to the right rear support plate 3d are made parallel, and the leg section 3 is folded.

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

[0103] By using this second rope body 5 as a handle, the roped table 1 becomes portable when stored.

[0104] As described in detail above, the rope table 1 (foldable table 1) of the present invention is highly convenient because it can be easily assembled and stored, and can be folded and carried without taking up much space.

[0105] Furthermore, the rope table 1 of the present invention is not only suitable for indoor use, but is also ideal for outdoor recreation, leisure, and camping. In other words, the rope table 1 of the present invention has a wide range of applications.

[0106] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. In particular, matters not explicitly stated in the embodiments disclosed herein, such as operating conditions, handling conditions, dimensions of components, and weight, do not deviate from what is normally practiced by those skilled in the art, and are matters that can be easily anticipated by those skilled in the art. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0107] 1. Folding table (roping table) 2. Top panel 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. The top panel and, The legs consist of a plurality of supports that support the top plate from below and are hinged together so as to be rotatable with each other, A first rope body connecting the top plate and the legs, It has a second rope body that connects the plurality of supports together, The top plate and the legs are connected by the first rope and can be separated and folded. The top plate, separated from the legs, can be positioned to the side of the legs while suspended by the first rope. The legs, separated from the top plate, remain connected by the second rope body, and the plurality of supports can be rotated and overlapped with each other. A folding table characterized in that, in the leg portion separated from the tabletop portion, the plurality of support members that are stacked on top of each other can be lifted up while remaining stacked on top of each other by pulling up the second rope body.

2. The leg portion comprises four supports, which are hinge-connected to each other so as to be rotatable: a left front support that supports the left front of the top plate from below; a right front support that supports the right front of the top plate from below; a left rear support that supports the left rear of the top plate from below; and a right rear support that supports the right rear of the top plate from below. The folding table according to feature 1.

3. The top plate portion consists of a right top plate portion and a left top plate portion that are hinged together so as to be rotatable with respect to each other. The tabletop, separated from the legs, can be folded by rotating the right and left tabletop sections. The folding table according to feature 2.

4. The first rope body described above is composed of four rope bodies: a left front rope body connecting the front side of the left top plate and the upper side of the left front support; a right front rope body connecting the front side of the right top plate and the upper side of the right front support; a left rear rope body connecting the rear side of the left top plate and the upper side of the left rear support; and a right rear rope body connecting the rear side of the right top plate and the upper side of the right rear support. The folding table according to feature 3.

5. The second rope body connects the plurality of supports to each other at the upper part of the portion where the plurality of supports are joined together by a hinge connection, When assembling the folding table so that the legs support the tabletop from below, the legs serve as stoppers to prevent the multiple support members from spreading too far apart. A folding table according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. Each of the plurality of supports is made of a plate material. A folding table according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. Each of the plurality of supports has a frame made of rods. A folding table according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

8. Each of the plurality of supports has a cloth that covers the space enclosed by the rods that serve as the frame. The folding table according to feature 7.

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