Folding work bench
View Patent ↗The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.
1. A folding work bench movable between a folded configuration, a partially folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, comprising:
a generally planar work table having a top work surface and an underside, and front, rear, left and right sides, said work table being pivotally movable between a folded position and an unfolded position;
a plurality of front legs pivotally connected to said front side of said work table;
at least one articulated strut having first and second links pivotally connected together, said first link pivotally connected to one of said plurality of front legs;
a support strut pivotally connected to said second link; and
a plurality of rear legs pivotally connected to said support strut and movable between a folded position and an unfolded position.
2. The folding work bench of claim 1 , wherein said table top member further comprises at least one sliding drawer.
3. The folding work bench of claim 1 , wherein said front legs comprise bottom folding end pieces.
4. The folding work bench of claim 1 , wherein said rear legs are connected by a cross brace.
5. The folding work bench of claim 1 , further comprising a locking device for locking said work table in the folded position.