Flip top mechanism for table with nesting capabilities
US8091488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B7/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A table top with a flip mechanism has a frame of two spaced apart legs, each leg having two pivoting wheels, a spine connecting each leg, and a table top hingedly connecting to the spine for rotation off the center of the table. The spine and table top extend upon the longitudinal axis of the table. The spine has generally two parallel spaced apart members. The table top hingedly connects to one member and rests upon the other member when the table top is flat. Lifting the table from a longitudinal edge opposite the hinges, the table top pivots upon the hinges and rotates about the spine until upright. The upright table is then parallel to the legs and occupies a minimum footprint. Alternatively, the legs have wheels for easy movement of the table.
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