Foldable table with auxiliary support

1. A foldable table comprising:

a supporting frame comprising first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected to each other at proximal sides thereof, thereby creating a first pivotal axis;

a tabletop comprising a first panel coupled with the first mounting assembly and a second panel coupled with the second mounting assembly such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other around the first pivotal axis between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein

each of the first and second panels comprises a proximal side wall and a groove formed at the proximal side wall, the groove elongated across at least a portion of the proximal side wall in a lateral direction substantially parallel to the first pivotal axis; and

when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the groove of the first panel and the groove of the second panel collectively form a receptacle extended in the lateral direction; and

an auxiliary support configured to assist in stabilizing the first and second panels when they are in the unfolded position, the auxiliary support comprising an auxiliary bar coupled with the supporting frame or the tabletop, wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, laterally, at least a portion of the auxiliary bar is disposed in the receptacle and abuts both the first and second panels,

wherein the first or second panel has a thickness that is greater at the proximal side of the first or second panel than an average thickness of the first or second panel.

2. The foldable table of claim 1 , further comprising a handle connected to the supporting frame or tabletop to facilitate carrying of the foldable table.

3. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the supporting frame further comprises:

a first leg assembly connected with the first mounting assembly of the supporting frame; and

a second leg assembly connected with the second mounting assembly of the supporting frame,

wherein when the first and second panels are in the folded position, the first and second leg assemblies and the first and second mounting assemblies are disposed between the first and second panels.

4. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the groove is elongated in the lateral direction across the entirety of the proximal side wall.

5. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary bar is connected to the proximal side wall of the first panel, the proximal side wall of the second panel, or the supporting frame.

6. The foldable table of claim 5 , wherein the auxiliary bar comprises first and second ends, each connected to the supporting frame by a coupler.

7. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein cross-sectional-wise, the receptacle has a rectangular, square, circular, oblong or oval shape.

8. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein cross-sectional-wise, the receptacle and the auxiliary bar are circular.

9. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein cross-sectional-wise, the receptacle encloses at least a portion of the auxiliary bar.

10. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein the groove is in a form of a step, and the receptacle is in a form of a slot.

11. The foldable table of claim 1 , wherein for at least a portion of the auxiliary bar along the lateral direction, the receptacle encloses, cross-sectional-wise, substantially an entirety of the auxiliary bar.

12. A foldable table comprising:

a supporting frame comprising first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected to each other at proximal sides thereof, thereby creating a first pivotal axis;

a tabletop comprising a first panel coupled with the first mounting assembly and a second panel coupled with the second mounting assembly such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other around the first pivotal axis between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein

each of the first and second panels comprises a proximal side wall and a groove formed at the proximal side wall, the groove elongated across at least a portion of the proximal side wall in a lateral direction substantially parallel to the first pivotal axis; and

when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the groove of the first panel and the groove of the second panel collectively form a receptacle extended in the lateral direction; and

an auxiliary support configured to assist in stabilizing the first and second panels when they are in the unfolded position, the auxiliary support comprising an auxiliary bar coupled with the supporting frame or the tabletop, wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, laterally, at least a portion of the auxiliary bar is disposed in the receptacle and abuts both the first and second panels;

wherein:

the auxiliary support comprises one or more first connectors each comprising a base disposed at the auxiliary bar and a crossing piece coupled or formed with the base; and

for each respective first connector in the one or more first connectors, each of the first and second panels comprises a first recess and a second recess formed at the proximal side wall, with the second recess positioned below the first recess,

wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the first recesses of the first and second panels accommodate the base of the respective first connector and the second recesses of the first and second panels collectively form a depression to accommodate the crossing piece of the first connector such that the crossing piece of the respective first connector abuts both the first and second panels.

13. The foldable table of claim 12 , where the second recesses of the first and second panels are configured such that the depression formed by the second recesses has a depth that is substantially the same as a thickness of the crossing piece.

14. A foldable table comprising:

a supporting frame comprising first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected to each other at proximal sides thereof, thereby creating a first pivotal axis;

a tabletop comprising a first panel coupled with the first mounting assembly and a second panel coupled with the second mounting assembly such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other around the first pivotal axis between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein

each of the first and second panels comprises a proximal side wall, wherein the proximal side wall is formed with a step elongated across at least a portion of the proximal side wall in a lateral direction substantially parallel to the first pivotal axis; and

when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the step of the first panel and the step of the second panel collectively form a slot extended in the lateral direction; and

an auxiliary support configured to assist in stabilizing the first and second panels when they are in the unfolded position, the auxiliary support comprising an auxiliary bar coupled with the supporting frame or the tabletop, wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, laterally, at least a portion of the auxiliary bar is disposed in the slot and abuts both the first and second panels, wherein the auxiliary support comprises:

one or more first connectors disposed at the auxiliary bar;

one or more second connectors disposed at the proximal side wall of the first panel; and

one or more third connectors disposed at the proximal side wall of the second panel,

wherein, when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, each respective first connector in the one or more first connectors is coupled with a corresponding second connector in the one or more second connectors and a corresponding third connector in the one or more third connectors.

15. The foldable table of claim 14 , wherein each of the first and second panels comprises one or more recesses formed at the proximal side wall, each recess configured to accommodate a corresponding second or third connector.

16. The foldable table of claim 14 , wherein each of the second and third connectors comprises a base segment attached to the proximal side wall of the first or second panel and an extended portion, wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the extended portions of the second and third connectors abut the auxiliary bar and retain the auxiliary bar in the slot.

17. The foldable table of claim 16 , wherein when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the extended portions of the second and third connectors enclose, cross-sectional-wise, the auxiliary bar within the slot.

18. The foldable table of claim 16 , wherein:

the respective first connector comprises a crossing piece;

each of the second and third connectors comprises a recess formed at the extended portion;

when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the recess at the extended portion of the second connector and the recess at the extended portion of the third connector collectively form a depression to accommodate the crossing piece of the respective first connector, and the crossing piece of the respective first connector abuts both the second and third connectors.

19. A foldable table comprising:

a supporting frame comprising first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected to each other at proximal sides thereof, thereby creating a first pivotal axis;

a tabletop comprising a first panel coupled with the first mounting assembly and a second panel coupled with the second mounting assembly such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other around the first pivotal axis between a folded position and an unfolded position; and

an auxiliary support configured to assist in stabilizing the first and second panels when they are in the unfolded position, the auxiliary support comprising:

an auxiliary bar coupled with the supporting frame or the tabletop;

one or more first connectors disposed at the auxiliary bar;

one or more second connectors disposed at a proximal side of the first panel; and

one or more third connectors disposed at a proximal side of the second panel,

wherein, when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, each respective first connector in the one or more first connectors is coupled with a corresponding second connector in the one or more second connectors and a corresponding third connector in the one or more third connectors.

20. The foldable table of claim 19 , wherein:

the respective first connector comprises a crossing piece;

each of the corresponding second and third connectors comprises a base segment attached to the proximal side wall of the first or second, an extended portion and a recess formed at the extended portion;

when the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, the extended portions of the corresponding second and third connectors enclose, cross-sectional-wise, the auxiliary bar within the slot, the recess at the extended portion of the corresponding second connector and the recess at the extended portion of the corresponding third connector collectively form a depression to accommodate the crossing piece of the respective first connector, and the crossing piece of the respective first connector abuts both the corresponding second and third connectors.