Table having a connection device
US5035186A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2200/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
On a table (10), a support element (14, 15) is provided on the table leg (13) and below the tabletop (11). This support element is pivotable about the vertical axis of the table leg (13). When the support element (14, 15) is pivoted outward, it can serve as a support for a tabletop (21) and is formed accordingly. The tabletop (21) has an elongated engagement element (24) on its underside, which element upon connection positively engages the inside of a corresponding elongated recess (23) of the support element (14, 15). A table connection formed in this way is very stable, and makes it possible for the thus-formed table arrangement to be moved about practically like a rigid unit. Also, it is possible for a single person without additional help, using this connection device, to couple one table (10) to an adjacent tabletop (21).
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