U.S. patent application number 16/429477 was filed with the patent office on 2019-09-19 for furniture objects for storing foldable beds.
This patent application is currently assigned to Night and Day Furniture LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Night and Day Furniture LLC. Invention is credited to Howard PORTER.
Application Number | 20190281990 16/429477 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55266460 |
Filed Date | 2019-09-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190281990 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
PORTER; Howard |
September 19, 2019 |
FURNITURE OBJECTS FOR STORING FOLDABLE BEDS
Abstract
A folding bed chest device includes a chest and a sleeping
platform. The chest is configured to store a foldable mattress and
the sleeping platform when the folding bed chest device is in a
folded position. The sleeping platform is configured to support a
weight of the foldable mattress when the folding bed chest device
is in an unfolded position.
Inventors: |
PORTER; Howard; (Kuala
Lumpur, MY) |
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Applicant: |
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Night and Day Furniture LLC |
Vancouver |
WA |
US |
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Assignee: |
Night and Day Furniture LLC
Vancouver
WA
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Family ID: |
55266460 |
Appl. No.: |
16/429477 |
Filed: |
June 3, 2019 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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15983347 |
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10349750 |
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16429477 |
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14809736 |
Jul 27, 2015 |
9993088 |
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15983347 |
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61999876 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A47C 17/58 20130101;
A47C 19/12 20130101 |
International
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A47C 17/58 20060101
A47C017/58; A47C 19/12 20060101 A47C019/12 |
Claims
1. A chest configured to be in one of an open position and a closed
position, wherein in the closed position, the chest is configured
to form an enclosure; and in the open position, the chest is
configured to form a sleeping platform.
2. The chest of claim 1, wherein in the closed position, the chest
is configured to store a foldable mattress in the enclosure, the
foldable mattress being in a folded position when being stored in
the enclosure, and in the open position, the chest is configured to
support the foldable mattress on the sleeping platform, the
foldable mattress being in an unfolded position when being
supported by the sleeping platform.
3. The chest of claim 1, wherein the enclosure includes a front
panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a top panel, and a
bottom section.
4. The chest of claim 3, wherein the front panel is configured to
be a portion of the sleeping platform when the chest is in the open
position.
5. The chest of claim 4, wherein the bottom section includes a
removable piece, the removable piece is configured to, in the
closed position, form a bottom enclosure when the removable piece
is within the bottom section, and in the open position, form a
footboard when the removable piece is within the bottom
section.
6. The chest of claim 5, wherein, in the closed position, the
removable piece includes a drawer, the drawer being configured to
be drawn out horizontally when the removable piece is within to the
bottom section.
7. The chest of claim 4, wherein, the first side panel includes a
first sub-side panel and a second sub-side panel, the first
sub-side panel is configured to connect to the second sub-side
panel to form the first side panel, the first sub-side panel is
connected to the front panel and the second sub-side panel is
connected to the back panel, the second side panel includes a third
sub-side panel and a fourth sub-side panel, and the third sub-side
panel is configured to connect to the fourth sub-side panel to form
the second side panel, the third sub-side panel is connected to the
front panel and the fourth sub-side panel is connected to the back
panel, the top panel includes a first sub-top panel and a second
sub-top panel, the first sub-top panel is configured to connect to
the second sub-top panel to form the top panel, the first sub-top
panel is connected to the front panel and the second sub-top is
connected to the back panel.
8. The chest of claim 7, wherein, in the open position, the first
sub-side panel is configured to detach from the second sub-side
panel, the third sub-side panel is configured to detach from the
fourth sub-side panel, and the first sub-top panel is configured to
detach from the second sub-top panel, the first sub-side panel, the
third sub-side panel, and the first sub-top panel are configured to
support the weight of the sleeping platform, and the second
sub-side panel, the fourth sub-side panel, and the second sup-top
panel are configured to form a headboard.
9. The chest of claim 8, wherein, the first sub-side panel includes
a first set of legs, each of the first set of legs being configured
to, support the weight of the sleeping platform in the open
position, and at least one of (i) align the first sub-side panel
with the second sub-side panel in the closed position, and (ii)
connect the first sub-side panel to the second sub-side panel in
the closed position, and the third sub-side panel includes a second
set of legs, each of the second set of legs being configured to,
support the weight of the sleeping platform in the open position,
and connect the third sub-side panel to the fourth sub-side panel
in the closed position.
10. The chest of claim 9, wherein the first sub-top panel is
configured to connect to the removable piece in the open
position.
11. The chest of claim 10, wherein, in the open position, the
removable piece is configured as a drawer such that that the
removable piece is configured to be drawn out horizontally via
wheels attached to a bottom surface thereof.
12. The chest of claim 8, wherein, in the open position, the first
sub-top panel is configured to support the weight of the sleeping
platform in a center portion of the sleeping platform.
13. The chest of claim 12, wherein the front panel is connected to
the bottom section via a hinge and the first sub-top panel is
connected to the front panel via a hinge.
14. The chest of claim 12, wherein a bottom section of the front
panel is connected to the bottom section via a hinge and a top
section of the front panel is connected to the first sub-top panel
via a hinge.
15. The chest of claim 14, wherein the front panel includes a set
of slats, the set of slats being connected to the first sub-side
panel, the third sub-side panel, and the top section of the front
panel, and the front panel is configured as a foldable panel such
that, in the open position, the set of slats are configured to
extend from the top section via the hinge between the top section
and the first sub-top panel, and in the closed position, the set of
slats are configured to be brought towards the front panel via the
hinge between the top section and the first sub-top panel.
16. The chest of claim 15, wherein in the closed position, the set
of slats are enclosed in the enclosure, and in the open position,
the set of slats and the front panel form the sleeping
platform.
17. The chest of claim 15, wherein, in the open position, the
removable piece is configured to form a footboard of the sleeping
platform when the removable piece is within the bottom section.
18. The chest of claim 4, wherein the bottom section includes a
removable piece and a set of rails, and the removable piece is
configured to, in the closed position, form a bottom enclosure when
the removable piece is within the bottom section, and in the open
position, draw out horizontally when the removable piece is within
to the bottom section; and the set of rails are configured to, in
the closed position, surround the bottom enclosure, and in the open
position, draw out horizontally to support the weight of the
sleeping platform.
19. The chest of claim 18, wherein in the closed position, the
removable piece is configured as a drawer such that that the
removable piece is configured to be drawn out horizontally, and the
set of rails are configured as progressive action slides for the
drawer.
20. A folding bed chest device comprising: a chest and a sleeping
platform, the chest being configured to store a foldable mattress
and the sleeping platform when the folding bed chest device is in a
folded position, the sleeping platform being configured to support
a weight of the foldable mattress when the folding bed chest device
is in an unfolded position such that the weight of the foldable
mattress and a weight of the sleeping platform are not supported by
telescoping rails.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation application of U.S.
application Ser. No. 15/983,347, filed on May 18, 2018, which is a
continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/809,736,
filed on Jul. 27, 2015, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C.
.sctn. 119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/999,876 filed on
Aug. 8, 2014, the entire contents of each of which are hereby
incorporated by reference in their entirety.
FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to furniture
objects configured to store foldable beds.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background
information related to the present disclosure and may not
constitute prior art.
[0004] Often, furniture apparatuses capable of more than one
function are used in environments (e.g., residential, commercial,
etc.) where space is limited. For example, futon beds or other like
foldable beds may be used in such environments as sitting furniture
(e.g., couches, sofas, etc.) and lying and/or sleeping furniture
(e.g., beds, etc.). In these environments, futon beds may make more
efficient use of the limited space and may relieve the need for
additional furniture. However, even futon beds may take up too much
space in certain environments.
SUMMARY
[0005] Example embodiments relate to a furniture object configured
to store foldable beds.
[0006] Example embodiments relate to a chest, cabinet, coffer,
trunk or other like furniture object configured to store a foldable
bed.
[0007] At least one example embodiment relates to a chest
configured to store a foldable bed.
[0008] According to one example embodiment, a chest is configured
to be in one of an open position and a closed position. When the
chest is in the closed position, the chest is configured to form an
enclosure. When the chest is in the open position, the chest is
configured to form a sleeping platform.
[0009] At least one example embodiment provides that in the closed
position, the chest is configured to store a foldable mattress in
the enclosure, the foldable mattress being in a folded position
when being stored in the enclosure, and in the open position, the
chest is configured to support the foldable mattress on the
sleeping platform, the foldable mattress being in an unfolded
position when being supported by the sleeping platform.
[0010] At least one example embodiment provides that the enclosure
includes a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a
top panel, and a bottom section.
[0011] At least one example embodiment provides that the front
panel is configured to be a portion of the sleeping platform when
the chest is in the open position.
[0012] At least one example embodiment provides that the bottom
section includes a removable piece, the removable piece configured
to form a bottom enclosure when the removable piece is within the
bottom section and the chest is in the closed position, and form a
footboard when the removable piece is within the bottom section and
the chest is in the open position.
[0013] At least one example embodiment provides that in the closed
position, the removable piece includes a drawer, the drawer being
configured to be drawn out horizontally when the removable piece is
within to the bottom section.
[0014] At least one example embodiment provides that the first side
panel includes a first sub-side panel and a second sub-side panel,
the first sub-side panel is configured to connect to the second
sub-side panel to form the first side panel, the first sub-side
panel is connected to the front panel and the second sub-side panel
is connected to the back panel; the second side panel includes a
third sub-side panel and a fourth sub-side panel, and the third
sub-side panel is configured to connect to the fourth sub-side
panel to form the second side panel, the third sub-side panel is
connected to the front panel and the fourth sub-side panel is
connected to the back panel; and the top panel includes a first
sub-top panel and a second sub-top panel, the first sub-top panel
is configured to connect to the second sub-top panel to form the
top panel, the first sub-top panel is connected to the front panel
and the second sub-top is connected to the back panel.
[0015] At least one example embodiment provides that in the open
position, the first sub-side panel is configured to detach from the
second sub-side panel, the third sub-side panel is configured to
detach from the fourth sub-side panel, and the first sub-top panel
is configured to detach from the second sub-top panel; the first
sub-side panel, the third sub-side panel, and the first sub-top
panel are configured to support the weight of the sleeping
platform; and the second sub-side panel, the fourth sub-side panel,
and the second sup-top panel are configured to form a
headboard.
[0016] At least one example embodiment provides that the first
sub-side panel includes a first set of legs, each of the first set
of legs being configured to support the weight of the sleeping
platform in the open position, and at least one of (i) align the
first sub-side panel with the second sub-side panel in the closed
position, and (ii) connect the first sub-side panel to the second
sub-side panel in the closed position, and the third sub-side panel
includes a second set of legs, each of the second set of legs being
configured to, support the weight of the sleeping platform in the
open position, and connect the third sub-side panel to the fourth
sub-side panel in the closed position.
[0017] At least one example embodiment provides that the first
sub-top panel is configured to connect to the removable piece in
the open position.
[0018] At least one example embodiment provides that in the open
position, the removable piece is configured as a drawer such that
that the removable piece is configured to be drawn out
horizontally.
[0019] At least one example embodiment provides that in the open
position, the first sub-top panel is configured to support the
weight of the sleeping platform in a center portion of the sleeping
platform.
[0020] At least one example embodiment provides that the front
panel is connected to the bottom section via a hinge and the first
sub-top panel is connected to the front panel via a hinge.
[0021] At least one example embodiment provides that a bottom
section of the front panel is connected to the bottom section via a
hinge and a top section of the front panel is connected to the
first sub-top panel via a hinge.
[0022] At least one example embodiment provides that the front
panel includes a set of slats, the set of slats being connected to
the first sub-side panel, the third sub-side panel, and the top
section of the front panel, and the front panel is configured as a
foldable panel such that in the open position, the set of slats are
configured to extend from the top section via the hinge between the
top section and the first sub-top panel, and in the closed
position, the set of slats are configured to be brought towards the
front panel via the hinge between the top section and the first
sub-top panel.
[0023] At least one example embodiment provides that in the closed
position, the set of slats are enclosed in the enclosure, and in
the open position, the set of slats and the front panel form the
sleeping platform.
[0024] At least one example embodiment provides that in the open
position, the removable piece is configured to form a footboard of
the sleeping platform.
[0025] At least one example embodiment provides that the bottom
section includes a removable piece and a set of rails, and the
removable piece is configured to, in the closed position, form a
bottom enclosure when the removable piece is within the bottom
section, and in the open position, form a footboard when the
removable piece is within the bottom section; and the set of rails
are configured to, in the closed position, surround the bottom
enclosure when the removable piece is within to the bottom section,
and in the open position, support the weight of the sleeping
platform.
[0026] At least one example embodiment provides that in the closed
position, the removable piece is configured as a drawer such that
that the removable piece is configured to be drawn out horizontally
when the removable piece is within to the bottom section.
[0027] At least one example embodiment relates to a folding bed
chest device.
[0028] According to an example embodiment, a folding bed chest
device includes a chest and a sleeping platform; the chest being
configured to store a foldable mattress and the sleeping platform
when the folding bed chest device is in a folded position, the
sleeping platform being configured to support a weight of the
foldable mattress when the folding bed chest device is in an
unfolded position, and the weight of the foldable mattress and a
weight of the sleeping platform not being supported by telescoping
rails.
[0029] Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the
description and figures provided herein. It should be understood
that the description and specific examples are intended for
purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the
scope of the present disclosure.
DRAWINGS
[0030] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes
only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present
disclosure in any way.
[0031] FIG. 1 is a front, left perspective view of a chest
configured to store a foldable bed in a closed or folded position
according to an example embodiment;
[0032] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a chest configured to
store a foldable bed in a closed or folded position according to an
example embodiment;
[0033] FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of a chest configured to
store a foldable bed in a closed or folded position according to an
example embodiment;
[0034] FIG. 4 is a front view a chest configured to store a
foldable bed in a closed or folded position according to an example
embodiment;
[0035] FIG. 5 is a front, left perspective view of a chest
configured to store a foldable bed in an open and unfolded position
according to an example embodiment;
[0036] FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of a chest configured to
store a foldable bed in an open and unfolded position according to
an example embodiment;
[0037] FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a chest configured to
store a foldable bed in an open and unfolded position according to
an example embodiment;
[0038] FIG. 8 is a back view a chest configured to store a foldable
bed in an open and unfolded position according to an example
embodiment;
[0039] FIG. 9 is a front, left perspective view of a chest
configured to store a foldable bed with a detached movable drawer
according to an example embodiment according to an example
embodiment;
[0040] FIG. 10 is a side, front, and top perspective view of the
moveable drawing of FIG. 9; and
[0041] FIGS. 11-18 show a method for placing the chest configured
to store a foldable bed into an open and unfolded position
according to an example embodiment.
DESCRIPTION
[0042] The following description is merely example in nature and is
not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses.
It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding
reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and
features.
[0043] It will be understood that when an element is referred to as
being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be
directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening
elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred
to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another
element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words
used to describe the relationship between elements should be
interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., "between" versus "directly
between," "adjacent" versus "directly adjacent," etc.).
[0044] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of
example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an"
and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further
understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes"
and/or "including," when used herein, specify the presence of
stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or
components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or
more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements,
components and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term "and/or"
includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated
listed items.
[0045] It will be understood that, although the terms first,
second, third etc. may be used herein to describe various elements,
components, regions, portions, and/or sections, these elements,
components, regions, portions, and/or sections should not be
limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish
one element, component, region, portion, or section from another
element, component, region, portion, or section. Thus, a first
element, component, region, portion, or section discussed below
could be termed a second element, component, region, portion, or
section without departing from the scope of the example
embodiments.
[0046] Certain terminology is used herein for purposes of reference
only, and thus is not intended to be limiting. For example, terms
such as "upper," "lower," "above," "below," "top," "bottom,"
"upward," "downward," "upwardly," "downwardly," "forward,"
"rearward," and the like refer to directions in the drawings to
which reference is made. Terms such as "front," "back," "rear,"
"bottom," "side," and the like describe the orientation of portions
of the component within a consistent but arbitrary frame of
reference which is made clear by reference to the text and the
associated drawings describing the component under discussion. Such
terminology may include the words specifically mentioned above,
derivatives thereof, and words of similar import. Similarly, the
terms "first," "second," and other such numerical terms referring
to structures do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly
indicated by the context.
[0047] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with
reference to the accompanying drawings. Example embodiments may,
however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be
construed as being limited to the example embodiments set forth
herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that this
disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the concept of
the invention to those skilled in the art.
[0048] Example embodiments relate to a furniture object configured
to store a foldable bed. Example embodiments provide that the
furniture object may be a chest, cabinet, coffer, trunk or any
other like furniture object configured and/or adaptable to store a
foldable bed. The furniture object described herein may be
constructed, manufactured, or otherwise built in a variety of
shapes include any rectangular shape, square shape, and/or any
other like shape. The furniture objects described herein may be
constructed, manufactured, or otherwise built using a variety of
materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, minerals and/or any
combination thereof.
[0049] FIG. 1 is a front, left perspective view of a chest 10
configured to store a foldable bed 11 (also referred to as a
foldable mattress 11) in a closed or folded position according to
an example embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the
chest 10 in a closed or folded position according to an example
embodiment. FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the chest 10 in the
closed or folded position according to an example embodiment. FIG.
4 is a front view the chest 10 in the closed or folded position
according to an example embodiment.
[0050] Referring to FIGS. 1-4, the chest 10 includes a front panel
105, a first side panel 110, a back panel 115, a second side panel
120, a top panel 125, and a bottom section 130. A bottom section of
the front panel 105 is connected to the bottom section 130 via a
hinge.
[0051] The first side panel 110 includes a first sub-side panel
110A and a second sub-side panel 110B. The first sub-side panel
110A is configured to connect to the second sub-side panel 110B to
form the first side panel 110. The first sub-side panel 110A is
connected to the front panel 105 and the second sub-side panel 110B
is connected to the back panel 115.
[0052] The second side panel 120 includes a third sub-side panel
120A and a fourth sub-side panel 120B. The third sub-side panel
120A is configured to connect to the fourth sub-side panel 120B to
form the second side panel 120. The third sub-side panel 120A is
connected to the front panel 105 and the fourth sub-side panel 120B
is connected to the back panel 115.
[0053] The first sub-side panel 110A, the second sub-side panel
110B, the third sub-side panel 120A, and/or the fourth sub-side
panel 120B may include a latch 111, 121 and/or any other like
mechanism that allows the sub-side panels to connect to one another
as discussed above. Furthermore, the first sub-side panel 110A and
the third sub-side panel 120A may include legs or other like
protrusions (as shown in FIG. 12) that allows the first sub-side
panel 110A to connect or otherwise attach to the second sub-side
panel 110B and allows the third sub-side panel 120A to connect or
otherwise attach to the fourth sub-side panel 120B. When the chest
10 is in the open position, the legs or other like protrusions may
support the sleeping platform 200.
[0054] The top panel 125 includes a first sub-top panel 125A and a
second sub-top panel 125B. The first sub-top panel 125A is
configured to connect to the second sub-top panel 125B to form the
top panel 125. The first sub-top panel 125A is connected to the
front panel 105 and the second sub-top panel 125B is connected to
the back panel 115. The first sub-top panel 125A may include one or
more handles 125X. Handles 125X may be any type of handle, knob,
latch, hook, and/or any other like protrusion that facilitates the
first sub-top panel 125A to be detached from the second sub-top
panel 125B thereby allowing the chest 10 to transition from the
closed position to the open position. In some embodiments, first
sub-top panel 125A may include any another type of mechanism by
which to manipulate the first sub-top panel 125A, including one or
more holes cut into the first sub-top panel 125A, a hollowed-out
area to insert a user's fingers into the first sub-side panel 110A,
and the like.
[0055] The bottom section 130 may include a removable piece 135.
When the chest 10 is in the closed position and the removable piece
is within the bottom section, the removable piece 135 is configured
to form a bottom enclosure. In various embodiments, the removable
piece 135 is configured as a drawer 135A, the front face of which
is shown in FIGS. 1-4. The drawer 135A is configured to be drawn
out horizontally when the removable piece 135 is within the bottom
section 130. The drawer 135A is configured to roll on rollers when
the chest 10 is transitioned from the closed position to an open
position (also referred to as an unfolded position). The drawer
135A may include one or more handles 135X. Handles 135X may be any
type of handle, knob, latch, hook, and/or any other like protrusion
that facilitates the drawer 135A to be drawn out horizontally
thereby allowing the chest 10 to transition from the closed
position to the open position. In some embodiments, drawer 135A may
include any another type of mechanism by which to open the drawer
135A, including holes cut in the front face of the drawer 135A, a
hollowed-out area to insert a user's fingers into the front face of
the drawer 135A, and the like.
[0056] It should be noted that the removable piece 135 may be
considered an optional component of the chest 10.
[0057] As discussed below with reference to FIGS. 5-18, the bottom
section 130 includes a set of rails 140 that support the front
panel 105. When the chest 10 is in the closed position, the set of
rails 140 surround the bottom enclosure when the removable piece
135 is within the bottom section 130. When the chest 10 is in the
open position (as discussed with regard to FIGS. 5-8), the rails
140 support the weight of the sleeping platform 200. The set of
rails 140 may or may not be telescoping rails, such that the set of
rails 140 slide in/out of the bottom section 130. It should be
noted that according to various embodiments, the set of rails 140
are not telescoping rails.
[0058] The chest 10 in the closed position is configured to store a
foldable mattress 11 in an enclosure formed by the front panel 105,
the first side panel 110, the back panel 115, the second side panel
120, the top panel 125, and the bottom section 130. The foldable
mattress 11 is in a folded position when being stored in the
enclosure formed by the front panel 105, the first side panel 110,
the back panel 115, the second side panel 120, the top panel 125,
and the bottom section 130.
[0059] FIG. 5 is a front, left perspective view of the chest 10 in
the open and/or unfolded position according to an example
embodiment. FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the chest 10 in
the open and/or unfolded position according to an example
embodiment. FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the chest 10 in the
open and/or unfolded position according to an example embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a back view the chest 10 in the open and/or unfolded
position according to an example embodiment.
[0060] When the chest 10 is in the open and/or unfolded position,
the first sub-side panel 110A detaches from the second sub-side
panel 110B, the third sub-side panel 120A detaches from the fourth
sub-side panel 120B, and the first sub-top panel 125A is configured
to detach from the second sub-top panel 125B. The first sub-side
panel 110A, the third sub-side panel 120A, and the first sub-top
panel 125A are configured to support the weight of a sleeping
platform 200. In this regard, the first sub-side panel 110A, the
third sub-side panel 120A, and the first sub-top panel 125A may be
considered to be, or otherwise act as "legs" and/or any other like
support mechanism for the sleeping platform 200. The second
sub-side panel 110B, the fourth sub-side panel 120B, and the second
sup-top panel 125B are configured to form a headboard for the
sleeping platform 200.
[0061] When the chest 10 is in the open and/or unfolded position
and the removable piece 135 is a drawer, the removable piece 135 is
configured to be drawn out horizontally.
[0062] The front panel 105 includes a set of slats 205. The set of
slats 205 are connected to the first sub-side panel 110A and the
third sub-side panel 120A. The first sub-top panel 125A is
connected to the slats 205 via a hinge. When the chest 10 is in the
closed position, the set of slats 205 are enclosed in the enclosure
formed by the front panel 105, the first side panel 110, the back
panel 115, the second side panel 120, the top panel 125, and the
bottom section 130. When the chest 10 is in the open position, the
set of slats 205 and the front panel 105 form the sleeping platform
that supports the foldable mattress 11. Furthermore, in various
embodiments, the removable piece 135 is configured to form a
footboard of the sleeping platform 200.
[0063] When the chest 10 is in the open and/or unfolded position,
the first sub-top panel 125A is configured to support the weight of
the sleeping platform 200 in a center portion of the sleeping
platform 200. The front panel 105 is connected to the bottom
section 130 via a hinge and the first sub-top panel 125A is
connected to the front panel 105 via a hinge. A bottom section of
the front panel 105 is connected to the bottom section 130 via a
hinge and a top section of the front panel 105 is connected to the
first sub-top panel 125A via a hinge. According to various
embodiments, the front panel 105 is a foldable panel such that when
the chest 10 transitions from the closed position to the open
position, the set of slats 200 are configured to extend from the
top section of the front panel 105 via the hinge between the top
section of the front panel 105 and the first sub-top panel 125A,
and when the chest 10 transitions from the open position to the
closed position, the set of slats 200 are configured to be brought
towards the front panel 105 via the hinge between the top section
of the front panel 105 and the first sub-top panel 125A.
[0064] FIG. 9 is a front, left perspective view of a chest
configured to store a foldable bed with a detached movable drawer
135A according to an example embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side, front,
and top perspective view of the moveable drawer 135A of FIG. 9
according to an example embodiment.
[0065] The drawer 135A may be any container that fits into a piece
of furniture (e.g., chest 10), and/or any other like object. In
various embodiments, the drawer 135A may be designed such that a
front face of the drawer 135A is flush with, or otherwise aligned
with the side sections of the bottom section 130 when the drawer
135A is in a closed position or otherwise received by the bottom
section 130.
[0066] The drawer 135A is configured to be drawn out horizontally
from the bottom section 130 when the chest 10 transitions from the
closed position to the open position. In the open position, a user
of the chest 10 may place objects inside the drawer 135A. In order
to transition from the closed position to the open position (and
vice versa), as shown in FIGS. 9-10, the drawer 135A may include
one or more wheels 135W to allow the drawer 135A to be rolled
across a floor that supports the drawer 14A and the chest 10 when
transitioning the chest 10 into the open position from the closed
position.
[0067] Alternatively, in other example embodiments, the bottom
section 130 may include sliders (not shown) upon which the drawer
135A slides as it is transitioned from the open position to the
closed position and vice versa. The sliders may be friction
sliders, ball-bearing sliders, roller-bearing sliders, progressive
action slides, and/or any other like apparatus and/or mechanism
that enables the drawer 135A to be drawn out and/or pushed in a
substantially horizontal fashion. The sliders may be located within
the enclosure formed by the bottom section 130 and/or the sliders
may be attached to the drawer 135A. Additionally, the sliders
and/or runners may be configured to allow the drawer 135A to
detach/attach to the bottom section 130 such that the drawer 135A
can be removed/inserted into the enclosure formed by the bottom
section 130. It should also be noted that the drawer 135A may be
placed in an open position using any other type of manipulation in
addition to (or alternative to) a drawing-out motion.
[0068] FIGS. 11-18 show a method for placing the chest configured
to store a foldable bed into an open and unfolded position
according to an example embodiment.
[0069] Referring to FIG. 11, the set of rails 140 may be drawn out
horizontally.
[0070] Referring to FIGS. 12-13, the first sub-side panel 110A
disconnects or otherwise detaches from the second sub-side panel
110B, the third sub-side panel 120A disconnects or otherwise
detaches from the fourth sub-side panel 120B, and the first sub-top
panel 125A disconnects or otherwise detaches from the second
sub-top panel 125B. The front panel 105 is hingedly connected to
the bottom section 130, which allows the front panel 105 including
the first sub-side panel 110A, the third sub-side panel 120A, and
the first sub-top panel 125A to fold away from the back panel 115
including the second sub-side panel 110B, the fourth sub-side panel
120B, and the second sub-top panel 125B.
[0071] Referring to FIG. 14, when the front panel including the
first sub-side panel 110A, the third sub-side panel 120A, and the
first sub-top panel 125A is unfolded, the front panel 105 may rest
on the set of rails 140.
[0072] Referring to FIGS. 14-17, the set of slats 200 are unfolded
from the front panel 105 via a hinge that connects the first
sub-top panel 125 to the set of slats 200. Once unfolded, the first
sub-side panel 110A, the third sub-side panel 120A, and the first
sub-top panel 125A rest on a floor. When resting on the floor, the
first sub-side panel 110A, the third sub-side panel 120A, the first
sub-top panel 125A, and the floor form an enclosure that is
configured to receive the drawer 135A.
[0073] Referring to FIG. 18, the drawer 135A is inserted into the
enclosure formed by the first sub-side panel 110A, the third
sub-side panel 120A, the first sub-top panel 125A, and the floor.
Additionally, the foldable mattress 11 is placed on the sleeping
platform 200.
[0074] The description of the disclosure is merely example in
nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of
the disclosure are intended to be within the scope of the
disclosure. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure
from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
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