Table mounting assembly

Abstract

A table facilitating independent assembly includes a table top having a peripheral edge and a tubular frame circumscribing the peripheral edge. The tubular frame includes a plurality of vertical webs and an upper flange projecting inwardly toward the table top. Disposed about the periphery of the table top are a plurality of mounting brackets. Each of the mounting brackets includes a vertical base plate and an inwardly projecting shelf opposing the upper flange of the frame. Accordingly, the shelf and flange capture an edge of the table top therebetween for supporting the table top. The vertical base plate of each mounting bracket includes an upper stem portion disposed between the peripheral edge of the table top and the frame. A fastener connects the mounting bracket to a vertical web of the frame to complete the table top assembly. A plurality of legs are then disposed in combination with the tubular frame or mounting brackets to support the table top assembly.

1 . A table comprising: 
 a table top having a peripheral edge;    a tubular frame circumscribing the peripheral edge of the table top, the frame having an inwardly projecting upper flange and at least one vertical web;    a plurality of mounting brackets disposed about the periphery of the table top, each of the mounting brackets including a vertical base plate and an inwardly projecting shelf spaced apart from the upper flange for accepting and supporting the peripheral edge of the table top therebetween, the vertical base plate of each bracket having an upper stem portion disposed between the peripheral edge of the table top and the frame;    a fastening assembly connecting the bracket to a vertical web of the frame; and    a plurality of legs supporting the frame.    
   
   
       2 . The table according to  claim 1  wherein the tubular frame includes at least an inner and secondary vertical web, the secondary vertical web being located within the frame, and wherein the fastener assembly includes a pair of fasteners engaging the inner and secondary vertical webs.  
   
   
       3 . The table according to  claim 2  wherein the bracket includes integral side plates disposed on each side of the shelf, and wherein one of the fasteners is disposed through each of the side plates.  
   
   
       4 . The table according to  claim 1  wherein an upper end portion of each leg is mounted within a portion of the bracket.  
   
   
       5 . The table according to  claim 1  wherein the fastener assembly includes a slot formed in the at least one vertical web, and a T-shaped bearing block projecting outwardly from the vertical base plate of the mounting bracket, the bearing block having a head portion and a neck, the neck adapted to slide within the slot, the head being positioned on an outboard side of the at least one vertical web thereby mounting the bracket to the frame.  
   
   
       6 . The table according to  claim 5  wherein the at least one vertical web includes an opening having a vertical dimension larger than the vertical dimension of the head, the opening connecting with the slot.  
   
   
       7 . The table according to  claim 2  wherein the frame tapers radially outboard from said central vertical web.  
   
   
       8 . The table according to  claim 3  wherein the frame tapers radially outboard from said central vertical web.  
   
   
       9 . The table according to  claim 8  wherein the fasteners are disposed below the surface of the shelf.  
   
   
       10 . The table according to  claim 2  wherein the mounting brackets are equiangularly spaced about the periphery of the table top.  
   
   
       11 . The table according to  claim 3  wherein the mounting brackets are equiangularly spaced about the periphery of the table top.  
   
   
       12 . A mounting arrangement for a table top assembly, comprising: 
 a tubular frame circumscribing the peripheral edge of a table top, the frame having an inwardly projecting upper flange and at least one vertical web;    a plurality of mounting brackets disposed about the periphery of the table top, each of the mounting brackets including a vertical base plate and an inwardly projecting shelf spaced apart from the upper flange for accepting and supporting the peripheral edge of the table top therebetween, the vertical base plate of each bracket having an upper stem portion disposed between the peripheral edge of the table top and the frame; and    a fastening assembly connecting the bracket to a vertical web of the frame.    
   
   
       13 . The mounting arrangement according to  claim 12  wherein the tubular frame includes at least an inner and secondary vertical web, the secondary vertical web being located within the frame, and wherein the fastener assembly includes a pair of fasteners engaging the inner and secondary vertical webs.  
   
   
       14 . The table according to  claim 13  wherein the bracket includes integral side plates disposed on each side of the shelf, and wherein one of the fasteners is disposed through each of the side plates.  
   
   
       15 . The table according to  claim 12  wherein the fastener assembly includes a slot formed in the at least one vertical web, and a T-shaped bearing block projecting outwardly from the vertical base plate of the mounting bracket, the bearing block having a head portion and a neck, the neck adapted to slide within the slot, the head being positioned on an outboard side of the at least one vertical web thereby mounting the bracket to the frame.  
   
   
       16 . The table according to  claim 5  wherein the at least one vertical web includes an opening having a vertical dimension larger than the vertical dimension of the head, the opening connecting with the slot.  
   
   
       17 . A table kit comprising: 
 a table top having a peripheral edge;    a tubular frame adapted to be disposed about the peripheral edge of the table top, the frame having an inwardly projecting upper flange and at least one vertical web;    a plurality of mounting brackets, each mounting bracket adapted to attach to a location on the frame, each mounting bracket including a vertical base plate with an upper stem portion and an inwardly projecting shelf, the inwardly projecting shelf being spaced apart from the upper stem portion so as to be located in spaced apart relationship with respect to the upper flange of the frame when the bracket is mounted to the frame;    a fastening assembly for connecting the bracket to a vertical web of the frame; and    a plurality of legs adapted to attach to the frame.