DRAFTING TABLE CONSTRUCTION

摘要

A drafting table including a pedestal, support columns mounted on said pedestal for generally vertical movement, and a drafting board mounted for tilting movement on the upper end of said support columns. The tiltable mounting for the drafting board includes pivotally connected first and second parts, the first part being secured to the board and the second part being secured to the support columns by a fastener and wedge arrangement. A counterbalancing mechanism is provided between the pedestal and the support columns to assist in raising and lowering the columns and the board. The mechanism includes means for adjusting the amount of counterbalancing force by braking or anchoring one end of a spring and raising or lowering the column assembly.