US1404508A - Davenport bed - Google Patents

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M. L. BRILLIANT.

IDAVENPOR'T BED.

I APPLICATION FILED 0m16.191s. 1,404,508. Patented Jan. 24, 1922 3 SHEETS-SHEET l.

A TTORNE YS M. L. BRILLIANT.

DAVENPORT BED.

APPLICATION FILED ocr. 1e. 1919.

1,404,508, Patented Jan. 24,1922.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

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DAVENPORT BED.

APPLICAToN FILED ocT.16. 1919.

1,404,508, l Patented Jan. 24, 1922.

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A TTORNE YS PATENT OFFICE.

MARK I.. BRILLIANT, 0F SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

DAVENPORT BED.

Application filed October 16, 1919.

Afolded to form a bed.

One of the objects of the present` invention is to provide a davenport bed of simple and compact construction, which, when folded, shows no indication that it may be employed as a bed and, when unfolded, presents a wide mattress nesiliently supported for use without employing any ofthe upholstered sections, such as the seat or the back-rest. Another object of the invention is to provide a sectional, foldable mattress frame which is adapted to carry a mattress support constructed' of coil springs, said sectional frame, when folded, being so arranged within the main frame of the davenport that ample space is rovided for the springs, the mattress and t ie bedding. Another object of the invention is to provide a bed, the foldable sections of which will counterbala-nce each other during the entending or folding of the` bed, thus rendering it comparatively easy for anyone to manipulate the same. Another object of the invention is to provide a main frame which is sectional in construction and provided with a novel mounting` for the sectional bed frame which permits it to be readily removed, with relation to the main frame, for instance during transportation or storage. Another object of the invention is to provide a link and lever between the sectional mattress frame sections which permit movement of one section to be transmitted to extend and elevate the other section with relation to the main frame when the bed is extended and reverse movement when the bed is folded; in this manner providing ample space for the bedding contained between the foldable mattress supporting frame sections. Further objects will hereinafter appear.

Referring to the accompanying drawings: Fig. 1. is a perspective view of the davenport bed showing the same extended.

Fig. 2 is a sectional, end view of the dav- Specication of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 24, 1922. Serial No. 331,111.

enport showing the mattress frame sections in folded position.

F 1g. 3 is a detail, plan, sectional view of one end of the bed, showing the manner of snpporting the lower mattress frame section. v

Fim t is a detail end view of the hinged connection formed between the main frame andthe back-rest.

Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic view, showing the mattress frame sections partly unfolded.,

Fig. 6 is a similar view, showing the mattress frame sections completely unfolded. Referring to the drawings in detail, A indicates, in general, the main frame of a davenport, 2 the end sections and 8 the rear side of the davenport. Mounted within the main frame section, between the end sections 2, is a lower mattress frame -1 and an upper mattress frame 5. These sections are hingedly connected by means of a pair of links 6, one disposed at each end of the frames. The lower frame 1 is supported by inea-ns of a pair of links 7. These linls are attached at one end to a bar 8 which is secured to the lower frame 4f, while the opposite ends are pivotally secured in a bar 9. The bar 9 is supported at one end. as at 10, in an angle iron bracket 11 secured to the forward post 12 of the end sections 2; the opposite end of the bar 9 being supported by a pin 14 which is secured by an intermediate post 15 forming part of the end frame 2. A

rfhere are two bars 8, one at each end of the lower frame 4t, two bars 9, two pairs of links 7 and also two angle plates l1 and pins 14; that is, the parts are arranged in duplicate at each en'd of the lower frame. The lower frame, hinged or supported by the links 7, is box-like in construction and forms a support for a series of cross slats 17, upon which are mounted coil springs and a mattress 19. The lower frame also serves as a supportfor the upper frame 5 when this assumes its folded position, as shown in Fig. 2. The upper section merely serves as a support for the mattress when the frame sections are extended and Vit rormally serves the functionA of a seat for the davenport which is upholstered, as shown at 20. The frame 5, when extended, otherwise supports the mattress 19, and as cross slats and springs 21 are secured within the upper frame section 5, it can be seen that a continuous resilient support is provided for the mattress 19 when the trame sections are extended. Y

For the purpose of providing as much space as possible between the Jframe sections when folded for the reception of a mattress, bedding, etc., l have provided means for raising and lowering the lower frame 4. This is accomplished in the following manner: Pivotally attached to the forward end of the upper frame 5 is a pair of links or inotion bars 22. These links or motion bars are disposed one at each end of the upper trame; the upper ends thereotbeing pivotally attached'to the frame 5, as shown at 23, and

' the lower ends to the pins l() secured in the angle brackets ll. This connection between the angle brackets ll and the upper frame permits swinging movement of the Vupper frame Vwhen this is extended and it simultaneously imparts Vmovement to the lower frame 5 through the link connection 6, as will be described.

When extending the bed, it is necessary to litt the upper frame in the direction of arrow a (see F ig. 2). This will cause the :trame 5 first to assume the position shown at 5a (Fig. 5) and finally the position shown at 5? (Fig. 6), when the frame 5 has been completely7 extended. The radius about which the upper frame 5 swings is determined by the length ot the links or motion bars 22; and as the upper frame is connected with the lower frame by means of the links 6, it can readily be seen that the lower frame will be pulled forward a predetermined distance when the upper frame is completel f extended; the forward .pull exerted being transmitted through the links 6. Forwar movement of the lower frame, caused by the pull on the links or motion-bars, will lim A art swinging movementto the links 7. T ese will, therefore, move :trom the position shown in Fig. 2 to the position shown in l3`ig.5 and linally to the vertical position shown in Fig. 6, thereby moving the frame a predetermined distance forward and simultaneously elevating the same with relation to the mainframe.

The lower frame, is in this manner rigidly supported, when elevated and extended, as the linksf? assume a vertical position and the upper frame 5 is simultaneously rigidly mpported as permanent legs 24 are secured to said frame at the forward end andthe links 22 to the rear end, said links forming a support for the rear end of the upper` frame, when extended, as the inner ends of the linksv will engage the tops of the angle brackets l1 (see Fig. 6), thereby forming a stop which limits the swinging movement of the links 422 and also permits the links to 'form a' support for the inner end of the upper frame.

When the bed is folded, reverse movement takes place; that is, the links 7 will gradually swing backward until the position is assumed, as lshown in Fig.. 2. This pulls the lower mattress frame back into'the main frame and at the same time lowers the same to the position shown. This is of great importance as it permits a greater spacing between the upper and lower frames and also reduces the height of the upholstered seat section 20.

The main frame is in this instance pro-V which in some instances may be comparatively small and narrow. The upper frame section is also provided as a support for `the backrest indicated at 34. VThis back-rest is upholstered or otherwise finished, asindicated at 35, and is attached to the upper rame. B vby means of a pair of links 36 and intermeshing segmental gear sections 37.

rThe mounting of the bach-rest as vshown isimportant it permits this to be re moved in unison with `the upper frame when it is desired to detach the same, and it also permits the backrest to be raised, as'shown at 34a in Fig. l, when the mattress frame sections are` extended. The backfrest 3i furthermore serves the function of hiding the front end or" the upper frame 5 andthepermanent legs 24; secured'thereto.

For the purpose oi forming a convenient head-rest when the bed is extended, l provide a frame, such as indicated at 40. l This 'lrame'is hingedly secured, as atll, 'to Ythe v inner end of the lower iframe 4i and is raised and lowered in unison with .thesame The head trame- 40 assumes an angular position, as shown in Figs. l, 5 and 6, whenthe bed is extended, due to the `iorward movement of the lower frame and avert-ical position when the bed is folded, as shown in Fig. 2;a pair of cam-like projectionsV being formed on the rear side 3 of theV main frame, as indicated at i1-.5, which are provided as guides uponV which the head-rest slides during the Violding or unfolding movement of the bed frame sections. The frame sections 4 and 'are otherwise provided with step-like projec- Jtions 50 and 5l to maintain the frames properly spaced when folded, said section 50 also serving as a foot railfor the bed when the Jframes are extended, as shown in Figs.l l, 5` and 6.

By. referring to Figs. l, 2 and 3 of the drawings, it can be seen that the whole bed may be easily taken apart for shipment or storage 0r to permit easy handling of the bed when moving; that is, the upper frame B, together with the back-rest, may be removed if desired or the mattress frame sections et and 5 may be removed by merely releasing the angle brackets ll and the front board placed in front thereof.

The removal of the front board and releasing of the brackets ll ermit the frames 4 and 5 to be lifted or pullged forwardly out of the main frame as the innerends of the supporting bars 9 are slotted, as at 14a, to permit the same to become quickly and easily released with relation to the pins 14 sup porting the same. The bed can, therefore, practically speaking, be taken entirely apart with comparatively little effort and may be assembled just as readily. Only few connections are required and no adjustment is necessary as all parts assume xed positions when assembled.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent:

l. A davenport comprising a main frame, a pair of end frames secured thereto, a foot board also connecting the end frames, a pair of links pivotally secured at their lower ends to the end frame, a lower mattress frame section supported thereby, a pair of links pivotally attached to the front end of the mattress frame, an upper mattress frame section pivotally attached to the opposite ends of the links, said links connecting the two mattress frame sections and forming spacers therebetween, a pair of motion bars pivotally attached at their lower ends in the main frame, a pivotal connection between the inner end of the upper mattress frame and the upper ends of the motion bars, and stop members carried by the foot board and the end frames, with which the motion bars are engageable when the mattress frame sections are unfolded and extended.

2. In a structure of the character described the combination with the upper folding frame and the links whereby it is connected with the lower frame, of a pair of motion bars disposed one at each side thereof, a pivotal support for one end of each motion bar, a Xed pivotal connection between the swinging end of each motion bar and the inner side of the upper folding frame, and a stop member for each motion bar with which they are engageable to permit the motion bars to support the inner end of the upper frame when extended and to limit the outward movement of the upper frame and the lower frame when in horizontal position.

3. In a structure of the character described a main frame, a pair of stop members secured one at each side thereof, a lower bed frame, links supporting said frame in the main frame, an upper bed frame, links pivotally connecting said upper frame with the lower frame, a pair of motion bars pivotally mounted in the stop members, said motion bars having a fixed pivotal connection at their outer free ends to the inner side of the upper frame, and said motion bars being bent to form substantial angle-shaped links which are adapted to engage the upper ends of the stop members to limit the movement of the upper and lower frames and to support one end of the upper frame.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

MARK L. BRILLIANT. IVitnesses:

JOHN H. HERRING, WM. H. BAUER.

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