Table with a swivelable table top

Abstract

Table with a top which can pivot around a lockable pivot axis characterized in that each of two centrally located table legs is connected at the top end by a mounting assembly to a frame part, which carries the table top. A force-transmitting device is provided in at least one of the frame parts. A handle is connected to the force-transmitting device, and the pivot axis can be released by actuating the handle against the force of at least one spring to allow the table top to pivot.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The table according to the invention is explained in greater detail on the basis of the drawing, which provides schematic diagrams of merely exemplary embodiments in which:

FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a table;

FIG. 2 shows the table according to FIG. 1 from below;

FIG. 3 shows a second exemplary embodiment of a table with folded-away top;

FIG. 4 shows the space-saving storage of several tables according to FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of a trough;

FIG. 6 shows the trough according to FIG. 5 from above, after removal of the table top;

FIG. 7 shows a side view of a mounting assembly;

FIG. 8 shows a view of the mounting assembly in the direction of arrow IIX in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 shows a view in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 shows a cross section along line X-X in FIG. 8; and

FIG. 11 shows an exploded view of the mounting assembly.

Claims

1. Table with a top which can pivot around a lockable pivot axis, characterized in that each of two centrally located table legs is connected at the top end by means of a mounting assembly to a frame part, which carries the table top;a force-transmitting device is provided in at least one of the frame parts;a handle is connected to the force-transmitting device; andthe pivot axis can be released by actuating the handle against the force of at least one spring to allow the table top to pivot.

2. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that a frame is designed to connect the table legs to each other.

3. Table according to claim 2, characterized in that a frame is designed to extend around the periphery.

4. Table according to claim 2, characterized in that the frame is designed as a central trough, which supports the table top, and in that the force-transmitting device is provided in the trough.

5. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivot axis is oriented at an angle.

6. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that, after the handle is released, the pivot axis is locked automatically in predefined, preferred positions through the force of the minimum of one spring.

7. Table according to claim 6, characterized in that a positive locking function is provided.

8. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one locking pin permanently mounted in the frame is provided, which can be pulled out of a receptacle permanently installed in a leg by means of the force-transmitting device.

9. Table according to claim 8, characterized in that the pull-out direction of the locking pin is parallel to an axis.

10. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the force-transmitting device is a Bowden cable.

11. Table according to claim 10, characterized in that the Bowden cable passes around the handle, and in that the handle is supported so that it can be shifted and/or pivoted.

12. Table according to claim 4, characterized in that the handle can be positioned at various points along the length of a frame part-or of the trough.

13. Table according to claim 4, characterized in that one of (a) two frame parts which are oriented transversely to the plane of the pivot axis is provided at a certain point along its length, with a half-unit of the mounting assembly, and (b) the trough is provided at each end with a half-unit of the mounting assembly, where each half-unit has a freely projecting axle pin, the axis of the axle pin being at an angle to a center line of the table.

14. Table according to claim 13, characterized in that the axis is at an angle to the center line in two planes.

15. Table according to claim 13, characterized in that each of the two table legs has a second mounting half-unit at the top tend, and in that the mounting half-unit has a receptacle to accept the axle pin with freedom of rotation.

16. Table according to claim 13, characterized in that the axle pin is rotatably supported in a separately provided sleeve.

17. Table according to claim 13, characterized in that the two half-units of the mounting assembly have opposing parallel surfaces, to which the axle pin and its receptacle are perpendicular.

18. Table according to claim 17, characterized in that the pull-out direction of the locking pin is perpendicular to the surfaces.

19. Table according to claim 17, characterized in that at least one of the opposing surfaces has a ring-shaped, circumferential groove to accept a slide ring.

20. Table according to claim 13, characterized in that the axle pin has a central threaded bore for the fastening of an opposing mounting plate permanently attached to a table leg.

21. Table according to claim 13, characterized in that the axle pin is covered by a cap, which is mounted detachably on the second half-unit of the mounting assembly.

22. Table according to claim 4, characterized in that the table top rests on crossbars permanently connected to the trough.

23. Table according to claim 22, characterized in that the crossbars can be freely positioned at any point along the length of the trough.