Patent ID: 7946320

Claim:
A folding work bench having a partially folded configuration for storage in a standing position, said folding work bench comprising: a generally planar work table having a top work surface and an underside, and front, rear, left and right sides, said work table being pivotally movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration; a plurality of front legs pivotally connected to said front side of said work table; at least one articulated strut having first and second links pivotally connected together, said first link pivotally connected to one of said plurality of front legs; a support strut pivotally connected to said second link; and a plurality of rear legs pivotally connected to said support strut and movable between a folded position and an unfolded position; and wherein said folding work bench is movable between a folded configuration in which said work table is in said folded position and said plurality of rear legs are in said folded position, an unfolded configuration in which said work table is in said unfolded configuration and said plurality of rear legs are in said unfolded position, and a partially folded configuration in which said work table is in said folded position and said plurality of rear legs are in said unfolded position, whereby said folding work bench is configured to be stored in said partially folded configuration in a standing position supported by said plurality of rear legs.