Patent Publication Number: US-2003233967-A1

Title: Foldable table

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0001] The present invention relates to a foldable table. More particularly, the present invention relates to a foldable table which has a reinforced frame to reinforce a plastics table plate.  
       [0002] A conventional foldable table is very heavy. Thus it is difficult to carry the conventional foldable table to walk a long distance for a user.  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a foldable table which has a reinforced frame to receive a pair of leg frames so that the foldable table will be in a compact configuration while the leg frames are folded.  
       [0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide a foldable table which has a plastics table plate and a reinforced frame engaging with the plastics table plate in order to reinforce the plastics table plate.  
       [0005] Accordingly, a foldable table comprises a plastics table plate, a reinforced frame engaging with the plastics table plate, and a pair of leg frames. The reinforced frame has a pair of elongated plates and a pair of support rods disposed between the elongated plates. Each of the leg frames is connected to the corresponding support rod. An inner interior of the plastics table plate receives the elongated plates and the support rods.  
       [0006] In accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, a foldable table comprises a plastics table plate, a reinforced frame engaging with the plastics table plate, a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, a pair of connection bars, and a pair of crossbars. The plastics table plate has a periphery flange, an inner interior confined by the periphery flange, and a pair of sockets. Each of the sockets has an oblong recess and a pair of T-shaped grooves communicating with the oblong recess. The reinforced frame has a pair of elongated plates and a pair of support rods disposed between the elongated plates. Each of the leg frames is connected to the corresponding support rod. Each of the link units is connected to the corresponding crossbar and the corresponding leg frame. Each of the connection bars is disposed between the crossbars. The inner interior of the plastics table plate receives the elongated plates and the support rods. Each of the T-shaped grooves receives the corresponding crossbar.  
       [0007] In accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, a foldable table comprises a reinforced frame, a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, and a holding rod. The reinforced frame has a pair of elongated plates and a pair of support rods disposed between the elongated plates. A pair of crossbars are disposed between the elongated plates. A pair of reinforced rods are disposed between the elongated plates. Each of the leg frames is connected to the corresponding support rod. Each of the link units is connected to the corresponding crossbar and the corresponding leg frame. The holding rod is disposed between the reinforced rods.  
       [0008] In accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, a foldable table comprises a reinforced frame, a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, and a pair of connection bars. The reinforced frame has a pair of elongated plates and a pair of support rods disposed between the elongated plates. A pair of crossbars are disposed between the elongated plates. Each of the leg frames is connected to the corresponding support rod. Each of the link units is connected to the corresponding crossbar and the corresponding leg frame. The connection bars are disposed between the crossbars.  
       [0009] In accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, a foldable table comprises a reinforced frame, a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, and a pair of connection bars. The reinforced frame has a pair of elongated plates and a pair of support rods disposed between the elongated plates. A pair of crossbars are disposed between the elongated plates. Each of the leg frames is connected to the corresponding support rod. Each of the link units is connected to the corresponding crossbar and the corresponding leg frame. The connection bars are disposed between the crossbars. A pair of reinforced bars are disposed between the connection bars. A holding rod is disposed between the reinforced bars. 
     
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
     [0010]FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded view of a foldable table of a first preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention;  
     [0011]FIG. 2 is a perspective assembly view of a foldable table of a first preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention;  
     [0012]FIG. 3 is a perspective assembly view of a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, a pair of connection bars, a pair of crossbars, and a reinforced frame of a first preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention;  
     [0013]FIG. 4 is a perspective assembly view of a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, a pair of connection bars, a pair of crossbars, and a reinforced frame of a second preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention;  
     [0014]FIG. 5 is a perspective assembly view of a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, a pair of connection bars, a pair of crossbars, and a reinforced frame of a third preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention; and  
     [0015]FIG. 6 is a perspective assembly view of a pair of leg frames, a pair of link units, a pair of connection bars, a pair of crossbars, and a reinforced frame of a fourth preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
     [0016] Referring to FIGS.  1  to  3 , a first foldable table comprises a plastics table plate  1 , a first reinforced frame  2  engaging with the plastics table plate  1 , a pair of leg frames  23 , a pair of link units  25 , a pair of connection bars  27 , and a pair of crossbars  26 .  
     [0017] The plastics table plate  1  is made by a blow molding method.  
     [0018] The plastics table plate  1  has a periphery flange  15 , an inner interior  11  confined by the periphery flange  15 , and a pair of sockets  12 .  
     [0019] Each of the sockets  12  has an oblong recess  14  and a pair of T-shaped grooves  13  communicating with the oblong recess  14 .  
     [0020] The first reinforced frame  2  has a pair of elongated plates  21  and a pair of support rods  24  disposed between the elongated plates  21 .  
     [0021] Each of the leg frames  23  is connected to the corresponding support rod  24 .  
     [0022] Each of the link units  25  is connected to the corresponding crossbar  26  and the corresponding leg frame  23 .  
     [0023] Each of the connection bars  27  is disposed between the crossbars  26 .  
     [0024] The inner interior  11  of the plastics table plate  1  receives the elongated plates  21  and the support rods  24 .  
     [0025] Each of the T-shaped grooves  13  receives the corresponding crossbar  26 .  
     [0026] A plurality of fasteners P fasten the elongated plates  21  on the plastics table plate  1  and the crossbars  26  on the plastics table plate  1 .  
     [0027] Each of the elongated plates  21  has two opposite end through apertures  22  to receive the corresponding support rod  24 .  
     [0028] Referring to FIG. 4, a second foldable table comprises a second reinforced frame  3 , a pair of leg frames  23   a,  a pair of link units  25   a,  and a holding rod  34 .  
     [0029] The second reinforced frame  3  has a pair of elongated plates  31  and a pair of support rods  24   a  disposed between the elongated plates  31 .  
     [0030] A pair of crossbars  32  are disposed between the elongated plates  31 .  
     [0031] A pair of reinforced rods  33  are disposed between the elongated plates  31 .  
     [0032] Each of the leg frames  23   a  is connected to the corresponding support rod  24   a.    
     [0033] Each of the link units  25   a  is connected to the corresponding crossbar  32  and the corresponding leg frame  23   a.    
     [0034] The holding rod  34  is disposed between the reinforced rods  33 .  
     [0035] Referring to FIG. 5, a third foldable table comprises a third reinforced frame  4 , a pair of leg frames  23   b,  a pair of link units  25   b,  and a pair of connection bars  43 .  
     [0036] The third reinforced frame  4  has a pair of elongated plates  41  and a pair of support rods  24   b  disposed between the elongated plates  41 .  
     [0037] A pair of crossbars  42  are disposed between the elongated plates  41 .  
     [0038] Each of the leg frames  23   b  is connected to the corresponding support rod  24   b.    
     [0039] Each of the link units  25   b  is connected to the corresponding crossbar  42  and the corresponding leg frame  23   b.    
     [0040] The connection bars  43  are disposed between the crossbars  42 .  
     [0041] Referring to FIG. 6, a fourth foldable table comprises a fourth reinforced frame  5 , a pair of leg frames  23   b,  a pair of link units  25   c,  and a pair of connection bars  53 .  
     [0042] The fourth reinforced frame  5  has a pair of elongated plates  51  and a pair of support rods  24   c  disposed between the elongated plates  51 .  
     [0043] A pair of crossbars  52  are disposed between the elongated plates  51 .  
     [0044] Each of the leg frames  23   c  is connected to the corresponding support rod  24   c.    
     [0045] Each of the link units  25   c  is connected to the corresponding crossbar  52  and the corresponding leg frame  23   c.    
     [0046] The connection bars  53  are disposed between the crossbars  52 .  
     [0047] A pair of reinforced bars  54  are disposed between the connection bars  53 .  
     [0048] A holding rod  55  is disposed between the reinforced bars  54 .  
     [0049] The invention has the following advantages. The plastics table plate is made by a blow molding method in order to reduce a weight of the foldable table. The reinforced frame engages with the plastics table plate in order to reinforce the plastics table plate. The foldable table will be in a compact configuration while the leg frames are folded.  
     [0050] The invention is not limited to the above embodiment but various modification thereof may be made. Further, various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.