A camping table

The camping table connects frames using a rotating connecting bar with a fixing mechanism, addressing mobility and maintenance issues of prior art designs by facilitating easy assembly and disassembly.

KR102996100B1Active Publication Date: 2026-07-27IN-N-OUT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
KR · KR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
IN-N-OUT CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-04-20
Publication Date
2026-07-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing camping tables face challenges with large size and mobility, and the reinforcing members of prior art designs are inconvenient to use and difficult to maintain.

Method used

A camping table design that connects wide frames via a rotating connecting bar at the end of the frame, with a fixing mechanism to prevent loss and facilitate easy assembly and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

The design allows easy connection and disconnection of wide frames, preventing loss of components and enhancing usability and maintenance convenience.

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Abstract

A camping table is provided. The camping table comprises a wide frame, an adjacent wide frame spaced apart from the wide frame at a certain distance, and a connecting bar connecting the wide frame and the adjacent wide frame. The connecting bar is connected by being in close contact with the inner surface of the wide frame while rotating orthogonally around a rotation axis.
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Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a camping table, and more specifically, to a camping table in which a wide frame and an adjacent wide frame can be connected by rotating a connecting bar outward at the end of the wide frame. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, tables are placed in specific locations and used, particularly for purposes such as placing food on them to eat or drinking tea.

[0004] Recently, with the rise in outdoor activities, various types of tables that can be easily carried during camping or outings are being used; however, there are problems such as inconvenience in carrying them due to their large size and difficulty in mobility.

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the inventor of the present invention has invented Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2843111. The above-mentioned registered patent relates to a folding table for camping, comprising: a top plate on which items are loaded; a pair of support parts on which the top plate is placed and which fold in half at their central portions; and a support part installed below the support part and supported on the ground to support the support part so that the top plate is spaced apart from the ground by a set distance; wherein the support part is formed with a hinge structure in which the folding portion is folded by two pivot axes; the top plate is placed on the support part and is configured so that the top plate panel is separated in an equal-divided state or folded in an equal-divided state; wherein the support part comprises a pair arranged so as to be spaced apart by a distance for one side and the other side of the top plate to be placed, arranged so that the two are connected in a row and folded, and the top plate is placed on a bar-shaped wide frame formed such that the top and bottom widths are larger than the side widths, a hinge part rotatably connecting the two wide frames arranged adjacently, and on one side of each of the wide frames The device includes a fixing member that is rotatably installed to fix the wide frame in an unfolded state, wherein the hinge member comprises two rotation axes each installed in the short axis direction near the opposing ends of two adjacent wide frames, and a hinge module axially coupled to the rotation axes to connect the two adjacent wide frames so that they can rotate about the two rotation axes, and having two through holes formed on one side; the fixing member comprises a fixing pin each erected at the opposing ends of two adjacent wide frames to correspond to a position penetrating the through holes, and a fixing member having a fixing groove formed on one side that is rotatably coupled near the opposing ends of two adjacent wide frames and on the other side that is caught and fixed to the fixing pin.The camping folding table further comprises a support member, wherein the fixing member is further provided with a handle installed vertically on one side for a user to grasp and rotate the fixing member, and the support member comprises a leg that rotates so as to be supported on the ground and in contact with the wide frame or to be erected vertically, an X-link that is connected in an 'X' shape such that one end is connected to the lower side of the wide frame and the other end is connected to the lower side of the opposite leg, and a fixing link that is connected to the lower side of the wide frame and rotates, and the other end is fixed by being hooked onto the leg to prevent the leg from rotating. The camping folding table further comprises a reinforcing member to prevent twisting of the support member, wherein the reinforcing member comprises a finishing cap inserted and fixed to the end of the wide frame and a reinforcing bar fastened to the finishing cap to connect the wide frame on one side with the wide frame on the opposite side.

[0006] The above prior art reinforces a pair of wide frames with a reinforcing member, but it has the problem of being inconvenient to use because the reinforcing member must be mounted on a pair of wide frames.

[0007] In addition, if the reinforcing part is not mounted on a pair of wide frames, it must be stored separately, which presents a problem of difficult maintenance. Prior art literature

[0009] Republic of Korea Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2843111 The problem to be solved

[0010] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a camping table that can connect a wide frame and an adjacent wide frame by rotating a connecting bar outward at the end of the wide frame.

[0011] In addition, the invention provides a camping table that prevents the loss of the connecting bar by rotatably positioning the connecting bar at the end of the wide frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0014] A camping table according to one embodiment for solving the above problem comprises, in the camping table, a wide frame, an adjacent wide frame spaced apart from the wide frame at a certain distance, and a connecting bar connecting the wide frame and the adjacent wide frame, wherein the connecting bar is connected by being in close contact with the inner surface of the wide frame while rotating orthogonally around a rotation axis.

[0015] The above rotation axis can be formed on a step protruding from the inner surface of the wide frame.

[0016] It may further include a fixing part that fixes a connecting bar, rotated to be orthogonal to the above wide frame, to an adjacent wide frame.

[0017] The above fixing part may include a fixing groove recessed in the lower surface of the end of the connecting bar and a fixing projection protruding from the step of an adjacent wide frame so as to be detachably attached to the fixing groove.

[0018] The above-mentioned connecting bar further includes a connecting portion for connecting a basket or tray, and the connecting portion may include a pair of connecting holes spaced apart at a certain interval in the connecting bar and a connecting member detachably mounted in the connecting holes and accommodating a basket or tray.

[0019] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0021] According to a camping table according to one embodiment of the present invention, a connecting bar at the end of a wide frame can be rotated outward to easily connect a wide frame and an adjacent wide frame.

[0022] In addition, since the connecting bar is rotatably positioned at the end of the wide frame, it prevents loss, making it easy to use and easy to maintain.

[0023] The effects according to the embodiments are not limited to those exemplified above, and a wider variety of effects are included in this specification. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings showing a camping table according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a connecting bar of a camping table according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5 to 7 are drawings showing the usage state of a camping table according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 8 and 9 are drawings showing a connecting part of a camping table according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0028] Specific embodiments will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings showing a camping table according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a connecting bar of a camping table according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 5 to 7 are drawings showing the usage state of a camping table according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are drawings showing a connecting part of a camping table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, a camping table (100) according to one embodiment may include a wide frame (110), an adjacent wide frame (110'), a connecting bar (120), and a reinforcing piece (122) in the camping table.

[0032] In some embodiments, the wide frame (110) may be a frame forming a camping table (100). In some embodiments, the wide frame (110) may be extended for a certain length in the shape of a bar with a hole in the interior. In some embodiments, the wide frame (110) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular prism extending for a certain length in the shape of a bar or a rod, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the wide frame (110) may be arranged in a continuous longitudinal direction and may be folded by a hinge portion.

[0033] Additionally, in some embodiments, the adjacent wide frame (110') may be a frame spaced apart from the wide frame (110) at a certain distance. In some embodiments, the adjacent wide frame (110') is formed with the same shape as the wide frame (110), so the following description may be omitted.

[0034] In some embodiments, the wide frame (110) and the adjacent wide frame (110') may further include a step (111). In some embodiments, the step (111) may protrude from the inner surface of the wide frame (110) and the inner surface of the adjacent wide frame (110'). Here, the inner surface may refer to the corresponding surface of the wide frame (110) and the adjacent wide frame (110'). Additionally, in some embodiments, the step (111) may protrude in multiple stages.

[0035] In some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) can connect a wide frame (110) and an adjacent wide frame (110), that is, a pair of wide frames. In some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) can be in contact with the inner surface of an adjacent wide frame (110') while rotating orthogonally around a rotation axis (121) while in contact with the inner surface of one of the pair of wide frames (110). In some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) can be mounted on a rotation axis (121) formed on a step (111) of the wide frame (110) and rotate. Here, the connecting bar (120) may be mounted in a groove recessed in the inner surface of the wide frame (110), or a projection preventing detachment of the connecting bar (120) may be protruded from the groove recessed in the inner surface of the wide frame (110) to prevent the connecting bar (120) from detaching.

[0036] In some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) may be extended to a certain length in the shape of a bar with a through hole. In some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular prism extending to a certain length in the shape of a bar or a rod, but is not limited thereto.

[0037] In some embodiments, the rotation axis (121) is an axis mounted on the step (111) of the wide frame (110) through one side of the connecting bar (120) and can guide the rotation of the connecting bar (120).

[0038] Additionally, in some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) may further include a reinforcing piece (122). In some embodiments, the reinforcing piece (122) may reinforce the connecting bar (120). In some embodiments, the reinforcing piece (122) may be protruded in an 'L' shape from the lower surface of the connecting bar (120) to reinforce the connecting bar (120), but is not limited thereto. Here, when the connecting bar (120) rotates to be in close contact with the inner surface of the wide frame (110), the reinforcing piece (122) protruding in an 'L' shape may be coupled by having a groove formed in the reinforcing piece (122) fitted onto a projection protruding from the lower surface of the wide frame (110) while the reinforcing piece (122) accommodates the step (111) of the wide frame (110). In some embodiments, the reinforcing member (122) may be formed over the entire lower surface of the connecting bar (120), but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the reinforcing member (122) may be formed at a certain length on the central lower surface of the connecting bar (120), and in some embodiments, the reinforcing member (122) may be formed at a certain distance from the lower surface of the connecting bar (120).

[0039] Additionally, in some embodiments, the connecting bar (120) may further include an anti-slip member. In some embodiments, the anti-slip member is positioned on the side of the connecting bar (120), that is, on the side that is in contact with the inner surface of the adjacent wide frame (110'), and by being in contact with the inner surface of the adjacent wide frame (110'), the connecting bar (120) may be prevented from rotating. In some embodiments, the anti-slip member may be a plate made of rubber, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the anti-slip member may be a plate made of silicone. Additionally, in some embodiments, the anti-slip member may further include an anti-slip protrusion. In some embodiments, the anti-slip protrusion protrudes from the side of the anti-slip member and, when the end of the rotating connecting bar (120) is in contact with the inner surface of the adjacent wide frame (110'), it deforms due to the pressure of the connecting bar (120) and firmly adheres to the inner surface of the adjacent wide frame (110'), thereby preventing the connecting bar (120) from slipping. In some embodiments, the anti-slip protrusions may be formed in a semicircular shape, but are not limited thereto.

[0040] In some embodiments, the reinforcing member (122) can fix a connecting bar (120) rotated to be orthogonal to the wide frame (110) to an adjacent wide frame (110').

[0041] In some embodiments, the fixing part (130) can fix a connecting bar (120), which is rotated to be orthogonal to the wide frame (110), to an adjacent wide frame (110'). In some embodiments, the fixing part (130) may include a fixing groove (131) and a fixing projection (132).

[0042] In some embodiments, the fixing groove (131) may be a groove recessed in the lower end surface of the connecting bar (120). In some embodiments, the fixing groove (131) may be formed in a 'T' shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the fixing groove (131) may be formed in various shapes. Additionally, in some embodiments, the fixing groove (131) may be formed in a connecting guide member connected to the side of the connecting bar (120), and in some embodiments, the connecting guide member may be fixed by the fixing member being fastened to the connecting guide member and the connecting bar (120) respectively through the fixing piece while the connecting guide member is connected to the connecting bar (120) by a fixing piece.

[0043] In some embodiments, the fixing projection (132) may be a projection protruding from the step (111) of an adjacent wide frame (110') so as to be attached to and detached from the fixing groove (131). In some embodiments, the fixing projection (132) may be a bolt, but is not limited thereto.

[0044] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 7 and 9, in some embodiments, the camping table (100) may further include a connecting portion (140). In some embodiments, the connecting portion (140) may connect a basket or tray to a connecting bar (120). In some embodiments, the connecting portion (140) may include a connecting hole (141) and a connecting member (142).

[0045] In some embodiments, the connecting holes (141) may be holes that penetrate the connecting bar (120) in pairs spaced apart at a certain interval, and in some embodiments, the connecting member (142) may be detachably mounted in the connecting holes (141) to accommodate a basket or tray. That is, by mounting the connecting member (142) in the connecting holes (141) and placing a basket or tray on the connecting member (142), the storage space can be expanded to further increase usability.

[0046] Additionally, in some embodiments, the camping table (100) has a top plate (10) that is seated on the step (111) of a wide frame (110) and the step (111) of an adjacent wide frame (110'), and a support part (20) that supports the wide frame (110) and the adjacent wide frame (110'). Since the configuration of the top plate (10) and the support part (20) is identical to that of the invention of the applicant and the prior art document (Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2843111), the description of the top plate (10) and the support part (20) may be omitted.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical concept or essential features thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Explanation of the symbols

[0050] 100: Camping table 110: Wide frame 110': Neighboring wide frame 111: Step 120: Connection bar 121: Rotation axis 122: Reinforcement piece 130: Fixed part 131: Fixed groove 132: Fixed protrusion 140: Connection 141: Connecting hole 142: Connecting member

Claims

Claim 1 A camping table comprising: a wide frame; an adjacent wide frame spaced apart from the wide frame at a certain interval; and a connecting bar connecting the wide frame and the adjacent wide frame, wherein the connecting bar is rotatably mounted on a rotation axis formed on a step protruding from the inner surface of the wide frame, and rotates perpendicularly to the inner surface of the wide frame around the rotation axis while closely connecting the inner surface of the wide frame to the inner surface of the adjacent wide frame. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A camping table according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing part that fixes a connecting bar, rotated to be orthogonal to the wide frame, to an adjacent wide frame. Claim 4 A camping table, wherein the fixing part comprises: a fixing groove recessed in the lower surface of the end of the connecting bar; and a fixing projection protruding from the step of an adjacent wide frame so as to be detachably attached to the fixing groove. Claim 5 A camping table according to claim 4, further comprising a connecting portion for connecting a basket or tray to the connecting bar, wherein the connecting portion comprises: a pair of connecting holes spaced apart at a certain interval in the connecting bar; and a connecting member detachably mounted in the connecting holes and accommodating a basket or tray.