Table with an adjustable orientation table top

Abstract

In various implementations, a flip-top table is provided. The flip-top table may include a table top that can rotate between two or more orientations and a frame. The table may include lock(s) to inhibit rotation of the table top. In some implementations, the table may include retractable stop(s). The retractable stop(s) may reduce pinch hazards.

1 . A flip-top table comprising:
 a table top adjustable between a first position and a second position;   a frame coupled to the table top, wherein the frame comprises:
 at least two legs; and 
 a crossbar coupling at least two of the legs together; 
 two or more first locks, wherein each first lock comprises:
 a first key coupled to a bottom surface of the table top; and 
 a first slot disposed in the crossbar, and wherein the first slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the first key, 
 wherein the first lock inhibits rotation of the table top from the second position when the first key is engaged with the first slot; 
 
 a second lock, wherein each second lock comprises:
 a second key coupled to the crossbar; and 
 a second slot disposed in the table top, and wherein the second slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the second key; 
 wherein the second lock inhibits rotation of the table top from the first position when the second key is engaged with the second slot; and 
 
 at least one retractable stop disposed at least partially in an end of at least one of the legs, a retractable stop comprising:
 a housing, wherein the housing comprises a slanted top portion; 
 a spring disposed at least partially in the housing, wherein the retractable stop comprises a first position when a first force is not applied to the top surface of the retractable stop, and wherein the retractable stop comprises a second position when the first force is applied to the top surface of the retractable stop, wherein the first force compresses the spring; 
 
   and wherein the flip-top table is configured such that when the table top is moved from a first position to a second position, a bottom surface of the table top contacts at least one of the retractable stops prior to the table top being oriented in the second position; and   wherein the flip-top table is further configured such that to allow the table top to be oriented in the second position, a force greater than the first force is applied to the retractable stop.   
     
     
         2 . The flip-top table of  claim 1  wherein two or more of the first locks comprise bar key and slot locks; and wherein each bar key and slot lock comprises a bar key and a first slot. 
     
     
         3 . The flip-top table of  claim 1  further comprising:
 two or more first couplers; wherein each of the first bar keys is coupled to the bottom surface of the table top via a first coupler, and wherein a first coupler allows a bar key to be at least partially rotated; and 
 a second coupler, wherein the second hook key is coupled to the bottom surface of the table top via the second coupler, and wherein the second coupler allows the hook key to be at least partially rotated. 
 
     
     
         4 . The flip-top table of  claim 1  further comprising one or more additional second couplers, wherein the additional second couplers inhibits movement of the table top when the table top is oriented in the first position. 
     
     
         5 . The flip-top table of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the first couplers is adapted inhibit rotation of the table top when the table top is in a third position, wherein a top surface of the table top in the third position is slanted. 
     
     
         6 . The flip-top table of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the retractable stops is configured to return to the first position when the first force is removed from the retractable stop. 
     
     
         7 . A flip-top table comprising:
 a table top adjustable between a first position and a second position;   a frame coupled to the table top, wherein the frame comprises:
 at least two legs; and 
 a crossbar coupling the two legs together; 
 two or more first locks, wherein each first lock comprises:
 a first key coupled to a bottom surface of the table top; and 
 a first slot disposed in the crossbar, and wherein the first slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the first key, 
 wherein the first lock inhibits rotation of the table top from the second position when the first key is engaged with the first slot; and 
 
 a second lock, wherein each second lock comprises:
 a second key coupled to the crossbar; and 
 a second slot disposed in the table top, and wherein the second slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the second key, 
 wherein the second lock inhibits rotation of the table top from the first position when the second key is engaged with the second slot. 
 
   
     
     
         8 . The flip-top table of  claim 7  wherein each of the first keys is disposed in the middle portion of the table top, and wherein at least one of the first keys is disposed proximate a first end of the table top, and wherein at least one of the first keys is disposed proximate a second opposing end of the table top. 
     
     
         9 . The flip-top table of  claim 7  wherein the second lock is disposed proximate the center of the crossbar. 
     
     
         10 . The flip-top table of  claim 7  wherein the second lock is disposed on a surface adjacent to the surface of the cross bar on which the first slots are disposed. 
     
     
         11 . The flip-top table of  claim 7  wherein the crossbar is disposed proximate a middle portion of the table top when the table top is disposed in the second position. 
     
     
         12 . The flip-top table of  claim 7  wherein each of the legs further comprises:
 an arched foot; and 
 one or more wheels coupled to at least one end of the arched foot. 
 
     
     
         13 . The flip-top table of  claim 7  wherein one or more of the legs of the frame are extendable. 
     
     
         14 . A flip-top table comprising:
 a table top adjustable between a first position and a second position;   a frame coupled to the table top, wherein the frame comprises:
 at least two legs; and 
 a crossbar coupling at least two of the legs together; 
 at least one second lock, wherein each second lock comprises:
 a second key coupled to the crossbar; and 
 a second slot disposed in the table top, and wherein the second slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the second key; 
 wherein the second lock inhibits rotation of the table top from the first position when the second key is engaged with the second slot; and 
 
 at least one retractable stop disposed at least partially in an end of at least one of the legs, wherein a retractable stop comprising:
 a housing, wherein the housing comprises a slanted top portion; 
 a spring disposed at least partially in the housing, wherein the retractable stop is disposed in a first position when a first force is not applied to the top surface of the retractable stop, and wherein the retractable stop is disposed in a second position when the first force is applied to the top surface of the retractable stop, wherein the first force compresses the spring; 
 
   and wherein the flip-top table is configured such that when the table top is moved from a first position to a second position, a bottom surface of the table top contacts at least one of the retractable stops prior to the table top being oriented in the second position; and   wherein the flip-top table is further configured such that to allow the table top to be oriented in the second position a force greater than the first force is applied to the retractable stop.   
     
     
         15 . The flip-top table of  claim 14  wherein the flip-top table is configured such that applying a second force to the table top applies the first force to at least one of the retractable stop to compress the spring of the housing of the retractable spring. 
     
     
         16 . The flip-top table of  claim 14  wherein at least one of the retractable stops is disposed in the second position when the table top is oriented in the second position. 
     
     
         17 . The flip-top table of  claim 14  wherein at least one of the retractable stops is disposed in the first position when the table top is oriented in the first position. 
     
     
         18 . The flip-top table of  claim 14  wherein a retractable stop is disposed in each leg of the frame. 
     
     
         19 . The flip-top table of  claim 14  wherein at least one of the retractable stops is configured to return to the first position when the first force is removed from the retractable stop. 
     
     
         20 . The flip-top table of  claim 14  further comprising:
 two or more first locks, wherein each first lock comprises: 
 a first key coupled to a bottom surface of the table top; and 
 a first slot disposed in the crossbar, and wherein the first slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the first key; 
 wherein the first lock inhibits rotation of the table top from the second position when the first key is engaged with the first slot.