Patent ID: 6223661
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
In a folding table assembly including first and second table sections, each of which defines an inner end and an outer end, wherein the table sections are pivotably interconnected at their inner ends for movement of the table assembly between a folded, storage position and an unfolded, operative position, wherein each table section includes a table top and a leg structure pivotably mounted to the table top for supporting the table top above a support surface, the improvement comprising:a torsion bar arrangement interposed between the table top and the leg structure of each of the table sections for assisting in movement of the table assembly from the unfolded, operative position to the folded, storage position; anda pneumatic cylinder arrangement interposed between the leg structure and each table top, wherein the pneumatic cylinder arrangement cushions the table assembly during movement from the folded, storage position to the unfolded, operative position, and assists in movement of the table assembly away from the unfolded, operative position toward the folded, storage position.