Folding table

Abstract

A folding table includes two top panels, two leg supports pivotally engaged with the bottom side of the top panels, and two foldable linkage means pivotally engaged with the top panels and linkage means. The leg supports are pivotally engaged through two first hinge elements. The top panels, leg supports, and linkage means are movable synchronously for extending the table for use or folding the table for storing.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A folding table, comprising: 
 two top panels;    two leg supports pivotally engaged with the bottom side of the top panels, and pivotally engaged with each other through two first hinge elements; and    two foldable linkage means pivotally engaged with the top panels and leg supports;    wherein the top panels, leg supports and linkage means are movable synchronously for extending the table for use and folding the table for storing.    
     
     
         2 . The folding table of  claim 1 , wherein the linkage means include first links, second links, third links and fourth links, the links being pivotally engaged with each other through a second hinge element.  
     
     
         3 . The folding table of  claim 2 , wherein the second links and third links have respectively a butt end and a slant lug, the lugs being pivotally engaged with one another through another second hinge element.  
     
     
         4 . The folding table of  claim 1 , wherein the top panels have respectively an opening located at the juncture therebetween for holding a parasol.  
     
     
         5 . The folding table of  claim 1 , wherein the linkage means are bridged respectively by means of a transverse stretcher.  
     
     
         6 . The folding table of  claim 1 , wherein the leg supports have respectively a foot pad located at the bottom end thereof.  
     
     
         7 . The folding table of  claim 6 , wherein the foot pad has an anti-skid rib bottom.