U.S. patent application number 15/408735 was filed with the patent office on 2017-07-20 for platform hotel bed frame.
The applicant listed for this patent is Paul Eric Carlson, Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Richard S. Polevoy, Howard Scott Ryan, Kurt R. Werner. Invention is credited to Paul Eric Carlson, Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Richard S. Polevoy, Howard Scott Ryan, Kurt R. Werner.
Application Number | 20170202365 15/408735 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59313426 |
Filed Date | 2017-07-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170202365 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Polevoy; Richard S. ; et
al. |
July 20, 2017 |
PLATFORM HOTEL BED FRAME
Abstract
A platform bed frame particularly adapted for hotel use is
provided including a pair of slat supporting rails that have a
plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting
rails. A plurality of slats form a mattress supporting surface and
span between the slat supporting rails and have end lower
conforming surfaces that fit into the cavities to secure the slats
to the slat supporting rails. There are side rails and end rails
that snap onto the slat supporting rails so that the assembly of
the platform bed frame can be accomplished without the use of
tools. There are two component legs that also allow an adjustment
of the height of the platform supporting platform between a high
and a low position. In the low position a foundation may be
included underlying the mattress and a lesser number of slats can
be used.
Inventors: |
Polevoy; Richard S.;
(Teaneck, NJ) ; Carlson; Paul Eric; (Skaneateles,
NY) ; Naas; Robert L.; (Skaneateles, NY) ;
Konieczny; Michael W.; (Skaneateles, NY) ; Werner;
Kurt R.; (Auburn, NY) ; Ryan; Howard Scott;
(Skaneateles, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Polevoy; Richard S.
Carlson; Paul Eric
Naas; Robert L.
Konieczny; Michael W.
Werner; Kurt R.
Ryan; Howard Scott |
Teaneck
Skaneateles
Skaneateles
Skaneateles
Auburn
Skaneateles |
NJ
NY
NY
NY
NY
NY |
US
US
US
US
US
US |
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Family ID: |
59313426 |
Appl. No.: |
15/408735 |
Filed: |
January 18, 2017 |
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Patent Number |
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62280223 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 19/04 20130101;
A47C 19/024 20130101; A47C 23/061 20130101; A47C 19/021 20130101;
A47C 19/025 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47C 31/00 20060101
A47C031/00; A47C 19/04 20060101 A47C019/04; A47C 19/02 20060101
A47C019/02 |
Claims
1. A platform bed frame assembly for supporting a mattress, the bed
frame assembly adapted to be positioned on a floor, the bed frame
assembly comprising at least two legs, at least two slat supporting
rails having a plurality of cavities along the length of the slat
supporting rails, a plurality of slats that span between the slat
supporting rails, the slats having end lower surfaces adapted to
conform to the plurality of cavities.
2. A platform bed frame for supporting a mattress according to
claim 1 further comprising side rails and end rails adapted to be
affixed to the slat supporting rails wherein the legs support the
slat supporting rails.
3. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the legs are adaptable
to differing heights.
4. The platform bed frame of claim 3 wherein the legs are adaptable
to two different heights.
5. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the legs comprise at
least upper and lower legs that are removably affixed together.
6. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the assembly further
comprises panels extending between the legs.
7. The platform bed frame of claim 2 wherein the side rails and end
rails combine to form a continuous upper edge that retains a
mattress in a fixed position atop the platform bed frame.
8. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein each slat supporting
rail is comprised of a pair of angle irons with a plurality of
support rail blocks sandwiched therebetween.
9. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein a plurality of
cavities are formed in or by the support rail blocks in the slat
supporting rails.
10. The platform bed frame of claim 2 wherein the side rails and
end rails are each comprised of an angle iron surrounded by an
extruded plastic housing.
11. The platform bed frame of claim 10 wherein the side rails and
end rails are affixed to the slat supporting rails.
12. The platform bed frame of claim 11 wherein the side rails and
end rails are either snapped or screwed to the slat supporting
rails.
13. The platform bed frame of claim 11 wherein the corners between
the side rails and end rails are fitted so that the side rails form
an unbroken perimeter.
14. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein a perimeter forms an
upstanding lip to contain the mattress.
15. The platform bed frame of claim 1 wherein the slats form a deck
for supporting the mattress.
16. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein the panels are
connected to the legs via a fastening means.
17. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein the panels contain a
tab adapted to engage a receiver on the legs.
18. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein the panels are
removable.
19. The platform bed frame of claim 6 wherein end panels provide
lateral stability.
20. A method for assembling a platform bed frame comprising the
steps of: a) providing a pair of slat supporting rails having a
plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting
rails, a plurality of legs supporting the slat supporting rails
above a floor and side rails and end rails, and b) inserting a
plurality of slats having formations at opposite ends thereof into
the slat supporting rails by inserting the formations into the
cavities of the leg supporting slats.
21. The method for assembling a platform bed frame according to
claim 20 further comprising c) attaching the side rails and end
rails onto the slat supporting rails.
22. The method of claim 21 wherein the step of attaching the side
rails onto the slat supporting rail comprises affixing the side
rail and end rails onto the slat supporting rails.
23. The method of claim 22 wherein the affixing is performed by
either snapping or screwing.
24. The method of claim 20 wherein the step of providing a pair of
slat supporting rails having a plurality of cavities along the
length of the slat supporting rails comprises providing a pair of
slat supporting rails having a plurality of support rail blocks,
each support rail block having a cavity formed therein.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a bed frame for supporting
a mattress and, more particularly, to a platform bed frame
specially designed for commercial sleeping facilities, such as
hotels.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] A traditional sleep surface consists of a mattress and box
spring or foundation supported on a bed frame. Bed frames are
usually constructed of wood or metal. Of the metal type of bed
frame there are decorative and functional types. The highly
ornamented types would include brass beds with head boards and foot
boards. The functional types include the instamatic type, the
Hollywood type and the metal bed bases.
[0003] As box springs and foundations have become increasingly
unnecessary and unpopular with the insurgence of no-flip one sided
mattresses, the popularity of platform beds has arisen. Platform
beds or beds for mattresses alone are typically taller than other
bed frames in order to bring the sleep surface up to a standard
height without a foundation. Also they would typically have a
platform or deck that acts as the mattress support surface
replacing the foundation. Platform beds can be either wood or metal
and either decorative or purely functional.
[0004] The hotel industry uses primarily bed bases because they are
inexpensive. They are considered durable and they block the space
under the bed. Because they block the space under the bed, that
space doesn't need to be cleaned and guests do not have the
opportunity to leave items in this location. The typical bed base
consists of four rolled steel panels that are linked together at
the corners and form the structure of the base. These are bisected
on top by tubular steel cross rails. The ends are upturned and
capped to form retaining clips that hold the bedding. It is
recognized that these clips can be a hazard to people walking
around the bed as they often protrude beyond the mattress and are
often concealed by bedding fabrics.
[0005] The current hotel bed bases are held together with bolts and
nuts, thus requiring tools for the assembly. It is also recognized
that the metal panels have sharp edges and can injure the
assembler. In addition, the fasteners are difficult to handle and
often loosen over time making the frame noisy and unstable.
[0006] Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have a platform bed
frame usable for commercial installation, such as hotels, that
overcomes the disadvantages and drawbacks heretofore outlined.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The invention described herein is a platform type bed that
uses new technology to combine the structural elements of a
functional platform bed and the visual appeal of the decorative
platform bed. Accordingly, the present invention overcomes the
deficiencies of the prior art with respect to platform bed frames
intended for hotel use and where the bed frame assembly is adapted
to support a mattress and, in turn, is supported on a floor.
[0008] Additionally, the present platform bed frame has further
advantageous features, such as a tool free, drop-together assembly
and two height options, that is, a regular bed height and platform
bed height. As such, with the present platform bed configured in
its platform height, only a mattress is needed, however, if the bed
is in its regular, or lower height, a foundation as well as a
mattress can be used.
[0009] The product of the present invention is superior to both
regular bed frames and platform type bed frames and incorporates a
unique structure and use of materials. Basically, the present
inventive platform bed frame has several features that make it
superior to current hotel bed bases.
[0010] The present platform bed frame invention includes panels to
block access under the bed and it can be configured to a height in
which a box spring is not required.
[0011] It has a supporting deck surface that supports a mattress
without the need for a box spring. This deck surface is re-enforced
to allow the use of support foam mattresses, no-flip mattresses,
pocketed coil mattresses and hybrid mattresses.
[0012] The supporting deck surface has a consistent lip all the way
around the edge to retain the mattress in a stable location. The
constant lip assures that there are no sharp protruding clips to
injure users. The legs are composite resin and the steel structure
is entirely encased, thereby eliminating any sharp edges and makes
handling for assembly safe.
[0013] The frame is dropped together and the sides and ends snap in
place making the assembly simple and tool free. The wedge type of
construction will not loosen over time and remain free from
movement that can cause noise such as squeaking.
[0014] If constructed in the platform version, without privacy
panels, the platform version allows for storage of household items
under the bed in the area that is normally occupied by the
foundation.
[0015] Because the side rails are not the primary load bearing
elements, the support rails support the deck in a unique way that
allows the legs to be recessed under the bed. This creates the
visual illusion that the bed is floating and also reduces the
chances of kicking the bed and incurring potential injury.
[0016] These and other features and advantages of the present
invention will become more readily apparent during the following
detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings
herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the platform bed frame of
the present invention at the tall height with privacy panels
installed thereon/
[0018] FIG. 2 is a side view of the platform bed frame of FIG. 1
showing the privacy panels.
[0019] FIG. 3 is an end view of the platform bed frame of FIG.
1.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a top view of the platform bed frame showing the
surface and the slats that support the mattress.
[0021] FIG. 5 is an exploded view illustrating the main components
of the platform bed frame of FIG. 1.
[0022] FIG. 6 is a cross sectional side view of a leg located at
the foot end of the platform bed frame.
[0023] FIG. 7 is a perspective view, partly in cross section,
showing a leg at the foot end of the platform bed frame with a slat
in position to be installed.
[0024] FIG. 8 is a side cross sectional view showing the foot
support end of the platform bed frame with a slat in position to be
installed.
[0025] FIG. 9 is a cross section view of the leg at the foot end of
the platform bed frame showing the separate components making up a
leg.
[0026] FIG. 10 is a side view of the leg at the foot end of the
platform bed frame showing the separate components making up a
leg.
[0027] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the leg at the foot end of
the platform bed frame and shows the joining of a leg to a slat
rail.
[0028] FIG. 12 is a cross section of the side rail showing the
engagement thereof with the foot support end of the platform bed
frame.
[0029] FIG. 13(A, B) is a perspective view of the head support end
with the side panels removed.
[0030] FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the slat support rail 76 and
illustrating the nesting of the support rail blocks in the
construction of the assembled slat rail with the side panels
removed.
[0031] FIG. 15 is a top view of a slat.
[0032] FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the entire platform bed frame
illustrating the assembly thereof.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0033] Turning first to FIG. 1 there is shown, a perspective view
of the platform bed frame 20 constructed in accordance with the
present invention. As can be seen, the platform bed frame 20 is
assembled and ready for a mattress and is comprised of end rails 22
and side rails 26. The platform bed frame 20 will be referred to as
having a head end 24 and a foot end 28 simply for reference in
describing the various components.
[0034] The end rails 22 and side rails 26 are constructed of steel
and will be explained later. As also can be seen, the end rails 22
and side rails 26 are supported by legs 30 and, in the exemplary
embodiment, the legs 30 are constructed in two sections, that is,
there is an upper leg 32 and a lower leg 34 and, as will be seen,
the upper and lower legs 32, 34 are removably affixed to each other
such that the lower leg 34 can be separated from the upper leg 32
by the user if desired. The platform bed frame 20 employs six legs
30, with three legs 30 provided along each lateral side of the
platform bed frame 20, however, only 4 are shown in FIG. 1.
[0035] As also can be seen in FIG. 1, there are end panels 36,
preferably comprised of extruded plastic, located at both the head
end 24 and foot end 28 the platform bed frame 20 and plastic side
panels 38, it being seen that similar panels are positioned as a
mirror image of the end and side panels 36, 38 illustrated in FIG.
1. As will become clear, the end and side panels 36, 38 are
optional and can be removed by the user if desired, however, when
present, the panels prevent objects from going underneath the
platform bed frame 20 and avoid the need for personnel to remove
those objects.
[0036] The end and side panels 36, 38 can readily be installed and
removed by fastening or attaching means provided on the legs 30. In
the exemplary embodiment, the end and side panels 36, 38 may be
provided as single panels, however, it can be seen that each of the
end and side panels 36, 38 may be comprised of two panels or three
panels or more, i.e. an upper and lower panel, or two or more side
by side panels making up each of the end and side panels 36, 38. he
side panels 36, 38 may be flush with the legs 30 to prevent dust
from accumulating underneath the platform bed frame 20 and prevent
patrons from leaving articles such as shoes behind. Further, in
FIG. 1, there are a plurality of slats 42 that form the supporting
surface for the mattress. In the exemplary embodiment, there are
eight slats 42, however, there can be a greater or lesser number of
slats 42 used in constructing the platform bed frame 20 of the
present invention. To complete the supporting surface for the
mattress, the slats 42 include caps that are located at the upper
surface of each slat 42 and, as shown, there are two end caps 44
and one middle cap 46 on each slat 42. The end caps 44 and middle
cap 46 can preferably be injection molded plastic resin and the
intermediate caps 48 also plastic resin but created in the
extrusion manufacturing process.
[0037] Accordingly, the upper supporting surface of the platform
bed frame 20 supports a mattress and each of the end rails 22 and
side rails 26 have an upper edge 50, 52, respectively, that is
elevated above that supporting surface so as to retain the mattress
properly positioned on the supporting surface so that it cannot
slide from the proper position on the platform bed frame 20. The
upper edges 50, 52 combine to form a continuous edge that
stabilizes a mattress sitting atop of the platform bed frame
20.
[0038] Turning then to FIG. 2, there is a side view of the platform
bed frame 20 of the present invention. As can be seen in FIG. 2,
the side rail 26 is supported by the legs 30 and the underside area
of the platform bed frame 20 is contained by the side panels 38
intermediate those legs 30. As also shown, there is a corner member
54 that provides a smooth transition between the end rails 22 and
the side rails 26 that will be later explained. There is a corner
member 54 located at each of the four corners of the platform bed
frame 20. The legs 30 may not be centered with respect to the
platform bed frame 20. Rather the front legs 30 may be provided
near to the front end so that the platform bed frame rests when
positioned near to a wall to minimize or prevent vacant space. The
legs 30 may be positioned so as to be inset at the foot of the bed
frame 20 to provide more vacant space. In FIG. 3, there is an end
view of the platform bed frame 20 of the present invention. Again,
there can be seen in FIG. 3, the end rail 26 is support by the legs
30 and the underside area of the platform bed frame 20 is closed in
by the end panel 38 intermediate those legs 30. As also shown, the
corner member 54 is located between the end rail 22 and the side
rail 26. The side panels 36 attach underneath the leg 30 with a
fastening means 33.
[0039] Turning to FIG. 4, there is a top view of the present
platform bed frame 20 and showing the individual slats 42 extending
or spanning between the side rails 26. A corner member 54 is
provided in each of the four corners. The slats 42 may be
positioned approximately one inch apart from each other.
[0040] Turning next to FIG. 5, there is an exploded view of the
platform bed frame 20 of the present invention. There can also be
seen a head support end 56 and a foot support end 58 that are
affixed at the opposed ends of a slat supporting rail 59. There is
also shown a plurality of support rail blocks 60 that are included
in the slat supporting rail 59, each forming a cavity 62 therein
for receipt of the slats 42 in a manner to be described. The side
panels 36, 38 may be provided in three pieces, and the side panels
36, 38 attach to the legs with a fastening means 33. The side
panels 36, 38 may be provided in a three piece construction. The
fastening means 33 may be a hook that attaches to the leg 30.
Fastening means may be provided on each piece of the side panels
36, 38 for engaging the multiple pieces of the side panels 36, 38.
Each slat has 42 has downward attachment or piece 43 that fits into
the cavity 62 of the supporting rail 59 to form a connection with
the slat 42 and supporting rail 59. A corner member 54 connects
each end rail 22 and side rail 26 to surround the assembly.
[0041] Also, there may be a down wedge present to interfit into a
third support rail in the case of a king sized bed frame where
additional support is needed.
[0042] Taking next, FIG. 6, there is a cross sectional side view of
a leg 30 located at the foot end 28 of the platform bed frame 20.
In this Fig, it can be seen that the foot 30 supports the slat
supporting rail 59 as well as the slats 42 seated into the cavities
62 of the support rail blocks 60 of the slot supporting rail
59.
[0043] As can be seen, and will be later detailed, the slats 42
have a lower surface 64 that is shaped to seat in the complementary
shaped block cavities 62 to secure the slats 42 in a stable
position on the slot supporting rail 59 of the platform bed frame
10. In addition, the foot support end 58 is affixed to the slot
supporting rail 59 and supports the end rail 22. The leg 30 is a
two piece construction with an upper leg 32 and a lower leg 32 that
may snap together or fasten together via a fastening means to
engage and form the leg 30. It is thereby possible to remove one
piece, i.e. either the upper leg 32 or the lower leg 34 so that the
leg 30 may be adjusted to different heights, for instance, about
10'' or about 16'' in total height. Thereby, space may be provided
under the bed frame 20 for storage.
[0044] FIG. 7 is a perspective view, partly in cross section,
showing a leg 30 at the foot end 28 of the platform bed frame 20
with a slat 42 in position to be assembled thereto. As noted, the
slat 42 is in position to be lowered onto the cavity 62 of the foot
support end 58. A slat end base 66 is affixed to the slat 42 such
that the end of the slat 42 is comprised of the end cap 44 and the
end base 66 and the end base 66 includes a wedge 68 depending
downwardly that interfits into the cavity 62 formed in the foot
support end 58 to install the slat 42 into the platform bed frame
20. The leg 30 is a two piece construction with an upper leg 32 and
a lower leg 34 that may snap together or fasten together via a
fastening means to engage and form the leg 30. It is thereby
possible to remove one piece, i.e. either the upper leg 32 or the
lower leg 34 so that the leg 30 may be adjusted to different
heights, for instance, about 10'' or about 16'' in total height.
Thereby, space may be provided under the bed frame 20 for
storage.
[0045] A pair of angle irons 70 are used to strengthen the slats 42
and the slat end bases 66 are clam shelled to the angle irons 70
and are affixed to the angle irons 70 by means of rivets passing
through slotted holes in the angle irons 70. The affixation is
carried out by the manufacturer. The middle cap 46 is snapped into
place and oriented by means of molded in pins (not shown) that
correspond with stamped holes in the angle iron 70.
[0046] FIG. 8 is a side cross sectional view showing the foot
support end 58 of the platform bed frame 20 with a slat 42 in
position to be installed therein. In FIG. 8, there can be seen the
foot support end 58 having a cavity 62 formed therein with the end
rail 22 affixed to the distal end of the foot support end 58. The
end of the slat 42 can also be seen and wherein the end cap 44 and
the end base 66 of the slat 42 are extrusions that surround the
pair of steel angle irons 70 to provide strength to the slats 42.
As such, the wedge 68 extends downwardly from the end base 66 and
the lower surface 64 of the end base 66 of the slat 42 is shaped to
conform to internal shape of the cavity 62. The leg 30 is a two
piece construction with an upper leg 32 and a lower leg 34 that may
snap together or fasten together via a fastening means to engage
and form the leg 30. It is thereby possible to remove one piece,
i.e. either the upper leg 32 or the lower leg 34 so that the leg 30
may be adjusted to different heights, for instance, about 10'' or
about 16'' in total height. Thereby, space may be provided under
the bed frame 20 for storage.
[0047] Turning then to FIG. 9, there is a cross sectional view of
the leg 30 at the foot end 28 of the platform bed frame 20 showing
the separate components making up a leg 30. Accordingly, as can be
seen, the leg 30 is comprised of the upper leg 32 and lower leg 34
that is removable affixed to the upper leg 32. Thus, the lower leg
34 has a projection 72 extending upwardly therefrom and which
interfits into a recess 74 formed in the upper leg 32. The upper
and lower legs 32, 34 may be thereby affixed together by a force
fit and yet separated by the user as desired in case the user wants
to lower the platform bed frame 20 by removing the lower legs 34
and letting the platform bed frame 20 be supported on the floor
solely by the upper legs 32. In this way, the bed height is at the
standard sleep surface with only a mattress. If the lower legs 34
are removed, the sleep surface is lower. In such case, smaller side
and end panels can be installed between the legs 30. The side and
end panels may be fastened to the leg 30 by a fastening means 33
such as a hook or clamp.
[0048] Accordingly, the platform bed can be oriented in a high or
platform elevation or a low, regular elevation depending on whether
both an upper and lower leg are used or just an upper leg is used
and which then sits on the floor to put the platform bed frame 20
into its regular or lower elevation. In such case, the number of
slats 42 can be reduced, that is, as an example, if the lower bed
elevation is chosen, the number of slats 42 may be reduced from 9
to 3 slats.
[0049] In FIG. 10, is a side view of the leg 30 at the foot end of
the platform bed frame 20 showing the separate components making up
a leg 30. Again, there can be seen the joining of an upper leg 32
and a lower leg 34 featuring a projection 72 extending upwardly and
which interfits into a recess 74 formed in the upper leg 32. The
side and end panels may be fastened to the leg 30 by a fastening
means 33 such as a hook or clamp.
[0050] Turning to FIG. 11, there is an exploded view of the leg 30
at the foot end 28 of the platform bed frame 20 and showing the
joining of a leg 30 to the slat supporting rail 59. As such, the
upper leg 32 has a recess 78 forming opposed upper flanges 80 and
the slat supporting rail 59 interfits into that recess 78. As
shown, the slat supporting rail 59 includes a pair of angle irons
82 and the upper leg 32 can be firmly affixed to the slat
supporting rail 59 by means such as providing holes 84 in the angle
irons 82 through which fasteners (not shown) can pass and secured
in the holes 86 in the upper surface of the upper flanges 80 of the
upper leg 32. That securement can be carried out by the
manufacturer. There may be provided an outcropping or protrusion 35
on the leg 30, either the upper leg 32 or lower leg 34, as a
receiver for receiving a tab on the side panels so that the side
panels may snap into place and engage the leg 30.
[0051] Turning then to FIG. 12, there a is a cross sectional view
of a foot support end 58 and showing the engagement thereof with an
end rail 22 of the platform bed frame 20. The end rail 22 is
comprised of an angle iron 88 that is encased within a extruded
plastic housing 90 and both end rails 22 and side rails 26 are
similarly constructed. Thus, the plastic housing 90 may be extruded
to the desired length and the angle iron 88 slipped into that
housing 90 in assembling an end rail 22.
[0052] In attaching the end rail 22 to the foot support end 58, a
lower tab 92 formed in the extruded plastic housing 90 can be
affixed behind a notch 94 in the foot support end 58 to secure the
lower portion of the end rail 22 to the foot support end 58 and
then the upper portion of the end rail 22 can be pivoted upwardly
so that a small tooth 96 engages the horizontal upper surface 98 of
the foot support end 58 such that the end rail 22 can be simply
manually snapped onto the foot support end 58 to affix the end rail
22 to the slat supporting rail 59 without the need for tools.
Turning then to FIG. 13A, there is a cross sectional view of a head
support end 56 of the platform bed frame 20. As can be seen, the
head support end 56 is affixed to the slat support rail 59 with the
legs 30 supporting that slat support rail 59 so that the head
support end 56 is ready to have an end rail snapped onto or
attached to the head support end 56. FIG. 13A also shows the
cavities 62 that are formed in the support rail blocks 60 to
receive the ends of slats 42 (FIG. 1) The side panels 36 are
attached to the legs 30 using a fastening means 33 such as a hook
or fastener.
[0053] Turning now to FIG. 13B, there is a cross sectional view of
a head support end 56 of the platform bed frame 20. As can be seen,
the head support end 56 is affixed to the slat support rail 59 with
the legs 30 supporting that slat support rail 59 so that the head
support end 56 is ready to have an end rail 22 snapped onto the
head support end 56. FIG. 13B also shows the cavities 62 that are
formed in the support rail blocks 60 to receive the ends of slats
42 (FIG. 1) The side panels 36 are attached to the legs 30 using a
fastening means 33 such as a hook or fastener.
[0054] Turning now to FIG. 14, there is an exploded view of the
slat support rail 59 and illustrating the nesting of the support
rail blocks 60 in the construction of the assembled slat supporting
rail 59 with the side panels removed. As can be seen, the support
rail blocks 60 all interfit with each other by means of having an
open end 102 and a closed end 104 so that the closed end 104 of one
support rail block 60 interfits into the open end 102 of an
adjacent support rail block 60. The foot support end 58 interfits
into the open end 102 of the last support rail block 60. The
support rail blocks 60 are also all secured together further by
means of the angle irons 82 that sandwich the support blocks 60
therebetween. There may be provided an outcropping or portrusion 35
on the leg 30, either the upper leg 32 or lower leg 34, as a
receiver for receiving a tab on the side panels so that the side
panels may snap into place and engage the leg 30. The side and end
panels may also be fastened to the leg 30 by a fastening means 33
such as a hook or clamp. The leg 30 is a two piece construction
with an upper leg 32 and a lower leg 34 that may snap together or
fasten together via a fastening means to engage and form the leg
30. It is thereby possible to remove one piece, i.e. either the
upper leg 32 or the lower leg 34 so that the leg 30 may be adjusted
to different heights, for instance, about 10'' or about 16'' in
total height. Thereby, space may be provided under the bed frame 20
for storage.
[0055] In FIG. 15, there is a top view of a slat 42 of the platform
bed frame 20 of the present invention. In this instance, the slat
42 is divided into 3 parts. Two pieces of angle iron 70 run along
length of slat 42 and may be encased in a molding.
[0056] Finally, in FIG. 16, there is an exploded view of the entire
platform bed frame illustrating the assembly thereof.
[0057] While the present invention has been set forth in terms of a
specific embodiment or embodiments, it will be understood that the
present platform bed frame herein disclosed may be modified or
altered by those skilled in the art to other configurations.
Accordingly, the invention is to be broadly construed and limited
only by the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
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