US20090293778A1 - Support structure for a table - Google Patents
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Abstract
A table may include a table top and a support structure connected to the table top. The support structure may include a pair of legs that are movable between extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. The support structure may also include a brace assembly with a first portion connected to the legs and a second portion connected to the table top. The first portion of the brace assembly may be a unitary, one-piece structure or it may include multiple interconnected components. The first portion of the brace assembly is preferably curved upwardly and inwardly towards a center portion of the table top.
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- This patent application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/056,783, filed on May 28, 2008 and entitled SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A TABLE, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention generally relates to furniture and, in particular, to tables.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Conventional tables typically include legs that are connected to a table top. Many conventional tables include folding legs to allow the table to be more easily transported and stored. These conventional tables may include legs that are pivotally attached to the table top to allow the legs to be moved between an extended position in which the legs extend outwardly from the table top and a collapsed or storage position in which the legs are positioned near or adjacent to the table top. Thus, when the table is desired to be used, the legs are placed in the extended position. On the other hand, when the table is desired to be transported or stored, the legs can be placed in the collapsed or storage position.
- Conventional tables may include support struts to secure the legs in the extended position. The support struts, however, may be tricky to use and the support struts can make it difficult and/or awkward to sit in particular positions relative to the table. The support struts may limit the leg room available to the users of the table.
- A need therefore exists for a table that eliminates or diminishes the disadvantages and problems described above.
- One aspect is a table that may include a table top and a support structure. The support structure may include one or more legs that may be movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position relative to the table top. The support structure may, for example, include a pair of legs and a brace assembly. The brace assembly may connect the pair of legs together and may be sized and configured to allow the legs to move between the use and storage positions. The brace assembly may also allow the legs to be locked in the extended and/or collapsed positions.
- Another aspect is table that may include a table top and a support structure with a pair of legs and a brace assembly. The brace assembly may include a first portion connected to the legs and a second portion connected to the table top. The first and second portions of the brace assembly may be movably interconnected, which may allow the brace assembly and/or the legs to move between the extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. In particular, as the legs are moved between the extended and collapsed positions, the first and second portions of the brace assembly may pivot, rotate, slide and/or otherwise move relative to each other to allow the brace assembly and/or the legs to move between the extended and collapsed positions. Additionally, if the first and second portions of the brace assembly are movably interconnected, then the legs and the brace assembly may be more easily positioned proximate or against a lower portion of the table top when the legs and brace assembly are in the storage position. Advantageously, when the legs and brace assembly are in the storage position, the legs and brace assembly may be generally aligned in the same plane and may be positioned adjacent to and/or contacting the lower portion of the table top, which may permit the table to be more efficiently stored and/or shipped. That is, because the legs and brace assembly may be disposed adjacent and/or contacting a lower portion of the table top when the legs and brace assembly are in the collapsed position, that may minimize the thickness of the table and allow the table to be more easily shipped or stored because less space may be required.
- Yet another aspect is a table that may provide increased leg room. For example, the table may include a brace assembly and a portion of the brace assembly may be curved or arched away from the outer edges of the table top, which may increase the leg room available under the table top. In addition, the table may include a brace assembly that is curved or arched upwardly, which may also increase the amount of leg room. Significantly, the brace assembly may be curved or arched both upwardly and away from the outer edges of the table top to increase leg room. Desirably, the brace assembly may be curved upwardly and inwardly towards a center portion of the table top. Advantageously, the curved or arched brace assembly may allow a shorter connecting member to be used to connect the curved portion of the brace assembly to the table top.
- Still another aspect is a table that may allow users to sit in multiple different locations relative to the table top and still provide ample leg room to such users. For instance, the table may include legs and a brace assembly may help connect the legs to the table top. The brace assembly preferably increases the versatility of the table by allowing persons to sit in various positions relative to the table top without limiting the leg room of the persons sitting at the table. That is, the brace assembly may be sized and configured to allow persons to sit at any locations relative to the table top without limiting the leg room of such persons.
- Still yet another aspect is a table that may include a support structure with a first leg, a second leg and a brace assembly. The brace assembly may include a first portion that is connected to the first and second legs and a second portion that is connected to the table top. In greater detail, the first portion is preferably movably connected to the legs and the second portion is preferably movably connected to the table top. The first portion of the brace assembly preferably has a rigid, inflexible configuration and securely connects the first and second legs, which may help strengthen and/or reinforce the support structure. The secure connection of the legs by the first portion of the brace assembly may also help create a table that is sturdy and stable. Advantageously, the secure connection of the legs by the first portion of the brace may help eliminate the need for additional structure or supports interconnecting the first and second legs. That is, no additional supports or structures may be required to connect the legs. Because additional structure or supports may not be needed, the table may have more leg room. The additional legroom may also help provide more versatile seating at the table. For example, because the additional structure or supports may be eliminated, this may allow persons to sit in additional locations relative to the table top without the additional structure or supports limiting leg room or preventing persons from sitting in certain locations.
- A further aspect is a table that may include a brace assembly which pivotally connects first and second legs to a table top. The brace assembly may include a first portion with one end that is connected to the first leg and a second end that is connected to the second leg. The first portion of the brace assembly is preferably pivotally connected to the first and second legs. The first portion of the brace assembly may be constructed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure. For example, the first portion of the brace may be constructed from a tube or rod. The first portion of the brace may also be constructed from one or more components that may be interconnected. For instance, the first portion of the brace may include a first section that is connected to the first leg and a second section that is connected to the second leg. The first and second sections may then be connected to form the first portion of the brace assembly.
- Another further aspect is a table that may include a brace assembly with a first portion and a second portion that are connected by a bracket. For example, the first portion of the brace assembly may include a first section and a second section that are connected by the bracket. The second portion of the brace assembly may also be connected to the bracket. The bracket may include flanges to facilitate connection of the bracket to the first and second sections of the brace assembly. The bracket may also include a flange that straddles and/or engages the second portion of the brace assembly when the brace assembly is in the storage position, which may help position the legs and/or the brace assembly proximate or against a lower portion of the table top when the legs and brace assembly as in the storage position.
- Yet another further aspect is a table that may include legs which are pivotally connected to a table top and a brace assembly that is pivotally connected to the legs. For example, the brace assembly may include a first portion that is pivotally connected proximate a midpoint of a first leg and a second leg. The first portion of the brace assembly may be curved or arched upwardly and towards a center portion of the table top. A second portion of the brace assembly is preferably pivotally connected to the first portion of the brace assembly by a bracket. The pivotal connection of the first and second portions of the brace assembly is preferably disposed proximate the first portion of the brace assembly but spaced apart from the first portion of the brace assembly by a distance. This may allow, for instance, the pivotal connection of the first portion of the brace assembly to the legs to be aligned along an axis and the pivotal connection of the first and second portions of the brace assembly to be space apart from the axis and disposed towards the center portion of the table top. This may also allow the first portion and the second portion of the brace to have approximately the same length, which may facilitate shipping and/or manufacturing of the table.
- Still another further aspect is a brace assembly for a table that may include a first portion which is pivotally connected to a first leg and a second leg of the table. The brace assembly may also include a second portion that is pivotally connected to the table top. The first portion and the second portion of the brace assembly may be connected by a bracket. In particular, the bracket may be connected proximate a center or midpoint of the first portion of the brace assembly and the bracket may be pivotally connected to an end of the second portion of the brace assembly. Thus, the brace assembly may include four pivot points and the pivotal connection of the second portion of the brace assembly to the bracket is preferably disposed proximate the first portion of the brace. For instance, the distance separating the pivotal connection of the second portion of the brace assembly and the bracket to the first portion of the brace assembly may be less than the distance that the first portion of the bracket extends inwardly. That is, the first portion of the brace assembly may be curved inwardly by a distance that is more than the distance separating the pivotal connection of the second portion of the brace assembly to the bracket and the first portion of the bracket.
- Yet another further aspect is a brace assembly for a table that includes an engaging surface that engages a portion of the brace assembly when the legs are in the collapsed position. For example, the brace assembly may include a bracket with a flange that is sized and configured to engage part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the legs are in the collapsed position. The brace assembly may also include a receiving portion that is sized and configured to receive a portion of the brace assembly when the legs are in the collapsed position.
- These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and appended claims.
- The appended drawings contain figures of preferred embodiments to further illustrate and clarify the above and other aspects, advantages and features of the present invention. It will be appreciated that these drawings depict only preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of an exemplary table; -
FIG. 2 is a lower perspective view of the table shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is perspective view of a portion of the table shown inFIG. 2 , illustrating a support structure and a brace assembly; -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the table shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the table shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is perspective of another exemplary brace assembly; -
FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the table shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the table shown inFIG. 7 , illustrating a bracket; and -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a portion of the brace assembly shown inFIG. 6 , illustrating the brace assembly in a storage or collapsed position. - The present invention is generally directed towards tables. The principles of the present invention, however, are not limited to tables. It will be understood that, in light of the present disclosure, the invention disclosed herein can be successfully used in connection with other types of structures such as chairs, benches, seats and the like.
- Additionally, to assist in the description of the table, words such as top, bottom, front, rear, right and left may be used to describe the accompanying figures, which may be but are not necessarily drawn to scale. It will be appreciated that the table can also be located in a variety of positions and/or orientations. It will further be appreciated that the table can have a variety of suitable shapes, sizes, configurations and arrangements. For example, the table may be a card table, utility table, picnic table, personal table, etc. The table may also be round, square, rectangular, oval and so forth. Thus, a person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the table may have a variety of suitable forms and figures depending, for example, upon the intended use of the table. A detailed description of the table now follows.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , a table 10 may include atable top 12 and the table top may be constructed from blow-molded plastic. Thetable top 12 may include an upper surface, a lower surface and an outer perimeter. The upper surface of thetable top 12 may be spaced apart from the lower surface of the table top by a distance, which may be a generally constant distance. Thetable top 12 may also include a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper and lower portions of the table top. Thetable top 12, including the upper portion, the lower portion and the hollow interior portion, may be integrally formed as part of unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process. It will be appreciated that thetable top 12 may be constructed using other suitable materials such as wood, metal and the like. It will also be appreciated that thetable top 12 may be constructed using other processes and methods such as injection molding, rotary molding, and the like. - The table 10 may also include a
first support structure 14 and thesecond support structure 16. Thesupport structures table top 12. For example, thefirst support structure 14 may include a first pair oflegs second support structure 16 may include a second pair oflegs - The table 10 may include a
frame 26 and the frame may be connected to thetable top 12. If desired, thesupport structures frame 26. In addition, thesupport structures frame 26 to allow thelegs support structures cross members legs cross member frame 26. In particular, theframe 26 may include elongated support members or rails 32, 34 and thecross members cross members frame 26. - The
legs cross members frame 26. Instead, thelegs table top 12, thesupport structures legs frame 26, therails cross members - The first and
second support structures second brace assemblies brace assemblies legs FIGS. 2 and 3 , thebrace assemblies first portion 40 that may be connected to thelegs second portion 42 that may be connected to thetable top 12. The first andsecond portions brace assemblies - In greater detail, the
first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs second portion 42 of the brace assemblies may be pivotally connected to thetable top 12. Desirably, thebrace assemblies legs legs supports brace assemblies legs brace assemblies table top 12 in the storage position, which may permit the table 10 to be more efficiently stored and/or shipped because the thickness or width of the table may be minimized. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thefirst portion 40 of thebrace assemblies first section 44 and asecond section 46. Thefirst section 44 may be connected to thefirst leg second section 46 may be connected to thesecond leg first section 44 is preferably pivotally connected to thefirst leg second section 46 is preferably pivotally connected to thesecond leg - The
first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies first section 44 and thesecond section 46 of thefirst portion 40 of thebrace assemblies first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies intermediate section 48 that is disposed between the first andsecond sections - In greater detail, as shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thefirst portion 40 of thebrace assembly rod 50. The tube orrod 50 may include afirst end 52 connected to thefirst leg second end 54 connected to thesecond leg intermediate portion 56 disposed between the first and second ends of tube or rod. - The
first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies first leg second leg first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs - As shown in the accompanying figures, the
first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies table top 12 when the legs are in the extended or use position. In addition, when the legs are in the extended or use position, thefirst portion 40 of thebrace assembly first leg second leg first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs - The
first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs legs first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs legs legs first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs cross members legs - The additional legroom may help provide more versatile seating at the table 10. For example, because the
brace assemblies round table top 12, then thebrace assemblies brace assemblies first portion 40 of thebrace assembly - As best seen in
FIG. 2 , thefirst portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs legs first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies first portion 40 of thebrace assemblies legs second portion 42 of the brace assembles. The pivot point where the first andsecond portions second portions - To help position the
legs brace assemblies table top 12, thefirst portion 40 of thebrace assembly second portion 42 of the brace assembly. For example, thefirst portion 40 may include a receiving portion 58 (such as an opening, cut-out, recess, notch, channel, groove or the like) that is sized and configured to receive a section of thesecond portion 42 when thelegs brace assemblies first portion 40 of thebrace assembly second portion 42 when thelegs brace assemblies portion 58 is preferably disposed at least proximate theintermediate portions first portion 40 of thebrace assembly - As shown in
FIG. 5 , thesecond portion 42 of the brace assembly may have a generally T-shapedend 60, which may be connected to thefirst portion 40 of the brace assembly by one ormore brackets 62. The generally T-shaped configuration of theend 60 of thesecond portion 42 of the brace assembly may advantageously help the second portion resist torque that may be applied to thesupport structures end 64 of thesecond portion 40 of the support brace may be connected to thetable top 12. For example, across member 66 may be connected to thetable top 12 and thesecond portion 42 of thebrace assemblies cross member 66. It will be appreciated that thesecond portion 42 of thebrace assemblies cross member 66 is not required. It will also be appreciated that thebrace assemblies support structures brace assemblies - For example, as shown in
FIGS. 6-9 , thebrace assembly 68 may include afirst portion 70 that is connected to thelegs second portion 72 that is connected to thetable top 12. Preferably, thefirst portion 70 is pivotally connected to thelegs second portion 72 is pivotally connected to thetable top 12. In addition, the first andsecond portions brace assembly 68 are preferably pivotally connected. - In greater detail, the
first portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may include afirst section 74 that is connected to thefirst leg second section 76 that is connected to thesecond leg first portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may also include anintermediate section 78 that is disposed between or connected to the first andsecond sections first portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may have a unitary, one-piece construction or it may include multiple components that are interconnected. Desirably, thefirst portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 has a relatively strong and rigid configuration in which the first, second andintermediate sections first portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 to securely hold thelegs - The
brace assembly 68 is preferably constructed from a relatively strong and sturdy material such as metal. For example, the first andsecond sections first portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may be constructed from elongated members, such as metal rods ortubes brace assembly 68 may be constructed from other materials with suitable characteristics. - As best seen in
FIGS. 6-9 , thefirst portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may include abracket 84 and the bracket may connect the first andsection sections first portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68. In greater detail, theelongated members first leg bracket 84 in a fixed position. As shown in the accompanying drawings, theelongated members table top 12. In addition, theelongated members first leg second leg elongated members second legs - To help position the
legs brace assembly 68 proximate and/or adjacent to the lower portion of thetable top 12, a part of thefirst portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may straddle a part of thesecond portion 72 of the brace assembly. For example, as shown inFIGS. 8-9 , thefirst portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68 may include a receivingportion 86 that is sized and configured to receive a part of thesecond portion 72 when thelegs brace assemblies 68 are in the storage position. The receivingportion 86 may be disposed between first andsecond flanges bracket 84. In addition, theflanges bracket 84 may straddle part of thesecond portion 72 of thebrace assembly 68 when thelegs brace assemblies 68 are in the storage position. When thelegs brace assemblies 68 are in the use position, thesecond portion 72 of thebrace assembly 68 is preferably not disposed in the receivingportion 86. As shown inFIG. 6 , thebracket 84 and the receivingportion 86 may be disposed at least proximate theintermediate portion 78 of thefirst portion 70 of thebrace assembly 68. It will be appreciated, however, that thebrace assembly 68 may have other suitable shapes, sizes, configurations and arrangements depending, for example, upon the intended use of the table 10. It will also be appreciated that thebrace assembly 68 may have other suitable parts, components, aspects and features, if desired. - As discussed above, the
table top 12 may be construed from molded plastic and the other portions of the table 10 may be constructed from metal. For instance, theframe 26, therails brace assemblies table top 12 and the various components discussed above, may also be constructed from other suitable materials and using different processes. - Although this invention has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments, other embodiments apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art are also within the scope of this invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is intended to be defined only by the claims which follow.
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1. A table comprising:
a table top; and
a support structure connected to the table top and movable between a use position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the support structure comprising:
a first leg;
a second leg; and
a brace assembly movably connected to the first leg and the second leg, the brace assembly comprising:
a first portion connected to the first leg and the second leg, the first portion having a curved configuration that curves towards a central portion of the table top when the support structure is in the use position; and
a second portion including a first end connected to the first portion of the brace assembly and a second end connected to the table top.
2. The table as in claim 1 , wherein the first leg and the second leg are generally disposed in a first plane;
wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is disposed at an angle from the first plane when the support structure is in the use position; and
wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is generally disposed in the first plane when the support structure is in the collapsed storage position.
3. The table as in claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is constructed from a unitary, one-piece metal tube.
4. The table as in claim 3 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly includes a receiving portion that is sized and configured to receive a part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the support structure is in the collapsed position; and
wherein the second portion of the brace assembly is disposed outside of and is spaced apart from the receiving portion when the support structure is in the use position.
5. The table as in claim 4 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is movably connected to the second portion of the brace assembly by a bracket.
6. The table as in claim 3 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is the only structure connected to the first leg and the second leg between a lower end and an upper end of the first leg and the second leg.
7. The table as in claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly includes a bracket, the bracket including a receiving portion that is sized and configured to receive a part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
8. The table as in claim 7 , wherein the part of the second portion of the brace assembly is disposed outside of and is spaced apart from the receiving portion when the support structure is in the use position.
9. The table as in claim 8 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is movably connected to the second portion of the brace assembly by the bracket.
10. A table comprising:
a table top; and
a support structure movable between a use position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the support structure comprising:
a cross member connected to the table top;
a first leg connected to the cross member;
a second leg connected to the cross member; and
a brace assembly including a first portion connected to the first leg and the second leg, the first portion of the brace assembly having an arch-shaped configuration with an apex of the arch extending upwardly and inwardly towards a center portion of the table top when the support structure is in the use position, the brace assembly including a second portion with a first end connected to the first portion of the brace assembly and a second end connected to the table top.
11. The table as in claim 10 , wherein the first and second legs are generally disposed in a first plane;
wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is offset from the first plane at an angle when the support structure in the use position; and
wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is generally disposed in the first plane when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
12. The table as in claim 10 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly has a generally constant radius of curvature between a first end connected to the first leg to a second end connected to the second leg.
13. The table as in claim 10 , further comprising a receiving portion in the first portion of the brace assembly that is sized and configured to receive a part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
14. The table as in claim 10 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is constructed from a unitary, one-piece metal tube.
15. The table as in claim 10 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly includes a bracket, the bracket including a receiving portion that is sized and configured to receive a part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
16. A table comprising:
a table top;
a support structure connected to the table top, the first support structure movable between an use position that facilitate use of the table and a collapsed position that facilitates shipping or storage of the table, the support structure comprising:
a first leg;
a second leg; and
a brace assembly, the brace assembly including a first portion connected to the first leg and the second leg, the first portion having a curved configuration that extends upwardly and towards a center portion of the table top when the support structure is in the use position, the brace assembly including a second portion that is connected to the first portion of the brace assembly and the table top.
17. The table as in claim 16 , further comprising a bracket connecting the first portion of the brace assembly to the second portion of the brace assembly, the bracket including an engaging portion that engages a part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
18. The table as in claim 17 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is curved inwardly by a distance that is greater than a length of the bracket when the support structure is in the use position.
19. The table as in claim 16 , further comprising a receiving portion in the first portion of the brace assembly that is sized and configured to receive a part of the second portion of the brace assembly when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
20. The table as in claim 16 , wherein the first portion of the brace assembly is disposed between and generally aligned with the first leg and the second leg when the support structure is in the collapsed position.
central portion of the table top when the first and second legs are in the extended use position.
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