SE1950656A1 - A furniture frame structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a furniture frame structure (301), which comprises a frame section (2) for a bed and a frame section (303) for storage of goods, wherein the bed frame section (2) comprises a platform (4) for a mattress, wherein the goods storage frame section (303) is arranged beside the platform (4) in a horizontal direction and wherein the furniture frame structure (1) comprises a fastening system for connecting the goods storage frame section (303) to the bed frame section (2).

Description

A furniture frame structure TECHNICAL FIELDThe invention relates to a furniture frame structure.

BACKGROUND A furniture frame structure for a bed, which is adapted for storage space, is known. Morespecifically, the furniture frame structure provides storage space via drawers under thebed. The furniture frame structure and the drawers are adapted with rails and castorsallowing the drawers to be rolled into a position under the bed and extracted from the bedin a sideways direction of the bed. Bed associated goods, such as quilts, pillows and bedlinen, may be stored in the drawers. Further, the furniture frame structure is provided witha headboard at a head end of the bed projecting vertically from the bed, wherein theheadboard is adapted to be rigidly connected to an adjacent wall. The headboard has adepth in the longitudinal direction of the bed and has a number of vertically spaced shelves providing storage compartments accessible from a lateral side of the bed.

SUMMARY An objective of the invention is to provide a furniture frame structure for a bed, Whichcreates conditions for flexibility in solutions for storage of goods and provides a safe design.

The objective is achieved by a furniture frame structure according to claim 1. Thus, it isachieved by a furniture frame structure, which comprises a frame section for a bed and aframe section for storage of goods, wherein the bed frame section comprises a platformfor a mattress, wherein the goods storage frame section is arranged beside the platform ina horizontal direction and wherein the furniture frame structure comprises a fastening system for connecting the goods storage frame section to the bed frame section.

The fastening system is preferably designed for easy assembly and disassembly by auser. ln this way, a flexible furniture frame structure may be achieved, which matches a current trend in that more people live in less space and move more frequently.

Further, the furniture frame structure creates conditions for modular storage systems.

Such a system may comprise differently designed goods storage frame sections for 2 providing a wardrobe, bookshelf, room divider etc. Further, such a system may bedesigned for allowing a user to choose height, width, type and style of the goods storageframe section. Further, the furniture frame structure meets a need for a multifunctionalfurniture that makes use of small spaces as efficient as possible. Thus, the furniture frame structure allows for a personalised solution.

Further, the furniture frame structure provides for a safe solution in the sense that itreduces the risk of the goods storage frame section to tilt during collection of goods fromthe goods storage frame section thanks to the fastening system adapted for connectingthe goods storage frame section to the bed frame section. Due to the weight of the bed,the risk of tilting will be very low, also for a goods storage frame section of considerableheight, such as a bookshelf or a wardrobe. Further, the furniture frame structure provides for a free-standing solution.

According to one embodiment, the platform has two laterally extending ends defining theplatform in a horizontal longitudinal direction and two longitudinally extending endsdefining the platform in a horizontal lateral direction, wherein the goods storage framesection is arranged adjacent one of said ends of the platform. According to one example,each one of the two laterally extending ends extends along a straight line and the twolaterally extending ends are in parallel with each other. Likewise, each one of the twolongitudinally extending ends extends along a straight line and the longitudinally extendingends are in parallel with each other. According to a further example, the laterallyextending ends are directed perpendicularly in relation to the longitudinally extending ends. Thus, the platform may have a rectangular shape.

Thus, the goods storage frame section may be arranged either adjacent a short side ofthe rectangular platform, which may correspond to a head end or a foot end of the bed, oradjacent a long side of the rectangular platform, which may correspond to a lateral end ofthe bed.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section has an extensionalong said one of the ends of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section that is at least half the length of said end in its horizontal extension direction. 3 Such a size of the goods storage frame section in the extension direction of one of thesides of the platform creates conditions for a significant storage volume and also, in thecase of a goods storage frame section with a vertical extension considerably larger thanthe height of the platform, for forming a room divider. More specifically, the space for the bed may be divided in the room from another space, such as a kitchen or lounge area.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section has an extensionalong said one of the ends of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section that is at least as long as the length of said end in its horizontal direction.

Such a size of the goods storage frame section in the extension direction of one of thesides of the platform creates even better conditions for a significant storage volume and for forming a room divider.

According to one example, the goods storage frame section has an extension along saidone of the ends of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section that iscommensurate with the length of the bed frame section at said platform end in itshorizontal direction. More specifically, the goods storage frame section and the bed framesection may be designed so that they are rigidly connected to each other via the fasteningsystem and that the goods storage frame section forms an extension of the bed framesection in the horizontal longitudinal direction. More specifically, an outer surface of thegoods storage frame section may be flush with an adjacent outer surface of the bed framesection at an interface between the goods storage frame section and the bed framesection. This, in turn, creates further conditions for a rigid and safe construction and a visually attractive appearance.

According to a further embodiment, the fastening system is adapted for connecting thebed frame section and the goods storage frame section in a releasable way. Further, thefastening system is preferably designed for easy assembly and disassembly by a user. lnthis way, a flexible furniture frame structure may be achieved. The fastening system maycomprise fastening elements in the form of metal screws and Wooden plugs. Further, endportions of the goods storage frame section and the bed frame section may be providedwith holes for receipt of parts of the fastening elements for joining the goods storage frame section and the bed frame section together. 4 According to a further embodiment, the furniture frame structure comprises a plurality ofgoods storage frame sections of different design and wherein the fastening system isadapted for connecting any one of the goods storage frame sections to the bed frame section so that different frame structure combinations may be achieved.

This embodiment regards a modular storage system. The system may comprisedifferently designed goods storage frame sections for providing a Wardrobe, bookshelf,room divider etc. Further, such a system may be designed for allowing a user to choose height, width, type and style of the goods storage frame section.

According to a further embodiment, each one of the bed frame section and the goodsstorage frame section comprises a contact surface and wherein the bed frame sectionand the goods storage frame section are connected via the fastening system so that thecontact surfaces are in contact with each other. Preferably, the contact surfaces havecomplimentary shapes for a rigid construction when the bed frame section and the goodsstorage frame section are connected to each other. According to one example, each one of the contact surfaces extends in a plane.

According to a further embodiment, the contact surface of the bed frame section isarranged adjacent said end of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section andextends in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal direction in case said end isa laterally extending end or in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal lateral direction incase said end is a longitudinally extending end. This embodiment creates conditions for a rigid construction and a visually attractive solution.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section comprises at leastone storage compartment which is accessible from a side of the goods storage framesection opposite of a side of the goods storage frame section facing the platform. Thisembodiment creates conditions for a multifunctional solution. For example, the bed maybe positioned in a room so that a storage compartment of the goods storage frame section functionally relates to an area of the room different from the sleeping area.

According to a further embodiment, at least one of said at least one storage compartmentis closed by the bed frame section for the portion of the goods storage frame section that overlaps the bed frame section seen in a horizontal direction. Thus, the storage compartment of the goods storage frame section may be open in opposite horizontaldirections when the goods storage frame section is not connected to the bed framesection. This embodiment creates conditions for an efficient design regarding cost andweight in that the interface between the bed frame section and the goods storage frame section may comprise a single wall (an end wall of the bed frame section).

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section has such anextension in a vertical direction that an uppermost portion of the goods storage framesection is at the same vertical position as the platform or in a higher position than theplatform when the goods storage frame section is connected to the bed frame section.This embodiment creates conditions for using the goods storage frame section as a roomdivider. Further, the embodiment is especially functional in combination with the abovedescribed feature that a storage compartment is accessible from a side of the goodsstorage frame section opposite of a side of the goods storage frame section facing the platform.

According to a further development of the last-mentioned embodiment, the goods storageframe section has such an extension in a vertical direction that an uppermost portion ofthe goods storage frame section is at a vertical position at least tvvice the height of,preferably at least three times as high as, especially at least four times as high as, andfurther especially at least five times as high as the platform when the goods storage frame section is connected to the bed frame section.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section comprises a wallextending in a vertical direction between the uppermost portion of the goods storageframe section and an uppermost portion of the bed storage frame section at said end ofthe platform adjacent the goods storage frame section for closing at least one storagecompartment in the horizontal direction. This embodiment is especially useful incombination with the above described feature that at least one storage compartment isclosed by the bed frame section for the portion of the goods storage frame section thatoverlaps the bed frame section seen in a horizontal direction. This embodiment createsconditions for a further efficient design regarding cost and weight in that a single wall may close the storage compartment at any vertical position. 6 According to one example, the wall extends between both boundaries of the goods storage frame section in its width direction (horizontal direction).

According to a further development of the last-mentioned embodiment, the goods storageframe section wall is positioned at an end of the goods storage frame section in thehorizontal direction facing the bed frame section for closing said at least one storagecompartment in the horizontal direction. ln this way, the volume of the goods storagecompartment is maximized with regard to access from a side of the goods storage frame section opposite the bed frame section.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section comprises at leastone first rectangular panel extending in a plane defined by a width direction and a depthdirection of the goods storage frame section and at least one second rectangular panelextending in a plane defined by the depth direction and a height direction of the goodsstorage frame section, and wherein the at least one second panel is connected to the atleast one first panel. The width direction and the depth direction extend in a horizontalplane and the width direction is defined as perpendicular to the depth direction. Further,the depth direction and the heigth direction extend in a vertical plane and the depth direction is defined as perpendicular to the heigth direction.

Preferably, the goods storage frame section comprises two spaced first rectangularpanels and two spaced second rectangular panels, which panels are interconnectedforming the shape of a rectangle in cross section. Further, the panels may define the outerboundaries of the goods storage frame section. Further, the panels may define the boundaries of the goods storage compartment.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section comprises a pluralityof goods storage frame parts, wherein each goods storage frame part comprises at leastone of said first rectangular panels and at least one of said second rectangular panels andwherein the goods storage frame section comprises a fastening arrangement forinterconnecting the goods storage frame parts. Thus, according to this embodiment, thegoods storage frame section comprises several separate parts, wherein each part may define a separate good storage compartment. 7 The fastening arrangement is preferably designed for easy assembly and disassembly bya user. ln this way, a flexible furniture frame structure may be achieved. Further, thefastening arrangement may comprise fastening elements in the form of metal screws andreceivers. Further, end portions of adjacent goods storage frame parts may be providedwith holes for receipt of parts of the fastening elements for joining the goods storage frame parts together.

According to a further development of the last-mentioned embodiment, a first goodsstorage frame part has such an extension in a vertical direction that an uppermost portionis at a vertical position commensurate with an uppermost portion of the bed frame sectionat said end of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section when the goodsstorage frame section is connected to the bed frame section and wherein at least onesecond goods storage frame part is arranged on top of the first goods storage frame part.This embodiment creates further conditions for a multifunctional use of the furniture framestructure, for example in that an existing design with the bed frame structure and the firstgoods storage frame part may be combined at a later point in time with the second goods storage frame part on top of the first goods storage frame part.

According to a further development of the last-mentioned embodiment, at least two of saidgoods storage frame parts are arranged in a side by side relationship in a horizontal direction.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section comprises a firstgoods storage frame part, at least two second goods storage frame parts of differentdesign and wherein the fastening arrangement is adapted for connecting any one of thesecond goods storage frame parts to the first goods storage frame part so that different goods storage frame section combinations may be achieved.

This embodiment regards a modular storage system. The system may comprisedifferently designed goods storage frame parts for providing a wardrobe, bookshelf, roomdivider etc. Further, such a system may be designed for allowing a user to choose height, width, type and style of the goods storage frame section.

According to a further embodiment, the goods storage frame section has such an extension in a vertical direction that a lowermost portion of the goods storage frame 8 section is at the same vertical position as a lowermost portion of the bed frame sectionwhen the goods storage frame section is connected to the bed frame section so that thestorage frame section is supported against a floor. Thus, the goods storage frame sectionforms a load-carrying structure in a vertical direction against the floor. This design createsconditions for a safe solution in the sense that it reduces the risk of the goods storage frame section to tilt.

According to a further development of a last-mentioned embodiment, said lowermostportion of the goods storage frame section is formed by a lowermost one of said first rectangular panels.

According to a further embodiment the goods storage frame section has a top end surfacefacing upwards in a vertical direction, wherein the furniture frame structure comprises acover plate which is adapted for being arranged on top of the top end surface and whereinthe goods storage frame section and the cover plate are adapted for being connected toeach other. This design creates conditions for further functionality, increased rigidity and avisually attractive solution. The cover plate may for example be designed in a morewearable and/or more visually attractive material than the panels of the goods storage frame section.

According to a further development of the last-mentioned embodiment, the cover plate isarranged on top of the plurality of interconnected frame parts arranged in the side by siderelationship and wherein the cover plate is adapted for connecting the side by side frameparts in a sideways direction. ln this way, a rigid construction of the furniture framestructure may be achieved, which may be especially applicable for a goods storage frame section of larger height.

Further advantages and advantageous features of the invention are disclosed in the following description and in the dependent claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS With reference to the appended drawings, below follows a more detailed description of embodiments of the invention cited as examples. ln the drawings: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bed frame section according to a first embodiment, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a goods storage frame section according to a first embodiment, Fig. 3 and 4 are perspective views of different stages of an assembly procedure forconnecting the goods storage frame section in figure 2 to the bed frame section in figure1, Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a furniture frame structure according to a first embodiment,which comprises the goods storage frame section in figure 2 connected to the bed frame section in figure 1, Fig. 6-9 are perspective views of different stages of an assembly procedure fortransforming the furniture frame structure according to the first embodiment to a furniture frame structure according to a second embodiment, Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a furniture frame structure according to the second embodiment, and Fig. 11-12 are perspective views of a furniture frame structure according to a third and fourth embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE E|\/|BOD||\/IENTS Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a frame section 2 for a bed according to a first embodiment.The bed frame section 2 has the shape of a rectangular box. The bed frame section 2extends between two first opposite vertical side surfaces in a horizontal longitudinaldirection X, between two second opposite vertical side surfaces in a horizontal lateraldirection Y and between two third opposite horizontal side surfaces in a vertical directionZ.

The bed frame section 2 comprises a platform 4 for a mattress. More specifically, the bedframe section comprises an upper rectangular surface extending in a horizontal plane,which forms the platform 4. The platform 4 has two laterally extending ends 5,6 definingthe platform in the horizontal longitudinal direction X and two longitudinally extending ends7,8 defining the platform in the horizontal lateral direction Y. Each one of the two laterallyextending ends 5,6 extends along a straight line and the two laterally extending ends 5,6are in parallel with each other. Likewise, each one of the two longitudinally extending ends7,8 extends along a straight line and the longitudinally extending ends 7,8 are in parallelwith each other. Further, the laterally extending ends 5,6 are directed perpendicularly inrelation to the longitudinally extending ends 7,8. Thus, the platform 4 has a rectangular shape.

The two laterally extending ends 5,6 of the platform 4 correspond to the two first oppositevertical side surfaces of the bed frame section 2 and the two longitudinally extending ends7,8 of the platform correspond to the two second opposite vertical side surfaces of the bedframe section 2. Thus, the platform 4 covers the complete upper surface of the bed frame section 2.

Preferably, a mattress of a size regarding width and length commensurate with the outerboundaries of the platform 4 is used. A central rectangular area of the platform 4comprises a plurality of parallel and spaced slats, which rest on support surfaces at eitherend. Such a slatted bed base extends the lifetime and comfort of the mattress byabsorbing most of the stress and weight on the bed. The slatted area has a smallerextension in the horizontal longitudinal direction X and in the horizontal lateral direction Y in relation to the platform 4.

Further, the bed frame section 2 comprises an upper panel 42 extending in a horizontalplane, which forms a part of the platform 4, and a lower panel 43 extending in a horizontalplane, which is adapted to face a floor. Further, the bed frame section 2 comprises aplurality of spaced vertical panels 44,45,46,47, which are connected to each one of theupper panel 42 and the lower panel 43 and bridge the distance between them. A pluralityof storage compartments 48,49,50 are formed between the panels. The storage compartments 48,49,50 are accessible from a lateral side of the bed. 11 The bed frame section 2 comprises a contact surface 12 adapted for being in contact witha complimentary shaped surface 13 of a goods storage frame section 3, see figure 2,when the bed frame section 2 and the goods storage frame section 3 are connected via afastening system 9,10,11, see figures 1-4. The contact surface 12 of the bed framesection 2 is arranged adjacent said laterally extending end 5 of the platform 4 and extends in a p|ane perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal direction X.

More specifically, the bed frame section 2 comprises an end wall 15 extending in a p|aneperpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal direction X, wherein an outer surface of thewall 15 forms the contact surface 12. The end wall 15 covers the complete end of the bedframe section 2 in the horizontal lateral direction Y and in the vertical direction Z. The panel 44 forms a part of the end wall 15.

The end wall 15 comprises a first set of spaced holes 30a for receipt of first fasteners 9.The first fastener 9 comprises a first threaded end for engagement with the hole wall, asecond end for engagement with a screwing tool and an intermediate part for engagementwith a complimentary shaped third fastener 11, see figure 4, for tightening the goodsstorage frame section 3 to the bed frame section 2. Further, the end wall 15 comprises a second set of spaced holes 31a for receipt of second fasteners 10, see figure 2.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a frame section 3 for storage of goods according to a firstembodiment. The goods storage frame section 3 has the shape of a rectangular box. Thegoods storage frame section 3 extends between t\No first opposite vertical side surfaces ina width direction A, between t\No second opposite vertical side surfaces in a depthdirection B and between two third opposite horizontal side surfaces in a height direction C.According to the first embodiment, the goods storage frame section 3 has the same extension in the depth direction B as in the height direction C.

The goods storage frame section 3 comprises a contact surface 13 for being in contactwith the complimentary shaped contact surface 12 of the bed frame section 2 when thegoods storage frame section 3 and the bed frame section 2 are connected via thefastening system 9,10,11. The contact surface 13 of the goods storage frame section 3 extends in a p|ane perpendicular to the depth direction B. 12 The goods storage frame section 3 comprises two spaced first rectangular panels 18,19extending in a plane defined by the width direction A and the depth direction B of thegoods storage frame section 3. Further, the goods storage frame section 3 comprisesthree spaced second rectangular panels 20,21,22 extending in a plane defined by thedepth direction B and the height direction C of the goods storage frame section 3. Theoutermost second panels 20,22 are connected to the first panels 18,19 forming the shapeof a rectangle in a cross section perpendicular to the width direction B. The goods storageframe section 3 does not have any end wall in the depth direction B. ln other words, thegoods storage frame section 3 forms an opening in the depth direction B throughout the goods storage frame section 3.

The goods storage frame section 3 comprises two storage compartments 16. The storagecompartments 16 are defined by the first panels 18,19 in the height direction C and by t\No of the second panels 20,21 and 21,22, respectively, in the width direction A.

The edge surfaces of the second rectangular panels 20,21,22 comprises a first set ofspaced ho|es 30b for receipt of the first fasteners 9 and a second set of spaced ho|es 31bfor receipt of second fasteners 10. Thus, each one of the first and second fasteners 9,10will partially be arranged in the bed frame section 2 and partially in the goods storage frame section 3. The second fastener 10 is formed by a wooden plug.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a step in an assembly procedure for connecting the goodsstorage frame section 3 to the bed frame section 2. More specifically, the goods storageframe section 3 is moved relative to the bed frame section 2 in a linear manner so that thedepth direction B of the goods storage frame section 3 is in parallel with the longitudinalhorizontal direction X of the bed frame section 2 and so that the first and second fasteners 9,10 are inserted in their respective corresponding ho|es in the other frame section.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a consecutive step in the assembly procedure forconnecting the goods storage frame section 3 to the bed frame section 2. The threespaced second rectangular panels 20,21,22 comprises a third set of spaced ho|es 32 forreceipt of a third fastener 11. The third set of spaced ho|es 32 are positioned adjacent thecontact surface 13 and are in communication with the first set of spaced ho|es 30b. Thethird fastener 11 comprises a slot for receipt of a portion of the first fastener 9. The slot is open in a radial direction of the fastener 11 and extends around the circumference of the 13 fastener 11 with an inclination. The third fastener 11 comprises an end for engagement with a screwing tool.

The goods storage frame section 3 has such an extension in the height direction C that anuppermost portion 14 of the goods storage frame section 3 is at the same vertical positionas the platform 4 when the goods storage frame section 3 is connected to the bed framesection 2. More specifically, an upper surface of the upper first panel 19 is flush with the upper surface of the platform 4.

Further, the goods storage frame section 3 has such an extension in the height directionC that a lowermost portion 40 of the goods storage frame section 3 is at the same verticalposition as a lowermost portion 41 of the bed frame section 2 when the goods storageframe section 3 is connected to the bed frame section 3 so that the storage frame sectionis supported against a floor. Thus, the goods storage frame section 3 forms a load-carrying structure in a vertical direction against the floor. Said lowermost portion 40 of thegoods storage frame section is formed by a lowermost one 18 of said first rectangularpanels. More specifically, a lower surface of the lower first panel 18 is flush with a lowermost surface of the bed frame section 2.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a furniture frame structure 1 according to a firstembodiment, which comprises the goods storage frame section 3 connected to the bedframe section 2. The goods storage frame section 3 is arranged beside the platform 4 inthe horizontal longitudinal direction X. More specifically, the goods storage frame section 3 is arranged adjacent said lateral end 5 of the platform.

The goods storage frame section 3 has an extension along said lateral end 5 of theplatform 4 that is at least half the length of said lateral end 5 in the horizontal lateraldirection Y. More specifically, the goods storage frame section 3 has an extension alongsaid lateral end 5 of the platform 4 that is commensurate with the length of said lateral endin the horizontal lateral direction Y. More specifically, the lateral side surfaces of thegoods storage frame section 3 in its width direction A are flush with the two secondopposite vertical side surfaces of the bed frame section 2 in the horizontal lateral directionY. 14 The storage compartment 16 is accessible from a side of the goods storage frame section3 opposite of a side of the goods storage frame section 3 facing the platform 4. Further,the storage compartment 16 is closed by the end wall 15 of the bed frame section 2 in the depth direction B.

The goods storage frame section 3 has a top end surface 27, see figure 6, facing upwardsin the height direction C. Further, the furniture frame structure 1 comprises a cover plate28 which is adapted for being arranged on top of the top end surface 27. Further, thegoods storage frame section 3 and the cover plate 28 are adapted for being connected toeach other via a set of fourth fasteners 33 in the form of screws. The upper panel 19 ofthe goods storage section 3 comprises a set of holes 34 for receipt of the screws 33.Likewise, the cover plate 28 comprises a set of holes with a configuration matching theholes 34 of the upper panel 19. The length of the screws 33 are adapted to the thicknessof the panel 19 and the thickness of the cover plate 28 so that they will not penetrate the cover plate 28 completely. Further, a fastener sleeve 35 is premounted in the hole 34.

The fastening system 9,10,11 is adapted for connecting the bed frame section 2 and thegoods storage frame section 3 in a releasable way. Thus, the goods storage framesection 3 may be removed from the bed frame section 2, wherein the goods storageframe section 3 and the bed frame section 2 may be used separately. Further, a goodsstorage frame sections 103,203,303, see figures 10,11,12, of a different design than thefirst described goods storage section 3 may be connected to the bed frame section 2 viathe fastening system 9,10,11 so that different frame structure combinations may be achieved.

Fig. 6-9 are perspective views of different stages of an assembly procedure fortransforming the furniture frame structure 1 according to the first embodiment to a furniture frame structure 301 according to a second embodiment, see figure 10. ln a first step, see figure 6, the screws 33 are unscrewed, wherein the cover plate 28 isreleased from the goods storage frame section 3 and can be removed. ln a second step,see figure 7, each one of a set of fifth fasteners 36 are inserted into and engaged with thefastener sleeves 35. The fastener 36 has a radially external surface for engagement withthe fastener sleeve 35 and a radially internal surface for engagement with a sixth fastener 37, see figure 8.

Turning now to figure 8, a goods storage frame section 303 according to a secondembodiment is shown in a perspective view. The goods storage frame section 303 hassuch an extension in the height direction C that an uppermost portion 314 of the goodsstorage frame section is at a vertical position about six times as high as the height of theplatform 4 when the goods storage frame section 303 is connected to the bed frame section 2. Thus, the goods storage frame section 303 may function as a room divider.

Further, the goods storage frame section 303 comprises a wall 315 extending in a verticaldirection between the uppermost portion 314 of the goods storage frame section 303 andan uppermost portion 17 of the bed storage frame section 2 for closing at least onestorage compartment 316a,316b in the depth direction B. The goods storage framesection wall 315 is positioned at an end of the goods storage frame section 303 in thedepth direction B facing the bed frame section 2 for closing said at least one storage compartment 316a,316b in the depth direction B.

The goods storage frame section 303 comprises a plurality of goods storage frame parts23,323a,323b. More specifically, the goods storage frame section 303 comprises a firstgoods storage frame part 23, which is identical to the goods storage frame section 3according to the first embodiment. Further, the goods storage frame section 303comprises two second goods storage frame parts 323a,323b arranged in a side by side relationship in the width direction A and on top of the first goods storage frame part 23.

Each one of the second goods storage frame parts 323a,323b comprises two parallel andspaced first rectangular panels 318,319 and two parallel and spaced second rectangularpanels 320,321, which are connected perpendicularly to the first panels so that the panelsjointly form a rectangle in cross section. Further, the panels jointly define the storage compartment 316a, 316b, respectively.

The second goods storage frame parts 323a,323b have equal extensions in the heightdirection C and the depth direction B. Further, the second goods storage frame parts323a,323b jointly have an equal extension in the width direction as the first goods storageframe part 23. Further, the second goods storage frame parts 323a,323b are arranged in contact with each other in the width direction A. 16 A lower panel 318 of each one of the second goods storage frame parts 323a,323bcomprises a set of holes 38 in a configuration commensurate with the holes 34 of theupper panel 19 of the first goods storage frame part 23. When the second goods storageframe parts 323a,323b have been arranged on top of the first goods storage frame part 23so that the holes 34,38 align, the sixth fastener 37 is inserted into the hole 38 and furtherscrewed into the hole fastener 36 so that the second goods storage frame parts 323a,323b are rigidly connected to the first goods storage frame part 23.

Turning now to figure 9. An upper panel 319 of each one of the second goods storageframe parts 323a,323b comprises a set of holes 39 in a configuration commensurate withthe holes 34 of the upper panel 19 of the first goods storage frame part 23. The coverplate 28 is positioned on top of the two second frame parts 323a,323b and connects the side by side frame parts 323a,323b in a sideways direction via said fasteners 33.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a furniture frame structure 201 according to a thirdembodiment. For ease of presentation, only the differences in relation to the secondembodiment will be described. The furniture frame structure 201 comprises a goodsstorage frame section 203 according to a third embodiment. The goods storage framesection 203 comprises the first goods storage frame part 23 and two second goodsstorage frame parts 223a,223b arranged in a side by side relationship in the widthdirection A and on top of the first goods storage frame part 23. The goods storage framesection 203 has such an extension in the height direction C that an uppermost portion 214of the goods storage frame section is at a vertical position about four times as high as theheight of the platform 4 when the goods storage frame section 203 is connected to the bed frame section 2.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a furniture frame structure 101 according to a fourthembodiment. For ease of presentation, only the differences in relation to the secondembodiment will be described. The furniture frame structure 101 comprises a goodsstorage frame section 103 according to a fourth embodiment. The goods storage framesection 103 comprises the first goods storage frame part 23 and two second goodsstorage frame parts 123a,123b arranged in a side by side relationship in the widthdirection A and on top of the first goods storage frame part 23. The goods storage framesection 103 has such an extension in the height direction C that an uppermost portion 114 of the goods storage frame section is at a vertical position about two and a half times as 17 high as the height of the platform 4 when the goods storage frame section 103 is connected to the bed frame section 2.

Thus, according to the shown embodiments, the first goods storage frame part 23 is usedin all four embodiments of the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303. Thus, thevariations in height of the four embodiments of the goods storage frame section3,103,203,303 are achieved via adding second goods storage frame parts 123a,123b;223a,223b; 323a,323b on top of the first goods storage frame part 23. A modu|ar systemis achieved by the arrangement of the interfaces of the first goods storage frame part 23and the second goods storage frame parts 123a,123b; 223a,223b; 323a,323b.

According to the description above, a first configuration of the bed frame structurecomprising a goods storage frame section of a height commensurate with the height ofthe bed frame section has been transformed into a second configuration of the bed framestructure comprising a goods storage frame section of a height substantially higher thanthe height of the bed frame section. lt goes without saying that if a user initially selects agoods storage frame section of a height substantially higher than the height of the bedframe section, the cover plate 28 will not first be connected on top of the first, lowermostgoods storage frame part 23. lnstead the relevant second goods storage frame parts123a,123b; 223a,223b; 323a,323b may be arranged on top of the first, lowermost goodsstorage frame part 23 directly and the cover plate 28 will thereafter be connected on top ofthe second goods storage frame parts 123a,123b; 223a,223b; 323a,323b.

According to the embodiments of the furniture frame structure 1,101,201,301 describedabove, the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 is arranged adjacent the lateralside of the bed frame section 2 so that the width direction A of the goods storage framesection 3,103,203,303 is in parallel with the horizontal lateral direction Y of the bed framesection 2. According to one alternative, the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 isarranged adjacent the longitudinal side of the bed frame section 2 so that the widthdirection A of the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 is in parallel with the horizontal longitudinal direction X of the bed frame section 2.

Further, the first goods storage frame part 23 is used in all four embodiments of the goodsstorage frame section 3,103,203,303 and the variations in height of the four embodiments of the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 are achieved via adding second goods 18 storage frame parts 123a,123b; 223a,223b; 323a,323b on top of the first goods storageframe part 23. According to one alternative, the goods storage frame section is constitutedby a single part in the height direction, also for configurations of a height substantially higher than the height of the bed frame section.

Further, according to the embodiments of the furniture frame structure 1,101,201,301described above, the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 is arranged beside bedframe section 2 in a horizontal plane. According to one alternative, the bed frame sectionmay comprise and extension in the horizontal plane, wherein the goods storage framesection may be arranged on top of the extension of the bed frame section. Thus, thevariations in height of the goods storage frame section are achieved via adding goodsstorage frame sections on top of the extension. For example, such an extension may beachieved by arranging the first goods storage frame part described above as an integral part of the bed frame section. lt is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodimentsdescribed above and illustrated in the drawings; rather, the skilled person will recognizethat many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (9)

1. 9 CLA||\/IS 1. A furniture frame structure (1,101,201,301), which comprises a frame section (2)for a bed and a frame section (3,103,203,303) for storage of goods, wherein thebed frame section (2) comprises a platform (4) for a mattress, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (3,103,203,303) is arranged beside the platform (4) in ahorizontal direction and wherein the furniture frame structure (1) comprises afastening system (9,10,11) for connecting the goods storage frame section(3,103,203,303) to the bed frame section (2). A furniture frame structure according to claim 1, wherein the platform (4) has twolaterally extending ends (5,6) defining the platform in a horizontal longitudinaldirection (X) and two longitudinally extending ends (7,8) defining the platform in ahorizontal lateral direction (Y), wherein the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) is arranged adjacent one of said ends (5,6,7,8) of the platform. A furniture frame structure according to claim 2, wherein the goods storage framesection (3,103,203,303) has an extension along said one of the ends (5,6,7,8) ofthe platform adjacent the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) that is at least half the length of said end in its horizontal extension direction. A furniture frame structure according to claim 2, wherein the goods storage framesection (3,103,203,303) has an extension along said one of the ends (5,6,7,8) ofthe platform adjacent the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) that is at least as long as the length of said end in its horizontal direction. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the fasteningsystem (9,10,11) is adapted for connecting the bed frame section (2) and the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) in a releasable way. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the furnitureframe structure comprises a plurality of goods storage frame sections(3,103,203,303) of different design and wherein the fastening system (9,10,11) is adapted for connecting any one of the goods storage frame sections 10. 11. (3,103,203,303) to the bed frame section (2) so that different frame structure combinations may be achieved. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein each one ofthe bed frame section (2) and the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303)comprises a contact surface (12,13) and wherein the bed frame section (2) andthe goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) are connected via the fastening system (9,10,11) so that the contact surfaces are in contact with each other. A furniture frame structure according to c|aims 2 and 7, wherein the contactsurface (12) of the bed frame section (2) is arranged adjacent said end (5,6,7,8) ofthe platform (4) adjacent the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) andextends in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal |ongitudina| direction (X) in casesaid end is a laterally extending end (5,6) or in a plane perpendicular to thehorizontal lateral direction (Y) in case said end is a longitudinally extending end(7,8). A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (3) comprises at least one storage compartment(16,116,216,316) which is accessible from a side of the goods storage framesection (3,103,203,303) opposite of a side of the goods storage frame section facing the platform (4). A furniture frame structure according to claim 9, wherein at least one of said atleast one storage compartment (16,116,216,316) is closed by the bed framesection (2) for the portion of the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) that overlaps the bed frame section (2) seen in a horizontal direction. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (3,103,203,303) has such an extension in a vertical directionthat an uppermost portion (14,114,214,314) of the goods storage frame section isat the same vertical position as the platform (4) or in a higher position than theplatform when the goods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) is connected to the bed frame section (2). 1

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6. 21 A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (103,203,303) has such an extension in a vertical directionthat an uppermost portion (114,214,314) of the goods storage frame section is at avertical position at least twice the height of the platform when the goods storage frame section (103,203,303) is connected to the bed frame section (2). A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (203,303) has such an extension in a vertical direction thatan uppermost portion (214,314) of the goods storage frame section is at a verticalposition at least three times as high as the height of the platform when the goods storage frame section (203,303) is connected to the bed frame section (2). A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 11-13, wherein thegoods storage frame section (103,203,303) comprises a wall (115,215,315)extending in a vertical direction between the uppermost portion (114,214,314) ofthe goods storage frame section (103,203,303) and an uppermost portion (17) ofthe bed storage frame section (2) at said end of the platform adjacent the goodsstorage frame section (103,203,303) for closing at least one storage compartment in the horizontal direction. A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 9-10 and claim 14,wherein the goods storage frame section wall (115,215,315) is positioned at anend of the goods storage frame section (103,203,303) in the horizontal directionfacing the bed frame section (2) for closing said at least one storage compartment in the horizontal direction. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (3,103,203,303) comprises at least one first rectangularpanel (18,19,318,319) extending in a plane defined by a width direction (A) and adepth direction (B) of the goods storage frame section and at least one secondrectangular panel (20,21,22,320,321) extending in a plane defined by the depth direction (B) and a height direction (C) of the goods storage frame section, and 1

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9. 20. 21. 22 wherein the at least one second panel (20,21,22,320,321) is connected to the atleast one first panel (18,19,318,319). A furniture frame structure according to claim 16, wherein the goods storage frame(3,103,203,303) comprises panels(18,19,318,319) and two spaced second rectangular panels (20,21,22,320,321), which panels are interconnected forming the shape of a rectangle in cross section. section two spaced first rectangular A furniture frame structure according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the goods storageframe section (103,203,303) comprises a plurality of goods storage frame parts(23,123a,123b,223a,223b,323a,323b), wherein each goods storage frame partcomprises at least one of said first rectangular panels and at least one of saidsecond rectangular panels and wherein the goods storage frame section(103,203,303) (34,35,36,37) for interconnecting the goods storage frame parts. comprises a fastening arrangement A furniture frame structure according to claim 18, wherein a first goods storageframe part (23) has such an extension in a vertical direction that an uppermostportion (14) is at a vertical position commensurate with an uppermost portion (17)of the bed frame section (2) at said end of the platform adjacent the goods storageframe section when the goods storage frame section (103,203,303) is connectedto the bed frame section (2) and wherein at least one second goods storage framepart (123a,123b,223a,223b,323a,323b) is arranged on top of the first goodsstorage frame part (23). A furniture frame structure according to claim 18 or 19, wherein at least two ofsaid goods storage frame parts (123a,123b,223a,223b,323a,323b) are arranged in a side by side relationship in a horizontal direction. A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 18-20, wherein thegoods storage frame section (103,203,303) comprises a first goods storage frame(23), at goods storage(123a,123b,223a,223b,323a,323b) of different design and wherein the fastening arrangement (34,35,36,37) is adapted for connecting any one of the second goods part least two second frame parts 22. 23. 24. 25. 23 storage frame parts to the first goods storage frame part so that different goods storage frame section combinations may be achieved. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (3,103,203,303) has such an extension in a vertical directionthat a lowermost portion (40) of the goods storage frame section is at the samevertical position as a lowermost portion (41) of the bed frame section (2) when thegoods storage frame section (3,103,203,303) is connected to the bed framesection (2) so that the storage frame section (3,103,203,303) is supported against a floor. A furniture frame structure according to any one of c|aims 16-21 and c|aim 22,wherein said lowermost portion (40) of the goods storage frame section is formed by a lowermost one (18) of said first rectangular panels. A furniture frame structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (3,103,203,303) has a top end surface (27,327) facingupwards in a vertical direction, wherein the furniture frame structure comprises acover plate (28) which is adapted for being arranged on top of the top end surfaceand wherein the goods storage frame section and the cover plate (28) are adapted for being connected to each other. A furniture frame structure according to c|aim 20 and 24, wherein the cover plate(28) is arranged on top of the plurality of interconnected frame parts(123a,123b,223a,223b,323a,323b) arranged in the side by side relationship andwherein the cover plate (28) is adapted for connecting the side by side frame parts in a sideways direction.