US20080168602A1

US20080168602A1 - Bed frame support

Info

Publication number: US20080168602A1
Application number: US12/013,761
Authority: US
Inventors: Carl J. Diforio
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-01-12
Filing date: 2008-01-14
Publication date: 2008-07-17

Abstract

A bed frame support including a first side rail, a second side rail, at least two cross rails disposed perpendicular to the first side rail and second side rail for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail includes a first tubing perpendicularly engaged to the first side rail, a second tubing having perpendicularly engaged to the second side rail, a first medium tubing having a first end and a second end, a second medium tubing having a first end and a second end, and a small tubing having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first medium hollow tubing is received into the first hollow tubing, and the first end of the second medium tubing is received into the second hollow tubing, and the first end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the first medium tubing, and the second end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the second medium tubing forming an adjustable arrangement.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCED TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/880,242 filed Jan. 12, 2007 and entitled “BED FRAME SUPPORT” the contents of which are incorporated in full by reference herein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a novel bed frame support that does not require a large box to package the frame, is adjustable from full, queen or king size, and can be assembled in minutes by anyone. In particular, the frame contains 2 side rails, at least 2 cross supports, and a plurality of legs. Each cross support is a three piece unit that comprises tubes of varying size such that one tube is received within or over another.
2. Prior Art
While bed frames are well known, most are not easily packaged in a small box, have legs that stub your toes, and require multiple tools to assemble. Typically bed frames are made from metal and consequently such products can be stamped from tubes and angle iron.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In the broadest sense, the present invention comprises an easily packageable, easily assembled, adjustable bed frame, comprising: 2 side rails, each side rail an angle iron and at least 2 large hollow tubes secured perpendicular to the angle iron; at least 4 medium hollow tubes, each having at least one support leg secured thereto and designed to fit into the large hollow tubes of the 2 side rails; and at least 2 small hollow tubes designed for both ends to fit into corresponding medium hollow tubes.
Preferably the bed frame is constructed wherein said 2 side rails each have 3 large hollow tubes, and said frame has 6 medium hollow tubes, one end of which inserts into the large hollow tubes, and 3 small-hollow tubes.
More preferably the bed frame is constructed wherein said medium hollow tubes have 2 support legs each.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bed frame support including a first side rail, a second side rail, at least two cross rails disposed perpendicular to the first side rail and second side rail for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail includes a first hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the first side rail, a second hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the second side rail, a first medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end, a second medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end, and a small tubing having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first medium hollow tubing is received into the first hollow tubing, and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing is received into the second hollow tubing, and the first end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the first medium hollow tubing, and the second end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the second medium hollow tubing forming an adjustable arrangement.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support includes the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing having a leg extending perpendicular therefrom.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support includes the leg including sliders.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support further includes a hole positioned on the first hollow tubing and the second hollow tubing is adapted to receive a set screw for securely retaining the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support further comprises a hole positioned on the first hollow tubing and a hole positioned on the second hollow tubing, each hole is configured to receive a push button located on the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing for securely retaining the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support further comprises a plurality of holes located on the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support further comprises a push button located on the first end of the small tubing and a push button located on the second end of the small tubing, whereby the push button is selectively positioned within the plurality of holes located on the first medium hollow tubing, and the plurality of holes located on the second medium hollow tubing for adjusting the bed frame to accommodate various sizes of mattresses.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support further comprises the first hollow tubing and the second hollow tubing incorporating a leg extending perpendicularly therefrom, and the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing comprises a leg extending perpendicular therefrom.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support further comprising, the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing comprises at least two spaced apart legs extending perpendicular therefrom.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the bed frame support comprises an angle iron shaped first side rail, an angle iron shaped second side rail, at least three cross rails disposed perpendicular to die angle iron shaped first side rail and the angle iron shaped second side rail for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail comprises a first hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the first side rail, a second hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the second side rail, a first medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end, a second medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end, and a small hollow tubing having a first end and a second end, whereby the first end of the first medium hollow tubing is received into the first hollow tubing, and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing is received into the second hollow tubing, and the first end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the first medium hollow tubing, and the second end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the second medium tubing forming an adjustable arrangement.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a kit for assembling a bed frame support that includes a first side rail, a second side rail, at least two cross rails for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail includes a first hollow tubing, a second hollow tubing, a first medium hollow tubing, a second medium hollow tubing, a small tubing, two legs for attachment to each cross rail, and coasters for attachment to each leg.
According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a kit for assembling a bed frame support including a push button for inclusion in the first medium hollow tubing, a push button for inclusion in the second medium hollow tubing, and two push buttons for inclusion on the small tubing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to the various drawings, in which like reference numbers denote like method steps and/or system components, respectively, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a fragmentary, perspective view of a portion of a side rail.

FIG. 2 is a fragmentary, exploded view of a portion of the side rail and a portion of the cross rail.

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary, exploded view of a portion of the side rail and the cross rail.

FIG. 4 is a top or plan view of the assembled bed frame of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an end view the bed frame showing the position of one leg arrangement.

FIG. 6 is an end view the bed frame showing the position of another leg arrangement.

The drawings are provided to assist one in understanding the invention, but they are not submitted to expand the scope of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

While the components of the present invention can be fabricated from any strong material, the bed frames of the present invention are preferably fabricated from square, metal, hollow tubes. Referring to FIG. 4, reference 10 illustrates the novel bed frame of the present invention. The bed frame includes 11 pieces and 12 roller feet. The frame has 2 side rails 12, 14. The frame also has 3 cross rails 16, 18, and 20. For lighter weight mattresses and box frames, perhaps 2 cross rails could be employed (eliminating the center cross rail), but the inventions favors 3. Each side rail is a mirror image of each other, and includes angle iron shaped support member 21 about 70 inches long for the U.S. market. Of course the sizes of the side rails and cross rails can be adjusted to the standards of each country. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, each side rail 12, 14 is secured to 3 pieces (or optionally 2 as discussed previously) of large hollow tubing 22, preferably by welding, but any suitable fastening means that can support the mattress, box springs and occupants is acceptable. The hollow tubing 22 extends beyond the inside edge of the side rail 12, 14 and is secured perpendicular to the rail 12, 14. Each large hollow tube 22 has a vertical side (when viewed from its assembled state) containing a set screw 24, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4. While any set screw is acceptable, a simple welded nut 26 with a mating screw 28 in the center is sufficient, as illustrated in FIG. 1. The hollow tubing 22 has a hole stamped into the vertical side wall. The nut 26 is positioned around the hole and the mating screw 28 is capable of extending through the hole and contacting anything inserted into the large hollow tube 22. On the opposite side (the opposite vertical face) of the large hollow tube 22 is another hole 29 through which a push button can project when inserted there into (see FIGS. 2 and 3).
Each cross rail 16, 18, and 20 includes 3 tube pieces, namely 36, 38 and another 36 (FIGS. 3, 5 and 6). Tube piece 36 is a medium hollow tube having an end 40 with just a push button 42 on one vertical face of the tube 36, and at the opposite end 44 it has a set screw 46 consisting of a nut and a mating screw, identical to set screw 24 in FIG. 1. On the vertical face that contains push button 42 are 3 holes 52 (FIGS. 2 and 3) adapted to adjust the frame to full, queen and king sizes, for example. Those skilled in the art will realize that the holes 52 can be stamped into the medium hollow tube 36 to accommodate any size mattress/box springs as conventionally known in various countries. Each medium hollow tube 36 has at least one leg 54. One such leg 54 is positioned near the end 44 adjacent the set crew 46, as illustrated in FIG. 6. Optionally, the medium hollow tube 36 can preferably have another leg 54 near end 40 (FIG. 6). Each leg 54 is designed to hold a roller or slider type device 56 that makes contact with the floor. The bed frame 10 preferably has 12 rollers or slider type supports 70. If the bed frame has the optional 2 cross members 16 and 20, for example, then the frame only has 8 rollers or sliders 70.
When the mattress to-be-supported is queen or king size it is desirable and preferable to use 3 cross rails 16, 18 and 20 to provide the best support for the mattress, so that it does not have a tendency to sag with time. Moreover, the preferred leg configuration is for each medium hollow tube 36 to have a leg 54 adjacent each end 40, 44 as illustrated in FIG. 6. This arrangement is preferred because you avoid cracking your toes against the legs 54 while standing next to the bed. Contrarily, if the legs are configured as shown in FIG. 5, they are even with edge of the mattress and you can easily crack your toes on the leg.
Each small hollow tube 38 has a push button 60 at each end, preferably on the same vertical face of the tube 38, as illustrated in FIG. 3.
To assemble the bed frame, lay the side rails 12 and 14 parallel to one another, spaced apart about the width of the mattress. Make sure the set screws 24 in each large hollow tube 22 are backed out of the way sufficiently to permit a medium hollow tube 36 to be inserted. Insert end 40 of a medium hollow tube 36 into the large hollow tube 22. You may have to rotate the medium hollow tube 36 until push button 42 aligns with hole 29. Insert end 40 until the push button 42 extends out hole 29. Tighten the large 22 and medium hollow tube 36 by turning the set screw 24 tightly against the tube 36. Repeat this procedure for each large 22 and medium tube 36 on both side rails 12 and 14. Next, insert each end of small hollow tube 38 into end 44 of a pair of corresponding medium hollow tubes 36. You may have to rotate the tube 38 until the push buttons 60 align with the vertical face of tube 36 containing the holes 52. If the mattress is “full” size, the push buttons 60 must be inserted into the holes 52 closest to the side rails 12, 14. If the mattress is “queen” size, the push buttons must be inserted into the center hole of the 3 holes 52. If the mattress is “king” size, the push buttons must be inserted into the hole 52 closest to end 44 of the medium hollow tube 36. Once both ends of small hollow tube 38 are positioned properly in medium hollow tube 36, tighten the set screws 46 against the small tube 38. Lastly, the rollers or sliders 70 are inserted into the legs 54.
As an alternative embodiment, small hollow tube 38 can be solid (not shown), since nothing is inserted into it. Further, the hollow tube 38 could be the same size as the large hollow tube, such that each end of the medium hollow tube 36 fits within a large hollow tube. In this further embodiment, not shown, the set screw 46 would be mounted on tube 38. Also tube 38 would have the holes 52, while the tube 36 carried the push button 60.
Thus it is apparent that there has been provided, in accordance with the invention, a bed frame that fully satisfies the objects, aims, and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bed frame support, comprising:

a first side rail;

a second side rail;

at least two cross rails disposed perpendicular to the first side rail and second side rail for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail comprises:

a first hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the first side rail;

a second hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the second side rail;

a first medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end;

a second medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end; and

a small tubing having a first end and a second end;

whereby the first end of the first medium hollow tubing is received into the first hollow tubing, and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing is received into the second hollow tubing, and the first end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the first medium hollow tubing, and the second end of the small tubing is received into the second end of the second medium hollow tubing forming an adjustable arrangement.

2. A bed frame support of claim 1, wherein the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing comprises a leg extending perpendicular therefrom.

3. A bed frame support of claim 2, wherein the leg includes sliders.

4. A bed frame support of claim 1, further comprising a hole positioned on the first hollow tubing and the second hollow tubing adapted to receive a set screw for securely retaining the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing.

5. A bed frame support of claim 1, further comprising a hole positioned on the first hollow tubing and a hole positioned on the second hollow tubing, each hole is configured to receive a push button located on the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing for securely retaining the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing.

6. A bed frame support of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of holes located on the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing.

7. A bed frame support of claim 6, further comprising a push button located on the first end of the small tubing and a push button located on the second end of the small tubing, whereby the push button is selectively positioned within the plurality of holes located on the first medium hollow tubing, and the plurality of holes located on the second medium hollow tubing for adjusting the bed frame to accommodate various sizes of mattresses.

8. A bed frame support of claim 1, wherein the first hollow tubing and the second hollow tubing includes a leg extending perpendicularly therefrom, and the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing includes a leg extending perpendicular therefrom.

9. A bed frame support of claim 1, wherein the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing includes at least two spaced apart legs extending perpendicular therefrom.

10. A bed frame support, comprising:

an angle iron shaped first side rail;

an angle iron shaped second side rail;

three cross rails disposed perpendicular to the angle iron shaped first side rail and angle iron shaped second side rail for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail comprises:

a first hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the first side rail;

a second hollow tubing perpendicularly engaged to the second side rail;

a first medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end;

a second medium hollow tubing having a first end and a second end;

a small tubing having a first end and a second end; and

at least two legs engaged to each cross rail;

11. A bed frame support of claim 10, wherein the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing comprises a leg extending perpendicular therefrom.

12. A bed frame support of claim 11, wherein the leg includes sliders.

13. A bed frame support of claim 10, further comprising a hole positioned on the first hollow tubing and the second hollow tubing adapted to receive a set screw for securely retaining the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing.

14. A bed frame support of claim 10, further comprising a hole positioned on the first hollow tubing and a hole positioned on the second hollow tubing, each hole is configured to receive a push button located on the first end of tie first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing for securely retaining the first end of the first medium hollow tubing and the first end of the second medium hollow tubing.

15. A bed frame support of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of holes located on the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing.

16. A bed frame support of claim 15, further comprising a push button located on the first end of the small tubing and a push button located on the second end of the small tubing, whereby the push button is selectively positioned within the plurality of holes located on the first medium hollow tubing, and the plurality of holes located on the second medium hollow tubing for adjusting the bed frame to accommodate various sizes of mattresses.

17. A bed frame support of claim 10, wherein the first hollow tubing and the second hollow tubing includes a leg extending perpendicularly therefrom, and the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing includes a leg extending perpendicular therefrom.

18. A bed frame support of claim 10, wherein the first medium hollow tubing and the second medium hollow tubing includes at least two spaced apart legs extending perpendicular therefrom.

19. A kit for assembling a bed frame support, comprising:

a first side rail;

a second side rail;

at least two cross rails for supporting a mattress, wherein each cross rail comprises:

a first hollow tubing;

a second hollow tubing;

a first medium hollow tubing;

a second medium hollow tubing;

a small tubing;

two legs for attachment to each cross rail; and

coasters for attachment to each leg.

20. A kit for assembling a bed frame support of claim 19, further comprising:

a push button for inclusion in the first medium hollow tubing;

a push button for inclusion in the second medium hollow tubing; and

two push buttons for inclusion on the small tubing.