EP0130264B1 - Height-adjustable table construction - Google Patents

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EP0130264B1
EP0130264B1 EP83730093A EP83730093A EP0130264B1 EP 0130264 B1 EP0130264 B1 EP 0130264B1 EP 83730093 A EP83730093 A EP 83730093A EP 83730093 A EP83730093 A EP 83730093A EP 0130264 B1 EP0130264 B1 EP 0130264B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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  • the present invention relates to a height-adjustable table frame according to the preamble of the main claim.
  • Such a height-adjustable table frame has become known from DE-A-3114125, in which the table legs are divided and designed as toothed racks, the ends of which are inserted into a chain gear block, which is thus always arranged between the floor and the table top on half the distance and one over four sprockets in a vertical plane rotating chain driven by a crank. Gears are connected to the chain wheels, each of which engages in both racks. Moving the crank moves both racks out of and into the block. Due to the translation of the crank movement on both racks, a relatively large torque on the crank is necessary to extend the table. Accordingly, there is a risk that the table will lower itself into the: retracted position under its own weight. The table can only be locked in the uppermost position. By interrupting the table legs in the block in the middle, the table frame is very unstable, especially when it is extended. By dividing each table leg, the table frame can only be retracted up to half the maximum height.
  • a height-adjustable table frame which consists of a table base and a table top support between which two Y-type levers are movably mounted via a threaded spindle.
  • this table frame With this table frame, the lowered end position is determined by the height of the table base. This table frame also shows considerable instability when lowered.
  • the present invention has for its object to ensure a lowerability to less than half the maximum height with good stability.
  • a height-adjustable table frame is shown, which is provided in particular for the furnishing of a caravan.
  • the lowered position which is denoted by 1
  • it represents the extension of a recliner in connection with an indicated table top, in the extended position 2 it serves its intended purpose.
  • a chain drive 6 is directly attached to which two Y-like legs 7 and 8 are articulated.
  • the legs 7 and 8 are identical and each have a crossbar 9 as feet.
  • the legs 7 and 8 are rod-shaped, in each leg a lever 11 is mounted in a joint 10, the other end of which is articulated to the chain drive 6.
  • the chain drive is shown in detail in FIG. 2.
  • the chain drive 6 consists essentially of an endless chain 15 running in a horizontal plane at a distance below the underside 5 of the table top 3, which chain is tensioned by two chain wheels 16 and 17.
  • the chain wheels are mounted in two fastening dividers 18 and 19 on vertical axes.
  • the fastening parts have a hollow cuboid shape and are fastened to the underside 5. They have two joints 20 for the fork ends of the levers 11.
  • the chain is guided between the two sprockets 16 and 17 by means of two guides 21 and 22.
  • the guides run parallel and at a distance from each other.
  • the end of the leg 7 facing away from the crossbar 9 is connected to the chain 15 within the guide 21, in the region of the guide 22 the chain 15 is connected to the leg 8.
  • a gear transmission 23 is mounted, which is connected on the drive side to a hand crank 24 and at the driven end to the chain wheel 16.
  • the guide consists of a C-sheet profile which is fastened to the fastening parts 18 and 19.
  • Two closed broad sides 27 are parallel and at a distance 28 from one another.
  • the opposite broad sides 29 have slots 30 which extend over the entire length of the guide 21 stretch.
  • the interior spaces 31 of the guides 21 and 22 thus formed accommodate the forward and return movement of the chain 15.
  • a driver z. B. in the form of a pin 32 having a collar 33.
  • a gliding area 34 adjoins the collar, on which the end 25 of the legs 7 and 8 is supported and secured.
  • the sliding area 34 of the pin 32 slides in the slot 30.
  • the remaining parts of the broad side 29 guide the pin 32 between the collar 33 on the one hand and the end 25 of the leg 7 on the other.
  • FIG 5 shows the chain drive 6 in the region of a fastening part 18 which has fastening holes 12 for fastening to the table top 3.
  • the guides 21 and 22 extend into the interior 13 of the fastening part 18.
  • FIG. 6 shows the drive of the chain wheel 16, which is fastened together with a gear 35 on a common hollow shaft 36, which in turn is rotatably mounted on a pin 38 fastened to the bottom 37.
  • the gear 35 meshes with a gear 39 with a smaller number of teeth, both together result in the gear transmission 23, which is provided with a locking device.
  • the gear 39 has a shoulder 40 which delimits the tooth region 41.
  • the gear 39 continues as a shaft 42 which engages with its end facing away from the tooth region 41 into a bore 43 in the crank handle 24.
  • the shaft 42 is mounted in a hole in the bottom 37.
  • a brake disc ring 44 is mounted on the shaft 42 between the shoulder 40 and the bottom 37.
  • the gear wheel is provided with a through-threaded bore 45, which is aligned with a through-bore 46 in the hand crank 24, in which a clamping screw 47 is mounted, which engages in the through-threaded bore 45.
  • the crank 24 is rotated in one direction or the other.
  • the sprocket 16 is rotated under the gear transmission 23 and the chain 15 is transported.
  • the two articulation points for the ends 25 of the legs 7 and 8 move towards or away from each other. This means that legs 7 and 8 either stand vertically or almost horizontally.
  • FIG. 7 shows a height-adjustable table frame, which is intended in particular for furnishing a caravan.
  • a chain drive 106 is directly attached to the table top 103, which has an upper side 104 and a lower side 105, to which two Y-like legs 107 and 108 are articulated.
  • the legs 107 and 108 are of identical design and each have a cross bar 109 as feet. When viewed from the front, the legs 107 and 108 are T-shaped. the bar of the T forms the foot.
  • the legs 107 and 108 are rod-shaped, on each leg a lever 111, which is designed as a fork, is mounted in a joint 110, the other end of which is articulated to the chain drive 106.
  • the chain drive is shown in detail in FIG. 8.
  • the fastening parts have a hollow cuboid shape and are fastened to the underside 105. They have two joints 120 for the fork ends of the levers 111.
  • the chain is guided between the sprockets 116 and 117 by means of two guides 121 and 122 which run parallel and at a distance from one another.
  • the end of the leg 107 facing away from the cross bar 109 is connected to the chain 115; in the area of the guide 122, the chain 115 is connected to the leg 108.
  • a gear transmission is mounted, which is connected on the drive side to a hand crank 124 and on the output side to the chain wheel 116.
  • the two legs 107 and 108 are offset from one another.
  • the two fastening parts 118 and 119 each have, on opposite sides, a slot 130 which is rounded at the bottom and which can be closed by the table top.
  • a U-shaped bracket 131 made of steel tube is pivotally mounted in one of the fastening parts, which has a bottom area 132 and two legs 133 and 134. Plugs 135 are inserted into the ends of the legs 133 and 134. which leak into a pin 136.
  • the legs 133 and 134 rest on the underside 105 of the table top 103 and are secured to it by a snap clamp 137.
  • this arrangement consists of a pin 139 forming a stop, which is driven transversely through the bottom 132 of the U-shaped bracket 131 and cooperates with one end with a stop screw 140, which in the fastening part 118 or 119 has an internal thread is stored.
  • the stop screw By turning the stop screw, the lower pivot position of the U-shaped bracket can be aligned precisely with the hole 138 of the crossbar 109.
  • the pin 139 has a double function, it also serves with a further pin 141 to lock the side of the U-shaped bracket 131. Both pins abut the inside of the fastening parts 118 and 119, respectively.
  • the table frame just described can thus be secured in the minimum height position by moving the two U-shaped brackets under their own weight into the lower pivot position by loosening the snap clamps 137. Lowering the table then leads to the plug connection between the pins 136 in the bores 138.
  • FIG. 7 shows, it is possible to hang a tension spring in each of the ends of the legs 107, 108 connected to the chain, the other end of which is connected to one of the two fastening parts 118, 119.
  • the tension spring 142 and 143 is located just below the underside of the table top and adjacent to the guide 121.
  • the tension springs 142 and 143 can be hooked directly into a hole in the leg or attached to a projection of the leg. They cause the legs to be pretensioned in the direction of raising the table top. This makes it easier to crank up the table.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein höhenverstellbares Tischgestell gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruches.The present invention relates to a height-adjustable table frame according to the preamble of the main claim.

Aus der DE-A-3114125 ist ein solches höhenverstellbares Tischgestell bekanntgeworden, bei dem die Tischbeine geteilt und als Zahnstangen ausgebildet sind, deren Enden in einen Kettengetriebeblock eingesteckt sind, der somit etwa immer zwischen Boden und Tischplatte auf der Hälfte der Strecke angeordnet ist und eine über vier Kettenräder in einer senkrechten Ebene umlaufende, von einer Kurbel antreibbare Kette aufweist. Mit den Kettenrädern sind Zahnräder verbunden, die jeweils in beide Zahnstangen eingreifen. Durch ein Bewegen der Kurbel werden somit beide Zahnstangen aus dem Block aus- bzw. in ihn eingefahren. Durch die Übersetzung der Kurbelbewegung auf beide Zahnstangen ist ein relativ großes Drehmoment an der Kurbel zum Ausfahren des Tisches notwendig. Demgemäß besteht die Gefahr, daß der Tisch unter seinem Eigengewicht selbständig sich in die: eingefahrene Lage absenkt. Der Tisch kann nur in der obersten Stellung arretiert werden. Durch die Unterbrechung der Tischbeine im Block auf der Mitte ist das Tischgestell, insbesondere im ausgefahrenen Zustand, sehr instabil. Durch die Teilung jedes Tischbeines kann das Tischgestell nur etwa bis zur Hälfte der maximalen Höhe eingefahren werden.Such a height-adjustable table frame has become known from DE-A-3114125, in which the table legs are divided and designed as toothed racks, the ends of which are inserted into a chain gear block, which is thus always arranged between the floor and the table top on half the distance and one over four sprockets in a vertical plane rotating chain driven by a crank. Gears are connected to the chain wheels, each of which engages in both racks. Moving the crank moves both racks out of and into the block. Due to the translation of the crank movement on both racks, a relatively large torque on the crank is necessary to extend the table. Accordingly, there is a risk that the table will lower itself into the: retracted position under its own weight. The table can only be locked in the uppermost position. By interrupting the table legs in the block in the middle, the table frame is very unstable, especially when it is extended. By dividing each table leg, the table frame can only be retracted up to half the maximum height.

Aus dem DE-U-8 008 014 ist weiterhin ein höhenverstellbares Tischgestell bekanntgeworden, das aus einem Tischfuß und einer Trischplattenunterlage besteht, zwischen den zwei Y-artige Hebel über eine Gewindespindel bewegbar gelagert sind. Bei diesem Tischgestell ist die abgesenkte Endlage durch die Höhe des Tischfußes vorgegeben. Auch dieses Tischgestell weist im abgesenkten Zustand eine erhebliche Instabilität auf.From DE-U-8 008 014 a height-adjustable table frame has also become known, which consists of a table base and a table top support between which two Y-type levers are movably mounted via a threaded spindle. With this table frame, the lowered end position is determined by the height of the table base. This table frame also shows considerable instability when lowered.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Absenkbarkeit auf weniger als die Hälfte der Maximalhöhe bei guter Stabilität zu gewährleisten.The present invention has for its object to ensure a lowerability to less than half the maximum height with good stability.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe liegt in den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruches.The solution to this problem lies in the characterizing features of the independent claim.

Weiter Ausgestaltungen und besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung gehen aus den Unteransprüchen bzw. der nachfolgenden Beschreibung hervor, die ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Figuren 1 bis 9 der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen :

  • Figur 1 ein Tischgestell in einer Seitenansicht,
  • Figur 2 eine Ansicht auf das Tischgestell,
  • Figur 3 eine andere Seitenansicht des Tischgestelles,
  • Figur 4 einen Schnitt durch den Kettenantrieb.
  • Figur 5 den Kettenantrieb,
  • Figur 6 eine Arretiervorrichtung,
  • Figur 7 ein Tischgestell in einer Seitenansicht,
  • Figur 8 eine Ansicht auf das Tischgestell und
  • Figur 9 eine Einzelheit in vergrößertem Maßstab.
Further refinements and particularly advantageous developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims or the following description, which explains an exemplary embodiment of the invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 of the drawing. Show it :
  • FIG. 1 shows a table frame in a side view,
  • FIG. 2 shows a view of the table frame,
  • FIG. 3 shows another side view of the table frame,
  • Figure 4 shows a section through the chain drive.
  • FIG. 5 the chain drive,
  • FIG. 6 shows a locking device,
  • FIG. 7 shows a table frame in a side view,
  • Figure 8 is a view of the table frame and
  • Figure 9 shows a detail on an enlarged scale.

In allen neun Figuren bedeuten gleiche Bezugszeichen die gleichen Einzelheiten.In all nine figures, the same reference symbols denote the same details.

In der Figur 1 ist ein höhenverstellbares Tischgestell abgebildet, das insbesondere für die Möblierung eines Wohnwagens vorgesehen ist. In der abgesenkten Stellung, die mit 1 bezeichnet ist, stellt es in Verbindung mit einer angedeuteten Tischplatte die Verlängerung einer Liegestatt dar, in der ausgefahrenen Stellung 2 dient es seinem Bestimmungszweck. An der Tischplatte 3, die eine Oberseite 4 und eine Unterseite 5 aufweist, ist ein Kettenantrieb 6 unmittelbar befestigt, an dem zwei Y-artige Beine 7 und 8 angelenkt sind. Die Beine 7 und 8 sind identisch ausgebildet und weisen als Füße je eine Querstange 9 auf. Die Beine 7 und 8 sind stabförmig ausgebildet, in jedem Bein ist in einem Gelenk 10 ein als Gabel ausgeformter Hebel 11 gelagert, dessen anderes Ende gelenkig mit dem Kettenantrieb 6 verbunden ist.In Figure 1, a height-adjustable table frame is shown, which is provided in particular for the furnishing of a caravan. In the lowered position, which is denoted by 1, it represents the extension of a recliner in connection with an indicated table top, in the extended position 2 it serves its intended purpose. On the table top 3, which has a top 4 and a bottom 5, a chain drive 6 is directly attached to which two Y-like legs 7 and 8 are articulated. The legs 7 and 8 are identical and each have a crossbar 9 as feet. The legs 7 and 8 are rod-shaped, in each leg a lever 11 is mounted in a joint 10, the other end of which is articulated to the chain drive 6.

Der Kettenantrieb wird im einzelnen aus der Fig. 2 deutlich.The chain drive is shown in detail in FIG. 2.

Der Kettenantrieb 6 besteht im wesentlichen aus einer in einer waagerechten Ebene im Abstand unterhalb der Unterseite 5 der Tischplatte 3 verlaufenden endlosen Kette 15, die von zwei Kettenrädern 16 und 17 gespannt wird. Die Kettenräder sind in zwei Befestigungsteiler 18 und 19 auf senkrecht stehenden Achsen gelagert. Die Befestigungsteile besitzen Hohlquaderform und sind an der Unterseite 5 befestigt. Sie weisen zwei Gelenke 20 für die Gabelenden der Hebel 11 auf.The chain drive 6 consists essentially of an endless chain 15 running in a horizontal plane at a distance below the underside 5 of the table top 3, which chain is tensioned by two chain wheels 16 and 17. The chain wheels are mounted in two fastening dividers 18 and 19 on vertical axes. The fastening parts have a hollow cuboid shape and are fastened to the underside 5. They have two joints 20 for the fork ends of the levers 11.

Zwischen den beiden Kettenrädern 16 und 17 ist die Kette mittels zweier Führungen 21 und 22 geführt. Die Führungen verlaufen parallel und im Abstand zu einander. An die Kette 15 ist innerhalb der Führung 21 das der Querstange 9 abgewandte Ende des Beines 7 angeschlossen, im Bereich der Führung 22 ist die Kette 15 mit dem Bein 8 verbunden.The chain is guided between the two sprockets 16 and 17 by means of two guides 21 and 22. The guides run parallel and at a distance from each other. The end of the leg 7 facing away from the crossbar 9 is connected to the chain 15 within the guide 21, in the region of the guide 22 the chain 15 is connected to the leg 8.

Im Bereich des Befestigungsteils 18 ist ein Zahnradgetriebe 23 gelagert, das antriebsseitig mit einer Handkurbel 24 und abtriebszeitig mit dem Kettenrad 16 verbunden ist.In the area of the fastening part 18, a gear transmission 23 is mounted, which is connected on the drive side to a hand crank 24 and at the driven end to the chain wheel 16.

Aus der Fig. 3 geht hervor, daß die beiden Beine 7 und 8, in der Längsrichtung des Tisches gese- ' hen, versetzt zu einander stehen, da die beiden den Querstangen 9 abgewandten Enden 25 der Beine 7 und 8 im Abstand von einander mit der Kette verbunden sind.From Fig. 3 it can be seen that the two legs 7 and 8, GeSe in the longitudinal direction of the table hen ', offset to each other are provided as the two cross bars 9 ends remote 25 of the legs 7 and 8 at a distance from each other with the chain are connected.

Wie aus der Fig. 4 hervorgeht, besteht die Führung aus einem C-Blechprofil, das an den Befestigungsteilen 18 und 19 befestigt ist. Zwei geschlossene Breitseiten 27 stehen parallel und im Abstand 28 zu einander. Die abgewandten Breitseiten 29 weisen Schlitze 30 auf, die sich über die gesamte Länge der Führung 21 erstrecken. Die somit gebildeten Innenräume 31 der Führungen 21 und 22 nehmen den Hin- und Rücklauf der Kette 15 auf. An oder zwischen jeweils einem Kettenglied des Hin- und Rücklaufes der Kette ist je ein Mitnehmer, z. B. in Form eines Zapfens 32 gelagert, der einen Bund 33 aufweist. An den Bund schließt sich ein Gleitbereich 34 an, auf dem das Ende 25 der Beine 7 und 8 gelagert und gesichert ist. Der Gleitbereich 34 des Zapfens 32 gleitet im Schlitz 30. Die restlichen Teile der Breitseite 29 führen den Zapfen 32 zwischen dem Bund 33 einerseits und dem Ende 25 des Beines 7 andererseits.As is apparent from FIG. 4, the guide consists of a C-sheet profile which is fastened to the fastening parts 18 and 19. Two closed broad sides 27 are parallel and at a distance 28 from one another. The opposite broad sides 29 have slots 30 which extend over the entire length of the guide 21 stretch. The interior spaces 31 of the guides 21 and 22 thus formed accommodate the forward and return movement of the chain 15. On or between each chain link of the forward and return of the chain is a driver, z. B. in the form of a pin 32 having a collar 33. A gliding area 34 adjoins the collar, on which the end 25 of the legs 7 and 8 is supported and secured. The sliding area 34 of the pin 32 slides in the slot 30. The remaining parts of the broad side 29 guide the pin 32 between the collar 33 on the one hand and the end 25 of the leg 7 on the other.

Aus der Fig. 5 geht der Kettenantrieb 6 im Bereich eines Befestigungsteiles 18 hervor, das Befestigungslöcher 12 zum Befestigen an der Tischplatte 3 aufweist. Die Führungen 21 und 22 ragen bis in den Innenraum 13 des Befestigungteiles 18 hinein.5 shows the chain drive 6 in the region of a fastening part 18 which has fastening holes 12 for fastening to the table top 3. The guides 21 and 22 extend into the interior 13 of the fastening part 18.

Aus der Fig. 6 geht der Antrieb des Kettenrades 16 hervor, das zusammen mit einem Zahnrad 35 auf einer gemeinsamen Hohlwelle 36 befestigt ist, die ihrerseits auf einem am Boden 37 befestigten Zapfen 38 drehbar gelagert ist. Das Zahnrad 35 kämmt mit einem Zahnrad 39 kleinerer Zähnezahl, beide zusammen ergeben das Zahnradgetriebe 23, das mit einer Arretiervorrichtung versehen ist. Das Zahnrad 39 weist einen Ansatz 40 auf, der den Zahnbereich 41 begrenzt. Darüber hinaus setzt sich das Zahnrad 39 als Schaft 42 fort, der mit seinem vom Zahnbereich 41 abgewandten Ende in eine Bohrung 43 in der Handkurbel 24 eingreift. Der Schaft 42 ist in einem Loch im Boden 37 gelagert. Auf dem Schaft 42 ist ein Bremsscheibring 44 zwischen dem Ansatz 40 und dem Boden 37 gelagert. Das Zahnrad ist mit einer Durchgangsgewindebohrung 45 versehen, die mit einer Durchgangsbohrung 46 in der Handkurbel 24 fluchtet, in der eine Klemmschraube 47 gelagert ist, die in die Durchgangsgewindebohrung 45 eingreift.6 shows the drive of the chain wheel 16, which is fastened together with a gear 35 on a common hollow shaft 36, which in turn is rotatably mounted on a pin 38 fastened to the bottom 37. The gear 35 meshes with a gear 39 with a smaller number of teeth, both together result in the gear transmission 23, which is provided with a locking device. The gear 39 has a shoulder 40 which delimits the tooth region 41. In addition, the gear 39 continues as a shaft 42 which engages with its end facing away from the tooth region 41 into a bore 43 in the crank handle 24. The shaft 42 is mounted in a hole in the bottom 37. A brake disc ring 44 is mounted on the shaft 42 between the shoulder 40 and the bottom 37. The gear wheel is provided with a through-threaded bore 45, which is aligned with a through-bore 46 in the hand crank 24, in which a clamping screw 47 is mounted, which engages in the through-threaded bore 45.

Zum Aus- bzw. Einfahren des Tisches wird die Kurbel 24 in der einen oder anderen Richtung gedreht. Damit wird das Kettenrad 16 über das Zahnradgetriebe 23 untersetzt gedreht und die Kette 15 transportiert. Die beiden Anlenkungspunkte für die Enden 25 der Beine 7 und 8 bewegen sich aufeinander zu bzw. voneinander fort. Damit stellen sich die Beine 7 und 8 entweder in die Senkrechte oder bis nahezu in die Waagerechte.To extend or retract the table, the crank 24 is rotated in one direction or the other. Thus, the sprocket 16 is rotated under the gear transmission 23 and the chain 15 is transported. The two articulation points for the ends 25 of the legs 7 and 8 move towards or away from each other. This means that legs 7 and 8 either stand vertically or almost horizontally.

Ein Anziehen der Klemmschraube 47 preßt das Zahnrad 39 zusammen mit dem Bremsscheibring 44 gegen den Boden 37, sodaß das Zahnradgetriebe 23 arretiert und das Tischgestell gegen unerwünschtes Einfahren unter Last gesichert ist, und zwar in jeder Höhenstellung des Tischgestelles.Tightening the clamping screw 47 presses the gear 39 together with the brake disk ring 44 against the floor 37, so that the gear mechanism 23 is locked and the table frame is secured against undesired retraction under load, in any height position of the table frame.

Es ist auch möglich, den Bremsscheibring 44 entfallen zu lassen und stattdessen die Stirnseite 44 der Handkurbel 24 als Bremsfläche zu benutzen.It is also possible to omit the brake disc ring 44 and instead to use the end face 44 of the hand crank 24 as a braking surface.

Wird ein solches Tischgestell mit schwenkbaren Beinen zur Höhenverstellung versehen, besteht das Bedürfnis, die Minimalhöhenstellung des Tischgestelles zu sichern. Diese Aufgabe löst die vorliegende Erfindung im zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel nach den Figuren 7 bis 9.If such a table frame is provided with swiveling legs for height adjustment, there is a need to secure the minimum height position of the table frame. This object is achieved by the present invention in the second exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 7 to 9.

In der Figur 7 ist ein höhenverstellbares Tischgestell abgebildet, das insbesondere für die Möblierung eines Wohnwagens vorgesehen ist. In der abgesenkten Stellung, die mit 101 bezeichnet ist, stellt es in Verbindung mit einer angedeuteten Tischplatte die Verlängerung einer Liegestatt dar, in der ausgefahrenen Stellung 102 dient es seinem Bestimmungszweck. An der Tischplatte 103. die eine Oberseite 104 und eine Unterseite 105 aufweist, ist ein Kettenantrieb 106 unmittelbar befestigt, an dem zwei Y-artige Beine 107 und 108 angelenkt sind. Die Beine 107 und 108 sind identisch ausgebildet und weisen als Füße je eine Querstange 109 auf. Bei Ansicht auf die Stirnseite sind die Beine 107 und 108 T-förmig gestaltet. wobei der Balken des T den Fuß bildet. Die Beine 107 und 108 sind stabförmig ausgebildet, an jedem Bein ist in einem Gelenk 110 ein als Gabel ausgeformter Hebel 111 gelagert, dessen anderes Ende gelenkig mit dem Kettenantrieb 106 verbunden ist.FIG. 7 shows a height-adjustable table frame, which is intended in particular for furnishing a caravan. In the lowered position, which is denoted by 101, it represents the extension of a bed in connection with an indicated tabletop, in the extended position 102 it serves its intended purpose. A chain drive 106 is directly attached to the table top 103, which has an upper side 104 and a lower side 105, to which two Y-like legs 107 and 108 are articulated. The legs 107 and 108 are of identical design and each have a cross bar 109 as feet. When viewed from the front, the legs 107 and 108 are T-shaped. the bar of the T forms the foot. The legs 107 and 108 are rod-shaped, on each leg a lever 111, which is designed as a fork, is mounted in a joint 110, the other end of which is articulated to the chain drive 106.

Der Kettenantrieb wird im einzelnen aus der Figur 8 deutlich.The chain drive is shown in detail in FIG. 8.

Er besteht im wesentlichen aus einer in einer waagerechten Ebene im Abstand unterhalb der Unterseite 105 der Tischplatte 103 verlaufenden endlosen Kette 115, die von zwei Kettenrädern 116 und 117 gespannt wird. Die Kettenräder sind in zwei Befestigungsteilen 118 und 119 auf senkrecht stehenden Achsen gelagert. Die Befestigungsteile besitzen Hohlquaderform und sind an der Unterseite 105 befestigt. Sie weisen zwei Gelenke 120 für die Gabelenden der Hebel 111 auf.It essentially consists of an endless chain 115 running in a horizontal plane at a distance below the underside 105 of the table top 103, which chain is tensioned by two chain wheels 116 and 117. The chain wheels are mounted in two fastening parts 118 and 119 on vertical axes. The fastening parts have a hollow cuboid shape and are fastened to the underside 105. They have two joints 120 for the fork ends of the levers 111.

Zwischen den Kettenrädern 116 und 117 ist die Kette mittels zweier Führungen 121 und 122 geführt, die parallel und im Abstand zu einander verlaufen. An die Kette 115 ist im Bereich der Führung 121 das der Querstange 109 abgewandte Ende des Beines 107 angeschlossen, im Bereich der Führung 122 ist die Kette 115 mit dem Bein 108 verbunden.The chain is guided between the sprockets 116 and 117 by means of two guides 121 and 122 which run parallel and at a distance from one another. In the area of the guide 121, the end of the leg 107 facing away from the cross bar 109 is connected to the chain 115; in the area of the guide 122, the chain 115 is connected to the leg 108.

Im Bereich des Befestigungsteiles 118 ist ein Zahnradgetriebe gelagert, das antriebsseitig mit einer Handkurbel 124 und abtriebsseitig mit dem Kettenrad 116 verbunden ist.In the area of the fastening part 118, a gear transmission is mounted, which is connected on the drive side to a hand crank 124 and on the output side to the chain wheel 116.

Die beiden Beine 107 und 108 stehen, in Längsrichtung des Tisches gesehen, versetzt zu einander.The two legs 107 and 108, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the table, are offset from one another.

Die beiden Befestigungsteile 118 und 119 weisen auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten je einen am Grund ausgerundeten Schlitz 130 auf, der von der Tischplatte verschließbar ist. In jeweils zwei der Schlitze ist in je einem der Befestigungsteile ein U-förmiger Bügel 131 aus Stahlrohr schwenkbar gelagert, der einen Bodenbereich 132 und zwei Schenkel 133 und 134 aufweist. In die Enden der Schenkel 133 und 134 sind Stopfen 135 gesteckt. die in einen Stift 136 auslaufen. In der oberen Schwenkstellung liegen die Schenkel 133 und 134 an der Unterseite 105 der Tischplatte 103 an und sind an ihr durch eine Schnappklemme 137 lagegesichert. In der unteren Schwenkstellung sind die Schenkel 133 und 134 auf die Querstange 109 ausgerichtet, bei Absenken des Tischgestelles fahren in der Minimalhöhenstellung die Stifte 136 in entsprechende Bohrungen 138 - vergleiche Figur 9 - in der Querstange 109 ein.The two fastening parts 118 and 119 each have, on opposite sides, a slot 130 which is rounded at the bottom and which can be closed by the table top. In each of the two slots, a U-shaped bracket 131 made of steel tube is pivotally mounted in one of the fastening parts, which has a bottom area 132 and two legs 133 and 134. Plugs 135 are inserted into the ends of the legs 133 and 134. which leak into a pin 136. In the upper swivel position, the legs 133 and 134 rest on the underside 105 of the table top 103 and are secured to it by a snap clamp 137. In the lower swivel position the legs 133 and 134 are aligned with the cross bar 109; when the table frame is lowered, the pins 136 move into the corresponding bores 138 in the minimum height position - compare FIG. 9 - in the cross bar 109.

Während die obere Schwenkstellung durch die Unterseite der Tischplatte definiert und arretiert ist, ist für die Arretierung der unteren Schwenkstellung eine besondere Anordnung vorgesehen. Diese Anordnung besteht gemäß Figur 9 aus einem einen Anschlag bildenden Stift 139, der quer durch den Boden 132 des U-förmigen Bügels 131 getrieben ist und mit seinem einen Ende mit einer Anschlagschraube 140 zusammenwirkt, die in dem Befestigungsteil 118 bzw. 119 in einem Innengewinde gelagert ist. Durch Verdrehen der Anschlagschraube kann die untere Schwenkstellung des U-förmigen Bügels genau auf das Loch 138 der Querstange 109 ausgerichtet werden.While the upper swivel position is defined and locked by the underside of the table top, a special arrangement is provided for locking the lower swivel position. According to FIG. 9, this arrangement consists of a pin 139 forming a stop, which is driven transversely through the bottom 132 of the U-shaped bracket 131 and cooperates with one end with a stop screw 140, which in the fastening part 118 or 119 has an internal thread is stored. By turning the stop screw, the lower pivot position of the U-shaped bracket can be aligned precisely with the hole 138 of the crossbar 109.

Der Stift 139 besitzt eine Doppelfunktion, er dient zugleich mit einem weiteren Stift 141 einer Seitenarretierung des U-förmigen Bügels 131. Beide Stifte liegen an den Innenseiten der Befestigungteile 118 bzw. 119 an.The pin 139 has a double function, it also serves with a further pin 141 to lock the side of the U-shaped bracket 131. Both pins abut the inside of the fastening parts 118 and 119, respectively.

Somit kann das eben beschriebene Tischgestell in der Minimalhöhenstellung gesichert werden, indem die beiden U-förmigen Bügel durch Lösen der Schnappklemmen 137 unter ihrem Eigengewicht in die untere Schwenkstellung einfahren. Ein Absenken des Tisches führt dann zu der Steckverbindung zwischen den Stiften 136 in den Bohrungen 138.The table frame just described can thus be secured in the minimum height position by moving the two U-shaped brackets under their own weight into the lower pivot position by loosening the snap clamps 137. Lowering the table then leads to the plug connection between the pins 136 in the bores 138.

Wie die Figur 7 zeigt, ist es möglich, in die mit der Kette verbundenen Enden der Beine 107, 108 je eine Zugfeder einzuhängen, deren anderes Ende mit einem der beiden Befestigungsteile 118, 119 verbunden ist. Die Zugfeder 142 bzw. 143 liegt dabei dicht unterhalb der Unterseite der Tischplatte und benachbart der Führung 121. Die Zugfedern 142 und 143 können direkt in ein Loch des Beines eingehängt sein oder an einem Vorsprung des Beines befestigt sein. Sie bewirken eine Vorspannung der Beine in Richtung auf ein Hochstellen der Tischplatte. Damit wird das Hochkurbeln des Tisches erleichtert.As FIG. 7 shows, it is possible to hang a tension spring in each of the ends of the legs 107, 108 connected to the chain, the other end of which is connected to one of the two fastening parts 118, 119. The tension spring 142 and 143 is located just below the underside of the table top and adjacent to the guide 121. The tension springs 142 and 143 can be hooked directly into a hole in the leg or attached to a projection of the leg. They cause the legs to be pretensioned in the direction of raising the table top. This makes it easier to crank up the table.

Weiterhin besteht die Möglichkeit, die in Figur 6 dargestellte Verbindung der Kurbel 24 mit dem Zahnrad 39 so abzuändern, daß das Zahnrad formschlüssig mit der Kurbel verbunden und über eine Schraube gehalten wird, auf die eine Sicherungsmutter aufgeschraubt ist.There is also the possibility of modifying the connection of the crank 24 to the gear 39 shown in FIG. 6 in such a way that the gear is positively connected to the crank and held by means of a screw onto which a lock nut is screwed.

Schließlich ist es noch möglich, die Anschlagschraube 140 gemäß Figur 9 durch einen aus dem Befestigungsteil 118 unmittelbar herausgebogenen Lappen zu ersetzen, der gegebenenfalls nachgebogen werden kann.Finally, it is still possible to replace the stop screw 140 according to FIG. 9 by a tab which is directly bent out of the fastening part 118 and which can optionally be re-bent.

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1. A table structure which is adjustable in height and comprises a table top (3), legs (7, 8), and a chain drive (16), which is mounted on the underside (5) of the table top (3) and comprises a handle (24), chain sprockets (16, 17) and a chain (15) which is trained around the sprockets and to which the legs (7, 8) are hinged, characterized in that the chain (15) revolves in a plane that is parallel to the table top (3), the chain is guided by not more than two chain sprockets (16,17), which are mounted in fixing parts (18, 19), which are held on the underside (5) of the table top (3), and the chain (15) is movably mounted between the chain sprockets (16, 17) in a guide (21, 22), which guides also one end (25) of the two legs (7, 8) which are joined to one link of the chain.
2. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide (21, 22) consists of a hollow section.
3. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 2. characterized in that the hollow section is C-shaped and has a longitudinally extending slot (30).
4. A table top which is adjustable in height according to claim 3, characterized in that the guide (21, 22) consists of two sheet metal sections, which have broadsides (27) extending parallel to each other with a clearance (28), and narrow sides (26) which are secured to the underside (5) of the table top (3), and the broadsides (29) which face away from each other are formed with slots (30).
5. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that two pins (32) for connecting the end (25) of respective legs (7, 8) to the chain (15) are movably mounted in the interior (31) of the guide (21, 22).
6. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 5, characterized in that the pin (32) comprises a collar (33), which engages an inside surface of the guide (21, 11), a sliding portion (34), which is guided in the slot (30), and a fixing part for the end (25) of the leg (7, 8), and the leg directly engages the outside of the guide.
7. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fixing parts (18, 19) consist of hollow parallelepipeds and the forked ends of the lever (11) and a speed-reducing transmission and the handle (24) are movably mounted on opposite sides of the fixing parts (18, 19).
8. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the speed-reducing transmission comprises gears, one of which is provided with locking means.
9. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 8, characterized in that the locking means are provided on the gear (39) which is associated with the crank handle (24) and consist of the gear, the crank handle and a clamp screw (47), and said elements clamp one side (37) of the fixing part (18) between them.
10. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the gear (39) is provided with a tapped through bore (45) and the crank handle (24) is provided with a through bore (46) - or vice versa - the clamp screw (47) extends through both said bores, an extension (40) of the gear bears on one wall of one (18) of the fixing parts with a brake washer (44) interposed and the gear (39) is directly mounted by means of a shaft (42) in said one fixing part (18).
11. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that one end face (44) of the crank handle (24) is directly provided as a clamping surface for the locking action.
12. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 1, characterized in that a U-shaped member (131) is pivoted at the web (132) of the U to the underside (105) of the table top (103) and the ends of the legs (133, 134) of said U-shaped member are connected to the leg (107, 108, 109) so as to ensure the minimum height.
13. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 2, characterized in that the legs (133, 134) of the U-shaped member (131) are connected to the bottom end of the leg.
14. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 13, characterized in that the bottom end of the leg (107, 108) consists of a crossbar (109), the legs (133, 134) of the U-shaped member (131) are adapted to be connected to both ends of said crossbar.
15. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that two U-shaped members (131) are provided.
16. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the ends of the crossbars (109) and the ends (135) of the legs (133, 134) constitute a plug joint.
17. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that the U-shaped members (131) are movably mounted in slots (130) of fixing parts (118, 119), which are secured to the underside (105) of the table top (103).
18. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 17, characterized in that stops (139, 141) for locking in a lateral direction are provided at the web (132) of the U-shaped member (131).
19. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 17, characterized in that a stop (139, 140) is additionnally provided for limiting the angular movement of the U-shaped member (131).
20. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the stop (139) is provided for locking in a lateral direction and for limiting the angular movement.
21. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 20, characterized in that the stop consists of a pin (139), which extends transversely through the web (132).
22. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that a stop screw which has been inserted into the fixing part is provided as a counterstop for limiting the angular movement.
23. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 12 to 22, characterized in that the U-shaped member (131) is adapted to be fixed to the underside (105) of the table top (103) by means of a snap clip (137).
24. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to any of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the legs are prestressed by a spring (142, 143), which assists the pivotal movement of the legs to their lower position.
25. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 24, characterized in that each leg (107, 108) is prestressed relative to a fixing part (118, 119) by an associated tension spring (142, 143).
26. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 20, characterized in that the stop consists of a lug, which has been struck out of the fixing part (118).
27. A table structure which is adjustable in height according to claim 8, characterized in that the locking means consist of a gear, which is positively connected to the crank handle (124) and is connected to the crank handle by a screw- threaded joint.
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