US3331335A

US3331335A - Combination cabinet and table

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Publication number: US3331335A
Application number: US447271A
Authority: US
Inventors: Grant I Warfield
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1965-04-12
Filing date: 1965-04-12
Publication date: 1967-07-18
Anticipated expiration: 1984-07-18

Description

.Fuy l, i957 f5.1. wARFxELD COMBINATION CABINET AND TABLE Filed April 12,- 1965 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR.

GRANT l WARFIELD 1l l bwe/mfn/ ATTORNEY JUY 18, ii967 G. WARFIELD 3p333315 COMBINATION CABINET AND TABLE Filed April l2, 1965 2 Sheets-Sheet INVENTOR 45 42 GRANT l WARFIELD ATTORNEY United States Patent O 3,331,335 COMBINATION CABINET AND TABLE Grant I. Warfield, 4509 W. 113th St., Minneapolis, Minn. 55431 Filed Apr. 12, 1965, Ser. No. 447,271 8 Claims. (Cl. 10S-50) The herein disclosed invention relates to a combination cabinet and table and resides in providing a cabinet with a folding table detachably secured thereto.

Another object of the invent-ion resides in providing a construction in which the table may be collapsed and disposed in overlying position with reference to the back of the cabinet.

A still further object of the invention resides in providing a table having a main section with one or two end sections hingedly connected thereto and with one end section overlying the back of the cabinet and attached to the cabinet.

An object of the invention resides in providing a construction by means of which the table may be moved relative to the cabinet to bring the main section in the plane of the top of the cabinet with one end section lying against the back of the cabinet and the other end section if employed extended in continuation of the main section or depending therefrom.

An object of the invention resides in providing a construction in which lthe table when in use may be partly supported by the cabinet.

Another object of the invention resides in providing a construction in which the table when removed from the cabinet may be supported independently of the cabinet with all of the sections in coplanar relation. Y A still further object of the invention resides in providing legs pivoted to the main section with braces cooperating' therewith and in providing the main section with a recess therein for the reception of said legs and braces when the table is collapsed.

Other objects of the invention reside in the novel combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter illustrated and/or described.

In the drawings:

FIG. l is a front elevational view of a combination cabinet vand table illustrating an embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 2 is an end elevational View of the cabinet with the table collapsed and mounted on the cabinet.

FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2 showing the table attached to the'cabinet and raised to bring the main sect-ion in a position for use and with one of' the end secv tions illustrated in dotted lines in position of use.

FIG. 4 is an elevational view Vshowing the table detached from the'cabinet with all of the sections in positions of use.

FIG. 5 is an inverted view of the table showing the arrangement'of legs and braces in the recess in the main section of the table.

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary elevational view of a part of the structure shown in FIG. 2 and including the attaching means of the invention and drawn to a greater scale than FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a fragmentary sectioal view taken on line 7--7 0f FIG. 1.

The invention comprises a cabinet A and a table B detachably connected to and supported by the cabinet.

-Both the cabinet and the table are constructed of sheet y vPatented July 18, 1967 ICC suing from the sides 13, top 10 and bottom 12 of the cabinet. The doors 15 are hingedly connected to the sides 13 by means of hinges 18. Latches 19 hold the doors in closed position. Within the cabinet are shelves 2t).

The table B is constructed in three

sections

21, 22 and 23. The section 21 being the main section and the

sections

22 and 23 being end sections. These end sections are hingedly connected to the section 21 by means of hinges 24 and by means of which the sections may be folded into continuation of one another as shown in FIG. 4 or folded to underlie the section 21 as shown in FIG. 2. Each section is constructed with a top 25 having depending marginal flanges 26 extending about the same and forming within the under portion of the various sections of recesses 27.

The table B is provided with

U-shaped legs

31 and 32, preferably tubular in form and flattened out at their ends and pivotally connected to the flanges 26 by means of the hinges 24. These legs have pivoted to them by means of rivets 36 jointed knee braces 34 which are also pivoted to the flanges 26 by means of rivets 35. In addition to the braces 34, other braces 37 are employed which are pivoted on the rivets 36. These braces have connecting portions 38 adapted to be received in the re-entrant angles between the end flanges 26 and tops 25 of the

end sections

22 and 23. The braces 37 may be disconnected from the

sections

22 and 23 and braces 34 folded to permit of inserting the braces and the

legs

31 and 32 into the recess 27 in the main section 21 of the table.

For the purpose of detachably connecting the table B to the cabinet A, two plate-like fittings 41 are employed each overlying the outer surface of one of the sides 13 of the cabinet. One of these fittings is shown in FIG. 6 and is angular in form having a horizontal leg 42 and a vertical leg 43. The horizontal leg 42 is pivoted by means of a pintle 44 to the side 13 of the cabinet which it overlies. The leg 43 is constructed with a substantially vertical slot 45 closed at its ends. The upper end of this slot is formed with an offset 46 extending away from the back 11 of the cabinet. When the table is collapsed the two

end sections

22 and 23 are folded to overlie 4the main section 21 and the parts mounted upon the outer surface of the back 11 as shown in FIG. 2. The section 23 of the table has headed studs 47 issuing outwardly therefrom and adapted to travel in the slots 45 of legs 43 of fittings 41. To permit of inserting the stud 47 in said slot the fittings 41 are loosely journalled on the pintles 44 and the slot 45 is formed with an enlargement 48 permitting of inserting the heads of the studs 47 into the slot. These enlargements are situated midway between the ends of the slots as shown in FIG. 6. The offset 46 and the lower end of the slot 45 are disposed the same distance from the rear surface of the back 11 of cabinet A. Slot 45 is hence arranged on a slight incline. The fitting 41 being pivoted to the side 13 swings in a manner to move the section 23 of the table tight against the back 11 of the cabinet.

The use of the device is as follows: Table B is normally collapsed with the legs and braces received in the recess 27 in section 21 and with the two

end sections

22 and 23 overlying the back 11 of cabinet A as shown in FIG. 2. The ttings 41 are then applied to the studs 47 by inserting the same through the enlargement 48 of the slots 45 of said fittings. The table is then raised until the stud 47 is engaged in the offset 46 of said fitting. The parts will then be supported with the upper edges of the

sections

21 and 23 lying substantially at the same elevation as the top 10 of cabinet A. The hinge connection afforded through pintle 44 brings the folded structure into close contact with the back 11 of cabinet A. The length of the section 21 of the table is substantially equal to table height so that the

legs

31 and 32 may be folded into the recess 27 in section 21. When the table is desired for use, the table is lifted slightly and the studs 47 swung out of offset 46 and into the slot 45. The entire table is then moved upwardly until the studs 47 are in the lower ends of slots 45 as shown in FIG. 3. When the main section 21 is swung upwardly as shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the top 25 of section 21 will lie in continuation of the upper surface of the top of cabinet A. The section 22 may depend from the section 21 as shown in dotted lines in FIG. 3 or the same may be swung upwardly into continuity with the section 21 as shown in full lines in FIG. 3. After the table has been raised, legs 31 are swung downwardly and the braces 34 moved into rectilinear position as shown in FIG. 3. If the section 22 is to be used the same is swung upwardly and the braces 37 applied to hold the said section in usable position. The arrangement of the parts then is as shown in FIG. 3.

If the entire table is to be used, the table will be detached from the cabinet by raising section 23 suiciently to bring the studs 47 opposite the enlargements 48. The fittings 41 may then be moved outwardly to free the section. The legs 32 are then swung outwardly and downwardly and the braces pivoted thereto and cooperating with the

sections

21 and 23 applied. The table when so erected as shown in full lines in FIG. 5 may be moved about independently of the cabinet A. In assemblying the device the reverse procedure is employed.

The advantages of the invention are manifest. The table may be collapsed into a compact form and attached to the cabinet to form a compact unitary construction which may be readily stored in the trunk or interior of an automobile. When desired for use three sizes of table B may be procured, two of the sizes utilizing the cabinet for a support at one end of the table. When removed from the cabinet a still further size of table results when the other section of the table is moved into operative position. The invention is simple in construction and can be manufactured at a nominal expense. Erection of the parts is quickly made and likewise the folding of the structure into its compact form.

Changes in the speciiic form of the invention, as herein described, may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is:

1. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(c) a table having a main section and an end section adapted to extend outwardly from said main section at one end thereof or in parallel relation thereto,

(d) hinge means between said main section and said end section and guiding said end section for movement from a position in continuation of said main section to a position underlying the main section, and

(e) attaching means carried by said cabinet at the upper rear portion of the same and engaging the end section of the table in proximity to the hinge means between said end section and the main section,

(f) said attaching means supporting said table in a position in which the main section extends rearwardly from said cabinet at the height of the top of said cabinet and in another position in which the end section underlies the main section and when so disposed the table overlies the back of the cabinet.

2. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(d) hinge 4means between said main section and said end section and guiding said end section for movement from a position in continuation of said main section to a position underlying the main section, and

(f) said attaching means supporting said table in a position in which the main section extends rearwardly from said cabinet at the height of the top of said cabinet and in another position in which the end section underlies the main section and when so disposed the table overlies the back of the cabinet,

(g) said attaching means being detachable from said end section.

3. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(e) attaching means between said cabinet and table including two parts, one carried by the cabinet and the other by said table,

(f) said parts being detachable to free said table from said cabinet.

4. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(c) a table having a main section and an end section adapted to extend outwardly from said side section at one end thereof or in parallel relation thereto,

(f) said attaching means supporting said table in a position in which the main section extends rearwardly from said cabinet at the height of the top of said cabinet and in another position in which the end section underlies the main section and when so disposed the table overlies the back of the cabinet, and

(g) legs attached to said center section and foldable into positions between said center section and said end sections.

5. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(c) a table having a main section and an end section adapted to extend outwardly from said side section at one end thereof in parallel relation thereto,

(d) hinge means between said main section and said end section `and guiding said end section for movement from a position in continuation of said main section to a position underlying the main section,

(e) attaching means between said cabinet and table including a plate carried by said cabinet and having a substantially vertical slot therein closed at its ends,

(f) said attaching means further having a stud provided with a head and carried by said table and slidable in said slot,

(g) said stud resting in one position in the lower end of said slot,

(h) said slot having an offset at the upper end thereof for the reception of said stud when at the upper end of the slot.

6. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(d) hinge means between said main section and said end section and guiding said end section for movement from a position in continuation of said main section to a position underlying the main section,

(g) said stud resting in one position in the lower end of said slot,

(h) said slot having an oifset at the upper end thereof for the reception of said stud when at the upper end of the slot, and

(i) said slot having an enlargement intermediate its ends and through which the head of the stud may pass to disconnect the table from said cabinet.

7. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(e) attaching means between said cabinet and table including an angle shaped plate having substantially vertical and horizontal legs, said vertical leg having a substantially vertical slot therein closed at its ends,

(f) pivot means for pivoting said plate at the outer end of said horizontal leg to said cabinet,

(g) said attaching means further including a stud having a head Iand carried by said table, (h) said stud being slidable in said slot and in one position being received in the lower end of the slot, and

(i) said slot having an offset at the upper end thereof for the reception of the stud when at the upper end of the slot.

8. In combination:

(a) a cabinet having a bottom, a top, sides and a back,

(b) said top being substantially of table height,

(d) hinge means between said main section and said end section yand guiding said end section for movement from a position in continuation of said main section to a position underlying the main section,

(e) attaching means between said cabinet and table,

including an angle shaped plate having substantially vertical and horizontal legs, said vertical leg having a substantially Vertical slot therein closed at its ends,

(g) said attaching means further including a stud having a head and carried by said table,

(h) said stud being slidable in said slot and in one position being received in the lower end of the slot, :and

(i) said slot having an oifset at the upper end thereof for the reception of the stud when at the upper end of the slot,

(i) said slot having :an enlargement intermediate i-ts ends and through which the head of the stud may pass to disconnect the table from said cabinet.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,133,743 3/1915 Phelps.

2,112,969 7/1938 Whitcomb 10S-50 X 2,158,950 5/1939 Swett 108-35 2,639,761 5/1953 Schenzinger 108-50 X 2,743,978 5/ 1956 Shore 108-36 2,857,222 10/1958 Keck 108-50 2,861,855 11/1958 Leshner 108-36 2,903,313 9/1959 Block 10S-35 DAVID I. WILLIAMOWSKY, Primary Examiner. FRANK B. SHERRY, Examiner. G. O- FINCH, Assistant Examiner.

Claims

1. IN COMBINATION: (A) A CABINET HAVING A BOTTOM, A TOP, SIDES AND A BACK, (B) SAID TOP BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OF TABLE HEIGHT, (C) A TABLE HAVING A MAIN SECTION AND AN END SECTION ADAPTED TO EXTEND OUTWARDLY FROM SAID MAIN SECTION AT ONE END THEREOF OR IN PARALLEL RELATION THERETO, (D) HINGE MEANS BETWEEN SAID MAIN SECTION AND SAID END SECTION AND GUIDING SAID END SECTION FOR MOVEMENT FROM A POSITION IN CONTINUATION OF SAID MAIN SECTION TO A POSITION UNDERLYING THE MAIN SECTION, AND (E) ATTACHING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CABINET AT THE UPPER REAR PORTION OF THE SAME AND ENGAGING THE END SECTION OF THE TABLE IN PROXIMITY TO THE HINGE MEANS BETWEEN SAID END SECTION AND THE MAIN SECTION, (F) SAID ATTACHING MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TABLE IN A POSITION IN WHICH THE MAIN SECTION EXTENDS REARWARDLY FROM SAID CABINET AT THE HEIGHT OF THE TOP OF SAID CABINET AND IN ANOTHER POSITION IN WHICH THE END SECTION UNDERLIES THE MAIN SECTION AND WHEN SO DISPOSED THE TABLE OVERLIES THE BACK OF THE CABINET.