Stable Long Iron Plate Table

Abstract

A stable long iron plate table comprises a table board assembly and a support assembly; the table board assembly comprises a table board, the table board has a front end and a back end, the front end and the back end are both provided with fixing pipes, the fixing pipes are of a hollow structure, the inside of the fixing pipes is detachably connected with a support pipe, the support pipe is fixed in the fixing pipes to support the table board; the support assembly comprises support legs, the support legs comprise a plurality of leg tubes, each leg tube is provided with a groove, the plurality of leg tubes can cross each other through the groove and are locked and fixed through fasteners; the bottom of the table board is provided with a connecting beam, the table board is detachably connected to the support assembly through the connecting beam.

Claims

1. A stable long iron plate table, comprising a table board assembly and a support assembly; and wherein, said table board assembly comprises a table board, said table board is provided with a front end and a rear end, and both said front end and said rear end are provided with fixing pipes; and said fixing pipes are hollow in structure, and support pipe are detachably connected inside, and said support pipe is fixed inside said fixing pipe to support said table board; and wherein, said support assembly comprises support legs, wherein said support legs comprise a plurality of leg tubes, and each leg tube is provided with a groove, wherein the plurality of leg tubes can cross each other through said groove and are locked and fixed through fasteners; and wherein a bottom of said table board is provided with a connecting beam and said table board is detachably connected to said support assembly through said connecting beam.

2. The long iron plate table according to claim 1, wherein said table board is rectangular in structure, with a length extending in a transverse direction and a width extending in a longitudinal direction, and a number of said table board is three, namely a first table board, a second table board and a third table board.

3. The long iron plate table according to claim 2, wherein said fixing pipe and said connecting beam are all arranged below said first table board, said second table board and said third table board.

4. The long iron plate table according to claim 3, wherein said fixing pipes are arranged along a width direction, a width of said table boards is equal to a length of said fixing pipe, and a sum of the widths of three said table boards is equal to the length of said support pipe.

5. The long iron plate table according to claim 4, wherein both ends of said fixing pipe of said second table board are open structures, and one ends of said fixing pipe of said first table board and said fixing pipe of said third table board are closed and the other ends are open.

6. The long iron plate table according to claim 5, wherein said fixing pipe of said first table board and said fixing pipe of said third table board are both provided with threaded holes and said support pipe is connected to the bottom of said first table board and the bottom of said third table board through bolts and nuts.

7. The long iron plate table according to claim 6, wherein the bottoms of three said table boards are provided with fixing buckles which are sleeved at a joint of three said table boards and locked by fasteners, so that three said table board are on a same horizontal line.

8. A stable long iron plate table, comprising a table board assembly, a support assembly and a support rod group; and wherein, said table board assembly comprises a table board, said table board is provided with a front end and a rear end, and both said front end and said rear end are provided with fixing pipes; and said fixing pipes are hollow in structure, and support pipes are detachably connected inside, and said support pipe is fixed inside said fixing pipe to support said table board; and wherein, said support assembly comprises support legs, wherein said support legs comprise a plurality of leg tubes, and each leg tube is provided with a groove, wherein the plurality of leg tubes can cross each other through said groove and are locked and fixed through fasteners; and wherein, said support rod group comprises a support rod, an inclined strut and a connecting rod, and one end of said inclined strut is connected to said connecting rod; and wherein, a bottom of said table board is provided with a connecting beam, which is connected to said inclined strut and said support leg, said support rod is connected to said leg tube, and said support leg is connected and fixed by said connecting rod.

9. The long iron plate table according to claim 8, wherein a number of said table board is three, namely, a first table board, a second table board and a third table board; and said fixing pipes, said connecting beam and bearing pipes are all arranged below said first table board, said second table board and said third table board, and said bearing pipes are arranged in the middle of three said table board.

10. The long iron plate table according to claim 9, wherein there are two groups of said support legs, and the two groups of said support legs are connected with the connecting beam of said first table board and the connecting beam of said third table board through screws.

11. The long iron plate table according to claim 10, wherein each group of said support legs comprises two leg tubes and said two leg tubes cross each other to form a connection and said support rod is located between said two leg tubes and said support rod is detachably connected with said two leg tubes through screws.

12. The long iron plate table according to claim 11, wherein when said support rod is fixed between two leg tubes, said support rod is parallel to said connecting beam and attached to the bottom of three said table boards.

13. The long iron plate table according to claim 12, wherein the connecting beam of said second table board is connected with said inclined strut and said inclined strut and the connecting beam of said second table board have mutually matched threaded holes and are detachably connected by screws.

14. The long iron plate table according to claim 13, wherein both ends of said connecting rod are provided with connecting blocks, which are fixed on two of said leg tubes, and said connecting rod is detachably connected between two groups of support legs.

15. The long iron plate table according to claim 14, wherein said second table board and said connecting rod are respectively provided with a first through hole and a second through hole and said first through hole and said second through hole are equal in size and on a same axis.

16. The long iron plate table according to claim 15, wherein, after said two leg tubes are crossed and matched with each other through said groove, said two leg tubes have flush surfaces, and said two leg tubes are fixed and locked by screws.

17. The long iron plate table according to claim 16, wherein the bottom of each leg tube extends downward to form a support block, which enables said long iron plate table to maintain a stable position on ground, and when said long iron plate table is placed on ground, said support block keeps horizontal contact with ground.

18. A method for realizing daily life, work and entertainment by using a table, comprising providing a stable long iron plate table, wherein said long iron plate table comprises a table board assembly, a support assembly and a support rod group; and wherein, said table board assembly comprises a table board, said table board is provided with a front end and a rear end, and both said front end and said rear end are provided with fixing pipes; and said fixing pipes are hollow in structure, and support pipe is detachably connected inside, and said support pipe is fixed inside said fixing pipe to support said table board; and wherein, said support assembly comprises support legs, wherein said support legs comprise a plurality of leg tubes, and each leg tube is provided with a groove, wherein the plurality of leg tubes can cross each other through said groove and are locked and fixed through fasteners; and wherein, said support rod group comprises a support rod, an inclined strut and a connecting rod, and one end of said inclined strut is connected to said connecting rod; and wherein, a bottom of said table board is provided with a connecting beam, which is connected to said inclined strut and said support leg, said support rod is connected to said leg tube, and said support leg is connected and fixed by said connecting rod; and the method comprises the following steps: assembling said table board by using said support pipe; and assembling said support legs; and connecting said support legs and supporting said table board; and using said long iron plate table for daily life, work and entertainment.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein a number of said table board is three; and when assembling said table board assembly, said support pipe is fixed in said fixing pipe in one of said table board by screws and nuts, and then the other table boards are connected and fixed with said support pipe in turn.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein, before using said long iron plate table, it is necessary to connect said support rod group to corresponding parts respectively and use screws and nuts for locking; and when in use, fixed umbrella can be connected to the center of said long iron plate table for shelter from wind and rain or sun.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to explain the technical scheme of this application more clearly, the drawings needed in the implementation will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementations of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative work.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a long iron plate table in the application of the present invention;

[0028] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a long iron plate table in the application of the present invention;

[0029] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a long iron plate table in the application of the present invention;

[0030] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a long iron plate table in the application of the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the table board assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0032] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the table board assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0033] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the table board assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0034] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the table board assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0035] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view at A in FIG. 8;

[0036] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the fixing buckle in the application of the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the support assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0038] FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the support assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0039] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of the support assembly in the application of the present invention;

[0040] FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of a connecting rod in the application of the present invention;

[0041] FIG. 15 is a schematic view of the support assembly in the application of the present invention.

[0042] In the figures: [0043] Length (1); Width (d); Table board assembly (1000); First table board (1100); Second table board (1200); First through hole (1210); Third table board (1300); Fixing pipe (1400); Support pipes (1500); Connecting beam (1600); Fixing buckle (1700); Bearing pipes (1800); Support assembly (2000); Support leg (2100); Leg tube (2110); Groove (2111); Support rod group (3000); Support rod (3100); Inclined strut (3200); Connecting rod (3300); Connecting block (3310); Second through hole (3320); Support block (3330).

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0044] In describing the preferred embodiments, specific termi-nology will be resorted to for the sake of clarity. It is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

[0045] While various aspects and features of certain embodiments have been summarized above, the following detailed description illustrates a few exemplary embodiments in further detail to enable one skilled in the art to practice such embodiments. Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. The described examples are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It should be understood, however, that persons having ordinary skill in the art may practice the inventive concept without these specific details.

[0046] It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first attachment could be termed a second attachment, and, similarly, a second attachment could be termed a first attachment, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept.

[0047] It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being on, coupled to, or connected to another element or layer, it can be directly on, directly coupled to or directly connected to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being directly on, directly coupled to, or directly connected to another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. As used herein, the term and/or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0048] As used in the description of the inventive concept and the appended claims, the singular forms a, an, and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates other.

[0049] As a preferred embodiment of the application of the present invention, in order to make the table have a detachable structure and a stable structure, and at the same time, in order to make the use area of the table board large, the two ends of the table board will not incline downward because the table board is too long, the application of the present invention provides a stable long iron plate table.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 1, a long iron plate table includes a table board assembly 1000, a support assembly 2000 and a support rod group 3000.

[0051] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the table board assembly 1000 includes three table boards, namely a first table board 1100, a second table board 1200 and a third table board 1300. The table board has a rectangular structure with a length L extending in the transverse direction and a width D extending in the longitudinal direction.

[0052] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the number of tables can be one, or two, or more.

[0053] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the shape of the table board can also be other structures, such as: ellipsoid, which is a three-dimensional oval shape, and the lengths of its three main axes can be different; cylindrical, which is a kind of irregular shape and curved edge shape formed by the rotation of a straight line along a fixed curve or other structural shapes that can be used for table boards.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 5 to FIG. 8, both ends of the bottom of the three table boards are provided with fixing pipes 1400, which are hollow in structure, and support pipes 1500 are detachably connected inside, support pipes 1500 are inserted into the fixing pipes 1400 and support at least three table boards simultaneously.

[0055] Further, the fixing pipes 1400 are arranged in the direction of the width D, the length of each fixing pipe 1400 is equal to the width of each table board, and the sum of the widths of the three table boards is equal to the length of the support pipe 1500.

[0056] Further, both ends of the fixing pipe 1400 located on the second table board 1200 are open structures, that is, the two ends are communicated without obstacles. The fixing pipe 1400 located on the first table board 1100 and the fixing pipe 1400 located on the third table board 1300 have a closed structure at one end and an open structure at the other end, that is, one end is open and there is no obstruction, and the other end is connected with the first table board 1100 or the third table board 1300, which is in a closed state.

[0057] Both the fixing pipe 1400 located on the first table board 1100 and the fixing pipe 1400 located on the third table board 1300 are provided with threaded holes, and the positions of the threaded holes are matched with each other. When the support pipe 1500 is inserted into the fixing pipe 1400, the support pipe 1500 is connected and fixed at the bottom of the three table boards by bolts and nuts, and at this time, both ends of the support pipe 1500 contact the first table board 110 respectively.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 5 to FIG. 8, bearing pipes 1800 are arranged at the bottom of the three table boards, and the bearing pipes 1800 are arranged in the middle of the three table boards for bearing the long iron plate table.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, after the three table boards are connected into a whole through the support pipes 1500, the bottom of the three table boards is connected with the fixing buckle 1700. The table is connected in such a way that the second table board 1200 is located in the middle and is connected with the first table board 1100 and the third table board 1300 respectively. The joint between the table boards is connected by the fixing buckle 1700, and the fixing buckle 1700 is locked on the joint of the table boards by screws, so that the product joint can be balanced and the three table boards are in the same horizontal line.

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, the support assembly 2000 is fixed at the bottom of the table board assembly 1000 by screw connection. The support assembly 2000 includes two groups of support legs 2100, and each group of support legs 2100 includes two leg tubes 2110. In this embodiment, each leg tube 2110 is provided with complementary grooves 2111. Through the grooves 2111, the two leg tubes 2110 can be attached to each other in a cross shape and locked and fixed by fasteners. When the two leg tubes 2110 are crossed and matched with each other, the two leg tubes 2110 have flush surfaces, that is, after the two leg tubes 2110 are matched, there is no bulge, and the surface of the joint of the two leg tubes 2110 is flush and smooth, and the two leg tubes 2110 are fixed and locked by screws.

[0061] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the number of the support legs 2100 and the leg tubes 2110 can also be one, or three, or more and other quantitative characteristics.

[0062] Further, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 13, the bottom of the table board is provided with a connecting beam 1600, and the connecting beam 1600 of the first table board 1100 and the connecting beam 1600 of the third table board 1300 are connected with two groups of support legs 2100 by screws, so that the table board assembly 1000 is connected and fixed on the support assembly 2000.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 14, the support rod group 3000 includes a support rod 3100, an inclined strut 3200 and a connecting rod 3300. When the table board assembly 1000 is connected and fixed on the support assembly 2000, the support rod 3100 is located between the two leg tubes 2110 which cross each other, and the support rod 3100 is detachably connected with the two leg tubes 2110 by screws. At this time, the support rod 3100 is parallel to the connecting beam 1600, and the support rod 3100 is attached and supported at the bottom of the three table boards, further increasing the placement stability of the long iron plate table.

[0064] Further, referring to FIGS. 1 to 14, the connecting beam 1600 located on the second table board 1200 is used to connect the inclined strut 3200, and the inclined strut 3200 and the connecting beam 1600 of the second table board 1200 have mutually matched threaded holes, and they are detachably connected by screws.

[0065] One end of the inclined strut 3200 is connected to the connecting beam 1600, and the other end is detachably connected to the connecting rod 3300 by screws.

[0066] Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 14, a connecting rod 3300 is connected and fixed between two groups of support legs 2100, and both ends of the connecting rod 3300 have connecting blocks 3310, which are fixed on two intersecting leg tubes 2110, and the connecting rod 3300 is detachably connected between the two groups of support legs 2100 through screws and nuts.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 14, the second table board 1200 and the connecting rod 3300 are respectively provided with a first through hole 1210 and a second through hole 3320, and the two through holes are circular. The first through hole 1210 and the second through hole 3320 have the same size and are on the same axis, that is, the centers of the circles of the two through holes are on the same vertical line. Through the first through hole 1210 and the second through hole 3320, a large umbrella can be fixed on the long iron plate table, and if it is outdoors, it can be used for shelter from wind and rain or sun.

[0068] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the shapes and structures of the first through hole 1210 and the second through hole 3320 can also be square structures, diamond structures, polygonal structures, elliptical structures and other geometric structures, or other curved edge structures and irregular graphic structures.

[0069] Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the bottom of each leg tube 2110 extends downward to form a support block 3330, which enables the long iron plate table to maintain a stable position on the ground, and when the long iron plate table is placed on the ground, the support block 3330 keeps horizontal contact with the ground. Meanwhile, the supporting block 3330 can be covered with anti-skid materials, so that the table can have anti-skid functions.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 15, as a preferred embodiment of the present application, the present application further provides a method for realizing daily life, work and entertainment by using a table, including providing a stable long iron plate table.

[0071] When using a long iron plate table, it is necessary to connect three table boards through the support pipes, so that the three table boards form a large desktop. When the table board assembly is installed, the support pipe is fixed in the fixing pipe of one of the three table boards through screws and nuts, and then the remaining table boards are connected and fixed with the support pipe in turn. In this way, the three table boards are connected together through the support pipes.

[0072] Secondly, the support assembly is assembled, and the leg tubes are connected in a cross shape through the grooves on the leg tubes, and then locked and fixed by fasteners. In this way, a stable support leg is formed.

[0073] Then, the table board assembly is fixed above the support assembly, and then locked and fixed by screws and nuts. Finally, the support rod group is connected to the corresponding parts and locked with screws and nuts to further consolidate the bearing capacity of the long iron plate table.

[0074] After the long iron plate table is assembled, it can be used. When in use, if outdoors, a fixed umbrella can be connected to the center of the long iron plate table for shelter from wind and rain or sun. After use, the support rod group, the support assembly and the table board assembly are disassembled in turn until all parts are the smallest unit, that is, they can no longer be disassembled. All parts are arranged for storage or transportation.

[0075] In this embodiment, the behaviors that can be used for daily life, work and entertainment include but are not limited to the following: diet, such as cooking, dining, etc.; cleaning: such as cleaning, washing clothes, etc. Rest: such as sleeping and reading; work: such as using computers to handle work affairs and attend meetings; study: such as reading professional books and writing reports; creation: such as painting and writing; socialization: such as gathering with friends, family dinners, etc. games: such as playing board games and video games; exercise: such as fitness, yoga, etc. These behaviors can be carried out on the table, making the table an important tool for daily life, work and entertainment. For example, a user can put a computer on the table for work and can also put food on the table for dinner, and can also have entertainment activities such as chess and cards on the table. In addition, the center of the table can also be connected with a fixed umbrella, which can shelter from the wind, rain and sun, making this table not only suitable for indoor use, but also very suitable for outdoor use.

[0076] In this embodiment, the table is made of iron plates, and the use of iron plate as the material of the table has the following advantages: good heat resistance: the iron plate is not easy to burn and can withstand higher temperatures; high mechanical strength: the iron plate has high mechanical strength, which makes the table more stable and durable; good durability: the iron plate is not easy to age and has long service life; fire-proof, moisture-proof and antimagnetic: the iron plate has good fire-proof, moisture-proof and antimagnetic properties; environmental protection: iron plate is a reusable resource product, which has little impact on the ecological environment; good dimensional stability: the iron plate has good dimensional stability and is not easily affected by temperature and humidity changes; easy to clean and maintain: the surface of the iron plate is smooth and easy to clean and maintain; various shapes: iron plates can be made into tables of various shapes and styles through various processing techniques.

[0077] Furthermore, all parts of the table are detachably connected and fixed by screws and nuts. Using screws and nuts to connect table parts has the following advantages: convenient assembly and disassembly: the connection mode of screws and nuts can be easily assembled and disassembled, which is very useful for furniture that needs to move or replace parts frequently; the structure is firm and reliable: the connection mode of screws and nuts can provide a firm and reliable connection, making the furniture more stable; lower cost: compared with other connection methods, the connection method of screw and nut has lower cost; increasing the pre-tightening force to prevent loosening: the connection mode of screws and nuts can increase the pre-tightening force and prevent the joint from loosening; not causing the phase change of the material composition at the joint: the connection mode of the screw and nut will not cause the phase change of the material composition at the joint; strong adaptability: the connection mode of screws and nuts is suitable for all kinds of materials and designs.

[0078] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the table can be made of materials including, but not limited to, solid wood: the solid wood table is natural, durable and easy to maintain, and common solid wood materials include oak, walnut and cherry; composite board: the composite board is made of multiple layers of wood, which has good stability and wear resistance; dense board: the dense board is made of wood fiber, with smooth surface, suitable for painting and veneering; fire-proof board: the fire-proof board has good fire-proof performance, and the surface can be decorated in various ways; stone: the stone table is tough and durable, and common stones include marble and granite. steel-wood: the steel-wood table combines the advantages of metal and wood, which is both stable and has the warmth of wood.

[0079] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the parts of the table can also be connected in the following ways, including: tenon-mortise joint: this is a traditional woodworking connection method, and the parts can be fixed through the precise matching of tenon and mortise; nail joint: this method is to connect parts together through nails, which is simple and fast; glue bonding: this method is to bond parts together by glue, which is suitable for all kinds of materials, but it needs to wait for the glue to dry; wood screw joint: this method is to connect parts together through wood screws, which is suitable for wood and can provide strong connection strength; joining of connectors: this method is to connect the parts together through various special connectors, such as angle iron and three-in-one connectors.

[0080] To sum up, the long iron plate table provided by the application of the present invention includes but is not limited to the following advantages: strong stability: due to the design of the table board assembly, the support assembly and the support rod group, the stability and durability of this table are very strong, and in particular, the design of the support rod group makes the table more stable when bearing; flexible structure: the table board assembly includes at least three table boards, which can be disassembled and assembled as required, which is very flexible; and in addition, the support assembly comprises at least two groups of support legs, and each group of support legs comprises at least two leg tubes, which can be adjusted as required, so that the structure of the table is more flexible; convenient installation: because both ends of the bottom of the table board are provided with fixing pipes, which are hollow in structure and detachably connected with support pipes inside, the installation of the table is very convenient; strong adaptability: because the bottom of the table board is equipped with connecting beams, which are connected to inclined struts and at least two groups of support legs, the supporting rods are connected between at least two leg tubes, and the connecting rods are connected and fixed between at least two groups of support legs, therefore the table has strong adaptability and can adapt to various environments and occasions. Generally speaking, this stable long iron plate table is ingenious in design, stable in structure, convenient to install, adaptable and very practical.

[0081] In the broad sense of the application of the present invention, the design of this stable long iron plate table is very flexible and stable, and thus it can be applied to many occasions, such as office: the stability and flexibility of this desk make it an ideal choice for offices, and it can be used as a conference table or a staff workstation; dining room: this table is designed to accommodate many people and is very suitable for dining room; school: in the classroom or library, this desk can be used as a study or reading desk; Public places: in parks, libraries or other public places, this table can be used as a part of the public rest area; family: in the family environment, this table can be used as a dining table, a desk or a workbench and other various environments and occasions.

[0082] The terms comprising, including, having, and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term or is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term or means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. The use of adapted to or configured to herein is meant as open and inclusive language that does not foreclose devices adapted to or configured to perform additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of based on is meant to be open and inclusive, in that a process, step, calculation, or other action based on one or more recited conditions or values may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or values beyond those recited. Similarly, the use of based at least in part on is meant to be open and inclusive, in that a process, step, calculation, or other action based at least in part on one or more recited conditions or values may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or values beyond those recited. Headings, lists, and numbering included herein are for ease of explanation only and are not meant to be limiting.

[0083] The various features and processes described above may be used independently of one another or may be combined in various ways. All possible combinations and sub-combinations are intended to fall within the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, certain method or process blocks may be omitted in some implementations. The methods and processes described herein are also not limited to any particular sequence, and the blocks or states relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, described blocks or states may be performed in an order other than that specifically disclosed, or multiple blocks or states may be combined in a single block or state. The example blocks or states may be performed in serial, in parallel, or in some other manner. Blocks or states may be added to or removed from the disclosed examples. Similarly, the example systems and components described herein may be configured differently than described. For example, elements may be added to, removed from, or rearranged compared to the disclosed examples.

[0084] The invention has now been described in detail for the purposes of clarity and understanding. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain changes and modifications may be practiced within the scope of the appended claims.

[0085] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, can, could, might, may, e.g., and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain examples include, while other examples do not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more examples or that one or more examples necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular example.