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the section 17 being fastened on the mem-. bers 3 and the section 18 on the members 2. In its underside and at its inner edge the section 18 is notched at 19 to permit the 5 inner upper corners of the members 3 to pass during the folding of the table. In folding the table the members and sec- tions swing upward at the longitudinal cen- ter of the table and when completely folded 10 all parts assume a vertical position, the top sections standing on each side of the mem- bers as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. The top lugs 5 are of great importance as they limit the downward movement of the mem- 15 bers and cause the sections to always form a level table top when folded and prevent the table top from sagging down under a heavy load and at the same time do not interfere with the compact folding of the table. 2 What I claim is: In a folding table, a pair of transverse top
supports, each support comprising oppo- sitely directed members arranged out of alinement and having their adjacent ends hinged together, one of said members hav- 25 ing a flat end, a lug extending laterally from the side of the other member into .the path of the flat end of the first member, table top sections secured to the transverse supports, and legs arranged in pivoted pairs and 30 hinged to the supports, the second members of the supports having notches located to receive the lugs of the first members where- by the legs and members may be folded in vertical parallel relation. 35 In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. JOHN F. RICHAIIRDSON. Witnesses: Mrs. R. E. DOUGLAS, Jr., MA. M. POWERS.
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