Patent ID: 8381664
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A table, said table comprising a table top supported by a frame, said frame having a plurality of legs, at least two of which are mounted on movable support arms which are pivotally movable between storage and in-use positions and, when in the in-use position, each of said arms engages with a frame member attached to the underside of the table top, interlocking engagement means are provided on the frame member and each of the arms, which engagement means interlock when the arms and frame member come into contact and provide support for the table top when in the in-use position wherein spacer means are provided which are attached to the underside of the table top at selected locations such that a spacer lies between each of the support arms and the underside of the table top when the table is in the in-use position, said spacer means include a ramped portion at the leading edge thereof so that the support arm, when being moved to the in-use position, contact the respective spacer means at the ramp portion which serves to guide the arm onto the full depth of the spacer when in the said in-use position, said spacer means located to contact with the respective support arm at a position intermediate the opposing ends of the support arm.