Table

Abstract

The invention relates to improvements in the table tops for tables and the tables themselves. The improvements to the table tops is in the form of at least angularly offsetting edges of the table top to allow the same to be more efficiently used, particular in conjunction with other similarly formed table tops of tables to form a group of table which allows efficient use of the same and the space in the room. The invention also provides for an efficient adjustment means which allows the adjustment of the height of the table top with respect to the floor to be performed by the user.

1 . Table apparatus including a table top, said table top supported by a frame and said table top having first and second opposing edges and opposing ends joining said edges and wherein said table top opposing edges are angularly offset with respect to each other and the table top and part of the frame is movable between in use and storage positions with respect to the remainder of the supporting frame. 
   
   
       2 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the said angularly offset opposing edges of the said table are positioned such that the same narrow inwardly towards a common table end so as to form one end of the table top which is shorter than the opposing end. 
   
   
       3 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the said opposing edges are straight. 
   
   
       4 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the said opposing edges are curved. 
   
   
       5 . A table according to  claim 1  provided in conjunction with a series of said tables to form a group of tables and wherein each of the table tops in the group have angularly offset opposed edges. 
   
   
       6 . A table according to  claim 5  wherein the table tops with the said angularly offset opposed edges are placed to abut each other in the group of tables. 
   
   
       7 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting frame for the table top has one or a series of legs depending down from said table top, with a surface contact means in the form of a base stop, castor or roller provided at the free end of each leg with adjustment means positioned to allow the height of the table top to which the legs are connected, to be adjusted with respect to the floor wherein said adjustment means are provided intermediate the surface contact means and the free end of each leg. 
   
   
       8 . A table according to  claim 7  wherein the adjustment means comprise a threaded stem which is attached to either of the free end of the table leg or the surface contact means, and a threaded port into which the threaded stem can be selectively threaded. 
   
   
       9 . A table according to  claim 8  wherein the threaded stem includes an end which determines the lowest point of the table top and the free end of the threaded stem defies the highest point of the table top. 
   
   
       10 . A table according to  claim 8  wherein the threaded stem is provided on the surface contact means and a knurled ring with the threaded port is provided within the free end of the leg. 
   
   
       11 . A table according to  claim 10  wherein a threaded ring is provided intermediate the knurled ring and the surface contact means on the threaded stem. 
   
   
       12 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein in the in-use position the table top is held in a substantially horizontal plane and in the storage position in a substantially vertical plane lying adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the table support frame and wherein, attached to said longitudinal edge of the table support frame is a panel which depends downwardly from said edge and said panel remains in situ when the table is in, and moved between, the storage and the in-use positions. 
   
   
       13 . A table according to  claim 12  wherein when the table is moved from a storage position to an in-use position, the longitudinal edge of the frame to which the panel is connected, and the panel, remain in a stationary position with arms which are pivotally connected to said longitudinal edge being pivoted away from the longitudinal edge to an extended position in which the same are locked in position with an opposing longitudinal edge which is mounted on the underside of the table top. 
   
   
       14 . A table according to  claim 12  wherein the said panel is used as a modesty panel. 
   
   
       15 . Apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the same includes apparatus for the enclosure and guiding of one or more cable connections to allow the provision of data and/or power to one or more devices positioned on the table. 
   
   
       16 . Apparatus according to  claim 15  wherein the apparatus runs across substantially the length of the table and is affixed to a fixed longitudinal edge of the frame. 
   
   
       17 . Apparatus according to  claim 15  wherein the apparatus is provided in the form of an enclosure with an opening at one or both ends to allow cables to pass therethrough. 
   
   
       18 . Apparatus according to  claim 17  wherein the enclosure is provided with a flap portion which allows access to be gained to the enclosure by pivotally moving the flap to an open position. 
   
   
       19 . A table having a table top and a supporting frame wherein the supporting frame for the table top has one or a series of legs depending down from said table top, with a surface contact means in the form of a base stop, castor or roller provided at the free end of each leg with adjustment means positioned to allow the height of the table top to which the legs are connected to be adjusted with respect to the floor wherein said adjustment means are provided intermediate the surface contact means and the free end of each leg.