Table

A table is provided, the top of which is secured to a frame provided with at least two longitudinal members and at least two cross members that are displaceable relative to the longitudinal members. The longitudinal and cross members are interconnected by connection elements to which the table legs are secured. Each connection element is provided with a base member having two intersecting mounting recesses for the longitudinal cross members. The shape of the mounting members is essentially adapted to the outer profile of the longitudinal and cross members. A securing element is provided for fixing the longitudinal and cross members in position in their mounting recesses.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring now to the drawing in detail, the table frame or trestle illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises longitudinal supports or members 1 and cross bars or members 2 , which have a flat upper side and are connected to form a frame by means of connection elements 3 . Table legs 4 are secured to the connection elements 3 . Secured on the upper side of the longitudinal members 1 are crosspieces 5 that in turn can be secured to the underside of a non-illustrated tabletop. Each of the connection elements 3 comprises a base member 6 that is provided with two intersecting mounting recesses 7 and 8 for the cross members 2 and longitudinal members 1 respectively. The shape of the mounting recesses 7 and 8 is essentially adapted to the outer profile of the longitudinal and cross members in such a way that the side walls and undersides of the longitudinal and cross members are closely surrounded by the boundary edges and surfaces of the mounting recesses 7 and 8 . The mounting recesses 7 and 8 are open toward the upper side of the base member 6 , on which can be secured a securing element, preferably in the form of a clamping plate 9 , which extends over the mounting recesses 7 and 8 and the surrounding region. The depth of each of the mounting recesses 7 and 8 is adapted to the height of the longitudinal or cross member such that in the final assembled state, the upper sides of the longitudinal and cross members are flush with one another. Those regions of the base member 6 that are adjacent to the mounting recesses 7 and 8 have a planar upper surface 10 for fastening the clamping plate 9 , for example with screws. The upper surface 10 is surrounded by an upwardly projecting rim 13 . The elongation of one of the two mounting recesses of the base member 6 , in FIG. 2 for example in the elongation of the mounting recess 7 , is provided with an extension 11 for securing, for example with screws or bolts, the base member 6 to a table leg 4 . To facilitate assembly, the upper side of the extension 11 is disposed lower than the base of the mounting recess 7 . The base member 6 , with the extension 11 disposed thereon, preferably has the shape of a small boat. As shown in FIG. 3 , the longitudinal member 1 is mounted in the associated mounting recess 8 so as to extend beyond both sides of the base member 6 , while the cross member 2 is inserted into the associated mounting recess 7 until it comes to rest against the longitudinal member 1 . In FIG. 3 , it would be possible to insert a further, non-illustrated support member into the still exposed portion of the mounting recess 7 , for example for supporting a table top extension or the like; such a further support member can also be fixed in place by means of the clamping plate 9 . Pursuant to FIG. 1 , the connection element 3 , with a table leg 4 secured thereon, can also be secured along the longitudinal member 1 at any desired location, ever without a cross member 2 being inserted into the connection element. It is furthermore also possible to insert a cross member 2 into the base member 6 such that it extends through the entire mounting recess 7 , whereby the longitudinal member 1 can then be inserted into the base member 6 , in other words into the mounting recess 8 , only on one side and until it comes to rest against the cross member 2 . FIG. 2 illustrates a cover plate 4 that can be secured in a clamping manner against the extension 11 in order to provide a closed profile toward the outside. The specification incorporates by reference the disclosure of German priority document 100 51 502.9 of Oct. 17, 2000. The present invention is, of course, in no way restricted to the specific disclosure of the specification and drawing, but also encompasses any modifications within the scope of the appended claims.