SE2230039A1 - Retractable and foldable table arranged with guiding tracks allowing sliding and rotation of table top - Google Patents

Abstract

A retractable and foldable table 200 comprising a table top (210), an arm (220) and a supporting structure (230), wherein the arm (220) is arranged with a guiding pin (250); and slidably arranged in the supporting structure (230), and wherein the supporting structure (230) is arranged with a guiding track (260), wherein the guiding track (260) is arranged to receive the guiding pin (250) of the arm (220) and, when in use, to guide the arm (220) in the slideable direction to extract or retract the table top (210) and to guide the arm (220) in the rotating direction to fold down or fold up the table top (210).

Description

RETRACTABLE AND FOLDABLE TABLE Technical field The present invention relates to a furniture unit and in more particular to a retractable and foldable table.

Technical background Presentation furniture, such as whiteboard stands, monitor stands, both comprising a built-in monitor and for being supplied or arranged with a monitor, suffer from the problem of providing sufficient space to unload presentation materials, such as markers, erasers, laptop(s), pointers or even coffee cups while still providing a furniture unit that does not consume a lot of space, is easy to arrange in a room, and where the unloading space is provided in a position suitable for use during a presentation. As most presentation surfaces are quite large, and as the unloading surface should not be blocking the presentation surface, the standard prior art solution of having a shelf under the presentation surface does not provide a solution where the unloading surface is conveniently placed for use during a presentation.

There is thus a need for an improved presentation furniture that does not consume a lot of space, is easy to arrange in a room, and where the unloading space is provided in a position suitable for use during a presentation.

Summary of the invention It is an object of the present invention to overcome the above described drawbacks, and to provide an improved furniture unit, and in particular a presentation furniture unit. 1 This and other objects that will be apparent from the following summary and description are achieved by a furniture unit according to the appended claims.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rat comprising a table top, an arm and a supporting structure, wherein the arm is: attached to the table top; arranged with a guiding pin; and slidably arranged in the supporting structure, and wherein the supporting structure is arranged with a guiding track, wherein the guiding track is arranged to: extend in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel with a sliding movement of the arm and the second direction is parallel with a rotating movement of the arm; and to receive the guiding pin of the arm and, when in use, to guide the arm in the slideable direction to extract or retract the table top and to guide the arm in the rotating direction to fold down or fold up the table top.

In some embodiments the supporting structure further comprises a sleeve arranged to receive and support the sliding movement of the arm.

In some embodiments the sleeve further comprises a bushing arranged to receive and support the sliding movement of the arm.

In some embodiments the bushing is arranged to extend out of the sleeve.

In some embodiments the retractable and foldable table further comprises a fastener configured to attach the table top to the 2 arm at a distance enabling an overlap of the supporting structure and the table top in a retracted position.

In some embodiments the sleeve is arranged to interact with the fastener to provide a stop for the retractable and foldable table when being retracted.

In some embodiments the arm is further arranged with a flexible body arranged to provide a biasing force when in a folded-down position. In some embodiments the flexible body comprises a flexible member and a rigid member. In some embodiments the flexible member is an O-ring.

In some embodiments the sleeve is arranged to interact with the flexible body to provide a stop for the retractable and foldable table when being extracted.

In some embodiments the guiding track comprises a recess for receiving the guiding pin when in a folded-down position.

In some embodiments the flexible body arranged to provide the biasing force when in a folded-down position biasing the guiding pin into the recess.

In some embodiments the pin is arranged on the arm and the extension of the guiding track in the second direction is arranged to that the table top is free to be folded when the guiding pin moves in the second direction in the guiding track.

In some embodiments the guiding track is arranged to extend in the first direction along a front side of the supporting structure and to extend in the second direction in a top side of 3 the supporting structure and wherein the guiding pin is arranged on a side of the arm perpendicular to the table top.

According to some aspects there is provided a furniture unit comprising a retractable and foldable table according to the teachings herein.

In some embodiments the furniture unit is a presentation furniture unit comprising a presentation portion. In some embodiments the presentation portion is a white board. In some embodiments the presentation portion is or is arranged to receive a monitor.

As the table when retracted does not take up a lot of space in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the table, the table is highly suitable for being arranged in furniture along a side of the furniture.

It should be noted that even though the table is discussed herein as being a table, it may also be considered to be a shelf.

As would be understood by a skilled person, the retractable table according to the teachings herein can also be used in other types of furniture where a retractable table could be beneficial at a convenient position.

Examples of such furniture are headboards for providing a night table, book shelves for providing additional (temporary) unloading space to mention a few examples.

The retractable table according to herein may even be arranged in a structure, such as at an end of a wall, for example in a doorway or open archway.

Further advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description and the appended claims.

Brief description of the drawings Embodiments of a furniture unit according to the teachings herein will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings which show embodiments of the teachings herein and in which: Figure lA shows a schematic front view of a furniture unit lOO arranged with a retractable and foldable table lO4 according to the teachings herein, where the table is in an extracted and folded-down position.

Figure lB shows a schematic front view of a furniture unit lOO arranged with a retractable and foldable table lO4 according to the teachings herein, where the table is in an extracted and folded-up position.

Figure lC shows a schematic front view of a furniture unit lOO arranged with a retractable and foldable table lO4 according to the teachings herein, where the table is in a retracted position.

Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G and 2H each shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200 according to the teachings herein.

Detailed description Figure 1A shows a schematic front view of a furniture unit 100 arranged with a retractable and foldable table 104 according to the teachings herein. The furniture unit 100 has a general structure, such as a frame 101, and supports l02.Even if the frame and the supports are shown to be separate, connected parts, they may be made as one integral part.

In the example shown, the furniture unit 100 is a presentation furniture having a presentation portion 103. In some embodiments, the presentation portion 103 is or is arranged to receive a whiteboard. In some embodiments, the presentation portion 103 is or is arranged to receive a monitor, i.e. a monitor stand. And, in some embodiments, the presentation portion 103 is or is arranged to receive a whiteboard on one face of the furniture unit 100, and on another face of the furniture unit, the presentation portion 103 is or is arranged to receive a monitor.

As is discussed in the summary, in some embodiments the furniture unit 100 is a headboard enabled for providing a night table, and in some embodiments the furniture unit 100 is a book shelf enabled for providing additional (temporary) unloading space.

The furniture unit 100 has or is arranged to receive a retractable and foldable table 104 according to the teachings herein. As is shown in figure 1C, the retractable and foldable table 200 is, in some embodiments, arranged to be received in a slit or opening 105 in the frame 101 of the furniture unit 103.

Figure 1A shows the furniture unit 100 when the retractable and foldable table 104 is extracted and folded into a loadbearing position.

Figure 1B also shows a schematic front view of a furniture unit 100 arranged with a retractable and foldable table 104 according to the teachings herein, such as the furniture unit 100 of Figure 1A. Figure 1B shows the furniture unit 100 when the retractable and foldable table 104 is extracted, but folded into the retractable position.

And, Figure 1C also shows a schematic front view of a furniture unit 100 arranged with a retractable and foldable table 104 according to the teachings herein, such as the furniture unit 100 of Figure 1A. Figure 1C shows the furniture unit 100 when the retractable and foldable table 104 is retracted into the frame 101 of the furniture unit 100 and behind the presentation portion 101.

As can be seen from figures 1A, 1B and 1C this provides a presentation furniture unit, such as a whiteboard or monitor stand, that is arranged with an unloading portion that does not consume a lot of space as the table 104 is retracted into the frame 101 of the furniture unit 100 making the furniture unit easy to arrange in a room, and, where the unloading space is provided in a position suitable for use during a presentation as it may be arranged at a convenient level for a presenter to place, grab or use items placed thereon without blocking the presentation portion or requiring the presenter to bend down, assuming a presenter of average height.

Figure 2A shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200 according to the teachings herein. The retractable and foldable table 200 is referenced 104 in reference to figures 1A, IB and lC, but will hereafter be referenced as 200.

The retractable and foldable table 200 comprises a load bearing surface 210, such as a table top 210, an arm 220 and a supporting structure 230. The supporting structure 230 is arranged to hold the arm 220 and thereby support the table top 210. To enable the table to 210 to be extracted as well as retracted the arm 220 is slidably arranged in the supporting structure 230 so that as the table top 210 is extracted or retracted, the arm 220 slides through the supporting structure 230.

The arm 220 may be a pipe or alternatively be a rod. However, as a skilled person would realize the choice of a pipe or rod depends on design factors such as load bearing requirements, weight and easy of handling of chosen material. For example, whereas a metal pipe may be sufficiently strong, using plastic materials may require a rod to be used.

In some embodiments the arm 220 has a circular cross section to enable a smooth rotation of the arm 220 as the table top 210 is or down folded up (into the retractable storage position) (into the loadbearing or table position). In some embodiments, the arm 220 is fastened to the table top 210 utilizing a fastener 215 arranged at a fastening point. In some such embodiments, the fastener also distances the table top 210 from the arm 220 enabling the arm to slide through the supporting structure 230 with the table top 210 overlapping the 8 supporting structure 230, which allows for a shorter arm 220 to be used and for placing the supporting structure 230 closer to the edge of the frame 101, and thereby closer to the position of the table top 210 when extended which provides for increased stability of the table 200, which in turn allows reduces the requirement of rigidity of the arm 220 and supporting structure 230.

The arm 220 is of a length sufficient to hold the weight of any load placed on top of the table top 210, as well as the weight of the table top 210 itself, while still allowing for extracting the table top 210 out of the frame 101.

As a skilled person would understand the length of the arm 220 depends on a number of factors, such as fastening point on the table top 210, expected load, required stability and distance to supporting structure 230 inside the frame 101. In some embodiments the fastening point is at or close to an outer end of the table top 210. And, in some embodiments, the arm 220 is of a length sufficient to extend one half of the length of the table top 210 into the frame. In some such combined embodiments, the length of the arm 220 is 1 - 1.5, 1.25 - 1.75 or 1.5 - 2 times the length of the table top 210 depending on where the fastening point is and how far the arm 220 is to extend into the frame 101 when the table 200 is extracted.

The supporting structure 230 is arranged to be fastened to the frame 101 for mounting the retractable and foldable table 200 in the furniture unit 100.

In some embodiments, the supporting structure 230 is therefore arranged with holes (not shown) for allowing screwing or plugging the supporting structure to the frame 101.

In some embodiments, the supporting structure 230 is 9 to be glued to the frame l0l. As a skilled person would realize, the exact manner of attaching the supporting structure to the frame is not essential and may be achieved in many different mâDÛGIS .

The supporting structure 230 is of a length that provides sufficient stability to the table 200. As the table is arranged on an arm 220, the torque exerted on the supporting structure 230 by a load placed on the table top 210 is to be countered by the supporting structure 230 and the supporting structure 230 is of a length of l/2, 2/3 or 3/4 of therefor, in some embodiments, the length of the arm 220. In some embodiments, the supporting structure 230 is further arranged with or comprises a sleeve 240 through which the arm 220 is slidably arranged. The sleeve is of a cross section similar to the cross section of the arm 220. This provides further support to the arm 220 and also allows the supporting structure 230 to be of a different cross section and shape than the arm 220, l0l. which enables for improved mounting to the frame The length of the sleeve 240 depends on factors such as expected load, material used, length of arm, length of table top 2l0, length of supporting structure and so on, as a skilled person would understand. In some embodiments, the length of the sleeve 240 is l/3 to l/2 of the length of supporting structure 230.

As can be seen in figure 2A, the supporting structure 230 is arranged with a guiding track 260 arranged to receive and guide a guide pin 250 arranged on the arm 220. As the arm 220 slides through the supporting structure 230, the pin 250 slides through and is guided by the guiding track 260. Hereafter the supporting structure 230 will be referred to as a guiding bracket 230 as it may be arranged as a bracket with a guiding track 260.

In the examples shown herein the guiding pin 250 is shown as being of a square shape. However, it should that in some embodiments the guiding pin 250 is of a round shape. In some embodiments the guiding pin 250 is attached to the arm 220 by being welded, glued or soldered onto the arm 220. In some embodiments the guiding pin 250 is attached to the arm 220 by being inserted, screwed or punched into the arm 220. Figure 2B shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200 from a first side view, such as a front view, such as the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2A. Figure 2C also shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200, such as the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2A, however from a second side view orthogonal to the first side view, such as a top view. Both figures 2B and 2C are each a close up view of a portion of the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2A, wherein the table top 210, the fastener 215 and a portion of the arm 220 are omitted to enable for a closer view.

As is illustrated in figures 2B and 2C, the guiding track 260 extends along a first side of the guiding bracket 230 in a first direction parallel to the extension of the guiding bracket 230 and turns and continues up and over onto a second side of the guiding bracket 230 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. 11 In use, this will guide the guiding pin 250 of the arm 220 to slide along the guiding track 260 in the first direction and then to slide along the guiding track 260 in the second direction enabling the table top 210 to be extracted and subsequently rotated in a smooth and controlled manner.

And, as also can be seen in figure 2C, the guiding pin 250 will act as a stop or positional retainer for the table top 210 when the table top 210 is folded down. As can be seen in figure 2C, the end of the guiding track 260 will engage the guiding pin 250 and thus prevent any further rotation of the arm 220 and thus also of the table top 210. This helps locking the table top 210 in a folded down position.

In some embodiments, the sleeve 240 is further arranged with a bushing 245 to enable for a smoother sliding as well as rotating operation by providing a reduced or low friction between the arm 220 and the sleeve 240. In some such embodiments the bushing is made of a material different from that of the arm 220 and of the sleeve 240.

In some embodiments, and as is shown in figures 2B and 2C, the bushing is arranged to extend out from the sleeve in order to provide for a softer impact if anything was to impact the sleeve, such as the fastener of the table top or a flexible body as will be discussed in the below.

As can also be seen in figure 2B, in some embodiments the guiding track 260 - and thus also the guiding bracket 230, is arranged with an open end 260A. This allows for the arm 220 to extend out through the guiding bracket, by allowing the guiding pin 250 to escape out through the open end 260A. 12 As the table top 210 is inserted into the frame 101 of the furniture unit 100 when the arm 220 is retracted, the table top 210 will be guided by the frame 101 even when the guiding pin 250 is free of the guiding track 260.

Figure 2D shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200 from a first side view, such as a front view, such as the retractable and foldable table 200 of figures 2A or 2B. Figure 2E also shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200, such as the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2A or 2C, however from a second side view orthogonal to the first side view, such as a top view. Both figures 2D and 2E are each a close up view of a portion of the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2A or of figure 2B and 2C, wherein the table top 210, the fastener 215 and a portion of the arm 220 are omitted to enable for a closer view. In some embodiments, and as is shown in figure 2D, the retractable and foldable table 200 is further arranged with a flexible body 270 arranged around or on the arm 220. The flexible body 270 is arranged to be moved with the arm 220 as the arm slides through the sleeve 240. The flexible body is to be arranged at a position 220 on the arm so that as the guiding pin 250 reaches the turn in the guiding track 260 and moves in the second direction in the guiding track, the flexible body 270 is (slightly) depressed. This provides a biasing force, pushing the guiding pin against the rearwards end of the guiding track 260 in the second direction, which stabilizes the table top 210 when folded. 13 In some such embodiments, and as is shown in figure 2E, the second portion of the guiding track 260 is arranged with a recess 260B into which the guiding pin is biased into when the table top 210 is folded down. In some alternative such embodiments, the second portion of the guiding track 260 is arranged with a protrusion effectively forming a recess 260B in some alternative such behind the protrusion. And, embodiments, the second portion of the guiding track 260 is arranged with a protrusion and a recess 260B. In some embodiments, the recess 260B may be formed by the rearward side of the second portion of the guiding track 260 being non- parallel to the second direction extending away thereby effectively forming a recess 260B. The rearward side may be straight or curved.

The recess 260B enables for a locking position for providing a stable position of the table top 210 when folded down as well as a snapping action to inform a user that the locked position is reached. As discussed in the above, the guiding pin 250 also acts as a stop or positional retainer for the table top 210 when the table top 210 is folded down and the recess further enables for locking the table top 210 into a folded-down position.

The depth of the recess 260B depends on the properties of the flexible body 270 and on the force that should be required to unlock the table top 210.

In some embodiments, the recess 260B is of a round shape to provide smooth operation. In some embodiments, the recess 260B is of a rectangular shape to enable easy manufacturing. In some embodiments, the recess 260B is of a shape similar to that of the guiding pin 250, thereby matching the guiding pin 250. 14 In some embodiments the (maximum - as the depth may vary along the extent of the recess 260B depending on the shape of the 1.5 or 2 mm or recess 260B) depth of the recess 260B is 0.5, 1, in any range thereinbetween.

In some embodiments the recess 260B is arranged with smooth edges in order to provide for a smooth operation.

As is discussed in the above, the guiding track 260 extends in two directions. The first direction being parallel with the sliding movement of the arm 220, and the second direction being orthogonal or perpendicular to the first direction and thus parallel with the rotational movement of the arm 220. As a skilled person would understand, the placement of the guiding track 260 in the guiding bracket 230 depends on the design chosen and on the desired direction of rotation.

In the figures, examples have been illustrated where the guiding track extends in the first direction along the front side of the bracket. However, it should be noted that the first direction may also be along a top or bottom side of the guiding bracket, whereby the pin would be rotated onto the front side when the table is folded down.

Depending on how the guiding bracket is to be placed in the frame 101, the guiding tack 260 may be arranged to provide access to any holes for receiving screws.

Figure 2D shows some examples of such holes 280 or other mounting features. The guiding track 260 may thus, in some embodiments, be arranged to provide access to mounting features 280 in the guiding bracket.

In some embodiments, the guiding track 260 is arranged on a front side of the guiding bracket 260 in the first direction. In some such embodiments, holes or other mounting features are arranged on a back side - opposite the front side - of the In such embodiments, guiding bracket 230. the guiding pin 250 is arranged orthogonal to the table top 2l0.

In some embodiments, the flexible body 270 comprises a flexible member 270A and a rigid member 270B for providing rigidity and for keeping the flexible member in place. As the flexible member will compress and decompress repeatedly it may be difficult to ensure that it stays in place. The rigid member can thus be used in order to keep the flexible member in place. In some embodiments the flexible member 270A is an O-ring and made of (soft) plastic. rubber or In some embodiments the rigid member 270B is (hard) plastic ring or metal ring.

Figure 2F shows a schematic view of the retractable and foldable table 200 as in figure 2A, or possibly any of figures 2B, 2C, 2D or 2E, where the table top 2l0 is in a retracted position. In this view, the fastener 2l5 is shown as being close to the guiding bracket 230, and in some embodiments, the guiding bracket 230 - or part thereof - is arranged to act as a stop for the table top 2l0, by engaging the fastener 2l5.

In order to soften the impact, the bushing 245 of the sleeve 240 of the guiding bracket 230 is, in some embodiments, arranged to extend out of the guiding bracket 230.

Figure 2G shows a schematic view of a retractable and foldable table 200 from a first side view, such as a front view, such as 16 the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2F. Figure 2G is a close up view of a portion of the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2F, wherein the table top 210, the fastener 215 and a portion of the arm 220 are omitted to enable for a closer view.

In figure 2G it is illustrated how the bushing 245 extends outside the guiding bracket forming a stopper 245' for the table top 210 to interact with the fastener 215 as the table top 210 is retracted.

Figure 2H shows a schematic side view of a retractable and foldable table 200, such as the retractable and foldable table 200 of figure 2F. Figure 2H shows a close-up view of some embodiments of a fastener 215 and it should be noted that several parts or portions of the retractable and foldable table 200 has been omitted in figure 2H.

In some embodiments, the fastener 215 has a first side 215A, which extends to, or over, the arm 220. The first side 215A of the fastener 215 is thus arranged to interact with the stopper 245' of the guiding bracket 230. It should be noted that depending on the size of the stopper 245', the size of the first side 215A of the fastener 215 may vary.

The first side 215A of the fastener 215 is also, in some embodiments arranged to connect to the table top 210 to carry the table top 210 relative the arm 220. In some such embodiments, the first side connects to the table top 210 through a second side 215B of the fastener 215. In some such embodiments the second side provides a load bearing surface for the table top 210 to be attached to, possibly by being screwed 17 (as illustrated in figure 2H) or glued to it. To provide further stability the fastener 215 may also comprise or have a third side 215C. in some As is discussed in the above, the table top 210 is, embodiments, mounted offset the arm at a distance to allow for overlapping the table top 210 with the guiding bracket 230 in the retracted position of the retractable and foldable table 200. In such embodiments the first 215A (and possibly third side 215C) of the fastener 215 should be of a length sufficient to allow for such overlap. In some embodiments the distance between the arm 220 and the table top 210 is 5, 7, 10, or 15 mm or in any range therein between.

Returning to figure 2F, as can be seen, the arm 220 extends out from the guiding bracket 230 and the guiding pin 250 is outside the guiding track 260. As discussed above, this is enabled by the guiding bracket having an open end 260A and allows for a shorter guiding bracket 230.

In order to enable a smoother transition from a free state of the guiding pin 250 to being guided by the guiding track 260, the open end is, in some embodiments, shaped so that it is wider at the end of the open end than at the guiding track 260, or, in other words, the open end is shaped so that it opens up.

In some embodiments the table top 210 is made of metal, such as steel or aluminum, a plastic material or wood, and is of the dimensions 350x400 mm. In some embodiments the arm 220 is made of metal, such as steel or aluminum, and is of the dimensions ø20x600 mm. 18 In some embodiments the guiding bracket 230 is made of metal, such as steel or aluminum, and is of the dimensions 40x40x280 mm.

In some embodiments the sleeve 240 is made of metal, such as steel or aluminum, and is made to fit the bushing 245, and is of the dimensions ø30xl20 mm.

In some embodiments the bushing 245 is made of a plastic material, and is of the dimensions ø26x30 mm and inside ø20,5 mm to fit the arm 220.

In some embodiments the guiding pin 250 is made of metal, such as steel, zink or aluminum, and is of the dimensions øl0x3O mm.

In some embodiments the fastener 215 is made of metal, such as steel, zink or aluminum, or a plastic material and is of the dimensions 80x50x26 mm.

Claims (3)

1. A retractable and foldable table 200 comprising a table top (210), an arm (220) and a supporting structure (230), wherein the arm (220) is: attached to the table top (2l0); arranged with a guiding pin (250); and slidably arranged in the supporting structure (230), and wherein the supporting structure (230) (260), is arranged with a wherein (260) guiding track the guiding track is arranged to: extend in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel with a sliding movement of the arm (220) and the second direction is parallel with a rotating movement of the arm (220); and to receive the guiding pin (250) of the arm (220) and, when in use, to (220) in the slideable direction to (2l0) guide the arm extract or retract the table top and to guide the arm (220) in the rotating direction to fold down or fold up the table top (2lO).

2. The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claim l, wherein the supporting structure (230) (240) further comprises a sleeve arranged to receive and support the sliding movement of the arm (220).

3. The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claim 2, wherein the sleeve (240) further comprises a bushing 7, (270A) 9. (270A) arranged to receive and support the sliding movement of the arm (220). . The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claim 3, wherein the bushing (245) (240). is arranged to extend out of the sleeve . The retractable and foldable table 200 according to any previous claim, wherein the retractable and foldable table 200 further comprises a fastener (225) (210) configured to attach the table top to the arm (220) at a distance enabling an overlap of the supporting structure (230) and the table top (210) in a retracted position. . The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claimand 5, wherein the sleeve (240) is arranged to interact with the fastener (215) to provide a stop for the retractable and foldable table 200 when being retracted. The retractable and foldable table 200 according to any previous claim, wherein the arm (220) is further arranged with a flexible body (270) arranged to provide a biasing force when in a folded-down position. The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claim wherein the flexible body (270) (270B). comprises a flexible member and a rigid member The rat according to claim 8, wherein the flexible member is an O-ring. ll. l l The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claim 4 and any of claims 7, 8 or 9, wherein the sleeve (240) is arranged to interact with the flexible body (270) to provide a stop for the retractable and foldable table 200 when being extracted. The retractable and foldable table 200 according to any previous claim, wherein the guiding track (260) comprises a recess (260B) (250) for receiving the guiding pin when in a folded-down position. The retractable and foldable table 200 according to claim l0 and ll, wherein the flexible body (270) arranged to provide the biasing force when in a folded-down position biasing the guiding pin (250) into the recess (260B). The retractable and foldable table 200 according to any previous claim wherein the pin (250) arm (220) is arranged on the and the extension of the guiding track (260) in the second direction is arranged to that the table top (210) (250) is free to be folded when the guiding pin moves in the second direction in the guiding track (260). The retractable and foldable table 200 according to any previous claim, wherein the guiding track (260) is arranged to extend in the first direction along a front side of the supporting structure (230) and to extend in the second direction in a top side of the supporting structure (230) side of the arm (220) and wherein the guiding pin (250) is arranged on a perpendicular to the table top (210).15. A furniture unit (100) comprising a retractable and foldable table 200 according to any previous claim. 16. The furniture unit (100) according to claim 15, wherein the furniture unit is a presentation furniture unit (100) comprising a presentation portion (103). 17. The furniture unit (100) according to claim 16, wherein the presentation portion (103) is a white board. 18. The furniture unit (100) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the presentation portion (103) is or is arranged to receive a monitor.