Nesting table with controlled pivoting movement

A nesting table comprising

• a frame,
• a table top pivotably mounted to said frame, said table top being able to pivot between a use configuration that is horizontal relative to said frame and a storage configuration that is vertical relative to said frame, and
• a control means that controls the rate of pivoting of the table top from the use configuration to the storage configuration,
• said nesting table further comprising a latch means for releasably securing said table top in said use configuration, said latch means comprising a latch assembly and a hook assembly, said latch assembly releasably engaging said hook assembly to prevent unwanted rotation of said table top from said use configuration to said storage configuration,
• said nesting table further comprising a cover for said hook, which cover allows said latch assembly to engage said hook assembly, while protecting adjacent tables in storage configuration from damage by inadvertent contact with said hook assembly.

A nesting table comprising

• a frame, said frame comprising at least one vertical support member,
• a table top pivotably mounted to said frame, said table top being able to pivot between a use configuration that is horizontal relative to the frame and a storage configuration that is vertical relative to the frame, and
• a control means that controls the rate of pivoting of the table top from the use configuration to the storage configuration,
• wherein at least a portion of said vertical support member is of tubular construction, said table further comprising an impact protection means adapted to fit within an open end of said tubular construction, such that said impact protection means prevents damage to an adjacent table that comes into inadvertent contact with said open tubular end.