Patent ID: 6039419
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A47B,Y10T

Abstract:
A preassembled, foldable ready to use entertainment stand having a folded and unfolded configuration comprising:a top panel having a support surface for supporting entertainment equipment;a back panel pivotally connected to said top panel having a front surface and a rear surface;at least one top panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displaced a distance from said rear surface of said back panel;said top panel having a generally vertical position disposed near said rear surface of said back panel when said stand is in said folded configuration, and said top panel having a generally horizontal position near a top of said back panel when said stand is in said unfolded configuration;at least a bottom shelf panel pivotally carried by said back panel, and said shelf panel having a generally vertical position near the front surface of said back panel when said stand is in said folded configuration and a generally horizontal position when said stand is in said unfolded configuration;an interior space defined in part between said top panel and said bottom shelf panel when said stand is in said unfolded configuration;a first side panel carried by said back panel;at least a first side panel hinge pivotally connecting said first side panel to said back panel, said side panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displaced a distance from the front surface of said back panel so that said first side panel may fold about said bottom shelf panel when said stand is in said folded configuration;a second side panel pivotally carried by said back panel;at least a second side panel hinge pivotally connecting said second side panel to said back panel;said second side panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displaced a distance from the front surface of said back panel so that said second side panel folds inwardly about said bottom shelf panel when said stand is in said folded configuration;first and second front doors enclosing said interior space carried by said respective first and second side panels; andfirst and second door hinges for pivotally carrying said first and second front doors so that said front doors open and pivot rearwardly to a generally flush position with respect to said first and second side panels when said stand is in said folded configuration;so that a compact folded, ready-to-use entertainment stand is provided which may be readily erected for use.