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EP0680715B1
EP0680715B1 EP95400986A EP95400986A EP0680715B1 EP 0680715 B1 EP0680715 B1 EP 0680715B1 EP 95400986 A EP95400986 A EP 95400986A EP 95400986 A EP95400986 A EP 95400986A EP 0680715 B1 EP0680715 B1 EP 0680715B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/06—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type ; Slatted bed bases
    • A47C23/062—Slat supports
    • A47C23/063—Slat supports by elastic means, e.g. coil springs
    • A47C23/064—Slat supports by elastic means, e.g. coil springs by elastomeric springs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/04—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination

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The base consists of a series of transverse bars (4), connected at their ends to a rigid frame (3) by couplings (5) which have apertures to receive the ends of the bars and supporting arms (7) beneath which have their lower ends terminating in meshing wheels or toothed segments. Each wheel or segment has a central hole (10) to receive the end of a rigid rod (11) which connects the couplings on opposite ends of the bars. The tips of the rigid rods are connected to the rigid frame by bearings or rings and springs (12). The bar end couplings are made from a semi-rigid plastics with a high degree of elastic memory, while the rigid rods connecting them are of square cross-section. The base can be made, for example, in articulated sections, with a fixed horizontal section and an adjustable back rest. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne un nouveau type de sommier de literie du type constitué par une pluralité de barres ou lattes disposées parallèlement les unes aux autres transversalement à l'axe longitudinal du sommier.The present invention relates to a new type of a bed base of the type constituted by a plurality bars or slats arranged parallel to each other to others transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bedspring.

Dans les dispositifs actuellement en service lesdites lattes sont des lattes flexibles qui sont fixées à chacune de leurs extrémités sur un cadre rigide grâce à un embout en matière plastique semi-rigide. La souplesse du sommier est obtenue d'une part par la flexibilité des lattes et d'autre part par la flexibilité des embouts. Ceci étant, et malgré les embouts, un tel sommier présente comme inconvénient de n'être souple et agréable qu'en son milieu car il présente une certaine raideur lorsque l'on s'approche du cadre.In the devices currently in service said slats are flexible slats that are attached to each of their ends on a rigid frame thanks to a semi-rigid plastic tip. The flexibility of the box spring is obtained on the one hand by the flexibility of the slats and on the other hand by the flexible tips. That said, and despite the end caps, such a box spring has the disadvantage of be flexible and pleasant only in the middle because it presents a certain stiffness when approaching of the frame.

Le brevet US 2 414 978 décrit un type de sommier composé de modules reliés les uns aux autres dans un cadre rigide, les modules sont composés d'une latte supérieure reliés à une ou plusieurs lattes inférieure fixées à une poutre centrale qui est solidaire du cadre du lit. Ce sommier reste relativement rigide du fait qu'il ne permet pas une déformation verticale identique en tout point d'application de la charge sur la latte.US Patent 2,414,978 describes a type of box spring composed of modules linked to each other in a rigid frame, the modules are composed of a slat upper connected to one or more lower slats attached to a central beam which is integral with the frame bed. This box spring remains relatively rigid due to the fact that it does not allow identical vertical deformation at any point of application of the load on the batten.

D'autres dispositifs comme le brevet Suisse 379-712 proposent des sommiers à lattes, celles-ci étant indépendantes et reposent par leurs extrémités sur un châssis rectangulaire grâce à un ressort. Other devices such as Swiss patent 379-712 offer slatted bed bases, these being independent and rest at their ends on a rectangular frame thanks to a spring.

Il est encore connu du EP 0 417 664, un dispositif dans lequel les lattes sont regroupées par modules de deux lattes dont les extrémités sont engagées dans les ouvertures d'un embout assurant leur liaison au cadre rigide du sommier. Cet embout comporte sur sa surface inférieure deux supports coudés, mobiles en rotation autour de leur point d'attache au cadre rigide, et dont les extrémités libres sont reliées par un moyen élastique.It is also known from EP 0 417 664, a device in which the slats are grouped by modules of two slats whose ends are engaged in the openings of a nozzle ensuring their connection to the frame rigid box spring. This tip has on its surface lower two angled supports, mobile in rotation around from their point of attachment to the rigid frame, and whose free ends are connected by elastic means.

Cependant lorsque la charge est appliquée à une extrémité de la latte, ladite latte s'enfonce d'une certaine hauteur pendant que l'autre extrémité qui n'est pas soumise à la charge reste immobile; il en résulte que lorsque le dormeur se trouve sur le bord du lit, le sommier est alors entièrement incliné d'un côté.However when the load is applied to one end of the slat, said slat sinks a certain height while the other end which is not subject to the charge remains stationary; it follows that when the sleeper is on the edge of the bed, the bed base is then fully tilted by side.

Le brevet EP 0 463 916 décrit un nouveau type de sommier dans lequel les lattes sont montées en modules portées par une poutre centrale. Ce dispositif a pour avantage de supprimer le cadre qui relie les extrémités des lattes qui ne reposent plus alors que sur un châssis rigide. Mais ce dispositif ne permet pas encore d'assurer une répartition intégrale des déformations transversalement sur toute la largeur du lit.Patent EP 0 463 916 describes a new type of bed base in which the slats are mounted in modules carried by a central beam. This device has for advantage of removing the frame that connects the ends slats which no longer rest on one rigid chassis. But this device does not yet allow to ensure an integral distribution of the deformations across the full width of the bed.

Enfin, il est à remarquer que ces différents sommiers à lattes peuvent être constitués de plusieurs parties articulées telles que par exemple une partie centrale fixe et deux extrémités inclinables vers le haut.Finally, it should be noted that these various box springs slats can consist of several parts articulated such as for example a central part fixed and two ends tilting upwards.

Le matelas repose sur les lattes sans fixation particulière, il s'en suit que lors de l'inclinaison de la tête l'extrémité du matelas se déplace en glissant le long des lattes et cette extrémité sort du cadre du sommier, ce qui entraíne que les éléments recouvrant le matelas (draps couvertures...) sont soumis à ce glissement et que leur mise en place en est affectée. De plus une inclinaison trop importante de la tête entraíne un rapprochement des lattes à l'endroit de la pliure au point que les lattes finissent par se chevaucher. Il en résulte que l'inclinaison de la tête est limitée.The mattress rests on the slats without fixing particular, it follows that when tilting the head the end of the mattress moves by sliding along the slats and this end is outside the frame of the box spring, which means that the elements covering the mattresses (sheets, blankets, etc.) are subject to this sliding and that their placement is affected. In addition, too great a tilt of the head brings the slats closer together at the place of the folds to the point where the slats end up overlap. As a result, the head tilt is limited.

La présente invention a pour objet de résoudre ces différents inconvénients c'est-à-dire de proposer un sommier dont la souplesse est répartie sur toute la largeur du lit quel que soit l'endroit où se trouve la charge et, sel on un autre mode de réalisation, de proposer un tel sommier ayant pour avantage de permettre une inclinaison de la tête, non limitée. The object of the present invention is to resolve these different disadvantages that is to say to offer a box spring whose flexibility is distributed over the entire width of the bed wherever the charge and, salt has another embodiment, of propose such a box spring having the advantage of allow head tilt, not limited.

La présente invention concerne un sommier comportant une pluralité de barres transversales reliées à chacune de leur extrémité à un cadre rigide par le biais d'un embout comprenant une partie creuse et de préférence deux parties creuses destinées à recevoir lesdites barres et comportant, sur sa face inférieur, deux supports coudés, caractérisé en ce que les branches inférieures desdits supports coudés se terminent chacune par une roue dentée ou portion de roue dentée qui s'engraine sur l'autre. Lesdites roues dentées comprenant en leur centre un orifice dans lequel est engagée l'extrémité d'une tige rigide solidaire en rotation de la roue dentée, ladite tige reliant les embouts entre eux et étant portée à chacune de ses extrémités au cadre rigide du sommier grâce à des paliers ou à des bagues permettant un mouvement de rotation.The present invention relates to a box spring comprising a plurality of crossbars connected to each of their end to a rigid frame by means of a nozzle comprising a hollow part and preferably two parts hollow intended to receive said bars and comprising, on its underside, two angled supports, characterized in that the lower branches of said bent supports are each end with a gear or wheel portion toothed which engages on the other. Said cogwheels comprising in its center an orifice in which is engaged the end of a rigid rod integral in rotation of the toothed wheel, said rod connecting the end pieces between them and being carried at each of its ends to the frame rigid of the box spring thanks to bearings or rings allowing a rotational movement.

Lesdites tiges rigides comprennent à une de leur extrémité ou à chacune de leur extrémité d'un même côté du sommier ou des deux cotés du sommier, un moyen de rappel élastique, destiné à ramener les tiges à leur position d'origine.Said rigid rods comprise at one of their ends or at each of their ends on the same side of the box spring or on both sides of the bed base, an elastic return means, intended to return the rods to their original position.

Ce moyen de rappel est de préférence un ressort monté en spirale autour de la tige rigide et relié au cadre du sommier par le biais d'un plot de réglage.This return means is preferably a spring mounted in spiral around the rigid rod and connected to the frame of the bed base by means of an adjustment pad.

Le cadre rigide comporte une pluralité de plots de réglage montés selon un axe vertical les uns au dessus des autres de façon à positionner l'extrémité du ressort sur une hauteur désirée.The rigid frame has a plurality of adjustment pads mounted on a vertical axis one above the other so as to position the end of the spring on a desired height.

Les tiges rigides sont de préférence de section carrée ou rectangulaire ou ronde crénelée d'une dimension légèrement inférieure à l'orifice dans lequel elles s'emboitent. Les barres transversales sont de préférence des lattes en matière non flexible. The rigid rods are preferably of square section or rectangular or crenellated round of a dimension slightly lower than the hole in which they fit. The crossbars are preferably slats in non-flexible material.

Les embouts sont de préférence constituées en matière semi-rigide à forte mémoire élastique.The tips are preferably made of material semi-rigid with strong elastic memory.

Une autre réalisation selon l'invention est remarquable par le fait que le sommier peut être constitué en plusieurs parties articulées et de préférence en une partie fixe et une partie dossier mobile montée en rotation par rapport à la partie centrale fixe caractérisé en ce que ladite partie centrale comporte une rampe cintrée et ladite partie dossier comporte un chariot constitue avec deux ou trois galets destinés à rouler le long de la rampe.Another embodiment according to the invention is remarkable by the fact that the box spring can be made up of several articulated parts and preferably in one fixed part and a movable back part mounted in rotation relative to the fixed central part characterized in that said central part comprises a curved ramp and said back part includes a carriage constitutes with two or three rollers intended for roll along the ramp.

La rampe est cintrée selon une forme circulaire concave.The ramp is curved in a circular shape concave.

Les galets sont positionnés sur le chariot de préférence avec deux galets d'un côté de la rampe et le troisième galet du côté opposé de la rampe de façon à ce qu'au fur et à mesure que l'on soulève ou abaisse la partie mobile ladite rampe glisse entre les galets en restant en permanence au contact avec eux.The rollers are positioned on the carriage preferably with two rollers on one side of the ramp and the third roller on the opposite side of the ramp so that that as you raise or lower the moving part, said ramp slides between the rollers in staying in constant contact with them.

La rampe peut aussi être formée selon une rainure creuse dans laquelle les galets sont positionnés de façon à rouler à l'intérieur de la rampe.The ramp can also be formed in a groove hollow in which the rollers are positioned way to roll inside the ramp.

Le sommier peut aussi être articulé en une partie centrale fixe et deux parties d'extrémité mobiles.The bed base can also be articulated in a part fixed central unit and two movable end parts.

Afin de mieux comprendre l'invention on a représenté un exemple non limitatif de réalisation de sommier selon lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective du sommier;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de face de l'embout
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective des barres transversales;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective de l'ensemble des barres transversales reliées au cadre rigide.
  • la figure 5 est une vue de face du ressort fixé sur la tige et relié au cadre du sommier.
  • la figure 6 est une vue schématique de profil d'une variante de réalisation d'un sommier selon l'invention.
  • la figure 7 est une vue d'une réalisation de la rampe cintrée telle qu'illustrée selon la figure 6
In order to better understand the invention, a nonlimiting example of the production of a box spring is shown, according to which:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the box spring;
  • Figure 2 is a front view of the nozzle
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cross bars;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of all the cross bars connected to the rigid frame.
  • Figure 5 is a front view of the spring fixed on the rod and connected to the frame of the bed base.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic profile view of an alternative embodiment of a box spring according to the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a view of an embodiment of the curved ramp as illustrated in Figure 6

Comme on le voit sur la figure 1 le sommier 1 est composé de barres transversales 4 qui sont de préférence des lattes rigides disposées perpendiculairement à l'axe principal 2 du sommier, et espacées régulièrement le long dudit axe principal 2. Les barres transversales 4 sont reliées à chacune de leur extrémité à un cadre rigide 3 par le biais d'embouts 5.As seen in Figure 1 the box spring 1 is composed of cross bars 4 which are preferably rigid slats arranged perpendicular to the main axis 2 of the bed base, and regularly spaced along said main axis 2. The cross bars 4 are connected to each of their end to a rigid frame 3 through end caps 5.

Selon la figure 2 on peut voir que l'embout 5, qui est de préférence en matière plastique semi-rigide à forte mémoire élastique est composé d'une ou plusieurs parties creuses 6 (deux dans l'exemple représenté) destinées à recevoir les barres transversales 4 (figures 3 et 4). Ledit embout 5 comporte en sa face inférieure deux supports 7 coudés vers l'extérieur. Lesdits supports coudés 7 sont positionnés symétriquement par rapport à l'axe central de l'embout 5 et comprennent chacun une branche supérieure 8 et inférieure 8' faisant un angle < à 90° entre elles. Les branches inférieures 8 se terminent par une portion de roue dentée 9 percée en son centre d'un orifice 10 de section carrée ou rectangulaire ou ronde. According to Figure 2 we can see that the tip 5, which is preferably of semi-rigid plastic material with strong elastic memory is made up of one or more hollow parts 6 (two in the example shown) intended to receive the cross bars 4 (Figures 3 and 4). Said nozzle 5 has on its face lower two supports 7 bent outwards. Said angled supports 7 are positioned symmetrically about the central axis of the nozzle 5 and each comprise an upper branch 8 and lower 8 'making an angle <90 ° between them. The lower branches 8 end with a portion of toothed wheel 9 with a hole 10 in its center square or rectangular or round section.

Selon la figure 3 on peut voir que les embouts 5 situés aux deux extrémités d'une même barre 4 sont reliés l'un à l'autre par une tige rigide 11 qui est fixée dans l'orifice 10. Ladite tige rigide 11 est de section carrée ou rectangulaire ou ronde crénelée de dimension légèrement inférieure à l'orifice 10 de façon à être solidaire en rotation et est portée à chacune de ses extrémités au cadre 3 du sommier (figure 4) grâce à des paliers ou à des bagues 19 permettant un mouvement en rotation.According to Figure 3 we can see that the tips 5 located at the two ends of the same bar 4 are connected one to the other by a rigid rod 11 which is fixed in the orifice 10. Said rigid rod 11 is of section square or rectangular or round crenellated dimension slightly lower than the orifice 10 so as to be integral in rotation and is carried to each of its ends at frame 3 of the box spring (figure 4) thanks to bearings or rings 19 allowing movement in rotation.

Selon la figure 5 on peut voir qu'un ressort 12 est fixé d'une part à l'extrémité de la tige rigide 11 et d'autre part est ancré sur un plot de réglage 13 solidaire au cadre rigide 3, le dit ressort 12 étant monté en spirale autour de la tige rigide 11. Le cadre rigide 3 comporte une pluralité de plots 13 fixés selon un axe vertical de façon à permettre l'ancrage du ressort 12 selon une hauteur désirée.According to Figure 5 we can see that a spring 12 is fixed on the one hand to the end of the rigid rod 11 and on the other hand is anchored on an adjustment pad 13 integral with the rigid frame 3, the said spring 12 being spiral mounted around the rigid rod 11. The frame rigid 3 comprises a plurality of studs 13 fixed according to a vertical axis so as to allow the anchoring of the spring 12 at a desired height.

Selon l'invention lorsqu'une charge est appliquée sur un côté du sommier 1 et donc sur une extrémité des barres 4, l'embout 5 subit une déformation ce qui provoque un mouvement symétrique des deux roues dentées 9. Ce mouvement est transmis par les tiges 11 à l'embout 5 de l'extrémité opposé et donc simultanément reproduit à cette extrémité, ce qui implique une déformation uniforme sur le sommier quelque soit l'endroit où la charge est appliquée.According to the invention when a load is applied to one side of the box spring 1 and therefore on one end of the bars 4, the nozzle 5 undergoes a deformation which causes symmetrical movement of the two gears 9. This movement is transmitted by rods 11 to the end piece 5 of the opposite end and therefore simultaneously reproduced at this end, which implies a uniform deformation on the bed base whatever where the load is applied.

De plus le ressort 12 fixé à une des extrémités de la tige rigide 11 permet au sommier 1 de revenir à sa position initiale et donc d'avoir une force de rappel vers le haut instantanée lorsque l'on retire la charge appliquée au sommier 1. Les ressorts 12 peuvent être fixés sur une seule extrémité de la tige rigide 11 et sur un même coté du sommier puisque la dite tige transmet simultanément le mouvement à l'extrémité opposée et donc au coté opposé. La pluralité de plots 13 fixés les uns au dessus des autres sur le cadre 3 selon un axe vertical permet de régler la force de rappel du ressort 12 selon le mode désiré.In addition, the spring 12 fixed to one end of the rigid rod 11 allows the bed base 1 to return to its initial position and therefore to have a restoring force upward instant when the load is removed applied to the bed base 1. The springs 12 can be fixed on one end of the rigid rod 11 and on the same side of the box spring since the said rod simultaneously transmits movement to the end opposite and therefore on the opposite side. The plurality of studs 13 fixed one above the other on the frame 3 along a vertical axis adjusts the force of return of the spring 12 according to the desired mode.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation le sommier 1 peut être constitué de plusieurs parties : une partie centrale fixe et au moins une partie mobile.According to another embodiment, the bed base 1 can be made up of several parts: one part fixed central unit and at least one mobile part.

Selon la figure 6 le sommier 1 est composé d'une partie fixe 14 et d'une partie mobile 15 qui constitue le dossier et qui est montée en rotation par rapport à la partie fixe 14. L'ensemble partie fixe 14 et partie mobile 15 sont reliées d'une part par une rampe cintrée 16 de forme circulaire concave, fixée par le biais d'un châssis ou autre surface sur la face inférieure de ladite partie fixe 14 et, d'autre part par un chariot 17 monté fixe par le biais d'un châssis ou autre surface, sur la face inférieure de la partie mobile 15 de manière à ce que ledit chariot 17 vienne se déplacer sur la rampe 15. Ledit chariot 17 comprend deux galets et de préférence trois galets 18 tel qu'illustré sur la figure 6, c'est-à-dire deux galets 18 d'un côté de la rampe 16 et le troisième sur le côté opposé de ladite rampe 16.According to Figure 6 the box spring 1 is composed of a part fixed 14 and a movable part 15 which constitutes the backrest and which is rotated relative to the fixed part 14. The whole fixed part 14 and part mobile 15 are connected on the one hand by a curved ramp 16 of concave circular shape, fixed by means of a chassis or other surface on the underside of said fixed part 14 and, on the other hand by a carriage 17 fixedly mounted by means of a chassis or the like surface, on the underside of the movable part 15 so that said carriage 17 comes to move on the ramp 15. Said carriage 17 comprises two rollers and preferably three rollers 18 as illustrated on the Figure 6, that is to say two rollers 18 on one side of the ramp 16 and the third on the opposite side of said ramp 16.

Ainsi au fur et à mesure que l'on soulève ou que l'on abaisse la partie mobile 15, lesdits galets 18 roulent le long de la rampe 16 tout en restant toujours en contact avec ladite rampe 16.So as you lift or lowers the moving part 15, said rollers 18 roll along the ramp 16 while still remaining in contact with said ramp 16.

Le rayon de cintrage de la rampe 16 est de préférence égal à la distance entre la partie fixe 14 et la partie mobile 15 afin que lors du soulèvement de ladite partie mobile 15, le matelas qui repose sur le sommier 1 ne sorte pas du cadre du sommier 1. De plus quelle que soit la position de la partie mobile 15 les barres ou lattes fixes qui composent le sommier ne sont jamais en contact à l'endroit de la pliure et donc ne se chevauchent jamais.The bending radius of the ramp 16 is preferably equal to the distance between the fixed part 14 and the part mobile 15 so that when lifting said part mobile 15, the mattress which rests on the bed base 1 does not outside the frame of the box spring 1. Furthermore whatever either the position of the movable part 15 the bars or fixed slats that make up the box spring are never contact at the place of the fold and therefore does not never overlap.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation du sommier illustré à la figure 6 la rampe de cintrage 16 peut être constituée d'une rainure creuse dans laquelle de préférence deux galets 18 sont positionnés afin de rouler à l'intérieur de la dite rampe lorsque l'on soulève ou abaisse la partie mobile 15 (figure 7).According to another embodiment of the bed base illustrated in Figure 6 the bending ramp 16 can be consisting of a hollow groove in which preferably two rollers 18 are positioned in order to roll inside the said ramp when raises or lowers the moving part 15 (Figure 7).

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  1. Bedstead of the type comprising a plurality of transverse bars (4) connected at each end to a rigid frame (3) by means of an end-cap (5), the said end-cap comprising one and preferably two hollow portions (6) designed to receive the said bars (4) and comprising on its lower face two angled supports (7),
    characterized in that
    the lower branches (8') of the said angles supports (7) each end in a toothed wheel or portion thereof (9) which engages in the other, the said toothed wheels (9) comprising at their centre an orifice (10) in which is engaged the end of a rigid rod (11) attached to rotate solidly with the toothed wheel (9), the said rod (11) connecting the end-caps (5) to one another.
  2. Bedstead according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the rigid rod (11) is supported at each end on the rigid frame (3) of the bedstead (1) by virtue of bearings or collars (19) which allow rotational movement.
  3. Bedstead according to Claims 1 and 2,
    characterized in that
    the rigid rods (11) comprise at one or both ends on the same side of the bedstead (1) or on both sides thereof, an elastic restoring means designed to restore the rods (11) to their original position.
  4. Bedstead according to Claim 3,
    characterized in that
    the restoring means consist preferably of a spring (12) fitted as a spiral around the rigid rod (11) and connected to the frame (3) of the bedstead (1) by means of an adjustment stud (13).
  5. Bedstead according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the rigid frame (3) comprises a plurality of adjustment studs (13) fitted along a vertical axis one above the other so that the end of the spring (12) can be positioned at the required height.
  6. Bedstead according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the rigid rod (11) preferably has a square or rectangular or fluted round cross-section with dimensions slightly smaller than the orifice (10).
  7. Bedstead according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the transverse bars (4) are preferably strips of a non-flexible material.
  8. Bedstead according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the end-caps (5) preferably consist of a semi-rigid material with a pronounced elastic memory.
  9. Bedstead according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the bedstead (1) can consist of several articulated portions and preferably a fixed portion (14) and a mobile portion (15) mounted so as to rotate relative to the said fixed portion (14).
  10. Bedstead according to Claim 9,
    characterized in that
    the said fixed portion (14) comprises a curved ramp (16) and the said mobile portion (15) comprises a carriage (17) consisting of two and preferably three rollers (18) designed to roll along the curved ramp (16).
  11. Bedstead according to Claim 10,
    characterized in that
    the said ramp (16) has a concave circular shape.
  12. Bedstead according to Claim 10,
    characterized in that
    the rollers (18) are positioned on the carriage (17) preferably with two rollers (18) on one side of the ramp (16) and the third roller (18) on the opposite side of the ramp (16), such that as the mobile portion (15) is raised or lowered, the said ramp (16) slides between the said rollers (18) while remaining in permanent contact with the latter.
  13. Bedstead according to Claims 10, 11 and 12,
    characterized in that
    the ramp (16) may be a hollow channel in which the rollers (18) are positioned so that they roll within the said ramp (16).
  14. Bedstead according to Claim 9,
    characterized in that
    the bedstead (1) can be articulated with a fixed central portion and two or more mobile end portions.
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