Patent ID: 8240755
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A folding table assembly comprising a base including a wall surrounding a hollow interior for containing a folding table, the folding table moveable between a folded and an unfolded position and a jack moving the folding table between the folded position inside the hollow interior of said base and an unfolded preferably substantially horizontal position removed from the hollow interior, wherein operation of the jack permits the folding and unfolding of the table, wherein said jack is electrically operable and capable of moving upward and downward with a local or remote control to move said folding table between the folded and unfolded positions further comprising the folding table is substantially round at the unfolded position, and comprising: a lifting portion, engaged with said jack and having a plurality of lower arms, each arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of each lower arm being attached to the lifting portion allowing the lower arm to move substantially vertically; a plurality of upper arms in association with said plurality of lower arms, each upper arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the upper arm being connected to the second end of the lower arm and is able to move substantially vertically; outer hinges connecting the second ends of the upper arms and capable of movement at the connection points; inner hinges connecting the second ends of the lower arms and capable of movement at the connection points; and table top members extending between the outer hinges, the inner hinges and the two respective adjacent upper arms, thus forming a table top at the unfolded position.