EP1326509B1 - Folding table - Google Patents

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EP1326509B1
EP1326509B1 EP02781193A EP02781193A EP1326509B1 EP 1326509 B1 EP1326509 B1 EP 1326509B1 EP 02781193 A EP02781193 A EP 02781193A EP 02781193 A EP02781193 A EP 02781193A EP 1326509 B1 EP1326509 B1 EP 1326509B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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    • A47B3/087—Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe with foldable top leaves with struts supporting the legs

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  • the invention relates to a folding table according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Foldable tables have already become known between a horizontal opened working position and a stowage position are adjustable.
  • the two table top halves from their horizontal working position to one vertical position adjusted so that the entire table only a comparatively low stowage position is required.
  • folding tables are for example from the US 3,861,325 or EP 0 064 365 A2.
  • On generic folding table is from DE 43 34 276 A1.
  • At least one tabletop half is adjusted so that when swiveling from the stowed position to the use position between the two tabletop halves sufficiently large spacing gap remains, so that fingers can never be squeezed here.
  • the Table opened into a horizontal position of use then, in a second step, the at least one adjustable worktop half on the other worktop half be moved until both table top halves lie against each other at the front and the one before existing gap is closed.
  • a stop is also provided for this purpose, the adjustment movement of the at least one tabletop half limited away from the other tabletop half.
  • the stop is preferably implemented such that when it is set up of the table automatically one half of the table top due to the dead weight in this stroke-limited End position while maintaining the clearance gap held to the adjacent second half of the table becomes. This will cause the table to move when it is being raised always the desired safety gap automatically realized between the two table top halves.
  • a work table is also from DE-U-297 13 827 known.
  • this previously known work table comprises two table top halves, in the final horizontal use position only positioned at a predeterminable distance can be. This distance can then no longer be used further reduce or bridge. From this position of use the table can be in a folded position can be adjusted using the two tabletop halves then pushed further apart and around overhead pivot axes hanging downwards be pivoted.
  • the corresponding stop is realized on the table base construction, preferably on a horizontal pivot axis around which the table top halves are rotatably arranged.
  • At least one adjustable tabletop half in folded position of the table is higher and during the raising of the table, during the Swiveling in a horizontal position, now increasingly further from the vertical median transverse plane comes, with the formation of the desired security gap.
  • This can preferably be done by a fixed, non-rotatable stop can be realized.
  • the table described in the drawing points in the longitudinal direction of the table A stand device 1 is staggered based on the center of the table rather the outside Frontal area is assigned.
  • the stand device 1 each comprises a pair of feet 1 ', which to their on the floor movable rollers 5 slightly diverging are implemented in a curved design.
  • the shape and type of the base can vary widely also deviating from the embodiment shown be implemented.
  • the table top 3 consists of two table top halves 3 ', being on the underside of each tabletop 3 'assigned a pair of mounting rails 7 is provided are in the parallel longitudinal direction of the table arranged and offset transversely to the longitudinal direction and on the underside of the respective tabletop half 3 ' are mounted.
  • each tabletop half is a support device 11 assigned, each from a table top in the longitudinal direction extending double tube arrangement 11 '.
  • the design includes several Swivel-tilt axes, all of them parallel and transverse to Table top longitudinal direction are arranged. These axes are also aligned horizontally.
  • This pedestal tilt axis 15 is thereby held over the mounting rail 7, that is to say indirectly connected to the respective tabletop half 3 '.
  • the two support devices 11 are over the middle one, which runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the table Vertical plane of symmetry 19 extended. Longitudinal view the two cut the table mutually extending support devices 11 in Area of the middle vertical plane of symmetry 19, namely on a transverse and horizontal axis line 21, along which a connecting axis 23 is formed, the double pipe devices 11 'of the two support devices 11 articulates with each other.
  • a hinge axis 27 is formed, via which the Support device 11 articulated with a spacer 29 is connected, which is firmly attached to the underside of the table Table top 3 'and / or on the mounting rails 7 is held and supported.
  • the adjustment process between the stowed position and the set up position Position and vice versa are also easier still spring devices provided that part of the Take up weight and thereby facilitate the adjustment movement.
  • This spring device 37 is supported at least indirectly on both sides near the separation level 19 on the tabletop halves, i.e. in the embodiment shown on the supports.
  • external spring devices 39 are provided which the upper pedestal tilt axis 15 sit ( Figure 7).
  • the cam 43 ' an outside and facing upwards Stop section 43 ", with a counter stop 45 interacts.
  • the counter stop 45 consists of a Recess 45 'in the underside of the table top in the Sliding plate 3 'is incorporated and through a transverse to Recess limitation 45 "running at table top level is limited.
  • the adjustment limitation 42 i.e. in particular the stop 43 in the form of the stop cam 43 'is in schematic perspective representation in FIG. 9 shown.

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An improved folding table is characterized by the following features: a) at least one table top half (3') can be displaced by a distance away from the other opposite table top half (3') while forming a gap (41); b) when displacing the folding table into its folded out position of use, the displaceable table top half (3') can be moved away from the other table top half while forming the gap (41) between both facing front or limiting edges of both table top halves (3'), and; c) a stop limit (42) is provided whereby the displacement path of the displaceable table top half (3') is outwardly limited by a displacement limit (42).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Klapptisch nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a folding table according to the preamble of claim 1.

Es sind bereits klappbare Tische bekannt geworden, die zwischen einer horizontalen aufgeklappten Arbeitsposition und einer Verstauposition verstellbar sind. In der Verstauposition werden beispielsweise die beiden Tischplattenhälften von ihrer horizontalen Arbeitsstellung in eine vertikale Position verstellt, so dass der gesamte Tisch nur noch eine vergleichsweise geringe Stauposition benötigt.Foldable tables have already become known between a horizontal opened working position and a stowage position are adjustable. In the stowed position for example, the two table top halves from their horizontal working position to one vertical position adjusted so that the entire table only a comparatively low stowage position is required.

Derartige klappbare Tische sind beispielsweise aus der US 3,861,325 oder der EP 0 064 365 A2 bekannt geworden. Ein gattungsbildender klappbarer Tisch ist dabei aus der DE 43 34 276 A1 zu entnehmen.Such folding tables are for example from the US 3,861,325 or EP 0 064 365 A2. On generic folding table is from DE 43 34 276 A1.

Ein dem eingangs genannten Stand der Technik ähnlicher Klapptisch ist auch dem Prospekt Werndl Büromöbel zu entnehmen. A similar to the prior art mentioned at the outset Folding table can also be found in the Werndl office furniture brochure.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung einen verbesserten und noch sichereren Klapptisch zu schaffen.Based on this state of the art, it is the task of present invention an improved and even safer Creating folding table.

Die Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß entsprechend den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.The task is according to the invention in accordance with the claim 1 specified features solved. Advantageous configurations the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Obgleich sich die eingangs genannten Klapptisch-Anordnungen durchaus sehr bewährt haben, hat sich gezeigt, dass beim Aufstellen der Tische durchaus ein gewisses Verletzungsrisiko bestehen kann. Beim Aufklappen der Tische nämlich werden die Standfüße auseinander gezogen, wobei die parallel nebeneinander angeordneten in Vertikalrichtung verlaufenden Tischplattenhälften dann in ihre horizontale Gebrauchsstellung aufgeschwenkt werden. Während die beiden Begrenzungskanten der Tischplattenhälften in aufgeklappter Verstellposition in vergleichsweise großem Abstand zueinander liegen, berühren sich diese Tischplattenkanten, wenn der Tisch aufgestellt ist. Umgreift man während des Aufstellens jedoch eine dieser Tischplattenhälften längs ihrer mittleren Trennungslinie, so besteht das Problem, dass die Finger zwischen den beiden aufeinander zuweisenden Stirnkanten der Tischplattenhälften eingeklemmt und gequetscht werden können. Denn in horizontaler aufgestellter Position soll schon aus optischen Gründen ein Spalt zwischen den beiden Tischplattenhälften vermieden werden.Although the folding table arrangements mentioned above have proven themselves very well, it has been shown that there is a certain risk of injury when setting up the tables can exist. When opening the tables namely, the feet are pulled apart, whereby the parallel arranged side by side in the vertical direction running tabletop halves into their horizontal Use position to be swung open. While the two boundary edges of the table top halves in unfolded adjustment position in a comparatively large These table top edges touch each other, when the table is set up. You embrace it however, one of these tabletop halves during installation along their middle dividing line, so there is the problem that the fingers between the two on each other facing front edges of the tabletop halves can be pinched and squeezed. Because in horizontal set up position should already be from optical Establish a gap between the two tabletop halves be avoided.

Erfindungsgemäß ist dem gegenüber nunmehr vorgesehen, dass zumindest eine Tischplattenhälfte so verstellt ist, dass beim Verschwenken von der Verstauposition in die Gebrauchsstellung zwischen beiden Tischplattenhälften ein ausreichend groß bemessener Abstandsspalt verbleibt, so dass hier Finger niemals gequetscht werden können. Ist der Tisch in eine horizontale Gebrauchsstellung aufgeklappt, muss dann in einem zweiten Schritt die zumindest eine verstellbare Arbeitsplattenhälfte auf die andere Arbeitsplattenhälfte verschoben werden, bis beide Tischplattenhälften stirnseitig aneinander liegen und der zuvor noch vorhandene Spalt geschlossen ist.According to the invention, it is now provided that at least one tabletop half is adjusted so that when swiveling from the stowed position to the use position between the two tabletop halves sufficiently large spacing gap remains, so that fingers can never be squeezed here. Is the Table opened into a horizontal position of use, then, in a second step, the at least one adjustable worktop half on the other worktop half be moved until both table top halves lie against each other at the front and the one before existing gap is closed.

Erfindungsgemäß ist ferner dazu ein Anschlag vorgesehen, der die Verstellbewegung der zumindest einen Tischplattenhälfte weg von der anderen Tischplattenhälfte begrenzt. Bevorzugt ist der Anschlag so realisiert, dass beim Aufstellen des Tisches automatisch die eine Tischplattenhälfte aufgrund des Eigengewichtes in dieser anschlagsbegrenzten Endstellung unter Aufrechterhaltung des Abstandesspaltes zur benachbarten zweiten Tischhälfte gehalten wird. Während der Aufstellbewegung des Tisches wird dadurch stets automatisch der gewünschte Sicherheitsspalt zwischen beiden Tischplattenhälften realisiert.According to the invention, a stop is also provided for this purpose, the adjustment movement of the at least one tabletop half limited away from the other tabletop half. The stop is preferably implemented such that when it is set up of the table automatically one half of the table top due to the dead weight in this stroke-limited End position while maintaining the clearance gap held to the adjacent second half of the table becomes. This will cause the table to move when it is being raised always the desired safety gap automatically realized between the two table top halves.

Ein Arbeitstisch ist ferner auch aus der DE-U-297 13 827 bekannt geworden. Im Gegensatz zu vorliegender Erfindung umfasst dieser vorbekannte Arbeitstisch zwei Tischplattenhälften, die in der endgültigen horizontalen Gebrauchsstellung nur in einem vorgebbaren Abstand positioniert werden können. Dieser Abstand lässt sich dann nicht mehr weiter verringern oder überbrücken. Von dieser Gebrauchsstellung kann der Tisch in eine zusammengeklappte Stellung verstellt werden, bei der die beiden Tischplattenhälften dann noch weiter voneinander auseinandergeschoben und um obenliegende Verschwenkachsen nach unten herabhängend geschwenkt werden.A work table is also from DE-U-297 13 827 known. In contrast to the present invention this previously known work table comprises two table top halves, in the final horizontal use position only positioned at a predeterminable distance can be. This distance can then no longer be used further reduce or bridge. From this position of use the table can be in a folded position can be adjusted using the two tabletop halves then pushed further apart and around overhead pivot axes hanging downwards be pivoted.

Als günstig hat sich erwiesen, wenn bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung der entsprechende Anschlag an der Tischfuß-Konstruktion realisiert ist, vorzugsweise an einer horizontalen Verschwenkachse, um die die Tischplattenhälften drehbar angeordnet sind.Has proven to be cheap if preferred Embodiment of the invention, the corresponding stop is realized on the table base construction, preferably on a horizontal pivot axis around which the table top halves are rotatably arranged.

Überraschend bei der vorliegenden Erfindung ist auch, dass zumindest die eine verstellbare Tischplattenhälfte in zusammengeklappter Position des Tisches höher liegt und während der Aufstellbewegung des Tisches, während des Verschwenkens in Horizontallage, nunmehr zunehmend weiter von der vertikalen Mittelquerebene entfernt zu liegen kommt, und zwar unter Ausbildung des gewünschten Sicherheitsspaltes. Dies kann bevorzugt durch einen festen, nicht drehbaren Anschlag realisiert werden.It is also surprising with the present invention that at least one adjustable tabletop half in folded position of the table is higher and during the raising of the table, during the Swiveling in a horizontal position, now increasingly further from the vertical median transverse plane comes, with the formation of the desired security gap. This can preferably be done by a fixed, non-rotatable stop can be realized.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen im Einzelnen:

Figur 1:
in perspektivischer Darstellung aufgestellter Klapptisch mit zusammengeschobenen Tischplattenhälften;
Figur 2:
eine entsprechende perspektivische Darstellung des in Verstauposition zusammengeklappten Tisches;
Figur 3:
den erfindungsgemäßen Klapptisch in endgültiger aufgeklappter Gebrauchsposition;
Figur 4:
eine Zwischenposition während des Auf- und Zuklappens des Tisches;
Figur 5:
eine schematische Seitenansicht des zusammengeklappten Tisches;
Figur 6:
eine entsprechende Darstellung des aufgeklappten Tisches zu Figur 3, doch vor dem Zusammenschieben der beiden Tischplattenhälften;
Figur 7:
eine schematische Unteransicht auf den Tisch in aufgestellter Position entsprechend Figur 3;
Figur 8 :
eine schematische Stirnseitenansicht eines aufgestellten erfindungsgemäßen Tisches;
Figur 9 :
eine schematische vergrößerte perspektivische Detaildarstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlagsbegrenzung;
Figur 10:
eine vergrößerte Detaildarstellung einer Anschlagsbegrenzung zur Ermöglichung einer Verstellbewegung zumindest einer Tischplattenhälfte in der Position, wenn der Tisch gemäß Figur 5 zusammengeklappt ist;
Figur 11:
eine entsprechende Detaildarstellung zu Figur 10, jedoch in einer Position entsprechend der Figur 6 bei noch nach außen verstellter Tischplattenhälfte;
Figur 12:
eine weitere Darstellung entsprechend zu Figur 11, wenn die verstellbare Tischplattenhälfte unter Überwindung des Abstandsspaltes auf die andere Tischplattenhälfte entsprechend Figur 3 zu verschoben ist.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to drawings. The following show in detail:
Figure 1:
a folding table set up in perspective with the tabletop halves pushed together;
Figure 2:
a corresponding perspective view of the folded table in the stowed position;
Figure 3:
the folding table according to the invention in the final opened use position;
Figure 4:
an intermediate position while the table is being opened and closed;
Figure 5:
a schematic side view of the folded table;
Figure 6:
a corresponding representation of the unfolded table to Figure 3, but before pushing the two table top halves together;
Figure 7:
a schematic bottom view of the table in the set up position corresponding to Figure 3;
Figure 8:
is a schematic end view of an erected table according to the invention;
Figure 9:
a schematic enlarged perspective detailed view of the limit stop according to the invention;
Figure 10:
an enlarged detail view of a limit stop to enable an adjustment movement of at least one tabletop half in the position when the table is folded according to Figure 5;
Figure 11:
a corresponding detailed representation of Figure 10, but in a position corresponding to Figure 6 with the table top half still adjusted outwards;
Figure 12:
a further representation corresponding to FIG. 11 if the adjustable tabletop half is moved toward the other tabletop half according to FIG. 3 while overcoming the spacing gap.

Der in der Zeichnung beschriebene Tisch weist in Tischlängsrichtung versetzt liegend jeweils eine Standfußeinrichtung 1 auf, die bezogen auf die Mitte des Tisches eher dem äußeren Stirnteilbereich zugeordnet ist. Die Standfußeinrichtung 1 umfasst dabei jeweils ein Paar Standfüße 1', die zu ihren auf dem Boden verfahrbaren Laufrollen 5 leicht auseinanderlaufend in geschwungener Bauweise umgesetzt sind.The table described in the drawing points in the longitudinal direction of the table A stand device 1 is staggered based on the center of the table rather the outside Frontal area is assigned. The stand device 1 each comprises a pair of feet 1 ', which to their on the floor movable rollers 5 slightly diverging are implemented in a curved design.

Form und Art des Fußgestelles können dabei in weiten Bereichen auch abweichend vom gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel umgesetzt werden.The shape and type of the base can vary widely also deviating from the embodiment shown be implemented.

Die Tischplatte 3 besteht aus zwei Tischplattenhälften 3', wobei an der Tischplattenunterseite jeder Tischplattenhälfte 3' zugeordnet ein Paar von Montageschienen 7 vorgesehen sind, die in Parallellängsrichtung des Tisches angeordnet und quer zur Längsrichtung versetzt liegen und auf der Unterseite der jeweiligen Tischplattenhälfte 3' montiert sind.The table top 3 consists of two table top halves 3 ', being on the underside of each tabletop 3 'assigned a pair of mounting rails 7 is provided are in the parallel longitudinal direction of the table arranged and offset transversely to the longitudinal direction and on the underside of the respective tabletop half 3 ' are mounted.

Ferner ist jeder Tischplattenhälfte eine Abstützeinrichtung 11 zugeordnet, die jeweils aus einer in Tischplattenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Doppelrohranordnung 11' besteht. Schließlich umfasst die Konstruktion mehrere Verschwenk-Kippachsen, die allesamt parallel und quer zur Tischplattenlängsrichtung angeordnet sind. Diese Achsen sind zudem horizontal verlaufend ausgerichtet. Furthermore, each tabletop half is a support device 11 assigned, each from a table top in the longitudinal direction extending double tube arrangement 11 '. Finally, the design includes several Swivel-tilt axes, all of them parallel and transverse to Table top longitudinal direction are arranged. These axes are also aligned horizontally.

Es handelt sich dabei um eine obere Standfußkippachse 15, die zumindest mittelbar gelenkig mit der Tischplattenunterseite verbunden ist. Diese Standfußkippachse 15 ist dadurch über die Montageschiene 7 gehalten, also mittelbar mit der jeweiligen Tischplattenhälfte 3' verbunden. Gegenüber dieser oberen Standfußkippachse 15 ist an den Standfußeinrichtungen 1 eine untere Standfußkippachse 17 ausgebildet und wird damit verbunden, an der einerseits die jeweilige Abstützeinrichtung 11 und andererseits eine Doppelrohreinrichtung 11' gelenkig abgestützt ist.It is an upper pedestal tilt axis 15, the at least indirectly articulated with the underside of the table top connected is. This pedestal tilt axis 15 is thereby held over the mounting rail 7, that is to say indirectly connected to the respective tabletop half 3 '. Across from this upper pedestal tilt axis 15 is on the pedestal devices 1 a lower pedestal tilt axis 17 is formed and is connected to the one hand respective support 11 and the other one Double pipe device 11 'is articulated.

Schließlich sind die beiden Abstützeinrichtungen 11 über die mittlere, quer zur Tischlängsrichtung verlaufende Vertikal-Symmetrieebene 19 hinaus verlängert. In Längsseitenansicht des Tisches schneiden sich dabei die beiden aufeinander zu verlaufenden Abstützeinrichtungen 11 im Bereich der mittleren Vertikal-Symmetrieebene 19, und zwar auf einer quer dazu und horizontal verlaufenden Achslinie 21, längs derer eine Verbindungsachse 23 ausgebildet ist, die die Doppelrohreinrichtungen 11' der beiden Abstützeinrichtungen 11 gelenkig miteinander verbindet.Finally, the two support devices 11 are over the middle one, which runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the table Vertical plane of symmetry 19 extended. Longitudinal view the two cut the table mutually extending support devices 11 in Area of the middle vertical plane of symmetry 19, namely on a transverse and horizontal axis line 21, along which a connecting axis 23 is formed, the double pipe devices 11 'of the two support devices 11 articulates with each other.

An den innen liegenden Enden der Abstützeinrichtungen 11 ist jeweils eine Gelenkachse 27 ausgebildet, worüber die Abstützeinrichtung 11 gelenkig mit einem Abstandshalter 29 verbunden ist, der fest an der Tischunterseite der zugehörigen Tischplatte 3' und/oder an den Montageschienen 7 gehalten und abgestützt ist.At the inner ends of the support devices 11 a hinge axis 27 is formed, via which the Support device 11 articulated with a spacer 29 is connected, which is firmly attached to the underside of the table Table top 3 'and / or on the mounting rails 7 is held and supported.

In Figur 3 ist ferner eingezeichnet, dass die obere und untere Standfußachse 15 und 17 in einem Horizontalabstand X und einem Vertikalabstand Y voneinander in aufgestellter Position des Tisches zu liegen kommen. In Figure 3 it is also shown that the upper and lower pedestal axis 15 and 17 at a horizontal distance X and a vertical distance Y from each other in the set up Position of the table come to rest.

In aufgestellter Position ist ferner aus den Zeichnungen zu ersehen, dass die jeweilige Abstützeinrichtung 11 von außen nach innen hin leicht ansteigend verläuft.In the set up position is also from the drawings to see that the respective support 11 of slightly rising from the inside to the outside.

Um den Verstellvorgang zwischen Verstauposition und aufgestellter Position und umgekehrt zu erleichtern, sind ferner noch Federeinrichtungen vorgesehen, die einen Teil des Gewichtes aufnehmen und dadurch die Verstellbewegung erleichtern. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Schraubfedereinrichtung 37, die um die mittlere Verbindungsachse 23 herum aufgewickelt ist, worüber Vorspannkräfte auf die Abstützeinrichtung 11 in Form der Doppelrohreinrichtung 11' wirken. Diese Federeinrichtung 37 stützt sich zumindest mittelbar jeweils beidseitig in der Nähe der Trennungsebene 19 an den Tischplattenhälften, d.h. im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel an den Abstützeinrichtungen ab. Ferner sind außen liegende Federeinrichtungen 39 vorgesehen, die an der oberen Standfußkippachse 15 sitzen (Figur 7).The adjustment process between the stowed position and the set up position Position and vice versa are also easier still spring devices provided that part of the Take up weight and thereby facilitate the adjustment movement. It is a coil spring device 37 around the central connection axis 23 is wound, via which biasing forces on the support device 11 act in the form of the double pipe device 11 '. This spring device 37 is supported at least indirectly on both sides near the separation level 19 on the tabletop halves, i.e. in the embodiment shown on the supports. Furthermore are external spring devices 39 are provided which the upper pedestal tilt axis 15 sit (Figure 7).

Um beim Aufstellen des Tisches eine Verletzungs- bzw. Quetschgefahr der Finger im Bereich der Trennungsebene zu begegnen, ist im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel die in Figur 3 rechtsliegende Tischplattenhälfte 3' um einen Spalt 41 horizontal verschiebbar. Dieser Spalt ist so groß bemessen, dass Finger nicht geklemmt oder gequetscht werden können. Das Maß sollte von daher, wenn möglich, mehr als 1cm oder 1,5cm, vorzugsweise um 2,5cm oder mehr betragen. Um diese Verstellbewegung zu ermöglichen, ist an der entsprechenden Tischplattenhälfte an der Tischplattenunterseite eine Verstellbegrenzung 42 vorgesehen. Diese Verstellbegrenzung 42 umfasst einen Anschlag 43, der in Form einer Anschlagsnocke 43' ausgebildet ist. Diese Anschlagsnocke ist an der oberen Schwenk- oder Kippachse 15 z.B. mittig befestigt und ragt in leicht ansteigender Richtung nach außen hervor. Dabei bildet die Nocke 43' einen außen liegenden und nach oben gewandt ausgerichteten Anschlagsabschnitt 43", der mit einem Gegenanschlag 45 zusammenwirkt. Der Gegenanschlag 45 besteht aus einer Ausnehmung 45', die in der Tischplattenunterseite in der Schiebplatte 3' eingearbeitet ist und durch eine quer zur Tischplattenebene verlaufende Ausnehmungsbegrenzung 45" begrenzt ist. Die Verstellbegrenzung 42, d.h. insbesondere der Anschlag 43 in Form der Anschlagsnocke 43' ist in schematischer perspektivischer Darstellung in Figur 9 gezeigt.To prevent an injury or Risk of crushing fingers in the area of the separation level encounter, is in the embodiment shown in Figure 3 right-hand table top half 3 'by one Gap 41 can be moved horizontally. This gap is so big dimensioned so that fingers are not pinched or crushed can. The measure should therefore, if possible, more as 1cm or 1.5cm, preferably around 2.5cm or more. To make this adjustment movement possible, the corresponding tabletop half on the underside of the tabletop an adjustment limitation 42 is provided. This Adjustment limitation 42 includes a stop 43, which in Form of a stop cam 43 'is formed. This stop cam is on the upper swivel or tilt axis 15 e.g. fastened in the middle and protrudes in a slightly increasing Outward direction. The cam 43 ' an outside and facing upwards Stop section 43 ", with a counter stop 45 interacts. The counter stop 45 consists of a Recess 45 'in the underside of the table top in the Sliding plate 3 'is incorporated and through a transverse to Recess limitation 45 "running at table top level is limited. The adjustment limitation 42, i.e. in particular the stop 43 in the form of the stop cam 43 'is in schematic perspective representation in FIG. 9 shown.

In Figur 10 ist dabei die Wirkung der Verstellbegrenzung 42 zu dem Zeitpunkt gezeigt, in welchem sich der Tisch gemäß Figur 5 in zusammengeklappter Position befindet, wobei in dieser Situation die erwähnte Ausnehmungsbegrenzung 45" an dem Anschlagsabschnitt 43" des Anschlages 43 anschlägt. Dadurch liegt die Last der Tischplattehälfte 3' entsprechend der Klappposition gemäß Figur 5 über die Ausnehmungsbegrenzung 45" auf der Anschlagsnocke 43' auf, worüber das Gewicht dieser Tischplattenhälfte 3' dann letztlich über die obere Schwenk-Kippachse 15 und die Standfußeinrichtung 1 abgestützt und gehalten ist.The effect of the adjustment limitation is shown in FIG 42 shown at the time when the table 5 is in the folded position, in this situation the mentioned exemption limit 45 "on the stop section 43" of the stop 43 strikes. As a result, the load on the tabletop half is 3 ' corresponding to the folding position according to the figure 5 over the recess limitation 45 "on the stop cam 43 'on what the weight of this tabletop half 3 'then ultimately over the upper swivel-tilt axis 15 and the base device 1 supported and held is.

Nachdem der Klapptisch von seiner Verstauposition gemäß Figur 5 in die in Figur 6 wiedergegebene Arbeitsposition verstellt worden ist, bildet sich zunächst einmal der in Figur 6 gezeigte Abstandsspalt 41 zwischen den Tischplattenhälften 3' aus. Da die Anschlagsnocke 43' unbeweglich ist, werden beim Verschwenken und Aufstellen des Tisches, ausgehend von Figur 5, in die aufgeklappte Darstellung gemäß Figur 6 die Tischplatten hälften von ihrer Vertikalposition in ihre Horizontalposition verschwenkt, wobei der Gegenanschlag 45 in Form seiner Ausnehmungsbegrenzung 45" auf dem konvexen Anschlagsabschnitt 43' der Nocke 43 rund abläuft und beim Aufstellen des Tisches von der in Figur 10 gezeigten Stellung in die Endlage in Figur 11 überführt wird, in der der Tisch gemäß Figur 6 horizontal aufgestellt ist. In dieser Position ist dann der Abstandsspalt 41 gemäß Figur 6 gebildet. Nunmehr kann die rechte Tischplattenhälfte 3' nach links auf die andere Tischplattenhälfte 3' zu verschoben werden, bis der Sicherheitsspalt 41 geschlossen ist. Der Gegenanschlag 45 ist dabei um das Maß des Spaltes 41 gegenüber dem Anschlagsabschnitt 43" nach links verstellt, wie dies in Figur 12 wiedergegeben ist.After the folding table according to its stowed position Figure 5 in the working position shown in Figure 6 has been adjusted, the in Figure 6 shown spacing gap 41 between the table top halves 3 'off. Since the stop cam 43 'is immovable is when swiveling and setting up the table, starting from Figure 5, in the expanded representation according to FIG. 6, the table tops are halved from their vertical position pivoted into their horizontal position, the counter-stop 45 in the form of its recess limitation 45 " the convex stop portion 43 'of the cam 43 round expires and when setting up the table of the figure 10 shown position in the end position in Figure 11 is set up horizontally in the table according to FIG is. The spacing gap is then in this position 41 formed according to Figure 6. Now the right half of the table top 3 'to the left on the other half of the table top 3 'to be moved until the security gap 41 is closed. The counter-stop 45 is about that Dimension of the gap 41 with respect to the stop section 43 " adjusted to the left, as shown in Figure 12 is.

Aufgrund der spezifischen Fußkonstruktion würde grundsätzlich das Problem bestehen, dass beim verstellen des Tisches in die in Figur 2 bzw. 5 wiedergegebene Position die verstellbare rechte Tischplattenhälfte um das Maß des Spaltes 1 aufgrund ihres Eigengewichtes tiefer zu liegen käme, mit der Folge, dass der außen liegende stirnseitige Begrenzungsrand der Tischplatte möglicherweise mit den Füßen kollidieren würde. Durch die beschriebene Anschlagsbegrenzung 42, die wie die Fußkonstruktion insgesamt nicht verdrehbar ist, wird jedoch bewirkt, dass die rechte Tischplattenhälfte 3' mit ihrer Ausnehmungsbegrenzung 45" auf dem Anschlagsabschnitt 43" anschlägt und bei der Zusammenklappbewegung von der aufgestellten Position gemäß Figur 1 zu der zusammengeklappten Position gemäß Figur 2 sich nunmehr diese rechte Tischplattenhälfte mit ihrer Ausnehmungsbegrenzung 45" auf der Anschlagsbegrenzung 43" abstützt und dadurch relativ zu der nicht verschiebaren gegenüberliegenden Tischplattenhälfte 3' sogar leicht angehoben wird. Dies ist in der zusammengeklappten Position gemäß Figur 5 ersichtlich, bei welcher die innenliegende Stirnkante der rechte Tischplattenhälfte um ein gewisses Maß Z höher zu liegen kommt, als die links liegende unverstellbare Tischplattenhälfte.Because of the specific foot construction would basically the problem is that when moving the table in the position shown in Figure 2 and 5 respectively adjustable right table top half by the dimension of the Gaps 1 to be lower due to their own weight would come with the result that the outer front Border edge of the table top possibly with the Feet would collide. Due to the limit stop described 42, which, like the foot construction, is not overall is rotatable, however, the right one is caused Tabletop half 3 'with its recess limitation 45 " on the stop section 43 "and during the folding movement from the installed position according to 1 to the folded position according to FIG. 2 this right half of the table top with her Recess limitation 45 "on the stop limitation 43" supported and thereby relative to the non-shiftable opposite tabletop half 3 'even slightly is raised. This is in the collapsed position 5, in which the inner Front edge of the right half of the table top by a certain amount Dimension Z is higher than the one on the left adjustable table top half.

Da also die Anschlagsbegrenzung 43 bezogen auf die obere Kippachse 15 höher und dazu weiter außen liegt, wird zum einen in Verstauposition die Anhebebewegung der rechten Tischplattenhälfte realisiert, wohingegen während der Aufstellbewegung des Tisches die rechte Tischplattenhälfte durch ihr Eigengewicht an der Anschlagsbegrenzung 43 gehalten wird und dabei eine Lage einnimmt, in welcher sich während der Aufstellbewegung der in Figur 6 wiedergegebene Abstandsspalt 41 bildet. Erst in dieser aufgestellten Position gemäß Figur 6 wird dann die rechte Tischplattenhälfte 3' unter Schließung des Abstandsspaltes 41 nach links verschoben.So since the limit stop 43 based on the upper Tilt axis 15 higher and further out, becomes one in the stowed position the lifting movement of the right Half of the table top realized, whereas during the Setting up the table the right half of the table top held by their own weight at the stop limit 43 and takes a position in which during the erection movement that shown in Figure 6 Distance gap 41 forms. Only in this set up The position according to FIG. 6 then becomes the right half of the table top 3 'after closing the gap 41 after shifted to the left.

Um diese Verstellbewegung durchzuführen ist die rechte Tischplattenhälfte 3' mit einer Führungseinrichtung 51 versehen, die im Bereich der die seitlichen Tischplattenhälften 3' tragenden Schienen 7 ausgebildet ist.To make this adjustment movement is the right one Tabletop half 3 'with a guide device 51 provided in the area of the side table top halves 3 'carrying rails 7 is formed.

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  1. Collapsible table having a table top (3) which comprises at least two table-top elements (3') which can be changed over between an opened-out use position and a collapsed standby position, in which they are oriented at least more or less parallel with a predominantly vertical component, characterized by the following further features:
    at least one table-top element (3') can be adjusted a distance away from the further table-top element (3') located opposite, with a gap (41) being formed in the process
    when the collapsible table is adjusted from its standby position into its opened-out use position, the at least one adjustable table-top element (3') is displaced away from the other table-top element (3'), to be precise by more than 1 cm, to form the gap (41) between the two facing end or boundary edges of the two table-top elements (3'),
    a stopping boundary is provided, as a result of which the adjustment path of the adjustable table-top element (3') is bounded in the outward direction by an adjustment boundary (42), and
    once the opened-out use position has been reached, the at least one adjustable table-top element (3') can be displaced in the direction of the further, adjacent table-top element (3') until the two table-top elements (3') come into contact.
  2. Collapsible table according to Claim 1, characterized in that the stopping boundary is designed such that, in the collapsed position of the collapsible table (1), the adjustable table-top element (3') is at least slightly raised in relation to the further table-top element (3').
  3. Collapsible table according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the distance between the top pivoting/tilting spindle (45", 43") of the adjustable table-top element (3') and the central plane of symmetry (19) is greater than the distance between the top pivoting and tilting spindle (15) of the other table-top element (3') and the central plane of symmetry (19).
  4. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the top pivoting and tilting spindle (45", 43") of the adjustable table-top element (3') is located at a higher level than the top pivoting or tilting spindle (15) of the opposite table-top element (3').
  5. Collapsible table according to Claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the top pivoting and tilting spindle (45", 43"), for supporting the adjustable table-top element (3'), is formed by the adjustment boundary (42).
  6. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the adjustment boundary (42) is formed by a protrusion or a protuberance (43') which projects from the associated stand (1), preferably a top pivoting/tilting spindle (15) belonging to the stand (1).
  7. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that formed at least indirectly on the underside of the adjustable table-top element (3') is a mating stop (45) which interacts with the stop (43), which is provided on the stand (1).
  8. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the mating stop (45) comprises a recess (45'), which has a recess boundary (45") on which the stop (43), preferably in the form of a protuberance (43'), acts.
  9. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the adjustable table-top element (3') is assigned a guide device, via which the table-top element (3') can be adjusted in a stop-limited manner.
  10. Collapsible table according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, when the collapsible table is opened out into the horizontal use position, the adjustable table-top element (3'), on account of its own weight, automatically assumes its outwardly adjusted position, with a gap (41) being formed in relation to the adjacent table-top element (3').
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