EP1243208B1 - Bed frame with at least one adjustable frame member in relation to the resting surface - Google Patents

Bed frame with at least one adjustable frame member in relation to the resting surface Download PDF

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EP1243208B1
EP1243208B1 EP02003623A EP02003623A EP1243208B1 EP 1243208 B1 EP1243208 B1 EP 1243208B1 EP 02003623 A EP02003623 A EP 02003623A EP 02003623 A EP02003623 A EP 02003623A EP 1243208 B1 EP1243208 B1 EP 1243208B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/04Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination

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  • the invention relates to a bed frame in the preamble of claim 1 specified genus.
  • Such bed frames are in different designs known. So is usually an outer rigid frame provided in the appropriate footage of the Bed bodies of beds or couches is inserted, whereby in this rigid frame with movable slatted frame elements Turn fittings, corresponding locks, possibly with motor drive u. Like., Are provided.
  • the invention tries but, the entire bed frame including slat frame including the swivel joints with such connectors provide the end user with the overall framework, if necessary delivered in individual parts, put together for his own purposes and can put together.
  • the invention may also provide that the inside of the Slatted longitudinal frame parts with pockets for holding the free ends of spring battens are equipped, wherein Such a design option known per se is.
  • bed frame is in Fig. 1st only a stationary frame longitudinal spar 2 shown in the in turn hung a generally designated 3 slatted frame is whose Rostrahmenmaschine at least partially articulated connected to each other.
  • Fig. 1 is a Head element of the grate frame part, denoted by 4, reproduced, a stationary grate part 5 and a towardsrostrahmenteil 6, again in each case only as sub-elements, wherein at this grate frame generally designated 7 spring strips are attached.
  • Fig. 1 two hinge elements, generally designated 8, between the head element 4 of the grate frame part and the stationary frame part 5 on the one hand and between the stationary frame part 5 and the mecanicrostrahmenteil. 6 on the other hand shown, with these hinge elements 8 at Fixing elements 9 on Bedrahmenlteilsholm 2 by plugging are attached.
  • the fixing element 9 for fixing of the spring strip frame 3 on the bed frame 2 is as pre-malleable bag-like Insert designed with two insertion pins for insertion into corresponding holes in the side rail 2, which is not shown in detail, and a Einsteckausnaturalung 21, in the the Tellekapfartige part of the pivot pin able to latch is.
  • FIGS. 2 to 5 are the pivot joints of the invention reproduced, wherein the rotary elements, denoted by 23a and 23b are, in turn, receiving pockets 14a for receiving of Holm instituten have. Between the rotary elements may be provided a plastic washer, which is not shown separately in Figs. 2 and 3.
  • the rotary member 23a has a substantially circular Turning lug 24 on with a central through hole 25, while the part of the rotary member 23b also has a substantially circular projection 26, however with a centric rotary cam 27, which has a in Supervisor about oval plate head 28 has.
  • the through-hole is 25 on the insert 24 of the joint element 23a also designed partly elliptical, with the Main expansion axis of the ellipse in the direction of the spar axis, wherein the elliptical plate head 28 on the rotary member part 23b is arranged offset by 90 °.
  • the spar axes are indicated by dot-dash lines in this spatial representation and designated 29.
  • the elements are in those shown in Fig. 4 right-angle position twisted, the plate-shaped Head 28 passed through the elliptical recesses 25 and then the elements are pivoted, about according to arrow 30 in Fig. 4, so that the head 28, as in Fig. 5 shown, can lock.
  • the plug-in option the individual slats on the side walls of the slatted base 4, 5 and 6 can be done in a known manner.

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The bed frame (1) has two fixed side frames (2) holding hinged movable side frames (4-6'). A short section (5) may be fastened to the inner faces of the fixed side frames. Hinges (8) at the ends of the movable frame sections have toothed fastenings (9) which allow the ends of the movable side frames to be set at an angle to each other, forming a contoured bed. Sprung slats (7) extend between the movable side frames.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Bettrahmen der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Gattung.The invention relates to a bed frame in the preamble of claim 1 specified genus.

Derartige Bettrahmen sind in unterschiedlichen Gestaltungen bekannt. So ist in der Regel ein äußerer starrer Rahmen vorgesehen, der in die entsprechenden Aufnahmen von den Bettkörpern von Betten oder Liegen eingelegt wird, wobei in diesem starren Rahmen bewegliche Lattenrostelemente mit Drehbeschlägen, entsprechenden Sperren, ggf. mit Motorantrieb u. dgl., vorgesehen sind.Such bed frames are in different designs known. So is usually an outer rigid frame provided in the appropriate footage of the Bed bodies of beds or couches is inserted, whereby in this rigid frame with movable slatted frame elements Turn fittings, corresponding locks, possibly with motor drive u. Like., Are provided.

Dabei ist schon vorgeschlagen worden, diesen starren Bettrahmen für Endverbraucher leicht durch Steckverbindungen montierbar zu gestalten, wie dies beispielsweise in der EP-0 935 936-A2 der Anmelderin beschrieben ist. Im Zuge der gewünschten Vielfältigkeit beim Zusammenbau derartiger Möbelelemente auch durch den Endverbraucher ist man bemüht, möglichst viele Teile so zu gestalten, daß sie auch von Laien entsprechend zusammengebaut werden können. Dies gilt nicht nur für den starren Rahmen, sondern auch für den Lattenrost. Beispiele hierfür sind z.B. DE-299 16 384-U1, für ein Steckgelenk DE-297 06 261-U1, für ein Bettgestell DE-198 04 239-C1 und für ein zusammensetzbares Möbelstück DE-41 24 991-A1. It has already been proposed, this rigid bed frame for end users easily by plug connections mountable, as for example in EP-0 935 936-A2 of the applicant is described. In the course of desired versatility in the assembly of such furniture elements End users are also keen to as many parts as possible, so that they can also be used by Laymen can be configured accordingly. this applies not only for the rigid frame, but also for the slatted frame. Examples of this are e.g. DE-299 16 384-U1, for a hinge DE-297 06 261-U1, for a bed frame DE-198 04 239-C1 and for a piece of furniture DE-41 24 991-A1.

Hier setzt die Erfindung ein, deren Aufgabe darin besteht, den vollständigen Bettrahmen einschließlich der Scharnierbereiche der Lattenroste für den Endverbraucher selbst montierbar zu gestalten.This is where the invention comes in, whose mission is to the complete bed frame including the hinge areas the slatted frame can be mounted by the end user himself to design.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, daß die Gelenkschale mit einem Gelenkzapfen mit Fixierteller mit ovaler Außenkontur und die andere Gelenkschale mit einer ovalen Durchgangsausnehmung versehen ist, wobei in einer Montagestellung der ovale Fixierteller die Durchgangsausnehmung durchsetzt und in anderen Positionen sich selbst verriegelnd außen am Ausnehmungsrand anlegt.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the joint shell with a pivot pin with fixing plate with oval outer contour and the other joint shell with a oval Durchgangsausnehmung is provided, wherein in one Mounting position of the oval fixing plate the passage recess interspersed and in other positions itself latching outside on the Ausnehmungsrand applies.

Grundsätzlich sind für den Verbraucher selbst montierbare Rahmen für sich gesehen bekannt. Die Erfindung versucht aber, den gesamten Bettrahmen einschließlich Federleistenrahmen einschließlich der Drehgelenke mit solchen verbindern auszustatten, daß der Endverbraucher den Gesamtrahmen, ggf. in Einzelteilen angeliefert, für seine Zwecke zusammensetzen und zusammenstellen kann.Basically are self-mountable for the consumer Frame known in itself. The invention tries but, the entire bed frame including slat frame including the swivel joints with such connectors provide the end user with the overall framework, if necessary delivered in individual parts, put together for his own purposes and can put together.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen. Dabei kann insbesondere zwischen den Gelenkschalen eine Lagerscheibe vorgesehen sein.Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the Dependent claims. In particular, between the joint shells be provided a bearing disc.

Die Erfindung kann auch vorsehen, daß die Innenseite der Lattenrost-Längsrahmenteile mit Einstecktaschen zur Aufnahme der freien Enden von Federlatten ausgerüstet sind, wobei eine solche Gestaltungsmöglichkeit für sich gesehen bekannt ist.The invention may also provide that the inside of the Slatted longitudinal frame parts with pockets for holding the free ends of spring battens are equipped, wherein Such a design option known per se is.

Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aufgrund der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Diese zeigt in

Fig. 1
eine räumliche Darstellung eines Ausschnittes eines Teiles eines Bettrahmens,
Fig. 2 und 3
die Elemente der Drehgelenkausführung im demontierten Zustand,
Fig. 4
die Trägerelemente in der Einrastposition sowie in
Fig. 5
die Gelenkelemente in der selbst verriegelten Position.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and from the drawing. This shows in
Fig. 1
a spatial representation of a section of a part of a bed frame,
FIGS. 2 and 3
the elements of the rotary joint design in disassembled state,
Fig. 4
the support elements in the latching position and in
Fig. 5
the hinge elements in the self-locked position.

Im allgemein mit 1 bezeichneten Bettrahmen ist in Fig. 1 nur ein ortsfester Rahmenlängsholm 2 dargestellt, in den ein wiederum allgemein mit 3 bezeichneter Lattenrost eingehängt ist, dessen Rostrahmenteile wenigstens teilweise gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. In Fig. 1 ist dabei ein Kopfelement des Rostrahmenteiles, mit 4 bezeichnet, wiedergegeben, ein stationäres Rostrahmenteil 5 und ein Fußrostrahmenteil 6, wiederum jeweils nur als Teilelemente, wobei an diesen Rostrahmen allgemein mit 7 bezeichnete Federleisten befestigt sind.In generally designated 1 bed frame is in Fig. 1st only a stationary frame longitudinal spar 2 shown in the in turn hung a generally designated 3 slatted frame is whose Rostrahmenteile at least partially articulated connected to each other. In Fig. 1 is a Head element of the grate frame part, denoted by 4, reproduced, a stationary grate part 5 and a Fußrostrahmenteil 6, again in each case only as sub-elements, wherein at this grate frame generally designated 7 spring strips are attached.

In Fig. 1 sind zwei Drehgelenkelemente, allgemein mit 8 bezeichnet, zwischen dem Kopfelement 4 des Rostrahmenteiles und dem stationären Rahmenteil 5 einerseits sowie zwischen dem stationären Rahmenteil 5 und dem Fußrostrahmenteil 6 andererseits dargestellt, wobei diese Gelenkelemente 8 an Fixierelementen 9 am Bettrahmenlängsholm 2 durch Einstecken befestigt sind.In Fig. 1, two hinge elements, generally designated 8, between the head element 4 of the grate frame part and the stationary frame part 5 on the one hand and between the stationary frame part 5 and the Fußrostrahmenteil. 6 on the other hand shown, with these hinge elements 8 at Fixing elements 9 on Bedrahmenlängsholm 2 by plugging are attached.

Das Fixierelement 9 zur Fixierung des Federleistenrahmens 3 am Bettrahmen 2 ist als vormantierbares taschenartiges Einsteckelement gestaltet mit zwei Einsteckzapfen zum Einstecken in entsprechende Bohrlöcher im Seitenholm 2, was nicht näher dargestellt ist, und einer Einsteckausnehmung 21, in die der Tellekapfartige Teil des Drehgelenkzapfens einzurasten in der lage ist.The fixing element 9 for fixing of the spring strip frame 3 on the bed frame 2 is as pre-malleable bag-like Insert designed with two insertion pins for insertion into corresponding holes in the side rail 2, which is not shown in detail, and a Einsteckausnehmung 21, in the the Tellekapfartige part of the pivot pin able to latch is.

Umgekehrt sind die Latten 7 des Lattenrostes 3 an den Rostrahmenteilen 4 bis 6 wiederum über Einsteckelemente, allgemein mit 10 bezeichnet und in Fig. 1 nur angedeutet, z.B. durch Clipsen befestigt. Eine der möglichen Befestigungsarten ist auch im gattungsbildenden Stand der Technik beschrieben.Conversely, the slats 7 of the slatted frame 3 on the grate frame parts 4 to 6 again via male elements, in general designated 10 and indicated in Fig. 1 only, e.g. attached by clips. One of the possible types of fastening is also described in the generic state of the art.

In den Fig. 2 bis 5 sind die erfindungsgemäßen Drehgelenke wiedergegeben, wobei die Drehelemente, mit 23a und 23b bezeichnet sind, die wiederum Aufnahmetaschen 14a zur Aufnahme von Holmelementen aufweisen. zwischen den Drehelementen kann eine Zwischenscheibe aus Kunststoff vorgesehen sein, was in den Fig. 2 und 3 nicht gesondert dargestellt ist. Das Drehelement 23a weist einen im wesentlichen kreisförmigen Drehansatz 24 auf mit einer zentrischen Durchgangsbohrung 25, während das Teil des Drehelementes 23b ebenfalls einen im wesentlichen kreisförmigen Ansatz 26 aufweist, allerdings mit einem zentrischen Drehnocken 27, der einen in Aufsicht etwa ovalen Tellerkopf 28 aufweist.2 to 5 are the pivot joints of the invention reproduced, wherein the rotary elements, denoted by 23a and 23b are, in turn, receiving pockets 14a for receiving of Holmelementen have. between the rotary elements may be provided a plastic washer, which is not shown separately in Figs. 2 and 3. The rotary member 23a has a substantially circular Turning lug 24 on with a central through hole 25, while the part of the rotary member 23b also has a substantially circular projection 26, however with a centric rotary cam 27, which has a in Supervisor about oval plate head 28 has.

Wie sich insbesondere aus Fig. 2 ergibt, ist die Durchgangsbohrung 25 am Einsatz 24 des Gelenkelementes 23a ebenfalls etwa teilweise elliptisch gestaltet, und zwar mit der Hauptausdehnungsachse der Ellipse in Richtung der Holmachse, wobei der elliptische Tellerkopf 28 am Drehelementteil 23b dazu um 90° versetzt angeordnet ist. Die Holmachsen sind strichpunktiert in dieser räumlichen Darstellung angedeutet und mit 29 bezeichnet.As can be seen in particular from FIG. 2, the through-hole is 25 on the insert 24 of the joint element 23a also designed partly elliptical, with the Main expansion axis of the ellipse in the direction of the spar axis, wherein the elliptical plate head 28 on the rotary member part 23b is arranged offset by 90 °. The spar axes are indicated by dot-dash lines in this spatial representation and designated 29.

Zum Zusammenfügen werden die Elemente in die in Fig. 4 dargestellte rechtwinklige Position verdreht, der tellerförmige Kopf 28 durch die elliptischen Ausnehmungen 25 hindurchgeführt und danach werden die Elemente verschwenkt, etwa gemäß Pfeil 30 in Fig. 4, so daß sich der Kopf 28, wie in Fig. 5 dargestellt, verrasten kann. Die Steckmontagemöglichkeit der einzelnen Latten an den Seitenwangen des Lattenrostes 4, 5 und 6 kann in bekannter Weise erfolgen.For joining, the elements are in those shown in Fig. 4 right-angle position twisted, the plate-shaped Head 28 passed through the elliptical recesses 25 and then the elements are pivoted, about according to arrow 30 in Fig. 4, so that the head 28, as in Fig. 5 shown, can lock. The plug-in option the individual slats on the side walls of the slatted base 4, 5 and 6 can be done in a known manner.

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  1. A bed frame (2), in particular a spring slat bed frame, comprising at least one frame member which is adjustable in relation to the lying surface, wherein the bed frame elements such as the frame (2), adjustable spring slat frames (3), spring slats (7) and rotary joints (8, 9) can be coupled together by way of plug-in and/or rotary plug connectors and in the region of the joints (8) of the slat grid (3) the bed frame (2) is provided on its inside with shaft plates (9) which have an insertion and receiving pocket, wherein the joints are provided with an outwardly projecting joint projection which in the assembly position engages latchingly into the receiving pocket of the shaft plates,
       characterised in that
       a joint casing is provided with a joint projection with a fixing plate (28) of an oval external contour and another joint casing is provided with an oval through opening (25), wherein in an assembly position the oval fixing plate (28) passes through the through opening (25) and in other positions bears self-lockingly externally against the edge of the opening.
  2. A bed frame according to claim 1 characterised in that a bearing disc (15) is provided between the joint casings.
  3. A bed frame according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterised in that the inside of the slat grid longitudinal frame members are equipped with insertion pockets (10) for receiving the free ends of spring slats (7).
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