Portable Work Table

Abstract

A portable work table adapted for being removably positioned within a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a frame having an upper wall with a generally planar top surface, a bottom wall, and storage units connecting the upper and bottom walls. A plurality of legs are movably mounted on the frame and movable between a first position such that the legs extend from the bottom surface for being engaged with a support surface such that the frame is positioned above the support surface to permit work to be readily carried out on the top surface and a second position such that the legs are retracted from the first position toward the bottom surface such that the frame is positionable within the storage compartment of the vehicle. The portable work table also includes a plurality of objects movably mounted on the frame via insert panels.

1 . A portable work table comprising:
 a frame that includes;
 an upper wall having at least one opening, 
 a bottom wall, and 
 storage units connecting the upper and bottom walls; 
   a plurality of legs movably connected to the frame, the legs being movable from a first position wherein the legs extend from the bottom wall and a second position wherein the legs are retracted from the first position such that the frame is positionable within a storage compartment of a vehicle;   an insert panel connectable to the upper wall;   at least one object connectable to the insert panel to allow the object to move with respect to the upper wall between a first position wherein the object is positioned within the interior of the storage unit below the upper wall and a second position wherein the object is positioned at least partially above the upper wall; and   a plurality of rollers connected to an outside surface of the bottom wall.   
     
     
         2 . The portable work table of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of rollers are spaced at least 14 inches apart. 
     
     
         3 . A portable work table comprising:
 a frame that includes;
 an upper wall having at least one opening, 
 a bottom wall, and 
 storage units connecting the upper and bottom walls; 
   a plurality of legs movably connected to the frame, the legs being movable from a first position wherein the legs extend from the bottom wall and a second position wherein the legs are retracted from the first position such that the frame is positionable within a storage compartment of a vehicle;   an insert panel connectable to the upper wall by an insert rod, such that the insert panel swivels about the insert rod, the insert panel including a connector for connecting an object to a surface of the insert panel; and   at least one support lock connected to the upper wall for supporting and locking the insert panel to the upper wall.   
     
     
         4 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , wherein the insert panel pivots from a first position wherein the insert panel is substantially parallel with the upper wall and a second position wherein the insert panel is substantially below the upper wall. 
     
     
         5 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , wherein the support lock is connected to the upper wall and pivots about an axis substantially perpendicular to the upper wall. 
     
     
         6 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , wherein the insert panel includes at least one opening. 
     
     
         7 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , wherein insert panel is connected to the insert rod by a snap-fit. 
     
     
         8 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , wherein the insert panel includes a recess along a side wall in communication with an opening along a top surface of the insert panel. 
     
     
         9 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , wherein the portable work table includes at least two support locks. 
     
     
         10 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , further comprising an opening in the upper wall for allowing access to a generally hollow interior. 
     
     
         11 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , further comprising a removable cover. 
     
     
         12 . The portable work table of  claim 3 , further comprising lockable retractable handles. 
     
     
         13 . A portable work table kit comprising:
 the portable work table of  claim 3 ; and   a work tray that includes four inset holes.