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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2003
Chen Zhurong, Xiamen, CN;
Jin Shenghao, Xiamen, CN;
Arvin Patel, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Lifetime Products, Inc., Clearfield, UT (US);
Abstract
A folding table is disclosed having a two-stage folding mechanism. The folding table includes a table top divided into a first planar portion and a second planar portion. A pair of side rails is connected to each planar portion. A foldable leg and support brace is connected to each planar portion. A hinge assembly is provided disposed between the first planar portion and the second planar portion. The hinge assembly includes a hinge pin, a first hinge connector and a second hinge connector. The first hinge connector has a cam portion. A locking pin is disposed through a slot in the second hinge connector. A lock actuating mechanism may be used to move the locking pin in the slot between the locked and unlocked position. In one embodiment, the lock actuating mechanism includes a handle coupled to the locking pin and a spring biased against the locking pin.