Mechanism for folding a table leg
US7249563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B13/021
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mechanism for folding one of at least three legs of a table to a tabletop thereof is disclosed. The mechanism includes a bracket secured to the bottom of the tabletop, a stand as a main portion of each leg pivotally connected to the bracket by a pivot, and a spring having one end connected to an upper pivotal shaft and the other end connected to the lower pivot such that lifting an outer end of the shaft about the other end thereof by one hand and pivoting the stand clockwise about the bracket by the other hand will fold the stand under the tabletop.
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