Vehicle Table System

Abstract

An embodiment of a vehicle mounted table system comprises hardware adapted to attach to a cargo area of a vehicle by way of one or more coupling mechanisms. The embodiment has a slider assembly adapted to slide relative to the hardware whereby the slider assembly can be slid at least partially out of a tailgate of the vehicle while the hardware remains attached to the vehicle. Operatively coupled to the slider assembly is one or more platforms, the platforms folding out of the vehicle through a hinge-turntable assembly. The embodiment also includes a canopy assembly having a flexible covering and one or more associated canopy supports, the one or more canopy supports adapted for attachment to the table structure when the tailgating assembly is fully deployed.

1 ) A vehicle mounted table system, the system comprising:
 at least one platform having a flat surface;   hardware adapted to secure the table system within a vehicle;   at least one slider assembly operatively coupled with the hardware and the at least one platform, the at least one slider assembly adapted to move the platform from a first location within the vehicle to a second location at least partially outside of the vehicle; and   a turntable assembly operatively coupled with the at least one slider assembly and the at least one platform, the turntable assembly adapted to rotate the at least one platform in a plane generally parallel with the flat surface.   
     
     
         2 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 1 , wherein the hardware further includes framework. 
     
     
         3 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one platform is adapted to be (i) generally vertically orientated when the system is in the first location, and (ii) generally horizontally orientated when in the system is in the second location; the vehicle mounted table system further comprising one or more hinge assemblies adapted to move the at least one platform from the vertical to horizontal positions. 
     
     
         4 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 1 , wherein the slider assembly includes at least one rail and at least one corresponding sliding piece, the sliding piece being coupled with the platform. 
     
     
         5 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 1  further including one or more legs pivotally coupled with the platform. 
     
     
         6 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one platform comprises a plurality of platforms, each having generally flat surfaces, hingeably coupled together. 
     
     
         7 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 1 , further including a canopy assembly, the canopy assembly including a canopy framework assembly and a covering of a flexible sheet material, the canopy framework assembly coupling with a platform framework associated with the one or more platforms. 
     
     
         8 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 7 , wherein the platform framework includes the one or more legs. 
     
     
         9 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 7 , wherein the canopy framework assembly includes a plurality of telescoping tubes adapted to support the covering. 
     
     
         10 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 9 , wherein the telescoping tubes are arcuate. 
     
     
         11 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of panels, the panels comprised of flexible sheet material adapted to attach to the canopy assembly to form vertically disposed sides. 
     
     
         12 ) The vehicle mounted table system of  claim 11 , wherein the panels attached to the canopy assembly using hook and loop material. 
     
     
         13 ) A combination comprising:
 a motor vehicle including a rear tailgate opening; and   a covered table assembly (i) attached to the interior of the motor vehicle, (ii) having a stowed position located substantially within the motor vehicle, and   (iii) having a fully deployed position located primarily outside of the vehicle, the covered table assembly including (a) a one or more tables, and (b) a canopy operatively coupled to the one or more tables when the covered table assembly is in the deployed position;   wherein the covered table assembly is adapted for movement from the stowed to deployed positions primarily through the rear tailgate.   
     
     
         14 ) The combination of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more tables comprises a left table and a right table, the left table located proximate a driver side of the vehicle and spaced from the right side table located proximate the passenger side of the vehicle providing a distance there between permitting a person to access the interior of the vehicle through the rear tailgate. 
     
     
         15 ) The combination of  claim 14 , wherein one of the left and right tables is elongated and a primary length of the table extends in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. 
     
     
         16 ) The combination of  claim 13 , further comprising a DC/AC inverter, the power inverter located proximate the rear tailgate. 
     
     
         17 ) The combination of  claim 13 , wherein the canopy extends rearwardly from a forward edge at least slightly overhanging a tailgate opening of the tailgate whereby precipitation is generally inhibited breeching an interface between the tailgate opening and the canopy. 
     
     
         18 ) The combination of  claim 13  wherein the combination further comprises a plurality of panels flexible, the flexible panels adapted to attach to the canopy and substantially enclose a space beneath the canopy including the one or more tables. 
     
     
         19 ) A vehicle mounted tailgating assembly, the tailgating assembly including:
 a framework adapted to attach to a cargo area of a vehicle by way of one or more attachment brackets, an upper section of the framework being adapted to slide relative to a lower section of the framework whereby the upper section can be slid at least partially out of a tailgate of the vehicle while the lower section remains attached to the vehicle;   one or more folding tables and associated table structure coupled to the upper section, the tables adapted to extend outwardly of the upper section framework and an associated vehicle when the upper section has been slid partially out of the vehicle;   a canopy assembly including a flexible covering and one or more associated canopy supports, the one or more canopy supports adapted for attachment to the table structure when the tailgating assembly is fully deployed.   
     
     
         20 ) The vehicle mounted tailgating system of  claim 19 , wherein the one or more attachment brackets are adapted couple to the rear seat attachment brackets of the vehicle.