EP4298956A1 - Folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair - Google Patents

Folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair Download PDF

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EP4298956A1
EP4298956A1 EP22206246.5A EP22206246A EP4298956A1 EP 4298956 A1 EP4298956 A1 EP 4298956A1 EP 22206246 A EP22206246 A EP 22206246A EP 4298956 A1 EP4298956 A1 EP 4298956A1
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Krzysztof Wiaderek
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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
    • A47B83/00—Combinations comprising two or more pieces of furniture of different kinds
    • A47B83/02—Tables combined with seats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/62—Accessories for chairs
    • A47C7/68—Arm-rest tables ; or back-rest tables
    • A47C7/70—Arm-rest tables ; or back-rest tables of foldable type

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  • the object of the invention is a folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, which allows work with e.g. a laptop.
  • Portable electronic devices including laptops, are used for both work and entertainment. Furniture items designed for working with laptops most often involve an office chair or armchair and a working top in the form of a table or desk. It is also possible to find furniture items which, due to space constraints, are intended to serve as both a seat and a desk or a working top. In these types of furniture items, the working top is retracted into the structure of the main furniture so that it does not take up space when not in use.
  • JP2011255063 reveals a structure of lecture chairs, the backrest of which is provided with a folding top in its rear part. Folding tops enable the reduction of spacing between rows of chairs and the increase in the number of available seats for e.g. students.
  • a chair according to the invention JP2009056257 is known, in which one of the legs is provided with a tubular socket in which a top support is swivel mounted.
  • the top is equipped with an additional leg for stability.
  • the invention KR20030073027 discloses a chair in which the top is slidingly fitted on a guide with a continuous hinge. Once the top is pulled out towards the front of the chair, it is possible to rotate it to its work position, where it locks using the end of the range of rotation allowed by the hinge.
  • JP2008200221 discloses an armchair provided with a top swivel-mounted in the armrest.
  • the top is mounted on a swivel support and is moved above or beyond the seat.
  • a chair disclosed in the invention JPH09248227, that includes a top, which is swivel mounted to the structural elements of the chair by means of a support.
  • the top is additionally supported by a caster-equipped leg.
  • the folding table mechanism especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, includes an arrangement of arms permanently connected to the structure of the side of the support frame for upholstered lounge furniture by means of the base of the mechanism (1) to which the base arm (3) is connected by means of a rotary ratchet mechanism (2) in the adjustment range of 0° horizontally and up to 95° vertically with an additional tilt of up to 5°, the second of the arms - the support arm (4) is provided with a formation that creates an additional usable area and is connected to the base arm (3) by means of a sliding, retractable support (5) in the form of a bracing.
  • the support arm (4) and the swivel arm of the base (6) connected to it are jointed pivotally so that the mobility of this connection is 0-10° and allows the tilt degree of the folding working area (7) to be adjusted within this range.
  • the swivel arm (6) has a built-in ratchet-spring mechanism, enabling the folded elements of the working top to be rotated by 180° (A), successively verticalizing the support arm (4) by 90° (B), the released ratchet mechanism (2) in the range of 0-95°(C) enables the table to be hidden in the side of the upholstered furniture structure.
  • a mirror symmetrical image of the mechanism is used with respect to a vertical plane passing along the base of the mechanism.
  • Fig. 1 shows a view of the mechanism according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows the mechanism in various positions during use
  • Fig. 3 shows the mechanism mounted in a furniture item presented as an example.
  • the folding table mechanism especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, includes an arrangement of arms permanently connected to the structure of the side of the support frame for upholstered lounge furniture by means of the base of the mechanism (1) to which the base arm (3) is connected by means of a rotary ratchet mechanism (2) in the adjustment range of 0° horizontally and up to 95° vertically with an additional tilt of up to 5°, the second of the arms - the support arm (4) is provided with a formation that creates an additional usable area and is connected to the base arm (3) by means of a sliding, retractable support (5) in the form of a bracing.
  • the support arm (4) and the swivel arm of the base (6) connected to it are jointed pivotally so that the mobility of this connection is 0-10° and allows the tilt degree of the folding working area (7) to be adjusted within this range.
  • the swivel arm (6) has a built-in ratchet-spring mechanism, enabling the folded elements of the working top to be rotated by 180° (A), successively verticalizing the support arm (4) by 90° (B), the released ratchet mechanism (2) in the range of 0-95° (C) enables the table to be hidden in the side of the upholstered furniture structure.

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The folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge furniture item, includes an arrangement of arms permanently connected to the structure of the side of the support frame for upholstered lounge furniture by means of the base of the mechanism (1), in which the base arm (3) is connected to the base of the mechanism using a rotary ratchet mechanism (2) in the adjustment range of 0° horizontally and up to 95° vertically with an additional tilt of up to 5°, the second of the arms - the support arm (4) is provided with a formation that creates an additional usable area and is connected to the base arm (3) by means of a sliding, retractable support (5) in the form of a bracing, and the support arm (4) and the swivel arm of the base (6) connected to it are joined pivotally so that the mobility of this connection is 0-10° and allows the tilt degree of the folding working area (7) to be adjusted within this range.

Description

  • The object of the invention is a folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, which allows work with e.g. a laptop.
  • Portable electronic devices, including laptops, are used for both work and entertainment. Furniture items designed for working with laptops most often involve an office chair or armchair and a working top in the form of a table or desk. It is also possible to find furniture items which, due to space constraints, are intended to serve as both a seat and a desk or a working top. In these types of furniture items, the working top is retracted into the structure of the main furniture so that it does not take up space when not in use.
  • From the description of patent application JP2021078659A a kitchen cabinet is known with a top, which is mounted on pull-out guides.
  • The description of the invention JP2011255063 reveals a structure of lecture chairs, the backrest of which is provided with a folding top in its rear part. Folding tops enable the reduction of spacing between rows of chairs and the increase in the number of available seats for e.g. students.
  • Further, a chair according to the invention JP2009056257 is known, in which one of the legs is provided with a tubular socket in which a top support is swivel mounted. The top is equipped with an additional leg for stability.
  • The invention KR20030073027 discloses a chair in which the top is slidingly fitted on a guide with a continuous hinge. Once the top is pulled out towards the front of the chair, it is possible to rotate it to its work position, where it locks using the end of the range of rotation allowed by the hinge.
  • Also JP2008200221 discloses an armchair provided with a top swivel-mounted in the armrest. The top is mounted on a swivel support and is moved above or beyond the seat.
  • In addition, a chair is known, disclosed in the invention JPH09248227, that includes a top, which is swivel mounted to the structural elements of the chair by means of a support. The top is additionally supported by a caster-equipped leg.
  • Known solutions allow the space necessary for setting up working tops and chairs e.g. in a lecture room to be minimized. Unfortunately, they require additional supports, e.g. additional legs, or they generate significant loads on the kinematic systems used, which result in their damage in the long term. In addition, these mechanisms are mounted to external structural elements, which has a significant impact on the aesthetics of the furniture. In the case of furniture for offices or lecture rooms, aesthetics is not a primary feature, giving way to durability and functionality. Therefore, the aim was to develop a mechanism for lounge furniture items, e.g. upholstered ones, which would ensure functionality and durability.
  • The folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, includes an arrangement of arms permanently connected to the structure of the side of the support frame for upholstered lounge furniture by means of the base of the mechanism (1) to which the base arm (3) is connected by means of a rotary ratchet mechanism (2) in the adjustment range of 0° horizontally and up to 95° vertically with an additional tilt of up to 5°, the second of the arms - the support arm (4) is provided with a formation that creates an additional usable area and is connected to the base arm (3) by means of a sliding, retractable support (5) in the form of a bracing. The support arm (4) and the swivel arm of the base (6) connected to it are jointed pivotally so that the mobility of this connection is 0-10° and allows the tilt degree of the folding working area (7) to be adjusted within this range. The swivel arm (6) has a built-in ratchet-spring mechanism, enabling the folded elements of the working top to be rotated by 180° (A), successively verticalizing the support arm (4) by 90° (B), the released ratchet mechanism (2) in the range of 0-95°(C) enables the table to be hidden in the side of the upholstered furniture structure.
  • Depending on the side of the armchair on which the mechanism according to the invention is mounted, a mirror symmetrical image of the mechanism is used with respect to a vertical plane passing along the base of the mechanism.
  • The folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, is shown in the drawing, where Fig. 1 shows a view of the mechanism according to the invention, Fig. 2 shows the mechanism in various positions during use, Fig. 3 shows the mechanism mounted in a furniture item presented as an example.
  • The folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge armchair, includes an arrangement of arms permanently connected to the structure of the side of the support frame for upholstered lounge furniture by means of the base of the mechanism (1) to which the base arm (3) is connected by means of a rotary ratchet mechanism (2) in the adjustment range of 0° horizontally and up to 95° vertically with an additional tilt of up to 5°, the second of the arms - the support arm (4) is provided with a formation that creates an additional usable area and is connected to the base arm (3) by means of a sliding, retractable support (5) in the form of a bracing. The support arm (4) and the swivel arm of the base (6) connected to it are jointed pivotally so that the mobility of this connection is 0-10° and allows the tilt degree of the folding working area (7) to be adjusted within this range. The swivel arm (6) has a built-in ratchet-spring mechanism, enabling the folded elements of the working top to be rotated by 180° (A), successively verticalizing the support arm (4) by 90° (B), the released ratchet mechanism (2) in the range of 0-95° (C) enables the table to be hidden in the side of the upholstered furniture structure.

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  1. The folding table mechanism, especially from the side unit of a lounge furniture item, includes an arrangement of arms permanently connected to the structure of the side of the support frame for upholstered lounge furniture by means of the base of the mechanism (1), characterized in that the base arm (3) is connected to the base of the mechanism using a rotary ratchet mechanism (2) in the adjustment range of 0° horizontally and up to 95° vertically with an additional tilt of up to 5°, the second of the arms - the support arm (4) is provided with a formation that creates an additional usable area and is connected to the base arm (3) by means of a sliding, retractable support (5) in the form of a bracing, and the support arm (4) and the swivel arm of the base (6) connected to it are joined pivotally so that the mobility of this connection is 0-10° and allows the tilt degree of the folding working area (7) to be adjusted within this range.
  2. The mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that depending on the side of the armchair on which the mechanism according to the invention is mounted, a mirror symmetrical image of the mechanism is used with respect to a vertical plane passing along the base of the mechanism.
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US5547247A (en) * 1994-08-16 1996-08-20 Burns Aerospace Corporation Passenger tray table with ingress/egress position
US5765911A (en) * 1996-03-12 1998-06-16 Sorenson; Thomas Adjustable positioned system for chair-mounted tables
CA2302111A1 (en) * 2000-03-13 2001-09-13 Philip Roziere Arm chair computer mouse pad
KR20030073027A (en) 2002-03-08 2003-09-19 이은표 Forward and backward table with 3-banded long hinge for chair
JP2008200221A (en) 2007-02-19 2008-09-04 Uchida Yoko Co Ltd Rotary table for chair with return-to-home function
JP2009056257A (en) 2007-09-04 2009-03-19 Sankei Kogyo Kk Chair with table
JP2011255063A (en) 2010-06-11 2011-12-22 Okamura Corp Chair with table
US20140312669A1 (en) * 2010-12-16 2014-10-23 Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd Single arm adjustment mechanism for supporting an object
CN112493742A (en) * 2020-12-16 2021-03-16 成都睿智兴华信息技术有限公司 Folding stool without standing up
JP2021078659A (en) 2019-11-18 2021-05-27 株式会社長谷工コーポレーション Cooking cabinet with table and room layout structure of multiple dwelling house

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5547247A (en) * 1994-08-16 1996-08-20 Burns Aerospace Corporation Passenger tray table with ingress/egress position
US5765911A (en) * 1996-03-12 1998-06-16 Sorenson; Thomas Adjustable positioned system for chair-mounted tables
CA2302111A1 (en) * 2000-03-13 2001-09-13 Philip Roziere Arm chair computer mouse pad
KR20030073027A (en) 2002-03-08 2003-09-19 이은표 Forward and backward table with 3-banded long hinge for chair
JP2008200221A (en) 2007-02-19 2008-09-04 Uchida Yoko Co Ltd Rotary table for chair with return-to-home function
JP2009056257A (en) 2007-09-04 2009-03-19 Sankei Kogyo Kk Chair with table
JP2011255063A (en) 2010-06-11 2011-12-22 Okamura Corp Chair with table
US20140312669A1 (en) * 2010-12-16 2014-10-23 Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd Single arm adjustment mechanism for supporting an object
JP2021078659A (en) 2019-11-18 2021-05-27 株式会社長谷工コーポレーション Cooking cabinet with table and room layout structure of multiple dwelling house
CN112493742A (en) * 2020-12-16 2021-03-16 成都睿智兴华信息技术有限公司 Folding stool without standing up

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