WO2017158523A1 - Bed base - Google Patents
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- WO2017158523A1 WO2017158523A1 PCT/IB2017/051493 IB2017051493W WO2017158523A1 WO 2017158523 A1 WO2017158523 A1 WO 2017158523A1 IB 2017051493 W IB2017051493 W IB 2017051493W WO 2017158523 A1 WO2017158523 A1 WO 2017158523A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C19/00—Bedsteads
- A47C19/005—Bedsteads dismountable
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- THIS INVENTION relates generally to beds and, more specifically, to a bed base construction method and a bed base constructed in using said method.
- a bed base usually consists of a rectangular base defined by a pair of elongate opposed sides, a foot side, and a head side.
- the sides are connected at four corners of the rectangular base.
- a plurality of transversely extending slats are commonly disposed between, and supported by, the opposed sides.
- the four sides and the slats present a surface upon which a mattress may be placed.
- the slats are replaced with a planar wooden board functioning as an alternative mattress supporting surface.
- bed bases wood has become the norm in construction of bed bases as it is readily available and relatively affordable. For instance, chipboard is quite often used as it comprises compressed waste wood bound together with synthetic resin.
- bed bases manufactured from wood are known to be fragile. As a result, it is not uncommon to find a bed owner replace a bed base before replacing the associated mattress.
- bed bases are usually transported together with associated mattresses to retailers, customers and the like. In so doing, a substantial percentage of loading space is occupied by the bed bases alone. Volume wise, air comprises more than 50% of the space taken up by the bed base and, as such, a lot of loading space is wasted when mattresses and bed bases are transported.
- this invention provides a bed base comprising a plurality of nestable sides from which the bed base is assembled.
- the invention also provides for the bed base to comprise two elongate sides, a head side and a foot side; the two elongate sides being releasably engageable with the head side and the foot side respectively thereby to, in use, define a generally rectangular perimeter for the bed base; the head side and foot side forming a first nested combination with the two elongate sides forming a second nested combination, which nested combinations are abuttingly positionable in a space saving relationship relative to each other when the bed base is stowed away or transported.
- the invention provides for each of the two elongate sides, head side and foot side to comprise an elongate limb connected via a bend to a shorter limb.
- each limb is generally planar and formed from sheet metal. There is also provided for elongate edges of the limbs to terminate in flanges.
- the limbs may include engagement means operable to permit the engagement of limbs of the respective sides with each other and their manual disengagement from each other.
- the engagement means may comprise a first engaging formation provided on the elongate limb of each side and a second, complementary engaging formation provided on the short limb of each side.
- Elongate limbs of the elongate sides may be provided with apertures suitably shaped to allow fitment of ends of transversely extending slats therein.
- the apertures and/or engagement means are integrally formed with the limbs.
- the apertures are equidistantly spaced apart and defined in an upper flange portion of each elongate limb.
- Each flange portion may be L-shaped when viewed in outline to define first and second projections extending at right angles relative to each other.
- the upper flange portion is formed at an upper elongate edge of each elongate limb or side.
- Each aperture may be formed to extend partially across the first projection and partially across the second projection.
- each lower L-shaped flange further comprises a plurality of openings for securing a leg for the bed base to the respective sides.
- limbs of the planar elongate sides may be in the form of a thin walled mild steel on which suitable indicia and/or representations are provided.
- limbs of the elongate sides may be in the form of a thin walled grid, which is lightweight and generally planar.
- the respective sides may comprise reinforcing plates that extend across their side walls.
- the plates are substantially boomerang- shaped.
- the invention also extends to a bed base construction method, comprising: forming, from a planar material, a set of bed base sides, each side defining an elongate limb connected via a bend to a shorter limb; providing the respective limbs of the bed base sides with engagement means operable to permit the engagement of limbs of the respective sides with each other and their manual disengagement from each other; and forming a plurality of slats, of equal length, from tubular material for use as mattress support.
- the method may include forming legs from a planar material for supporting the respective sides from below, the legs comprising securement means for securing the legs to the respective sides.
- the method may include forming notches near ends of the slats thereby to permit a friction fit between each slat end and borders of an aperture to which the slat is fitted
- the method may include forming, from a generally planar material, reinforcing plates for securement to each corner of the bed base.
- Figure 1 shows a perspective exploded view of a bed base and its components in accordance with an embodiment of the invention
- Figure 2 shows a slat inserted into the bed base of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a corner of the bed base of Figure
- Figure 4 shows a side view of engagement means securing limbs of the sides of the bed base of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the bed base of Figure 1 , with sides thereof being shown in nested configuration;
- Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the bed base in assembled configuration.
- reference numeral 10 generally refers to a bed base in accordance with the invention.
- the bed base consists of several components which can be assembled to form a bed base as and when required.
- the bed base 10 greatly facilitates transport as components thereof can be neatly packed in an abutting relationship relative to each other. In fact, several components thereof are nestable within one another.
- the bed base 10 as shown in Figure 1 , mainly consists of two elongate sides 12, a head side 14 and a foot side 16.
- the two elongate sides 12 are releasably engageable with the head side 14 and the foot side 16 respectively thereby to, in use, i.e. after assembly, define a generally rectangular perimeter for the bed base 10.
- the head side 14 and foot side 16 form a first nested combination as they are shaped and configured to be mirror images of each other.
- the two elongate sides 12 also form a second nested combination as they are shaped and configured to be mirror images of each other, as shown in Figures 1 and 5.
- the nested combinations are abuttingly positionable in a space saving relationship relative to each other when the bed base is stowed away or during transport.
- the bed base components in nested configuration are easily locatable within cuboid shaped packaging such as an elongate cardboard box.
- Each of the two elongate sides 12, head side 14 and foot side 16 defines an elongate limb connected via a bend 18 to a shorter limb, as best shown in Figure 3.
- Each limb is generally planar and bent from sheet metal, preferably, but not necessarily, mild steel. It is however envisaged that material other than a metal alloy may be employed in forming the sides 12, 14 and 16 as long as each of such sides are provided with a planar side wall. For instance, a plastics moulding process is not excluded from the scope of the invention and it will be appreciated that plastic moulded sides 12, 14 and 16 may be formed in other embodiments of this invention.
- a flange is formed along each of two opposing elongate edges of each limb of the respective sides 12, 14, and 16.
- an upper flange portion 28 and a lower flange portion is defined.
- These flange portions 28 and 30 are generally L-shaped, when viewed in section, and extend along the length of each limb of the respective sides 12, 14, and 1 6.
- the limbs also include engagement means 20 operable to permit the engagement of limbs of the respective sides 12, 14, and 16 with each other and their manual disengagement from each other.
- the engagement means 20 may comprise a first engaging formation, such as a hole for receiving a bolt and nut, provided on the elongate limb of each side and a second, complementary engaging formation or hole provided on the short limb of each side. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, these holes are typically formed in a depressed, or dimple, section of the sides 12, 14, and 16. This ensures a more secure and stronger engagement between respective sides because shear forces against the bolt, which would naturally apply when the bolt is under load, is reduced.
- engagement means 20 in the form of nuts, bolts and holes are shown and described, it will be appreciated that in other non-shown embodiments of the invention, other engagement means such as, for example, clip-in or screw-fit mechanisms may be employed to bring about engagement of the limbs of the respective sides 12, 14, and 16 with each other; and their manual disengagement from each other.
- each of the two elongate limbs of the elongate sides 12 is provided with apertures 22 suitably shaped to permit friction fitment of ends 26 therein.
- These ends 26 are defined longitudinally opposite each other on each slat 24, that extends transversely between the sides 12 to, in use or operatively, provide the bed base 10 with rigidity.
- these apertures 22 are equidistantly spaced apart and defined in an upper flange portion 28 of each elongate limb of each elongate side 12.
- each upper flange portion 28 is L-shaped, when viewed in section.
- Each aperture 22 is furthermore formed in the generally planar sheet metal of the upper flange portion 28 so as to extend partially across a first sideways extending projection 36 of the L-shaped flange portion 28 and partially across a second downwardly extending projection 38 of the L-shaped flange portion 28.
- the above- described configuration of the upper flange portion 28 with unique apertures therein ensures a firm seating arrangement is established between transversely extending slats and the respective sides 12.
- notches are provided near ends 26 of the slats 24. These notches allow each slat 24 to operatively slide into position over a remaining sheet metal part of respective second downwardly extending projections 38. This is believed to further enhance the friction fit between each slat 24 and borders of the respective upper flange portions 28, defining the aperture 22, to which the slat 24 is fitted.
- each lower L-shaped flange 30 includes a plurality of openings through which suitable securing means such as bolts can extend, for securing a leg 32 for the bed base 10 to corners of the respective sides 12, 14, and 16.
- suitable securing means such as bolts can extend, for securing a leg 32 for the bed base 10 to corners of the respective sides 12, 14, and 16.
- the legs 32, as shown in Figure 1 are also preferably formed from thin walled mild steel, but other leg formations and materials are also believed to fall within the ambit of the invention claimed herein.
- the fact that the limbs of the planar elongate sides 12 is typically in the form of a thin walled mild steel also provides the opportunity to secure or apply suitable indicia 40 and/or representations, as shown in Figure 6, onto a flat surface provided by the thin walled mild steel.
- a hinge mechanism may even be incorporated between the head side 16 and the remainder of the bed base 10, thereby to allow a person to hingedly access a void defined below the mattress supporting surface. It is also envisaged in further alternative embodiments of the current invention that limbs of the elongate sides 12 may be in the form of a thin walled see-through grid, which is lightweight and generally planar thereby further facilitating portability and ease of transportation.
- engagement between respective sides 12, 14, and 16 are effected by suitable positioning of reinforcing plates 34 that extend across corner portions of the connected side walls.
- the plates are substantially boomerang-shaped thereby to mirror the outline of the curved corners of the bed base 10, as shown in Figure 3.
- each side 12, 14, 16 defines an elongate limb connected via a bend to a shorter limb.
- the material is a sheet metal alloy such as mild steel.
- a plurality of slats of equal length and from a tubular material, for use as mattress support, are cut before the sides 12, 14, and 16 are nested and packed together with the slats 24 and optionally legs 32 into suitable packaging. It is envisaged that either a plastics material or cardboard material can be utilized as packaging material for the bed base components.
- the bed base 10 of the invention addresses shortcomings associated with ubiquitous bed bases in that a neat, sturdy, easy to assemble and aesthetically pleasing bed base is provided to the furniture industry.
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WO1990015555A1 (en) * | 1989-06-20 | 1990-12-27 | Rayne Arnell | A bed or sitting furniture frame |
DE29615052U1 (en) * | 1996-08-29 | 1997-03-13 | Recticel Internationale Bettsysteme GmbH, 59439 Holzwickede | Bed frame |
US20050235417A1 (en) * | 2004-04-26 | 2005-10-27 | Select Comfort Corporation | Knock down bed foundation |
FR2982468A1 (en) * | 2011-11-14 | 2013-05-17 | Valco | Slatted bed base for bedding element, has frame for supporting slats and including front, rear and central portions, where front, rear and central portions are dismountable and connected by temporary connecting element |
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WO1990015555A1 (en) * | 1989-06-20 | 1990-12-27 | Rayne Arnell | A bed or sitting furniture frame |
DE29615052U1 (en) * | 1996-08-29 | 1997-03-13 | Recticel Internationale Bettsysteme GmbH, 59439 Holzwickede | Bed frame |
US20050235417A1 (en) * | 2004-04-26 | 2005-10-27 | Select Comfort Corporation | Knock down bed foundation |
FR2982468A1 (en) * | 2011-11-14 | 2013-05-17 | Valco | Slatted bed base for bedding element, has frame for supporting slats and including front, rear and central portions, where front, rear and central portions are dismountable and connected by temporary connecting element |
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