The convertible furniture unit comprises a hinge member pivotally linking first and second furniture portions to allow the first and second furniture portions to relatively pivot relative to each other to adopt a number of different angular relative positions, and a locking mechanism to releasably lock the first and second furniture portion in a given angular relative position. The first and second furniture portions each comprise a number of slats that are intermeshed with and are slidable between the slats of the other one of the first and second furniture portions. Each slat comprises a hinge portion pivotally attached to the hinge member, an arm extending away from the hinge portion and a free extremity opposite the hinge portion. The first and second furniture portions are capable of adopting at least:•a first position wherein the arms of the slats of the first furniture portion extend away from the hinge member and through the arms of the slats of the second furniture portion; and•a second position in which the arms of the slats of the first furniture portion extend away from hinge and away from the arms of the slats of the second furniture portion without crossing or extending through the arms of the slats of the second furniture portion. The first and second positions of the first and second furniture portions are both operable for use of the furniture unit by a user.

A large, thin, generally planar panel constructed from blow-molded plastic may include a first surface, a second surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the first and second surfaces. The panel may include a nominal panel thickness (PT), which may be the distance between the first surface and the second surface, and a nominal wall thickness (WT), which may be the thickness of the outer wall of the blow-molded plastic structure. A plurality of depressions may be integrally formed in the second surface and a nominal distance (D) separating adjacent depressions may be measured from an edge of one depression to an edge of the adjacent depression. The relationship between the nominal panel thickness, the nominal wall thickness, and the nominal distance between adjacent depressions is shown by the equation WT.Math.PT.Math.D≦0.030.

A folding table having first and opposite ends that are rotatable relative to one another to lie either face-to-face when the folding table is in a folded configuration or end-to-end when the folding table is in an unfolded configuration. The table includes a pair of pull-out wheels on which the table can roll in its folded configuration. A retractable chair rack can be pulled outwardly from one of the table ends to engage a stack of folding chairs to be transported when the table is in its folded configuration and functioning as a cart. The pair of pull-out wheels are pivotally coupled to the table and rotatable between a first position lying outside and adjacent opposite sides of the table when the table is in its folded configuration and a second position lying below the bottom of the table when the table is in its unfolded configuration.

A locking mechanism that is configured to automatically secure a first object to a second object when the objects are adjacent one another is disclosed. The locking mechanism selectively releases the objects from one another in response to the movement of a third object. The locking mechanism includes a latch having a base, a pivoting portion attached to the base, with the pivoting portion configured to pivotally secure the latch to the first object about an axis (A). The latch also includes a securing portion attached to the base. A receiving surface is configured to contact the second object as it comes into proximity with the first object and pivot the latch about the axis (A) in a first direction. The securing portion also includes a hook configured to automatically secure the second object to the first object when said objects are adjacent to one another.

Embodiments generally relate to hinge mechanisms. Many of the hinge mechanism embodiments may be used in foldable furniture. The foldable furniture may be a foldable seat or table. The hinge mechanism may include a central cylinder with a body defining a hinge axis. The central cylinder may have rotate channel(s) transverse to the hinge axis and locking channels extending axially from the rotate channel(s). Collar(s) may couple with the central cylinder and may include pin(s) that protrude inwardly into the rotate channel(s) and locking channel(s) of the central cylinder. In some embodiments, an intermediate cylinder may be disposed between the central cylinder and the collar(s). The intermediate cylinder may have slots corresponding to the rotate channel(s) of the central cylinder. When pin(s) and locking channel(s) are aligned, the central lock cylinder may move axially to lock the collars in a desired angular position (e.g., a deployed or folded configuration).

Embodiments generally relate to hinge mechanisms. Many of the hinge mechanism embodiments may be used in foldable furniture. The foldable furniture may be a foldable seat or table. The hinge mechanism may include a central cylinder with a body defining a hinge axis. The central cylinder may have rotate channel(s) transverse to the hinge axis and locking channels extending axially from the rotate channel(s). Collar(s) may couple with the central cylinder and may include pin(s) that protrude inwardly into the rotate channel(s) and locking channel(s) of the central cylinder. In some embodiments, an intermediate cylinder may be disposed between the central cylinder and the collar(s). The intermediate cylinder may have slots corresponding to the rotate channel(s) of the central cylinder. When pin(s) and locking channel(s) are aligned, the central lock cylinder may move axially to lock the collars in a desired angular position (e.g., a deployed or folded configuration).

A puzzle storage apparatus configured to retain a jigsaw puzzle in a partially complete or fully completed state. The puzzle storage apparatus is dimensioned to fit under furniture, such as a couch or bed, for easy out of sight puzzle storage and protection. The puzzle storage apparatus comprises a board tray and a rolling component. The board tray is designed to allow a user to construct a jigsaw puzzle on a top surface of the board tray. The rolling component allows the user to easily roll the board tray with the partially or fully completed jigsaw puzzle under the furniture when the user is not working on the puzzle.

A puzzle storage apparatus configured to retain a jigsaw puzzle in a partially complete or fully completed state. The puzzle storage apparatus is dimensioned to fit under furniture, such as a couch or bed, for easy out of sight puzzle storage and protection. The puzzle storage apparatus comprises a board tray and a rolling component. The board tray is designed to allow a user to construct a jigsaw puzzle on a top surface of the board tray. The rolling component allows the user to easily roll the board tray with the partially or fully completed jigsaw puzzle under the furniture when the user is not working on the puzzle.

A portable desk apparatus that allows a user to enjoy a complete office experience is provided for. In a preferred embodiment, the portable desk is comprised of a separably attached desk portion and seat portion. The desk portion is preferably constructed out of a desk member, a slip light, a foldable cup holder, a desk support member, a desk attachment mechanism, a desk extension member, and at least one ground support member. The chair portion is preferably constructed out of a seat member, two pairs of legs equipped with two support members, and a foldable seat back member. The entire apparatus may be collapsed for each transportation or storage, and may be extended to be used as an office.

A portable desk apparatus that allows a user to enjoy a complete office experience is provided for. In a preferred embodiment, the portable desk is comprised of a separably attached desk portion and seat portion. The desk portion is preferably constructed out of a desk member, a slip light, a foldable cup holder, a desk support member, a desk attachment mechanism, a desk extension member, and at least one ground support member. The chair portion is preferably constructed out of a seat member, two pairs of legs equipped with two support members, and a foldable seat back member. The entire apparatus may be collapsed for each transportation or storage, and may be extended to be used as an office.