Foldable Table with Telescopic Legs

Abstract

The invention relates to a table comprising at least one work surface and at least two legs (300) bearing the work surface. According to the invention, the legs are telescopic such that the table is adjustable between a bottom position and a top position, the table comprising at least one first handle (200) bearing at least a first one of the legs (300) and at least one second handle bearing at least a second one of the legs, the handles being mounted pivotably relative to the surface about first axes (B) such that the legs may be moved, when the table is in the bottom position, between a rest position in which the legs are arranged along the work surface and a service position in which the legs are offset from the work surface.

Claims

1. A table comprising: at least one work surface; at least two legs bearing the work surface; at least one first handle coupled to at least a first one of the legs; and at least one second handle coupled to at least a second one of the legs, the first and second handles being pivotably mounted relative to the work surface about a first axis and a second axis, respectively, such that the legs may be moved, between a rest position in which the legs are arranged along the work surface and a service position in which the legs are offset from the work surface.

2. The table of claim 1, wherein the work surface comprises at least two tabletops pivotable relative to one another along a third axis so as to be able to fold the work surface when the legs are in their resting position, the table being adjustable between a folded state in which the work surface is folded and the legs are in the resting position and an unfolded state in which the work surface is unfolded and the legs are in the service position.

3. The table claim 2, wherein the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are parallel to one another.

4. The table of claim 2, further comprising: a temporary closure system to at least temporarily secure the table in the folded state.

5. The table of claim 2, wherein the table is shaped such that in its folded state it may be stored in a backpack or a bag.

6. The table of claim 1, wherein the first and second axes are at the work surface.

7. The table of claim 6, wherein the work surface is connected to the first and second handles and the work surface includes a notch on at least one of its sides.

8. The table of claim 6, wherein at least one of the first and second handles includes an actuator configured to allow retraction of at least one of the legs.

9. The table of claim 6, wherein the table comprises a locking mechanism that limits the rotation of at least one of the first and second handles.

10. The table of claim 1, wherein at least one of the legs comprises a pair of uprights and at least one crossbar connecting the pair of uprights.

11. The table of claim 1, wherein at least one of the legs comprises a pair of uprights, at least one of the uprights comprising at least one hole and at least one of the uprights bears a lug capable of engaging the hole to fix a position of the keep both uprights relative to one another.

12. The table of claim 1, wherein at least one of the legs is coupled to a foot assembly comprising a base element and at least one strut movably mounted on the base element, the strut movable between a folded position and an extended position.

13. The table of claim 12, wherein the strut is rotatable relative to the base element.

14. The table of claim 1, further comprising: a stabilisation system.

15. The table of claim 1, wherein the work surface is movable between a top position and a bottom position and the legs are configured to adjust a height of the work surface at various intermediate levels between the bottom and top positions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] The invention will be best understood in the light of the following description, in reference to the accompanying figures, among which:

[0049] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the table unfolded, in the top position, according to a particular embodiment of the present invention,

[0050] FIG. 1b shows a view of a tabletop and a separate rotating handle of said tabletop, the tabletop and the handle belonging to the table shown in FIG. 1,

[0051] FIG. 2 is a partial vertical cross-section view passing through a telescopic leg of the table shown in FIG. 1,

[0052] FIG. 3 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of another part of the telescopic leg of the table shown in FIG. 1,

[0053] FIG. 4 is a partial transverse cross-sectional view of another part of the table shown in FIG. 1, the section passing through a base of the table,

[0054] FIG. 4A is a top view of a part of the table base illustrated in FIG. 1 when the base is unfolded,

[0055] FIG. 4b illustrates an alternative, included within the scope of protecting the base of the invention, shown in FIG. 4,

[0056] FIG. 5 is a front view of the table shown in FIG. 1, with the table extended and in the top position,

[0057] FIG. 6 shows the top and side of the table shown in FIG. 1, with the table folded up,

[0058] FIG. 7 is a side view of the table shown in FIG. 1, with the table extended and in the bottom position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0059] With reference to the various figures, a table according to a particular embodiment of the invention is movably mounted between a folded state and an extended state, on the one hand, and (when in its extended state) is movably mounted between a bottom position and a top position.

[0060] The table comprises a work surface that, in this case, is defined by at least two tabletops 100.

[0061] Optionally, at least one hinge and, for example, at least two hinges and, for example, at least three hinges connect both tabletops 100. For example, two hinges 103A connect both tabletops to opposite edges of the tabletops, and a central hinge 103B, arranged between both hinges 103A, also connects both tabletops 100.

[0062] The table is thus divided into at least two parts, lengthwise. This means that both tabletops 100 are the same width as the table but are a different length (in this case, half the length).

[0063] Both tabletops 100 are thus pivotable relative to one another along an A-axis.

[0064] Optionally, at least one of the tabletops 100 comprises a frame 101, onto which a panel 102 is fixed.

[0065] According to a first possibility, the panel 102 is fixed relative to the frame 101. The panel 102 may then be extended at an angle or parallel to the floor on which the table rests (when the table is in its extended state).

[0066] According to a second possibility, the panel 102 is mounted movably on the frame 101 (either directly or via another fastening system). The panel 102 may thus be movable in use relative to the frame 101 (and therefore to the floor on which the table rests).

[0067] According to a third possibility, the panel 102 is fixed relative to the frame 101. The panel 102 and/or frame 101 and/or tabletop bears a tilting support relative to tabletop 100 (support that may thus be movable in use relative to the floor on which the table rests) and/or bears a fastening system capable of bearing a support fixed to said fastening system.

[0068] Alternatively, the frame 101 and the panel 102 form a single indivisible element and not two separate elements. The panel 102 and/or the frame 101 optionally bears a tilting support relative to tabletop 100 (support that may thus be movable in use relative to the floor on which the table rests) and/or bears a fastening system capable of bearing a support attached to said fastening system.

[0069] Optionally, at least one panel 102 of the table has a notch 104. In this case, said notch 104 is provided at the first end of panel 102. This makes it easier to rotate a handle 200 relative to panel 102, a rotating handle 200 that will be described below.

[0070] According to a first option, the frame 101 is closed and the rotating handle 200 is attached to it. According to a second possibility, and as may be seen in FIG. 1b, the frame 101 has at least one opening and the rotating handle 200 is integrated into the frame 101 so as to re-close said frame 101. The handle 200 is thus part of the frame 101 in this second option. In this case, the opening is made near the notch 104. The opening is thus made at the first end of the panel 102.

[0071] In the case shown, the table comprises two handles 200 each arranged at the opposite ends of the table, each handle 200 being connected respectively with one of both tabletops 100 so that it may be mounted pivotably onto the connected tabletops 100. Since both 200 handles are identical, the following description of one handle also applies to the other.

[0072] The handle 200 is mounted pivotably onto the connected tabletop 100, either directly or via at least one additional piece. For example, in this case, the handle 200 is mounted pivotably onto the tabletop 100 by means of at least one rod 203 (as can be seen in FIG. 2) that passes through the frame 101 and the handle 200. The handle 200 is mounted pivotably on the connected tabletop 100 along a B-axis. The B-axes of rotation of both handles 200 are parallel to one another. In addition, the B-axis of rotation of the handles 200 is parallel to the A-axis of rotation of the tabletops 100 together.

[0073] It should be noted that the B-axes of rotation of both handles 200 are at the same level of the tabletops 100 (and not under the tabletops). Indeed, the handles 200 are arranged in the extension of the tabletops 100. The handles 200 are therefore not arranged under the tabletops 100.

[0074] The opening of the frame 101 is delimited by at least two opposite sides on which the handle 200 is mounted pivotably. Optionally, each of said sides and the handle 200 have at least one pair of male/female components engaging together to guide the rotation of the handle 200 relative to the frame 101.

[0075] Optionally, the at least one male component is borne by at least one of the sides. Optionally, each of the sides comprise a plurality of male components. At least one of the male components is a tab 105.

[0076] Optionally, the tabs 105 are fixed directly to the frame 101, however in another embodiment, the tabs 105 may be an integral part of the frame 101 or be fixed to a single or a plurality of parts which are themselves attached to the frame 101.

[0077] Optionally, the at least one female member is borne by the handle 200. Optionally, the handle comprises a plurality of female components. At least one of the female components is a cavity 205.

[0078] In our example, the shape of the cavities 205, the tabs 105 and their locations are determined to limit the degree of rotation of the handle 200 relative to the frame 101 (in this case, the rotation taking place around the axis of the rod 203).

[0079] Each of the handles 200 connects the tabletop 100 connected with a leg 300 of the table. For example, each handle 200 is fixed to one of the legs 300, for example, by at least one screw or any other known means.

[0080] Optionally, the male and female components for the rotation of each of the handles are defined so as to limit the rotation of the handle 200 relative to the frame over an angular range of 90. The handle 200 is thus movable relative to the frame 101 between a first position where its connecting side to the leg (i.e., the side via which the leg is secured) extends facing the support (floor, ground, etc.) on which the table rests (the so-called 90 position) and a second position where the said side extends to the orthogonal of the previous position (the so-called 0 position).

[0081] There follows a description of one of these legs 300 (both legs being identical to one another).

[0082] Optionally, the leg 300 is a telescopic leg The telescopic leg 300 comprises a plurality of uprights (tubular, such as profiles, mounted tubes, etc.) 301, 302, 303, 304 and 305.

[0083] FIG. 2 shows only the upper part of the telescopic leg 300, where tubular uprights 301, 302 and 303 may be seen. The cross-sectional view of tubular uprights 304 and 305 is shown in FIG. 3 and the full view of the telescopic leg 300 is shown in FIG. 1.

[0084] Optionally, the 300 telescopic leg comprises a system for temporarily locking the tubular uprights relative to one another whenever the 300 telescopic leg is extended.

[0085] This allows the height of the table to be adjusted.

[0086] Optionally, the telescopic leg 300 comprises a first set of uprights 301, 302, 303, 304 and 305 which fit into one another and a second set of uprights 301, 302, 303, 304 and 305 which fit into one another and are identical to the first set. For example, each set comprises between 2 and 6 tubular uprights and, for example, 5 tubular uprights.

[0087] Optionally, the telescopic leg also comprises at least one crossbar connecting two uprights facing one another, of said two sets. Preferably, each pair of uprights facing both sets is connected by a crossbar 306, 307, 308, 309. In the case of the pair of uprights closest to the handle 200, the handle 200 itself forms the crossbar that connects both uprights together.

[0088] Each of the crossbars is thus fixed at its first end to the first of the pair of both uprights and at its second end to the second of the pair of both uprights. For example, at least one of the bars is fixed to at least one of its ends by a fastening system (male/female component type, such as, at least one tab/notch pair) or by any other known means (and, for example, simply by welding). The upright(s) may thus optionally have one or more openings for the fixing one or more crossbars.

[0089] Preferably, at least one of the crossbars is shaped to limit the travel of the upright that it is connected to relative to the upstream upright and/or downstream upright.

[0090] Optionally, the telescopic leg comprises at least one rod 310 connected with the first set and at least one rod 310 connected with the second set. Each rod 310 passes through the handle 200 connected with the telescopic leg 300 and, in this case, the upright 301 of the telescopic leg closest to the handle 200. In this case, each rod 310 is mounted by sliding in the first upright 301. The handle 200 and/or the connected upright 301 comprises means of guiding the rod 310 translationally relative to the handle 200 and/or the upright 301.

[0091] Optionally, the handle 200 comprises at least one handling device of the telescopic leg 300. The handling device is, for example, a button 201 (visible in FIG. 6).

[0092] Optionally, the handling device is arranged on one side of the handle 200 that is turned towards the floor (on which the table rests) whenever the connected leg 300 is orientated at an angle of 90 relative to the tabletop 100 (i.e., when the handle 200 is in its second position). In a variant, the handling device is located on another side of the handle 200.

[0093] The handling device is preferably arranged in the space delimited by the notch 104 and the handle 200 (when folded up). This prevents it from protruding from the lateral sides of the table, limiting the external size of the table.

[0094] According to a first option, whenever a user actuates the button 201 (for example, by sliding and/or rotating it relative to the handle 200), the button 201 acts directly on one of the rods 310 (and, preferably, on all of the rods 310 of the telescopic leg 300 in question) which slide relative to the handle 200 and the tabletop 100: this causes the upright 301 to be lowered and makes it possible to start to retract the leg 300.

[0095] According to a second option, whenever a user actuates the button 201 (for example, by sliding and/or rotating it relative to the handle 200), the button 201 acts on one or more intermediate parts which in turn act on one of the rods 310 (and, preferably, on all of the rods 310 of the telescopic leg 300 in question) which slide relative to the handle 200 and the tabletop 100: this causes the upright 301 to be lowered and makes it possible to start to retract the leg 300. For example, the intermediate part may be a pivot element 204 (pivotably mounted relative to the handle 200 around a given axis). The pivot element 204 has, for example, two opposing arms, one connected to the button 201 and the other to one or more rods 310.

[0096] Optionally, at least one of the uprights 301 of the telescopic leg 300 comprises an enclosure 312 and, preferably, both uprights 301 each comprise an enclosure. These enclosures are part of the above-mentioned locking system.

[0097] Optionally, each enclosure 312 has a first housing that extends, for example, orthogonally in the direction along which the connected upright 301 extends. A lug 313 is installed in this first housing, connected with an elastically deformable element (such as a spring) 314.

[0098] Optionally, each enclosure 312 has a second housing that extends, for example, parallel to the direction along which the connected upright 301 extends and/or extends orthogonally to the first housing. A button 315 is installed in this second housing, connected with an elastically deformable element (such as a spring) 311. The elastically deformable element is optionally arranged around the button 315 between the upper end of the button and the opening of the second housing. This elastically deformable element automatically allows the button to be repositioned in a so-called initial position, if no pressure is exerted on it. The button 315 is thus translationally movable in the second housing according to the axial direction of the housing. In this case, the button 315 is arranged to extend partially outside the enclosure 312 in its initial position and, more specifically, so as to extend above the enclosure 312.

[0099] For at least one set of telescopic legs 300 (and preferably for both sets), at least one other upright than the upright 301 also comprises an enclosure that is part of the above-mentioned locking system. For example, all of the uprights between the upright 301 and the upright closest to the ground (in this case, the upright 305) comprise an enclosure that is part of the above-mentioned locking system. The post 302 comprises an enclosure 316, the post 303 comprises an enclosure 319, and the post 304 comprises an enclosure 320. The enclosure 316 is described in detail below. In this case, it should be noted that this enclosure is different from the enclosure 312 in the post 301.

[0100] Optionally, the enclosure 316 has a first housing that extends, for example, orthogonally in the direction along which the connected upright 302 extends. A lug 325 is installed in this first housing, connected with an elastically deformable element (such as a spring) 330.

[0101] Optionally, the enclosure 316 has a second housing that extends, for example, parallel to the direction along which the connected upright 302 extends and/or extends orthogonally to the first housing. A button is installed in this second housing 317. The button 317 is thus translationally movable in the second housing according to the axial direction of the housing. In this case, the button 317 is arranged to extend partially outside the enclosure 316 in its initial position and, more specifically, so as to extend above the enclosure 316.

[0102] Optionally, the button 317 has at least one tab 338 extending out of the second housing through at least one notch 337 provided in the enclosure 316. The notch(es) 337 thus guide the translation of the button 317 into the second housing.

[0103] Optionally the enclosure 316 comprises at least one tab 318. The tab 318 is fixed to the enclosure 316. In this case, the tab 318 is arranged to extend partially outside the enclosure 316 and, more specifically, so as to extend below the enclosure 319.

[0104] The enclosure 319 is described in detail below. In this case, it should be noted that this enclosure is different from the enclosure 312 and the enclosure 316. Optionally, the enclosure 319 has a first housing that extends, for example, orthogonally in the direction along which the connected upright 303 extends. A lug 326 is installed in this first housing, connected with an elastically deformable element (such as a spring) 333.

[0105] Optionally the enclosure 319 comprises at least one tab 321. The tab 321 is fixed to the enclosure 319. In this case, the tab 321 is arranged to extend partially outside the enclosure 319 and, more specifically, so as to extend below the enclosure 319.

[0106] The enclosure 319, on the other hand, does not comprise any buttons or a second housing.

[0107] The enclosure 320 is described in detail below. In this case, it should be noted that this enclosure is different from the enclosure 312, the enclosure 316 and the enclosure 319.

[0108] Optionally, the enclosure 320 has a first housing that extends, for example, orthogonally in the direction in which the connected upright 304 extends. A lug 327 is installed in this first housing, connected with an elastically deformable element (such as a spring) 334.

[0109] The enclosure 320, on the other hand, does not comprise any buttons or a second housing or any tabs.

[0110] Optionally, the telescopic leg 300 comprises a variety of 336 holes, which are part of the above-mentioned locking system.

[0111] At least one of the uprights and, for example, all of the uprights may comprise one or a plurality of holes on one or more sides of said upright. These holes are intended to temporarily receive the above-mentioned lugs for locking in position, two successive uprights between them, as will be described below.

[0112] Optionally the leg 300 is extended by a base 400. The base 400 allows the support surface of the table to be expanded on the floor. Optionally, the base is shaped to allow the inclination of the work surface to be changed relative to the floor on which the table rests.

[0113] The base 400 is optionally fixed to at least one of the lower uprights 305 of the leg 300.

[0114] Optionally, the base 400 is fixed to at least one of the uprights 305 by bonding or any other known technique (for example, screws).

[0115] Optionally, the base 400 comprises at least one base element 401. For example, the base 400 is fixed to at least one of the uprights 305 via said base element 401.

[0116] Optionally, the base 400 comprises at least one foot extending the base element and, for example, at least two feet 403 extending the base element 401.

[0117] Optionally, the base 400 comprises at least one foot pad 402 fixed to the base element 401 and/or to at least one of the feet. For example, the base comprises two foot pads 402, each foot pad 402 being connected to one of the feet 403. The table is thus intended to rest on the floor via its foot pads 402. At least one of the foot pads 402 is fixed to at least one of the feet 403 and/or to the base element 401 by bonding or any other known means of attachment (for example, screws).

[0118] Optionally, at least one of the feet 403 (and preferably both feet 403) are movably mounted relative to a separate end of the base element 401 between a folded up and extended position. For example, each foot 403 is mounted pivotably, relative to the base component 401, along an axis of rotation 405 orthogonal in the direction along which at least one upright 305 fixed to the base 400 extends longitudinally.

[0119] In the extended position, the foot 403 thus extends substantially orthogonally to the upright 305 and thus extends substantially parallel to the upright 305 in its folded up position.

[0120] Optionally, at least one of the feet 403 is mounted on the base element 401 via a temporary locking system.

[0121] For this purpose, at least one of the feet 403 (or the base element 401) comprises a housing receiving at least one lug 406 and one spring 407 and the base element 401 (respectively, the foot 403) comprises at least one tab 408 (arranged at the joint pin 405).

[0122] Thus, the lug and the tab 408 together form a ratchet wheel. Therefore, the shape of the lug 406 and the tab 408 is adapted, allowing the lug to slide over the tab when the degree of openness of the foot 403 is increased compared to the base element 401. On the other hand, the engagement of the lug 406 and of the tab 108 blocks the rotation of the foot 403 in the other direction of rotation of the foot 403. To fold up the foot 403, it is necessary to deliberately press the lug against the action of the spring 407 to disengage it from the tab 408. Optionally, the lug 406 may then be actuated through at least one notch 409 provided in the foot 403 or via a button.

[0123] In a variant, the shape of the lug 406 and of the tab 408 is adapted such that the rotation of the foot 403 is blocked in both directions of rotation of the foot 403. To unfold and fold up the foot 403, it is necessary to deliberately press the lug against the action of the spring 407 to disengage it from the tab 408 by means of the same actuator or two different actuators.

[0124] It should therefore be noted that the relative position of each of the feet 403 relative to the base element 401 makes it possible to modify the inclination of the work surface relative to the floor on which the table rests.

[0125] There follows a description of the system for stabilizing the table. For example, the system comprises at least one telescopic connecting rod 500 and preferably at least two connecting rods 500. Since both linkages 500 are identical, the following description of one of the linkages is also applicable to the other of the linkages.

[0126] The connecting rod 500 comprises a plurality of uprights 502 which may telescope together, and a plurality of collars 503 which temporarily block the telescoping movement of the tubular uprights 502.

[0127] Optionally, the connecting rod 500 is connected at the first end to one of the frames 101 and at the other end to one of the telescopic legs 300, by two pivoting joints, 501A and 501B, respectively.

[0128] Optionally, the pivoting joint 501A is located at one of the hinges connecting both tabletops 100 together. Optionally, the pivoting joint 501B is located at one of the crossbars and also at the lowest crossbar 309.

[0129] In the folded state of the table, shown in FIG. 6, both tabletops 100 are folded against one another. The legs 300 and the fully-telescoped connecting rods 500 are thus arranged in the space between both tabletops 100. More precisely, the uprights of the legs 300 extend parallel to the tabletops 100 and the connecting rods are located between the base elements 401 and the tabletops 100. The base elements 401 are advantageously shaped to allow the legs 300 to be parallel to the tabletops 100 without the connecting rods 500 compromising their flaps.

[0130] In order to keep the table in its folded state, it preferably comprises a temporary closure system. For example, the temporary closure system comprises one or more magnets 202 which allow both tabletops 100 to be temporarily fixed together whenever the table is in the folded state. The locking system is, for example, arranged at one or more handles 200. For example, both handles 200 each bear at least one magnet engaging with the magnet of the other handle 200 to temporarily lock the table in its folded state.

[0131] To switch from the folded state to the extended state, the user separates both tabletops 100 and places them as an extension of one another. The legs are then in their resting position and the handle, in this case, is in its 0 position.

[0132] The user may also rotate the legs 300 (which are in their telescoping state). The legs 300 are then at 90 degrees from the tabletops 100. The legs 300 are pivoted by acting on the handles 200. The feet are then in their service position and the handle is, in this case, in its 90 position.

[0133] If the user needs to use the table in this way, the connecting rods 500 need to be locked (and thus the legs 300) via the collars, and place the feet 403 in their extended position. The table is then in its extended state and in a bottom position, as shown in FIG. 7. In this position, the legs 300 are fully telescoped.

[0134] If the height of the table needs to be increased, the legs 300 must be extended.

[0135] To do so, the top of the table needs to be lifted, for example at the handles 200 or the tabletops 100. The feet 403 may be held together in place on the ground by the user pressing on them with their own feet.

[0136] This causes the lugs 313 (connected to the uprights 301) to engage the holes of the uprights 302, allowing the uprights 301 to be extended relative to the uprights 302.

[0137] This enables the user to continue extending the legs 300: the sliding of the legs 300 eventually causes the lugs 325 (connected to the uprights 302) to engage the holes in the uprights 303, allowing the uprights 302 to be extended relative to the uprights 303.

[0138] This enables the user to continue extending the legs 300: the sliding of the legs 300 eventually causes the lugs 326 (connected to the uprights 303) to engage the holes in the uprights 304, allowing the uprights 303 to be extended relative to the uprights 304.

[0139] This enables the user to continue extending the legs 300: the sliding of the legs eventually causes the lugs 327 to engage (connected to the uprights 304).

[0140] This allows the height of the table to be adjusted in steps. The connecting rods 500 (and thus the legs 300) may be advantageously locked in position via the collars irrespective of the bearing in question. The lugs advantageously prevent the risk of the table being accidentally lowered.

[0141] When the legs 300 are fully extended, the table is in its top position.

[0142] It should be noted that the different crossbars make it possible to limit the travel of the different uprights, each enclosure thus coming to rest against the mounted part of the successive crossbar when the upright(s) to which it is attached is extended. To shift the table from its unfolded state to its folded state, the user must first loosen the collars 503 and lower the table to its bottom position (by telescoping the legs 300).

[0143] To do so, the user presses the button 201 upwards, which causes the rods 310 to slide. These then actuate the buttons 315 (for example, the lower ends of the rods 310 comprise a plate capable of engaging with the buttons 315 to trigger them). For example, the rods 310 press on the buttons 315, which then slide down towards the lugs 313. This causes the lugs 313 to retract inside the uprights 302 (against the action of the springs 314): the uprights 301 then slide inside the uprights 302.

[0144] The retraction of the uprights 301 into the uprights 302 implies that the lower ends of the uprights 301 (in this case, the enclosures 312) in turn press on the buttons 317. The lower end of the buttons 317 causes the lugs 336 to retract inside the uprights 303 (against the action of the springs 330): the uprights 302 slide inside the uprights 303.

[0145] The retraction of the uprights 302 into the uprights 303 implies that the lower ends of the uprights 302 (in this case, the enclosures 316 and, in particular, the tabs 318) cause the lugs 326 to retract inside the uprights 304 (against the action of the springs 333): the uprights 303 slide inside the uprights 304.

[0146] The retraction of the uprights 303 into the uprights 304 implies that the lower ends of the uprights 303 (in this case, the enclosures 319 and, in particular, the tabs 321) cause the lugs 327 to retract inside the uprights 305 (against the action of the springs 334): the uprights 304 slide inside the uprights 305.

[0147] The table is then in its extended state and in a bottom position, as shown in FIG. 7. The feet are then in their service position and the handle is, in this case, in its 90 position.

[0148] In this case, it should also be noted that legs are retracted and/or extended according to a vertical movement (when the table is arranged on a horizontal flat surface).

[0149] It should also be noted that the tabs 318 and 321 and the buttons 317 and 315 are shaped to facilitate the retraction of the lugs. In particular, the tabs 318 and 321 and the buttons 315 and 317 are beveled at their lower ends.

[0150] It should also be noted that the beveling of the lugs 313, 325, 326 and 327 make it possible for the legs to be extended. When extending the legs, the beveled shape of the lugs 313, 325, 326 and 327 makes it easier for them to slide along the holes in the uprights. In particular, the lugs 313, 325, 326 and 327 are beveled with a bevel that widens towards the lower ends of the enclosures.

[0151] The user then folds the feet 403 and brings the legs under the tabletops 100 by using the handles 200. The legs are then in their resting position and the handle, in this case, is in its 0 position.

[0152] Both tabletops are then brought closer to one another along the axis of the hinges 103A and 103B such that the magnets 202 of each handle 200 come into contact.

[0153] The table described in this way is easy to unfold and fold up.

[0154] In its folded state, the table does not take up much space and may therefore be arranged in a simple backpack.

[0155] The table may be advantageously moved on its own and unfolded and folded up on its own.

[0156] In addition, thanks to the various holes in the uprights (making it possible to lock one or more lugs of the enclosures), the table may be locked in the intermediate position between its bottom and top positions, which provides the user with a wide variety of positioning options. In an intermediate position, it is sufficient to lift the upper part to continue extending the table, and actuate the handles 200 to return to a lower position.

[0157] Naturally, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described, and variant embodiments may be provided without going beyond the ambit of the invention as defined by the claims.

[0158] In particular, although, in this case, the table is folded up and unfolded via tabletops, rotating handles and telescopic legs, other means may be used to perform these functions.

[0159] Thus, although, in this case, at least one of the telescopic legs comprises two sets of uprights, at least one of the telescopic legs may comprise only one set of uprights or a greater number of sets of uprights.

[0160] Although, in this case, the telescopic leg comprises five uprights, the telescopic leg may comprise more than five uprights or less than five uprights.

[0161] The number of enclosures connected with each telescopic leg may be different from what has been indicated.

[0162] At least one of the enclosures may be mounted on at least one of the uprights by bonding, screws, circlips or any other known means.

[0163] At least one of the enclosures may be different from what has been indicated and, for example, comprise a greater number of lugs and/or housings and/or buttons and/or elastically deformable elements. Than described.

[0164] At least one of the holes and/or at least one of the enclosures may be arranged differently from what has been described.

[0165] Although, in this case, the base comprises two feet, the base may comprise a different number of feet or zero feet.

[0166] Although, in this case, at least one of the bases comprises two pads, at least one of the bases may comprise a different number of pads or zero pads.

[0167] In general, the base may have a different shape from the one described. With reference to FIG. 4b, the basic element 410 may be extended on either side by two movable feet 411 relative to the base element 410 between a folded up position and an extended position. Contrary to what has been indicated above, at least one of the feet 411 is thus movable between its two positions by a translational movement along the base element 410 and/or a rotational movement along an axis of rotation 412 parallel to the direction in which at least one upright fixed to the base extends longitudinally.

[0168] Although, in this case, the tabletops are identical, at least two of the tabletops may be different from one another.

[0169] Although, in this case, at least one of the bases comprises one part, at least one of the bases may comprise two or more parts. The table may comprise a different number of bases from those described, and, for example, a base for each set of uprights.

[0170] Although, in this case, it is enough to lift the top of the table to extend the legs, the table may be equipped with one or more mechanisms which need to be activated to extend the legs. For example, the user may need to actuate the button 201 to extend the feet or any other button.

[0171] At least one of the lugs may not be beveled, for example, the lug 313.

[0172] The number and/or the shape of the enclosures may be different from what has been indicated. In particular, the different enclosures of the table may be identical to one another (and not be different as indicated). The different enclosures connected with the same set of uprights (with the exception of the upper and lower enclosures) may be identical to one another and not be different as indicated. Each enclosure may be equipped with a button (optionally beveled) and/or a tab (optionally beveled).

[0173] Although, in this case, the table moves in a single step from its top position to its bottom position, the table will be able to pass through at least one intermediate position in which it will remain in position when it is retracted. For example, the user will need to actuate a mechanism to continue retracting the table (for example, the handle or another mechanism).

[0174] Preferably, the table will be equipped with at least one integrated mechanism for adjusting the inclination of the work surface and optionally the inclination of the work surface relative to the horizontal. The integrated mechanism may, for example, be integrated into the base as described above, or be a relatively tilting support, or it may be the system for attaching the panel and/or frame to the rest of the table and allowing them to be tilted, etc.

[0175] The table work surface may comprise only one tabletop. The table thus may not comprise a foldable work surface. However, the table will still be foldable, due to the fact that the legs are foldable (in addition to being telescopic).

[0176] The temporary closure system may be different from what has been indicated and, for example, comprise at least one hook/loop type fastener (such as the one marketed under the registered trademark Velcro), at least one cord, at least one band, etc.