Folding table and combined folding table / folding chair structure

Abstract

A folding table and a combined folding table / folding chair structure. Two table top panels (5) are directly hinged together or hinged to an intermediate table panel (4); the two table top panels (5) are able to pivot relative to the intermediate table panel (4) such that the folding table (1) may folded; when the folding table (1) is in a folded state, the two table top panels (5) are opposite each other and form a cavity in which folding chairs may be stored. Compared to traditional folding tables and folding chairs, the combined folding table / folding chair structure further saves storage space and has improved portability.

Description

Folding table and its combined structure with folding chairs

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application requires:

[0003] On September 26, 2023, the application was submitted to the State Intellectual Property Office of China with application number: 202326176029. The name of the invention is: "Folding table and its combined packaging with folding chair";

[0004] This invention is based on the Chinese patent application number: 202323425829X, filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on December 14, 2023, and the name of the invention is: "Folding table and combined packaged folding chair", and its priority is claimed. The content of the Chinese patent application is hereby introduced into the text of this application. Technical Field

[0005] The present application belongs to the technical field of folding furniture, and specifically relates to a folding table having a combined structure in which a folding chair can be stored. Background Art

[0006] As people's living standards improve, they need to carry a table and chair set when camping. Traditional folding tables and folding chairs are usually stored separately, which is inconvenient when transporting and storing. To address this problem, CN2200343Y proposes a box-type travel table and stool. The folding table in this patent can close two tabletops to form a cavity for storing chairs. However, generally speaking, this structure can only store one or two chairs. If it is necessary to combine with more folding chairs, the thickness of the tabletop needs to be increased to obtain a larger cavity, which will undoubtedly greatly increase the weight of the folding table and reduce the portability of the box-type travel table and stool.

[0007] Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of the present application is to overcome the defects of the prior art and to provide a folding table and a combination structure thereof with a folding chair, which can form a box-shaped accommodation space after folding.

[0009] Another object of the present application is to provide a folding table and chair comprising a combined structure of the above-mentioned folding table.

[0010] The technical solution of this application is as follows:

[0011] A foldable table has a foldable tabletop and table legs, wherein the tabletop comprises two tabletop panels and an intermediate tabletop panel hinged to the two tabletop panels via hinged members.

[0012] The width of the middle table board is the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs when folded together.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, two hinges are respectively provided at the two ends of the middle table board, and the two ends of the table top board are respectively hinged to one hinge at the two ends of the middle table board.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the two hinge bodies at the same end of the middle table board form a limiting portion perpendicular to the middle table board, and the distance between the two limiting portions is greater than or equal to the length of the folding chair after folding.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the middle portion of the middle table top is hinged to the middle portion of the table top.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the hinge is a hinge and / or a leaf.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the side of the table top panel away from the middle table top is connected by a webbing.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, a handle is provided on a side of the table top away from the middle table top.

[0019] A folding table and chair with a combined structure, comprising a folding table and a folding chair, wherein the folding table has a foldable tabletop and table legs, and the tabletop comprises two tabletop panels and an intermediate tabletop panel hinged to the two tabletop panels via hinged members;

[0020] The two table top panels are stacked on the same side of the middle table top, and the folding chair is placed between the two table top panels;

[0021] The width of the middle table board is the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs after folding.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, two hinges are respectively provided at the two ends of the middle table top, and the two ends of the table top panel are respectively connected to one end of the middle table top via the hinges.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the two hinged parts at the same end of the middle table board are connected to form a limiting portion perpendicular to the middle table board, and the distance between the two limiting portions is greater than or equal to the length of the folding chair after folding.

[0024] A folding table comprises two foldable table tops and foldable table legs. The two table tops are hinged by a hinge. The two ends of the hinge are respectively hinged to hinge points on the same side of the two table tops. The distance between the two hinge points of the hinge is greater than the thickness of the two table tops combined.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the length of the hinge between the two hinge points is equal to the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs after folding.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the hinge extends inwardly parallel to the table top to form a support surface. When the folding table is in the unfolded state, the support surface abuts against the two table top panels at the same time.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the edge of the desktop panel extends downward to form a flange, the hinge includes two opposite hinge surfaces, the hinge is hinged to the desktop panel through the hinge surfaces, the support surface is arranged between the two hinge surfaces, and the support surface abuts the desktop panel at the flange.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, a stopper is provided near the edge of the desktop panel, one end of the stopper is fixed to the desktop panel, and the other end of the stopper extends downward perpendicular to the bottom surface of the desktop panel, and the stopper is used to position the folding chair.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the two table tops are folded so that the opposite ends of the adjacent ends can be buckled.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, a handle is provided on the side of the desktop panel.

[0031] A combination structure of a folding table and folding chairs, comprising a folding table and folding chairs, wherein the number of folding chairs is two, four, or six. The folding table comprises two foldable tabletops and foldable legs. The two tabletops are hingedly connected by a hinge. The hinge is hinged at a hinge point on the side of the tabletop. The length of the hinge between the two hinge points is greater than the thickness of the two tabletops combined. A stopper is provided near the edge of the tabletop. One end of the stopper is fixed to the tabletop. The other end of the stopper extends downwardly perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tabletop. The stopper is used to position the folding chair.

[0032] When the folding table is in the folding state, the folding chair can be folded and placed between the two table top panels.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the length of the hinge between the two hinge points is equal to the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs after folding.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the hinge extends inwardly parallel to the table top to form a support surface. When the folding table is in the unfolded state, the support surface abuts against the two table top panels at the same time.

[0035] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0036] 1. The tabletop of the folding table provided in the present application includes two tabletop panels that can be folded relative to each other. The two tabletop panels are directly hinged or hinged to an intermediate tabletop. The two tabletop panels can rotate relative to the intermediate tabletop to fold the folding table. When the folding table is in a folded state, the two tabletop panels are opposite to each other and form a cavity that can store a folding chair. Compared with traditional folding tables and folding chairs, the combined structure of the folding table and chair further saves storage space.

[0037] 2. In some preferred embodiments, the hinge between the middle table panel and the table top panel forms a limiting portion perpendicular to the middle table panel, which can limit the folding chair and prevent it from sliding out from the side of the folding table.

[0038] 3. In some preferred embodiments, the middle table top and the table top are connected by three rotations: hinges at both ends and hinges in the middle, which have high connection stability.

[0039] 4. In some preferred embodiments, the hinge extends to form a support surface that provides support for the tabletop, thereby improving the structural stability of the folding table when unfolded. Further preferably, the hinge includes two hinge surfaces and a support surface disposed between the two hinge surfaces, further improving the structural stability of the folding table when unfolded.

[0040] 5. In some preferred embodiments, the folding table further includes a handle provided on one side of the table top for easy carrying. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0042] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0043] FIG3 is a front view of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0044] FIG4 is a left side view of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0045] FIG5 is a right side view of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0046] FIG6 is a top view of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0047] FIG7 is a bottom view of the folding table in the unfolded state according to Example 1 of the present application (excluding the legs);

[0048] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0049] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0050] FIG10 is a front view of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0051] FIG11 is a left side view of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0052] FIG12 is a right side view of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0053] FIG13 is a top view of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0054] FIG14 is a bottom view of the folding table in the folded state according to Example 1 of the present application;

[0055] FIG15 is a schematic diagram of the folding table of Example 1 of the present application with the legs folded and stored in the table top;

[0056] FIG16 is a schematic diagram showing a process of folding a tabletop panel of the folding table of Example 1 of the present application and placing it into a chair;

[0057] FIG17 is a schematic diagram of a tabletop panel of the folding table of Example 1 of the present application after being folded and placed into a chair;

[0058] FIG18 is a schematic diagram of the folding table and chair assembly structure of Example 1 of the present application in a stored state;

[0059] FIG19 is a front view of the folding table and chair assembly structure of Example 1 of the present application in a stored state;

[0060] FIG20 is a left side view of the folding table and chair assembly structure of Example 1 of the present application in the stored state;

[0061] FIG21 is a right side view of the folding table and chair assembly structure of Example 1 of the present application in the stowed state;

[0062] FIG22 is a top view of the folding table and chair assembly structure of Example 1 of the present application in a stored state;

[0063] FIG23 is a bottom view of the folding table and chair assembly structure of Example 1 of the present application in the stored state;

[0064] FIG24 is a schematic diagram of the folding table in Example 2 of the present application in the unfolded state;

[0065] FIG25 is a schematic diagram of the folding table in Example 2 of the present application in an inverted state in the unfolded state;

[0066] FIG26 is a schematic diagram of the folding process of the folding table according to Example 2 of the present application;

[0067] FIG27 is an enlarged view of A in FIG26 ;

[0068] FIG28 is a schematic diagram of the folding table of Example 2 of the present application in a folded state;

[0069] FIG29 is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the folding table and the folding chair according to Example 2 of the present application, with the folding table in the unfolded state and the folding chair placed therein;

[0070] Figure 30 is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the folding table and folding chair of Example 2 of the present application, with the folding chair placed in the folding table when it is in the folded state.

[0071] Reference numerals in the figure: 1-folding table, 2-table top, 3-table legs, 4-middle table board, 5-table top board, 51-hinge point, 52-flange, 53-box bayonet, 54-stopper, 6-hinge, 61-support surface, 62-hinge surface, 7-limiting part, 8-tie, 9-handle, 10-folding chair. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0072] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0073] In the following embodiments, directional words are used only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the specific scope of protection of the present invention. The "bottom surface" mentioned in this application refers to the side of the desktop panel facing downward when the folding table is in the unfolded state, "downward" refers to the direction away from the desktop panel from the bottom surface, "inward rotation" refers to rotation in the direction closer to the bottom surface, and "inward extension" refers to extension in the direction from the outer extension of the desktop panel to the inner part of the desktop panel.

[0074] Example 1

[0075] Figures 1-7 illustrate the structure of the folding table 1 of this embodiment in its unfolded state (with the straps 8 omitted). As can be seen from the figures, the folding table 1 comprises a foldable tabletop 2 and legs 3. The tabletop 2 is composed of a center tabletop 4 and two tabletop panels 5. The width of the center tabletop 4 is equal to the thickness of four folding chairs 10 when folded together. When the tabletop 2 is unfolded, the two side surfaces of the center tabletop 4 abut against the side surfaces of one of the tabletop panels 5. Specifically, as shown in Figures 3 and 7, the two tabletop panels 5 are hinged to either side of the center tabletop 4.

[0076] In this embodiment, the articulation includes four hinges 6 and two hinges 64. Two hinges 51 are provided at each end of the middle panel 4, and each end of each tabletop panel 5 is hinged to one end of the middle panel 4. The hinge is located in the middle of the middle panel 4, and the middle panel 4 and the two tabletop panels 5 are connected in the middle by hinges 64, further enhancing the stability of the connection.

[0077] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1 and 3 , the middle panel hinge 6 at the same end is integral, with hinge holes provided at both ends. The hinge body forms a stopper 7 perpendicular to the middle table panel 4. The stoppers 7 at both ends extend toward the bottom surface of the table panel, serving to limit the position of a folding chair 10 placed within the folding table 1 and prevent it from sliding out from the side.

[0078] Furthermore, the two hinges are connected to strengthen the transition between the middle table top and the table tops on both sides.

[0079] 8 to 14 show the structure of the folding table 1 of this embodiment in the folded state. At this time, the two table top panels 5 are opposite to each other, and the folding table 1 forms a box-shaped storage space with the middle table top 4 as the bottom surface and the two table top panels 5 as side covers.

[0080] Furthermore, a buckle 8 is provided on the side of the table top panel 5 away from the middle table top panel 4. This buckle connection allows for a detachable connection between the two table top panels 5 when folded, thereby improving the portability of the folding table 1. Furthermore, when the folding table 1 is folded, the buckle 8 is located on the side opposite the middle table top panel 4. The buckle 8 and the middle panel block the sides of the folding chair 10 in the vertical direction. In other possible implementations, the buckle 8 can be replaced with other detachable connection structures well known to those skilled in the art, such as rigid buckles.

[0081] In addition, in this embodiment, a handle 9 is provided on one side of the table top plate 5 and the middle table top plate 4, and the handle 9 can improve the portability of the folding table 1. In other possible implementations, the handle 9 can be provided on any side of the table top plate 5.

[0082] Figures 15-18 illustrate the process of folding chair 10 within the folding table 1 in the folding table and chair assembly structure of this embodiment. First, fold the legs 3 of the folding table 1 toward the tabletop 5. Then, fold one side of the tabletop 5. Fold and stack the folding chair 10, and then place it within the folding table 1. One side of the folding chair 10 rests against the middle tabletop 4, while the other two ends of the chair 10 are restrained by the hinges 7 at both ends of the middle tabletop 4. Finally, fold the other tabletop 5, so that the two tabletops 5 face each other to form a box-like storage space. Buckle straps 8 connect the two tabletops 5 on the sides away from the middle tabletop 4.

[0083] Figures 19 to 23 show the structure of the folding table and chair combination structure of this embodiment in the storage state. At this time, the folding table 1 is in the folding state shown in Figures 8 to 14, and the folding chair 10 is folded and placed in the storage space formed by the folding table 1.

[0084] Example 2

[0085] As shown in Figures 24 and 25, the folding table 1 includes two tabletops 5, two hinges 6, a stopper 54, and table legs 3. The table legs 3 are foldable (see Figure 26), and the two tabletops 5 are hinged by the hinge 6 at a hinge point 51 on the side of the tabletop 5. Specifically, the length of the hinge 6 between the two hinge points 51 is equal to the thickness of four folding chairs 10 (not shown in the figure, see Figure 30) after folding (this thickness is greater than the thickness of the two tabletops 5). The adjacent parts of the two tabletops 5 extend downward to form a flange 52. The hinge 6 has a support surface 61 adjacent to the flange 52 of the two tabletops 5. The provision of the support surface 61 can improve the structural stability and support strength of the tabletop 5 in the unfolded state. The table top 5 is provided with a plurality of stoppers 54 near the edge thereof. The stoppers, when combined, form a shape substantially identical to the outline of the folding chair 10 after folding (see FIG. 29 ). The stoppers 54 can position the folding chair 10 placed on the folding table 1. In particular, the flange 52 is configured to be compatible with the backrest of the folding chair, and the stoppers opposite the flange 52 are configured to be compatible with the legs of the folding chair, such as an L-shape. In this way, the folding chair is positioned and secured under the two table tops.

[0086] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a handle 9 and a case buckle 53 are provided at the opposite end of the desktop panel 5 from the one end that contacts the desktop panel 5 in the unfolded state. The case buckle 53 enables a detachable connection of the opposite end when the folding table 1 is in the folded state, and the handle 9 improves the portability of the folding table 5. In other possible implementations, the handle 9 can be provided on any side of the desktop panel 5, and the detachable connection of the opposite end can also be achieved using other conventional detachable connection structures well known to those skilled in the art.

[0087] In the folding table 1 shown in Figure 26, the table legs 3 are folded and placed on the bottom surface of the table top panel 5. It can be clearly seen from the figure that the end of the table top panel 5 that is in contact in the unfolded state is not fixed, but is only hinged on the side of the table top panel 5 by two hinges 6. During the folding process, the two table top panels 5 are equivalent to rotating along the axis formed by the two hinge points 51 set on the side of the table top panel 5. When the fully folded state is reached (that is, the state shown in Figure 28), the two table top panels 5 are opposite to each other and the two table top panels 5 are separated by the hinge 6. The distance between the two table top panels 5 is roughly equivalent to the length of the hinge 6 between the two hinge points 51.

[0088] FIG27 is an enlarged view of A in FIG26 . FIG27 clearly illustrates the specific structure of the hinge 6 in this embodiment. As shown, the hinge 6 includes two opposing hinge surfaces 62 and a support surface 61 disposed between the two hinge surfaces 62. Each hinge surface 62 is hinged to two tabletop panels 5 at a hinge point 51. This structure further enhances the structural stability of the tabletop panels 51 when deployed. Because the tabletop panels 5 in this embodiment have flanges 52, the hinge surface 62 located closer to the inside needs to avoid the flange 52 at the contacting end of the two tabletop panels 5. Consequently, the hinge surface 62 is actually divided into two sub-hinged surfaces, one connected to the support surface 61 and facing the other, closer to the outside, hinge surface 62. The hinge 6 is provided with a button 63. Pressing the button 63 releases the locking connection between the hinge 6 and the tabletop, allowing the tabletop panels 5 and the hinge 6 to rotate and fold.

[0089] Figure 28 shows the folding table 1 in the folded state. As shown in the figure, the two desktop panels 5 are opposite to each other and are separated by a hinge 6. The distance between the two desktop panels 5 is roughly equivalent to the length of the hinge 6 between the two hinge points 51. The two outer ends of the desktop panels 5 in the unfolded state are provided with webbing connecting buckles 53, which can be buckled in the folded state to fix the outer ends of the folding table 1 in the folded state.

[0090] Figures 29 and 30 illustrate the table and chair combination provided by this embodiment, showing the folding table 1 in its unfolded and folded states after a folding chair 10 is placed inside. While the basic structure of the folding table 1 will not be elaborated upon here, Figure 29 shows that multiple blocking members 54 form a shape roughly identical to the folded folding chair 10, acting as a barrier to the folding chair 10 once it is placed inside. Figure 30 shows that the spacing between the two tabletop panels 5 is roughly the thickness of four folded folding chairs 10 stacked together. The blocking members 54, hinge 6, and webbing connection buckle 53 collectively restrain the folding chair 10 once it is placed inside the folding table 1, preventing it from slipping out.

[0091] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application, and therefore cannot be used to limit the scope of implementation of the present application. That is, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the patent scope of the present application and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope covered by the present application. Industrial Applicability

[0092] The present application discloses a combination structure of a folding table and a folding table and chair, in which two table top panels are directly hinged or hinged to an intermediate table top, and the two table top panels can rotate relative to the intermediate table top to fold the folding table. When the folding table is in a folded state, the two table top panels are opposite to each other and form a cavity for storing a folding chair. Compared with traditional folding tables and folding chairs, the combination structure of the folding table and chair further saves storage space and improves the portability of the combination structure of the folding table and folding chair, and has industrial applicability.

Claims

1. A folding table having a foldable tabletop and table legs, characterized in that: The desktop comprises two desktop panels and a middle desktop panel hinged to the two desktop panels through hinges; The width of the middle table board is the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs after being folded and stacked.

2. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two hinged parts are respectively arranged at the two ends of the middle table top, and the two ends of the hinged parts are respectively hinged to the table top plates at both sides.

3. The folding table according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two hinge bodies at the same end of the middle table top form a limiting portion perpendicular to the middle table top.

4. The folding table according to claim 2, characterized in that: The middle part of the middle table top is hinged to the middle part of the table top through a hinge.

5. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the table top panel away from the middle table top is connected via a webbing.

6. The folding table according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is provided on one side of the table top away from the middle table top.

7. A folding table and chair with a combined structure, comprising a folding table and a folding chair, wherein the folding table has a foldable tabletop and table legs, characterized in that: The desktop comprises two desktop panels and a middle desktop panel hinged to the two desktop panels through hinges; The two table tops are overlapped on the same side of the middle table top, and the folding chair is loaded between the two table tops; The width of the middle table board is equal to the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs after being folded and stacked.

8. The folding table and chair combination structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: Two hinged parts are respectively arranged at the two ends of the middle table top, and the two ends of the hinged parts are respectively hinged to the table top plates at both sides.

9. The folding table and chair combination structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The hinge body at the same end of the middle table board forms a limiting portion perpendicular to the middle table board, and the distance between the two limiting portions is greater than or equal to the length of the folding chair after folding.

10. A folding table, comprising two foldable table tops and foldable table legs, characterized in that: The two desktop panels are hinged by a hinge, and the two ends of the hinge are respectively hinged to the hinge points on the same side of the two desktop panels. The length of the hinge between the two hinge points is greater than the thickness of the two desktop panels combined.

11. The folding table according to claim 10, characterized in that: The distance between the two hinge points of the hinged member is equal to the thickness of two, four or six folding chairs after being folded.

12. The folding table according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that: The hinge extends inwardly parallel to the tabletop to form a support surface. When the folding table is in an unfolded state, the support surface abuts against two portions of the tabletop panels at the same time.

13. The folding table according to claim 12, characterized in that: The hinged member comprises two opposite hinged surfaces, the hinged member is hinged to the desktop panel via the hinged surfaces, and the supporting surface is parallel to the desktop.

14. The folding table according to claim 11, characterized in that: A blocking member is arranged near the edge of the desktop panel, one end of the blocking member is fixed to the desktop panel, and the other end of the blocking member extends downward perpendicularly to the bottom surface of the desktop panel, and the blocking member is used to block the folding chair.

15. The folding table according to claim 10, characterized in that: The adjacent ends of the two table tops in the folded state are buckled by a webbing.

16. The folding table according to claim 10, characterized in that: A handle is arranged on the side of the desktop panel.

17. A folding table with a folding chair combined structure, comprising a folding table and a folding chair, characterized in that: The number of the folding chairs is two, four or six. The folding table comprises two foldable table tops and foldable table legs. The two table tops are hinged by hinges. The hinges are respectively hinged at the hinge points of the table tops on both sides. The distance between the two hinge points of the hinge is greater than the thickness of the two table tops superimposed. When the folding table is in a folded state, the folding chair can be folded and placed between the two table top panels.

18. The folding table with a folding chair combination structure as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that: A stopper is arranged near the edge of the desktop panel, one end of the stopper is fixed to the desktop panel, and the other end of the stopper extends downward perpendicularly to the bottom surface of the desktop panel. The stopper is used to block and position the folding chair.

19. A folding table with a folding chair combination structure as claimed in claim 18, characterized in that: The hinge extends inwardly parallel to the tabletop to form a support surface. When the folding table is in an unfolded state, the support surface abuts against two portions of the tabletop panels at the same time.

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