US4615279A
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Vertically adjustable table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-06
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2005-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A table comprising two or more legs, at least one leg being fitted with a height adjustment mechanism, all legs being fitted with adjustment mechanisms that are adjustable both in separate and in interconnected relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornelis F. de la Haye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B9/00; A47B9/04; A47B87/00; A47B87/002; A47B2009/043; A47B2009/046; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0011; A47B2200/002; A47B2200/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A table comprising a central portion, at least one wing portion, means attaching each said wing portion to said central portion, first and second legs connected to a respective one of said portions and a third leg connected to one of said portions at a position intermediate said first and second legs, and leg adjustment means provided at each said leg for changing the height of said portions, said leg adjustment means comprising a worm wheel transmission at each said leg and a connecting rod means detachably connected between said worm wheel transmission of said third leg and the worm wheel transmissions of said first and second legs, said connecting rod means having a rod member and universal joint members resiliently connected at each end thereof for telescopic movement relative to said rod member, said universal joint members being detachably connected to a said worm wheel transmission, whereby said connecting rod means can be connected to and detached from said worm wheel transmissions as wing portions are attached to said central portion and to each other, said leg adjustment means being operably connected together through said connecting rod means to raise or lower said legs in unison.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A table comprising a central portion, at least one wing portion, means attaching each said wing portion to said central portion, first and second legs connected to a respective one of said portions and a third leg connected to one of said portions at a position intermediate said first and second legs, and leg adjustment means provided at each said leg for changing the height of said portions, said leg adjustment means comprising a worm wheel transmission at each said leg and a connecting rod means detachably connected between said worm wheel transmission of said third leg and the worm wheel transmissions of said first and second legs, said connecting rod means having a rod member and universal joint members resiliently connected at each end thereof for telescopic movement relative to said rod member, said universal joint members being detachably connected to a said worm wheel transmission, whereby said connecting rod means can be connected to and detached from said worm wheel transmissions as wing portions are attached to said central portion and to each other, said leg adjustment means being operably connected together through said connecting rod means to raise or lower said legs in unison.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A table according to claim 1 wherein said worm-worm wheel transmissions at said legs are connected to universal joints.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A table according to claim 2, wherein a tube is arranged around the connecting rod means, said tube being pivotally connected at each end to the respective leg, with the pivot axis of the tube coinciding with the pivot axis of the universal joint.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A table according to claim 1, comprising a central portion and at least one wing portion connected therewith, the connection between the wing portion and the central portion extending in a curved line of separation, said portions being interconnected by one tie member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A table according to claim 4, wherein the central portion and the wing portion at said line of separation are each provided with a groove, in which grooves there is provided a connecting strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A table according to claim 1, wherein each leg comprises at least two telescopically coacting portions.
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