Patent ID: 6443073
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
An extendable table comprising:a fixed frame (10, 22) comprising a pair of frame members (22), each having an inclined surface (25); a sliding frame (32) arranged to be slidably movable relative to said fixed frame and comprising a pair of rails (32), each including a pair of inclined surfaces (35, 37) spaced apart in the sliding direction; a main top panel (14) secured to said sliding frame whereby said main top panel may be pulled outwardly to open up an extension gap over said fixed frame; and an extension top panel (18) locatable on said sliding frame (32) and within said extension gap to form a continuous extended table surface with said main top panel (14) and comprising: first guide means (52) interacting with said sliding frame (32) comprising a corresponding pair of first inclined surface (53, 55) for each frame rail spaced apart in the sliding direction which engages the frame rail inclined surface (35, 37) as the extension top panel moves between said lower and upper positions; and second guide means (42) interacting with said inclined surfaces (25) of the frame members (22) of the fixed frame whereby, when the main top panel (14) is pulled outwardly, the extension top panel (18) is caused to be lifted automatically within said extension gap from a lower position below the level of the main top panel to an upper position at the level of the main top panel, and wherein the extension top panel (18) is stowed beneath the main top panel (14) when said extension gap is closed.