Mountable table

Abstract

A mountable and multi-positionable, portable table assembly is provided for attachment to a table or cart. The table comprises a panel, a frame, and at least one locking hinge connecting the panel and the frame. The panel has a top surface and a bottom surface, and the frame has at least one flange extending therefrom. The locking hinge is secured to the bottom surface of the panel and to the at least one flange on the frame, and provides for movement of the panel in a variety of positions.

1 . A mountable table comprising:
 a panel comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;   a frame having at least one flange extending therefrom; and   at least one locking hinge, wherein a first portion of the at least one locking hinge is affixed to the bottom surface of the panel and a second portion of the at least one locking hinge is affixed to the at least one flange, thereby securing the panel to the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The mountable table of  claim 1 , wherein at least one bracket is affixed to the bottom surface of the panel, and the at least one locking hinge is affixed to the at least one bracket. 
     
     
         3 . The mountable table of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one locking hinge comprises two locking hinges, with a first locking hinge of the two locking hinges comprising a pin, a first hinge plate, a plurality of notches on the first hinge plate, a second hinge plate, a spring, a locking block, and a locking lever. 
     
     
         4 . The mountable table of  claim 3 , wherein the locking lever is connected to the spring, and is configured to lock and unlock the first locking hinge. 
     
     
         5 . The mountable table of  claim 4 , wherein the notches are formed in the first hinge plate at 10 degree intervals. 
     
     
         6 . The mountable table of  claim 5 , wherein to lock the first locking hinge when the panel is in a desired position, the locking lever moves to an upward position by the force of the spring, the spring also moving the locking block into engagement with a desired notch of a plurality of notches formed on the first hinge plate, thereby preventing movement of the first hinge plate. 
     
     
         7 . The mountable table of  claim 6 , wherein to unlock the first locking hinge, the locking lever is moved in a downward direction away from the second hinge plate, which moves the locking block out of engagement with one of the plurality of notches in the hinge plate, while compressing the spring to allow the first hinge plate to move relative to the second hinge plate. 
     
     
         8 . The mountable table of  claim 7 , wherein when the locking hinge is in the unlocked position, the panel is rotatable about the pin to allow for movement to a plurality of positions. 
     
     
         9 . The mountable table of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of positions comprises a horizontal position, a tilted position, and a vertical position. 
     
     
         10 . The mountable table of  claim 9 , wherein the tilted position is formed by the panel being positioned at an angle relative to the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The mountable table of  claim 10 , wherein the angle is adjustable up to about 90 degrees relative to the frame. 
     
     
         12 . The mountable table of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one bracket comprises two brackets, the mountable table further comprising at least one support member affixed to the bottom surface of the panel and extending between the two brackets wherein the first hinge plate is secured to the support member, and the second hinge plate is secured to the bracket, thereby connecting the panel to the frame. 
     
     
         13 . The mountable table of  claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises an outwardly projecting edge extending from the top surface. 
     
     
         14 . The mountable table of  claim 12 , wherein the outwardly projecting edge is secured to the panel by a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         15 . The mountable table of  claim 1 , wherein the mountable table is portable and attachable to a table or a cart. 
     
     
         16 . A portable multi-position table assembly for attachment to a table or cart, the assembly comprising:
 a panel comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;   a frame having at least one flange extending therefrom; and   at least one locking hinge, wherein a first portion of the at least one locking hinge is affixed to the bottom surface of the panel and a second portion of the at least one locking hinge is affixed to the at least one flange, thereby securing the panel to the frame.   
     
     
         17 . The portable multi-position table assembly of  claim 16 , wherein at least one bracket is affixed to the bottom surface of the panel, and the at least one locking hinge is affixed to the at least one bracket. 
     
     
         18 . The portable multi-position table assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one locking hinge comprises two locking hinges, with a first locking hinge of the two locking hinges comprising a pin, a first hinge plate, a plurality of notches on the first hinge plate, a second hinge plate, a spring, a locking block, and a locking lever. 
     
     
         19 . The portable multi-position table assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the locking lever is connected to the spring, and is configured to lock and unlock the first locking hinge. 
     
     
         20 . The portable multi-position table assembly of  claim 19 , wherein the notches are formed at 10 degree intervals in the first hinge plate.