Table Board Assembly

The foldable table board assembly addresses structural and aesthetic issues by using chrome-plated frames and snap-fit engaging portions, resulting in a lightweight, securely fastened, and aesthetically pleasing design with high strength.

US20260215577A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-30SOUTHCO MFG & TECH SHENZHEN CO LTD
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Patent Type
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SOUTHCO MFG & TECH SHENZHEN CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-07-05
Publication Date
2026-07-30

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Technical Problem

Existing table board assemblies are heavy, complex in structure, unreliable, low in strength, and aesthetically unpleasing, with poor operational quality.

Method used

A foldable table board assembly comprising pivotally connected first and second table boards, each with a frame part, cover plates, and cladding layers, where the frame is made of metal or plastic, and the outer frame is chrome-plated via secondary molding, with snap-fit engaging portions and soft cladding layers for enhanced stability and aesthetics.

Benefits of technology

The assembly is lightweight, securely fastened, aesthetically pleasing, and high in strength, with improved chrome plating and snap-fit engagement for enhanced durability and appearance.

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Abstract

A table board assembly, comprising a first table board and a second table board. The first table board and the second table board are pivotally connected. Each one among the first table board and the second table board comprises: a frame part; a first cover plate, covering a first side of the frame part; a second cover plate, covering a second side of the frame part, the second side being opposite to the first side; a first cladding layer, covering a first side of the first cover plate; and a second cladding layer, covering a second side of the second cover plate. The described table board assembly has a simple structure, is light-weight, and is aesthetically pleasing.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is the U.S. National Phase Application of PCT International Application No. PCT / CN2024 / 103890, filed Jul. 5, 2024, which claims priority to CN Patent Application No. 202321753273.4, filed Jul. 5, 2023, the contents of all of which are incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a table board assembly, and particularly, to a foldable table board assembly.BACKGROUND

[0003] The table board assembly may provide a temporary table for the user when needed, so as to facilitate office work, dining or placing items, etc. An existing table board assembly may have a folding function so that it can be stored in a space-saving manner when not in use. However, the existing table board assembly still has some disadvantages, such as being heavy in weight, complex in structure, unreliable in structure, low in strength, poor in operational quality, and not aesthetically pleasing in appearance, etc.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to further improve the existing table board assembly.SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a table board assembly that can overcome at least one of the above-mentioned defects.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present disclosure provides a table board assembly, which includes: a first table board and a second table board, where the first table board and the second table board are pivotally connected, and each of the first table board and the second table board includes: a frame part; a first cover plate, covering a first side of the frame part; a second cover plate, covering a second side of the frame part, the second side being opposite to the first side; a first cladding layer, covering a first side of the first cover plate; and a second cladding layer, covering a second side of the first cover plate.

[0007] In an embodiment, the frame part is formed of metal or plastic.

[0008] In an embodiment, the frame part includes an inner frame and an outer frame, and the outer frame is formed on a periphery of the inner frame.

[0009] In an embodiment, the inner frame is formed of one of plastic, aluminum alloy and steel, and the outer frame is formed of polycarbonate and / or ABS resin.

[0010] In an embodiment, a surface of the outer frame has a chrome-plated layer, and the chrome-plated layer is formed by a process of secondary molding.

[0011] In an embodiment, the outer frame is formed by secondary molding on the inner frame.

[0012] In an embodiment, the frame part has a through hole, the first cover plate has a first engaging portion, the second cover plate has a second engaging portion, and the first engaging portion passes through the through hole to engage with the second engaging portion.

[0013] In an embodiment, the first engaging portion is a snap-fit protrusion and the second engaging portion is a snap-fit recess; or the first engaging portion is the snap-fit recess and the second engaging portion is the snap-fit protrusion.

[0014] In an embodiment, the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer are both formed of soft material.

[0015] In an embodiment, the first cover plate and the second cover plate are both formed of ABS resin, or are both formed of ABS resin and polycarbonate.

[0016] In an embodiment, the first cover plate and the second cover plate are respectively fixed to the frame part by gluing, and the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer are respectively fixed to the first cover plate and the second cover plate by gluing.

[0017] In an embodiment, a peripheral dimension of the frame part is greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer, the peripheral dimension of the frame part is greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cover plate and the second cover plate, and the peripheral dimension of the first cover plate is greater than the peripheral dimension of the second cover plate.

[0018] In an embodiment, a second side of the outer frame is formed with a beveled portion, and a periphery of the outer frame is formed with a curved portion.

[0019] In an embodiment, each of the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer has a bent portion, the bent portion is located at a periphery of the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer and passes through a gap between the first cover plate or the second cover plate and the frame part.

[0020] In an embodiment, the outer frame of each of the first table board and the second table board has a groove, the table board assembly includes a pivot member, and two ends of the pivot member are connected to the first table board and the second table board at the groove of the first table board and the groove of the second table board, respectively.

[0021] In an embodiment, the first table board is capable of being pivoted relative to the second table board to a position where the first table board is flush with the second table board and a position where a first side of the first table board and a first side of the second table board face each other.

[0022] The table board assembly of the present disclosure has at least one of the following advantages:

[0023] 1. The table board assembly is light in weight;

[0024] 2. The cover layer of the table board assembly is securely fastened and the surface is flat;

[0025] 3. Both sides of the table board assembly have an aesthetically pleasing appearance;

[0026] 4. The table board assembly has high strength;

[0027] 5. Good chrome plating effect is achieved by secondary molding.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Various objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent by considering the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are only exemplary illustrations of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals always represent the same or similar parts.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a front view of a first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0030] FIG. 2 is a left view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 3 is a right view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 4 is a top view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. 9 is a exploded perspective view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a first cover plate of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure, where some components are removed to show the internal structure;

[0040] FIG. 12 is a plan view of a second cover plate of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG. 13 is a plan view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure, where some components are removed to show the internal structure;

[0042] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure, where some components are removed to show the internal structure;

[0043] FIG. 15 is a front view of a frame part of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG. 16 is a left view of the frame part of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG. 17 is a right view of the frame part of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0046] FIG. 18 is a top view of the frame part of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0047] FIG. 19 is a bottom view of the frame part of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0048] FIG. 20 is a plan view of the frame part of the first table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0049] FIG. 21 is a sectional view taken along line A in FIG. 1;

[0050] FIG. 22 is a sectional view taken along line B in FIG. 1;

[0051] FIG. 23 is a front view of a second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0052] FIG. 24 is a left view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0053] FIG. 25 is a right view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0054] FIG. 26 is a top view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0055] FIG. 27 is a bottom view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0056] FIG. 28 is a plan view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0057] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0058] FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0059] FIG. 31 is a exploded perspective view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0060] FIG. 32 is a plan view of a first cover plate of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0061] FIG. 33 is a plan view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure, where some components are removed to show the internal structure;

[0062] FIG. 34 is a plan view of a second cover plate of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0063] FIG. 35 is a plan view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure, where some components are removed to show the internal structure;

[0064] FIG. 36 is a perspective view of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure, where some components are removed to show the internal structure;

[0065] FIG. 37 is a front view of a frame part of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0066] FIG. 38 is a left view of the frame part of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0067] FIG. 39 is a right view of the frame part of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0068] FIG. 40 is a top view of the frame part of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0069] FIG. 41 is a bottom view of the frame part of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0070] FIG. 42 is a plan view of the frame part of the second table board of the table board assembly of the present disclosure;

[0071] FIG. 43 is a sectional view taken along line C in FIG. 23; and

[0072] FIG. 44 is a sectional view taken along line D in FIG. 23.LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS10 First table board

[0074] 110 Frame part

[0075] 111 Inner frame

[0076] 1111 Through hole

[0077] 1112 End portion

[0078] 1113 First protruding portion

[0079] 1114 Second protruding portion

[0080] 112 Outer frame

[0081] 1121 Groove

[0082] 1122 First end

[0083] 1123 Second end

[0084] 1124 Beveled portion

[0085] 1125 Curved portion

[0086] 120 First cover plate

[0087] 121 First engaging portion

[0088] 130 Second cover plate

[0089] 131 Second engaging portion

[0090] 132 Avoidance recess portion

[0091] 133 Avoidance hole

[0092] «First cladding layer

[0093] 141 Bent portion

[0094] 150 Second cladding layer

[0095] 151 Bent portion

[0096] 152 Avoidance recess portion

[0097] 153 Avoidance hole

[0098] 20 Second table board

[0099] 210 Frame part

[0100] 211 Inner frame

[0101] 2111 Through hole

[0102] 2112 End portion

[0103] 212 Outer frame

[0104] 2121 Groove

[0105] 2122 First end

[0106] 2123 Second end

[0107] 2124 Beveled portion

[0108] 2125 Curved portion

[0109] 220 First cover plate

[0110] 221 First engaging portion

[0111] 230 Second cover plate

[0112] 231 Second engaging portion

[0113] 240 First cladding layer

[0114] 241 Bent portion

[0115] 250 Second cladding layer

[0116] 251 Bent portionDETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0117] In order to further illustrate the principle and structure of the present disclosure, the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are now described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments are only for the purpose of providing illustrations and explanations, and are not to be used to limit the scope of patent protection of the present disclosure.

[0118] The terms used in the present disclosure are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The singular forms “a / an”, “one”, “the” and “said” used in the present disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the majority form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0119] The table board assembly of the present disclosure may be applied to vehicles, such as cars, trains, airplanes, ships, etc. The table board assembly of the present disclosure may also be applied to other environments.

[0120] Referring to FIGS. 1-6 and FIGS. 23-28, the table board assembly may include a first table board 10 and a second table board 20. The first table board 10 may be pivotally connected to the second table board 20. The first table board 10 may be larger than the second table board 20, or the second table board 20 may be larger than the first table board 10.

[0121] Specifically, the table board assembly may include a pivot member (not shown). The two ends of the pivot member may be connected to the first table board 10 and the second table board 20, respectively, so that the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 may pivot relative to each other.

[0122] The first table board 10 may be pivoted relative to the second table board 20 to a position where the first table board 10 is flush with the second table board 20. At this moment, the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 form a flat surface, so that the table board assembly has a large use area.

[0123] The first table board 10 may be pivoted relative to the second table board 20 to a position where the upper side or lower side of the first table board 10 faces the upper side or lower side of the second table plate 20. At this moment, the surface of the first table plate 10 may contact the surface of the second table board 20, so that the table board assembly may be stored without occupying a large space. In the present disclosure, the upper side may refer to the side that serves as the table top when the table board assembly is used, and may also be referred to as the upper surface. Correspondingly, the lower side may refer to the side that faces the ground when the table board assembly is used, and may also be referred to as the lower surface.

[0124] Referring to FIG. 9, the first table board 10 may include: a frame part 110, a first cover plate 120, a second cover plate 130, a first cladding layer 140, and a second cladding layer 150. The first cover plate 120 may cover the upper side of the frame part 110. The second cover plate 130 may cover the lower side of the frame part 110. The first cladding layer 140 may cover the upper side of the first cover plate 120. The second cladding layer 150 may cover the lower side of the first cover plate 120.

[0125] The frame part 110 may be formed of metal or plastic, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the frame part 110 may be formed of an aluminum alloy. The type of the aluminum alloy is, for example, AL 380 or 6061 T6. The outer surface of the frame part 110 may be chrome plated, formed with a powder coating layer, or have a baking finish.

[0126] Both the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130 may be formed of plastic, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, both the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130 may be formed of ABS resin, or may be formed of a combination of ABS resin and polycarbonate (PC).

[0127] The first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150 may both be formed of a soft material, for example, one of leather, polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0128] When assembling the first table board 10, the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150 may first be fixed to the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130, respectively, and then the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130 may be fixed to the frame part 110. Optionally, the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130 may be fixed to each other.

[0129] The first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150 may be fixed to the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130, respectively, by gluing. The first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130 may be fixed to the frame part 110 by gluing. Alternatively, the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130 may be fixed to the frame part 110 by welding.

[0130] Referring to FIG. 27, the second table board 20 may include: a frame part 210, a first cover plate 220, a second cover plate 230, a first cladding layer 240, and a second cladding layer 250. The first cover plate 220 may cover the upper side of the frame part 210. The second cover plate 230 may cover the lower side of the frame part 210. The first cladding layer 240 may cover the upper side of the first cover plate 220. The second cladding layer 250 may cover the lower side of the first cover plate 220.

[0131] The frame part 210 may be formed of metal or plastic, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the frame part 210 may be formed of an aluminum alloy. The type of the aluminum alloy is, for example, AL 380 or 6061 T6. The outer surface of the frame part 210 may be chrome plated, formed with a powder coating layer, or have a baking finish.

[0132] Both the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230 may be formed of plastic, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, both the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230 may be formed of ABS resin, or may be formed of a combination of ABS resin and polycarbonate (PC).

[0133] The first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250 may both be formed of a soft material, for example, one of leather, polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0134] When assembling the second table board 20, the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250 may first be fixed to the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230, respectively, and then the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230 may be fixed to the frame part 210. Alternatively, the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230 may be fixed to each other.

[0135] The first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250 may be fixed to the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230, respectively, by gluing. The first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230 may be fixed to the frame part 210 by gluing. Alternatively, the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230 may also be fixed to the frame part 210 by welding.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 7-FIG. 8 and FIG. 29-FIG. 30, the first table board 10 may have a groove 1121, and the second table board 20 may have a groove 2121. The two ends of the pivot member may be connected to the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 at the groove of the first table board and the groove of the second table board, respectively, so that the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 may pivot relative to each other. Each of the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 may have two grooves 1121 or 2121 respectively, so that the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 are connected by two pivot members, and the relative pivoting of the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 is more stable and smooth.

[0137] In one embodiment, each of the frame parts 110, 210 of the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 may be integrally formed.

[0138] In another embodiment, each of the frame parts 110, 210 of the first table board 10 and the second table board 20 may include an inner frame 111, 211 and an outer frame 112, 212, where the outer frame 112, 212 may be formed on the periphery of the inner frame 111, 211. The outer frame 112, 212 may be formed by secondary molding on the inner frame 111, 211. The groove 1121, 2121 may be formed on the outer frame 112, 212. The inner frame 111, 211 may be formed of one of plastic, aluminum alloy, and steel, and the outer frame 112, 212 may be formed of polycarbonate and / or ABS resin. The surface of the outer frame 112, 212 may have a chrome plating layer. By making the outer frame 112, 212 be secondarily molded on the inner frame 111, 211, the chrome plating on the surface of the outer frame 112, 212 will have better quality because it will be easier to perform the electroplating process after the secondary molding.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 14, and FIG. 21-FIG. 22, the frame part 110 may have a through hole 1111. Specifically, the frame part 110 may have a plurality of through holes 1111. The plurality of through holes 1111 helps to reduce the weight and manufacturing cost of the frame part 110. Referring to FIG. 10-FIG. 13, the first cover plate 120 may have a first engaging portion 121. The second cover plate 130 may have a second engaging portion 131. The first engaging portion 121 may pass through the through hole 1111 of the frame part 110 to engage with the second engaging portion 131. The engagement of the first engaging portion 121 with the second engaging portion 131 causes the first engaging portion 121 and the second engaging portion 131 to be fixed to each other. The first cover plate 120 may have a plurality of first engaging portions 121, and the second cover plate 130 may have a plurality of second engaging portions 131. The number of the first engaging portions 121 may correspond to the number of the second engaging portions 131. Positions of the plurality of first engaging portions 121 and the plurality of second engaging portions 131 correspond to each other and may be uniformly distributed.

[0140] In an embodiment, the first engaging portion 121 is a snap-fitting protrusion and the second engaging portion 131 is a snap-fitting recess. In another embodiment, the first engaging portion 121 is the snap-fitting recess and the second engaging portion 131 is the snap-fitting protrusion. Both the snap-fitting protrusion and the snap-fitting recess may be formed in a circular shape, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 36, and FIG. 43-FIG. 44, the frame part 210 may have a through hole 2111. Specifically, the frame part 210 may have a plurality of through holes 2111. The plurality of through holes 2111 helps to reduce the weight and manufacturing cost of the frame part 210. Referring to FIG. 32-FIG. 35, the first cover plate 220 may have a first engaging portion 221. The second cover plate 230 may have a second engaging portion 231. The first engaging portion 221 may pass through the through hole 2111 of the frame part 210 to engage with the second engaging portion 231. The engagement of the first engaging portion 221 with the second engaging portion 231 causes the first engaging portion 221 and the second engaging portion 231 to be fixed to each other. The first cover plate 220 may have a plurality of first engaging portions 221, and the second cover plate 230 may have a plurality of second engaging portions 231. The number of the first engaging portions 221 may correspond to the number of the second engaging portions 231. Positions of the plurality of first engaging portions 221 and the plurality of second engaging portions 231 correspond to each other and may be uniformly distributed.

[0142] In an embodiment, the first engaging portion 221 is a snap-fitting protrusion and the second engaging portion 231 is a snap-fitting recess. In another embodiment, the first engaging portion 221 is the snap-fitting recess and the second engaging portion 231 is the snap-fitting protrusion. Both the snap-fitting protrusion and the snap-fitting recess may be formed in a circular shape, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 1-FIG. 9, a peripheral dimension of the frame part 110 of the first table board 10 may be greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150. The peripheral dimension of the frame part 110 of the first table board 10 may be greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cover plate 120 and the second cover plate 130. The peripheral dimension of the first cover plate 120 may be greater than the peripheral dimension of the second cover plate 130, or the peripheral dimension of the second cover plate 130 may be greater than the peripheral dimension of the first cover plate 120. The abovementioned peripheral dimension may refer to, for example, an area that is present from the perspective of FIG. 1.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 23-FIG. 31, a peripheral dimension of the frame part 210 of the second table board 20 may be greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250. The peripheral dimension of the frame part 210 of the second table board 20 may be greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cover plate 220 and the second cover plate 230. The peripheral dimension of the first cover plate 220 may be greater than the peripheral dimension of the second cover plate 230, or the peripheral dimension of the second cover plate 230 may be greater than the peripheral dimension of the first cover plate 220. The abovementioned peripheral dimension may refer to, for example, an area that is present from the perspective of FIG. 23.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the outer frame 112 of the first table board 10 may have a first end 1122 located at an upper side and a second end 1123 located at a lower side. The lower side of the outer frame 112 is formed with a beveled portion 1124, and the periphery of the outer frame 112 is formed with a curved portion 1125. The curved portion 1125 may be formed in an arc shape. The periphery of the inner frame 111 may be formed with an end portion 1112 (outer edge) with an increased thickness. The first end 1122 and the second end 1123 of the outer frame are bent relative to the curved portion 1125 and the beveled portion 1124 respectively, so as to abut against the end portion 1112 of the inner frame 111, so that the outer frame 112 may be more firmly fixed to the inner frame 111.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, the outer frame 212 of the second table board 20 may have a first end 2122 located at an upper side and a second end 2123 located at a lower side. The lower side of the outer frame 212 is formed with a beveled portion 2124, and the periphery of the outer frame 212 is formed with a curved portion 2125. The curved portion 2125 may be formed in an arc shape. The periphery of the inner frame 211 may be formed with an end portion 2112 (outer edge) with an increased thickness. The first end 2122 and the second end 2123 of the outer frame are bent relative to the curved portion 2125 and the beveled portion 2124 respectively, so as to abut against the end portion 2112 of the inner frame 211, so that the outer frame 212 may be more firmly fixed to the inner frame 211.

[0147] The curved portions 1125, 2125 provide the edges of the table board assembly with a soft touch and will not cause injury to the user in the event of a collision. The beveled portions 1124, 2124 may make the edges of the table board assembly have a thinner thickness, thereby facilitating gripping the edges of the table board assembly and making the table board assembly appear subjectively light.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, each of the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150 may have a bent portion 141, 151. The bent portion 141, 151 may be located at the periphery of the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150, respectively. The bent portion 141 may pass through a gap between the first cover plate 120 and the frame part 110 (specifically, the outer frame 112), and further bend and contact the lower side of the first cover plate 120. The bent portion 151 may pass through a gap between the second cover plate 130 and the frame part 110 (specifically, the outer frame 112), and further bend and contact the upper side of the second cover plate 130. The above gaps may be slightly smaller than the thickness of the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150, so that the gaps have a clamping force on the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150 of the second cover plate may be flexible, and the bent portions 141 and 151 may be formed by bending the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150, respectively. That is to say, the bent portions 141 and 151 are not inherent, but are temporarily presented when the first cladding layer 140 and the second cladding layer 150 are arranged in a particular structure.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, each of the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250 may have a bent portion 241, 251. The bent portion 241, 251 may be located at the periphery of the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250, respectively. The bent portion 241 may pass through a gap between the first cover plate 220 and the frame part 210 (specifically, the outer frame 212), and further bend and contact the lower side of the first cover plate 220. The bent portion 251 may pass through a gap between the second cover plate 230 and the frame part 210 (specifically, the outer frame 212), and further bend and contact the upper side of the second cover plate 230. The above gaps may be slightly smaller than the thickness of the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250, so that the gaps have a clamping force on the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250 of the second cover plate may be flexible, and the bent portions 241 and 251 may be formed by bending the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250, respectively. That is to say, the bent portions 241 and 251 are not inherent, but are temporarily presented when the first cladding layer 240 and the second cladding layer 250 are arranged in a particular structure.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 4-FIG. 6, the lower side of the inner frame 111 may have a first protruding portion 1113 and a second protruding portion 1114. The first protruding portion 1113 may be centrally formed. The first protruding portion 1113 may be formed in a circular shape. The second protruding portion 1114 may be formed in a square shape. The above is only an example, and the present disclosure does not limit the positions and shapes of the first protruding portion 1113 and the second protruding portion 1114.

[0151] Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 12, the second cover plate 130 may be formed with an avoidance recess portion 132 and an avoidance hole 133. The second cladding layer 150 may be formed with an avoidance recess portion 152 and an avoidance hole 153. The positions of the avoidance recess portions 132, 152 may correspond to the position of the first protruding portion 1113, so that the first protruding portion 1113 may pass through the avoidance recess portions 132, 152 and protrude to the exterior of the first table board 10. The positions of the avoidance recess portions 133, 153 may correspond to the position of the second protruding portion 1114, so that the second protruding portion 1114 may pass through the avoidance recess portions 133, 153 and protrude to the exterior of the first table board 10. The second cover plate 130 may be connected to an external bracket (not shown) by means of at least one of the avoidance recess 132, the avoidance hole 133, the first protruding portion 1113, and the second protruding portion 1114, so that the table board assembly may be supported.

[0152] It may be understood that in another embodiment, the avoidance recess 132, the avoidance hole 133, the first protruding portion 1113 and the second protruding portion 1114 may be disposed on the first cover plate 120.

[0153] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the description and practice of the disclosure disclosed herein. The present disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary technical means in the technical field that are not disclosed in this disclosure. The description and embodiments are to be considered as exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure is indicated by the claims of the present disclosure.

[0154] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to enumeration of exemplary embodiments, the terms used are illustrative and exemplary rather than limiting. Since the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit and essence of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited to any foregoing details, but should be interpreted in the broadest sense within the scope defined by the claims. Therefore, all variations falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents shall be covered by the claims.

Claims

1. A table board assembly, wherein the table board assembly comprises a first table board and a second table board, wherein the first table board and the second table board are pivotally connected, andwherein each of the first table board and the second table board comprises:a frame part;a first cover plate, covering a first side of the frame part;a second cover plate, covering a second side of the frame part, the second side being opposite to the first side;a first cladding layer, covering a first side of the first cover plate; anda second cladding layer, covering a second side of the first cover plate.

2. The table board assembly according to claim 1, wherein the frame part is formed of metal or plastic.

3. The table board assembly according to claim 1, wherein the frame part comprises an inner frame and an outer frame, and the outer frame is formed on a periphery of the inner frame.

4. The table board assembly according to claim 3, wherein the inner frame is formed of one of plastic, aluminum alloy and steel, and the outer frame is formed of polycarbonate and / or ABS resin.

5. The table board assembly according to claim 4, wherein a surface of the outer frame has a chrome-plated layer, and the chrome-plated layer is formed by a process of secondary molding.

6. The table board assembly according to claim 3, wherein the outer frame is formed by secondary molding on the inner frame.

7. The table board assembly according to claim 1, wherein the frame part has a through hole, the first cover plate has a first engaging portion, the second cover plate has a second engaging portion, and the first engaging portion passes through the through hole to engage with the second engaging portion.

8. The table board assembly according to claim 7, wherein the first engaging portion is a snap-fit protrusion and the second engaging portion is a snap-fit recess; orthe first engaging portion is the snap-fit recess and the second engaging portion is the snap-fit protrusion.

9. The table board assembly according to claim 7, wherein the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer are both formed of soft material.

10. The table board assembly according to claim 9, wherein the first cover plate and the second cover plate are both formed of ABS resin, or are both formed of ABS resin and polycarbonate.

11. The table board assembly according to claim 10, wherein the first cover plate and the second cover plate are respectively fixed to the frame part by gluing, and the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer are respectively fixed to the first cover plate and the second cover plate by gluing.

12. The table board assembly according to claim 1, wherein a peripheral dimension of the frame part is greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer, the peripheral dimension of the frame part is greater than a peripheral dimension of each of the first cover plate and the second cover plate, and the peripheral dimension of the first cover plate is greater than the peripheral dimension of the second cover plate.

13. The table board assembly according to claim 3, wherein a second side of the outer frame is formed with a beveled portion, and a periphery of the outer frame is formed with a curved portion.

14. The table board assembly according to claim 3, wherein each of the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer has a bent portion, the bent portion is located at a periphery of the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer and passes through a gap between the first cover plate or the second cover plate and the frame part.

15. The table board assembly according to claim 3, wherein the outer frame of each of the first table board and the second table board has a groove, the table board assembly comprises a pivot member, and two ends of the pivot member are connected to the first table board and the second table board at the groove of the first table board and the groove of the second table board, respectively.

16. The table board assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first table board is capable of being pivoted relative to the second table board to a position where the first table board is flush with the second table board and a position where a first side of the first table board and a first side of the second table board face each other.