Mobile folding table with high-speed cylinder lift-assist and stabilizer mechanism
US8205937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B3/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a mobile folding table with attached seating having an improved lift-assist mechanism. In particular, the table includes a gas cylinder that provides a force tending to extend the cylinder to assist in folding the table into a storage position, the cylinder providing substantially no force to resist rapid extension thereof. Preferably, a mobile folding table according to the present invention also includes a stabilizing mechanism including center bench legs attached to a center leg structure that is maintained substantially upright whether the table is in an unfolded use configuration, in a mobile folded storage configuration, or in the process of being folded or unfolded. In this manner, the attached benches are prevented from freely tipping when the table is being folded or moved.
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