Low profile table base system

• US 10,336,359 B1
• Filed: 06/07/2018
• Issued: 07/02/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tony Asbille
• Original Assignee: Tony Asbille
• Inventors: Asbille, Tony
• Primary Examiner(s): Shriver, II, James A
• Assistant Examiner(s): Triggs, James J
• Application Number:
  US16/002,492
• Time in Patent Office: 390 Days
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 3/008 having more than two axes
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 3/02 involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/0433 foot operated
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/0457 by locking in a braking position
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/049 locking against movement by contacting the floor or a wall
• CPC Class Codes: F16D 2121/14 Mechanical
• CPC Class Codes: F16D 2125/28 Cams; Levers with cams
• CPC Class Codes: F16D 2127/06 Locking mechanisms, e.g. acting on actuators, on release mechanisms or on force transmission mechanisms
• CPC Class Codes: F16D 63/006 Positive locking brakes
• CPC Class Codes: F16D 65/28 arranged apart from the brake

Abstract

A table base system includes a platform extending from a first end to a second end; a first braking apparatus connected to the platform at the first end, the braking apparatus having a mechanical cam; a spring to aid in retaining the braking apparatus in a locked position; and a lever to move the mechanical cam; the lever is accessible from a top of the platform; and the braking apparatus is engaged via pressure applied to the lever.

Claims

1. A table base system, comprising:

a platform extending from a first end to a second end;

a first braking apparatus connected to the platform at the first end, the braking apparatus having;

a body forming an inner area;

a mechanical cam disposed within the inner are, the mechanical cam extending from a first cam end to a second cam end, the first cam end is pivotally attached to the body;

a spring configured to aid in retaining the braking apparatus in a locked position;

an arm pivotally attached to the spring and disposed within the inner area;

a foot secured to the arm, the foot is configured to extend at a position outside the inner area; and

a lever configured to move the mechanical cam;

wherein the lever is accessible from a top of the platform; and

wherein the braking apparatus is engaged via pressure applied to the lever.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

one or more wheels extending from a bottom of the platform.

3. The system of claim 1,

wherein the arm is engaged with the spring and the mechanical cam;

and

wherein activation of the mechanical cam causes the foot to extend to the ground via the arm and the spring.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the foot is secured to the arm via an extendable rod.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the extendable rod is a self-leveling rod.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the first braking apparatus further comprises:

a brake pedal extending from a first side of the first end to a second side of the first end;

wherein the brake pedal is secured to the lever at the first side; and

wherein the brake pedal becomes level with the platform when in a locked position.

7. The system of claim 6, further comprising:

a second breaking apparatus positioned on the second side of the first end; and

wherein the brake pedal is in communicate with the second breaking apparatus via a second lever; and

wherein the breaking apparatus and second breaking apparatus is locked via the first side or the second side.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform has a flat top surface.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform is positioned less than 8 inches from the ground surface.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the first locking mechanism is configured to remain locked until acted upon by pressure.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the first end is elevated approximately 3 inches above the ground surface.