A table comprising a handle extending on an upper side of the table top

Abstract

The invention relates to a table (2) comprising a table top (4) and a plurality of legs (6, 8, 10, 12) that are connected to the table top, wherein the plurality of legs extend on a lower side (14) of the table top to position the table top at a distance from a floor. The plurality of legs comprises a first leg (6) that comprises an upper portion (16) extending on an upper side (18) of the table top (4) and a second leg (8) that comprises an upper portion (20) extending on the upper side of the table top. The upper portions (16, 20) of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) are connected via a connecting portion (22) that forms a handle allowing manually moving the table. Further, the table is foldable between an operational non-folded state and a non-operational folded state, wherein the connecting portion (22) defines a first pivot axis (24) adapted for orienting the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) in different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non- operational folded state.

Description

[0001] A table

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a table comprising a table top and a plurality of legs that are connected to the table top, wherein the plurality of legs extend on a lower side of the table top to position the table top at a distance from a floor. The plurality of legs comprises a first leg that comprises an upper portion extending on an upper side of the table top and a second leg that also comprises an upper portion extending on the upper side of the table top. The upper portions of the first leg and the second leg are connected via a connecting portion that forms a handle allowing manually moving the table.

[0004] One application of the table is a so-called side table. It may be used for adding a handy surface in a living space. The handle allows the side table to be carried easily between different positions in the living space.

[0005] One known such a side table comprises a circular table top with a projecting rim at its peripheral edge. The side table further comprises four legs connected to the table top adjacent the peripheral edge, wherein the legs are positioned in corners of a square shape and extend generally vertically. The first leg and the second leg are arranged diagonally opposite each other and extend through holes in the table top. Further, the connecting portion forming the handle bridges a distance between the upper portions of the first leg and the second leg. For an efficient packaging, the upper portions of the first leg and the second leg and the connecting portion forms a generally U-shaped one-piece unit. When assemblying the side table, lower portions of the first leg and the second leg are attached to the U-shaped one-piece unit via threaded connections.

[0006] Although the known side table described above has worked well, there are occasions where there is a desire to stow away such a side table in a folded state.

[0007] SUMMARY

[0008] A first object of the invention is to provide a table that creates conditions for being arranged in a folded state, in which the table assumes a generally flat configuration. The object is achieved by a device according to claim 1. Thus, it is achieved by a table comprising a table top and a plurality of legs that are connected to the table top, wherein the plurality of legs extend on a lower side of the table top to position the table top at a distance from a floor, wherein the plurality of legs comprises a first leg that comprises an upper portion extending on an upper side of the table top and a second leg that comprises an upper portion extending on the upper side of the table top, wherein the upper portions of the first leg and the second leg are connected via a connecting portion that forms a handle allowing manually moving the table, characterized in that the table is foldable between an operational non-folded state and a non-operational folded state, that the connecting portion defines a first pivot axis adapted for orienting the first leg and the second leg in different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state.

[0009] Within this specification, the expressions “lower side of the table top” and “upper side of the table top” do not define actual sides of the table top per se, but rather areas / spaces below and above the table top. Hence, “lower side of the table top” is here referring to an area or space arranged below the table top. Normally, when the table is arranged in its typical position this corresponds to the space between the table top and the underlying floor. In a similar manner “upper side of the table top” is here referring to an area or space arranged above the table top. Consequently, the plurality of legs extend below the table top to position the table top at a distance from a floor, wherein the plurality of legs comprises a first leg that comprises an upper portion extending above the table top and a second leg that comprises an upper portion extending above the table top.

[0010] According to some examples, the connecting portion that forms the handle is arranged at a distance from the table top. Said distance is preferably dimensioned such that a user may grip the connecting portion without getting blocked by the table top. This means that the distance is preferably equal to or greater than a minimum distance, which minimum distance is sufficient for a user’s fingers to fit. Accordingly, such minimum distance may e.g. be 3 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm, 8 cm, 9 cm, 10 cm, or any suitable value.

[0011] According to some examples, said distance is dimensioned such that a user can grip the connecting portion when the table top is in the operational non-folded state as well as when the table top is in the non-operational folded state. According to some examples, the connecting portion is arranged at the same distance from the table top when the table top is in the operational non-folded state as well as when the table top is in the non-operational folded state. Alternatively, the connecting portion is arranged at a first distance from the table top when the table top is in the operational nonfolded state and at a second distance when the table top is in the non-operational folded state. The first and second distances may be the same, or at least substantially the same. Each one of the first and second distances may be equal to or greater than a minimum distance, which minimum distance is sufficient for a user’s fingers to fit. This allows the connecting portion to be used as a handle when the table top is in the operational nonfolded state as well as when the table top is in the non-operational folded state.

[0012] According to one example, the table comprises four legs connected to the table top, wherein the legs are positioned in corners of a square shape in a cross section in parallel with the table top in the operational non-folded state. The first leg and the second leg are arranged diagonally opposite each other and extend through holes in the table top. Further, the connecting portion forming the handle bridges a distance between the upper portions of the first leg and the second leg.

[0013] According to one further example, the handle is arranged generally horizontally and in parallel with the table top when the table is arranged in the operational non-folded state.

[0014] According to one further example, each one of the first leg and the second leg has the same cross section shape and size along its complete extension in its longitudinal direction. According to one further example, the first leg and the second leg have similar cross section shapes and sizes. According to one further example, each one of the first leg and the second leg has a tubular shape that is circular in cross section.

[0015] According to one further example, the connecting portion (the handle) is elongated and has a cross section shape and size that is similar to the cross section shape and size of the first leg and the second leg. More specifically, the connecting portion may be formed by an extension of at least one of the first leg and the second leg. More specifically, the extension of at least one of the first leg and the second leg that forms the connecting portion may extend perpendicularly relative to an adjacent section of the upper portion of the first leg and / or the second leg. More specifically, the connecting portion may be split in two sections, wherein a first section and at least the upper portion of the first leg form a one-piece unit and wherein a second section and the upper portion of the second leg form a one-piece unit. The first section and the second section may be adapted for being connected to each other in a releasable way. Further, the first section and the second section may have generally the same longitudinal extensions so that a split between the first section and the second section is arranged about midway of the connecting portion in its extension direction.

[0016] According to one embodiment example, the table top comprises a first table top portion and a second table top portion which are pivotally connected around a second pivot axis, wherein the first table top portion and the second table top portion are arranged in parallel with each other and jointly form an upper table surface in the operational non-folded state.

[0017] According to a further embodiment example, the table is adapted so that the second pivot axis is arranged on a lower side of the table top and directly adjacent a split line between the first table top portion and the second table top portion. According to one example, the table comprises a hinge structure that defines the second pivot axis. The hinge structure may comprise two plate-shaped angle fittings that are pivotably connected, wherein each one of the two plate-shaped angle fittings is rigidly connected to one of the first table top portion and the second table top portion.

[0018] According to a further example, the hinge structure that defines the second pivot axis is configured to allow the first and second table top portions to fold downwards, i.e. towards the lower side of the table top. This allows a distance between the handle and the table top portions to remain during folding of the table top, such that the handle can be gripped before, after, and even during the folding operation.

[0019] According to one example, the table top has a generally rectangular shape, wherein each one of the first table top portion and the second table top portion also has a generally rectangular shape. The table top may be split in two equally sized portions forming the first table top portion and the second table top portion. Further, the table may be adapted so that edges of the first table top portion and the second table top portion abut each other when the table is in the operational non-folded state.

[0020] According to a further embodiment example, the table is adapted so that the first pivot axis is in parallel with the second pivot axis between the first table top portion and the second table top portion. Further, the table may be adapted so that the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis are operationally connected in a way that a pivoting of the first leg and the second leg relative to each other around the first pivot axis results in a simultaneous pivoting of the first table top portion and the second table top portion relative to each other around the second pivot axis and vice versa.

[0021] According to a further embodiment example, the first leg and the second leg are arranged on opposite sides of the second pivot axis. According to a further example, the upper portion of the first leg and the upper portion of the second leg are arranged in a spaced relationship in a direction of the second pivot axis.

[0022] According to a further embodiment example, the first table top portion comprises a first recess adapted for housing the first leg and wherein the second table top portion comprises a second recess adapted for housing the second leg so that the legs may be arranged in the different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non- operational folded state. Accordingly, each one of the recesses have an extension allowing the legs to be arranged in the different relative angular orientations in the operational nonfolded state and in the non-operational folded state. Further, the table may be designed so that the first recess is open towards an edge of the first table top portion and the second recess is open towards an edge of the second table top portion, wherein the edges of the first table top portion and the second table top portion are adapted to abut each other in the operational, non-folded state.

[0023] According to a further embodiment example, the first recess in the first table top portion is formed by a first slot extending perpendicular to the second pivot axis between the first table top portion and the second table top portion and / or wherein the second recess in the second table top portion is formed by a second slot extending perpendicular to the second pivot axis between the first table top portion and the second table top portion.

[0024] According to a further embodiment example, a first end of the first slot is open at an edge of the first table top portion adjacent the second pivot axis and a first end of the second slot is open at an edge of the second table top portion adjacent the second pivot axis.

[0025] According to a further embodiment example, the table comprises a locking mechanism adapted for releasably locking the first table top portion and the second table top portion in the operational non-folded state. In this way, the table provides for security in that it may not be undesirably folded.

[0026] According to a further embodiment example, a lower portion of the first leg extending on the lower side of the table top and a lower portion of the second leg extending on the lower side of the table top are arranged in a diverging configuration away from the first pivot axis defined by the connecting portion in the operational non-folded state seen in a direction of the first pivot axis and in planes in parallel with each other in the non-operational folded state.

[0027] According to a further embodiment example, each one of the upper portion and the lower portion of the first leg is generally straight and wherein the upper portion and the lower portion of the first leg extend in an angular relationship relative to one another. Also, each one of the upper portion and the lower portion of the second leg is generally straight and wherein the upper portion and the lower portion of the second leg extend in an angular relationship relative to one another. Such a configuration creates conditions for a space efficient packaging of the table and more specifically to that the table may assume an especially dense state.

[0028] According to a further embodiment example, the angular relationship between the upper portion and the lower portion of each one of the first leg and the second leg is in an interval of 10-20°. Such a configuration creates conditions for an especially space efficient packaging of the table.

[0029] According to a further embodiment example, the plurality of legs comprises a third leg that is rigidly connected to the first leg in a diverging configuration in a plane in parallel with the first pivot axis and a fourth leg that is rigidly connected to the second leg in a diverging configuration in a plane in parallel with the first pivot axis. It creates conditions for an easy assembly of the table.

[0030] According to a further embodiment example, the table comprises a first rigid leg structure comprising the first leg, the third leg and a first distance portion that is arranged to maintain the first leg and the third leg in a set configuration, wherein the table comprises a second rigid leg structure comprising the second leg, the fourth leg and a second distance portion that is arranged to maintain the second leg and the fourth leg in a set configuration. It creates further conditions for an easy assembly of the table.

[0031] According to a further embodiment example, the first distance portion is straight and pivotably connected to the first table top portion and the second distance portion is straight and pivotably connected to the second table top portion, wherein each one of the first distance portion and the second distance portion is in parallel with the second pivot axis. Each one of the first distance portion and the second distance portion may have a similar cross section size and shape as the first leg and the second leg, respectively.

[0032] According to a further embodiment example, floor engaging ends of the first leg, the second leg, the third leg and the fourth leg are positioned in corners of a rectangular shape.

[0033] According to a further embodiment example, the upper portion of the first leg and a lower portion of the first leg extending on the lower side of the table top are formed in one-piece and / or the upper portion of the second leg and a lower portion of the second leg extending on the lower side of the table top are formed in one-piece.

[0034] According to an alternative embodiment example, the upper portion of the first leg and a lower portion of the first leg extending on the lower side of the table top are formed in separate pieces that are adapted to be connected to each other and / or the upper portion of the second leg and a lower portion of the second leg extending on the lower side of the table top are formed in separate pieces that are adapted to be connected to each other. The separate pieces may be connected to each other via a threaded structure.

[0035] According to a second aspect a locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism is configured to allow for locking of a furniture, or furniture part, in an unfolded position. The locking mechanism comprises a spring biased locking handle having at least one locking rod, and a non-symmetrical stop member being configured to rotate upon folding of the furniture or furniture part. In a first rotational position corresponding to the furniture or furniture part being unfolded, the stop member allows the at least one locking rod to pass. In a second rotational position corresponding to the furniture or furniture part being folded, the stop member prevents the at least one locking rod from passing. In one example, the stop member comprises a cut-off cylindrical body such that the crosssection has the shape of a major segment of a circle. This allows the diameter of the stop member to vary along its circumference, and thus achieves a variable distance from the centre of the stop member to an adjacent surface.

[0036] In one example, the locking handle comprises two spaced apart locking rods. This improves stability of the locking mechanism.

[0037] The two spaced apart locking rods may be biased by dedicated springs. Having one spring for each locking rod provides an equal biasing force, and thereby improved user experience.

[0038] In one example, the stop member forms part of a hinge for the furniture or furniture part. This is advantageous in that the stop member is incorporated in components facilitating folding, thereby reducing complexity of the locking mechanism.

[0039] In one example, the locking mechanism comprises one or more tubular guides for the at least one locking rod. Such provision improves robustness and causes a smooth motion of the locking rod, thereby preventing misalignment during operation.

[0040] In one example, the locking mechanism is arranged on a lower side of a table top. This allows the locking mechanism to be hidden when not in use.

[0041] In one example, the locking mechanism is configured for automatic locking when the furniture or furniture part is unfolded. This facilitates use of the locking mechanism, as it only needs to be manoeuvred when unlocking is desired.

[0042] Further advantages and advantageous features of the invention are disclosed in the following description and in the dependent claims.

[0043] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] With reference to the appended drawings, below follows a more detailed description of embodiments of the invention cited as examples.

[0045] In the drawings: Fig. 1 A is a perspective top view of a table according to a first embodiment in an operational non-folded state,

[0046] Fig. 1 B is a perspective view from below of the table according to fig. 1 A,

[0047] Fig. 1 C is a perspective view from below of the table according to fig. 1 A in a partly folded state,

[0048] Fig. 1 D is a perspective view from above of the table according to fig. 1A in a non- operational folded state,

[0049] Fig. 2 is a side view of the table according to fig. 1 D in the non-operational folded state, Fig. 3 is a perspective exploded view from above of the table according to the first embodiment,

[0050] Fig. 4A is a perspective view of a user carrying the table according to fig. 3 in the non- operational folded state,

[0051] Fig. 4B is a perspective view of a user storing the table according to fig. 3 in the non- operational folded state on a holder attached to a wall,

[0052] Fig. 5A is a perspective view of a table according to an embodiment in an operational nonfolded state,

[0053] Fig. 5B is a perspective view from below of the table according to fig. 5A,

[0054] Fig. 5C is a perspective view of the table shown in fig. 5A when a folding action is initiated, Figs. 5D-E are enlarged views of details of a locking mechanism for a foldable table according to an example,

[0055] Fig. 5F is a perspective view of the table shown in fig. 5A during a folding action,

[0056] Fig. 5G is a perspective view of the table shown in fig. 5A when folded,

[0057] Fig. 5H is an enlarged view of a locking mechanism when the table is folded,

[0058] Fig. 6A is a perspective view from below of the table according to the first embodiment in a partly folded state, wherein a locking mechanism is shown in a non-locked state,

[0059] Fig. 6B is a perspective view from below of the table according to the first embodiment in an operational, non-folded state, wherein the locking mechanism is shown in a locked state, Fig. 7A and fig. 7B are perspective views from below of the table according to the first embodiment, wherein an alternative locking mechanism is shown,

[0060] Fig. 8A and fig. 8B are perspective views in close-up of the alternative locking mechanism shown in fig. 7A and fig. 7B,

[0061] Fig. 9A is a perspective top view of a table according to a second embodiment in an operational non-folded state, and

[0062] Fig. 9B is a perspective top view of the table according to fig. 9A in a non-operational folded state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

[0063] Fig. 1A is a perspective top view of a table 2 according to a first embodiment in an operational non-folded state. Fig. 1 B is a perspective view from below of the table 2 according to fig. 1 A. Fig. 1 C is a perspective view from below of the table 2 according to fig. 1A in a partly folded state. Fig. 1 D is a perspective view from above of the table 2 according to fig. 1A in a non-operational folded state. The table 2 comprises a table top 4 and a plurality of legs 6, 8, 10, 12 that are connected to the table top 4. The plurality of legs 6, 8, 10, 12 extend on a lower side 14 of the table top 4 to position the table top at a distance from a floor. The plurality of legs 6, 8, 10, 12 comprises a first leg 6 that comprises an upper portion 16 extending on an upper side 18 of the table top 4 and a second leg 8 that comprises an upper portion 20 extending on the upper side 18 of the table top 4. The upper portions 16, 20 of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 are connected via a connecting portion 22 that forms a handle allowing manually moving the table 2. The table 2 is foldable between the operational non-folded state, see fig. 1A, and the non-operational folded state, see fig. 1 D. Further, the connecting portion 22 defines a first pivot axis 24 adapted for orienting the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 in different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state.

[0064] More specifically, the table 2 comprises four legs 6, 8, 10, 12 connected to the table top 4, wherein lower ends of the legs are positioned in corners of a square shape in the operational non-folded state. The first leg 6 and the second leg 8 are arranged diagonally opposite each other and extend throughout the table top 4. Further, the connecting portion 22 forming the handle bridges a distance between the upper portions 16, 20 of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8.

[0065] More specifically, the connecting portion 22 forming the handle is arranged generally horizontally and in parallel with the table top 4 when the table 2 is arranged in the operational non-folded state, see fig. 1A. A user may grab the handle, lift and move the table in the operational non-folded state.

[0066] More specifically, the connecting portion 22 is formed by an extension 26, 28 of each one of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8. More specifically, the extension 26, 28 of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 that forms the connecting portion 22 extends perpendicularly relative to an adjacent section of the upper portion 16 of the first leg 6 and an adjacent section of the upper portion 20 the second leg 8. More specifically, the connecting portion 22 is split halfway in a first section 26 and a second section 28 forming the extensions. The first section 26 and the first leg 6 form a one-piece unit and the second section 28 and the second leg 8 form a one-piece unit. The first section 26 and the second section 28 are pivotably arranged relative to one another around the first pivot axis 24.

[0067] Further, the extensions 26, 28 of each one of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 comprise complimentary shaped engagement structures 30, 32, see fig. 3 for being connected to each other. Each one of the extensions 26, 28 has a tubular shape with a circular cross section. Further, the extensions 26, 28 are of the same size for providing a flush outer surface across a transition between the extensions 26, 28. A first one of the extensions 26, 28 comprises an end with a reduced cross section for fitting inside of the other one of the extensions 26, 28. Further, the extensions 26, 28 have generally the same longitudinal length so that a split between the extensions 26, 28 is arranged about midway of the connecting portion 22 in its extension direction.

[0068] The table top 4 comprises a first table top portion 34 and a second table top portion 36 which are pivotally connected around a second pivot axis 38. The first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36 are arranged in parallel with each other and jointly form an upper table surface in the operational non-folded state, see fig. 1A.

[0069] The table top 4 has a generally rectangular shape and more specifically a square shape, wherein each one of the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36 has a generally rectangular shape with one long side and one short side. More specifically, the table top 4 is split in two equally sized portions 34, 36 forming the first table top portion and the second table top portion. Further, the table 2 is adapted so that edges 40, 42 of the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36 abut each other when the table 2 is in the operational non-folded state, see fig. 1 A. Further, the table 2 is adapted so that the edges 40, 42 of the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36 face in the same direction, upwards, when the table 2 is in the non-operational folded state, see fig. 1 D.

[0070] The table 2 is adapted so that the second pivot axis 38 is arranged on the lower side 14 of the table top 4 and directly adjacent a split between the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36. Further, the table 2 comprises a hinge structure 44 that defines the second pivot axis 38. The hinge structure 44 may comprises two spaced pairs 46, 48 of two plate-shaped angle fittings 50, 52, 54, 56 that are pivotably connected. A first one of the two plate-shaped angle fittings 50, 52 in the first pair 46 is rigidly connected to the first table top portion 34 and a second one of the two plate-shaped angle fittings 50, 52 in the first pair 46 is rigidly connected to the second table top portion 36. Similarly, a first one of the two plate-shaped angle fittings 54, 56 in the second pair 48 is rigidly connected to the first table top portion 34 and a second one of the two plate-shaped angle fittings 50, 52 in the second pair 48 is rigidly connected to the second table top portion 36.

[0071] The table 2 is provided so that the first pivot axis 24 is in parallel with the second pivot axis 38 between the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36. Further, the table 2 is adapted so that the first pivot axis 24 and the second pivot axis 38 are operationally connected in a way that a pivoting of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 relative to each other around the first pivot axis 24 results in a simultaneous pivoting of the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 38 relative to each other around the second pivot axis 38 and vice versa.

[0072] The first leg 6 and the second leg 8 are arranged on opposite sides of the second pivot axis 38. Further, the upper portion 16 of the first leg 6 and the upper portion 20 of the second leg 8 are arranged in a spaced relationship in a direction of the second pivot axis 38.

[0073] The first table top portion 34 comprises a first recess 53 adapted for housing the first leg 6 and wherein the second table top portion 36 comprises a second recess 55 adapted for housing the second leg 8 so that the legs 6, 8 may be arranged in the different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state. Accordingly, each one of the recesses 53, 55 has an extension allowing that the legs 6, 8 are arranged in the different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state. Further, the table 2 is adapted so that the first recess 53 is open towards the edge 40 of the first table top portion 34 and the second recess 55 is open towards the edge 42 of the second table top portion 36, wherein the edges 40, 42 of the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36 are adapted to abut each other in the operational, non-folded state.

[0074] The first recess 53 in the first table top portion 34 is formed by a first slot extending perpendicularly to the second pivot axis 38 between the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36. In a similar way, the second recess 55 in the second table top portion 36 is formed by a second slot extending perpendicularly to the second pivot axis 38 between the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36. Accordingly, a first end 58 of the first slot 53 is open at the edge 40 of the first table top portion 34 adjacent the second pivot axis 38. In a similar way, a first end 60 of the second slot 55 is open at the edge 42 of the second table top portion 36 adjacent the second pivot axis 38.

[0075] Referring to fig. 1 A. A lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 extending on the lower side 14 of the table top 4 and a lower portion 64 of the second leg 8 extending on the lower side 14 of the table top 4 are arranged in a diverging configuration away from the first pivot axis 24 defined by the connecting portion 22 in the operational non-folded state seen in a direction of the first pivot axis 24. Referring to fig. 1C. The lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 and the lower portion 64 of the second leg 8 are arranged in planes in parallel with each other in the non-operational folded state. Fig. 2 is a side view of the table 2 according to fig. 1 D in the non-operational folded state.

[0076] Further, each one of the lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 and the lower portion 64 of the second leg 8 is straight. Further, each one of the upper portion 16 of the first leg 6 and the upper portion 20 of the second leg 8 is straight. The upper portion 16 and the lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 extend in an angular relationship relative to one another. More specifically, the upper portion 16 and the lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 are connected via a transition region 66. Similarly, the upper portion 20 and the lower portion 64 of the second leg 8 extend in an angular relationship relative to one another. More specifically, the upper portion 20 and the lower portion 64 of the second leg 8 are connected via a transition region 68. The angular relationship between the upper portion 16, 20 and the lower portion 62, 64 of each one of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 is in an interval of 10-20° and preferably around 15°, see angle a in fig. 1C.

[0077] Fig. 3 is a perspective exploded view from above of the table 2 according to the first embodiment. The plurality of legs comprises a third leg 10 that is rigidly connected to the first leg 6 in a diverging configuration in a plane in parallel with the first pivot axis 24. The plurality of legs further comprises a fourth leg 12 that is rigidly connected to the second leg 8 in a diverging configuration in a plane in parallel with the first pivot axis 24. More specifically, the table 2 comprises a first rigid leg structure 70 comprising the first leg 6, the third leg 10 and a first distance portion 72 that is arranged to maintain the first leg 6 and the third leg 10 in a set configuration. Further, the table 2 comprises a second rigid leg structure 74 comprising the second leg 8, the fourth leg 12 and a second distance portion 76 that is arranged to maintain the second leg and the fourth leg in a set configuration.

[0078] Each one of the first distance portion 72 and the second distance portion 76 is straight. Further, each one of the first rigid leg structure 70 and the second rigid leg structure 74 is arranged so that the first distance portion 72 and the second distance portion 76 extend in parallel with the second pivot axis 38. Each one of the first distance portion 72 and the second distance portion 76 has a similar cross section size and shape as the first leg 6 and the second leg 8, respectively. The first distance portion 72 is pivotably connected to the plate-shaped angle fittings 50, 54 on a first side of the second pivot axis 38. Similarly, the second distance portion 76 is pivotably connected to the plate-shaped angle fittings 52, 56 on a second side of the second pivot axis 38.

[0079] Further, the upper portion 16 of the first leg 6 and the lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 are formed in one-piece. Further, the upper portion 20 of the second leg 8 and the lower portion 64 of the second leg 8 are formed in one-piece.

[0080] Fig. 4A is a perspective view of a user 78 who has grabbed the handle for carrying the table 2 according to fig. 3 in the non-operational folded state. Fig. 4B is a perspective view of the user 78 storing the table 2 according to fig. 3 in the non-operational folded state on a holder 80 attached to a wall. More specifically, the holder 80 forms a hook and the table 2 is adapted so that the handle may rest on an upper surface of the holder 80. More specifically, the table 2 is moved so that the holder 80 enters a space between the upper portions 16, 20 of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8. The user 78 grabs opposite lateral edges of one of the table top portions 34, 36 and lifts the table 2 to engage with the holder 80.

[0081] Fig. 5A is a perspective top view of a table 2 according to an embodiment in an operational non-folded state. Fig. 5B is a perspective view from below of the table 2 according to fig. 5A. It should be noted that the table 2 shown in Fig. 5A and 5B has many similarities with the table 2 described with reference to the foregoing figures. Details of the table 2 shown in Fig. 5A and 5B, but not explicitly described herein, can thus be understood from the previous description. Figs. 5C-H show details of the table during the folding process.

[0082] Referring to Figs. 5A and 5B, the table 2 comprises a table top 4 and a plurality of legs 6, 8, 10, 12 that are connected to the table top 4. The plurality of legs 6, 8, 10, 12 extend to a lower side 14 of the table top 4 to position the table top at a distance from a floor. The plurality of legs 6, 8, 10, 12 comprises a first leg 6 that comprises an upper portion 16 extending from an upper side 18 of the table top 4 and a second leg 8 that comprises an upper portion 20 extending from the upper side 18 of the table top 4. A third leg 10 and a fourth leg 12 are entirely arranged at the lower side 14 of the table top 4, i.e. they do not extend from the upper side 18 of the table top 4. The third leg 10 and the fourth leg 12 are attached to the lower side 14 of the table top 4 using any suitable fastening arrangement, such as screws, bolts, nails, etc.

[0083] The upper portions 16, 20 of the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 are connected via a connecting portion 22 that forms a handle allowing manually moving the table 2. The table 2 is foldable from the operational non-folded state shown in fig. 5A. Further, the connecting portion 22 defines a first pivot axis 24 adapted for orienting the first leg 6 and the second leg 8 in different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state.

[0084] The first leg 6 and the third leg 10 are connected by an intermediate support member 13a. The intermediate support member 13a extends essentially in a horizontal plane from bottom portions 6a, 10a of the respective leg 6, 10.

[0085] The second leg 8 and the fourth leg 12 are connected by an intermediate support member 13b. The intermediate support member 13b extends essentially in a horizontal plane from bottom portions 8a, 12a of the respective leg 8, 12.

[0086] Hence, when standing on a ground or floor the table 2 will rest on the intermediate support members 13a, 13b rather than on the bottom portions 6a, 8a, 10a, 12a of the respective legs 6, 8, 10, 12.

[0087] As is shown in Fig. 5B a locking mechanism 200 is provided at the lower side 14 of the table top 4. In fig. 5B, the locking mechanism 200 is shown in a locked state. The locking mechanism 200 comprises a locking handle 210 which is manoeuvrable by a user.

[0088] Further details of the locking mechanism 200 are shown in figs. 5C-H. The locking handle 210 has a U-shape, comprising two parallel locking rods 212a, 212b which are connected by a cross bar 214 at respective ends. The cross bar 214 may have a straight shape and it may be arranged perpendicular to the locking rods 212a, 212b.

[0089] Preferably, as shown in Fig. 5C the locking rods 212a, 212b are arranged close to, or in sliding contact, with the lower side 14 of the table top 4. In order for a user to grip the cross bar 214, the cross bar 214 may be connected to the respective locking rods 212a, 212b by vertical spacers 216. These vertical spacers 216 may thus connect a respective end of the cross bar 214 to an end of an adjacent locking rod 212a, 212b. The spacers 216, preferably having the shape of short rods, cause the cross bar 214 to be arranged vertically below the lower side 14 of the table top 4. The spacers 216 may be S-shaped, such that the transition from the locking rods 212A-B to the cross bar 214 is smooth.

[0090] In one example, the entire locking handle 210 (i.e. the locking rods 212a, 212b, the cross bar 214, and the spacers 216) are integrally formed.

[0091] The locking mechanism 200 further comprises fittings 220. In the shown example, four fittings 220a-d are securely attached to the lower side 14 of the table top 4. The fittings 220a-d are arranged in connected pairs, such as one pair of fittings 222 is arranged on one side of the table top 4, while the other pair of fittings 224 is arranged on the other side of the table top 4. Each pair of fittings 222, 224 comprises a first fitting 220a, 220b attached to one half of the table top 4, and a second fitting 220c, 220d attached to the other half of the table top 4. The fittings of each pair of fittings 222, 224 are connected by a respective hinge 230, allowing the fittings within a single pair of fittings 222, 224 to fold relative each other.

[0092] In the shown example, and with particular reference to Figs. 5D-E, the hinge 230 is formed by vertical extensions 225a-d of each fitting 220a-d, and optionally a bearing disc (not shown) arranged between the two vertical extensions 225a-d. Hence, each fitting 220a-d may be formed by a horizontal portion, being attached to the lower side of the table top 4, and a vertical portion being formed by folding the vertical portion perpendicular to the horizontal portion. At least a part of this vertical portion forms a vertical extension 225a-d that is used as a part of the hinge 230, as shown especially in Figs. 5D-E. The vertical extensions 225a-d may be circular. A shaft 234 (see Fig. 5D) extends through the vertical extensions 225a-d and through the optional bearing disc. A stop member 236 forms part of the hinge 230. The stop member 236 has the shape of a cut-off cylinder, i.e. the circular side wall of the cylinder shape is cut off in the axial direction such that the cross-section of the stop member 236 has the shape of a cut-off circle. The stop member 236 is fixed to the shaft 234, such that folding and unfolding of the table 2 will cause rotation of the shaft 234 and the stop member 236. When the table 2 is non-folded, as is shown in Figs. 5D-E, the stop member 236 is rotationally positioned such that the cut-off side is facing the lower side of the table top 4. The cut-off side of the stop member 236 forms a reduction of its diameter, thereby providing a vertical gap 237 between the stop member 236 and the lower side of the table top 4. This vertical gap 237 is designed to accommodate a locking rod 212a, 212b, such that the locking rod 212a, 212b may pass between the stop member 236 and the lower side of the table top 4. In order to stabilize the hinge 230, a support bracket 238 (see Fig. 5C) is securely attached to the lower side 14 of the table top 4, e.g. by the support bracket 238 being an integrally formed part of the fitting 220C, D. The support bracket 238 may be formed by another vertical extension of the fitting 220c, 220d opposite the vertical extension 225c, 225d. The support bracket 238 is further provided with a through hole for supporting the shaft 234 of the hinge 230.

[0093] Again returning to the locking handle 210, and again referring to Fig. 5C, each locking rod 212a, 212b is attached to one end of a spring 240a, 240b. The opposite end of each spring 240a, 240b is connected to an adjacent fitting 220a-b. Hence, when a user pulls the locking handle 210 by applying a pulling force to the cross bar 214, the springs 240a-b will expand as the entire locking handle 210 moves. Once expanded, the springs 240a-b will urge the locking handle 210 to return to its idle position shown in Fig. 5B.

[0094] Each locking rod 212a, 212b extends across the hinge 230 when the locking mechanism 200 is locked, i.e. when the table 2 is non-folded. This means that each locking rod 212a-b extends from the cross bar 214, arranged at one half of the table top 4, to the other half of the table top 4. In order to guide the locking rods 212a, 212b, one or more tubular guides 226 may be provided along the length of the locking rods 212a, 212b. Tubular guides 226 may be provided as folded portions of the fittings 220a-d as is shown in Figs. 5D-E, having through holes for allowing the locking rods 212a-b to pass. Further, a tubular member 228 may be provided at one or more fittings 220a-d to retain the end of a locking rod 212a-b.

[0095] In order to operate the locking mechanism 200, a user pulls the locking handle 210. The locking rods 212A-B will then start to move in the same direction as the pulling force, indicated in Fig. 5D. Hence, the end of each locking rod 212A-B will move out from the tubular member 228. Upon further pulling, the locking rods 212A-B will also pass the hinge 230 as indicated in Fig. 5E. When this has happened, it is possible to fold the table 2. This is shown in Fig. 5F and the table, in a final folded stage, is shown in Fig. 5G. Generally, folding is possible as soon as the locking rods 212A-B are moved beyond the hinges 230. After a certain rotation of the hinges 230 the circular portion of the stop member 236 will reduce the gap 237, such that the locking rods 212A-B will no longer fit. Hence, even as the springs 240A-B urge the entire locking handle 210 back to its idle position, the stop member 236 will prevent such return movement. This is particularly shown in Fig. 5H.

[0096] For unfolding the table 2, a user does not need to manoeuvre the locking mechanism 200 as the locking handle 210 will automatically snap into a locked position as soon as the hinges 230 are rotated to a position where the locking rods 212A-B may be pushed, by the action of the springs 240A-B, pass the hinges 230.

[0097] Fig. 6A is a perspective view from below of the table 2 according to the first embodiment (i.e. the embodiment shown in figs. 1A-D) in a partly folded state, wherein another example of a locking mechanism 82 is shown in a non-locked state. Fig. 6B is a perspective view from below of the table 2 according to the first embodiment in an operational, non-folded state, wherein the locking mechanism 82 is shown in a locked state. The locking mechanism 82 is adapted for releasably locking the first table top portion 34 and the second table top portion 36 in the operational non-folded state. In this way, the table 2 provides for security in that it may not be undesirably folded.

[0098] The locking mechanism 82 comprises a spring-biased pin 84 and a complimentary shaped hole 86 adapted for engagement. Each one of the spring-biased pin 84 and the complimentary shaped hole 86 has an extension direction in parallel with the second pivot axis 38. More specifically, a first one of the angle fittings 150, 152 is provided with the spring-biased pin 84 and a second one of the angle fittings 150, 152 is provided with the complimentary shaped hole 86. The parts of the angle fittings 150, 152 provided with the spring-biased pin 84 the complimentary shaped hole 86 are adapted to be arranged in an overlapping relationship when the table 2 is in the operational non-folded state so that the pin 84 is received in the hole 86, wherein the table 2 is locked in the operational, non-folded state. More specifically, an axis of the spring-biased pin 84 and an axis of the complimentary shaped hole 86 are arranged on the same distance from the second pivot axis 38. Further, the locking mechanism 82 comprises a manually operated pull button 88 that is rigidly connected to the pin 84 for withdrawing the pin 84 from the hole 86 against the spring force for releasing the locking mechanism 82 and allowing folding of the table.

[0099] Fig. 7A and fig. 7B are perspective views from below of the table 2 according to the first embodiment, wherein an alternative locking mechanism 90 is shown. Fig. 8A and fig. 8B are perspective views in close-up of the alternative locking mechanism 90 shown in fig. 7A and fig. 7B. A first one of the angle fittings 250, 252 is provided with an extension 92 extending on an opposite side of the second pivot axis 38 relative to the main part of the angle fitting 252. The extension 92 is formed in one piece with the main part of the angle fitting 252. The extension 92 is provided with a transverse opening 94 for receipt of a complimentary shaped projection 96 extending from the other angle fitting 252. The projection 96 is formed by a cut-out section, that is bent so that it projects transversally from a main part of the other angle fitting 252. The parts of the angle fittings 250, 252 provided with the opening 94 and the projection 96 are adapted to be arranged in an overlapping relationship when the table 2 is in the operational non-folded state so that the projection 96 is received in the opening 94, wherein the table 2 is locked in the operational, non-folded state. More specifically, the cut-out projection 96 and the complimentary shaped opening 94 are arranged on the same distance from the second pivot axis 38. Further, the cut-out projection 96 is adapted to flex somewhat inwards to a retracted state when contacted by the other angle fitting 252 when the table 2 is folded and spring back to its extended state when received in the opening 94.

[0100] Fig. 9A is a perspective top view of a table 102 according to a second embodiment in an operational non-folded state, and Fig. 9B is a perspective top view of the table 102 according to fig. 8A in a non-operational folded state. For ease of presentation, only the main differences in relation to the first embodiment will be explained in the following. The first leg 106 and the second leg 108 extend on opposite sides of the table top 104. Accordingly, the table top 104 does not comprise any recess / slots for receipt of the first leg 106 and the second leg 108. Instead, extensions 126,128 of each one of the first leg 106 and the second leg 108 have sufficient lengths for spanning a complete extension of the table 102. Also, the first distance portion 172 that is arranged to maintain the first leg 106 and the third leg 110 in a set configuration has a longer length in relation to the first embodiment. Similarly, the second distance portion 176 that is arranged to maintain the second leg 108 and the fourth leg 112 in a set configuration has a longer length in relation to the first embodiment. It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings; rather, the skilled person will recognize that many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

[0101] According to an alternative embodiment, the upper portion 16 of the first leg 6 and the lower portion 62 of the first leg 6 are formed in separate pieces that are adapted to be rigidly connected to each other. Similarly, the upper portion 20 of the second leg 8 and the lower portion 64 are formed in separate pieces that are adapted to be rigidly connected to each other.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A table (2; 102) comprising a table top (4) and a plurality of legs (6, 8, 10, 12) that are connected to the table top, wherein the plurality of legs extend on a lower side (14) of the table top to position the table top at a distance from a floor, wherein the plurality of legs comprises a first leg (6) that comprises an upper portion (16) extending on an upper side (18) of the table top (4) and a second leg (8) that comprises an upper portion (20) extending on the upper side of the table top, wherein the upper portions (16, 20) of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) are connected via a connecting portion (22) that forms a handle allowing manually moving the table, characterized in that the table is foldable between an operational non-folded state and a non-operational folded state, that the connecting portion (22) defines a first pivot axis (24) adapted for orienting the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) in different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state.

2. A table according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting portion (22) that forms the handle is arranged at a distance (d) from the table top (4), and wherein said distance (d) is dimensioned such that a user may grip the connecting portion (22) without getting blocked by the table top (4).

3. A table according to claim 2, wherein said distance (d) is dimensioned such that a user can grip the connecting portion (22) when the table top (4) is in the operational non-folded state as well as when the table top (4) is in the non-operational folded state.

4. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting portion (22) is arranged at the same distance (d) from the table top (4) when the table top (4) is in the operational non-folded state as well as when the table top (4) is in the non-operational folded state.

5. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the table comprises four legs (6, 8, 10, 12) connected to the table top (4), wherein the legs (6, 8, 10, 12) are positioned in corners of a square shape in a cross section in parallel with the table top (4) in the operational non-folded state, wherein the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) are arranged diagonally opposite each other and extend through recesses(53, 55) in the table top (4), and wherein the connecting portion (22) forming the handle bridges a distance between the upper portions (16, 20) of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8).

6. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle is arranged generally horizontally and in parallel with the table top (4) when the table is arranged in the operational non-folded state.

7. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each one of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) has the same cross section shape and size along its complete extension in its longitudinal direction.

8. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) have similar cross section shapes and sizes, preferably each one of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) has a tubular shape that is circular in cross section.

9. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting portion (22) is elongated and has a cross section shape and size that is similar to the cross section shape and size of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8), preferably the connecting portion (22) is formed by an extension of at least one of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8).

10. A table according to claim 9, wherein the extension of at least one of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) that forms the connecting portion (22) extends perpendicularly relative to an adjacent section of the upper portion (16, 20) of the first leg (6) and / or the second leg (8).

11. A table according to claim 10, wherein the connecting portion (22) is split in two sections (26, 28), wherein a first section (26) and at least the upper portion (16) of the first leg (6) form a one-piece unit and wherein a second section (28) and the upper portion (20) of the second leg (8) form a one-piece unit, preferably wherein the first section (26) and the second section (28) are adapted for being connected to each other in a releasable way.

12. A table according to claim 11 , wherein the first section (26) and the second section (28) have generally the same longitudinal extensions so that a split between the first section (26) and the second section (28) is arranged about midway of the connecting portion (22) in its extension direction.

13. A table according to any of claims 1-12, wherein the table top (4) comprises a first table top portion (34) and a second table top portion (36) which are pivotally connected around a second pivot axis (38), wherein the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36) are arranged in parallel with each other and jointly form an upper table surface in the operational non-folded state.

14. A table according to claim 13, wherein the table is adapted so that the second pivot axis (38) is arranged on a lower side of the table top (4) and directly adjacent a split line (s) between the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36).

15. A table according to claim 14, wherein the table comprises a hinge structure (44) that defines the second pivot axis (38), wherein the hinge structure (44) comprises two plate-shaped angle fittings (50, 52 ,54, 56) that are pivotably connected, wherein each one of the two plate-shaped angle fittings (50, 52, 54, 56) is rigidly connected to one of the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36).

16. A table according to claim 15, wherein the hinge structure (44) that defines the second pivot axis (38) is configured to allow the first and second table top portions (34, 36) to fold downwards, i.e. towards the lower side of the table top (4).

17. A table according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the table top (4) has a generally rectangular shape, wherein each one of the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36) also has a generally rectangular shape.

18. A table according to claim 17, wherein the table top (4) is split in two equally sized portions forming the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36).

19. A table according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the table is adapted so that edges of the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36) abut each other when the table is in the operational non-folded state.

20. A table according to claim 13, wherein the first pivot axis (24) is in parallel with the second pivot axis (38) between the first table top portion and the second table top portion.21 . A table according to claim 20, wherein the table is adapted so that the first pivot axis (24) and the second pivot axis (38) are operationally connected in a way that a pivoting of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) relative to each other around the first pivot axis (24) results in a simultaneous pivoting of the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36) relative to each other around the second pivot axis (38) and vice versa.

22. A table according to claim 20 or 21 , wherein the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) are arranged on opposite sides of the second pivot axis (38).

23. A table according to claim 22, wherein the upper portion (16) of the first leg (6) and the upper portion (20) of the second leg (8) are arranged in a spaced relationship in a direction of the second pivot axis (38).

24. A table according to any one of claims 20-23, wherein the first table top portion (34) comprises a first recess (53) adapted for housing the first leg (6) and wherein the second table top portion (36) comprises a second recess (55) adapted for housing the second leg (8) so that the legs may be arranged in the different relative angular orientations in the operational non-folded state and in the non-operational folded state.

25. A table according to claim 24, wherein the first recess (53) in the first table top portion (34) is formed by a first slot extending perpendicular to the second pivot axis (38) between the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36) and / or wherein the second recess (55) in the second table top portion (36) is formed by a second slot extending perpendicular to the second pivot axis (38) between the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36).

26. A table according to claim 25, wherein a first end (58) of the first slot (53) is open at an edge (40) of the first table top portion (34) adjacent the second pivot axis (38) and a first end (60) of the second slot (55) is open at an edge (42) of the second table top portion (36) adjacent the second pivot axis (38).

27. A table according to any one of claims 20-26, wherein the table comprises a locking mechanism (200, 82, 90) adapted for releasably locking the first table top portion (34) and the second table top portion (36) in the operational non-folded state.

28. A table according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a lower portion (62) of the first leg (6) extending on the lower side (14) of the table top (4) and a lower portion (64) of the second leg (8) extending on the lower side (14) of the table top (4) are arranged in a diverging configuration away from the first pivot axis (24) defined by the connecting portion (22) in the operational non-folded state seen in a direction of the first pivot axis (24) and in planes in parallel with each other in the non-operational folded state.

29. A table according to claim 28, wherein each one of the upper portion (16) and the lower portion (62) of the first leg (6) is generally straight and wherein the upper portion (16) and the lower portion (62) of the first leg (6) extend in an angular relationship relative to one another, wherein each one of the upper portion (20) and the lower portion (64) of the second leg (8) is generally straight and wherein the upper portion (20) and the lower portion (64) of the second leg (8) extend in an angular relationship relative to one another.

30. A table according to claim 29, wherein the angular relationship between the upper portion (16, 20) and the lower portion (62, 64) of each one of the first leg (6) and the second leg (8) is in an interval of 10-20°.31 . A table according to any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of legs (6, 8, 10, 12) comprises a third leg (10) that is rigidly connected to the first leg (6) in a diverging configuration in a plane in parallel with the first pivot axis (24) and a fourth leg (12) that is rigidly connected to the second leg (8) in a diverging configuration in a plane in parallel with the first pivot axis (24).

32. A table according to claim 31 , wherein the table comprises a first rigid leg structure (70) comprising the first leg (6), the third leg (10) and a first distance portion (72) that is arranged to maintain the first leg and the third leg in a set configuration, wherein the table comprises a second rigid leg structure (74) comprising the second leg (8), the fourth leg (12) and a second distance portion (76) that is arranged to maintain the second leg and the fourth leg in a set configuration.

33. A table according to claim 32 when dependant on any one of claims 20-27, wherein the first distance portion (74) is straight and pivotably connected to the first table top portion (34) and the second distance portion (76) is straight and pivotably connected to the second table top portion (36), wherein each one of the first distance portion (74) and the second distance portion (76) is in parallel with the second pivot axis (38).

34. A table according to any one of claims 31-33, wherein floor engaging ends of the first leg, the second leg, the third leg and the fourth leg (6, 8, 10, 12) are positioned in corners of a rectangular shape.

35. A table according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper portion (16) of the first leg (6) and a lower portion (62) of the first leg (6) extending on the lower side (14) of the table top (4) are formed in one-piece and / or the upper portion (20) of the second leg (8) and a lower portion (64) of the second leg (8) extending on the lower side (14) of the table top (4) are formed in one-piece.

36. A table according to any of claims 1-34, wherein the upper portion of the first leg and a lower portion of the first leg extending on the lower side of the table top are formed in separate pieces that are adapted to be connected to each other and / or the upper portion of the second leg and a lower portion of the second leg extending on the lower side of the table top are formed in separate pieces that are adapted to be connected to each other.

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