A table-top foldable table is provided, which includes a hinge, a first table-top, and a second table-top; the hinge includes a hinge bracket, the hinge bracket includes a second wall; the first table-top is rotatably connected to the hinge and includes a first side wall disposed opposite to the second wall, and a first shim piece located between the first side wall and the second wall; the second table-top is rotatably connected to the hinge and includes a fifth side wall disposed opposite to the second wall, and a second shim piece located between the fifth side wall and the second wall.
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a hinge; a first table-top, rotatably connected to the hinge; and a second table-top, rotatably connected to the hinge, wherein the first table-top is slidably connected to the second table-top by the hinge, when unfolded, the table-tops have a closed state and a foldable state, in the closed state, the second table-top slides to a first position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-top and the second table-top are closed together, and in the foldable state, the second table-top slides to a second position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-top and the second table-top are separated and foldable about the hinge. . A table-top foldable table, comprising:
claim 1 a first rotation shaft; and a second rotation shaft, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge bracket, a first end of the first rotation shaft is connected to the hinge bracket, and a second end of the first rotation shaft is connected to a side wall of the first table-top, so that the first table-top is rotatably connected to the hinge bracket through the first rotation shaft, a first end of the second rotation shaft is connected to the hinge bracket, a side wall of the second table-top has a slide groove, a second end of the second rotation shaft is located in the slide groove and is rotatable and slidable relative to the second table-top, so that the second table-top is rotatably and slidably connected to the hinge bracket through the second rotation shaft. . The table-top foldable table according to, further comprising:
claim 1 a second rotation shaft, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge bracket, the hinge bracket has a slide groove, a first end of the second rotation shaft is located in the slide groove and is rotatable and slidable relative to the hinge bracket, a second end of the second rotation shaft is connected to a side wall of the second table-top, so that the second table-top is rotatably and slidably connected to the hinge bracket through the second rotation shaft. . The table-top foldable table according to, further comprising:
claim 1 the locking mechanism comprises a pin and is configured to have a locked state and an unlocked state; in the unlocked state, the locking mechanism allows the second table-top to slide between the first position and the second position; and in the closed state, the locking mechanism is allowed to enter the locked state to lock the second table-top at the first position. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge bracket, and the hinge bracket has a locking mechanism;
claim 4 the pin is rotatably connected to the hinge bracket through a pin hole; a first end of the pin comprises a knob, the knob is located on a side of the hinge bracket away from the second table-top; and the knob is configured to rotate to drive the pin to make a linear motion in an axial direction relative to the pin hole, so that a second end of the pin enters or exits the limiting portion, thereby enabling the locking mechanism to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the second table-top has a limiting portion;
claim 5 the locking mechanism comprises an elastic member, and the elastic member abuts between the second wall and the first end of the pin; and when the locking mechanism is in the locked state, the elastic member is elastically deformed, and when an elastic deformation of the elastic member recovers, the locking mechanism is driven to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the hinge bracket is a housing and comprises a first wall away from the second table-top and a second wall close to the second table-top;
claim 1 M set of features: the hinge bracket comprises a second wall, the first table-top comprises a first side wall, and the first side wall is disposed opposite to the second wall, the first table-top comprises a first shim piece, the first shim piece is made of metal, the first shim piece is mounted on the first side wall and is located between the first side wall and the second wall; or N set of features: the hinge bracket comprises a second wall, the second table-top comprises a fifth side wall, and the fifth side wall is disposed opposite to the second wall, the second table-top comprises the second shim piece, the second shim piece is made of metal, the second shim piece is mounted on the fifth side wall and is located between the fifth side wall and the second wall. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge bracket, and the table-top foldable table further has at least one set of features selected from M set of features or N set of features:
claim 1 the second table-top comprises a sixth side wall, and the sixth side wall has a second anti-misalignment structure, the second anti-misalignment structure comprises at least one of a second protruding portion or a first limiting slot to correspond to the first anti-misalignment structure; and in the closed state, the second side wall abuts against the sixth side wall, and the first anti-misalignment structure is coupled with the second anti-misalignment structure to limit relative displacement of the first table-top and the second table-top in both forward and backward directions perpendicular to the table-tops. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the first table-top comprises a second side wall, and the second side wall has a first anti-misalignment structure, the first anti-misalignment structure comprises at least one of a first protruding portion or a second limiting slot;
claim 8 the first limiting slot comprises at least one first sub-limiting slot; in the closed state, the second side wall abuts against the sixth side wall, and the at least one first sub-protruding portion is located in the at least one first sub-limiting slot to limit relative displacement between the first table-top and the second table-top in forward and backward directions perpendicular to the table-tops. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the first protruding portion comprises at least one first sub-protruding portion;
claim 8 in the closed state, the first protruding portion is located in the first limiting slot, and the second protruding portion is located in the second limiting slot, such that the first anti-misalignment structure and the second anti-misalignment structure are coupled. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the first anti-misalignment structure comprises the first protruding portion and the second limiting slot; the second anti-misalignment structure comprises the first limiting slot and the second protruding portion, the first limiting slot is adapted to the first protruding portion, and the second protruding portion is adapted to the second limiting slot; and
claim 1 a first docking slot is formed at a connection between the first side wall and the second side wall; a second docking slot is formed at a connection between the sixth side wall and the fifth side wall; and a portion of the hinge is disposed in the first docking slot, and another portion of the hinge is disposed in the second docking slot, so as to connect the first table-top and the second table-top. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the first table-top comprises a first side wall and a second side wall, and the second table-top comprises a fifth side wall and a sixth side wall;
claim 11 . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein a reinforcing structure is formed on a slot wall of at least one of the first docking slot or the second docking slot by way of: at least one of providing a reinforcing rib on the slot wall of the second docking slot, or increasing a wall thickness of the second docking slot to be greater than a wall thickness of the sixth side wall and greater than a wall thickness of the fifth side wall.
claim 1 . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the first table-top comprises a first gallery rail located at an edge of the first table-top, and the second table-top comprises a second gallery rail located at an edge of the second table-top.
claim 1 the first locking mechanism cooperates with the second locking mechanism to limit the first table-top from moving relative to the second table-top after the table-tops are folded. . The table-top foldable table according to, further comprising: a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism; one of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is arranged on the first table-top, and the other one of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is arranged on the second table-top, wherein
claim 1 O set of features: the first table-top comprises at least one first drawer and at least one first slide groove, the at least one first drawer comprises a first recess, the at least one first slide groove is configured to allow the first drawer to slide, a first protrusion is provided on the first slide groove, the first recess is configured to engage with the first protrusion so as to prevent the first drawer from sliding out of a drawer opening; P set of features: the second table-top comprises at least one second drawer and at least one second slide groove, the at least one second drawer comprises a second recess, the at least one second slide groove is configured to allow the second drawer to slide, a second protrusion is provided on the second slide groove, the second recess is configured to engage with the second protrusion so as to prevent the second drawer from sliding out of a drawer opening. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein the first table-top and the second table-top have at least one set of features selected from O set of features or P set of features:
claim 1 a side wall of the second table-top has a second handle; and when the table-tops are being folded, the first handle and the second handle are brought together. . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein a side wall of the first table-top has a first handle;
claim 16 . The table-top foldable table according to, wherein at least one of a position where the first handle is installed on the side wall of the first table-top or a position where the second handle is installed on the side wall of the second table-top has a reinforcing rib.
claim 1 a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one of a buckle structure, a magnetic attraction structure, a clamping structure, or a strap structure, and locking mechanism is configured to restrict the relative movement between the first table-top and the second table-top when the table is folded. . The table-top foldable table according to, further comprising:
a hinge; a first table-top rotatably connected to the hinge, the first table-top comprising a second side wall, the second side wall having a first anti-misalignment structure, the first anti-misalignment structure comprising at least one of a first protruding portion or a second limiting slot; and a second table-top rotatably connected to the hinge, the second table-top comprising a sixth side wall, the sixth side wall having a second anti-misalignment structure, the second anti-misalignment structure comprising at least one of a second protruding portion or a first limiting slot to correspond to the first anti-misalignment structure, wherein when the table-tops are unfolded, the table-tops have a closed state, in the closed state, the second side wall abuts against the sixth side wall, and the first anti-misalignment structure is coupled with the second anti-misalignment structure to limit relative displacement between the first table-top and the second table-top in forward and backward directions perpendicular to the table-tops. . A table-top foldable table, comprising:
a hinge; a first table-top rotatably connected to the hinge; a second table-top rotatably connected to the hinge; and at least one wheel, comprising at least one first wheel and at least one second wheel, wherein the at least one first wheel is mounted on a back side of the first table-top, and the at least one second wheel is mounted on a back side of the second table-top. . A table-top foldable table, comprising:
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This application is a continuation application of PCT application No. PCT/CN2025/132977, filed on Nov. 6, 2025, which claims the benefit of priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202423070264.2 and 202423059727.5, filed on Dec. 11, 2024, and to Chinese Patent Application No. 202521895617.4, filed on Sep. 3, 2025, the entire contents of the foregoing documents are incorporated herein by reference.
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a table-top foldable table.
Some people choose to spend their leisure time doing puzzles on a puzzle table. In the existing technology, puzzle tables are generally non-foldable, resulting in a large overall size, making them inconvenient for people to carry when going out and difficult to store. For some foldable puzzle tables, their folding methods lead to unsmooth folding actions, and at the same time, the structure is not stable enough during use, resulting in a poor user experience.
Therefore, there is a need to provide a table-top foldable table that facilitates the folding of the table-top, has a stable structure, and improves the user experience.
The content of the background technology section merely reflects information known personally by the inventors and does not represent that the above information had entered the public domain before the filing date of this disclosure, nor does it represent that it can constitute the prior art of this disclosure.
The present disclosure provides a table-top foldable table, which can solve the problems existing in the related art.
In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides a table-top foldable table, including: a hinge; a first table-top, rotatably connected to the hinge; and a second table-top, rotatably connected to the hinge, where the first table-top is slidably connected to the second table-top by the hinge, when unfolded, the table-tops have a closed state and a foldable state, in the closed state, the second table-top slides to a first position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-top and the second table-top are closed together, and in the foldable state, the second table-top slides to a second position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-top and the second table-top are separated and foldable about the hinge.
In a second aspect, the present disclosure provides a table-top foldable table, including: a hinge; a first table-top rotatably connected to the hinge, the first table-top including a second side wall, the second side wall having a first anti-misalignment structure, the first anti-misalignment structure including at least one of a first protruding portion or a second limiting slot; and a second table-top rotatably connected to the hinge, the second table-top including a sixth side wall, the sixth side wall having a second anti-misalignment structure, the second anti-misalignment structure including at least one of a second protruding portion or a first limiting slot to correspond to the first anti-misalignment structure, where when the table-tops are unfolded, the table-tops have a closed state, in the closed state, the second side wall abuts against the sixth side wall, and the first anti-misalignment structure is coupled with the second anti-misalignment structure to limit relative displacement between the first table-top and the second table-top in forward and backward directions perpendicular to the table-tops.
In a third aspect, the present disclosure provides a table-top foldable table, including: a hinge; a first table-top rotatably connected to the hinge; a second table-top rotatably connected to the hinge; at least one mounting cavity formed on a back side of the first table-top and a back side of the second table-top; and at least one wheel mounted in the at least one mounting cavity, configured to provide mobility for the table-top foldable table.
In summary, the table-top foldable table provided in the present disclosure has the following features: First, in the closed state of the table, there is no gap or substantially no gap at the joint between the first table-top and the second table-top, which can prevent objects such as puzzle pieces from falling into the gap. In the foldable state, there is a spacing between the first table-top and the second table-top, which can reduce or eliminate mutual interference between the first table-top and the second table-top during the folding process, facilitating the user to fold the table-top. Second, the side wall of the first tabletop is provided with a first anti-misalignment structure, the side wall of the second table-top is provided with a second anti-misalignment structure, and when the table-tops are unfolded and in a closed state, the first anti-misalignment structure is coupled with the second anti-misalignment structure, thereby improving the stability of the table. Finally, the table provided in the present disclosure has at least one wheel installed on the back of the first table-top and the second table-top, providing mobility for the table. Through these designs, the functions of the table are enriched, while improving the user's experience in using the table.
Other features of the table provided in this disclosure will be partially listed in the following description. According to the description, the content introduced by the following figures and examples will be apparent to a person skilled in the art. The inventive aspects of the table provided in this disclosure can be fully explained through practice or by using the methods, devices, and combinations provided in the detailed examples below.
1 Table; 100 101 102 1021 103 104 1041 105 102 1051 1052 105 102 141 142 110 100 111 112 113 114 115 120 130 131 1312 132 1321 140 141 151 1511 1512 first table-top; notched portion; first drawer; first receiving compartment; first handle; first slide groove; first protrusion; side wallof the first drawer; first recess; end portionof side wallof the first drawer; first end; second end; side wallof the first table-top; first side wall; second side wall; third side wall; fourth side wall; first docking slot; shaft hole; first anti-misalignment structure; first protruding portion; first sub-protruding portion; second limiting slot; second limiting slot; first shim piece; first hole; first gallery rail; first chamfer; first abutting surface; 200 202 2021 203 204 2041 205 202 2051 2052 205 202 210 200 211 212 213 214 215 220 221 222 223 230 231 2311 232 2321 240 241 241 242 251 2511 2512 a second table-top; second drawer; second receiving compartment; second handle; second slide groove; second protrusion; outer side wallof the second drawer; second recess; end portionof side wallof the second drawer; side wallof the second table-top; fifth side wall; sixth side wall; seventh side wall; eighth side wall; second docking slot; slide groove; first section; second section; limiting portion; second anti-misalignment structure; second protruding portion; second sub-protruding portion; first limiting slot; first sub-limiting slot; second shim piece; second slot; third end; fourth end; second gallery rail; second chamfer; second abutting surface; 300 310 313 320 323 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 340 342 343 344 346 3461 347 hinge; first rotation shaft; first positioning portion; second rotation shaft; second positioning portion; hinge bracket; pin hole; guiding wall; guiding surface; first catch portion; first wall; second wall; guiding hole; locking mechanism; pin; guiding portion; second catch portion; knob; foldable handle; elastic member; 400 410 420 421 422 wheel assembly; mounting cavity; wheel; first wheel; second wheel. Description of reference numerals:
The following description provides specific application scenarios and requirements of this disclosure, with the purpose of enabling a person skilled in the art to manufacture and use the contents of this disclosure. For a person skilled in the art, various local modifications to the disclosed embodiments are apparent, and without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments and applications. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the claims.
The terminology used here is only for the purpose of describing specific example embodiments and is not restrictive. For example, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the context, the singular forms “one,” “a,” and “the” used here can also include plural forms. When used in this disclosure, the terms “comprising,” “including,” and/or “containing” mean that the associated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components are present, but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups, or the addition of other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups in the system/method.
In view of the following description, the features of this disclosure and other features, as well as the operation and function of the related structural elements, and the combination and manufacturability of the components, can be significantly improved. With reference to the drawings, all of these form part of this disclosure. However, it should be clearly understood that the drawings are for illustrative and descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. It should also be understood that the drawings are not drawn to scale.
The flowcharts used in this disclosure illustrate operations implemented by the system according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. It should be clearly understood that the operations in the flowcharts may not be implemented in order. On the contrary, the operations may be performed in reverse order or simultaneously. In addition, one or more additional operations may be added to the flowcharts. One or more operations may be removed from the flowcharts.
In this disclosure, “X comprises at least one of A, B, or C” means that X comprises at least A, or X comprises at least B, or X comprises at least C. That is, X may comprise any one of A, B, or C alone, or any combination of A, B, and C together, as well as other possible contents/elements. Any combination of A, B, and C may be A, B, C, AB, AC, BC, or ABC. It should also be understood that the term “and/or” as used in this disclosure and claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.
In this disclosure, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the relationships generated between structures may be direct or indirect. For example, when describing “A is connected to B,” unless it is explicitly stated that A is directly connected to B, it should be understood that A may be directly connected to B or indirectly connected to B. Similarly, when describing “A is on B,” unless it is explicitly stated that A is directly on B (A and B are adjacent and A is above B), it should be understood that A may be directly on B or indirectly on B (other elements are between A and B, and A is above B), and so on.
Some people choose to spend their leisure time working on puzzles at a puzzle table. In the existing technology, puzzle tables generally cannot be folded, resulting in a large overall size, which makes the puzzle table inconvenient to carry when going out and difficult to store. For some foldable puzzle tables, the joint of the table-top often has a relatively large gap, which creates a risk of puzzle pieces falling into the joint gap, affecting the progress of the puzzle game and the user's gaming experience. In addition, the folding method of such puzzle tables often results in an unsmooth folding operation. At the same time, these puzzle tables also suffer from structural instability, unreasonable design, and other issues.
Therefore, there is a need to provide a table-top foldable table in which the joint of the table-top has no gap or a nearly gapless joint, and which facilitates folding of the table-top. At the same time, the structural instability and unreasonable design issues are improved to meet the practical needs of users and enhance the user experience.
In view of this, the present disclosure provides a table-top foldable table. The table includes a hinge, a first table-top, and a second table-top. The first table-top is rotatably connected to the hinge. The second table-top is rotatably connected to the hinge. The first table-top is slidably connected to the second table-top through the hinge. The table-top, when deployed, includes a closed state and a foldable state. In the closed state, the second table-top slides to a first position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-top and the second table-top are aligned. In the foldable state, the second table-top slides to a second position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-top and the second table-top are separated and foldable around the hinge. In the closed state, the joint between the first table-top and the second table-top has no gap or a nearly gapless joint, preventing objects such as puzzle pieces from falling into the joint gap. In the foldable state, there is a spacing between the first table-top and the second table-top, which can reduce or eliminate mutual interference between the first table-top and the second table-top during the folding process, facilitating the user in folding the table-top. The table-top is configured to switch between the closed state and the foldable state, thereby enriching the functionality of the table-top, facilitating folding and storage, and improving the user's experience with the table. It should be noted that the foldable state herein refers to a state of the table-top when it can be folded but is not folded.
Below, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 1 4 FIG.to 1 100 200 100 200 1 1 100 200 1 100 200 shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a table provided according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.shows an exploded structural schematic diagram of a table provided according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.shows a schematic diagram of the back of the table provided according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure with two drawers removed.shows a schematic diagram of the process of switching the table provided according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure between different structural states. As shown in, the tableincludes a first table-topand a second table-top. The front surface of the first table-topand the front surface of the second table-topform the table-top of the table. When the tableis in use, the table-top is deployed, and the front surface of the first table-topand the front surface of the second table-topcan face upward, thereby supporting various items. For example, when the tableis a puzzle table, correspondingly, the front surfaces of the first table-topand the second table-topcan support puzzle pieces.
1 1 In some exemplary embodiments, the tableincludes a mat laid on the table-top, such as a silicone mat or a felt mat (not shown in the figures). The mat can be disposable or used for a short term, and it can also be replaced or cleaned. When the tableis used for puzzle games, a felt mat can be laid on the table-top to prevent puzzle pieces from slipping.
1 1 1 1 In some exemplary embodiments, the main body of tableis made of a single material. In some exemplary embodiments, the material of the main body of the tablecan use a combination of various materials depending on its structural function and usage requirements. For example, the material of the main body of the tablecan be selected from wear-resistant, easy-to-clean plastics (such as ABS, PP, or PC), wood composite boards, or laminated boards, to ensure flatness and surface smoothness during puzzle assembly. It is understood that other materials are also within the scope of this disclosure. The following description takes the material of the main body of the tableas plastic as an example.
100 200 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, the first table-topand the second table-tophave symmetrical structures. In some exemplary embodiments, the first table-topand the second table-tophave different structures.
100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, the front surface of the first table-topis rectangular, and the front surface of the second table-topis also rectangular. In some exemplary embodiments, the front surface of the first table-topis semicircular, and the front surface of the second table-topis also semicircular, so that the front surface of the table-top is circular when deployed; alternatively, the front surfaces of the first table-topand the second table-topcan be any matching irregular shapes. The following description takes the case where both the first table-topand the second table-topare rectangular as an example. The thickness of the first table-topand the second table-topcan be between 1 mm and 10 mm. For example, the thickness of the first table-topand the second table-topcan be 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, or 10 mm. The following description takes the thickness of the first table-topand the second table-topas 2 mm as an example. It is understood that the thickness of the first table-topand the second table-topcan be designed according to actual needs, which will not be further elaborated herein.
4 FIG. 100 141 142 200 241 242 141 241 142 242 141 241 142 242 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first table-topfurther includes a first endand a second end. The second table-topfurther includes a third endand a fourth end. When the table-top is deployed, the first endand the third endare adjacent and located at the middle portion of the table-top, and the second endand the fourth endare located at the two ends of the table-top. When the table-top is folded, the first endand the third endare adjacent, and the second endand the fourth endare adjacent.
1 110 100 100 210 200 200 In some exemplary embodiments, when the tableis in use and the table-top is deployed, the side wallof the first table-topsurrounds the first table-top, and the side wallof the second table-topsurrounds the second table-top.
1 4 FIG.to 110 100 111 112 113 114 111 112 113 114 114 111 110 100 100 112 141 114 142 Further, as shown in, the side wallof the first table-topincludes a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall, and a fourth side wall. The first side wall, the second side wall, the third side wall, and the fourth side wallare sequentially connected, and the fourth side wallis also connected to the first side wall, so that the side wallof the first table-topsurrounds the front surface of the first table-top. Among them, the second side wallmay be located at the first end, and the fourth side wallmay be located at the second end.
210 200 211 212 213 214 211 212 213 214 211 214 210 200 200 212 241 214 242 The side wallof the second table-topincludes a fifth side wall, a sixth side wall, a seventh side wall, and an eighth side wall. The fifth side wall, the sixth side wall, the seventh side wall, and the eighth side wallare sequentially connected, and the fifth side wallis also connected to the eighth side wall, so that the side wallof the second table-topsurrounds the front surface of the second table-top. Among them, the sixth side wallis located at the third end, and the eighth side wallis located at the fourth end.
1 4 FIG.to 100 102 200 202 100 102 200 202 100 104 102 104 114 102 114 200 204 202 204 214 202 214 102 202 100 1021 102 200 2021 202 1021 2021 1021 104 104 2021 204 204 104 204 102 110 100 202 210 200 100 200 102 202 102 202 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first table-topincludes at least one drawer, namely the first drawer. The second table-topincludes at least one drawer, namely the second drawer. For example, the first table-topincludes two first drawers, and the second table-topincludes two second drawers. The drawers can be used to store puzzle pieces, thereby facilitating the organization of the puzzle pieces. Further, the bottom surface (back surface) of the first table-topis provided with a first slide groovefor the first drawerto slide; the opening of the first slide grooveis arranged on the fourth side wall. Correspondingly, the drawer opening of the first draweris located on the fourth side wall. The bottom surface (back surface) of the second table-topis provided with a second slide groovefor the second drawerto slide; the opening of the second slide grooveis arranged on the eighth side wall. Correspondingly, the drawer opening of the second draweris located on the eighth side wall. In some exemplary embodiments, the number of first drawersis two, and the number of second drawersis two. The first table-tophas a first receiving compartmentfor storing the first drawer, and the second table-tophas a second receiving compartmentfor storing the second drawer. There may be two first receiving compartmentsand two second receiving compartments. Each first receiving compartmenthas a first slide grooveon the left side thereof and a first slide grooveon the right side thereof. Each second receiving compartmenthas a second slide grooveon the left side thereof and a second slide grooveon the right side thereof. Therefore, the number of first slide groovesis four, and the number of second slide groovesis four. It should be noted that the thickness of the first draweris 0.8 mm to 2.5 mm, for example, greater than 1.5 mm and less than the thickness of the side wallof the first table-top. The thickness of the second draweris 0.8 mm to 2.5 mm, for example, greater than 1.5 mm and less than the thickness of the side wallof the second table-top. For example, if the thickness of the first table-topand the second table-topis 2 mm, then the thickness of the first drawerand the second drawercan be 1.8 mm. In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the first draweror the second drawercan be 0.8 mm, 1 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.3 mm, or 2.5 mm. It is understood that the above thicknesses can be designed according to actual needs, which will not be further elaborated herein.
3 FIG. 102 100 1041 104 1051 105 102 1041 104 102 104 112 1052 105 102 1041 1041 105 105 1041 102 104 1051 105 102 1041 104 1041 1051 1052 105 102 1041 141 1051 141 1041 1051 102 112 104 1041 1051 102 As shown in, in order to prevent the first drawerfrom sliding out of the drawer opening, the first table-topfurther includes a drawer limiting structure. Specifically, a first protrusionis provided on the inner wall of the first slide groove, and a first recessis provided on the outer side wallof the first drawer. A guiding inclined surface is provided on the first protrusionin the direction facing the opening of the first slide groove. During the sliding of the first draweralong the first slide groovetoward the second side wall, the end portionof the side wallof the first drawerfirst contacts the first protrusion. The first protrusionabuts the side wall, and the side wallslightly deforms due to the pressure from the first protrusion, while the sliding friction resistance of the first drawerwithin the first slide grooveincreases. The position of the first recesson the side wallof the first drawercorresponds to the position of the first protrusionon the first slide groove. That is, the distance from the first protrusionto the end of the first slide groove is the same as the distance from the first recessto the end portionof the side wallof the first drawer. In other words, the distance from the first protrusionto the first endis the same as the distance from the first recessto the first end. The shapes of the first protrusionand the first recessare matched. In this way, when the first drawercontinues to slide toward the second side wallto the end of the first slide groove, the first protrusionprecisely fits into the first recess, thereby securing the first drawer.
202 200 2041 204 2051 205 202 2041 204 202 204 212 2052 205 202 2041 2041 205 205 2041 202 204 2051 205 202 2041 204 2041 2051 2052 205 202 2041 241 2051 241 2041 2051 202 212 204 2041 2051 202 Similarly, in order to prevent the second drawerfrom sliding out of the drawer opening, the second table-topfurther includes a drawer limiting structure. Specifically, a second protrusionis provided on the inner wall of the second slide groove, and a second recessis provided on the outer side wallof the second drawer. A guiding inclined surface is provided on the second protrusionin the direction facing the opening of the second slide groove. During the sliding of the second draweralong the second slide groovetoward the sixth side wall, the end portionof the side wallof the second drawerfirst contacts the second protrusion. The second protrusionabuts the side wall, and the side wallslightly deforms due to the pressure from the second protrusion, while the sliding friction resistance of the second drawerwithin the second slide grooveincreases. The position of the second recesson the side wallof the second drawercorresponds to the position of the second protrusionon the second slide groove. That is, the distance from the second protrusionto the end of the second slide groove is the same as the distance from the second recessto the end portionof the side wallof the second drawer. In other words, the distance from the second protrusionto the third endis the same as the distance from the second recessto the third end. The shapes of the second protrusionand the second recessare matched. In this way, when the second drawercontinues to slide toward the sixth side wallto the end of the second slide groove, the second protrusionprecisely fits into the second recess, thereby securing the second drawer.
1041 104 104 1041 2041 204 204 2041 104 1041 204 2041 It can be understood that the number of first protrusionscorresponds to the number of first slide grooves; that is, if the number of first slide groovesis four, then the number of first protrusionsis also four. Similarly, the number of second protrusionscorresponds to the number of second slide grooves; that is, if the number of second slide groovesis four, then the number of second protrusionsis also four. In some exemplary embodiments, each first slide groovehas two or more first protrusionson its inner wall, and each second slide groovehas two or more second protrusionson its inner wall.
1 4 FIG.to 100 103 200 203 103 203 103 203 1 103 203 103 142 100 203 242 200 103 203 103 102 203 202 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first table-topincludes a first handle, and the second table-topincludes a second handle. When the table-top is folded, the first handleand the second handlecome close together, facilitating the user to grip them. That is, when the table-top is folded, the user can hold the first handleand the second handlewith one hand, making it convenient for the user to carry the folded table. When the table-top is deployed, the first handleand the second handleare located at the two ends of the table-top. Specifically, the first handleis provided on the second endof the first table-top, and the second handleis provided on the fourth endof the second table-top. In this way, when the table-top is folded, the first handleand the second handlecan be brought together. It is understood that when the table-top is deployed, the first handledoes not affect the movement of the first drawer, and the second handledoes not affect the movement of the second drawer.
103 100 200 203 100 200 103 203 In some exemplary embodiments, the first handlespans the first table-topand the second table-top. The second handlealso spans the first table-topand the second table-top. In some exemplary embodiments, the first handleand the second handlecan be independent structures, detachable structures, or a single structure. The following provides a detailed description of the different structures.
103 203 103 203 103 114 214 203 214 114 103 203 103 114 100 200 203 214 100 200 103 203 When the first handleand the second handleare independent structures, the first handleand the second handleare different and each constitutes a complete handle structure. Specifically, when the table-top is folded, one end of the first handleis fixed to the fourth side wall, and the other end extends and is fixed to the eighth side wall. One end of the second handleis fixed to the eighth side wall, and the other end extends and is fixed to the fourth side wall. When the table-top is folded, the first handleand the second handlecome close together, allowing the user to hold both handles with one hand for stable lifting. When the table-top is deployed, one end of the first handleremains fixed to the fourth side wall, while the other end is in an “open” state, i.e., this end is separated from the second table-top and in a relaxed state, without obstructing the use of the first table-topand the second table-top. Similarly, when the table-top is deployed, one end of the second handleremains fixed to the eighth side wall, while the other end is in an “open” state, i.e., this end is separated from the first table-top and in a relaxed state, without obstructing the use of the first table-topand the second table-top. This design allows the first handleand the second handleto naturally hang down or be stored when not in use, avoiding any impact on the flatness of the table-top.
103 203 103 203 100 200 114 214 114 214 When the first handleand the second handleare a single structure, the first handleand the second handleare the same handle, which can span the first table-topand the second table-top. Specifically, when the table-top is folded, both ends of the handle are fixed to the fourth side walland the eighth side wall, respectively, allowing the user to carry the entire table with one hand via this handle. When the table-top is deployed, one end of the handle remains fixed to the fourth side wallor the eighth side wall, while the other end is in an “open” state, i.e., in a relaxed state.
103 203 103 203 103 203 103 203 103 203 When the first handleand the second handleare detachable structures, the first handleand the second handleform a continuous, complete handle with the detachable structure. In this case, one of the first handleand the second handlecan be omitted. Specifically, when the table-top is folded, the first handleand the second handleform a continuous, complete handle through the detachable structure. The user can hold a single integrated handle to carry the folded table, providing more comfortable grip and more evenly distributed force. The detachable structure can be at least one of a buckle, magnetic attraction, or plug-in structure. When the table-top is deployed, the detachable structure is separated, and the first handleand the second handleare independent. At this time, the handles can be retracted, folded, or kept in the deployed state to avoid interfering with the use of the table-top.
103 114 203 214 103 203 103 113 203 213 103 111 203 211 Further, the first handleis located on the fourth side wall, and the second handleis located on the eighth side wall. It is understood that, in some exemplary embodiments, the first handleand the second handleare located on the same side of the table-top. Specifically, the first handlemay be located on the third side wall, and the second handlemay be located on the seventh side wall; or the first handlemay be located on the first side wall, and the second handlemay be located on the fifth side wall.
110 100 103 210 200 203 In some exemplary embodiments, a reinforcing rib can be provided on the side wallof the first table-topat the location where the first handleis installed. A reinforcing rib may also be provided on the side wallof the second table-topat the location where the second handleis installed.
103 114 203 214 114 102 103 103 214 202 203 203 To enhance the structural strength at the handles, reinforcing ribs are designed on the inner side of the side wall where the handles are mounted. Specifically, taking the first handlemounted on the fourth side walland the second handlemounted on the eighth side wallas an example, a reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the fourth side wallnear the first drawerat the installation position of the first handleto strengthen the first handle. Similarly, a reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the eighth side wallnear the second drawerat the installation position of the second handleto strengthen the second handle. It should be noted that the thickness of the reinforcing rib can be 1.1 mm. In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the reinforcing rib can be between 0.7 mm and 3.0 mm; for example, the thickness of the reinforcing rib can be 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 1 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, or 3 mm.
1 4 FIG.to 100 200 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, when the table-top is folded, the front surface of the first table-topfaces the front surface of the second table-top. In this way, the user can fold the deployed table-top by rotating the first table-topand/or the second table-topupward, facilitating the folding operation.
100 200 100 200 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, when the table-top is folded, the front surface of the first table-topcan face away from the front surface of the second table-top. Correspondingly, the back surfaces of the first table-topand the second table-topcan each be provided with a chamfer, so that during the folding of the table-top, the risk of interference between the first table-topand the second table-topcan be reduced.
1 4 FIG.to 100 151 100 200 251 200 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first table-topincludes a first gallery raillocated at the edge of the first table-top, and the second table-topincludes a second gallery raillocated at the edge of the second table-top.
151 100 251 200 151 112 251 212 151 251 100 200 151 251 Specifically, the first gallery railis located on the front surface of the first table-top, and the second gallery railis located on the front surface of the second table-top. The first gallery railhas a notch above the second side wall, and the second gallery railhas a notch above the sixth side wall. When the table-top is in the closed state, the end of the first gallery railabuts the end of the second gallery rail, and the front surface of the first table-topaligns with the front surface of the second table-top, so that the end of the first gallery railand the end of the second gallery railcan enclose the table-top. This can reduce the risk of objects such as puzzle pieces falling off the table-top.
5 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG.A 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG.A 4 FIG. 6 FIG.A 4 FIG. 2 4 FIG.to 151 1512 100 251 2512 200 1512 2512 1 shows an enlarged view of part C illustrated in.shows a schematic diagram of the changes in a local cross-sectional structure of the table when switching between different structural states, as illustrated in. In this context, part C incorresponds to part C in. The A-A cross-section incorresponds to the A-A section in, and the B-B cross-section incorresponds to the B-B section in. As shown in, in some exemplary embodiments, the first gallery railincludes a first abutting surfaceparallel to the front surface of the first table-top, and the second gallery railincludes a second abutting surfaceparallel to the front surface of the second table-top. After the table-top is folded, the first abutting surfaceabuts the second abutting surface, which can reduce the occupied space of the tableafter folding the table-tops.
4 FIG. 6 FIG.A 151 251 151 251 151 1511 251 2511 1511 2511 151 251 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown inand, at least one of the first gallery railand the second gallery railis provided with a chamfer, so that the first gallery railand the second gallery railcan avoid each other during the folding process of the table-top. Specifically, the end of the first gallery railincludes a first chamfer, and the end of the second gallery railincludes a second chamfer. During the folding process of the table-top, the first chamferand the second chamferreduce the risk of interference between the ends of the first gallery railand the second gallery rail.
4 6 FIG.toA 100 200 1 112 1 212 2 1 2 1 2 100 200 1511 1 2511 2 100 200 310 320 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, during the folding process of the table-top, the first table-topcan rotate relative to the second table-toparound a first axis and a second axis. On the side of the tablewhere the table-top is provided, the maximum distance from the first axis to the second side wallis denoted as L, and the maximum distance from the second axis to the sixth side wallis denoted as L. The sum of Land Lis less than or equal to the distance L between the first axis and the second axis, i.e., L+L≤L, thereby reducing the risk of interference between the first table-topand the second table-topduring the folding process of the table-top. The arrangement of the first chamfercan reduce the value of L, and the arrangement of the second chamfercan reduce the value of L, so that during the folding process of the table-top, the first table-topand the second table-topcan avoid each other. In this context, when the table-top is in the foldable state, the first axis can coincide with the central axis of the first rotation shaftdescribed below, and the second axis can coincide with the central axis of the second rotation shaftdescribed below.
1 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, the tableincludes a locking mechanism (not shown in the figure). The locking mechanism includes a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism, one of which is disposed on the first table-top and the other correspondingly disposed on the second table-top, and the first locking mechanism cooperates with the second locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to restrict the relative movement between the first table-topand the second table-topwhen the first table-topand the second table-topare folded. For example, it can prevent the first table-topand the second table-topfrom opening; it can also prevent misalignment between the first table-topand the second table-topduring folding, thereby avoiding excessive wear between the hinge and the first table-topand the second table-top. The locking mechanism can be implemented in various ways, such as at least one of a buckle structure, a magnetic attraction structure, a clamping structure, or a strap structure. The following provides an explanation of each structure.
100 200 100 200 100 200 The locking mechanism may be a buckle structure. The buckle structure is divided into a male buckle and a female buckle. One of the male buckle and the female buckle is fixedly disposed on the first table-top, and the other is fixedly disposed on the second table-top. When the table-top is folded, the male buckle and the female buckle are mechanically engaged, thereby firmly locking the first table-topand the second table-topand preventing the first table-topand the second table-topfrom opening.
100 200 100 200 100 200 The locking mechanism may be a magnetic attraction structure. The magnetic attraction structure includes a first magnet and a second magnet. One of the first magnet and the second magnet is fixedly disposed on the first table-top, and the other is fixedly disposed on the second table-top. When the table-top is folded, the first magnet and the second magnet are opposite to each other and generate magnetic attraction, thereby stably fixing the first table-topand the second table-topand preventing the first table-topand the second table-topfrom opening.
100 200 100 200 100 200 The locking mechanism may be a clamping structure. The clamping structure includes an elastic clamping body. The elastic clamping body is fixedly disposed on the first table-topor the second table-top. When the table-top is folded, the elastic clamping body clamps onto the side edge or the gallery rail of the other table-top, thereby achieving fixation of the first table-topand the second table-topthrough elastic clamping force, preventing the first table-topand the second table-topfrom opening.
100 200 100 200 The locking mechanism may be a strap structure. The strap structure includes a flexible strap and a connecting member. One end of the strap is fixed on the first table-top, and the other end is detachably fixed on the second table-topthrough the connecting member, or a fixed end is provided at the middle portion of the strap, and both ends can be wound around the folded table-top for binding. When the table-top is folded, the strap surrounds the folded body and is locked by means such as Velcro, buckle, or knotting, thereby binding the first table-topand the second table-toptogether and preventing them from opening.
114 214 It can be understood that the position of the locking mechanism can be arbitrarily set to adapt to different structural designs, usage habits, and appearance requirements. For example, the locking mechanism may be disposed on the fourth side walland the eighth side wall.
When the table-top is in the deployed state, it may include a closed state and a foldable state. It should be noted that the table-top in the foldable state is still in the deployed state.
1 6 FIG.toA 200 100 100 200 100 200 112 212 As shown in, in the closed state, the second table-topslides to the first position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-topand the second table-topare closed together. At this time, a user can play a jigsaw puzzle game on the table-top. The joint between the first table-topand the second table-tophas no gap or approximately no gap, which can prevent puzzle pieces or other objects from falling into the gap. It is difficult to fold the table-top when it is in the closed state. Furthermore, when the table-top is in the closed state, the second side wallabuts against the sixth side wall.
200 100 100 200 100 200 100 200 112 212 In the foldable state, the second table-topslides to the second position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-topand the second table-topare separated and foldable. At this time, there is a spacing between the first table-topand the second table-top, which can reduce or eliminate mutual interference between the first table-topand the second table-topduring the folding process of the table-top, facilitating the user to fold the table-top. Furthermore, when the table-top is in the foldable state, the second side walland the sixth side wallare separated and opposite to each other.
1 The table-top is configured to be switchable between the closed state and the foldable state, thereby enriching the functions of the table-top and improving the user experience of the table.
200 100 112 212 In some exemplary embodiments, during the process of switching between the closed state and the foldable state of the table-top, the sliding stroke range of the second table-toprelative to the first table-topis 5 mm to 50 mm. That is, in the foldable state, the spacing distance range between the second side walland the sixth side wallis 5 mm to 50 mm.
4 6 FIG.toA 112 130 212 230 130 230 100 200 130 230 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the second side wallis provided with a first anti-misalignment structure(anti-dislocation structure). The sixth side wallis provided with a second anti-misalignment structure. In the closed state, the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare engaged to limit the relative displacement of the first table-topand the second table-topin both directions perpendicular to the table-top. In the foldable state, the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare disengaged, making the table-top foldable.
100 200 130 230 100 200 100 200 When a user plays a jigsaw puzzle game, the back surface of the table-top can directly face ground. When the ground is uneven, the first table-topand the second table-topmay become misaligned. Through the mutually engaged first anti-misalignment structureand second anti-misalignment structure, the stability of the connection structure between the first table-topand the second table-topcan be enhanced. This can reduce the risk of misalignment of the first table-topand the second table-topin the direction perpendicular to the table-top.
100 200 100 200 310 320 100 200 100 200 310 320 130 230 100 200 100 200 230 130 130 230 In some exemplary embodiments, the connection structure between the first table-topand the second table-topmay have two degrees of rotational freedom, that is, the first table-topand the second table-topcan rotate relative to each other around the following first rotation shaftand second rotation shaft, thereby making the connection structure between the first table-topand the second table-topmore flexible. This may cause a risk of misalignment of the first table-topand the second table-topin the direction perpendicular to the table-top. The first rotation shaft, the second rotation shaft, and the mutually engaged first anti-misalignment structureand second anti-misalignment structurecan make the first table-topand the second table-topkept relatively fixed, thereby reducing the risk of misalignment of the first table-topand the second table-topin the direction perpendicular to the table-top. The first anti-misalignment structure includes at least one of a first protruding portion and a first limiting slot. That is, in some exemplary embodiments, the first anti-misalignment structure may include the first protruding portion. In some exemplary embodiments, the first anti-misalignment structure may include the first limiting slot. In some exemplary embodiments, the first anti-misalignment structure may include both the first protruding portion and the first limiting slot. The second anti-misalignment structurecorresponds to the first anti-misalignment structure. The following provides a detailed description of the implementation methods of the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structure.
130 131 112 230 232 212 232 131 131 232 130 230 112 212 In some exemplary embodiments, the first anti-misalignment structureincludes a first protruding portionlocated on the second side wall, and the second anti-misalignment structureincludes a first limiting slotlocated on the sixth side wall, the first limiting slotbeing adapted to the first protruding portion. In the closed state, the first protruding portionis located inside the first limiting slot, such that the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare engaged. In some exemplary embodiments, the first limiting slot is disposed on the second side wall, and the first protrusion is disposed on the sixth side wall.
131 232 131 232 131 232 100 200 300 310 320 131 232 100 200 100 200 Specifically, when the first protruding portionis located inside the first limiting slot, along both directions perpendicular to the table-top, the first protruding portionabuts against the slot wall of the first limiting slot, such that the first protruding portionand the first limiting slotare engaged. This can limit any relative displacement between any two of the first table-top, the second table-top, and the hingealong both directions perpendicular to the table-top. The first rotation shaft, the second rotation shaft, and the abutting first protruding portionand first limiting slotcan make the first table-topand the second table-topkept relatively fixed, thereby reducing the risk of misalignment of the first table-topand the second table-topin the direction perpendicular to the table-top.
131 232 130 230 100 200 300 When the first protruding portionis disengaged from the first limiting slot, the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare decoupled from each other, and any two of the first table-top, the second table-top, and the hingecan move relative to each other in at least one direction perpendicular to the table-top, that is, the table-top can be folded.
131 1312 232 2321 1312 2321 131 232 1312 2321 131 232 112 131 232 100 200 Further, the first protruding portionincludes at least one first sub-protruding portion, and the first limiting slotincludes at least one first sub-limiting slot. In some exemplary embodiments, the at least one first sub-protruding portionis one, and the at least one first sub-limiting slotis also one. That is, the first protruding portionis a single integral structure, and the first limiting slotis also a single integral structure. In this case, the single first sub-protruding portionis adapted to the single first sub-limiting slot, that is, the first protruding portionis length-adapted to the first limiting slot. Along the extension direction of the second side wall, both ends of the first protruding portioncan respectively abut against both ends of the first limiting slot, so as to limit the relative movement between the first table-topand the second table-top.
6 FIG.B 6 FIG.B 1312 1312 112 2321 2321 1312 2321 1312 232 112 1312 232 100 200 1312 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the second and sixth side walls of the table provided according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the at least one first sub-protruding portionincludes a plurality of first sub-protruding portionsspaced along the extension direction of the second side wall. The at least one first sub-limiting slotis a single first sub-limiting slot. In this case, the multiple first sub-protruding portionsare adapted to the single first sub-limiting slot, that is, the multiple first sub-protruding portionsare overall length-adapted to the first limiting slot. Along the extension direction of the second side wall, the outermost ends of the multiple first sub-protruding portionscan respectively abut against the two ends of the first limiting slot, thereby limiting the relative movement between the first table-topand the second table-top. It can be understood that the number of the first sub-protruding portionscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on.
6 FIG.C 6 FIG.B 1312 1312 112 2321 2321 212 1312 2321 1312 2321 1312 2321 1312 2321 112 1312 2321 100 200 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the second and sixth side walls of the table provided according to some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the at least one first sub-protruding portionincludes a plurality of first sub-protruding portionsspaced along the extension direction of the second side wall. The at least one first sub-limiting slotincludes a plurality of first sub-limiting slotsspaced along the extension direction of the sixth side wall. In this case, the multiple first sub-protruding portionsare adapted to the multiple first sub-limiting slots, that is, the multiple first sub-protruding portionsand the multiple first sub-limiting slotsare distributed one-to-one in number and length. That is, the number of first sub-protruding portionsand first sub-limiting slotsis the same. At the same time, the first sub-protruding portionand the corresponding first sub-limiting slotare length-adapted. Along the extension direction of the second side wall, the two ends of each first sub-protruding portioncan respectively abut against the two ends of the first sub-limiting slotat the corresponding position, thereby limiting the relative movement between the first table-topand the second table-top.
1312 2321 1312 2321 1312 2321 It can be understood that the number of first sub-protruding portionscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. The number of first sub-limiting slotscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. At the same time, the number of first sub-protruding portionsis the same as the number of first sub-limiting slots, that is, when the number of first sub-protruding portionsis 2, the number of first sub-limiting slotsis also 2, and so on.
130 131 132 112 230 232 231 212 232 131 231 132 131 232 231 132 130 230 In some exemplary embodiments, the first anti-misalignment structureincludes a first protruding portionand a second limiting slotlocated on the second side wall. The second anti-misalignment structureincludes a first limiting slotand a second protruding portionlocated on the sixth side wall, the first limiting slotbeing adapted to the first protruding portion, and the second protruding portionbeing adapted to the second limiting slot. In the closed state, the first protruding portionis located inside the first limiting slot, and the second protruding portionis located inside the second limiting slot, such that the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare engaged. The first and second protruding portions can be the same.
131 232 231 132 131 232 231 132 130 230 100 200 310 320 131 232 231 132 100 200 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, when the table-top is in a closed state and facing upwards, the upper side of the first protruding portionabuts against the first limiting slot, and the lower side of the second protruding portionabuts against the second limiting slot. Alternatively, when the table-top is facing upwards, the lower side of the first protruding portionabuts against the first limiting slot, and the upper side of the second protruding portionabuts against the second limiting slot. The first and second limiting slots may also be the same. In this way, when the first anti-misalignment structureis coupled with the second anti-misalignment structure, it can restrict relative displacement of the first table-topand the second table-topalong both directions perpendicular to the table-top. The first rotation shaft, the second rotation shaft, the abutting first protruding portionand first limiting slot, and the abutting second protruding portionand second limiting slotenable the first table-topand the second table-topto be relatively fixed, thereby reducing the risk of misalignment of the first table-topand the second table-topin the direction perpendicular to the table-top.
131 112 232 212 132 112 231 212 In some exemplary embodiments, the first protruding portionis located at a first target position on the second side wall, and the first limiting slotis located at a second target position on the sixth side wall. The first target position corresponds to the second target position. The second limiting slotis located at a third target position on the second side wall, and the second protruding portionis located at a fourth target position on the sixth side wall. The third target position corresponds to the fourth target position.
131 1312 232 2321 231 2311 1321 1312 2321 131 232 2311 1321 231 132 131 232 231 132 112 131 232 231 132 100 200 The first protruding portionincludes at least one first sub-protruding portion, and the first limiting slotincludes at least one first sub-limiting slot. The second protruding portionincludes at least one second sub-protruding portion, and the second limiting slot includes at least one second sub-limiting slot. In some exemplary embodiments, the at least one first sub-protruding portionis one, and the at least one first sub-limiting slotis also one. That is, the first protruding portionis a single integral structure, and the first limiting slotis also a single integral structure. The at least one second sub-protruding portionis one, and the at least one second sub-limiting slotis also one. That is, the second protruding portionis a single integral structure, and the second limiting slotis also a single integral structure. In this case, the first protruding portionis length-adapted to the first limiting slot, and the second protruding portionis length-adapted to the second limiting slot. Along the extending direction of the second side wall, both ends of the first protruding portioncan abut against the two ends of the first limiting slotrespectively, and both ends of the second protruding portioncan abut against the two ends of the second limiting slotrespectively, to restrict the relative movement of the first table-topand the second table-top.
6 FIG.B 1312 1312 112 2321 2311 2311 212 1321 1312 232 2311 132 112 1312 232 2311 132 100 200 1312 2311 1312 2311 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the at least one first sub-protruding portionincludes multiple first sub-protruding portionsspaced apart along the extending direction of the second side wall. The at least one first sub-limiting slotis one. The at least one second sub-protruding portionincludes multiple second sub-protruding portionsspaced apart along the extending direction of the sixth side wall. The at least one second sub-limiting slotis one. In this case, the multiple first sub-protruding portionsare length-adapted as a whole to the first limiting slot. The multiple second sub-protruding portionsare length-adapted as a whole to the second limiting slot. Along the extending direction of the second side wall, the outermost two ends of the multiple first sub-protruding portionscan respectively abut against the two ends of the first limiting slot, and the outermost two ends of the multiple second sub-protruding portionscan respectively abut against the two ends of the second limiting slot, thereby restricting the relative movement between the first table-topand the second table-top. It can be understood that the number of the first sub-protruding portionscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. The number of the second sub-protruding portionscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. The number of first sub-protruding portionsand second sub-protruding portionscan be the same or different.
6 FIG.C 1312 1312 112 2321 2321 212 2311 2311 212 1321 1321 112 1312 2321 1312 2321 1312 2321 2311 1321 2311 1321 2311 1321 112 1312 2321 2311 1321 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the at least one first sub-protruding portionincludes multiple first sub-protruding portionsspaced apart along the extending direction of the second side wall. The at least one first sub-limiting slotincludes multiple first sub-limiting slotsspaced apart along the extending direction of the sixth side wall. The at least one second sub-protruding portionincludes multiple second sub-protruding portionsspaced apart along the extending direction of the sixth side wall. The at least one second sub-limiting slotincludes multiple second sub-limiting slotsspaced apart along the extending direction of the second side wall. In this case, the multiple first sub-protruding portionsand the multiple first sub-limiting slotsare distributed one-to-one in number and length. That is, the number of first sub-protruding portionsand first sub-limiting slotsis the same. At the corresponding positions, the lengths of the first sub-protruding portionsand first sub-limiting slotsare adapted. The multiple second sub-protruding portionsand the multiple second sub-limiting slotsare distributed one-to-one in number and length. That is, the number of second sub-protruding portionsand second sub-limiting slotsis the same. At the corresponding positions, the lengths of the second sub-protruding portionsand second sub-limiting slotsare adapted. Along the extending direction of the second side wall, both ends of each first sub-protruding portioncan abut against the two ends of the first sub-limiting slotat the corresponding position, and both ends of each second sub-protruding portioncan abut against the two ends of the second sub-limiting slotat the corresponding position, thereby restricting the relative movement between the first table-topand the second table-top.
1312 2321 1312 2321 1312 2321 2311 1321 2311 1321 2311 1321 1312 2311 It can be understood that the number of first sub-protruding portionscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. The number of first sub-limiting slotscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. At the same time, the number of first sub-protruding portionsand the number of first sub-limiting slotsare the same; that is, when the number of first sub-protruding portionsis 2, the number of first sub-limiting slotsis also 2, and so on. The number of second sub-protruding portionscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. The number of second sub-limiting slotscan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. At the same time, the number of second sub-protruding portionsand the number of second sub-limiting slotsare the same; that is, when the number of second sub-protruding portionsis 2, the number of second sub-limiting slotsis also 2, and so on. The number of first sub-protruding portionsand the number of second sub-protruding portionscan be the same or different.
131 1 112 212 231 1 112 212 1 112 212 103 203 1 112 212 In some exemplary embodiments, the first protruding portionserves as a support leg of the tablewhen the table-top is folded, preventing the second side walland the sixth side wallfrom contacting the ground. Furthermore, the second protruding portionalso serves as a support leg of the tablewhen the table-top is folded, preventing the second side walland the sixth side wallfrom contacting the ground. After the table-top is folded, the tablecan be placed upright on the ground, at which time the second side walland the sixth side wallface the ground, and the first handleand the second handlecan be located at the top of the table. The provision of the support legs helps the second side walland the sixth side wallremain clean.
112 131 231 131 231 1 100 200 100 200 300 100 200 100 200 300 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, along the extending direction of the second side wall, the first protruding portionand the second protruding portioncan be arranged in a staggered manner. This is conducive to improving the support stability of the first protruding portionand the second protruding portionfor the table, reduce the risk of misalignment between the first table-topand the second table-top. If the first table-topand the second table-topare misaligned, excessive stress at the connection portions among the hinge, the first table-top, and the second table-topwill easily cause wear. Therefore, avoiding misalignment between the first table-topand the second table-topcan reduce wear at the connection portions among the hinge, the first table-top, and the second table-top, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the table.
131 232 1311 131 232 231 132 1311 In some exemplary embodiments, both the first protruding portionand the first limiting slotinclude an arcuate coupling surfaceto facilitate coupling between the first protruding portionand the first limiting slot. Furthermore, both the second protruding portionand the second limiting slotinclude an arcuate coupling surface.
1311 131 232 131 212 The arcuate coupling surfacecan guide the first protruding portioninto the first limiting slot, and can also reduce the risk of interference between the first protruding portionand the sixth side wallduring the folding of the table-top.
1311 131 232 132 231 131 232 In some exemplary embodiments, the coupling surfacemay be configured as one of the following four structures or a combination thereof: (1) a plane perpendicular to the tabletop; (2) an inclined surface forming an acute angle or an obtuse angle with the tabletop; (3) an arc surface; (4) a plane parallel to the tabletop. Moreover, the first protruding portionstructurally corresponds to the first limiting slot. The second limiting slotand the second protruding portionare provided with reference to the first protruding portionand the first limiting slot.
1311 100 200 100 200 Further, the coupling surfaceincludes an arc surface and a planar surface. This can reduce the risk of misalignment between the first table-topand the second table-topwhen the table-tops are unfolded, and is also beneficial for the first table-topand the second table-topto be in full contact, thereby reducing the risk of gaps being formed.
131 132 212 232 231 112 232 131 112 212 200 100 In some exemplary embodiments, when the table-top is in a foldable state, the top of the first protruding portionand the opening of the second limiting slotface the sixth side wall, and the opening of the first limiting slotand the top of the second protruding portionface the second side wall. When the table-top is folded, the opening of the first limiting slotand the top of the first protruding portionface the same direction. Furthermore, when the table-top is in a foldable state, the second side wallis parallel to the sixth side wall, and the second table-topcan rotate 180° relative to the first table-topto complete the folding of the foldable table-top.
1 6 FIG.toA 1 300 300 As shown in, the tablefurther includes a hinge. The hingeis made of a metal material, such as aluminum, stainless steel, steel (e.g., carbon steel or galvanized steel), brass, bronze, titanium alloy, zinc alloy, or aluminum alloy.
100 111 112 111 112 115 200 211 212 211 212 215 300 115 215 100 200 141 100 241 200 300 The first table-topincludes a first side walland a second side wall. The first side walland the second side wallare connected, and at the abutting portion, there is at least one inwardly recessed “L” shaped first docking slot. The second table-topincludes a fifth side walland a sixth side wall. The fifth side walland the sixth side wallare connected, and at the abutting portion, there is at least one inwardly recessed “L” shaped second docking slot. A portion of the hingeis disposed in the first docking slot, and another portion is disposed in the second docking slot, thereby connecting the first table-topwith the second table-top. Furthermore, the first endof the first table-topand the third endof the second table-topcan be connected through the hinge.
115 111 112 215 211 212 In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the first docking slotis the same as the thickness of the first side walland the second side wall. The thickness of the second docking slotis the same as the thickness of the fifth side walland the sixth side wall. This design with the same thickness can simplify the manufacturing process and reduce material removal or molding complexity.
115 215 215 215 212 211 In some exemplary embodiments, the first docking slothas a reinforcing structure on its wall to enhance its resistance to mechanical damage. The second docking slotalso has a reinforcing structure on its wall to enhance its resistance to mechanical damage. The reinforcing structure can be provided in at least one of the following ways: the second docking slothas reinforcing ribs on its wall; and the wall thickness of the second docking slotis greater than the wall thickness of the sixth side walland the fifth side wall.
115 111 112 111 112 115 111 112 215 211 212 211 212 215 211 212 115 215 300 110 100 210 200 111 112 211 212 115 215 110 210 115 215 110 210 110 210 115 215 115 215 In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the first docking slotis greater than the thickness of the first side walland the second side wall. Here, the thickness of the first side walland the second side wallis the same. The first docking slotis thickened so that its thickness is greater than that of the first side walland the second side wall. The thickness of the second docking slotis greater than the thickness of the fifth side walland the sixth side wall. Here, the thickness of the fifth side walland the sixth side wallis the same. The second docking slotis thickened so that its thickness is greater than that of the fifth side walland the sixth side wall. This approach can enhance the mechanical strength of the first docking slotand the second docking slot, allowing them to better withstand the stress concentration and dynamic load generated by the hingedue to repeated folding of the table-top(s). It can be understood that the thickness of a wall refers to the perpendicular distance between the inner surface and the outer surface of a wall-like structure. Herein, the thickness of the side wallof the first table-topcan be 2 mm, and the thickness of the side wallof the second table-topcan be 2 mm; for example, the thickness of the first side walland the second side wallis 2 mm, and the thickness of the fifth side walland the sixth side wallis 2 mm. The thickness of the first docking slotand the second docking slotis greater than the thickness of the side wallsand, for example, the thickness of the first docking slotand the second docking slotis 2.5 mm. In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the side wallor side wallcan be between 1 mm and 5 mm; for example, the thickness of side wallor side wallcan be 1.1 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, or 5 mm. The thickness of the first docking slotor the second docking slotcan be between 1.5 mm and 6 mm; for example, the thickness of the first docking slotor the second docking slotcan be 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 1.9 mm, 2 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, or 6 mm. It can be understood that the above thicknesses can be designed according to actual needs and are not described in detail herein.
115 215 115 100 111 112 215 200 115 115 215 In some exemplary embodiments, the number of the first docking slotsand the second docking slotscan each be two. The two first docking slotsare symmetrically distributed along the transverse centerline of the first table-top, respectively located at the two ends of the connection region between the first side walland the second side wall. Correspondingly, the two second docking slotsare symmetrically arranged along the transverse centerline of the second table-top, corresponding to the positions of the first docking slots. It can be understood that the number of the first docking slotsand the second docking slotscan be other numbers, such as 4, 6, and so on, which is not limiting herein.
300 300 111 112 300 111 211 300 113 213 Correspondingly, the number of hingesis two. The two hingestructures are symmetrical, respectively located at the two ends of the connection region between the first side walland the second side wall. One of the two hingesis connected to the first side walland the fifth side wall, and the other of the two hingesis connected to the third side walland the seventh side wall.
100 200 300 200 100 100 300 200 300 100 200 300 Furthermore, the first table-topcan be slidably connected to the second table-topthrough the hinge. When the table-top is unfolded, the second table-topslides relative to the first table-top, allowing the table-top to switch between the closed state and the foldable state. The first table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge. The second table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge. In the foldable state, the first table-topand the second table-topcan fold around the hinge.
100 200 300 100 200 100 200 During the folding process of the table-top, the first table-topand the second table-topcan respectively rotate relative to the hinge, so that the first table-topand the second table-topcan rotate relative to each other to achieve folding of the table-top. In this way, the connection structure between the first table-topand the second table-topcan have two rotational degrees of freedom, making the connection structure more flexible and the folding process of the table-top smoother.
300 330 330 300 330 300 335 200 336 200 In some exemplary embodiments, the hingeincludes a hinge bracket. The hinge bracketis used to support and connect the various portions of the hinge. Furthermore, the hinge bracketis a housing, which allows the hingeto have a simple and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The housing includes a first wallaway from the second table-topand a second wallclose to the second table-top.
111 330 100 300 211 330 200 300 In some exemplary embodiments, the first side wallis rotatably connected to the hinge bracket, so that the first table-topcan rotate relative to the hingearound a first axis. The fifth side wallis rotatably connected to the hinge bracket, so that the second table-topcan rotate relative to the hingearound a second axis.
1 4 FIG.to 1 330 1 330 330 1 100 200 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, when the table-top is unfolded: the extending direction Dof the hinge bracketis parallel to the table-top. When the table-top is folded: the extending direction Dof the hinge bracketis perpendicular to the table-top. Here, when the table-top is in use, it can face upwards. This is conducive to reducing the installation space of the hinge bracketon the tableand also helps align the edges of the first table-topand the second table-topwhen the table-top is folded.
1 4 FIG.to 100 200 101 300 101 330 1 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the outer peripheral sides of the first table-topand the second table-topform a notched portion, and the hingeis located in the notched portion. This helps reduce the risk of accidental contact with the hinge bracketand also contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the table.
101 100 200 100 300 200 101 300 Furthermore, the notched portioncan be partially located on the outer peripheral side of the first table-topand partially on the outer peripheral side of the second table-top. As the first table-top, the hinge, and the second table-topmove relative to each other, the structure of the notched portionalso changes, thereby accommodating the hinge.
101 300 101 101 111 211 101 113 213 The number of notched portionscan be the same as the number of hinges. In some exemplary embodiments, the number of notched portionsis two. One of the two notched portionsis provided at the first side walland the fifth side wall, and the other of the two notched portionsis provided at the third side walland the seventh side wall.
7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 7 9 FIG.to 1 310 320 100 300 310 200 300 320 310 320 310 320 shows a schematic diagram of the connection structure of a table provided in some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.shows a stereoscopic schematic diagram of a hinge provided in some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.shows an exploded schematic diagram of a hinge provided in some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the tablefurther includes a first rotation shaftand a second rotation shaft. The first table-topis rotatably connected to the hingevia the first rotation shaft. The second table-topis rotatably connected to the hingevia the second rotation shaft. Furthermore, the central axis of the first rotation shaftand the central axis of the second rotation shaftare spaced apart and parallel. Herein, when the table-top is in the foldable state or the table-top is being folded, the central axis of the first rotation shaftcan coincide with the first axis, and the central axis of the second rotation shaftcan coincide with the second axis.
4 9 FIG.to 311 310 330 312 310 110 100 100 330 310 312 310 111 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first endof the first rotation shaftis connected to the hinge bracket, and the second endof the first rotation shaftis connected to the side wallof the first table-top, so that the first table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge bracketvia the first rotation shaft. For example, the second endof the first rotation shaftis connected to the first side wall.
4 9 FIG.to 310 313 313 300 100 110 120 111 120 120 310 120 310 310 110 100 120 310 111 120 313 111 336 111 300 100 310 313 310 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first rotation shaftincludes a first positioning portion. The first positioning portionis configured to restrict the hingeand the first table-topfrom separating from each other. The side wallis provided with a shaft hole. For example, the first side wallis provided with the shaft hole. The shaft holeis adapted to the first rotation shaft, meaning the size and shape of the shaft holecan allow the first rotation shaftto pass through. The first rotation shaftcan be connected to the side wallof the first table-topthrough the shaft hole. For example, the first rotation shaftpasses through the first side wallvia the shaft hole, the first positioning portioncan abut against the inner side of the first side wall, and the second wallcan abut against the outer side of the first side wall, thereby restricting the hingeand the first table-topfrom separating from each other along the axial direction of the first rotation shaft. Furthermore, the first positioning portionhas a ring structure and is distributed around the central axis of the first rotation shaft.
320 323 323 300 200 320 211 323 211 336 211 300 200 320 323 320 The second rotation shaftincludes a second positioning portion. The second positioning portionis configured to restrict the hingeand the second table-topfrom separating from each other. For example, the second rotation shaftpasses through the fifth side wall, the second positioning portioncan abut against the inner side of the fifth side wall, and the second wallcan abut against the outer side of the fifth side wall, thereby restricting the hingeand the second table-topfrom separating from each other along the axial direction of the second rotation shaft. Furthermore, the second positioning portionhas a ring structure and is distributed around the central axis of the second rotation shaft.
4 9 FIG.to 321 320 330 210 200 220 211 220 322 320 220 200 200 330 320 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first endof the second rotation shaftis connected to the hinge bracket. The side wallof the second table-topis provided with a slide groove. For example, the fifth side wallis provided with the slide groove. The second endof the second rotation shaftis located within the slide grooveand is rotatable and slidable relative to the second table-top, so that the second table-topis rotatably and slidably connected to the hinge bracketvia the second rotation shaft.
220 200 100 220 200 100 220 The slide groovecan be used to guide the sliding direction of the second table-toprelative to the first table-top, thereby guiding the table-top to switch between the closed state and the foldable state. Furthermore, the extending direction of the slide groovecan be parallel to the sliding direction of the second table-toprelative to the first table-top. In this way, the provision of the slide groovehelps improve the stability of the switching process of the table-top between the closed state and the foldable state.
4 6 FIGS.andA 220 221 222 221 100 222 100 320 221 320 222 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the slide grooveincludes a first sectionand a second section. When the table-top is unfolded, the distance between the first sectionand the first table-topis greater than the distance between the second sectionand the first table-top. In the closed state, the second rotation shaftis located in the first section. In the foldable state, the second rotation shaftis located in the second section.
320 220 220 320 221 222 320 222 221 Specifically, the second rotation shaftcan slide within the slide groovealong the extending direction of the slide groove. During the process of switching the table-top from the closed state to the foldable state, the second rotation shaftslides from the first sectionto the second section. During the process of switching the table-top from the foldable state to the closed state, the second rotation shaftslides from the second sectionto the first section.
221 220 100 222 220 100 200 100 220 200 100 In some exemplary embodiments, the first sectionis located at the end of the slide grooveaway from the first table-top, and the second sectionis located at the end of the slide groovenear the first table-top. The sliding distance of the second table-toprelative to the first table-topmay be limited by the length of the slide groove, facilitating the user to control the spacing between the second table-topand the first table-topin the foldable state.
5 FIG. 5 9 FIGS.to 100 140 111 336 140 111 336 140 111 140 111 336 140 141 141 120 141 120 141 120 310 120 141 111 As shown in, the first table-topfurther includes a first shim piece. With reference to, the first side walland the second wallare arranged opposite to each other, and the first shim pieceis located between the first side walland the second wall. Specifically, during use, the first shim pieceis installed on the outside of the first side wall, that is, the first shim pieceis installed on the side of the first side wallfacing the second wall. The first shim pieceincludes a first hole. The first holecorresponds to the shaft hole, that is, the size and shape of the first holeare the same as those of the shaft hole. During use, the first holealigns with the shaft holeso that the first rotation shaftcan pass through both the shaft holeand the first holethrough the first side wall.
200 240 211 336 240 211 336 240 211 240 211 336 240 241 241 220 241 220 241 220 320 220 a a a a The second table-topfurther includes a second shim piece. The fifth side walland the second wallare arranged opposite to each other. The second shim pieceis located between the fifth side walland the second wall. During use, the second shim pieceis installed on the outside of the fifth side wall, that is, the second shim pieceis installed on the side of the fifth side wallfacing the second wall. The second shim pieceincludes a second slot. The second slotcorresponds to the slide groove, that is, the size and shape of the second slotare the same as those of the slide groove. During use, the second slotaligns with the slide grooveso that the second rotation shaftcan slide within the slide groove.
140 240 1 140 240 110 120 300 140 240 310 320 110 120 140 240 110 120 300 100 200 300 300 The first shim pieceand the second shim pieceare made of a metal material, for example, aluminum, stainless steel, steel (such as carbon steel or galvanized steel), brass, bronze, titanium alloy, zinc alloy, or aluminum alloy. In the case where the main body material of the tableis a plastic with relatively low hardness, adding metal first shim pieceand second shim piecebetween the plastic side walls,and the metal hingecan effectively prevent direct contact and friction between metal and plastic. The metal shim pieces,have higher hardness, stronger compressive resistance, and lower frictional wear, and can withstand the mechanical stress caused by long-term rotation or sliding of the rotation shaft,, thereby significantly reducing wear on the plastic side walls,. In addition, adding metal first shim pieceand second shim piecebetween the plastic side walls,and the metal hingecan also prevent misalignment between the first table-topand the second table-topduring folding, increase the connection pressure between the hingeand the table-top, and extend the service life of the hinge.
300 330 310 320 330 310 320 330 310 320 In some exemplary embodiments, the hingeincludes a hinge bracket, a first rotation shaft, and a second rotation shaft. The hinge bracket, the first rotation shaft, and the second rotation shaftcan be assembled into a single module. For example, the hinge bracket, the first rotation shaft, and the second rotation shaftcan be connected by an integral molding method.
1 320 220 330 321 320 220 330 322 320 210 200 200 330 320 320 200 220 330 In some exemplary embodiments, the tableincludes a second rotation shaft. A slide grooveis provided on the hinge bracket, and the first endof the second rotation shaftis located within the slide groove, being rotatable and slidable relative to the hinge bracket. The second endof the second rotation shaftis connected to the side wallof the second table-top, so that the second table-topis rotatably and slidably connected to the hinge bracketthrough the second rotation shaft. In other words, the second rotation shaftcan slide together with the second table-topalong the extending direction of the slide grooverelative to the hinge bracket, allowing the table-top to switch between the closed state and the foldable state.
10 FIG. 8 9 FIG.to 340 330 340 340 200 340 200 illustrates a schematic view of a partial structure of a hinge provided in some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, a locking mechanismis also provided on the hinge bracket. The locking mechanismis configured to have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the unlocked state, the locking mechanismallows the second table-topto slide between a first position and a second position. When the table-top is in the closed state, the locking mechanismcan enter the locked state to lock the second table-topin the first position.
340 340 340 1 1 That is, in the unlocked state, the locking mechanismallows the table-top to switch between the closed state and the foldable state, and in the locked state, the locking mechanismrestricts the table-top from switching between the closed state and the foldable state. In this way, when the table-top is used in the closed state, the locking mechanismcan promote the stability of the structure of the tableand reduce the risk of uncontrolled changes in the structure of the table.
4 9 FIG.to 200 340 200 330 200 330 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the second table-topis provided with a limiting portion. The locking mechanismincludes a locking part. In the locked state, the locking part abuts against the limiting portion to restrict the second table-topfrom sliding relative to the hinge bracket. In the unlocked state, the locking part disengages from the limiting portion to allow the second table-topto slide relative to the hinge bracket.
220 220 In some exemplary embodiments, the locking portion is a protrusion, and the limiting portion is a slot, with the locking portion and the limiting portion being adapted in shape and size. The limiting portion may be part of the slide groove, or it may be spaced apart from the slide groove. In some exemplary embodiments, the limiting portion may also be a protrusion.
340 1 By controlling the switching of the locking part between the state of abutting the limiting portion and the state of disengaging from the limiting portion, the user can control the locking mechanismto switch between the locked state and the unlocked state. In some exemplary embodiments, the user can manually drive the movement of the locking part, causing the locking part to switch between the state of abutting the limiting portion and the state of disengaging from the limiting portion. In some exemplary embodiments, the tablemay include a motor. The locking part can be driven by the motor to move, thereby switching between the state of abutting the limiting portion and the state of disengaging from the limiting portion.
4 9 FIG.to 342 330 331 330 332 331 332 333 342 343 333 342 343 333 342 331 342 340 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the locking part is a pin, the first end of which is rotatably connected to the hinge bracketthrough a pin hole. The hinge bracketincludes a guiding wallsurrounding the pin hole, and the guiding wallincludes a helically extending guiding surface. The pinincludes a guiding portion, which is slidably connected to the guiding surface. When the pinrotates, the guiding portionslides along the guiding surface, thereby guiding the pinto move linearly along the axis of the pin hole, causing the second end of the pinto enter and exit the limiting portion, so that the locking mechanismswitches between the locked state and the unlocked state.
343 333 332 331 342 333 342 330 331 342 340 342 340 The guiding portioncan abut against the guiding surface. The guiding walland the hole wall of the pin holecan guide the pinto rotate and move linearly. With the helically extending guiding surface, when the pinis driven to rotate relative to the hinge bracket, it can move linearly along the axis of the pin hole. When the pinmoves linearly into the limiting portion, the locking mechanismswitches from the unlocked state to the locked state. When the pinmoves linearly out of the limiting portion, the locking mechanismswitches from the locked state to the unlocked state.
333 200 343 333 200 333 343 343 342 330 200 In some exemplary embodiments, the guiding surfacefaces the second table-top, and the guiding portionis located on the side of the guiding surfaceclose to the second table-top. The guiding surfacecan limit the guiding portionby abutting against the guiding portion, thereby restricting the pinfrom disengaging from the hinge bracketin the direction away from the second table-top.
343 343 342 In some exemplary embodiments, the number of guiding portionsis two, and the two guiding portionsare symmetrically arranged on the pin.
335 332 337 342 337 337 342 In some exemplary embodiments, the first walland the guiding wallform a guiding hole, and the pinpasses through the guiding hole. The axis of the guiding holeis parallel to the axis of the pin.
332 342 342 In some exemplary embodiments, the guiding wallcan be replaced with a screw nut, and the pincan be configured in the form of a screw. In some exemplary embodiments, the user can pull to make the pinexit the limiting portion.
331 336 342 330 331 In some exemplary embodiments, the pin holeis located in the second wall, and the second end of the pincan extend out from the hinge bracketthrough the pin hole.
4 9 FIG.to 223 220 100 342 220 220 100 200 100 340 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the limiting portionis the side wall at the end of the slide grooveclose to the first table-top. When the pinenters the slide groove, it can abut against the side wall at the end of the slide grooveclose to the first table-top, thereby restricting the second table-topfrom moving away from the first table-top, which causes the locking mechanismto switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.
210 200 220 342 200 100 340 In some exemplary embodiments, the limiting portion is a limiting hole (not shown) on the side wallof the second table-top. The limiting hole can be spaced apart from the slide groove. When the pinenters the limiting hole, it can abut against the hole wall of the limiting hole, thereby restricting the second table-topfrom moving away from the first table-top, which causes the locking mechanismto switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.
4 9 FIG.to 340 334 344 334 332 344 343 334 344 342 344 334 342 342 344 334 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the locking mechanismfurther includes a first catch portionand a second catch portion. The first catch portionis at a preset position on the guiding wall. The second catch portionis on the guiding portion, and the shape of the first catch portionis adapted to the shape of the second catch portion. When the pinrotates forward, the second catch portionslides to the preset position to couple with the first catch portion, thereby locking the position of the pin. When the pinrotates backward, the second catch portionleaves the preset position and decouples from the first catch portion.
334 333 344 343 342 344 334 342 For example, the first catch portionis a groove on the guiding surface, and the second catch portionis a protrusion on the guiding portion. When the pinrotates, after the second catch portionslides to the preset position, it can enter the first catch portion, thereby locking the position of the pin.
8 9 FIG.to 342 346 346 330 200 346 342 340 346 1 346 342 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the first end of the pinfurther includes a knob. The knobis located on the side of the hinge bracketaway from the second table-top. When the knobrotates, it drives the pinto rotate, thereby switching the locking mechanismbetween the unlocked state and the locked state. The knobcan be located on the surface of the table, allowing the user to rotate the knobto drive the pinto rotate.
346 335 342 337 346 Furthermore, the knobcan be located on the outside of the first wall, that is, the portion of the first end of the pinextending outward from the guiding holeforms the knob.
8 9 FIG.to 346 3461 346 3461 346 346 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the knobfurther includes a foldable handle. Before rotating the knob, the user can unfold the foldable handle, thereby facilitating the user to apply force to the knob; for example, it can make it easier for users with manicured nails to rotate the knob.
8 10 FIG.to 340 347 336 342 340 347 347 340 333 343 347 343 333 343 333 In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in, the locking mechanismincludes an elastic member, which abuts between the second walland the first end of the pin. When the locking mechanismis in the locked state, the elastic memberelastically deforms. During the recovery of the elastic deformation, the elastic memberdrives the locking mechanismto switch from the locked state to the unlocked state. When the guiding surfaceweakly constrains the movement trajectory of the guiding portion, the provision of the elastic membercan keep the guiding portionin abutment with the guiding surface, thereby facilitating the movement of the guiding portionalong the extending direction of the guiding surface.
347 Furthermore, the elastic memberis a spring.
11 FIG. 11 FIG. 1 400 400 420 410 420 100 200 420 1 102 202 1 1 420 100 200 illustrates a schematic view of the back structure of the table provided in some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in, the tablefurther includes a wheel assembly. The wheel assemblyincludes at least one wheeland at least one mounting cavity. The at least one wheelis set separately from the first table-topand the second table-topat the factory, facilitating packaging and transportation. The at least one wheelcan be pre-stored inside a drawer of the table(for example, the first draweror the second drawer) and shipped together with the table, preventing loss or damage during transportation. After the tableis delivered to the user, the user can take out the at least one wheelfrom the drawer and, according to the installation instructions, fix it to the back of the first table-topand the second table-top.
100 200 410 420 410 410 420 420 410 420 410 410 420 420 410 Specifically, the back of the first table-topand the second table-topcan be provided with at least one mounting cavity. The at least one wheelcan be installed in the at least one mounting cavity, ensuring stable installation and accurate positioning. The size and shape of the at least one mounting cavityare the same as the size and shape of the installation base of the at least one wheel. The at least one wheelcan be installed in the at least one mounting cavityby a fixed connection. The fixed connection can be at least one of an adhesive connection or a mechanical connection. The adhesive connection can be at least one of glue or double-sided tape. The mechanical connection can be at least one of a screw, a clip, or riveting. The number of the at least one wheelcorresponds to the number of the at least one mounting cavity, that is, there are as many mounting cavitiesas there are wheels. The number of wheelsand mounting cavitiescan be any number, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc., without limitation herein.
410 410 410 410 In some exemplary embodiments, the depth of the mounting cavityranges from 0.2 mm-0.5 mm, 0.5 mm-1 mm, 0.8 mm-1.5 mm, 1 mm-2 mm, 2 mm-5 mm, 5 mm-8 mm, or 8 mm-15 mm. The depth of the mounting cavityis the distance between the bottom of the mounting cavityand the opening of the mounting cavity.
1 421 422 421 100 422 200 421 422 421 In some exemplary embodiments, the tableincludes at least one first wheeland at least one second wheel. The at least one first wheelis mounted on the back of the first table-top, and at least one second wheelis mounted on the back of the second table-top. The number of first wheelscan be set according to actual needs, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc., and is not limited herein. The number of second wheelscan be set with reference to the number of the first wheels.
421 422 421 422 1 421 422 In some exemplary embodiments, the diameter of a single wheel,is less than 10 cm. For example, the diameter of wheels,ranges from 1 cm-3 cm, 2 cm-4 cm, 3 cm-5 cm, 5 cm-8 cm, or 8 cm-10 cm. This helps reduce the overall size of the tableand facilitates the arrangement of multiple wheels,.
1 100 200 100 200 100 200 1 140 240 330 100 200 100 330 200 330 1 115 215 300 1 131 232 1 102 202 102 202 1 420 100 200 1 1 1 In summary, first, the tableprovided in the present disclosure has no gap or substantially no gap at the joint between the first table-topand the second table-topin the closed state, which can prevent objects such as puzzle pieces from falling into the gap. In the foldable state, there is a spacing between the first table-topand the second table-top, which can reduce or eliminate mutual interference between the first table-topand the second table-topduring the folding process, facilitating the user to fold the table-top, thereby configuring the table-top to switch between the closed state and the foldable state. Second, the tableis provided with the first shim pieceand the second shim pieceat the hinge bracketand the connections with the first table-topand the second table-top, avoiding direct contact between the first table-topand the hinge bracketand between the second table-topand the hinge bracket, improving service life and stability. Third, the tableprovided in the present disclosure increases the thickness of the first docking slotand the second docking slotat the hingeinstallation, further enhancing service life and stability. Fourth, the tableprovided in the present disclosure designs various structures of the first protruding portionand the first limiting slotto meet different scenarios and design requirements. Moreover, the tableprovided in the present disclosure designs a drawer limiting structure for the first drawerand the second drawer, preventing the first drawerand the second drawerfrom sliding out of the drawer openings. Finally, the tableprovided in the present disclosure installs at least one wheelon the back of the first table-topand the second table-top, providing mobility for the table. These designs enrich the functions of the tablewhile improving the user's experience with the table.
1 FIG. 11 FIG. 1 1 300 100 200 100 300 100 112 112 130 130 131 132 200 300 200 212 212 230 230 231 232 130 230 112 212 130 230 100 200 Referring toto, the present disclosure provides a tablewith foldable table-tops. The tableincludes a hinge, the first table-top, and the second table-top. The first table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge. The first table-topincludes the second side wall, and the second side wallis provided with the first anti-misalignment structure. The first anti-misalignment structureincludes at least one of the first protruding portionand the second limiting slot. The second table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge. The second table-topincludes the sixth side wall, and the sixth side wallis provided with the second anti-misalignment structure. The second anti-misalignment structureincludes at least one of the second protruding portionand the first limiting slot. The first anti-misalignment structurestructurally corresponds to the second anti-misalignment structure. When the table-tops are unfolded, they include a closed state. In the closed state, the second side wallabuts against the sixth side wall, and the first anti-misalignment structureis coupled with the second anti-misalignment structureto limit relative displacement of the first table-topand the second table-topin both forward and backward directions perpendicular to the table-tops.
100 200 300 200 100 100 200 200 100 100 200 300 In some exemplary embodiments, the first table-topis slidably connected to the second table-topthrough the hinge. When the table-tops are unfolded, they include a closed state and a foldable state. In the closed state, the second table-topslides to a first position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-topand the second table-topare closed together. In the foldable state, the second table-topslides to a second position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-topand the second table-topare separated and foldable about the hinge.
1 310 320 300 330 141 310 330 142 110 100 100 330 310 141 320 330 210 200 220 142 320 220 200 200 330 320 In some exemplary embodiments, the tablefurther includes the first rotation shaftand the second rotation shaft. The hingeincludes a hinge bracket. The first endof the first rotation shaftis connected to the hinge bracket, and the second endis connected to the side wallof the first table-top, so that the first table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge bracketthrough the first rotation shaft. The first endof the second rotation shaftis connected to the hinge bracket. The side wallof the second table-topis provided with a slide groove. The second endof the second rotation shaftis located in the slide grooveand is rotatable and slidable relative to the second table-top, so that the second table-topis rotatably and slidably connected to the hinge bracketthrough the second rotation shaft.
100 200 100 200 310 320 100 200 130 230 100 200 100 200 130 230 100 200 100 200 1 In summary, the connection structure between the first table-topand the second table-tophas two rotational degrees of freedom, meaning that the first table-topand the second table-toprotate relative to each other about the first rotation shaftand the second rotation shaft. This makes the connection structure between the first table-topand the second table-topmore flexible. If the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare not provided, the first table-topand the second table-topare prone to misalignment. “Misalignment” refers to the bearing surface of the first table-topand the bearing surface of the second table-topbeing non-coplanar. In the closed state, the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureenable the first table-topand the second table-topto be relatively fixed. Thus, the first table-topand the second table-topare less likely to become misaligned during use. For detailed embodiments of the table, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the preceding sections, which will not be repeated herein.
1 FIG. 11 FIG. 1 1 300 100 200 410 420 100 300 200 300 410 100 200 420 410 1 410 420 100 200 Referring toto, the present disclosure provides a tablewith foldable table-tops. The tableincludes a hinge, the first table-top, the second table-top, at least one mounting cavity, and at least one wheel. The first table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge. The second table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge. At least one mounting cavityis provided on the back surfaces of the first table-topand the second table-top. At least one wheelis mounted in the at least one mounting cavityand is configured to provide a moving function for the table. In some exemplary embodiments, the mounting cavitymay be omitted, and at least one wheelmay be mounted directly on the back surfaces of the first table-topand the second table-top.
420 1 1 1 420 1 1 If the wheelis not provided, the tablewill have a large friction force with the ground. A user would need to apply more force to move the table, making the tableprone to mechanical damage. Providing the wheelfacilitates movement of the tableand helps the tablemaintain a good condition.
420 421 422 421 100 422 200 In some exemplary embodiments, the at least one wheelincludes at least one first wheeland at least one second wheel, with the at least one first wheelmounted on the back surface of the first table-topand the at least one second wheelmounted on the back surface of the second table-top.
100 200 300 200 100 100 200 200 100 100 200 300 In some exemplary embodiments, the first table-topis slidably connected to the second table-topthrough the hinge. When the table-tops are unfolded, they include a closed state and a foldable state. In the closed state, the second table-topslides to a first position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-topand the second table-topare closed together. In the foldable state, the second table-topslides to a second position relative to the first table-top, and the first table-topand the second table-topare separated and foldable about the hinge.
1 310 320 300 330 141 310 330 142 110 100 100 330 310 141 320 330 210 200 220 142 320 220 200 200 330 320 In some exemplary embodiments, the tablefurther includes the first rotation shaftand the second rotation shaft. The hingeincludes a hinge bracket. The first endof the first rotation shaftis connected to the hinge bracket, and the second endis connected to the side wallof the first table-top, so that the first table-topis rotatably connected to the hinge bracketthrough the first rotation shaft. The first endof the second rotation shaftis connected to the hinge bracket. The side wallof the second table-topis provided with a slide groove. The second endof the second rotation shaftis located within the slide grooveand is rotatable and slidable relative to the second table-top, so that the second table-topis rotatably and slidably connected to the hinge bracketthrough the second rotation shaft.
100 112 112 130 130 131 232 200 212 212 230 230 131 232 112 212 130 230 100 200 1 In some exemplary embodiments, the first table-topincludes the second side wall, and the second side wallis provided with the first anti-misalignment structure. The first anti-misalignment structureincludes at least one of the first protruding portionand the first limiting slot. The second table-topincludes the sixth side wall, and the sixth side wallis provided with the second anti-misalignment structure. The second anti-misalignment structureincludes at least one of the first protruding portionand the first limiting slot. In the closed state, the second side wallabuts against the sixth side wall, and the first anti-misalignment structurecouples with the second anti-misalignment structureto limit relative displacement of the first table-topand the second table-topin both forward and backward directions perpendicular to the table-tops. For detailed embodiments of the table, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the preceding sections, which will not be repeated herein.
420 100 200 1 130 230 100 200 100 200 130 230 100 200 1 100 200 1 In summary, due to the presence of the wheel, the first table-topand the second table-topare spaced from the ground, where the ground refers to the surface that supports the tablein its usage scenario. If the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureare not provided, the first table-topand the second table-topare prone to misalignment. Here, “misalignment” refers to the bearing surface of the first table-topand the bearing surface of the second table-topbeing non-coplanar. In the closed state, the first anti-misalignment structureand the second anti-misalignment structureenable the first table-topand the second table-topto be relatively fixed. Thus, when the tableis in use and being moved, the first table-topand the second table-topare less likely to become misaligned. For detailed embodiments of the table, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the preceding sections, which will not be repeated herein.
The specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above. Other embodiments are also within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims can be performed in an order different from that in the embodiments and still achieve the desired results. Additionally, the processes depicted in the accompanying drawings do not necessarily require a specific order or sequential order to achieve the desired results. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.
In summary, after reading the detailed disclosure, a person skilled in the art can understand that the foregoing detailed disclosure is presented only by way of example and is not limiting. Although not explicitly stated herein, a person skilled in the art can understand that the disclosure encompasses various reasonable changes, improvements, and modifications to the embodiments. These changes, improvements, and modifications are intended to be suggested by the disclosure and fall within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure.
In addition, certain terms in the present disclosure have been used to describe embodiments of the disclosure. For example, “an embodiment,” “embodiment,” and/or “some exemplary embodiments” mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. Therefore, it can be emphasized and should be understood that two or more references to “an embodiment” or “one embodiment” or “alternative embodiment” in various parts of the disclosure do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, particular features, structures, or characteristics may be appropriately combined in one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
It should be understood that in the foregoing description of embodiments of the present disclosure, various features have been combined in a single embodiment, figure, or its description for the purpose of simplifying the disclosure and facilitating understanding of a feature. However, this does not mean that the combination of these features is necessary. A person skilled in the art, when reading the disclosure, can fully interpret some of the features as a separate embodiment. That is, an embodiment in the present disclosure can also be understood as an integration of multiple sub-embodiments. Each sub-embodiment is also valid when its content includes fewer than all the features of a single disclosed embodiment.
Each patent, patent application, publication of a patent application, and other materials, such as articles, books, specifications, publications, documents, articles, etc., cited herein, except for any historical prosecution documents to which it relates, which may be inconsistent with or any identities that conflict, or any identities that may have a restrictive effect on the broadest scope of the claims, are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes now or hereafter associated with this document. Furthermore, in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the description, definition, and/or use of a term associated with any contained material, the term used in this document shall prevail.
Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments of the disclosure disclosed herein are illustrations of the principles of the disclosure. Other modified embodiments are also within the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the disclosure are merely examples and not limiting. A person skilled in the art can implement the disclosure using alternative configurations based on the embodiments in the disclosure. Accordingly, the embodiments of the disclosure are not limited to the embodiments precisely described herein.
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