Convertible storage chest/ table

Abstract

A combination storage chest/coffee table whose table top converts into a dining table. The is pivotally attached to the main unit which allows to move from a closed position to partially open or fully open position. In the closed position the unit serves as a chest with a top lid and/or a coffee table. In the partial open position the unit serves as a dining table. The unit converts easily from a chest to a dining table through the means of a spring loaded lift and locks in to a stable position.

1 ) A convertible storage chest/table unit comprised of the following: 
 a.) a main container unit with a closed bottom wall, having a front wall, a rear wall and opposing side walls which extend completely around said bottom wall with said front, rear, and opposing side walls extending vertically upward to a predetermined equal height creating a storage unit with an open top; and said front, rear, and opposing side walls each having an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to said storage unit;    b.) a table top with a front end, back end and opposing side ends having a topside and an underside;    c.) a pivot lifting plank to lift and push forward said table top from a closed position into a full open position, said lifting plank having hinges at opposing ends with the first hinge attached to the underside of said table and with the second hinge attached to the inner surface of front wall.    
   
   
       2 ) The combination of  claim 1 , further comprising two loaded springs attached to said inner surface of front wall and to the said lifting plank to allow for smooth opening and closing.  
   
   
       3 ) The combination of  claim 1 , wherein when the said table top is in the closed position, said table top can be used as a coffee table.  
   
   
       4 ) A convertible storage chest/table unit comprised of the following: 
 a.) a main container unit with a closed bottom wall, having a front wall, a rear wall and opposing side walls which extend completely around said bottom wall with said front, rear, and opposing side walls extending vertically upward to a predetermined equal height creating a storage unit with an open top; and said front, rear, and opposing side walls each having an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to said storage unit;    b.) a table top with a front end, back end and opposing side ends having a topside and an underside;    c.) two support attached to the underside of the said table top at said opposing side ends;    d.) two lock for holding said table top in a stable immovable shifted open position, said locks having two parts with the first part an actuator lever attached to the said supports and with the second part a latch attached to the said inner surface of said opposing sides.    
   
   
       5 ) The combination of  claim 5 , wherein a wood block is attached to the said inner surfaces of each of the said opposing side walls to stabilize and immobilize the said supports.  
   
   
       6 ) The combination of  claim 5 , wherein when the said table top is lifted and extends beyond the sides of the main housing unit in said shifted open position, said table top can be used as a dining table.