Stabilisation of objects

摘要

A stabilising arrangement to support an object (1) (such as a table) above four ground engaging means (5c-8c) (such as feet) includes an interconnection means (4) interconnecting at least three lever parts (e.g. four table legs (5-8) or beam portions (5a-8a) each connected to the interconnection means by a respective pivot (9) having a respective pivot axis (5h-8h). Each ground engaging means can be attached to or integral with one of the three lever parts where at least one of the ground engaging means is connected to the first lever part and at least one ground engaging means is connected to the third lever part. The first pivot axis and the third pivot axis are at an angle of up to thirty degrees from parallel to each other and within thirty degrees of perpendicular to the second pivot axis. The second lever part has first and second engaging regions, the first engaging region located on the opposite side of the second pivot axis to the second engaging region in plan view. The first lever part includes a first engaging region to engage with the second engaging region of the second lever part. The third lever part includes a second engaging region to engage with the first engaging region of the second lever part. Rotation of the first lever part drives a rotation of the second lever part which drives rotation of the third lever part in a substantially opposite direction to the first lever part to give a warp displacement of the four ground engaging means. The stabilising arrangement provides support of the object on uneven ground. A support mechanism having at least four legs for supporting an object, and a table that adapts to uneven surfaces, are disclosed.