Abstract:
A table has a work surface that may incline in a number of different angles. The inclination is provided at one end of the work surface about a pivot at the other end of the work surface.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS  
       [0001]     None.  
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
     Field of the Invention  
       [0002]     The present invention is a table having a work surface, which may be inclined and supported, at several angles with respect to the horizontal.  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0003]     The present invention is a table having a work surface, which can be inclined from horizontal to approximately 80°. The table has an open space beneath the work surface so that the user&#39;s legs can comfortably fit beneath the work surface when the user is in a sitting position. The table is constructed with two side supports, which are cross-braced at one end to form a stable base. This creates an open space between the side supports and the other end of the supports. A work surface is pivotally attached to the tops of both side supports at points in proximity to the open space. The work surface also pivots on two support arms attached to the bottom of the work surface at points in proximity to the cross braced end of the base. These arms hold the work surface at adjustable angles with respect to the horizontal. The work surface pivots upward and arms hold the surface at the desired angle. The arms have a plurality of apertures therein corresponding to different angles of work surface support. The apertures receive pins, which hold the work surface at the desired angle by the pin against the tops of the side support.  
         [0004]     A principal object of the invention is to provide a work table having a work surface which may be inclined at different angles with respect to the horizontal.  
         [0005]     A further object of the invention is the provision of table of the class described which may be used by a person in a sitting or a standing position.  
         [0006]     The foregoing, as well as further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from a review of the following detailed description of my invention, reference being made to the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0007]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of my invention;  
         [0008]      FIG. 2  is a side view of one of the table support arms shown in  FIG. 1 ; and  
         [0009]      FIG. 3  is a side view of one of the pivot supports shown in  FIG. 1 ; and  
         [0010]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a threaded support pin used in the arms of  FIG. 2 . 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
       [0011]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the table of my invention. A working surface  6  has a ledge  7  formed at one end thereof to prevent items on the surface from falling off the surface. The table is supported by two secure vertical supports  1  and  2 . The supports include two vertical members  18  and  18 ′ and  19  and  19 ′ in each support. These vertical members are angled at about 200 for stability. The supports also include upper horizontal members only one of which,  20 , is shown.  
         [0012]     The working surface is pivotally mounted to the upper horizontal members at  8 . The structure of the pivot mechanism is shown in  FIG. 3 . The pivot angle and support for the working surface in a pivoted position is provided by a pair of arms  5 . The structure of these arms is shown in  FIG. 2 . The two supports  1  and  2  are suitably cross braced at  3  and  4   
         [0013]     As shown in  FIG. 2 , a bracket  9  is connected to the underside of the edges of the working surface  6 . The bracket  9  has a pivot pin  10  connected therein to support arm  5 . The arm has a plurality of apertures  11 ,  12  formed therein that may be marked to indicate the angular setting of the work surface. In operation, the work surface is lifted so that the arms are positioned at the correct angle and the support pin  17  of  FIG. 4  is inserted in the aperture for that angle. The pin is of sufficient length to bear the weight of the work surface against the upper surface  20  of the members  1  and  2 .  
         [0014]     As shown in  FIG. 3 , the pivot mechanism  8  includes a bracket  14  with a pivot pin  15  formed therein. The pin mates with a hole in side bracket  13 . The side bracket  13  is connected to the member  1  as by screws  16 .  
         [0015]     It will be understood that the pivot  8  and the angle bracket  9  may be located on the exterior of the members  1  and  2  or internally thereon for appearance. It will be further understood that while only one of the structures of  FIGS. 2 and 3  have been described, similar structures are used on the opposite side of the work surface  6  on member  2  for stability of operation.  
         [0016]     The invention provides an easily adjustable and moveable table for use at different positions.  
         [0017]     Further modifications to the apparatus of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; accordingly, what is sought to be protected is set forth in the appended claims.