Pivoting Side-Mount Table Leg Assembly for Adjustable Height
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing side mount table legs are cumbersome to mount and dismount, not easily adjustable in height, and occupy too much space when not in use, limiting their versatility and adaptability to different functions and locations.
Innovation Solution
A side mount table leg assembly with pivotally connectable ends and a slidable, removably engaged side mount adapter, allowing for adjustable height and angular positioning, facilitated by rotatable knobs and a spring-loaded locking pin for easy mounting and dismounting without tools, enabling multiple height configurations and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a unitary angled table leg with fixed geometry is used, then the structure is simple and strong, but the height cannot be adjusted and it occupies fixed space
Solution Approach 1:
The table leg is divided into two separate segments: an upper leg and a lower leg. These segments can be pivotally connected to allow height adjustment while maintaining structural integrity. The segmentation enables the leg to transform between different height configurations without requiring a completely complex mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The table leg assembly incorporates pivot connections that allow dynamic adjustment of the leg height. The upper and lower legs can be rotated relative to each other around the pivot points, enabling the table to be adjusted to different heights based on user needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Ease of operation
If a removable table leg design is used, then the table can be easily disassembled and stored, but it may become loose or detach accidentally during use
Solution Approach 1:
The table leg assembly incorporates a spring-loaded locking pin that automatically engages with the bracket to secure the leg in place. This self-locking mechanism ensures that the removable leg remains firmly attached during use without requiring additional fastening operations by the user, while still allowing easy manual removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded locking pin provides preliminary anti-action by automatically engaging and locking the table leg to the bracket before any accidental forces can cause detachment. This pre-engagement mechanism prevents the leg from becoming loose or detaching during normal use, addressing the reliability concern while maintaining ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-height table leg is used, then the manufacturing is simple and cost-effective, but the table cannot adapt to different functions and locations
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable table leg design allows a single table assembly to serve multiple functions by changing its height. The same table can be configured as a coffee table, dining table, or worktable depending on the leg extension, providing multi-functionality without requiring multiple different table designs or complex manufacturing processes.
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AI summary
A side mount table leg assembly that is height adjustable to a plurality of heights is disclosed. The table leg assembly comprises an upper leg, a lower leg and a first and a second pivotable connection. The table leg assembly further comprises a side mount adapter configured to be slidably and removably engaged with a mounting bracket that is mountable to a non-horizontal surface.