EP1872691A1 - System for attachment about the perimeter of a bed stead - Google Patents

Abstract

The system has an endless band (40), which encompasses a bed frame along an outer side of the frame, where the width of the band is larger or same as the height of the bed frame. Diverting units are attached at the corner of a bed frame for diverting the band in the corner region. A covering unit (70) and/or the diverting units are provided with permanent magnetic units to hold the covering unit at the diverting units by magnetic force.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a system for rewinding a bed frame.

State of the art

Traditionally, a bed has a bed frame that stands on the floor with suitable feet. In the bed frame, a slatted frame or another mattress pad is inserted, on which in turn comes to rest a mattress. It is also known to co-form the bed frame and the mattress overlay, that is, the bed frame and mattress overlay are firmly connected together. On separate frame parts can even be dispensed with altogether. In this case, the bed frame is formed by the outer edge of the mattress pad, in a slatted frame so through the frame of the grate. However, such known beds often give a little satisfactory appearance.

In order to improve the aesthetic appearance, various measures have been proposed in the prior art for covering the outside of the bed frame, e.g. in the form of solid planking. In particular, from the American market, it is also known to surround the bed base with a cover made of cloth, such a fabric cover often hanging down to the floor.

An example of such a cover is in US 4,141,097 specified. There, a cover is revealed, which is stretched over the bed frame and hanging along the long sides to the floor. For this lie along the outside of the frame panels directly on the frame and are connected at the corners via elastic seams. This on the outside of the frame arranged panels are prevented by resting on the frame top panels on slide down.

Such a cover is disadvantageous for several reasons. From an aesthetic point of view, such a loose hanging cover does not meet the high demands on bed design that many consumers place today. In technical terms, it is disadvantageous that the frame top is also at least partially hidden by the cover. This site is particularly susceptible to contamination and damage. In addition, the freedom of design is greatly limited by the fact that the panels rest on the frame.

Presentation of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a system that allows the appearance of a bed to be improved while allowing for greater design freedom.

This object is achieved by a system having the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

The system includes an endless belt that is suitable to span the bed frame along its outside. In order to hold this band to the bed frame, deflection elements are provided, which are designed to be attached to the corners of the bed frame and to deflect the band in the region of the corners. In this way, the tape runs at a predetermined distance to the frame outer side. Preferably, a complete system includes four such baffles for the four corners of the bed.

Under a band is to be understood in this context, especially a flat, elongated structure made of textile or other material. It may be in the band but also a cord or cord-like structure act, ie, the bed frame can also be spanned by a string or cord or more parallel strings or cords. However, a flat band is preferred, ie, a band whose width is considerably greater than its thickness.

This results in a very elegant appearance of a bed, which is provided with the system. A band stretched around the bed frame looks like an outer frame with an extremely narrow profile. When you touch the band, it gently gives way, adding to the noble aesthetic character of the bed. At the same time, the risk of injury, e.g. for children who play with the bed.

Preferably, the band is longitudinal elastic, so that it can be easily mounted and remains permanently stretched. In order to achieve an optimal aesthetic appearance, the (flat) band is preferably designed such that, in the case of longitudinal elongation, it changes its width in percentage less than its length. It is particularly preferred if the tape is subjected to longitudinal elongation, e.g. by up to 10%, its width essentially retains. In this way it is avoided that the tape tapers towards the center of the frame. Suitable tapes are commercially available.

The system may further comprise cover elements which are adapted to be arranged in the region of the deflection elements on the outside of the band in order to protect the band in the region of the corners of the bed frame from dirt and damage and to further improve the visual appearance. It is possible to equip the cover and / or the deflection with permanent magnetic means to hold the cover by a magnetic force on the deflection. On the one hand this allows a simple attachment and on the other hand gives an interesting visual appearance.

The invention also relates to a bed frame associated with such System is equipped. In this case, a deflecting element is attached to each corner of the bed frame, and the tape is arranged on the deflecting elements so that it spans the bed frame. Preferably, in this case, the width of the (flat) band is greater than or equal to the height of the bed frame. In addition, the band is then preferably arranged such that it covers the bed frame laterally. However, it is also possible that the band is narrower than the bed frame and / or offset in height to the bed frame, so that it covers the frame laterally only partially or not at all.

The present invention also relates to a deflecting element as specified in claim 8. Such a deflecting element is adapted to be fixed to a bed frame, and adapted to deflect a band around a corner of the bed frame, at a predetermined distance from the frame outer side. For this purpose, it preferably has an angular outer contour with two legs and a curved transition region between the legs, so that the band can be easily guided over the deflecting element. On the outer contour of the deflecting a holding means may be formed, which is adapted to prevent a belt guided on the deflecting element as intended from slipping off the deflecting element. In a simple embodiment, this holding element comprises a projection which is adapted to be adjacent to an edge of a belt guided on the deflecting element as intended and in this way to prevent the belt from slipping off. But the deflecting element can also be designed differently. Thus, it may be designed to at least partially accommodate the band in the region of the corner of the bed frame. In particular, it is possible to design the deflection element such that the band can be pulled through the deflection element or can be hooked into the deflection element.

It is particularly advantageous to design the deflection element in two parts. In this case, it comprises a fastened to the bed frame support member and an attachable thereto, in particular attachable guide element. The support element fulfills a different function than the guide element, which can affect the choice of material and construction method. Thus, the support member should especially have a high stability against bending or breakage, while lower demands are placed on the guide element in this regard. The guide should harmonize with the material of the band and give the band optimal support. But it is also possible to carry out the deflector in one piece.

In an advantageous embodiment, the support element has a main portion in the form of an (possibly rounded) angle with two legs. Each limb is adjoined by an attachment section staggered towards the inside of the angle and substantially parallel to the respective limb for connection to the bed frame. In addition, one or more tabs or flanges may be formed on the main portion, to which the guide element can be plugged.

A mating guide member preferably has a cavity open in one direction for receiving at least a portion of the support member and two openings for the bed frame when used as intended, through which the attachment portions of the support member may extend. Preferably, the outer contour of the guide member is substantially angled, and the legs of the angle are so long that they cover the mounting portions when the guide member is attached to the support member. In this case, the support element is concealed at least from the side by the guide element, which further improves the appearance.

The invention further relates to a cover, as set forth in claim 15. Such a cover is designed to be arranged on the outside of a tensioned around the bed frame band in the region of a corner of the bed frame to protect the band in this area. Preferably, the cover has a substantially angular inner contour, which then preferably a substantially corresponding angular outer contour of the deflecting element. Preferably, the cover is equipped with a permanent magnetic holding means to be held by a magnetic force on the deflection.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Betts;

Fig. 2

eine weitere schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Betts der Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Tragelements;

Fig. 4

eine Seitenansicht des Tragelements der Fig. 3;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Führungselements;

Fig. 6

eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht des Führungselements der Fig. 4;

Fig. 7

eine Ansicht eines Umlenkelements zusammen mit einem Abdeckelement von unten;

Fig. 8

eine Ansicht des Umlenkelements zusammen mit dem Abdeckelement von oben;

Fig. 9

einen Bettrahmen; sowie

Fig. 10

einen Querschnitt eines Rahmenholms.

Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, in which:

Fig. 1

a schematic perspective view of a bed;

Fig. 2

another schematic perspective view of the bed of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

a perspective view of a support member;

Fig. 4

a side view of the support member of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5

a perspective view of a guide member;

Fig. 6

another perspective view of the guide member of Fig. 4;

Fig. 7

a view of a deflecting element together with a cover from below;

Fig. 8

a view of the deflecting element together with the cover from above;

Fig. 9

a bed frame; such as

Fig. 10

a cross section of a frame spar.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments

Figures 1 and 2 show in a highly schematic manner a bed 1. On a non-visible frame with slatted mattress 20 is on. The frame stands with feet 30 on the ground. On the frame a system according to the invention is arranged. This comprises a longitudinal elastic band 40, which is stretched over four in Figs. 1 and 2 not visible deflecting around the corners of the bed around along the outside of the frame. In this case, the tape has a predetermined distance to the frame outer side. The band is covered in the region of the corners of the frame by covering elements 70, which protect the band against soiling and damage in this delicate area protect. The band has a width which is greater than the height of the frame spars, so that the frame is completely covered laterally by the band.

The band is preferably made of a material having a certain longitudinal elasticity without noticeably contracting in the transverse direction upon elongation in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the band is preferably free of elastic fibers such as elastane / spandex or rubber. Instead, the elasticity preferably results from the type of manufacture of the tape itself, e.g. from the weave. The range of stretchability does not need to be large, stretchability by a few percent or even less is sufficient. Suitable tapes have long been known and commercially available. The tape is brought into an endless shape by two ends are sewn together, or is made endless. The band may be colored, printed or otherwise decorated with ornaments.

Figures 3 to 8 illustrate how the deflecting elements are constructed in a preferred embodiment of the invention. Each deflecting element comprises in this embodiment a support element 50 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and a guide element 60 plugged thereon, which is illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 5.

The support element 50 has a main portion 51 in the form of an angle, the two legs of equal length are connected to each other via a curved connecting portion. From this main portion 51, two retaining tabs 53, 53 'extend upward, which serve to hold the guide member 60 when it is fitted onto the support member. Laterally, two fastening sections 52, 52 'adjoin the main section in order to fasten the support element 50 to the bed frame. These attachment portions are parallel to the legs of the main section but offset inwardly, ie towards the bed frame, by being connected to the main section via a transitional area. The amount to the each attachment portion is offset inwardly may be different for the two attachment portions. This offset makes it easy to choose how far away from the outside of the frame the tape runs. The attachment portions may be attached to the frame in a conventional manner, for example by screws, or be plugged in certain frame profiles. The support element 50 is preferably made in one piece and made of a metal, in particular steel.

The guide element 60 is designed such that it can be plugged onto the support element 50. It has a rounded, angularly curved inner wall 61 and a rounded, angularly curved outer wall 62 running parallel thereto, which are connected by side walls 63 at the respective ends of the legs of the angle and by an upper wall 64 which is bevelled inwards. In the inner wall 61, in each case one slot 65 is formed in each of the two legs, through which in each case a transition region of the fastening sections 52, 52 'of the support element 50 are passed. The walls 61-64 define a cavity which receives the main portion 51 and the retaining tabs 53, 53 'of the support member 50. In this cavity, a plurality of webs 66, 67 are formed on the inner wall 61 and on the outer wall 62, which produce a frictional engagement with the support element 50. At the bottom of the outer wall 62, a narrow web 68 is formed outwardly, which serves to prevent the tape 40 from slipping off the guide member 60 downwards. The lower edge of the belt 40 is in normal use on this web 68 at. The guide element 60 is preferably made of plastic.

FIGS. 7 and 8 also schematically illustrate the cover element 70. This has an angularly curved inner contour which essentially corresponds to the outer contour of the guide element 60 with a band, not shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, arranged thereon. In the preferred embodiment shown here, the cover 70 is magnetically attached to the deflection. For this purpose, the support element 50 of the deflecting element made of a ferromagnetic material, and in the main body 71 of the cover member 70, two permanent magnets 72 are arranged, which generate a magnetic attraction between the cover member 70 and the support member 50 through the band and the guide member 60 therethrough. Additionally or alternatively, permanent magnets may also be arranged in the guide element 60 and / or on the support element 50. In this way, the cover 70 can be very easily and effectively attached to the deflection. This allows easy installation and a very elegant appearance of the cover. The main body 71 of the cover 70 may be made of plastic or metal, for example. The outer contour of the cover can be freely selected and designed, which brings a great deal of design with easy interchangeability with it.

Fig. 9 shows by way of example a bed frame 10 with which the system of the present invention can be used. The bed frame is formed by two longitudinal bars and two connecting them cross bars. On the frame not shown feet can be attached. In the present example, hinges 14 for a movable head part 12 and a movable foot part 13 are also attached to the longitudinal bars. At the head and foot part slats, not shown fastened to form a slatted frame. Such a frame can be easily formed with a hollow profile 11, as shown in FIG. 10. The ends of the longitudinal and transverse bars are connected by suitable connectors. In such a frame, the support member 50 can be formed so that the mounting portions 52, 52 'protrude into longitudinal slots of the hollow section 11, so that the deflection can be secured in this way by a simple insertion into the hollow section. While in such a frame, the hollow profile needs to have a height of only a few centimeters, a band can be selected, the width of which is considerably greater than this height. In this way, an optically formed by the band outer frame, which has a freely selectable height and is extremely thin. Typical dimensions are up to 20 cm for the width of the tape and 0.5 to 2 mm for the thickness.

The invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and multiple variations of the system according to the invention are possible. Thus, e.g. the cover omitted in a simple variant. The deflecting elements may be constructed differently than described above, in particular also in one piece. In a two-piece construction, the fastening element and the guide element can be connected to one another in other ways than through the connector described above. While a band that completely covers the frame due to its width is preferred, it is also conceivable to surround the frame with a narrower band.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

bed

10

frame

11

hollow profile

12

headboard

13

foot part

14

hinge

20

mattress

30

Foot

40

tape

50

supporting member

51

main section

52, 52 '

attachment section

53, 53 '

retaining tab

60

guide element

61

inner wall

62

outer wall

63

Side wall

64

upper wall

65

slot

66.67

Stege

68

web

70

cover

71

main body

72

magnet

Claims (17)

A system for rewinding the outside of a bed frame comprising an endless belt (40) adapted to span the bed frame along its outside, and deflecting elements (50, 60) adapted to be attached to a corner of the bed frame and to redirect the band (40) in the area of the corner. The system of claim 1, wherein the band (40) is longitudinally elastic. The system of claim 2, wherein the band (40) is flat and is configured to change its width in a longitudinal extent less than its length. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising cover members (70) adapted to be located in the region of the deflecting elements (50, 60) on the outside of the band to protect the band in the region of the corners of the bed frame , System according to claim 4, wherein the cover elements (70) and / or the deflection elements (50, 60) are provided with permanent magnetic means (72) for holding the cover elements (70) to the deflection elements (50, 60) by a magnetic force. A bed frame comprising a system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein a deflector (50, 60) is secured to each corner of the bed frame, and wherein the strap (40) is disposed on the deflectors (50, 60) so as to span the bed frame. Bed frame according to claim 6, wherein the width of the band (40) larger or equal to the height of the bed frame. A system deflecting element according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the deflecting member (50, 60) is adapted to be secured to a bed frame and adapted to translate a strap (40) a predetermined distance from the outside of the bed frame to divert a corner of the bed frame. Baffle element according to claim 8, which has an angular outer contour with two legs and a bent transition region between the legs. Deflecting element according to claim 8 or 9, wherein on the outer contour of the deflecting a holding means is formed, which is adapted to prevent a belt guided on the deflecting element as intended from slipping off the deflecting element. Deflecting element according to claim 10, wherein the holding means comprises a projection which is adapted to abut on an edge of a belt guided on the deflector as intended and in this way to prevent the tape from slipping off. Deflecting element according to one of Claims 8 to 11, which comprises a support element (50) which can be fastened to the bed frame and a guide element (60) which can be fastened thereto and in particular can be pushed on. A deflecting element according to claim 12, wherein the supporting element (50) has a main section (51) in the form of an angle with two legs, with an attachment section (52, 52 ') offset to the inside of the angle, substantially parallel to the respective leg, being provided on each leg. to connect to the bed frame. The diverter element of claim 13, wherein the guide member (60) has a unidirectional cavity for receiving at least a portion of the support member (50) and two apertures toward the bed frame when used as intended, which are configured to engage the attachment portions (52 , 52 ') of the support element (50) can extend through these openings. The cover element (70) for a system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the cover element (70) is adapted to be placed on the outside of a band (40) stretched around the bed frame in the region of a corner of the bed frame, around the band (40) in this area. Covering element (70) according to claim 15, which has a substantially angular inner contour. Cover element (70) according to claim 15 or 16, which is provided with a permanent magnetic holding means (72) to be held by a magnetic force on a arranged at the corner of the bed frame deflection element (50, 60).

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