Table with movable working surface
US5172641A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2200/0044
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A table with a movable working surface is supported on a table frame with legs. A running rail arrangement is provided on the table frame and cooperates in a form fitting relationship with a pair of edge rails extending from the working surface. The running rail arrangement is divided into two running rail elements. A first running rail element is rigidly fixed to the table frame. A second running rail element is rotatably mounted to the table frame at a location adjacent to the first running rail element. The first running rail element has a sloped bearing surface on which the second running rail element is supported when the working surface is in a horizontal position. Each edge rail includes a holding and sliding element for supporting the second rail running element. During usage of the work surface, the holding and sliding element is located either under the first running rail element or is supported on the sloped bearing surface of the first running rail element.
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