Car folding table

Abstract

The present invention relates to a foldable table for a vehicle, and more specifically, to a foldable table for a vehicle that is installed in the space between seats or between a seat and a console box of a vehicle, and is capable of adjusting height and positioning angle, thereby providing efficient space utilization in a narrow space. To this end, the present invention relates to a foldable table installed on the side of a seat of a vehicle, wherein A support installed between the seats of a vehicle or between the seat and the console box, and A table installed to be movable up and down on one side of the above-mentioned support member, and A fixing means for fixing the above support member between seats or between a seat and a console box, and It is characterized by including an angle adjustment means for adjusting the arrangement angle of the above table.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a foldable table for a vehicle, and more specifically, to a foldable table for a vehicle that is installed in the space between seats or between a seat and a console box, and provides a table capable of adjusting height and positioning angle, thereby providing efficient space utilization in a narrow space. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, the amenities installed in vehicles are often devices that assist the driver in operating the vehicle, and displays or foldable tables are being installed for passengers in the rear seats.

[0003] Foldable tables for passengers in the rear seats are typically installed to rotate outward from the backrest of the front seats. Consequently, passengers in the rear seats must rise from their seats and shift their posture forward to use the table, which causes discomfort and makes it difficult to use for extended periods.

[0004] In addition, there is a problem with inconvenience in use due to the inability to adjust the table's positioning angle. For example, when working, a laptop is placed on the table and the display is opened at a specific angle; however, the opening angle is limited because there is insufficient clearance between the display and the backrest of the front seat. Consequently, depending on the physical condition of the rear passenger, the viewing angle for viewing the display is restricted, making it difficult to see the content displayed.

[0005] In addition, in the case of a table installed on the backrest of a front seat, it must be fixed to the backrest when not in use, so a separate locking device or locking mechanism must be provided, and there was a problem that installation or use was impossible in small cars with narrow space between the front and rear seats or in vehicles without rear seats.

[0006] A prior art proposed to solve the above-mentioned problem is Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2563591 (registered on August 1, 2023). This prior art relates to a "retractable table for automobiles," which allows a passenger in the vehicle to conveniently retract and retract a table in the space between the seats.

[0007] To this end, the above prior art comprises a lower bracket having a fixed hole in the floor of a vehicle and installed in a fixed manner; an upper bracket rotatably coupled to the lower bracket so as not to be set more than 90 degrees; a link whose lower part is rotatably installed in a cut groove formed on the upper part of the upper bracket; a table installed to slide vertically on the upper part of the upper bracket while one side bottom surface is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the link; a lock slide installed to move in and out of the upper bracket as it moves up and down in the state of the table's up and down movement; and a lock key that moves forward and backward according to the movement state of the lock slide and moves in and out of the fixed hole formed in the lower bracket.

[0008] The prior art described above has the advantage of increasing space utilization by limiting the table from rotating more than 90 degrees and allowing it to be pulled out and used from the space between the sheets.

[0009] On the other hand, the above-mentioned conventional technology requires that a lower bracket placed between the seats be fixed to the floor of the vehicle using a fixing means such as a fixing bolt. In order to install the table, a fixing groove must be formed in the floor of the vehicle, and in this process, the seats must be moved or separated depending on the type of vehicle or the shape of the seat. This causes inconvenience during the initial installation, as well as problems where moving or separating the seats is required during repair or maintenance in use, resulting in increased time and costs for both initial installation and maintenance. Prior art literature

[0010] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-2563591 (Registered on August 1, 2023) The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention is proposed to solve the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a foldable table for a vehicle that improves the space utilization of the vehicle by being installed in the space between seats or between a seat and a console box, configured so that a passenger can pull it out or store it, and includes a fixing means that contacts and supports the seat or console box, thereby supporting the support member to which the table is attached, so that installation and removal are easy.

[0013] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a foldable table for vehicles that allows the rotation angle of the table to be freely adjusted, enabling the upper and lower surfaces of the table to be selectively utilized as needed, as well as improving convenience of use for work or reading by positioning the table at an angle. means of solving the problem

[0014] To achieve the above objective, the present invention relates to a foldable table installed on the side of a vehicle seat, wherein

[0015] A support installed between the seats of a vehicle or between the seat and the console box, and

[0016] A table installed to be movable up and down on one side of the above-mentioned support member, and

[0017] A fixing means for fixing the above support member between seats or between a seat and a console box, and

[0018] It is characterized by including an angle adjustment means for adjusting the arrangement angle of the above table.

[0020] In addition, the fixing means comprises a fixing housing having an internal operating space and one side installed on the support member, a fixing piece having one end installed to enter and exit the fixing housing and the other end abutting the seat or console box of the vehicle, and an elastic body that elastically presses the fixing piece toward the seat or console box of the vehicle, and further comprises a vibration damping pad between the fixing housing and the support member made of a material having elastic restoring force to offset vibrations transmitted through the fixing piece.

[0022] In addition, the angle adjustment means is characterized by comprising a clamp that wraps around and is coupled to the outer surface of the support member, a joint that is rotatably installed on the clamp, a rotating body that is rotatably installed on the joint and has one end in the longitudinal direction fixedly installed on the table, and an angle adjustment part formed on the inner surface of the joint and the outer surface of the rotating body, respectively, and interlocking with each other so as to be rotatable.

[0024] In addition, the angle adjustment means is characterized by including a movable rail formed along the longitudinal direction of the support member, wherein a pair is formed symmetrically with respect to each other, and a pair of rolling casters provided to be rollable on the side of the table and arranged to move along the movable rail.

[0026] At this time, the angle adjustment part is characterized by including a support projection protruding toward the center from the inner surface of the joint and provided in a mutually symmetrical direction, and an angle-forming surface formed as a recess on the outer surface of the rotating body into which the support projection is inserted, and having a polygonal cross-section.

[0028] Furthermore, the table is characterized by being composed of a pair of parts rotatably joined by a hinge, and each part having a locking piece to prevent an item placed on the upper surface of the table from falling off.

[0030] In addition, the support member is provided with one or more support bars that are rotatably installed at the top and support the bottom surface of the table, and the support bars are characterized by being composed of multi-joint links that are rotatably arranged to each other. Effects of the invention

[0031] The present invention, constructed as described above, has the effect of improving space utilization by being installed between seats or between a seat and a console box of a vehicle, and by allowing it to be pulled out or stored as needed by the passenger.

[0033] In addition, the present invention includes a fixing means for fixing a support member on which a table is installed to a seat or console box, and since no separate tools or movement of the seat are required to fix the support member through the fixing means, installation and removal are easy, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0035] In addition, the present invention allows the table's placement angle to be adjusted, thereby improving user convenience by allowing the user to freely adjust it according to the intended use, and also has the effect of expanding usability by allowing the table to be flipped 180 degrees for use. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0036] FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a foldable table for a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram illustrating the unfolded state of a foldable table for a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the operating state of a fixing means constituting the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an angle adjustment means constituting the present invention. FIG. 5 is an illustrative diagram showing another embodiment of a support member constituting the present invention. FIG. 6 is an illustrative diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0037] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a foldable table for a vehicle according to the present invention will be examined in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0039] First, the vehicle folding table (1) according to the present invention comprises, in a folding table installed on the side of a vehicle seat, a support member (10) installed between the vehicle seats or between the seat and the console box, a table (20) installed to be movable up and down on one side of the support member (10), a fixing means (30) for fixing the support member (10) between the seats or between the seat and the console box, and an angle adjustment means (40) for adjusting the positioning angle of the table (20).

[0041] The vehicle folding table (20) of the present invention can be installed between the seats of the vehicle or between the seats of the vehicle and the console box, or between the seats of the vehicle and the vehicle door.

[0042] To this end, the vehicle folding table (20) of the present invention includes a support member (10) installed between the seats of the vehicle or between the seat and the console box.

[0043] The above support member (10) may be formed, for example, in the form of a multi-stage telescopic rod that moves in and out of each other and adjusts its height, or in the form of a square plate as another embodiment.

[0044] When the above support member (10) is formed in a multi-stage telescopic shape, it is configured to allow for vertical height adjustment, which has the advantage of minimizing volume during storage or portability, and when formed in the shape of a square plate, it can provide stability by widening the contact area with the floor of the vehicle or the table (20) described later when rotated horizontally.

[0045] Here, when the support member (10) is formed in a multi-stage telescopic shape, a pair may be arranged at regular intervals, and a connecting piece (not shown in the drawing) connecting the arranged pair may be provided to provide uprightness, thereby providing stability when using the table.

[0046] Meanwhile, the support member (10) is further provided with a support bar (11) that contacts and supports the table (20) described later. The support bar (11) is rotatably installed at the top of the support member (10) so as to be exposed to the outside of the support member (10) when in use and positioned to come into contact with the top of the support member (10) when stored.

[0047] The above support bar (11) is formed in the shape of a rod having a predetermined length, and is made of a multi-joint link in which one or more are rotatably connected to increase the contact area with the table (20).

[0048] In addition, the support bar (11) is made of a material having a certain strength, such as metal, wood, or synthetic resin, so as to be able to support load pressure transmitted from above, and a magnet (12) is provided on the upper part of the support part (10) so as to be maintained in a position placed on the upper part of the support part (10), and a metal body (13) fixed by the magnet (12) may be placed on the support bar (11).

[0049] In addition, the above support bar (11) is made of a multi-joint link that can be unfolded or folded as described above, and is unfolded to the outside of the support part (10) to come into contact with the bottom surface of the table (20) and support it.

[0051] The table (20) is installed so as to be movable up and down on one side of the support member (10), is arranged vertically for storage or movement, and is arranged horizontally for use, and is formed in the shape of a flat plate.

[0052] The above table (20) is formed in the shape of a flat plate, but there are no restrictions on its shape; in addition to the rectangular shape shown in the drawing, various variations such as circular, trapezoidal, and polygonal shapes are possible.

[0053] However, it is preferable that the size of the above table (20) is such that it is not exposed above the seat cushion when rotated vertically and inserted between the seats.

[0054] Therefore, since the size of the table (20) is inevitably small, there is a problem that the usable area during actual use is small.

[0055] In order to solve these problems, the table (20) is formed as a pair of parts rotatably connected by a hinge, and each part is provided with a catch (21) to prevent the item placed on the upper surface of the table from falling off.

[0056] That is, the table (20) is formed with a pair of powders so that the area of ​​the table (20) can be expanded while reducing the volume when stored, and the pair of powders are rotatably joined through a hinge.

[0057] In this case, one of the pair of powder bodies is stacked on top of the other, thereby minimizing thickness to reduce weight and simultaneously minimizing volume during storage.

[0058] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned catch pieces (21) are formed in multiple mutually spaced positions on each of the pair of powders constituting the table (20), and are formed in positions offset from each other so that the catch pieces (21) do not come into contact with each other when the pair of powders are overlapping.

[0059] The above-mentioned catch piece (21) is configured to protrude a predetermined height toward the upper surface of the table when a pair of powders constituting the table are spread out, so that the upper part is positioned above the upper surface of the table. Here, the upper surface refers to the surface exposed upward when the table is rotated.

[0060] These catches (21) prevent objects such as laptops and books from falling off the table by making contact with and supporting the lower end of the object when the object is placed on the upper surface of the table.

[0061] Additionally, if one side of the table (20) is configured for use in a meal, a groove (22) formed inwardly can be formed on that side to accommodate a bowl or spoon, etc., and the groove (22) can be formed in multiple locations spaced apart from each other or in an area excluding a portion of the total surface area of ​​the table that is close to the edge.

[0063] The above fixing means (30) is for fixing the support member (10) between seats or between a seat and a console box, and includes a fixing housing (31) having an operating space (311) formed inside and one side installed on the support member (10), a fixing piece (32) installed so as to enter and exit from the fixing housing (31) and the other end in contact with the seat or console box of the vehicle, and an elastic body (33) that elastically presses the fixing piece (32) toward the seat or console box of the vehicle, and further includes a vibration damping pad (34) made of a material having elastic restoring force between the fixing housing (31) and the support member (10) to offset vibrations transmitted through the fixing piece (32).

[0065] The above fixed housing (31) is formed in the shape of a housing having an operating space (311) formed inside and an entrance (312) connected to the operating space (311), and is fixedly installed on the support member (10).

[0066] Here, the fixed housing (31) is positioned such that a pair of them are arranged symmetrically with respect to the support member (10), and the entrances (312) formed in each fixed housing (31) face in opposite directions.

[0067] The above fixing piece (32) is installed so that one end can enter and exit through the entrance (312) of the above fixing housing (31), and the other end is fixed by contacting the side of the seat of the vehicle or the side of the console box.

[0068] Meanwhile, an elastic pad (321) may be further disposed on the fixed piece (32) to prevent damage to the seat or console box in contact with it and to offset vibrations transmitted during vehicle operation, and the elastic pad (321) is made of a soft material having self-elastic restoring power such as rubber, silicone, or urethane.

[0069] And in the operating space (311) of the fixed housing (31), an elastic body (33) is arranged to elastically press the fixed piece (32) toward the seat or console box side, and the support member (10) is maintained in position by elastically pressing the fixed piece (32) by the elastic body (33).

[0070] In addition, the fixing piece (32) positioned between the fixed housing (31) and the support member (10) further includes a vibration damping pad (34) to offset vibrations in order to minimize the transmission of vibrations to the support member (10) during vehicle operation, thereby minimizing the transmission of vibrations to the support member (10) and the table (20) coupled thereto even during vehicle operation.

[0071] These anti-vibration pads (34) are made of a soft material having self-elastic recovery properties, such as rubber, silicone, or urethane, just like the elastic pad (321) described above.

[0072] The fixing means (30) formed as described above is inserted between the seats, and the fixing piece (32) comes into contact with and is compressed against the seat or console box. When the support member (10) is placed at a predetermined position, the fixing piece (32), which is pressed by the elastic body (33), comes into contact with and is supported against the seat or console box, thereby fixing the position of the support member (10).

[0073] This fixing means (30) is convenient to use because it does not require a separate tool and does not require movement of the seat, and it has the advantage of being able to rise by rotating the support member (10) during the process of separating the support member (10) from the seat for replacement or repair so that the fixing piece (32) is placed in the space between the seats, making separation between the seats for maintenance easy.

[0075] The angle adjustment means (40) comprises a clamp (41) that wraps around and is coupled to the outer surface of the support member (10), a joint (42) that is rotatably installed on the clamp (41), a rotating body (43) that is rotatably installed on the joint (42) and has one end in the longitudinal direction fixedly installed on the table (20), and an angle adjustment part (44) that is formed on the inner surface of the joint (42) and the outer surface of the rotating body (43), respectively, and is rotatably engaged with each other.

[0077] The clamp (41) is joined by wrapping around the outer surface of the support member (10), and one side is open and a pair of protruding pieces (411) are formed at mutually spaced positions, and a through hole (412) into which a rotation shaft (413) is inserted is formed in the pair of protruding pieces (411).

[0078] The joint (42) is rotatably installed between a pair of protruding pieces (411) of the clamp (41), and an insertion hole (421) into which the rotation shaft (413) is inserted is formed. Additionally, a coupling hole (422) into which the rotating body (43) is rotatably inserted is formed on one side of the joint (42).

[0079] The above-mentioned rotating body (43) is rotatably inserted into the coupling hole (422) of the joint (42) at one end and fixedly installed on the table (20) at the other end to support the rotation of the table (20).

[0080] And the angle adjustment part (44) is formed at the joint (42) and the rotating body (43) and is rotatably engaged with each other to rotatably support the table (20).

[0081] The angle adjustment part (44) includes a support projection (441) that protrudes toward the center from the inner surface of the joint (42) and is provided in a mutually symmetrical direction, and an angle forming surface (442) that is formed as a recess on the outer surface of the rotating body (43) into which the support projection (441) is inserted and has a polygonal cross-section.

[0082] Here, the angle forming surface (442) is formed by being recessed inward from the outer surface of the rotating body (43), and its cross-section is formed in a polygon. Here, the number of sides of the polygon can be changed according to the angle for adjusting the table (20). For example, if it consists of 6 sides, the rotation angle of the table changes by 60 degrees, and if it consists of 12 sides, it changes by 30 degrees.

[0083] The number of sides of these angle-forming surfaces (442) can be changed according to the weight of the table (20) itself or the load pressure that the table can support, including the weight of the table itself.

[0084] The support projection (441) is formed to protrude toward the center from the inner surface of the joint (42) and is fitted into the angle-forming surface (442). A portion of the end facing the angle-forming surface (442) has an inclined surface (443) formed along the direction in which the angle-forming surface (442) rotates, and includes a support surface (444) that extends horizontally from the end of the inclined surface (443) and contacts the angle-forming surface (442).

[0085] Meanwhile, the joint (42) is made of a material having its own elasticity so that it is compressed and restored to its original state during the process of rotation of the support projection (441) or angle-forming surface (442). For example, it is made of a synthetic resin material to provide elastic restoring force while ensuring a certain strength to maintain the rotated state.

[0087] Meanwhile, as another embodiment of the angle adjustment means (40), it includes a movable rail (45) formed along the longitudinal direction of the support member (10) and formed such that a pair are symmetrically formed, and a pair of rolling casters (46) provided to be rollable on the side of the table (20) and arranged to move along the movable rail (45).

[0088] The above-mentioned moving rail (45) is formed along the vertical length direction of the support member (10), and a pair is formed symmetrically to each other so that the rolling caster (46) can be installed to move. The rolling caster (46) is provided to roll on the side of the table (20) and moves along the moving rail (45) to adjust the vertical position of the table (20). After moving the table (20) to the top of the support member (10), the angle of the table can be adjusted by rotating the table (20) around the rotation axis of the rolling caster (46).

[0089] In this embodiment, the angle adjustment means (40) is capable of adjusting the angle of the table (20) only in the vertical and horizontal directions, and does not provide the various angle adjustments provided in the previously described embodiment. Therefore, the table (20) provided in this embodiment is provided for any one selected purpose.

[0091] Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a vehicle in which it is difficult to store the table (20) between the seat and the console box in the present invention, the rotation angle of the support member (10) is configured to be adjusted so that the table (20) is stored in the forward direction of the seat.

[0092] Here, the rotation angle adjustment of the support member (10) is configured by arranging a pair of angle adjustment means (40) in a direction that intersects each other at right angles, so that one of the pair adjusts the angle of the table (20) in the vertical direction and the other of the pair adjusts the angle in the horizontal direction.

[0093] In this embodiment, one end of the support member (10) is installed in a cup holder provided in the interior of a vehicle. Since the shape and position of the cup holder vary depending on the type of vehicle, the shape and size of the support member (10) may be changed to accommodate this, and the shape of the fixing piece (32) may also be varied in various ways to accommodate the internal shape of the cup holder, such as a semicircle shape, in addition to the circular shape shown in the drawing.

[0094] In addition, the support member (10) is formed in a multi-stage telescopic shape so that its length can be adjusted, and the joint (42) of the angle adjustment means (40) is also formed in a multi-stage telescopic shape so that its length can be adjusted.

[0095] Additionally, it is preferable that the joint (42) of the angle adjustment means (40) be further configured to allow the angle of the table (20) to be adjusted by installing an angle adjustment member, such as a universal joint, so as to allow the angle of the table (20) to be adjusted.

[0096] Meanwhile, the joint (42) may be configured such that multiple rods can be mutually stored and withdrawn so that the length can be adjusted in a straight direction, and the number of rods forming the joint is 2 as shown in the drawing, which is one embodiment and is not limited thereto.

[0098] As described above, the present invention has been explained by specific details such as specific components, limited embodiments, and drawings; however, this is provided merely to aid in a more comprehensive understanding of the invention, and the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. A person skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from this description.

[0100] Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all things equivalent to or having equivalent variations to the claims set forth below, as well as the claims set forth below, shall be considered to fall within the scope of the concept of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0102] 1 : Foldable table for cars 10 : Support 11: Support bar 12: Magnet 13 : Metal body 20 : Table 21 : Hook section 22 : Home 30 : Fixing means 31 : Fixed housing 32 : Fixing piece 33: Elastomer 34: Anti-vibration pad 40: Angle adjustment means 41 : Clamp 42 : Joint 43: Rotating body 44: Angle adjustment part

Claims

Claim 1 A foldable table installed on the side of a vehicle seat comprises: a support member (10) installed between the vehicle seat or between the seat and the console box; a table (20) installed to be movable up and down on one side of the support member (10); a fixing means (30) for fixing the support member (10) between the seat or between the seat and the console box; and an angle adjustment means (40) for adjusting the arrangement angle of the table (20). The fixing means (30) comprises a fixing housing (31) having an operating space (311) formed inside and one side installed on the support member (10); a fixing piece (32) installed so that one end enters and exits the fixing housing (31) and the other end contacts the vehicle seat or console box; and an elastic body (33) that elastically presses the fixing piece (32) toward the vehicle seat or console box. Between the fixing housing (31) and the support member (10), a material having elastic restoring force is used. A foldable table for a vehicle, characterized by further having a vibration damping pad (34) that offsets vibrations transmitted through the fixed piece (32). Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A folding table for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the angle adjustment means (40) comprises: a clamp (41) that wraps around and is coupled to the outer surface of the support member (10); a joint (42) that is rotatably installed on the clamp (41); a rotating body (43) that is rotatably installed on the joint (42) and has one end in the longitudinal direction fixedly installed on the table (20); and an angle adjustment part (44) that is formed on the inner surface of the joint (42) and the outer surface of the rotating body (43), respectively, and is rotatably engaged with each other. Claim 4 A folding table for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the angle adjustment part (44) comprises a support projection (441) protruding toward the center from the inner surface of the joint (42) and provided in a mutually symmetrical direction, and an angle forming surface (442) formed as a recess on the outer surface of the rotating body (43) into which the support projection (441) is inserted and which has a polygonal cross-section. Claim 5 A foldable table for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the angle adjustment means (40) comprises a pair of movable rails (45) formed along the longitudinal direction of the support member (10) and formed symmetrically with each other, and a pair of rolling casters (46) provided to be rollable on the side of the table (20) and arranged to move along the movable rails (45). Claim 6 A foldable table for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the table (20) is composed of a pair of parts rotatably connected by a hinge, and each part is provided with a locking piece (21) that prevents an item placed on the upper surface of the table from falling off. Claim 7 A foldable table for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the support member (10) is provided with one or more support bars (11) that are rotatably installed at the top and contact the bottom surface of the table (20) to support it, and the support bars (11) are formed of multi-joint links that are rotatably arranged to each other.

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