Latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table

{
  "publication_number": "US2011262217A1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A1",
  "title": "Latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table",
  "abstract": "A latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table includes a confinement component and a latch component. The game table has a framework and a tablet pivoted to the framework for flip. The confinement component is applied for the tablet of the game table and has a channel formed thereof. The latch component is applied for the framework of the game table to correspond with the confinement component, and the latch component includes a base and a switch. The base has a through passage to correspond with the channel of the confinement component. The switch is arranged in the through passage of the base; and has a manipulation member and a shut member. The manipulation member is pivoted to the base via a connecting end thereof for angular displacement, and the shut member is approximately vertical to the manipulation member so as to move as same as the manipulation member. When the manipulation member angularly moves inside the through passage of the base, the shut member rotates to reach into the channel of the confinement component. The latch component locks the confinement component so that the tablet secure to the framework for staying still.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table; the game table having a framework and a tablet pivoted to the framework for flip; and the latch mechanism comprising: a confinement component being applied for the tablet of the game table and having a channel formed thereof; a latch component being applied for the framework of the game table to correspond with the confinement component, and having a base and a switch; wherein: the base has a through passage to correspond with the channel of the confinement component; the switch is arranged in the through passage of the base, and has a manipulation member and a shut member; the manipulation member is pivoted to the base via a connecting end thereof for angular displacement; the shut member is approximately vertical to the manipulation member so as to move as same as the manipulation member; whereby when the manipulation member angularly moves inside the through passage of the base, the shut member rotates to reach into the channel of the confinement component; the latch component is able to secure to the confinement component for orientating the tablet to the framework. 2. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the confinement component defines the channel a first section and a second section, in which an internal diameter of the first section is less than one of the second section, so that the channel is wide at an end and narrow at an opposite end; when the shut member of the switch reaches in the channel of the confinement component, the first section of the channel of the confinement component where the shut member stays is defined as a stop point of the angular displacement of the switch. 3. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the internal diameter of the first section is no less than an external diameter of the shut member for fitting. 4. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the confinement component further defines a guide section in the channel for connecting the first section and the second section, an internal diameter of the guide section shrinks from the second section to the first section. 5. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch has a retainer extending outwardly from the connecting end of the manipulation member, the base has a limit portion disposed at an inner face thereof and relative to the retainer of the switch for interference with each other, so that a stop point of the angular displacement of the switch is defined while the retainer of the switch abuts against the limit portion of the base. 6. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the switch has a retainer extending outwardly from the connecting end of the manipulation member, the base has a limit portion disposed at an inner face thereof and relative to the retainer of the switch for interference with each other, so that a stop point of the angular displacement of the switch is defined while the retainer of the switch abuts against the limit portion of the base. 7. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 3, wherein the switch has a retainer extending outwardly from the connecting end of the manipulation member, the base has a limit portion disposed at an inner face thereof and relative to the retainer of the switch for interference with each other, so that a stop point of the angular displacement of the switch is defined while the retainer of the switch abuts against the limit portion of the base. 8. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 4, wherein the switch has a retainer extending outwardly from the connecting end of the manipulation member, the base has a limit portion disposed at an inner face thereof and relative to the retainer of the switch for interference with each other, so that a stop point of the angular displacement of the switch is defined while the retainer of the switch abuts against the limit portion of the base. 9. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the latch component has a cover plate extending from a peripheral of an outer face of the base. 10. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 5, wherein the latch component has a cover plate extending from a peripheral of an outer face of the base. 11. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 1, wherein a length of the manipulation member of the switch is shorter than that of the through passage of the base; a surplus space, between a free end of the manipulation member and an inner face of the base, is defined in the through passage for finger operation, while the manipulation member angularly moves inside the through passage of the base. 12. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 2, wherein a length of the manipulation member of the switch is shorter than that of the through passage of the base; a surplus space, between a free end of the manipulation member and an inner face of the base, is defined in the through passage for finger operation, while the manipulation member angularly moves inside the through passage of the base. 13. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 5, wherein a length of the manipulation member of the switch is shorter than that of the through passage of the base; a surplus space, between a free end of the manipulation member and an inner face of the base, is defined in the through passage for finger operation, while the manipulation member angularly moves inside the through passage of the base. 14. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 9, wherein a length of the manipulation member of the switch is shorter than that of the through passage of the base; a surplus space, between a free end of the manipulation member and an inner face of the base, is defined in the through passage for finger operation, while the manipulation member angularly moves inside the through passage of the base. 15. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the manipulation member of the switch defines a recess behind the free end thereof for finger operation. 16. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 15, wherein the free end of the manipulation member defines a terminal face being curved. 17. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the manipulation member of the switch defines a recess behind the free end thereof for finger operation. 18. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 5, wherein the manipulation member of the switch defines a recess behind the free end thereof for finger operation. 19. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 9, wherein the manipulation member of the switch defines a recess behind the free end thereof for finger operation. 20. The latch mechanism applied for multi-function game table as claimed in claim 11, wherein the manipulation member of the switch defines a recess behind the free end thereof for finger operation."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a game table for users play and exercise with fun, and more particularly to a fasten structure for securing a table after flip. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional game table usually offers merely one single game mode. Concerning the entertainment and the pressure release, the effective space and the affordable price, the game table advances greatly in multiple functions. The China Patent Publication No. CN2416931Y discloses a game table with using modes convertible by way of rotation. The game table includes a table body, an insertion hole formed on a socket embedded in one side of the end wall of the table body, and a table framework. Two ends of the table body are respectively pivotally disposed at transverse end tablets of the table framework via two pivot framework. A locating mechanism, arranged between the table framework and the table body, has four locating members respectively inserted in the insertion hole of four respective legs of the table framework. Although the locating mechanism is easy for operation, the locating member would separate from the game table somehow while remove from the table framework. Besides, the locating member is not easy to align with the insertion hole of the table body. The above mentioned disadvantages will slow down the assembly process and the orientation efficiency of the game table. In addition, the locating members would apparently expose after assembly to affect the whole appearance of the game table and easily to injure users.",
  "cpc": [
    "A63D 15/04",
    "F16B 1/02",
    "Y10T 403/591"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "F16B 21/02"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "TSAI JERRY"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "TSAI JERRY"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2010-04-27",
  "publication_date": "2011-10-27",
  "priority_date": "2010-04-27",
  "application_number": "US-76797110-A",
  "family_id": "44815924",
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