Connectable event tables

• US 6,324,997 B1
• Filed: 10/23/2000
• Issued: 12/04/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Edward R. Weber
• Original Assignee: Gary Baker
• Inventors: Baker, Gary
• Primary Examiner(s): Chen, Jose V.
• Application Number:
  US09/695,542
• Time in Patent Office: 407 Days
• Field of Search: 108/64, 108/69, 108/77, 108/65, 108/116, 108/117, 108/132
• US Class Current: 108/64
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 87/002 Combination of tables; Linking or assembling means therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 9/14 with pins coacting with holes

Abstract

A train of like event tables in which a height adjustment mechanism is provided which includes a locking device which must be pulled to release. There is further provided a latch mechanism which selectively supports leaves hingeably attached to the top of each of the tables, or inter connects adjacent tables to form a train.

Claims

1. An event table capable of being joined with like tables to form a train, wherein each said table includes a top and leaves hingeably attached to the edges of said top for movement between an extended position and a stowed position;

each said table including means for height adjustment of said table and engagement means for selectively inter engaging like said tables in a stable train of like tables;

said height adjustment means including a pair of legs, each of said legs having posts, extensions telescopingly received in said posts, and a locking mechanism for selectively fixing the position of said extension relative to said post;

said locking mechanism being pulled to disengage said extension from said post to permit adjustment thereof; and

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said engagement means including a latch, said latch being mounted beneath said table top and selectively slidable to a position in which at least a portion of said latch extends beyond said edge of said table top;

a slot formed beneath each said leaf, said slot being axially aligned with said latch that when said latch is slidable beyond said edge of said table top a portion thereof moves into said slot to provide support for said leaf extended; and

when said leaf is in its stowed position, said latch is selectively movable into said slot of a like table configuration with said table top.

2. The invention as taught in claim 1, wherein said latch is mounted in a housing, said housing being disposed beneath said table top.

3. The invention as taught in claim 2, wherein said latch is formed with a series of apertures aligned along its length;

a pin assembly, said pin assembly disposed in said housing in alignment with said series of apertures, said pin assembly having a pin, said pin being receivable in said apertures, and said pin being movable toward and away from said apertures to selectively secure the position thereof relative to said table top.

4. The invention as taught in claim 3, wherein said extension is formed with a series of pin holes, said post having at least one pin hole therein, said pin hole in said post being aligned with said series of pin holes;

a carrier;

said carrier having at least one pin affixed thereto and so positioned as to be selectively insertable in said pin holes;

a spring, said spring being engaged with said carrier so as to normally bias said carrier toward said post in order that said pin is inserted in said pin holes, and a finger grip on said carrier, said finger grip being manually engageable so as to permit overcoming of said spring bias to thereby permit movement of said extension relative to said post.

5. The invention as taught in claim 2, wherein said extension is formed with a series of pin holes, said post having at least one pin hole therein, said pin hole in said post being aligned with said series of pin holes;

a carrier;

said carrier having at least one pin affixed thereto and so positioned as to be selectively insertable in said pin holes;

a spring, said spring being engaged with said carrier so as to normally bias said carrier toward said post in order that said pin is inserted in said pin holes, and a finger grip on said carrier, said finger grip being manually engageable so as to permit overcoming of said spring bias to thereby permit movement of said extension relative to said post.

6. The invention as taught in claim 1, wherein said latch is manually movable, a finger grip positioned at an end of said latch, said finger grip facilitating movement of said latch relative to said slot.

7. The invention as taught in claim 6, wherein said extension is formed with a series of pin holes, said post having at least one pin hole therein, said pin hole in said post being aligned with said series of pin holes;

a carrier;

said carrier having at least one pin affixed thereto and so positioned as to be selectively insertable in said pin holes;

a spring, said spring being engaged with said carrier so as to normally bias said carrier toward said post in order that said pin is inserted in said pin holes, and a finger grip on said carrier, said finger grip being manually engageable so as to permit overcoming of said spring bias to thereby permit movement of said extension relative to said post.

8. The height adjustment mechanism of claim 1, wherein said extension is formed with a series of pin holes, said post having at least one pin hole therein, said pin hole in said post being aligned with said series of pin holes;

a carrier;

said carrier having at least one pin affixed thereto and so positioned as to be selectively insertable in said pin holes;

a spring, said spring being engaged with said carrier so as to normally bias said carrier toward said post in order that said pin is inserted in said pin holes, and a finger grip on said carrier, said finger grip being manually engageable so as to permit overcoming of said spring bias to thereby permit movement of said extension relative to said post.

9. The invention as taught in claim 8, wherein each said leg comprises two posts, said posts having extensions therein, a cross brace interconnecting said posts, and said carrier mounted for reciprocal movement on said cross brace.

10. The invention as taught in claim 8, wherein said spring is a leaf spring.

11. The invention as taught in claim 1, wherein a lateral support member is provided beneath each said leaf hingeably attached to said top of said table, said lateral support member defining a slot, said slot being open at the edge of said leaf adjacent the hinges in both its stowed and its extended position.