US3321776A - Stackable bed - Google Patents

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United States Patent 3,321,776 STACKABLE BED John 0. Black, 18094 Parlkside, Detroit, Mich. 48221 Filed May 7, 1965, Ser. No. 454,045 4 Claims. (Cl. 5-8) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE in use.

This invention relates to a stackable bed and more particularly to a bed having at least two portions that may be freely swung from a storage position to an operative position.

Although different forms of stackable beds, for example trundle beds, have been proposed, this type of bed has not enjoyed any widespread acceptance. One reason for the rejection of such types of beds has been the difficulty with which the stored bed may be moved from its storage to its operative position. In addition, such storable beds do not permit the storage of more than two individual beds.

A stackable bed embodying this invention comprises first and second mattress supporting portions. Leg means support the first portion upon a floor. The second portion also is supported upon a floor at a different level than the first portion so that the portions may be stored in a vertically stacked relationship. The portions are pivotally connected adjacent one corner thereof for swinging motion of the second portion from its storage position to an Operative position.

A principal object of this invention, therefore, is an improved stackable bed.

A further object is a stackable bed having pivotally connected portions.

An additional object is a stackable bed that is freely movable from a storage to an operable position. I

Other objects and advantages of the instant invention will be apparent from the following specification, claims and drawings, wherein:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a stackable bed embodying this invention;

FIGURE 2 is an end elevational view of the bed shown in FIGURE 1; and

FIGURE 3 is a perspective view, with a portion broken away, of the bed in its operative position.

Referring now in detail to the drawings, a bed embodying this invention is indicated generally by the reference numeral 11. The bed 11 includes a first frame 12 having a head rail 13, foot rail 14, and side rails 15 and 16. The rails 13, 14, 15 and 16 may be integral or separate pieces interconnected in any suitable manner. A mattress 17 is supported upon the first frame 12. A pair of spaced upstanding legs 18 and 19 are affixed to the head rail 13 adjacent the corners of the frame 12 for supporting the adjacent end of the frame 12 upon a floor 21. A single supporting leg assembly 22 is positioned adjacent one corner of the other end of the frame 12 for supporting the other frame end in a manner which will become apparent as this description proceeds.

A second frame 23 is positioned below the frame 12 so that the frames 12 and 23 may be stored in a vertically stacked relationship (FIGURES 1 and 2). The frame 23 3,321,776 Patented May 30, 1967 includes a head [rail 24, foot rail 25, and side rails 26 that support a mattress 27. A pair of casters 28 are provided at opposite corners of the head rail 25 to support the frame 23 for rolling movement upon the floor 21. A single caster 29 is provided in the forward end of the foot rail 25.

Referring now to the single supporting foot 31 contacts the floor 21 at its lower end. The upper end of the foot 31 is affixed to IE1 bracket 32 that is connected to the foot rail 14 of the frame 12. A bushing 33 encircles the portion of the pin 31 that extends between the bracket 32 and a bracket 34 that is aflixed to the foot rail 25 of the bottom frame 23. The lower end of the tubular member 23 may be allixed, as by welding, to the bracket 34. A stop (not shown) is provided on the underside of the bracket 34 to space the foot end of the frame 23 at a fixed vertical distance above the floor 21.

The rear frame rail 26 of the frame 23 is provided with an upstanding follower 35 that is adapted to contact an arcuate track 36 that extends between the rails 16 and 14 of the frame 12. When the lower frame 23 is swung from its storage position (FIGURES 1 and 2) to its operative position (FIGURE 3) the follower 35 glides along the track 36 as the frame 23 is pivoted about the foot 31. A stop member 37 is provided upon the frame rail 14 to contact the follower 35 and fix the lower frame 23 in its operative position. A handle 38 may be afiixed to the head end of the frame rail 26 to facilitate swinging of the frame 23 between its storage and operative positions. When the frames are in their storage position, a latch 39 supported upon the frame rail 25 of the lower frame 23 may be pivoted into engagement with the stop member 37 of the corresponding frame rail of the upper frame 12 to retain the frames 12 and 23 in their storage position. The latch 38 also provides vertical support for the forward edge of the foot end of the upper frame 12.

The disclosed bed may serve as a sofa or the like when in its storage position by providing a backrest in the form of a detachable pillow 41. .It should also be readily apparent that any number of individual bed units may be provided. Each of the units can be pivotally supported from a common supporting leg of the type indicated by the reference numeral 22 in the disclosed embodiment.

While it will be apparent that the preferred embodiment of the invention disclosed is well calculated to fufill the objects above stated, it will be appreciated that the invention is susceptible to modification, variation and change without departing from the proper scope or fair meaning of the su-bjoined claims.

What is claimed is: 1. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting portion adapted to receive a mattress on its upper surface,

leg means for supporting said first portion upon a floor,

a second mattress supporting portion adapted to receive a mattress on its upper sunface, said second portion being supported on a different level than said first portion for storage of said portions in a vertically stacked relationship with the respective mattresses stored one above the other, and

means pivotally connecting said portions adjacent one corner thereof for swinging movement of said second portion from a storage position to an operative position for completely exposing the mattresses supported by each mattress supporting portion.

2. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting frame mattress on its upper surface,

a pair of spaced leg means at one end of said first frame,

a single supporting leg at one corner of the other end of said first frame,

leg 22, a pin or adapted to receive a a second mattress supporting frame adapted to receive a mattress on its upper surface, said second frame being supported on a different level than said first frame for storage of said frames in a vertically stacked relationship with the respective mattresses stored one above the other, and

means pivotally supporting said second frame adjacent one corner thereof upon said single supporting leg 'for swinging movement of said second frame from the storage position to an operative position for completely exposing the mattresses supported by each mattress supporting portion.

3. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting frame,

a pair of spaced legs at one end of said frame for supporting said first frame upon a floor,

a single supporting leg at one corner of the opposite end of said first frame,

said first frame having an arcuate track formed on the underside thereof,

a second mattress supporting frame, said second frame being supported below said first frame for storage of said frame in a vertically stacked relationship,

guide means on said second frame for cooperation with said track, and

means pivotally supporting said second frame at one corner thereof upon said single supporting leg for swinging movement of said second frame from the storage position to an operative position.

4. A stackable bed comprising a first mattress supporting frame a pair of spaced leg means at one end of said first frame [for supporting said frame upon a floor,

a single supporting leg at one corner of the opposite end of said first frame,

an arcuate track formed on the underside of said first frame adjacent to said single supporting leg,

a second mattress supporting frame, said second frame being supported at a lower level than said first frame for storage of said frames in a vertically stacked relationship,

follower means on said second frame cooperating with said track,

means pivotally supporting said second frame upon said single supporting leg at one corner thereof for swinging movement of said second frame from the storage position to an operative position,

stop means at one end of aid track for cooperating with said follower to limit the movement of said second frame into its operative position, and

latch means upon said second frame for cooperating with said stop means for locking said second frame in its storage position.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,926,672 9/1933 Foster 5-18 2,920,330 1/1960 Reaney 58 3,117,324 1/1964 Sevcik 5-185 CASMIR A. NUNBERG, Primary Examiner.

Claims (1)

1. A STACKABLE BED COMPRISING A FIRST MATTRESS SUPPORTING PORTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A MATTRESS ON ITS UPPER SURFACE, LEG MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FIRST PORTION UPON A FLOOR, A SECOND MATTRESS SUPPORTING PORTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A MATTRESS ON ITS UPPER SURFACE, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING SUPPORTED ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL THAN SAID FIRST PORTION FOR STORAGE OF SAID PORTIONS IN A VERTICALLY STACKED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RESPECTIVE MATTRESSES STORED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER, AND

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