Folding tables and table sets
The folding table design with low-hardness contact points and symmetrical support structures addresses the issue of damage during alignment, ensuring reduced wear and improved handling.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- OKAMURA CORP
- Filing Date
- 2022-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-29
AI Technical Summary
Folding tables are prone to damage when stacked or aligned in a way that causes contact between their tabletops and support structures, leading to potential wear and tear.
The folding table design incorporates a low-hardness contact portion on the tabletop and a symmetrical support structure, with the contact points positioned to minimize damage during alignment, and a tabletop rotation mechanism to prevent interference between support structures.
The design effectively reduces damage to tabletops and support structures by ensuring they abut at low-hardness points and minimizes interference, enhancing durability and ease of handling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
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[0001] The present invention relates to a folding table and a table set.
Background Art
[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a folding table including leg bodies and a rotatable top plate. The folding table can switch between a use state in which the top plate is horizontal and a folding state in which the top plate is inclined. When multiple folding tables are not in use, they may be stacked in the folding state and arranged side by side.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
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Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0007] With this configuration, when a pair of folding tables are placed facing each other and in contact, the low-hardness contact points cause the two folding tables to abut against each other. Therefore, damage to the tabletops can be suppressed.
[0008] In the folding table, the tabletop has a first end that rises when transitioning from the usage position to the upright position, and the contact portion is provided at least at the first end, and when the tabletop is in the upright position, with the direction in which the pair of folding tables move toward each other being the inward direction of alignment, it is preferable that the contact portion is located inward in the alignment direction compared to the upper end of the support structure.
[0009] With this configuration, when a pair of folding tables are placed facing each other and in contact, the support structure is less likely to be involved in the contact. Therefore, damage caused by contact with the support structure can be easily avoided.
[0010] The folding table is equipped with a tabletop rotation mechanism interposed between the tabletop and the support structure, where the front-to-back direction is defined as the direction perpendicular to the width direction and the vertical direction, and the direction in which a pair of folding tables move away from each other is defined as the outward direction in the alignment direction. The tabletop rotation mechanism comprises a pivoted portion that is pivotally supported on the axis at the center of the tabletop in the front-to-back direction, or at a position further outward from the center in the alignment direction than the center, and a pivot portion having the axis. Preferably, the support structure has a shape that is symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to the center of the front-to-back direction.
[0011] This configuration allows for a smaller projection of the support structure in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, it is easier to avoid the support structures of two opposing folding tables coming into contact with each other and being damaged.
[0012] The folding table further comprises a locking mechanism for restricting the rotation of the tabletop and a release member for releasing the restriction by the locking mechanism, and the support structure comprises a pair of legs provided at different positions in the width direction, and preferably the locking mechanism and the release member are provided at positions corresponding to only one of the pair of legs.
[0013] This configuration prevents interference (contact) between the release members when a pair of folding tables are placed facing each other front to back. Therefore, the folding tables have an advantage in terms of handling.
[0014] A table set according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of the folding tables.
[0015] With this configuration, when a pair of folding tables are placed facing each other and in contact, the low-hardness contact points cause the two folding tables to abut against each other. Therefore, damage to the tabletops can be suppressed. [Effects of the Invention]
[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, a folding table and table set can be provided in which the tabletop is less susceptible to damage.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0017] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of a folding table according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view of a folding table according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a side view of the folding table when the tabletop is in the use position. [Figure 4] It is a side view of the folding table when the tabletop is in the upright position. [Figure 5] It is a side view of a state where a pair of folding tables with the tabletops in the upright position are facing each other. [Figure 6] It is a plan view of a state where a pair of folding tables with the tabletops in the upright position are facing each other. [Figure 7] It is a partial perspective view of a state where a pair of folding tables with the tabletops in the upright position are facing each other. [Figure 8] It is a partial cross-sectional view of a state where a pair of folding tables with the tabletops in the upright position are facing each other. [Figure 9] It is a partial side view of a state where a pair of folding tables according to the second embodiment are facing each other. [Figure 10] It is a partial perspective view of a state where a pair of folding tables according to the second embodiment are facing each other. [Figure 11] It is a perspective view of the first usage example of the folding table of the embodiment. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view of the second usage example of the folding table of the embodiment.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention
[0018] The folding table of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0019] [Folding Table] (First Embodiment) Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of the folding table 1 according to the first embodiment. Figure 3 is a side view of the folding table 1 when the tabletop 2 is in the usage position P1. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the folding table 1 according to the first embodiment comprises a tabletop (main body) 2, a frame (support structure) 11, a pair of tabletop rotation mechanisms 3, a locking mechanism 5, and a release member 6. The folding table 1 is sometimes simply referred to as "table 1".
[0020] Table 1 is a so-called flap-type table, with the tabletop 2 rotatable relative to the frame 11. Unless otherwise specified, the following description will explain each configuration when the working surface (top surface 2a) of the tabletop 2 is facing upwards (when the tabletop 2 is in the usage position P1).
[0021] The configuration of Table 1 is explained using an XYZ Cartesian coordinate system. The direction along the X-axis is called the left-right direction. The direction along the Y-axis is called the front-back direction. The direction along the Z-axis is called the up-down direction. The X, Y, and Z axes are orthogonal to each other. The up-down direction is the normal direction (vertical direction) of the horizontal floor surface F on which Table 1 is installed. Of the front-back directions, the side indicated by the arrow Y representing the Y-axis is called the front side. The opposite side of the front side is called the rear side. Viewing from the left-right direction is called a side view. The left-right direction is an example of the "width direction".
[0022] The top plate 2 is, for example, rectangular in shape when viewed from above. The top plate 2 is, for example, rectangular in shape, with the left-to-right dimension being larger than the front-to-back dimension. The middle portion of the top plate 2, including the center position in the front-to-back direction, is supported by the frame 11 via the top plate rotation mechanism 3. Reference numeral 2a indicates the upper surface (outer surface) of the top plate 2. Reference numeral 2b indicates the lower surface (back surface) of the top plate 2. The top plate 2 is made of, for example, resin, wood, metal, etc. The top plate 2 is an example of the "main body".
[0023] As shown in Figure 3, an edge member 21 is formed on the outer edge of the top plate 2. The hardness of the edge member 21 is lower than the hardness of the top plate 2. That is, the edge member 21 is softer than the top plate 2. The edge member 21 is made of a soft material (low hardness material). As an indicator of hardness, for example, durometer hardness (according to JIS K6253-3:2012) can be used. The hardness of the edge member 21 may be, for example, 0.1 to 0.95 times that of the top plate 2. It is desirable that the edge member 21 be elastically deformable. The material of the edge member 21 may be rubber, elastomer, etc.
[0024] The edge member 21 is provided at least at the first end 2A, which is the rear end of the top plate 2. The first end 2A corresponds to the long rear side of the rectangular top plate 2. Preferably, the edge member 21 is also provided at the second end 2B, which is the front end of the top plate 2. The second end 2B corresponds to the long front side of the top plate 2. It is desirable that the edge member 21 is formed around the entire circumference of the outer edge of the top plate 2.
[0025] The edge member 21 of the portion provided at the first end 2A is called the "first contact portion 21A". The first contact portion 21A is formed on the first end 2A over its entire length in the left-right direction. The edge member 21 of the portion provided at the second end 2B is called the "second contact portion 21B". The second contact portion 21B is formed on the second end 2B over its entire length in the left-right direction. The first contact portion 21A and the second contact portion 21B are examples of "contact portions".
[0026] The edge member 21 is formed on at least the lower part (including the lower end of the end face 2c) of the outer peripheral edge of the top plate 2. Preferably, the edge member 21 is formed not only on the lower part of the end face 2c but also on the upper part (including the upper end of the end face 2c). It is desirable that the edge member 21 is formed to cover the entire area of the end face 2c of the outer peripheral edge of the top plate 2.
[0027] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the frame 11 comprises a pair of legs 12 and a cross frame 16. The pair of legs 12 are positioned at different locations in the left-right direction. The pair of legs 12 are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The pair of legs 12 have a symmetrical configuration in the left-right direction. The pair of legs 12 are connected via the cross frame 16 and the leg column side brackets 3b (see Figure 2). The legs 12 are made of, for example, metal, wood, resin, etc.
[0028] The leg section 12 comprises a first leg column 13 and a second leg column 14. The first leg column 13 supports the tabletop 2 at its upper end via a tabletop rotation mechanism 3. The first leg column 13 extends in a straight line, inclined to gradually descend toward the front. The cross-sectional shape of the first leg column 13 (the shape of the cross-section perpendicular to the length direction of the first leg column 13) is, for example, circular. The first leg column 13 has a shape in which the diameter gradually decreases toward the tip.
[0029] The second leg column 14 supports the top plate 2 at its upper end via the top plate rotation mechanism 3. The second leg column 14 is located behind the first leg column 13. The second leg column 14 extends in a straight line, gradually sloping downwards toward the rear. The cross-sectional shape of the second leg column 14 (the shape of the cross-section perpendicular to the length direction of the second leg column 14) is, for example, circular. The second leg column 14 has a shape in which the diameter gradually decreases toward the tip.
[0030] The distance between the first leg column 13 and the second leg column 14 gradually increases towards their tips. It is desirable that the first leg column 13 and the second leg column 14 have the same angle of inclination with respect to the horizontal plane. It is also desirable that the first leg column 13 and the second leg column 14 have equal lengths.
[0031] The leg portion 12 is preferably symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to its central part in the front-to-back direction. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3, the leg portion 12 is symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to the vertical line L passing through the axis C2 of the cross frame 16 as the axis of symmetry. The first leg column 13 and the second leg column 14 are symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to the vertical line L as the axis of symmetry.
[0032] The cross frame 16 extends in the left-right direction. The cross frame 16 connects a pair of legs 12 via leg column-side brackets 3b. The cross frame 16 has an axis C2 that runs along the left-right direction. The axis C2 is located in the center of the frame 11 in the front-rear direction. The axis C2 is located in the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction.
[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, casters (ground contact points) 15 are provided at the lower ends of the first leg column 13 and the second leg column 14, allowing the table 1 to move on the floor surface F. The casters 15 make contact with the floor surface F.
[0034] The tabletop rotation mechanism 3 comprises a tabletop-side bracket (pivot part) 3a, a leg column-side bracket 3b, and a tabletop rotation shaft 4 (pivot part). The tabletop-side bracket 3a is provided on the underside (bottom surface 2b) of the tabletop 2. The tabletop-side bracket 3a is pivotally supported by the tabletop rotation shaft 4. The tabletop rotation mechanism 3 is interposed between the tabletop 2 and the frame 11.
[0035] The column-side bracket 3b is provided between the upper part of the first column 13 and the upper part of the second column 14. The column-side bracket 3b is fixed to the first column 13 and the second column 14.
[0036] The tabletop bracket 3a and the leg column bracket 3b are connected via a tabletop pivot axis 4 so as to be able to rotate relative to each other. The tabletop pivot axis 4 is a pivot axis that runs along the left-right direction. The tabletop pivot axis 4 has an axis C1. The tabletop pivot axis 4 is located below the lower surface 2b of the tabletop 2. The tabletop pivot axis 4 is located outward in the direction of alignment (direction R2 shown in Figure 3) from the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction. Note that the front-rear position of the axis C1 of the tabletop pivot axis 4 may be the same as the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction. For example, the axis C1 of the tabletop pivot axis 4 may coincide with the axis C2 of the cross frame 16.
[0037] The top plate 2 is pivotally supported on the frame 11 via the top plate rotation axis 4 by the top plate rotation mechanism 3. In other words, the top plate 2 is supported on the frame 11 in a manner that allows it to rotate around the top plate rotation axis 4.
[0038] The position of the tabletop 2 with the work surface (top surface 2a) facing upwards is called the "usage position P1". The top surface 2a of the tabletop 2 at the usage position P1 is, for example, horizontal.
[0039] As shown in Figure 2, the locking mechanism 5 and the release member 6 are provided in positions corresponding to only one of the pair of legs 12. More specifically, the locking mechanism 5 and the release member 6 are provided only on the top plate rotation mechanism 3 connected to one of the legs 12. In other words, the locking mechanism 5 and the release member 6 are provided only on one of the top plate rotation mechanisms 3. The locking mechanism 5 restricts the rotation of the tabletop 2 via the tabletop pivot axis 4. The locking mechanism 5 can, for example, restrict the relative rotation between the tabletop-side bracket 3a and the leg column-side bracket 3b.
[0040] The locking mechanism 5 comprises, for example, a fixed part, a movable part, and a biasing member. The locking mechanism 5 is provided on the top plate side bracket 3a. The movable part is movable between a first position that restricts the rotation of the top plate 2 and a second position that does not restrict the rotation of the top plate 2. The biasing member biases the movable part from the second position toward the first position. When the top plate 2 is in the usage position P1 or the upright position P2, the rotation of the top plate 2 is restricted when the movable part is positioned in the first position.
[0041] The release member 6 moves the movable part of the locking mechanism 5 from the first position to the second position through a rotational operation by the user. This releases the restriction on the rotation of the top plate 2. The release member 6 is rotatably connected to the top plate side bracket 3a via, for example, a pivot axis 6a (see Figure 7) that runs along the left-right direction. The release member 6 is an operating lever that can rotate around the pivot axis 6a.
[0042] When the top plate 2 is in the usage position P1 (see Figure 3) or the upright position P2 (see Figure 4), the locking mechanism 5 locks the top plate rotation mechanism 3, restricting the rotation of the top plate 2. When the lock by the locking mechanism 5 is released by operating the release member 6, the top plate 2 becomes rotatable.
[0043] Figure 4 is a side view of the table 1 when the tabletop 2 is rotated around the tabletop pivot axis 4. As shown in Figure 4, the position of the tabletop 2 with its top surface 2a tilted is called the "upright position P2". In the upright position P2, for example, the tabletop 2 is tilted so that its top surface 2a faces forward (more specifically, diagonally to the upper right in Figure 4). The tabletop 2 is tilted so as to gradually descend toward the front. Note that in the upright position, the tabletop 2 may also be in a position where its top surface 2a is aligned in the vertical direction. The tabletop 2 in this position also falls under the category of "tabletop 2 with tilted top surface 2a".
[0044] The first end 2A (rear end) of the top plate 2 rises when the top plate 2 moves from the usage position P1 (see Figure 3) to the upright position P2 (see Figure 4). The second end 2B (front end) of the top plate 2 lowers when the top plate 2 moves from the usage position P1 to the upright position P2.
[0045] When the tabletop 2 is in the upright position P2, the first contact portion 21A is located inward (opposite direction) in the direction of alignment compared to the upper end portion 11a of the frame 11. "Inward in the direction of alignment" refers to the direction in which the two tables 1 move closer to each other (direction R1 shown in Figure 4) when a pair of tables 1 are placed facing each other front to back with their top surfaces 2a facing away from each other (see Figure 5). The positional relationship between the first contact portion 21A and the upper end portion 11a of the frame 11 will be explained in detail below based on Figure 4.
[0046] In Figure 4, when a pair of tables 1 are placed facing each other, the inward direction in the alignment direction is to the left (rear) (direction R1 shown in Figure 4) (see Figure 5). Comparing the position of the rearmost part of the upper end 11a of the frame 11 (rearmost part 11b) with the position of the first contact part 21A, the first contact part 21A is located further rear than the rearmost part 11b. For example, the first contact part 21A is located further rear than the axis C2 of the cross frame 16 by a distance L1 (distance in the front-rear direction). The rearmost part 11b is located further rear than the axis C2 by a distance L2 (distance in the front-rear direction). Distance L1 is greater than distance L2. Therefore, it can be said that the first contact part 21A is located further rear than the rearmost part 11b. Thus, the first contact part 21A is located inward in the alignment direction compared to the upper end 11a of the frame 11.
[0047] [Table Set] Figure 5 is a side view of the pair of tables 1 facing each other. Figure 6 is a top view of the pair of tables 1 facing each other. Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of the pair of tables 1 facing each other. Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pair of tables 1 facing each other.
[0048] As shown in Figures 5 to 7, the table set 101 comprises a pair of tables 1. The tabletops 2 of the pair of tables 1 are each in the upright position P2. The pair of tables 1 are positioned facing each other, front to back, with their top surfaces 2a facing away from each other.
[0049] As shown in Figure 6, the pair of tables 1 are assembled with their positions offset from each other in the left-right direction. This prevents the legs 12 of the pair of tables 1 from interfering with (contacting) each other. As shown in Figure 5, at least a portion of the second leg column 14 fits under the tabletop 2 of the other table 1.
[0050] Since the first contact portion 21A is located inward in the alignment direction compared to the upper end portion 11a of the frame 11, when the two tables 1 are brought into contact with each other, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the first contact portions 21A come into contact with each other. The pair of tables 1 are positioned in a direction that brings them closer together.
[0051] In this embodiment, the table 1 has a first contact portion 21A with low hardness formed on the first end portion 2A of the tabletop 2. Therefore, when a pair of tables 1 are placed facing each other and in contact, the first contact portions 21A come into contact with each other, causing the pair of tables 1 to abut each other. Since the two tables 31 come into contact at the first contact portions 21A, damage to the tabletop 2 can be suppressed.
[0052] Table 1 has its first contact portion 21A positioned inward in the alignment direction (direction R1 shown in Figure 4) compared to the upper end portion 11a of the frame 11. Therefore, when a pair of tables 1 are placed facing each other and brought into contact, the frame 11 is less likely to be involved in the contact. Thus, Table 1 is less likely to be damaged by contact with the frame 11 of the opposing table 1.
[0053] The frame 11 has a shape that is symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to its central part in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, the protruding dimension of the frame 11 in the front-to-back direction can be reduced. Consequently, it is easier to avoid the frames 11 of two opposing tables 1 coming into contact with each other and being damaged.
[0054] In Table 1, the locking mechanism 5 and the release member 6 are positioned to correspond to only one of the pair of legs 12. Therefore, when the pair of Tables 1 are placed facing each other front to back, the release member 6 of one Table 1 and the release member 6 of the other Table 1 are positioned at different locations in the left-right direction. Thus, interference (contact) between the release members 6 can be avoided. As a result, Table 1 has an advantage in terms of handling.
[0055] Since the table set 101 comprises a pair of tables 1, the first contact portions 21A come into contact with each other, causing the pair of tables 1 to abut against each other. Therefore, damage to the tabletop 2 can be suppressed.
[0056] When multiple table sets 101 are arranged in a front-to-back configuration, the tabletops 2 of adjacent tables 1 may come into contact with each other with their upper surfaces 2a facing each other. In this case, the second contact portions 21B provided on the second end portions 2B come into contact with each other, causing the adjacent tables 1 to abut against each other. This helps to prevent damage to the tabletops 2.
[0057] [Folding Table] (Second Embodiment) Figure 9 is a partial side view of a pair of tables 31 facing each other according to the second embodiment. Figure 10 is a partial perspective view of a pair of tables 31 facing each other.
[0058] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the pair of tables 31 constitute a table set 201. A stopper 33 is formed on at least one of the two second legs 14 of the table 31. The stopper 33 is included in the frame (body) 111 of the table 31. The stopper 33 is formed on the upper part of the second leg 14. The stopper 33 is columnar (for example, cylindrical). The stopper 33 protrudes inward in the left-right direction. "Inward in the left-right direction" is the direction in which the two legs 12, which are aligned left-right, move closer to each other. The stopper 33 is made of a hard material such as metal.
[0059] As shown in Figure 10, a contact portion 34 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the stopper 33. The contact portion 34 is, for example, a coating formed on the outer circumferential surface of the stopper 33. The contact portion 34 is formed over the entire area of the outer circumferential surface of the stopper 33. The hardness of the contact portion 34 is lower than the hardness of the stopper 33. It is desirable that the contact portion 34 is elastically deformable. The material of the contact portion 34 can be rubber, elastomer, etc.
[0060] In this embodiment, the table 31 has a contact portion 34 formed on the stopper 33. Therefore, when a pair of tables 31 are placed facing each other front to back and in contact with each other, the contact portion 34 of one table 31 comes into contact with the second leg column 14 of the other table 31. As a result, the pair of tables 31 abut each other. Since the two tables 31 come into contact at the contact portion 34, damage to the tabletop 2 and frame 111 can be suppressed.
[0061] Since the stopper 33 is formed on the leg portion 12, the relative position of the leg portion 12 can be stabilized when a pair of tables 31 are placed facing each other.
[0062] The table set 201 includes a pair of tables 31, which helps to prevent damage to the tabletop 2 and frame 111.
[0063] [Examples of using a folding table] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a first use example of the table 41 of the embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, multiple tables 41 can be arranged facing each other with the tabletop 2 as the usage position P1. In the table 41 of the embodiment, a modesty panel 17 may be provided below the tabletop 2. In this example of use, since the tables 41 are arranged facing each other, it is easy to return the tabletops 2 to their upright position P2 (see Figure 5) after use.
[0064] Figure 12 is a perspective view of a second use example of the table 41 of the embodiment. As shown in Figure 12, multiple tables 41 may be arranged in a matrix in the left-right and front-back directions in a forward-facing orientation.
[0065] In both of the usage examples shown in Figures 11 and 12, after use, the tabletop 2 can be placed in the upright position P2, and the tables 41 can be placed facing each other (see Figure 5). This allows for space saving.
[0066] The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the table set 101 shown in Figure 5 consists of a pair of tables 1, but the number of tables constituting the table set is not limited to two. The number of tables constituting the table set can be multiple (any number of two or more). The tables constituting the table set may be one pair or multiple pairs.
[0067] The table of this embodiment may have both a first contact portion 21A formed on the tabletop 2 (see Figure 3) and a contact portion 34 formed on the frame 111 (see Figure 10), or it may have only one of them. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0068] 1, 31, 41 Folding Table 2. Top panel (main body) 2a Top side 2A 1st end 3. Top plate rotation mechanism 3a Top plate side bracket (pivot support) 4. Top plate pivot axis (pivot part) 5. Locking mechanism 6 Release Member 11. Frame (support structure) 11a Upper end 12 Legs 15. Casters (ground contact points) 21A 1st contact part (contact part) 34 Contact part 101,201 Table Set 111 Frame (support structure) (main body) C1 axis center F Floor P1 Usage position P2 standing position
Claims
1. A folding table comprising a support structure having a contact portion that makes contact with the floor surface, and a tabletop pivotally supported on the support structure via an axis along the width direction, The top plate is rotatable between a usage position where the top surface faces upward and an upright position where the top surface is inclined. The main body, which is at least one of the top plate and the support structure, has a contact portion formed on it that is less hard than the main body. When the pair of folding tables, with their top plates in the upright position, are brought into contact with each other with their upper surfaces facing away from the other folding table, the contact portion of at least one of the folding tables comes into contact with the other folding table, causing the pair of folding tables to abut against each other. The direction perpendicular to the width direction and the vertical direction is defined as the front-to-back direction. The support structure comprises a pair of legs provided at different positions in the width direction, The aforementioned legs each extend inclined downward toward the front and rear, and have two linear leg columns arranged symmetrically in the front-rear direction. The ground contact portion is provided at the lower end of the leg column, The top plate has a first end that rises when moving from the usage position to the upright position, The contact portion is an edge member formed at least at the lower part of the first end and having a lower hardness than the top plate. The direction in which the pair of folding tables move toward each other is considered the inward direction of alignment. When the top plate is in the upright position, the contact portion is located inward in the direction of alignment compared to the upper end of the support structure. Folding table.
2. The tabletop is provided with a tabletop rotation mechanism interposed between the tabletop and the support structure, The direction in which the pair of folding tables move away from each other is considered the outward direction in the alignment direction, The aforementioned top plate rotation mechanism is, A pivoted portion is pivotally supported on the axis of the top plate at the center in the front-rear direction, or at a position further outward from the center in the direction of alignment, The system comprises a pivot portion having the aforementioned axis, The support structure has a shape that is symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to the central part in the front-to-back direction. The folding table according to claim 1.
3. A locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of the top plate, The system further comprises a release member for releasing the restriction imposed by the locking mechanism, The locking mechanism and the release member are provided at a position corresponding to only one of the pair of legs. The folding table according to claim 1.
4. A folding table comprising a support structure having a contact portion that makes contact with the floor surface, and a tabletop pivotally supported on the support structure via an axis along the width direction, The top plate is rotatable between a usage position where the top surface faces upward and an upright position where the top surface is inclined. The main body, which is at least one of the top plate and the support structure, has a contact portion formed on it that is less hard than the main body. When the pair of folding tables, with their top plates in the upright position, are brought into contact with each other with their upper surfaces facing away from the other folding table, the contact portion of at least one of the folding tables comes into contact with the other folding table, causing the pair of folding tables to abut against each other. The direction perpendicular to the width direction and the vertical direction is defined as the front-to-back direction. The support structure comprises a pair of legs provided at different positions in the width direction, The aforementioned leg section has two straight leg columns that extend inclined downward toward the front and rear, respectively. The ground contact portion is provided at the lower end of the leg column, The legs of each of the pair of folding tables are arranged to be offset in the width direction. The abutment portion is a stopper that protrudes in the width direction from the leg column of one of the pair of folding tables and abuts against the leg column of the other of the pair of folding tables. Folding table.
5. The tabletop is provided with a tabletop rotation mechanism interposed between the tabletop and the support structure, The direction in which the pair of folding tables move away from each other is considered the outward direction in the alignment direction, The aforementioned top plate rotation mechanism is, A pivoted portion is pivotally supported on the axis of the top plate at the center in the front-rear direction, or at a position further outward from the center in the direction of alignment, The system comprises a pivot portion having the aforementioned axis, The support structure has a shape that is symmetrical in the front-to-back direction with respect to the central part in the front-to-back direction. The folding table according to claim 1.
6. A locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of the top plate, The system further comprises a release member for releasing the restriction imposed by the locking mechanism, The locking mechanism and the release member are provided at a position corresponding to only one of the pair of legs. The folding table according to claim 1.
7. A plurality of folding tables as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, Table set.