An expandable storage structure (10) comprises at least one extendable wall. The extendable wall comprises at least three slidably engaged panels (30, 32, 36), and at least a first and second panel (30, 32) are co-planar. At least one of the panels (30, 32, 36) is hollow and receives at least a part of at least one of the other panels (30, 32, 36). The first and second panels (30, 32) are movable relative to each other panel (30, 32, 36) in order to adjust a dimension of the wall. A linkage mechanism (34) connects the first and second panels (30, 32) and is configured to allow relative movement between the panels (30, 32, 36) while maintaining the first and second panels (30, 32) in the same plane as each other.

An expandable table which allows a user to easily increase the tabletop surface remotely. The expandable table includes a plurality of primary leaves, a plurality of secondary leaves, a motorized actuation disk, and a guide disk. The motorized actuation disk is concentrically and rotatably connected to the guide disk in order to delineate a travel path for each of the primary leaves and each of the secondary leaves. The primary leaves and the secondary leaves are radially distributed about and operatively coupled to the motorized actuation disk and the guide disk. In a retracted configuration, the primary leaves make up the tabletop surface. In an expanded configuration, the primary leaves and the secondary leaves are positioned offset to a rotation axis of the motorized actuation disk with the secondary leaves being interspersed between the primary leaves. Additionally. The centerpiece is raised in order to yield a substantially larger tabletop surface.

An expandable storage structure (10) comprises at least one extendable wall. The extendable wall comprises at least three slidably engaged panels (30, 32, 36), and at least a first and second panel (30, 32) are co-planar. At least one of the panels (30, 32, 36) is hollow and receives at least a part of at least one of the other panels (30, 32, 36). The first and second panels (30, 32) are movable relative to each other panel (30, 32, 36) in order to adjust a dimension of the wall. A linkage mechanism (34) connects the first and second panels (30, 32) and is configured to allow relative movement between the panels (30, 32, 36) while maintaining the first and second panels (30, 32) in the same plane as each other.

An expandable storage structure (10) comprises at least one extendable wall. The extendable wall comprises at least three slidably engaged panels (30, 32, 36), and at least a first and second panel (30, 32) are co-planar. At least one of the panels (30, 32, 36) is hollow and receives at least a part of at least one of the other panels (30, 32, 36). The first and second panels (30, 32) are movable relative to each other panel (30, 32, 36) in order to adjust a dimension of the wall. A linkage mechanism (34) connects the first and second panels (30, 32) and is configured to allow relative movement between the panels (30, 32, 36) while maintaining the first and second panels (30, 32) in the same plane as each other.

An extendable table movable between an extended position and a retracted position is disclosed. The table includes a generally rectangular table frame, outer sliding tracks secured to the rails of the table frame, first and second cross members also secured to the rails of the table frame, as well as four table legs. The table includes first and second movable table tops, each having a molded plastic table top surface, and inner sliding tracks which are slidingly received within the outer sliding tracks so that the first and second table tops are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The table includes a leaf, having a molded plastic table top surface and first and second retainers disposed on an underside of the table leaf. The table leaf is movable from a storage position, in which the table leaf rests on the cross members beneath the sliding table tops, and a use position, in which the table leaf retainers are fitted over and mated with portions of the first and second cross members so that the table leaf top surface is aligned between and substantially coplanar with the first and second sliding table tops.

An extendable table movable between an extended position and a retracted position is disclosed. The table includes a generally rectangular table frame, outer sliding tracks secured to the rails of the table frame, first and second cross members also secured to the rails of the table frame, as well as four table legs. The table includes first and second movable table tops, each having a molded plastic table top surface, and inner sliding tracks which are slidingly received within the outer sliding tracks so that the first and second table tops are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The table includes a leaf, having a molded plastic table top surface and first and second retainers disposed on an underside of the table leaf. The table leaf is movable from a storage position, in which the table leaf rests on the cross members beneath the sliding table tops, and a use position, in which the table leaf retainers are fitted over and mated with portions of the first and second cross members so that the table leaf top surface is aligned between and substantially coplanar with the first and second sliding table tops.

An extendable table movable between an extended position and a retracted position is disclosed. The table includes a generally rectangular table frame, outer sliding tracks secured to the rails of the table frame, first and second cross members also secured to the rails of the table frame, as well as four table legs. The table includes first and second movable table tops, each having a molded plastic table top surface, and inner sliding tracks which are slidingly received within the outer sliding tracks so that the first and second table tops are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The table includes a leaf, having a molded plastic table top surface and first and second retainers disposed on an underside of the table leaf. The table leaf is movable from a storage position, in which the table leaf rests on the cross members beneath the sliding table tops, and a use position, in which the table leaf retainers are fitted over and mated with portions of the first and second cross members so that the table leaf top surface is aligned between and substantially coplanar with the first and second sliding table tops.

A pull-out table with a single slide rail including a table frame, first and second table boards symmetrically disposed on the table frame, an extended table board disposed between the first and second table boards, and a sliding rail assembly, is provided. The sliding rail assembly including rope winding wheels is disposed on an inner frame on one side of the table frame along a length of the table frame. The rope winding wheel on one end of the inner frame is cooperatively linked to the rope winding wheel on the other end of the inner frame through a synchronously wound steel rope. The first and second table boards are respectively connected to an upper part and a lower part of the steel rope through respective slider seats. When one of the table boards is pulled, the other table board is driven to move in an opposite direction.

A pull-out table with a single slide rail including a table frame, first and second table boards symmetrically disposed on the table frame, an extended table board disposed between the first and second table boards, and a sliding rail assembly, is provided. The sliding rail assembly including rope winding wheels is disposed on an inner frame on one side of the table frame along a length of the table frame. The rope winding wheel on one end of the inner frame is cooperatively linked to the rope winding wheel on the other end of the inner frame through a synchronously wound steel rope. The first and second table boards are respectively connected to an upper part and a lower part of the steel rope through respective slider seats. When one of the table boards is pulled, the other table board is driven to move in an opposite direction.

A mechanism for an extension leaf of an extension table. The mechanism comprises a frame defining a first formation configured for engagement by an end of a first axle of the extension leaf and second formation configured for engagement by an end of a second axle of the extension leaf. The first formation mounts the end of the first axle for rotation about a first axis that is parallel to a hinge axis of the extension leaf, and constrains the first axle against translation in a plane perpendicular to the first axis. In the illustrated embodiment, the first formation is simply an aperture in the frame. The second formation defines an elongate path along the frame, supports the end of the second axle for rotation about a second axis, and guides the second axle along the elongate path from end to end during reconfiguration of the extension leaf between its extended configuration and its collapsed configuration as shown. A force transfer component is hingedly connected to the frame about a third axis and defines an abutment surface extending across the elongate path for engagement by the end of the second axle during the movement of the second axle toward end of the elongate path. Rotation of the lever arm in a first direction about the third axis causes the abutment surface to move toward end of the path and rotation of the lever arm in an opposite, second direction about the third axis causes the abutment surface to move toward end of the path. A damper is connected to the force transfer component to damp force applied to it when it is engaged by the end of the second axle during the movement of the second axle toward end of the elongate path.