IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0681975
(2003-10-09)
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우선권정보 |
CN-02 2 70119(2002-10-11) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
12 인용 특허 :
119 |
초록
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A table includes a table top and a table frame. The table frame preferably includes one or more side rails, end rails, table legs, and support braces. The table also includes a mounting structure that is provided on the underside of the table top. At least a portion of a support assembly is connecte
A table includes a table top and a table frame. The table frame preferably includes one or more side rails, end rails, table legs, and support braces. The table also includes a mounting structure that is provided on the underside of the table top. At least a portion of a support assembly is connected to the mounting structure. Desirably, the mounting structure and the support assembly are disposed towards the center portion of the table, but the mounting structure and/or support assembly could be located in any desired portion of the table. Preferably, one end of the support braces is pivotally attached to the support assembly and the other end is pivotally attached to a table leg. Advantageously, the support assembly provides a "planar" support area to a portion of the table top. In addition, the mounting structure forms a unitary storage space around the mounting structure on the bottom surface of the table top so that structures of table legs from opposing sides can share the storage space in embodiments of tables having shorter table tops.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A table comprising: a table top including a top surface and a bottom surface; a mounting structure generally centrally disposed on the bottom surface of the table top, the mounting structure including a first mounting ridge and a second mounting ridge; a unitary storage spac
What is claimed is: 1. A table comprising: a table top including a top surface and a bottom surface; a mounting structure generally centrally disposed on the bottom surface of the table top, the mounting structure including a first mounting ridge and a second mounting ridge; a unitary storage space disposed about at least a portion of the mounting structure; a support assembly at least partially connected to the mounting structure, the support assembly comprising: a first side rail attached to the first mounting ridge of the mounting structure; a second side rail attached to the second mounting ridge of the mounting structure; and at least one cross bar at least partially disposed between and connected to the first side rail and the second side rail; and a frame at least partially connected to the bottom surface of the table top, the frame comprising: a first side rail attached to a first side of the table top; a second side rail attached to a second side of the table top; a first leg assembly connected to the first side rail and the second side rail of the frame; a second leg assembly connected to the first side rail and the second side rail of the frame; a first support brace including a first end connected to the first leg assembly and a second end connected to the support assembly; and a second support brace including a first end connected to the scone leg assembly and a second end connected to the support assembly. 2. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge have a generally C-shaped configuration. 3. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first side rail includes an aperture that is sized and configured to receive an end of the cross bar and the second side rail including an aperture that is sized and configured to receive another end of the cross bar. 4. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first side rail includes a first aperture that is sized and configured to receive an end of a first cross bar and the second side rail includes a first aperture that is sized and configured to receive another end of the first cross bar; and wherein the first side rail includes a second aperture that is sized and configured to receive an end of a second cross bar and the second side rail includes a second aperture that is sized and configured to receive another end of the second cross bar. 5. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are formed integrally with the table top. 6. The table as in claim 1, wherein the table top is formed of blow-molded plastic. 7. The table as in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure is formed of blow-molded plastic. 8. The table as in claim 1, wherein the frame further comprises a pair of spaced apart end rails that are generally disposed transversely to the first side rail and the second side rail. 9. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first mounting ridge of the mounting structure is disposed proximate the second mounting ridge of the mounting structure. 10. A table comprising: a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including a top portion, a bottom portion, and an outer perimeter; a first leg assembly selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top; a second leg assembly selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top; a mounting structure including a first generally C-shaped mounting portion and a second generally C-shaped mounting portion, the first and second mounting portions extending outwardly from the bottom portion of the table top, the first and second mounting portions being formed in the bottom portion of the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction; a support assembly including a first side rail attached to the first generally C-shaped mounting portion and a second side rail attached to the second generally C-shaped mounting portion, the support assembly including at least one cross bar connected to the first side rail and the second side rail; a first support brace including a first end connected to the first leg assembly and a second end being connected to the support assembly; and a second support brace including a first end connected to the second leg assembly and a second end connected to the support assembly. 11. The table as in claim 10, wherein the first side rail has a generally L-shaped cross-section and the first side rail includes at least one aperture that is sized and configured to receive a portion of the at least one cross bar of the support assembly; and wherein the a second side rail has a generally L-shaped cross-section and the second side rail includes at least one aperture that is sized and configured to receive a portion of the at least one cross bar of the support assembly. 12. The table as in claim 10, wherein the first side rail includes an opening that is sized and configured to receive an end of a cross bar; and wherein the second side rail includes an opening that is sized and configured to receive another end of the cross bar. 13. The table as in claim 10, further comprising a frame attached to the table top, the frame including a first side rail and a second side rail, the support assembly being positioned between and spaced apart from the first side rail and the second side rail of the frame. 14. The table as in claim 10, further comprising a lip downwardly extending from the bottom portion of the table top, the lip being formed in the table top as part of the unitary, one-piece construction, the support assembly being positioned at least substantial distance away from the lip. 15. A table comprising: a table top at least partially constructed from plastic, the table top including an upper portion and a lower portion; a first leg assembly selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top; a second leg assembly selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top; a mounting structure comprising: a first generally C-shaped mounting portion; and a second generally C-shaped mounting portion, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion extending outwardly from the lower portion of the table top, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion being integrally formed in the lower portion of the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction; and a support assembly comprising: a first side rail attached to the first generally C-shaped mounting portion; a second side rail attached to the second generally C-shaped mounting portion; and at least one cross bar disposed between and connected to the first side rail and the second side rail of the support assembly. 16. The table as in claim 15, further comprising a first support brace including a first end connected to the first leg assembly and a second end being connected to the support assembly; and a second support brace including a first end connected to the second leg assembly and a second end connected to the support assembly. 17. The table as in claim 15, wherein the first side rail has a generally L-shaped cross-section and the first side rail includes at least one aperture that is sized and configured to receive a portion of the at least one cross bar of the support assembly; and wherein the a second side rail has a generally L-shaped cross-section and the second side rail includes at least one aperture that is sized and configured to receive a portion of the at least one cross bar of the support assembly. 18. The table as in claim 15, wherein the first side rail includes an opening that is sized and configured to receive an end of a cross bar; and wherein the second side rail includes an opening that is sized and configured to receive another end of the cross bar. 19. The table as in claim 15, further comprising a frame attached to the table top, the frame including a first side rail and a second side rail, the support assembly being positioned between and spaced apart from the first side rail and the second side rail of the frame. 20. A table comprising: a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including an upper portion, a lower portion and an outer perimeter; a first leg assembly selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top; a second leg assembly selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top; a mounting structure formed in the lower portion of the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece structure, the mounting structure comprising: a first mounting portion extending outwardly from the lower portion of the table top; and a second mounting portion extending outwardly from the lower portion of the table top; a support assembly positioned proximate a generally central portion of the table top and positioned at least substantial distance away from the outer perimeter of the table top, the support assembly comprising: a first cross bar including a first end and a second end; a first side rail being connected to the first mounting portion of the mounting structure, the first side rail being first end of the first cross bar; and a second side rail being connected to the second mounting portion of the mounting structure, the second side rail being connected to second end of the first cross bar; a first support brace including a proximal end connected to the first leg assembly and a distal end being connected to the support assembly; and a second support brace including a proximal end connected to the second leg assembly and a distal end connected to the support assembly.
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