SE543903C2

SE543903C2 - A furniture frame structure

Info

Publication number: SE543903C2
Application number: SE1950656A
Authority: SE
Inventors: Lina-Marie Köppen
Original assignee: Ikea Supply Ag
Priority date: 2019-06-04
Filing date: 2019-06-04
Publication date: 2021-09-21
Also published as: WO2020246925A1; SE1950656A1; DE212020000640U1

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 structureTECHNICAL FIELD The 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 the bed.The furniture frame structure and the drawers are adapted with rails and castors allowingthe drawers to be rolled into a position under the bed and extracted from the bed in asideways direction of the bed. Bed associated goods, such as quilts, pillows and bed linen,may be stored in the drawers. Further, the furniture frame structure is provided With aheadboard 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, Which creates 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 platform fora mattress, wherein the goods storage frame section is arranged beside the platform,wherein the furniture frame structure comprises a fastening system for connecting thegoods storage frame section to the bed frame section, and wherein the goods storage framesection has a top end surface facing upwards in a vertical direction, wherein the furnitureframe structure comprises a cover plate which is adapted for being arranged on top of thetop end surface and wherein the goods storage frame section and the cover plate areadapted for being connected to each other. This design creates conditions for furtherfunctionality, increased rigidity and a visually attractive solution. The cover plate may forexample be designed in a more wearable and/or more visually attractive material than the panels of the goods storage frame section.

The fastening system is preferably designed for easy assembly and disassembly by a user.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. Sucha system may comprise differently designed goods storage frame sections for providing awardrobe, bookshelf, room divider etc. Further, such a system may be designed for allowinga user to choose height, width, type and style of the goods storage frame section. Further,the furniture frame structure meets a need for a multifunctional furniture that makes use ofsmall 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 it reducesthe risk of the goods storage frame section to tilt during collection of goods from the goodsstorage frame section thanks to the fastening system adapted for connecting the goodsstorage frame section to the bed frame section. Due to the weight of the bed, the risk oftilting will be very low, also for a goods storage frame section of considerable height, suchas 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 ends definingthe platform in a horizontal lateral direction, wherein the goods storage frame section isarranged adjacent one of said ends of the platform. According to one example, each one ofthe two laterally extending ends extends along a straight line and the two laterally extendingends are in parallel with each other. Likewise, each one of the two longitudinally extendingends extends along a straight line and the longitudinally extending ends are in parallel witheach other. According to a further example, the laterally extending ends are directedperpendicularly 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 of the rectangular platform, which may correspond to a head end or a foot end of the bed, or adjacent 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 extension alongsaid 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.

Such a size of the goods storage frame section in the extension direction of one of the sidesof the platform creates conditions for a significant storage volume and also, in the case ofa goods storage frame section with a vertical extension considerably larger than the heightof 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 extension alongsaid 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 the sidesof 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 its horizontaldirection. More specifically, the goods storage frame section and the bed frame section maybe designed so that they are rigidly connected to each other via the fastening system andthat the goods storage frame section forms an extension of the bed frame section in thehorizontal longitudinal direction. More specifically, an outer surface of the goods storageframe section may be flush with an adjacent outer surface of the bed frame section at aninterface between the goods storage frame section and the bed frame section. 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 the bed frame section and the goods storage frame section in a releasable way. Further, the fastening 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 forjoining the goods storage frame section and the bed frame section together.

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 comprise differentlydesigned goods storage frame sections for providing a wardrobe, bookshelf, room divideretc. 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 section andthe goods storage frame section are connected via the fastening system so that the contactsurfaces 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 is arrangedadjacent said end of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section and extends ina plane perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal direction in case said end is a laterallyextending end or in a plane perpendicularto the horizontal lateral direction in case said endis 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 least onestorage compartment which is accessible from a side of the goods storage frame section opposite of a side of the goods storage frame section facing the platform. This embodiment creates conditions for a multifunctional solution. For example, the bed may be positioned ina 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 thatoverlaps the bed frame section seen in a horizontal direction. Thus, the storagecompartment of the goods storage frame section may be open in opposite horizontaldirections when the goods storage frame section is not connected to the bed frame section.This embodiment creates conditions for an efficient design regarding cost and weight in thatthe 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 an extensionin a vertical direction that an uppermost portion of the goods storage frame section is at thesame vertical position as the platform or in a higher position than the platform When thegoods storage frame section is connected to the bed frame section. This embodimentcreates conditions for using the goods storage frame section as a room divider. Further, theembodiment is especially functional in combination with the above described feature that astorage compartment is accessible from a side of the goods storage 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 of thegoods storage frame section is at a vertical position at least tvvice the height of, preferablyat least three times as high as, especially at least four times as high as, and furtherespecially 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 bet\Neen the uppermost portion of the goods storage framesection and an uppermost portion of the bed storage frame section at said end of theplatform adjacent the goods storage frame section for closing at least one storagecompartment in the horizontal direction. This embodiment is especially useful in combination with the above described feature that at least one storage compartment is closed 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.

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 facing the bedframe section for closing said at least one storage compartment. ln this way, the volume ofthe goods storage compartment 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 least onefirst rectangular panel extending in a plane defined by a width direction and a depth directionof the goods storage frame section and at least one second rectangular panel extending ina plane defined by the depth direction and a height direction of the goods storage framesection, and wherein the at least one second panel is connected to the at least one firstpanel. The width direction and the depth direction extend in a horizontal plane and the widthdirection is defined as perpendicular to the depth direction. Further, the depth direction andthe 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 rectangular panelsand two spaced second rectangular panels, which panels are interconnected forming theshape of a rectangle in cross section. Further, the panels may define the outer boundariesof 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 for interconnecting the goods storage frame parts. Thus, according to this embodiment, the goods storage frame section comprises several separate parts, wherein each part may define a separate good storage compartment.

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 forjoining the goods storage frame parts together.

According to a further development of the last-mentioned embodiment, a first goods storageframe part has such an extension in a vertical direction that an uppermost portion is at avertical position commensurate With an uppermost portion of the bed frame section at saidend of the platform adjacent the goods storage frame section when the goods storage framesection is connected to the bed frame section and wherein at least one second goodsstorage frame part is arranged on top ofthe first goods storage frame part. This embodimentcreates further conditions for a multifunctional use of the furniture frame structure, forexample in that an existing design with the bed frame structure and the first goods storageframe 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 first goodsstorage frame part, at least two second goods storage frame parts of different design andwherein the fastening arrangement is adapted for connecting any one of the second goodsstorage 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 comprise differentlydesigned goods storage frame parts 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, the goods storage frame section has such an extensionin a vertical direction that a lowermost portion of the goods storage frame section is at thesame vertical position as a lowermost portion of the bed frame section when the goodsstorage frame section is connected to the bed frame section so that the storage framesection is supported against a floor. Thus, the goods storage frame section forms a load-carrying structure in a vertical direction against the floor. This design creates conditions fora safe solution in the sense that it reduces the risk of the goods storage frame section totilt.

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 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 frame structuremay 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 for connecting the goods storage frame section in figure 2 to the bed frame section in figure 1, 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 for transformingthe 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 EMBODIMENTS 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 lateral direction Y and between two third opposite horizontal side surfaces in a vertical direction Z.

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 defining theplatform in the horizontal longitudinal direction X and two longitudinally extending ends 7,8defining 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 parallel with each other. Further, the laterally extending ends 5,6 are directed perpendicularly in relation 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 tvvo first oppositevertical side surfaces of the bed frame section 2 and the two longitudinally extending ends7,8 of the platform correspond to the tvvo 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 4 comprisesa plurality of parallel and spaced slats, which rest on support surfaces at either end. Sucha slatted bed base extends the lifetime and comfort of the mattress by absorbing most ofthe stress and weight on the bed. The slatted area has a smaller extension 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 a pluralityof spaced vertical panels 44,45,46,47, which are connected to each one of the upper panel42 and the lower panel 43 and bridge the distance between them. A plurality of storagecompartments 48,49,50 are formed between the panels. The storage compartments 48,49,50 are accessible from a lateral side of the bed.

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, whenthe 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 frame section2 is arranged adjacent said laterally extending end 5 of the platform 4 and extends in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal direction X.

More specifically, the bed frame section 2 comprises an end wall 15 extending in a planeperpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal direction X, wherein an outer surface of the wall forms the contact surface 12. The end wall 15 covers the complete end of the bed frame 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 tvvo first opposite vertical side surfaces ina width direction A, between two second opposite vertical side surfaces in a depth directionB and between two third opposite horizontal side surfaces in a height direction C. Accordingto 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 contact withthe complimentary shaped contact surface 12 of the bed frame section 2 when the goodsstorage frame section 3 and the bed frame section 2 are connected via the fastening system9,10,11. The contact surface 13 of the goods storage frame section 3 extends in a plane perpendicular to the depth direction B.

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 the goodsstorage frame section 3. Further, the goods storage frame section 3 comprises threespaced second rectangular panels 20,21,22 extending in a plane defined by the depthdirection B and the height direction C of the goods storage frame section 3. The outermostsecond panels 20,22 are connected to the first panels 18,19 forming the shape of arectangle in a cross section perpendicular to the width direction B. The goods storage framesection 3 does not have any end wall in the depth direction B. ln other words, the goodsstorage 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 two 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 |inear 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 for connectingthe goods storage frame section 3 to the bed frame section 2. The three spaced secondrectangular panels 20,21,22 comprises a third set of spaced ho|es 32 for receipt of a thirdfastener 11. The third set of spaced ho|es 32 are positioned adjacent the contact surface13 and are in communication with the first set of spaced ho|es 30b. The third fastener 11comprises a slot for receipt of a portion of the first fastener 9. The slot is open in a radialdirection of the fastener 11 and extends around the circumference of the 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 direction Cthat a lowermost portion 40 of the goods storage frame section 3 is at the same vertical position as a lowermost portion 41 of the bed frame section 2 when the goods storage frame section 3 is connected to the bed frame section 3 so that the storage frame section issupported against a floor. Thus, the goods storage frame section 3 forms a load-carryingstructure in a vertical direction against the floor. Said lowermost portion 40 of the goodsstorage frame section is formed by a lowermost one 18 of said first rectangular panels.More specifically, a lower surface ofthe lowerfirst 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 first embodiment,which comprises the goods storage frame section 3 connected to the bed frame section 2.The goods storage frame section 3 is arranged beside the platform 4 in the horizontallongitudinal 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 the platform4 that is at least half the length of said lateral end 5 in the horizontal lateral direction Y. Morespecifically, the goods storage frame section 3 has an extension along said lateral end 5 ofthe platform 4 that is commensurate With the length of said lateral end in the horizontallateral direction Y. More specifically, the lateral side surfaces of the goods storage framesection 3 in its width direction A are flush with the tvvo second opposite vertical side surfaces of the bed frame section 2 in the horizontal lateral direction Y.

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, thestorage 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 plate 28which is adapted for being arranged on top of the top end surface 27. Further, the goodsstorage frame section 3 and the cover plate 28 are adapted for being connected to eachother via a set of fourth fasteners 33 in the form of screws. The upper panel 19 of the goodsstorage section 3 comprises a set of holes 34 for receipt of the screws 33. Likewise, thecover plate 28 comprises a set of holes with a configuration matching the holes 34 of the upper panel 19. The length of the screws 33 are adapted to the thickness of 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 frame section3 may be removed from the bed frame section 2, wherein the goods storage frame section3 and the bed frame section 2 may be used separately. Further, a goods storage framesections 103,203,303, see figures 10,11,12, of a different design than the first describedgoods storage section 3 may be connected to the bed frame section 2 via the 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 for transformingthe 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 has suchan extension in the height direction C that an uppermost portion 314 of the goods storageframe section is at a vertical position about six times as high as the height of the platform 4when 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 one storagecompartment 316a,316b in the depth direction B. The goods storage frame section wall 315 is positioned at an end of the goods storage frame section 303 in the depth 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 303 comprisestwo 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.

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 the upperpanel 19 of the first goods storage frame part 23. When the second goods storage frameparts 323a,323b have been arranged on top of the first goods storage frame part 23 so thatthe holes 34,38 align, the sixth fastener 37 is inserted into the hole 38 and further screwedinto 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 storage frameparts 323a,323b comprises a set of holes 39 in a configuration commensurate with theholes 34 of the upper panel 19 of the first goods storage frame part 23. The cover plate 28is 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 goods storageframe section 203 according to a third embodiment. The goods storage frame section 203comprises the first goods storage frame part 23 and two second goods storage frame parts223a,223b arranged in a side by side relationship in the width direction A and on top of thefirst goods storage frame part 23. The goods storage frame section 203 has such anextension in the height direction C that an uppermost portion 214 of the goods storageframe section is at a vertical position about four times as high as the height 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 goods storageframe section 103 according to a fourth embodiment. The goods storage frame section 103comprises the first goods storage frame part 23 and two second goods storage frame parts123a,123b arranged in a side by side relationship in the width direction A and on top of thefirst goods storage frame part 23. The goods storage frame section 103 has such anextension in the height direction C that an uppermost portion 114 of the goods storageframe section is at a vertical position about two and a half times as high as the height of theplatform 4 when the goods storage frame section 103 is connected to the bed frame section2.

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 modular system isachieved by the arrangement of the interfaces of the first goods storage frame part 23 andthe 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 of the bed frame section has been transformed into a second configuration of the bed frame structure comprising a goods storage frame section of a height substantially higher than theheight of the bed frame section. lt goes without saying that if a user initially selects a goodsstorage frame section of a height substantially higher than the height of the bed framesection, the cover plate 28 will not first be connected on top of the first, lowermost goodsstorage frame part 23. |nstead the relevant second goods storage frame parts 123a,123b;223a,223b; 323a,323b may be arranged on top of the first, lowermost goods storage framepart 23 directly and the cover plate 28 will thereafter be connected on top of the secondgoods 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 lateral sideof the bed frame section 2 so that the width direction A of the goods storage frame section3,103,203,303 is in parallel With the horizontal lateral direction Y of the bed frame section2. According to one alternative, the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 is arrangedadjacent the longitudinal side of the bed frame section 2 so that the width direction A of thegoods 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 embodimentsof the goods storage frame section 3,103,203,303 are achieved via adding second goodsstorage 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 embodiments describedabove and illustrated in the drawings; rather, the skilled person Will recognize that many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

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), whereinthe furniture frame structure (1) comprises a fastening system (9,10,11) forconnecting the goods storage frame section (3, 103, 203, 303) to the bed framesection (2) characterised in that the goods storage frame section (3, 103, 203, 303)has a top end surface (27, 327) facing upwards in a vertical direction, wherein thefurniture frame structure comprises a cover plate (28) which is adapted for beingarranged on top of the top end surface and wherein the goods storage frame section and the cover plate (28) are adapted for being connected to each other.

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.

3.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)of the 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.

4.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)of the 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.

5.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.

6.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 forconnecting any one of the goods storage frame sections (3, 103, 203, 303) to thebed frame section (2) so that different frame structure combinations may be achieved.

7.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) and thegoods 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.

8.A furniture frame structure according to c|aims 2 and 7, wherein the contact surface(12) of the bed frame section (2) is arranged adjacent said end (5, 6, 7, 8) of theplatform (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).

9.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 frame section (3,103, 203, 303) opposite of a side of the goods storage frame section facing the platform (4).

10.A furniture frame structure according to claim 9, wherein at least one of said at leastone storage compartment (16, 116, 216, 316) is closed by the bed frame section (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.

11.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 direction that an uppermost portion (14, 114, 214, 314) of the goods storage frame section is at 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).

12.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 ata vertical 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).

13.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).

14.A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 11-13, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (103, 203, 303) comprises a wall (115, 215, 315) extendingin a vertical direction between the uppermost portion (114, 214, 314) of the goodsstorage frame section (103, 203, 303) and an uppermost portion (17) of the bedstorage frame section (2) at said end of the platform adjacent the goods storageframe section (103, 203, 303) for closing at least one storage compartment in the horizontal direction.

15.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) facing the bed frame section (2) for closing said at least one storage compartment.

16.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 second rectangular 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, andwherein the at least one second panel (20, 21, 22, 320, 321) is connected to the atleast one first panel (18, 19, 318, 319).

17.A furniture frame structure according to claim 16, wherein the goods storage framesection (3, 103, 203, 303) comprises tvvo spaced first rectangular 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.

18.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) comprises a fastening arrangement (34, 35, 36, 37) for interconnecting the goods storage frame parts.

19.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 goods storage frame part (23).

20.A furniture frame structure according to claim 18 or 19, wherein at least t\No of saidgoods storage frame parts (123a, 123b, 223a, 223b, 323a, 323b) are arranged in a side by side relationship in a horizontal direction.

21.A furniture frame structure according to any one of claims 18-20, wherein the goodsstorage frame section (103, 203, 303) comprises a first goods storage frame part(23), at least two second goods storage frame parts (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 storage frame parts to the first goods storage frame part so that different goods storage frame section combinations may be achieved.

22.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.

23.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.

24.A furniture frame structure according to c|aim 20, wherein the cover plate (28) isarranged on top of the plurality of interconnected frame parts (123a, 123b, 223a,223b, 323a, 323b) arranged in the side by side relationship and wherein the coverplate (28) is adapted for connecting the side by side frame parts in a sideways direction.