Abstract:
A fold-down work surface includes a planar top frame having first and second opposite ends and mounted thereto at least one parallelogram frame lying in a vertical plane orthogonal to a wall. The top frame is horizontal when deployed and vertical when raised into a storage position adjacent the wall. Each parallelogram frame is mounted to a corresponding slide. The top frame, a lower longitudinal element, the slide, and a vertical leg for each parallelogram frame form a frame pivotable in the corresponding vertical plane. Each slide is slidably mounted in a vertical track which is mountable to the wall. The top frame is constrained to rotate about the upper end of a primary brace member. The lower end of the primary brace member is pivotally mounted to the wall.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a piece of folding furniture (10), comprising a base part (12) which can be fixed to a wall (14). Said piece of folding furniture (10) further has a folding part (16) which is connected to the base part (12) in a hinged manner and by means of a hinge (24) can be folded out into a substantially horizontal position in relation to the base part (12) and folded up against said base part (12). The piece of folding furniture (10) also comprises a leg (18) which is connected to the folding part (16) by means of a leg hinge (26). When the folding part (16) is unfolded said leg rests on a floor (20) in a substantially vertical manner and in this way supports the folding part (16). The invention also provides for a restricted-guidance mechanism (30) which pivots the leg (18) substantially synchronously with the folding movements of the folding part (16) so that when the folding part (16) is unfolded the leg (18) projects substantially perpendicularly from the folding part (16) and when the folding part (16) is folded up it is substantially parallel to same.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a piece of furniture provided with an outward foldable table leaf and a method therefor. The table leaf herein comprises an outer end coupled to the piece of furniture for pivoting around a substantially horizontal pivot axis by means of a first coupling means such that the table leaf is pivotable between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position, characterized in that a second coupling means is present for holding the table leaf in the vertical position, wherein the first coupling means and the second coupling means are embodied such that in the vertical position the table leaf is slidable in a substantially horizontal direction along the piece of furniture, wherein the second coupling means holds the table leaf in the vertical position such that the table leaf is prevented from being able to fold outward unintentionally during sliding thereof.
Abstract:
A fold-down work surface includes a planar top frame having first and second opposite ends and mounted thereto at least one parallelogram frame lying in a vertical plane orthogonal to a wall. The top frame is horizontal when deployed and vertical when raised into a storage position adjacent the wall. Each parallelogram frame is mounted to a corresponding slide. The top frame, a lower longitudinal element, the slide, and a vertical leg for each parallelogram frame form a frame pivotable in the corresponding vertical plane. Each slide is slidably mounted in a vertical track which is mountable to the wall. The top frame is constrained to rotate about the upper end of a primary brace member. The lower end of the primary brace member is pivotally mounted to the wall.
Abstract:
A convertible furniture unit (20) has a base (36) and a platform (38) pivotally connected thereto about a first axis from an upright stowed position to a horizontal use position. The platform has an upper surface in use that supports mattress (62), and an opposite surface. A panel (64) has a first end pivotally mounted to the opposite surface about a second axis spaced from the first axis so that the panel is in a support position when the platform is in use, and the panel is in a working position when the platform is stowed. An extension (68) has a pivotal connection to the panel spaced from the panel's first end, for rotation between an upper position for propping the panel in its working position, and a lower position. The extension pivots about a third axis spaced from the first and second axes and includes a part (70, 74) supporting the panel when the extension is lowered.
Abstract:
A flip top table includes a leg assembly supporting an axle defining a rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction. A strike plate is non-rotatably secured to the axle, with the strike plate having first and second circumferentially spaced and radially extending stop surfaces. A worksurface is rotatably supported on the axle and includes first and second circumferentially spaced stop surfaces. The worksurface is rotatable about the rotation axis between a use position and a stowed position. A latch assembly is coupled to and rotatable with the worksurface between the use and stowed positions. The latch assembly includes a lock bolt moveable in the longitudinal direction between a disengaged position, wherein the lock bolt is longitudinally displaced from the strike plate, and an engaged position, wherein the lock bolt engages the second stop surface of the strike plate when the worksurface is in the use position. An actuation mechanism is also provided.
Abstract:
A pedestal apparatus for an article of furniture is disclosed. The pedestal apparatus has an elongate post formation defining a first end and a second end and having a longitudinal axis. The post formation immovably supports a fixed foot arrangement and also movably supports a variable foot arrangement. The variable foot arrangement is selectively movable along and around the longitudinal axis for varying a longitudinal and angular proximity between the variable foot arrangement and the fixed foot arrangement. Biasing means are provided for controlling movement of the variable foot arrangement whereby, in use, the biasing means causes both the fixed foot arrangement and the variable foot arrangement to abut an underlying surface and thereby provide a substantial stabilization of the pedestal apparatus.
Abstract:
A freestanding partition panel includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members forming an open space within the panel. A removable intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings. The intermediate cross member and the first and the second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations. A utility unit is mountable in a variety of different selected portions on the mounting spaces. Cover panels are connected to the intermediate horizontal cross member and the other parts of the frame to cover exposed areas around the utility unit.
Abstract:
A convertible furniture unit (20) has a base (36) and a platform (38) pivotally connected thereto about a first axis from an upright stowed position to a horizontal use position. The platform has an upper surface in use that supports mattress (62), and an opposite surface. A panel (64) has a first end pivotally mounted to the opposite surface about a second axis spaced from the first axis so that the panel is in a support position when the platform is in use, and the panel is in a working position when the platform is stowed. An extension (68) has a pivotal connection to the panel spaced from the panel's first end, for rotation between an upper position for propping the panel in its working position, and a lower position. The extension pivots about a third axis spaced from the first and second axes and includes a part (70, 74) supporting the panel when the extension is lowered.