Pivoting stowable work table for parking space in garage

• US 20060137578A1
• Filed: 12/29/2004
• Published: 06/29/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Kimberly E. Noding
• Original Assignee: Kimberly E. Noding
• Inventors: Noding, Kimberly E.
• Application Number:
  US11/025,628
• Publication Number:
  US 20060137578A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 108/152
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 5/02 detachable

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for utilizing a space in a garage. A table is mounted on a wall in the garage and is deployed in an orientation in which the table extends outwardly from the wall into the space in the garage. The table includes adjustable hinges that can be moved into position over studs in the garage wall when the table is being mounted and includes spring loaded legs that assist in moving the table from the deployed position to a stored position folded snugly against the wall.

Claims

1. A method for utilizing a sapce in a garage, the garage including a wall and a floor, the method comprising the steps of

(a) providing a stowable pivoting work table having at least two operative positions, a first deployed position extending outwardly from the wall into the space in the garage and a second stored upright position adjacent the wall of the garage, said table including

(i) a frame having first and second ends, said frame being generally horizontally oriented when said table is in said first deployed position and being generally vertically oriented when said table is in said second stored position,

(ii) at least one hinge slidably mounted on said frame for lateral movement therealong,

(iii) a bracket attached to said hinge to secure said table to the wall of the garage,

(iv) a first telescoping leg having a lower end and having an upper end attached to said first end of said frame and including a spring mounted on said leg such that when said table is in said deployed position said spring is compressed and generates a force acting to displace said frame upwardly to said second stored position,

(iv) a second telescoping leg having a lower end and having an upper end attached to said second end of said frame;

(b) mounting said table on the wall by

(i) laterally sliding said bracket on said frame to a desired position,

(ii) attaching said bracket to the wall,

(iii) attaching said lower end of said first leg to one of a pair comprising the wall and the floor, and

(iv) attaching said lower end of said second leg to one of a pair comprising the wall and the floor;

(c) pivotally moving said table to said deployed position in the space in the garage;

(d) working on said table;

(e) pivotally moving said table to said stored position; and

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(f) parking a vehicle in the garage to occupy at least partially the space in the garage.

2. A stowable pivoting work table having at least two operative positions,

(a) a first deployed position extending outwardly from a wall into a space extending laterally from the wall, the wall having a base;

and,

(b) a second stored upright position pivoted upwardly from said first deployed position to a position adjacent the, said table including

(c) a frame having first and second ends, said frame being generally horizontally oriented when said table is in said first deployed position and being generally vertically oriented when said table is in said second stored position;

(d) at least one hinge slidably mounted on said frame for lateral movement therealong;

(e) a bracket attached to said hinge to secure said table to the wall of the garage;

(f) a first telescoping leg having a lower end attached to said base of the wall and having an upper end attached to said first end of said frame and including a spring mounted on said leg such that when said table is in said deployed position said spring is compressed and generates a force acting to displace said frame upwardly to said second stored position; and

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(g) a second telescoping leg having a lower end attached to said base of the wall and having an upper end attached to said second end of said frame.

3. A stowable pivoting work table having at least two operative positions,

(a) a first deployed position extending outwardly from a wall into a space extending outwardly from the wall, the wall having a base;

and,

(b) a second stored upright position pivoted upwardly from said first deployed position to a position adjacent the wall, said table including

(c) a frame having first and second sides, said frame being generally horizontally oriented when said table is in said first deployed position and being generally vertically oriented when said table is in said second stored position,

(d) a work surface attached to said frame and having a width;

(e) at least one hinge slidably mounted on said frame for lateral movement therealong;

(f) a first leg attached to said hinge to secure said table to the wall of the garage;

(g) a second leg having

(i) a first end,

(ii) a second end attached to said hinge and to said frame to pivot said frame and work surface when said table moves from said first deployed position to said second stored position,

 

said frame being attached to said second leg such that the distance between said hinge and said frame is at least equal to the width of said work surface;

(h) a first telescoping leg having a lower end attached to said base of the wall and having an upper end attached to said first side of said frame; and

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(i) a second telescoping leg having a lower end attached to said base of the wall and having an upper end attached to said second side of said frame such that when said table is in said second stored position said frame nests between said first and second telescoping legs.