A camping table

Abstract

A camping table ( 1 ), comprising: a plurality of interconnected sections ( 2 ) each having at least one substantially flat face, configurable between a usage position where the sections ( 2 ) are arranged side-to-side with the flat faces forming a substantially planar upper surface capable of supporting at least one item placed thereon, and a compact storage position. The table further comprising a support means ( 3 ) configured in use to support the sections ( 2 ) above ground level in the usage position. The support means ( 3 ) located in use at or towards opposed sides of the upper surface and further configured so that at least one of the opposed sides is suspendedly supported.

1 . A camping table comprising:
 a configurable table top comprising a substantially continuous surface wherein the table top is deployable between a compact storage position and a usage position in which the substantially continuous surface is substantially planar and forms the upper surface of the table top, the table top having a first end and a second end; and   a first support means comprising a suspension member and a clamping strap, the clamping strap attachable to the suspension member wherein the first support means is configured so that, in use, the suspension member is attachable to the first end of the table top and the clamping strap is attachable to a columnar object such that the suspension member is secured to the columnar object and the table top is suspendedly supported at its first end wherein the support means additionally comprises at least one cord, connected at or towards one edge or end of the upper surface in the usage position and extendable from the edge or end for connection to an external support.   
     
     
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         13 . A camping table according to  claim 1  comprising a pair of elongate support members wherein, in use, the configurable table top is supported by the support members. 
     
     
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         18 . A camping table according to  claim 1  further comprising a second support means configured so that, in use, the second support means is attachable to the second end of the table top. 
     
     
         19 . A camping table according to  claim 18  wherein the second support means comprises a pair of support legs and a foldable brace, the brace further comprising four struts, each of which is pivotably mounted to the other struts at one end wherein, in use, the struts are splayed out and attached at their free ends to the legs. 
     
     
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         30 . A camping table comprising a plurality of sections interconnected in use and each having at least one substantially flat face, configurable between a usage position where the sections are arranged side-to-side with the flat faces forming a substantially planar upper surface capable of supporting at least one item placed thereon, and a compact storage position, and; a means of support configured to support the sections above ground level in the usage position, the support means located in use at or towards opposed sides of the upper surface and further configured so that at least one of the opposed sides is suspendedly supported, wherein the support means comprises at least one cord, connected at or towards one edge or end of the upper surface in the usage position and extendable from the edge or end for connection to an external support. 
     
     
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         47 . A camping table as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the cord is connected at or towards the corners. 
     
     
         48 . A camping table as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the cord is connected so that the ends extend below the upper surface, the ends configured to receive ground pegs. 
     
     
         49 . A camping table as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the support means comprises a pair of cords at opposed sides or ends. 
     
     
         50 . A camping table as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the support means further comprises at least one leg at or towards the opposed edge or end configured to extend downwards and provide support in use. 
     
     
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         52 . A camping table as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the cord is connected so that the ends extend below the upper surface, the ends configured to receive ground pegs. 
     
     
         53 . A kit comprising:
 (a) a configurable table top comprising a substantially continuous surface wherein the table top is deployable between a compact storage position and a usage position in which the substantially continuous surface is substantially planar and forms the upper surface of the table top, the table top having a first end and a second end; and   (b) one of a cord, an elongate support member, and a set of legs.